Turkish Qualifying Results: The Gang Of Four Continue Dominance
August 20, 2005
Yes boys and girls, the top four qualifyers all wear the colors of blue and yellow or black and silver. That would be Raikkonen, Fisichella, Alonso and Montoya. The surprises are all mid-field and the tail end charlie starting from P20.
Schumacher Sets the Pace After First Day of Qualifying
August 19, 2005
Hight Leads Funny Car, Kurt Johnson in Pro Stock and Tonglet in Pro Stock Motorcycle
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Defending POWERade Series Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher set the pace after the first two rounds of qualifying at the 18th annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals Friday at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Hillary Will Best Choice for Kalitta/Black Team
August 19, 2005
Do you remember the rumors swirling regarding Kenny Bernstein’s return to active driving? Since Bernstein respectfully declined that offer the search continued for a driver to pilot the fourth Top Fuel dragster in the Kalitta Racing stable. Earlier this week the ownership group consisting of Connie Kalitta and Ken Black announced that Hillary Will will be the driver starting next year.
Stunning News: Barrichello To BAR!
August 16, 2005
Whoda thunk it, racing fans. Rubens Barrichello has been publicly acknowledged (finaly) as the newest BAR driver. No doubt this is causing severe angst in the sleeping habits of Sato and what’s his name, Button?
Interview with A1GP
August 15, 2005
This is an interview with Nikki Rooke of A1GP, a newly formed open wheel road racing series.
Medlen Uses Holeshot Start To Earn Funny Car Victory Over Force At Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
August 14, 2005
Kalitta, Johnson and Tonglet also win at Brainerd International Raceway
BRAINERD, Minn. - Second-year Funny Car driver Eric Medlen defeated team owner John Force, a 13-time world champion and fan-favorite, with a quicker reaction time start at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday at Brainerd International Raceway.
Bourdais Wins Denver When Paul Meets Wall
August 14, 2005
I don’t want to say that Sebastien Bourdais “inherited” his win today in Denver, but if Paul Tracy hadn’t crashed out Seabass wouldn’t have won. Paul was pulling 11 second leads at various points in the race. Anywho, another race win, and a bigger points lead for the Frenchman.
Scott Sharp Back On Top In Kentucky
August 14, 2005
It was a long time coming, but Scott Sharp was back in victory circle today in at Kentucky Speedway. He held off a hard charging Vitor Meira by 0.0779 of a second to take the win, his ninth career victory and first since Twin Ring Motegi in 2003 (40 races ago).
Stewart Juggernaut Rolls Over The Glen
August 14, 2005
When you are on a roll, you are on a roll. Tony Stewart, Greg Zipadelli and the Home Depot team have put together an amazing array of performances in the last few weeks culminating in Tony’s emotional win at the Brickyard last weekend. However the trip isn’t over yet and “Smoke” dominated today’s Sirius at the Glen Nextel Cup Race.
Things To Do In Denver When Your On Pole
August 13, 2005
The Warren Zevon fans will get the title…in any case…Paul Tracy sealed the pole position in Denver today after taking the provisional on Friday. He did so with a new track record of 59.432 (100.370 mph), breaking the old track record which he set himself…the previous day.