CART Rides Again In 2004!
December 16, 2003
While the series will still have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the group of owners making up OWRS were able to put together a rescue package for the embattled racing series…
BBC: Cart saved for 2004
IndyStar.com: CART board votes to accept buyout
Reuters.com: New Owners Say CART Series Will Continue in 2004
YahooSports: CART will race again in 2004
SPEED To Air ALMS 2003 Year In Review
December 16, 2003
BRASELTON, Ga. - Speed Channel will review the 2003 American Le Mans Series sports car racing season with a one-hour special to first air on Wednesday, December 17, on the cable television channel.
Team Old’n Bold
December 15, 2003
Now here is an idea that may have some merit. A new team ( Old’n Bold ) with four of the top old hands sharing the ride for the entire season. Lets get Bill Elliott, Terry Labonte, Dale Jarrett and Rusty Wallace to split the ride over the 36 race season. After all, they wouldn’t win much, and could still generate fan interest and keep those souveneir sales going.
But, if they manage to use the current points set up which favors consistency to the maximum, they damn well might win the championship without winning a single race all year.
foxsports.com: SPENCER: Elliot’s semiretirement plan has benefits
Rusty’s Delimma….
December 15, 2003
…Or why he has lost that winning touch. DW summarizes the essence of Rusty’s problem; he is a hopeless tinkerer. As opposed to a driver who takes advice and is willing to try new concepts, I get the impression Rusty is always on the point of trying new adjustments as opposed to new concepts.
I sure hope he can rebound and grab some “W’s” before he is pushed out the door. Maybe the tire and aero changes next year will be to his liking and driving style.
FOXSports.com: DW: Newman’s crew, not tires, is the answer for Rusty
Michelin Winter Testing
December 15, 2003
Michelin has declared satisfaction with testing to date. Wet tyre testing has been conducted due to Spanish weather conditions. Michelin was able to be competitive thru most of last season due to the lack of rain during most of the season, the notable exception being Brazil. The American GP higlighted Michelin’s inability to come to grips with a good wet tyre compound. If improvements aren’t made and we have a normal season with rain in all the expected places, Bernie may as well send the trophies to Michael and Ferrari right now.
F1-live.com: Michelin making progress
Button Still Being Linked to Williams for 2005
December 15, 2003
First of all, I can totally see Frank taking back Jenson Button, who drove for him in 2000, to fill the void that will be left by Juan Montoya’s departure to Mclaren in 2005. Secondly, how amazing would a Webber-Button duo at Williams be? I feel it in my gut that these two guys are next Senna vs. Prost match up! I can’t wait.
Thirdly…why are worrying so much about 2005 when we haven’t even started 2004 yet!?
SundayMirror.co.uk: BATTLING FOR BUTTON
Crash.net: Rumours persist linking Button to Williams return
Maserati Returns to North American Racing
December 15, 2003
Scuderia Ferrari of Washington to Field Maserati Trofeo Light
Dulles, Va. — The Scuderia Ferrari of Washington will reintroduce Maserati to North American racing in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series. The 2002 and 2003 Rolex Series GT champion will enter a Maserati Trofeo Light in the GT class for the 2004 season.
“Big Daddy” To Make Movie
December 15, 2003
Drag racing legend Don “Big Daddy” Garlits and his wife have approved a Hollywood movie script about his life on the quarter mile. The film is currently without a title or a director, but “Big Daddy” has signed on to provide most of the vehicles that will be used in the film as well as serve as “stunt driver” for the racing sequences of the film…
RPM.ESPN: Garlits likely done racing
Fellows, Biela, Werner make AARWBA 2003 team
December 14, 2003
BRASELTON, Ga. - American Le Mans Series GTS champion Ron Fellows has been named to the First Team of the 2003 Auto Racing All-America Team for the second year in a row by members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA).
Minardi sign Bruni
December 14, 2003
Minardi have announced that they have signed 22-year-old Italian Gianmaria Bruni to drive for the team in 2004. Well…he’s on the Minardi career path…his options now are; 1) do well and move to another team by 2005 if not sooner…or 2) end his career in pathetic shame ala Alex Yoong…good luck Mr. Bruni!!!
BBC: Minardi sign Bruni
Motorsport.com: Minardi signs Bruni as race driver for 2004
Crash.net: Bruni signs for Minardi