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SCC: Angelelli fastest in Daytona testing

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 05:26:03 +0000

Max Angelelli flew around the 3.56-mile road course at Daytona International Speedway to set the fastest time over three testing days for the upcoming Grand American Rolex Series season opener. #10 SunTrust Racing Pontiac Riley: Wayne Taylor, Max Angelelli, Emmanuel Collard. ... Keep reading

Atlantic: Race two results, standings

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:50:46 +0000

Results of Sunday's seventh round of the Parts Canada Superbike Championship at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Shubenacadie, NS, showing finishing position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle and laps completed:

1.  Steve Crevier       Maple Ridge, BC         Honda CBR1000RR         22
2.  Kevin Lacombe       Granby, QC              Suzuki GSX-R1000        22
3 ... Keep reading

USA: Denver: Rob Bunker preview

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:59:34 +0000

Rob Bunker is psyched for his first street race, challenging the streets of Denver in Formula BMW USA races on Aug. 13 and 14. Although many drivers are intimidated by its concrete walls, Bunker, 16, thinks it will be fun to race on the 1.647-mile temporary street circuit. "I've been told so many times by my entire team that I'm going to do well there, I believe it," he said ... Keep reading

Brainerd: Friday qualifying results

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:35:26 +0000

BRAINERD, Minn. Results Friday after qualifying for the 24th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, 16th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations. Top Fuel 1. Tony Schumacher, 4.508 seconds, 327.27 mph 2. Cory McClenathan, 4.536, 324.20 3. Scott Kalitta, 4.554 ... Keep reading

USA: Denver: Round 12 race notes

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:59:34 +0000

Piscopo Takes Round 12 Victory Denver, Colo. - Aug. 14, 2005-- Edoardo Piscopo (EuroInternational) raced his way to the top of the Formula BMW USA podium for the second time, taking the Round 12 victory today at the Grand Prix of Denver. The 17-year old from Rome, Italy and Round 10 winner finished fourth yesterday in Round 11 and led 19 of 20 laps today in taking the checkered ... Keep reading

Bristol: News of note, schedule

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:12:34 +0000

Chevrolet top-10 streak dating to series' first race ends in Music City NEWS & NOTES One streak ends in Music City as another continues ... Chevrolet's 257-race streak of top-10 finishes -- dating to the first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on Feb. 5, 1995 -- ended at Nashville Superspeedway. John Andretti's (No. 15 Memphis Convention ... Keep reading

Memphis: Chip Ellis Friday summary

Sat, 20 Aug 2005 12:55:39 +0000

Chip Ellis captures No. 3 as first day of qualifying ends Ken Johnson update MILLINGTON, Tenn. (August 19, 2005) -- Heat was the topic of the day among fans and racers as the temperatures soared and the humidity was unbearable. Nevertheless, Chip Ellis, aboard the G Squared S&S-powered Buell, was No. 3 as the first day of qualifying ended for the 18th annual NHRA O'Reilly ... Keep reading

Michigan II: Dale Earnhardt Jr race report

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 04:30:34 +0000

Mayfield's Mileage Makes it at Michigan, Dale Jr. 18th No. 8 Budweiser Team Leads Late, then Pits for Fuel Jeremy Mayfield grabbed his first victory of the 2005 season Sunday at the GPS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway, taking the lead for the only time with six laps remaining while the other lead cars pitted for fuel. Scott Riggs also made the most of his fuel ... Keep reading

Bristol II: Joe Nemechek preview

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 17:23:10 +0000

INSPIRED BY SOLDIERS, NEMECHEK HOPEFUL OF ENDING BRISTOL JINX BRISTOL, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2005) -- Always inspired by the bravery and dedication of soldiers, U.S. Army driver Joe Nemechek will carry even more inspiration into Saturday night's race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Before arriving at the half-mile Bristol bullring, Nemechek was scheduled for a couple of ... Keep reading

Kenseth gets hot at Bristol, earns pole

Sat, 27 Aug 2005 13:25:27 +0000

Matt Kenseth went out late in the qualifying order but laid down the hottest lap of the day at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kenseth's lap of 127.300 mph was good enough to earn Kenseth his first pole of the season and just the second of his career. "It's been awhile," Kenseth said. "It was a great lap. We've got a great car for the race tomorrow night. I didn't think it would qualify ... Keep reading

