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February 28, 2002 (10:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Recent news suggest that: -Supernova is to announce Tiago Monteiro and Giorgio Pantano contract on March 13th. The team is believed to wait until this date to avoid another to take advantage of the decision. Budget reasons would have lead to choosing F3 veteran Tiago Monteiro as Nova Group would quit at the end of the year, and the team needs to have a secure future. -Sebastien Bourdais to drive for Durango? Could it be as a third driver? Remember that last year Rodrigo Sperafico only had budget for 9 our of 12 races. -Russian geant Lukoil to continue supporting Arden-Motorsport in 2002. Sperafico breaks record in Misano testing (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Müller confirmed at Durango (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) F1: Bobbi to be Minardi F1 test driver? (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000)
February 28, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: We got permission today to use the pictures found in Nicolas Kiesa website. They are of great quality, so enjoy them! The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section was updated with more pictures of 2002 liveries. The Press section was updated: RODRIGO SPERAFICO: NEW RECORD IN MISANO (Portugese: RODRIGO SPERAFICO: NOVO RECORDE EM MISANO, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) The Press section was updated: DURANGO F3000 TESTS IN MISANO (Italian: DURANGO TEST F3000 MISANO, source: durango.it)
February 27, 2002 (5:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Jaguar junior team in F3000? (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Scheckter joins Cheever IRL squad (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000)
February 27, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
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February 26, 2002 (8:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: RODRIGO SPERAFICO CARRIES THROUGH SHAKEDOWN IN MISANO (Portugese: RODRIGO SPERAFICO REALIZA SHAKEDOWN EM MISANO, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) (click here for english) Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico faz shakedown em Misano (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico faz shakedown em Misano (source: formulanews.com.br)
February 26, 2002 (7:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Webber ready to hit the track! Aussie driver gearing up for debut race (source: f1-live.com)
February 26, 2002 (7:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
News about Rob Nyugen (source: team-astromega.com) Enge zajel třetí čas (czech, source: tomas-enge.com)
February 25, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: David López sent us pictures from Barcelona testing. The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section was updated with more pictures of 2002 liveries from David López pictures. Justin has been confirmed to join the Ascari team for their assault on the Sebring 12 Hours Race in the American Le Mans Series. Justin said "I am grateful to Ascari for giving me the opportunity to keep racing and I hope we are both able to acheive our goals." (source: clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/justinwilson)
February 25, 2002 (8:30am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Recent news suggest that: -Justin Wilson is likely to come back to F3000 for a possible double title win. -Renault and Supernova to go for Tiago Monteiro and leave Sebastien Bourdais out of the championship. -Astromega is to pull out Rob Nguien for Giorgio Pantano. Sperafico signs after strong Durango test. (source: crash.net/f3000) Barcelona 'positive' for Red Bull boys. (source: crash.net/f3000) F3000 Tv coverage unveiled (source: formula-3000.net) Keen linked to Coloni (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Pantano and Müller contracts signed? (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Monteiro yet to sign for Super Nova (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Sperafico signs for Durango; team to test at Misano (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000)
February 22, 2002 (1:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Monteiro signing not confirmed. (source: crash.net/f3000) Productive time for Nordic rookies. (source: crash.net/f3000)
