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Saturday, 01 May 2004

Good news for race car fans: You don't need to return north to enjoy the thrills of this addictive sport. Drive up from Chapala or down from Guadalajara to the town of Toluquilla and you'll find both professionals and amateurs duelling on a quarter-mile drag racing strip that opened in 1996 and a race track that opened in 1998. Operated by the Monterrey, Nuevo Leon based Dipsa company, the Autodromo hosts both public and private events. For more information in Spanish and a list of events, call 3811-8240 or visit www.dipsa.com.mx.

Mexicans Stars Try To Turn Their Teams Into World Series Contenders

Saturday, 01 May 2004
'Vinicio Castilla Esteban Loaiza' - Photo By CR Files Vinicio Castilla and Esteban Loaiza are among 16 Mexican baseball players on 12 Major League rosters making an impact this season.

Fan Violence A Concern Ahead Of Saturday's 'el Clasico' Soccer Game

Saturday, 01 May 2004
Five or ten years ago an outing to a professional soccer game in Mexico was a peaceful pastime -- perfect for the entire family. But the fan violence that has marred the game in Europe and Argentina for several decades is ominously encroaching into this country.

Ochoa Well Placed In 1st LPGA Major

Saturday, 27 March 2004
Tapatia golfer Lorena Ochoa is tied for second place after shooting a five-under-par 67 in the first round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club in Palm Springs, California Thursday. The Kraft Nabisco is the first major of the LPGA season, and offers prize money of 1.6 million dollars. The tournament concludes Sunday, March 28.

Mexican Women Score Surprising, Sweet Victory

Saturday, 06 March 2004
The Mexican national women's soccer team upset favored Canada 2-1 to earn a berth in August's Olympic Games in a play-off game held Wednesday in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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