CART News Archive

July 26 ... Tracy reclaims pole position
July 26 ... Unhappy Tracy feeling betrayed by CART
July 25 ... Tracy loses provisional pole in Vancouver
July 25 ... Walker Racing signs Valiante
July 24 ... Tracy eyes shot at CART title
July 24 ... Promoter hopes CART's money troubles solved soon
July 23 ... CART's future in doubt
July 23 ... Team Player's driver may seek another seat
July 20 ... Indy race a blast for Imrie
July 15 ... Trouble with Tracy
July 14 ... Cicale driving Tracy
July 14 ... 1 Canadian drive
July 14 ... It's about time they butt out
July 14 ... Tags busted up, Carp stays loose
July 14 ... Mother is put through paces
July 14 ... Early doubts not enough to slow down Taws
July 13 ... Tracy gives Player's a first in Toronto
July 6 ... Rookie pulls fast one
July 6 ... Friendly rivalry turning into feud
July 5 ... Bourdais wins Cleveland GP
July 5 ... More trouble for Tracy
July 5 ... Bourdais hogs the spotlight
July 4 ... Bourdais wins pole for Cleveland GP
July 4 ... Tracy cool in the heat
July 4 ... 200th race memorable only if won
July 3 ... Tracy, Carpentier 1-2 in Cleveland
July 2 ... Carpentier happy to be behind wheel
July 1 ... Better luck this time
June 23 ... Johansson relishes role as owner
June 23 ... Tracy: this could be the year
June 22 ... Fernandez gets first win as owner
June 21 ... Tracy fires back at critics
June 21 ... Dalziel wins Toyota Atlantic race
June 19 ... Papis returns to CART Series
June 19 ... Patrick looks forward to driving a Ferrari
June 18 ... Bourdais impressing everyone with fast start
June 17 ... CART on the market
June 16 ... CART series looking for buyer
June 15 ... Carpentier wins Grand Prix of Monterey
June 15 ... Papis returns to Champ Car ranks
June 12 ... Herta returns to CART
June 4 ... Jourdain Jr. has potential to be CART star
June 3 ... Andretti, Patrick to step down
May 31 ... Jourdain Jr. wins Centennial 250
May 30 ... Tagliani on Champ Car pole
May 29 ... Tracy, Carpentier second and third
May 28 ... Carpentier feels he's on right track
May 27 ... Tracy eyes turnaround at Mile
May 11 ... Bourdais already thinking about Montreal
May 11 ... Bourdais wins second straight race
May 11 ... Zanardi finishes his 13 laps
May 10 ... Tough times for Canadians
May 10 ... Bourdais claims second straight pole
May 9 ... Carpentier ready to win
May 9 ... Zanardi to drive race car before German 500
May 6 ... Tracy's car geared toward a problem
May 6 ... CART comes up short
May 5 ... Tracy fails to finish
May 5 ... Tracy front and centre
May 2 ... CART considers adding races
Apr. 30 ... No action for illegal traction
Apr. 29 ... Tracy admits using driver aid
Apr. 26 ... Mario Andretti a CART backer
Apr. 23 ... Tracy named quarterly winner
Apr. 23 ... CART restores Road America to schedule
Apr. 16 ... Tracy isn't resting on his three wins
Apr. 16 ... Victories put Tracy at ease
Apr. 14 ... Canuck hat trick
Apr. 13 ... Tracy wins third race of the season
Apr. 13 ... Jourdain dominant, but brokenhearted
Apr. 13 ... Allmendinger wins Toyota Atlantic race
Apr. 13 ... The inside edge
Apr. 12 ... Jourdain wins first CART pole
Apr. 12 ... Tagliani surprised by strong start
Apr. 12 ... Tracy front and centre
Apr. 12 ... Ecclestone closer to CART control
Apr. 11 ... Tracy captures provisional pole
Apr. 11 ... CART, Road America dispute close to resolution
Apr. 10 ... Tracy feels it's his time
Apr. 10 ... Tracy to skip Indy
Apr. 9 ... McGee optimistic about CART
Apr. 8 ... Tracy ready to hit the Beach
Apr. 8 ... Road America files countersuit against CART
Apr. 8 ... Tracy focused on CART title
Mar. 27 ... Pollock enjoying life in CART
Mar. 24 ... Tracy's a Player
Mar. 23 ... Tracy wins in Mexico
Mar. 23 ... CART wooing Ecclestone to take company private
Mar. 21 ... Tracy tops provisional qualifying
Mar. 21 ... Hand takes provisional pole
Mar. 21 ... Canuck trio fishing for Atlantic title
Mar. 20 ... Tracy on top at Monterrey
Mar. 20 ... Mexican drivers making an impact in CART
Mar. 10 ... CART drops Road America from '03 schedule
Feb. 26 ... Tracy determined to win championship
Feb. 24 ... No trouble for Tracy
Feb. 24 ... Putting pedal down pays off
Feb. 23 ... Tracy starts Champ Car season with win
Feb. 23 ... Junqueira third despite tough weekend
Feb. 23 ... Get out of my way, rookie!
