AARWBA Announces 50th Anniversary All America Team
Nov 28, 2004
http://beta.motorsportsforum.com/ris01/aarwba50.ht m The American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association is the oldest and largest organization of its kind. Founded in 1955 in Indianapolis, AARWBA has reached the stature of the football and baseball press associations. Because so many support the aims and progr ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2004
Nicholas Frankl Contributing Editor The racing world was shocked to learn that arguably the most successful motor sport manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, had pulled funding from both its World Rally and Formula One Grand Prix teams for 2005. Although it is believed that the rally team, which is managed by Malcolm Wilso ... Continue reading
Oct 7, 2004
Stuart Will Preview Its 2005 'SHOW: The Renewable Hydrogen Roadshow' During C5's Massive Public Display of 'Clean' Vehicles at the Event Stuart CEO Jon Slangerup and Singer-Songwriter/Activist Tracy Lyons Will Be Featured in the Speakers Program at C5's 'Meet The Members' Evening Reception Following the Public Display ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Ford Pulling Out of Formula One
Sep 17, 2004
LONDON September 17, 2004; Stephen Wade writing for the APO reported that Jaguar and parent company Ford are pulling out of Formula One racing at the end of this season after just two top-three finishes since joining the circuit in 2000. Ford's decision to sell Jaguar and its Cosworth engine subsidiary is a blow to F1. ... Continue reading
DRIVE! Media Announces Partnership With TEN Magazines
Jul 19, 2004
DRIVE! Will Feature its Event Listings to TEN Magazines' Network of 2 Million Car and Truck Enthusiasts CORONA and CONCORD, Calif., July 19 -- TEN Magazines, home of the largest online network of car and truck enthusiasts and publisher of four truck enthusiast magazines, today announced an agreement with DRIVE! Media, ... Continue reading
2004 Most Popular Driver Voting Web Site Launches Friday
Feb 13, 2004
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2004-- Earnhardt Jr. 'defends' his title after winning in 2003 Friday the 13th will be the start of a "lucky" season for one NASCAR Nextel Cup driver - not on the track, but online as the 2004 Grands!(R) Biscuits NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award officially opens at www.mostpopulardriv ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe: Maurice Leggett Passes...Car Guy Extraordinaire
Nov 20, 2003
Letter from Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief November 20, 2003; There are car buffs, auto racing buffs and people who regard 4 wheels simply as ways of getting from A to B. Then there are the ultimate fans. One of these very special people was my greatest mate, Maurice Leggett who passed away earlier today ... Continue reading
Video Interview with Mercedes-Benz Motorsports Chief Norbert Haug - Can Ferrari Be Beaten?
Mar 27, 2003
http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030306_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO The Formula 1 kicks off the 2003 Season. This Sunday it opens with the traditional Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. What are the chances for the Silver Arrows? Can Ferrari be beaten? What can fans expect from the season? Mercedes-Benz Motor ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2003
JagUar Racing Team Launches Its 2003 Challenger, the JagUar R4
Jan 21, 2003
http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/01/21/2003012 1UK7635/01U3-402_56k.wmv http://www.newstream.com/assets/2003/01/21/20030121UK7635/0 1U3-402_T1.wmv January 2003 (Newstream) -- The Jaguar Racing team on January 21 unveiled its 2003 challenger, the Jaguar R4. Building on lessons learned in 2002 (with R3), this season' ... Continue reading
Driver Awards From South Of The Border
Dec 29, 2002
Caracas, Venezuela, December, 27, 2002 The present selection results from the spontaneous participation of 39 columnists and media representing the entire continent - respectable for the most part, with senior member Alberto Manera as the most celebrated member - followers of all motor sports. Colombian driver Juan Pab ... Continue reading
IMG and Elevation Motorsports Announce Agreement
Dec 23, 2002
CLEVELAND Dec. 23, 2002; IMG has reached an agreement to sell most of its North and South American motorsports business to Elevation Motorsports. Elevation is owned by Denny Young and Steve Lindecke - both currently senior executives at IMG who oversee the motorsports division. IMG will have a financial stake in this n ... Continue reading
Formula One Votes for Broad Changes
Oct 30, 2002
LONDON October 29, 2002: Stephen Wade writing for The AP reported that Formula One expects to produce closer races next season, and spend less money doing it. The FIA's Formula One Commission voted in favor of sweeping changes to testing, qualifying and the points system Monday, hoping to keep Ferrari from repeating th ... Continue reading
Oct 17, 2002
LONDON - The AP published this race-by-race synopsis of the 2002 Formula One season: March 3 - Australian Grand Prix Michael Schumacher avoids a first-lap crash that eliminates Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello and Ralf Schumacher. Juan Pablo Montoya salvages second for Williams. Kimi Raikkonen, taking over for Mika ... Continue reading
Ferrari President Faults Anti Michael F1 Proposals
Oct 16, 2002
TURIN, Italy, October 15, 2002; The AP reports that the head of Ferrari racing called Formula One's plans to introduce a handicapping system next season "insane." Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, whose team won 15 of 17 F1 races this season, made his remarks one day after five-time champion and Ferrari dr ... Continue reading
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