Delphi Corp. Extends Title Sponsorship of Indy Racing League Event
Feb 26, 2003
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- After two consecutive sold-out seasons, Chicagoland Speedway and Delphi Corp. announced an extension for the title rights to the Indy Racing League (IRL) IndyCar Series event that will be held on Sept. 7, 2003. The deal will continue the entitlement of the Delphi Indy 300 through the 2003 season ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone, #12 Takagi Homestead Preview
Feb 26, 2003
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone, New Teammate Takagi Ready for 2003 IndyCar Opener Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Toyota Indy 300 - Feb. 28 to March 2, 2003 Homestead Miami Speedway - Homestead, Fla. - 1.5-Mile Oval Round 1 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Announces Record Earnings From Continuing Operations
Feb 11, 2003
CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 11 -- Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced today record full year earnings from continuing operations, and that fourth quarter and full year 2002 results meet consensus expectations. The Company also announced that fiscal 2002 revenues and income and diluted earnings per share from continuing operat ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2003
Giaffone/Takagi Phoenix Friday Test in the West
Feb 7, 2003
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone, Takagi Have a Solid Day at Phoenix Test in the West PHOENIX (Friday, Feb. 7, 2003) - Felipe Giaffone and Tora Takagi wrapped up their first of two consecutive days of the IRL IndyCar Series Test in the West at Phoe ... Continue reading
Change has Cheever looking to rebound
Feb 7, 2003
Indianopolis February 6, 2003; The AP reported that the tumultuous season that Eddie Cheever Jr. went through in 2002 convinced the longtime racer it was time to make some major changes in his team and his life. "We have changed just about everything on the team -- the structure, a lot of the people and the driver," th ... Continue reading
Andretti wants to race cousin in Indy 500
Feb 7, 2003
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 6, 2003; Tha AP reported that John Andretti has been given permission from his NASCAR bosses to run in the Indianapolis 500 this season, just in time to race against his cousin one last time. Former CART champion Michael Andretti said last week he'll retire after the Indy 500 in May to conc ... Continue reading
Matrix(TM) Sports Management Inks Public Relations Agreement with Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 6, 2003
GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 6 -- Matrix(TM) Sports Management announces an agreement to manage the public relations functions for NASCAR Busch Grand National Driver Mike Bliss. Bliss is the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, and is poised to make an explosive impact in the NASCAR Busch Series. In 2003, Bliss is te ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2003
Indianapolis, Indiana January 31, 2003; Steve Herman writing for the AP reported that former CART champion Michael Andretti will retire as a driver after the Indianapolis 500 in May to concentrate on being a car owner. The 40-year-old son of former Indy winner Mario Andretti bought the former Team Green last fall and b ... Continue reading
Former Indy 500 Driver and 17 Year Old Killed in I70 Accident
Jan 27, 2003
GOLDEN, Colo. January 26, 2003; The AP reported that Johnny Mauro, who competed in the 1948 Indianapolis 500, was killed in a head-on collision. Mauro's car crossed into incoming traffic on Interstate 70 Thursday night, about 10 miles west of Denver, state Trooper Ron Watkins said. Both Mauro, 92, and Christopher Basin ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2003
Positive start for MCT; George recognized by The Sporting News INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003 -- When Red Bull Cheever Racing completed its first test of 2003 on Jan. 9-10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, it also was the first on-track test for MCT, the new technical research-and-development company formed by owner- ... Continue reading
Happy Holidays From Billy Boat( A Real Nice Guy)
Dec 25, 2002
December 25, 2002; Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Billy Boat In this holiday season, I wanted to take the time to thank all my friends and fans for their support during the 2002 Indy Racing League season. The encouragement many of you expressed during the year was greatly appreciated. I am sure many people are ... Continue reading
IMG and Elevation Motorsports Announce Agreement
Dec 23, 2002
CLEVELAND Dec. 23, 2002; IMG has reached an agreement to sell most of its North and South American motorsports business to Elevation Motorsports. Elevation is owned by Denny Young and Steve Lindecke - both currently senior executives at IMG who oversee the motorsports division. IMG will have a financial stake in this n ... Continue reading
Dec 20, 2002
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Chevrolet to Begin Second Phase of Engine Testing with New Year DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2002 - After completing nearly 1,500 miles of track testing with the all-new 2003 Chevy Indy V8, GM Racing is ready to begin the second phase of te ... Continue reading
Chevy Adds Dreyer & Reinbold IRL Team
Dec 20, 2002
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Chevrolet Announces Dreyer & Reinbold Racing as IRL Development Team DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2002 - Chevrolet's roster of development teams for next season's Indy Racing League competition is now complete with the announcement today th ... Continue reading
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