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Tracy Tops Long Beach Provisional Qualifying

A last-minute duel between Paul Tracy and Bruno Junqueira, for top spot in qualifying for the Champ Cars? 20th visit to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was quelled when Roberto Moreno caused the session to be red- and checkered-flagged, ironically by running into the Canadian, who led both morning practice sessions. Read More »

Michel Jourdain Jr. Banks First Career Pole Position

At the site of his initial Champ Car start, Michel Jourdain Jr. swept to his first pole position in his eighth CART season and 123rd start. Driving the #9 Gigante Lola/Ford around the 1.968-mile Long Beach street circuit, Jourdain vanquished 18 foes with a lap of 68.177 seconds (103.918mph). ?This is a great feeling,? Jourdain exhaled. Read More »

Martinsville Mayhem

Traveling from NASCAR's longest track to its shortest, the Winston Cup series pulled into Martinsville for the Virginia 500. At just over a half-mile, the flat oval track drew a sell out crowd, come to witness all the bumping and banging of short track racing. Read More »

Dixon, Kanaan Rule First Day At Motegi

Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan continued their intense challenge for IRL IndyCarTM Series supremacy, playing a high-speed game of chase during the first day of practice for the Indy Japan 300 at Twin Ring Motegi. Read More »

One For The Record Books – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins At Talladega

As the Aaron's 499 rolled to a start on the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway, it was with one eye to the sky as the weather forecast predicted approaching afternoon storms. Perhaps NASCAR's most competitive track, the 2.66-mile tri-oval boasts some of the greatest finishes and most spectacular crashes in Winston Cup history. The skies clouded up and the forecast promised late afternoon storms as the green flag waved earlier than scheduled, drivers and fans alike hoping the rain would hold off until after the race. Read More »