Barrichello Wins Inaugural Chinese GP
September 26, 2004
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Photo: AP
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Rubens Barrichello locked in second place in the drivers championship today by winning the Inaugural Chinese Grand Prix at the brand new Shanghai International Circuit. Jenson Button extended BAR’s lead over Renault for second in the constructors championship by coming in second. McLaren’s Kimi Raikkonen finished in third. This was only the second race the Finn has managed to complete in five races showing that when he has the car to do well…he can.
Lehto, Werner Win Petit Le Mans; Fellows, O’Connell Clinch GTS Title
September 26, 2004
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Photo: ALMS
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Braselton, GA - JJ Lehto and Marco Werner survived a grueling sports car endurance race to win the American Le Mans Series Chevy presents Petit Le Mans Saturday at Road Atlanta.
Kalitta, Force and Coughlin Claim No. 1 Qualifying Positions at Texas Motorplex
September 26, 2004
ENNIS, Texas — Pro Stock dominator Greg Anderson moved into position to clinch his second consecutive NHRA POWERade Series world championship by qualifying third Saturday at the O’Reilly Fall Nationals presented by Castrol Syntec at the Texas Motorplex.
Dover Happy Hour Notes & Quotes
September 25, 2004
Collected notes and quotes from drivers and crew at the Dover Downs MBNA America 400 final practice “Happy Hour.”
Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet (ON HIS RACE CAR IN PRACTICE) “We’ve been good. We stumbled on some stuff and had a good go at everything. We’re excited. I think we’ll be in great shape.”
Viva Las Vegas!
September 25, 2004
Patrick Carpentier has carried his Laguna Seca winning momentum to the oval of Las Vegas and starts on pole. More surprising, to me at least, is the speed of Jimmie Vasser who starts besides Patrick on the front row. Come on Jimmie, bring it on and take it all the way to the winner’s circle!
The No Spin Zone?
September 25, 2004
When the regulations prohibit the formal use of team orders, how does Ferrari help Rubens secure second place? Without the threat of Michael pressuring him into a mistake? Why we just spin baby, spin!
Rubens On Pole, Michael In The Back
September 25, 2004
Rubens Barrichello took his third pole position of the 2004 for the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix. Kimi Raikkonen will follow him off in second and BAR’s Jenson Button will start third. In a rare treat, Michael Schumacher inexplicably spun out on his qualifying lap and will start from second-to-last position on the grid. It will be fun to watch the maestro work up through the field to achieve what will no doubt be another fabulous Ferrari 1-2 finish.
Force, Kalitta & Coughlin Lead Friday at O’Reilly Fall Nationals
September 24, 2004
ENNIS, Texas - John Force raced to the qualifying lead in Funny Car Friday at the O’Reilly Fall Nationals presented by Castrol Syntec at the Texas Motorplex.
Doug Kalitta and Jeg Coughlin also were qualifying leaders in their categories at the $1.7 million race, the 19th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Jeremy Mayfield on Dover Pole (Notes Added)
September 24, 2004
Jeremy Mayfield continued his quick driving from practice, where he turned the second-quick lap to Rusty Wallace’s leading time, to nab pole position for Sunday’s MBNA America 400 race over second qualifier Ryan Newman.
Champ Cars gear up for oval race
September 24, 2004
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Many of the Champ Car drivers don’t have much oval experience as the Champ Car World Series revs up for Las Vegas.