ppc Racing Limits Cup Program with John Andretti
March 31, 2005
John Andretti, driver for ppc Racing’s No. 14 Ford, found out today that he will not be running every race for the remainder of the 2005 season. Greg Pollex, owner of ppc Racing announced that the team will be cutting back its schedule in NEXTEL Cup racing.
Commission Upholds Berrier, RCR Penalties
March 31, 2005
The National Stock Car Racing Commission, this week’s board consisting of Leo Mehl, Bud Moore and George Silbermann, upheld the penalties levied against Todd Berrier, crew chief for Kevin Harvick’s No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevy, driver Harvick and team owner Richard Childress. Berrier admitted that, before qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he had installed pieces in the fuel system of the car to make the car appear full of fuel, in spite of having only five gallons on board. The team was appealing the severity of the penalties, arguing that the infractions occurred only in qualifying and not the race. Here is the Commission’s statement in full:
Is Slower Better?
March 31, 2005
The big appeal of racing is speed. The faster the better, I say. Yet, for many the smash-and-bash approach of NASCAR going 110 mph around a one-mile oval is more appealing than razor-thin gaps between cars running 200-plus. I’m still not sure why that is. This weekend, the IRL takes another approach as the racing slows down in St. Pete.
Dana, Hemelgarn Skip St. Petersburg Event
March 30, 2005
Ethanol Hemelgarn Racing and driver Paul Dana will sit out the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
IRL Street Mania Arrives In St. Pete
March 30, 2005
With the IRL’s first tender step in the direction of real racing, fans as well as the drivers are eager to get it on in St. Pete.
Road-Course Qualifying Format Debuts
March 29, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indy Racing League will employ a unique and entertaining road course qualifying procedure for the first time to determine the Marlboro Pole Award winner for the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on April 3.
St. Pete Primer
March 28, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, March 28, 2005 – The IRL IndyCar® Series continues its 10th season of competition with the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, April 3 on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Pre-Race News & Notes
March 28, 2005
News and notes from the IRL offices prior to the inaugural Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, April 3.
What Unity Can Do For The “Gang Of Nine”
March 26, 2005
The so called rogue team owners in F1 who have not agreed to sign on with Bernie Eccelstones proposed Concorde Agreement extension have just won a huge leg up in their negotiations. Three banks, to be more precise.
Tracy: I Intend To Take It Back
March 25, 2005
Paul Tracy says Sebastian Bourdais has the Vanderbilt Cup “on loan”, and intends to take possesion of it once again in 2005.
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