Updated: 2010-07-31 16:36:40
The young Porsche company adopted a Win on Sunday – Sell on Monday philosophy to promote sales of its road cars. With Porsche’s limited budget, posters were used for advertising. In 1950 Richard von Frankenberg met artist Erich Strenger and offered him work creating posters, announcements and other promotional materials for Porsche. Strenger interest was [...]
Updated: 2010-07-31 14:35:05
Stunning pole position at the Hungaroring in danger of being overshadowed by
technical row over 'flexi wings'.
Updated: 2010-07-31 13:51:31
HotRides Ken Block Is Just Like You And Me Home add your blog Archives Search Forum Contact RSS FEED This site is an rss xml news reader containing our favorite feeds . All articles are the copyrighted material of the blogs that wrote them . Pebble Beach Concours dElegance Auctions by Gooding Company post from Classic cars , Vintage Racing , Classic Rally on 31 July 2010 09:51:31 AM . Classic cars , Vintage Racing , Classic Rally See all Gooding Company Pebble Beach Auctions Photos Gooding Company the official auction house of the esteemed Pebble Beach Concours d Elegance is thrilled to announce two exceptional collector supercars that will be offered at its upcoming Pebble Beach Auctions The 1947 Italian Championship-winning 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza and a California-registered 1995
Updated: 2010-07-31 12:30:01
HotRides Review : 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Now With Comments Home add your blog Archives Search Forum Contact RSS FEED This site is an rss xml news reader containing our favorite feeds . All articles are the copyrighted material of the blogs that wrote them . Mikko Hirvonen Demonstrates How To Destroy A WRC Car post from RideLust on 31 July 2010 08:30:01 AM . RideLust Mikko Hirvonen is currently third in the WRC Driver s Championship points . As he demonstrates in this video , sometimes even the best drivers make mistakes . In roadracing , this generally results in a spin and the loss of a few positions . In the WRC , this usually results in the kind of heinous crash usually found in movies Read The Full Article : http : www.ridelust.com mikko-hirvonen-demonstrates-how-to-destroy-a-wrc-car Add
Updated: 2010-07-30 22:49:40
The mail bag was groaning following my case for scrapping team orders in
Formula One.
Updated: 2010-07-30 21:48:51
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton find the going slow during practice for the
Hungarian GP in Budapest.
Updated: 2010-07-30 15:51:00
: . skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , July 30, 2010 Back from KanaDuh sorta . So your Humble Scribe just rolled back into Town yesterday afternoon from a very entertaining 10+ day sojurn to Edmonton N Back two busses , one Amtrak Train and three days in Ol Yellur , each direction as in Over the Woods N Thru the Hills . I’ve Been Everywhere Man As it seemed like perfect timing to hear CBC1 play that Johnny Cash song in Edmonton Sunday evening after three days at the City Centre Airport . While I’ve been in a total News Blackout for 10+ Dazes now , only knowing what occurred at Edmonton , Alberta . Where Will Power got HOSED by HULIO Thus I was very HAPPY that Castroneves got the Black Flag and rightly sent to the REAR of the Queue Since I personally believe that Dancin’ FOOL should be
Updated: 2010-07-30 11:35:32
Current Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button gives his thoughts on a disappointing race performance in Germany where he finished fifth, but remains upbeat over his chances of retaining the World Championship where he is currently in second place, behind McLaren team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Looking ahead to this weekends race in Hungary, Button talks about [...]
Updated: 2010-07-30 11:29:48
Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber blew away the field in first
practice session ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Updated: 2010-07-30 01:00:00
Bob Hills, director and chaplain of IRL Ministry, talks about the outreach programs and at-track roles of the organization.
Updated: 2010-07-30 00:15:38
The Indy Racing League has announced it will meet with Helio Castroneves next week to discuss his post-race outburst after he was robbed of victory in the Honda Indy Edmonton. That was when he was charged with blocking his teammate, Will Power, even though there was no block. The explanation since is that he was driving on a part of the track where he wasn’t supposed to drive (have you ever heard of anything so stupid in your life?) and that is why he was penalized. Castroneves, you’ll recall, went just about berserk afterward and, at one point, grabbed a...
