Thursday, March 18, 2010

Tony George out: and you thought the France family was odd…

January 20, 2010 by Negative Camber  
Filed under Other Racing, Parc Fermé, People & Events

In a not-so-surprising move, Tony George has stepped down from serving on the board of IMS. After being removed by his own family as President, George remained on the board…until now according to ESPN.

That’s not the shocking thing for me. No, the shocking thing is the bizarre statement made by his own mother [...]

Montezemolo to step down as FOTA president

November 17, 2009 by Negative Camber  
Filed under People & Events

Luca di Montezemolo says he is likely to step down as FOTA president at the end of this year to concentrate on being the head of Fiat/Ferrari. Makes sense as I am sure that’s a tough job but I also suspect that some driving lessons from Fernando Alonso may be in the cards for [...]

Mosley to stand down; endorses Todt

July 15, 2009 by Negative Camber  
Filed under Parc Fermé, Top Story

To all FIA Member Clubs
Geneva, 15 July 2009
Dear President,
Since my announcement on 24 June that I was not going to seek re-election, I have received almost 100 messages from FIA member clubs urging me to think again. This absolutely unprecedented level of support is very rewarding and I am deeply grateful.
Following the World Motor Sport [...]

Indycar: Tony George steps down

July 1, 2009 by Negative Camber  
Filed under Other Racing, Parc Fermé

I guess Robin Miller isn’t such a bad guy after all. Speed took a lot of heat for that story and many who flamed them should apologize. I even suspected Robin was jumping the gun on the issue but with Robin, where there is smoke; there is usually a smudge or fire.
Unfortunately the [...]