Field set for Chicagoland, final points race
September 6, 2008
The Indy Car Series moves to Joliet, Illinois this weekend for the final points race of the season. Scott Dixon is poised to win a Championship with a solid 30 point lead, which means that he only has to finish eight to lock the title.
MotoGP countdown to Indy
September 6, 2008
History is to be made in less than five days as the MotoGP Championship comes back to the United States for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS actually began it’s history as the site of motorcycle racing, so it is fitting that the two-wheelers are returning to some of the most hallowed ground in motor racing.
The spot-on favorite to win is Valentino Rossi who has won the last three races including the most recent San Marino Grand Prix at Misano. Rossi’s heaviest contender, Casey Stoner, has been fast but inconsistent in the last handful of races, and has faltered when up against the super-quick Italian with ice-water in his veins.
The local American favorite, Nicky Hayden, will come to Indy a little banged up. The Kentucky Kid sat out of the San Marino GP with a bruised heel, but is scheduled to compete for the full schedule at Indy. Hayden, who has struggled all year with his Repsol Honda, is reported to be moving to Ducati next year as a teammate to Casey Stoner.
Video - Corsa Zytek hybrid LMP1 testing
September 6, 2008
Corsa Motorsports is breaking new ground in motor racing heading into one of the biggest events on the American Le Mans Series calendar. Corsa will be racing their new hybrid designed Zytek that features a kinetic engery recover system (KERS). Johnny Mowlem and Gunnar Jeannette will pilot the new machine at the Petit Le Mans and the Monterey Sports Car Championships at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Corsa has released a video of some early testing footage which is available below.
Richmond Rain Benefits Top 14 Chasers!
September 5, 2008
With qualifying rained out NASCAR starts the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 according to points. That guarantees the cars involved in the race for the Chase will all start up front. As long as Jr., or somebody else, doesn’t try passing on the outside coming down for the green flag, nobody should have to fight for track position. That means these guys will have their futures largely left in their own hands. Barring one of the higher ups going out of the race early, the three way battle between Clint Bowyer, David Ragan and Kasey Kahne will decide who starts the Chase in the final position. It’s going to be a tight finish, with two teams Read more
Notes On Cali, Notes On Richmond
September 4, 2008
I’m going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I’m going back to Cali.. I don’t think so
I’m going back to Cali, Cali, Cali
I’m going back to Cali.. I don’t think so
(Lyrics property of one LL Cool J)
Ok, I’m over California. First, we’re treated to a race that was about as exciting as watching what new types of bacteria are developing inside my refrigerator, and then on Monday night I got to watch my Vols go out to Cali and completely Michael Waltrip all over the place in Pasadena. Read more
News from Indianapolis
September 1, 2008
I’m pretty tied up getting ready for a conference this week, but wanted to give a quick update on the Mac Tools US Nationals…
- Winner of the Funny Car US Smokeless Showdown was Cruz Pedregon.
- Winner of the Ringers Pro Bike Battle was Eddie Krawiec.
California Snooze’n!
September 1, 2008
Another 500 mile Snoozefest, with only one truly competitive car. In fact, the winner lead more than 210 of the total 250 laps. But the big surprise, neither Kyle Busch or Carl Edwards was the victor. Jimmie Johnson, in the #48 Hendrick Racing Lowes Chevy ran away from the field. Busch did finish 7th overall, but never did lead a lap. Carl Edwards finished 6th, Read more
Post California Commentary
September 1, 2008
I need to apologize in advance for what you all are about to read. Since this was one of the most lopsided, “event” free races with more green flag laps than the RNC has attendees, there just wasn’t a whole lot of excitement to write about. But, since I am a trooper, I labor on with the job at hand: trying to extract all the pre-race sideshow commentary and in-race non excitement blathering I can muster. Read more
TV Alert: ALMS Detroit on now!
August 30, 2008
The American Le Mans Series moved to the streets of Detroit this weekend, and the race is now live on SPEED TV!
David Brabham will take the green flag from the overall pole in his LMP2 Acura.
Watch Your Back Kimi!
August 29, 2008
Luca Montezemolo has announced that Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikonnen will be Ferrari F1 drivers next year. This is the same guy that stated Michael Schumacher could drive for the Scuderia forever. Read more