Newman Storms to Ninth Pole of 2003
October 24, 2003
Hampton, GA - October 24, 2003 - Ryan Newman continued his domination of qualifying for NASCAR’s final season of Winston Cup races tonight at 1.54-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway. Newman earned his ninth pole of the year by a margin of .041 second over Bobby Labonte with a lap of 28.534 sec/194.294 mph.
Mayfield Stays at Evernham Racing
October 24, 2003
Hampton, GA - October 24, 2003 - Jeremy Mayfield and Ray Evernham announced that the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge will be in the same driver’s hands for the 2004 season.
Musical Drivers Chairs at Atlanta
October 24, 2003
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Keeping track of who’s who might be difficult this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Four drivers are getting a head start on next season by joining their new teams for the final four races of 2003, starting with the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. Joe Nemechek, Ward Burton, Scott Wimmer and Brian Vickers all debut in new rides.
modbee.com: New faces in different places for Atlanta NASCAR event
Team Rahal Friday Report
October 24, 2003
This writers opptimism of Michel Jourdain Jr’s chances of winning the Surfer’s Paradise event seem a bit far fetched after the first round of qualifying. If anyone knows how to tune and adjust a race car it would be Bobby Rahal. My hopes are still there and I think Mr. Tracy is definitely feeling the heat from Bruno.
motorsport.com: Surfers Paradise: Team Rahal Friday report
Penske to F1?
October 24, 2003
With the “retirement” of Gil de Ferran and the signing of Sam Hornish yours truly speculated a little while ago if Roger Penske were possibly eyeing an F1 return. Roger made an attempt at F1 in the 70’s. He is reportedly heading up a consortium interested in buying out the debt ridden Eddie Jordan.
f1i.com: IRL Legend Eyes Jordan F1 Buy-Out
f1i.com: Jordan Admits F1 ‘Might Retire Me’
Priestley To Host IRL Championship Celebration
October 24, 2003
Looks like Jason Priestley has resurfaced in the world of IRL. Sure, he’s not racing, but showing his face in the racing community is a start…right???
RacingOne.com: Priestley To Host IRL Championship Celebration
Jarrett Stays With Big Brown Truck
October 24, 2003
Dale Jarrett has re-signed with Robert Yates Racing to drive the #88 UPS sponsored Ford through 2006…
ThatsRacin.com: Jarrett extends contract with RYR through 2006
Friday qualifying…
October 24, 2003
…and Bruno junquira is on provisional pole and, more importantly, gains a championship point for the effort. Paul tracy wrecks the car and ends up in fourth. Is the collar getting a little tight for Paul? We’ll see….
crash.net: Friday summary – Surfers Paradise.
Allen Johnson Gives Back to Hometown School
October 24, 2003
Johnson Gives Back to Hometown High School - Will Educate Children About Drag Racing & Safety
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 22, 2003) - Mopar Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson will be returning to his alma mater South Greene High School on Oct. 29. Not to get another diploma, but to educate driver’s education students on the dangers of illegal street racing.
The Minister and Mr. Excitement
October 24, 2003
Team SIRIUS Advance — Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 22, 2003) — Pat Davis has never been to a NASCAR infield, but he’s been inside many hospital waiting rooms counseling families in turmoil. He’s never met a Winston Cup driver, but he deals with people daily who are huge fans of them. He’s never stood on pit road in front of 150,000 people on a Sunday afternoon, but he has stood behind a pulpit in front of hundreds of church members on a Sunday morning.