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October 31, 2002 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with preliminary results from the two day of Official FIA F3000 Testing at Misano. German Tony Schmidt will not drive for PSM Racing Line again next year. He has tested for Coloni and Astromega in the off-season. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/) Euro 3000 frontrunner Jaroslav Janis will test for Arden Int'l at Barcelona next month. The Czech currently races for the Arden affiliated Charouz ISR team (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
October 31, 2002 (6:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Coloni Misano test day 2 report (source: colonimotorsport.com) The Press section was updated: Portugese: Jaime Melo report from Misano tests with Durango (click here for english, source: Clóvis Grelak) Baumgartner impresses again at Misano (source: crash.net/f3000) Liuzzi to test for Williams (source: grandprix.com)
October 31, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: A satisfying test in F3000 for St-Jacques (source: René Fagnan) The Press section was updated: Durango Misano tests reports (source: durango.it) Courtney impresses in Arden test British F3 runner-up on the pace at Imola (source: autosport.com/f3000)
October 31, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Astromega who are not present at Misano tests, will have their own private test at Hockenheim on November 14th-15th.(source: team-astromega.com) Spa, has been removed from the FIA F1 calendar for next year, so most probably will be from the FIA F3000 calendar too. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/) F1: Pizzonia near to Jag deal (source: autosport.com) CART: According to sources of formulanews/Crash.net Brazil, Racing Engineering would compete in CART 2003. The team currently disputes the Telefonica World Series championship with Franck Montagny and Justin Wilson as their drivers. They would enter a new team in the CART series with Justin Wilson as a driver, but would also continue competing in the TWS in 2003. Wilson, the 2001 champion of the FIA International F3000 championship recently carried a test for Newman-Haas in Homestead. Racing Engineering will have Vodafone as main sponsor. (source: brazil.crash.net)
October 30, 2002 (3:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Coloni Misano test day 1 report (source: colonimotorsport.com)
October 29, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Bruno St-Jacques to test for Team Coloni (source: motorsport.com/f3000)
October 29, 2002 (11:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Bruno St-Jacques visits Minardi F1. St-Jacques was contacted by Formula 3000 Team Coloni for a test aboard one of their cars. St-Jacques accepted the invitation and will have his first taste of a Formula 3000 racer Thursday, October 31 during an official FIA test day. (source: flagworld.com)
October 29, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Team Astromega news (source: team-astromega.com) Giorgio Pantano is in contact with Walker to race in CART and also with Williams to become Williams second test driver in the case where Pizzonia would be driving for Jaguar next year. (source: dailyf1.com)
October 28, 2002 (10:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Jaime Melo to tests for Durango Thursday in Italy (source: Clóvis Grelak)
October 27, 2002 (1:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Gallery section was updated: David López sent us pictures of Telefonica World Series test in Valencia. The Gallery section was updated: We added 3 videos of Gottfried Grasser from Imola testing (source: grasser-racing.com)
October 26, 2002 (2:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. -GP RACING is not a possible new team for the 2003 season. GP Racing will continue in the Euro 3000 Series in 2003. (source: Andrea Osellame / GP Racing) -We added a link to who is Gottfried Armin Grasser ? (source: grasser-racing.com) -We added a link to who is Michele Rugolo ? (source: michelerugolo.it) The Press section was updated: Astromega Imola test day 2 report & results (source: team-astromega.com) European tops Imola test (source: crash.net/f3000) Baumgartner maintains pace, Liuzzi impresses (source: crash.net/f3000) Imola test - Day two: 25th October (source: crash.net/f3000)
October 25, 2002 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with complete results from the two day of Official FIA F3000 Testing at Imola. (source: www.autodromoimola.com) The Results from the two day of Official FIA F3000 Testing at Imola can also be found here at: unofficialf3000. The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Italian: CONCLUSI ALL’AUTODROMO DI IMOLA I TEST FIA FORMULA 3000 (click here for english, source: www.autodromoimola.com) The Press section was updated: Durango Imola tests reports (source: durango.it) The Press section was updated: Coloni Imola test day 2 report (source: colonimotorsport.com) The Press section was updated: European Minardi F3000 tops Imola test (source: euroav.com) Imola test - Day one: 24th October (source: crash.net/f3000) Baumgartner third for Coloni at Imola (source: crash.net/f3000) Pantano to star at Minardi Day. Minardi Day ready to roll. (source: motorsport.com) IRL: Tomas Scheckter joins Target Chip Ganassi as the team switch to IRL for 2003 (source: f1-live.com)
