December 1999
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Dec. 22, 1999
Atlantic Driver Bordin Tests Champ Car at Firebird
PPI's Atlantics driver gets Christmas present
Dec. 21, 1999
CART News Roundup
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
CART Optimistic About New Millenium
Positive Trends identified
Dec. 20, 1999
AAR Not to Compete in CART in 2000
Dan Gurney announces restructuring of AAR's efforts
Dec. 16, 1999
CART News Roundup
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
Brack Logs First Miles
Rahal's new driver tests at Sebring
Dec. 14, 1999
Moreno Signed by Patrick
Super-Sub has a full-time ride for 2000
Dec. 9, 1999
CART News Roundup
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
Dec. 8, 1999
Mo Nunn Announces Formation of CART FedEx Team
Mercedes/Reynard package team is based in Indianapolis
Engineer Diane Holl Joins Della Penna Motorsports
Winning engineer continues to work with Reynard cars
Dec. 6, 1999
Tagliani Impresses in First Test
Canadian rookie starts testing on Sebring road circuit
Dec. 2, 1999
McDonald's Championship Racing to Field Factory Swift
Team announces 2000 package for CART FedEx Championship Series
Walker Racing Signs F-1 Veteran Nakano for 2000
Team returns with Honda power
Dec. 1, 1999
CART News Roundup
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
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November 1999
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Nov. 30, 1999
Another Karting Event
Gidley to run shifter kart in Hawaii
Nov. 29, 1999
The Big CART Explosion in Cologne
A true "super-prix" after all...
Nov. 24, 1999
CART News Roundup
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
Nov. 21, 1999
Player's Makes Switch to Ford Power
Team hopes the switch will help them to regain championship form
Nov. 18, 1999
FedEx Championship Series Happenings
Notes and Quotes from Championship Auto Racing Teams
Nov. 17, 1999
Gordon's Move to NASCAR Official
Gordon "excited to return to NASCAR country"
Nov. 16, 1999
Herdez And Bettenhausen Team Up For 2000
Jourdain Jr. to pilot Herdez Lola Mercedes
Bill Lester Chosen for Indy Lights Test
CART African-American Driver Development Program continues
Nov. 11, 1999
Della Penna Motorsports Helps Children Reach for the Winner's Circle
Nov. 10, 1999
Kenny Brack Joins Team Rahal as Shell Driver
1999 Indy 500 champion and 1998 IRL champion to compete full time in CART
Brack and Halliday Sign With Rahal
Interview with Rahal and Brack
Nov. 9, 1999
CART Releases 1999 TV Numbers
Audience increased by 5 percent
Nov. 8, 1999
Castro-Neves Joins Marlboro Team Penske
As Hogan Racing closes doors, driver takes Greg Moore's seat at Penske
Nov. 5, 1999
CART Announces 20-Race Schedule for 2000
Month of May left open to facilitate Indy 500 participation
CART's 2000 Schedule Leaves Indy Weekend Open
Several CART teams may compete at the speedway
Nov. 2, 1999
A Sad Weekend in the Desert Closes the 1999 CART Season
AAR season closing statement
Nov. 1, 1999
Player's Statement Following Moore Accident
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October 1999
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Oct. 31, 1999
Moore's Death Shakes Very Foundations of CART
Entire "CART Family" mourns
Canadian Driver Greg Moore Dies at Marlboro 500
Race acccident claims life of youngest driver to win CART event
CART Expands Driver Outreach Program to Include Women
Lyn St. James partners with CART to identify candidates
Oct. 27, 1999
CART 3rd Quarter Earnings at Record Levels
CART announces record revenues, net income and earnings
CART African-American Driver Development Program Concludes Inaugural Test Session
Oct. 26, 1999
Patrick Carpentier and Alexandre Tagliani Confirmed for Player's Team
Tagliani chosen to replace Moore
Goodyear Will Not Return as Tire Supplier to CART and IRL in 2000
Will periodically reevaluate decision to exit open-wheel racing in North America
Oct. 25, 1999
Craftsman Pit Crew Challenge Finalists Set for Fontana
Trophy and Check for $50,000 to be Awarded at CART Finale
Oct. 23, 1999
Cosworth Racing to Build Engines for NASCAR Bush Series
PPI Motorsports to Lease Engines for McDonald's Racing Busch Program
Oct. 20, 1999
Team Kool Green at the Top of the Game
