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BYRON HACKETT PHOTO Rylee Trenholm races to a top time of 17.212 seconds in the ladies barrel racing competition at the Doig River Rodeo on Saturday. Trenholm just edged out Crystal Fraser of Rose Prairie to win one of the biggest prize money events at the Rodeo.

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Last week, PlaceSpeak — a B.C. Internet company — announced its new Neighbourhoods online feature for its website.

Using their real name, people can post on the board for seven areas of the city that PlaceSpeak defines as a neighbourhood.

PlaceSpeak CEO Colleen Hardwick said she wanted to create such a feature to help people better know the people around them.

“People feel disconnected from their neighbours,” she said.

“We’re trying A screenshot of the PlaceSpeak website and its new neighbourhood features. The site is aiming to to do something spark online conversations between neighbours in Fort St. John, which has used the website in the about it, we can past to solicit public input on city planning.

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Hardwick said the feature could be used to help people find their dog, borrow a lawnmower, or recommend a babysitter from people close by.

Fort St. John was a natural fit.

“Fort St. John has been an innovator with us since 2012, with their first online consultation around the Site C dam,” Hardwick said.

“Since then, they’ve done six consultations, widely varying from transportation to budgets, to spray parks, to downtown, all different kinds of things.”

In fact, PlaceSpeak has benefitted from its relationship with the City of Fort St. John. It has

sent out invites for its new Neighbourhoods feature using the emails it gathered from people who wanted to comment on city plans. If they do not accept that invite, they are not placed on the Neighbourhoods feature.

“We had a conversation with them (about the new features) several months ago,” said the city’s economic development officer, Moira Green.

“This upgrade has been done on their own...we have nothing to say about (the new Placespeak features) at this time.”

Those who do sign up for the service will see the real names of people who live near them, and can message them.

But, Hardwick said the company is“very conscious” of user’s privacy, so people’s exact addresses will be hidden from each other.

The move to install the Neighbourhoods feature was done independently of the City of Fort St. John, Hardwick said.

While the site is free and commercial advertising isn’t allowed, Hardwick still wants the site to make money.

Hardwick wants to have people or groups pay to set up consultation pages, similar to the work they did with the city, for a fee.

Still, the website is very much in its early stages.

One neighbourhood — the Downtown area of Fort St. John — only had two people signed up for it.

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Non-profits splitting nearly $18K raised at music festival Six community groups in Fort St. John are getting a boost, and splitting nearly $18,000 in honorariums.

About $17,800 was recently raised for local non-profits as part of the CanolaFest music festival, held at Peace Island Park July 18.

“This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of these volunteer groups," said Adam Reaburn, general manager of Moose FM, one of the lead organizers of the event.

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less hours helping to make this event a success and for that we say thank you.”

Groups splitting the kitty include the Sunrise Rotary Club, the Kin Club of Fort St. John, the Northern Dance Theatre Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St. John, the High School Rodeo Association and Big Bam Ski Hill.

Nearly 1,000 people attended the festival, which included headliners the Road Hammers.

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Jonny Wakefield

Should teens be encouraged to have a part time job?

Darn skippy. Part time jobs instill a sense of responsibility, provide financial independence, and all those other stereotypical things that baby boomers say.

When I as a teen a few years ago, I had a summer job holding a sign. It was for a mini-storage place in beautiful Tumwater, Washington, where I had picked up some under the table work after my attempts to find employment as a dishwasher fell through. Apparently there was an oversupply of unskilled labourers in my hometown of Olympia. Probably had something to do with the nearby Evergreen State College, a school for feckless hippies and Microsoft heirs looking to find themselves.

Anyway, there I'd stand, on the corner across from the Panda Express, floored by the awesome responsibility of it all. Fortunately, I didn't have to wear a costume, and the abuse hurled at me from passing motorists was mostly inaudible. Once, a person even stopped and asked me where to find the mini-storage place. I read them the address on the sign.

