Daimler complete Mercedes GP takeover: "Carmakers Daimler announced on Monday that, together with Aabar Investment PJS, they have acquired the remaining 24.9 per cent stake in Mercedes GP from the team's management, led by team principal Ross Brawn.
Daimler and Aabar - Daimler's biggest shareholder - now own 100 percent of Mercedes GP, with Daimler upping their stake from 45.1 percent to 60 percent, while Aabar's has increased from 30 to 40 percent"
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Kahne leaves his 'worst track' with top-10 finish
Kahne leaves his 'worst track' with top-10 finish: "Perhaps the biggest surprise of Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway was that Kasey Kahne didn't take control of the excavator poised to tear up the frontstretch."
Gordon Ends Winless Streak At 66 Races
Gordon Ends Winless Streak At 66 Races: "Just before peeling off what he called a lame burnout near the finish line, Jeff Gordon screamed into his radio, the emotion pouring out with his voice."
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Searching For Balance In Nationwide Coverage
Searching For Balance In Nationwide Coverage: "With just two races complete, the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series is presenting new and unique challenges for the media.
On the track, things remain largely unchanged from last season, with Sprint Cup Series drivers dominating the action. Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway, Kyle Busch put a stranglehold on the field, leading every lap from the pole position en route to a convincing win in the Bashas' Supermarkets 200. Fellow Sprint Cup regulars Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Newman claimed the next three positions, with Edwards the only one to mount even a token challenge to Busch.
A week earlier, Tony Stewart carried the checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway for the fourth consaecutive season, with three of the top four spots going to Sprint Cup regulars.
But while the on-track results remain unchanged, there is a new dynamic afoot. Busch, Stewart and their Sprint Cup comrades are no longer eligible to receive Nationwide Series championship points, leaving the title chase to a group of drivers who have experienced -- in some cases -- only moderate success in the season's first two events. Reed Sorenson tops the Nationwide Series leaderboard after racing to a pair of impressive Top-5 finishes in his first two starts. He is trailed by Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. -- who has authored Top-10 showings in both races to date -- and Jason Leffler.
Danica Patrick is tied for fourth in the championship standings, despite an average finish of 15.5 in the first two races of the year. She qualified fourth in the season opener at Daytona before slipping to 14th in the final rundown, and was a non-factor Saturday at PIR, starting 20th at finishing three laps down in the 17th position.
Not surprisingly, Patrick's showing earned her a lengthy, post-race interview on ESPN2. Viewers long ago became accustomed -- or perhaps resigned -- to regular, in-depth questioning of the IndyCar star turned part-time NASCAR aspirant, regardless of her competitive relevance. Unfortunately, ESPN2's latest contribution to Danica Mania came at the exclusion of drivers who finished much closer to the front of the pack, including Top-10 finishers (and Nationwide regulars) Stenhouse, Justin Allgaier, Brian Scott and Kenny Wallace.
Some rationalized Patrick's role in Saturday's post-race coverage by pointing to her fourth-place standing in championship points. They cannot, however, explain the failure of veteran Joe Nemechek -- who is tied with Patrick in championship points -- to gain even a moment of ESPN2's post-race spotlight. Granted, Nemechek ain't much to look at in a bikini, but if we're going to base our coverage of the sport on championship points in Week Two of the season, 'Front Row Joe' deserved as much post-race face time Saturday as the GoDaddy Girl.
Others point to Patrick's on-track improvement as a reason for the continued media focus. Well, Landon Cassill seems to have upped his performance since last year, as well, with nowhere near the attention.
Admittedly, Patrick is in a class by herself when it comes to media exposure. Cameras flock to the IndyCar star like moths to a flame, no matter where she finishes. But at some point, the media must allow Patrick to become what she says she wants to be; just another racer. Danica was not the only woman in Saturday's race. Jennifer Jo Cobb finished 32nd at Phoenix, and received no post-race love for her trouble.
And honestly, that's the way it should be.
