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18-year-old wins IndyCar race

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Colton Herta hasn’t won since he was 18, so he’s eager for another taste of success.

OK, it’s only been two weeks since the IndyCar rookie became the youngest driver to win in series history, but that victory lap was packed with appearances, media interviews and the New York Yankees’ opening day game.

Six days after turning 19, Herta qualified second at Barber Motorsports Park on Friday. James Hinchcliffe had the fastest time.

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