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De Ferran never gave up hope

By Robin Miller
Special to ESPN.com

Tuesday, July 22, 2003

BROOKLYN, MICH. -- A grinding crash at Phoenix last March put Gil de Ferran in the hospital and out of the Indy Racing League title picture. Or so it appeared. But, after missing the race in Japan while his broken neck and back healed, the 35-year-old veteran returned to competition in May. Since winning the 87th Indianapolis 500, nobody has been hotter. De Ferran has amassed 231 points in the past six races on the strength of two wins, a trio ...

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