• Junkyard Find: 1989 Toyota Cressida

    Updated: 2011-10-31 13:15:25
    : HotRides Warhols Rolls to Cross the Auction Block 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 . Junkyard Find : 1989 Toyota Cressida post from The Truth About Cars on 31 October 2011 09:15:25 AM . The Truth About Cars You rarely see first-gen Cressidas , such as the junked 80 I found last week these days it seems that the third-gen 84-88 models make up the bulk of survivor Cressidas in North America . Fourth-gen examples like this one I spotted in a Los Angeles self-service yard are about as common as Crowns . Toyota’s reputation for Read The Full Article : http : www.thetruthaboutcars.com 2011 10 junkyard-find-1989-toyota-cressida Add

  • Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa's five collisions in 2011

    Updated: 2011-10-31 08:41:48
    Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa have been involved in five collisions this season which has seen their relationship sour.

  • All hail Sebastien Vettel, F1 superstar

    Updated: 2011-10-31 02:31:07
    There’s a great old newspaper story about the time that Herbert Whittacker, the late theatre critic for the Globe and Mail, finished the first parapgrah of a review of the Broadway musical Oklahoma with the words: "What more can I say?" before going on for another 15 paragraphs. Patrick Scott, a hardboiled copy editor, promptly put "30," after that first paragraph – "30" being an old telegraph symbol used throughout the industry meaning "the end." And that’s what appeared in the next day’s Globe: a one-paragraph review of Oklahoma, ending with: "What more can I say?" I was reminded of...

  • Bernie Ecclestone backs Qatari control of Silverstone

    Updated: 2011-10-30 18:42:19
    Bernie Ecclestone says it would be "wonderful" if Qatari consortium completes a deal to control Silverstone for next 150 years.

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 4 Carrera Trophy – Paddock

    Updated: 2011-10-30 16:57:36
    After early class wins in the Mexican La Carrera Panamericana, Porsche adopted the name Carrera for its top-line road cars. When the 911 cars were introduced in the sixties the Carrera name was dropped. It wasn’t until October 1972 when the 911 2.7 RS was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show that the name returned. [...]

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: drivers dedicate inaugural race to Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli

    Updated: 2011-10-30 15:50:15
    Inaugural Indian GP starts with a minute's silence for Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli both killed in crashes this month.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: in pictures

    Updated: 2011-10-30 13:09:20
    In pics: Red Bull driver secures 11th win of 2011 at inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Sebastian Vettel leads from start to finish to win inaugural race at Buddh circuit

    Updated: 2011-10-30 11:31:07
    Sebastian Vettel's 11th win of 2011 at Indian GP means he has now led his rivals for a record number of laps.

  • F1 Drivers Pay Tribute to Fallen Racers in India

    Updated: 2011-10-29 18:39:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Saturday , October 29, 2011 F1 Drivers Pay Tribute to Fallen Racers in India As always in Dark times of Tragedy the Show must go ON And hence , while IndyCar and MOTO GP continue grieving over their recently fallen Stars , life goes on in the world of Formula 1 which commences the inaugural Indian Grand Prix this . weekend Yet many of the F1 drivers participating this weekend are doing their own special little bits to recognize the lives of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli . With such drivers as Jenson Button and Marc Webber running tribute Deckles Decals to Jarno Trulli running a replica livery Simoncelli helmet scheme . While Lewis Hamilton runs a previously planned Bob Marley helmet theme this weekend . McLaren's Jenson Button prepares his tribute for the

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Lewis Hamilton says mortal danger a fair price to pay for doing what he loves

    Updated: 2011-10-29 18:22:46
    McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton believes that death is an acceptable price to pay for doing what he loves.

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 3 Weissach Cup – Track

    Updated: 2011-10-29 16:55:53
    Group 3 Weissach Cup – Track 1966 Porsche 906 c/n 906 110 – Driver Michael Reischl 1967 Porsche 910 c/n 910 004 – Driver Thor Johnson 1968 Porsche 908K c/n 908 010 – Driver Cameron Healy 1969 Porsche 908 c/n 908 026 – Driver Joe Buzzetta 1969 Porsche 917 c/n 917 021 – Driver Gijs [...]

