08-08-08: Today is the luckiest day in the year Aug 9, 2008
Famous people born on 8/08 include the Duke of York's daughter Princess Beatrice (and in 1988 too), tennis champion Roger Federer (1981) and former Grand Prix ace Nigel Mansell (1954). but then again, August 8, 1963 was the date of the Great Train Robbery. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tracy's return pumps life into IndyCar Jul 31, 2008
Tracys only racing action came in the Champ Car finale at Long Beach in April, while Walker was spending his time fielding cars in the developmental Atlantic Series for the sons of former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell. Derrick and I had been talking, you know, all the way through the summer from Long Beach about trying to put something together and finding sponsorship, working on things, Tracy explained. (MSNBC -- Sports)
IndyCar racing not returning to NHMS Jul 30, 2008
The first four years were in the old CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) Series with Bobby Rahal and Nigel Mansell winning the first two exciting races from the pole in 1992 and '93. Following the 1995 season, former owner Bob Bahre decided to go with good friend Tony George and the Indy Racing League following the split with CART. The then-New Hampshire International Speedway hosted its last Indy race in 1998, won by Tony Stewart, who also took the checkered flag in the Sprint Cup race in New... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Piquet won again the following year, after Nigel Mansell was forced to forfeit the victory due to a loose wheel nut with only six laps remaining. Damon Hill won his first Grand Prix victory there in 1993, and in 1994, Michael Schumacher raced his Benetton to the win for the teams' maiden Hungaroring victory. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lewis Hamilton storms to victory at Silverstone Jul 7, 2008
Recommended Partners. By Oliver Holt And Byron Young. (Mirror.co.uk)
Champ Car drivers hope to make up ground Jul 5, 2008
The team has produced eight Champ Car championships by Mario (1984) and Michael Andretti ( 91), Nigel Mansell ( 93), Chrstiano da Matta ( 02) and current Formula One driver Sebastien Bourdais ( 04- 07). Rahal, son of 1986 Indy 500 champion Bobby Rahal, showed the team was ready for the circuit s first turns on a street course when he became the youngest IndyCar winner at St. Petersburg in the second event of the IndyCar schedule. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
City honours motor racing commentator Murray Walker Jun 29, 2008
He said one of his career highlights was watching Brummie Nigel Mansell win the Formula One World Championship. Very lucky. (BBC News -- UK)
The art (and science) of making a Formula One champion Jun 6, 2008
As recently as 1994, Nigel Mansell won a race at 41 during a short-lived comeback. Since then, however, drivers have been getting younger, with Hamilton, 23, and Fernando Alonso, 26, who won his second straight world title two years ago, rewriting the records for young drivers, and more and more teams hiring ever-younger drivers. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Racing becomes trendy option for celebs May 29, 2008
The team has also had some of the world's best-known drivers Mario and Michael Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Paul Tracy and Sebastien Bourdais under its banner. After the split between the IRL and CART, Newman stayed away from Indy until this month. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lewis sets sights on world title after Monaco win May 28, 2008
Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill, Britain's last two world champions, never won in Monaco and nor did the late great Jim Clark. Well done: Lewis Hamilton hugging his father after the Monaco win on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton can follow Senna as multiple Monaco winner May 26, 2008
Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill, Britain's last two world champions, never won in Monaco and nor did the late great Jim Clark. Brazilian Ayrton Senna, the triple world champion who died at Imola in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix and was Hamilton's boyhood hero, did it six times including five in a row for McLaren between 1989 and 1993. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
World-class field fills Indy 500 May 24, 2008
Whether it was former Formula One champions Nigel Mansell of England or Nelson Piquet of Brazil or Englishman Graham Hill pulling into the winner's circle, international contingents have been as much a part of Indianapolis as Jim Nabors singing Back Home Again in Indiana on race day. The Indy 500 has always been an international race, said Ed Carpenter, one of 13 Americans in this year's field and the stepson of Indy Racing League founder and Indy boss Tony George. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rahal's son is shining May 23, 2008
"Now he never has to answer the question, 'Are you here because your dad owns the team or because you're good enough?' As I tell people, his career is about him, it's not about me. He's here to make himself look good. I think he is in the best place."If you look at the people who have driven for that team over the years, some of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport have driven there - Nigel Mansell, Jackie Stewart, Bourdais, Mario Andretti, Michael [Andretti], and others. To be... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mansell says Hamilton is not on par with Woods Mar 22, 2008
LONDON: Former champion Nigel Mansell has hailed Lewis Hamilton as the F1 driver to beat while rejecting comparisons between the 23-year-old Briton and golfer Tiger Woods. I don't think he is like Tiger Woods at all, the 1992 champion, also a keen golfer, told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
