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

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under F1

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.

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NASCAR

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.

Written by admin · Filed Under IRL

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!

Written by admin · Filed Under F1

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. :(

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NASCAR

Hick humor

June 26, 2003

The Catch Can is funny as always….

StockCarCity.com: The Catch Can: Nextel Rings Good

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NASCAR

Season’s half-way over

June 26, 2003

Can Larry Dixon use the momentum of his great season to overcome his historcally bad visits to Gateway Raceway? Will DougZilla’s HULK car show it’s strength? Can John Force break his “slump” and win at Gateway as he did last year? All this and more discussed in this preview of the weekends action…

DragRaceCentral.com: This Race Will Make It An Even Dozen!!

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NHRA

Doin’ it under the lights

June 26, 2003

Night racing is such a cool format, figuratively and literally. The lack of sun makes for lower track temps and interesting race strategies. Plus the fans don’t have to suffer under blazing rays, and best of all is the light show that comes blasting out of the headers!

RacingOne.com: Night Racing Returns to Gateway

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NHRA