Buddy Rice Wins Rain-Shortened Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Buddy Rice kept one eye on the fuel gauge, one on the darkening sky and his foot on the pedal and won a rain-soaked Indianapolis 500 Sunday. With storm clouds closing fast, the 28-year-old Rice grabbed the lead for good in a final flurry of pit sto ... Continue reading
NASCAR NexCupJohnson dominates on track, makes up for slow stop off to win
CONCORD, N.C. May 30, 2004; Keith Parsons writing for the AP reported that this time, Jimmie Johnson overcame the pit road miscue. The leader virtually all night, Johnson dropped to fifth during a caution but roared back to the lead with 16 laps left Sunday night to win the Coca-Cola 600 for the second straight season. ... Continue reading
88th Indy 500 Final Order of Finish
Pos Driver Diff Time Speed Lap C/E/T Status 1 Buddy Rice (15) 133.3876 67.473 180 G/H/F Pit 2 Tony Kanaan (11) 0.1559 133.0849 67.626 180 D/H/F Pit 3 Dan Wheldon (26) 2.2877 130.9581 68.724 180 D/H/F Pit 4 Bryan Herta (7) 2.4497 129.2348 69.641 180 D/H/F Pit 5 Bruno Junqueira (36) 3.6786 127.3406 70.677 180 G/H/F Pit 6 ... Continue reading
Buddy Rice Indy 500 Champ Press Conference Transcript
Buddy Rice, Bobby Rahal, David Letterman, Scott Roembke MODERATOR: As a champion here, now you've done it as a driver and an owner, what a feat in its own. BOBBY RAHAL: It's obviously very sweet. People have asked me, is it sweeter than doing it as a driver; I think it's just different. There's nothing like crossing th ... Continue reading
American Born Buddy Rice Goes Pole to Pole to Win 88th Indy 500
Speedway Indiana May 31, 2004 Even with a two hour delay at the start and a one hour-forty-seven minute delay after the 26th lap and a finish that once again took place under a yellow flag, victory for the Rahal/Letterman/Argent/Pioneer still tasted very sweet. Buddy Rice won the 88th Indianapolis 500 after the race wa ... Continue reading
Indy 500 Starts...Then Stops...Then Restarts Lap 29 - R Gordon Flies the Coop
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004;Dave Chess writing for RIS reported that after a one hour and 47 minute delay the race was restarted at lap 29. Wheldon led Castroneves, Kanaan, Rice and Hornish Jr. The only Indy 500s to be restarted on the same day after a rain delay are the 1926, 2001 and 2004 races A. J. Foyt IV has return ... Continue reading
World Driving Champion Michael Schumacher Wins European Grand Prix
NEURBURGRING, GERMANY May 30, 2004; Michael F. Hollander writing for RIS reported that World Driving Champion Michael Schumacher was back on form today as he took the lead at the start and put on a driving school in the European Grand Prix. Teammate Rubens Barrichello finished second. Complete reports to follow from Be ... Continue reading
88th Indy 500 Drivers Meeeting
By Arni Sribhen indy500.com Drivers participating in the 88th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race received final instructions and awards May 29 in the public drivers’ meeting, the final activity at the track before the race May 30. The 88th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. (EST) Sunday. The race will be b ... Continue reading
Starting Grid For 2004 Indy 500
<a href="http://www.indyracing.com/indycar/grid/500grid.p hp">CLICK4 2004 Indy 500 Starting Grid. ... Continue reading
dodge cup quotes from saturday at lms
May 29, 2004 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Coca-Cola 600 Advance. 704-975-3232 BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 77 Kodak Easy Share/Jasper Dodge) NOTE: Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 is NASCAR's longest race, but Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender Brendan Gaughan has competed in plenty of longer races. Gaughan, fou ... Continue reading
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES COCA COLA 600 HAPPY HOUR NOTES
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES COCA COLA 600 HAPPY HOUR NOTES LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY May 29, 2004 ROBBY GORDON, NO. 31 CINGULAR WIRELESS CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Note: Gordon will to "T ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Brian Vickers Transcript, May 29
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES COCA COLA 600 WAKE-UP CALL LOWE'S MOTOR SPEEDWAY May 29, 2004 THE NEXTEL WAKE-UP CALL FEATURED BRIAN VICKERS, DRIVER OF THE NO. 25 GMAC CHEVROLET MONTE ... Continue reading
Two or More Model Years For Thunderbird?
Chicago May 28, 2004; The Chicago Tribune reported that Jim O'Connor, Ford group vice president of sales and marketing said: "We'll offer Thunderbird in '05, and it might go a little longer after that." The Ford attempt to cash in on the "retro" movement scheduled the two-seater, $40,000 Thunderbird slated for a fast e ... Continue reading
Saab Unveils New 9-3 Sport Sedan and New Dealership Concept in China
Zhuhai, China May 28, 2004 - Saab today unveiled the new 9-3 Sport Sedan and introduced its new Saab Unlimited dealership concept in China. GM's premium Scandinavian car brand will begin selling the 9-3 Sport Sedan across China and begin opening Saab Unlimited dealerships at the end of June. "Saab has a heritage of bui ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--May 29, 2004--Officials for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced plans today for a new and exciting charity initiative, designating August 20, 2004 as the inaugural "NASCAR Day." This one-day event is an opportunity for the nationwide NASCAR community to celebrate its ent ... Continue reading
Cywinski Wins Physical ASA Erie 250
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dodge quotes from saturday at lms
May 29, 2004 Ray Cooper Lowe's Motor Speedway Clear!Blue, Inc. Coca-Cola 600 Advance. UPDATED AFTER SECOND PRACTICE 704-975-3232 BRENDAN GAUGHAN (No. 77 Kodak Easy Share/Jasper Dodge) NOTE: Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 is NASCAR's longest race, but Raybestos Rookie of the Year contender Brendan Gaughan has competed in plenty ... Continue reading
Bazemore collects second No. 1 of season in Topeka
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kan.) RACE DATES: MAY 28-30, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE COLLECTS HIS SECOND NO. 1 OF THE YEAR, 26TH OF HIS CAREER JOLIET, Ill. ( ... Continue reading
Tedesco Wins ASA Late Model Race at Erie
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With engine change, Scelzi No. 8 in Topeka qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2004 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA (Kan.) RACE DATES: MAY 28-30, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 WITH ENGINE CHANGE, SCELZI MOVES INTO NO. 8 IN TOPEKA QUALIFYING TOPEKA, Kan. (Ma ... Continue reading
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