Champ Car Fantasy Racing Grid

[senna12]

Well, if I may join in

WESCAN RACING (CAN) LTD.

drivers; Paul Tracy
Michael Andretti (Liz, I think he will be highly motivated, being in the same team)
chassis; reynard
engine; honda
main sponsor; TSN (hahahahahaha)
press officer; I.M. Sorry

[Liz]

You're Team No. 13 - I hpe you're not superstitious!

P.S. If both your pilots retire because they hit each other, you lose 5 points.

[Crash Test]

Do we also get consolation points if Paul/Mikey take one of our pilots out of the race?

[OVERSTEER]

I've just had a thought, could we do a Team Green and have three drivers instead of two?

[OVERSTEER]

If we can have three drivers then add Helio castro Neves to my line up.

[Liz]

We'll poll the membership - what do the Team Owners think?

P.S. to Crash - No consolation points. But if Our Paul is your pilot, you get free representation by the Official Lawyers for Champ Cars: Dewey, Cheatum and Howe.

[senna12]

I. M. Sorry, press liason for Wescan Racing, told reporters today that the team has secured the necessary financing to run a third team, and is currently in negotiations with Cristiano Da Matta to be the teams third driver. Wescan is currently awaiting confirmation of the three team concept by Champ commissioner Bern...ooops Liz!! Just kiddin'!! The team expects to make further announcements whenever we feel the need to.

WESCAN: Where champions race, especially each other!!

[elephino]

Press Release - Hesketh Racing

After extensive negotiations since the announcement of this competition, Hesketh Racing has decided to join this prestigious category.

An announcement on the team selection is expected shortly.

[elephino]

Press Release - Hesketh Racing

The driver lineup is as follows...
Juan Montoya
Mark Blundell

Chassis - Swift
Engine - Mercedes Benz

[elephino]

Press Release - Hesketh Racing

Hesketh Racing regrets to announce the loss of their crew chief for selecting the team from the previous years entry list.

[elephino]

Press Release - Hesketh Racing

The corrected team lineup is as follows

Drivers -
Gil de Ferran
Kenny Brack
Christiano da Matta (if 3rd driver applicable)

Chassis - Lola
Engine - Toyota
Tyre - Firestone

[R]

R Racing Press Release

The R Racing team is proud to announce that they have negotiated a four year sponsorship deal with Norwegian chocolate company "Nidar Bergene". One of the most important elements in this deal is that the team owner gets unlimited supply of the company's products during those four years. Another important result of this deal is that the R Racing team will now have the necessary financial resources to take a third driver on the team. The R Racing team is proud to announce that a temporary deal has been struck with Alex Zanardi to drive this third car. The finalization of this deal depends now on whether or not a third car will be allowed. The R Racing team of course votes in favour of this, and is currently awaiting the final decision from the management.

W. Hiner
Press Officer

[Minardi fan]

This just in from Louise Goodman:

"So Johnny, what... oops... wrong one... Ah here we are. Gonk Racing (U.S) Inc. are currently in further negotiations with Haribo, who wish to plaster the sides of our cars with Gummi Bears. Despite them bearing a resemblance to one Michael Andretti, Gonk Racing (U.S) Inc. does not feel that Gummi Bears are appropriate for the professional attitude of the team. The decision will remain in the hands of team chief, Big Thelma."

[Larsen]

Xterminator Racing has officially confirmed third seat for Kenny Brack. The manager of the team Mr Larsen is pleased with his signing. "YeeHaa, i'm so darn happy that i'm about to cry, he is a great driver. He pleased me when he was testing one of our reynards cars at Atlanta Motorspeedway"
Obviously Mr Larsen is happy with his new signing.

[bella]

stolen from autosport and itv -

"DORIS QUITS IN TEA LADY SEX ROMP SHOCKER

tea lady doris of band aid team dangerous has sensationally quit after rumours surfaced that she was caught behind the bike sheds with one of the teams test drivers. team principle bella commented 'i support doris all the way. if she can pull a young man at her age, then so be it. her job is here as long as she wants it.'
doris, 56, handed in her notice earlier today after a 3 hour meeting with the team boss, the chief mechanic, and the drivers. rookie nicolas minassian says that doris should stay. 'the team isn't complete without her. she makes a grand cup of tea, and the place will be a quieter place.'
rumoured replacements are gladys (60), maureen (52), and sharon (26). "

more developments as they emerge.
--
i say no third driver. if the powers that be say yes, then i suggest you take the top scoring two of the three and only count their points.

