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Legendary race car driver with North Texas roots celebrates big anniversary
NORTH TEXAS – A legendary race car driver with North Texas roots is celebrating a big anniversary. Fifty years ago, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Johnny Rutherford won his first Indy 500, driving a McLaren."I raced at Indianapolis 10 or 11 times before I hit the jackpot," Rutherford said, noting on that on the day he won he had "run 200 miles per hour around the speedway, flatfooted, never lifted."Rutherford is 86, but he still loves the sound of starting a car and telling a few jokes. "How does it feel to go fast? Well, it's better than going half-fast," he told a crowd. To commemorate the anniversary of his big win, the team at McLaren had a surprise for Rutherford. "The livery that you see on this car is our tribute to Johnny Rutherford's victory at the Indy 500 in 1974," said Geoff Tink, the vice president of sales with McLaren. A custom car, in that classic McLaren orange. Complete with his name and number. In 50 years since his big win, Rutherford said racing is still pretty simple."Don't take any chances, don't try and be a hero or anything, just win the race," he said.
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO: McKinney High softball victory over Little Elm
McKinney High Lady Lions softball put in hard work this season. With several victories to claim as their own, they showcased their talent in front of their fans. VYPE DFW showed up to their game against Little Elm in a 5-0 victory! Check out the highlights now!. Keep reading... HIGHLIGHT...
Newcastle track competes at regionals, three qualify for state
Newcastle track competes at regionals, three qualify for state News Staff Fri, 04/26/2024 - 8:11 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s Aubree Clayton completes one of her high jump attempts at a track and field meet earlier this season. Clayton qualified for the state meet in her event with a wild card selection, where she will compete in Austin over the days of May 2-4. ...
Denton County Baseball Friday Roundup: Coppell clinches 4th place in 6-6A; Lake Dallas, Little Elm forces play-in game; Flower Mound's Harris tosses no-hitter
The formula for the Coppell baseball team to make the playoffs was simple: win and in. All that the Cowboys needed to do to clinch fourth place in District 6-6A was to defeat Plano East or have Plano West lose to Marcus.
Mean Green Soccer announces 2024-25 schedule, 3 Power Five fixtures
The North Texas women's soccer team has announced its 2024-25 season fixtures. Following a season that saw the team miss the conference tournament for the first time in program history, the team looks to return to its winning ways. To open the season, the team will play two exhibition matches...
UNT adds high-scoring Drake guard Atin Wright as rebuild continues
North Texas continued to load up on experienced transfers as it looks to build on an appearance in the National Invitation Tournament late Friday night when the Mean Green picked up a commitment from Atin Wright.
On to Austin: Strong contingent of Denton-area athletes qualify for state track and field meet
The state track and field meet is now just one week away, and several local athletes have punched their tickets to Austin behind strong regional performances this past week.
Early deficit proves too much for Flower Mound to overcome in season-ending loss to Denton Guyer
DENTON – With the season of the Flower Mound softball team on the line Friday afternoon, it was all hands on deck for the Lady Jaguars. That patience didn’t take long to be tested.
UNT running backs coach Patrick Cobbs tackling new challenge after offseason overhaul
Patrick Cobbs is no stranger to rebuilding projects. The North Texas Hall of Fame running back has headed into plenty of seasons with questions to answer while coaching a host of players following in his footsteps. UNT’s running backs coach always seems to have a trick or two up his...
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