Frank loves Juan
June 16, 2003
Now this is the type of favoritism I love to see. Frank loves Montoya. I think he is right though, I think Juan would have had a better run at MS. But hey, it is Juan’s fault for spinning out on lap 2! In any case, Ralf’s goose is cooked at Williams…
itv.com: FRANK: JUAN WOULD HAVE HAD A GO
Ralf denies playing pansy to his brother…
F1i.com: Ralf Denies ‘Soft Touch’ Label
NOT WELCOME HERE!
June 15, 2003
Get a load of this…
“Justin Timberlake will do some sports reporting
ATLANTA - Add sports reporter to Justin Timberlake’s resume. He’s joining Turner Sports as a special correspondent. He’ll contribute features and make appearances on a variety of the network’s sports programs including NBA events, NASCAR and professional golf tournaments. ” (cut from this page)
More Toyota opinions
June 15, 2003
This excellent article by Tony Johns at RacingPress.com really cuts to the heart of the matter regarding Toyota’s entrance into NASCAR.
Business as usual
June 15, 2003
The usual suspects won all three major classes of racing in the NHRA in the Potiac Excitment Nationals this weekend. John Force remained winless so far this season.
Dixon wins Pikes Peak
June 15, 2003
I told ya dat boy good! Dixon is the Kenseth of IRL. Never makes a lot of noise, but he is always there ready to take advantage of a situation and put himself in victory lane. And I don’t think there would have been a great deal of challenge from Kanaan even if the race finished under green.
And how about that great Scot Dario? A fourth place finish after sitting on his ass since early April isn’t bad!
Motorsport.com: Dixon on top at Pikes Peak
Carpentier conquers Laguna Seca
June 15, 2003
Carpentier held off his team mate Paul Tracy as well as Bruno Junqueira to take a victory at Laguna Seca today. Sad to see that attempt at victory donuts. God I miss Zanardi.
Motorsport.com: Carpentier sails around for Laguna Seca win
Busch wins at Michigan
June 15, 2003
Man that “young gun” is good. Looks like Bobby Labonte is on fire again too. Speaking of Joe Gibbs racing, I think everyone needs to take note that BOTH the Gibbs teams are suddenly alive the past few weeks. Kenseth should be afraid. Very afraid. There is a long way to go yet.
Motorsport.com: Busch gives Ford celebration at Michigan
Newman blows up big time
June 15, 2003
Wow…that was scary to watch. You could see fire blazing inside the cockpit. I have never seen an engine blow like that before. Here’s a picture from NASCAR.com….
M. Schumacher wins Canadian GP
June 15, 2003
P. No Driver Team
1. 1 M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari
2. 4 R.SCHUMACHER Williams
3. 3 MONTOYA Williams
4. 8 ALONSO Renault
5. 2 BARRICHELLO Ferrari
6. 6 RAIKKONEN McLaren
7. 14 WEBBER Jaguar
8. 20 PANIS Toyota
9. 19 VERSTAPPEN Minardi
10. 15 PIZZONIA Jaguar
11. 21 DA MATTA Toyota
12. 18 WILSON Minardi
13. 17 BUTTON BAR
14. 5 COULTHARD McLaren
15. 9 HEIDFELD Sauber
16. 7 TRULLI Renault
17. 11 FISICHELLA Jordan
18. 12 FIRMAN Jordan
19. 16 VILLENEUVE BAR
20. 10 FRENTZEN Sauber
Autosport.com: Canadian GP: Schuey takes narrow win
Motorsport.com: Schumacher wins close fought Canadian GP
Stoddart’s Minardi noise - Bernie invests
June 15, 2003
I think every race series needs great teams, up and comers, and back markers. I don’t want to see an old standby like Minardi go the way of Tyrell. However, I am a capitalist and I have to agree with Ron Dennis’ comments at the recent press conference regarding the F1 “Fighting Fund.” Why should the top teams be made to pay for the inadequacy of the back markers? What’s next? Is the DOJ going to rule Ferrari a “monopoly?” ;)
However, there is nothing to worry about since Bernie Ecclestone has stepped in and saved the day by throwing $4 million of his own money at Stoddart’s struggling team. It sounds to me like some pocket change from a very weathly man who was sick of listening to Paul bitch about his problems.
But of course, Frank is not concerned.