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Graham Rahal becomes youngest to win IndyCar pole

Apr. 4, 2009
Graham Rahal has become the youngest pole winner in the history of the IndyCar Series, taking the top spot for the season-opening Honda Grand Prix.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler