Sharp Wins Pole Position at Orlando
Jan 23, 1999
Qualifying for the Transworld Indy 200 Pole Position at Walt Disney World was won by Scott Sharp with a time of 21.007 seconds for a speed of 171.371 mph and a new track record. ... Continue reading
Sharp Leads Indy 200 Practice Session
Jan 22, 1999
The 1999 Indy Racing League (IRL) season officially got underway with the first day of practice session at the Walt Disney World 200 ... Continue reading
IRL: Observations from IRL Testing at WDW
Dec 17, 1998
IRL: Observations from IRL Testing at WDW ... Continue reading
Bruton Smith Adds to his NASCAR Empire
Dec 15, 1998
Smith, through his publicly owned Speedway Motorsports, Inc., has added to his vast holdings by outbidding the France-family led International Speedway Corporation (ISC). The deal to purchase Las Vegas Motorspeedway ... Continue reading
Tom Volk is First Entry for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Dec 15, 1998
The 1999 Rolex 24 at Daytona gets underway at 1:00 pm January 30th. The field for this prestigious sportscar classic is already starting to take shape. Some familiar names are on the preliminary entry list. ... Continue reading
American Le Mans Series Gears Up for 1999
Nov 30, 1998
For 1999 the sportscar racing picture appears to be getting a little clearer. Professional Sportscar Racing (PSR), has released their schedule for the inaugural American Le Mans Series which will conduct the races under the rules and regulations as provided by the Automobile Club de l'Quest (ACO), organizer of the 24 H ... Continue reading
IRL Announces New Engine Specs
Nov 17, 1998
The IRL's Tony George and Leo Mehl announced new engine regulations for the years 2000-2004 at a news conference earlier today. The press conference confirmed that engine displacement for the year 2000 will change from 4.0 litres to 3.5 litres. ... Continue reading
Hakkinen Drives to First World Championship
Nov 2, 1998
Mika Hakkinen is the new World Champion in Formula One (1998). ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 1998
One of the benefits of traveling to motorsports events around the country is the ability to visit the various automotive museums around the country. My route to Road Atlanta for the Petit Le Mans required that I travel through Spartanburg, SC, the home for assembling the BMW Z3 roadster. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Winston Cup Pepsi 400 Preview
Oct 14, 1998
The Fourth of July will finally arrive for NASCAR fans this week-end with the running of the 40th Annual Pepsi 400. The race was postponed back in July when wildfires ravaged the surrounding area of Volusia, Brevard and Flagler counties. ... Continue reading
Petit Le Mans Scrutineering Day# 1
Oct 6, 1998
The Premiere Petit Le Mans 1000 Miles at Road Atlanta this week-end is underway. The participating teams began arriving to the Lenox Square Mall to conduct the Scrutineering/Technical Inspection at 10:00 am this morning. ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 1998
Dave Trffer previews Rounds 6, 7 and 8 of the Professional Sports Car Racing (PSR) season. ... Continue reading
TACH Visits The Bonneville Races
Sep 10, 1998
Dave Treffer goes to Bonneville and checks out the fastest things on wheels. ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 1998
Post Qualifying Report, CART FedEx Medic Drugs Grand Prix. ... Continue reading
Vasser Tops for 1st Day Qualifying
Jul 10, 1998
The Medic Drug Grand Prix of Cleveland for the FedEx Championship Series arrived in this northern Ohio setting at the Burke Lakefront Airport. FIRST DAY QUALIFYING REPORT. ... Continue reading
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