Monthly Archives: October 2009

Motor Racing: Button calm over F1 title chances – Channel NewsAsia

Motor Racing: Button calm over F1 title chances – Channel NewsAsiaSAO PAULO, Brazil : World championship rivals and Brawn GP team-mates Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello said they were cautiously confident of success Friday after opening practice for Sunday’s Brazilian … Continue reading →

F1 official robbed in Sao Paulo – Motorsport.com

F1 official robbed in Sao Paulo – Motorsport.comThe F1 fraternity’s first brush with Sao Paulo crime on its 2009 visit was reported on Friday. David Warren, commercial director of the sponsorship and Paddock Club company Allsport Management, was robbed en … Continue reading →

Nelson Piquet Jr hopes to make a comeback to F1 – MSN India Cricket

Nelson Piquet Jr hopes to make a comeback to F1 – MSN India CricketLondon: Disgraced former Renault Formula One racing driver Nelson Piquet Jr has said that he is looking forward to make a comeback to F1 racing less that … Continue reading →

FIA asks Vatanen, Todt to avoid ‘negative campaigning’ in vote to – The San Francisco Examiner

FIA asks Vatanen, Todt to avoid ‘negative campaigning’ in vote to – The San Francisco ExaminerPARIS The FIA has asked the two candidates running to succeed Max Mosley as president of motor racing’s governing body to avoid “negative campaigning.” Former … Continue reading →

No COLA Hike for Social Security in 2010 – AOL

No COLA Hike for Social Security in 2010 – AOLWASHINGTON (Oct. 15) – There will be no cost of living increase for more than 50 million Social Security recipients next year, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments … Continue reading →

Raikkonen says racing future uncertain – star.com.my

Raikkonen says racing future uncertain – star.com.mySAO PAULO: Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen says he’s still undecided about his future two weeks after learning he won’t be driving for Ferrari next year. At Brazilian Grand Prix, Raikkonen declined on Thursday … Continue reading →

F1: Team Lotus unveils wind tunnel model car (+ photos) – Auto123

F1: Team Lotus unveils wind tunnel model car (+ photos) – Auto123Lotus F1 Racing unveiled on Wednesday its wind tunnel model car. The team seems to be on schedule to compete in their first Grand Prix next season. Here s … Continue reading →

Jindal to use face time with president to discuss trio of topics – New Orleans Times-Picayune

Jindal to use face time with president to discuss trio of topics – New Orleans Times-PicayuneGov. Bobby Jindal has a three-point agenda that he plans to press with President Barack Obama during his visit to New Orleans on Thursday. Jindal … Continue reading →

Kershaw, Hamels to face-off in Game 1 of the NLCS – USA Today

Kershaw, Hamels to face-off in Game 1 of the NLCS – USA TodayBloggin’ baseball: USA TODAY chose a fan blogger for each playoff team to contribute to our postseason coverage. Read their posts. Mr. October: Using a formula developed by … Continue reading →

F1 title within Button’s reach – Globe and Mail

F1 title within Button’s reach – Globe and MailJ enson Button can clinch his first Formula One title by playing it safe in Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. With a comfortable lead in the drivers’ standings, Button only needs to avoid … Continue reading →

This Week in Auto Racing October 15 – 18 – Raleigh News & Observer

This Week in Auto Racing October 15 – 18 – Raleigh News & ObserverJimmie Johnson is back in control of the Chase after winning last Sunday’s race at California. Johnson now holds a 12-point lead, as he looks to capture … Continue reading →

Brazilian GP: Toyota technical preview – Motorsport.com

Brazilian GP: Toyota technical preview – Motorsport.comA few years ago we used to say it was extremely bumpy and we would spend the weekend working on the suspension to absorb the bumps. But we saw in the last years that … Continue reading →

Massa completes Ferrari F1 test – BBC Sport

Massa completes Ferrari F1 test – BBC SportFelipe Massa behind the wheel of an F1 car for the first time since his accident Felipe Massa has tested in a Formula 1 car for the first time since suffering a fractured … Continue reading →

School district responds – News-Leader.com

School district responds – News-Leader.comTom Gargus said: “SPS has 691 elementary classrooms for just over 11,000 students; a ration of 16:1.” “One of the biggest myths out there is that we just have empty classes sitting out there,” said Marc … Continue reading →

Formula One star Coulthard takes the city by storm – Mid Day.com

Formula One star Coulthard takes the city by storm – Mid Day.comA BIT after 1 pm, as the traffic began to swell up on the road leading to Bandra-Worli Sea Link, many enthusiasts on two and four wheels cut across … Continue reading →

Injured Glock out of Brazil F1 GP – MSN Singapore

Injured Glock out of Brazil F1 GP – MSN SingaporeGerman Formula One driver Timo Glock has been ruled out of the Brazilian Grand Prix due to injuries he suffered in qualifying at Suzuka last week, his Toyota team announced Sunday. … Continue reading →

Camden school official faces ethics issue once again – Courier-Post

Camden school official faces ethics issue once again – Courier-PostCAMDEN State and local officials have concerns that school board President Sara Davis allegedly traded votes earlier this year to award a contract with politically-connected companies to guarantee her presidency. According … Continue reading →

Donington Misses Another Deadline To Host British Grand Prix – Bleacherreport.com

Donington Misses Another Deadline To Host British Grand Prix – Bleacherreport.comMedia speculation is rife that Donington Park has failed to meet the extended deadline to come up with the cash to guarantee the 2010 British Grand Prix. Formula One s … Continue reading →

Ferrari: Felipe Massa s medical tests go well – Boston Herald

Ferrari: Felipe Massa s medical tests go well – Boston HeraldR OME Injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will drive a car at his team s test track after a positive outcome to his latest neurological exams at a Paris hospital, … Continue reading →

Sato still chasing an F1 return – Autosport Online

Sato still chasing an F1 return – Autosport OnlineTakuma Sato says he is determined to return to racing in 2010 – and that he will only look at options beyond Formula 1 when all hopes of a grand prix drive … Continue reading →

Massa confirmed for F1 test on Monday – Times of India

Massa confirmed for F1 test on Monday – Times of IndiaMILAN: Felipe Massa will return to a Formula One car for the first time since his serious accident when he tests a 2007 model at Ferrari’s Fiorano track on Monday, … Continue reading →

Polish driver Robert Kubica joins Renault from 2010, replacing Ferrari – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Polish driver Robert Kubica joins Renault from 2010, replacing Ferrari – Minneapolis Star TribunePARIS – Robert Kubica will drive for Formula One team Renault from 2010, replacing Ferrari-bound Fernando Alonso and partner Romain Grosjean of France. Terms of the deal … Continue reading →

Massa confirmed for F1 test on Monday – Times of India

Massa confirmed for F1 test on Monday – Times of IndiaMILAN: Felipe Massa will return to a Formula One car for the first time since his serious accident when he tests a 2007 model at Ferrari’s Fiorano track on Monday, … Continue reading →

Renault F1 To Replace Alonso With Polish Driver Kubica – Edmunds.com

Renault F1 To Replace Alonso With Polish Driver Kubica – Edmunds.comPARIS Robert Kubica, the first driver to represent Poland in Formula 1 racing, will move from BMW Sauber to Renault next season, replacing Fernando Alonso as lead driver for the … Continue reading →

Senna convinced he’ll be in F1 next year – Autosport Online

Senna convinced he’ll be in F1 next year – Autosport OnlineBruno Senna is confident he will be racing in Formula 1 next season after missing out on a deal to race with the Brawn team in 2009. Last year’s GP2 … Continue reading →