February 21, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Sears considers Euro Lights team for 2003 (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Kiesa confirmed at PSM Racing Line (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Durango close to Muller and Sperafico deals (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Paffett could race in F3000 (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Diefenbacher ruled out of F3000 (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Too tall for F1? Justin Wilson overlooked for 2002 (source: f1-live.com) (click here for english) Portugese: Webber critica a F-3000 (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Mark Webber: "É um entulho de categoria" (source: formulanews.com.br)
February 21, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has started to be updated with pictures of 2002 liveries. The Gallery section was updated: -We added 2 pictures to this Press articles: PETROBRAS JUNIOR CONCLUI TESTES EM BARCELONA. Kiesa Confirmed with PSM Racingline for 2002 FIA Formula 3000 (source: kiesa.com) Kiesa confirmed with PSM Racingline. (source: crash.net/f3000)
February 21, 2002 (11:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Tiago Monteiro in the " rows " Renault and Formula 3000 (Portugese: “Era mesmo isto o que eu queria!” (source: http://www.autosport.pt)
February 21, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. The Press section was updated: TEST FIA F3000 AND OFFICIAL DURANGO PILOTS FOR SEASON 2002 (Italian: TEST FIA F3000 E UFFICIALIZZAZIONE PILOTI DURANGO PER LA STAGIONE 2002, source: durango.it) Sarrazin linked to Toyota testing role (source: grandprix.com)
February 20, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F3000 is rubbish -Webber (source: formula-3000.net) Still no decision by Supernova (source: formula-3000.net)
February 20, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press and Gallery sections were updated: official fia test - F3000 Championship 2002. barcelona – spain, two days- summary (source: http://www.redbull-f3000.com) More gearbox problems for Petrobras. (source: crash.net/f3000) Sears delays 'difficult choice' for another week. (source: crash.net/f3000) Toccacelo maintains pace in Spain. (source: crash.net/f3000) FIA test - Barcelona - day two: 20 February. (source: crash.net/f3000) Petrobras Junior Team Barcelona two-day test report (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Barcelona two day test best times (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Barcelona day 2: Friesacher fastest (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Pantano quickest in Barcelona (source: giorgiopantano.com) Rodrigo Sperafico signs with Durango Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico assina com Durango (source: www.pitstop.com.br) Ricardo Mauricio has problems Portugese: Ricardo Mauricio tem problemas no carro novo (source: www.pitstop.com.br) Petrobras comment test Portugese: Pilotos da Petrobras comentam teste (source: www.pitstop.com.br) Haberfeld simulated race Portugese: Haberfeld simulou corrida (source: www.pitstop.com.br) Pizzonia foresees hard work for team Portugese: Pizzonia prevê trabalho duro para equipe (source: www.pitstop.com.br) Pizzonia believes that there is still a lot of work to be made Portugese: Pizzonia acredita que ainda há muito trabalho a ser feito (source: formulanews.com.br) Problem in the exchange harms Ricardo Sperafico in Barcelona Portugese: Problema no câmbio prejudica Ricardo Sperafico em Barcelona (source: formulanews.com.br) Better Brazilian in Barcelona, Rodrigo Sperafico makes right with Durango Portugese: Melhor brasileiro em Barcelona, Rodrigo Sperafico acerta com a Durango (source: formulanews.com.br) Friesacher is fastest in Barcelona. Rodrigo Sperafico is in 2º Portugese: Friesacher é o mais rápido em Barcelona. Rodrigo Sperafico fica em 2º (source: formulanews.com.br)
February 20, 2002 (1:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: RODRIGO SPERAFICO CLOSES CONTRACT WITH DURANGO AND IS 2ND FASTEST IN BARCELONA (Portugese: RODRIGO SPERAFICO FECHA CONTRATO COM A DURANGO E É O SEGUNDO MAIS RÁPIDO NOS TREINOS EM BARCELONA, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) The Press section was updated: RICARDO SPERAFICO LOCKS UP TESTS IN BARCELONA (Portugese: RICARDO SPERAFICO ENCERRA TESTES EM BARCELONA, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) F3000 - Pantano quickest in Barcelona (source: racecar.co.uk/news/m020220b.htm) Mercedes backs F3 - is this the end of F3000? (source: racinglines.com/article/view/2121/)