If you run well, you get interviewed after the race. If not, we'll see you next week, regardless of how recognizable your name is or how many commercials your sponsor bought in today's broadcast. Patrick didn't ask to be spotlighted Saturday, and she is not to blame for the media's continued obsession with anything and everything Danica. She is intelligent enough to capitalize on that infatuation, however, continuing to build her personal brand while determining whether NASCAR is something she wants to do on a full-time basis. Patrick is clearly a talented racer, but she is not the end-all, beat-all of the Nationwide tour, especially on days when she finishes three laps behind the winner.
It's a brand new Nationwide Series in 2011, with new focus, new dynamics and new stories to be told. And as the series moves to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for next weekend's Sam's Town 300, but inevitable search for balance will continue.
"
On the track, things remain largely unchanged from last season, with Sprint Cup Series drivers dominating the action. Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway, Kyle Busch put a stranglehold on the field, leading every lap from the pole position en route to a convincing win in the Bashas' Supermarkets 200. Fellow Sprint Cup regulars Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick and Ryan Newman claimed the next three positions, with Edwards the only one to mount even a token challenge to Busch.
A week earlier, Tony Stewart carried the checkered flag at Daytona International Speedway for the fourth consaecutive season, with three of the top four spots going to Sprint Cup regulars.
But while the on-track results remain unchanged, there is a new dynamic afoot. Busch, Stewart and their Sprint Cup comrades are no longer eligible to receive Nationwide Series championship points, leaving the title chase to a group of drivers who have experienced -- in some cases -- only moderate success in the season's first two events. Reed Sorenson tops the Nationwide Series leaderboard after racing to a pair of impressive Top-5 finishes in his first two starts. He is trailed by Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. -- who has authored Top-10 showings in both races to date -- and Jason Leffler. Danica Patrick is tied for fourth in the championship standings, despite an average finish of 15.5 in the first two races of the year. She qualified fourth in the season opener at Daytona before slipping to 14th in the final rundown, and was a non-factor Saturday at PIR, starting 20th at finishing three laps down in the 17th position.
Not surprisingly, Patrick's showing earned her a lengthy, post-race interview on ESPN2. Viewers long ago became accustomed -- or perhaps resigned -- to regular, in-depth questioning of the IndyCar star turned part-time NASCAR aspirant, regardless of her competitive relevance. Unfortunately, ESPN2's latest contribution to Danica Mania came at the exclusion of drivers who finished much closer to the front of the pack, including Top-10 finishers (and Nationwide regulars) Stenhouse, Justin Allgaier, Brian Scott and Kenny Wallace.
Some rationalized Patrick's role in Saturday's post-race coverage by pointing to her fourth-place standing in championship points. They cannot, however, explain the failure of veteran Joe Nemechek -- who is tied with Patrick in championship points -- to gain even a moment of ESPN2's post-race spotlight. Granted, Nemechek ain't much to look at in a bikini, but if we're going to base our coverage of the sport on championship points in Week Two of the season, 'Front Row Joe' deserved as much post-race face time Saturday as the GoDaddy Girl.Others point to Patrick's on-track improvement as a reason for the continued media focus. Well, Landon Cassill seems to have upped his performance since last year, as well, with nowhere near the attention.
Admittedly, Patrick is in a class by herself when it comes to media exposure. Cameras flock to the IndyCar star like moths to a flame, no matter where she finishes. But at some point, the media must allow Patrick to become what she says she wants to be; just another racer. Danica was not the only woman in Saturday's race. Jennifer Jo Cobb finished 32nd at Phoenix, and received no post-race love for her trouble.
And honestly, that's the way it should be.
If you run well, you get interviewed after the race. If not, we'll see you next week, regardless of how recognizable your name is or how many commercials your sponsor bought in today's broadcast. Patrick didn't ask to be spotlighted Saturday, and she is not to blame for the media's continued obsession with anything and everything Danica. She is intelligent enough to capitalize on that infatuation, however, continuing to build her personal brand while determining whether NASCAR is something she wants to do on a full-time basis. Patrick is clearly a talented racer, but she is not the end-all, beat-all of the Nationwide tour, especially on days when she finishes three laps behind the winner.
