Christian Fittipaldi News

NASCAR Drivers running Rolex 24 At Daytona UPDATE winners:

NASCAR Drivers running Rolex 24 At Daytona UPDATE winners:

January 29, 2006
At least nine drivers with NASCAR ties are scheduled to test Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series cars Thursday through Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Jan. 28-29 running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Defending Nextel Cup champion

NASCAR Drivers running Rolex 24 At Daytona:

NASCAR Drivers running Rolex 24 At Daytona:

January 9, 2006
At least nine drivers with NASCAR ties are scheduled to test Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series cars Thursday through Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the Jan. 28-29 running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Defending Nextel Cup champion

Rusty Wallace Shakes Down Daytona Prototype At DIS:

Rusty Wallace Shakes Down Daytona Prototype At DIS:

December 22, 2005
Rusty Wallace has retired from Nxtel Cup Series competition, but he's still got one more race on his to-do list - the 44th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29. Wallace flew down to Daytona International Speedway for the day to shake down a Howard-Boss

Paul Tracy to run for RCR at Michigan UPDATE:

Paul Tracy to run for RCR at Michigan UPDATE:

August 2, 2005
Robin Miller of Speed Channel reports: It won't be official for a few days but Paul Tracy will make his long-awaited NASCAR debut in three weeks at Michigan, driving a fourth car for Richard Childress [probably the #33 team]. The 36-year-old Canadian and Champ Car'

So What’s up with Fittipaldi?

So What’s up with Fittipaldi?

April 2, 2005
Christian Fittipaldi, attempting to revive his racing career following an unsuccessful NASCAR stint, posted the fastest time among the Rolex Grand American Daytona Prototypes during Friday's practice session at California Speedway. The 35-year-old Brazilian, who made

Fittipaldi to run stock cars in Brazil:

Fittipaldi to run stock cars in Brazil:

January 29, 2005
After two unsuccessful seasons in NASCAR, former Champ Car and Formula 1 driver Christian Fittipaldi has decided to return to Brazil to race stock cars. Fittipaldi had been looking for work since his deal with NASCAR's Petty Enterprises collapsed because of a lack

What’s Up with Fittipaldi? UPDATE:

What’s Up with Fittipaldi? UPDATE:

August 25, 2004
Former Champ Car driver Christian Fittipaldi, whose move to NASCAR with #44 Petty Enterprises stalled this year due to a lack of sponsorship, will compete in the final four races of the Grand American Rolex Series with reigning Daytona Prototype champion Terry Borcheller

Petty Testing engines at Lowe’s:

Petty Testing engines at Lowe’s:

May 10, 2004
Petty Enterprises broke two engines at California, and they weren't the first engines to blow this year. The #45 and #44 Petty Enterprises cars will test this week at Charlotte. The #44, a developmental car driven by Christian Fittipaldi [not so far in 2004], will

Fittipaldi at Daytona:

Fittipaldi at Daytona:

February 2, 2004
Christian Fittipaldi will return later this week for the stock car portion of Speed Weeks, even though he doesn't have a ride lined up for any events at Daytona International Speedway. Fittipaldi said he is under contract with Petty Enterprises Inc., but there is no

Kyle Retiring Sometime in 2004? Hmiel to drive #45? UPDATE 2 Denied:

Kyle Retiring Sometime in 2004? Hmiel to drive #45? UPDATE 2 Denied:

January 27, 2004
At some point this season, for the first time in the history of NASCAR there will not be a Petty in the roster of drivers. Shane Hmiel is in line to replace Kyle Petty in the #45 Petty Enterprises Dodge. Petty would remain CEO of Petty Enterprises. "It's really not

Add Fittipaldi to the 24 Hours at Daytona:

Add Fittipaldi to the 24 Hours at Daytona:

January 9, 2004
Nextel Cup driver Christian Fittipaldi will compete in the 2004 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. Other NASCAR regulars such as Kyle Petty, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will also take the green flag on January 31 for 24 hours of tough competition. Fittipaldi

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE 2:

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE 2:

November 18, 2003
A combination deal might land Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and his son Shane Hmiel, a Busch Series driver, at Petty Enterprises in 2004. Steve worked for the Pettys early in his Winston Cup career. Shane was supposed to drive the #43 Dodge

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

Both Hmiel’s to Petty Enterprises? or Green? or Benson? UPDATE:

November 13, 2003
A combination deal might land Steve Hmiel, technical director for Dale Earnhardt Inc., and his son Shane Hmiel, a Busch Series driver, at Petty Enterprises in 2004. Steve worked for the Pettys early in his Winston Cup career. Shane was supposed to drive the #43 Dodge

Fittipaldi will be back at PE:

Fittipaldi will be back at PE:

November 8, 2003
Christian Fittipaldi remains under contract with Petty Enterprises and will drive a combination Busch, ARCA and Nextel Cup schedule next year if the team can find sponsorship, Richard Petty said.( Tampa Tribune )(11-8-2003)

The King and the Blue Angels:

The King and the Blue Angels:

October 24, 2003
Seven-time Winston Cup Champion Richard Petty may think he knows fast. Long-time sponsor STP wants to make sure of it. Petty is gearing up to test his mettle with a supersonic jet ride courtesy of the elite U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Video footage of Petty’s sound barrier