Busch Brothers Sweep Bristol Races
March 26, 2006
Kurt Busch followed in the footsteps of his younger brother at Bristol in winning the Food City 500 after Kyle took Saturday’s Busch Series Sharpie Mini 300. A last lap incident between Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth ended up taking Gordon out of third place and all the way back to 21st. Gordon earned a visit to the “big yellow trailer” for his reaction to Kenseth’s attempted apology on pit road after the race. 18 caution periods slowed the race for a total of 103 laps, plus a short red flag for cleanup after a multi-car crash in Turn Four. Nine different drivers led the race with 22 lead changes. Tony Stewart dominated the race, leading almost half the event, but faded to finish 12th.
The Week That Shook Formula One
March 26, 2006
At least that’s the way I think the coming week will be remembered. With entries for the 2008 season closing on March 30, there remains one week for the holdout GPMA members, as well as any new teams seeking entry, to file applications.
Long and Rockenfeller Earn First Career Rolex Series Victory in Linder Industrial Grand Prix of Miami
March 25, 2006
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — No. 23 10th & M Seafoods Alaska Porsche Crawford co-drivers Patrick Long and Mike Rockenfeller earned their first career Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve victories and gave Porsche its first Rolex Series overall victory in two-and-a-half years Saturday night in the Linder Industrial Komatsu Grand Prix of Miami at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Team Penske Grabs Front Row, Hornish on Pole
March 25, 2006
Marlboro Team Penske driver Sam Hornish Jr. set a track record as he claimed the Marlboro Pole Award for the season-opening Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Rain Rules Bristol Qualifying
March 24, 2006
After beating NASCAR’s schedule for Sunday’s Golden Corral 500 race, Mother Nature beat the sanctioning body again Friday by continuing to put rain on Bristol Motor Speedway, forcing time trials to be cancelled. The cancellation means that the top 35 positions in the starting grid for Sunday’s Food City 500 will be based on owner points from the end of the 2005 season.
Things That Make You Say “Hmm”: 2006 IRL Preview
March 23, 2006
Well, we’re going back to Miami to start yet another IRL season. This year’s 14-race schedule (down from 17 last year) along with a few shake-ups in the team roster could produce an interesting season. As I await the green flag on the 2006 campaign, a few things come to mind:
Danica Tells All: An Interview with IRL’s Princess of Speed
March 20, 2006
Indy Racing League’s Danica Patrick plays it cool on the verge of the 2006 IRL season.
Kahne Takes Dodge Back to Atlanta Victory Lane
March 20, 2006
Kasey Kahne returned Dodge to Atlanta Motor Speedway’s Victory Lane. Driving the No. 9 Dodge from pole, he also became the first pole winner also to win the race in Atlanta since Buddy Baker’s 1979 win. Richard Petty wheeled the last Dodge winning car to victory here exactly 29 years ago this date, in 1977. Bill Lester finished in 38th place, six laps down to the winner but with the car unmarked. Lester follows in the footsteps of Wendell Scott, Willy T Ribbs and a handful of other African-American drivers in NASCAR’s top series.
Just When You Think It’s Safe To Root For Ferrari…….
March 19, 2006
…..along they come with their typical arrogance and holier than thou posturing.
Sampey Races To Pro Stock Motorcycle Victory At Gainesville
March 19, 2006
Grubnic, Capps, Martino also win ACDelco Gatornationals
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in NHRA history, three females had a chance to win a professional drag racing title at the same event. In the end, only Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angelle Sampey got it done.