October 25, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with more results from Imola Official FIA F3000 Testing Day#1 results. We have received many different and some conflicting results from yesterday. Since we have no way of verifying the thrutness of these results we are publishing them as we received them. (source: team-astromega.com / http://index.hu/sport/shirek/?main&107257) The Press section was updated: Astromega Imola test day 1 results (source: team-astromega.com)
October 24, 2002 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated Imola Official FIA F3000 Testing Day#1 results. (source: formula-3000.net / colonimotorsport.com / team-astromega.com) The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Coloni Imola test day 1 report Zsolt Baumgartner 1.38.08, Enrico Toccacelo 1.39.50 (source: colonimotorsport.com) 2001 champions Nordic were among the teams not taking part in the first day of testing at Imola today. The team are expected to take part in next week's test at Misano, though no drivers have been named yet. (source: formula-3000.net)
October 24, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Astromega Imola test day 1 report, Patrick Friesacher 1.37.05, Rob Nguyen 1.38.04, Tony Schmidt 1.38.05 (source: team-astromega.com)
October 24, 2002 (7:45am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Euro 3000 frontrunner Jaroslav Janis was reportedly due to test for Arden according to Motorsport News, although he was not mentioned in the team's press release October 22nd (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/) Euro 3000 team GP Racing are pressing on with plans to return to FIA F3000, according to Motorsport News. Current drivers Alex Piccolo and Martin Basso may graduate with them. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
October 23, 2002 (2:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Portugese: Alexandre pilota para Supernova nos treinos coletivos da F-3000 em Imola (click here for english, source: Clóvis Grelak) After a year out hunting on the sponsorship trail, Sarah Kavanagh will be competing in the F3000 championship in 2003 (source: Mike Magan / sarahkavanagh.com)
October 23, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Links section was updated: We added a link to Brand Motorsports website. (source: www.brandmotorsports.com) The Press section was updated: Brand change for Red Bull F3000 Team! (brandmotorsports.com) F1: French: Pizzonia pour deux ou trois ans chez Jaguar ? Williams et Lauda cherchent un accord (click here for english, source: f1-live.com)
October 22, 2002 (9:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Calendar/Circuits section was updated according to today's news. SPEED Adds Formula 3000 to Its Lineup (source: speedtv.com) Unofficial test scheduled for Estoril (source: formula-3000.net) Wilson: CART will bounce back (source: autosport.com) Justin Wilson Q&A "It's nice to finally get back to the top" (source: autosport.com)
October 22, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Arden Commences Driver Evaluation Program (source: arden-motorsport.com)
October 22, 2002 (6:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: ABC Autosport Bearings & Components (source: autosport-bearings.co.uk) Brand change for Red Bull ambitious plans for UK-based team (source: autosport.com/f3000) Ricardo Sperafico to tests with Coloni this week (click here for english, source: warmup.com) Kiesa signs for Supernova (source: formula-3000.net) Buyer found for Red Bull (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Pizzonia to be confirmed at Jaguar (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Renault to test Bourdais next month “If we can have a good French driver, we will not hesitate.” (source: f1-live.com) SudAm F3 team Piquet Sports are planning to enter FIA F3000 in 2004. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/ / Daniel Dalence Garcia) WSV6: Ricardo Sperafico, Patrick Friesacher, Kristian Kolby to test the new Formula Nissan 450 horsepower engine (source: grandprix.com)
October 21, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Brand new face for Red Bull Juniors (source: crash.net/f3000) WSV6: Ricardo Sperafico will test for Vergani Racing in Valencia on 21st October, alongside Milka Durno. The team wants to change its line-up for 2003. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/) WSV6: Rodrigo Sperafico has already joined the series for the final rounds with Repsol Meycom. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
October 20, 2002 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Patrick Friesacher to test with Euro F3000 Racing Engineering Team (source: racing-engineering.com) The Press section was updated: WSV6: Justin Wilson takes first win in World Series! (source: racing-engineering.com) The Press section was updated: WSV6: Racing Engineering driver test (source: racing-engineering.com)
