* Massa wins Grand Prix of Europe in Valencia Aug 25, 2008
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa drives at the Valencia street circuit yesterday during the Formula One Grand Prix of Europe. PHOTO: AFP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 24, 2008 Aug 25, 2008
" these are your words, ron. how did i misquote you as you allege in your communique of 4:59 p.m.? as i indicate to you yesterday, ron you confuse microeconomics with macro- economics. social and economic problems find no significant resolution through acts of individual charity. your suggestion that i pay extra to the irs and franchise tax board makes no sense. my mite would make no difference to the state of california or to the u.s.a. major tax policy changes affecting 30 million californians... (North County Times)
Brazilian revives title challenge after European GP win Aug 25, 2008
FELIPE Massa revived his world title challenge yesterday when he won the European Grand Prix and erased bad memories of his explosive exit from the last leg of the Formula One championship in Hungary three weeks earlier. The 27-year-old Brazilian had been forced out of the race in Budapest while leading with three laps to go when his Ferraris engine blew up. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Castroneves ends his drought Aug 25, 2008
ALSO SUNDAYEUROPEAN GRAND PRIX: Ferrari's Felipe Massa captured his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading wire-to-wire to finish comfortably ahead of points leader Lewis Hamilton in second. Massa easily held onto his lead after starting from the pole position and finished 5. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hurricanes starting QB Marve among 7 players suspended for opener Aug 25, 2008
Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, for his fourth Formula One victory of the season. Sport Stops. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Motor Racing | Formula One: Ho-hum in Valencia, but Massa makes up for Hungarian disappointment Aug 25, 2008
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa of Brazil celebrating his victory as McLaren Formula One second placed Lewis Hamilton of Britain gets ready to remove his helmet ... Not even a higher than usual report in petty crime against Formula One personnel and arrests of some 25 pickpockets among spectators could dull the general feeling of the sport having found a fine new venue. (International Herald Tribune)
Indy Grand Prix on Infineon horizon (12) Aug 25, 2008
Formula One has a little different strategy, but the outcome is the same - it makes qualifying a lot more competitive and it works quite well. "Its terrific to see the energy the IndyCar folks are devoting to all the competitive elements of their events," said Steve Page, president and general manager of Infineon Raceway. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
European Grand Prix results Aug 25, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) - Results Sunday from Formula One's European Grand Prix at the 5. 4-kilometer (3. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hydrogen-Powered Cars Meet in Championship Race Aug 25, 2008
The "Formula Zero" series aims to demonstrate the viability of zero-emission fuel cell technology, even if the average speeds of around 50 kph (32 mph) were more akin to those of a cycle race than of Formula One. The karts ran individual timed laps rather than racing directly against each other on the 550-metre (600-yard) circuit, because of the risks to car and driver from collision damage to the fuel cells. (Planet Ark, United States)
Classic car fight Aug 25, 2008
Think back to the likes of the Lotus Cortina, Fiat Abarth and Mini Cooper S, all could have lived up your road but looked equally at home on the race and rally courses around the world ... To qualify for Group A or B homologation, a minimum of 2500 cars out of a 25 000 per annum strong model range needed to be built in a year and the FIA allowed Evolution models, slightly hotter versions, to be homologated with a minimum of 500 cars ... We caught a sneak peak of its latest Delta and it doesnt... (iAfrica.com)
Auto Racing Roundup: Castroneves still alive after IRL win (Today) Aug 25, 2008
" Other race European Grand Prix: Ferrari's Felipe Massa won in Valencia, Spain, for his fourth Formula One victory of the season, leading the race wire to wire to finish comfortably ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton. Massa easily held onto his lead after starting from the pole position and finished 5.6 seconds ahead of Hamilton's McLaren on the 3.4-mile street circuit. BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica was third. First published on August 25, 2008 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright ?1997 -... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Web TV wins Olympic gold in viewership Aug 25, 2008
