One Win, And The Blather Begins!
August 31, 2004
While suffering severe angst over West McLaren Mercedes F1 racing’s dismal start to the F1 season, I knew there was something I was not missing!
Rampant Rumors Over Schuey Press Conference
August 31, 2004
What’s the buzz all about? With Michael Schumacher’s self called press conference this coming Wednesday, are we in for a momentous announcement?
Jeff Gordon on the NASCAR Teleconference
August 31, 2004
Jeff Gordon, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup point leader, was the guest on this week’s media teleconference. Here’s the transcript of the questions and Gordon’s answers:
Let’s turn to our guest this week on the NASCAR NEXTEL teleconference. He is arguably the best driver in the sport. The numbers don’t lie. Jeff Gordon is a four time Cup champion and has finished in the Top 10 in the points standing for 10 consecutive seasons, no doubt will be making that 11 after the 2004 season.
PPI Motorsports Signs Hamilton Jr., Holly For No. 32 Tide Team
August 31, 2004
HICKORY, NC (July 28, 2004) PPI Motorsports announced today it has signed a driver-crew chief team to helm the No. 32 Tide Chevrolet full-time in 2005: Bobby Hamilton, Jr., and Harold Holly.
NHRA Skoal Showdown Teleconference
August 31, 2004
Whit Bazemore, Gary Scelzi, Tony Pedregon and John Force, four of the eight qualified drivers for the Skoal Showdown participated in a teleconference previewing the lucrative bonus event for Funny Car drivers. The Skoal Showdown will be contested Sunday, Sept. 5, during the running of the 50th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The winner of the Skoal Showdown will earn $100,000 and have a shot at more than $235,000 for the weekend if that driver goes on to win the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals.
2005 to be Rusty Wallace’s “Last Call”
August 30, 2004
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Rusty Wallace, 1989 Winston Cup Champion, has finally decided to call it quits and will retire from the NEXTEL Cup series after a 2005 farewell tour.
Biggest Spa loser: Michelin?
August 30, 2004
That would be the question of the day that Pierre Dupasquier has to answer to a lot of irked if not irate Michelin shod teams.
Junqueira Get First Win of 2004
August 29, 2004
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Dodge Notes & Quotes - Bristol Sharpie 500
August 29, 2004
Here, after a computer problem for Dodge’s PR person, are the quotes from Dodge drivers at Bristol.
RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) - Finished second, jumped three spots to 10th in series standings. Newman is one point out of ninth and five points out of eighth.
“It was a good run for us. To come home with a top five is what we were asking for and second place is that much better. Junior had a great car and drove a smart race. I did my best to drive a smart race. I had to avoid a couple of accidents and I got beat up a couple of times, but I’m happy to come out of here with a runner-up finish.
Racing School Can Cost You
August 29, 2004
I’ve often wanted to go to a high priced racing school such as Skip Barber or Russell. Or even perhaps attend one the of the NASCAR “Experience” schools that let you rip around an oval in a highly restricted race car. I mean, it can’t hurt right? It must be totally safe if they let any “Joe Shmo” get behind the wheel. Plus you never hear about any crashing in a racing school…until now anyways.