Kalitta, Capps, Koretsky and Hines Qualifying Leaders at Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
October 8, 2004
MOHNTON, Pa. - Doug Kalitta raced to the qualifying lead in Top Fuel Friday at the 20th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway.
Ron Capps, Kenny Koretsky and Andrew Hines also were qualifying leaders in their respective categories at the $1.7 million race, the 21st of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Front Row Joe Does It Again
October 8, 2004
For the second time in a row, Joe Nemechek will start a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race from pole position. This week, “Front Row Joe” nabbed the fastest qualifying position from rookie Kasey Kahne by .151 sec. Nemechek was the only qualifier to post a lap under 30 seconds and over 180 mph, joining Ricky Rudd who set similar times in practice Friday morning. Nemechek’s time of 29.974 sec/180.156 mph was a scant .010 second/.160 mph quicker than Rudd’s practice lap.
Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh: There Is No God
October 8, 2004
You’ve heard me joke before about horrific troll Flavio Briatore’s January-December romance with supermodel Heidi Klum. In what can only be described as “more proof that the Universe is a cold and uncaring place,” newspapers this week reported that Ferrari team boss Jean Todt is marrying Miss Malaysia / Bond Girl / Kung Fu Chick Michelle Yeoh
FIA Friday Press Conference-Japan Grand Prix
October 8, 2004
Friday’s press conference was held before the decision to delay qualifying until Sunday morning. Present on the panel were team principals David Richards (BAR), Peter Sauber (Sauber), Paul Stoddart (Minardi) and Tsutomu Tomita (Toyota).
No Saturday Action At Suzuka
October 8, 2004
Track officials and stewards agreed Friday that all activity scheduled for Saturday would be cancelled due to an approaching typhoon. Drivers will qualify in a unique session Sunday before the race that afternoon. The announcement was made on Formula One’s official web site Friday.
ESPN2 To Air Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Coverage on Oct. 11
October 8, 2004
GLENDORA, Calif. — NHRA and ESPN officials announced today that coverage from this weekend’s Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pa., will air twice, including a newly added primetime telecast scheduled for Monday, Oct. 11, from 5-7 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2.
Tempest In A Teapot
October 7, 2004
With the upcoming F1 race in Suzuka Japan this weekend, there is much speculation if the event will come off at all. Weather worries? Absolutely valid and a real concern. The teapot and tempest? The much ballyhooed return to the grid of Jacques Villeneuve.
Two Championships On The Line This Weekend
October 7, 2004
With Greg Anderson already clinching his second NHRA Pro Stock championship that means there are three professional champions left to be crowned. With three races left in the 2004 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing season the likelihood of determining two more champions this weekend at the rain-delayed Lucas Oil Nationals is quite good.
12 Penalties Result From Talladega Inspections
October 7, 2004
NASCAR released a notice yesterday that a total of twelve penalties were levied against drivers and crew chiefs for rules violations uncovered at Talladega last weekend. These are in addition to the penalty against Dale Earnhardt Jr for his slip of the tongue after winning the race.
More Post Season Hype
October 6, 2004
Post season? Yes, post season, with Ferrari holding both titles and only two races to go, all of the available news these days is nothing but silly season chatter. And the silliest of these stories deal with new F1 team entries.