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!

IndyRacing.com: Race Results

Motorsport.com: Dixon on top at Pikes Peak

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under IRL

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.

CART.com: Race Results

Motorsport.com: Carpentier sails around for Laguna Seca win

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under Champ Car

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

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NASCAR

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….

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Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under NASCAR

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

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under F1

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.

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under F1

Bentley dominates LeMans

June 15, 2003

The number 7 Bentley of Kristensen/Capello/Smith has won the 24 Hours of LeMans. This victory gives Tom Kristensen his fourth LeMans victory, tying him with Derek Bell for most LeMans victories. The second Bentley came in second, two laps down. The Champion Racing Audi posted third place, 5 laps back from the winner.

Lemans.org Final Timing & Scoring

Motorsport.com: Bentley wins again, after 73 years

SpeedArena.com: Bentley Wins Le Mans

Written by Josh Katinger · Filed Under Sports Car