February 20, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section was updated with Official FIA F3000 Testing of Barcelona Day 2 results. (source: autosport.com/f3000) The Press section was updated:Coloni testing report & times form Barcelona Day 2 February 20th (source: colonimotorsport.com) The Press section was updated:BARCELONA TEST REPORT (source: petro-f3000.com) The Press section was updated:PETROBRAS JUNIOR CONCLUDES TESTS IN BARCELONA (Portugese: PETROBRAS JUNIOR CONCLUI TESTES EM BARCELONA, source: Manoela Penna) Barcelona, day 2: Friesacher fastest Red Bull drivers top both sessions in Spain (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 20, 2002 (8:30am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
What is the European Minardi F3000 team doing? They have not participated in any testing yet. (source: F3000.com Discussion Forum) Toccacello fastest for Coloni (source: crash.net/f3000) Another Aussie to back up Webber, Briscoe and Courtney (source: grandprix.com)
February 19, 2002 (8:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Barcelona day 1: unsigned Pantano fastest (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Monteiro signs for Super Nova (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Super Nova get Renault Junior Team status (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) (click here for english) Portugese: Pizzonia tem treino com problemas (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Pizzonia lamenta problemas nos testes em Barcelona (source: formulanews.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Ricardo Sperafico: satisfeito com a performance da equipe em Barcelona (source: formulanews.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Pantano é o mais rápido nos testes em Barcelona. Ricardo Sperafico fica em 2º (source: formulanews.com.br) F1: Webber: We needs some luck (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Pizzonia on top at Estoril (source: dailyf1.com)
February 19, 2002 (2:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
FIA test - Barcelona - day one: 19 February (source: crash.net/f3000)
February 19, 2002 (2:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section was updated with Official FIA F3000 Testing of Barcelona Day 1 results. (source: autosport.com/f3000) The Press section was updated: Enrico Toccacelo set the pace in the Barcelona FIA F.3000 afternoon testing session (source: colonimotorsport.com) The Press section was updated: RICARDO SPERAFICO THE FASTEST ONE IN BARCELONA (Portugese: RICARDO SPERAFICO É O SEGUNDO MAIS RÁPIDO EM BARCELONA, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) The Press section was updated: SPERAFICO MAKES GOOD TEST IN BARCELONA. PIZZONIA HAS PROBLEMS (Portugese: SPERAFICO FAZ BOM TESTE EM BARCELONA. PIZZONIA TEM PROBLEMAS, source: Manoela Penna) Petrobras back on track in Barcelona. (source: crash.net/f3000) Barcelona, day 1: Pantano tops Italian stakes claim to Super Nova seat with fastest time (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 19, 2002 (7:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Teams/Drivers & the Links sections were updated: -We changed the old link to ARDEN TEAM RUSSIA from http://www.kei.ru/f3000/ to http://www.arden-motorsport.com
February 18, 2002 (7:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated, David López Pernia sent us pictures of Mark Webber from Barcelona testing. Arden Dominates First Official Test at Estoril (source: wirdheim.com) Arden sign Björn Wirdheim for FIA F3000 Championship (source: wirdheim.com) 14-Feb-02 -Muller fastest at Estoril (source: teambrask.com) F1: Webber prepared to be lapped (source: autosport.com) (click here for english) Portugese: Pilotos da Petrobras confiantes para teste (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: David Saelens próximo de um acerto com a European Minardi (source: formulanews.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Pizzonia e Sperafico realizam testes em Barcelona (source: formulanews.com.br)
February 18, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: PIZZONIA AND SPERAFICO COME BACK TO THE TRACK IN BARCELONA (Portugese: PIZZONIA E SPERAFICO VOLTAM À PISTA EM BARCELONA, source: Manoela Penna) The Links section was updated: -We added a link to F1 & F3000 photographs http://www.f1photographs.co.uk
