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September 30, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
French: Pantano: vers le CART? (click here for english, source: dailyf1.com) UNOFFICIAL F3000 re-opens, once gain! (source: http://uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
September 30, 2002 (8:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Lola win Nippon chassis contract (source: formula-3000.net) Williams to parachute Pizzonia into F1 (source: formula-3000.net) Two thirds favour exclusion for Enge (source: formula-3000.net) WSV6: Justin Wilson on podium! (source: flagworld.com)
September 28, 2002 (9:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Williams gives Pizzonia backing words of encouragement from team boss (source: autosport.com) WSV6: French: Wilson décroche une pole facile World Series by Nissan: Séance qualificative - première course (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 27, 2002 (9:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: David López sent us 9 pictures of Justin Wilson, Antonio Garcia, Peter Sunberg, Bas Leinders, Rodrigo Sperafico and Nicolas Filiberti from September 27th Telefonica World Series in Catalunya. CART: Haberfeld tests for Walker (source: autosport.com) CART: F3000 Veteran Mario Haberfeld Tests for Walker Racing (source: newsnow.co.uk) WSV6: Friday practice: Wilson on the pace (source: autosport.com) WSV6: Justin Wilson 2nd (telefonicaworldseries.com)
September 26, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Super Nova to diversify (source: autosport.com) WSV6: Sperafico replaces injured Burgueno (source: autosport.com)
September 26, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Cheever to test Mauricio (source: autosport.com) Mauricio to get Red Bull IRL test (source: crash.net)
September 25, 2002 (11:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Cheever Racing to test Ricardo Mauricio (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Bourdais and Renault (source: grandprix.com)
September 25, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Petrobras to quit FIA series (source: crash.net/f3000)
September 24, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Bourdais to test for Renault time to turn the F3000 page (source: f1-live.com) Petrobras reconsiders (source: grandprix.com) Petrobras quits F3000 (source: newsnow.co.uk)
September 23, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Press release - International Court of Appeal -The protests lodged by Coloni F3000 (source: fia.com) Sponsor Petrobras pulls out of F3000 Brazilian tax system forces oil company out (source: autosport.com/f3000)
September 21, 2002 (8:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Like it was announced two days ago, Rob Nguyen did test the Formula Renault car.
September 21, 2002 (11:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Petrobras pulls F3000 sponsorship (source: formula-3000.net) F1 teams to fight for Wilson (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Zlobin tests F1 Minardi (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Pizzonia shines in Jag Catalan test (source: dailyf1.com) F1: Pizzonia flies in Jag test (source: autosport.com) F1: Pizzonia shines on final day Friday's times from Barcelona (source: f1-live.com) F1: Barcelona, day 4 (unofficial) Antonio Pizzonia 2nd (source: autosport.com) F1, French: Les impressions de Pizzonia après son premier test Jaguar (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 20, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: David López sent us these pictures from Antonio Pizzonia at Barcelona F1 testing The Results section was updated with complete 2002 stats: BOXSCORES FORMULA 3000 2002* (source: Petr Hubáček) The Calendar/Circuits section was updated with new October 2002 test dates. Happy birthday Patrick Friesacher!!! Enge issue divides drivers (source: crash.net/f3000) F3000 Winter test dates agreed (source: formula-3000.net) Mauricio 'wont be back' (source: formula-3000.net) Shaefer favourite to buy Red Bull (source: formula-3000.net) New teams expected for 2003 (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Barcelona, day 3 (unofficial) Antonio Pizzonia 7th (source: autosport.com)
September 19, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Today Team Astromega will test a Formula Renault Monza car with driver Rob Nguyen. A second driver will attend this test (tba) also today. It's part of the build up to the Benelux Formula Renault Monza 2003 Championship where Team Astromega will enter in as a Official Factory Team for Renault. (source: team-astromega.com)
September 18, 2002 (9:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Barcelona, day 2 (unofficial) Antonio Pizzonia 2nd (source: autosport.com)
September 18, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Coloni continues to protest Monza results (source: crash.net/f3000)
September 17, 2002 (7:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: Fundacion Gonzalo Rodriguez winning Attitutes Awards 2002 winners and pictures (source: gonzalorodriguez.org) The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport news (source: colonimotorsport.com) F1: Barcelona, day 1 (unofficial) Antonio Pizzonia 2nd (source: autosport.com) Pizzonia to test for Jaguar Racing (source: grandprix.com) Jaguar to “borrow” Pizzonia (source: dailyf1.com) Pizzonia to test for Jaguar this week after completing duties for Williams (source: f1-live.com)
September 17, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Pizzonia to test for Jaguar (source: autosport.com) Monza: PSM Racingline round 12 race summary (source: motorsport.com/f3000) The 2002 Contest section has been updated: Winners of our 2002 Contest have been contacted and prizes will be sent to them ASAP. Congratulations to the winners of our 2002 Contest: -Marcel ten Caat -Michael Melly -Frederic Pythoud Also this year's "frcF3000Championship" competition was run in association with us at F3000.com, we have kindly offered to donate a prize to this year's winner, Jos Van Aken, congratulations Jos!