Those days on the corner of Trosper and Littlerock Road probably made me the successful, balanced individual I am today, or something. I'm going to assume that since I stopped being a teen four years ago, teens have gone straight to heck. They probably listen to dub steps and wear Google Glass and smoke e-cigarettes and all kinds of other things that remind me my best days are behind me.

In conclusion, having a part time job was probably one of the most formative experiences of my teenhood, next to quarterbacking my high school football team, which I'm pretty sure I did but can't remember exactly.

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Nanoparticles: Panacea or Pandora's box?

Nanoparticles can be used to deliver vaccines, treat tumours, clean up oil spills, preserve food, protect skin from sun and kill bacteria. They're so useful for purifying, thickening, colouring and keeping food fresh that they're added to more products every year, with the nanofoods market projected to reach US$20.4 billion by 2020. Nanoparticles are the new scientific miracle that will make our lives better! Some people say they'll usher in the next industrial revolution.

Hold on… Haven't we heard that refrain before?

Nanotechnology commonly refers to materials, systems and processes that exist or operate at a scale of 100 nanometres or less, according to U.S.–based Friends of the Earth. A nanometer is a billionth of a metre — about 100,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. An FoE report finds use of unlabelled, unregulated nano-ingredients in food has

grown substantially since 2008.

Because labelling and disclosure are not required for food and beverage products containing them, it's difficult to determine how widespread their use is. Nanoparticles are also used in everything from cutting boards to baby bottles and toys to toothpaste.

"Major food companies have rapidly introduced nanomaterials into our food with no labels and scant evidence of their safety, within a regulatory vacuum," says report author Ian Illuminato, FoE health and environment campaigner.

"Unfortunately, despite a growing body of science calling their safety into question, our government has made little progress in protecting the public, workers and the environment from the big risks posed by these tiny ingredients."

Studies show nanoparticles can harm human health and the environment. They can damage lungs and cause symptoms such as rashes and nasal congestion, and we don't yet know about long-term effects. Their minute size means they're "more likely than larger particles to enter cells, tissues and organs" and "can be more chemically reactive and more bioactive than larger particles of the same chemicals," FoE says. A Cornell University study found nanoparticle exposure changed the structure of intestinal-wall lining in chickens.

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Obviously, every teen and their situation is different. There are some teens who may want to have a part-time job, and some who don’t. Personally, I didn’t have a full-time job as a teenager, and I was never encouraged to take one on.

My family was well enough off – and I was never much to want or to really have expensive tastes – that it was all right.

Obviously, not every family is in that same boat. There are some families where an extra income could benefit everyone in the family, both for the young worker and the family as a whole. But to make a blanket statement like that is not right.

School was, as it likely is to most families, very important. I was able to take that time that I could have spent working doing another kind of work – namely, ensuring that I got good grades and was able to get a university degree to get the kind of career I wanted.

Jobs take some kind of effort, and any effort saps energy out of people. Energy, even for teens, is in limited supply, and you can’t create this kind of energy where it doesn’t exist.

If you force a teen to do something he or she doesn’t want to do for money that due to the nature of the work will be miniscule, you could be taking away that energy into something that may be more constructive for that young person.

Like pesticides, they also bioaccumulate. Those that end up in water — from cosmetics, toothpaste, clothing and more — concentrate and become magnified as they move up the food chain. And in one experiment, silver nanoparticles in wastewater runoff killed a third of exposed plants and microbes, according to a CBC online article.

Their use as antibacterial agents also raises concerns about bacterial resistance and the spread of superbugs, which already kill tens of thousands of people every year.

The Wilson Center, an independent research institution in Washington, D.C., recently created a database of "manufacturer-identified" nanoparticle-containing consumer products. It lists 1,628, of which 383 use silver particles. The second most common is titanium, found in 179 products.

While acknowledging that "nanotechnologies offer tremendous potential benefits" the Center set up its Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies to "ensure that as these technologies are developed, potential human health and environmental risks are anticipated, properly understood, and effectively managed."

