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)
Watkins Glen still running on all cylinders May 7, 2009
Rust said reserved camping for the weekend of the NASCAR race in early August is sold out, track rent is also booked for the season, and on opening day in April nearly 1,000 motorists - a track record - paid $20 apiece to take three laps around the twisting course made famous by some of the greatest drivers in history: Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart, Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, to name a few. "We're a tourist-related area,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
YC girls impress in Mohave Valley Mar 28, 2009
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Hamilton faces another big challenge Mar 17, 2009
Compatriots Jackie Stewart (1969, 1971, 1973), Jim Clark (1963, 1965) and Graham Hill (1962, 1968) were all multiple champions but none managed to rack up two crowns in a row. The club of those who did numbers only eight members and is a roll-call of some of the sport's greatest names -- Italian Alberto Ascari, Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio, Australian Jack Brabham, France's Alain Prost, Brazilian Ayrton Senna, Finland's Mika Hakkinen, Germany's Michael Schumacher and Spain's Fernando Alonso. (International Herald Tribune)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Mar 28, 2008
Another recent newlywed, Wheldon took the checkered flag in the 2005 Indy 500, becoming the first British driver to win the event since Graham Hill in 1966. He also won the IndyCar title that season for Andretti Green Racing and then left the team for Target/Chip Ganassi Racing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Formula One Records Nov 15, 2007
Graham Hill raced for 18 seasons, Ricardo Patrese raced in 256 races (a record which will incidentally be broken by Rubens Barrichello in 2008). But who has the shortest F1 career which actually qualified for at least one race. (Suite101.com)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
1964, Mexican Grand Prix: John Surtees in a Ferrari overtakes Graham Hill in a BRM with Jim Clark in a Lotus third in the standings. 1968, Mexican Grand Prix: Hill in a Lotus this time wins the final race to hold off Jackie Stewart in a Matra and Denny Hulme in a McLaren. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Its not all about winning, Stewart tells Hamilton Oct 17, 2007
Stewart recalled how he had been in a similar position to Hamilton in 1968, his fourth season in Formula One, when compatriot Graham Hill led a three-way battle to the final race in Mexico. Three of us went into it capable of winning the championship Graham Hill, Denny Hulme and myself. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sam Posey to speak in Watkins Glen on Saturday Oct 11, 2007
During the 1972 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, Posey qualified 23rd -- ahead of the likes of Nikki Lauda, Ronnie Peterson, John Surtees and Graham Hill -- and finished 12th. Posey wrote "The Mudge Pond Express," chronicling his life in racing, and "Playing With Trains," about the passion for model trains he shares with his two children. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Montoya set to make NASCAR history Jul 29, 2007
It made him the first rookie to win the 500 since Graham Hill, another Formula One driver, did it in 1966. That early and seemingly easy success made it difficult for Montoya to appreciate the lore of Indianapolis. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Montoya set to complete Indy hat trick Jul 28, 2007
Montoya won the 2000 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first rookie to capture the Indy-car classic since the late English F1 star Graham Hill in 1966, and raced in the US Grand Prix F1 event here from 2001 through 2006. Now Montoya is a NASCAR rookie, the most popular form of US auto racing that makes its annual trek to the famed 2. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR team notes Jul 26, 2007
In winning the 2000 Indy 500, Montoya became the first rookie to win the famed race since Graham Hill in 1966. OTHERS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Safety Has Come a Long Way in F1 Jul 16, 2007
He was freed by his BRM teammate Graham Hill, not by a safety crew. There was no ambulance. (Suite101.com)
Dixon wins again at Glen Jul 10, 2007
2 seconds to join former Formula One great Graham Hill as the only open-wheel drivers to win three straight races here. oday, things just seemed to play our way. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Three-peat at Watkins for Dixon Jul 9, 2007
The 26-year-old New Zealander said of his third win, putting him in the elite Watkins three-peat company of Formula One driver Graham Hill, think it's great. I look forward to coming to this track every year it's just been a fantastic track for myself. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Dixon wins again at Watkins Glen Jul 9, 2007
