Friday Flyer Faster Than F1 Familiars
June 30, 2006
Test driver Anthony Davidson of Honda led both practice sessions June 30th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Formula One teams began preparations for United States Grand Prix qualifying and race.
The Circus Comes to Nap-Town
June 30, 2006
The first of three practice sessions leading to qualifying for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix commences today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
ESPY Nomination for Troxel a Step in the Right Direction
June 29, 2006
NHRA Top Fuel points leader Melanie Troxel has honored with not only one nomination but two for the annual ESPY Awards. The ESPYS are ESPN’s answer to the Oscars and will be awarded on July 16th and hosted by cyclist Lance Armstrong. Although Troxel’s nominations are a bit of coup, sadly drag racing fans will be disappointed when she does not win either one.
Michelin’s Main Man Says “Absolutely!” to USGP
June 28, 2006
Nick Shorrock, director of Michelin F1, makes an emphatic statement about his company’s desire to race in America.
Indy Rolls Out Red Carpet for Formula 1
June 26, 2006
A week of unprecedented parades and parties make F1’s return to Indianapolis a curious study in who needs whom.
Change in the Wind, or Just More Wind?
June 26, 2006
The headline of Sunday’s Indianapolis Star proclaims the news American open-wheel racing fans have been praying for: Champ Car, IRL Nearing Merger.
Schumacher, Pedregon, Edwards And Ellis Earn Victories At O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals
June 25, 2006
MADISON, Ill. — Reigning Top Fuel champion Tony Schumacher raced to his first victory of the season Sunday at the O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals presented by Castrol at Gateway International Raceway.
Midwest Nationals: Drama Under the Lights
June 25, 2006
Tony Schumacher, Tony Pedregon, Mike Edwards and Chip Ellis take wins at the Gateway to the West.
MADISON, IL — He’s been nipping at her heels, but now Doug Kalitta has taken some solid chomps out of Melanie Troxel’s POWERade Top Fuel points lead as the O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals wrap up today at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, IL, east of the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
Jeff Gordon Quotes - Infineon Raceway
June 25, 2006
Jeff Gordon won his first race of the 2006 season by beating out Terry Labonte and Ryan Newman late in the race. The win was Gordon’s ninth career road course victory and his 74th career win at the top level of NASCAR racing. Gordon started in 11th on the grid and the win moved him to tenth in points.
Terry Labonte Press Conference - Infineon
June 25, 2006
Terry Labonte came out of semi-retirement to drive the No. 96 Chevy for Hall of Fame Racing to lead 11 laps and finish third after conserving fuel for the last laps of the Dodge/Save Mart 350. Labonte met the media following the race in a press conference with his team owner Roger Staubach and crew chief Phillipe Lopez. Here, thanks to Chevy, is a transcript of that press conference.