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Steppenwolf7
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 Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:10 am Post subject: Helio Replacement ??? |
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Lots of rumors are swirling now as to who will replace Helio Castroneves at Penske if it should happen. 
So let's take a peek:
a/ Romain Dumas is already being groomed by Penske
b/ Giorgio Pantano has already been in talks with Penske
c/ Robert Doornbos also has been in talks with Penske
d/ Justin Wilson could get pissed off at NHLR and talk to Penske
So anything could happen by Xmas... we shall see...  
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seabass
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:25 am Post subject: |
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| to me Doornbos is the new Jos Verstoppen. I want to actually see an announcement that he is going to HVM or Penske or whatever other fantasy that is being floated, before I put it as firmly as Zero likes to. |
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thunderroad
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:13 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah the fuck Doornbos is the same as Verstappen.... Doornbos ran a season in Champ Car and all Verstappen got were the odd test/rumor. |
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jeff-bond
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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Screw vercrashin and pantano, I still think doorknob did a good job last year.
I wonder if NHLR will have the funds to retain JW.
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KlüstérFøk
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| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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So what will it be ???  
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SnowmanX
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| Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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| IndyStar wrote: |
Castroneves' trial scheduled during IRL season
By Curt Cavin
Helio Castroneves had hoped his trial on federal tax evasion charges would be delayed until after the 2009 IndyCar Series season so he could compete without distraction, but that won't be the case.
Castroneves' trial in Miami will begin March 2, just four weeks before the season opener in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Now, his employer, Team Penske, must decide if it wants him driving the car during the trial. Team officials had been waiting on the trial date to make a decision.
Castroneves, along his sister and business manager, Kati, and a Michigan-based attorney, Alan Miller, have been accused of hiding $5.5 million in the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner's wages from 1999 to 2004.
Castroneves,a 33-year-old Brazilian who resides in Coral Gables, Fla., faces six counts of tax evasion and one count of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government. He was indicted Oct. 2.
He is free on a $10 million bail. |
Bye-bye Twinkle Toes !!! 
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KlüstérFøk
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:55 am Post subject: |
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| AP wrote: |
Castroneves Asks Judge to Postpone March Trial
by Kelli Kennedy
MIAMI (AP) -Race car driver Helio Castroneves' attorneys and employer asked a judge to delay his March trial on tax evasion charges until next November so he can continue racing, according to court documents filed Thursday.
Penske Racing, Inc. said if the trial is held between March and October, it will have to change drivers now to avoid the risk that Castroneves will be unavailable for the 2009 IndyCar series, which runs from April to October.
Penske attorneys said Castroneves is under contract with them for 2009 and must be available exclusively for all races.
Castroneves' lawyer said it would be "catastrophic" for him to lose his job and that "a presumed innocent defendant should not face the prospect of losing his career based solely on the return of an indictment," according to court documents. Additionally, one of Castroneves' attorneys had a scheduling conflict in an unrelated case.
The U.S. Attorney's office said it would respond to the motion in court.
Castroneves, a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner who also won the 2007 TV "Dancing with the Stars" competition, is charged with conspiracy and tax evasion. He's accused of dodging U.S. taxes on about $5.5 million in income using offshore accounts. He has pleaded not guilty and is free on $10 million bail.
His sister and business manager, Katiucia, and attorney, Alan R. Miller, were also indicted. Both have pleaded not guilty. |
The odds of trial getting postponed are nil to none. The odds of Helio racing next year are nil to none. 
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Mospeada
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:18 am Post subject: |
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I'd like to see Penske give RHR a shot at a good ride.
Mos
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jeff-bond
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:40 am Post subject: |
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Never happen, Justin Wilson will be in Helio's car as the money is real tight @ NHLR and Carl will never use his own money to go race.
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thunderroad
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I want Penske to give Duno a shot at a good ride.. |
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