  • Indian Grand Prix: Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel sets F1 record with team's 16th pole

    Updated: 2011-10-29 10:44:46
    Red Bull make Formula One history by becoming the first team to achieve 16 pole positions in a single season.

  • Drifting: A V8 motor – the way forward?

    Updated: 2011-10-29 06:44:11
    Years ago you would be kicked into exile if you suggested that: 1. American cars can drift 2. a V8 motor is an ideal power-plant for a drift car. Drifting simply would not have it. It was an affront to the movement, breaching the code, violating the principles and raping the concept. How dare you! [...]

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 3 Weissach Cup – Paddock

    Updated: 2011-10-29 01:19:37
    Weissach is the location of Porsche’s Research and Development Center. The cars in Group 3 represent the mid-sixties to early seventies when Porsche’s racing team was at its most creative. In four years the engineering team, led by Ferdinand Piëch, went from the 2.0 liter class winning Type 906 to the 4.5 liter 12-cylinder Type [...]

  • Team E hopes for shift in technology

    Updated: 2011-10-29 01:00:00
    Team E owner Neil Enerson brought new technology to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Chris Griffis Memorial Test.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Lively and exciting - let's hope the race matches the atmosphere, says David Coulthard

    Updated: 2011-10-28 18:55:59
    David Coulthard: From the bats in the media centre to the white-knuckle tuk tuk rides, a real sense of fun has accompanied proceedings this week.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: practice session in pictures

    Updated: 2011-10-28 10:18:06
    In pics: Newly single Lewis Hamilton unveils new Bob Marley helmet on first day of practice in India.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton punished again after ignoring double waved yellow flags

    Updated: 2011-10-28 10:07:24
    Briton penalised three grid positions at Indian GP for ignoring double waved yellow flags in practice session.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Lewis Hamilton puts girlfriend issues behind him to set fastest time in first practice

    Updated: 2011-10-28 08:30:38
    A case of stray dogs and an Englishman in the Indian sun as F1 finally roars into life on sub-continent.

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 2 Eifel Trophy – Track

    Updated: 2011-10-28 03:20:46
    Group 2 Eifel Trophy – Track 1971 Porsche 914-6 GT c/n 914 143 0141 – Driver Jeff Zwart 1964 Porsche 901 c/n 300032 – Driver Dean Watts 1972 Porsche 911S c/n 911 230 0032 – Driver Philip M. Bagley/Jurgen Barth 1964 Elva-Porsche MK7 c/n P70-048 – Driver Bill Perrone 1967 Porsche 911S c/n 305278A – [...]

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Ferrari's Felipe Massa sets the pace in second practice ahead of Sebastian Vettel

    Updated: 2011-10-28 01:30:11
    Ferrari driver upsets form book in second practice session for Indian GP by clocking fastest time ahead of Sebastian Vettel.

  • Drivers at test looking to impress

    Updated: 2011-10-28 01:00:00
    Drivers got their first chance to impress prospective employers at Day 1 of the Chris Griffis Memorial Open Test.

  • Follow the Chris Griffis Memorial Test

    Updated: 2011-10-28 01:00:00
    The Mazda Road to Indy's two-day Chris Griffis Memorial test is under way at Indianpolis Motor Speedway.

  • Indian Grand Prix 2011: Jenson Button reflects on the good times with tragic Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli

    Updated: 2011-10-27 19:33:28
    Jenson Button pays tribute to Dan Wheldon, his former karting rival.

  • Bernie Ecclestone places future of Korean Grand Prix in doubt

    Updated: 2011-10-27 19:18:47
    F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone admits he has "no idea" whether race will remain on calendar after big losses stack up.

  • Michael Schumacher says deaths in motorsport are down to fate as having total safety is impossible

    Updated: 2011-10-27 16:50:46
    Seven-time Formula One world champion says Marco Simoncelli and Dan Wheldon's deaths were down to fate rather than deficiencies in safety.

