Posts Tagged ‘Daytona’
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Crickets
Although he’s been busy with some other things lately, it’s not the only reason Murphy’s been mostly absent in October. The fact is that there’s little going on in the sports car world, which, the Bear has to point out, is news in itself (though not of the kind to put words on the page).
Eerily quiet, is how one friend described it – that coming after another insider predicted this winter would be among the most challenging for racing in decades. Murphy didn’t say “competitive,” he said “challenging.” There’s a big difference. (more…)
Tags: Comprent, Creation, Daytona, de Ferran, Ferrari, Formula 1, Highcroft, Mercedes, Patrick Dempsey, Pescarolo, Peugeot, Team Seattle
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
By A.C. Guillermo
I’m writing this in the Homestead media center as I occasionally glance at the monitor to see yet another caution period in front of 80,000 empty grandstand seats. Caution is the operative word in Grandamland this weekend. The shock has yet to wear off over the arrest of one of our legendary drivers. Indeed, when I left the World Center of Racing yesterday morning, things at International Speedway Boulevard were in full damage control mode. No Lamborghini in the parking lot. (more…)
Tags: Chateau Elan, Daytona, France, Grand Am, Homestead, Indy Racing League, Infinion, Jack Flowers, Jim Hunter, Laguna Seca, Lamborghini, Mosport, NASCAR, Road America, Road Atlanta, Rolex, Sebring, World Center of Racing
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Monday, October 5th, 2009
On a dry Sunday after a wet Saturday at Road Atlanta, a “full house” was on hand to test the Challenge LMP. One from the dark side there only to report to the Dark Lord of the Sith, (he who rules on the Peninsula to the south). (more…)
Tags: Acura, ALMS, Audi, Daytona, Grand Am, Haas, Knuckles, Laguna Seca, NASCAR, Panoz, Road Atlanta, Roger Penske, The Mucky Duck, The Sardine Factory, Toyota
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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Another direction?
Soon after Murphy met with A.C., he was told that some “in the Grand Am camp” claimed discussions (either with other topics, or exclusively) concerned a track sharing, or joint events, between Grand Am and ALMS very much along the lines proposed by Katrina Flood at Last Turn Clubhouse in early May. Was Katrina (who has “broad” connections in motor sport) floating something for someone else? (more…)
Tags: A.C., ALMS, Braselton, Daytona, Grand Am, Roger, The World Center of Racing
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009
by A.C. Guillermo
I missed the Mid-Ohio race, but I am primed and ready for my favorite series to return home to the World Center of Racing. It is going to be awesome, with Grand-Am and the Cup cars running on the same day!
Mid-Ohio was another fantastically officiated race. All the team owners I talked with last week were absolutely thrilled with the event, and hopefully next year spectators will be allowed. Although the entry list has been steadily shrinking to ALMS levels, the close competition gave me goose bumps! I don’t know about you, but that race made me want to go out and buy a Rolex and get a car loan at Sun Trust! Not so sure about Kevin’s wine, however. (more…)
Tags: ALMS, Audi, Daytona, Grand Am, Iran, Kevin Buckler, Mark Raffauf, Michael Jackson, Mid-Ohio, NASCAR, Nextel Cup, Peugeot, Porsche, Riley, Road Atlanta, Roger E., Rolex, Sebring, Tony George, Wayne Taylor
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