DW Was the Prototype for Busch and Harvick
September 26, 2003
I guess Darrell Waltrip should be careful about criticizing these young “whipper snappers” like Kurt Busch and Kevin Harvick. For those of you who remember a time before big money and corporate sponsorship and everything from the car to the team toilet paper, you’ll remember a young rookie who had more mouth and ego than Harvick and Busch combined…good ole DW…
RPM.ESPN: Jaws was and is a talker
Andretti Chilled Out
September 26, 2003
A recent AP story explains why I’ve started to like Michael Andretti since his retirement. He is apparently a lot happier out of the car than when he was stressing about driving every weekend. This makes for an all around much more likable prodigal son…
RPM.ESPN: Andretti more relaxed as owner
Earnhardt Jr Cleared for Shot at Fifth Straight Talladega Win
September 25, 2003
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR officials announced Wednesday that Dale Earnhardt Jr, driver of the No, 8 Budweiser Winston Cup Chevrolet, has been cleared to drive in Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Opinion - New Rules Already Affect Races
September 24, 2003
Concord, NC - FASTMACHINES.COM - Shortly after the Richmond race earlier this month, we predicted in other places that NASCAR would soon announce new rules. The rules anticipated would cover racing back to the flag and pit road etiquette.
Newman Just Looking To Hang On At Talladega
September 24, 2003
TALLADEGA, Ala. (September 23, 2003)
Boris Said Gets Speedway Coaching From Ernie Irvan at Talladega
September 24, 2003
TALLADEGA, AL (Sept. 22, 2003)
Record $5.5 Million Purse Posted for UAW-GM Quality 500 Week
September 24, 2003
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2003) - Bright lights and big bucks will be the theme as drivers participating in the UAW-GM Quality 500 Week events-all of which will be run at night under the lights-Oct. 8-11 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway will be battling for a record purse of $5.5 million.
Newman and gas mileage
September 23, 2003
Don Hamm is asking the question that was nagging at me during the end of the Dover MBNA 400 this past Sunday. How does Newman and his team consistently get better gas mileage then the rest of the field? That, coupled with the traction control question, is casting a shadow over Ryan’s wins this year and needs looking into and response.
insidethepitbox.com: Newman Outgasses Them Again, Busch Wreck Fest, Amazing Musgrave
Indy Build-up
September 23, 2003
Some previews to get you fired up for Indy…
BBC.com: Montoya: Indy is my last chance
Planet-F1: Montoya: ‘We Must Make The Most Out Of Indy’
Motorsport.com: Schumacher geared up for Indianapolis
Crash.Net: US GP preview - McLaren-Mercedes
F1Racing.net: A lap of Indianapolis with Kimi
GPDB.com: SAP United States Grand Prix Overview
Schumacher & Bazemore Take Wins at Memphis
September 22, 2003
Tony Schumacher came back from his massive blow over crash on Friday to beat Larry Dixon in the rain delayed finals of the O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals today. The other big news today is the new leader of the Funny Car points standings;Whit Bazemore who took the lead away from Tony Pedregon by winning the class today. Jeg Coughlin and Reggie Showers were winners in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Bike respectively…
NHRA.com: Monday Recap
DragRaceCentral.com: Bazemore Takes POWERade Series Points Lead with Memphis Victory
RacingOne.com: Bazemore New Funny Car Leader