Christian Fittipaldi News

Petty to skip Talladega? denied:

Petty to skip Talladega? denied:

April 2, 2003
The black box data recorder in Kyle Petty's car registered an incredible 80-Gs in his Bristol crash last week. No wonder he has two broken ribs. Petty's car hit on the driver's side, and it was very close to being a flush hit - the most dangerous type. Petty may also

Andretti and Gordon may miss the Indy 500:

Andretti and Gordon may miss the Indy 500:

April 1, 2003
John Andretti and Robby Gordon announced several weeks ago their intention to compete in this year's Indianapolis 500. But both are being reminded of the significant gap between planning and doing. It takes money to bridge that gap, and neither is having luck finding

Fittipaldi to give Kyle Saturday off UPDATE 2 Petty has two cracked ribs and will NOT race Sunday:

Fittipaldi to give Kyle Saturday off UPDATE 2 Petty has two cracked ribs and will NOT race Sunday:

March 30, 2003
#45-Kyle Petty got through practice and qualifying Friday, but likely won't get back behind the wheel again at Texas Motor Speedway before Sunday's race. After hitting a wall at Bristol last week, Petty needed help getting out of his car and was placed on a stretcher

In Search of the Perfect Piston:

In Search of the Perfect Piston:

March 4, 2003
A Western Carolina University senior is helping a NASCAR team in its search for the perfect piston. Preston McCrary's senior project aims to use tools at the school's Center for Rapid Prototyping to measure pistons for the Andy Petree Racing team to within two one-

Petty’s and Fittipaldi still plan to race:

Petty’s and Fittipaldi still plan to race:

March 2, 2003
Kyle Petty still plans to wnter Christian Fittipaldi in five to ten races this season. Petty has "multiple sponosrs' promoting the effort for each event. Petty says the team will NOT run without spoonsors.( Winston Cup Scene - need subscription to view/read)(3-2-2003

Yankee’s Scheme:

Yankee’s Scheme:

February 20, 2003
hearing Christian Fittipaldi will run a New York Yankees scheme Winston Cup car sometime this year, probably at Watkins Glen with the #44 Petty Dodge.(2-20-2003)

No Petree Team at the Rock:

No Petree Team at the Rock:

February 19, 2003
#33/55 team owner Andy Petree's 2003 Winston Cup program extends only a few races beyond the Daytona 500. And the next is four months -- not four days -- away. "What next?" Petree asked rhetorically, with a wry smile. "That's a good question (and) I was just thinking

Some news on Petree and Melling:

Some news on Petree and Melling:

February 9, 2003
Two years ago, spirits could not have been higher at Andy Petree Racing. The team employed more than 100 people who built engines and cars that were competitive in NASCAR's top series. It was part of a research and development alliance that also included Richard Childress

24 Hours of Daytona News – Live Scoring:

24 Hours of Daytona News – Live Scoring:

January 28, 2003
Lance Norick, who has 154 career starts on the Truck Series circuit and plans to run a limited BGN [#26 Dr Pepper car] schedule this year, will join the Morgan-Dollar Motorsports team in the Rolex 24 At Daytona this weekend. Rob Morgan, the co-owner and co-driver for

#54 Testing at Talladega this week UPDATE:

#54 Testing at Talladega this week UPDATE:

January 21, 2003
While the teams learned a lot about setting up cars for qualifying during the Daytona tests, they still have to concern themselves with the race. Brand new BelCar Racing, which announced the partnership between Sam Belnavis and Travis Carter last week, is one team

Fittipaldi to Petree? UPDATE:

Fittipaldi to Petree? UPDATE:

January 15, 2003
Jeff Hammond reported on Speed Channel's Daytona Testing show [6:30pm/et] that is Andy Petree Racing finds a sponsor for the 2003 season, Christian Fittipaldi will drive the #55 Chevy the full season, with the Petty's OK.(1-14-2003) UPDATE: after Christian Fittipaldi

Rolex 24 At Daytona on TV:

Rolex 24 At Daytona on TV:

January 14, 2003
Grand American Road Racing Association announced that it has reached an agreement with SPEED Channel to broadcast 16 hours of live coverage of the 41st Rolex 24 At Daytona, Feb. 1-2. SPEED Channel's live coverage of America's great road race will begin on Saturday,

So what is up with Geoffrey Bodine?

So what is up with Geoffrey Bodine?

January 9, 2003
Geoffrey Bodine's prospects for the 2003 race season have clouded since he returned from his goodwill tour of American Troop bases in the Middle East over the New Year's holiday. Bodine, Winston Cup driver Jerry Nadeau, and three other drivers took part in the Armed

Pemberton leaves Petty Enterprises? UPDATE yes:

Pemberton leaves Petty Enterprises? UPDATE yes:

January 6, 2003
it was reported on Sunday's LTN Network radio show that Robin Pemberton has left Petty Enterprises at Team Manager.(1-6-2003) UPDATE: Petty Enterprises will further restructure its competitive setup, as part of the earlier announcements regarding its two full-time

Petree has Daytona 500 sponsor, now needs a driver UPDATE 4 Fittipaldi to drive:

Petree has Daytona 500 sponsor, now needs a driver UPDATE 4 Fittipaldi to drive:

January 6, 2003
NASCAR Winston Cup owner Andy Petree has secured a single-race sponsor for his #55 car in the Daytona 500. Andy Petree Racing, based in Henderson County, NC, has been scrambling in recent months to land a sponsorship after electrical distribution company Square D said