  • Indian Grand Prix preview

    Updated: 2011-10-27 16:41:12
    From Pirelli The recently-constructed Buddh International Circuit, scene of this weekend’s inaugural Grand Prix of India, represents brand new territory for all the teams. With the track never having been used before, Pirelli has opted for a tire nomination that should cover every eventuality, with the P Zero Silver hard tire — making its final appearance of the season — alongside the P Zero Yellow soft tire. Contrary to convention though, the softer tire has been nominated as the prime choice in India with the harder tire as the option. This means that the teams will have more of the...

  • A Somewhat Soothing Bedtime lullaby ‘bout India’s forthcoming Inaugural Grand Prix...

    Updated: 2011-10-27 15:14:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , October 27, 2011 A Somewhat Soothing Bedtime lullaby bout India’s forthcoming Inaugural Grand Prix . First of all as I’ve already noted , my head’s not quite into racing at the moment upon the utterly useless deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli . Yet , I must admit I’m somewhat curious about how this weekend’s inaugural Indian Grand Prix will go off after many year’s of delays , infighting , corruption graft( and now the overly tedious PR Speak Hypefest in order to prime the pumps and ultimately line Uncle Bernaughty’s Wallet Thus , it seemed overly obvious that both current Indian drivers holding the mandatory FIA Superlicense would take part in their country’s debutant Grand Prix surely in order to increase the novice publics appetite

  • Indian Grand Prix: workers put finishing touches to Buddh International Circuit

    Updated: 2011-10-27 14:04:23
    In pics: workers put final touches to Delhi F1 circuit as Jenson Button tests track on tuk-tuk.

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 2 Eifel Trophy – Paddock

    Updated: 2011-10-27 02:07:06
    The Nürburgring, located in the Eifel Mountains of Germany, is where Porsche developed and proved the engineering superiority of its cars. Appropriately Group 2 was named the Eifel Trophy to pay homage to the many Porsche 911 and 904 victories at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife. 1968 Porsche 911 c/n 11810482 – Driver Bob Bailey 1972 [...]

  • Manufacturer program pushes forward

    Updated: 2011-10-27 01:00:00
    Dario Franchitti (above) gets his first opportunity to drive the 2012 car during manufacturer test at Sebring.

  • Yacaman gives back through Admire Life

    Updated: 2011-10-27 01:00:00
    Gustavo Yacaman is giving back to Colombia by preserving the natural habitat of animals native to his home country.

  • Sleepless in Seattle... Again!

    Updated: 2011-10-26 21:17:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 Sleepless in Seattle . Again So in case you hadn’t noticed , your Humble No Fenders Scribe was off to The Valley of the Sun all last week and hence returned to the Ol Jet City yesterday afternoon before promptly being awoken at 3:27AM to the soothing NOT Tones of my ASSHOLIC neighbors that believe everybody wishes to listen to their CRAP Err , R-A-P Snoop-Snoop HomeDog whenever they feel like Parteein’ but I digress . As this nonsense , along with the Gossip I just heard bout She Texted the Bartender bout her Daughters over NOTHING because she’s apparently a BITCH All seem so NOT important after the HORRIFICLY WASTEFUL DEATH of Dan Wheldon as I’ll save my true comments til next week as I’d like to pay my small token of

  • Wheldon Tribute Pics

    Updated: 2011-10-26 20:09:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 Wheldon Tribute Pics Here are a few pics from outside the gate at IMS . nbsp Many fans have left flowers , hats , shirts , etc . even a quart of milk in tribute of Dan Wheldon . The British flag dominates the gate Picture Courtesy of No Fenders Offical Photographer CARPETS Posted by Tomaso at 1:09 PM Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Labels : Pictures 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Links About Attractions Blog News Commenting Northwest Happenings F1 Team Links Ferrari F1 Force India F1 Hispania F1 Lotus F1 McLaren F1 MERCEDES GP Red Bull Racing F1 Renault F1 Sauber F1 Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Virgin Racing F1 Williams F1 Followers Blog Archive 2011 308

