Ricciardo warms up ahead of F1 test Nov 18, 2009
Australians Mark Webber, winner of two F1 GPs this year, and Alan Jones, world champion in 1980, were both fourth at Macau in their early days. David Brabham, who won this year's Le Mans 24-hour sports car classic and the American Le Mans Series, will be back in Macau this weekend as a mentor to some youngsters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Grand slam greats of '84 agree: there will be no pushovers at CrokePark this time Nov 15, 2009
But whether it was the outstanding leadership of Slack, the smooth genius of Mark Ella and David Campese, the tactical and organisational brilliance of coach Alan Jones - or any number of other factors - they secured a place in Australian sporting folklore that the current team has a rare chance to emulate ... Alan Jones, as coach, brought about a completely new way of looking at the game,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nanny state helps to drown us in our own stupidity Oct 22, 2009
To see who contributed heavily to the nanny state, look no further than your radio partner in crime, Alan Jones and his 2GB stable mates (Along with Steve Price, Derryn Hinch etc etc, every Tele writer and columnists from both sides of the polictical fence depending if the issue suits them) Every time there is some tragedy which as you say is either bad luck, laziness or stupidity on the part of the victim/carer, these bone heads get on their high horses, whip up their listeners that no one in... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Into the brave new world of making a difference Sep 14, 2009
People want to read Annabel Crabb or listen to Alan Jones. But what about the humble news reporter whose byline is less memorable or compelling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Ladettes go on reality strike Aug 18, 2009
Last month the tarnished golden tonsils took exception to the Melbourne talkback host Neil Mitchell having the temerity to call him an idiot and bracketing him with Alan Jones as men of grubby ways courtesy of their cash for comments. At the weekend the Herald's Damien Murphy was rude enough to refer to Laws as ''the long-time pock-marked face of Toyota'' in the Private Sydney column. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Racing industry counts the cost of broadcast Aug 1, 2009
Thoroughbred horses share a birthday today but the racing industry is in no party mood, following a meeting of stakeholders in Randwick, chaired by the broadcaster Alan Jones, where they squabbled over a shrinking revenue cake and smaller slices to owners, trainers and breeders. Some date the decline to racings ThoroughVisioN (TVN) television channel, established when the Sydney clubs rejected a rights offer five years ago from the long-term broadcaster Sky, and Victorias clubs similarly... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tabcorp and rivals to front crisis talks Jul 31, 2009
Even Sydney radio king Alan Jones, an associate of Messara s, is on the guest list. The breeders are concerned the corporate bookmakers and Betfair are draining funds from the industry and affecting prizemoney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Headless horsemen on the wrong track Jul 31, 2009
It is disappointing that Rob s email is based more on emotion, hearsay and incorrect facts, V landys sent out in a press release regarding correspondence between Waterhouse and Alan Jones, who will chair Friday s New Guard meeting. V landys, though, did make a relevant point on the corporates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
F1 winner Webber gets commemorative postage stamp Jul 31, 2009
Webber's victory on July 12 was the first by an Australian in an F1 race since 1981, when Alan Jones won at Las Vegas. It was Webber's first win in 132 GPs. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Racing heavyweights ready for prize fight Jul 30, 2009
The meeting, to be chaired by the broadcaster and owner Alan Jones, was already organised before last night s release of a report commissioned by the Australian Jockey Club and Sydney Turf Club arguing against a merger of the clubs. The report by LEK Consulting identifies financial benefits of only $3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Richard Ackland Jul 29, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Friday July 17, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Jul 28, 2009
"ALAN Jones investigated for links to the US mafia" would make a great headline, and today Sport Confidential can break that very story. Sports Galleries. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Brabham backs Webber to win F1 title Jul 28, 2009
However, Webber says it's premature to be talking about him becoming the first Australian since Alan Jones in 1980 to win the Formula One title. "I think it's a bit early for that," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bart's plan to rule spring carnival Jul 27, 2009
