Posts Tagged ‘Spyker’
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Here are the answers to the second half of Murphy’s Christmas Quiz. The scoring is underway.
11. What new LMP2 was announced at the 2003 Petit Le Mans?
The Shaw Chassis Engineering SCT 100. An entertaining event that gave the Bear and others many laughs at Road Atlanta and later at other events where Shaw was a no-show. From the report of the news conference Murphy’s friend wrote for dailysportscar at the time: “Shaw Chassis Engineering, of Mazon, Illinois today announced a “chassis program” based on new technology that will allow competitive ALMS-rule-compliant prototype race cars for as little as $180,000, complete with a 3.4 liter V8 of Shaw Chassis’ own design. Manufacturing of thirty-six chassis is underway, allowing such attractive pricing. Corey Shaw said, “We have several contracts in hand, some from teams, or drivers currently competing in ALMS, for cars to be delivered to be raced at Sebring in 2005. The thirty-six chassis include “some” that are being built for SCCA’s A Sports Racer class (ASR).” In retrospect, the number of lies told by Mr. Shaw is astounding – or perhaps it’s not, considering Al Solaroli, Greg Loles, the Soup Kitchen Guy, and Henri Zogaib. (more…)
Tags: Al Solaroli, Andy Wallace, Audi Peugeot, Biltmore Estate, Caterpillar, Catherine Crawford, Corey Shaw, Courage, Creation, Delettrez, Dyson Racing, Greg Loles, Henri Zogaib, Inn At Sonoma, James Weaver, Laguna Seca, Lavaggi, Liz Halliday, Lola, MAP, MB Quart, Morgan, Murphy's Irish Pub, Panhard, Pescarolo, Porsche, Project Raven, Radical, Riley Technologies, Shaw Chassis Engineering, Spyker, the Soup Kitchen Guy, Titan, Zulltec, Zytek
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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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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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