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November 30, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Positive start for Tiago Monteiro in F3000 test ''It was a tough day, but all in all, quite gratifying.”

November 29, 2001 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Souvenirs of a champion, the Gallery section was updated with 3 pictures of Justin Wilson sent to F3000.com by the LeDieu family.
Enge tests with F3000 team Arden (source: eurosport.com)
Tomáš zajel v Estorilu druhý čas (czech, source: tomas-enge.com)

November 29, 2001 (1:45pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Renault to purchase Prost Junior? (source: crash.net/f3000)
Tiago Monteiro tests Formula 3000 at Estoril (source: motorsport.com/f3000)
Gimmi extendfs Estoril pace: day 2 (source: gimmibruni.com)
Estoril, Day 1 - Gimmi on Pace (source: gimmibruni.com)
Gimmi Tests for Arden in Estoril (source: gimmibruni.com)

November 29, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Estoril test, day 2: Bourdais tops Frenchman proves the quickest of the old Lolas in Portugal (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Monteiro impresses talent spotter Sears. (source: crash.net/f3000)
Wilson fastest again at Estoril. (source: crash.net/f3000)

November 29, 2001 (0:45am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to Estoril results.
-Links were also added to Tiego Monteiro, Mirko Venturi, Michele Rugolo website in the 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers / Who are they?

November 28, 2001 (2:45pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Results section has been updated with the COMPLETE DAY1 & DAY2 times of F3000 testing results of Estoril Official FIA F3000 Testing.
The Press section was updated: Estoril testing report (source: Sarah Newsum - Supernova

November 28, 2001 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Gallery section was updated with 8 pictures of Astromega sent to F3000.com by Bart Jacobs.
Enge returns to F3000 Czech driver tests for Arden Team Russia (source: f1-live.com)
Champ Wilson tops test times. (source: crash.net/f3000)

November 28, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Results section has been updated with the UPDATED AND MORE COMPLETE times of F3000 testing results of Estoril Official FIA F3000 Testing.
Wilson impressed with new Lola F3000 champion likes the new car more than the old one (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Estoril test, day 1: Few teams turn up Just five of the 11 existing F3000 teams have made it to the official test (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Enge returns to F3000 for Estoril test Czech Formula 1 driver tests for Arden Team Russia (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Baumgartner inks Nordic deal. (source: crash.net/f3000)

November 27, 2001 (5:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Q&A: Gary Paffett (source: crash.net)

November 27, 2001 (4:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Results section has been updated with the times of F3000 testing results of Estoril Official FIA F3000 Testing.
Justin was fastest at today's test at Estoril, posting a best time of 1m 29.4 in the 2002 spec Lola car.
He was closely followed by his old team mate, Tomas Enge, driving the 2001 Lola, run by Arden on a 1m 29.5
Others testing were: Michael Bentwood with Super Nova, Bjorn Wirdheim with Durango and Jaroslav Janis with Coloni.
Sebastien Bourdais wasn't testing for Arden as expected, which adds to speculation that he's about to sign for Super Nova.

November 26, 2001 (12:15pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Teams to try out drivers at Estoril F3000 teams head for Portuguese track for official test (source: autosport.com/f3000)

November 25, 2001 (10:30pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Renault wants to buy an F3000 team! (French, Renault veut racheter un team de F3000, source: speed-info.net)

November 24, 2001 (5:30pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

EXCLUSIVE TO F3000.COM The Press section was updated: Coca-Cola Nordic Racing sign Baumgartner for 2002 (source: nordicracing.com)
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news.
Zsolt Baumgartner website finally working! (source: zsolt.baumgartner.hu)

November 22, 2001 (2:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Press section was updated: TEST UFFICIALI F 3000 - ESTORIL (Italian) (source: Durango)

November 21, 2001 (11:45pm 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.
A new team in FIA International F3000 ? (source: formula-3000.net)