Updated: 2010-07-30 00:11:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , July 29, 2010 When is a Dallara NOT a Dallara So I almost missed it . Kinda like tonight as I’m busy playin’ Ketsup on the No Fenders BLOB during Trackside , Eh Since I’m still not a regular listener of Trackside with Kevin N Cavin , as I wanted to hear what these two Pied Pipers would have to say over that RALLY- RALLY- RALLY-B.I.G New for 2012 Indy Car ICONIC ponsored by Verizon Announcement . 7 15 Trackside episode Whoa Buddy , hang on here a moment . Wasn’t that two weeks ago just one day after Bastille Day Why yes it was , and hopefully by the time I’ve gotten back from Edmonton to post this it’ll be a fleeting moment , as I weren’t surprised , just definitely NOT impressed with those ICONIC BOYZ Solution . 8221 As I was left immediately
Updated: 2010-07-29 20:09:00
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday that he was totally against
repealing the ban on team orders in Formula One.
Updated: 2010-07-29 18:06:19
Toro Rosso's Jaime Alguersuari describes a lap of the Hungaroring.
Updated: 2010-07-29 18:05:54
Exclusive podcast: Red Bull's Christian Horner on the team order that
gave Fernando Alonso victory.
Updated: 2010-07-29 06:20:35
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro surprised the Formula 1 world in more ways than one at the German Grand Prix. The performance of the F10s, when they unloaded, stunned the pitwall. They were competitive, they took the fight, literally, to the Red Bulls and qualified second and third on the grid. So, for the 10th time in [...]
Updated: 2010-07-29 05:08:16
Preparations are continuing for the 2010 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. The weekend will be a celebration of Dan Gurney and the impact that he has had in shaping motorsports history. Artist Bill Patterson has created the artwork for this year’s event. The painting features Dan’s 1967 Belgian F1 Grand Prix winning Eagle. A car Gurney’s [...]
Updated: 2010-07-29 01:07:00
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The current Moto2 rider Karel Abraham, has announced on his personal website that he has signed a deal to ride a Ducati Desmosedici GP11 next season.
He will continue to ride under his current team banner Cardion AB Motoracing and the confirmation is expected to be given at a press conference before the Brno race.
The 20-year-old [...]
Updated: 2010-07-29 01:00:00
Many IZOD IndyCar Series drivers bring their favorite foods with them while on the road, which partly is why you're more apt to get an autograph/photo while shopping in the organic produce section of a grocery store than a hamburger joint.
Updated: 2010-07-28 01:00:00
Indy Racing League director of security Charles Burns will join United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other speakers for the inaugural National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition next week in New Orleans.
Updated: 2010-07-28 01:00:00
In a July 28 segment on "The Early Show" on CBS, anchor Erica Hill drove an IndyCar on the Exhibition Place street circuit as part of the show's "My Dream Job" summer series.
Updated: 2010-07-28 01:00:00
First-year Firestone Indy Lights competitor Carmen Jorda of Spain says getting acclimated with the car and racetracks -- including running on ovals for the first time in her career -- have been the biggest challenges.
Updated: 2010-07-27 22:52:44
Bernie Ecclestone says he would not be surprised if "one or two" F1 teams did
not make it through to the end of the season.
Updated: 2010-07-27 14:36:49
Akira Yanagawa is returning to the World Superbike series this weekend aboard the Kawasaki as a wild-card rider at Silverstone for the British round of the championship.
The Japanese rider has been called on as a replacement rider for the injured Chris Vermeulen and has said he is looking forward to the event although he expects [...]
Updated: 2010-07-27 14:23:42
Although Brian Barnhart has his defenders – and at least one of them has posted a comment on this blog in which he quoted at length from the pre-race drivers’ meeting at Sunday’s Honda Indy Edmonton showing that the IndyCar chief steward had specifically warned against anyone doing what Helio Castroneves was black-flagged for doing late in the race – there are gazillions of people out there who still think he should have his head read. Barnhart called Castroneves’ actions on the restart with only a few laps to go, “blocking,” and if that was blocking (watch the video) then...
Updated: 2010-07-27 12:24:45
Tom Grant has been signed by the Gearlink Kawasaki team to ride for them at the Brands Hatch round of the British Supersport championship on the 8th August.
Grant was given the chance to test ride for the team last week at Mallory Park and they were so impressed with his effort they signed him to [...]
Updated: 2010-07-27 01:00:00
Indy Racing League president of competition and racing operations Brian Barnhart said any potential fine or penalty levied on Helio Castroneves won't be announced until he has the opportunity to talk with the Team Penske driver.