As is often the case with such discoveries, widespread application could lead to unintended consequences. Scientists argue we should follow

the precautionary principle, which states proponents must prove products or materials are safe before they're put into common use. Before letting loose such technology, we should also ask who benefits, whether it's necessary and what environmental consequences are possible.

Friends of the Earth has called on the U.S. government to impose a moratorium on "further commercial release of food products, food packaging, food contact materials and agrochemicals that contain manufactured nanomaterials until nanotechnology-specific safety laws are established and the public is involved in decision-making."

The group says we can protect ourselves by choosing fresh, organic and local foods instead of processed and packaged foods and by holding governments accountable for regulating and labelling products with nanoparticles.

Nanomaterials may well turn out to be a boon to humans, but we don't know enough about their long-term effects to be adding them so indiscriminately to our food systems and other products. If we've learned anything from past experience, it's that although we can speculate about the benefits of new technologies, reality doesn't always match speculation, and a lack of knowledge can lead to nasty surprises down the road.

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Thrills and spills at Doig River Rodeo Robert Dominic has been the rodeo president for the Doig River Rodeo since 1988 and in that time it’s impact has developed astronomically.

So Saturday and Sunday, it was no surprise that nearly 100 rodeo hopefuls once again flocked to the Doig River First Nation to continue the tradition and compete against some of the best and brightest in Northern B.C. and Alberta.

Dominic explained that it is the commitment from those individuals and sponsors outside of Doig that continue to make the event a success year after year.

“It’s good to see our neighbours back up from down south and Alberta. All those people that come back, every year they love the rodeo. It’s good to see the same people that never miss. There’s a neighbour Len Copeland, he’s about 90 and he comes every year to our rodeo,” Dominic said.

Doig River First Nation Chief Norman Davis was also appreciative of support from communities across Northeast B.C. and Alberta.

“We have this rodeo going year after year and the community wanted to have some sort of event that draws people here for a friendly rodeo, it’s good to see competitors come all the way here to compete,” he said.

One of those supporters was Chetwynd cowgirl Rylee Trenholm, who took home top spot in the la- Desmond Lambert from High Level had the longest bull ride on Saturday afternoon at the Doig River Rodeo, but was bucked off just dies barrel racing on Saturday and short of the eight- second mark. Twelve cowboys tried their luck in bull riding, but none held on long enough for a qualified ride.

BYRON HACKETT PHOTO said after a long hiatus in Doig, More than 100 cowboys and cowgirls hit the grounds at Doig River First Nation for the two-day rodeo. it was nice to be back and facing native Crystal Fraser who finished second, registered. eral of homegrown rodeo competitors taking some tough competition. as well as last year’s Saturday barrel racEarlier in the day, before the big boys to the arena, something Dominic hopes in“I’m really happy with it, he worked awe- ing Champion Frankie Wilson who finished jumped on the bulls, Terrance Field from spires youngsters to get involved in the sport. some and he was running hard,” Trenholm third.

Halfway River put forth a thrilling and com“They know they have a challenge besaid about her horse shortly after 17.212 secTrenholm’s performance may well have petition best 76-point ride in junior steer rid- cause they know these people are good ridond ride. stole the show on Saturday, after the fea- ing. ers,” Dominic said of the local talent com“I was here years ago, I was really little ture bull riding event didn’t exactly go as In one of the first events on Saturday, peting in the rodeo. “We need more of them, but it’s been a long time. I think it’s a lot of planned. it was the Dawson Creek team-roping duo that’s why in August the high school rodeo is fun, there’s a lot of people that come out to It was the Triple Diamond Rodeo stock of Danny Moore and Rod Spiers that took coming to our rodeo grounds.” watch and cheer, that makes everything bet- that showed more than any of the bull riders home top spot.

Results from Sunday’s rodeo weren’t ter for the contestants.” could, as the bulls bucked off all 12 competiWhat made this year’s event even more available at the time of press.

