To Post or Not to Post
April 30, 2005
Given the huge time difference between EST and Japan, the IRL race in Motegi has been run. It’s over and I know who won. Web savvy surfers and others in the know may have the final stats as well. I, however, will wait until after the telecast to post what I know.
NHRA Thunder Valley Qualifying Ruled by Mother Nature
April 29, 2005
RAIN WASHES OUT FRIDAY QUALIFYING
AT O’REILLY NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s racing at the O’Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Weather permitting, Saturday’s racing will run as previously scheduled with pro sessions set for noon and 3 p.m. Sunday’s eliminations are scheduled for noon. The $1.5 million race is the sixth of 23 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Harvick on Aaron’s 499 Pole
April 29, 2005
Kevin Harvick and 34 other drivers spoiled Dale Earnhardt Jr’s birthday party at Talladega Friday by relegating the driver of the No. 8 Chevy to only 36th on the grid for Sunday’s race. Dave Blaney, driving the No. 07 Chevy, held the pole for a while but eventually was beaten by seven other drivers.
Talladega Qualifying Notes & Quotes
April 29, 2005
Kevin Harvick took the pole for Sunday’s Aaron’s 499. Here, thanks to various teams and manufacturers, are collected notes and quotes from Friday’s qualifying session: Kevin Harvick - No. 29 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet - Pole Position - Note: First pole at Talladega. Third career pole. - HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR CHANCES FOR THE RACE? I think that over the past couple of years, here and Daytona, we always look forward to coming to the superspeedways. Obviously, everything at RCR is really good on the superspeedways. This year we went and destroyed both cars at Daytona, so we had to go home and build two brand new cars and it’s been a lot of work and it’s not something that you can do overnight. We had to build new chassis, new bodies, new everything. So, a lot of work and a lot of effort. I know when I called Todd Monday night and asked him what he was doing, he was still working at 9:00 at night and was ready to throw in the towel because he had enough of working on superspeedway cars. Hopefully we can carry the success from today and on until Sunday.
Hornish Tops Patrick For Pole at Twin Ring Motegi
April 29, 2005
MOTEGI, Japan, Friday, April 29, 2005 – Two-time IRL IndyCar® Series champion Sam Hornish Jr. claimed his first Marlboro Pole Award since 2003 as he earned the top starting spot for the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi.
Motegi Post-Qualifying Quotes
April 29, 2005
IRL drivers discuss qualifying for the Indy Japan 300 on April 30 at Twin Ring Motegi.
Motegi Post Practice Quotes
April 28, 2005
IRL drivers discuss the opening practice sessioins for the Indy Japan 300 on April 30 at Twin Ring Motegi. The race will be telecast by ESPN at noon (EDT) on April 30 with a live simulcast of the race at 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on April 29 by ESPN360.com. The race will also be broadcast by the IMS Radio Network at 11:30 p.m. (EDT) on April 29.
Castroneves Paces Opening Day at Twin Ring Motegi
April 28, 2005
MOTEGI, Japan, Thursday, April 28, 2005 - Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves led the opening day of practice for the Indy Japan 300 as IRL IndyCar® Series teams began preparations for the series’ only overseas event.
Try a Hooters ProCup Race for a Change
April 25, 2005
Well, that had to be one of the best races this writer has ever seen! No, not San Marino, not Phoenix, but Concord Motorsport Park. Saturday night short track racing at its best.
Alonso Trips Out; Hardly a Schu In!
April 24, 2005
As in triple victories. Fernando Alonso won his third F1 grand prix in a row, by holding off a faster and determined Michael Schumacher at the San Marino GP.