Cummings was invited to Friday's think tank at the William Inglis & Son sales complex where Alan Jones will host numerous high-profile breeders who say they are concerned about corporate bookmakers not putting money back into NSW racing. The breeders are worried the lack of financial support from the corporates, which is subject to court action with ruling body Racing NSW, is having a negative impact on prizemoney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
England expects: a winning draw? Jul 18, 2009
Tonight, they will leave Eden Park with a win for the first time since the single-handed Alan Jones team did so magnificently in 1986 ... Won his first formula one grand prix in 130 attempts to become the first Australian to win a grand prix since Alan Jones in 1981. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ecstatic Webber kept awake by congratulatory messages Jul 16, 2009
Webbers first victory came after 130 starts, the most made by any driver before winning in the 60-year history of the championship, and made him only the third Australian to win a Grand Prix after Jack Brabham and Alan Jones. Webber received around 90 texts after Saturdays qualifying and another 160 after the race. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Circuit Park Zandvoort to Be Firs... Jul 16, 2009
"We're very pleased to be able to make the latest version of this great racing facility; now home to DTM, Formula 3 and many club events; available to iRacing's membership. Last month we initiated the expansion of our track offerings beyond our base in North America with the addition in the UK of Brands Hatch and Oulton Park to Silverstone, which is already available to iRacing members. Circuit Park Zandvoort, the site of so much motorsport history, is a particularly appropriate first European... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Australian media hails Webbers maiden win Jul 14, 2009
SYDNEY: Australias racing fraternity and media yesterday hailed Mark Webber after he won the German Grand Prix, becoming the first Aussie to win an F1 GP since Alan Jones in Las Vegas in 1981. The 32-year-old Red Bull drivers victory on Sunday was also a personal triumph, coming at the 130th attempt. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Webber's in his prime and could be a title contender this year,says Jones Jul 14, 2009
FORMER world champion Alan Jones believes that now Mark Webber has finally broken through for his first formula one race win, there's every chance he can win the drivers' championship before his career is out. Webber, however, yesterday declared he had designs on the title before the year was out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barrichello rips into team as Webber waltzes to victory Jul 13, 2009
" Barrichello's result saw him drop from second to fourth in the championship behind Button and the Red Bulls of victorious Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, who dominated the race. The 32-year-old Webber said his victory was "incredible" after finally finishing atop of the podium at his 130th attempt. Webber overcame a drive-through penalty after a first lap contact with Brawn's Rubens Barrichello on his way to a storming and memorable win, the first by an Australian since Alan Jones won in Las... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Webber wins first F1 race with German GP win Jul 13, 2009
"It's an incredible day for me. I wanted to win so badly,'' said Webber, the first Australian driver to win since Alan Jones at Las Vegas 28 years ago. "It was very, very important for me to win because there are not many Australian drivers who have reached Formula One and few have been successful. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Webber a better F1 chance in 2010: Jones Jul 13, 2009
The last Australian to win a Formula One world championship - Alan Jones - does not expect compatriot Mark Webber to challenge for the 2009 title despite his breakthrough victory in Germany. But Jones believes Webber's milestone has the 32-year-old Red Bull driver on track to become the next Aussie to claim the world title in 2010. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mark Webber wins maiden F1 Grand Prix Jul 13, 2009
"I feel sorry for myself, the team. To be very honest, I wish I could get on the plane and go home. I don't want to talk to anyone in the team. It will be all 'blah, blah, bla,' and I don't want to hear that.'' Watched by his father Alan, a motorcycle dealer in Australia, Webber romped to a triumph that ended Australia's long wait for another winner since Alan Jones won at Las Vegas in the 1981 United States Grand Prix. As he completed his final lap, Webber screamed with joy: "Yeah, yeh, yeh. he... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* F1: Webber claims first Grand Prix win Jul 13, 2009
