For Sale: Racing History On Wheels
December 4, 2005
Want to own an icon of IRL history? Maybe go vintage racing? Go to ebay and do a search for “dallara race car,” and you’ll have a chance at owning the two time series champion famed No. 4 Chevy Dallara.
Former WRC Champ Richard Burns Dies
November 27, 2005
Richard Burns, who in 2001 became the only Englishman in history to win the WRC title, died on Friday after a battle with cancer. Burns was 34 years old.
Tony George: The Secret To Racing Success Is Here!
November 12, 2005
The secret to running a successful series, that is. You will never be successful as a racing team owner. But if you want to revive your moribund series the secret is called the casual fan.
FastMachines Readers - Please Give Us Your Thoughts
October 15, 2005
Hey race fans…I’ve got some questions for you…
But first let me apologize for not updating a few areas of the site last week. I was away on my honeymoon…and let me tell you it was thrilling to come back to a hacked message board. Thanks a lot Mr. “Nightwolf,” glad to have you aboard…NOT!
Motor Racing Is To Be Replaced In 2007!
October 12, 2005
Rocket Racing League! A new racing series to be launched (forgive the pun) in 2007 by Dr Jim Diamandis founder of the X prize, the $10 million prize for private space flight claimed by SpaceshipOne in October last year.
WRC Co-Driver Michael Park Killed in Wales Rally GB
September 19, 2005
Dabbling in some rally co-driving myself here in the US, it chills me double to report that Markko Martin’s co-driver Michael Park was killed on Sunday in the WRC Wales Rally GB. Works Peugeot Rally driver Martin was not injured in the crash.
Alex Zanardi: Past And Present Champion
September 13, 2005
Well done Mr. Pineapple! The Grandprix.com article headline says it all!
The Biggest Day In Racing
May 28, 2005
It’s just after 9pm eastern on the Saturday night before, what I think, is the biggest day of the auto racing season. It feels like Christmas Eve does to a 6-year-old. What other day can you wake up with F1 in Germany at 7am (if you are living in the Eastern time zone that is), have lunch at Indy for the “Greatest Spectacle In Racing” and then close the day down with a nice long NASCAR race from stock car heaven - Charlotte, North Carolina? Then, the cherry on top of it all, if you are really dedicated, you can catch the NHRA final eliminations from Topeka!
Try a Hooters ProCup Race for a Change
April 25, 2005
Well, that had to be one of the best races this writer has ever seen! No, not San Marino, not Phoenix, but Concord Motorsport Park. Saturday night short track racing at its best.
NASCAR’s Penalties Rooted in Tradition, Equity
April 2, 2005
Richard Childress, one of NASCAR’s most successful modern era team owners, stated recently that a driver should not be penalized for the team’s misdeeds. Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 29 Chevrolet out of Childress’ stable, was penalized 25 driver points after his crew chief, Todd Berrier, installed an illegal fuel cell prior to qualifying for the Las Vegas race. Berrier was fined $25,000 and suspended for four races. Childress lost 25 team owner points.