It's a brand new Nationwide Series in 2011, with new focus, new dynamics and new stories to be told. And as the series moves to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for next weekend's Sam's Town 300, but inevitable search for balance will continue.
Hamlin putting rough Phoenix past behind him
Hamlin putting rough Phoenix past behind him: "If anyone should have a grudge with Phoenix International Raceway, it should be Denny Hamlin."
Busch goes wire-to-wire for victory at Phoenix
Busch goes wire-to-wire for victory at Phoenix: "Kyle Busch held off a frenetic challenge from Carl Edwards in the closing laps of Saturday's Bashas' Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway and collected his 44th Nationwide Series victory."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
RT@NCWTSonSPEED: Just heard @kaseykahne will
RT@NCWTSonSPEED: Just heard @kaseykahne will be driving the #18 @KyleBuschMS Toyota at @TooToughToTame in 2 weeks. #nascar
Evernham sues former partner Gillett for $19 million
Evernham sues former partner Gillett for $19 million: "Former championship crew chief and NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham filed a $19 million civil lawsuit this week against two companies owned by George Gillett, his former partner in Gillett Evernham Motorsports."
Brawn: Mercedes out to compete with the best
Brawn: Mercedes out to compete with the best: "Hopes that the MGP W02 would lead Mercedes GP back to the front of the field faded as the pre-season tests got underway. A distinct lack of pace and poor reliability suggested 2011 wouldn't be the team's year, however after wrapping up a successful four-day session at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya last weekend, there's a growing sense of optimism at their Brackley factory."
Thursday, February 24, 2011
USAClive: columbus (Broadcasting live at
USAClive: columbus (Broadcasting live at http://ustre.am/c6V5)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
TerryBlountESPN: The heartbreak of David Ragan _ the coulda, woulda, shoulda-been winner at Daytona. My column: http://tinyurl.com/4zq8exu
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RT @LionelNASCAR: The town of
RT @LionelNASCAR: The town of Harrisburg, NC is pretty darn excited for @TBayne21! http://twitpic.com/42plcw
RT @f1unitedstates: Bahrain withdraws from
RT @f1unitedstates: Bahrain withdraws from hosting 2011's opening round http://bit.ly/hwDXT1
NASCAR_NNS: @NASCAR_NNS races...
NASCAR_NNS: @NASCAR_NNS races there twice this yr. RT @NASCAR: Hanging out with fans and media @TBayne21 and @chicagolndspdwy http://twitpic.com/42m7gb
NCWTSonSPEED: 41 trucks on the PHX entry list. Notables: #2 Clint Bowyer #10 Chase Mattioli #19 David Mayhew #44 Greg Pursley #45 Mike Skinner
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NASCAR: @TBayne21 shares a donut
NASCAR: @TBayne21 shares a donut with @16NNS while leaving a morning show hit in @Chicagollndspdy http://twitpic.com/42kgpz
NASCAR: WGN in Chicago gives
NASCAR: WGN in Chicago gives Trevor Bayne a birthday donut when he stopped by in Chicago http://twitpic.com/42k4d6
Monday, February 21, 2011
NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Press Pass:
NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Press Pass: Carl Edwards http://social.nascar.com/bQB
NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Race Rewind:
NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Race Rewind: A look back at a historic #Daytona500. Watch now: http://social.nascar.com/LNT
Barcelona day four - Massa blazes a trail to the top
Barcelona day four - Massa blazes a trail to the top: "Ferrari signed off from the test at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya with a flourish on Monday. Felipe Massa's best lap, a 1m 22.625s, was the fastest time of the four-day session at the Spanish circuit and almost four seconds quicker than the Brazilian's quickest lap on Sunday.