Updated: 2010-07-27 01:00:00
Advice to fans seeking autographs at the track during IZOD IndyCar Series race weekends: Drivers walking from Point A to B are fair game and they expect it. Drivers on their scooters are running late or have a commitment so try not to impede their progress.
Updated: 2010-07-27 01:00:00
Helio Castroneves, who incurred a black flag for blocking Team Penske teammate Will Power late in the Honda Indy Edmonton, talks about the decision and apologizes for his post-race reaction on IndyCar Weekly.
Updated: 2010-07-27 01:00:00
Will Power didn't make it three victories in a row, which would have the accomplishments of three other IZOD IndyCar Series drivers, but the 43 points earned in the Honda Indy Edmonton is ample consolation.
Updated: 2010-07-26 18:41:58
The Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo took victory again yesterday at the Red Bull US MotoGP as race leader Dani Pedrosa crashed out.
It was the Repsol Honda of Dani Pedrosa that took to the front as the lights went out at Laguna Seca from his fourth spot on the grid. As the Spaniard made a [...]
Updated: 2010-07-26 05:57:20
Weekend headlines: 1. Bad call ruins exciting Honda Edmonton Indy 2. No call – bad or otherwise – ruins German Grand Prix 3. Young Canadian Turks win open wheel, NASCAR races Officials were involved in the finishes of two of yesterday’s three races and both times they botched the job. I always say that if you’re going to do anything, do it right or don’t bother. The stewards (plural) in Formula One and the steward (singular) in IndyCar should pay heed. We’ll deal with the IndyCar controversy first. It happened here, in Canada. Brian Barnhart, the IndyCar steward who’s been...
Updated: 2010-07-26 04:46:29
Small Bore Production Cars 1. Dennis Racine – Morris Cooper S 2. Will Hart Jr. – MG B 3. Pat Fitzsimons – Elva Courier 4. Mike Zubko – Porsche 356 1960 Porsche 356 – Driver Steve Gilmore 1965 Ladybird MK VI – Driver Paul Ingram 1959 Austin Healey Sprite – Driver Bob Walker 1966 Alfa [...]
Updated: 2010-07-26 01:30:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , July 25, 2010 Penske’s willPower Con’t Now entering his third decade of Indy Car racing , Roger Penske would experience a flood of emotions from more hallowed victories at the Speedway to multiple Drivers’ deaths . Yet as always , once again The Captain has come out smelling like a rose with the inking of Will Power to a full time ride at Team Penske TELECONFERENCE : Penske first to the Barber 1989 Rocket Rick became the very first driver to ever capture five Pole positions at the Speedway that May aboard a Penske PC-18 Chevrolet , having tied Rex Mays feat of capturing four poles the previous year , in which Mays had accomplished back in 1948 Yet , it would be Emerson Fittipaldi capturing his first Borg Warner trophy for Pat Patrick and Chip Ganassi
Updated: 2010-07-26 01:10:50
Fernando Alonso crossed the line to take the chequered flag at the F1 German Grand Prix yesterday after Felipe Massa was forced to follow orders from his team, and moved across to let him pass.
The Ferrari team have been fined $100,000 due to a breach in regulations with the case now being referred to the [...]
Updated: 2010-07-26 01:00:00
Dan Wheldon, driver of the No. 4 National Guard Panther Racing car, traded in his racing gloves for floured hands and sourdough bread during a visit July 26 to San Francisco's historic Boudin Bakery at Fisherman's Wharf.
Updated: 2010-07-26 01:00:00
Before the green flag for the Honda Indy Edmonton, it was announced that Honda Canada and IZOD IndyCar Series driver Paul Tracy had raised more than $112,578 for Make-A-Wish Canada through a program in which fans in Toronto and Edmonton had the opportunity to sign the race suits worn by Tracy for a donation.
Updated: 2010-07-25 17:28:34
Formula and Sports Racing Cars 1. Chuck O’Connor – Winkelmann WDF2 2. John Ballantyne – Titan Mk 4 3. Carl McLelland – Lotus 61 4. Chris Schoap – Titan Mk 6 5. Tommy Morgan – Lotus 51 1970 Winkelmann WDF2 – Driver Chuck O’Connor 1972 Titan MK6B – Driver Gary Willis 1962 Genie MK4 – [...]