1990s Formula 1 History Mar 21, 2008
Throughout the season the Williams-Renault of Nigel Mansell had been a constant thorn in McLaren s side, but unreliability prevented them from making a proper challenge. In Belgium a young Michael Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut for Jordan, qualifying seventh. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton is no Tiger, says Mansell Mar 21, 2008
Former champion Nigel Mansell has hailed Lewis Hamilton as the Formula One driver to beat while rejecting comparisons between the 23-year-old Briton and golfer Tiger Woods. "I don't think he is like Tiger Woods at all," the 1992 champion, also a keen golfer, told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper on Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Williams celebrate past but focus on future Mar 5, 2008
" Williams have run a series of liveries in pre-season testing, celebrating their anniversary and highlighting their record in figures -- 233,787 km raced, 34,651 km led, 2,552.5 points scored, 129 fastest laps, 125 pole positions, 113 victories and so on. One of them carried handwritten messages from the seven champions -- Australian Alan Jones, Finland's Keke Rosberg, Brazilian Nelson Piquet, France's Alain Prost, Canadian Jacques Villeneuve and Britons Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill. "I was the... (International Herald Tribune)
Female Drivers in Formula One Feb 13, 2008
She even had a brief battle with Nigel Mansell. After 51 laps however she damaged her gearbox and had to retired. (Suite101.com)
Hamilton's 45M deal makes him best paid Brit driver ever Jan 19, 2008
The Grand Prix sensation rocketed past the earnings of legends Nigel Mansell, Jackie Stewart and Damon Hill to move close to the very top of the sport's pay scales. Only Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso, who have won world titles, earn more. (Mirror.co.uk)
Cricket: Cricket: A master of deception and spin turns his talents to the poker table Jan 18, 2008
Golf is a popular choice; the former Formula One champion Nigel Mansell played a couple of tournaments as a professional. New Zealand rugby players have a disconcerting tendency to pitch up amid the very different, but still highly competitive, environment of the bowling green. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
F1 Star Hamilton Describes 'Rollercoaster Ride' Oct 30, 2007
I've also had Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill drive for me. I have to say Hamilton is above those, just. (Sky News)
Dramatic Finnish Oct 23, 2007
Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet were the favorite title contenders driving for Williams Honda. They had the best car on the grid underneath them. (Suite101.com)
CHAMP CAR: Sebastien Bourdais wins Australian race Oct 22, 2007
Power's demise continued a trend in the Australian race - only three pole sitters have won in its 17-year history - Nigel Mansell in 1993, Jimmy Vasser in 1996 and Dario Franchitti in 1999. The Australian also won the pole in 2006 but crashed out. (International Herald Tribune)
Raikkonen clinches F1 title by winning Brazilian GP Oct 22, 2007
It hadn't happened since Alain Prost edged Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet to win that year's championship. The season was marred by a spying scandal that led to a record US$100 million fine for McLaren, which was found guilty of using leaked data from Ferrari. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
It all comes down to this Oct 21, 2007
Remember Adelaide in 1986 when Alain Prost trailed Williams drivers Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet going into the last race. Mansell's tyre exploded, gifting the crown to the Frenchman, who had also had trouble with his Goodyears. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bourdais Wins, Clinching Champ Car Title Oct 21, 2007
Power's exit continued a trend in the Australian race only three pole sitters have won in its 17-year history Nigel Mansell in 1993, Jimmy Vasser in 1996 and Dario Franchitti in 1999. The Australian also won the pole in 2006 but wrecked out of it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
In 1986, England's Nigel Mansell led the standings ahead of Alain Prost and Nelson Picquet going into the Australian Grand Prix, but Mansell retired and Prost won the race to claim the title. Two-time defending champion Fernando Alonso, who trails McLaren teammate Hamilton by four points in the standings this year, would prefer history to repeat itself. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Thrilling F1 season reaches climax in Brazilian GP with three drivers chasing title Oct 17, 2007
The last time three drivers entered the final race with chances of winning the championship was in 1986, when Prost edged Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet. Although Hamilton has the lead, Alonso may be the one in the most comfortable position for the race at the Interlagos circuit. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Notebook: Items on Sebastian Vettel, Ralf Schmacher and 1986 Adelaide GP Oct 7, 2007
In 1986 it was Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet all went to Adelaide, Australia with a chance at glory. Hamilton is hoping to avoid the curse that struck his fellow Briton Mansell. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Legends from the Worlds of Screen, Stage and Sport to Attend BGC Charity Day on Tuesday, September 11 Sep 8, 2007
From music, politics and sport: Princess George Galitzine; Duncan Goodhew; Damon Hill; Michael Howard; Douglas Hurd; Nigel Mansell; Sir Steve Redgrave; Sir Tim Rice. And many others. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MIKE BRUDENELL: Why IRL at MIS is a thrill Jul 31, 2007