It was a good day for Red Bull too with Mark Webber taking the second spot, ahead of Sebastien Buemi in Toro Rosso's STR6. Robert Kubica's stand-in Nick Heidfeld continued to become acquainted with his new charge for the foreseeable future, clocking the fourth fastest time in Renault's R31"
It was a good day for Red Bull too with Mark Webber taking the second spot, ahead of Sebastien Buemi in Toro Rosso's STR6. Robert Kubica's stand-in Nick Heidfeld continued to become acquainted with his new charge for the foreseeable future, clocking the fourth fastest time in Renault's R31"
NASCAR_NNS: RT @DISupdates: PHOTOS: #DAYTONA 500 Champ Breakfast=> http://yfrog.com/h4srjfpj http://yfrog.com/h2dicqsj http://yfrog.com/h0bqzpzj #nascar
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espn: Formula One's opening race
espn: Formula One's opening race called off due to Bahrain unrest - http://es.pn/fQRReV
espn: Trevor Bayne leaning toward
espn: Trevor Bayne leaning toward staying in Nationwide despite Daytona 500 win - http://es.pn/e62KLM
RT @dcaraviello: RT @ronsirak: AP:
RT @dcaraviello: RT @ronsirak: AP: Organizers say next month's Formula One race in Bahrain called off because of protests.
RT @KevinHarvick: Just leaving RCR
RT @KevinHarvick: Just leaving RCR after our Monday morning 29 team meeting. Everyone is over Daytona and ready for Phoenix.
McLaren's Jonathan Neale on tyres, test form and overtaking
McLaren's Jonathan Neale on tyres, test form and overtaking: "Onlookers trying to judge winter testing can sometimes find themselves stuck in a quagmire of data, desperately trying to tally lap times with likely fuel loads, set-up choices and tyre usage. Whilst Red Bull, Mercedes, Williams, Renault and Ferrari have all shared a slice of test day glory over the opening three tests, McLaren have been pretty low key - never taking the top spot, but never far enough from the sharp end to call the MP4-26's performance into question. Confusing as it may be to outsiders, according to managing director Jonathan Neale the team are exactly where they hoped they'd be at this point in their pre-season preparations. Neale discusses the importance of a stable plateau for future developments, the quest for the perfect set-up for Pirelli's new tyres, and the success of 2011's rule changes…"
Trulli crash cuts short Lotus's Barcelona session
Trulli crash cuts short Lotus's Barcelona session: "Lotus's Barcelona test programme came to a premature halt on Monday morning when Jarno Trulli crashed at the Circuit de Catalunya's Turn Nine due to a car failure. Trulli was unhurt, but without the necessary parts to repair the T128, the team were forced to abandon the last of their four days in Spain"
NASCAR: Watch @tbayne21 Times a.m.
NASCAR: Watch @tbayne21 Times a.m. ET: 7 @MikeandMike 7:30 @FoxAndFriends 7:50 @cnnAM 9:30 @SportsCenter 10:15 Donnie Wingo @ESPN_FirstTake #NASCAR
Sunday, February 20, 2011
NASCAR: #NASCAR.
NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Final Laps: @Tbayne21 wins #Daytona500 in second start. Watch the video now: http://social.nascar.com/G48
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NASCAR: #DAYTONA500 | #NASCAR.
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RT @NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Edwards, Kurt Busch, Ragan and Earnhardt Jr. comment on a wild #Daytona500. http://social.nascar.com/q9I
RT@NASCAR: #NASCAR.COM Video: Final Laps: Trevor Bayne wins the #Daytona500 in second start. Watch now: http://social.nascar.com/OVQ
RT@Drive2EndHunger: RT @NASCAR: Former youngest #DAYTONA500 winner Jeff Gordon congratulates new youngest winner of the Great American Race @trevo http://tw ...
