NEXTEL Cup Points and Earnings
May 24, 2004
Here are updated point and money won standings following Saturday night’s Challenge. As the race was a non-points race, the only changes here from last week involve money won.
Kenseth and Roush Press Box Interviews
May 24, 2004
Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush, after celebrating in Victory Circle at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and then spending a few minutes in the infield Media Center, made their way up to the Press Box where they had the following conversation with the reporters present.
Pruett & Papis Give Lexus First Prototype Win
May 23, 2004
MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, Canada - After dominating early, the CompUSA Lexus driven by Scott Pruett and Max Papis had to rally late in the race to take the lead on the way to winning the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant and give Lexus its first-ever Rolex Series Daytona Prototype victory.
Record Fall As Kalitta, Force, Line & Gann Win At Route 66
May 23, 2004
JOLIET, Ill. - John Force earned his 111th career Funny Car victory Sunday at the seventh annual NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway.
Doug Kalitta, Jason Line and Shawn Gann also won their respective categories at the $1.8 million race, the eighth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
While Not Perfect, Monterrey Is A Step In the Right Direction
May 23, 2004
In my opinion the Champ Car series still has a few kinks to work out of its system, but overall today”s race in Monterrey, Mexico was a right step in this series” road to rehabilitation.
The Race
Today’s race was a bit confusing and not short on action. Several cautions on top of the mandatory pit stops made pit strategy a big part of Bourdais’ successful victory of his teammate Bruno Junqueira. Pit strategy also played a role in the highlight of the day for the Mexican fans, countrymen Mario Dominguez’ 3rd place finish. After spinning out and stalling on the second lap of the race he made an early pit stop on lap 18 shuffling the order in his favor - very lucky boy.
Tony Stewart Almost Attempts To Qualify For Indy 500
May 23, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS — Quotes from 1996-97 Indy Racing League and 2002 NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, who suited up for a possible Bump Day qualifying attempt May 23 for the 88th Indianapolis 500 in an A.J. Foyt Racing entry. Stewart decided not to make an attempt with about 35 minutes remaining in qualifying, citing contractual obligations:
No Bump Bump Day
May 23, 2004
What in the hell is the boy babbling about now, you may ask? Today was Bump Day qualifying at the IMS for next weekend’s Indy 500. In years gone by several teams would have gone home with an empty feeling as they had qualified, only to get “Bumped Off” the grid by faster, late qualifying teams.
Bourdais All The Way In Monterrey
May 23, 2004
Completing a weekend of total domination, Sebastian Bourdais paced teammate Bruno Junquiera across the finish line, leading by almost 4 seconds for a NHR 1-2 finish. Why total domination you may ask?
Mont Carlo GP Results….
May 23, 2004
…and no, Michael Schumacher did not win, he didn’t even finish the race. I am trying to sort out the more important headline; Trulli’s magnificent drive to his first win, or Michael’s retirement due to a stupid incident in the tunnel under caution. I will have to go with Trulli’s victory. Although leading at the time of his accident, Michael had yet to make his pit stop, while Jarno and Jenson had came in under the caution. Michael’s retirement did cause a certain lack of excitement, as I was looking forward to see what kind of pressure the Champion could have brought on the leaders.
All-Star Challenge Notes & Quotes
May 23, 2004
Here are collected notes and quotes from various drivers and crew in Saturday Night’s NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge. A careful reading of some comments by various people reveals some intriguing differences of opinion.
