Newman makes it 6 at Richmond
September 6, 2003
Ryan Newman won his 6th race of the season tonight at Richmond. The smooth consistent run was typical of what Newman does when he can stay out of trouble. There was plenty of trouble on the track and off as Kevin Harvick had a post race scuffle with Ricky Rudd, and Robby Gordon had choice words for Jeff Burton who spun him. Burton was apologetic, taking responsibility for the spin. Notable was Jeremy Mayfield’s second place finish, by far his best of the season…
NASCAR.com: Race Results
NASCAR.com: Newman wins Chevrolet 400 at Richmond
ThatsRacin.com: Newman does it again for the win at Richmond
Indy qualifying wrap
September 6, 2003
Friday saw records fall…
IndyStary: NHRA back with track records
SI.com: Bacca, Force fastest in Friday NHRA Nationals qualifying
DragRaceCentral.com: U.S. Nationals Back in Action in Indianapolis
Saturday Tony Pedregon win the Budweiser Shootout and David Baca, John Force, Kurt Johnson and Angelle Savoie earned the No. 1 qualifying positions in their respective categories. Chris Vandergriff was ok after a huge blowover flip in his Top Fuel dragster in the fourth session of qualifying. It was the first such accident in U.S. Nationals history…
NHRA.com: Saturday Wrap
DragRaceCentral.com: Saturday Wrap
Motorsport.com: Saturday report
Biela and Team Joest on pole at Laguna Seca
September 6, 2003
Frank Biela and James Weaver earned the front row starting spots for Sunday’s American Le Mans Series Fry’s Electronics Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca by winning the pole positions for their respective Prototype classes…
Motorsport.com: Laguna Lineup
Hearn wins pole at Chicagoland
September 6, 2003
Richie Hearn took his first pole since 1996 today at Chicagoland Speedway. He did so with a lap of 24.5206 seconds and 223.159 mph…
Motorsport.com: Race Lineup
SuburbanChicagoNews.com: Hearn a hit after Las Vegas exile
Busch drops assault complaint
September 6, 2003
A Kurt Busch’s spokesperson contacted Michigan police and dropped the assault charges against Jimmy Spencer after Spencer punched Busch in the face after the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan Speedway…
IndyStar.com: Busch drops assault complaint against NASCAR rival
Ferrari on top
September 6, 2003
Final day of testing leaves Ferrari and Michael Schumacher on top of the timing sheets.
www.formula1.com: Schumacher tops final day of testing
It’s not about the money…
September 6, 2003
…it’s about the power and ambition. The fact that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is STILL not signed by DEI is a sure sign that Teresa Earnhardt is in a battle of wills with Jr. over the future of DEI. Sponsor Budweiser has not signed with DEI and are waiting to see where Jr. goes. In these days of disappearing sponsors can a team owner risk losing Budweiser? Jr should be paid top dollar for his contribution to the team, it shouldn’t even be an issue. And it probably isn’t.
usatoday.com: Earnhardt Jr. still without contract
Nemechek upset…
September 6, 2003
…with the timing of the annoucement of his release at seasons end. Here I thought he’d be upset with having “Uncle Cracker” painted all over his car tonight! I guess when you’re looking for a ride next year you have to show potential sponsors you can put up with almost anything.
Thatsracin.com: Nemechek upset with timing
What’s next in marketing?
September 6, 2003
It should be all about the racing. Okay, once in a while a fist fight or two. When not watching the race, shouldn’t the fans be walking the track and buying souveniers? The next thing you know the’re going to create half time at the Daytona 500 to put on a show!!! And waste time televising it, of course.
NASCAR.com: Drivers, muscians team up at Richmond
Chicagoland practice times
September 6, 2003