February 18, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: PIZZONIA AND SPERAFICO COME BACK TO THE TRACK IN BARCELONA (Portugese: PIZZONIA E SPERAFICO VOLTAM À PISTA EM BARCELONA, source: Manoela Penna) The Links section was updated: -We added a link to F1 & F3000 photographs http://www.f1photographs.co.uk
February 18, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: -We added 3 more pctures pictures to this Press articles: Tiago Monteiro joins the Renault F1 Driver Development Formula 3000 Championship in the Renault Junior Team Super Nova (source: dcanews.com) Tiago Monteiro joins Renault F1 Driver ... (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Saelens plans more F3000; Belgian to drive F1 2-seater in Melbourne (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Leinders: "it's only a matter of money" for F1 test deal (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Kiesa waits for PSM Racing Line decision on Monday (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) 15-Feb-02 - NICOLAS SHOWS HIS POTENTIAL. (source: kiesa.com) 13-Feb-02 - Nicolas Impressed with First Run with PSM Racing line. (source: kiesa.com) 11-Feb-02 - Nicolas Kiesa to test with PSM Racingline in Estoril (source: kiesa.com)
February 17, 2002 (11:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Discussions with Max Mosley (transcript) (source: fia.com) F1: Webber not under pressure (source: motorsport.com) F1: Q&A Mark Webber (source: crash.net)
February 16, 2002 (1:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Mosley: Give Wilson a chance (source: http://www.dailyf1.com) Scratching around... (source: grandprix.com) F1: No extra pressure for Webber as the Melbourne GP draws closer (source: f1-live.com)
February 15, 2002 (11:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: INTERVIEW WITH ANTONIO PIZZONIA AND RICARDO SPERAFICO - TEAM PETROBRAS JUNIOR DE F-3000 (Portugese: ENTREVISTA COM ANTONIO PIZZONIA E RICARDO SPERAFICO - EQUIPE PETROBRAS JUNIOR DE F-3000 , source: Manoela Penna)
February 15, 2002 (10:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: -We added pictures to these two Press articles: Coloni testing report & times form Estoril Day 2 February 14th & PETROBRAS JUNIOR ENCERRA TESTES NO ESTORIL
February 15, 2002 (10:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Super Nova tests talent. (source: crash.net/f3000) Petrobras and Pizzonia slowed by problems. (source: crash.net/f3000) Estoril two day official test results (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Super Nova Racing Estoril test report (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Mixed grids at GP's? F3000 cars alongside F1 cars (source: f1-live.com)
February 15, 2002 (7:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: TWO DAY OFFICIAL TEST AT THE ESTORIL CIRCUIT, PORTUGAL (source: supernova-racing.com) The Results section was updated with Morning & afternoon times from Official FIA F3000 Testing in Estoril. FIA test - Estoril - day two: 14 February. (source: crash.net/f3000) Ravaglia signs up Gene and De Simone Former F3000 racers to contest ETCC (source: autosport.com/wtc) Mosley: F3000 cars could bolster F1 grids (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) DAMS aiming to compete in Super Nissan (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Estoril official testing day 2: Enge fastest overall as Arden impresses (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Big crash for Baumgartner (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) (click here for english) Portugese Presidente da FIA admite misturar os grids da F-1 e da F-3000 (source: formulanews.com.br) LE MANS: Enge joins Rydell, Menu in Le Mans Ferrari. (source: crash.net) F1: Who will get the remaining test drives? (source: grandprix.com)
