Racing Roundup: Fellows, Kovalainen, Wilkins all win Aug 5, 2008
Meantime, Garcia and partner Christian Fittipaldi finished second, Law and David Donohue were third, Joao Barbosa and J.C. France were fourth, Pruett and Memo Rojas were fifth and Max Angelelli and Vancouvers Michael Valiente were sixth. Wilkins and the AIM team now head for Watkins Glen where the Grand Am series will race next weekend as part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup program. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Franchitti's next step in limbo: Sports cars or NASCAR? Jul 3, 2008
" AGR released Bryan Herta and Christian Fittipaldi last week from its No. 26 Acura in the ALMS circuit. Franck Montagny was signed as the car's primary driver for the rest of the season, but the team was planning to use a variety of substitutes as the second driver over the final seven races of the ALMS season. In the series' July 12 race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn., Montagny will be teamed with Marco Andretti, who will be running in the IndyCar series at Nashville Superspeedway that... (USA Today -- Sports)
Motorsports report: the ripple effect of open-wheel merger Mar 7, 2008
Marco Andretti, who turns 21 on March 13, will team with Bryan Herta and Christian Fittipaldi on March 15 in the 12 Hours of Sebring. Grandfather Mario Andretti is a three-time overall winner of the sports car race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
2007 PRI Trade Show Wrap Up Dec 26, 2007
The second Snap-on Stars of Karting All-Stars produced a dynamic show, highlighted by its 18 pro drivers in the Masters division, from Jamie McMurray to Marco Andretti to Christian Fittipaldi and Ron Capps, all returning to their racing roots. Grand-Am s Michael Valiante took the All Star win, while ICC National Champ Gary Carlton won the Karter Division race (and also placed second in the All Star race). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Crown Royal Debuts National Television Campaign to Promote Responsible Drinking Jul 4, 2007
"Crown Royal is in its second year as the primary sponsor of the No. 26 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion team driven by McMurray. This includes the primary paint scheme of the No. 26 car at 23 races during the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season. Additionally, the Crown Royal Special Reserve brand is presenting sponsor of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and primary sponsor of Cheever Racing's No. 39 Porsche driven by Christian Fittipaldi and Harrison Brix. Crown Royal is also the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hornish to start MIS 200 Jun 16, 2007
Other open-wheel drivers who have competed in ARCA include Juan Pablo Montoya, Paul Tracy, Christian Fittipaldi and Danny Sullivan. "It'll be good practice for the Busch race when we come back," he said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Indy champ Hornish hears Cup's siren song May 25, 2007
Other Indy-car winners (Christian Fittipaldi, Paul Tracy, Scott Pruett) have struggled to make the leap, and only one (Tony Stewart) has done so directly from the IRL.. When Hornish joined the team in 2004, car owner Roger Penske and team President Tim Cindric made their driver aware that if he wanted to try NASCAR, they'd plot a steady course without pressure to perform immediately. (USA Today -- Sports)
A First in Sports History - Crown Royal Awards Naming Rights to Major Sporting Event After Adult Consumer Feb 17, 2007
Additionally, the Crown Royal Special Reserve brand is presenting sponsor of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and primary sponsor of Cheever Racing's No. 39 Porsche driven by Christian Fittipaldi and Harrison Brix. Crown Royal will also serve as title sponsor in 2007 of the Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen, N.Y., on August 9-10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Montoya wins at Daytona Jan 29, 2007
(39) Christian Fittipaldi; Eddie Cheever Jr.; Emmanuel Collard; Sascha Maassen; DP, Crown Royal Special Reserve/Cheever Racing Porsche Crawford, 601. 25. (USA Today -- Sports)
Montoya Serious About NASCAR Sep 27, 2006
" Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne all made successful transitions to NASCAR from open wheel. But all made the switch early in their careers, and all had significant experience in low-downforce USAC cars. More recently, drivers who've tried to come over from Champ Car or the Indy Racing League haven't fared so well. Christian Fittipaldi, Adrian Fernandez, A.J. Foyt IV, Paul Tracy and Max Papis have tried, or are trying, and none has had much success. No Formula One driver... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Montoya begins transition to NASCAR with test run Sep 26, 2006
