Posts Tagged ‘Don Panoz’
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
On John Dagys
John Dagys has been the topic of an almsfanforum thread of late. Some of it runs along the lines of “lucky guy.” Luck? Murphy’s furry backside! Young as he his, John Dagys worked his tail off to get the gig the forum numpties (that rather descriptive word coined by an anonymous “industry observer” who the Bear claims as a friend) dream of. Anyway, John was haunting media rooms writing – on his own nickel – for an independent website (The-Paddock.net, in which he was a partner and the chief editor) while still a journalism student at Columbia College, Chicago. (more…)
Tags: Action Express, Al Soleroli, Alex Job, Bill Rand, Clay Malooley, Don Panoz, Federal Trade Commission, Ferrari, Greg Loles, Greg Rand, Intersport, Jim France, John Dagys, John Dillinger, Level 5, Luca Moro, Matt Tarleton, Reality Slap, Reg Tarleton, Scott Atherton, Scott Tucker, Tony Rand
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Big Apple Grand Prix
Murphy knows many of his readers aren’t buying it, but that New Jersey F1 proposal is very, very real. Those who have seen the details say this is a “street course that works,” meaning, as the Bear understands it, that it’s not a typical “point-and-shoot, see-the-tops-of –the-cars” race track, but rather a good driver’s and spectator’s track. Baltimore has turned out much better than anticipated – so far, anyway – and that will certain add some impetus to the New Jersey street course idea. (more…)
Tags: AAR, Andy Lally, Big Apple Grand Prix, Bill Rand, Can Am, Chris Pook, DeltaWing, Don Panoz, Highcroft Racing, IMSA, John Dillinger, Jr., Kevin Buckler, Leo Hindery, Matt Tarleton, National Press Club, Petit Le Mans, Rand Racing, Richard Neuart, Scot Elkins, Scott Atherton, Signature Motorsports, Tracy Krohn, World Endurance Championship
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010
Rumors Swirl Around Sports Car Series
Rumors of acquisition and merger – many conflicting – are rampant around IMSA, ALMS, Grand AM, ISC, and PMSG. The Bear summarizes them today, along with new cars, teams, and sponsorships and rules. (more…)
Tags: Abruzzi, Alberto Solaroli, Augie Pabst, Brian Redman, Bryan Willman, CET, Chapparal, Don Panoz, Elan Technologies, Ferrari, Grand Am, Henri Zogaib, ISC, J.C. France, Jeremy Mayfield, Jon Field, Long Beach Grand Prix, Mike Lewis, Milka Duno, Oklahoma City, Probe, Riley Technologies, Scarab, Scott Atherton, Sebring, Sir Stirling Moss, Sprint Cup, Tomy Drissi, Tony Dowe, Waster Management
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Rolex Recap
The top two at the Rolex once again came from Murphy’s top 5. After putting both Ganassi cars on the list (a bit of a no-brainer, even if your head is stuffed like a mattress), plus Brumos and two-time Grand Am Champion GAINSCO, the Bear mused in Paddock Poop 152 about the fifth, finally settling on the No. 9 Action Express because it fit all three Bear rools. Including the one about established teams, since in crew, staff, and owner, it was largely the “other” Brumos entry, the one vacated by the accused Daytona Beach druggie.
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Tags: Action Express, Alex Gurney, Alex Job Racing, Audi Sport, Bernie Ecclestone, BMW M6, Bruno Senna, Carl Haas, Chad Hurley, Chip Ganassi, Don Panoz, Ferrari, GAINSCO, IRL, Jim France, Joest Racing, Kelly Collins, Level 5 Racing, Lou Gigliotti, Lucas Luhr, Mike Lanigan, Paul Newman, Saab, Scott Atherton, Spyker, Tony Dowe, Toyota, USF1, Youtube
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
Does a ‘secret committee’ mean that the American Le Mans Series recognizes it might be on the wrong road (course)? Perhaps, say some. Not likely, say others. (more…)
Tags: Comprent, Comprent Motorsport, Don Panoz, Flying Lizard Motorsport, Foundtainhead Holdings, Genoa Racing, Gunnar Racing, Highcroft Racing, Intersport, O'Connell Racing, Primetime Race Group, Rob Dyson, Scott Atherton, Sebring, Seth Neiman, Tony Mastandrea, Tracy Krohn
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