September 28th, 2005 | Category: Notebook | No Comments
The annual Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog is out, and this year it includes a nice gift for that extra-special Indy Racing League fan in your life. And hey, at only $65,000 you could also pick one up for yourself too, assuming you’ve been very good this year. read more »
September 19th, 2005 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
Danny Burton’s Hoosier Race Report appears courtesy of OpenWheelRacers.com
The Kinser and Gaines families both have a long and storied history in Indiana short track racing. And Saturday night at the Lawrenceburg Speedway both Kelly Kinser and Dickie Gaines carried on that legacy by winning their respective features. Kelly won the 50-lap feature sanctioned by the All-Star circuit of champions. Dickie won the regular feature for traditional sprint cars and the $1500 prize. Wherever they may be, patriarchs of both families are surely quite pleased. read more »
September 17th, 2005 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
Danny Burton’s Hoosier Race Report appears courtesy of OpenWheelRacers.com
Bloomington, Indiana… Last night at Bloomington was the final sprint car program of the year and it was one to remember for the off-season. It was the classic story line of one having victory in his sights before things went very wrong for him. And another was in the right spot at the right time, showing that Yogi Berra was right: It ain’t over till it’s over. Jon Stanbrough was the beneficiary of Dave Darland’s misfortune, namely a flat tire at the very end of the race. Stanbrough won by literally inches as Darland slid across the start/finish line after his tire blew on the last turn of the last lap. And, if this wasn’t enough, a last turn/last lap pass decided the UMP modified feature as well. read more »
September 15th, 2005 | Category: Notebook | No Comments
The Indy Racing League has announced the 2006 IndyCar Series schedule. Let’s just hope that absence really does make the heart grow fonder. read more »
September 12th, 2005 | Category: The Hoosier Race Report | No Comments
By Danny Burton
Danny Burton’s Hoosier Race Report appears courtesy of OpenWheelRacers.com
Lawrenceburg, IN… I often chuckle when people who should know better make predictions of any sort. Even trained professionals like meteorologists miss every now and then, as we all know. So, last night, September 10, I made another prediction and was wrong again. read more »