He had won a mile race there but we have always thought he would be the right type for this race.

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Either type of race takes competitors through terrain so challenging, simply crossing the finishing line is considered a victory.

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It's probably inherently more dangerous because of the type of tracks we race on, such as these high-speed ovals.

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With no agreement on what type of boat to race, the Deed of Gift governing the Cup defaults to 90-foot boats of unlimited beam, or width.

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When the grueling 2013 Rolex 24 endurance race kicks off at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 26, the field will include three Mazda6 race cars powered by an unusual type of renewable fuel.

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The race is really on to supply this type of phone.

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Among the actors, musicians and athletes arriving on the red carpet are a fitting type of celebrity for a horse race: Poker players.

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He admits that he was surprised by both the large number and unusual type of companies interested in the budding race league.

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Now the race is down to two candidates, will this type of tub thumping give way to a more reasoned debate about whether France can still afford its way of life?

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