CRA: Santa Maria results 2005-08-27

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:38:34 +0000

VALVOLINE USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 27, 2005 Santa Maria, California Santa Maria Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin - 13.992 2. Josh Ford, 73, Ford - 14.143 3. Rip Williams, 3, Jory - 14.150 4. Rodney Argo, 19, Argo - 14.207 5. Mike Kirby, 4, Alexander - 14.238 6. Davey Pombo, 3P, Pombo - 14.277 7. Danny Sheridan, 18, Kittle - 14.410 8 ... Keep reading

Road Atlanta: Season finale preview

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:44:48 +0000

ROAD ATLANTA TO HOST AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 29, 2005) -- Braselton, Georgia's Road Atlanta is set to host the final two rounds of the 2005 AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited on Sept. 2-4. Australian Mat Mladin is on the verge of winning his sixth series championship and has the opportunity to break the single-season record of ... Keep reading

Italian GP qualifying

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 23:29:07 +0000

Pos Driver Nat Team Laps Time Gap To 1st --- --------------------- ---- ----------------- ---- -------- -------- -------- 1. Kimi Raikkonen FIN McLaren-Mercedes 3 1:20.878 2. Juan Pablo Montoya COL McLaren-Mercedes 3 1:21.054 0.176 0.176 3. Fernando Alonso E Renault 3 1:21.319 0.265 0.441 ... Keep reading

Indianapolis: Kurt Johnson Sunday summary

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 06:32:24 +0000

KJ Qualifies Third for the U.S. Nationals Indianapolis, IN - During Friday's first qualifying session for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Kurt Johnson powered his ACDelco Cobalt Racing through the quarter-mile in a very impressive 6.728 seconds with a top speed of 205.38 mph. Having virtually guaranteed themselves a strong starting position in Monday's final eliminations, the Johnson ... Keep reading

Belgian GP: Bridgestone preview

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 17:34:15 +0000

Bridgestone looking for a little Spa-rkle in Belgium The final European race on the F1 calendar takes place this weekend at the picturesque but challenging Spa- Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. Also the longest track on the calendar, the 6.976km circuit is famed for its high speed corners as it winds up and down the Ardennes hillside, posing a tough challenge for the teams and tyre ... Keep reading

IRL: Indy Racing League News and Notes 2005-09-09

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 05:32:44 +0000

INDY RACING LEAGUE NEWS AND NOTES -- Sept. 9, 2005 Today's IRL headlines 1. Patrick among top endorsement prospects 2. Scooter auction to benefit CARA Charities 3. Rice fourth in Richmond IROC race 4. Is Herta due for win at Chicagoland? 1. Patrick among top endorsement prospects: Rahal Letterman Racing driver Danica Patrick is one of the top prospects to become the next big ... Keep reading

Phoenix: Milka Duno DP race report

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 05:45:22 +0000

CITGO Racing Team Ninth in Wild RaceTickets.com 250 Wallace, Duno charge from rear to post top-ten finish Avondale, AZ (September 11, 2005) . In one of the wildest, crash-filled races of the 2005 season for the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, the #2 CITGO Racing Team persevered to salvage a 9th-place finish. The RaceTickets.com 250 was the first Rolex Series race of the ... Keep reading

Johnny Kanavas to debut with Tindol at Laguna Seca

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:21:59 +0000

Johnny Kanavas To Make SPEED World Challenge Debut With Tindol Motorsports At Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Laguna Niguel, CA (09.07.05): Mazdaspeed Miata Cup veteren, Johnny Kanavas will be making his SPEED World Challange debut with Tindol Motorsports at the Monterey Sports car Championships, Oct. 14-16. Kanavas will pilot the #97 Sparco USA/Oakley/eprodius.com Mazda Protege of ... Keep reading

Reading: Gary Densham Saturday summary

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 15:05:36 +0000

DENSHAM BUMPS IN THE FIELD DURING FINAL ROUND READING, Penn. (September 17, 2005) -- Gary Densham didn't mean to make such a dramatic entrance into the final 16-car Funny Car field for the Toyo Tires Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. It just worked out that way. During the fourth and final round of qualifying Saturday, Densham drove his Racebricks Chevy Monte Carlo to a ... Keep reading

Watkins Glen III: GM Racing preview

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 21:35:11 +0000

Dyson Racing Returns Rolex Series For Pontiac Successful Team Joins Series-leading Pontiac at Watkins Glen; Pontiac GTO.Rs to Try for Another Victory at Famed Road Course DETROIT - Dyson Racing will again rejoin Howard-Boss Motorsports to compete in the Daytona Prototype class of the 12th round of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series at Watkins Glen International, named ... Keep reading