Alexandru Radu Chis
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Favorite quote: "It's not what your country can do for you, but what your country can steal from other countries" - someone smarter than me.
Pedrosa Pleased with Bike Performance Despite Crash
1 Sep 2009, 08:23 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Just as expected, Dani Pedrosa regrets his bike crash from Sunday at Indy. The Spaniard dominated throughout the weekend with the exception of the warm-up session and had a probable victory in his grasp. After the start, Pedrosa led for fou...
Harvick Set to Remain in NASCAR With RCR
1 Sep 2009, 07:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / One of NASCAR's most experienced drivers confirmed on Monday he will remain with his Richard Childress Racing (RCR) team next year as well, despite an almost disastrous season. Kevin Harvick is currently having his worst season ever i...
Jorge Lorenzo Back in the Title Chase
31 Aug 2009, 15:42 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Spaniard changed his mind regarding the 2009 MotoGP rider's title, as he won at Indy and reduced the championship gap to 25 points with five more races to go. Jorge Lorenzo stated after his unfortunate series of crashes that the world t...
Force India Thrilled With First Podium
31 Aug 2009, 15:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Force India F1 team showed their joy in scoring their first ever Formula One points this weekend at Spa. The team disclosed that their upgrade plans and all the collective effort helped them achieve the unbelieveable result. Adrian Sutil explain...
Button Wants to Score Wins Not Just Points
31 Aug 2009, 14:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The British F1 driver is even more set on claiming victories than before. His current winning record suffered lately as he clearly has the car capable of achieving exactly that. The Brit doesn't want to win an F1 world champion title by mat...
De Angelis Looks for 2010 MotoGP Contract
31 Aug 2009, 13:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The San Marino rider is hoping his second place podium finish from Indy will help him remain in the MotoGP series. Alex de Angelis managed a great race on Sunday and favoured by Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi, who fell off their bikes, the 2...
Rossi Takes the Blame For Indy Fall
31 Aug 2009, 13:07 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Valentino Rossi declared that his fall in the Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday was his fault. The Italian marked the incident as a rider error. Although the bike clearly lost balance under hard braking due to debris on track, Rossi gallantly ac...
Highcroft Acura Wins ALMS at Mosport Park
31 Aug 2009, 12:31 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / David Brabham and Scott Sharp managed to take the win in the American Le Mans Series race held at Mosport International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. The race on Sunday saw Gil de Ferran on the Acura ARX 02a eager to take the win, ...
Jacques Villeneuve Happy with Fourth Place in NASCAR Comeback
31 Aug 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The French-Canadian said he is very happy with his fourth place finish in Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide Series event held in Montreal, on the circuit that bears his father's name. The former F1 champion witnessed plenty of action in ...
Carl Edwards Takes NASCAR Victory in Montreal
31 Aug 2009, 09:16 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was the place of a very thrilling NASCAR race on Sunday, as Carl Edwards overtook Ambrose on the last corner of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Montreal, Canada. The qualifying session took place in the rain...
Lorenzo Takes MotoGP win at Indianapolis
31 Aug 2009, 08:34 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Despite his gallant statements saying he doesn't consider himself challenging the title this year, Jorge Lorenzo looks more threatening than ever. The Spaniard had a terrific run on Sunday at Indianapolis, calmly taking the win after most o...
Spa Incident Sends GP2 Mechanic in Coma
31 Aug 2009, 07:35 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / A very unfortunate incident occured in the GP2 series at Spa-Fracorchamps this weekend. A Trident team mechanic was hit by a wheel gun on the head and was sent to the hospital by helicopter. The incident occurred on Saturday, when 57-year-old Va...
Kimi Triumphant at Spa
30 Aug 2009, 16:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Kimi Raikkonen drove without fault at Spa-Francorchamps to bring Ferrari its first victory of the season. The Finn had a good start and made a very intelligent use of KERS in his battle with Fisichella that lasted throughout the race. The start ...
Fisichella Takes Unexpected Pole at Spa
29 Aug 2009, 19:21 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / In an absolutely thrilling qualifying session held today at Spa, Giancarlo Fisichella managed to achieve an incredible pole position. The incredible result brought Force India’s F1 team its first pole position in history and its first notable...
BMW Undecided on F1 Sell
28 Aug 2009, 16:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / BMW's team principal Mario Theissen said they want to sell the BMW F1 team as soon as possible and there have been several offers made, but at the moment they are still evaluating them. The German said, however, that no significant developm...
Adu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix May Start at Twilight
28 Aug 2009, 15:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After its inauguration earlier this week, the Yas Marina race track from Abu Dhabi could host the final round of the Formula One season at twilight and finish at dusk. It appears F1 officials are planning to step up the race starting time for th...
Kevin Schwantz' Thoughts on Indianapolis Race
28 Aug 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The former 500cc class world champion shared in an interview for MotoGP's official website his impressions of the Indianapolis race track and its importance for the world motorcycle championship. Schwantz will race his Suzuki 500cc World ti...
Vermeulen Hopes to Continue in MotoGP
28 Aug 2009, 13:08 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The 27-year-old Australian is looking to get a good result at Indianapolis this weekend, as he knows he will not be with Suzuki next year. Chris Vermeulen is positive he can prove he's a good-enough rider for the MotoGP class. Suzuki has al...
Webber Thinks Remaining Tracks Benefit Brawn
28 Aug 2009, 12:28 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / As Mark Webber gets prepared for the qualifying and race at Spa-Francorchamps, he declared he sees the remaining tracks favoring BrawnGP's cars. Webber believes Brawn will be strong in Singapore and Abu Dhabi and reckons that if the en...
Barrichello Wishes for Win at Spa
28 Aug 2009, 12:15 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following his excelent performance in Valencia, the enlivened Brazillian aims to score another win in Belgium as well. Rubens thinks he will have a good run on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, which he described it in three words as being &...