Purex Sponsors Buhl For Sixth Consecutive Year
December 30, 2003
(Indianapolis, Indiana) - With their eyes firmly centered on their team’s preparation for the upcoming 2004 Indy Racing League season, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announces the return of Purex Detergents as the co-primary sponsor of the team’s #24 entry for the sixth consecutive year. Team co-owner and driver Robbie Buhl will again ride wth a Dallara/Chevrolet/ Firestone package for the 2004 season.
“Everything’s Going Wide Open” With Rusty’s Busch Team
December 30, 2003
-New Facility Three Weeks Away; Active Testing Schedule; Parker & Bainbridge Meshing Perfectly-
Mooresville, N.C. (Dec. 29) – According to NASCAR great Rusty Wallace, perhaps the most action during racing’s so-called “off season” is occurring at 161 Knob Hill Road in Mooresville, N.C.
“Everything’s Going Wide Open” With Rusty’s Busch Team
December 30, 2003
-New Facility Three Weeks Away; Active Testing Schedule; Parker & Bainbridge Meshing Perfectly-
Mooresville, N.C. (Dec. 29) – According to NASCAR great Rusty Wallace, perhaps the most action during racing’s so-called “off season” is occurring at 161 Knob Hill Road in Mooresville, N.C.
Make Or Break Year For Coulthard
December 29, 2003
I would take the viewpoint that there is no pressure on Coulthard, or at least marginal pressure. He knows he needs a ride for ‘05, and all he has to do is generate points in ‘04. Williams, Toyota, BAR, or Renault will be looking to upgrade in ‘05, and if he has a reasonably competitive year I would think a seat will come his way.
planet-f1.com: Manager: ‘DC’s In The Fight Of His Life’
Schumi Denies Exorbitant Salary
December 29, 2003
Michael Schumacher has said that the salary estimates of $50 million a year made by the press are ridiculous. But honestly….even if those numbers were true…it would be a bargain for Ferrari considering what his championships have done for US sales alone of Ferrari cars in the past few years…
PlanetF1.com: Schumi Denies Exorbitant Salary
Ross Brawn On Ferrari ‘03 Season
December 28, 2003
crash.net: Miracle gelling solution for Ferrari.
According to Ross “The Rat” Brawn, the tire change forced upon Michelin by Ferrari’s formal complaint to the FIA had nothing to do with Ferrari’s resurgence after the Italian Grand Prix. Riiight, and Toyota was spying on you, too. Ross should be gagged or outright banned from racing for the good of the sport.
Top Ten…
December 28, 2003
…disappointments in 2003.
nascar.com: Top 10 disappointments of 2003
Rusty Wallace and Larry Carter
December 28, 2003
Penske Racing South has named Larry Carter as the Crew Chief for Rusty Wallace and the No.2 Miller Brewing car. Larry brings a blend of old school car set up experience and new age aero finesse which hopefully will put an end to Rusty’s 98 race winless streak.
“He’s a new age type of leader, but has an old-school background and should mesh extremely well into our operation,” Erickson said.
“I think he’ll have a level of communication with Rusty and his team that is second to none and his capabilities in working with Matt Borland and the staff of the No. 12 team will be exceptional.”
Only if Rusty listens.
thatsracin.com: Larry Carter named crew chief
with Wallace’s No. 2 team
Childress Warming Up To Proposed “Playoff” Points System
December 26, 2003
One proposed way of modifying the points system in Nascar is to have the top 10 teams run in a playoff format in the last ten races of the year. Richard Childress is “warming up” to the idea. Yeah, him and every other multiple car owner should love the idea, as they have the best chance of finishing a team in the top ten.
I would only favor the system if multi-car owners can only qualify one car for the proposed run-off, thereby increasing the odds for the smaller teams to make the final ten.
thatsracin.com: Childress says he’s warming
to the idea of playoff system
A.J. And Champ Cars
December 26, 2003
No, not Mr. Foyt, were talking about the reigning Toyota Atlantic Champ A.J. Allmendinger; and he only has eyes on Champ Cars. Just what the series needs, young drivers dedicated to road racing with a vision of what road racing can be. Bless your heart A. J., and may the series survive.
crash.net: AJ only has eyes for Champ Car.