Meira Still Speedy, Takes Milwaukee Pole
July 24, 2004
Vitor Meira topped MBNA Pole qualifying today for Sunday’s Menards AJ Foyt Indy 225 at The Milwaukee Mile. Meira and his Rahal/Letterman Racing teammate Buddy Rice have been fast throughout the second quarter of the season having qualified 1st & 2nd for Nashville and 1st & 3rd at Kansas. However in both of those events it was Rice on pole. Today Vitor has his well earned day in the sun.
Newman Heads Happy Hour
July 24, 2004
Welcome to situation normal, all Ryan Newman in Happy Hour at Loudon. Newman headed the tables when NEXTEL Cup final practice ended Saturday, with a best lap of 29.249sec/130.220mph.
The “P Word”
July 24, 2004
I know I’ve inflicted Monte on the readers here before, but he’s a very good writer, he’s more literate than many and he’s a friend, so here’s Monte’s take on the new NASCAR P…. err, Chase to the …. Monte Dutton’s “IT’S NOT A PLAYOFF; IT’S A DISGRACE”
Schumacher on German GP Pole, 100th Career Front Row
July 24, 2004
It’s Michael Schumacher on pole at his come Grand Prix. For those of you F1 fans whose favorite new hobby is figuring out Michael’s latest obscure yet amazing record breaking stat, this pole represents his 100th Grand Prix where he will start from the front row. Most drivers make a big deal about starting 100 Grand Prix…this guy has 100 front row starts.
Schumacher, Force & Anderson Lead Qualifying at CARQUEST Auto Parts Nationals
July 24, 2004
KENT, Wash. - John Force has been the No. 1 qualifier in NHRA racing 118 times throughout his championship career. He took a step closer to No. 119 Friday night, leading the first day of Funny Car qualifying at the 17th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
Loudon Driver and Crew Notes & Quotes
July 23, 2004
RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge)
Take a Memo…
July 23, 2004
…that’s just what Paul Gentilozzi has done again for this weekend’s Champ Car race in Vancouver, Canada. Fan favorite Memo Gidley will again pilot the #17 Rocketsports Racing entry along side team regular Alex Tagliani.
“Rocketman” on Loudon Pole
July 23, 2004
Ryan Newman beat all opponents in practice and in qualifying for Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Siemens 300. He had one opponent noone ever beats though-Mother Nature. Fortunately, she held off the fast-approaching rains until just a couple of minutes after he made his qualifying run at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Updated-Dale Earnhardt Jr Transcript
July 23, 2004
Following is a transcript of Friday morning’s press conference with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt’s team announced plans for Martin Truex Jr. to replace Earnhardt at the earliest convenient time during Sunday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race.
Truex To Step Into Bud Chevy
July 23, 2004
Martin Truex will qualify the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Jr at New Hampshire International Speedway. Earnhardt will start the race after Truex practices and qualifies, then will relinquish the seat to Truex at the earliest convenience.