Tony George’s Media Musings
February 25, 2004
Tony George has been on a bit of a media tour this week. Monday the Indy Racing League President was on SPEED’s “Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain” as well as in the pages of USA TODAY. Here are some of the key quotes…
“I suppose if all the stars align, it would be possible,” he said when asked about a possible future relationship with Champ Car owners OWRS, “But that’s not, as I understand, what they are interested in.”
Predicting This Years Champion
February 25, 2004
All you have to do, is watch to see who wins the season opener in Miami this weekend. Both Scott Dixon and Sam Hornish won the last two openers at Homestead on their way to winning the titles in 2002 and 2003. Right now, I’m more concerned over how many cars will be in the field, and how close the racing will be.
motorsport.com: Homestead: Season opener may predict 2004 champion
Schumi looks Beatable
February 25, 2004
Obviously, this bloke wrote the article before Michael smashed the Imola track record yesterday. All these drivers and people “in the know” predicting his demise this year, are merely expressing wishful thinking.
theglobeandmail.com: Michael Schumacher finally looks beatable
NASCAR Truck Penalties Announced From Daytona
February 25, 2004
Twelve NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Crew Chiefs Fined For Rules Infractions At Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL – Twelve NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series crew chiefs have been fined a total of $21,750 for various infractions prior to the Feb. 13 Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR officials announced today.
Michelin Concede Title Prospects To Bridgestone
February 25, 2004
Everyone is sandbagging, even the tire companies! Except for Michael, who is flattering about the test his opposition will present, but is very confident of another title.
All I know for sure is, if Michelin cannot develop a rain tire to at least match the Bridgestone performance, they may as well ride on their rims. For all the talk about Kimi and Juan blowing last years chase, it was more about the rubber then the pilots. Pierre Dupasquier is brimming with confidence over this years wets:
“On the other hand, it doesn’t seem like the same happened over longer distances. At least by what little we could see. We have made steps forward with the dry-weather tyres, but especially with the wets. From this point of view it’s like being on another planet.”
The test will be in the racing, Pierre; if your wet componds don’t perform as advertised you may have to move to another planet!
planet-f1.com: Michelin predict another Bridgestone title
Michael Shatters Imola Lap Record
February 25, 2004
Sure, its only pre-season testing. But when it happens less then two weeks before the season opener in Melbourne, you know the other teams are in a dither. The new lap record chopped nearly 8 tenths off the previous mark. Will Michael ever loose his competitive edge? You can be sure the opposition wonders, and prays, for just that!
planet-f1: Imola: A new record for Schumi and the F2004
Penalty For Engine Change Too Lax?
February 25, 2004
I am all excited about the start of a new season, partly due to the new rules; especially the one engine per weekend rule. I thought it would tighten up the competition somewhat and help limit costs. Silly me.
Updated TV Schedule For Rescheduled Winternationals
February 25, 2004
From NHRA Communications: Rain-delayed K&N Filters Winternationals (Feb. 27-29) at Pomona Raceway television schedule:
All shows on ESPN2
All times Eastern
Feb. 28 — POWErade Series Qualifying, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Feb. 29 — NHRA 2Day, 3:30-4 p.m., POWERade Series Eliminations, 10 p.m.-midnight
March 3 — POWERade Series Eliminations, repeat, 3-5 a.m.
March 7 — Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing, noon-1 p.m.
March 12 — Lucas Oil Series sportsman racing, repeat, 4-5 a.m.
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Kodak, Bell Motorsports Enter Season-Long Sponsorship Deal
February 25, 2004
Bell Motorsports victory at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona earlier this month has netted them a longer-term sponsorship deal with Kodak, whose logo they carried to victory lane at Daytona. Kodak plans to sponsor the car for the rest of the 2004 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car season. With this new alliance Kodak is backing the group that won the 2003 Grand American Daytona Prototype team championship and the 2003 Daytona Prototype driver champion, Borcheller.
A Chat With Brendan Gaughan
February 25, 2004
BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 77 Kodak Easy Share Dodge) held a teleconference Tuesday. Gaughan is moving from the Craftsman Truck Series into NEXTEL Cup competition for the 2004 season. Here are some of the questions asked and his answers.
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