Gentlemen, start your interviews: Thousands attend job fair at New Hampshire Motor SpeedwayAugust 27th, 2009 Job fair at NH racetrack fuels speedy networkingLOUDON, N.H. — Job interviews as quick as a pit stop replaced the usual blur of race cars at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Thursday when thousands of people turned out for a job fair.
Mass. high court says state can't collect taxes on tires bought in NH by Mass. residentsAugust 25th, 2009 Mass. can't collect taxes on tires sold in NHBOSTON — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled the state has no right to collect taxes from a retail chain that sold tires to Massachusetts residents in New Hampshire. Massachusetts authorities said their case was narrowly focused, but others saw broader implications.
White House says Obama plans New Hampshire town hall-style meeting next weekAugust 5th, 2009 Obama returning to New Hampshire for town meetingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will push his policy priorities next week in New Hampshire, a state that has presented him with mixed political blessings. White House officials said Wednesday that Obama will hold a town-hall style event in the Seacoast town of Portsmouth, N.H, next Tuesday.
Baby girl is found after being cut from slain Mass. mother's womb; 2 arrestedJuly 30th, 2009 Baby taken from slain mom's womb found; 2 arrestedWORCESTER, Mass. — Police in central Massachusetts say a baby girl who was cut from her mother's womb has been found alive and two people have been arrested in the woman's killing.
Federal judges in Ohio consider arguments on reviving Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCARJuly 30th, 2009 Appeals court hears arguments in Ky. NASCAR suitCINCINNATI — The former owners of the Kentucky Speedway are asking a federal appeals court for a green flag to pursue their antitrust claim against NASCAR.
President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway announces resignationJuly 20th, 2009 President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway resignsINDIANAPOLIS — The president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway says he'll resign after this weekend's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. Joie Chitwood's last day will be Aug.
Business growth at garment fair to be flat: MaranJuly 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The 43rd India International Garment Fair that began here Wednesday will fetch manufacturers almost the same amount of business as the previous one. "The forecast isn't that bad, but I am not very optimistic either.
Greg Biffle, Sam Hornish Jr. crash during practice at Daytona International SpeedwayJuly 3rd, 2009 Biffle, Hornish crash during practiceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr.
New Hampshire legislators advance gay marriage bill; fate now hinges on HouseJune 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.
Indy 500 rookie Conway released from hospital a day after hitting wall during practiceMay 11th, 2009 Indy driver Conway out of hospital day after crashINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race. An Indy Racing League spokesman says the 25-year-old driver from England also bruised his lungs when he spun in the second turn at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and slammed hard into the wall Sunday.
Tourism officials hope summer travelers keep Indianapolis in sights for more than Indy 500May 11th, 2009 Indianapolis revs up for racing, Tut exhibitINDIANAPOLIS — Indy 500 drivers go through up to five 22-gallon tanks of fuel as they roar around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day each May. Indianapolis tourism officials hope budget-conscious travelers will use just one to visit the city this year.
Rookie Doornbos, veteran Sharp crash during Indy 500 practice day before qualifications startMay 9th, 2009 Doornbos, Sharp crash during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp has crashed during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, although he appears to have escaped injury. Sharp came out of the first turn too high, spun around and nearly saved the car before it slid up the track and into the outside wall, smashing the right side.
Rookie Doornbos crashes in Indy 500 practice as teams try to beat predicted rainMay 9th, 2009 Doornbos crashes during Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Robert Doornbos (DORN'-bohs) has crashed during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, skidding up the track and into the wall in turn two. Doornbos lost part of his rear wing and his right rear tire rolled down the track before the No.
Speedway Motorsports Inc. asks NASCAR to consider Kentucky for 2010 Sprint Cup scheduleMay 4th, 2009 SMI willing to move one of its races to KentuckyCONCORD, N.C. — Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Rookie driver's first race at Indianapolis will be on foot in annual mini-marathonApril 30th, 2009 Indy rookie enters mini-marathon raceINDIANAPOLIS — Rookie driver Mike Conway's first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be on foot. The 25-year-old Englishman is entered in the annual 500 Festival mini-marathon race Saturday, which starts in downtown Indianapolis and includes one lap around the 2.5-mile Speedway oval and then back downtown for the finish.