Dr. Terry Trammell Resigns
Noted orthopedic surgeon Terry Trammell, M.D. recently resigned his position as director of medical services of CART. Trammell has treated such drivers as Rick Mears, Scott Pruett, Mario Andretti and Jeff Andretti (including many others) for injuries they received either testing or racing since 1984.

Trammell stated that he resigned due to the "economic realities of my (private) practice". Dr. Steve Olvey, CART medical director, will take over Trammell's duties as director of medical services. Trammell will remain on as an orthopedic consultant for CART.

Andrew Craig's Complete Statement
On Proposed Canadian Tobacco Laws
"We strongly believe this proposed legislation is inappropriate and unnecessary," said Craig. Tobacco sponsors have long been an integral part of our racing series and they continue to play a vital role. If these proposed regulations are instituted, it will jeopardize the participation of several of our race teams and we would not be prepared to continue racing in Canada. Additionally, such regulation would severely limit the fiscal viability of our events. Also, tobacco companies have played an important role of top Canadian Indy car drivers, such as Jacques Villeneuve, Paul Tracy and Greg Moore. It's important to note that even in countries where there is regulation, major international Indy car races have been excluded."

"In a broader sense, it is imperative that we not lose sight of the fact that sponsorship plays a major role in providing millions of people who attend sports and entertainment events with countless hours of enjoyment. Without corporate backing, many sports and entertainment events would disappear. We remain optimistic that we in the sports industry will be able to work in concert with legislators to address their concerns while continuing to deliver top-quality sports and entertainment to the millions who enjoy it."

"Of course, the stakes are higher than just emasculating track signage and possibly eliminating the use of logos on the Marlboro, Players, KOOL and Hollywood-sponsored cars and drivers uniforms at the Toronto and Vancouver IndyCar races. The proposed legislation could have a major impact on the role of KOOL and Players in the KOOL/Toyota Atlantic Championship as well as well as individual cars in both the Toyota Atlantic and Indy Lights series, not to mention the impact on the Formula One circus in the annual Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal."

Happy 50th Birthday Emmo!
Emerson Fittipaldi reached yet another milestone on Thursday, December 12. The 1989 PPG Cup and two-time Formula One World Champion turned 50-years-old. He is celebrating the occasion with family and friends while continuing a remarkable recovery from vertebra, left shoulder blade and lung injuries sustained in an accident in the opening laps of last Julys Marlboro 500 at Michigan Speedway.

Fittipaldi has 22 career PPG Cup wins including five in his title-winning season in 1989. Prior to 1996, he had scored at least one victory in 11 seasons dating back to his first PPG Cup win in the 1985 Marlboro 500. Driving for the Hogan Penske Marlboro Latin America Team this year, Fittipaldi struggled with teammates Al Unser Jr. and Paul Tracy as the Penske outfit recorded a rare winless season. Fittipaldi started the year's first 12 races, including the Michigan event. His best finish was fourth at Nazareth and Milwaukee, both results coming from outside front row starting positions, his best of the year.