IRL-First day of testing for Patrick Carpentier
Jan 20, 2005
Hi Included with the release is the results of the first day of testing at Homestead max CARPENTIER SHINES WITH A SIXTH-PLACE FINISH IN FIRST DAY OF TESTING Homestead, FL (January 19, 2005) - The newly configured Red Bull Cheever Racing team finished up their first day of IndyCar Series open testing in heavy traffic on ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2005
Buddy Rice, Bobby Rahal and David Letterman to be honored for 2004 victory AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17 -- His May 2004 victory at the Indianapolis 500 earned Buddy Rice a permanent spot on the base of the world-famous BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy. On Wednesday, Rice will receive a one-of-a-kind replica -- the Bo ... Continue reading
F-1 Honda and BAT New Joint Venture Company Acquires B.A.R
Jan 16, 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Jan 11, 2005 - JCN Newswire reported that Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it has established a new joint venture company, BARH Limited, with British American Tobacco (BAT). With this development, investment for the Honda 45% capital investment ratio (BAT 55%) announced last year has been comple ... Continue reading
Patrick Carpentier - Mecachrome Press Release
Jan 15, 2005
MECACHROME INTERNATIONAL HOSTS CARPENTIER'S HOMECOMING MONTREAL - January 14, 2005 - MECACHROME International, the world's leading aerospace, production vehicle and motorsport integrator, today hosted racecar driver Patrick Carpentier's first public appearance in Montreal since the Joliette native signed with Red Bull ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Looks to Return to Copper World Victory Lane on Traditional Date
Jan 14, 2005
Jimmy Kite Looks to Return to Copper World Victory Lane on Traditional Date STOCKBRIDGE, Ga., January 14, 2004 - For the first time since his career-making Copper World Classic victory, Jimmy Kite will race in the historic Weld Silver Crown Series event on its traditional stand-alone date of January 30th. The 100-lap U ... Continue reading
AMD Opteron Processor-Powered Supercomputer Helps Propel F1 Team
Dec 9, 2004
HINWIL, Switzerland--Dec. 9, 2004--Using technology provided by AMD , Formula One team Sauber Petronas today launched its new supercomputer at the team's headquarters in Hinwil, Switzerland. This groundbreaking supercomputer, powered by more than 500 AMD Opteron(TM) processors and one of the most advanced in Formula On ... Continue reading
WISCONSIN-BORN DANICA PATRICK TO DRIVE IN INDYCAR SERIES
Dec 9, 2004
Phil, please post on front page of web site, replaces Champ Car FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING Contact: Mr. Jim Tretow Director of Public Relations (414) 453-5761 jtretow@milwaukeemile.com WISCONSIN-BORN DANICA PATRICK TO DRIVE IN INDYCAR SERIES (West Allis, WI) December 9, 2004 - Danic ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2004
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 2, 2004--David Keaveney, CEO of Ten Stix Inc. (OTCBB:TNTI), announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scottsdale Diecast Inc., has purchased the assets of Scalecars Ltd. from former Ferrari Challenge driver, Ron Adams. Keaveney stated, "The acquisition includes the website www.scalecars. ... Continue reading
President Lahoud Unveils A1 Grand Prix Team Lebanon
Dec 1, 2004
A1 Grand Prix Team Lebanon Press Office Beirut, Wednesday 1 December 2004 ---------------------------------------- PRESIDENT LAHOUD UNVEILS A1 GRAND PRIX TEAM LEBANON Team Lebanon entered the world of international motor sport today with the official announcement of the Lebanese A1 Grand Prix team. The race car, in ful ... 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
F-1: Jaguar Taken Over by Red Bull
Nov 15, 2004
LONDON November 15, 2004; The AP reports that Jaguar will race next season in Formula One after being taken over by Red Bull on Monday. Jaguar's parent company, Ford, said on Sept. 17 it couldn't afford to be part of Formula One. Ford had until noon Eastern time Monday to conclude negotiations with potential buyers and ... Continue reading
NASCAR - A New National Pastime: 5 Tips to Help You Enjoy Racing with Your Kids
Nov 15, 2004
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 15 -- NASCAR auto racing has become one of America's favorite spectator sports. But do you know what to pack to keep your young fans safe and entertained for a few hundred laps? "NASCAR provides an excellent family activity," says Craig Elliott, racing enthusiast and author of Racer Buddies: Ope ... Continue reading
Six Women Try Out for Infiniti Pro Series
Nov 10, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS Nov 9, 2004; Steve Herman writing for the AP reported that the Indy Racing League expects to have the first female driver in its developmental Infiniti Pro Series next season in preparation for an eventual ride in the IndyCar Series. The Infiniti series graduated three drivers to the bigger open-wheel circ ... Continue reading
Carpentier Jumps From Champ Car to IRL
Nov 10, 2004
Nov 9,2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Patrick Carpentier will drive for Red Bull Cheever Racing next season and Toyota will supply the team's engines, a source close to the team told The Associated Press. Carpentier will make the switch from the rival Champ Car World Series (news - web sites), joinin ... Continue reading
Bourdais Wins Mexican GP, Champ Car Title
Nov 8, 2004
MEXICO CITY November 7, 2004; John Rice writing for the AP reported that Sebastien Bourdais took his first Champ Car title, beating teammate Bruno Junqueira with a flag-to-flag victory Sunday in the Mexican Grand Prix. Frenchman Bourdais managed to win despite a slide on the 42nd lap that cost him about 12 seconds of t ... Continue reading
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