October 20, 2002 (12:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Brand Motorsports have now established one of their planned new teams after buying the Red Bull Junior Team operation. Martin Kendrick told: "We are still negotiating on a second team and are in talks with a number of quality drivers for the seats we have available for next year. We have some very strong experienced F1 and F3000 personnel and will hit the ground running and fully expect to be challenging for the championship in our first year. Our operation is more like a small F1 team than a typical F3000 outfit." (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/) WSV6: Dallara Nissan, Valencia: Feature race: Wilson takes first win (source: autosport.com)
October 19, 2002 (1:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. The Press section was updated: Tony Schmidt Joins Team Astromega for Imola Test (source: team-astromega.com) WSV6: Qualifying 2: Zonta denies Wilson (source: autosport.com) WSV6: Qualifying 1: Vilarino on pole (source: autosport.com) WSV6: Practice: Zonta sets early pace (source: autosport.com)
October 17, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Renault seeks French ace (source: autosport.com)
October 17, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Stoddart wants Webber and Verstappen for the 2003 season (source: f1-live.com)
October 16, 2002 (9:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Giorgio wins Stars Cup (source:giorgiopantano.com) The other German driver to test for Astromega at Imola will be Tony Schmidt, according to Motorsport News. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
October 16, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Webber a free agent (motorsport.com)
October 15, 2002 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Westley Barber is said to test with Arden at Misano on October 31st, he is said to be seriously looking to find a seat for next year (source: Reg Barber) German F3 driver Gottfried Grasser is set to race in F3000 in 2003, according to a German article at webedition.f1-plus.com. It is not clear whether this would be in International F3000 or Euro 3000. The Austrian tested for Euro 3000 team Ghinzani last year. (source: uk.geocities.com/unofficialf3000/)
October 15, 2002 (7:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news. Australian driver Rob Nguyen will test for Team Astromega two days in Imola on October 24th & 25th 2003. The second seat will be taken by German driver Alex Muller. A third driver to test in Imola for Team Astromega could be announced soon. (source: team-astromega.com)
October 11, 2002 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Renault to test F3000 champ Bourdais (source: eurosport.com)
October 11, 2002 (7:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Durango private tests news (English version) (source: durango.it)
October 10, 2002 (10:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Wilson completes CART test with Newman/Haas (source: f1-live.com)
October 9, 2002 (7:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Zsolt Baumgartner website has a great bend new look, :-( but still no english section (source: zsolt.baumgartner.hu) French: Champion de F3000 ! (click here for english, source: sebastien-bourdais.com) Derek Hill's end of season report (source: derekhill.com) Tomas takes the second row in Miami (source: tomas-enge.com)
October 9, 2002 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season section was updated according to today's news The Press section was updated: Team Astromega underlines commitment to FIA F3000 Series (source: team-astromega.com) The Press section was updated: Durango private tests news (source: durango.it) CART: Wilson tests Newman-Haas Champ Car (source: autosport.com)
October 9, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Happy birthday Kristian Kolby!
October 8, 2002 (7:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press and the Gallery sections were updated: Satisfaction after three-day test for Coloni at Hungaroring (source: colonimotorsport.com)
October 8, 2002 (7:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Teams/Drivers / Silly Season is starting to take shape The Links section was updated: We added a link to The first motoracing official sites portal (source: http://www.racinghome.net) The Press section was updated: Durango Monza race report (English version) (source: durango.it)
October 7, 2002 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport announcement (source: colonimotorsport.com) Coloni Motorsport is pleased to announce the agreement with the driver Zsolt Baumgartner to race in the F.I.A. F.3000 International Championship, season 2003. Coloni signs Baumgartner Hungarian joins F3000 front runners (source: autosport.com/f3000) Baumgartner signs for Coloni (source: crash.net/f3000)
October 7, 2002 (7:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Arden confirmed 2002 F3000 champions (source: f1-live.com)