February 14, 2002 (6:15pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: Coloni testing report & times form Estoril Day 2 February 14th (source: colonimotorsport.com) The Press section was updated: RODRIGO SPERAFICO IS THE BEST BRAZILIAN IN THE TESTS IN THE ESTORIL (Portugese: RODRIGO SPERAFICO É O MELHOR BRASILEIRO NOS TESTES NO ESTORIL, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) The Press section was updated: RICARDO SPERAFICO FINISHES TESTS IN THE ESTORIL (Portugese: RICARDO SPERAFICO FINALIZA TESTES NO ESTORIL, source: Fernanda Gonçalves) Tough week-end for Sears (source: formula-3000.net) Manning has'nt signed with PSM (source: formula-3000.net) (click here for english) Portugese: Pilotos da Petrobras comentam teste (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Pizzonia comenta seu teste no Estoril (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Enge continua dominando no Estoril (source: www.pitstop.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Pizzonia encerra testes pela F-3000 e volta a andar com a Williams no Estoril (click here for english) Portugese: Ricardo Sperafico: "O mais importante era conhecer melhor o novo chassi" (source: formulanews.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Rodrigo Sperafico é o melhor brasileiro nos treinos coletivos (source: formulanews.com.br) (click here for english) Portugese: Enge é o mais rápido no último dia de treinos em Portugal (source: formulanews.com.br)
February 14, 2002 (2:15pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: PETROBRAS JUNIOR LOCKS UP TESTS IN THE ESTORIL (Portugese: PETROBRAS JUNIOR ENCERRA TESTES NO ESTORIL , source: Manoela Penna) The Press section was updated: The Arden International Team dominated the first 2 day official F3000 test at Estoril. (source: Örnulf Wirdheim)
February 14, 2002 (1:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section was updated with Official FIA F3000 Testing of Estoril Day 3 (Day 2 Official) results. Estoril, day 3: Arden one-two Enge and Wirdheim top the times on the final day of testing (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 14, 2002 (11:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Links section was updated: -We added a link to Formulanews http://www.formulanews.com.br (Portugese) Kiesa pleased with PSM debut (source: crash.net/f3000) Manning PSM F3000 driver: "I am good enough to run in F-1" (Portugese: Manning: "Sou bom o suficiente para correr na F-1", source: formulanews.com.br) Has Manning signed with PSM ? (source: formula-3000.net)
February 14, 2002 (8:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Like we announced February 7th, Tiago Monteiro signed with Super Nova, the Press and Gallery sections were updated accordingly: Tiago Monteiro joins the Renault F1 Driver Development Formula 3000 Championship in the Renault Junior Team Super Nova (source: dcanews.com) The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays new FIA test - Estoril - day one: 13 February. (source: crash.net/f3000) Toccacelo completes first day of testing. (source: crash.net/f3000) Enge to race at Sebring and Le Mans (source: formula-3000.net) European Minardi F3000 conspicuous by their absence (source: formula-3000.net) Briscoe impresses in F3000 test ''In the morning, he was fourth quickest.'' (source: f1-live.com) F1: Webber hailed as a future champion ''Mark Webber is another Fernando Alonso.” (source: f1-live.com)
February 13, 2002 (10:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Estoril testing: Enge fastest on first official day (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Kiesa tests for PSM Racing Line as team makes debut (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) European Minardi F3000 not testing (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) KTR (Formula Super Nissan) close to signing Bas Leinders and David Saelens (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000) Pizzonia comments its test (Portugese: Pizzonia comenta seu teste, source: www.pitstop.com.br) Commitments postpone trip to tests (Portugese: Compromissos adiam viagem de Moro, source: www.pitstop.com.br) Enge is fastest, Mario is second (Portugese: Enge é o mais rápido, Mario é segundo, source: www.pitstop.com.br) Pilots of the Petrobras making right car (Portugese: Pilotos da Petrobras acertando carro, source: www.pitstop.com.br) F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 3: Mark Webber 4th (source: autosport.com)
February 13, 2002 (2:15pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: PIZZONIA AND SPERAFICO WORK TOGETHER IN THE NEW CAR (Portugese: PIZZONIA E SPERAFICO TRABALHAM JUNTOS NO ACERTO DO NOVO CARRO DE F-3000 , source: Manoela Penna)
