Another used what little was left of his right arm to race up a rock-climbing wall.

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He said friends had held race nights and sold arm bands at local shops.

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Without some shot in the arm like that, CNG is likely to lose the race to electrification.

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Patrick gave Nascar a shot in the arm with her performance at Daytona, where she finished eighth and became the first woman to lead the Great American Race.

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