Fans Favorites For 2003
December 31, 2003
There were many exciting (and some disturbing) events during the 2003 racing season. Alex Zanardi finishes his final 13 laps at EuroSpeedway, an amazing sixth Formula One world championship for Michael Schumacher, Jimmy Spencer punches Kurt Busch in the face…ah the memories…
Philly.com: Readers found much to love
McLaren Mum on ‘05 Lineup
December 31, 2003
There are no guarantees for either current McLaren driver in 2005. An earlier posting discussed the pressure on David Coulthard to find a new ride in ‘05, due to the signing of Juan Pablo Montoya by McLaren. I think the pressure is on Kimi. If he managed better qualifying positions during ‘03 I am certain he would have had at least three more points, and a championship for himself as well as the team.
I think the pressure is all on Kimi to outright win the title this year. If he falls short of that due to driver errors or lack of experience, I think Coulthard will be in the No. 2 car for McLaren in ‘05.
f1-live.com: McLaren maintains silence
Tony Stewart, Earnhardt Jr Join At Rolex 24
December 31, 2003
Denver, N.C. — Howard-Boss Motorsports and Crawford Race Cars announced today that veteran road racer Andy Wallace will team with NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the No. 2 Crawford DP03 Daytona Prototype.
Showers To Sit Out 2004
December 31, 2003
NHRA Pro Stock Bike racer Reggie Showers, whose double win in the K&N Pro Stock Bike Klash and the U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis excited the drag racing world in 2003, today announced that he will be on the sidelines in 2004. The 39-year-old Philadelphia native cited the lack of necessary funding and the desire to spend more time with his family as the reasons for taking the year off…
CycleNews.com: Indy Winner Showers Parked for 2004
NASCAR & IRL Trying To Kill CART?
December 31, 2003
A fascinating tidbit from GrandPrix.com…apparently California Speedway was trying to slow the Chapter 11 proceedings for CART, which would, in effect, kill the series permanently…and guess who is ultimately behind California Speedway….
GrandPrix.com: George and the Frances moving on CART?
Unser Jr’s Son Arrested For DUI
December 31, 2003
Not sure how I missed this one last week…must have been busy with Christmas and what not. Looks like “Mini Al” is following in his father’s foot steps. Memo to “Mini Al:” you should start an amazing racing career FIRST…then screw it all up with drugs and booze.
His poor mother…
CNN/SI: Driver’s son faces charge in suspected DUI
All Systems Go For Champ Cars In 2004
December 31, 2003
U.S. District Judge Frank J. Otte has approved CART’s proposed sales procedures to Open Wheel Racing Series LLC. This comes just two weeks after the series filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of the agreement with OWRS. I love how the justice system picks up speed in order to save a racing series…
RPM.ESPN: Plan approved by judge
USAToday.com: CART sale could be approved by late January
Bosh & Sullivan Test Ferraris At Fiorano
December 30, 2003
Barron Connor Racing have tested the first of their two Ferrari’s 575 GTC at Ferrari’s own test track in Italy last Tuesday. Both John Bosch (NL) and Danny Sullivan (USA) drove the new car at the Pista di Fiorano next to the Ferrari factory in Maranello.
Andretti Family Matriarch Dies At Age 90
December 30, 2003
The mother of perhaps one of the most famous race car drivers of all time, Mario Andretti, passed away on Monday at the age of 90. Rina Andretti’s twin sons, Mario & Aldo are mainstays of open wheel racing and her grandson, the recently retired Michael Andretti currently holds the all-time win record (42) in the ChampCar series…
Yahoo Sports: Rina Andretti, mother of racing great Mario Andretti, dies at 90
Michael Shank Racing Announces Driver Lineup for Rolex 24 At Daytona
December 30, 2003
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (December 30, 2003) — Michael Shank Racing (MSR) announced that it has finalized its driver lineup for the 2004 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series’ season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona, to be run January 29 - February 1 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.