Time to Step Up/ Jay Drake Aids in Capture of Crook/ The Andretti’s in the Tunnel/ PJ Chesson on My Space/ Danica Patrick Commercial
Time to Step Up
Here is your opportunity to let those that laid it on the line know they made the right decision. Tickets for the 2006 Hoosier Hundred are now on sale.
Track Enteprises CEO Bob Sargent stepped in and is promoting the event. The best way to show that he as well as others in Indiana state government made the right decision to make the race happen is to pack this place out.
“Tom Johnson came to me last year about becoming involved in promotion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and I and the Track Enterprises staff are very happy to be a part of such a historic facility,” Sargent said in a news release. “None of this would have been possible without people like Tom Johnson, Bob Parker, Matt Steward, state rep Bill Davis, Indiana Fair Director Cindy Hoye and the Indiana Governor’s office, not to mention USAC and K & K Insurance.” “We are pleased to be able to continue the tradition of the Hoosier Hundred and we hope to expand upon the racing heritage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds started by the late Roger Wolcott and Joe Quinn for years to come.”
Tickets go on sale Monday. Reserved seat tickets are $25 and children 11 and under $5. Infield tickets will be sold on race day, with adult admission $10 and children 11 and under $5.
Jay Drake Aids in Capture of Crook
WRTV in Indianapolis reported Friday that USAC driver Jay Drake and a co-worker aided in the capture of an alleged thief earlier this week. According to a story on the television station’s website, http://www.theindychannel.com/news/9167678/detail.html, a man entered Impact Racing in Brownsburg, Indiana and allegedly stole thousands of dollars of racing equipment. Drake and his co-worker were working next door at their shop and noticed that a gray 1990s Chevrolet Caprice with racing stickers on the back and side windows. They saw the alleged robber walk into Impact and walk out with a larger than normal amount of products. Drake's co-worker snapped a picture of the car the man was driving after it came back a second time. Police then gave the photo and a description to the media who then broadcast the story. The alleged robber was arrested the next day. Props to Jay Drake and his co-worker for watching out for his neighbor and taking action.
The Andrettis in the Tunnel
The first family of Open Wheel racing wrapped up a historic day of racing tonight by appearing on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain.
The day began with Mario, Michael and Marco Andretti taking a lap together at Indy. Mario told Dave Despain that Indianapolis Motor Speedway paid a great complement to the family by allowing them on the track on opening day first. Michael Andretti revealed that he was relieved and excited to get back behind the wheel.
Michael added that he was wrong about his earlier statement in 2003 about not running in the Indy 500 because it would take away from the Andretti-Green teams. He said after running today, he knows that, that is not the case. Marco Andretti had a good day at rookie orientation. Both Mario and Michael told Despain that Marco is ready to race the 500.
They believe that they are doing the right thing by giving him the opportunity especially with the AGR teams that Marco can lean on for info.
Michael was faster than Marco by almost a half a mile an hour. Michael’s best speed was 220.999 while Marco’s best speed was 220.572. PJ Chesson was third quick on the day with a speed of 214.302 on his first day at Indy. Marco said he would like to one day go to F1 like his grandfather.
Mario said he is optimistic that something will happen for reunification of CCWS and the IRL. “That is what Open Wheel needs in North America,” said the 1969 Indy 500 winner. Wind Tunnel is scheduled to reair at 2am and 10am eastern Monday morning.
PJ Chesson on My Space
The always trendy PJ Chesson has his own website, on the popular MySpace.com website. On the site, an Ari Lyndyke Jr. fan posted a photo of his favorite driver with this message “It's on at the 500!! Rookie of the year is mine biatch!” Not surprisingly, the website also has many messages from young women. He lists his status as single and states that he has the website for “networking, dating, serious relationships and friends. The website also features images from his recent trip to the IRL race in Japan and a countdown to the Indy 500. NOTE: My Space websites could contain objectionable material to some people. Kids should consult their parents before viewing My Space.
Thiago Medeiros to Attempt the 500
Thiago Medeiros will drive for PDM Racing in the Indianapolis 500. Medeiros is a former Indy Racing League Indy Pro Series Champion. He wrecked hard in practice prior to his first Silver Crown race and was unable to start at Homestead.
Secret Commercial
Just in time for the Month of May,
Danica Patrick is starring in a commercial for Secret antiperspirant.
Folks try to race her in a video game and she kicks their butt.
Last guy asks her if she wants to go out and before he can finish, she answers NO.
The secret ad is airing nationwide on several networks.
Open Wheelers Learn in ARCA
Josh Wise and Kevin Swindell took to the Winchester Speedway track looking to learn Sunday in ARCA Re/Max Series action. For Wise, it was his first time to race in an ARCA car, for Swindell, it was his second start. Up against veterans both qualified in the top ten with Wise starting 10th and Swindell starting 8th. The caution filled race claimed 13 drivers, one of them was Josh Wise who finished 31st after retiring due to overheating 87 laps into the race. Kevin Swindell finished 21st. ARCA veteran Frank Kimmel nudged past TJ Bell on the last turn of the last lap to win his fifth career ARCA RE/MAX Series victory at Winchester Speedway. (Some information in this story provided by ARCA PR)
Kasey Kahne in Two Seater Sprint?
Kasey Kahne was interviewed on FX about his upcoming ride allong with Darrel Waltrip in the FOX car. He said he would rather drive Waltrip around the track in a two seater sprint car. When asked about owning a race track, Kahne said he would be interrested but he is currently working on other realestate deals with his father.
