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Motorsports 2004 show schedule

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:19 +0000

2004 Tentative Show Schedule FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH - SHOW OPENS 1 PM - CLOSES 10 PM 5:30 PM - AWARDS (STAGE) - Interviews and award presentations to the top class winners in Northeast racing in 2003 including overall winner Alan Johnson. 3 -5 PM - AUTOGRAPHS - Kenny Wallace (NASCAR Winston Cup driver) will be signing autographs in the Stacker2 Xtreme DirtCar Series display. 5 ... Keep reading

World of Outlaws grants Boundless an extension

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:05 +0000

ALLEN, TX (December 23) -- World of Outlaws Racing has granted a request by Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc., to extend the period by which the company will purchase sprint car racing's premier series, Founder and President Ted Johnson announced Tuesday. Johnson, who will remain president, appointed Paul Kruger of Boundless interim chief executive officer of the World of Outlaws ... Keep reading

Homestead-Miami community spirit

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:26:03 +0000

MIAMI (Dec. 23, 2003)-In addition to its permanent presence as one of the finest motorsports facilities in the world, Homestead-Miami Speedway annually plays a major role as a member of the South Florida community. The Speedway hosts countless community events, sponsors numerous appearances throughout the state and donates funds to various organizations that volunteer during the ... Keep reading

EMPA award winners announced

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 20:25:51 +0000

J.J. Yeley to receive Al Holbert Memorial/EMPA Driver of the Year Award, Alan Johnson is Northeast Driver of the Year LANGHORNE, PA DECEMBER, 2003 . . . United States Auto Club Triple Crown winner J.J. Yeley will receive the annual Al Holbert Memorial/Eastern Motorsport Press Association National Driver of the Year Award at the organization's annual convention taking place January ... Keep reading

Premier1 GP kicks off partnership

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:40:14 +0000

Zurich, 06 February 2002: Many of the world's top soccer clubs that will be playing starring roles in next year's Premier1 Grand Prix race series were represented at a major marketing meeting held in Zurich last week. The two-day forum featured a far-reaching agenda covering all of the key elements behind the innovative new motor sport series that, as from March 2003, will see Formula ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: CART is dead! Long live Champ Car!

Tue, 23 Dec 2003 05:34:18 +0000

Two of the three principals of Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC, Paul Gentilozzi and Kevin Kalkhoven, spoke to the media today about their plans for the future of the "racing series formerly known as CART." That's right, formerly! While the CART name has been part of the world of racing for a quarter-century, the series' new owners have no plans to continue use of the name. The "Champ ... Keep reading

SCCA clarifies Trans-Am name

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:42:33 +0000

Clarification from SCCA regarding the Trans-Am name. TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 19, 2003) -- With the announced agreement this week regarding the acquisition of Trans-Am Racing, LLC by Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC, Sports Car Club of America, Inc. has issued the following statement clarifying its ownership, and the current and future use of the Trans-Am® name: Trans-Am® is a ... Keep reading

GPWC and SLEC sign agreement

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:42:15 +0000

Following a series of constructive discussions between GPWC shareholders, representing BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ferrari, Ford and Renault, the SLEC shareholders, representing Bayerische Landesbank, JP Morgan, Lehman Brothers, and Bambino Holdings Limited, as well as Mr Bernie Ecclestone, as CEO of Formula One Administration Limited (FOA), a Memorandum of Understanding on the future ... Keep reading

Hardeeville releases 2004 Rulebook

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:42:06 +0000

Hardeeville Motor Speedway 2004 Rulebook Released (December 18, 2003) Hardeeville, SC - Hardeeville Motor Speedway officials announced today that the 2004 Rulebook has been completed and is being released to drivers and the general public. Hardeeville Motor Speedway GM/Promoter Mike Covert said, "The 2004 Rulebook has been on the drawing board for awhile so it is a pleasure to ... Keep reading

Bologna Motor Show report

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:41:55 +0000

Bologna, 18th December 2003 - The Bologna Motor Show closed with a truly positive result, gratifying the commitments of both Organiser and exhibitors for this 28th edition of the Bologna show. The more than 90 product previews, the exceptional turnout amongst Car manufacturers with 99% of the Italian market present, the numerous car and motorcycle test drives that involved some ... Keep reading