Ben Wood, research director at Britain-based CCS Insight, says the explosion in demand has been helped by an enlightened IOC view of how the Internet is changing viewing patterns, in contrast to that of other sports bodies such as Formula One. "The IOC has taken a more liberal approach, allowing reuse on the Internet," he says. (USA Today -- Tech)
Massa edges Hamilton in Valencia qualifying Aug 24, 2008
Valencia is staging a Formula One race for the first time. (CNN) -- Ferrari's Felipe Massa edged out world championship leader Lewis Hamilton to claim pole position for Sunday's European Grand Prix in Valencia. (CNN -- International)
Singapore eases censorship of arts, with limits Aug 24, 2008
Singapore also will host the first nighttime Formula One race next month and unveil a casino resort next year. The government has poured money into theater, music and dance during the last decade. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Raikkonen has Hamilton in sights Aug 23, 2008
VALENCIA, Spain: Defending world champion Kimi Raikkonen will go into this weekend's European Grand Prix confident he can overhaul Lewis Hamilton to lift this year's formula one title. The Ferrari driver said he was not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton by five points with seven races remaining. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
A gold in language mastication Aug 23, 2008
It was a sporting highlight right up there with the best of Murray Walker, who used to call formula one motor racing for British television. Walker is rightly lauded for such gems as "There's nothing wrong with the car except that it's on fire" and, still more exquisite, "As you can see visually, with your eyes, the car is stationary or it's on the move.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lewis Hamilton ready to go steady for title Aug 23, 2008
Lewis Hamilton has hinted he is willing to go steady in Sunday's European Grand Prix as he bids to win the Formula One world title. Hamilton will look to extend his five-point lead over Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen in the drivers' standings when they race on Valencia's new 5. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Steering Wheels in Formula One Aug 23, 2008
One of the most important and developed parts of a modern Formula One car is the steering wheel drivers need as much information and controls close to their hands so that they can change settings on the car without having to move their hands from or off of the steering wheel too much ... Normally made from wood and as large as possible, these huge wheels are now mind boggling to comprehend as being part of a well developed Formula One racing machine ... Naturally Formula One cars have power... (Suite101.com)
Kanaan's championship hopes gone Aug 23, 2008
Viso pursued a racing career in Europe and wound up as a test driver in Formula One before coming to the IndyCar Series. Vizquel came to the U.S. as a baseball player and is an 11-time Gold Glove Award winner. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Aug 23, 2008
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TV SportsWatch Aug 23, 2008
SPEED Formula One, European Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain. 3 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
INDY GRAND PRIX: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Infineon Raceway Aug 23, 2008
Saturday, 9:30 a.m., IndyCar practice; 10:45 a.m., Historic Grand Prix (Vintage Formula One cars) qualifying; Noon, Indy Pro race (30 laps); 1:15 p.m., IndyCar qualifying; 3 p.m., Grand-Am Armed Forces 250 race. Sunday, 9:45 a.m., IndyCar practice; 11:30 a.m., Indy Pro race (30 laps); 1 p.m., IndyCar pre-race ceremonies; 2:30 p.m., Indy Grand Prix (80 laps), followed by Historic Grand Prix Race. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Massa puts Ferrari on pole for European Grand Prix Aug 23, 2008
The 27-year-old secured his fourth pole of the season, and the 13th of his Formula One career, with a flying lap in the final seconds of Saturday's qualifying ... 199 seconds when Massa roared around Formula One's newest street circuit with a time of 1:38. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Land yacht set to blow record away Aug 22, 2008
His craft borrows technology from Formula One racing cars and has more in common with an airplane than a sailing ship. While conventional land yachts have a flexible sail, this vehicle has a rigid vertical wing, which generates thrust in the same way as a conventional aircraft wing produces lift. (guardian.co.uk)
AUTO RACING THIS WEEKEND Aug 22, 2008
UPDATED: 07 :59 a.m. EDT, August 22, 2008. Chuck Crow/The PD Grady Sizemore watches to see if the ball will stay fair during the 7th inning of the Tribe's 10-3 win over Kansas City Thursday afternoon. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 22, 2008
