Jimmie Johnson Conquers the Monster Mile
September 25, 2005
Jimmie Johnson, playing out a near-perfect pit strategy late in the race, held off fellow Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Busch for the win after a late race crash brought about a green/white/checker finish. The win helped Johnson become the new point leader, gaining five positions while leader coming into the weekend, Tony Stewart, ffell to fifth, 23 points behind Johnson.
Brazilian GP: McLaren Gain First One Two, Alonso Third - Clinches World Championship
September 25, 2005
Juan Pablo Montoya drove to his third victory of the year managing to fend off teammate Kimi Raikkonen in the process. Fernando Alonso came home third to clinch his driver’s championship.
Bourdais On Vegas Pole - Donates Pole Money To Hurricane Relief
September 25, 2005
Yes, I know the race already happened, but I’m waiting to watch it before I mouth off about it on the site. For now all I want to know is the starting lineup. Man I hate taped delayed coverage, but I guess I should be happy to get any coverage at all.
Angelelli & Taylor Extend Daytona Prototype Points Lead with Crown Royal 250 at The Glen Victory
September 24, 2005
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Riley co-drivers Max Angelelli and Wayne Taylor took another giant step towards the 2005 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype title by scoring their series-leading fifth victory of the season in the Crown Royal 250 at The Glen on Saturday afternoon.
Quick Six Shuffle, Helio on Pole
September 24, 2005
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005 - Helio Castroneves claimed his second Marlboro Pole Award of the season and the 11th of his career, winning the pole position for the Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix.
Interlagos “Q” Results: It’s not Kimi Or Juan!
September 24, 2005
No, it’s about to be crowned drivers champion Fernando Alonso on pole with Montoya second, Fisichella third Button fourth and Raikkonen (surprise) fifth.
Helio Leads Field at “The Glen”
September 23, 2005
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 - Marlboro Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves led the opening day of practice for the Sept. 25 Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix.
Michael Waltrip Takes NAPA to Bill Davis Racing For 2006
September 23, 2005
A team press release (see below) announced that Michael Waltrip will drive the 2006 season for Bill Davis Racing. Waltrip and NAPA became partners thanks to Dale Earnhardt Sr and the partnership has gone on to be one of the most recognizable teamings in the sport today.
Rapid Ryan Newman Sweeps Dover Poles
September 23, 2005
Ryan Newman, in grabbing his sixth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup pole position of the 2005 season and 33rd career pole, also took pole position for the Busch Series race.
All Is Forgiven? F1 To Return To Indy In July 2006
September 23, 2005
After the Michelin, Max & Manufacturer saga of Indy 2005, The U.S grand prix has been confirmed as a fixture on the 2006 calendar.