Goodbye Dan, Hello Marco!
October 31, 2005
In what could be an opportunity for AGR, Dan Wheldon, the newly crowned IRL series champion and Indy 500 winner will be leaving the team for an F1 ride. The opportunity part is having a seat available for young Marco Andretti.
Edwards Sweeps Atlanta
October 30, 2005
What is it about watching a grown man do a back flip off the side of a race car that I love so much? Carl Edwards’ enthusiasm and talent struck again at Atlanta Motor Speedway as he swept the 2005 season Nextel Cup races there, pulling away from Jeff Gordon on Sunday to win the Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500. Tony Stewart’s points lead is now 43 over Jimmie Johnson.
Newman On Atlanta Pole
October 28, 2005
Ryan Newman won his sixth consecutive pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway, using a lap at 193.928 mph to claim the top starting position for Sunday’s Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500.
Last Men Standing: Scelzi, Capps And Force Discuss Historic Three-Way Fight For NHRA POWERade Series Funny Car Crown
October 28, 2005
POMONA, Calif. - This season’s Funny Car points chase was destined for drama - and the final conclusion to the closest world championship battle in NHRA history will finally be determined next week at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at historic Pomona Raceway in Southern California. For the three men at the center of the story - Gary Scelzi, Ron Capps and John Force - the week will be one of mixed emotions: fear, nervousness and maybe even hope.
Unification By A Different Means
October 27, 2005
With the IRL and Champ Cars both on life support, and the principal players (Tony George & OWRS Partners) no longer discussing the subject, maybe open wheel racing can be saved by the teams of both leagues.
How To Succeed In F1: Blame, Spend, Spend, And Spend Even More!
October 27, 2005
Dr. Mario Thiessen of BMW Motorsports knows how to be successful in Formula One: Buy your own team, and blame your former partner for all past failures. He must have went to the Ron Dennis charm school of racing management!
Plan B for Red Bull B Team
October 26, 2005
The assumption is that Squadra Toro Rosso will be building a development version of the existing PS05 for the 2006 season.
NASCAR NEXTEL Teleconference Mark Martin Transcript
October 25, 2005
Mark Martin was the guest at this week’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup teleconference. He answered questions covering his hunt for the Cup and his long career in stock car racing. Thanks to NASCAR, we’re able to post a transcript of his answers.
LaHaie to Retire Following 2005 NHRA Season
October 25, 2005
One of the more successful partnerships in NHRA drag racing will come to an end following the conclusion of the 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series season. Five-time NHRA champion Dick LaHaie will retire as crew chief of the Larry Dixon-driven Miller Lite dragster. Assistant crew chief Don Bender will take over the tuning responsibilities of the Miller-backed rail in 2006.
New FIA wing for 2008
October 25, 2005
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The FIA has released a proposal for a revolutionary new rear wing for 2008, said to address the problem of close following cars losing down force when attempting to draft & overtake