October 5, 2002 (2:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with complete 2002 stats: BOXSCORES FORMULA 3000 2002*³ (³ = Results update after Pizzonia disqualification from Italian race) (source: Petr Hubáček) Arden confirmed as 2002 F3000 Team Champions (source: crash.net/f3000) Unravelling the Formula 3000 mess (source: grandprix.com)
October 4, 2002 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2002 Results Standings: Drivers / Constructors section was updated according to today's press release from the FIA (source: fia.com) The Press section was updated: ARDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFIRMED 2002 F3000 TEAM CHAMPIONS (source: arden-motorsport.com) The Press section was updated: Coloni Motorsport announcement (source: colonimotorsport.com) FIA's Press release - Decision of the International Court of Appeal (source: fia.com) -Coloni versus Petrobras Junior Team -Coloni versus Arden International FIA's 2002 Driver's and Constructor's championship results (source: fia.com) Arden celebrates first teams' title Super Nova takes fourth drivers' championship (source: autosport.com/f3000) Pizzonia loses Monza second place but Arden cleared in Coloni appeal hearing (source: autosport.com/f3000) Giorgio gains second in the championship (source:giorgiopantano.com) French: F3000: Bourdais est champion! (click here for english, source: dailyf1.com) French: Sébastien Bourdais devient champion de F3000 après la réunion du Tribunal d'Appel International (click here for english, source: f1-live.com) Tomas wins in Laguna (source: tomas-enge.com) F1: Williams continue in Spain Pizzonia and Gene go it alone (source: f1-live.com) IRL: Mazzacane completes rookie test (source: autosport.com)
October 4, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The 2003 Calendar/Circuits section has been updated following the announcement of FIA's occifial 2003 Calendar Zsolt Baumgartner is said to do some testing for Coloni Motorsport Team on next Tuesday and Wednesday at Hungaroring. He might also test with them during the official tests later in October as well. Baumgartner is said to leave Nordic Racing and could be at Coloni, Arden or even Astromega in 2003. (source: martin fjord, a5.hu, #2)
October 3, 2002 (10:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Bourdais confirmed as champion (source: crash.net/f3000) Sebastien Bourdais accepts F3000 title “I will accept it happily and take the benefits of it.” (source: f1-live.com) Premier1 Grand Prix delayed again, new series to begin in 2004 (source: f1-live.com) F1: Barcelona day 3, Pizzonia fastest (source: dailyf1.com)
October 3, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: SuperNova's Sebastien Bourdais crowned champion (source: supernova-racing.com) Enge accepts loss as FIA ponders new champion (source: crash.net/f3000)
October 2, 2002 (8:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
F1: Barcelona day 2, Pizzonia 5th (source: dailyf1.com) WSV6: Justin Wilson makes the podium in round six of the World Series by Nissan (source: f1-live.com)
October 2, 2002 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Results section was updated with complete 2002 stats: BOXSCORES FORMULA 3000 2002*² (² = Results update after Enge disqualification from Hungary race) (source: Petr Hubáček) The Press section was updated: Portugese: Inglês deverá gerenciar carreira de Alexandre na F-3000 internacional (click here for english, source: Clóvis Grelak) Mauricio passes IRL rookie test with Cheever Racing (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Enge loses title after Sport Council decision (source: motorsport.com/f3000) Enge stripped of F3000 title (source: dailyf1.com) Tomas Enge loses the F3000 title after the FIA strip him of Hungarian win (source: f1-live.com) F1: Sir Frank praises Pizzonia “He should have a strong career in Formula One.” (source: f1-live.com)
October 1, 2002 (10:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
So who has won the F3000 title? (source: newsnow.co.uk) Enge excluded from hungary (source: formula-3000.net) F1: Disappointment for Webber in the US ''I think a top 12 finish could have been possible.'' (source: f1-live.com)
October 1, 2002 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
The Press section was updated: Arden news (source: arden-motorsport.com) Press release - World Motor Sport Council / Tomas Enge (source: fia.com) Enge loses F3000 title suspended ban for Czech (source: autosport.com/f3000) Enge loses Formula 3000 title (source: grandprix.com) Enge stripped of FIA title (source: crash.net/f3000) Enge stripped of F3000 title after positive test (source: newsnow.co.uk) Enge Stripped of F3000 Title After Positive Test (source: newsnow.co.uk) F3000 - Enge Stripped of Championship for Drug Violation (source: newsnow.co.uk) French: F3000 : Tomas Enge exclu du Grand Prix de Hongrie Sébastien Bourdais champion ? (click here for english, source: f1-live.com) French: F3000: Enge déclassé et suspendu! (click here for english, source: dailyf1.com)
October 1, 2002 (8:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com - Discussion Forum - Newsletter
Enge title hearing today (source: crash.net/f3000) World Council decisions due (source: grandprix.com) CART: Walker impressed with Haberfeld (source: autosport.com)