November 21, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Press section was updated: Jaime Melo participa de teste da FIA e negocia sua volta à Fórmula 3000 (portugese) (source: Clóvis Grelak)
Champ Wilson to test new Lola Justin Wilson is looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of an F3000 car. (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Is it between Marques and Webber? to replace Alonso at Minardi (source: f1-live.com)
Prost and the Belgian Bas Leinders (source: grandprix.com)

November 20, 2001 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Info & car specs was updated with engine (Zytec) and tyres (Avon Racing Tyres) specs.
Gary Paffett was fastest in today's F3000 test at Magione. (source: formula-3000.net)
-The 20 year old Englishman lapped the Italian circuit in 1:04.78 for Coloni
-Yannick Schroeder second fastest on 1:04.89.
-Sascha Bert was third fastest in 1:05.32.
-Gianmaria Bruni also attended the test session but did not drive.

November 20, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Young Brit Paffett looks set for F3000 Italian team Coloni is keen to sign Gary Paffett for 2002 (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Nordic look East (source: formula-3000.net)
Female drivers to return to F3000 ? (source: formula-3000.net)
Sebastien Bourdais expected to sign for SuperNova ? (source: formula-3000.net)
Bas Leinders linked to Prost F1 ? (source: autoracing1.com)

November 18, 2001 (10:30pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Kart Champions Trophy, Tomas Enge and Andrea Piccini were there! (source: karttrophy.at)

November 16, 2001 (6:30pm 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.
-Links were also added to Michael Bentwood, Gary Paffett, Frank Diefenbacher website in the 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers / Who are they?
Paffett lines up Coloni test (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Webber hopeful of F1 seat with Minardi (source: eurosport.com)
Webber discusses his Formula 1 ambitions and denies wanting to race in America [Real player] (source: eurosport.com)
Frank Diefenbacher and Alex Muller to test for Astromega ? (source: formula-3000.net)
24 cars expected in 2002 F3000 International Championship ? (source: formula-3000.net)

November 16, 2001 (6:30am GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Info & car specs was updated with 3 new pictures of the 2002 Lola B2/50
Webber to race in America? (source: grandprix.com)

November 15, 2001 (10:45pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

There are 3 new "rumors" in the Discussion Forum affecting the 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section which has been updated accordingly.
1- Michael Bentwood will drive for Super Nova at the official Estoril test on November 27/28.
2- F3000 race winners Giorgio Pantano and Sebastian Bourdais are also due to test for Super Nova at the official test at Estoril and Barcelona.
3- Bourdais will test for Arden Team Russia in Estoril, before moving to Super Nova.

November 14, 2001 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

Correction to November 7th news, Justin Keen will be testing for Arden Team Russia in Barcelona on December 4-5.

During the "off-season", why should'nt we have some fun...?

F3000.com
Lola B2/50 vs. Lola B99/50

-F3000.com has done a little "montage" of a few differences between this years new Lola B2/50 and the previous model. It's been added in the Info & car specs section.

-We know there are many more major and minor differences such as lenght, suspension, pointier nose, front wing etc...etc... so remember, we just did this for fun.

Coca-Cola Nordic Racing News, November 1-2 test report (source: nordicracing.com)

November 11, 2001 (9:30pm GTM -04:00)

F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season

The Press section was updated: PARA EDITORIA DE ESPORTES DE EDELMAN BASI / ASSESSORIA DE IMPRENSA PETROBRAS - ESPORTE(portugese) (source: manoela@basi.com.br)
Granja Viana 500 Miles race report (source: motorsport.com/f3000)
Granja Viana 500 Miles race results (source: motorsport.com/f3000)

