Humpy Wheeler Comments
May 15, 2004
Humpy Wheeler, general manager of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and CEO of Speedway Motorsports Inc, was a studio guest on SpeedTV Friday following the NASCAR press conference announcing the 2005 tentative schedule. Excerpts from his comments can be found at Humpy Wheeler Comments on NASCAR Schedule Changes
Did the Ferko Lawsuit Lead to NASCAR’s Changes?
May 15, 2004
Almost hidden in the NASCAR press conference held Friday is the revelation that NASCAR very much does not want their business practices revealed. Deep in the transcript of the conference Q&A is Brian France’s statement that: “we have a history of being very aggressive in defending NASCAR’s business practices. We’re aggressive in this case. We’ll be very aggressive in the future. Make no mistake about that.”
Tony Pedregon Blasts Fastest Funny Car Speed In History Friday
May 15, 2004
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COMMERCE, Ga. — Tony Pedregon raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the 24th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals presented by Pontiac at Atlanta Dragway.
David Grubnic, Larry Morgan and Andrew Hines also were leaders in their respective categories at the $1.8 million race, the seventh of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Richmond Qualifying Results
May 14, 2004
Brian vickers set a blistering track record qualifying time of 129.983 mph at the newly surfaced R.I.R. track. Right behind him at 129.970 was “Rocket Man” Ryan Newman. Now if they can only take that daytime speed and convert it into night time fast, we should see some good racing. The best thing about the night races is the fact no one knows how well their cars will run once the sun goes down and the track cools. You may start in the bottom 10 but still have a chance to finish in the top ten.
Ferrari Will Block Changes
May 14, 2004
Of one thing you can be sure. With unanimous agreement by all teams required for approval of any changes prior to the expiration of the 2008 Concorde Agreement, Ferrari will not hesitate to squash them all. Why? It’s not in their best interest. When you’re on top of the mountain, why help the enemy knock you down?
Rockingham Countdown
May 14, 2004
2,1,0…as in 0 races for Rockingham next year. NASCAR released it’s 2005 schedule this morning at a press conference at Richmond Virginia. In addition to Rockingham off the schedule, Darlington will have one race next year, a Saturday night race on Mother’s Day weekend. The beneficiary’s of the realignment are Texas Motor Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway, each with an additional event next year.
2005 Schedule to be Released Friday
May 13, 2004
In a webcast press conference Friday morning, NASCAR CEO Brian France will announce the 2005 NEXTEL Cup schedule.
Jeff Green Fastest in Second Charlotte Test Day
May 11, 2004
Jeff Green Tops the NEXTEL Cup Speed Chart While Paul Menard and Tim Sauter Test the New SAFER Barriers
CONCORD, N.C. - Jeff Green led the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series speed parade while NASCAR Busch Series drivers Paul Menard and Tim Sauter tested Lowe’s Motor Speedway’s new SAFER Barriers Tuesday as testing continued at the 1.5-mile superspeedway.
Mark Martin Heads Charlotte Tests
May 11, 2004
2002 Coca-Cola 600 Winner Mark Martin Sets the Pace As Testing Begins at Lowe”s Motor Speedway
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series veteran Mark Martin showed the “young guns” he will be a contender during the May 22 NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge and the May 30 Coca-Cola 600 as open testing began Monday at Lowe”s Motor Speedway.
“Internet Bull” Or Future Race?
May 10, 2004
Much like the “Colonies”, Mother England’s racing fans are keen on any positive racing news to be had. Especially since F1 holds no prospect of excitement or upsets, due to the crushing performance this year of King Michael Schumacher and Ferrari.