Monday, March 31, 2008

March 31 newsstand: Wrapping up

Wrapping up the weekend and looking forward to St. Pete.

First, the news
What is Opes Prime's bankruptcy going to do to Conquest?
Opes Prime's $917 million debt possibly includes its two-year sponsorship deal with Eric Bachelart's team.

Iowa on through 2009
The Des Moines Register says the Iowa race is confirmed for next year
The track, which sold out last year, is looking to expand bleacher capacity to allow 40-50,000 fans to attend.

Homestead redux
Miami Herald: Andretti redeemed as Indy runner-up
Marco struggled on the ovals last year. He had a really good run on No. 1 this year, leading 85 laps and finishing in Scott Dixon's exhaust fumes.
''The goal at first was just to finish this darn thing. After my luck at this place the last couple of years, I'll take second place.''

Looking ahead
Tampa Bay is getting ready to welcome the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

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