RT@NASCAR: #DAYTONA500 hats and trophy waiting for @trevorbayne21 in @DISUpdates Victory Lane #NASCAR http://twitpic.com/420adp
RT@NASCAR: Lee Petty is a great guess but not right. Here's a pic of the answer. #daytona500 @disupdates #NASCAR http://twitgoo.com/1zf30l
Monday, February 7, 2011
Stoddard, team set sights on full Cup schedule
Stoddard, team set sights on full Cup schedule: "For the first time in his Cup Series career, crew chief Frank Stoddard has taken the ultimate step to control his own destiny: Complete team ownership. FAS Lane Racing announced Monday that two-time Cup champion Terry Labonte will drive the No. 32 Ford, making the team a guaranteed starter in the Daytona 500."
NASCAR announces '11 national series start times
NASCAR announces '11 national series start times: "NASCAR released its telecast times for the 2011 season, primarily preserving the earlier and consistent start times established in 2010."
Friday, February 4, 2011
McLaren's Lowe and Goss on the MP4-26's design
McLaren's Lowe and Goss on the MP4-26's design: "Following the launch of the MP4-26 in blustery Berlin, McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe and director of engineering Tim Goss discuss the new car's highlights, the team effort that went into its design and their hopes for 2011..."
Force India extend McLaren technical partnership
Force India extend McLaren technical partnership: "After enjoying their most successful season to date in 2010, Force India have announced they have extended their partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies until the end of the 2012 season. The Silverstone-based team also revealed former director of engineering, Andrew Green, will take on the role of technical director with immediate effect.
Green has over 20 years of top-level motor racing experience including F1, F3000 and F3. He commenced his motorsport career in 1987 as a designer with Reynard Cars and was part of the small group of design engineers who started Jordan GP in 1990. After working his way up the company in positions within test and race engineering, Andrew joined British American Racing in 1998 as head of mechanical design. After four years with the company he moved on to become head of R&D at Red Bull Technology in 2004 and then joined Force India in July 2010."
Green has over 20 years of top-level motor racing experience including F1, F3000 and F3. He commenced his motorsport career in 1987 as a designer with Reynard Cars and was part of the small group of design engineers who started Jordan GP in 1990. After working his way up the company in positions within test and race engineering, Andrew joined British American Racing in 1998 as head of mechanical design. After four years with the company he moved on to become head of R&D at Red Bull Technology in 2004 and then joined Force India in July 2010."
New fueling system could present problems
New fueling system could present problems: "When the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season opens Feb. 20, it could be that the new racing surface at Daytona International Speedway has less to do with deciding who wins the Daytona 500 than the new fueling systems that will be used in competition by teams for the first time."
Teen Hill set to run full Nationwide season
Teen Hill set to run full Nationwide season: "Timmy Hill will compete for rookie of the year in the Nationwide Series in 2011 with Rick Ware Racing, but he will start out behind."
Ingram to crew chief Shepherd's No. 89 car
Ingram to crew chief Shepherd's No. 89 car: "Veteran NASCAR crew chief David Ingram has been tabbed to crew chief Morgan Shepherd's Nationwide Series entry in 2011, Faith Motorsports announced Thursday."
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Valencia day one - Vettel leads the way for Red Bull
Valencia day one - Vettel leads the way for Red Bull: "Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel was the early leader as this year's opening test got underway on Tuesday in Valencia. Vettel clocked a best time of 1m 13.769s at the Spanish circuit in the newly-launched RB7. The only other 2011 car in the top five was the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso in fifth.
“It was good today and I felt comfortable in the car, I enjoyed it,” said the German. “It was day one for most of us and there's a long way to go with testing ahead of the season and a very long racing season after that - with 20 races - so things can change!"
“It was good today and I felt comfortable in the car, I enjoyed it,” said the German. “It was day one for most of us and there's a long way to go with testing ahead of the season and a very long racing season after that - with 20 races - so things can change!"
Denette puts lottery winnings to work with team
Denette puts lottery winnings to work with team: "Fueled by his passion for motorsports, NASCAR enthusiast and Mega Millions lottery winner Joe Denette formed Joe Denette Motorsports to compete in Camping World Truck Series. JDM will make its debut in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway and plans to run a full season in 2011."
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