July 2007

BOMARITO TAKES FIRST 2007 CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC VICTORY IN SAN JOSE GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY; MATOS CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP WITH FOURTH-PLACE PERFORMANCE

The San Jose Grand Prix at Redback Raceway (ESPN2, 8/3, 5:30 p.m. ET) featured two Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda celebrations, as local driver Jonathan Bomarito (#23 Miracle Sealants/Konica Minolta/Dynacor) picked up his first victory of the season and Brazilian Raphael Matos (#6 ProWorks) clinched the series championship and the $2 million prize toward a 2008 Champ Car World Series ride with a fourth-place performance. More »

ROBERT DOORNBOS CRASHES AND PASSES HIS WAY TO SECOND CAREER WIN
Dutch Driver Cuts Points Deficit to Sebastien Bourdais in Half

SAN JOSE (July 28, 2007) — Nearly every technology company in Silicon Valley is working to make their product better and faster and the same can be said for the teams and drivers in the Champ Car World Series. At the San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway, it was Justin Wilson (#9 CDW Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) who made his CDW car the fastest, claiming the pole position for SundayÕs race with a lap at 49.039 seconds (105.932 mph).
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JUSTIN WILSON DRIVES THE CDW CAR TO THE POLE POSITION IN SILICON VALLEY
Four-tenths of a second separates the Top-13 Drivers in Final Qualifying

SAN JOSE (July 28, 2007) — Nearly every technology company in Silicon Valley is working to make their product better and faster and the same can be said for the teams and drivers in the Champ Car World Series. At the San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway, it was Justin Wilson (#9 CDW Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) who made his CDW car the fastest, claiming the pole position for SundayÕs race with a lap at 49.039 seconds (105.932 mph).
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BOMARITO BREAKS REDBACK RACEWAY CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC TRACK RECORD EN ROUTE TO FIRST CAREER ATLANTIC POLE FOR "HOMETOWN RACE" AT SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX

SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 28, 2007) - Jonathan Bomarito (#23 Miracle Sealants/Konica Minolta/Dynacor) will start his 30th career Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda race from the pole position for the first time in his career after a track-record performance in final qualifying for the San Jose Grand Prix at Redback Raceway More »

FINAL QUALIFYING QUOTES SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY

Quotes from the Champ Car drivers. More »

SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX CELEBRATES CHAMP CAR FAN FAVORITE AWARDS
Fans pick their favorite Champ Car moments with on-line votes

SAN JOSÉ, California (July 27, 2007) — Champ Car World Series Fan Favorite Awards were presented Friday night at the San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway, with memories both comical and poignant highlighting the ceremony. More »

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT FRONT ROW START AT SAN JOSÉ
French Driver goes from Worst to First During Qualifying to Claim Provisional Pole

SAN JOSÉ (July 27, 2007) — Exciting action highlighted provisional qualifying for the San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway as Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) moved from 17th on the time sheets to first with one fast lap around the 1.443-mile circuit in the heart of downtown San José. More »

LOCAL RACER JONATHAN BOMARITO SCORES PROVISIONAL CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP POLE FOR SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY

Hailing from nearby Monterey, Calif., Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda veteranJonathan Bomarito (#23 Miracle Sealants/Konica Minolta/Dynacor) claimed the provisional pole position for Sunday’s San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway (ESPN360.com, Live, 3:30 p.m. ET). More »

FRIDAY QUALIFYING QUOTES SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY

Quotes from the Champ Car drivers. More »

TRISTAN GOMMENDY CLEARED TO COMPETE IN SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX

SAN JOSÉ, CA - - JULY 26, 2007 - - Champ Car Director of Medical Affairs Chris Pinderski, in consultation with Dr. Terry Trammell, has cleared PKV Racing driver Tristan Gommendy to drive the #22 Pay By Touch MegaSpirea PKV Racing Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone car at this weekend's San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway on the streets of downtown San José, California. More »