September 16, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
PSM end season with points (source: crash.net/f3000)
September 16, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Wirdheim wins race, Enge takes championship (source: crash.net/f3000) E nge takes title but it could all go up in smoke (source: crash.net/f3000)
September 16, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Arden Monza report (source: arden-motorsport.com) Petro F3000 / Race Report / Round #12 has been updated. (source: petro-f3000.com) F3000 final 2002 in Monza. - Friesacher and Mauricio: Out in Monza 2002 (source: redbull-f3000.com) Arden win at Monza In a fantastic race for both Arden drivers at Monza, Tomas Enge finished third to win the 2002 FIA F3000 Drivers’ Championship and Bjorn Wirdheim took his maiden victory in this formula. (source: arden-motorsport.com) Christian Horner Reflects on Monza 'After a difficult start to the weekend the result that we achieved today is incredible.' (source: arden-motorsport.com) Tomas Enge Reflects on Monza 'This weekend has been far from easy but I am absolutely delighted to have won the Championship.' (source: arden-motorsport.com) Bjorn Wirdheim Reflects on Monza 'After a strong test earlier in the year here I knew I had a chance of wining this race.' (source: arden-motorsport.com) Tomas Enge 'Enge completely shocked' (source: arden-motorsport.com) Giorgio is third in the championship (source: giorgiopantano.com) Nicolas Kiesa Spa-Francorchamps pictures (source: kiesa.com) French: Sébastien Bourdais Monza report (click here for english, source: sebastien-bourdais.com)
September 15, 2002 (9:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press and the Gallery sections were updated: Rob Nguyen Monza report (source: office@penker-racing.com) The Press section was updated: Nicolas Kiesa Monza report (source: info@kiesa.com) New sponsor for Coloni (source: formula-3000.net) Teams meet to discuss changes (source: formula-3000.net) French: F3000 : Wirdheim s'impose à Monza et c'est Tomas Enge qui est sacré ! (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 14, 2002 (10:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with Standings: Drivers / Constructors / Qualifying & Race (source: fia.com / speedsportmag.de/f3000) The Results section was updated with: Monza lap chart (source: fia.com) The Press and the Gallery sections were updated: Tiago Monteiro Monza race report (source: dcanews.com) The Press section was updated: European Minardi F3000 Monza report (source: euroav.com) The Press section was updated: Team Astromega Monza race report (source: team-astromega.com) The Press section was updated: Durango Monza race report (source: durango.it) Dark cloud over Enge title clincher (eurosport.com/f3000) Bourdais' race and challenge title blown (source: crash.net/f3000) Nguyen gets his head down in Monza (source: crash.net/f3000) Race results - Monza (source: crash.net/f3000) Character-building time for Minardi men (source: crash.net/f3000) Sperafico penalised for lap 1 accident (source: formula-3000.net) Enge wins F3000 title pending drug test hearing (source: newsnow.co.uk) FIA'S MONZA STARTING GRID, RACE FACTS, RACE RESULTS, LAP CHART, FIA FORMULA 3000 INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Provisional classification - Drivers and teams (source: fia.com) F1: Minardi sets sights on Jos and Wilson (source: autosport.com)
September 14, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: Petrobras Team Junior Team allowed us to use these pictures from the 2002 Round 12, MONZA, ITALY The Press section was updated: Supernova Monza race report (source: supernova-racing.com)
September 14, 2002 (11:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
FIA'S RACE FACTS (source: fia.com)
September 14, 2002 (11:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with: Round 12 - Italy - Provisional Overall Race Classification after 22 laps 153.169 kms (source: fia.com) Race: Wirdheim wins, Enge takes title but positive doping test hangs over Czech ace (source: autosport.com/f3000)
September 14, 2002 (11:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
How drugs hearing could affect championship (source: formula-3000.net) Enge is Formula 3000 Champion - or is he? (source: grandprix.com) Enge provisionally takes F3000 title (source: newsnow.co.uk)
September 14, 2002 (10:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with: Monza preliminary race results (source: formula-3000.net) Long wait for Enge's first title (source: formula-3000.net)
