A1GP: Mid-Season Report
December 18, 2005
As A1 Grand Prix reaches its halfway point in its inaugural season of the World Cup of Motorsports its time to make an assessment of the first six events held to date. Before I get into any subjective critique lets first look at the numbers from the first six events that include 12 races.
Honda Racing V-8 to be Sole IRL Powerplant in 2006
December 16, 2005
Official word from the IRL that Honda will be the sole engine supplier this season.
Tech Transfer and a Few “Snide” Remarks
December 15, 2005
Auto racing from its inception has been about being the fastest. For nearly as long, racing in most of its forms, has provided a platform for mechanics, engineers and auto manufacturers to grasp headlines for their winning efforts and also gain market share in car showrooms the world over.
Chat Live with Andrew Hines & GT Tonglet Thursday
December 14, 2005
Ever wonder what it’s like to blast down a quarter-mile drag race track in seven seconds reaching speeds over 180 mph? Tomorrow, two of the world’s fastest Harley-Davidson drag racers, Andrew Hines and GT Tonglet of the Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Drag Race Team, will answer questions about life in the NHRA fast lane as they chat live with race fans on Dec. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. CST.
Crew Chief Wayne Dupuy Continues to Improve
December 12, 2005
Snap-on Tools Top Fuel dragster crew chief Wayne Dupuy continues to make progress in his recovery from injuries suffered in a single-car accident two weeks ago.
A1GP Dubai Autodrome Results
December 12, 2005
The storyline for Sunday’s 30 lap Feature event for A1GP’s Grand Prix of Nations promised many varied endings. Would Switzerland’s Neel Jani become only the third driver to sweep both races of an event. Could Team Brazil’s Nelson Piquet Jr. or Ireland’s Ralph Firman rebound from mechanical problems that surfaced during the mornings Sprint race? And the most interesting question of all, could Nicolas Lapierre bring his Team France entry from 7th on the grid to the top step for the 9th time in 12 races?
20-Plus Questions For 2005 NHRA Funny Car Champ Gary Scelzi
December 11, 2005
FRESNO, Calif. - Gary Scelzi, who joined the Funny Car class in 2002, entered the history books in 2005 by winning the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship, marking the first time since 1992 that a non-John Force Racing driver has garnered the title.
Neel Jani Breaks Stranglehold on A1GP Podiums
December 11, 2005
Maybe it was an extra boost created by having your birthday fall on race day. Or finally a chink in Team France’s armor has shown itself. Whatever the cause, the promise given by Neel Jani’s pole winning efforts Saturday were fullfilled in Sunday’s A1GP Dubai Sprint race as the Team Switzerland driver led from wire to wire in taking the 15 lap event.
Jani Captures A1GP Dubai Pole Position
December 10, 2005
The front of row for Sunday’s A1GP Dubai grid will mirror that of round 5 in Malaysia with Team Switzerland’s Neel Jani capturing his second pole of the year trailed by Team France and Team Ireland. Jani will be looking to reverse his Sepang fortunes when he lost the lead to “all conquering” Team France on the penultimate lap of that Feature event. He will also be looking to break France’s string of eight consecutive wins.
Just When You Think The GPMA Will Go Away…..
December 9, 2005
The WMSC (World Motor Sport Council) issues it’s decree for Formula One regulations for 2008. If this doesn’t stiffen the resolve of the GPMA to move forward with their own series, nothing will.