Danica On Kentucky Pole After Qualifying Rain Out
August 13, 2005
Danica Patrick will start tomorrow’s AMBER Alert Portal Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway from the pole position after today’s qualifying session was rained out and the field was set by the last practice session. Patrick topped that session with a speed of 217.516mph.
Schumacher, Medlen, Warren Johnson and Tonglet are Qualifying Leaders
August 13, 2005
BRAINERD, Minn. — Tony Schumacher, two-time and defending NHRA Top Fuel world champion, clocked the fastest speed in the history of the sport during the second day of qualifying at the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
Stewart on Pole After Qualifying Rainout at The Glen
August 13, 2005
Tony Stewart is on the pole for tomorrow’s Sirius Satellite Radio at the Glen, however he took the pole based on driver points as qualifying was cut short due to rain. Stewart took the pole for the Busch race as well, but did so based on lap time. Road course ace Robby Gordon was knocked from second starting position to 39th when the session was cancelled. Scott Pruett did not qualify, but will displace Sterling Marlin in the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge.
Schumacher, Medlen, Anderson And Hines Are Qualifying Leaders At Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
August 13, 2005
BRAINERD, Minn. — Two-time and defending POWERade World Champion Tony Schumacher led all Top Fuel competitors Friday at the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, where drivers set all eight of the track’s records.
Angelelli & Taylor Take Fourth Rolex Series Win of the Season in CompUSA 200 at The Glen
August 12, 2005
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — The beat goes on for No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley co-drivers Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor, as the duo scored their fourth Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series victory of the season and their second-in-a-row with their triumph in Friday night’s CompUSA 200 at The Glen.
Tony Stewart Heads Watkins Glen Practice
August 12, 2005
Tony Stewart, winner of the last three road races on the NEXTEL Cup tour, headed practice Friday at Watkins Glen. Qualifying was postponed until Saturday after rain soaked the Finger Lakes region road course.
Weight Break for Bikes Good Decision
August 12, 2005
The NHRA recently announced it will reduce the minimum weight requirements for Suzuki from 600 to 590 lbs. You might scoff at 10 measly pounds but the way the Suzukis have been performing against the Harley-Davidsons, this break is just what the NHRA doctors ordered.
Foyt News
August 12, 2005
Last Saturday AJ Foyt was stung by bees while working on a bulldozer on his ranch in Texas. He was stung over 200 times before he could dive into a nearby stream. In classic AJ fashion…he refused a trip to the hospital.
Bridgestone Tire Controversy Looming?
August 9, 2005
Well, with two more weeks remaining to get back to racing, we have to ruminate about something controversial, don’t we? Besides all the rumored driver changes, that is.
Kurt Busch to leave Championship Team
August 9, 2005
Roush Racing PR’s reported Tuesday that 2004 Champ, Kurt Busch would be leaving Roush Racing in 2007. Busch has asked Roush to release him in 2006.