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Space shuttle pilot has surprise in store at Texas Motor Speedway

Space shuttle pilot Doug Hurley, hanging out at the TMS garages, knows all about fast machines.
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U.S. Marine Col. Doug Hurley is both an astronaut and a real down-to-earth kind of guy. Hurley, who piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the summer, will receive some kind of top-secret honor before today’s race. Full Article at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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