Putting pressure on the Ganassi organization
Oct. 19, 1999
Hawaiin Super Prix Cancelled
CART names promoter's financial problems as reason
Oct. 11, 1999
Honda to Supply Penske in 2000
Marlboro Team Penske to be powered by engine that won last three PPG Cups
Oct. 6, 1999
Pruett to NASCAR in 2000
Veteran CART driver to compete in new Tide Ford team
CART Announces New Aerodynamic Package
Handford MkII Device to be used at eight events in 2000
Oct. 4, 1999
Silly Season Central: Herta to Gurney
Rumor suggests Herta to drive Eagle with Ford power in 2000
Oct. 2, 1999
Craig to Visit Germany
Lausitzring visit and other CART news
Player's Scratches Atlantics Team
Full focus on CART championship in 2000
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September 1999
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Sept. 30, 1999
CART Extends Contracts with Long Beach, Road America
Long Beach contract through 2005, Road America through 2003
Sept. 29, 1999
Della Penna Looking for New Primary Sponsor
Budweiser doesn't renew for 2000 season
Sept. 25, 1999
Montoya Captures Series-Leading Seventh Pole at Houston
Rookie ties '93 record set by Nigel Mansell
Kenny Brack on Rahal's Shortlist
At this time no contract signed
CART Boosts Ladder System
Post-Season tests to reward champions in Lights and Atlantics
Sept. 21, 1999
Challis to Join Team Kool Green in 2000
Barry Green strenghtens teams's engineering staff
Sept. 14, 1999
CART Will Return to Cleveland in 2000
Cleveland Mayor annouces agreement has been reached
CART Statement In Regard To Rodriguez Accident
No conclusions have at this time
Sept. 11, 1999
Rodriguez Dies in Practice Accident
Penske withdraws both entries from event
Sept. 4, 1999
Sixth Pole for Montoya
Approaching CART rookie record of seven poles
Sept. 3, 1999
Bentham, Tagliani, and Empringham to Contend
for Moore's Seat
Player's Team to decide Moore successor after extensive tests
Penske to Run Reynards in 2000
Fontana will be last race of Penske chassis
Sept. 2, 1999
Moore Homecoming Not Sweet
Driver going to Vancouver sore after crash
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August 1999
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August 17, 1999
Boesel to Drive For Gurney
Gurney taps third driver's talents this season
August 15, 1999
Gordon to Run Eagle at Chicago, Fontana
Team expects performance gains on ovals
August 9, 1999
Injury Forces Carpentier to Sit Out Mid Ohio Race
Injury worse than assumed initially
CART Launches African-American Driver Development Program
David Francis Jr. selected as first driver
August 8, 1999
Fernandez Breaks Arm
Out of the cockpit for several weeks
August 7, 1999
Penske Announces 2000 Driver Lineup
Moore and de Ferran to bring Penske back to winner's circle
August 4, 1999
Fittipaldi Sidelined Until Houston
Unable to compete for a minimum of 8 weeks due to subdural hematoma
Jan Magnussen to Replace PJ Jones at Detroit
Patrick gets "second opinion" on Swift chassis development
August 3, 1999
Fittipaldi to Miss Detroit Event
Testing accident knocks Newman/Haas driver unconscious
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July 1999
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July 28, 1999
CART to Sponsor Karting Event
Press Release: CART partners with Momo Grand Prix
July 20, 1999
Moore's Troubles and the Silly Season
Canadian star's lack of success affects his Y2K options
July 15, 1999
AAR Announces Driver Change
Salles to finish season, while Barron accepts Penske offer
July 10, 1999
Andretti Earns Pole at Road America
Veteran successfully defends 1998 pole
Gordon And Barron to Race Karts
CART drivers will compete in Celebrity karting event
July 2, 1999
Walker Racing Looking for New Sponsor in 2000
Valvoline scales back CART sponsorship program
July 1, 1999
Forsythe Drivers Lead the Pack at Mid Ohio
Moore and Kanaan both below track record
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June 1999
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June 30, 1999
CART Extends Mid Ohio Contract, Drops Cleveland
CART plans to add new race in new market
Carpentier Fastest at Mid Ohio Test
Canadian sets the pace on first day of two-day test
June 29, 1999
JJ Lehto Testing for Patrick at Mid Ohio