November 10, 2001 (4:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: PARA EDITORIA DE ESPORTES DE EDELMAN BASI / ASSESSORIA DE IMPRENSA PETROBRAS - ESPORTE (portugese) (source: manoela@basi.com.br) Pizzonia to compete in the Granja Viana 500 Miles "...to help my team to win the race."
November 9, 2001 (8:15pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Antonio Pizzonia, Ricardo Maurício and Mario Haberfeld confirmed for Granja (source: dailyf1.com) "Is F3000 a worthwhile training ground for F1?" (source: planet-f1.com)
November 9, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Saelens laps consistently in Minardi test (source: eurosport.com) Saelens tastes F1. (source: crash.net) Saelens reaching for the top (source: dailyf1.com)
November 8, 2001 (11:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Sperafico to take part in Esquadrilha da Fumaça (source: formula-3000.net) F3000 too expensive says Dernie (source: formula-3000.net)
November 8, 2001 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Minardi driver David Saelens test F1 car (source: motorsport.com/f3000) David Saelens got his first taste of F1 during Minardi Day (source: f1-live.com) Saelens samples F1 car at Misano (source: grandprix.com)
November 7, 2001 (9:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Justin Keen who has driven for KidJensenRacing in 2001 before they retired from the championship after two rounds will be testing for Arden Team Russia on November 28th. The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to todays news.
November 6, 2001 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Most sections of F3000.com have been updated following these two news, 1, 2. Briatore wants Webber to race in F1 (source: autosport.com) Webber admits to Minardi disussions (source: eurosport.com) Webber and Clarkson complete ride (source: dailyf1.com) Webber on his way to Minardi? "I would like to be on the grid next year." (source: f1-live.com) Coca-Cola extends Nordic deal (source: grandprix.com) Lola's new B2/50 F3000 car impresses all at test in Barcelona (source: lola-group.com)
November 5, 2001 (6:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Mark Webber reconnaît être en discussion avec Minardi (french, source: fr.yahoo/f3000) Webber completes cycling marathon (source: crash.net) F3000 champ shopping CART seat, Justin Wilson was spotted in Fontana (http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/justinwilson)
November 5, 2001 (11:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section has been updated with the times of F3000 testing results of Barcelona day 2.
November 5, 2001 (8:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was uptdated with 9 pictures of Barcelona testing sent to F3000.com by Coca-Cola Nordic Racing. Wilson goes to California (source: grandprix.com) Nicolas Kiesa test F3000 (source: kiesa.com) Nicolas Kiesa to drive for Team Astromega in 2002 ? (source: kiesa.com) New Lola B2/50 F3000 Car For 2002 In First Test - Barcelona, Spain - 1/11/00 (source: sutton-images.com)
November 2, 2001 (4:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section has been updated with glimpses of F3000 testing results of Barcelona day 2. Mario Haberfeld and Ricardo Mauricio to take part of the Granja Viana 500 Mile (source: f1-live.com)
November 2, 2001 (2:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Barcelona test, day 2: Bruni flies Coloni driver and Sebastien Bourdais head the times on the final day of F3000 testing (source: autosport.com/f3000)
November 1, 2001 (6:45pm 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. -We added a link to Nicolas Kiesa website Here is a link with some pictures and an article about Gianmaria Bruni testing for Coloni Motorsport on October 22-23. (source: gimmibruni.com) Here is a link with some pictures and an article about Bjorn Wirdheim testing for Durango on October 22-23. (source: wirdheim.com)
November 1, 2001 (1:00pm 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 Results section has been updated with F3000 testing results of Barcelona day 1. Barcelona test, day 1: Bruni on top, Formula 3 racer goes quickest as four teams test in Spain (source: autosport.com/f3000) Hughes impressed by new car The new Lola F3000 racer is a hit, according to test driver Warren Hughes (source: autosport.com/f3000) Who is Nicolas Kiesa ?
November 1, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Saelens loses wheel on debut F1 run (source: autosport.com) October 29th news, rumor goes that Giorgio Pantano stays at Team Astromega next year, is confirmed here: formula-3000.net/2001/2 Silly Season Following October 11th press release, here is a resume of the Minardi Day (source: autosport.com)