Momentum Has Gordon Counting One …Two…Three
October 28, 2003
Avondale, Ariz. - This weekend, Jeff Gordon will look for one: his first win at Phoenix International Raceway; two: a move toward second in the Winston Cup Series point standing and three: a third consecutive win in as many weeks.
Dodge Teleconference with Rusty Wallace
October 28, 2003
DODGE THIS! Media Teleconference
Rusty Wallace, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Intrepid was guest on the Dodge media teleconference Tuesday morning.
Following is a transcript of the conference, courtesy Dodge Racing.
GM’s Pontiac Announcement and Team Reactions
October 28, 2003
Here is the text of the GM announcement today concerning the planned absence of Pontiac from NASCAR Nextel Cup racing beginning in 2004, and some comments from a few Pontiac teams.
First NASCAR Test On New Homestead-Miami Speedway Draws Rave Reviews
October 28, 2003
MIAMI, FL - October 28, 2003 - You would think that a driver who won at a Speedway might not be in favor of it being torn up and re-configured into a completely new racetrack. Not so with NASCAR Winston Cup driver Scott Wimmer, who won the Ford 300 NASCAR Busch Series race last November at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
GM Kills Pontiac Race Car
October 28, 2003
GM has announced that it will no longer support the Pontiac Grand Prix race car starting in 2004 and will focus its efforts on the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. I can’t say as though I’m surprised. Aside from the Joe Gibbs squad (who switched to Chevy this season), the Pontiac never amounted to much results wise…
ThatsRacin.com: Pontiac leaving NASCAR at end of season
AutoWeek.com: GM drops Pontiac from NASCAR in 2004
Williams Test Chinese Driver
October 28, 2003
Is it complete coincidence that Chinese driver Ho-Pin Tung is testing in a Williams when his country will host its first Grand Prix next September? Well Ho-Pin did at least win this year’s inaugural Asian Formula BMW championship to earn his test with the BMW powered Williams team…
BBC: Williams to test Chinese driver
Frentzen To IRL?
October 28, 2003
Even the recent death of Tony Renna and near fatal crash of Kenny Brack fail to keep them away. Unemployed F1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen is eyeing a ride with Red Bull Cheever Racing in the IRL…
BBC: Frentzen eyes IndyCar switch
Sauber Petronas sign Felipe Massa
October 28, 2003
Hinwil, 28 October 2003 - Sauber Petronas have signed Felipe Massa as a new driver from the 2004 season onwards. The 22-year-old Brazilian, who had been racing for the Swiss team during the 2002 season, signed a two-year contract today, while being in Hinwil for a seat fitting. Massa will be driving for Sauber Petronas as Giancarlo Fisichella’s teammate.
Ford Racing Notes-Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
October 27, 2003
Ford Racing Notes & Quotes Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
Monday, October 27, 2003
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Dodge Racing Notes-Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500
October 27, 2003
Hampton, GA - October 27, 2003 - Notes and quotes from Dodge Racing drivers following the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.