Spencer could face assault charges
August 17, 2003
Ok, I’ve mentioned in the past that I think Jimmy Spencer is by far the lowest form of life out there on the Winston Cup circuit today. However, today Jimmy exceeded even my expectations. Apparently he rammed his old nemisis Kurt Busch after the race was over. Big deal, been done before by many a driver. Jimmy then took it to the next level by getting out of his car and punching the shit out of Kurt. Kurt was seen heading for the medical center with a bloody rag on his face…
Team Joest win Grand Prix of Mosport
August 17, 2003
Frank Biela and Marco Werner drove the Infineon Team Joest Audi R8 to victory in Sunday’s American Le Mans Series Toronto Grand Prix of Mosport, extending their lead in the race for the series’ LMP 900 driving championship and winning for the fourth time.
Andy Wallace and Chris Dyson won the LMP 675 class in the Dyson Racing Lola-MG, finishing second overall, while Scott Maxwell and Gunnar Jeannette finished third overall….
Newman rocks Michigan
August 17, 2003
Ryan Newman took his 5th Winston Cup victory of the season at Michigan International Speedway this afternoon. Ryan ran the last 52 laps of the race on one tank of gas in yet another fuel milage race. The event saw several fiery crashes that will no doubt continue the recent ongoing debate about fire saftey in stock cars. Points leader Matt Kenseth did what he does best today, ran a steady, quiet race out of the spotlight and out of trouble. He came home 9th and extended his points lead over Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon…
NASCAR.com: Race Results
Motorsport.com: Newman plays gas card, wins MIS
NASCAR.com: Lap by Lap: GFS Marketplace 400
RacingOne.com: Newman Powers to Win
Hornish gets first win of 2003
August 17, 2003
Sam Hornish finally broke through with the help of his enhanced Chevy horsepower to win at Kentucky Speedway Sunday afternoon. This, along with a second place in Michigan and a 6th place at Gatway put Sam back in the championship hunt. He is now in 5th in the standings. This win also makes Sam’s impending decision about his future even more difficult…or perhaps easier depending on how he is looking at it…
Motorsport.com: Race Results
Motorsport.com: Hornish returns to victory circle at Kentucky
James Weaver leads Dyson front row sweep
August 17, 2003
James Weaver led a Dyson Racing sweep of the front row starting positions in Saturday’s qualifying for Sunday’s American Le Mans Series Toronto Grand Prix of Mosport at Mosport International Raceway….
Motorsport.com: Qualifying report
Motorsport.com: Mosport qualifying times
Dixon has to work for lead on Sat
August 17, 2003
Doug Kalitta breifly sat in the lead position in Saturday qualifying at Brainerd. Larry Dixon and the Miller Lite crew answered Kalitta’s charge with a 4.63 at 321 mph. Gary Scelzi remained in control of the Funny Car ranks while Kurt Johnson broke Brainerds day-old speed record Saturday with a 201.01 mph pass. Reggie Showers took his first pole position in his 64 race Pro Stock Bike career…
NHRA.com: Dixon battles back, Showers joins Scelzi and K.J. on leaderboard
DragRaceCentral.com: Dixon, Scelzi, Johnson and Showers Lead Qualifying at Lucas Oil Nationals
Hornish takes first pole of season at Kentucky
August 17, 2003
Sam Hornish claimed his first pole of the season at Kentucky. The two previous races where Sam claimed pole he also won (Chicago & Miami in 2002). The champ is back…the only question is; is there enough time for him to challenge for the championship…
IndyRacing.com: Hornish Claims First MBNA Pole Of Season
IndyRacing.com: Race Lineup
Crash.net: Hornish puts new Chevy Gen IV on pole
Dixon, Scelzi stay hot on Friday
August 16, 2003
Larry Dixon and Gary Scelzi kept up their momentum from Infineon to lead Friday qualifying at Brainerd. Kurt Johnson led the way in Pro Stock and Geno Scali on the bikes…
DragRaceCentral.com: Scelzi, Dixon Among Friday Qualifying Leaders at Lucas Oil Nationals
NHRA.com: Scorching hot day in Brainerd ends with several great runs down B.I.R.
Bobby Labonte on pole in Michigan
August 15, 2003
Bobby Labonte took the Winston Cup pole in Michigan today completing a pole sweep at this venue for the season. Qualifying standout include Kevin Lepage in 4th, Jason Leffler in 6th, and Christian Fittipaldi in 7th starting spot. Series points leader qualified a dismal 33rd…
NASCAR.com: Labonte gets fourth Bud Pole of season
ThatsRacin.com: Bobby Labonte gets 2nd pole at Michigan with Friday’s lap
More change in the NASCAR biz
August 15, 2003
First it was Winston, now it’s Union 76. NASCAR will soon announce that Sunoco is the new official fuel of the three national NASCAR racing series…
ThatsRacin.com: NASCAR announces 10-year deal making Sunoco the ‘official’ fuel