MICHELIN SCORES MEMORABLE ONE-TWO ON HOME GROUND
Jul 4, 2005
World championship leader Fernando Alonso (Renault) gave Michelin its ninth victory of the season with a dominant drive in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours. The Spaniard qualified on pole position and pulled away from his rivals at more than a second per lap during the early stages. He was never seriously challenge ... Continue reading
''I must have the slowest car in the field'' - Patrick Carpentier following his 14th place in Kansas
Jul 4, 2005
Two photos of Patrick Carpentier have been sent to e-mail subscribers Round 8 of the Indy Racing League at Kansas Speedway ''I must have the slowest car in the field'' - Patrick Carpentier following his 14th place in Kansas Montreal, Sunday, July 3, 2005 - Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier was having a great time in R ... Continue reading
F1 Magny-Cours: Kimi Räikkönen Second
Jul 3, 2005
Magny-Cours, Jul 03, 2005 The start: From his eighth place on the grid Juan Pablo completed the opening lap in seventh place. Kimi, who was third in qualifying one and a half tenths of a second away from pole position, moved up to 11th by the end of the opening lap and on the second lap overtook Jacques Villeneuve (Sau ... Continue reading
2005 French Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE
Jul 1, 2005
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. 2005 French Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE Magny Cours, 1-2-3 July Drivers Car No. Chassis Jenson Button 3 B·A·R Honda 007-04 Takuma Sato 4 B·A·R Honda 007-05 T-Car B·A·R Honda 007-02 Weather: Warm and dry but overcast Temperatures - Air: 20-22°C Track: 27-35°C Eager ... Continue reading
Castroneves Finally Gets Richmond Win
Jun 25, 2005
RICHMOND, Va. June 25, 2005; Hank Kurtz writing for the AP reported that Helio Castroneves didn't let this one get away. One year after losing with the dominant car because Dan Wheldon's gamble on fuel paid off, Castroneves dominated again Saturday night to win the Indy Racing League's annual visit to it's shortest, di ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas
Jun 16, 2005
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas FORT WORTH, Tex., June 16, 2005 - Jimmy Kite (Stockbridge, Ga.) made motorsports history this past weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). Kite, who is best known as an Indy Racing IndyCar Series driver but is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie this season, became the first person t ... Continue reading
HONDA/MICHELIN SERIES RETURN TO MOSPORT FOR THE NEXT EXCITING ROUND
Jun 15, 2005
One photo of the Honda / Michelin Challenge Series will be sent to e-mail subscribers HONDA/MICHELIN SERIES RETURN TO MOSPORT FOR THE NEXT EXCITING ROUND Montreal, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 - The Honda/Michelin Challenge Series returns to Mosport Friday June 17 for Round 3 of the 2005 schedule. Barely six days after a g ... Continue reading
FORMULA BMW USA ROUNDS 7 & 8 PREVIEW, USGP - INDIANAPOLIS
Jun 15, 2005
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 14, 2005. The 2005 Formula BMW USA season reaches its halfway point at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, providing the ultimate venue for 23 eager young Formula BMW competitors to show some of the finest entry-level, open-wheel racing in the world. As the preparations for the Unite ... Continue reading
Henkel and McLaren Mercedes MP4-20 in Top Form for the Green Light at Indianapolis
Jun 13, 2005
Team McLaren Mercedes Sets its Sights on the Grand Prix Lead with Henkel DUSSELDORF, Germany and GULPH MILLS, Pa., June 13 -- Henkel Brand is in the driver's seat this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway fusing strength, speed and reliability for Team McLaren Mercedes, currently ranked second in the 2005 Formula ... Continue reading
BUTTON SECURES LANDMARK 90TH F1 POLE FOR MICHELIN
Jun 12, 2005
Jenson Button (B·A·R-Honda) obtained his first pole position of the season – and the second of his Formula One career – during qualifying for tomorrow’s Canadian Grand Prix. The Englishman’s 1m 15.217s lap put him 0.258s clear of the field and maintained Michelin’s unbroken run of F1 pol ... Continue reading
INDY Racing League: Texas- Scheckter Wins, Patrick Looks Like Rookie
Jun 12, 2005
FORT WORTH, Texas June 12, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Tomas Scheckter edged Sam Hornish Jr. by half a car-length Saturday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway, while Danica Patrick finished 13th -- last on the lead lap -- in the first Indy Racing League race since her thrilling finish at the Ind ... Continue reading
Rahal Letterman Racing and Walt Disney Pictures Announce 'HERBIE' Promotion
Jun 10, 2005
HILLIARD, Ohio, June 10 -- Rahal Letterman Racing, a leading open-wheel racing team in North America, and Walt Disney Pictures, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, announced today a promotion for the upcoming movie HERBIE: FULLY LOADED by working with 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Danica Patrick. The cornerstone ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Congratulates Herta, Wheldon and the Andretti/Green Team
May 31, 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--May 31, 2005--MotorSports Emporium, Inc. (OTCBB:MSEP) congratulates Bryan Herta and Dan Wheldon, of the Andretti/Green team, for their remarkable performance at Sunday's 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. David Keaveney, President and CEO of MSEP said, "Michael Andretti will take many memories hom ... Continue reading
F-1 Barrichello takes third and predicts Ferrari revival
May 30, 2005
An important points-scoring finish for the Brazilian May 30, 2005; Brazilian Rubens Barrichello seized a rare podium finish on Sunday for Ferrari in this disappointing season for the once-serial champions and then predicted a revival in fortunes for Formula One's most famous stable. The Brazilian, so often the whipping ... Continue reading
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