http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:11:20 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/924/1/Life-To-The-Extreme/Life-To-The-Extreme.html Rally car driver Colin McRae lived a high-speed life. When it tragically ended in a helicopter crash it left family, friends, and fans stunned and saddened. ASM's Nick Dorrington has a look at the life and times of one of the greats of rally car. nick.dorrington@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Dorrington) Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/871/1/Running-Strong/Running-Strong.html After failing to offer much to cheer about a year ago, Atomic Sports columnist Daniel Geston writes that Champ Car is finally starting to get things right, offering a better, more competitive product in 2007. dan.getson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Dan Getson) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/841/1/Missing-The-Forest-For-The-Trees/Missing-The-Forest-For-The-Trees.html Dario Franchitti's big Indy 500 win a week and a half ago only illustrated the shortsighted problems plaguing open-wheel racing. Unless the sport's decision makers start taking a long-term view, its demise may be at our door. ASM's Nick Dorrington offers up a perspective from across the pond. nick.dorrington@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Dorrington) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/800/1/Do-Or-Die/Do-Or-Die.html This Formula One driver may not be a household name in America, but if he doesn\'t have a great year and stave off the challenge of two youngsters from famous racing families, he might be forgotten in his native Brazil as well. Nick Dorrington enlightens us to the trial and tribulations of Felipe Massa. nick.dorrington@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Dorrington) Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/638/1/NASCARs-Big-Steal/NASCARs-Big-Steal.html With open-wheel racing about as popular in the U.S. as Bush's foreign policy is abroad, Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes NASCAR is stealing what little thunder was left on the Champ and Indy circuits by swiping some if their best drivers. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/510/1/Test-of-Endurance.html With the 74th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours having run across the 17th and 18th of June, Atomic columnist Jon Bellwood caught up with Courage's British sportscar star Sam Hancock. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/464/1/The-Two-Faces-of-Michael-Schumacher.html Racing god or devil on wheels? The real Michael Schumacher is a little of both, as Atomic Sports motorsports columnist Jon Bellwood explains. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/415/1/Indy-cline.html These days, Memorial Day weekend is just about the only time Americans pay attention to open-wheel racing. But Atomic Sports writer Jon Bellwood writes that even the Indy 500 is no longer much of a draw. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/310/1/The-Somber-Side-of-Motorsports.html Death is an unfortunate part of motorsports, but as the events of the past few weeks have reminded racing fans, it's all too real. But Atomic Sports motorsports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, the rewards outweigh the risks. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/285/1/The-Future-of-Formula-One.html   ASM's Formula One expert Dimitri Pesin was skeptical of the rules changes for the cup in 2006.  The Bahrain Grand Prix was his first look, and his opinion quickly changed after a great season opening race.  no@email.com (Dimitri Pesin) Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/232/1/Whats-in-a-Name.html It's been three years since an Andretti has gotten behind the wheel on a major racing circuit. But that will change in 2006. Atomic Sports motorsports columnist Jon Bellwood discusses what fate has in store for Michael and Marco Andretti. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/125/1/A-Womans-Touch.html Danica Patrick may have made headlines in 2005, but she's not the only female ready to make her mark in the world of racing. Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood explains. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600