  • Wheldon Tribute Pic (No. 2)

    Updated: 2011-10-26 20:07:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 Wheldon Tribute Pic No . 2 Picture Courtesy of No Fenders Offical Photographer CARPETS Posted by Tomaso at 1:07 PM Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Labels : Pictures 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Links About Attractions Blog News Commenting Northwest Happenings F1 Team Links Ferrari F1 Force India F1 Hispania F1 Lotus F1 McLaren F1 MERCEDES GP Red Bull Racing F1 Renault F1 Sauber F1 Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Virgin Racing F1 Williams F1 Followers Blog Archive 2011 308 October 27 F1 Drivers Pay Tribute to Fallen Racers in India A Somewhat Soothing Bedtime lullaby bout India’s Sleepless in Seattle . Again Wheldon Tribute Pics Wheldon Tribute Pic No . 2

  • Wheldon Tribute Pic (No. 3)

    Updated: 2011-10-26 20:06:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 Wheldon Tribute Pic No . 3 Picture Courtesy of No Fenders Offical Photographer CARPETS Posted by Tomaso at 1:06 PM Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Labels : Pictures 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Links About Attractions Blog News Commenting Northwest Happenings F1 Team Links Ferrari F1 Force India F1 Hispania F1 Lotus F1 McLaren F1 MERCEDES GP Red Bull Racing F1 Renault F1 Sauber F1 Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Virgin Racing F1 Williams F1 Followers Blog Archive 2011 308 October 27 F1 Drivers Pay Tribute to Fallen Racers in India A Somewhat Soothing Bedtime lullaby bout India’s Sleepless in Seattle . Again Wheldon Tribute Pics Wheldon Tribute Pic No . 2

  • Formula 1 Doce Americanos...

    Updated: 2011-10-26 16:58:00
    : . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 Formula 1 Doce Americanos . Whale , that certainly was a surprise to Mwah , albeit having previously read Adam Cooper’s Scoop” on the WeeHocken” F1 Street race previously I really didn’t expect it to happen . As there seemingly is a new Grand Prix venue popping up almost monthly now While I can’t help thinking of calling Adam Alice School’s Out Cooper instead having just spent copius amounts O time in front of le Telie watching Man v Food on the Travel Channel whilst in The Valley of the Sun and having watched an episode including Alice Cooper’s Cooperstown and its signature BIG UNIT Hot Dog , a nod to part owner Randy BIG UNIT Johnson but I digress . Yet I find it somewhat hilarious that Uncle Bernaughty was so opposed to

  • MOTO GP: Simoncelli fatally injured in Sepang

    Updated: 2011-10-26 16:47:00
    : : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 26, 2011 MOTO GP : Simoncelli fatally injured in Sepang Marco Simoncelli Photo source : autobikegallery.com Perhaps it was some sorta Omen As I’d originally planned on recording the Malaysian GP’s Scooter race but decided against it since I’d already have 4hrs O Memorex upon returning home from AZ , as my appetite for the Moto GP boyz has somewhat waned especially with Casey Stoner having already secured the 2011 riders crown . Thus I was surprised to hear somebody ask me bout the MOTO GP rider who’d just been killed name Marco Somme-then-rather . As I apologize to Marco and his family for not being able to instantly recall the name Simoncelli when I was casually asked about him late Saturday evening in Arizona And for whatever reason I

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 1 Gmünd Cup – Track

    Updated: 2011-10-26 02:42:08
    Group 1 Gmünd Cup – Track 1960 Porsche 356 A c/n n/a – Driver Don Bell 1957 Porsche Speedster c/n 83561 – Driver Ted Rodgers 1959 Porsche RSK c/n 718 030 – Driver Joe Lacob 1960 Porsche 356 c/n 113212 – Driver Phillip VerWoert 1962 Porsche 356 c/n 160562 – Driver Mark Eskuche 1959 Porsche [...]

