Archive for August 27th, 2006
Montreal Champ Car Race Postponed Until Monday
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in MainDue to the day-long rains that plagued the Montreal area on Sunday, today’s Champ Car Grand Prix of Montreal, Round 11 of the Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford, was postponed until Monday.
Marco Andretti Wins 1st Career IndyCar Race in Sonoma
2 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in MainMarco Andretti became the first rookie to win an IndyCar Series event since 2002, claiming the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway.
A Future in NASCAR for Allmendinger?
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in Main, NASCAR NewsAllmendinger hasn’t turned his back on one day racing in NASCAR.
“There’s a lot of appeal there,” he said.
McLaren Willing to Release Montoya with Condition
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in Main, NASCAR NewsMcLaren boss Ron Dennis says Juan Pablo Montoya can be freed of his contractual obligations to the Woking team – provided he is willing to forego the remainder of his salary.
No 4th Team for DEI But…..?
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIn July, officials from Dale Earnhardt, Inc. said that not only would they have a third Nextel Cup team next year, they were seriously contemplating a fourth Cup team as well.
Stephen Leicht will not move to Cup in 2007
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsDoug Yates says that 19-year-old Stephen Leicht will remain in the Busch series next season.
Massa Takes 1st Win of Career in Turkey
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in MainFerrari’s Felipe Massa celebrated an emotional first Formula One victory in Turkey on Sunday while Renault’s Fernando Alonso won an epic duel with title rival Michael Schumacher.
Schumacher to Retire, According to Ecclestone/Lauda
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 27th, 2006 in MainIn an interview with TV broadcaster Premiere, Bernie Ecclestone said he believes Michael Schumacher has finally decided to retire at the end of the 2006 season.
Flavio Briatore has been trying to keep his anger in check after Renault’s mass dampers were outlawed by the FIA, but the Italian boss refused to leave Istanbul Park on Saturday evening without commenting on the dubious legality of Ferrari’s carbon wheel covers.
