Monthly Archives: August 2009

F1 launches Singapore race probe – BBC Sport

F1 launches Singapore race probe – BBC SportFormula 1′s governing body has launched an investigation into an unspecified previous race, reported to be last year’s Singapore Grand Prix. The FIA said only that it was said it was investigating “alleged … Continue reading →

ESPN – ESPN.com

ESPN – ESPN.comSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Kimi Raikkonen held off Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella to win Formula One’s Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, the Ferrari driver’s fourth triumph at the high-speed track in the past five years. Vladimir Rys/Getty ESPN.com: … Continue reading →

Motor Racing: F1 driver Fisichella on pole for Belgian GP – Channel NewsAsia

Motor Racing: F1 driver Fisichella on pole for Belgian GP – Channel NewsAsiaSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Italian veteran Giancarlo Fisichella on Saturday claimed the most stunning pole position of the season when he came out on top for Force India in … Continue reading →

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/

Formula 1 – formula1.com/news/Check out the latest news from Formula One’s teams and drivers, and take a look at the results from recent races. Includes links and games. Raikkonen wins Formula One’s Beligan Grand Prid for fourth time – CNN … Continue reading →

SMU closing in on Sellout 2009 – Collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com

SMU closing in on Sellout 2009 – Collegesportsblog.dallasnews.comAs the Mustangs lock in on preparations for Saturday’s season-opener with Stephen F. Austin, the Sellout 2009 initiative is nearing its goal. The formula designed to sellout 32,000-seat Ford Stadium for the game … Continue reading →

Force India claim first-ever F1 pole – Sportsnet.ca

Force India claim first-ever F1 pole – Sportsnet.caSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella took pole position Saturday in an unpredictable qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix. The 36-year-old Italian earned the Indian team its maiden Formula One … Continue reading →

The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) Formula To Healthcare Reform – Post Chronicle

The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) Formula To Healthcare Reform – Post ChronicleThere are many who accuse me of being on a tirade when in comes to writing about healthcare reform or healthcare insurance reform or whatever the politicos are … Continue reading →

Belgian GP: Force India Friday practice report – Motorsport.com

Belgian GP: Force India Friday practice report – Motorsport.com28 August 2009 – The hills and valleys of the Ardennes forest reverberated with the sound of Formula One engines as practice for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix got underway today at … Continue reading →

Meritus Racing announce plans for F1 entry by 2016 – Pitpass

Meritus Racing announce plans for F1 entry by 2016 – PitpassMeritus Racing has announced an ambitious plan to be ready to compete in F1 by 2016, making them the first South East Asian country to have an entry in the … Continue reading →

Honda Redeploys F-1 Warriors for Victory in Fuel Efficiency – Bloomberg

Honda Redeploys F-1 Warriors for Victory in Fuel Efficiency – BloombergAug. 28 (Bloomberg) — Honda Motor Co. s withdrawal from Formula One racing in December to save money may give it an advantage over rivals: fresh blood from an elite … Continue reading →

F1′s Abu Dhabi GP to start in light, end in dark – NBC Sports

F1′s Abu Dhabi GP to start in light, end in dark – NBC SportsSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium – The season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the first Formula One race to start in daylight and end at night. Organizers announced Friday … Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi to be F1′s first ‘day/night’ race – Motorsport.com

Abu Dhabi to be F1′s first ‘day/night’ race – Motorsport.comThe inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will not be a twilight race but F1′s first ever ‘day/night’ race, according to event manager Richard Cregan. The sport’s television broadcasters were issued with … Continue reading →

Senna hopes to get first crack at F1 racing next year – Gulf News

Senna hopes to get first crack at F1 racing next year – Gulf NewsDubai: Bruno Senna is expecting a much-awaited baptism into Formula 1 racing latest by next year. “It didn’t happen this season, but next year the chances are … Continue reading →

Chad Hurley: That F1 Racing Team I Invested In Is Just Like YouTube – TechCrunch

Chad Hurley: That F1 Racing Team I Invested In Is Just Like YouTube – TechCrunchThe most interesting article was this one , in which Hurley is quoted as saying he believes the new grand prix team can do a YouTube … Continue reading →

Back to day job for Grosjean – espnstar.com

Back to day job for Grosjean – espnstar.comRomain Grosjean swapped his race overalls for a pin-stripe suit this week in a bid to keep his feet on the ground. Grosjean made his Formula One debut with Renault in Sunday’s European … Continue reading →

Future of BMW F1 team still uncertain – Autoweek.com

Future of BMW F1 team still uncertain – Autoweek.comBMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen said there are a number of options for BMW’s F1 team after the manufacturer has withdrawn for 2010. The question of what Formula One team will fill … Continue reading →

New meth formula simpler, cheaper – Hattiesburg American

New meth formula simpler, cheaper – Hattiesburg AmericanThis is the new formula for methamphetamine: a two-liter soda bottle, a few handfuls of cold pills and some noxious chemicals. Shake the bottle and the volatile reaction produces one of the most … Continue reading →

GP2 boss welcomes Meritus into Europe – New Straits Times

GP2 boss welcomes Meritus into Europe – New Straits TimesMERITUS Racing’s intentions to race in Europe by 2011 have been welcomed by GP2 chief executive officer, Bruno Michel. The Malaysian outfit, the only Asian team granted a licence to compete … Continue reading →

Fitch Rates $27.33MM Traill Co., ND (American Crystal Sugar Co.) Ser – PR Inside

Fitch Rates $27.33MM Traill Co., ND (American Crystal Sugar Co.) Ser – PR InsideFitch Ratings assigns a rating of ‘AA-/F1+’ to the $27,330,000 Traill County, North Dakota industrial development revenue refunding bonds (American Crystal Sugar Company project), series 2009. The … Continue reading →

YouTube s Hurley helps jump-start U.S. F1 team – Sports Business Journal

YouTube s Hurley helps jump-start U.S. F1 team – Sports Business JournalChad Hurley s date on Valentine s Day was a balding 53-year-old engineer with a dream to go racing in Formula One. They proved to be a perfect match. … Continue reading →

Chad Hurley: That F1 Racing Team I Invested In Is Just Like YouTube – TechCrunch

Chad Hurley: That F1 Racing Team I Invested In Is Just Like YouTube – TechCrunchThe most interesting article was this one , in which Hurley is quoted as saying he believes the new grand prix team can do a YouTube … Continue reading →

Plenty of mixed messages from Browns’ exhibition victory: Terry Pluto – Cleveland Plain Dealer

Plenty of mixed messages from Browns’ exhibition victory: Terry Pluto – Cleveland Plain DealerCLEVELAND, Ohio — Scribbles in my Browns notebook: Since returning in 1999, the only season the Browns ranked in the top 20 in rushing was 2007, when … Continue reading →

We’re committed to F1 race in India: Gaur – Times of India

We’re committed to F1 race in India: Gaur – Times of IndiaNEW DELHI: Sameer Gaur, MD, JPSK Sports told TOI on Monday that his company had indeed gone to the ministry of sports for getting approval for F1 race in … Continue reading →

Future of BMW F1 team still uncertain – Autoweek.com

Future of BMW F1 team still uncertain – Autoweek.comBMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen said there are a number of options for BMW’s F1 team after the manufacturer has withdrawn for 2010. The question of what Formula One team will fill … Continue reading →

FIA overturns Renault suspension, clears team to be at F1 race in – Autoweek.com

FIA overturns Renault suspension, clears team to be at F1 race in – Autoweek.comA picture of Fernando Alonso and Renault will race this weekend in Spain. Fernando Alonso and Renault will race this weekend in Spain. The FIA has canceled … Continue reading →