  • Ironmen with a cause

    Updated: 2011-10-26 01:00:00
    Tony Kanaan will ride Trek bike in the Rohto Ironman 70.3 Miami with Dan Wheldon's initials that will be auctioned.

  • Test offers first taste of Mazda Road to Indy

    Updated: 2011-10-26 01:00:00
    More than 30 cars expected to participate in Chris Griffis Memorial Mazda Road to Indy Open Test in Indianapolis.

  • 2011 Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Group 1 Gmünd Cup – Paddock

    Updated: 2011-10-25 04:13:43
    Named for the Northwestern Austrian town of Gmünd where the Porsche design studios was relocated in the later part of World War II. It was at Gmünd where Ferry Porsche and his team conceived of and built the first Type 356 cars. The early racing history of Porsche is celebrated with the Group 1 cars. [...]

  • NASCAR clamps down on cheating; Will Power injures back

    Updated: 2011-10-25 02:16:59
    Three crew chiefs working for cars out of Michael Waltrip Racing have been suspended for the four remaining NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase for the Championship races and fined $50,000 apiece after windshields on cars driven at Talladega last weekend by Bobby Labonte, David Reutimann and Martin Truex Jr. were found to be illegal. As NASCAR always does, the drivers were allowed to keep their finishing positions but were docked driver points, as were the three car owners. Bobby Kennedy, director of competition for MWR, said it was a mistake in fabricating that resulted in the cheating. “Michael Waltrip Racing is...

  • Bernard recalls 'horrific' week

    Updated: 2011-10-25 01:00:00
    CEO tells The Associated Press he's focused on moving forward and helping INDYCAR through this dark period.

  • Power diagnosed with back injury

    Updated: 2011-10-25 01:00:00
    Will Power underwent further testing in Indianapolis on Oct. 24 for a back injury suffered in Oct. 16 accident.

  • Wheldon cherished as great man, champion at Indy memorial

    Updated: 2011-10-24 04:42:47
    Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was remembered as a great race driver - but more importantly, as a wonderful father, husband, friend and man - at a public memorial service Sunday, Oct. 23 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. A large crowd, including Wheldon's wife, Susie, and family, gathered to cherish the life of Wheldon, who suffered fatal injuries in a racing accident Oct. 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Speakers shared thoughts, memories, laughter and tears about 2005 IZOD IndyCar Series champion Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011. Many anecdotes during the 90-minute ceremony centered...

  • Do you now cancel a race when someone's killed?

    Updated: 2011-10-24 04:27:52
    The question must be asked: Would the Moto GP Grand Prix of Malaysia motorcycle race have been stopped and subsequently cancelled Sunday, after Italian star Marco Simoncelli was killed early in the race, if the IZOD IndyCar Series hadn’t stopped the race at Las Vegas a week ago in which Dan Wheldon died? In a decision that continues to attract comments from both the pro and con sides, the IndyCar organization opted not to restart the Las Vegas race after Wheldon was killed in a 15-car pileup, which was arguably the worst crash in the history of Indy car racing....

  • Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – On a Smaller Scale

    Updated: 2011-10-24 04:15:04
    Porsche Cars North America with support from the Grand Prix Modeler Association sponsored a Model Car Concours. Held in the Porsche Park in the Paddock the hand built model cars reflected the company’s competition history from the earliest 356 to the latest 911 Club Cars. The event was well attended with spectators taking a break [...]

  • Hinchcliffe searching for up-and-coming talent

    Updated: 2011-10-24 01:00:00
    IZOD IndyCar Series' Sunoco Rookie of the Year will host the Hinchtown.com Canadian Karting Award shootout.

  • 'We're all on the same page'

    Updated: 2011-10-24 01:00:00
    Tony Kanaan, Dario Franchitti and Davey Hamilton with media following their meeting with INDYCAR officials.

  • Investigation moves forward in 2 phases

    Updated: 2011-10-24 01:00:00
    Investigation team will utilize outside, independent experts and consultants. New car (above) program continues.

  • Newgarden co-drives to Dan Wheldon Cup

    Updated: 2011-10-23 01:00:00
    Firestone Indy Lights champion teams with former IndyCar driver Mark Dismore to win trophy in karting event.