September 14, 2002 (9:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Wirdheim wins race; Enge and Arden are champions (source: formula-3000.net) Final championship positions (source: formula-3000.net)
September 14, 2002 (9:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press and the Gallery sections were updated: Tiago Monteiro Monza qualifying report (source: dcanews.com)
September 13, 2002 (11:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport announcement (source: colonimotorsport.com) Bourdais aiming for F3000 crown Monza, last but not least (source: f1-live.com)
September 13, 2002 (5:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Team Astromega Monza qualifying report (source: team-astromega.com) The Press section was updated: Supernova Monza qualifying report (source: supernova-racing.com) The Press section was updated: Durango Monza qualifying report (source: durango.it) FIA'S STARTING GRID (source: fia.com) Qual 2: Wirdheim seals first pole under pressure Enge starts third (source: autosport.com/f3000) Hill squeezes into top ten (source: crash.net/f3000) Bourdais seventh for title fight (source: crash.net/f3000) Qualifying times - Monza, Italy (source: crash.net/f3000) Pizzonia starts from fifth (source: crash.net/f3000) Qualifying reactions (source: formula-3000.net) Enge in position for F3000 title (source: grandprix.com) Cannabis was found in Enge's system (source: grandprix.com)
September 13, 2002 (11:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with: Monza combined qualifying sessions results (source: formula-3000.net) Wirdheim takes Monza pole (source: formula-3000.net)
September 13, 2002 (10:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with: Monza qualifying session 1 results (source: formula-3000.net) Qual 1: Arden duo lead the way Wirdheim heads Enge at Monza (source: autosport.com/f3000) Cannabis caused Enge's positive dope test but Czech denies he took drug intentionally (source: autosport.com/f3000) Wirdheim takes early lead (source: formula-3000.net)
September 13, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F3000.com has seen it's counter go past the 300,000th visitor yesterday! New and exciting changes are still to come for this site in the near future. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this site, and to all our visitors! Enge fails drug test (source:motorsport.com/f3000) Title hopeful Enge fails dope test (eurosport.com/f3000) Tomas wants the title (source: tomas-enge.com)
September 12, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Press release - World Motor Sport Council / Tomas Enge (source: fia.com) Enge 'mystified' over drug test results team boss speaks on behalf of Czech F3000 ace (source: autosport.com/f3000) Positive dope test result for F3000 star Enge is summoned to FIA World Council in October (source: autosport.com/f3000) Enge title challenge dented by dope test (source: crash.net/f3000) Enge tests positive! Following an anti-doping test at the Hungarian Grand Prix (source: f1-live.com) What was Enge's drug? (source: grandprix.com) Enge in trouble? (source: grandprix.com) French: Tomas Enge contrôlé positif! (click here for english, source: dailyf1.com)
September 12, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Home pride puts Coloni in heat of battle (source: crash.net/f3000) Title race goes down the wire, Tim Gray's race preview (source: formula-3000.net)
September 11, 2002 (10:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport Monza preview (source: colonimotorsport.com) F3000: Bourdais, Enge or Pantano? (source: newsnow.co.uk) Manning ready for CART debut “I'm used to fast cars obviously, just not on an oval track.” (source: f1-live.com) French: Interview exclusive avec Stéphane Sarrazin son rôle, son expérience, son futur... (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 11, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Season statistics (source: formula-3000.net) F3000 Monza: Preview (source: newsnow.co.uk) Q&A: Darren Manning and Phil Barker - Pt.1 (source: crash.net) Q&A: Darren Manning and Phil Barker - Pt.2 (source: crash.net) French: La F3000 ne sera pas un passage obligé pour la F1, la FIA dément la rumeur (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 11, 2002 (6:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: In memory of Gonzalo Rodriguez September 11th (source: team-astromega.com) Happy birthday Tomás Enge Happy birthday Antonio Pizzonia
