Earnhardt Jr. in Limbo for New Hampshire
July 23, 2004
Since Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s fiery wreck in the Sonoma ALMS event last weekend DEI team representatives have sustained that he would definitely be racing his usual Budweiser mount at this weekends race in New Hampshire. However, Dale hasn’t talked to the press or even posted a personal entry on his web site since the crash last Sunday and skeptics are beginning to doubt that he’ll run this weekend.
Davidson Heads Practice One
July 23, 2004
On the heels of the announcement that Honda and BAR will be together at least through the 2007 season, team driver Anthony Davidson went out and celebrated by pipping Michael Schumacher for top time in practice.
Honda & BAR Together Through 2007
July 23, 2004
“A new multi-year contract with B.A.R,” confirms Ito
The partnership between B.A.R F1 and Honda Motor Company enters a new era today with the announcement of a long-term extension to their current engine supply and joint chassis development agreement. Together, they will build on B.A.R Honda’s current success to achieve their target of winning the FIA Formula One World Championship title.
Craven, PPI Separating After 2004
July 23, 2004
PPI Motorsports and Ricky Craven have announced that they will part company following the 2004 season of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing.
Jeff Green Tops After Indy Tests Conclude
July 21, 2004
Jeff Green ended over a combined total of 15,000 miles of testing with the top reported lap time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Green beat out the other 37 drivers who tested NEXTEL Cup cars at Indy with a best reported lap in the month of July of 181.641 mph. Green set his time on July 7 but testing only concluded on July 21.
Chad Knaus NASCAR Teleconference
July 21, 2004
Joining his driver Jimmie Johnson at this week’s NASCAR teleconference was crew chief Chad Knaus. Here’s the transcript of his answers to the questions posed by the media.
Jimmie Johnson NASCAR Teleconference Guest
July 20, 2004
Jimmie Johnson was guest of honor on Tuesday’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup teleconference with the media. Here’s the transcript of the questions and his answers.
Morgan Lucas Gets Amato Top Fuel Seat
July 20, 2004
NHRA ledged and Top Fuel team owner Joe Amato announced today that Top Alcohol Dragster driver Morgan Lucas will be the new pilot of his dragster. Morgan replaces Darrell Russell who was tragically killed in the Amato dragster at Gateway Dragway on June 27th.
Kenny Wallace Tops Indy Testing
July 20, 2004
Kenny Wallace headed the charts according to the times released from Monday’s testing sessions at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Wallace drove a car owned by Michael Waltrip to a best unofficial lap of 50.2502 sec/179.104 mph.
Silverstone’s Future Clouded (Again)
July 20, 2004
The BBC is reporting that the future of Silverstone as host of the British Grand Prix is once again being clouded.