Posts Tagged ‘Paul Newman’
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
1. Who were the managing partners of BAM! ?
BAM! a Porsche GT team, was announced in 2003 for the 2004 season; Tim Munday and Peter Baron were identified in the release as owners. “The BAM! team owners are Tim Munday and Peter Baron (right) – Munday as technical director, Baron as business director.” – DSC 3 November 2003. Leo Hindery was listed as a sponsor/driver with his YES Network. We all know that Leo was a significant investor/supporter, which is why Murphy specified “managing” partners. (more…)
Tags: Andy Evans, Bryan Willman, Chad McQueen, Danica Patrick, Doug Robinson, Dyson Racing, Enzo the Dog, Ferrari, Heidi Fleiss, James Weaver, Jeff Giagrande, Kevin Jeanette, Kyle Petty, Leo Hindery, Lola, Michael Gue, Milt Minter, Patrick Long, Paul Newman, Peter Baron, Ray Smith, Spyker, Tim Munday, Tom Milner
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Murphy muses about various topics and reports a few things he’s heard, then gives you his Punter’s Guide.
All About Watches
Watches have to be the most reliable cash cow for motorsports of all kinds. Rolex sponsors every concours and historic race it can lay its hands on, and keeps the 24 Hours of Daytona more or less on the map. Interestingly, its famous “Daytona” model predates its sponsorship of that race by over two decades. The “Daytona Paul Newman” is thought by some to be the most valuable of the many collector Rolexes. (more…)
Tags: 12 Hours of Sebring, Albert Wong, Alpine Geneve, Bernie Ecclestone, Butch Leitzinger, Chad Hurley Zoran Stefanovic, Cosworth, Creation, Doug Fehan, Fernando Alonzo, Goody's Headache Powders, Graham Rahal, Jaguar, Jean Todt, Kevin Kalkhoven, KV Racing, Lotus, Michael Delaney, Michael Schumacher, Paul Edwards, Paul Newman, Porsche, Renault F1, Rocketsorts Racing, Rolex, Scott Tucker, Tag Heuer, USF1, Westfund
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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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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Murphy’s 1st Annual Christmas Quiz is complete. Thanks to all who entered. We have a winner. Winners actually, since there are six prizes to be awarded. Those individuals will be contacted soon, then published here.
You whined you cried, “It’s toooo hard!” Actually it wasn’t that difficult at all, as you’ll see in the following.
Here is each question, with the correct answer, and with the Bear’s comments. Less than half an hour of time and some willingness to exercise the brain was a sure winner. (more…)
Tags: Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo T33/3, Bill Oursler, Brands Hatch, Camel Pyramid, Carroll Shelby, Charles Dyson, Consalvo Sanesi, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Del Mar, Dick Hutcherson, Ferrari 512M, Ferrari 512S, Frank Biela, Holman-Moody, Infineon, Janos Wimpffen, Jim Hurtubise, JJ Lehto, Jocko Maggiocommo, John Wyer, KnightHawk Racing, Kyalami, Laguna Seca, Las Vegas, Le Mans, Le Mans Classic, Leo Hindery, Lime Rock, Lucas Luhr, Martini Racing, Michael Schumacher, Nissan Performance Technology, Nurbugring, Paul Newman, Pebble Beach, Peter Baron, Peter Kaczmar, Phil Hill, Porsche 908/3, Porsche 909 'Bergspyder', Porsche 917, Porsche Salzburg, PTG, Risi Competizione, Sebring, Sonoma, Tafel Racing, Targa Florio, The Sardind Factory, Tom Weikardt, TWR USA/Jaguar, Watkins Glen
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