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Wilson, Rahal looking forward to The Glen (Morning Times)
July 3, 2008Everything old is new again. When the Champ Car World Series reached an agreement to run under the IndyCar Series banner earlier this year, seasoned Champ Car road course drivers suddenly found themselves classified as “rookies” in their new series. After six straight races on the ovals, the new kids on the block get to go home again, so to speak, as the IndyCar Series comes to Watkins Glen ...
Ex-Champ Car driver Carpentier takes first NASCAR pole (USA Today)
July 3, 2008Rookie Patrick Carpentier grabbed his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The Canadian driver, whose last pole came in a Champ Car in 2004 on the road course in Laguna Seca, Calif., was among the drivers who had to wait out a nearly two-hour rain delay before getting a shot at qualifying for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301.
Rousey is repeat demo derby champ (Alamosa Valley Courier)
July 3, 2008ALAMOSA — Clarence Rousey is on a demolition derby roll. In a finals battle between Alamosa Demolition Derby champions from neighboring communities, Rousey from Capulin edged Steve Cordova of Manassa in a fierce hit-upon-hit struggle in which neither car was moving at the end.
Bourdais 'disregarding' F1 rumours. (Crash.net)
July 3, 2008F1 'rookie' Sbastien Bourdais has claimed he is not worried that he will lose his seat with Scuderia Toro Rosso in 2009, as the multiple Champ Car king reflects on a trying start to his grand prix career - and looks ahead to the re-introduction of slick tyres in the top flight next year...
It's like old times for two-time NASCAR champ Labonte (Sun-Sentinel)
July 3, 2008When Terry Labonte announced his retirement from racing in 2006, he intended to put that part of his life behind him.
Old names, new challenges await drivers at Camping World Grand Prix (Morning Times)
July 3, 2008Open-wheel racing fans around the nation breathed a sigh of relief this spring when it was announced that the IndyCar Series and Champ Car World Series would unite and compete under the banner of the IndyCar Series. The two factions were in deep trouble, losing fan base, sponsorship and drivers. The remarriage has breathed new life into the competition on the track and has revived fan ...
Indy champ Franchitti loses NASCAR ride. (Crash.net)
July 3, 2008Dario Franchitti faces a dilemma following news that his under-financed NASCAR Sprint Cup team has been shut down by Chip Ganassi.
Jane Miller: Trying times for two-time Cup champ (The Journal-Standard)
July 3, 2008Once again Sunday, Tony Stewart managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at New Hampshire. It’s a habit that’s becoming very hard to break for the two-time Cup champion.
Defending champ Hilla gets best finish of year at raceway (Wilson County News)
July 3, 2008PLEASANTON — Two weeks ago, defending Pure Stock champion Janel Hilla of Pleasanton got passed on the outside on the last restart at I-37 Raceway, but thought Charlie Earnhardt of San Antonio had jumped the start.
2008 Honda Accord (The Car Connection)
July 3, 20082008 HONDA ACCORD STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile: "looks pretty fantastic" Car and Driver: "sedan loses some of the distinctive greenhouse shape" Cars.com: "appearance is not very convincing" Edmunds: "eye-catching styling" Kelley Blue Book: "a crisper, more substantial look" With few exceptions, TheCarConnection.com's experts ...
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