Archive for June 29th, 2006
IRL: Liberty Challenge Offers Grand Stage for Young English Stars
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in MainAs youngsters growing up in England, Jay Howard, Alex Lloyd and Scott Mansell developed a passion for auto racing by watching Formula One.
All three drivers enjoyed success in their homeland as they established their racing careers and aspired to drive in the prestigious Formula One circuit. All three, however, have seen their career paths take [...]
Morgan-McClure Gets New Sponsor
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsRockford-Montgomery Labs, Inc., the exclusive distributor of the NASCAR RACE FACE® brand premium sunscreen, has signed-on to the Aero Exhaust #4 Morgan-McClure NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Series Chevrolet as an associate sponsor for the remainder of the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Season. RACE FACE is the only officially licensed sunscreen by NASCAR and comes in 4 [...]
Merger Could Happen, But Not Next Year
1 Comment Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in MainThey’re talking merger, but they’re not near one.
As late as Saturday afternoon, Kalkhoven was quietly revealing his strategy for Champ Car going into the 2007 season.
“There are two separate parts,” Kalkhoven said. “One is a unification part, one is a stand-alone Champ Car part. The one I’m focused on is the stand-alone Champ Car part. [...]
Changes Coming for ‘The Chase’ in Nextel Cup
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR’s highly touted Chase for the Nextel Cup format to decide the championship of its biggest series is likely to undergo a face lift next season.
NASCAR Chairman Brian France confirmed Thursday series officials will use the time after this season to look at several possible adjustments to the Chase format.
Among the ideas to be considered:
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Firestone Auctioning Nashville Honorary Starter Position on eBay
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in MainThe chance to wave the green flag signaling the start of an exciting Indy Racing League IndyCar Series event is a thrilling, often once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those receiving the honor. For the July 15, 2006, Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway, Firestone Racing is making that possibility a reality for one lucky fan - and [...]
After a two-season sojourn at McLaren, Juan Pablo Montoya will return to Williams in 2007, according to a Spanish newspaper.
‘AS’ reports that the 30-year-old Colombian, who was in danger of dropping out of the sport altogether after two disappointing years alongside Kimi Raikkonen, is to steer a Toyota-powered Williams for the F1 team he debuted [...]
Formula 1: USGP Pre-Race Driver Quotes
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 29th, 2006 in MainThe following are selected driver quotes for the United States Grand Prix this upcoming weekend:
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER: “We have been generally competitive (this year), but it’s on knife edge sometimes. Sometimes we fall on one side or the other.” (About lasting effects of 2005 United States Grand Prix in America): “You should [...]