Updated: 2010-07-25 05:41:32
European Sports Cars 1. Arnie Loyning – Lotus Elan 2. Geoff Mattei – Ginetta G12 3. Jack Hinze – Lotus Super 7 4. Peter Gerhart – Ginetta G4 5. Stan Rinne – Ginetta G4 1966 Porsche 911 – Driver Jack Inglis 1969 Triumph TR6 – Driver Tom Kreger 1968 Lotus Super 7 – Driver Jack [...]
Updated: 2010-07-25 04:21:49
Many moons ago, hurricane poverty ravaged the island. Unfortunately my family wasn’t spared. We were rendered penniless, but thanks to the opportunities being literate provides we weathered the storm and picked up the pieces. It is a vicious cycle though and despite my best efforts, many years after, I am still not able to buy [...]
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
Helio Castroneves, who was issued a blocking penalty late in the Honda Indy Edmonton, issued this statement after three hours after the race at City Centre Airport:
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
The IndyCar Safety Cell will be the base of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series car. Its clothing -- in the form of aero kits -- will be designed, manufactured and marketed to potential teams to purchase.
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
The IndyCar Safety Cell will be the base of the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series car. Its clothing -- in the form of aero kits -- will be designed, manufactured and marketed to potential teams to purchase.
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
The Octane Racing Group will take over promotion of the Indy Edmonton for three years at City Centre Airport.
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
Scott Dixon won the Honda Indy Edmonton as race leader Helio Castroneves was issued a drive-thru penalty for blocking entering Turn 1 on a Lap 92 restart.
Updated: 2010-07-25 01:00:00
Five things to note while watching the Honda Indy Edmonton on the 1.973-mile, 14-turn City Centre Airport circuit.
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
Press Notes from Edmonton Day 2
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
The Indy Racing League, sanctioning body for the IZOD IndyCar Series, has placed driver Milka Duno on probation through Dec. 31 for not consistently meeting minimal performance standards.
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
Simona de Silvestro will start a season-high seventh in the Honda Indy Edmonton in the No. 78 Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing car.
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
Team Penske's Helio Castroneves topped the time chart in the morning practice session that preceded qualifications for the Honda Indy Edmonton.
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
James Hinchcliffe recorded the fewest laps of anyone in Sunoco Pole qualifying for the Edmonton 100. No. 18 of 19 counted the most.
Updated: 2010-07-24 01:00:00
Will Power will start from the pole for the Honda Indy Edmonton, with Team Penske teammate Helio Castroneves also on the front row.
Updated: 2010-07-23 16:02:13
The North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club are delighted to announce that they have the father and son motorcycle riders Ron and Leon Haslam with them for a chat night.
The event takes place on Tuesday 3rd August following the British round of the World Superbike series at Silverstone where Leon will be competing on the [...]
Updated: 2010-07-23 11:25:16
Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton look back on their respective finishes in the British Grand Prix, reasonably happy with their races at Silverstone where Hamilton finished second and Button fourth.
Both drivers look forward to this weekend’s German Grand Prix where they expect to be in contention for further points to boost their respective positions at [...]
Updated: 2010-07-23 05:01:44
Big Bore Production Cars 1. Curt Kaliberg – Chevrolet Corvette 2. Jim Reed – Chevrolet Camaro 3. Jim Halsey – Shelby GT350 4. Terry Miller – Chevrolet Corvette 5. John McKenna Jr. – Shelby GT350 1964 Studebaker Daytona – Driver Jeff Taylor 1970 Porsche 914-6 – Driver Scott Taylor 1970 Porsche 914-6 GT – Driver [...]
Updated: 2010-07-23 01:35:10
Roger Lee Hayden will be making his MotoGP debut this weekend at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix as a replacement rider for the injured Randy de Puniet.
The 27-year-old brother of Nicky will be in front of his home crowd as he joins the LCR Honda team and is hoping to prove his worth on [...]
Updated: 2010-07-22 12:43:07
The 2010 HRT F1 driver Karun Chandhok is to be replaced at the German Grand Prix by Sakon Yamamoto following his impressive performance at the Silverstone Grand Prix when he drove in place of Bruno Senna.
The 28-year-old driver ended the British Grand Prix in 20th position for the Hispania Racing team and has been given [...]
