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Nadeau begins therapy

NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau was discharged June 6 from the Charlotte Institute of Rehabilitation. He will continue his recovery as an outpatient at CIR five days a week. "Jerry will continue with a similar course of treatment, including physical, occupational and speech therapy,'' said David Wiercisiewski, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at CIR. "He has worked very hard since he arrived here and his progress has been significant.'' Nadeau suffered a head injury, a fractured left shoulder blade and injuries to his left lung and ribs in a May 2 accident during a Winston Cup practice at Richmond International Race-way. It hasn't been determined whether Nadeau will make a full recovery, or ever drive again.

Rumor of the week

Depending on the day and the source, either VISA, Nextel, Motorola or Nokia will replace Winston as NASCAR's primary sponsor, perhaps as early as next year. Nextel was the most-rumored sponsor at Pocono, a week after sources at Dover said VISA had the inside track. Coca-Cola and McDonald's, previously the top rumored companies, have dropped out of the running.

Patrick to ALMS

Danica Patrick, protege of Bobby Rahal, will contest the rest of the American Le Mans Series in a Prodrive Ferrari 550 Maranello. The 21-year-old, who started the season racing in Toyota Atlantic for Team Rahal and will continue along with ALMS, will share a Prodrive entry with BAR Formula One test driver Anthony Davidson. She'll make her ...