Team is soliciting a "second opinion" on Swift chassis
Fifteen Drivers at Mid Ohio Test
Large attendance at two-day CART Open Test
Skip Barber Supports Motorsports Diversification Program
Former host of Inside CART leads effort to increase minority participation in motorsports
June 16, 1999
Gurney Solicits "Second Opinion"
Gualter Salles to run the AAR car for the next three races
Target Team Pleased with 3-Day Fontana Test
Vasser logs over 800 miles at California Speedway
June 15, 1999
Hawaiian Holiday
Big Mo makes first ever laps at Hawaiian Super Prix circuit
Vasser and Montoya Expecting Big Things in Portland
Disappointment in Milwaukee increases desire to win as season nears half-way point
June 8, 1999
CART Officials Reach Decision on Milwaukee Result
Adjusted provisional result becomes official
June 7, 1999
Helmet Saves Andretti's Vent Man
Crew member only bruised after being run over during refueling
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May 1999
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May 21, 1999
Walker Racing To Field Second Car
Memo Gidley to fill in for injured Naoki Hattori
May 20, 1999
Della Penna Motorsports Switches to Reynard Chassis
Team to use a '98 Reynard at St. Louis
Another Record in Reach
Montoya aims for fourth straight victory at Gateway
May 15, 1999
Blundell Sidelined Four to Six Weeks
Injury delays Blundell's return to CART competition
CART Requires Wheel Tethers Starting at St. Louis Race
Safety improvement to prevent tires from being launched
May 14, 1999
Gordon Starts in Back After Practice Incident
Without practice backup car was no option
May 13, 1999
Moreno to Replace Blundell at Rio
Recovering Blundell back at Gateway
May 10, 1999
Penske Motorsports and International Speedway Corporation to Merge
Combined company to control 10 motorsport facilities
May 7, 1999
Blundell Crashes in Testing
PacWest driver scapes injury in heavy crash at Gateway
May 4, 1999
Cal Wells to Run Winston Cup Team
McDonald's and PPI enter agreement to field Ford-powered entry
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April 1999
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April 27, 1999
Team Target Completes Successful Test At
Milwaukee's One-Mile Oval
Juan is "getting the hang of it"
April 17, 1999
Reynard or Swift?
"Could be the toss of a coin"
April 15, 1999
Still No Player's Agreement
Cars without logos at Long Beach
April 8, 1999
Andretti and Montoya Crash in Practice
No injuries, but heated arguments after wreck
April 2, 1999
Hawaiian Super Prix Brings Showcar to State Capitol
Champ Car to bolster local support for event
Major Sponsor Signs on for Karting Event
Planned Irvine, CA karting event keeps growing
Marquez to Drive Penske at Motegi
Brazilian impressed during Nazareth test
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March 1999
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March 31, 1999
Nazareth Testing Continues
Alex Barron on top of the speed charts on Monday
McDonald's Car Goes Native
Kanaan's car to feature Japanese McDonald's logo in Motegi
March 30, 1999
Marquez in Penske at Nazareth Test
Rookie fast on Penske-owned track
March 29, 1999
Gugelmin Tests at Nazareth
New wing regulations "like driving a bicycle at 200mph"
March 24, 1999
Open Wheels to Come to Irvine Spectrum Center
Televised karting event to attract pros and amateurs alike
Jourdain Jr. Tests in Nazareth
First time with speedway wings on the small oval
Al Unser Jr. and Naoki Hattori on the Injured List
First lap accident sidelines two drivers
March 18, 1999
Speedcenter Re-Names as Champcar.Com
New domain name to be followed by many improvements
No Player's at Miami
Philip Morris USA forces Player's Racing Team to drop brand name
March 14, 1999
Tony Cicale Returns to Team Kool Green
Championship-winning engineer returns as consultant
March 12, 1999
Not an Ordinary Season Opener for Team Gordon
Robby Gordon arrives at first race as owner/driver for first time
Ganassi Aims at Fourth Championship
Target/Chip Ganassi Racing's desire to win is just as strong, after three consecutive cups
March 11, 1999
Rahal Behind the Wall
Former owner/driver faces a new role at the track
March 10, 1999
Patrick Continues Swift Development