Updated: 2010-07-22 04:22:39
FIA Sports Racing Cars 1. Keith Frieser – Lola T290 2. Scott Emerson – Lola T212 3. Brian Groza – Sauber C4 4. Ron Tribble – Chevrolet Camaro 5. Robert Ames – Lola T592 1985 Ford Thunderbird – Driver John McKenna Jr 1986 Chevrolet Camaro – Driver Ron Tribble 1972 Lola T290 – Driver Keith [...]
Updated: 2010-07-21 18:38:09
When it was announced that Paul Tracy would drive in this year’s Honda Indy Toronto in support of Make-A-Wish Canada, a children’s charity, the Honda Dealers of Ontario announced a series of fundraising initiatives, including Free Friday at the race in which admission for practice sessions would be waived in exchange for a donation. That, plus fans signing Tracy’s race uniform for a fee and dollar-for-dollar matching funds from Honda Canada, has resulted in more than $50,000 being raised. In a release, Jennifer Ritter, chief executive officer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada, said: “We are delighted to partner with...
Updated: 2010-07-21 17:22:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , July 21, 2010 Penske’s willPower Whale Y’all know that Old saying How Time Flies , eh As I’d planned to originally publish this story upon my return from the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway , as the original title Penske’s BIG 4-Oh neatly coincided with my very first ever Indy 500 in May , 2009, the 100th Anniversary of The Speedway . As nearly two years ago , Roger Penske , known as the Captain” scored his 300th major motor racing victory , surely an unassailable mark . As the milestone was achieved at the Milwaukee mile , coming courtesy of then Penske Racing’s latest New hire Ryan Briscoe aboard a Team Penske Dallara Honda Indy Car , as the victory also came upon the 30th Anniversary of perennial Penske Racing driver Rick
Updated: 2010-07-21 05:42:09
Formula Atlantic Cars 1. David Rugh – Ralt RT5 2. Todd Smathers – Ralt RT1 3. Bert Skidmore – March 722 4. Ron Emmerson – Ralt RT5 5. Tom Stapleton – Brabham BT38 1972 Brabham BT38 – Driver Tom Stapleton 1982 Ralt RT5 – Driver Ron Emmerson 1982 Ralt RT5 – Driver Chris Billings 1982 [...]
Updated: 2010-07-21 04:21:11
Early Production Cars 1. Jacqulyn Mincheff – Lotus Eleven 2. Bill Babcock – Peyote Mk II 3. John Miller – Hatch Park Special 4. Bill Hart – Devin TR 5. Don Pepperdene – Leech FV 1964 SAAB 96 Sport – Driver Bill Thew 1956 Morgan 4/4 – Driver Tom Morgan 1957 Lotus 7 – Driver [...]
Updated: 2010-07-21 02:34:55
Valentino Rossi is insane! How else can you explain the events which unfolded in Germany (16th -18th). A rider who has a rock star’s status among his fans, the Fiat Yamaha rider was forced to sit out four rounds of the 2010 championship, when a violent high-side sent him crashing to the asphalt. Rossi fractured [...]
Updated: 2010-07-20 15:30:10
Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., won the 2010 Rally America Championship at the weekend when they finished first in the New England Forest Rally in Maine. It was the last round of the 2010 Rally America season. This was the first U.S. title for L’Estage, who is a two-time Canadian and two-time North American rally champion. For co-driver Richard, this was the third overall American title she's earned, making her the most successful Canadian competitor in U.S. rally competition. Sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drink and the Royal Group, and driving a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, L’Estage and...
Updated: 2010-07-20 04:02:53
The opening events on Saturday and Sunday afternoons were 6 lap races to celebrate Alfa Romeo’s Centenary. 1. Fred Della Noce – Alfa Romeo GTA M 2. Anthony Rimicci – Alfa Romeo GT Jr. 3. Don Forrester – Alfa Romeo GTV 4. Mike Alestad – N/A 5. Bernard Basil – Alfa Romeo Sprint 1967 [...]
Updated: 2010-07-19 22:14:27
On July 18, 2010 the town of Port Jefferson celebrated the centennial anniversary of one of Long Island’s most famous automobile competitions – the Port Jefferson Hill Climb. Dozens of beautiful antique and vintage cars from 1975 and earlier lined the parking lot of the Village Center. It was a sea of beautiful paint, finely [...]
