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Issue 203 13-26 April 2001
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News and Opinion
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Ford's SCS challenge They're closing in Manufacturer FI series? Not if Bernie can help it Manslaughter charges laid Four charged over Creek death Darwin, Adelaide sign up Long-term deals for SCS races CART-IRL peace deal? Looks like the war may end Box Seat Saward, and a great Senna pic Talk Converter You write it, we read it, we like it
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Montoya and Verstappen Who said what after the Big Bang Life in Number 17 Steven Johnson loves Adelaide
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Ford 1, Holden 1 Lowndes wins Saturday, Bright on Sunday,from the back... Formula 3000/Formula 3 Mark, oh no! James, oh yeah! DC wins in Brazil Coulthard perfect- but it was Juan who stole the Show Clipsal 500 Supports FHs, Nations Cup and GTP All tied up in Perth Bates and Possum 1-all
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