Auto Racing: Brad Sweet’s quest for 3-peat off to strong start
By Walter Ford | Sports Editor
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series dropped the green flag on the 2021 season earlier this month and Sweet picked up where he left off in victory lane.
Photo: Trent Gower/Courtesy of World of Outlaws
With 59 total victories and back-to-back points championships, Brad Sweet has proved he is the foremost driver on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series.
“The Big Cat” is hungry for more.
“You have to pinch yourself a little bit,” said Sweet of his consecutive title runs. “It’s a cool spot to be in, and a dream come true. But, it also makes me want to win more.”
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Larson Defeats Bell in Latest Chili Bowl Battle of Titans
Kyle Larson now holds the head-to-head lead in Golden Drillers against Christopher Bell.
Kyle Larson vs. Christopher Bell.
With all due respect, there are other heroic characters inside the Tulsa Expo Center each January. There is Rico Abreu, Justin Grant, Tyler Courtney, Chris Windom and Tanner Thorson. Coming soon are youngsters Cannon McIntosh, Buddy Kofoid and Kaylee Bryson.
They are all winners and champions, but Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell are titans, and their exploits over the last five years at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals are legendary.
Jan 1, 2021
Jan 1, 2021
OSKALOOSA â By April, the impacts of the worldwide coronavirus had reached Iowa and our area. As more and more became infected with the virus, residents of the county began dying. COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, would become the stateâs third most deadly disease.
The Herald takes a look back at 2020 in a four-part series. Today, we publish the second part, looking back at what made headlines in April, May and June:
APRIL
Jaylin Vander Wiel and Robi greet a resident of Homestead Assisted Living Facility while making their way around the facility, bringing cheer, on April 1.