Trenholm just edged out Rose Prairie tors on Saturday and no qualified rides were special for the community in Doig was sev sports@ahnfsj.ca

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UVIC Soccer Camp grows the game in FSJ Byron Hackett

Alaska Highway News

Over the last eight years, soccer players in Fort St. John have had the unique opportunity to learn from University of Victoria Vikes soccer team over a weeklong camp.

93 players were on the field last week from ages 9-16 and according to UVIC soccer coach Bruce Wilson, he continues to be impressed with the ability that the kids in Fort St. John show at the camp.

“In general, they are the same at the 7 or 8 year old level as down in Victoria and Vancouver,” the 28-year coaching veteran said from the sidelines at Dr. Kearney Middle School on Friday.

“The difference is and the problem is the level of competition as they get older.”

While that problem of competition is tough to address without moving, Wilson noted kids keep coming back to the UVIC camp to improve their skills year after year.

“I’ve seen kids eight years up here now. They still come to our camp, they still have a smile on their face they still like to play the game and at the end of the day that’s what we are trying to do— keep them in the game. It’s a great game, it’s a world game… you can’t beat this sport,” he said.

In the early years and continuing to the current days, what also impressed Wilson was the commitment of the players at the camp, their willingness to learn and listen, which has made it an easy decision for the Vikes Men’s head soccer coach to bring his players back to the community for the last eight years.

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“It’s one of the camps we look forward too,” Wilson said.

“The kids are excellent, they want to be here, they are part of the soccer club and I find our coaches that are from the Vikings team, they thoroughly enjoy it.”

One of those returning Fort St. John soccer players is 13-year-old Claire Turner, who has been at the camp since day one. She said over the eight years at camp she has really seen herself develop as a soccer player.

“Definitely how to shoot better,” she said about what she has learned over the last eight years. “I meet new people that I usually don’t hang out with. I love meeting new coaches, that’s always fun.”

What has also helped Turner is learning from some top-notch collegiate players that coach at the camp.

“It feels cool to learn what they do and how they get there and the process they went through. The drills they do [too],” she said. “They are really good, an example of how good I want to be.”

Although Wilson isn’t trying to turn the players into the next Major League Soccer superstar at the Fort St. John camp, there are three vital lessons he hoped kids took away from the camp.

“There are three things we look for in summer camps. We aren’t trying to make them into Whitecaps players, we are trying to get them to enjoy themselves number one,” he said.

“To learn some different skills, maybe hone some skills and get a little better at them and maybe make a friend. I think the key to a successful camp is that the kids want to be there.”

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93 soccer players hit the fields at Dr. Kearney Middle School and the Surerus fields in Fort St. John at the 8th annual University of Victoria Vikes Soccer camp. That number was up by about 20 players over the camp last year.

Black Belt approved in FSJ

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Six members of the Red Dragon Taekwondo School in Fort St. John went through a grueling weekend of exercise in an attempt to get the coveted junior and dan black belts from Friday to Saturday.

For Red Dragon Taekwondo School Master Ben Marsh, the full 24-hour testing period not only tests the athletes physically but strains them mentally as well.

“For most of them it was their junior black belt test, and there was one testing for dan rank, which is 16 and older,” Master Ben said.

“This is between six and 10 years coming for each of them. We started at 7:30 [on Friday] and they stayed up all night. Meditation for half an hour and then training for half an hour and an hour break [before testing].”

The group also received a special testing instructor, as red dragon founder Master Marsh, Ben’s father, made the trip to Canada from his home in China to evaluate the athletes.

“It’s really cool, he’s been living in China since 2004. So we just thought it would be a great idea to bring him to town to test, so it’s really cool. I haven’t had a testing with him for 10 years,” Ben said on Saturday.

“He came in and talked to them for a couple hours last night.”

Marsh said that through long process of getting their black belts, the biggest takeaway for the athletes would most likely be a strongly established self-identity.

“I guess you are just trying to find ways to reinvent your-

self," Ben said.