  • INDYCAR CEO's remarks at public service

    Updated: 2011-10-23 01:00:00
    Randy Bernard opened the public memorial service for two-time Indy 500 champion Dan Wheldon with these remarks.

  • Bourdais earns Dan Wheldon Trophy

    Updated: 2011-10-23 01:00:00
    IZOD IndyCar Series drivers in Gold Coast 600 with Dan Wheldon Trophy won by Sebastien Bourdais (far left).

  • Not goodbye, but see ya later

    Updated: 2011-10-23 01:00:00
    Fans pay their respects during public memorial service for Dan Wheldon at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

  • Family, friends bid farewell at funeral

    Updated: 2011-10-22 01:00:00
    "We fell in love with him and he fell in love with us," says St. Petersbug Mayor Bill Foster during the service.

  • NASCAR honours Steckly, Dumoulin with reception

    Updated: 2011-10-21 16:36:51
    ALLAN McDONALD, left, Senior VP of Automotive for Canadian Tire stands with NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion SCOTT STECKLY following the season finale at Kawartha Speedway. When Scott Steckly won his first NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship in 2008, he had a full-time job and all the responsibilities that go with being a husband and father. This year, he won his second title and although he still goes to baseball and hockey and grocery shopping and all those other things a husband does with the wife and kids, there’s one big difference: He’s now a full-time racer. Steckly and all...

  • Circuit Racing: David Summerbell’s near miss – Part 2 of 3

    Updated: 2011-10-21 01:07:11
    The starter demanded two attempts before he sanctioned the event and when he released the green flag Doug’s Audi DTM TT-R went scalp-hunting. Doug won the battle to turn 1, taunting TA1 as he sped towards turn 2. Somewhere in a trained cellar of my mind, after 2-3 laps, I surmised that despite David’s best [...]

  • Auction benefits Wheldon Family Trust

    Updated: 2011-10-21 01:00:00
    Graham Rahal's gesture to auction his helmet set off an outpouring of support from around the world.

  • Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV

    Updated: 2011-10-21 00:56:45
    Porsche Cars North America and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca hosted Rennsport Reunion IV over the October 14th-16th weekend. The first 3 Rennsport Reunions were held in Connecticut and Florida and after a four year break the event moved to the west coast. Porsche chose Rennsport Renuion IV to make the North American introduction of the [...]

  • Another driver talks stupid about Dan Wheldon

    Updated: 2011-10-20 14:19:30
    As I’ve written a column about Dan Wheldon for the Saturday Star Wheels section (online tomorrow), I’m about to move on. But here are some parting thoughts. As Jimmy Durante used to say, “Everybody wants ta get inta da act.” So Jimmie Johnson was first out of the gate to say IndyCar shouldn’t be racing on ovals. The five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, who’s never raced an Indy car, has since modified his position because of the backlash, but he’s still talking about something he doesn’t know anything about. Then retired F1 driver David Coulthard, who’s never raced an Indy...

  • Circuit Racing: David Summerbell’s near miss – Part 1 of 3

    Updated: 2011-10-20 09:13:42
    When I went to JRDC representative, Lisa Williams, to collect my arm-band/pass for the Heroes of Speed race-meet, I asked her to ensure that the one she gave me allowed access to the press designated area – the press box. A request to which she replied – “Everyone wants to go to the press box”. [...]

  • Services in St. Petersburg on Oct. 22

    Updated: 2011-10-20 01:00:00
    Dan Wheldon's wife invites the community "to share in the celebration of his life and to grieve his passing."

  • INDYCAR CEO: Focus is on family, safety

    Updated: 2011-10-20 01:00:00
    Randy Bernard says the best way to honor Dan Wheldon is to improve safety to prevent another fatal accident.

