And The Winner Of The Sirius At The Glen is…
August 10, 2004
…Dale Earnhardt Jr. At least that’s the way I’m seeing it, and for some sound reasons.
Rahal Letterman On The Rise
August 10, 2004
Andretti Green Racing may outnumber them two to one and lead the points battle to date, but Rahal Letterman Racing and Buddy “Minute” Rice are the ones to watch.
Button Ballyhoo Aside, Ferrari Still The One To Beat
August 10, 2004
Yes, the Button Brou-ha-ha has been a very interesting diversion. Grand soap opera of the highest order. Now that the August break is over the stark reality of Ferrari and Michael Schumacher’s dominance still remain unchallenged.
Mortals in F1 Cars
August 10, 2004
Since we started this site over a year ago I’ve struggled to figure out where we wanted to take it. Is the goal to somehow earn credibility as an actual journalistic news magazine? Or maintain it as an “indie” blog site? While we’ve stuck with the latter due to the tremendous amount of work and investment the former would involve, I think I’ve found reason to try the former anyways. As a member of the “real” automotive/racing media you do get some perks, the most amazing that I’ve seen to date is the chance to drive an actual F1 car.
Kyle Petty on Dodge Motorsports Media Call
August 10, 2004
Kyle Petty, driver of the No. 45 Georgia-Pacific Dodge, comments on everything from his 700th start in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing to brake lights on race cars. He even drops a hint that he may be starting a road racing team of his own soon in today’s Dodge Motorsports Media teleconference.
NYC To Honor Mario Andretti
August 10, 2004
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Just to let all the NY Metro area fans of Mario Andretti know, you may want to plan a trip to New York City’s Grand Central Station some time in the week of October 4th. Andretti will be honored as Grand Marshall of the NYC’s annual Columbus Day Parade and a collection of Andretti’s race cars will be on display at GCC the week before the parade.
BAR, CRB Say Button Contract Valid
August 10, 2004
The FIA’s Contract Recognition Board has stated that so far as they know, the B*A*R Contract is the only valid contract for Jenson Button’s services as a driver for 2005. And so the plot thickens. Here’s the official press release on the matter:
NASCAR To Slap Gordon/Hendrick?
August 9, 2004
Brickyard 400 winner Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports may be facing fines/sanctions for their non-appearance in Victory Lane Sunday. You just can’t beat a corporate suit when it comes to money.
Brickyard 400 Notes & Quotes
August 9, 2004
SCOTT RIGGS, NO. 10 VALVOLINE CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Note - Was in multi-car wreck on lap 72: “We were making changes and the car was just getting better each time. We just can’t seem to make it to the checkered flag. It was just the No. 2 car (Rusty Wallace). He got turned around and somebody got turned into him and he got turned up into the wall. I checked up a little bit and the No. 22 car got me from behind and spun around to the inside wall and then back up into the track and then here come some more cars that creamed into us. It’s just the kind of luck we’ve been having here lately.
And The Beat Goes On….
August 9, 2004
….and on and on. As discussed in earlier postings, Jenson Button’s take after his meeting with David Richards that everything is okay, and he is clear to go to Williams next year is his opinion only. The only problem is David Richards thinks otherwise.