IRL: Statement from IRL on Renna accident review

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 05:32:35 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, Dec. 19, 2003 - A comprehensive review of Tony Renna's fatal accident is complete, officials from the Indy Racing League announced Dec. 19. Renna suffered fatal injuries Oct. 22 in an accident in Turn 3 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during tire testing. Renna was turning his first laps in a Target Chip Ganassi Racing Panoz G Force/Toyota/Firestone. The ... Keep reading

BITD: Ford expands BITD Off-Road Racing support

Mon, 22 Dec 2003 03:20:34 +0000

Ford Motor Company Expands Off-Road Racing Support with Best In The Desert Announces 2004 Ford Truck Motorsports Performance Awards Program Las Vegas, Nevada - Ford Truck Motorsports offers Performance Awards for Best In The Desert racing series competitors, utilizing Ford Trucks and Sport Utility Vehicles, powered by Ford Engines. Best In The Desert Racing Association is proud ... Keep reading

Open Wheel Racing Series to purchase Trans-Am

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:22 +0000

LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 17, 2003) -- Effective Jan. 1, 2004, Open Wheel Racing Series, LLC ("Open Wheel") will purchase Trans-Am Racing, LLC ("TAR"), it was announced jointly today by Open Wheel partner Paul Gentilozzi and TAR Executive Director John Clagett. TAR operates the Motorock Trans-Am Tour for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup. The move follows an announcement made by Open Wheel that ... Keep reading

Roush grows its engine development business

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:22 +0000

Roush grows its engine development business with Mountune acquisition Wednesday, 17th December 2003 - Roush Technologies, the integrated automotive design, engineering and development group, has acquired the well-known race engine preparation, tuning and performance parts operation, Mountune Racing Limited. Mountune, currently based in Maldon, Essex, will co-locate within Roush ... Keep reading

Martinsville's Campbell receives award

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:13 +0000

Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell Receives Pretigious Jack Dalton Award MARTINSVILLE, VA. (December 15, 2003) -- Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell was awarded the Jack Dalton Community Service Award Monday night by the Henry County Board of Supervisors. The award is based on community service and dedication to Henry County and its residents and is ... Keep reading

The AARWBA Jerry Titus Award candidates

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:12 +0000

Each year the professional members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) vote by closed ballot to select the year's Auto Racing All-American Team. The highest vote-getter - among all categories - receives the Jerry Titus Award, named for the journalist-racer who embodied the spirit of motorsports coverage even as he took part in competition. ... Keep reading

AARWBA All-America Team history

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:00 +0000

        HISTORY OF 2003 AARWBA AUTO RACING ALL-AMERICA TEAM MEMBERS



                        FIRST TEAM              SECOND TEAM             HONORABLE MENTION
A.J. Allmendinger       AL-03
Greg Anderson                                   DR-03
Kenny Bernstein         DR-85  DR-86  DR-87     DR-91 DR-02 DR-03       DR-83 DR-84 DR-89
                        DR-88  DR-92 ... Keep reading

AARWBA announces 2003 All-America Team

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:54:00 +0000

Fifteen drivers named to 2003 Auto Racing All-America Team. BURBANK, Calif - Series champions ran second to hard-charging challengers in two categories of the 2003 Auto Racing All-America Team chosen by members of the motorsports press. The addition of a new category for Touring Series drivers, plus a tie vote in the Open Wheel category, created a 15-driver team for the ... Keep reading

New ASA safety initiatives

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:53:58 +0000

PENDLETON, Ind. (December 12, 2003) -- In the first of several safety-related programs, the American Speed Association announced that they have joined the SFI Foundation, a non-profit organization established to develop and administer standards for specialty/performance auto and racing equipment. By virtue of its membership, ASA will be allowed to implement the ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: CART statement on OWRS purchase agreement

Wed, 17 Dec 2003 05:34:18 +0000

Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. announces it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Open Wheel Racing Series. Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. and Open Wheel Racing Series terminate previously announced merger. INDIANAPOLIS, IN - (December 16, 2003) - Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. ("Championship" or "Company") (OTCBB: CPNT.OB) announced today that it ... Keep reading