Montoya & Ralf Avoid Testing Crash
June 3, 2004
It was a close run thing, but in the end Juan Pablo Montoya and erstwhile teammate Ralf Schumacher completed three days of testing without getting into any contact whatsoever. Did the fact that Juan was at Silverstone and Ralf at Monza have anything to do with it? More than Likely!
Manufacturers’ Panel Transcript
June 3, 2004
Last week, representatives of the three manufacturers involved in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing met to discuss the state of the art in the series. Here’s an almost complete transcript of the panel’s comments. We’ve tried to fill in gaps from memory as best we could, but there some gaps still remain.
Wimmer Ready To Put Past Behind Him
June 3, 2004
HIGH POINT, NC - Scott Wimmer got his day in court today answering charges for driving under the influence. Wimmer was arrested January 31, 2004 after an accident in High Point, NC.
McLaren And The Tooth Fairy
June 2, 2004
Yep, the tooth fairy. If you believe the headline about the new MP4/19B continuing to impress people at testing session day 2 at Silverstone, than you must believe in the tooth fairy too.
Ganassi Ducking Creditors?
June 2, 2004
He is, according to partner Charles Bidwell of the Chicago Motor Speedway. Chip is allegedly responsible for 35 million dollars of debt in the failed race course. If you recall, NASCAR raced there from 1999 to 2002. Is there a lesson for NASCAR expansion plans somewhere in there?
Wimmer Convicted of DWI
June 2, 2004
NEXTEL Cup Rookie Scott Wimmer was convicted on drunken driving charges stemming from a Jan. 31 arrest in High Point, N.C. He was given a 60-day suspended sentence, 24 hours of community service, fined $100 plus court costs and must relinquish his N.C. driver’s license. Wimmer’s lawyer will appeal the conviction.
Ryan Newman Teleconference Transcript
June 1, 2004
Ryan Newman “met” with the press Tuesday via a conference call. Newman is ninth in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup points standings following his engine failure Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600. He is the defending winner at Dover, the next race on the schedule. Here’s a transcript of the conference call:
Q&A With Jimmie Johnson & Chad Knaus
June 1, 2004
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet and crew chief, Chad Knaus discuss the 2004 season and outlook for the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races at Dover International Speedway.