Sentences with phrase «as racing champion»

This weekend he will return to the track near Toronto — not as a spectator, but as a racing champion and a homegrown Canadian motorsports hero.

The Crowd Roars (1932)(Warner Archive), a car racing drama directed by Howard Hawks (who had raced cars himself) and starring James Cagney as racing champion Joe Greer, is as rip - roaring a speed drama as you get in 1932.

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Connolly has also backed individual racers, such as international - road - race champion Linda Jackson.

It began as an idea to change the world by changing the way leaders addressed race within their firms and communities, first championed by PwC U.S. Chairman Tim Ryan in 2016, and reported exclusively by Fortune.

Schultz has long championed corporate social impact, but his high - profile push on the issue of race has some from both the business world and the black community wondering whether there's a limit to the growing trend of what's known as «CEO activism.»

So, what can you do to create Facebook campaigns that finish the race as champions, having collected many new customers...

Alas, I suspect those I have defeated never knew they were in a race, but, at 34, victories are as hard to come by as they were when I was 12, and once again I am Frank Fremont, grim, crew - cut captain of the Gilbertian Garwhals, the peerless champions of the dice swimming league.

Dick's son Lance was only seven years old during the»78 race, but he can remember the commotion as his father, running beside his sled and nearly suffocating in his parka, barreled down Front Street neck and neck with Rick Swenson, the defending champion, who'd also jumped off his sled to run.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has already started discussing next season's Premier League title race after Manchester City were confirmed as champions yesterday.

He would not have driven at all, for it is a race much hated by most of the drivers, but young Cesare Perdisa gave up racing after the recent death of the Italian champion, Eugenio Castellotti, and De Portago, as a member of the Ferrari team, was asked to take Perdisa's 3.8 Ferrari.

Such has been the form of the former FC Porto man that he has propelled the Vicente Calderon into a genuine title race, or at the very least given hope to Diego Simeone's side securing a hugely lucrative Champions League berth and as such it may be financially worthwhile to keep hold of the 26 year old until at least the summer.

The 59 - year - old has earned plenty of praise this season, not only for the fact that Napoli continue to push defending Serie A champions Juventus in the title race, as they trail them by four points with seven games remaining, but more so because of the style of football that he has implemented at the San Paolo.

In the past few months she had dropped 15 pounds and regained her mobility, and as she raced through her opponents she looked every bit a champion.

The last time Ramsey's hamstring went he missed three weeks but the time before that he was out for twice as long, so how will this injury blow affect the Gunners and our chances in the EPL title race and Champions League?

Ernesto Valverde will have to take the lead on it if the alleged poor morale is a genuine issue, as with Barcelona going so well this season with a commanding lead in the La Liga title race coupled with their ongoing hunt for the Copa del Rey and Champions League, there is still a lot on the line this year.

While you might think Fraser - Pryce had an experience advantage as the defending Olympic champion, she said she was nervous going into this race.

But both sides, or the managers of them at least, probably see this as the second priority, with the race to get one of the Champions League spots being the real goal for the season.

Arsenal's 10 - 2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich is used as the impetus for the rapid rise in protestations, and our side has since dropped right out of the title race, and are now in danger of missing out on the top four also.

His performances in La Liga have attracted the attention of Real Madrid, though Marca recently reported that Arsenal, as well as Italian champions Juventus, have joined the race for the goalkeeper.

With the Manchester derby taking centre stage on Sunday afternoon, it was important that the North London outfit came away with all three points as the race for Champions League qualification heats up with the end of the season fast approaching.

There are various theories about why the Gunners keep falling short in the race for the Premier League title and our various and numerous injury problems certainly do not help, but it is the way that the team fails to turn up at times in crucial games, such as the EPL defeat by Wartford recently or the Champions League hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich that many will point to as evidence that the boss is not getting the best from his squad anymore.

The Ferrari driver though seemed a lot more relaxed at the Race of Champions in Miami as he turned up the radio and shook his head to Rick James» Super Freak.

But many Chelsea fans have taken issue with what could be seen as Conte admitting defeat in the race for Champions League qualification.

The Red Devils hosted the blue side of Merseyside last night, as they looked to gain some impetus in the race to qualify for next season's Champions League competition, but were unable to put the pressure on their rivals.

As written by the Express, Newcastle are set to face competition from La Liga side Las Palmas in the race to sign Remy, however Swansea will not be able to make a move for the forward as they already have Tammy Abraham on loan from the Premier League championAs written by the Express, Newcastle are set to face competition from La Liga side Las Palmas in the race to sign Remy, however Swansea will not be able to make a move for the forward as they already have Tammy Abraham on loan from the Premier League championas they already have Tammy Abraham on loan from the Premier League champions.

He'll be hoping to add to that trophy haul when he makes his comeback, with Atleti chasing down Barcelona in the La Liga title race while they'll hope to still be involved in the Champions League in the second half of the campaign as they face a crucial week with a win over Chelsea perhaps not even enough depending on Roma's result.