Formula One European Grand Prix qualifying ... Formula One European Grand Prix. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kimi confident of catching up with Lewis Aug 22, 2008
VALENCIA: Defending world champion Finn Kimi Raikkonen will go into this weekend's European Grand Prix confident that he can overhaul Lewis Hamilton to lift this year's Formula One title. The Ferrari driver said he is not concerned at trailing the 23-year-old Briton, who drives for McLaren Mercedes, by five points with seven races remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Brecksville obituary: Jay Kalchoff Aug 22, 2008
Mr. Kalchoff was the owner/operator of Rite Machine Co. He enjoyed many hobbies including motocross, formula one auto racing, photography, model railroading, astronomy and many outdoor activities. He was the son of John and Fay (nee Gottieb); brother of Lessa Louche' (Robert), Dana (Bea) and Adrian (Deborah); and uncle to many. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Pegasus Racing Supply Aug 22, 2008
New - Willans FIA Approved Driver Restraints now stocked in four styles ... These FIA approved driver restraints are labeled with an expiration date of 2013. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Local Teams Today Aug 22, 2008
7 a.m. Formula One: European Grand Prix practice Speed. 9:30 a.m. NASCAR Nationwide: Food City 250 practice Speed. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports lineup Aug 22, 2008
Formula One, practice for European Grand Prix, SPEED. 8 a.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Top drivers here this weekend Aug 22, 2008
Also on the weekend race card, will be the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series, Firestone Indy Lights Series and the Historic Grand Prix, a parade of vintage Formula One cars. But the most popular event of the weekend may be the mass "twist dance" scheduled on the actual track surface in front of the grandstand on Sunday in an effort to break the existing Guinness world record for the number of people performing the dance popularized by Chubby Checker in 1960. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
They're taking it to the streets, again Aug 22, 2008
But after Formula One has spread palatial racetracks to country settings outside cities like Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Istanbul, the series now aims to set more races within cities to recreate the Monaco formula ... The Grand Prix Drivers' Association works with the International Automobile Federation, the FIA, the sport's governing body, to ensure safety at Formula One venues ... " Valencia will, on the contrary, be very fast, said Hermann Tilke, the German architect who designed the track.... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Step by step, Heikki Kovalainen reaches for his ultimate goal Aug 22, 2008
Some drivers make it to Formula One after extraordinary careers in the lower formulas, only to fail dismally and quickly at the top ... Heikki Kovalainen, now in his second year in Formula One, is starting to look like the latter kind of driver ... As a Finn, he is in good company in having that rebounding kind of Formula One career. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Winners and heroes raise Formula One's profile in Spain Aug 22, 2008
Winners and heroes raise Formula One's profile in Spain - International Herald Tribune. Winners and heroes raise Formula One's profile in Spain ... This is exactly what has happened with Formula One. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Aug 22, 2008
SATURDAYAUTO RACING 8 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix qualifying, Speed ... SUNDAYAUTO RACING7:30 a.m. - Formula One: European Grand Prix, Speed. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Turbine boss in record attempt Aug 21, 2008
21 August 2008 07:29 Two intrepid Britons, including the man behind landmark wind turbines in Norfolk, are trying to set a new world record using a carbon-neutral vehicle which combines aircraft technology with Formula One speeds. Dale Vince, managing director of Ecotricity - the company which runs the two turbines at Swaffham and who is battling to get two turbines at Shipdham, near Dereham - and engineer Richard Jenkins want to break the 116. (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press)
IndyCar's Dixon could uncork title-clincher Sunday in wine country Aug 21, 2008
Formula One: European Grand Prix, Valencia, Spain (57 laps, 3. 38-mile, 25-turn street course; Speed Channel, 5 a.m.) Inaugural event to be run on city streets. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Southampton Wind Tunnel Blows Gold In Beijing Aug 21, 2008
The University of Southampton's R J Mitchell wind tunnel, named after the Spitfire fighter designer, is more accustomed to testing Formula One cars and aircraft. It has been diversifying into other areas, as the benefits of wind tunnel testing can improve the performance of anything from buildings and wind turbines, to trains and yachts. (Science Daily)
