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Out on a Limb: The Fast Lane Memoirs

May 13th, 2008 · 1,938 Comments

By Larry Santana
Addiction comes in many forms. For Mike Penketh, speed is the drug of choice. Forever the thrill seeker, the former Marine and commercial pilot was drawn to the Bonneville Salt Flats in pursuit of a land speed record. Barreling down the racecourse at nearly 300 mph in what amounted to a rocket on [...]

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A Star Reborn

May 2nd, 2008 · 1,826 Comments

By Larry Santana
El Ultimo Tigre was on his way to achieving iconic status among Mexico City’s best luchadors. But illness forced him to flee for the States. Ten years after leaving his sport and his family behind, Ultimo gets another shot at stardom in Hayward, California.

Tags: Latino · Sports