Official Entry List - SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY - San José, California, USA

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MATOS LOOKS TO WRAP-UP 2007 CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ANOTHER STRONG PERFORMANCE AS SERIES HEADS FOR PENULTIMATE ROUND AT SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX

INDIANAPOLIS (July 25, 2007) – With six victories and a season full of strong performances already under his belt, Brazilian driver Raphael Matos (#6 ProWorks) can wrap-up the 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda and the $2 million prize toward a Champ Car World Series seat in 2008 with another solid outing in Sunday’s San José Grand Prix (ESPN360.com, Live, 3:30 p.m. ET), the penultimate round of the 12-race season. More »

PAGENAUD POWERS TEAM AUSTRALIA TO CANDADIAN TRIPLE CROWN WIN
Power & Pagenaud barely edge Bourdais & Rahal of Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, whose 1-3 finish today nearly clipped Team Australia's wings

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (July 22, 2007) — It might not have been the individual outcome expected for Will Power, who failed to finish his first race of the season, but thanks to a third consecutive fourth place finish from his teammate Simon Pagenaud, the Team Australia duo was crowned Champ Car Canadian Triple Crown Champions following today's Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton. More »

REXALL GRAND PRIX EDMONTON RACE QUOTES

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (July 22, 2007) — Quotes from the Champ Car finishers in Edmonton. More »

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS RACES TO CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD IN EDMONTON
Frenchman Renews Quest for Record Setting Fourth Straight Championship with Win

EDMONTON (July 22, 2007) — Heading into the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton there was a three-way battle for the top spot in the Series Championship, but after the checkered flag flew, three-time Champion Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) showed his experience by winning the event at Rexall Speedway and built himself a 20 point lead in the standings. More »

MATOS COMPLETES CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON DOUBLEHEADER SWEEP ON DRAMATIC FINAL LAP AND EXTENDS POINTS LEAD

As the car of race-leader Franck Perera (#11 CJ Motorsport/Continental Cartage Inc. sputtered on the final lap, Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda points leader Raphael Matos (#6 ProWorks) pounced on the opportunity and went on to claim his sixth victory in a thrilling conclusion to the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton doubleheader (ESPN2, 7/23, 5:30 p.m. ET). More »

MARIO DOMINGUEZ TO DRIVER PKV RACING ENTRY AT REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - - JULY 22, 2007 - - Champ Car veteran Mario Dominguez will replace the injured Tristan Gommendy in the #22 Pay By Touch MegaSpirea PKV Racing Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone car for today's Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton, July 20-22, on the temporary airport circuit at City Centre Airport, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. More »

WILL POWER PUTS TEAM AUSTRALIA ON POLE POSITION IN EDMONTON
Points Chase Tightens as Aussie Driver Sets a Track Record

EDMONTON (July 21, 2007) — Will Power (#5 Aussie Vineyards Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) set the track record at Rexall Speedway at City Center Airport, but lost a front wing en route to earning his fourth career pole position. The sophomore sensation will start the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton at the point after lapping the 1.973-mile airport circuit in 58.403 seconds (121.617 mph) eclipsing the previous mark set by Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) last year. On his last lap of the session, Power pushed too hard and his off-track excursion snapped the front wing from his DP01, but he was able to continue and pulled into the pits without bringing out the red flag. More »

MATOS SCORES FIFTH WIN OF THE SEASON AND EXTENDS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD IN FIRST HALF OF DOUBLEHEADER AT REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada (July 21, 2007) — Raphael Matos (#6 ProWorks) got sweet revenge in Saturday's first race of a Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda doubleheader at the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton and extended his lead in the championship standings with his fifth victory of the season. More »

CHAMP CAR CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN SET FOR SHOWDOWN IN EDMONTON
Top three teams capture top three spots in final round of qualifying

