MOTOR SPORTS: DALLENBACH STARTS FINAL ENGINES.Byline: Louis Brewster Staff Writer Wally Dallenbach Wally Dallenbach can refer to:
The 62-year-old Dallenbach, currently the chief steward for the CART FedEx Series, will give the command to start the engines for the final race of the season. Known for his trademark boots and cowboy hat, Dallenbach is considered a pioneer in upgrading safety features. ``Back in the old days, it didn't pay to be safety conscious, because it worked against your throttle foot and you had to overcome fear,'' said Dallenbach, who won the California 500 in 1973. ``If you were concerned with safety, you probably wouldn't get in the car.'' In his 15-year career, he competed in 180 races, including 13 Indianapolis 500 appearances. In addition to his California 500 victory, he also won two 100-mile races at OMS OMS - Opportunity Management System . Perfect 11: In the first two NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Craftsman Truck races at California Speedway, 11 drivers completed all 400 miles. That list will be pared down by at least two after Saturday. Ernie Irvan and Rick Carelli are no longer racing, both having retired after injuries this year. Irvan quit following a crash in August at Michigan Speedway. Carelli left after a one-truck incident at Memphis in May Memphis in May is a month long festival held in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival itself is split into four main events: The Beale Street Music Festival, the kick-off event which showcases a mix of local and national music acts, International Week . Of the remaining nine, only Tony Raines is not yet entered in Saturday's NAPA 200. Runway madness: Smashmouth, one of today's hottest rock bands, will perform at Runway Madness II, a charity fundraiser for CARA CARA Chicago Area Runners Association CARA Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (Washington, DC) CARA Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica CARA Classification and Rating Administration Charities and the Children's Fund of San Bernardino County. The event is set for 6 p.m. Friday, in the Lockheed hanger at Ontario International Airport. In addition to the musical, there will be an auction of racing memorabilia and carnival games. Among the items are pace rides with actor/driver Paul Newman and former racing champ Rick Mears. Carroll Shelby has donated a one-year lease on a Shelby 289 FIA FIA feline infectious anemia. street car, and actor Anthony Edwards is offering a day on the set of his television series ``ER''. Early favorites:Perhaps it's because they're on his team, but Bobby Rahal believes Max Papis and Bryan Herta should be favored Sunday. Papis drives Rahal's Miller Lite Ford Reynard, which finished second two weeks ago in Australia, while Herta is making his final appearance in the Shell Ford Reynard. ``Our testing was what we expected . . . fast,'' said Rahal, whose team ran at Fontana almost a month ago. CART SCHEDULE: WINNERS March 21: Marlboro Grand Prix (Greg Moore) April 10: Japan 500 (Adrian Fernandez) April 18: Toyota Grand Prix (Juan Montoya) May 2: Bosch Spark Plug Grand Prix (Juan Montoya) May 15: Rio 400 (Juan Montoya) May 29: Motorola 300 (Michael Andretti) June 6: Miller Lite 200 (Paul Tracy) June 20: Budweiser-G.I. Joe's 200 (Gil de Ferran Gil de Ferran (born November 11, 1967) in Paris, France to Brazilian parents, is a former racing driver. De Ferran was the 2000 and 2001 Champ Car champion driving for the Penske Honda Team and the winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500. ) June 27: Medic Drug Grand Prix (Juan Montoya) July 11: Texaco-Havoline 200 (Christian Fittipaldi) July 18: Molson Indy (Dario Franchitti) July 25: U.S. 500 (Tony Kanaan) Aug. 8: Tenneco Automotive Grand Prix (Dario Franchitti) Aug. 15: Miller Lite 200 (Juan Montoya) Aug. 22: Target Grand Prix (Juan Montoya) Sept. 5: Molson Indy (Juan Montoya) Sept. 12: Shell 300 (Bryan Herta) Sept. 26: Texaco Grand Prix (Paul Tracy). Oct. 17: Honda Indy (Dario Franchitti) Oct. 31: Marlboro 500, Fontana. CAPTION(S): box BOX: Cart Schedule: Winners (see text) |
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