Feb. 23 ... Formula for a merger
Feb. 23 ... Tags has nothing to spare
Feb. 22 ... Frenchman wins pole, Tracy second
Feb. 22 ... Costs cut in CART, but not in technology
Feb. 22 ... Rookie looks like a champ
Feb. 22 ... IRL owner Rahal shrugs off traitor talk
Feb. 21 ... Bourdais off to fast start
Feb. 21 ... New faces highlight fresh start for CCWS
Feb. 20 ... Tagliani eager for season to begin
Feb. 20 ... CART is dead, long live CCWS
Feb. 20 ... Rookies will have big impact
Feb. 13 ... CART files lawsuit against track
Feb. 5 ... Champ Car's future bright: Tracy
Jan. 22 ... Vasser, Hunter-Reay sign with CART
Jan. 19 ... Carpentier is curious over new chassis
Jan. 17 ... Tagliani joins new racing team
Jan. 17 ... Tagliani in Champ Car driver's seat
Jan. 17 ... Night race planned May 31 in Milwaukee
Jan. 16 ... Cleveland GP going under the lights
Jan. 15 ... Ex-BAR boss starts up PK Racing Champ Car team
Jan. 15 ... Tracy takes up Indy cause
Jan. 9 ... Report: Tagliani to drive for new team
Jan. 9 ... CART returns to England
Dec. 19 ... CART puts F-1 aide in charge
Nov. 30 ... CART's finale a sad end to a broken dream
Nov. 27 ... Carpentier nominated for honour
Nov. 25 ... CART drops Rockingham 500
Nov. 21 ... Da Matta 2002 Driver of Year
Nov. 21 ... Ford, CART join forces
Nov. 20 ... Player's goes for broke
Nov. 20 ... Big questions still to be answered in CART
Nov. 20 ... Tracy thrilled with Lola
Nov. 19 ... Tracy to join Player's team
Nov. 17 ... Brack posts first win of year
Nov. 17 ... Jourdain gets two-year deal from CART sponsor
Nov. 16 ... Franchitti blasts red-flag decision
Nov. 15 ... Mexico City back in the ballgame
Nov. 14 ... Injury will keep Fernandez out
Nov. 14 ... CART teams face challenge of new track
Nov. 6 ... Racing returns to Mexico City track
Nov. 5 ... Junqueira to replace da Matta
Nov. 3 ... Vasser beats Andretti in 500-mile race
Nov. 3 ... Job-hunting Papis frustrated again
Nov. 2 ... Bridgestone signs on as sponsor
Nov. 1 ... Tagliani fastest in speedy practice
Oct. 31 ... Player's driving Alex away?
