Monthly Archives: June 2007

Fitch Affirms Nicor Inc, Nicor Gas L-T Ratings; Revises S-T Rating

Fitch Affirms Nicor Inc, Nicor Gas L-T Ratings; Revises S-T RatingForbes – Fitch Ratings affirms Nicor Inc.’s (Nicor) and Nicor Gas Co.’s (Nicor Gas) long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘A’ and revises Nicor Gas’s short-term IDR and commercial paper … Continue reading →

Hornish humbled early by mistake at Richmond (AP)

Sam Hornish Jr. is the only driver with two IndyCar Series victories in the seven races the series has run at Richmond International Raceway, but he took himself out of contention Saturday night just as the race got started. More: … Continue reading →

Franchitti dominates at Richmond (AP)

Pole-sitter Dario Franchitti led all but nine laps and held off Scott Dixon and Dan Wheldon with the help of a late caution Saturday night, giving the points leader his first IndyCar Series victory at Richmond. More: continued here Bookmark … Continue reading →

Franchitti wins SunTrust Indy Challenge (PA SportsTicker)

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Hornish likely to move to NASCAR Nextel Cup next season (PA SportsTicker)

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Massa masters Magny-Cours

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Franchitti takes pole after qualifying washout (AFP)

Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti of Scotland captured pole position for Saturday night's Indy-Car Indy Challenge when time trials were rained out here Friday night. More: continued here Bookmark this content :

Saturday News from Magny Cours

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Hamilton’s changing world

Hamilton’s changing world BBC News – “Glory Boys”. “Rule Britannia”. “Lewis and Becks true Brit heroes”. So screamed the back-page headlines 12 days ago, after Britain’s new Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton won his second straight Grand Prix on the … Continue reading →

THIS week’s Nextel Cup race

THIS week’s Nextel Cup race Arizona Daily Star – Juan Pablo Montoya showed off his road racing prowess again, stretching his fuel to the limit and grabbing his first Nextel Cup Fast facts: Hamilton has seven consecutive top-three finishes a … Continue reading →

All Sections Formula One Giedo van der Gerde

All Sections Formula One Giedo van der Gerde Home of Sport – I don’t think it’s quite that extreme, but apparently it helps if one of the team owners has shares in your company (Michel Mol has shares in Christijan … Continue reading →

Franchitti gets pole after rain spoils IndyCar qualifying (PA SportsTicker)

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Rain washes out qualifying (AP)

Season points leader Dario Franchitti was a happy recipient of the top starting spot for the IndyCar Series’ seventh visit to Richmond International Raceway after rain washed out qualifying on Friday night. More: continued here Bookmark this content :

Packed stands and schedule have Wheldon thinking NASCAR (AP)

Dan Wheldon loves to race, and a visit to NASCAR country with the IndyCar Series only highlights that passion — and makes him think more about moving over to stock cars and getting to do just about all the driving … Continue reading →

AUTO RACING PACKAGE

AUTO RACING PACKAGEFOXSports.com – Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton did it again, racing to his second straight victory in the U.S. Grand Prix on June 17. The first black driver in F1′s 61-year history has finished all seven races this season … Continue reading →

Boy racer, 3, goes professional

Boy racer, 3, goes professionalEnfield and Haringey Independant – But Potters Bar prodigy Ben Kasperczak has done just that, signing his first professional racing contract at the tender age of It is unlikely Ben could make an appearance in F1 … Continue reading →

F1 stars face drug tests

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Andretti, Wheldon head to Richmond in different directions (PA SportsTicker)

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Patrick: ‘It’s time’ for breakthrough victory (AP)

Danica Patrick is in her third season as the most talked-about driver in the IndyCar Series. More: continued here Bookmark this content :

Danica among favorite female athletes (AP)

IndyCar Series driver Danica Patrick is listed among “America’s Favorite Female Sports Stars” for the second… More: continued here Bookmark this content :

F1 THREAT DRIVES HILL WARNING

F1 THREAT DRIVES HILL WARNING Daily Express – BRITAIN S last Formula One world champion Damon Hill has warned Silverstone must take seriously the threat to its future from Bernie Ecclestone. While backing new star Lewis Hamilton to become the … Continue reading →

No green light for night Malaysia GP

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No ‘chosen’ Champion – Haug

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Further 2011 proposals

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Northern Ireland delegation convinces US lawmakers of new peace

Northern Ireland delegation convinces US lawmakers of new peace International Herald Tribune – Congress that their new peace formula is for real. Emerging from a private meeting Tuesday, the Irish spoke of progress in their The IRA killed nearly 1,800 … Continue reading →