[PBR]

Team DUI

After lengthy negotiations and product testing Team DUI are proud to announce their primary sponsor for the upcoming season will be Jack Daniels, this announcement further enhances our season budget, therefore we are currently in talks with Paul Tracy in an attempt to secure his services should cart decide to go ahead with it’s three driver policy.

Wilma Cargo
Press Officer

[Liz]

FROM THE RACE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

There have been some inquiries from the Team Owners as to the feasibility of running three pilots in this season's campaign. After some study and a lot of heated debate, We have decided to amend the Rules as follows:

1. Teams will be allowed to name a third pilot if they wish, provided they can obtain funding.

2. However,, only the top two finishing pilots on a team will be counted for points in any race.

3. Should one of a Team's three pilots be the first one to retire, two points shall be deducted from the Team Score even though there are 2 Team pilots still in play.

4. Should all three pilots on a team retire, seven points shall be deducted.

5. Should all three pilots on a Team finish on the podium, five points shall be awarded.

6. There shall be no extra allowance for handbags or headache potions for teams electing to run three pilots.

[Larsen]

Xterminator Racing has been discussing a deal with Autosport Magazine about a sponsorship scheme for the the third Reynard car for Kenny Brack. The deal will be officially confirmed tonight.

[Liz]

P.S. I have the Grid Charts and the Rules to Date available in Word 97; if anyone would like a copy, let me know and I will e'mail them over.

[MichaelC]

OK, I don't know a huge amount about Indy racing, although with the imminent arrival of Sky Digital I hope to.

So:

Team: The Skidmarks
Driver 1: Kenny 'could be very good in F1' Brack
Driver 2: Mike 'completely hopeless in F1' Andretti
Chassis: Reynard
Engine: Toyota
Team Principal: Jeremy Clarkson
Press Officer: William Jefferson Clinton

[R]

Following the ruling by the race commissioner's office, the R Racing team confirms that their third car will be driven by Alex Zanardi this campaign. The R Racing team also announces that they are pleased with the rules stated as such.

[senna12]

Early today, WESCAN RACING spokesman I.M. Sorry issued the following press release;
The Wescan team is pleased to announce the securing of additional sponsorship from the Nortel Networks company that will enable the hiring of a third driver, after the recent decision handed down by the commissioner. Due to previous commitments, the Wescan team will not offer the drive to Cristiano Da Matta, instead the company has hired Oriol Servia to drive the third entry. In addition, the three drivers have entered into a three-way, no punting or spearing each other agreement, in order that Wescan may have its drivers on the podium more frequently this year. The team will issue further releases anytime we see fit.

[Larsen]

Xterminator Racing has officially confirmed a 3 year deal for Autosport Sponsorship.

[Liz]

Erm, does Servia actually have a drive this year? The last I heard he was testing for Prost.

Do The Skidmarks have a sponsor? Nice to see Slick Willie's got a job that suits his talents!

All other changes duly noted.

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PRESS RELEASE - Team Penske Babe

In the spirit of their "All Portuguese, All the Time" policy, Team Penske Babe wishes to announce the signing of one Bruno Junqueria as a third pilot. Young Bruno brings personal sponsorship from Crayola Crayons, the Official Champ Car Crayon Company.

Rumours of a panhandler annoying people at the Team Penske Babe Hospitality Tent were investigated, and a Mr. Al Unser Jr. was escorted from the premises. In his own defence, Mr. Jr. claimed that he was not panhandling, but merely seeking sponsorship money. It is believed that Mr. Jr. is involved in some form of racing on another planet, but this could not be confirmed.

Pedro "El Guapo" Martinez
Press Officer


"We Ate All The Pies!"

[senna12]

This intrepid reporter spoke to I.M. about this issue this morning, and he told me that Oriol was still under contract to P.P.I. racing and he was supposed to be on the grid this year. He also told me that he was scouring websites for information, and frankly was beginning to panic about what he was seeing!! So, with the consent of the comissioner, and despite his teams affection for Servia, they have decided to take a flyer, go Canadian, and pick Alex Tagliani for a breakthrough win and some podiums. He will be offered a contract as soon as the comissioner gives the approval of this slightly panicked but hopefully worthwhile chain of events.