1.   CART drivers have boycotted the race since Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George formed the IRL as rival circuit to the CART series.

2.   His victory came in the second year that the race was boycotted by such CART drivers as Al Unser Jr., Michael Andretti and Bobby Rahal.

3.   It was the second time at the meet that jockeys came close to boycotting a race.

4.   The weeks before the voting were marred by bombings and other politically motivated violence, and all serious opposition candidates boycotted the race, citing doubts about its fairness.

5.   They think NASCAR should be concerned, and at one time, there were unfounded rumors about boycotting the race.

6.   At least one major team, Benetton, had threatened to boycott Italian races if there were convictions.

7.   At least one major team, Benetton, had threatened to boycott races if there were convictions.

8.   It was not immediately clear if any athletes boycotted the races.

9.   Republic of Congo opposition candidate calls on supporters to boycott presidential race.

10.   Street already had threatened on Friday to boycott the race if safety conditions were not improved.