Shakespeare Meets NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
March 14, 2005
CONCORD, N.C. - The cultures of 16th century William Shakespeare and 21st century NASCAR NEXTEL Cup stock car racing came together Monday when members of the London-based Royal Shakespeare Company visited Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
Back to the Future?
March 14, 2005
The evolution of the IRL over the last 10 years has resulted in a very familiar landscape along pit road. Back in 1999, CART was dominated by three or four top-tier teams, followed by a few “close-but-no-cigar” operations that eventually sped away from the smaller and one-car operations. Today, the IRL looks very much the same.
Jimmie Johnson Leads Hendrick Las Vegas Domination
March 13, 2005
Jimmie Johnson, eight-time in 2004, took the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Closely followed by Hendrick Motorsports rookie Kyle Busch, the older Busch driver, Kurt, in a Roush Ford and a third Hendrick driver, Jeff Gordon, in fourth. Gordon was followed across the line by Kevin Harvick after Harvick was forced to start 42nd on the grid after post-qualifying inspection uncovered a fuel cell rigged to appear full even though it contained only five gallons instead of the required full load.
Saturday Notes & Quotes - Las Vegas
March 13, 2005
Assorted driver and crew notes and quotes from Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Todd Berrier (Crew chief) #29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet - WHAT HAPPENED DURING QUALIFYING YESTERDAY WITH KEVIN HAVING TO MOVE TO THE BACK? “Wrong is wrong. We tried something we felt was in the grey area and NASCAR felt otherwise. We have a really good car, so we’ll just have to race our way to the front.”
JV: More Tire Grip Required, Or Tighter Grip On Reality?
March 12, 2005
According to former world champion Jacques Villeneuve, his dismal performance in Melbourne was due to the wrong tire choice. Or was it the car was just too slow? Or the qualifying format? Or…
Rocket Ryan on Vegas Pole, Harvick’s Time Disallowed
March 11, 2005
Ryan Newman, driving the No. 12 Dodge, beat out the rest of the field in taking his first pole of the 2005 season. Newman clocked his best lap early in the session, then had to bite his nails until the final few had made their attempts. Newman’s time earned him his 28th career pole but his first at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Manufacturers’ Panel
March 11, 2005
Here, from NASCAR’s weekend at Las Vegas, is the first of the 2005 NEXTEL Cup manufacturers’ panels. The panel this time includes Stu Grant of Goodyear, Jack Roush representing the Ford teams; Bob Wildberger, Dodge Motorsports senior manager, NASCAR operations; Alba Colon and Pat Suhy from GM Racing and Robin Pemberton representing NASCAR.
Champ Car Rumor Mill
March 10, 2005
The 2003 F3000 champion, Bjorn Wirdheim, says he’s about to sign a deal with a Champ Car team, but won’t say who at this point. In other rumors, will Champ Car get run out of Montreal by the Nextel Cup or IRL?
Lee Beard & Matco Tools Dodge Funny Car Featured on Horsepower TV This Weekend
March 10, 2005
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INDIANAPOLIS - Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car crew chief Lee Beard will be featured on Horsepower TV this weekend, which airs on Spike Network on March 12 and 13 at 12:30 p.m. ET as well as 12:30 p.m. PT.
IRL News and Notes
March 10, 2005
Some news and notables out of the IRL offices yesterday, including an update on Danica Patrick. Next stop for the IRL is the XM Satellite Radio Indy 200 Presented by Argent Mortgage on March 19 at Phoenix International Raceway.