Montoya bags Monza provisional pole
September 12, 2003
Juan Pablo Montoya rained on the tifosi’s parade in first round qualifying today, stealing the spot away from Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello…
Crash.net: Montoya seizes overnight pole at Monza
Saltaire: Friday Practice / Qualifying
Planet-F1.com: Montoya Disrupts Ferrari’s Party
Welcome to camp Krusty
September 11, 2003
John Paul Shea of catchfence.com has a definte method of dealing with NASCAR’s miscreants neanderthals and cry babies. Worth the read.
catchfence.com: Racing Perspectives
9-11 tribute
September 11, 2003
Well done September 11 tribute by Greg Engle, Editor of Cup Scene Dailey.
cupscene.com: September 11 remembrance
Blundell’s view
September 11, 2003
Mark Blundell highlights issues and handicaps drivers and teams for the Italian Grand Prix. His call? Montoya on pole and top step of the podium. From your mouth to God’s ear, Mark.
Crash.net.com: Blundell’s view
Helio won’t lay down
September 11, 2003
With a slim 12 point lead over Scott Dixon and 41 points ahead of the red hot Sam Hornish, Helio Castroneves knows when its time to step it up and step on it.
crash.net.com: Helio promises return to form in Fontana
2004 schedule released
September 11, 2003
You can tell how much fun Bernie is having by how many of the dates are noted by provisional asterisks. No doubt he will be squeezing each circuit until the starting lights go out at each race!
motorsports.com: 2004 Schedule
Goodyear Louden preview
September 11, 2003
With all the controversy in Formula 1 between Michelin and Bridgestone, isn’t it nice having one tire supplier in NASCAR? With that in mind I was curious to find out Goodyear’s logistical problems on a typical race weekend. Its staggering (no pun intended!)
Motorsport.com: Goodyear Louden preview
Accquisition approved…
September 11, 2003
…at fity-six cents a share. Cart announced the long awaited terms under which the series will go private. There appear to be enough SEC provisions that any disgruntled stock holder has the potential to tie up the deal legally for a while. Lets hope it goes through and the series rebounds.
cart-racing.com: Open Wheel Racing Series to accquire CART
Motorsports.com: For sale by owner
One Ralph out, other 50/50
September 11, 2003
Ralph Firman will not race this weekend at Monza this weekend due to balace problem resulting from the concussion he received in a high speed crash in Hungary…
GrandPrix.com: Firman will not race
The BBC is reporting that Ralf Schumacher has a 50/50 chance of racing in Monza due to his injuries sustained in a huge testing wreck…
BBC: Schumacher doubt for Monza
Championship within sight
September 10, 2003
With a slim 18 point lead, Frank Biela can see his first ALMS championship in sight.
americanlemans.com: Biela within sight of title