And The Winning Number Is…
June 22, 2004
BMW-WilliamsF1 may as well hold a lottery for their replacement of Ralf Schumacher for the next few races. The possibilities are endless and may result in some added income Frank and Patrick had not anticipated. Then again, the medical bill for Ralf’s adventure in Indiana isn’t a freebie, is it?
NASCAR Teleconference With Robby Gordon
June 22, 2004
Robby Gordon faced the media Tuesday via a teleconference. Here, thanks to NASCAR, is a transcript of the questions and his answers.
Dodge Motorsports Teleconference With Brendan Gaughan
June 22, 2004
BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 4 Kodak/Jasper Engines Dodge) COMMENT ON SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS “I can’t answer for anybody else. I can only answer for me. I enjoy doing it. I spent about three and a half or four hours at the Kodak trailer last week at Michigan. I spent five hours at Texas. I always do it on Saturdays after whatever racing is going on with us, whether it’s ARCA, Busch, trucks. I like to do that stuff. I have fun with the fans. It’s not a strain to me personally. I enjoy it. I like talking as most of you guys know. I have fun with the fans. I hang out, so the marathon ones don’t bother me. Some days you get a little tired, but when you catch the last fan that stood in that line for 40 minutes or whatever, I take longer in my lines because I spend a little more time with the fans, so I appreciate that. I’ll stay for them if they’re going to hang out and wait for me.”
Bruised & Battered Ralf Travels Home
June 22, 2004
Ralf Schumacher has been cleared by doctors in Indy to travel home to Salzburg, accoring to a Williams team statement. He will not be involved in scheduled testing at Jerez this week, and his participation in the upcoming French Grand Prix is in doubt.
NASCAR Announces Plans For NASCAR Day
June 21, 2004
NASCAR Day builds momentum and gains support throughout racing community
NASCAR Day, a new community relations initiative, gained support from International Speedway Corp. (ISC) and Michigan Speaker of the House Rick Johnson today during a special announcement at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR Day, scheduled for August 20, is an opportunity for the NASCAR community to unite and show their enthusiasm for the sport while raising money for a special cause. NASCAR fans across the nation can donate $5 in exchange for a commemorative NASCAR Day pin and the opportunity to wear NASCAR apparel to work. The donations will benefit the Victory Junction Gang Camp.
Kasey Kahne’s Legal Welcome
June 20, 2004
Kasey Kahne, Ray Evernham’s and Dodge’s rookie phenom in NASCAR NETEL Cup racing, had a less than pleasant welcome to Michigan.
Michigan Notes & Quotes
June 20, 2004
Collected notes and quotes from various drivers and crew following the DHL 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Michael Schumacher Wins US GP, Chaos Ensues Behind Him
June 20, 2004
Michael Schumacher ran another dominant race, beating his teammate and pole sitter Rubens Barrichello with pit stop strategy. However, the typical Ferrari domination was about the only thing that was normal about this race, especially for the Williams team.
Two-In-A-Row For Papis And Pruett
June 20, 2004
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — No. 01 CompUSA Chip Ganassi Racing Lexus Riley co-drivers Scott Pruett and Max Papis overcame a sticking throttle that dropped Papis two laps behind the leaders in the first hour and benefited from outstanding service from their crew to score their second consecutive Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series victory today in the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
Newman Notches First 2004 Win
June 20, 2004
Ryan Newman made his first entry in the “Wins” column for 2004 by capturing the DHL 400 on Fathers’ Day.