Legendary Driver Milt Minter Passed Away
Jan 2, 2005
The Historic Motorsprts Assosiation reported that driver Milt Minter passed away on December 23. As many of you know, he fought a gallant battle with cancer for the last couple of years and unfortunately the cancer won out. Oh, the racing stories he is telling to all his old friends and racing buddies up in the sky. We ... Continue reading
AARWBA Announces 50th Anniversary All America Team
Nov 28, 2004
http://beta.motorsportsforum.com/ris01/aarwba50.ht m The American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association is the oldest and largest organization of its kind. Founded in 1955 in Indianapolis, AARWBA has reached the stature of the football and baseball press associations. Because so many support the aims and progr ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2004
Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor The racing world was shocked to learn that arguably the most successful motor sport manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, had pulled funding from both its World Rally and Formula One Grand Prix teams for 2005. Although it is believed that the rally team, which is managed by Malcolm Wilso ... Continue reading
Schumacher wins Japanese Formula One Grand Prix
Oct 10, 2004
SUZUKA, Japan Oct. 10 Kyodo - Ferrari's Michael Schumacher of Germany won the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday for his 13th victory of the year and 83rd overall in his career, while local favorite Takuma Sato finished fourth. Ralf Schumacher, younger brother of Michael, came second for Williams and Jenson Butt ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2004
Stuart Will Preview Its 2005 'SHOW: The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow' During C5's Massive Public Display of 'Clean' Vehicles at the Event Stuart CEO Jon Slangerup and Singer-Songwriter/Activist Tracy Lyons Will Be Featured in the Speakers Program at C5's 'Meet The Members' Evening Reception Following the Public Display ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Ford Pulling Out of Formula One
Sep 17, 2004
LONDON September 17, 2004; Stephen Wade writing for the APO reported that Jaguar and parent company Ford are pulling out of Formula One racing at the end of this season after just two top-three finishes since joining the circuit in 2000. Ford's decision to sell Jaguar and its Cosworth engine subsidiary is a blow to F1. ... Continue reading
DRIVE! Media Announces Partnership With TEN Magazines
Jul 19, 2004
DRIVE! Will Feature its Event Listings to TEN Magazines' Network of 2 Million Car and Truck Enthusiasts CORONA and CONCORD, Calif., July 19 -- TEN Magazines, home of the largest online network of car and truck enthusiasts and publisher of four truck enthusiast magazines, today announced an agreement with DRIVE! Media, ... Continue reading
2004 Most Popular Driver Voting Web Site Launches Friday
Feb 13, 2004
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2004-- Earnhardt Jr. 'defends' his title after winning in 2003 Friday the 13th will be the start of a "lucky" season for one NASCAR Nextel Cup driver - not on the track, but online as the 2004 Grands!(R) Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award officially opens at www.mostpopulardriv ... Continue reading
Toyota's Jerez test round-up a productive week for the Japanese team
Dec 14, 2003
Cristiano and Olivier were on duty Toyota had an extensive programme for the last week of testing before Christmas. Unfortunately, the weather was not always what the team had hoped for and Panis and Da Matta were not able to go through the entire programme. However, Panis managed to do nearly 150 laps on the Jerez cir ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Maurice Leggett Passes...Car Guy Extraordinaire
Nov 20, 2003
Letter from Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief November 20, 2003; There are car buffs, auto racing buffs and people who regard 4 wheels simply as ways of getting from A to B. Then there are the ultimate fans. One of these very special people was my greatest mate, Maurice Leggett who passed away earlier today ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Japanese GP-First Qualifying
Oct 10, 2003
Japanese Grand Prix - FIRST QUALIFYING 10th October 2003 Weather: Overcast , dry. Temp: 24°C Air, 26-27°C Track Suzuka (JAP). Ralf Schumacher came second in today¹s First Qualifying session of the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix while team-mate Juan Pablo Montoya was only eighth, after he lost some valuable time in this mo ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Barcelona Test Summary
Mar 29, 2003
BMW WILLIAMSF1 TEAM BARCELONA TEST 25th - 28th March 2003 Summary: Keen to reinforce their true race potential which has only been glimpsed so far this season with a podium in Australia, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team completed a productive four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya today. The distinct and measurable progress ... Continue reading
Video Interview with Mercedes-Benz Motorsports Chief Norbert Haug - Can Ferrari Be Beaten?
Mar 27, 2003
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030306_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO The Formula 1 kicks off the 2003 Season. This Sunday it opens with the traditional Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. What are the chances for the Silver Arrows? Can Ferrari be beaten? What can fans expect from the season? Mercedes-Benz Motor ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2003
JagUar Racing Team Launches Its 2003 Challenger, the JagUar R4
Jan 21, 2003
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/01/21/2003012 1UK7635/01U3-402_56k.wmv http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/01/21/20030121UK7635/0 1U3-402_T1.wmv January 2003 (Newstream) -- The Jaguar Racing team on January 21 unveiled its 2003 challenger, the Jaguar R4. Building on lessons learned in 2002 (with R3), this season' ... Continue reading
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