Swimming Down the Strip in Texas
March 31, 2007
Bazemore, Cruz, Jeggie and Smith are (still!) holding the pole positions after a soggy day at Houston Raceway Park.
There were plenty of moments when I wondered if I’d have any sort of race report for you today, other than “take yesterday’s report and lather/rinse/repeat.”
Kanaan Smacks Concrete at St. Pete Grand Prix
March 31, 2007
“Sometimes You’re the Windshield, Sometimes You’re the Bug” says Helio
by Allan Brewer
allan@fastmachines.com
Helio Castroneves starts on pole for Sunday’s St. Petersburg Grand Prix in sunny Florida. Helio benefitted from a smack-up during the “Fast Six” portion of qualifications by Tony Kanaan, who posted the day’s best time on the street course; but by rule will be moved to no better than sixth on the grid for the start.
Racing with the Bayou Blues
March 30, 2007
Whit Bazemore, Cruz Pedregon, Jeg Coughlin and Matt Smith are provisional low qualifiers at the O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park.
A subdued community raced on the Texas bayous, with heavy hearts and without the John Force Racing Team.
Thursday Official Announcements: Rahal & Dominguez
March 29, 2007
Newman/Hass/Lanigan: Graham Rahal to Drive the No. 2 Medi | Zone Race Car for Newman/Haas/ Lanigan Racing in the 2007 Champ Car World Series Championship.
Forsythe: Mario Dominguez and Forsythe Championship Racing Reunite
An Interview with Kevin Kalkhoven
March 29, 2007
During Champ Car Spring Training at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, www.champcar.ws’ Eric Gagnon was able to sit down with Kevin Kalkhoven for a one-on-one interview to talk about the state of the Champ Car World Series and the 2007 season.
2007 IndyCar Safety and Competition Break New Ground
March 29, 2007
Rules Changes to Foster a Safer Racecar and Better Racing on Tap in the IRL
Fifth of a series of articles about technical changes due for the League this season
by Allan Brewer
allan@fastmachines.com
Graham Officially Signs With Newman/Haas/Lanigan - Forsythe Announcing Second Driver Tomorrow
March 28, 2007
While not exactly a secret, it sure took a while to put this deal together. And as expected, Forsythe Racing is reportedly announcing a second car and driver for Las Vegas tomorrow.
Dan Clarke and Robert Doornbos To Drive For Minardi Team USA
March 28, 2007
Speedy Dan fans rejoice….
Q&A: Don Schumacher - NHRA Multi-Team Owner
March 27, 2007
Whether you love him or hate him, you have to agree that Don Schumacher has made an incredible impact on the modern day landscape of the NHRA and professional drag racing. He has won five (four in Top Fuel, one in Funny Car) NHRA POWERade Championships as a team owner and is the owner of seven race teams in all four of the NHRA’s professional categories. In Gainesville, Fla. at the AC Delco Gatornationals, Don Schumacher Racing completed a nitro sweep by winning in both Top Fuel (Tony Schumacher) and Funny Car (Ron Capps). Earlier in the week Don Schumacher was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. In this interview Don Schumacher discusses everything from his future plans for his racing operation to his induction into the International Hall of Fame to his reaction to Eric Medlen’s testing accident that occured on March 19, 2007.
Vegas Countdown: 10 Days
March 27, 2007
Ten days to go with only ten drivers confirmed. But let’s look at the bright side…….
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