Long Beach Scramble Raises Questions
April 5, 2006
The countdown to the Champ Car World Series Presented By Bridgestone opener is on. However, there are still a lot of questions about the future of open wheel racing.
Tire Testing Completed at Lowe’s
April 4, 2006
Goodyear’s tire testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, extended from last week’s two days of testing, is over. Goodyear representatives at the track revealed to this writer that they have now learned enough to go back to Akron and start building tires for the open test sessions in a few weeks. The same tires recommended for the open test will be recommended for the races next month, barring a major surprise.
John Force - The Book Review from Here
April 3, 2006
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John Force, the name related most commonly with that of the current state of drag racing in North America. He is the face of the NHRA and has been for the last 16 years. From meager beginnings growing up in a California trailer park, John Force has become an icon of drag racing. For many John is a 300 mph inspiration and yet he still remains as someone that most can relate to on an “average guy” kind of basis. His fire, passion and charisma are all very evident in his interviews and most likely come from his desire to remember his roots but to never return to the financial hardships that he and his family lived through. The book entitled “John Force
Martinsville Notes & Quotes
April 3, 2006
Finally, after a tiring weekend of racetrack emergency team training and a long day here, we’ve got the notes and quotes assembled from the weekend’s DirecTV 500. Tony Stewart dominated, with 288 laps in the lead before celebrating his victory by climbing the fence at NASCAR’s oldest remaining track. Thanks to all the teams and manufacturers, here are the notes from Sunday’s race.
‘Smoke’ Smokes the Field at Martinsville
April 2, 2006
Tony Stewart (’Smoke’) got to climb the fence at Martinsville, after dominating the DirecTV 500 at NASCAR’s oldest remaining Speedway. He held off Jeff Gordon’s challenge in a three-lap final green flag run to take the checkers by 1.083 seconds.
Bernstein breaks through with big win; Capps, Edwards, Sampey share the winner’s circle
April 2, 2006
BAYTOWN, Texas — Top Fuel driver Brandon Bernstein scored his ninth career victory Sunday at the $1.7 million O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals, the fourth of 23 races on the $50 million POWERade Drag Racing Series. His 4.534 at 329.83 mph beat points leader Melanie Troxel.
Helio Takes St. Pete
April 2, 2006
Helio Castroneves drove to his first victory of the season, and into the Indy Racing League points lead, as the St. Petersburg Grand Prix came to a close under yellow flag.
Melbourne: Alonso Dominates, Button Fades, Detonates.
April 2, 2006
Fernando Alonso made a superior first lap charge, passed the hapless Jenson Button for P1 on the restart after the first safety car period, and stayed there all race long. Except for the demolition derby race behind the leaders including four safety car periods, the race was effectively over at the end of lap 1.
McClenathan surprise low qualifier in Houston; Force, Line, Sampey join him on low qualifier’s podium
April 1, 2006
BAYTOWN, Texas — Veteran Top Fuel racer Cory McClenathan is the surprise No. 1 qualifier at the 19th annual O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park. McClenathan posted a class-leading 4.531 at 329.42 mph Saturday in the final time trial of the $2 million race to earn his 30th career low qualifier award.
Button On Pole = Button Victory?
April 1, 2006
Not likely would be my answer, due to several factors.
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