2008 Spanish GP Preview Apr 15, 2008
1972 (Emerson Fittipaldi, LOTUS). 1973 (Emerson Fittipaldi, LOTUS). (Suite101.com)
In the name of the father Mar 21, 2008
Emerson Fittipaldi celebrated two world titles while son Christian, struggling in unlamented Minardi and Footwork cars, never managed as much as one step on the podium in his three-year career. Same mould: Nelson Piquet Jr will be hardpressed to live up to the legacy of his father (right), who won world titles in 1981, 1983 and 1987. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton relishes new-feel Formula One Mar 15, 2008
There are plenty of former champions, and even a double champion in Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi, who did not rack up that many in their entire careers. "It was a bit nerve-racking at the beginning and we don't really get a great lap," Hamilton said of the new-look qualifying that has cut the final part of the three-stage process to just 10 minutes. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Open-wheelers racers take to NASCAR Feb 13, 2008
The 36-year-old Canadian is one of three drivers to win the Indy 500 and win championships in Formula One and CART. Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi are the others. Hornish is the lone American in the recent open-wheel invasion. (San Francisco Chronicle)
NASCAR's new world order Feb 12, 2008
"Pacesetter MontoyaIt started with Montoya, a Colombian who won the 2000 Indianapolis 500, the 1999 CART Series championship and seven Formula One races. He moved to NASCAR's top series last year and managed six top-10 finishes."He's raised the bar for all newcomers," Villeneuve said.The newcomers have equally impressive resumes.Franchitti is the defending Indy 500 winner and defending IndyCar Series champion. The 34-year-old Scot also has 10 CART victories.Carpentier, a 36-year-old Canadian and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Opinion: Villeneuve has tough road ahead in NASCAR Feb 9, 2008
He won it in 1997, when he wrested the championship away from Michael Schumacher to join Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti as just the third driver to win the Indy 500, the Indy series title and an F1 championship. It made him a national hero in Canada and an international superstar. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Racing notes Feb 8, 2008
Add Emerson Fittipaldi to the list of international racing stars who understand NASCAR's appeal. The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Formula One world champion attended September's Nextel Cup (now Sprint Cup) race in Richmond, Va. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Le Mans gets green light with E85 fuel Jan 16, 2008
A Corvette ZO6 E85 concept car, to be driven by the legendary Emerson Fittipaldi, will pace the 2008 Indianapolis 500. The ALMS has been a juggernaut in green racing in recent years, with Audi known for its diesel-powered, environmentally friendlier race cars. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A familar face will be driving this year's Indy 500 pace car -- Emerson Fittipaldi. Jan 15, 2008
Back in September at Richmond International Raceway, while most people were focused on the race to the Chase, two-time Formula One World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi was being escorted around by Brent Dewar, General Motors North American Vice-President for Sales, Service and Parts. Emerson Fitipaldi (pictured with wife) will drive the pace car at this year's Indianapolis 500Clive Mason/Getty Images. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Franchitti wins Titus Trophy. Jan 15, 2008
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi was the featured speaker at the banquet. Fittipaldi will drive the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 E85 concept car, powered by E85 ethanol fuel, as one of two Pace Cars for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Alonso 'tested by Piquet' Jan 2, 2008
Emerson Fittipaldi has warned Fernando Alonso that new team-mate Nelson Piquet Junior will challenge him on the track but he still believes that the double world champion will be in the mix for the title. The Brazilian legend believes that his countryman has the pace to worry Alonso, and this, coupled with his knowledge of the Renault car, will present a difficult prospect. (iAfrica.com)
Chevy Corvettes named Indy 500 pace cars Dec 28, 2007
Two-time Indy winner Emerson Fittipaldi is to drive a Corvette Z06 during the race's pace lap. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced Thursday that the Corvette will run on E85 ethanol fuel, which is similar to the 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol used in the IndyCar Series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bulls' assistant Boylan taking over for season Dec 28, 2007
Two-time Indy winner Emerson Fittipaldi is to drive a Corvette Z06 during the race s pace lap. The other pace car for the May 25 race is a black-and-silver commemorative edition marking the 30th anniversary of the first Corvette pace car. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs | Goolagong was top-ranked in 1976 Dec 28, 2007
Fittipaldi to drive pace car at Indy: Two-time Indy winner Emerson Fittipaldi will drive one of the two Chevrolet Corvette pace cars at next year's Indianapolis 500. Seattle Times news services. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Engine trouble for ex-F1 champ Dec 7, 2007
In the cockpit of a racing car Emerson Fittipaldi was a two-time formula one world champion. But in the engine of a Czech train he is persona non grata. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Tough day for A1 South Africa Nov 26, 2007
