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Motorsport News: Russ Bond's Weekly Report

In motorsports, there are tough races, and then there are tough races. For sprint racers, 78 laps at the Molson Indy Toronto seems like a long way, but to a veteran of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it's a cakewalk, nothing more than an afternoon drive. So, what would it take for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, or the Rolex 24 at Daytona to look like a lunchtime break - welcome to the 'Dakar".