Steve Johnson, president of Champ Car, did a radio interview in Portland to promote this week’s race there. However, despite numerous set-ups from the radio jock, he missed every opportunity to actually promote the event. He didn’t know the schedule, didn’t know what support races were on the bill, didn’t know where people could go [...]
Things have gotten a little testy over there in Indy Car. After an on-track incident at Milwaukee last weekend, Danica Patrick and Dan Wheldon had a little face-to-face off the track, as well. Danica, of course, is miffed at losing another chance to win that elusive first race. Wheldon laughed it off and zinged Danica [...]
Former NASCAR Chairman Bill France, Jr. passed away at home this week and will be laid to rest on Thursday. A second generation leader of a “family business,” France’s many contributions to sport include pushing NASCAR beyond its southern good-old-boy roots. Our question: Is motorsport better or worse off for the change? Todd: Probably both. [...]