Archive for August, 2006
Ferrari Boss Will Reveal 2007 Driver Plans at Monza
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 31st, 2006 in MainA Ferrari spokesman has again denied unrelenting speculation that the Italian squad might, at Michael Schumacher’s request, delay its scheduled announcement about race drivers for 2007.
NHRA Limits Number of Teams in Top Categories per Owner
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainNHRA announced a limit on the number of cars one owner group can field in each of the four professional categories that make up the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Effective immediately, owner groups will be limited to four teams per professional category, currently comprised of the Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and [...]
Cristiano da Matta Medical Update: Significant Progress
1 Comment Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainRuSPORT driver now speaking in two languages and walking with minimal assistance
LOVELAND, Colo., Aug. 30, 2006, 2:15 pm EDT – The condition of Champ Car World Series driver Cristiano da Matta (#10 RuSPORT Ford-Cosworth / Lola / Bridgestone) continues to significantly improve.
1. R. Kubica - BMW Sauber F1.06 - 1′22″247 - 83 laps
2. G. Fisichella - Renault R26 - 1′22″267 (+0″020) - 111 laps
3. F. Massa - Ferrari 248 F1 - 1′22″281 (+0″034) - 78 laps
Speed to Race in American Karting ‘SuperNationals’
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainIn a SpeedTV.com exclusive, Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula 1 pilot Scott Speed officially announced today that he would return to his karting roots by competing at the SKUSA SuperNationals, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., November 9-12. Speed, the only American in F1, will strap on a PCH Motorsports CRG/SwedeTech Maxter package for [...]
Another Labor Day with no Darlington
3 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIt’s time once again for those of us who follow NASCAR and are traditionalists to break out the black arm bands.
We will be mourning once again the passing of one of stock car racing’s greatest, most colorful shows, the storied Southern 500 on Labor Day Weekend at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
Turkey Could Lose F1 Race Over Political Flap
3 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainA political storm involving the Formula One podium and Cyprus could cost Turkey its Grand Prix.
Speed Expects to Stay at Toro Rosso
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainScott Speed has reinforced speculation that both he and Toro Rosso team-mate Tonio Liuzzi will be retained by the Italian team in 2007.
Imola Hopeful to get F1 Race Back
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainDespite being left off the FIA’s provisional calendar for 2007, organisers of the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola are confident that the annual race will be staged next April.
Nurburgring Looks Likely to Host European GP
0 Comments Quote selected text Published August 30th, 2006 in MainThe Nurburgring, located close to the Eifel mountains in south-eastern Germany, is likely to host the country’s only F1 race in 2007.
