"You can see the drivers struggling after a few laps with the graining, especially on the soft compound, " said Giancarlo Fisichella, a 13-year F1 veteran who switched to sports-car racing in 2009.

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On its own merits, the sport has the speed, strength, intensity and sex appeal to drive solid TV ratings, especially against soft competition during the summer sports calendar that really only features baseball.

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We gave away two soft tries, especially the first one, but we missed three or four penalties as well.

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These "soft skills" are essential for success in the workplace, Ketts explains, especially for those with autism disorders.

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