September 10, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Justin Wilson Q&A "I'm still in the same position as last year" (source: autosport.com) Another Aussie on the rise? An interview with Ryan Briscoe (source: f1-live.com)
September 9, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: We added links to a few videos of Zsolt Baumgartner in the Jordan F1 F1: Toyota-Pizzonia talks break down Felipe Massa likely number two (source: f1-live.com)
September 9, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Hill Management Team for Derek Hill (source: himpr@compuserve.com) F1: An interview with Mark Webber during last week's Monza test (source: f1-live.com) F1: Massa heading for Toyota , Antonio Pizzonia is thought to have been considered as an option (source: grandprix.com)
September 8, 2002 (10:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Fears of F3000 meltdown as grids fall (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Monza testing day 4, Antonio Pizzonia 7th (source: autosport.com) F1: Monza testing day 3, Antonio Pizzonia 3rd (source: autosport.com)
September 5, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Nicolas Kiesa to test for Minardi F1 (source: bt.dk) CART: Manning to race at the Rock (source: autosport.com) CART: Manning gets call from St-George (source: crash.net) CART: Manning's CART call good for ASCAR (source: crash.net) F1: Monza testing day 2, Stephane Sarrazin 14th (source: autosport.com) F1: French: Minardi entame sa préparation pour le Grand-Prix d'Italie David Saelens comme un poisson dans l'eau de Monza (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
September 4, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
French: Sébastien Bourdais est amer (click here for english, source: dailyf1.com) Petro F3000 / Race Report / Round #11 has been updated. (source: petro-f3000.com) Supernova Racing / Race Report / Round #11 has been updated. (source: supernova-racing.com)
September 3, 2002 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Monza testing day 1, Ryan Briscoe 9th, Stephane Sarrazin 10th and David Saelens 11th (source: dailyf1.com) WSV6: Bas Leinders 2nd, Justin Wilson 4th, Antonio Garcia 5th, Jonathan Cochet 6th in August 31 first race (source: telefonicaworldseries.com) WSV6: Antonio Garcia 3rd, Justin Wilson 5th, Bas Leinders 7th, Jonathan Cochet 15th and Nicolas Filiberti 16th in August 31 second race (source: telefonicaworldseries.com)
September 3, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport SPA-Francorchamps race report (source: colonimotorsport.com) Amazing Pantano stays in touch with Spa victory (source: crash.net/f3000)
September 2, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press and the Gallery sections were updated: Tiago Monteiro Spa-Francorchamps report (source: dcanews.com) The Press section was updated: Arden Spa-Francorchamps report (source: arden-motorsport.com) The Press section was updated: Coca-Cola Nordic Racing Spa-Francorchamps report (source: nordicracing.de) Enge: The accident ruined my chances (source: crash.net/f3000) Kiesa in the points (source: crash.net/f3000) Short race for Monteiro (source: crash.net/f3000) Bjorn Wirdheim Reflects on SPA I was caught up in the Pizzonia Toccacelo collision (source: arden-motorsport.com) Tomas Enge Reflects on SPA The accident which followed ruined my chances (source: arden-motorsport.com) Round 10 - SPA Francorchamps Frustrating weekend for the Arden team (source: arden-motorsport.com) Sébastien Bourdais Spa-Francorchamps report (source: sebastien-bourdais.com) Derek Hill Spa-Francorchamps report (source: derekhill.com)
September 1, 2002 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Nicolas Kiesa Spa-Francorchamps report (source: info@kiesa.com) Win for Pantano at Spa! (source: giorgiopantano.com) Important points after hard race (source: tomas-enge.com)
September 1, 2002 (8:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com 2002 Contest - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Top ten for Keen and Kolby (source: crash.net/f3000) Red Bull Junior Team Spa-Francochamps race report (source: redbull-f3000.com) First row for Tomas (source: tomas-enge.com) French: Giorgio Pantano s'invite pour la finale ! Spa Francorchamps, F3000 - La course (click here for english, source: f1-live.com) F1: Wilson looking for 2003 F1 seat (source: autosport.com) F1: Webber linked with Toyota (source: autosport.com) F1: Pizzonia, Massa, Davidson talk to Toyota (source: crash.net) F1: French: Mark Webber : Jaguar ou Toyota ? C'est Flavio qui décide ! (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)