Watched by his father Alan, the Australian took a deep breath and soaked up the atmosphere as he heard his national anthem sound out for a grand prix winner for the first time since Alan Jones for Williams in Las Vegas in October 1981. Its an incredible day for me, I wanted to win so badly, said Webber, who started from pole position. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Webber's glory Jul 13, 2009
Watched by his father Alan, a motor cycle dealer in Australia, Webber romped to a triumph that ended Australia's long wait for another winner since Alan Jones won at Las Vegas in the 1981 United States Grand Prix. As he completed his final lap, Webber screamed with joy: ``Yeah, yeh, yeh. (The Age, Australia)
Mark Webber wins in Germany Jul 13, 2009
Watched by his father Alan, a motorcycle dealer in Australia, Webber romped to a triumph that ended Australia s long wait for another winner since Alan Jones won at Las Vegas in the 1981 United States Grand Prix. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Webber hits Bulls eye Jul 12, 2009
Webber, the first Australian to start on pole since 1980 world champion Alan Jones did so for Williams at that years German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, hailed his very special day after being so close in the past. Red Bull driver Mark Webber celebrates after grabbing the first pole position of his Formula One career at the Nuerburgring circuit yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Silver lining to Fittler fiasco Jun 27, 2009
Last week, TFF had an intemperate rant at the successful radio broadcaster Alan Jones, asserting that he was wrong to misuse his position to constantly defend misbehaving sportspeople and others within his tight coterie, entirely irrespective of what the truth of any given matter was. I even went further and named what I sincerely thought at the time was a comprehensive list of examples of those who had enjoyed his largesse: Darrell "Tricky" Trindall, Jacin Sinclair, Dean Capobianco, the Poo,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Smith hits the Hume highway after stayer's cup triumph Jun 21, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Tony White and AAPJune 21, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lola rules out returning to Formula One in 2010 Jun 18, 2009
A familiar name in F1 from the 1960s, Lola provided cars for top drivers like Graham Hill, John Surtees and Alan Jones. It dropped out after failing to produce a new car for the 1998 season, when many teams were unable to keep up with the big-spending and dominant Ferrari, McLaren, Benetton and Williams teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
China's yuan to usurp $ as world's reserve currency... May 16, 2009
alan jones on May 15, 2009 at 04:42 PM. Can we impeach Obama and congress. (The Drudge Report)
Newest kid on the grid has the right stuff - no bull Apr 19, 2009
Australia's most recent world champ, Alan Jones, has trialled Ricciardo in his A1 Grand Prix team and thought he was a rare prospect. Last weekend he won both races at the opening round of the British Formula Three Championship, driving with Carlin Motorsport, which has been a gateway to F1 for more drivers than any other F3 team and last year had the top-three drivers in the series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nic goes country Apr 11, 2009
Alexander Thynn, or Lord Bath to his pals, has been in town catching up with his distant Australian relatives and had plans to meet up with shock jock Alan Jones. However, the radio star's recent ailments have thwarted that plan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Australian who aims Williams at the podium Mar 29, 2009
It's five years since the team last won a grand prix and 29 years since Australian Alan Jones won Williams's first driver's world title. Regular success is required to keep shaky sponsors in these toxic economic times, and to retain or secure talented drivers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Taking it in their stride but there's added danger as race entersthe twilight zone Mar 27, 2009
Former formula one champion, Alan Jones, said it was not the first time drivers had to race into the sun. "It's an inconvenience and under certain circumstances possibly it could be dangerous but really it's the same for everybody," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The decision to block the stimulus package displays breathtaking arrogance. Feb 8, 2009
I listened to Janet Albrechtsen this morning on Alan Jones and she is spot on - policy on the run, pork barrelling of ALP projects and a genuine lack of understanding of the economic landscape by Mr.Rudd and none by Mr.Swan. I know you will pull the Infrastructure committee findings out in March as Stimulus MkIII and then there is always the Future Fund to tap in the "National Interest". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
