Harvick on Richmond Pole, Loomis Leaving Hendrick?
September 9, 2005
Kevin Harvick grabbed his career first Richmond pole Friday, edging out Greg Biffle by a thin .019 sec for quick time in qualifying.
Upon Further Review, Johnson Wins Indy
September 8, 2005
In the spirit of the NFL season kicking off tonight, the NHRA took a page from the gridiron to make things right. After Matt Smith was declared the winner of the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle category, the NHRA reversed the call and awarded the win to Steve Johnson. Apparently the timing mechanism in Johnson’s lane malfunctioned despite the ESPN replay clearly showed Johnson crossed the stripe first.
Red Bull Taking Over Minardi?
September 6, 2005
While this is probably more speculation than fact, it does say something about Red Bull & their attitude to grooming new drivers.
Allen Bestwick: A Class Act
September 6, 2005
The news came in the off-season in 2004 that Allen Bestwick was not going to be in the booth in 2005. Bill Webber was going to take his spot. Many NASCAR fans were dis-pleased by the actions of TNT/NBC.
Worsham Doubles-up with Funny Car Victory at Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 5, 2005
Dixon, Anderson and Smith also Earn Victories at Indianapolis Raceway Park
CLERMONT, Ind. — Del Worsham raced to the Funny Car victory Monday at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and in the process pocketed more than $225,000 for the weekend at the world’s most prestigious drag race.
Larry Dixon, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith also were winners at the $2.6 million race, the 18th of 23 events in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Tires: Control Or Out Of Control?
September 5, 2005
Much of the bad luck suffered by Kimi “Bad Karma” Raikkonen has been tire related, and the ridiculous one tire per race regulation. Which begs the question, are we racing drivers, cars, and teams, or are we racing tires?
Driver, Crew Notes from California Sony HD 500
September 5, 2005
KYLE BUSCH, NO. 5 KELLOGG’S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Race Winner Note: Busch became the youngest race winner in NASCAR’s premiere division. He is 20 years old, 4 months and 2 days. Donald Thomas won at Lakewood Speedway (Ga.) on dirt on Nov. 16, 1952 at the age of 20 years, 4 months and 6 days. He was four days older than Busch.
Kyle Busch Wins California Sony HD 500
September 5, 2005
Kyle Busch led the most laps of any driver in winning the Sony HD 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race Sunday evening at California Speedway. In taking the checkered flag first in his 31st career start, led 95 laps in a race that went overtime after a late caution for a crash on lap 247, involving Robby Gordon, Scott Riggs, Scott Wimmer, Jeff Burton and Sterling Marlin that gave challenger Greg Biffle one final shot at the win.
Worsham Wins $100,000 Skoal Showdown
September 4, 2005
Schumacher, Force, Anderson and Hines earn No. 1 Qualifying Positions
CLERMONT, Ind. — Del Worsham raced to the $100,000 Skoal Showdown victory Sunday at the 51st annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race.
Pit Call Sends Weaver, Leitzinger To Second Straight Victory At Mosport
September 4, 2005
Bowmanville, Ontario - Concerned that an off-track excursion would cost his team a victory, James Weaver need not worry. He had the fastest driver on the track as a teammate.