Updated: 2010-07-19 03:48:32
People went to the CNE yesterday to see an Indy car race and a NASCAR race broke out. The first 17 laps were golden, with good racing, excellent car control and lots of gutsy, clean passing. Then, ex-Formula One driver Takuma Sato hit the wall after his teammate, Mario Moraes, ran into the side of him. After that, there was yellow flag after yellow flag. The last caution of the day involved Tomas Scheckter running into Alex Tagliani, which Scheckter said later was "payback" for Tags hitting him in 2009. Crashes? Payback? How "NASCAR" can you get? In the end,...
Updated: 2010-07-19 03:43:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , July 18, 2010 Off to the land of The Chrome Horn Eh TakingWith all this Yackking bout the Concrete Canyons O Temporary Street circuits . Can you say Toronto Welcome to the Land of the Chrome Horn , Eh Which apparently everybody N their Brothers used it on the competition at Exhibition Place besides Messer Tracy Thus , your Humble Scribe has chosen to make his very first trek to Edmonton , Canada for the upcoming Edmonton Honda Indy , which means I’ll get to see the wily Ol PT causin’ trouble again , perhaps leadin’ another race thru differing Pit strategies Although I don’t expect him to beat Will Power , then again he almost pulled a Rabbit outta his Hat with a Podium finish last year in Toronto before HULIO gave him the Chrome Horn treatment .
Updated: 2010-07-19 01:12:33
The town of Port Jefferson celebrated the 100 year anniversary of one of Long Island’s premier historical motorsport events; the Port Jefferson Hill Climb. Dozens of beautiful cars were on hand to participate in the harbor-side show, parade and ultimately the steep hill climb on East Broadway. This post is just a little teaser; a [...]
Updated: 2010-07-18 21:29:45
Englishmen and women will want to forget the month of July in a hurry. After a lengthy 4 year wait, footballs’ finest hour, the World Cup, was unmasked in South Africa. England, once the darling of Europe in terms of its football accomplishments, is still in mourning as its world cup fire was extinguished by [...]
Updated: 2010-07-18 20:44:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , July 18, 2010 Concrete fever Perhaps you’ve become aware of my desire to see my Home track” Portland International Raceway PIR returned to its rightful place upon the IndyCar World Series calendar , even if it skews the balance O Indy Car’s schedule towards a decidedly CART-esqe flavour with GASP MORE road course Street circuits then Ovals , tisk-tisk Cause Sometimes Yuhs feelz likes a Nut , sometimes Yuhs Don’t Thus as Y’all may have noticed I’ve been fuming lately over the arrival of another Cookie-cutter” Temporary Street Circuit having been awarded to Baltimore , hot on the heels of the NO PASSING ZONES Barber Motorsports Park in Sweet Home Alabama . Can you say RASSCAR Country So of course Geo . Phillips , who I mostly enjoy his Oil Pressure
Updated: 2010-07-18 20:43:00
: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , July 18, 2010 Comments Welcome So I don’t know if it’s a Good thing or a Bad thing As Y’all seem to rarely comment upon the Mega amount O Scribblin’s your Humble Scribe provides Y’all at a very nominal fee . Just wanted to reiterate that Comments are always welcome here at No Fenders on any all stories , subjects , etc . I’d prefer if you’d use some sorta name in the name field as opposed to anonymous as any Stage-name” is plausible , as it’s simply an easier way to know whose . commenting All Comments are Moderated . This is done due to the unfortunate nature of over-zealous SPAMMER’S who were frequenting the site So occasionally , it may take a few days for me to get around to approving them . Please be patient . And please feel free to drop me a
Updated: 2010-07-18 15:39:38
It’s always been a mystery to me why more people don’t get to a race track early so they can listen to the circus come to life. All the drivers in today’s major races – the Firestone Indy Lights and the IZOD IndyCar Series Honda Indy Toronto – went out for warmup sessions this morning. There’s no extra charge and it was like watching the Jays take batting practice or the Leafs do drills. The drivers are like any other athlete – they’re not going to go out to race cold. Many drivers practiced on full tanks to make sure...
Updated: 2010-07-18 05:00:59
Will Power has won the Honda Indy, with Dario Franchittti second and Ryan Hunter-Reay third. Two women finished in the top ten: Danica Patrick sixth and Simona de Silvestro ninth. Paul Tracy finished a lap down in 13th place. Alex Tagliani was 17th. Justin Wilson is battling back as the action gets hairy as the checkers close in on the Honda Indy. Wilson spun out and was at the back of the pack but is now back to seventh. Power still leads. With 10 laps to go, and the green flag out, Will Power led the Honda Indy Toronto. Franchitti...