February 13, 2002 (2:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section was updated with Official FIA F3000 Testing of Estoril Day 1 (Official) results. The Press section was updated: Coloni testing report & times form Estoril Day 1 (source: colonimotorsport.com) Estoril, day 2: Enge leads the way Arden's new driver heads times on first official day (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 13, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Coloni shakes down new Lola. (source: crash.net/f3000) Season 'starts' with Estoril test (source: crash.net/f3000)
February 12, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: The italian challenge to the International Championship of F.3000 is started! (source: colonimotorsport.com)
February 12, 2002 (7:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Links section was updated: -We added a link to PITSTOP - O Portal da Velocidade (http://pitstop.virgula.terra.com.br/pitstop.htm (Portugese)) Dirty track confuses tests in Estoril (Portugese: Pista suja atrapalhou testes no Estoril, source: www.pitstop.com.br) Pizzonia praises new Lola (Portugese: Pizzonia elogia novo Lola, source: www.pitstop.com.br) Pizzonia looking forward to test (source: formula-3000.net)
February 12, 2002 (3:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section was updated with Official FIA F3000 Testing of Estoril Day 1 (Unofficial) results. Estoril, day 1: New cars hits the track Muller and Enge set the pace in unofficial Estoril test (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 12, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 2am: Mark Webber 5th (source: autosport.com) Kiesa joins PSM (source: formula-3000.net) Manning: Still chasing a ride (source: dailyf1.com) F3000 prepares its re-entry (french: La F3000 prépare sa rentrée, source: fr.yahoo/f3000)
February 12, 2002 (10:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Toccacelo inks Coloni deal Italian F3000 team has one driver lined up for 2002 (source: autosport.com/f3000)
February 12, 2002 (6:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Kiesa to run with PSM (source: crash.net/f3000)
February 11, 2002 (10:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: We added a picture of Enrico Toccacelo shaking hands with Enzo Coloni here. Gary Paffett, who tested for Coloni in last November, returning to Britain in 2002 (source: grandprix.com)
February 11, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Darren Manning tests new Ralt at Pembrey (source: motorsport.com)
February 11, 2002 (11:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: RICARDO SPERAFICO: ANXIOUS TO TEST THE NEW CAR (Portugese: RICARDO SPERAFICO: ANSIOSO PARA TESTAR O NOVO CARRO , source: Fernanda Gonçalves) The Press section was updated: RODRIGO SPERAFICO TESTS FOR DURANGO IN PORTUGAL (Portugese: RODRIGO SPERAFICO TESTA PELA DURANGO EM PORTUGAL , source: Fernanda Gonçalves)
February 11, 2002 (8:30am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Links section was updated: -We changed the link to FRC F3000 Championship 2000 (Fantasy Racing) from http://www.fantasyracing.f2s.com/f3000/ to http://www.fantasyracing.org.uk/ -We have removed the link to Formula 3000 (F1rc) http://f3000.amh.ru/index3.html (russian) that seemed like an unupdated website. -Formula-3000.net - Euro F3000 Race Results has also been updated to http://www.formula-3000.net/e_results.php -Speedsport Magazine - Euro F3000 Results has also been updated to http://www.speedsportmag.de/speedsport/results.php?sid=66 -Note: http://www.joelcamathias.com/ is getting revamped. Coloni confirms Toccacelo (source: crash.net/f3000) Still nothing for Formula 3000 Champion Wilson (source: grandprix.com)
February 10, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport signed Enrico Toccacelo (source: colonimotorsport.com)
February 10, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Ryan Briscoe's Albert Park dream debut (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Aussie Briscoe set for first F3000 test (source: motorsport.com/f3000) DAMS quits F3000 (source: crash.net/f3000) Arden signs Wirdheim (source: crash.net/f3000) Contracts this week for Giorgio Pantano, Alex Muller and Rodrigo Sperafico (source: formula-3000.net) Sébastien Bourdais and Tiago Monteiro battle for Supernova Drive (source: formula-3000.net)
February 9, 2002 (5:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. Recent news suggest that: -Rodrigo Sperafico signed with Durango. -Andrea Piccini is ready to sign with Coloni. -Nicolas Kiesa is ready to sign with European Minardi F3000.
