Whit Bazemore the next Ron Artest?
November 25, 2004
We all saw the NBA’s “Motown Throw Down”? repeatedly shown on news channels all across the country. Images of NBA player Ron Artest going into the stands to throw haymakers at Detroit fans ran across our TV screens non stop. The NHRA has its own “bad boy” in Whit Bazemore and a recent fine and probation by the NHRA will try to keep him under control for at least a little while.
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup 2004 - A Commentary
November 22, 2004
Well, it worked out once again that the guy with the most wins sits in the crowd while someone else is at the head table for the banquet.
Homestead Ford 400 Notes & Quotes
November 21, 2004
KURT BUSCH - No. 97 Sharpie/IRWIN Taurus - “Thank you, so much. It’s unbelievable to be able to put such an effort into what it takes to make a championship caliber team. Many things have to fall into place. Jimmy Fennig is a true leader and he really helped me understand what I needed to do with the race car to make it go fast. I have to thank my team and my sponsors, Sharpie and Irwin, and all of our associates. It’s wonderful.”
Roush Wins Battle and War-Busch Wins Cup Biffle Wins Homestead
November 21, 2004
Homestead, FL
Team Jeg’s to partner with Don Schumacher Racing
November 21, 2004
Three-time NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin will join the powerful Don Schumacher Racing camp in 2005 with a brand-new Jeg’s Mail Order Dodge Stratus R/T. Bob Glidden, the 10-time Pro Stock champion with 85 national event wins to his credit, will serve as Coughlin’s crew chief using motors built at Schumacher’s Indianapolis-based shop.
Don’t Miss This One!
November 20, 2004
Alex Zanardi will have the “Wind Tunnel” Tuesday night program all to himself. Must see TV!
Desperate Times Call For Radical Solutions
November 20, 2004
The desperate time in question is the IRL’s need for engines. With GM pulling it’s Chevy brand after 2005 and Toyota non committal in any extension discussions, you know the IRL is in a sweat.
Chevy Happy Hour Notes - Homestead
November 20, 2004
Collected Chevrolet notes and quotes from Happy Hour final practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway. As they become available, we’ll post Ford and Dodge notes also. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon are the featured Chevy drivers.
Roush and Kenseth Discuss 2004
November 20, 2004
Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush held a Q&A session in the Homestead Miami Speedway infield media center prior to Saturday’s two practice sessions and discussed a variety of issues.
Hendrick Shows Courage, Class in Press Conference
November 20, 2004
Rick Hendrick (shown here at Charlotte in May) appeared at the track for the first time since the tragic day at Martinsville where an airplane carrying his brother, nieces, son and several team employes, including engine wizard Randy Dorton, crashed. The crash killed all ten people on board the Hendrick Motorsports King Air 200. Facing the media assembled in the Media Center, Hendrick expressed his gratitude to everyone who offered their support to his family and teams: