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January 31, 2002 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Manning close to signing for Coloni (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Manning and Toccacello for Coloni (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 4: Antonio Pizzonia 8th (source: autosport.com) F1: Jones: ‘Webber’s got the determination’ (source: eurosport.com)
January 31, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Webber sets out ambitions (source: dailyf1.com)
January 31, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Links sections was updated, we added Altavista World / Translate (http://babelfish.altavista.com/) Mirko Venturi, who has tested for Durango last october, opted for Sportscars this year. (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 4am: Antonio Pizzonia 7th (source: autosport.com) F1: Mark Webber displays great ambitions (french: Mark Webber affiche de grandes ambitions source: fr.yahoo/f3000)
January 30, 2002 (11:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Formula 3000 takes some hits (source: grandprix.com) F1: Webber aiming to score points “That's my immediate goal.” (source: f1-live.com)
January 30, 2002 (8:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Prost F3000 outfit closes (source: prost.rivals.net)
January 30, 2002 (7:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Webber completes road to F1 (source: crash.net) F1: Rugby star helped Webber (source: dailyf1.com)
January 29, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press and Gallery sections were updated: PENKER RACING Pilot Rob Nguyen tested the new LOLA F 3000 in Valencia (source:www.PENKER-RACING.com) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 2: Antonio Pizzonia 4th (source: autosport.com)
January 29, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Links sections was updated, we updated FIA F3000 Guides old URL http://www.fia.com/FreePress/FIA_F3000_Guide/F3000_Calendar.html to this new one: http://www.fia.com/FreePress/F3000_Guide_2002/F3000_Calendar.html F1: Telstra extends Webber backing (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Telstra and Webber together on international stage as the Aussie driver gears up for F1 debut (source: f1-live.com) F1: Webber's road to Formula One , a profile of Australia's newest F1 driver (source: f1-live.com) F1: The Australian Mark Webber at the wheel of Minardi for season 2002 (french: L'Australien Mark Webber au volant d'une Minardi pour la saison 2002 source: fr.yahoo/f3000)
January 28, 2002 (5:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: STOP PRESS! Minardi confirms Webber (source: autosport.com) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 1: Antonio Pizzonia 3rd (source: autosport.com) F1: Webber confirmed at Minardi. (source: crash.net) F1: Minardi confirms Webber (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Webber signs for Minardi! It's official! (source: f1-live.com) F1: Webber signs for KL Minardi Asiatech (source: grandprix.com)
January 28, 2002 (7:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
RUMOR: According to Danish newspaper BT, Kiesa will sign with Astromega within the next few days. Last week he tested well at Valencia matching the times of Haberfeld. F1: Minardi set to announce Webber (source: autosport.com) F1: Mark Webber to drive for Minardi? (source: autoracing1.com)
January 26, 2002 (4:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Prostar (F3000) was put in bankruptcy Thursday by the Commercial court of Versailles... (french: La société Prostar (F3000) a été mise en liquidation judiciaire jeudi par le Tribunal de commerce de Versailles.... source: fr.yahoo/f3000) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona: Antonio Pizzonia 2nd (source: f1-live.com)
January 25, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to yesterdays news. -Link was added to Rob Nguyen in the 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers / Who are they? The Results section has been updated according to yesterdays news. KTR lodges Nissan entry; likely to quit F3000 (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Astromega tests T2/50; Kiesa, Sperafico, Nguyen tried out (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Sperafico in negotiations with 3 teams (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Paffett to choose F3 over F3000? (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Horner denies Maslov split rumours (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Winkelhock aims for F3000 in 2003 (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000)
January 24, 2002 (3:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Astromega upbeat after new car test Belgian team becomes first to run new Lola this year (autosport.com/f3000) ASTROMEGA TEST AT VALENCIA (source: formula-3000.net) KTR ALMOST CERTAIN TO QUIT (source: formula-3000.net) HACKETT LINKED TO MINARDI (source: formula-3000.net) FIA IMPOSES TEST LIMIT (source: formula-3000.net)
January 24, 2002 (10:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section has been updated: Rodrigo Sperafico carries through good test for the Astromega, (Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico realiza bom teste pela Astromega, source: Fernanda Gonçalves)
January 24, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Formula 3000 grid is forming (source: grandprix.com)
January 24, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Formula 3000 grid is forming (source: grandprix.com) Ryan Briscoe to race in Melbourne! (source: grandprix.com) F1: Minardi completes Misano testing "After the Valencia test the team asked me if I would continue helping them with the development programme on the new car," said Webber. "I'm obviously very happy to do so." (source: autosport.com) F1: Webber waiting in the wings for the second seat at Minardi (source: f1-live.com) F1: Webber joins Yoong in Misano test. (source: crash.net)
January 23, 2002 (10:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section has been updated: Rodrigo Sperafico to test for Astromega, the Brazilian will announe his plans for 2002 before the end of the month. (Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico testa pela Astromega, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) F1: Minardi conclude Misano test, Webber and Yoong in action (source: f1-live.com)
January 23, 2002 (7:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Exclusive interview with Ryan Briscoe Toyota's up and coming driver. Any day now is hoping for a season drive to be confirmed with the Nordic Formula 3000 team. (source: f1-live.com)
January 21, 2002 (7:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 7: Antonio Pizzonia 3rd (source: autosport.com)
January 20, 2002 (10:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Ryan Briscoe Signs For Top F3000 Team Nordic For 2002 (source: www.sutton-images.com)
January 19, 2002 (1:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 6: Antonio Pizzonia 6th (source: autosport.com) F1: Minardi satisfied with first test, Webber to test again next week in Misano (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Webber stakes his claim for Minardi seat ''We have been very impressed with Mark's performance.'' (source: f1-live.com) Antonio Garcia will not be back in F3000 in 2002, Garcia signed for Campos Motorsport in Formula Super Nissan series (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000)
January 18, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Webber impresses again in Minardi test (source: eurosport.com)
January 18, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Webbers's fate decided this weekend ? (source: formula-3000.net) Ryan Briscoe : un contrat avec Nordic Racing ? (french, source: fr.yahoo/f3000)
January 17, 2002 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Briscoe close to Nordic Racing deal (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000 / autosport magazine) KTR to switch to Super Nissan? (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000 / autosport magazine) Coloni want junior F1 team status (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000 / autosport magazine) Coloni set to sign Toccacelo (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000 / autosport magazine)
January 17, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press and Gallery sections were updated: Tiago Monteiro is elected "DRIVER OF THE YEAR" by Autosport readers (source: tiagoracing.com) F1: The Gallery section was updated, Sebastián García sent us pictures of Antonio García from Valencia testing January 16th. F1: Webber to get his chance (source: dailyf1.com)
January 16, 2002 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Antonio Garcia "I was really impressed, I could never imagine to drive so fast..." (source: motorsport.com) F1: First ever F1 drive for Garcia today (source: crash.net)
January 16, 2002 (3:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 3: Antonio Pizzonia 5th, Antonio Garcia 14th (source: autosport.com) F1: Garcia makes F1 debut for Minardi (source: autosport.com)
January 16, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Still no word on Mark Webber's future ''Nothing is simple and nothing is signed yet.''
January 15, 2002 (7:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Info & car specs section was updated with 3 new pictures of the 2002 Lola B2/50
January 15, 2002 (1:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 2: Pizzonia 7th (source: autosport.com)
January 15, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Is their a cash crisis in F3000? (source: formula-3000.net)
January 14, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Wilson eager for F1 chance (source: dailyf1.com)
January 13, 2002 (5:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section has been updated: WEBBER WINS BRDC AWARD FOR THIRD TIME (source: webber-racing.co.uk) F1: No Valencia shoot-out between Webber and Garcia at Minardi (autosport.com) F1: Webber to test with Minardi at Valencia (source: eurosport.com)
January 13, 2002 (2:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Wilson believes his height is his problem as he seeks an F1 drive (source: f1-live.com)
January 13, 2002 (2:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. Manning talking to Super Nova, PSM (autosport.com/f3000)
January 12, 2002 (3:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. The Links section was updated, Unofficial F3000 (formerly known has Unofficial F3000 Information and located here: http://dizzy1000.tripod.com/F3000main.htm) has re-opened under this new location: http://uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/
January 12, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated, David López Pernia sent us a picture of Antonio Pizzonia from Barcelona testing. Tomas Enge de retour en F3000 (french, source: fr.yahoo/f3000) Webber to test for Minardi (source: grandprix.com)
January 11, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Enge quits Prost to return to F3000 (source: motorsport.com) Wilson in running for 2nd Minardi seat, does not rule out CART (source: autoracing1.com) Webber as Minardi's second driver...? (source: grandprix.com)
January 10, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section has been updated: Mario Haberfeld Signs with Team Astromega for 2002 International Formula 3000 Championship (source: Mario Haberfeld)
January 10, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Wilson out to prove his doubters wrong (autosport.com) F1: Webber & Wilson in line for Minardi seat (source: eurosport.com) F1: Barcelona test, day 4: Pizzonia 11th (autosport.com)
January 10, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. Haberfeld signs for Team Astromega Mario Haberfeld has signed to drive for Team Astromega in 2002 (autosport.com/f3000) Enge returns to F3000 with Arden, Manning out in the cold as British team opts for race winner (autosport.com/f3000) Enge returns to F3000 with Arden. (source: crash.net/f3000) Enge to focus on F3000 (source: dailyf1.com) Enge to join Arden in Formula 3000 (source: grandprix.com) Enge to return to F3000? After just 3 races in F1 (source: f1-live.com) Webber closing in on Minardi seat? “I'm optimistic.” (source: f1-live.com)
January 9, 2002 (12:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Tomas Enge F3000 contract for 2002 with Arden Team Russia to be confirmed friday. (czech, http://www.supernoviny.cz)
January 8, 2002 (6:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Team Astromega signed today Brazilian driver Mario Haberfeld. (source: team-astromega.com) Stefan Mücke who was first thought to be driving for PSM-RACING-LINE in FIA Formula 3000 International 2002 Championship might not be doing it after all. He his now beleived to be aiming for CART (source: autoracing1.com)
January 7, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 1: Pizzonia pips Wurz (source: autosport.com) F1: Barcelona test: Pizzonia sets early pace (source: autosport.com) F1: Antonio Pizzonia topped the opening day of 2002 Formula One testing (source: crash.net) F1: Pizzonia sets Barcelona pace (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Pizzonia tops the bills in Barcelona (source: grandprix.com) F1: Pizzonia sets the pace on day one Barcelona testing times (source: f1-live.com) F1: Antonio Garcia to test for Minardi next week at Valencia (source: f1-live.com) Rick Gorne to join Lola Cars International immediately (source: lola-group.com)
January 5, 2002 (12:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Webber "outsider" for Minardi seat says Yoong (source: formula-3000.net)
January 4, 2002 (12:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Webber-Minardi rumors grow (source: grandprix.com) Saison 2001: Rétrospective (french, source: sebastien-bourdais.com) Essais de Barcelone (french, source: sebastien-bourdais.com) 21 december 2001: KACB elects Bas Leinders as national champion (source: basleinders.com)
January 3, 2002 (11:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Mark Webber to Minardi after all? With Australian sponsorship? (source: f1-live.com) There are rumors Mario Haberfeld might sign for Astromega next year. (source: formula-3000.net)