EDMONTON (July 21, 2007) Ð The table is now set for the final Champ Car Canadian Triple Crown Showdown at the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton. With Will Power on pole position, Sebastien Bourdais starting second and Justin Wilson third on the grid, the top three teams in the Triple Crown standings are in good position to take home the honors of Triple Crown Champion. However, with Graham Rahal starting fourth, Bourdais and his Newman/Haas/Lanigan racing teammate seem to have a slight advantage on putting their hands on the Inuksuk trophies created by renowned Inuit Artist Ohito Ashoona. More »

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS TAKES SECOND STRAIGHT PROVISIONAL POLE IN SHORTENED EDMONTON SESSION
Points Race Tightens as Bourdais Gains One Championship Point and Moves into Tie for Second in Standings

Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) entered the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton third in the Championship standings but following today's provisional qualifying, the three-time Champion has moved closer to a record breaking fourth consecutive title tightening the gap to just two points behind Robert Doornbos (#14 Minardi Team USA Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone). More »

PERERA LOOKING TO KEEP CANADIAN HINCHCLIFFE SCORES THIRD POLE POSITION OF THE SEASON FOR FIRST HALF OF DOUBLEHEADER AT REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON

Qualifying for 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda doubleheaders has belonged to Canadian racer James Hinchcliffe (#9 NOCO/ProWorks), and Hinchcliffe did not disappoint in Friday's qualifying session for Saturday's first half of the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton doubleheader (ESPN360.com, Live, 2:30 p.m. ET). More »

VOTING NOW OPEN FOR CHAMP CAR MID-SEASON FAN FAVORITE AWARDS
PRESENTATIONS TO BE MADE AT SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX DRIVERS PARTY
SAN JOSÉ, CA - - JULY 17, 2007 - - Voting is now open for the First Annual Champ Car World Series Mid-Season Fan Favorite Awards. More »

PERERA LOOKING TO KEEP CANADIAN STREAK ALIVE IN SECOND DOUBLEHEADER OF 2007 CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP AT REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON

It has been a streaky season for Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda rookie Franck Perera (#11 CJ Motorsport). More »

PATRICK MARLEAU NAMED 2007 SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX GRAND MARSHAL
Will announce "Drivers Start Your Engines"

Two-time NHL All-Star and San José Sharks captain Patrick Marleau has been named as the 2007 San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway Grand Marshal.
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CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES DRIVERS LOOKING TO STRIKE OIL AT REXALL GRAND PRIX OF EDMONTON
Edmonton race marks final showdown in Canadian Triple Crown Team Competition

The Champ Car World Series' three-race stint in Canada comes to an end this weekend as the Series moves to the beautiful province of Alberta in Western Canada for the Rexall Grand Prix of Edmonton.
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THREE MAN RACE FOR VANDERBILT CUP HIGHLIGHTS CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES SUMMER SWING
Doornbos First Rookie to Lead Championship Standings Since Juan Montoya in 1999

As the 2007 Champ Car World Series season nears its halfway point, the race for the Vanderbilt Cup is tighter than a pair of designer jeans. Three drivers are vying for the coveted trophy with rookie Robert Doornbos (164 points) leading Will Power (162) by a scant two points and three-time defending Series champion Sebastien Bourdais (161) just three points back. More »

SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AND SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS TEAM UP FOR WIN
Fans see thrilling finish and Grand Prix showcar

The San José Grand Prix paid a visit to our State capital Thursday night, July 12, with a display at Raley Field, home to the Sacramento River Cats baseball team. And the results were positive for everyone! Not only did a crowd of almost 10,000 get the chance to see the San José Grand Prix showcar but were also treated to a thrilling 7-6 win by the River Cats, the AAA affiliate of the Oakland A's. More »

CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES NAMES TONY COTMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Champ Car World Series President and CEO Steve Johnson announced today that Tony Cotman has been named Executive Vice President, Operations, effective immediately.
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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN THE DESERT
2007 Champ Car Atlantic Championship to Include “Non-Points” Event at Grand Prix Arizona in December

The 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda series champion will be crowned on August 12 following the Generac Grand Prix at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. More »

SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX AT REDBACK RACEWAY TRACK STARTING TO TAKE SHAPE!
First Blocks are now in place. More each day.

