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Vancouver Indy Toast

Kelly Hayes - Oct 28, 2004 / 4:20 pm | Story: 4881

For the third straight year, Champ Car will make three separate visits to Canada in 2005. Regular stops in Toronto and Montreal have been augmented by a first time visit to Edmonton, Alberta as part of a 14 race schedule announced Thursday. Unfortunately, Edmonton's gain is Vancouver's loss as the west coast stop is off the schedule, ending a 14 year run.
Champ Car officials say while the race is currently not on the 2005 schedule, discussions are ongoing with the promoter and a decision is expected by November. Officials acknowledge that preparations for the 2010 Winter Olympics are a priority for the city and they have not ruled out a return to Vancouver in the future following the Olympics. Aside from Vancouver, two longstanding venues - Road America and Laguna Seca - are also absent from the schedule. Full story
Calgary Flames defenceman Mike Commodore told a Calgary radio station that he would accept a salary cap if it would solve the NHL lockout, a stance that goes against the NHLPA's official position. Full story
Vikings receiver Randy Moss will definitely suit up for Minnesota's game against the New York Giants this weekend despite a hamstring injury, coach Mike Tice said Thursday. Full story
Jason Kidd was cleared for individual non-contact drills to get his surgically repaired left knee ready for the Nets' season. Full story