Oct. 31 ... Tagliani free to negotiate with other teams
Oct. 30 ... Barry Green turns attention to sailing
Oct. 27 ... Dominguez wins crash-marred Honda Indy
Oct. 27 ... Rookie is on the rise
Oct. 27 ... Nine-car wreck at start of Honda Indy
Oct. 25 ... CART chief denies F1 merger
Oct. 25 ... F-1 deal with CART a go
Oct. 25 ... Da Matta fastest in practice session
Oct. 24 ... CART chokes on poison pill
Oct. 24 ... CART: No F1 merger negotiations going on
Oct. 17 ... Moore wrongful death suit dismissed
Oct. 9 ... Da Matta hedging on move to F1
Oct. 7 ... Officials insist event will return in '03
Oct. 6 ... Da Matta clinches CART title
Oct. 5 ... Tony Kanaan wins CART Miami pole
Oct. 5 ... Said gets pole after rain cancels qualifying
Oct. 4 ... CART qualifying more critical than usual
Oct. 4 ... Miami's plan: Three races, two days, one track
Oct. 3 ... Da Matta chases championship in new home town
Oct. 2 ... Auto racing returns to Miami's streets
Sept. 25 ... Racing support Kools
Sept. 25 ... Servia feels lucky to have a ride
Sept. 24 ... Report: Carpentier agrees to $3.5-million US, two-year deal with Player's
Sept. 19 ... Exodus from CART in full swing
Sept. 14 ... Franchitti takes Rockingham 500
Sept. 12 ... Da Matta has outside shot at F1
Sept. 6 ... $50M offer headed to Villeneuve
Sept. 4 ... Junqueira still hopes to reel in da Matta
Sept. 4 ... Brack plagued by early exits
Sept. 4 ... Player's pushing for deal
Sept. 3 ... Tracy, Carpentier close to deal with Player's
Sept. 1 ... Junqueira goes from pole to victory
Sept. 1 ... Six teams commit to CART in 2003
Aug. 31 ... Junqueira wins pole in Denver
Aug. 29 ... Da Matta the man to beat
Aug. 28 ... Canada loves CART
Aug. 28 ... Dixon fuelled by parents' support
Aug. 27 ... Villeneuve rejects CART offer: Le Journal
Aug. 26 ... Super Dario
Aug. 26 ... Carpentier not out of owner's plans
Aug. 25 ... Franchitti wins Montreal Molson Indy
Aug. 25 ... Mechanical problems force Carpentier out
Aug. 25 ... Da Matta clocks 'em
Aug. 25 ... Carpentier a crowd pleaser
Aug. 24 ... Da Matta captures Montreal pole
Aug. 24 ... Molson Indy notebook
Aug. 24 ... Da Matta on the money
Aug. 24 ... Hiring Tracy no trouble for Player's
Aug. 23 ... Drivers impressed by big crowds
Aug. 23 ... Fine line between F1 and CART
Aug. 22 ... CART, Tracy descend on Montreal
Aug. 22 ... Tracy has edge in dealings
Aug. 21 ... Carpentier finally making some noise
Aug. 20 ... CART tries to better F1 in Montreal
Aug. 17 ... Junqueira grabs pole from da Matta
Aug. 17 ... Another Franchitti trying to brake in
Aug. 17 ... CART raises 2003 team incentive
Aug. 16 ... Da Matta gets back on track
Aug. 14 ... Team Rahal still hopeful
Aug. 12 ... Carpentier no closer to re-signing
Aug. 12 ... Rutledge counting on CART ride
Aug. 11 ... Carpentier picks up second win
Aug. 11 ... CART announces 2003 schedule
Aug. 10 ... Race may be longest for CART at Mid-Ohio
Aug. 8 ... Da Matta: I'm out of Andretti's shadow
Aug. 7 ... Tagliani not leaving Player's
Aug. 2 ... Carpentier plans for future
Aug. 1 ... Pook says CART in good shape
Aug. 1 ... Tracy nearing shift to Player's
July 29 ... Super Dario
July 28 ... Franchitti wins Vancouver Indy
July 28 ... Team Player's plans for last season
July 28 ... Brazilian sets pace
July 28 ... CART vows return to west
July 27 ... Da Matta wins Vancouver pole
July 27 ... CART has deal with Ford Cosworth
July 27 ... Pook says series is stabilizing
July 27 ... Shot of luck puts Tracy in front row
July 27 ... Crossroads
July 26 ... Tracy takes provisional pole
July 26 ... Servia takes advantage of opportunity
July 26 ... Enhancements may prevent Earnhardt-like deaths
July 24 ... Carpentier happy to play waiting game
July 24 ... Kool deal for Andretti
July 24 ... Carpentier hopes to keep rollin'
July 23 ... Andretti buys racing team, considers IRL switch
July 23 ... Team Green sale raises questions for Tracy
July 23 ... Tagliani captures Big Georges 500
July 17 ... Junqueira, da Matta go way back
July 16 ... Carpentier not worried about future
July 16 ... CART's race in Germany cancelled
July 15 ... Carpentier nails it
July 15 ... Electronic meltdown ends da Matta's drive
July 14 ... Carpentier wins Marconi GP
July 14 ... Carpentier set for chase
July 14 ... Drivers play waiting game