Images courtesy of RE Technologies, IRL, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Productions, SPEED, FX and NASCAR Digital Entertainment.
Here is your opportunity to let those that laid it on the line know they made the right decision. Tickets for the 2006 Hoosier Hundred are now on sale.
Track Enteprises CEO Bob Sargent stepped in and is promoting the event. The best way to show that he as well as others in Indiana state government made the right decision to make the race happen is to pack this place out.
“Tom Johnson came to me last year about becoming involved in promotion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and I and the Track Enterprises staff are very happy to be a part of such a historic facility,” Sargent said in a news release. “None of this would have been possible without people like Tom Johnson, Bob Parker, Matt Steward, state rep Bill Davis, Indiana Fair Director Cindy Hoye and the Indiana Governor’s office, not to mention USAC and K & K Insurance.” “We are pleased to be able to continue the tradition of the Hoosier Hundred and we hope to expand upon the racing heritage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds started by the late Roger Wolcott and Joe Quinn for years to come.”
Tickets go on sale Monday. Reserved seat tickets are $25 and children 11 and under $5. Infield tickets will be sold on race day, with adult admission $10 and children 11 and under $5.
Jay Drake Aids in Capture of Crook
WRTV in Indianapolis reported Friday that USAC driver Jay Drake and a co-worker aided in the capture of an alleged thief earlier this week. According to a story on the television station’s website, http://www.theindychannel.com/news/9167678/detail.html, a man entered Impact Racing in Brownsburg, Indiana and allegedly stole thousands of dollars of racing equipment. Drake and his co-worker were working next door at their shop and noticed that a gray 1990s Chevrolet Caprice with racing stickers on the back and side windows. They saw the alleged robber walk into Impact and walk out with a larger than normal amount of products. Drake's co-worker snapped a picture of the car the man was driving after it came back a second time. Police then gave the photo and a description to the media who then broadcast the story. The alleged robber was arrested the next day. Props to Jay Drake and his co-worker for watching out for his neighbor and taking action.
The Andrettis in the Tunnel
The first family of Open Wheel racing wrapped up a historic day of racing tonight by appearing on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain.
The day began with Mario, Michael and Marco Andretti taking a lap together at Indy. Mario told Dave Despain that Indianapolis Motor Speedway paid a great complement to the family by allowing them on the track on opening day first. Michael Andretti revealed that he was relieved and excited to get back behind the wheel.
Michael added that he was wrong about his earlier statement in 2003 about not running in the Indy 500 because it would take away from the Andretti-Green teams. He said after running today, he knows that, that is not the case. Marco Andretti had a good day at rookie orientation. Both Mario and Michael told Despain that Marco is ready to race the 500.
They believe that they are doing the right thing by giving him the opportunity especially with the AGR teams that Marco can lean on for info.
Michael was faster than Marco by almost a half a mile an hour. Michael’s best speed was 220.999 while Marco’s best speed was 220.572. PJ Chesson was third quick on the day with a speed of 214.302 on his first day at Indy. Marco said he would like to one day go to F1 like his grandfather.
Mario said he is optimistic that something will happen for reunification of CCWS and the IRL. “That is what Open Wheel needs in North America,” said the 1969 Indy 500 winner. Wind Tunnel is scheduled to reair at 2am and 10am eastern Monday morning.
PJ Chesson on My Space
The always trendy PJ Chesson has his own website, on the popular MySpace.com website. On the site, an Ari Lyndyke Jr. fan posted a photo of his favorite driver with this message “It's on at the 500!! Rookie of the year is mine biatch!” Not surprisingly, the website also has many messages from young women. He lists his status as single and states that he has the website for “networking, dating, serious relationships and friends. The website also features images from his recent trip to the IRL race in Japan and a countdown to the Indy 500. NOTE: My Space websites could contain objectionable material to some people. Kids should consult their parents before viewing My Space.
Thiago Medeiros to Attempt the 500
Thiago Medeiros will drive for PDM Racing in the Indianapolis 500. Medeiros is a former Indy Racing League Indy Pro Series Champion. He wrecked hard in practice prior to his first Silver Crown race and was unable to start at Homestead.
Secret Commercial
Just in time for the Month of May,
Danica Patrick is starring in a commercial for Secret antiperspirant.
Folks try to race her in a video game and she kicks their butt.
Last guy asks her if she wants to go out and before he can finish, she answers NO.
The secret ad is airing nationwide on several networks.
Open Wheelers Learn in ARCA
Josh Wise and Kevin Swindell took to the Winchester Speedway track looking to learn Sunday in ARCA Re/Max Series action. For Wise, it was his first time to race in an ARCA car, for Swindell, it was his second start. Up against veterans both qualified in the top ten with Wise starting 10th and Swindell starting 8th. The caution filled race claimed 13 drivers, one of them was Josh Wise who finished 31st after retiring due to overheating 87 laps into the race. Kevin Swindell finished 21st. ARCA veteran Frank Kimmel nudged past TJ Bell on the last turn of the last lap to win his fifth career ARCA RE/MAX Series victory at Winchester Speedway. (Some information in this story provided by ARCA PR)
Kasey Kahne in Two Seater Sprint?
Kasey Kahne was interviewed on FX about his upcoming ride allong with Darrel Waltrip in the FOX car. He said he would rather drive Waltrip around the track in a two seater sprint car. When asked about owning a race track, Kahne said he would be interrested but he is currently working on other realestate deals with his father.
Images courtesy of RE Technologies, IRL, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IMS Productions, SPEED, FX and NASCAR Digital Entertainment.
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