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August 2, 2007
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Robert Boorndos takes checkered flag at third annual
San Jose Grand Prix after lap one crash nearly ends his day
By Diego Abeloos
Sports Editor
A near race-ending collision on Robert Doornbos’ first lap of the third annual San Jose Grand Prix didn’t end up ruining the Champ Car rookie’s day.
Instead, the Minardi Team USA driver recovered by taking advantage of other drivers’ mistakes and managed to get a bit of luck along the way en route to earning his second win of the season in San Jose on July 29. The win put Doorndos just 10 points behind 2007 Champ Car points standings leader Sebastien Bourdais
(Newman Haas Lanigan Racing). Doorndos also picked up an extra Read more...
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Snake in the grass
Santa Clara County Parks boast a beautiful abundance of nature—but beware of the indigenous rattlesnake
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
Santa Clara County Parks boast a beautiful respite from urban life, but hikers need to take precautions when hiking because the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake calls the area home.
“Of all the times I’ve been to Almaden Quicksilver [Park], I’ve only run into a rattlesnake once back in 2002,” said photographer Ron Horii. “This picture is as close as I dared to get to the snake. I’ve seen more snakes in Santa Teresa Park. A Read more...
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