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The king for a day: want to know what it feels like to drive a Winston Cup racecar? TSN's rookie driver takes you along for the ride. (Nascar).

The Sporting News

| November 05, 2001 | Sheldon, Kathy | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

In my ideal Richard Petty Driving experience scenario, after my eighth and final lap around the track, someone yells across pit road, "Call Richard! We need to get this gal a ride NOW!"

Alas, I'm keeping my day job--for now. It turns out that 116.96 mph is plenty fast during my "Rookie Experience" at gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill. The No. 34 AFS Spray Booths Pontiac runs perfectly, and if not for a tear sliding down my cheek on the sixth lap, I figure my top lap would be better than 46.6 seconds.

Why the tear? Because the staff reminds you to breathe.

"We've tried it, and we found out you can only go four laps while holding your ...

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