Archive for October 22nd, 2006
Allmendinger to enter truck race in Atlanta
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsChampCar World Series driver A.J. Allmendinger will continue his NASCAR introduction next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, as he attempts his third Craftsman Truck Series race of the season.
With Fernando Alonso finishing the Brazilian Grand Prix in second to Felipe Massa the Renault driver did enough to give him his second drivers’ championship.
Formula One World Champions:
1950 Guiseppe Farina (ITA) Alfa Romeo
1951 Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG) Alfa Romeo
Jimmie Johnson holds off Denny Hamlin to win at Martinsville
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIn a wild fight to the finish, Jimmie Johnson held off a charging Denny Hamlin over the final seven laps to win the Subway 500 yesterday at Martinsville Speedway.
Massa wins on home turf, Alonso wins drivers title, Schumacher produces stirring drive
1 Comment Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in MainLocal hero Felipe Massa sent his compatriots into raptures when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso who finished second to confirm his second drivers’ world title.
Kenny Wallace signs full-time ride in Nextel Cup with Furniture Row
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in NASCAR NewsFurniture Row Racing is pleased to announce that NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace will be driving for Furniture Row® Racing’s NASCAR NEXTEL Cup program for two consecutive seasons commencing in 2007.
Schumacher arrives at Interlagos for his last F1 race
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in MainAway from the privileged inner sanctum of the F1 paddock, two middle aged English ladies stood pensively as passers-by read their huge sign in quiet recognition of its meaning - ‘Auf Weidersehn Michael’.
Villeneuve issues final Schumacher verdict
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in MainIn the hours before Michael Schumacher’s last Grand Prix, his harshest critic - 1997 title rival Jacques Villeneuve - has issued one final verdict on the record holding seven-time champion.
Sebastien Bourdais wins third straight Champ Car crown
0 Comments Quote selected text Published October 22nd, 2006 in MainNewman/Haas Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald’s Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) became the first driver since Ted Horn (1946-48) to win three consecutive Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford championships today in the Lexmark Indy 300 at Surfers Paradise.
