The Top 10 Reasons Why Letterman Won Indy 500
May 31, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Jim Litke AP Sports Columnist published his top 10 reasons why David Letterman got into auto racing and wound up as the first celebrity co-owner to win the Indy 500: No. 10. -- Johnny Carson was a tennis fan, and never considered buying part of a team. No. 9 -- Paul Newman, who has partnered ... Continue reading
Another Indy Heartbreak for Andretti
May 31, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS May 30, 2004; Paul Newberry writing for the AP reported that Michael Andretti propped himself up on the pit wall, staring glumly at the storm clouds collecting overhead. Another Indy heartbreak? You bet. Another case of the abysmal "Andretti Luck?" Michael wasn't buying it. "It's not like luck beat us," An ... Continue reading
May 31, 2004
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing BARRON TOP CHEVY FINISHER IN RAIN-SHORTENED INDY 500 INDIANAPOLIS, May 30, 2004 - Alex Barron was the highest finishing Chevrolet driver in the rain-delayed and rain-shortened Indianapolis 500, placing 12th in Red Bull Cheever R ... Continue reading
Pre-Race INDY 500 Celebrity Quotes
May 31, 2004
Sunday, May 30, 2004 MORGAN FREEMAN (Actor, Pace Car driver): “This is one of those times in your life when you realize you’re involved in something just a little bit bigger than awesome.” (Are your nerves up at all?): “It’s building. With me it builds slowly, and I usually don’t get ... Continue reading
TOUGH DAY AT INDIANAPOLIS ENDS WITH 14TH FOR FRANCHITTI
May 31, 2004
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TEAM 7-ELEVEN'S KANAAN SCORES RUNNER-UP FINISH AT INDY
May 31, 2004
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Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon Third in Rain-Shortened Indy 500
May 31, 2004
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XM Satellite Radio Driver Bryan Herta Finishes Fourth in Rain
May 31, 2004
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Buddy Rice Wins Rain-Shortened Indy 500
May 30, 2004
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
88th Indy 500 Final Order of Finish
May 30, 2004
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
American Born Buddy Rice Goes Pole to Pole to Win 88th Indy 500
May 30, 2004
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
May 30, 2004
World Driving Champion Michael Schumacher Wins European Grand Prix
May 30, 2004
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
May 30, 2004
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
May 30, 2004
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