Five reasons to watch auto racing this weekend Aug 21, 2008
Formula One will be making its first trip to Valencia, Spain, for the Grand Prix of Europe. The series will debut on the 25-corner course at 7:30 a.m. Sunday on Speed Channel. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Costa Smeralda welcomes the masses Aug 21, 2008
Periodically Briatore, a 50-something Formula One mogul, arose to greet club visitors, who last year included Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz and Bruce Willis. Absorbing the scene, Behr, 33, looked entirely within his element. (International Herald Tribune)
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday? Aug 21, 2008
He has raced here, in Formula One, in touring cars and all the rest. After he's done with me, Stuck graciously mingles and laughs with others in the suite. (Globe and Mail)
Hamilton seeks to extend F1 lead in new Euro Grand Prix Aug 21, 2008
Lewis Hamilton is excited by the prospect of racing on Formula One's newest track this weekend as he seeks to extend his slim championship lead at the European Grand Prix in Valencia. The street-circuit race around the port area of the eastern Spanish city marks the return of Formula One after a three-week summer break following the Hungarian Grand Prix, where a shredded tire reduced Hamilton to a fifth-place finish. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kubica not letting Ferrari talk distract him Aug 21, 2008
Robert Kubica isn't going to let talk of the future get in the way of his chase for a Formula One championship. The Polish driver's standing has risen quickly following a debut victory in Montreal to go with season-long consistency for BMW-Sauber. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
MORE 'Slit eyed' displays... Aug 20, 2008
Spanish Formula One fans mock Lewis Hamilton in February this year Photo: AFP/GETTY ... British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has also been the victim of racist insults in Spain, once being greeted by a group of white spectators with painted black faces wearing T-shirts saying Hamilton s Family. (The Drudge Report)
Sports news briefs (Today) Aug 20, 2008
Juan Pablo Montoya, who left Formula One for NASCAR two years ago, will need a new sponsor for 2009 after Chevron Corp. said it would end its backing of his car in the top Sprint Cup Series. Wild Things. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Samaranch: China to top gold medal table Aug 20, 2008
During his tour, Samaranch, together with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone, was shown around a pottery gallery that houses more than 400 piece of pottery. Exhibited in a chronological order, the pieces showcased the improved ceramics craftsmanship in terms of color, design and delicacy. (Xinhuanet, China)
F1's new challenge Aug 19, 2008
LONDON, England (CNN) -- Formula One steps into the unknown when the first race at the new harbour-side venue of Valencia takes place on Sunday. Honda's Rubens Barrichello is hoping the new Valencia track will shake-up the order and help him into the points. (CNN -- International)
SingTel 'Grid Girls' steal the Silverlight Aug 19, 2008
SINGAPORE--SingTel has launched the online companion site to its Formula One (F1) Grid Girls campaign, in anticipation of its prime time reality TV show based on the 20 ladies. The local telco is the of the auto-racing event, to be held here from Sep. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
We bring you the best names in sport... Aug 19, 2008
He made his Formula One debut in 2006, becoming the first American to race in F1 since Michael Andretti in 1993. Vgner Love: He sounds like he belongs in a porn movie rather than on the soccer pitch for Brazil and CSKA Moscow and funnily enough he was once the star of a leaked porn video. (iAfrica.com)
Pussycat Doll and boyfriend robbed Aug 18, 2008
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and Pussy Cat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger arrive at the dinner in honor of Nelson Mandela, celebrating his 90th birthday, at Hyde Park on June 25, 2008 in London, England. The dinner will raise funds for Madiba's global charity projects, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Sullivan offers to buy NASCAR team Aug 17, 2008
Indy legend Sullivanoffers topurchase NASCAR team - Bruce Martin - SI.com. Posted: Saturday August 16, 2008 2:48PM; Updated: Saturday August 16, 2008 2:48PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Eason at Large: sailing venue leaves a lot to be be desired Aug 17, 2008
Actually, I asked the question of the Formula One boys during my days as a motor racing correspondent and the answer was exactly the same. Eddie Irvine (remember him. (Times Online)
Best places to raise a family in the U.S. Aug 16, 2008