Coutinho would not have been involved any way if Ernesto Valverde's side had won the Champions League, while his impact on the La Liga title race has also been minimal as they were well clear at the top when he arrived anyway.

TOIVO SALONEN FINLAND SPEED SKATING World champion in 1,500 - meter race, Toivo might win at the shorter 500 - meter distance as well.

The Bundesliga threw up an intriguing encounter this weekend as fourth faced fifth in the league, with the race for Champions League football the target for FC Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen.

Well wonder no more as this German advert pits the reigning world champion against himself and himself in a Top Gear style race.

To make matters worse GP2 rules mean that former champions can't race in the series again, meaning he's not only lost out on an F1 seat, but his current GP2 seat as well.

Wenger can ill - afford another defeat on Sunday, as the Frenchman is already under fire following a poor run of form which has seen them fall eight points off the pace in the Premier League title race, as well as slipping to a two - goal deficit ahead of their second leg clash with Barcelona in the Champions League.

I concede the fact it has only been a handful of Premier League fixtures and the title race, as well as Champions League gold is probably a touch ambitious but I have been extremely impressed wirh Arsenal over the last few weeks and owe Le Prof a personally aplogy.

In this video a whole host of drivers talked about how they tackle the start of a race, with the likes of Antonio Felix da Costa, Alex Lynn, and Lando Norris (who's listed as a Formula 3 champion, even though he isn't quite yet!)

Meanwhile, the club have already been busy this week with the signing Sampdoria striker Eder, as Mancini looks to arrest their current slide which has seen them not only slip off the pace in the race for the Scudetto, but also out of the Champions League qualification spots.

This sounds pretty special — because it will take place at Yas Marina on the same weekend as the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi, with a three - race event to decide the first eSports champion.

Boldnesian, a son of Bold Ruler out of the champion race - mare Alanesian, will have to run just as brilliantly this week if he is to beat Saber Mountain, but Maloney is bringing him along slowly and with a championship clearly in mind.

BOATING — New Yorker BILL WISHNICK drove his 32 - foot Bertram inboard to victory over such champions as Don Aronow (page 50), Bob Magoon and Pat Duffy in the 184 - mile Hennessy Miami - Key West offshore ocean race.

Reigning WEC champion and former Red Bull «number 2 driver» Mark Webber drove his Porsche 919 Hybrid as part of the launch of the new Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid in an effort to demonstrate how technology from motor racing can transfer to road cars.

As Arsenal get set to welcome Liverpool to the Emirates in a game that is a certain six - pointer in the race for Champions League football next season, an outrageous statement has been made by the former Manchester United and Everton player Phil Neville, who has claimed that he expects to see both Liverpool and Manchester United to pip Arsenal to the top four.

As well as Audi leaving, the 2015 WEC champion and F1 legend Mark Webber announced he'll be retiring from racing at the end of the yeaAs well as Audi leaving, the 2015 WEC champion and F1 legend Mark Webber announced he'll be retiring from racing at the end of the yeaas Audi leaving, the 2015 WEC champion and F1 legend Mark Webber announced he'll be retiring from racing at the end of the year.

Although the three of them were in close company for much of the race, it looked as though Cleland was the one on course to be crowned champion.

Carlin will run five cars which includes FIA European F3 champion and McLaren junior Lando Norris, while Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott race for Prema as they did so in the European series.

Reports suggested that Chelsea and Manchester United have both been in negotiations with the 28 - year - old [via the Mirror]; however, Barca emerged as latecomers to the transfer battle, and have won the race for his signature after the La Liga champions tweeted confirmation of his arrival on Monday night:

The defending champion Broncos have an intriguing three - man race, and fans may be surprised to see that rookie Paxton Lynch (+110) was installing as the favorite to start the season opener against the Panthers.

Sterling enjoyed a strong season last term, netting 11 goals in all competitions, and was one of only a handful of players to come out of the 2014/15 campaign with any credit as Brendan Rodgers saw his side failed to retain their spot in the top four and therefore lost out in the race for Champions League qualification.

As the quality level of the opposition goes up in the latter stages of the Champions League and when the pressure is on against the big sides in England in the title race, an issue like that can emerge as a real problem at key momentAs the quality level of the opposition goes up in the latter stages of the Champions League and when the pressure is on against the big sides in England in the title race, an issue like that can emerge as a real problem at key momentas a real problem at key moments.

Lawyer Peter Lekisch, 59, a former offensive and defensive end at Ohio Wesleyan and a national masters champion in cross-country skiing, looked at this as a dry run: If it went well, he might do the 2001 solo race as a 60th birthday present to himself.

Though slowed by injuries and personal troubles this year, Wanjiru had already become the youngest runner to win four major marathons, held the fastest nonaided time ever recorded in an American race and was a favorite to repeat as Olympic champion in»12 following his Olympic record time of 2:06:32 in» 08.

Arsene Wenger absolutely refuses to believe that the title race is over, not while there is the slightest mathematical chance that Arsenal could still end up as Champions.