Dirt track racing is a type of auto racing performed on clay or dirt surfaced oval tracks. It began in the United States before World War I and became widespread during the 1920s and 1930s. Two different types of race cars dominatedâopen wheel racers in the Northeast and West and stock cars in the South.
1 Chennai floods: 48 hours at the MIOT hospital where 18 died.  Chennai floods: 48 hours at the MIOT hospital where 18 died. For patients, doctors and nurses at one of Chennaiâs premier hospitals, life became hell for over 48 hours as flood water hit power, food supply, communication lines and road access. india.
Save the Children estimated the number of deaths associated with the cyclone to be between 5,000 and 10,000, while the Red Crescent Society reported on November 18 that the number of deaths could be up to 10,000. International groups pledged US$95 million to repair the damage, which was estimated at $1.7 billion (2007 USD).