“Push yourself, you always have to deal with emotional and physical barriers. That’s what we are up to and I think these guys have had numerous opportunities to do that.” sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Contractors mobilizing on dam site

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Contractors have begun mobilizing for construction on the Site C dam, BC Hydro has said.

“We are now in the construction phase for Site C,” BC Hydro spokesman Dave Conway wrote to the Alaska Highway News.

“We are awarding contracts and conducting safety training for contractors, and we have started mobilizing on site…in July and August, we will focus on the north bank, within the dam site area, where there will be vegetation and tree clearing, road construction, the start of construction of the worker accommodation camp, and excavation and relocation of materials.”

Hydro was asked about when the construction phase started, how many people are currently mobilized, and what they were doing. The company did not respond as of press time.

The Site C dam is a hydroelectric project set to be built on the Peace River seven kilometres from Fort St. John. At $8.8 billion, it would be the province’s most expensive infrastructure project in its history.

On Thursday, a reporter from the Alaska Highway News went to an area near the Old Fort Road identified by preliminary construction maps on BC Hydro’s website as a security gate for Site C work on the north bank. No construction work could be seen.

The guards, whose vests identified them as working for Saulteau Security, would not say if the location was a security gate for Site C. Instead, officers handed out a card from BC Hydro to submit questions about the dam.

Earlier, West Moberly Chief Roland Willson said that he would seek an injunction against Site C work if it was started before his First Nation's legal challenges against the dam went through the courts.

Willson did not respond by press time if he would continue to seek that injunction. reporter@ahnfsj.ca

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Fathers celebrated at Overtime Bar and Grille barbeque Overtime Sports Bar and Grille celebrated Father’s Day with a community barbeque complete with bouncy castles, face painting, balloons, pony rides, and games on June 21. Families said ‘thank you’ to dads and enjoyed the day together with plenty of activities and delicious food. A portion of the event’s proceeds, totalling $500, was donated to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.

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A record of 20 teams turned up to play ball at the 4th Annual Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Tournament, June 19-21 at the Taylor Baseball Diamonds. Thanks to sponsors, volunteers, and over 200 players, the tournament raised $11,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s Cancer and Diagnostic Treatment Fund.

Funds raised will be put to work purchasing equipment that will help in diagnosing, treating, and comforting patients with cancer at the Fort St. John Hospital.

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Community groups juggling changes in wake of fire, strike William Stodalka

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Leisure facilities in the city are going to be less active this summer.

On Monday, the Pomeroy Sports Centre and the VAC Walking Track hours will be reduced to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Visitor Information Centre inside the Sport Centre will be open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Recent developments have also left local gymnastics and hockey organizers scrambling to find new spaces for hundreds of kids.

On Saturday, a fire broke out at the North Peace Arena and severely damaged the gymnastics centre.

Richelle Gaucin, a parent of a child at the North Peace

Gymnastics Association, said children were “devastated” at the loss.

About 900 members that use the facility, coming from Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Taylor, Gaucin said. Other community groups, including School District 60, daycares, and cheerleaders, use the centre.

“The best we can do for our membership is to find a temporary location and obviously get our equipment into it, to get our programs back up and running,” said Gaucin.

“We really just need an open floor.”

On Monday, unionized city workers went on strike, causing the delay of ice-making at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

This means that the ice won’t be ready for the North Peace Alumni Hockey School set for August 10.

The school offers children a chance to learn from former

AHL and NHL pro hockey players who came from the Energetic City.

Still, Brad Fast, an organizer for the school, remains hopeful.

“We still haven’t been told that it’s not going to happen, so we’re hoping it’s not going to happen,” he said. “We serve 180 hockey players. To do that, we need two ice surfaces happening simultaneously, and obviously the only place in town that can do that is the Pomeroy.”

Fast is looking at a Plan B, such as using the rink in Taylor.

“We’re extremely excited to put on this hockey school every year,” he said. “It’d be a huge disappointment, not only to the instructors, but the 150 families that are doing this school… we’d really like (the union and the city) to resolve their issues.”