He joined Formula One great Graham Hill as the only open-wheel drivers to win three straight races here. "That was fantastic, great. I look forward to coming to the track every year. It's just been a fantastic track for myself," Dixon said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Fight overshawdows Dixon's win at Watkins Glen Jul 9, 2007
2 seconds to join former Formula One great Graham Hill as the only open-wheel drivers to win three straight races here. "Today, things just seemed to play our way. The last 10 laps I was waiting for something to break.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dixon keeps grip on Glen Jul 9, 2007
Dixon, who grew up in New Zealand, equaled the open-wheel mark set by Graham Hill with victories in three straight events at Watkins Glen International. Hill, who died in a plane crash in 1975, won the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix here from 1963-65. (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Villeneuve set for return at Le Mans Jun 16, 2007
The only driver to accomplish the feat was Graham Hill in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Villeneuve, who was dropped by his F-1 team BMW-Sauber last year, will team with Marc Gene and Nicolas Minassian in the Le Mans race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Motor Racing: A tale of 2 champions and a favorite son Jun 16, 2007
If Villeneuve wins the race, he would join only one other driver - Graham Hill - in winning the Indianapolis 500, Le Mans and the Formula One world title. Hill also won in Monaco, but Villeneuve, like Bourdais, won the major U.S. Indy-racing style open-wheel series. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
FIA investigating Monaco GP result May 30, 2007
John Surtees was handed the championship in the last race in 1964 when Lorenzo Bandini let him pass so that Graham Hill would not win the championship. Jody Scheckter had Gilles Villeneuve kept behind him for the win at Monza 1979 to make sure he could win his first and only championship. (Suite101.com)
Formula One: Alonso and Hamilton lead McLaren at Monte Carlo May 28, 2007
Alonso joins the many multiple Monaco winners at the top of the history of his sport, like Juan Manuel Fangio or Niki Lauda, with two victories here, or Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Graham Hill with many more. Senna holds the record with six. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
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)
Wheldon Poised To Get 2nd Indy 500 Victory May 27, 2007
" Wheldon is the first British driver to win the 500 since Graham Hill in 1966, and he would be the only British driver to win it at least twice. Sixteen drivers have earned multiple 500 wins, the most recent being today's polesitter, Helio Castroneves (2001-2002). "The self-satisfaction I got out of winning this race was enough to tide me over for a long time," Wheldon said. "But by the same token, I think it makes me even more motivated to win again. " | | | TBO.com AdLinks Site Tools RSS... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Success aside, Indy holds special place for Wheldon May 26, 2007
" Today in Sports Wheldon's place in Indy's rich tradition is already secure. He won the race in 2005 the first British champion since Graham Hill in 1966 and was a flat tire away from repeating last year. He also finished third in 2004. But he doesn't want to be one of those drivers with one Indy title to his name. He wants to be like the Unsers and Rick Mears and A.J. Foyt, multiple winners at the Brickyard. "The self-satisfaction I got out of winning this race was enough to tide me over for a... (International Herald Tribune)
Indy 500 wrong to focus on Duno, Danica May 24, 2007
Wheldon, who will turn 29 on June 22, is a dashing, devil-may-care Brit, the likes of which Indy hasnt seen since Graham Hill and Jim Clark in the 1960s. Did I mention hes a Brit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1968 Graham Hill, Lotus-Ford, 2:15:2. 1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rahal Carries On A Family Tradition Mar 16, 2007
" For Graham Rahal, the week provides a chance to hone his skills in a different type of car on one of the most demanding road courses in the country. More importantly, it is valuable seat time for the aspiring Formula One driver as he prepares to take the biggest step of his career, a move into the Champ Car series. Rahal, named for legendary racer Graham Hill, can't recall a time in his life when he did not want to drive race cars. When your father is a three-time IndyCar series champion and... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
