Leitzinger & Forbes-Robinson Top Stout Field to Win Brumos Porsche 250
June 30, 2005
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a wild one under the lights at Daytona International Speedway, Butch Leitzinger drove his No. 4 The Boss Snowplow Pontiac Crawford past the No. 19 Make A Wish/Air Force Reserve/Commercial Defeasance BMW Riley of Michael McDowell on the famed Daytona Superstretch with 23 laps remaining and led the rest of the way en victory in the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Brumos Porsche 250.
Beard’s Release a Head Scratcher
June 30, 2005
After taking a two race “vacation”?, Lee Beard has been released from Don Schumacher Racing. Beard called the shots for Whit Bazemore’s Matco Tools Dodge Funny Car but was put on hiatus after the car’s performance faltered. Two races pass that Beard was not turning the wrenches and then Don Schumacher releases a statement that Beard has been relieved of his duties. There has to be more going on behind the scenes than Beard mysteriously had forgotten to tune a Funny Car right?
One Show Pony
June 29, 2005
First Chevy, now Toyota. The top-running and, so I think, the most advanced of the IRL engine manufacturers is bailing out. And they’re leaving for the Craftsman TRUCK SERIES!?
The FIA Decides: Or More To The Point, Evades
June 29, 2005
The FIA World Council has found the seven offending Michelin shod teams guilty of two of the five charges lodged by Mad Max. Guilty for not bringing “suitable” tires to race, and guilty for not racing through the pit lane. Incredible!
Schumacher Adds Second Top Fuel Dragster To DSR Operation
June 29, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS - Don Schumacher today announced the addition of a second Top Fuel Dragster team to the Don Schumacher Racing operation. A multi-year agreement has been reached with Torco Gear and Torco Racing Fuels to sponsor this new team.
So What’s The Deal With Junior This Year?
June 28, 2005
I was really looking forward to the road course race at Infineon last weekend. I especially enjoy it when the NASCAR regulars kick the butts of the roadie specialists teams bring in. Stewart wins, Rudd, Martin and Wallace chase the W right to the end, and Junior…wrecks after the third lap?
Kansas Preview
June 28, 2005
This will be the IndyCar Series’ fifth visit to Kansas City, which has played host to the IndyCar Series since 2001. The 1.5-mile oval has produced some of the closest racing in series history with three races finishing with a margin of victory of less than 0.2 of a second. It’s that close racing that makes Kansas Speedway a challenge as described in the following first-person narratives.
Who’s Really To Blame For The Indy Fiasco?
June 27, 2005
Everybody!!!
Michelin Produces Tire Statement
June 27, 2005
Or would that be a lack of information contained within a press release. They allegedly are offering an explanation of their tire “problem” at Indy. You read and tell us what you would call it!
So What’s Up With The Engine Deal?
June 27, 2005
With all the excitement of Danica, the F1 hosing of the fans at Indy, and the start of the Champ Car meat of the season, has anyone given any thought as to what the IRL engine package will be in 2006? Would you believe Honda’s racing against Hyundai’s? Me neither!