Quaker State and Tony Pedregon Pair Up For 04
December 4, 2003
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (December 4): Quaker State Racing announced today that it would return to the National Hot Rod Association as primary sponsor of an NHRA Funny Car, which will be driven by recently crowned 2003 POWERade Series champion, Tony Pedregon.
Elliott Makes Semi-Retirement Official
December 4, 2003
As speculated NASCAR legend Bill Elliott announced today that he will run a limited number of racing in 2004 with Evernham Motorsports, thus easing his way into retierment. The 16-time “Most Popular Driver” award winner will be replaced in the Evernham #9 Dodge by Busch driver Kasey Kahne…
SportsNetwork.com: Elliott announces retirement from full-time racing
MyrtleBeachOnline.com: ‘Awesome Bill’ marks end of NASCAR era
Johnny Sauter To Drive RCR #30 In 2004
December 4, 2003
Richard Childress Racing has announced Johnny Sauter as the driver of the AOL sponsored #30 Chevy for the 2004 Nextel Cup season…
RCRRacing.com: JOHNNY SAUTER TO DRIVE No. 30 AOL CHEVROLET IN 2004
Winston Cup Champion’s Week-Day Three
December 3, 2003
Kenseth leads by example for major March of Dimes fundraiser
NEW YORK (Dec. 3, 2003) – Matt Kenseth did not need many miracles en route to his NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship, but he played a role in the start of one on Wednesday morning.
Jeff Burton to Run Limited Busch Schedule
December 3, 2003
Concord, N.C. - Roush Racing announced today that Cottman Transmission will sponsor Jeff Burton and the No. 9 Ford for four Busch Series races in 2004. The limited schedule includes Darlington (Mar. 21), Fontana (May 2), Dover (Sept. 23) and Atlanta (Oct. 31).
OWRS Makes Proposal To CART
December 3, 2003
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 2, 2003) - Open Wheel Racing Series LLC (”OWRS”) today announced that it proposed to Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (OTCBB: CPNT.OB) (”Championship”) that it acquire certain assets of Championship or CART, Inc. OWRS made the proposal during a meeting with representatives of Championship where it became clear that Championship is unlikely to fulfill one or more of the conditions required to close the previously announced merger agreement. The purpose of the proposal is to permit OWRS to continue the CART racing series next year.
Minimal 04 Schedule For DEI #1 Car
December 3, 2003
DEI has decided to run the #1 Nextel Cup team only in a few special promotion events in 2004. John Andretti will drive the car in the Daytona 500. Apparently Kodak has been ruled out as a sponsor for the #1 car.
On the positive side, DEI/Chance2 will run the full 2004 Busch schedule for Martin Truex, Jr. Truex will also run five to seven Nextel Cup events in preparation for a full time move to Cup in 2005…
DaleEarnhardtInc.com: DEI announces schedule alignment for 2004
ThatsRacin.com: DEI throttling back, planning for 2 full-time Cup teams
Elliott To Announce Retirement
December 3, 2003
While still “unofficial,” the Associated Press is reporting that Bill Elliott will hold a press conference in New York City tomorrow to announce his retirement from full-time NASCAR driving duties next season. Elliott will reportedly run a limited (15 race?) schedule with Evernham Motorsports next season. The NASCAR crowd is in NYC this week for the 2003 year-end awards ceremonies…
SI.com: Reports: Elliott to announce retirement Thursday
Burkart Returns To CSK For 2004
December 3, 2003
Phil Burkart. Jr., who took over the driving chores for Worsham Racing’s Checker, Schuck’s, Kragen blue team for the final six races of the 2003 NHRA POWERade campaign, will return to drive the car in 2004…
NHRA.com: Burkart to return as Team CSK blue team driver in 2004
2004 Formula One Drivers
December 3, 2003
Here’s the most recent lineup of drivers nominated for the 2004 FIA Formula One season: