Lest we forget…
November 3, 2003
…what they REALLY race for in Nascar. Kevin Harvick’s two week slide from 2nd to 6th in the points standings has cost him and the team a million dollars. Now you know why Junior was SO happy over his win yesterday!
foxsports.com: Making Their Points: Harvick on how to lose a million dollars in two races
Yeley signs with Gibbs Racing?
November 3, 2003
With his connection to Tony Stewart I guess it’s only natural that J.J. Yeley’s future would be in Nascar. I have addressed this before, I just do not understand how the IRL can afford to let an oval racing talent like J.J. be whisked off to Nascar.
azcentral.com: Yeley nearing deal with Gibbs
Brit to drive for Panther-Menard Team
November 3, 2003
Mark Taylor will have a seat at Team Panther for the ‘04 season. As the winner of the Infinity feeder series with seven victories this year, I would say Mark is emminently qualified for the ride. My only question is, and continues to be, what happened to the concept of developing American drivers?!?!
crash.net.com: Brit Taylor to partner Scheckter at Panther.
Schumacher’s place in history
November 3, 2003
The accompanying article attempts to compare Michael Schumacher’s driving career and accomplishments against other noted athletes and competitors in recent history. While I believe Michael’s achievements are singular and will never be matched by any other driver in our life time, care must be taken when comparing his feats against others.
news.bbc.co.uk: Schumacher’s place in history
Another Montoya
November 3, 2003
19 year old Federico Montoya, brother of Juan Pablo, has a seat in the Formula BMW series next year. Is F1 destined to follow the path of Nascar with brothers and sons following the family trade? Please, there is enough talent out there for new faces in new places. But then, with Juan’s financial backing, I am sure young Federico will buy a seat at Minardi, Jordan, or Sauber, sooner then we think.
f1racing.net: Montoya Jr. follows in Juan’s footsteps
More Ferrari Scandal
November 3, 2003
Apparently the whole near-end-of-season Williams tire debacle was not enough for Ferrari. They are still finding ways of claiming that other people are cheating and stealing their “assets.” Give it up boys, the season is over and YOU WON. Let it go…
PlanetF1.com: Ferrari ‘Tipped Off’ Police About Toyota Engineer
BBC: Toyota employee in ’spying’ row
iAfrica.com: Toyota raided amid Ferrari spy claims
HomeOfF1.com: Toyota Engineer Accused Of Espionage
F1 in New York City?
November 3, 2003
When pigs fly. NYC may be a sophisticated city and entertainment capitol of the world, but disrupt city life for a car race? I don’t think so! Never mind who will pay for the palatial track side and support facilities Mr. Eccelstone has created for his traveling circus. Watkins Glen, maybe, Big Apple, never happen.
grandprix.com: Another plan for New York?
Kanaan, Wheldon extend with Andretti Green
November 3, 2003
Tony Kanaan and Dan Wheldon have contract extensions, Kanaan through 2008 and Wheldon at least through 2004. The question then remains, what about Dario Franchitti?
indyracing.com: Kanaan, Wheldon Return To Andretti Green For 2004
Phoenix-Manufacturers’ Notes & Quotes
November 3, 2003
Phoenix, AZ - Here are the collected notes and quotes from GM, Doge and Ford following the Checker Auto Parts 500.
“Junior” Hauls to Phoenix Win
November 2, 2003
Phoenix, AZ - November 2, 2003 - Dale Earnhardt Jr held off the charging efforts of Jimmie Johnson to win his second race of 2003. The race was the third win for DEI cars this year and their first on a non-restrictor plate track since his victory at Dover in September of 2001.