How Can We Miss You if You Won’t Leave?
April 16, 2005
In a recent column, NHRA.com Senior Editor Rob Geiger shared that Warren Johnson, the Professor of Pro Stock, hinted that this season may not be his last behind the wheel of a Pro Stock car. Aren’t we in the middle of “The Professor’s School’s Out” retirement tour? Do you always raise an eyebrow whenever you hear about one of these farewell tours? Me too.
Kalitta, Scelzi & Johnson Leaders After Friday Qualifying at Vegas
April 15, 2005
LAS VEGAS — Gary Scelzi led the Funny Car field after Friday’s qualifying sessions at the sixth annual SummitRacing.com Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Rocket Ryan Stars at Texas
April 15, 2005
Ryan Newman motored to his career 30th pole Friday at Texas Motor Speedway. Newman’s lap of 28.040 sec/192.582 mph beat out fellow Dodge drivers Jeremy Mayfield by .022 sec and Kasey Kahne by .124 sec.
Texas Qualifying Notes & Quotes
April 15, 2005
RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge Charger) – Wins Pole - “We tested here a couple of weeks ago, and I was pretty sure then that we had a good car. We brought back one of the cars we tested and unloaded off the truck and hoped the track was like it was when we tested. I was pretty sure it was because we unloaded fast. The sun came up before qualifying, and I think it threw everybody for a little loop. The track lost some grip, and the people weren’t sure what the grip was going to do, whether it was going to make the track tight or loose. We were fortunate to get our quick lap in first. Jeremy had a great lap and I’m just happy to get the pole. We ran 190 laps here in a one-day test. That was quite a few miles.
Today’s Headlines
April 14, 2005
* Castroneves, Rice prepare for round two of IROC
* Drivers, Infineon Raceway officials ecstatic with results
* Wheldon receives key to the city of St. Petersburg
* Patrick gives driving lessons to NFL star
* Andretti Green crew members involved in accident
Hogs Get Fat; Pigs Get Slaughtered
April 14, 2005
It’s an old axiom that’s been around for years, referring to the difference between being prosperous and healthy or dead and overreaching. Maybe Brian France hasn’t heard the expression before?
Champ Car vs. IRL: I Surrender!
April 12, 2005
The attached posting by speedtv commentator David Phillips is one of the best articles I’ve read of late comparing the two series fans and their deluded (sometimes) visions of the opposition. And which way the fortunes of both series are heading.
George’s Vision Not So Blurry?
April 12, 2005
As the IRL has grown Tony George has been accused time and again of straying farther and farther from his original vision for the IRL: lower costs, American driving talent, oval tracks. He’s been further criticized since becoming a team owner in his own series and fielding cars for his step-son Ed Carpenter. And now George’s Vision Racing will field an Indy 500 entry for Jeff Ward.
Bourdais Likes The Beach
April 11, 2005
The 2004 Champ is starting right where he left off, winning the season opener in the ChampCar World Series.
What Does The Racing World See In Button?
April 11, 2005
Or more to the point BAR Honda and Frank Williams. We all remember the fiasco of Frank’s attempted poach of Jenson last year. Now Nick Fry has announced that Jenson could have a ride at BAR Honda, “for the rest of his career.”