Take in the essence of MIS, which has been a home to the best of the best, including Foyt, the Unsers, Gordie Johncock, Johnny Rutherford, Mario and Michael Andretti, Bobby Rahal and, in more recent years, Scott Goodyear, Nigel Mansell, Greg Moore, Alex Zanardi, Juan Pablo Montoya, Alex Barron and Castroneves. Oh, and I almost forgot Danica Patrick, who couldn't pick a better place to win her first IndyCar Series race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Andretti rooting for Bourdais to get F1 shot Jul 22, 2007
Doornbos, who drives for Minardi USA, is also the first driver to record a win and five podiums in his first seven races since F1 champion Nigel Mansell accomplished the feat as a CART rookie in 1993. SPARKPLUGS: In the first seven races this season, eight drivers have finished among the top three, including rookies Doornbos, Rahal and Neel Jani. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Van de Velde Is Not Alone Jul 19, 2007
Nigel Mansell and the 2004 New York Yankees also are in the group ... Nigel Mansell was a great driver. (Suite101.com)
The winning formula Jul 8, 2007
Attendances on Friday reached a record of 42,000, a 10% increase on last year, and today s race has attracted a sell-out crowd of 85,000, numbers not seen since the days of Nigel Mansell. In line with figures for the Canadian GP (up 76%) and France (up 80%), ITV are expecting a 100% rise in their viewing figures today, from an average of 2. (Times Online)
Lewis Hamilton Jul 8, 2007
Racing prodigy on track to earn a billion dollars. Hamilton set to be Britain's highest paid sportsman Fairy tale ascent from go-karts to formula one. (Guardian Unlimited)
Racing prodigy on track to earn a billion dollars Jul 7, 2007
Hamilton set to be Britain's highest paid sportsman Fairy tale ascent from go-karts to formula one. Andrew Culf, sports correspondentSaturday July 7, 2007. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Hamilton keeps eyes on road Jun 20, 2007
" Feted in the US as the first black driver to win a grand prix, Hamilton returns home as the best British title prospect in years. The last Britons to follow up their maiden win with another were Damon Hill and Nigel Mansell, world champions in 1996 and 1992 respectively. "To come in I didn't expect anything but I hoped to do well and do a solid job and start reasonably well in the season and to build upon it and keep learning on a steep learning curve," Hamilton said. "I hoped maybe I would... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McLaren could face heavy F1 sanctions May 30, 2007
Former champions Jackie Stewart and Nigel Mansell have said they saw nothing wrong with the team's actions. "If there were team orders which relate to the position of the two drivers, if somebody is told to move over or hold their position, it is against all the sporting regulations we have," Ecclestone told the Daily Mail. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Success aside, Indy holds special place for Wheldon May 26, 2007
From the first time he heard fellow Brit Nigel Mansell rave about the Indianapolis 500, Wheldon wanted to race here. When he came to the Brickyard as a spectator in 1999, well, that sealed it. (International Herald Tribune)
Teens are taking on a very adult 50-hour workweek May 25, 2007
Nigel Mansell, a classmate of Ms. Gauci's at John Cabot Catholic Secondary School, is another multitasker. He juggles school, homework, a part-time job in a shoe store and boxing four nights a week. (Globe and Mail)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1992 Nigel Mansell, Williams-Renault, 1:56:10 ... 1991 Nigel Mansell, Williams-Renault, 1:38:41 ... 1987 Nigel Mansell, Williams-Honda, 1:49:12. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Heat could be trailing a better team Apr 26, 2007
According to Formula One world champion Nigel Mansell, after he clinched his only title, three-time champion Ayrton Senna said to him, ``It's such a good feeling isn't it. Now you know why I'm such a bastard. (The Miami Herald)
Formula One thrills with three-way race for lead Apr 19, 2007
In 1986, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost and Nelson Piquet entered the final race with a chance to win the title. Mansell's tire exploded, Prost won and the three finished within three points of each other. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
SPORTALITY Hosts Emerson Fittipaldi as Guest Speaker in Montreal! Mar 31, 2007
In 1993 he added a second Indianapolis 500 victory by taking the lead from defending Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell. A full-service agency, SPORTALITY specializes in the building and execution of custom client hospitality programs, as well as distributor and wholesaler incentive programs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Raikkonen wins in Ferrari debut Mar 18, 2007
It was the 10th victory of Raikkonen's career and made him the first driver to win on his Ferrari debut since Briton Nigel Mansell in Brazil in 1989. McLaren's 22-year-old British rookie Lewis Hamilton completed a stunning weekend for the youngest man on the grid by overtaking Alonso at the start and leading his first grand prix for four laps before finishing third. (Stuff.co.nz)
Formula One: Season opens with the focus on younger faces Mar 16, 2007
Although the German's presence at the start of the 1992 season meant little among drivers like Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and an Alain Prost on a year's sabbatical, Schumacher's absence at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday will be the first year without the man who broke almost all of the records set by Senna and Prost to eclipse them as the sport's biggest star. Schumacher enlivened last season all the way to the final race. (International Herald Tribune)