February 8, 2002 (6:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: REIGNING CHAMPIONS PREPARE FOR 2002 SEASON. (source: nordicracing.com) Goodbye to DAMS (source: formula-3000.net)
February 8, 2002 (1:45pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Tomášovým kolegou bude Wirdeheim (czech, source: tomas-enge.com)
February 8, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Reigning champions prepare for new season (source: crash.net/f3000/) F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 5 (unofficial): Antonio Pizzonia 3rd, Mark Webber 10th (source: autosport.com) F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 5am: Antonio Pizzonia 2nd, Mark Webber 10th (source: autosport.com)
February 8, 2002 (7:45am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. The Press and Gallery sections were updated: As we first reported yesterday, Team Astromega signs their second driver for the 2002 F3000 international Championship – Rob Nguyen. (source: teamastromega.com) Astromega opts for unknown Nguyen (source: crash.net/f3000) As we also first reported yesterday, Arden drops Maslov for Wirdheim Swedish racer steps up to join Tomas Enge in F3000 team. (source: autosport.com/f3000) DAMS pulls out of Formula 3000 (source: grandprix.com)
February 7, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. Latest rumors: -S upernova to announce Giorgio Pantano and Tiago Monteiro as 2002 drivers. -T eam Astromega is supposed to have signed Rob Nguyen has the second driver along Mario Haberfeld (confirmed on January 8th 2002). -European Minardi F3000 is supposed to have signed Gianmaria Bruni (also reported by formula-3000.net today) and Australian Peter Hackett. -Victor Maslov and Russian support sponsorship to quit Arden Team Russia. -Arden Team Russia to sign Bjorn Wirdheim along with Tomas Enge. (confirmed on January 10th 2002). -Durango could sign Alex Muller and Jaime Melo jr. Rodrigo sperafico could also be linked to Durango according to todays news from formula-3000.net. -Coloni has signed Enrico Toccacello (also reported by formula-3000.net, unofficial f3000 & http://www.prorace.it). -PSM-RACING-LINE to sign Dominik Schwager & Tony Schmidt.
February 7, 2002 (2:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press and Gallery sections were updated: Sospiri & Sears meet again: EURONOVA RACING is born (source: EURONOVA RACING) Sospiri links up with Super Nova Italian former racer builds new Euro F3000 team (source: autosport.com/f3000) F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 4: Antonio Pizzonia 5th, Mark Webber 15th (source: autosport.com)
February 7, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 3: Mark Webber 14th (source: autosport.com)
February 5, 2002 (6:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Nordic confirms Briscoe deal (source: crash.net/f3000) F1: Formula 1 testing, Valencia day 2: Mark Webber 10th (source: autosport.com)
February 5, 2002 (3:15pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: COCA-COLA NORDIC RACING SIGN RYAN BRISCOE. (source: nordicracing.com)
February 5, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Toyota's young drivers all seated for 2002 Briscoe to drive for Nordic Racing (source: f1-live.com) Briscoe confirmed with Nordic (source: grandprix.com)
February 5, 2002 (8:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news. -A link was also added to http://www.ryanbriscoe.com Toyota's Briscoe confirmed at Nordic Formula 1 test driver joins champion F3000 team (source: autosport.com/f3000) Briscoe confirmed at Nordic. (source: crash.net/f3000) The young Toyota pilots found all their seats (french: Les jeunes pilotes Toyota ont tous trouvé leur baquet, source: fr.yahoo/f3000) F1: Webber to get his first taste of the PS02 at Valencia this week (source: f1-live.com)
February 4, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press and Gallery sections were updated: “New Car Lives up to expectations” (source: teamastromega.com)
February 3, 2002 (11:30pm GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
RUMOR: Joel Camathias looks likely to retire from the FIA F3000 championship to move to Euro F3000 or other series.
February 3, 2002 (9:00am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Darren Manning sets a record -- backwards! (source: motorsport.com)
February 2, 2002 (10:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: Formula 1 testing, Barcelona day 5: Antonio Pizzonia 1st (source: autosport.com) F1: Webber: 'I am the best man for the job' (source: eurosport.com)
February 1, 2002 (8:15am GTM -05:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
F1: A dream comes true Mark Webber finally makes it (source: f1-live.com)