The 23-year-old Brazilian, who hails from Sao Paolo, was spotted by team principal and former world F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi and given a chance to represent his country. Jimenez grabbed it with both hands and gave a polished performance in the Feature race in his first appearance in an A1GP car. (iAfrica.com)
In Brief: He isn't as known as Beckham, but he's MVP of the MLS Nov 16, 2007
Fittipaldi, 36, nephew of two-time Formula One champion and Indianapolis 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi, is a former CART teammate of AGR co-owner Michael Andretti. Figure Skating. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Grand Prix gets 5 more years in Cleveland Nov 8, 2007
Other past winners include Al Unser Jr., Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Sebastien Bourdais. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
It all comes down to this Oct 21, 2007
"[Hamilton] drives as if he has been in formula one for 10 years already," said former dual world champion Emerson Fittipaldi. "That is impressive and not very normal.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kimi Raikkonen leads in first practice Oct 20, 2007
In 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi became the first Brazilian to win F1 title for Lotus-Ford. Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna are the other Brazilian F1 World champions. (India Times, India)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
1974, U.S. Grand Prix (Watkins Glen, New York): McLaren's Emerson Fittipaldi and Ferrari's Clay Ragazzoni are even in points. Fittipaldi is the only contender to score points by finishing fourth to win the title. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Interlagos takes center stage for third straight year in F1 Oct 18, 2007
The first official race at the track was in 1973, with local favorite Emerson Fittipaldi winning. The Brazilian GP moved to Rio de Janeiro's Jacarepagua track for several years before returning to Interlagos. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Franchitti's Future A Hot Topic In Richmond Sep 9, 2007
" Travis Kvapil, a former Craftsman Truck Series champion who had faltered in his first shot in Nextel Cup, will take over the No. 88 Ford for retiring Ricky Rudd, and David Gilliland will return in the No. 38 Ford. "Travis came to Cup and had some struggles," Doug Yates said. "He went back to the trucks, and this year he's won three races and is in contention for the championship, and I think his confidence is ready to move back to Cup in a competitive car. " HOT, HOT, HOT: Juan Pablo Montoya... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Villeneuve commits to the switch Aug 29, 2007
He joined Mario Andretti and Emerson Fittipaldi as the only drivers to accomplish those three things. But he has struggled in recent years, fallen out of the limelight and even tried to start a music career. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Indy's quiet man Aug 19, 2007
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Won the Indianapolis 500 in 1982 with Gordon Johncock and in 1989 with Emerson Fittipaldi ... The next time one of the Oregon-bred Sperb's cars won at Indy -- in 1989 with Emerson Fittipaldi at the wheel -- Sperb was down the street from the speedway watching it on television at a bar. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Brazilian F1 champion sent back to driving school - for speeding Aug 1, 2007
Piquet was one of the best-known motor racing drivers to come from Brazil, along with Emerson Fittipaldi and Ayrton Senna. Piquet's son, known as Nelsinho, is also making a name for himself in motor racing and is the reserve driver for the Renault Formula One team. (BBC News -- Americas)
South Florida sports' Fantastic Four Jul 24, 2007
And Wayne wants so badly to get the Dolphins back on top. SCHNELLENBERGER'S PICKSDon Shula, Wayne Huizenga, Joe Robbie, Micky Arison"These are the icons, the money people. They had the most impact on sports.''POPE'S PICKSJoe Robbie, Howard Schnellenberger, Dan Marino, Don Shula"[Shula] is unquestionably the dominant figure in any assessment of South Florida sports. (The Miami Herald)
Bang! Boom! Tracy bumps his way to win in Cleveland Jun 27, 2007
The victory ended a 23-race winless streak for Tracy, who joined Danny Sullivan and Emerson Fittipaldi as Cleveland's only three-time winners. The first standing start in the event's 26-year history resulted in one of the cleanest beginnings of the race in recent memory as all 17 cars got through the infamous Turn 1 without an incident. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Tracy snaps drought, wins Cleveland again Jun 25, 2007
With another win 1992, he joins Danny Sullivan and Emerson Fittipaldi as the only three-time winners of the event. The 38-year-old Tracy crossed the finish line of the timed-for-TV race with a third front nose on his No. 3 Indeck car after losing two following contact that he initiated with rookie Graham Rahal and Bruno Junquiera. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Franchitti slides to IndyCar win Jun 25, 2007
With another win 1992, he joins Danny Sullivan and Emerson Fittipaldi as the only three-time winners of the event. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Franchitti Holds Off Andretti At Iowa Jun 25, 2007
