Posts Tagged ‘IRL’
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
January
Murphy, A.C., and Katrina Flood brought you right into the action at the Daytona 24, as AC calls it, “the World’s Greatest Race.” This time it almost was, with the Bear (a “Daytona Denier”) on the edge of his seat (with the rest of you – admit it), over the final hour and last laps.
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Tags: A.C. Guillermo, Acura, ALMS Radio Web, American Le Mans Series, Audi, Creation, Dollywood, F1, Ferrari, Grand Am, Honda, IRL, Katrina Flood, Le Mans, Miller Motorsports Park, NASCAR, Peugeot, Porsche, Radio Le Mans, Risi Competizione, Robin Miller, Rolex 24, the Mole, Thunderbolt, Tony George, VICI Racing
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Friday, December 18th, 2009
The Winter of our Discontent
One of Murphy’s friends was telling him in the fall that this would be the worst winter in motorsports in many years. It seems he was right. Porsche works drivers with (so far) nowhere to go, de Ferran on life support (at best, see below), possible reduced programs at Dyson and Risi, rampant rumors of IRL troubles, an F1 scandal, even NASCAR cuts. (more…)
Tags: Andy Meyrick, Audi R8, Black Swan, Brawn, Comprent, Cytosport, Daimler, de Ferran, Dinan, Discover Channel, Dyson Racing, F1, Felbermayr Proton, Flying Lizard Motorsports, Genoa Racing, Greg Loles, Gunnar Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, Honda, IMSA Performance Matmut, Intersport Racing, IRL, Marshall Pruett, NASCAR, Penske Racing, Porsche, Porsche Spyder, Pratt & Miller, Risi Competizione, Robert Clark, Versus, Vision Racing, Volkswagen
Posted in Paddock Poop | 15 Comments »
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
Though Audi’s return to the ALMS in 2010 remains very much in doubt, the company’s active engagement with the ACO over 2011 rules indicates a continuing commitment to (or at least an interest in) the sport. Does that mean a full ALMS program in 2010? Not with any certainty, since it depends on whether “commitment” or “interest” is the right descriptor. (more…)
Tags: ACO, ALMS 2010 Schedule, Audi, BMW, Grand Am, Greg Loles, IRL, Jim Hunter, Maserati, Nagoya, NASCAR, Okayama, Porsche, Pratt & Miller, Sushi, Tony George, Transformers
Posted in Paddock Poop | 9 Comments »
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Ka Boom
A manufacturer has been watching its engine program hit the wall lately. If the Orville Redenbacher sponsorship doesn’t work out, they’ll need to look for a change in the focus, management, and perhaps even the participants. Orville likes the popping sound and white smoke, but it isn’t a very good image for a race engine (ask the James Bond car guys). Murphy’s been told that whatever else they do, a look at the in-house ten-cent engine control system should be the first order of business. (more…)
Tags: Asian Le Mans Series, BMW, Corvette, Dario Franchitti, Dylan Thomas, Dyson Racing, Grand Am, IRL, Jaguar, James Bond, Japan, Lola, Mazda, Mosport, Orville Redenbacher, Patron, Porsche, Road America, Road Atlanta, Rocket Sports Racing, Scott Dixon, Tim Cindric, Tracy Krohn, Versus, WTCC
Posted in Paddock Poop | 16 Comments »
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
After suggesting Ferrari teams wouldn’t field 2009 F430’s while waiting for new cars, Murphy was told to expect the Italian cars on the Sebring grid. (The Bear doesn’t bury his corrections.)
2010 Schedule and other Relevant Stuff
Murphy wrote about schedule rumors in his last Poop. Did you connect the dots? (more…)
Tags: Acura, Andretti Green, Audi, Chateau Elan, Comprent, F1, Ferrari, Formula 1, Grand Am, Honda, Ingolstadt, IRL, Maserati MC12, Michael Andretti, Mosport, Multimatic, Paddy's Petit Le Mans, Pankel, Panoz, Porsche, Sonoma, sportscarpros.com, Toronto, Weissach, Xtrac
Posted in Paddock Poop | 11 Comments »