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PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE

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Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats

This Week: The Quicken Loans National

The Quicken Loans National is hosted by Tiger Woods and benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation. The tournament was first played at the Defending: Justin Rose Congressional Country Club in Winning Score: 4-under par Maryland, but was moved to the Winning Share: $1,170,000 Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia for the 2010 and 2011 events due to the fact that the Congressional needed to be prepared for the 2011 U.S. Open. The tournament returned to the Congressional in 2012. This year, the tournament will be played at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia before returning to Congressional in 2016.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club Gainesville, Va. 7,425 yards, Par 72

Golf TV Schedule

Last Week: Jason Day won the Canadian Open

Jason Day won the RBC Tournament Results Canadian Open by one 1. Jason Day Score: -17 shot on Sunday. Day, 27, Earnings: $1,044,000 birdied the last three holes 2. Bubba Watson Score: -16 at Glen Abbey for a final round Earnings: $626,400 4-under 68 and 17-under total.

3. David Hearn Score: -15 Bubba Watson, who finished a Earnings: $394,400 shot behind Day, had a chance to force a playoff, but missed an eagle chip on 18 and settled for his fourth straight birdie and a 69. David Hearn finished in third at 15-under and was the first Canadian to have a 54-hole lead at the Canadian Open since Weir in 2004 at Glen Abbey.

Golfing News

Australian golfer Robert Allenby fired his caddie Mick Middlemo mid-round at the Canadian Open last week. Problems between Mick Middlemo and Allenby during the opening round began on Allenby’s fourth hole, the par-5 13th. Middlemo insisted Allenby use an 8-iron for his fourth shot from about 150 yards Golf Trivia out. The Australian golfer preferred a 7-iron How many golf courses did Robert but went with his caddie’s advice and then Trent Jones design or re-design? watched his shot fall short of the hole and into a creek, leading to a triple bogey. Allenby and a) 50 c) 500 Middlemo got into a heated exchange and b) 100 d) 1,000 at the 18th the caddie walked off the course.

Answer: c) Robert Trent Jones designed (or re-designed) Allenby carried his own bag to the first hole, about 500 golf courses in at least 40 U.S. states and 35 other countries all around the world. It has been jokingly said that, his 10th of the day, before a 61-year-old school principal took over for the rest of the round.

“The sun never sets on a Robert Trent Jones golf course.”

PGA Event: Quicken Loans National Day Time Network Thu, 7/30 2:30pm-6:30pm GOLF Fri, 7/31 2:30pm-6:30pm GOLF Sat, 8/1 3pm-6pm CBS Sun, 8/2 3pm-6pm CBS

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Lessons from the Golf Pro We are used to seeing shots that slice or draw when we hit them with our irons, but another common problem is a shot that goes to the right and does not curve. This is generally termed a push and usually occurs when you are trying to make an aggressive swing. The crux of the problem, for right-handed golfers, is in the left forearm and there is a simple solution to stop the push. When you get too aggressive with a swing, the left forearm tightens up immensely and the end result is a club face that is open at impact.

The problem also arises if we grip the club too tightly during a swing. Take an iron out and hold it straight in front of you with only a left hand grip. Then, tighten your left forearm and watch the club face open up. The simple fix is to stay relaxed and a straighter shot at the target will result.

Player Profile

Jason Day

Turned Professional: 2006 FedEx Cup Ranking: 4th World Ranking: 9th PGA Tour Wins: 3

FedEx Cup Standings Through July 26, 2015

1) Jordan Spieth 3,763 pts. / 12 top tens

2) Bubba Watson 2,043 pts. / 6 top tens

3) Jimmy Walker 1,951 pts. / 6 top tens

4) Jason Day

1,793 pts. / 7 top tens

5) Dustin Johnson 1,607 pts. / 7 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued...

