Welcome back, John!
July 21, 2003
In his own special way Jimmy Spencer welcomed John Andretti back to the track this weekend in New Hampshire. How does a chuckle head like Mongo keep a ride?
Gittin’ Newman
July 21, 2003
Found this great piece on Ryan Newman versus the average stock car racer. I think it is great to see a Mechanical Engineer with a degree from Purdue racing against all of these slightly refined corporate red necks. It makes tons of sense too when you consider who he works for. Roger Penske was an engineer himself who was more interested in weighing pistons and studying horsepower curves than actually being behind the wheel. Many (outside of NASCAR) have compared Newman to the late great Mark Donohue (Book, Bio)who drove Trans Am and Indy cars for Penske in the60’s and 70’s…
Jimmie Johnson wins caution filled New England 300
July 20, 2003
Jimmie Johnson won the New England 300 at New Hampshire today after taking the lead from Ryan Newman on lap 265. This is Johnson’s 5th win of his career and his second this season…
NASCAR.com: Lap by lap
ThatsRacin.com: Johnson takes command late…
NASCAR.com: Unofficial Results
NASCAR.com: Unofficial Points
Tony tested in Louden
July 19, 2003
Tony Stewart, starting from 8th, expects good results in New Hampshire tomorrow.
It’s wicked comin’ inta New Hampsha!
Rain good for Petty
July 19, 2003
Thanks to the rained out qualifying yesterday the field will line up for the New England 300 according to points. This allows Kyle Petty, who is out of provisionals to be able to make the race in 35th place, without the trauma of having to qualify….
RPM.ESPN: Rain relief for Petty, but not Newman
Kerry Earnhardt replaced
July 19, 2003
Kerry Earnhardt was removed as driver of the FitzBradshaw Racing Busch Series car. To add insult to injury, Kerry will be replaced by Tim Fedewa, who was serving as his spotter…
Scrambled Jerry
July 19, 2003
Jerry Nadeau made his return to a NASCAR event this weekend at New Hampshire. While he won’t be back behind the wheel for quite some time, Jerry was speaking with the media and trying to make light of the ordeal he finds himself in…
New Hampshire qualifying rained out
July 19, 2003
Bud Pole qualifying was cancelled due to rain on Friday, putting Matt Kenseth on pole. The field will line up according to seson driver point standings…
NASCAR.com: Qualifying rained out
NASCAR weekend TV schedule
July 17, 2003
All times Eastern
BUSCH SERIES QUALIFYING: 1:30 p.m. Friday on Speed
WINSTON CUP QUALIFYING: 3 p.m. Friday on Speed
WINSTON CUP HAPPY HOUR: Noon Saturday on TNT
BUSCH SERIES BUSCH 200: 1 p.m. Saturday on TNT
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RAM TOUGH 250: 9 p.m. Saturday on Speed
WINSTON CUP NEW ENGLAND 300: 1:30 p.m. Sunday on TNT
On NASCAR’s recent safety issues
July 17, 2003
This season has seen more scray fires than any I can remember. Ryan Newman in Michigan, Jarrett and Schrader at Pocono, and now Bobby Labonte in Chicago. All of these, especially Labonte and Newman, were scary to watch. Seeing fire burning in the cockpit of the car while the driver is still in there is concerning.
There are a few suggestions being put forth by Ryan Newman and others. Personally I’m going to listen to Newman since he not only drives these cars, but also has a mechanical engineering degree from Purdue!