Sam Hornish Jr. views Nationwide gig as a chance to start over
CONCORD, N.C. -- At one time, Sam Hornish Jr. was following in the footsteps of legends. He was America's next IndyCar star, continuing a legacy started by drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Rick Mears. An IndyCar champion when he was just 21 years old, Hornish would go on to win three championships and the 2006 Indianapolis 500.
Growing Pains
CONCORD, N.C. -- At one time, Sam Hornish Jr. was following in the footsteps of legends. He was America's next IndyCar star, continuing a legacy started by drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Rick Mears. An IndyCar champion when he was just 21 years old, Hornish would go on to win three championships and the 2006 Indianapolis 500.
New NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees from a Fan’s Perspective
This past week, the NASCAR Hall of Fame introduced five new inductees and they were: Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Darrell Waltrip, Glen Wood and Cale Yarborough. Here's a short review of each. Richie Evans - Unlike all the other Hall of Famers, Richie Evans was not from the premier...
GRANDAM: Series Daytona 24H teleconference: A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti
An interview with: A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti A.J. Foyt Photo by: Action Sports Photography J.J. O'MALLEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Sorry for the brief delay, and welcome to this Grand-Am teleconference as we get ready for the most anticipated road race in North American sports car history, the 50th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona. Today we visit with two of the greatest drivers in the ...
Big Daytona payout includes bonus for leader at halfway
NASCAR has announced that the Daytona 500 will have a largest-ever payout of $19 million , with the winner getting at least $1.4 million. That's nice and all, even though you and I probably won't see a nickel of it. However, here's the cool element: there will be a $200,000 bonus for the leader at halfway, Lap 100. The idea is that it'll reward drivers who actually race rather than running in ...
Grand Am: Mario Andretti reflects on his history with the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Famed driver Mario Andretti took time to talk to reporters in a teleconference on Tuesday afternoon to help promote this week's Rolex 24 at Daytona. Here is a transcript of the interview:
ThermaSol Goes Full Throttle With "License to Speed" Promotion
ThermaSol has announced its latest promotion, “License to Speed," which allows winners to drive in one of the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance races, a competition that accepts cars valued at $500 or less, and a parody of the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.