Cart’s future and TV
June 27, 2003
A rather lengthy but insightful article on Cart and TV coverage. I agree with everything stated, but I need to ask the all important and destiny determing question: Are the ratings going up? The “show” and it’s coverage can be top shelf, but if no one watches we are doomed to loose the series.
Villeneuve in denial
June 27, 2003
What a jerk! It’s never about his lousy attitude, senseless mind games with his co-drivers, or constant whining about his cars lack of performance or reliability.
If he doesn’t get a ride next year it’s because he doesn’t have good results to show. Riiight! Then how does a guy driving a toal piece of crap catch a ride with Jaguar? (Webber) Or Alonso get a ride with Renault? It’s all about talent AND attitude, shit head!! Your talent has diminished and your attitude speaks for itself.
Barichello to Sauber?
June 27, 2003
Here’s a rumor that won’t survive the weekend. Rubens Barichello to go to Sauber in order to allow Felipe Massa to have a full time Ferrari ride next year?
I wouldn’t let Massa drive my lawn tractor around the block, and I don’t think Ferrari would let him drive their F1 ride. Too many quality drivers available to settle for Massa.
Frank Williams, Genius!!
June 27, 2003
That should be Franks official job description, “Genius”. He has nailed down his engine supply with BMW thru 2009, and did not have to sell out any part of his team to do so, ala Mclaren and Mercedes (At least not publicly acknowledged as yet).
His torso may be wheel chair bound, but that mans intellect is totally focused on making his team better and winning. You can also bet your ass BMW will NOT be selling engines to any other team as part of this deal. Way to go, Frank!!!!
Michael defends brother Ralf
June 27, 2003
Michael Schumacher has defended his little brother while preparing for the European Grand Prix. Ralf was critisized by his team and the media for not attempting to pass big brother Michael while running behind him for 50 laps at the Canadian Grand Prix…
BBC: Schumacher defends brother
Yahoo!: Michael defends Ralf over Canadian GP
FoxSports Australia: Schumacher: Lay off my brother
FoxSports US: Michael defends Ralf against critics
NASCAR culture
June 26, 2003
“The Commish” from SpeedwayMedia.com put together a great retort to this ridiculous and uneducated piece published on FresnoBee.com. I am so sick of people telling me that I am redneck because I love racing. My old argument was that I also enjoy F1 and CART and those are far from redneck. In fact they are rich, white and elitist! Quite the opposite! However, The Commish makes a great argument inside of the existing NASCAR community. A good read for the next time someone calls you are redneck for following motorsports.
Herta official at AGR racing
June 26, 2003
Andretti Green racing has officially named Brian Herta as Dario Franchitti’s replacement for the balance of this years schedule. Come on Brian, show ‘em how it’s done.
McLaren ‘fess up to test failure
June 26, 2003
Mclaren admitted that the new car failed the FIA mandated side impact crash test and the car may not be ready until Italian GP in September. Sorry, Kimi, so much for additional victories this year. And it would help not starting each race from pit lane!
Kurt Busch’s weekend plans
June 26, 2003
On Cupseries.com Kurt tells us about his plans for the upcoming weekend off….
Kurt Busch, No. 97 RUBBERMAID Ford Taurus:
“I’m going to take a friend of mine and go to Germany to see the Formula One race. I’ve always wanted to see one, so I thought we’d take the opportunity to check it out here. I’ve never been to Europe, so that’s a pretty unique aspect of the trip for me, too.”
I love it! I knew these guys have an appreciation for F1. It’s just many of the narrow minded fans that can’t cross cultural and international borders! Not here! FastMachines.com loves it all….we just don’t have time to cover it all. :(
Hick humor
June 26, 2003
The Catch Can is funny as always….