Zanardi Returns to F1 Car
October 31, 2006
Alex Zanardi’s career in F1 was short and not especially notable with no wins but he thrilled audiences with his speed in CART, winning championships for Chip Ganassi Racing before losing both legs in a shattering crash at EuroSpeedway Lausitz in 2001. Recently, Zanardi has been racing in the FIA World Touring Car Championship, with one win at Istanbul in the current season. He was given the opportunity to test a BMW Sauber, modified to his needs, November 24-26 at Valencia, Spain.
Ferrari Offer Michael A “Position”
October 29, 2006
Ferrari’s top brass (Montezemolo and Todt) have offered Michael Schumacher a place on the team, allegedly evaluating up and coming drivers. Or whatever else Michael chooses to do.
Some New Champs in Vegas, Baby
October 29, 2006
Jason Line wins the Pro Stock championship at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals. Tony Schumacher, Jack Beckman, Richie Stevens, Jr. and Andrew Hines take the Wallys.
Schumacher did what he needed to do to out in the desert. “Fast Jack” Beckman blasted through eliminations to win his first Funny Car trophy. Richie Stevens, Jr. survived earlier mechanical headaches to take out the new champion in the finals. Hines takes the holeshot, and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons was the race Grand Marshal. Only in Vegas!
Montoya Debuts, Memphis Sam’s Town 250
October 28, 2006
Much has been written and stated concerning expectations for Juan “Don’t Call Me Bubbacito” Montoya and his Jump to NASCAR. Today marked his debut at the Busch series Memphis event, the Sam’s Town 250.
Qualifying is Done, Place Your Bets
October 28, 2006
Schumacher, Hight, Line and Gann take low qualifier poles in Las Vegas, Kalitta wins Top Fuel Budweiser Shootout.
The fun continues in Vegas, as all of Friday’s provisional low qualifiers held onto their poles except in Pro Stock Motorcycle, where Shawn Gann bumped Andrew Hines.
Schumacher Lights Up Sin City
October 27, 2006
Schumacher, Hight, Line and Hines hold provisional low qualifier positions at the ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals.
What happens here is supposed to stay here, but too many drag racing fans are blabbing….Tony Schumacher is still in the hunt for that Top Fuel championship, and his Friday run proves it.
2006 Championship Run a Preview for 2007 Countdown
October 25, 2006
So everyone moaned and groaned about the NHRA rule changes to the point system effective for the 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing season. Lo and behold, the NHRA has all four of its professional categories locked in a tight point race this year. Just think of this season’s run for the hardware a preview of things to come in 2007.
NASCAR Teleconference Transcript - Kevin Harvick and Terry Labonte
October 24, 2006
NASCAR’s weekly teleconference featured guests Kevin Harvick and Terry Labonte. Harvick has already clinched the NASCAR Busch Series championship for the season and is still mathematically in the chase for the NEXTEL Cup. Terry Labonte is a two-time Cup champion, with series crowns in 1984 and 1996. “Texas Terry” Labonte is retiring at the end of the season, with Texas his final race.
Post-Race Press Conference-Subway 500
October 23, 2006
RACE WINNER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT:
The race winner, Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s Monte Carlo SS, and his crew chief, Chad Knaus, discuss their win today. Johnson has moved up four spots to third in the points. He earned his 23rd career victory, his fifth win of the season and his second win at Martinsville Speedway.
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Jimmie Johnson Dominant at Martinsville-Notes & Quotes
October 22, 2006
Jimmie Johnson, returning to the track that holds sad memories for the entire Hendrick MotorSports operation. Martinsville was the track where, two years ago, a team airplane crashed approaching the nearby airport, killing all on board. Johnson won that day and returned to the oldest Victory Lane in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing again Sunday, dedicating the win to the memory of those lost. Jeff Burton had an engine failure in his RCR Chevy and dropped to a 42nd place finish, fifth in points at 48 points down to new leader Matt Kenseth. Here are the collected notes and quotes from Sunday’s race.