NASCAR Getting the Lead Out by 2008
January 22, 2006
New Unleaded Fuel to be Used by 2008
After several years of testing and evaluation, a partnership among NASCAR, Sunoco and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has resulted in the development of a gasoline formulation containing no led to be used in the top racing series sanctioned by NASCAR, in the 2008 season. Some racing bodies have gone to unleaded fuels already and ‘champ car’ series have been strictly methanol for decades. Following is the NASCAR press release on the change:
Squadra Toro Rosso’s V10 Continues To Rankle
January 22, 2006
Rankle all the other teams that will use V8s this year. At least that’s Mike Gascoyne’s take on the situation.
Engine Economics: Forty Cars at Indy?
January 21, 2006
Honda has lowered the price of entry to the Indy Racing League….
IndyCar Series Teams Ready for Phoenix Test
January 20, 2006
At least 15 IRL IndyCar
I Couldn’t Have Said it Better Myself
January 20, 2006
So I won’t, besides I’ve said the same far too many times as it is. But these quotes from an auto makers racing representative on NASCAR’s Car of Today carry a hell of a lot more weight than little ole me.
Why We Fight - A History Of “The Split.”
January 19, 2006
An excellent read for those too young to remember, or those who ask the question “why is there a split in American open wheel racing?”
A1GP: Ringers In Ringers Out
January 19, 2006
As the A1 Grand Prix enters the seasons second half it appears there are two courses of action being taken by teams. Some are calling in “the Big Guns” and replacing current drivers with ones of much greater experience, while others have been forced to drop theirs due to prior commitments.
George’s JV rant = Peter’s JPM rave.
January 19, 2006
My prediction for surprise of the 2006 season, and I’m going out on a very long limb here; Juan Pablo Montoya!!
Q&A with Top Fuel Driver Melanie Troxel
January 18, 2006
Melanie Troxel joined Don Schumacher Racing for the second time in her Top Fuel career at the 2005 Denver event. Troxel, who is married to Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr., was recently returning from New Zealand, where she and ‘T.J.’ helped launch the new Lakeside International Dragway in Taupo, New Zealand. In this interview Troxel reflects on the 2005 season, debunks the myth about team orders and hints on if there are kids in her and Tommy’s future.
Villeneuve On All Things F1…But mostly JV
January 18, 2006
What would the silly season be without the annual lampooning of my favorite driver in the paddock, Jacques Villeneuve