The list of open-wheel drivers who have failed to duplicate that success in NASCAR includes Christian Fittipaldi, Scott Pruett, Max Papis and Jimmy Vasser and, most recently, Paul Tracy. Montoya will replace Casey Mears in the No. 42 Dodge next season, trading in the high-tech F1 cars for the less sleek, more blue-collar models. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Expect Montoyato facehuge culture shock Jul 11, 2006
They understand that Montoya -- who announced on Sunday that he will leave F1 at the end of the season to drive for old friend Chip Ganassi in NASCAR -- is a different driver in a different situation than, say, Christian Fittipaldi or Paul Tracy. But they also know NASCAR isn't as simple as it looks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Patrick pondering NASCAR Jul 11, 2006
However, there are plenty of examples of drivers who have struggled after the switch, including Christian Fittipaldi, Paul Tracy, Scott Pruett, Max Papis and Jimmy Vasser. It's a challenging adjustment. (AZCentral -- Sports)
F1's Montoya to drive in NASCAR Jul 10, 2006
The list of open-wheel drivers who flirted with NASCAR in recent years but haven't established themselves as top-level Nextel Cup material includes established drivers such as John Andretti, Christian Fittipaldi, Scott Pruett, Paul Tracy, Max Papis and Jimmy Vasser. Hendrick Motorsports vice president of competition Ken Howes, a former F1 crew member, called Montoya's decision "brave." Howes figures he'll challenge for victories at NASCAR's two road-course races next year and, if given time,... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
A First in Sports History - Crown Royal to Name NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Race After Consumer May 6, 2006
The Crown Royal Special Reserve brand is presenting sponsor of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series and primary sponsor of Cheever Racing's No. 39 Porsche driven by Eddie Cheever Jr. and Christian Fittipaldi. Crown Royal will also serve as title sponsor in 2006 of both the Crown Royal Grand American Challenge of Long Beach, CA on April 8 and the Crown Royal 250 at Watkins Glen, NY on August 11. (PR Newswire)
Open-Wheels To StockCars Mar 10, 2006
Throughout the years, drivers such as John Andretti, Christian Fittipaldi, and Scott Pruett have made an attempt at NASCAR prominence. And now, after watching the Busch Series race in Mexico City, other drivers from open-wheel racing are taking a stab at stock car racing. (Suite101.com)
Daytona 24: Race report Jan 30, 2006
" One car that made a big splash in its Rolex 24 At Daytona debut was the No. 23 Porsche Crawford for Alex Job Racing/Emory Motorsports. Lucas Luhr started the car from the pole position, and Luhr and his fellow Porsche factory drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Long were certainly one of the race's many powerhouse driver lineups. The No. 23 machine was forced to the garage for the first time in the race's third hour with suspension problems, dropping seven laps off the pace and into 17th place... (Motor Sport)
Ganassi Team Leads at Rolex 24 Race Jan 29, 2006
Third place belonged to the Lexus Crawford of open-wheel veterans Eddie Cheever, a former Indy winner, Patrick Carpentier and Christian Fittipaldi, just 1 1/2 laps behind the leaders. Auto Racing News. (AP-Sports)
Daytona 24: Round one preview Jan 25, 2006
The No. 39 Crown Royal Special Reserve Lexus Crawford has a good chance of claiming the overall race win, as 2004 Rolex 24 At Daytona winner Christian Fittipaldi joins open-wheel star Patrick Carpentier and team owner and 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever. The team's No. 51 NetVu Video Lexus Crawford will be shared by Englishmen Tommy Erdos, Mike Newton and Warren Hughes, as well as Swede Stefan Johansson in another formidable driver lineup. (Motor Sport)
Daytona 24: All-star driver lineup Jan 20, 2006
Christian Fittipaldi joins the new Cheever Racing team, co-driving the Crown Royal Special Reserve-sponsored No. 39 Lexus Crawford with team owner and 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever as well as Canadian open-wheel racing star Patrick Carpentier. Fittipaldi's co-drivers in the 2004 classic, Forest Barber and Terry Borcheller, are teamed with co-drivers Harrison Brix and Mexican ace Michel Jourdain Jr. in the No. 77 Kodak/Feeds The Need Ford Doran for Doran Racing. (Motor Sport)
Daytona Test: ... Jan 7, 2006
Borcheller and Barber earned the overall victory in the 2004 Rolex 24 At Daytona with co-drivers Christian Fittipaldi and Andy Pilgrim, both of whom are also entered for Test Days. Fittipaldi has joined Rolex Series newcomers Cheever Racing, and will share the team's No. 39 Lexus Crawford with team owner and 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever and Canadian open-wheel star Patrick Carpentier at Daytona Test Days. (Motor Sport)
