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Article: Michel Jourdain Jr. Wins Milwaukee Mile
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- June 1, 2003
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Dateline: WEST ALLIS, Wis.
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Every time one of Bobby Rahal's drivers wins at the Milwaukee Mile,
he enjoys a bit of vindication.
Rahal, a three-time CART series champion with 24 career victories,
never won at the 100-year-old track. He was 0-for-18 as a driver.
As an owner, it's different. With Michel Jourdain Jr.'s win Saturday
night, Team Rahal has two victories in the last three Milwaukee races.
Kenny Brack won in 2001.
"I'm really happy for Michel because I think this proves he is a real
championship contender, but this is pretty big for Team Rahal, too,
" said Rahal, whose partner is talk-show host David Letterman.
Jourdain needed eight ...