1.   NIGEL Short was today aiming to set his world chess championship challenge back on course after losing his opening game to reigning champion Garry Kasparov.

2.   And for a year you can say you reign champion.

3.   As reigning national champion in the time trial, Holden started last.

4.   As such, he is next in line for a shot at reigning champion Mbulelo Botile of South Africa this summer.

5.   But has any team, much less a two-time reigning World Series champion, turned over roughly one-third of its roster during the season?

6.   But Ray Evernham, crew chief for reigning Cup champion Jeff Gordon, said the immediate effect on the Fords will be minimal.

7.   He was followed by Dale Jarrett, Mayfield, Geoffrey Bodine, rookie Buckshot Jones, reigning Cup champion Jeff Gordon, Joe Nemechek and John Andretti.

8.   Price, reigning champion of the Colonial, began the day with a three-shot lead on his closest competitor.

9.   Reigning world champion Chris McCormack was one of three men who were told more than an hour after the race that they still had not officially finished.

10.   Reigning IRL champion Sam Hornish Jr. has edged Winston Cup points leader Sterling Marlin for first quarter Driver of the Year honors.