Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Aug. 28 newsstand

Looking ahead to Belle Isle
Detroit News: A close finish: Series hinges on Belle Isle
This preview addresses most of the key stories in the ICS of late -- the points chase, NASCAR rumors, Danica, the Helio-TK contact, even rehashing the Sam-TK incident at the Glen.

Detroit News: Return of racing brings needed park fixes
Belle Isle is a key spot in Detroit, but the park has fallen into disrepair of late. The race has helped fix the island.

IndyCar.com: Man behind the mission
Bud Denker has helped transform Belle Isle for the IndyCar Series.

Jack Arute says TCGR's lessons learned at Sebring can pay off in Detroit.

Roger Penske talks about the event (IndyCar.com video).

IRL press release: Belle Isle fast facts
Everything you ever wanted to know abut this race, and then some.

IRL news & notes

Official Detroit GP website

More on Texas being extended
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Usual one-year deal upped to two

TMS date announced: June 7, 2008

The IndyCar.com version

More on Infineon
SpeedTV: Robin Miller asks "what was AGR thinking?"
Says the IRL's biggest fan, "if the 34-year-old Scotsman doesn't win the IRL championship, he can reflect on the mindless strategy from his leaders as the Motorola Indy 300 wound down."

USA Today: Teammate tangle costs Franchitti IRL points lead

Paddock Talk's Anne Proffit speaks of Dario's season, likening it to his 1999 CART points chase.

And finally
Indy Star: Castroneves on "Dancing With the Stars?"

IndyCar.com: Four questions with Sam Hornish Jr.
Mr. Sam discusses bowling.

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