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Q&A: Cheever Jr, Lazier and Luyendyk.
Drivers: Eddie Cheever Jr., Buddy Lazier and Arie Luyendyk. Host: Mike King. Press Conference:
Andretti capitalises on Bridgestone tyre strategy.
Michael Andretti took advantage of a differing pit strategy and a timely caution period to become the second Bridgestone winner in CART annals, following Cristiano da Matta's victory in the season opener at Monterrey, Mexico.
Mixed fortunes for Fernandez racing.
Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach had mixed fortunes for the Fernandez racing team. Owner/driver Adrian Fernandez finished tenth in the race having started from seventh on the grid. After a series of mishaps in the pit lane the day ended with a fuel pressure problem.
Q&A: Chris Pook, Brian Griffin, John Judd - Pt1.
CART's 2002 resurgence gathered pace on Saturday at Long Beach as the MG Rover Group and John Judd announced their intention to supply engines to the 2003 CART FedEx field bringing to the series one of the most revered names in British motoring heritage.
No Hand needed for Joey in qualifying
Californian Joey Hand returned to the site of his Toyota Atlantic debut and blitzed the rest of the field in his BG Products Swift-Toyota to take pole position for a race tat has traditionally been very kind to his DTSP Motorsports team.
Vasser steals pole from Da Matta/Toyota.
Jimmy Vasser was the fly in Toyota's ointment at Long Beach on Saturday as he used all his experience to put his Ford powered Lola on pole position for Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and begins his 2002 title challenge.
Rookies ok to go for Indy.
Six rookie drivers earned the opportunity to qualify for the 86th running of the Indianapolis 500 after completing the Rookie Orientation Program on Saturday, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
MG engines for CART in 2003.
MG Rover and Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc., who run the hugely popular CART FedEx Championship Series, have today announced a new engine supplier relationship that will bring the famous MG brand and its winning motor racing heritage to American open-wheel Champ Car racing for the first tim
Indy 500 to go soft?
America's biggest race, the Indianapolis 500 could witness the debut appearance of the latest in 'soft-wall' technology, an idea that started some years ago but looks to have finally found a home in 'The Greatest Spectacle on Earth.'
Rain halts play for rookies at Indy.
310 Racing's George Mack and five others will have to wait an extra day before taking their biggest step yet in the pursuit of a dream as the first day of the 2002 Indy 500 Rookie Orientation program fell foul of the rain.
Marlboro to back lap leader programme.
Philip Morris U.S.A. has announced the Marlboro Lap Leader Award as part of its sponsorship commitment in the 2002 Indy Racing League (IRL) series.
Noteworthy - Long Beach.
The will be much more than just the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach going on at the famous California resort this weekend as CART enjoys the Hollywood style glitz and glamour of its very own version of Monte Carlo.
McGehee to throw out first pitch.
Robby McGehee, driver of Cahill Racing's Scottrade.com/Dollar Rent-a-Car Indy car, is scheduled to throw out the first pitch in tomorrow night's Philadelphia Phillies baseball game at Veteran's Stadium here.
Dorricott racing looks to win at GP of Long Beach.
If early momentum is a preface to the future, Dorricott Racing may be on another championship trail when its talented driver trio races this weekend at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach and round two of the 12-race Toyota Atlantic Championship.
IRL 'Marlboro lap leader award' launched.
Philip Morris U.S.A. has announced the Marlboro Lap Leader Award as part of its sponsorship commitment in the 2002 Indy Racing League (IRL) series.
Six former winners ready for 86th Indy 500.
Six former winners, including two-time winners Arie Luyendyk and Al Unser Jr. and defending champion Helio Castroneves, lead the entry list for the 86th Indianapolis 500.
Da Matta looking for four-in-a-row CART victories.
Newman/Haas Racing driver Cristiano da Matta looks to join two-time series champions Alex Zanardi (the 1997 and '98 CART FedEx Championship Series champion) and Al Unser Jr.
Fisher released from Walker Racing contract.
Walker Racing has announced that Sarah Fisher has been released from her drivers contract with Walker Racing to pursue other opportunities in racing.
Q&A: Jimmy Vasser.
Jimmy Vasser has enjoyed a great deal of success in the Grand Prix of Long Beach over his 10-year career. Driver of the Team Rahal No.
Lynx drivers have gentle axe to grind.
The CART Toyota Atlantic series is the triple-A baseball of open-wheel auto racing and there will be a pair of young 'phenoms' - each with an axe to grind... but gently - in this weekend's support race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
SoCal Toyota on for first US engine win at Beach.
The Toyota Racing Development-designed and built RV8F could become the first-ever US-manufactured engine to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend.
Honda Indy on Discovery Channel.
The Honda Indy 300 will feature in a Discovery Channel documentary titled "The Secret of Air Freight" in the US this Friday night.
7-Eleven to sponsor Franchitti, Tracy at Indy.
Team Green has announced that world-renowned convenience store 7-Eleven Inc. will be the primary sponsor for the entries of Dario Franchitti and Paul Tracy in the 86th Indianapolis 500 on 26 May.
Dusenberg tradition resumes at Indy with Herbert.
One of the most illustrious names in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history returns to competition as Duesenberg Brothers Racing will field a car for next month's running of the 86th Indianapolis 500.