Button Bickering Begins
August 6, 2004
Just a few short hours after Jenson Button’s shocking announcement that he will drive for Williams in 2005 & 2006 the lawyers are at the ready and chomping at the bit! BAR say Jenson’s contract with Williams is invalid. Jenson’s management and Williams’ lawyers say the contract IS valid. He said, she said…
Button to Williams in 2005!
August 5, 2004
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Everyone counted Sir Frank out, including myself. Everyone said he let Fisichella slip through his fingers and snub him for Renault. We insolent fools should have known that Williams had a plan all along! While it was common knowledge that he had Mark Webber sewn up to take over Ralf Schumacher’s seat for 2005, the stunner today is that Jenson Button will take over Juan Pablo Montoya’s spot at Williams BMW for 2005 and 2006!
da Matta All Done
August 5, 2004
Toyota Panasonic F1 driver Christiano da Matta has been relieved of his driving duties for the balance of the 2004 F1 season. In every day language, he’s been fired.
Ferrari Bait The Trap…Again
August 4, 2004
If you believe what Ross Brawn has to say, this year’s Ferrari has reached the extent of its potential with little room for further gains in performance. If you believe him.
NASCAR Nextel Teleconference Transcript - Dale Jarrett and Travis Kvapil
August 3, 2004
Today’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup teleconference featured Dale Jarrett and Travis Kvapil. One of Jarrett’s topics of discussion was Tuesday’s fine levied on Jimmie Johnson for concealing a NASCAR sponsor item in Victory Lane.
Guy Smith Joins Champ Car Series
August 3, 2004
Guy Smith, winner of last year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, is to make a return to single seater racing in just a few days time. It was announced today that the 28-year-old Englishman will join Rocketsports Racing’s Champ Car campaign from the next race at Road America on 8th August.
Signing Ralf May Be Mike’s Demise
August 3, 2004
It may not have been Mike Gascoyne’s decision alone to bring on “Schumacher The Lesser”, but you can be damned sure he’ll bear the brunt of the blame if he doesn’t perform as expected.
Johnson Fined for Improper Use of Cardboard
August 3, 2004
In the big fat world of “Are you kidding me?” NASCAR has stretched the line as to what they deem acceptable behavior from their competitors. Early Tuesday morning, NASCAR fined NEXTEL Cup series point leader Jimmie Johnson $10,000 for placing a large Lowe’s sign in front of POWERade bottles in Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway.
Johnson Fined $10,000 for Bottle Obstruction
August 3, 2004
Two weeks ago in New Hampshire NASCAR President Mike Helton let all drivers know that the common practice of knocking POWERade (owned by The Coca-Cola Company) bottles off of the roof of their cars in victory lane celebrations. This is of course because they are in some way affiliated with rival beverage company Pepsi. Helton let drivers know that this was no longer an acceptable practice and that it would no longer be tolerated by NASCAR.
Anderson Becomes 5th Ever To Sweep Western Swing - Kalitta, Wilkerson and Savoie also claim victories at Sonoma
August 2, 2004
SONOMA, Calif. - Greg Anderson became the fifth driver to sweep the NHRA Western Swing Sunday at the FRAM Autolite Nationals at Infineon Raceway. In the process he tied the Pro Stock single season win record with his 12th victory of the year.