Player Points 6) Robert Streb 1,526 7) Zach Johnson 1,522 8) Rory McIlroy 1,510 9) Patrick Reed 1,497 10) Charley Hoffman 1,473

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W E E K LY P R O R A C I N G U P D AT E Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2015 Standings Sprint Cup Series Top Ten 1) Kevin Harvick

Race Det Race Detail tail ils s

Location: Long Pond, Penn.

Date: Aug. 2nd, 1:45 p.m.

TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Denny Hamlin - 181.415 mph Last Year’s Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Pocono Raceway

Points: 777 Wins: 2 Top 5: 14 Top 10: 18

2) Joey Logano

Points: 708 Wins: 1 Top 5: 12 Top 10: 15

3) Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Points: 677 Wins: 2 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 12

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Chris Buescher 2) Chase Elliott 3) Ty Dillon 4) Regan Smith 5) Elliott Sadler 6) Darrell Wallace Jr. 7) Daniel Suarez 8) Brendan Gaughan 9) Brian Scott 10) Ryan Reed

4) Jimmie Johnson

5) Martin Truex Jr. Points: 668 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6

Top 10: 15

6) Brad Keselowski Pocono Raceway opened in 1971 and the Mattioli family brought in Indy cars and USAC stock cars while dreaming of hosting NASCAR’s premiere series. In 1974, the first NASCAR 500 mile race took place.

The Pocono Raceway is recognized as one of NASCAR’s most competitive raceways.

Pocono’s unusual triangular configuration is conducive to many lead changes, especially with the longest straightaway and the widest main straight with the longest and widest Pit Road. Last week’s winner, Kyle Busch, finished 12th in last year’s race.

Points: 638 Wins: 1 Top 5: 4

Top 10: 12

7) Matt Kenseth Points: 615 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6

Top 10: 12

Racing News There are 10 drivers, with race victories inside the top 30 of points, who have qualified for the 10-race playoff. If the Chase was determined right now, six drivers would go into the playoffs based on points. There are three drivers who were Chase-eligible last year but have still not qualified. Jeff Gordon is one of those drivers.

This is Gordon’s last year as a full-time Cup Series driver, and he wants a win badly. The others are Aric Almirola, who won the 2014 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona, and Kyle Busch, who is outside the top 30 in points.

8) Kurt Busch Points: 612 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7

Top 10: 12

9) Jamie McMurray Points: 602 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2

Top 10: 7

What is the fewest number of drivers to finish on the lead lap in a Cup Series race at Pocono? a) 1 b) 2

10) Denny Hamlin Points: 591 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6

Racing Trivia

Top 10: 9

c) 5 d) 10

Last Weekend’s Race: Kyle Busch won the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard Jeff Kyle 400 Top 10 Driver Points Kyle Busch 47 Joey Logano 43 Kevin Harvick 43 Martin Truex Jr. 40 Denny Hamlin 39 Clint Bowyer 38 Matt Kenseth 37 Kurt Busch 36 Kyle Larson 35 Brad Keselowski 35

Kyle Busch took Indy for the third victory in a row. “I guess Kyle’s back,” a disappointed Logano, who finished second, said after the race. Busch beat Kevin Harvick on a late restart to score his fourth victory in the last five races, an amazing feat since coming back. Despite missing the first 11 races, Busch is now tied with Jimmie Johnson for the most victories this season, even though he is still not in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Clint Bowyer lost control of his car on a restart with 111 laps to go and crashed, which caused Jeff Gordon to spin and wreck in his final Brickyard start. Gordon, the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Brickyard winner with five, lost five laps as a result and ultimately had to go to the garage for extensive repairs.

Kyle Busch Born: May 2, 1985 Crew Chief: Adam Stevens Car: Toyota

Year 2015 Career

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Answer : b) In 1982, only 2 drivers finished on the lead lap.

Shape: Tri-Oval Distance: 2.5 miles Turns / Straights: 14º, 8º, 6º / 2º

Points: 675 Wins: 4 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 13

Points 651 626 621 600 594 568 558 537 527 526

Wins 4 33

Top 10s 5 183

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