One Thing Missing From Patrick’s Season: A Victory
July 13, 2005
More coverage of Danica Patrick and her rookie IRL season by New York Times writer Dave Caldwell.
Open Wheelers Going to NASCAR?
July 13, 2005
It has been rumored that Indy 500 Champ, Dan Wheldon will make a move to NASCAR in 2006. Paul Tracy, Sam Hornish Jr. and even Danica Patrick have been said to be considering a shot at the Cup Series.
Junior’s Back With Chicago Win
July 10, 2005
Dale Earnhardt Jr took advantage of a late race caution to make a two-tire stop and then held off Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson to win his first race since last Fall’s Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. “Yahoo….. We got us a win!” exulted the third generation star after the race.
Toronto: Slam Bang Finish, Exciting Action Throughout
July 10, 2005
Justin Wilson and RuSPORT racing both earned their maiden victories at the Molson Indy Toronto race this afternoon. Besides the team’s and Wilson’s win, we were also witness to one of the greatest drives I’ve ever seen by anyone.
Silverstone: McLaren Juggernaut Gains Momentum
July 10, 2005
The British GP at Silverstone turned into a team McLaren show of dominance as Juan Pablo Montoya wins and Kimi “The Iceman” Raikkonen comes from 12th to claim 3rd place. Does anyone think Kimi will say “Thank You” to Fisichella?
Silverstone Qualifying: All The Usual Suspects, With A Twist
July 9, 2005
Let’s see: Alonso on pole, Kimi 2nd and demoted to 12th due to engine failure, a Toyota in 4th (Trulli) and a Ferrari in 5th. So what’s the twist? Button in 2nd, Barrichello in the 5th place Ferrari, and Villeneuve in 10th!
Jimmie Johnson, Dodge Notes From Chicago
July 9, 2005
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Bud Pole Winner, posting a new track record: (ON THE RUN) “I’ve been pretty critical on myself about my qualifying capabilities and I know Chad (Knaus, crew chief) has too. We’re known to race better than qualify. In our rookie year we had three poles. Last year we won a few. It’s been slowing down, unfortunately. A lot of the season has gone by and we haven’t won a pole. There were weeks when I felt like we had a shot at it but didn’t get it done. I felt so good in practice about the car, and then to back it up on the track in qualifying and take the No. 12 (Ryan Newman) off the spot means a lot to me and to the team. We’re working hard to get our cars sorted out. We’ve been competitive and leading laps and able to win races. But we’re trying to use our heads and get things developed and have things right and we’ve got nine more. All the money is on the line and that’s what we’re preparing for.”
Toronto: Canadian Drivers Fast In Round 1
July 9, 2005
Champ Car is in Canada for the next two consecutive races, and Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani are looking strong in Toronto. Tracy took the provisional pole, and Tagliana qualified third in provisional qualifying.
Jimmie Johnson Nips Ryan Newman for Chicago Pole
July 8, 2005
Jimmie Johnson, driving the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet, beat out Ryan Newman for pole at the USG Sheetrock 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race. Newman, who has already scored several poles in 2005, wound up with second on the grid for Sunday’s race, just .014 sec behind Johnson’s new track record of 28.701 sec / 188.147 mph.
McMurray to No. 6 Roush Car in 2007
July 7, 2005
Putting an end to the speculation that almost got confirmed last weekend at Daytona, Roush Racing announced today that, beginning with the 2007 season, Jamie McMurray will drive the No. 6 Ford.