Archive for December 4th, 2006
ISC shelves plans to build track on Staten Island
2 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsInternational Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq: ISCA)(OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) (”ISC”) today announced its decision to discontinue pursuit of a speedway development on Staten Island. The Company will explore alternative strategies for the 676- acre parcel of land it currently owns in the borough.
Dale Earnhardt Jr’s ‘joyride’ at Talladega
5 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsIt is common for a car dealer to let someone take a new car out for a test drive.
It is uncommon, however, to have that car come back covered in dust and bugs, with a busted right-side mirror and a scrape along one rear fender. That’s not to mention a couple hundred miles more on [...]
Meijer to sponsor Danica Patrick, AGR in 2007
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in MainMeijer will continue its sponsorship of Danica Patrick as she moves to Andretti Green Racing for the 2007 IndyCar Series season.
Jeff Gordon to test Daytona Prototype for first time at Homestead
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsJeff Gordon and Sam Hornish, Jr. will join over 25 Rolex Sports Car Series teams to participate in the Rolex Sports Car Series test at Homestead-Miami Speedway, December 5th and 6th from 9:00am to 12:00pm/et and 1:30 to 4:30pm/et. Gordon will return this time to battle the Speedway’s 11-turn road course in a Daytona Prototype [...]
Kodak to sponsor Ryan Newman in Cup, Busch events
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsEastman Kodak Company will serve as primary sponsor of the #12 Dodge driven by Ryan Newman at three Nextel Cup races in 2007. Kodak will also sponsor Newman’s car in seven Busch Series races next year, and will be an associate sponsor of Penske Racing’s IndyCar Series entries driven by Helio Castroneves and Sam Hornish, [...]
Waltrip Raceworld prepares for 2007, crew chiefs to be announced soon
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsMichael Waltrip has a huge undertaking with Michael Waltrip Racing and Waltrip Raceworld (formerly called Waltrip Racing World). Waltrip does not foresee anything that will slow down progress, but if something does come up he’s prepared.
Waltrip runs Petty mini-marathon charity event for Victory Junction
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in NASCAR NewsMichael Waltrip and about 800 other runners got together for the Victory Junction Run, a 13-mile half marathon. Kyle Petty, who founded Victory Junction Gang Camp with his wife Pattie, said he got the idea for the race from Waltrip.
Michelin to celebrate F1 success on city streets
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in MainOn December 12 Michelin will commemorate its 2006 FIA Formula One World Championship success with a special demonstration on the streets of Clermont- Ferrand, the French city that houses the company’s headquarters.
F1 stars race in the Granja Viana 500 Mile
0 Comments Quote selected text Published December 4th, 2006 in MainYou probably have never heard anything about them, but fifteen-year old Otávio Bonder and his team-mates Antonio Ventre, José Eduardo Ventre, Bruno Pacetti and Lucas Rodrigues won the Granja Viana 500 Mil tenth edition on Sunday at Katrodromo International Granja Viana in Cotia, near São Paulo, defeating Formula One and Indy Racing League stars Felipe [...]
