Archive for June, 2006
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 [...]
U.S. Tobacco Co. Renews Sponsorship of Skoal Showdown
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 28th, 2006 in MainNHRA announced today that Skoal Racing has agreed to a multi-year extension of the popular Skoal Showdown, a lucrative bonus event for Funny Car competitors featured during the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, the world’s most prestigious drag race held every Labor Day weekend at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.
“We are excited to announce that Skoal [...]
Champ Car Offers Mobile Options For its Fans
1 Comment Quote selected text Published June 28th, 2006 in MainThe sights and sounds of a Champ Car race are just one of the draws of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered By Ford as its 750 horsepower machines fly through city streets, natural road courses and ovals. Now fans can bring those sights and sounds with them anywhere they go as [...]
A.J. Foyt underwent successful knee replacement surgery on his left knee on Monday in Houston. He started therapy that afternoon.
“It was really painful, worse than I expected,” said Foyt. “I’m not sure I would have done it if I had known it would be this bad.”
His doctors told him that his surgery was complicated because [...]
Schumacher, Alonso, Speed to Appear at USGP Pit Walkabout
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 28th, 2006 in MainUnited States Grand Prix race ticket holders are in store for an exciting race Sunday, July 2, but they will experience a different kind ofthrill during the USGP Pit Walkabout on Thursday, June 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Fans will have the rare opportunity to get autographs from some ofthe most talented drivers in the world, [...]
Interview with Scott Dixon and Jay Howard
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 28th, 2006 in MainTHE MODERATOR: We have two guests joining us today as the league prepares for events in two different cities this weekend. 2003 Indy Car Series champion Scott Dixon will join us in a few minutes as he prepares for this weekend’s Kansas Lottery Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. Joining [...]
Anthony Davidson to Drive Super Aguri in 2007
0 Comments Quote selected text Published June 28th, 2006 in MainAnthony Davidson will finally become a full fledged Formula One driver next season when he joins the Super Aguri outfit, that’s according to a source at Honda Racing.
The Honda test driver is, according to SpeedTV, set to join Formula One’s newest team as a full-time driver in 2007 as, with with Honda fourth in the [...]


