Robby Gordon Starting His Own Cup Team In 2005
October 27, 2004
Robby Gordon has let Richard Childress know that he will be leaving his team in 2005 to drive for, what he hopes will be his own Nextel Cup team. Cingular Wireless will stay with the 31 car and Childress for 2005. The news is surprising on some levels, but not on others.
Why Is Gary Densham Leaving John Force Racing?
October 26, 2004
Gary Densham is one of the most likable guys in drag racing. Densham defies the misnomer that nice guys finish last. After toiling with shoestring budgets and inferior equipment for years, Densham was approached in 2001 by John Force to drive a third Funny Car. Since joining Force, Densham has won eight races including the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals this season. So after all his success, why is Densham leaving John Force Racing to run his own team again?
Who Did What, And Who Didn’t
October 25, 2004
With the conclusion of the 2004 F1 racing schedule, and prior to the serious pursuit of the silly season, it’s helpful to take a look back at this years driver achievements. And lack of same!
Hendrick Motorsports Statement
October 25, 2004
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2004) - Hendrick Motorsports officials have confirmed that an airplane owned by the organization was reported missing and downed today. The craft was en route to Martinsville, Va., from Concord, N.C.
Martinsville Notes & Quotes - Subway 500
October 24, 2004
Collected notes & quotes from the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Notes are not going to be available from drivers and crew on the Hendrick MotorSports teams following the airplane crash which took the lives of owner Rick Hendrick’s brother John, his twin daughters Jennifer and Kimberly; Rick’s son Ricky; chief engine builder Randy Dorton and five others.
Junqueira Keeps Title Fight Alive, Wins Australia
October 24, 2004
SURFERS PARADISE, Australia - The battle for the 2004 Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford championship will carry on to the season finale as Bruno Junqueira (#6 PacifiCare Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) showed his considerable skills in a stirring drive in front of 107,321 Australian fans to win the Lexmark Indy 300 Sunday.
(updated)Johnson Takes Martinsville in Sad Day for Hendrick
October 24, 2004
Hendrick MotorSports driver Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second win in a row just minutes before it was announced that an airplane belonging to Hendrick MotorSports was lost to FAA radar a few miles away from Martinsville, VA. The craft was ferrying family and team members to the race. Team owner Rick Hendrick’s son Ricky, brother John Hendrick and his twin daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer were among the victims of an airplane crash Sunday. Hendrick’s chief engine builder, Randy Dorton was among those lost. Flying as pasengers on the craft were Scott Latham, Tony Stewart’s pilot, Joe Jackson and Jeff Turner and the aircraft crew Dick Tracy and Liz Morrison, according to news reports.
Montoya Says Goodbye to Williams in Style, Wins Brazilian GP
October 24, 2004
Juan Montoya let the world know even before the 2004 season got underway that he would be leaving Williams for McLaren in 2005. In the last race of the season and Juan’s last race for Williams, he gave them the ultimate going away present, a victory today in Brazil.
Tracy On Pole In Australia
October 23, 2004
SURFERS PARADISE
Barrichello (Surprise!) Takes Interlagos Pole
October 23, 2004
Rubens “I don’t need Schumi’s help” Barrichello takes pole for tomorrows season ending Brazilian F1 race. Surprising? Not really. South Americans in P1, P2, and P4, a very pleasant surprise.