Just 15 miles north of downtown Indianapolis, they sell fishing equipment and rent canoes to locals like Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri and former Formula One racer Derek Daly. They've also discovered something most Americans are still searching for: the ideal place to raise a family. (MSNBC -- Politics)
World debates meaning of Spanish team photo Aug 15, 2008
Some observers said the advertisement evoked memories of other racial incidents in Spain, including monkey chants aimed at black players on England's national team, and racial abuse directed at Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona. On the popular Sina. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Jose's Page Two Aug 15, 2008
Mayor's church in hot water over bill. Mayor's church in hot water over bill. (The Palm Beach Post)
NASCAR needs good-guy rookie Carpentier Aug 14, 2008
" And NASCAR is fortunate to have someone with such international flair -- Carpentier is a native of Joliette, Quebec -- who so ardently wants to be in the series. Carpentier, 37, didn't come to stock cars with an Indianapolis 500 win or a Formula One championship on his resume, but his desire to learn and excel -- and his ability to qualify -- has kept him in the driver's seat while others in his rookie class with more luminous open-wheel credentials fell by the wayside. Dario Franchitti's team... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Results are evidence Speed is fast learner Aug 14, 2008
But Speed, 25, brought more to U.S. racing from his short-lived attempt in Formula One than painted toenails and zebra driving shoes ... The ARCA points leader feels more successful this year in the lower-rung stock car divisions than he did in moving up to Formula One ... "Formula One was always my dream, always way above NASCAR," Speed says. (USA Today -- Sports)
El Cajon driver has good reason to think he'll pass some rivals in standings this week Aug 14, 2008
Scott Speed: Former Red Bull Formula One driver earns his fourth ARCA victory of the season to pad his points lead. Keith Jones: De Ferran Motorsports crewman burned July 19 in a pit fire during the American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio is released from burn center. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Spaniards try to quiet criticism of photos Aug 14, 2008
" The spokeswoman added that the advertisement would continue to run and that the company had not received any complaints. The Spanish guard Jos? Calder?n said it was his understanding that the intention of the picture was for the sponsor to reach out to Asians. He became annoyed with questions about the photo, especially because news media reports mixed in other recent moments of sporting insensitivity in Spain. Those moments have included racial taunts at soccer matches, a coach who used an... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
High-Tech Swimsuits: Winning Medals Too Aug 14, 2008
Four years ago, the company had developed a suit called the Aqua Shift, using a technology borrowed from airplanes and Formula One car racing, but never before used on a swimsuit ... Speedo hired ANSYS Fluent known most recently for its work on the Formula One team BMW Sauber which used computational fluid dynamics to measure the parts of the body with the most drag. (Time.com)
Spain basketball squad's slit-eyed ad 'inappropriate': IOC Aug 14, 2008
Last year a handful of Formula One fans targeted British driver Lewis Hamilton during a testing day at Barcelona's Catalunya circuit while four years ago former football national team coach Luis Aragones was caught on tape making a racist remark about French star Thierry Henry. Copyright. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Scott Speed brings fresh air to NASCAR Aug 13, 2008
Speed, more likely to dress in and say whatever he feels like on any particular day, already has reached what he considers the pinnacle of racing: Formula One. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Spanish player defends controversial photo Aug 13, 2008
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton was subjected to abuse at a Barcelona circuit in February, while former Spain coach Luis Aragones also used a racist remark about France striker Thierry Henry to motivate one of his players. Monkey chants rained down on England's black players during an international friendly against Spain in a match played in Madrid in 2004, soon after Aragones' outburst. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
ITV cleared over 'pikey' comment Aug 13, 2008
Martin Brundle is a former Formula One driver ... Host Martin Brundle was interviewing Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone before the Canadian Grand Prix, where part of the track had crumbled ... Brundle was a Formula One driver throughout the 1980s and 1990s and has won awards for his work as a commentator for ITV.. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
