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Milwaukee Mile CART Race at Night, June 5, 2004

Night CART racing at the Milwaukee Mile Racetrack.
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Craig Bird (third man on the left) is Headed for
6 months of SEAL Training
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Mr. Bird is headed for a very active life, and one with greater risks than a regular service person.  He is looking forward to the mission and the service, and we all wish him the best for dedication and commitment to this Nation.


The Passing of the late President of the United States Mr. Ronald Wilson Reagan is announced to the crowd and a moment of solemn silence is given by the spectators and service members.
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The Death of the late President keeps all still for
a time and only the beginning of an entire week
to measure the loss felt by the Nation and the
World.
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An Honor Guard host the unveiling of the
large Stars and Stripes.
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Michel Jourdain Jr dons his helmet and prepares]
to go 250 Miles.
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Michel Jourdain Jr. will finish 3rd this evening
and at the end he will pour champagne down the
the back of 




Fighters display a symbol of strength and unity before the
start of the race.
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Ryan Hunter Reay and the Herdez team are all ready for the
start of the race.
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Easy Come....
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Easy Go...(note the single red brake light)...
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Ryan Hunter Reay had the number one pole position and kept the lead to win.  A beautiful night, no rain, no serious injuries, a good night for racing
and good night for fans.
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Beautiful weather helped to fill the stands this year.  Last year was cold enough for snow almost.
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Almost as nice as an Edward Hopper painting, a scene behind
the Grand Stands.
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Champagne is sprayed everywhere, but down
the neck, back and pants of Ryan Hunter Reay
is just Michel Jourdain Jr's way of saying he
wanted to win two years in a row and if not
here's a drink on you.
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The Winner, Ryan Hunter Reay holds the winning
cup with a 250 Lap time of 1:59:12.397 and winning
with a lead of  5.865 seconds.
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1   1   4     R. Hunter-Reay      250   1:59:12.397   129.859   208.987                  Active 
2   3   7     P. Carpentier          250   1:59:18.262   129.752   208.816   5.865     Active 
3   9   9     M. Jourdain Jr.      250   1:59:23.746   129.653   208.656   11.349   Active 
4   8   12   J. Vasser                249   1:59:16.848   129.259   208.022   1 Lap       Active 
5  13  10  A. Allmendinger    249   1:59:24.474   129.121   207.800   1 Lap       Active

More Race coverage by Sports Editor Dan Peters