July 13 ... Da Matta da Moralizes
July 13 ... Da Matta drives for five
July 13 ... High marks for traction device
July 12 ... Da Matta fastest again
July 12 ... CART 'fine means nothing': Tag
July 11 ... Da Matta drives for five
July 10 ... Indy 500 loss haunts Tracy
July 10 ... CART takes locks off paddock
July 9 ... Andretti considers becoming owner
July 8 ... Bell fined, put on indefinite probation
July 8 ... Da Matta socks it to 'em
July 8 ... Tracy stopped short
July 8 ... Bell taking a hefty toll
July 8 ... Tagliani top Canuck
July 8 ... Tracy backs a winner
July 8 ... Toronto race is on solid ground
July 8 ... An Indy by any other name is cheaper
July 7 ... Da Matta dominates T.O. Molson Indy
June 30 ... Da Matta wins third in a row
June 30 ... A CARTload of trouble
June 30 ... CART, like F-1, will roll on
June 30 ... The future is on hold for Tracy
June 29 ... Franchitti has to sweat out pole win
June 28 ... Da Matta still needs to prove himself
June 26 ... Tagliani feels right at home
June 23 ... CART's big names set for Toronto Indy race
June 17 ... Tagliani, Carpentier: CART going in right direction
June 17 ... Da Matta fights off Junqueira
June 17 ... CART lives to see another day
June 16 ... Da Matta wins again in Portland
June 16 ... Green ready to make his case again
June 16 ... Pole sitter liking view
June 16 ... CART lives despite dire prediction
June 15 ... Da Matta wins second straight pole
June 15 ... Paul keeps Kool
June 14 ... Papis skips qualifying in Portland
June 14 ... Da Matta wins provisional pole
June 13 ... CART keeping turbocharged engines
June 13 ... Da Matta asserting himself on CART circuit
June 9 ... Female driving sensation signs with Rahal
June 9 ... Da Matta wins second road course victory of season
June 4 ... Tracy confident in Indy 500 appeal
June 3 ... Tracy's team appealing Indy finish
June 2 ... Tracy wins at Milwaukee Mile
June 2 ... Tracy's team still considering appealing Indy 500 finish
June 1 ... Green wants wins in both Indy 500, Miller Lite 250
June 1 ... Fernandez wins Milwaukee pole position
May 31 ... Servia on sidelines as car sits idle
May 30 ... Tracy looking for uncontested win
May 29 ... CART not ready to fold its tent
May 28 ... Zanardi's new life
May 23 ... Granatelli finally gains Indy Hall of Fame
May 15 ... CART-IRL merger not likely
May 15 ... Rahal thanks T.O.
May 1 ... Junqueira's win could end era for CART in Japan
Apr. 27 ... Junqueira holds on to win in Japan
Apr. 26 ... Cheever hires Papis for Indy 500
Apr. 26 ... Paul Tracy sheds a few pounds before race
Apr. 25 ... Carpentier second fastest in practice
Apr. 24 ... Andretti looking to post win for Honda
Apr. 20 ... Penske's drivers tops on his old track
Apr. 20 ... Expect Servia to get Tagged
Apr. 15 ... It's all in their heads
Apr. 15 ... Andretti's team fined
Apr. 15 ... Andretti wins bore at beach
Apr. 14 ... Andretti's strategy, hard-driving win race
Apr. 14 ... Papis proud of third-place finish
Apr. 14 ... Jimmy is tops
Apr. 14 ... CART ready to let Rover take over
Apr. 13 ... Vasser nips da Matta for CART pole
Apr. 13 ... MG-Judd partnership to provide new engines
Apr. 13 ... Hand wins pole for Atlantic race
Apr. 13 ... Olympic swimmer Torres is first female winner
Apr. 13 ... CART's chassis crisis
Apr. 13 ... New grid system a qualified failure
Apr. 12 ... Da Matta takes provisional CART pole
Apr. 12 ... Vasser looking for better fortune
Apr. 12 ... Da Matta simply da man
Apr. 11 ... Da Matta aiming for fourth straight win
Apr. 2 ... Heitzler files lawsuit
Mar. 29 ... Former CART leader files lawsuit
Mar. 28 ... Identical Formula
Mar. 27 ... Lawsuit alleges fraud by former CART president
Mar. 27 ... Montreal organizers remain confident
Mar. 19 ... Zanardi to return to circuit where he lost legs
Mar. 16 ... Castroneves claims Copper World 200 pole
Mar. 10 ... Three strikes on Canada
Mar. 10 ... Carpentier hangs tough
Mar. 9 ... The Fast Word
Mar. 7 ... Defending champ in fine form
Mar. 7 ... Fernandez in shape, ready for Mexico and season
Mar. 7 ... Cart's eager beavers
Mar. 6 ... Miami auto race rescheduled for October
Mar. 4 ... CART to promote Grand Prix of Chicago
Feb. 16 ... Brazilian to quit CART
Jan. 30 ... Rahal adds Jourdain Jr. as driver
Jan. 29 ... CART just can't win
Jan. 17 ... CART considering moving HQ