Horse racing in America has a rich history and tradition of many centuries lined with several legendary racing events that have made the country proud. Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes constitute the famous Triple Crown of horse racing that takes place over a 2 km or 11/4 mile stretch on a dirt track in Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. The same race covers 1.9 km or 13/16 mile in Pimlico race course, Baltimore, Maryland for Preakness Stakes. The Belmont Stakes race covers a longer distance of 2.4 km or 11/2 miles. It is, therefore, a matter of great […]
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03
Sep
2010
A Championship Mindset
Winning championships are what all competitors and teams strive to attain each season. Repeating a championship from the previous year is even harder to attain. But to do so, you need more than physical talent. Confidence, focus, and patience are just a few qualities that separate championship teams from other contenders. And winning coming down the stretch of a long season takes courage and mental toughness. If the Sprint Cup Chase is NASCAR’s version of playoffs in professional sports, then Jimmie Johnson should be considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. With is second place finish at […]
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