  • NASCAR back in Montreal after all

    Updated: 2011-10-19 20:31:31
    The NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Montreal is back on for 2012 and it will be held, as usual, in August. It will be the only Canadian race. There had been speculation that the Nationwide race might either leave Montreal or an additional Canadian race added to the schedule after Mosport International Raceway changed hands last June and improvements to the circuit were started. François Dumontier, president of Octane Management, said today (Wednesday) that his company, which also promotes the Grand Prix of Canada, will become the new promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge, on Aug....

  • Don't bet on Paul Tracy retiring

    Updated: 2011-10-19 13:40:12
    Paul Tracy told CTV’s Beverly Thomson Tuesday that he was thinking of retiring in the aftermath of the crash at Las Vegas Speedway Sunday that killed Dan Wheldon. Tracy, Canada’s fastest, badest, daredevil racing driver whose nickname is “the Thrill from West Hill,” said his mother and wife had encouraged him to consider hanging up his helmet. Now, I don’t really know Paul Tracy. I’ve interviewed him a bunch of times, had dinner with him, hung around a little and so-on, but I don’t really know what’s going on inside his head. Having said that, and knowing what I do...

  • Series, individuals pay tribute to Wheldon

    Updated: 2011-10-19 01:00:00
    IZOD IndyCar Series-related competitors in the Gold Coast 600 in Australia with the Dan Wheldon Trophy.

  • Iowa Speedway Foundation benefits local non-profits

    Updated: 2011-10-19 01:00:00
    The Iowa Speedway Foundation, which provides financial support to non-profit organizations across the state, has surpassed $250,000.

  • Surfers event creates Wheldon trophy

    Updated: 2011-10-19 01:00:00
    Five IZOD IndyCar Series drivers among 28 internationals aiming for prize in the V8 Supercars races in Australia.

  • The little team that could ... and did

    Updated: 2011-10-19 01:00:00
    Bryan Herta, Sam Schmidt remember Dan Wheldon's leadership and resolve during run to Indianapolis 500 victory.

  • Casey Stoner wins 2011 MotoGP Championship

    Updated: 2011-10-18 21:32:26
    Can it get any better for Casey Stoner who won the 2011 MotoGP Championship on his birthday in front of his home fans at the Phillip Island circuit. Victory in the Australia Grand Prix was Stoner’s fifth in a row. “To wrap it all up at my home race and on my birthday is perfect.” Stoner [...]

  • Sebastian Vettel wins 10th race & Red Bull win constructors championship

    Updated: 2011-10-18 21:02:29
    Lewis Hamilton may have started the Korean F1 Grand Prix on pole position on Sunday but it was Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber, who finished first and third respectively; and in doing so helped the Red Bull team to their second constructor’s world championship leading McLaren by 140 points with just three races to go. Vettel [...]

  • No Fenders #24 “Box-Box-Box!”

    Updated: 2011-10-18 17:35:00
    : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , October 18, 2011 No Fenders 24 Box-Box-Box Copy That 10-4. . And thus , your Humble No Fenders Scribe is into the Pits for the next week . As I’ll be busy in Blog Strategy meetings with ze Blogmeister for the next several Dazes in super HOT n SUNNY AZ Whale , hey at least its only 40deg-f warmer then our current High temp Up North Eh Posted by Tomaso at 10:35 AM Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Labels : Arizona Blog News 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Links About Attractions Blog News Commenting Northwest Happenings F1 Team Links Ferrari F1 Force India F1 Hispania F1 Lotus F1 McLaren F1 MERCEDES GP Red Bull Racing F1 Renault F1 Sauber F1 Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 Virgin

  • Wheldon’s dad pays tribute to ‘gentleman’ son

    Updated: 2011-10-18 15:22:44
    Calling him “a gentleman on and off the track” and “a true champion,” Dan Wheldon’s father, speaking outside the family home in Emberton, England, paid tribute to his son Monday, a day after the 2005 IZOD IndyCar Series champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, was killed at a race in Las Vegas: “The family would like to thank everybody for their overwhelming sympathy in such a difficult time,” Clive Wheldon said. “Daniel was born to be a racer and yesterday he left us doing what he loved. He was a true gentleman and champion, on and off the track. “He...

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