Team makes progress with new car, but more testing needed
March 7, 1999
PacWest's Final Test at Homestead
Gugelmin and Blundell conclude 3-day Homestead oval test
Fernandez Clocks Fastest Lap at Homestead
'98 Reynard fastest car in pre-season testing
Team Gordon Turning Left
First oval test for new team
March 6, 1999
Successful Test For New Eagle Chassis
AAR sorts out new chassis at Sebring
March 5, 1999
Vasser and Montoya Gear Up for GP of Miami
Ganassi drivers prepared for season opener
New Lola Back at Homestead
Jourdain satisfied with '99 Lola performance
CART in Washington
National Townhall Meeting kicks off two-day national safety conference
March 4, 1999
Final Test for Player's Team Before Season Opener
Dry and wet road test at Firebird
March 3, 1999
Blundell Confident Following Florida Tests
720 miles at Sebring and Homestead prepare for the season
Surgery Sidelines Herta
Driver recovers from emergency appendectomy
March 1, 1999
Jourdain Tests '99 Lola
First run in '99 Lola at Homestead
Team Gordon Tests New Car
First shakedown of Swift-Toyota at Laguna Seca successful
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February 1999
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Feb. 27, 1999
Newman/Haas Choose Firestone
Team's long-term Goodyear relationship ends just weeks before first race
Payton Files Suit against Partner Coyne
Stock sale profit sharing the issue
Feb. 26, 1999
Hawaiian Super Prix Brings CART to 50th State
Unprecedented $10 million purse heralds long-awaited return of auto racing to Hawaii
Feb. 25, 1999
CART Annouces Hawaiian Super Prix
$5 million for the winner in non-points race
Laguna Seca Testing Wrapup
Team Rahal dominates CART Open Test at Laguna Seca
Oval Racing to Come to England
New 1.5 mile speedway to be constructed in 2000
Feb. 24, 1999
Herta Fast at Laguna Seca Test
Many drivers present at two-day
CART-sanctioned test
New CART Magazine
Racer to launch Champ Car Magazine
Feb. 23, 1999
Jourdain Tests in Mexico
Herdez Team completes 2 day test in Mexico
Feb. 22, 1999
Player's Team Gets Used to Bumps
Player's CART team conducts private testing on Sebring, Florida street circuit
Feb. 17, 1999
Winning Team Promotes Staff
Target/Chip Ganassi Racing Promotes Hill and Hodgson
Feb. 12, 1999
Indy Car and Championship Magazine becomes:
Championship Racing Magazine
Established magazine refocuses on CART Fedex Series
Feb. 10, 1999
Unser Jr.'s Daughter Hospitalized
Cody Unser has rare condition called transverse myelitis
Feb. 8, 1999
Player's Team Tests New Mercedes Engine
Results "very encouraging"
Drive-Thru Crew Fast at Sebring
Kanaan betters his best time at Sebring
Feb. 6, 1999
Spring Training Summary
Not everyone is up to speed yet
Feb. 4, 1999
Team Gordon Selects Firestone for 1999
Now 20 Firestone cars in CART field
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January 1999
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January 29, 1999
Raul Boesel to Drive for Kool Green at Homestead
Veteran fills in for suspended Tracy
January 27, 1999
Hogan Signs Castro-Neves
Lehto released from contract
January 26, 1999
De Ferran Tests '99 Honda
First test with new powerplant at Firebird
Gugelmin Prepares For Spring Training
One productive day at Homestead
January 24, 1999
Tire Testing at Laguna Seca
Fittipaldi and Unser Jr. test in California
January 22, 1999
In Case You're "Gone Fishing"
Set your VCR's: US and Canandian TV schedule for '99
January 19, 1999
Forsythe and Tasman Motorsports Group Merge Forces
Car and sponsorship program to be unveiled at Spring Training
January 16, 1999
Testing Action at Sebring
A new face and some unpainted cars
January 14, 1999
Gil de Ferran Fastest at Sebring Test
Team impressed with Gooyear
Phoenix Oval Test Successful for PacWest Racing Group
Gugelmin's first run with new short oval aero package
Productive Test for Team Kool Green
Tracy runs 225 laps at Homestead
January 12, 1999
Team Gordon in Place for '99 CART FedEx Championship Series
Menards, Panasonic, Johns Manville,
and Duracell to sponsor the team
January 10, 1999
"Drive Day" in Las Vegas
PacWest's own version of the Ultimate Ride
Jourdain Jr. to Test at Sebring
New Lola/Ford/Firestone package on road course in Florida
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