The track for the 2007 San José Grand Prix at Redback Raceway is starting to take shape.
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WILL POWER SLIPS AND SLIDES TO VICTORY AT TORONTO
Robert Doornbos Takes Series Championship Lead in Tight Three-way Battle

Mother Nature has taken a keen interest in the last two rounds of the Champ Car World Series as precipitation once again added intrigue into the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto when the skies opened up 37 laps into the event. Australian Will Power (#5 Aussie Vineyards Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) was able to navigate the both the wet and dry conditions to claim his second career win and move into the second spot in the Series Championship standings just two points behind. More »

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS EARNS PROVISIONAL POLE IN TORONTO
Frenchman takes sole possession of championship lead

As the summer continues to heat up, so does the Champ Car World Series championship chase with Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald's Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) and Robert Doornbos (#14 Minardi Team USA Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) locked in a dead heat for the title. After today's qualifying session Bourdais pulled ahead by a nose running the fastest lap at the 1.755-mile temporary circuit at Exhibition Place, home of the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto. The Frenchman earned a championship point and guaranteed himself a front row starting spot on Sunday with the provisional pole. More »

MATOS AND PERERA AMONG THOSE LOOKING TO BREAK CANADIAN AND AMERICAN WIN STREAK WITH CHAMP CAR ATLANTIC VICTORY IN STEELBACK GRAND PRIX OF TORONTO

The Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda has raced on the streets around Toronto’s Canadian National Exhibition Place 16 times previously and all 16 races have been won by drivers hailing from either Canada or the United States. More »

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT DISCOVERY MEADOWS "A BLAST" FOR THE SAN JOSÉ GRAND PRIX
Huge crowds attend holiday celebration in downtown San José

A picture-perfect day preceded a memorable night at the July 4th Independence Day celebration in downtown San José.
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STEELBACK GRAND PRIX OF TORONTO RACE NOTES
The Champ Car World Series travels to Toronto, Canada for the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto, July, 6-8.

Canadian Triple Crown Crusade – The second leg of the battle for the Canadian Triple Crown will commence this weekend. After having both Team Australia cars stall on the starting grid, Will Power and Simon Pagenaud came back to record third and fifth place finishes, earning them an average finish of 3.5. Currently they lead the duo of Sebastian Bourdais and Graham Rahal (Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing), who finished second and seventh, respectively, for a 4.5 average finish. RSPORTS teammates Justin Wilson and Alex Tagliani round out the top three on the Triple Crown leaderboard with an average of 6.5 after finishing fifth and eighth. More »

AMAZING REVERSAL OF FORTUNE LANDS POWER & PAGENAUD ON TOP OF CHAMP CAR CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN TEAM COMPETITION LEADERBOARD

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, Canada (July 1, 2007) – Champ Car teammates Will Power and Simon Pagenaud pulled off an amazing reversal of fortune when they turned a horrific beginning at the Champ Car Mont-Tremblant into a stunning finish to take the lead in the first-ever Champ Car Canadian Triple Crown team showdown. More »

DOORNBOS EARNS FIRST CHAMP CAR VICTORY AFTER WET AND WILD DAY IN MONT-TREMBLANT
Experienced Rookie Moves into Tie for Championship Lead with Bourdais

MONT-TREMBLANT, QUEBEC, CANADA — It was anything but a Canada Day parade on Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant as Robert Doornbos (#14 Minardi Team USA Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) battled the weather as well as open wheel's best drivers to claim his first career Champ Car victory. The 25-year-old Dutchman was involved in wheel-to-wheel fights throughout the day and emerged victorious on the 2.62-mile mountainous circuit in the heart of the Laurentians. More »