NASCAR chairman Brian France held two town hall meetings Tuesday with the sport’s “stakeholders” to discuss everything from its toughened drug policy to the economy, competition and fan interest.
“I learned a long time ago if you get everybody involved, they can’t complain,” team owner Rick Hendrick said after exiting the morning session. “That’s what happens in our sport, people don’t feel like they get a voice.” … Details
Team owner Rick Hendrick, who has previously said he doesn’t plan to make changes to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s team, wasn’t as definitive on Tuesday.
“Could it change?” Hendrick said following a meeting with NASCAR officials at the Research and Development Center. “We’re talking about things. We’re going to make decisions as the days go by, but we haven’t made any decisions as it stands now.”
Hendrick did not specifically say the change would be to break up Earnhardt and crew chief Tony Eury Jr. before this weekend’s race at Dover. But in the past when discussing changes he made it clear that wasn’t a consideration…Â Details & Video
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Potter and Lally Second in KONI Challenge TRG Porsche at Lime Rock
Lime Rock, Conn., (May, 25 2009) – John Potter and Andy Lally finished second today in the traditional Memorial Day Lime Rock Park Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Series race.
Potter started the No. 41 Magnus Racing/TRG Porsche 997 from his 11th place qualifying position. Driving a brilliant first stint, Potter turned the car over to Lally within striking position. The sports car veteran was able to run down the front runners and lead 29 laps.
“It was good day for us finally,” Potter said. “I was able to get a good start and turn fast laps early…Â Details
BMW MOTORSPORT BOSS Dr Mario Theissen has plunged the company’s racing program into uncertainty after revealing the Bavarian manufacturer may reconsider its future in Formula One and the World Touring Car Championship.
The automaker has been left frustrated by a series of controversies which have marred the start of the WTCC and F1 seasons, forcing BMW to potentially review its commitment to both categories.
The BMW board approved of plans to continue its participation in Formula One earlier in the year, but Dr Theissen says the result of negotiations over the 2010 regulations could prompt the company to reassess its position…Â Details & Pictures
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