Manufacturer Qualifying - Checker Auto Parts 500
October 31, 2003
Manufacturers’ Winston Cup Notes And Quotes; Checker Auto Parts 500; Qualifying; Oct. 31, 200
It’s the Ryan and Brian Show at Phoenix
October 31, 2003
Ryan Newman and Brian Vickers to fill the front row Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway
Winchester Speedway Closes for 2004
October 31, 2003
ARCA RE/MAX series alters schedule for 2004, 2005 undecided yet.
(No, this isn’t truly NASCAR Winston Cup news, but a lot of current and past stars cut their racing teeth in ARCA competition. Among just a few: Kyle Petty, Benny Parsons, Davey Allison, Mark Martin and more. Winchester is one of the historic old tracks that deserves to continue in operation.)
Gené Re-signs With BMW Williams for 2004
October 31, 2003
Oxford, 31 October, 2003. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today confirmed that Marc Gené (ESP) has re-signed as the team’s official test and reserve driver for the 2004 season.
John Force Injured in Shop - Will Miss Auto Club Finals
October 31, 2003
YORBA LINDA, Calif. — John Force, drag racing’s biggest winner and owner of the Castrol SYNTEC® Ford in which Tony Pedregon last week clinched the 2003 NHRA POWERade Funny Car Championship, suffered injuries Wednesday night that will preclude him from driving next week in the season-ending Automobile Club of Southern California World Finals at Pomona, Calif.
Earnhardt, Jr., Waltrip, and Labonte Highlight Testing at “The Rock”
October 30, 2003
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Testing for the November 9 Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400 continued at North Carolina Speedway on Wednesday with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Michael Waltrip, and Bobby Labonte headlining the day.
M&A: Panther & Menard Join Forces For 2004
October 29, 2003
Indianapolis, IN (October 29, 2003) Panther Racing LLC and Team Menard have merged to form a two-car effort for the 2004 IRL IndyCar Series season, John Barnes, Panther Racing co-owner, and John Menard, owner of Team Menard, announced Oct. 27.
TeamMenard.net: Panther Racing, Menard To Partner In 2004
Final CART Race Of 2003 Cancelled
October 29, 2003
INDIANAPOLIS (October 29, 2003) – The California wildfires that are currently burning in Southern California have led to the unfortunate cancellation of this weekend’s King Taco 500 at California Speedway, the race that would have been the final event of the 2003 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford.
CART-Racing.com: CART Cancel Fontana – Champ Car season over
Motorsport.com: Champ Car season ends early due to California fires
RacingOne.com: CART Finale Cancelled
Penalty Spoils Ward Burton’s Sunday
October 29, 2003
Daytona Beach, Fla. (October 29, 2003) - Ward Burton’s day Sunday was spoiled on Tuesday afternoon when NASCAR announced that the team had been penalized for unapproved modifications to the carburetor venturi. Opening day technical inspection disclosed the alterations that resulted in a hefty fine for crew chief Tony Furr and the loss of 25 driver points and owner points.
Villeneuve to McLaren?
October 29, 2003
Just when you thought it was safe to rule Jacques Villeneuve out of F1…
Crash.Net: Villeneuve to McLaren?
But honestly…would Jacques’ ego allow him to serve as merely a test driver???