Sep 29, 2001
US GRAND PRIX GETS UNDERWAY Times close as Alesi leads Honda quartet Jean Alesi and his Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda team-mate Jarno Trulli finished the first session of free practice 12th and 14th fastest overall to lead the Honda-powered quartet of drivers and cars, ahead of the Lucky Strike B.A.R Hondas of Olivier ... Continue reading
Sep 29, 2001
Contact: Bob Carlson 770-290-3676 Andy Schupack 401-739-5677 at the track 917-864-8767 Porsche-Pirelli-Supercup: 11th & 12th Rounds at the USA Grand Prix, Indianapolis JORG BERGMEISTER, SASCHA MAASSEN GRAB POLE FOR WEEKEND PORSCHE-PIRELLI-SUPERCUP AT U.S. GRAND PRIX EVENT AT INDY INDIANAPOLIS, IN – September 28 - ... Continue reading
FORMULA: Family ties: Donahue ready to fulfill dream of driving at Indy
Sep 28, 2001
September 28, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Two years ago, the realization hit David Donohue with swift certainty. He was turning test laps in an Indy Racing League car owned by Panther Racing at Texas Motor Speedway. When he finished, someone asked him if he wanted to race in the Indianapolis 500. Right then he knew it: He had ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Flying Finns Hakkinen, Raikkonen Form Special Relationship
Sep 28, 2001
September 28, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The biggest news in United States sports earlier this week was the announcement by basketball player Michael Jordan that he would make a comeback in the National Basketball Association this season at age 38. In Formula One auto racing, the recent revelation by two-time world champion M ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: SAP U.S. Grand Prix Notebook
Sep 28, 2001
September 28, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Last year's Indianapolis 500 winner, Juan Pablo Montoya, said Sept. 27 that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a hallowed ground. "This is a holy place for motor racing, and people admire it that way," Montoya said. "And that's why I think Formula One is going to be successful in Ameri ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Button stays upbeat despite rough second season
Sep 27, 2001
September 27, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Jenson Button was the hottest rookie in Formula One when he raced in the inaugural SAP United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last year. This year, however, the season has been as frustrating for the British driver as his first season was exhilarating. Button made ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Bus driver rekindles friendship with Montoya
Sep 27, 2001
September 27, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - The last official lap Juan Pablo Montoya took around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was his cool-down circuit before hundreds of thousands of cheering fans after winning the 2000 Indianapolis 500. The first unofficial lap he took around the Speedway was on a cold February afternoon tw ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Youth is served by strong F1 rookie crop
Sep 26, 2001
September 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - No less than six of the 22 drivers entered in the second annual SAP United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis this year are rookies. They make up a diverse group, with last year's Indianapolis 500 winner, Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia, heading the list that includes Brazil's Enrique Be ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Antonio Sabato Jr. named celebrity spokesperson for U.S. Grand Prix
Sep 26, 2001
September 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Actor Antonio Sabato Jr. has taken on a new role as a celebrity spokesperson for the SAP United States Grand Prix Formula One race on Sept. 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Best known for his Calvin Klein modeling fame, as well as appearances on "General Hospital," "Melrose Place ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: SAP U.S. Grand Prix Spectator Information
Sep 26, 2001
September 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Information for spectators attending the SAP United States Grand Prix on Sept. 28-30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: AT THE GATES: *All coolers, backpacks and handbags will be subject to security inspection at the gates of the Speedway. *Additional uniformed officers will be statio ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: ABC, Speedvision, IMS Radio Broadcasting SAP US Grand Prix
Sep 26, 2001
September 26, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Formula One is back on ABC Sports. The SAP United States Grand Prix Formula One race will be broadcast live on ABC from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway starting with the live pre-race show at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) Sunday followed by the live race broadcast at 2 p.m. (EDT). Bob Jenkins will s ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Fans plan ahead for U.S. Grand Prix parking
Sep 25, 2001
September 25, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Fans attending the SAP United States Grand Prix are encouraged to leave their home or hotel early to come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for practice, qualifications, and especially Race Day. Fans are urged to follow the directions of law-enforcement personnel who will direct traff ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: Tighter security in place at IMS for U.S. Grand Prix
Sep 22, 2001
September 22, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Heightened security measures will be in place for fans attending the SAP United States Grand Prix on Sept. 28-30, Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Tony George announced today. "Public safety is our first priority, and I am grateful to the law enforcement and emergency response com ... Continue reading
FORMULA Texas driver eager to defend Ferrari Challenge at Indy
Sep 21, 2001
September 21, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS- Every auto-racing fan knows Michael Schumacher and Ferrari won the first SAP United States Grand Prix last September at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. But don't forget Steve Earle. Earle may never have the worldwide acclaim of Schumacher, but he took the checkered flag driving a Ferra ... Continue reading
FORMULA: Hornish, Donohue to race Porsches at US Grand Prix
Sep 21, 2001
September 21, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - 2001 Indy Racing Northern Light Series champion Sam Hornish Jr. and David Donohue, son of 1972 Indianapolis 500 winner Mark Donohue, will drive Porsche factory cars in the Porsche Pirelli Supercup races Sept. 29-30 during the SAP United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. ... Continue reading
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