" The first caution came out after Tomas Scheckter collided with St. Petersburg's Dan Wheldon when the back end of Wheldon's car flew open on the first lap. The accident knocked Scheckter out of the race and put Wheldon hopelessly behind. Wheldon finished 11th. CLEVELAND GRAND PRIX: Paul Tracy held off rookie Robert Doornbos on a frantic final lap to win his third Grand Prix of Cleveland, ending a three-race winning streak by St. Petersburg resident Sebastien Bourdais. Tracy's 31st career... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Auto Racing Roundup: Tracy holds on for Cleveland GP victorycarsrp Jun 25, 2007
The victory made Tracy, 38, the third three-time winner in Cleveland, joining Danny Sullivan and Emerson Fittipaldi. Tracy's 2007 season had been slowed by a back injury, the result of a practice crash in Long Beach, that forced him to miss two races. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ferrari On Top of the Timesheets Jun 22, 2007
If Massa won the title, he would be alongside the likes of Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna to be the only Brazilians to win the F1 title. Kimi Raikkonen is also trying to enter the ranks of a select group of flying Finns to have won the F1 crown: Keke Rosberg and Mika Hakkinen. (Suite101.com)
Fittipaldi backs Hamilton for F1 title Jun 20, 2007
Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi, once Formula One's youngest champion, is backing Lewis Hamilton to win the title and take the record from Fernando Alonso. McLaren's first world champion, who took his second crown with the team in 1974 after a first with Lotus as a 25-year-old in 1972, said that his money was on the team's 22-year-old British rookie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Champ Car Series - Grand Prix of Cleveland Preview Jun 19, 2007
1992 Emerson Fittipaldi, Penske-Chevrolet B, 133 ... 1989 Emerson Fittipaldi, Penske-Chevrolet, 128 ... 1987 Emerson Fittipaldi, March-Chevrolet, 128. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No soccer or lacrosse, it was cars that drove Chatham resident to Indy May 31, 2007
"Ask any 10 drivers about Jim Clark or Emerson Fittipaldi and I'm sure nine don't know who they are," said Prendeville. "I'm just learning about Mark Donohue." Prendeville is now ranked seventh in the Indy Pro championship standings after completing four of 13 races to date. (Mt. Olive Chronicle, NJ)
Franchitti wins 166-lap Indy 500 May 28, 2007
SI.com - Racing - Franchittiwins rain-halted Indy 500 with 34 laps left - Sunday May 27, 2007 8:10PM. Franchitti wins rain-halted Indy 500 with 34 laps left. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
10 best 500s May 25, 2007
Wily Emerson Fittipaldi, in his 10th Indy, bolted past Mansell on the restart on the front straight ... Al Unser Jr. wasn't as fast as Emerson Fittipaldi, but pit-stop strategy had put him in the lead with five laps remaining. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Morning Leadoff May 21, 2007
From 1D: The Penske Racing Team was shut out of the 33-car Indianapolis 500 field back in 1995 when two-time winners Al Unser Jr. and Emerson Fittipaldi failed to qualify. Unser was the first Indianapolis 500 winner to fail to qualify the next year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1973 Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Ford, 1:48:18 ... 1972 Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Ford, 2:03:41. (News & Observer -- Sports)
'Little Al' Could Have Been Bigger May 9, 2007
After winning Indy in 1994, Unser and Team Penske teammate Emerson Fittipaldi came with the wrong package for 1995 and failed to qualify. The creation of the Indy Racing League and split with CART kept Unser out of the Indy 500 for another four years. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Long Beach GP losing luster Apr 15, 2007
Emerson Fittipaldi, Gilles Villeneuve and Nigel Mansel. Jacques Villeneuve, Gil de Ferran and Alex Zanardi. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Champ season kicks off with Vegas Grand Prix, a street-course race Apr 7, 2007
During those days, Bobby Rahal, Michael and Mario Andretti, Al Unser and Al Unser Jr., A.J. Foyt, Danny Sullivan, Rick Mears, Scott Pruett and Robby Gordon were leading the charge against foreign stars such as Emerson Fittipaldi, Arie Luyendyk and Nigel Mansell. The IRL, which split from Champ Car in 1996, has replaced Champ Car at Belle Isle, starting this Labor Day weekend. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
SPORTALITY Hosts Emerson Fittipaldi as Guest Speaker in Montreal! Mar 31, 2007
SPORTALITY Hosts Emerson Fittipaldi as Guest Speaker in Montreal ... SPORTALITY Hosts Emerson Fittipaldi as Guest Speaker in Montreal ... TORONTO, March 30 /PRNewswire/ - SPORTALITY will host two-time Formula 1 world champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, as its featured guest speaker during the Grand Prix of Canada, June 10, 2007 at Montreal's Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New wrinkles to rules and personnel will shape the 2007 Formula One season. Mar 16, 2007
Alonso is also racing against the history of Emerson Fittipaldi, the driver he replaced as the youngest to win the championship. Fittipaldi won with Lotus in '72 before moving to McLaren in '74 and won his second title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McLaren movie to shoot worldwide Jan 23, 2007
Former world Formula One champions Sir Jack Brabham, Emerson Fittipaldi and John Surtees attended Saturday's launch of the project. McLaren's widow, Patty McLaren-Brickett, said superstar Tom Cruise - a big fan of New Zealand who spent time here filming The Last Samurai in 2003 - would be the best choice to play her late husband. (Stuff.co.nz)