Silly Season: Now I’ve Heard It All!
August 23, 2005
There was a buzz running through the Turkish GP paddock that Michael Schumacher (not Ralf, but Michael) would be joining McLaren in 2007, at the behest of engine partner Mercedes. Riiight! And Nigel Mansell is coming back to Williams for one more glorious attempt at another title!! Who needs you Jenson, after all!
Off Target: What’s Wrong with Ganassi Racing?
August 22, 2005
As both George and the ABC broadcast noted, the Target Chip Ganassi Racing season has been downright woeful: 0 poles, 0 wins, 17 DNFs. That’s a long way from the days of true dominance with Zanardi and Montoya. The Ganassi approach has always been to win and win a lot, and they’ve always tried to “develop new” drivers (remember when Jimmy Vasser was there?), but given the complete lack of success, it seems something more must be going on.
Fuller Wins First Career POWERade Series Race
August 22, 2005
Medlen Wins Second Straight in Funny Car, Anderson Extends Lead in Pro Stock and Hines Regains Lead
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Tony Schumacher had the POWERade Series points lead within his reach, just needing one more win Sunday against part-time driver “Hot” Rod Fuller in the final round of the 18th annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals.
Pirro, Biela Win Again In Close Generac 500 At Road America
August 21, 2005
Elkhart Lake, Wis. - In a race that featured some of the closest finishes ever for three of the four classes in the American Le Mans Series, Frank Biela and Emanuele Pirro drove their No. 2 Champion Racing Audi to victory for the third straight race.
Honda Indy 225 Results: It’s not Danica!
August 21, 2005
I read where some internet blog boob picked Danica to win the race today at Pike’s Peak International Raceway. It was Wheldon, Hornish and Kanaan.
Mayfield Takes Michigan on Mileage
August 21, 2005
Jeremy Mayfield became the tenth winner in NASCAR’s top echelon by winning the GFS Marketplace 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race at Michigan International Speedway Sunday. Pole winner Joe Nemechek finished eighth. Scott Riggs wound up a career-best second in the No. 10 Chevy, followed by Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart in the top five. Tire failures and overheating engines punctuated the race before Mayfield stalled his car in the front straight grass with two blow tires after victory donuts in front of the crowd.
Turkish GP: New Track, Same Outcome
August 21, 2005
Kimi Raikkonen starting from pole position, and except for a first lap challenge, drove off to victory with Alonso and Montoya following.
Schumacher No. 1 Qualifier At 18th annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals
August 20, 2005
Hight leads the way in Funny Car, Kurt Johnson in Pro Stock and Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle
MEMPHIS - Tony Schumacher is not going to let his POWERade Series Top Fuel championship go without a fight.
The pilot of the U.S. Army dragster, second in the POWERade Series standings, set the top qualifying mark of 4.610 seconds at 309.56 mph on Friday and it held up through the final two rounds of Saturday at the 18th annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Pike’s Peak Qualifying Results: It’s All Penske
August 20, 2005
Helio Castroneves claims pole at the Pike’s Peak IRL race by blowing away teammate Sam Hornish. The margin? Barely .002 of a second!
Joe Nemechek On Michigan Pole
August 20, 2005
A rain delay in qualifying didn’t stop Joe Nemechek from taking pole today at Michigan International Speedway. “Front Row Joe” took pole with an average lap speed of 191.581 mph. While this is a good day for Nemechek, he comes to Michigan 17th in points and will most likely not make the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Jeff Gordon will start second and Kasey Kahne third.