FGM Barichello of Langley won Susday’s Canadian Spring Duathion at Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Barichello, a0 perennial faveuriie, finashed with a time of one Ror, 28 minutes and Rutledge s sg improving DAVID Rutledge fin- ished 12th ina CART Toyota Atlantic Championship race in Miami Saturday. The Wesr Vancouver driver, in his debut with the Lynx Racing Team, qualified for the 17th spot in the first race of a season-opening, weekend dou- bleheader. He battled a stick- ing throttle for much of the race and ended up 12th. Rutledge’s teammate Mike Conte of Seattle was in the 15th spot but finished eighth. On Sunday, Rutledge start- ed 16th but finished fifth. Conte was nin. Dan Wheldon — won Saturday’s race over Buddy Rice. Rice, however, edged Wheldon on Sunday. Rutledge is in sixth place overall with 11 points after the first two races, The season resanes April 15 in Long Beach, Calif. The two Miami races will be telecast by CTV SportsNet April 10 at p.m. and April 17 at 7 p.m., respectively. — Bab Mackin SPORTS Duathion dray Y? seconds He Was a minute aad four seconds faster than runner up bin Conputhan the race drew PA ailidetes and venasted af a five stlome tre ron threuan the teas near the Sevipoue Daun. a 30 kin Iuke race and another 5 kim traf ran. Vhe top North Shore &n isher was North Vancouver's Mark Shorter, He was fourth in 1:39.53 and was tops in the men’s 40 +44 age group. Winter oof vs only 15 North Vancouver's Erin Canes was the tap female ina time of PS.25 0 She was math sacral Alex Fergusen. another North Viaaecouserte, was third in the men’s 35 39 awe group im ZOLSS. owas the fest rice in the Cayuse nduraice Duathlon series, which returns April 23 too the | Lower | Seymour Conservation Reserve for the Rainforest Duathlon, — Bob Mackin NEWS photo Paul McGrath Spring hockey A member of the North Van Wolfpack (white) is checked by an Abbotsford Shark in last week’s North Vancouver Minor Hockey initiation meet at ice Sports North Shore. Putting You In The Driver’s Seat Come see what the automotive future has in store! B.C.’s Largest Display of New Cars, Light Trucks & MiniVans Feature, Concept and Prototype Yehicles Enter To Win ~ 5 100 000: in prizes! THE VANCOUVER SEN (® Acasa tower Maina Dealers 2000 Acura Integra, raz, rR (valved at over $38,000) This is @ limited production aullenniam yeor model, Only 240 Acura tntegra Type Ris will be available in Conado. Designed with purpose. Griven by passioa. acura BC Place Stadium, March 31* April 9" Look For $1 Off. Admission Coupons In THE VANCOUVER SEN & FORE EMP Musson Adults $9.50 - Seniors & Students (14 & under} $7.00 - Kids under 6 FREE san sms Fri, & Sol. Flom to 10pm - Sun. Liam to bpm - Mon. to Thurs. 4pm to 10pm New! Virtual Auto Show at www. carclickbecom ENTER TO WIN* Cosmetic Gift Basket Name Address Telephone # Draw Date 3/31/00 | Approximate Value $50.00 “No purchase necessary. Contest closes before draw at 9pm on March 31, 2000. Winning entrant must cor- rectly answer a skill testing question. Chances of winning depend on number of entries received.