Auto Racing Digest back issues from October 2002:
The old world could use a new breed of racing. (Pace Lap).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002; ... WHEN FORMULA ONE announced its 2003 schedule, the news was that there was no news. A few Grand Prix were shuffled around, but there weren't any new venues added to the calendar. In the next few years, however, there could be some enormous changes, and the potential shifts will likely ...
Respect your elders. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; ... Kurt Busch's behavior at The Winston was disgraceful. It's nice that these young drivers are having success and raising the ...
Twice as nice. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; ... I'll admit it: I am a fan of both NASCAR and CART. I have a lot of friends who argue you can't have it both ways. They say liking both series is akin to being a fan of both the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, but seeing as I bleed Cubbie blue, I don't think their argument holds any water. I ...
Safety first. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; ... The safety issues is a mysterious creature. Several years ago, when the open-wheel community suffered the untimely deaths of Greg Moore and Roberto Gonzales (along with several fans), many people associated with NASCAR were "bragging" that these kinds of tragedies couldn't possibly ever ...
The people's choice. (The Fans Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
Oct 01, 2002; ... It's a shame that the fans, their attendance, and dollar votes don't amount to much in open-wheel racing. CART consistently out draws the IRL by a wide margin in the U.S.--to say nothing of its comparative edge in popularity overseas--yet the manufacturers and other ...
The motor sports world takes a meeting (or three). (The Biz).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002; ... AT A RECENT MOTOR SPORTS industry conference in Charlotte, NASCAR senior vice president George Pyne indicated that the series is considering international expansion, possibly within the next two years. While Pyne said that Winston Cup would not necessarily be a part of the plan, he ...
Rising star: Tony Renna.(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002; ... FOR A YOUNG RACE DRIVER, being in the right place at the right time is one of the most important things in the world. Being in a position to get into that "right place" may be even more important. Tony Renna currently isn't doing much racing. However, the 25-year-old Deland, ...
The Winston Cup generation gap starts here. (Uncovering the Past).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... DALE JARRETT MAY HAVE BEEN on the cover of our November 1999 issue, but the real story was Tony Stewart ["Quick Learner"], who won three races and finished in the top five 12 times that year, shattering Winston Cup's rookie records and expectations. At the time, we recognized ...
The stat sheet.(Winston Cup)(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002 ... 3 The number of Winston Cup races annually held at Lowe's: The Winston, the Coca-Cola 600, and the UAW-GM Quality 500. The track also hosts two Busch Series races and two ARCA events, among many others. 11 The speedway was forced to file this chapter of ...
Be your own boss: the last of NASCAR's driver-owners talks about the difficult yet rewarding skill of multitasking. (Interview: Brett Bodine).
Oct 01, 2002; ... BRETT BODINE IS THE FIRST TO admit that there is plenty of room available in his Winston Cup trophy case. With one victory and five poles in a Cup career that dates to 1986, he's rarely mentioned in the same breath as fellow 40-somethings such as Bill Elliott, Terry Labonte, and Stealing ...
It's a young man's world: to the dismay of the old guard, a group of brash young drivers are charging to the front of the Winston Cup pack.
Oct 01, 2002; ... MOST OF THE TIME, NASCAR IS as deliberative and orderly as the houses of Congress. There are some verbal volleys, but civility is the rule and leadership changes don't come easy or often. In recent years, however, an increasing number of brash youngsters have enjoyed success ...
These are the extra days of your life: after surviving a near-fatal plane crash, Jack Roush is taking nothing for granted.(Roush is one of the NASCAR teams owners)
Oct 01, 2002; ... EACH MORNING WHEN JACK Roush awakens and looks out his window at a new sunrise, or travels to a racetrack to savor the symphony of humming engines, he chalks up another of what he calls his "extra days." Roush, one of NASCAR's most prominent teams owners, survived an April 19 ...
Shot by both sides: CART continues to suffer slings and arrows from both manufacturers and teams--how far off is the fatal blow?
Oct 01, 2002; ... FOR YEARS, CART WAS AT THE top of the motor sports world. Its drivers, speed, and technology were the best--and though they arguably still are, the series' prestige in this competitive industry has unraveled. First, the growth of NASCAR stole CART's thunder--not to mention much ...
The child is the father to the man: Rookie Jimmie Johnson is repaying his co-owner Jeff Gordon's faith in him by challenging the four-time champion for the Winston Cup title.
Oct 01, 2002; ... THERE IS AN OLD GOLF ADAGE that is considered wise and prudent: Never beat the boss. Obviously, Jimmie Johnson doesn't believe it applies to NASCAR racing. The sizzling rookie consistently beat his boss--and most of the rest of Winston Cup--during the first half of the season, ...
Casting his Web: this summer's other "Spider-Man," Helio Castroneves, is swinging into the hearts of American race fans.
Oct 01, 2002; ... THE IRL MAY HAVE BEEN designed for American oval racers, but its first poster boy is an exuberant, energetic road racer from Brazil. That driver, Helio Castroneves, is a much-needed breath of fresh air for Indy Racing, which has gone years without a marquee performer. The ...
Pushing all the right buttons: after redoubling his commitment to racing, Renault pin-up Jenson Button has moved from the lifestyle page to the sports page.
Oct 01, 2002; ... ONE OF THE WAYS TO GAUGE the popularity and success of a Formula One driver is to take note of how many people attend his press conferences over the course of a Grand Prix weekend. A Michael Schumacher press conference is always packed; some less successful drivers will have only a few ...
Quick quiz.
Oct 01, 2002 ... 1. Which current NASCAR star became the first driver to win three USAC rifles in the same season? 2. Before Helio Castroneves accomplished the feat in 2001-02, who was the last driver to win back-to-back Indianapolis 500s: Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Pick Mears, or Johnny ...
Names and numbers.
Oct 01, 2002 ... <Pre> 2002 Race Schedules NASCAR WINSTON CUP DateEvent TrackTV July 21 New England 300 New Hampshire International SpeedwayTNT July 28 Pennsylvania 500 ...
Dixon makes his case for driver of the year honors. (Checkered Flag).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002; ... WHO IS THE HOTTEST DRIVER in the most competitive series? Jeff Gordon in Winston Cup? Helio Castroneves or Sam Hornish Jr. in the IRL? Tony Stewart in anything with four wheels? None of the above. This year's top driver doesn't even make a turn ...