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October 31, 2001 (7:00pm 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. Who is Richard Lyons? Maslov stays at Arden (source: formula-3000.net) Wirdheim to drive for Durango in 2002 ? (source: formula-3000.net)
October 31, 2001 (3:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Richard Lyons to test with Coloni (source: autosport.com/f3000) Durango tests rookies (source: crash.net/f3000) American 'unknown' tests with Coloni. (source: crash.net/f3000)
October 31, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
New season shuffle starts early (source: crash.net/f3000) Zsolt Baumgartner to test for Coca-Cola Nordic Racing ? (source: crash.net/f3000) Sperafico to test with Arden (source: crash.net/f3000) Red Bull Jr to remain unchanged (source: crash.net/f3000)
October 30, 2001 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Justin will be spending ten days in U.S.A. He will be talking to a number of teams about possibilities for next year. (http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/justinwilson)
October 30, 2001 (7:15am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: the 13 pictures of Antonio Garcia that Marta Simonyi sent us, were not from him in Estoril on October 21st, but were from him at Hungaroring on July 1st. Thanks to Jacquie Groom (FIA GT Press Office) for correcting us. Arnold Brinkmann recent FIA-Formula 3000 test news (source: motorsport.com)
October 29, 2001 (11:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated according to following news. We now know it was Arnold Brinkman & Yannick Schroeder that have been testing with Coloni Motorsport. (source: StrangeF1's) Who are Arnold Brinkman & Yannick Schroeder ? U.S. F2000 driver tests F3000 (source: usf2000.com) Rumor goes that Giorgio Pantano stays at Team Astromega next year. Wilson looks to US for 2002 (source: grandprix.com)
October 29, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
As we had reported it in the Calendar section, there will be some test on November 1st and 2nd. Coca-Cola Nordic Racing will be testing the new Lola B2/50 for Lola with Warren Hughes driving it.
October 28, 2001 (12:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: Marta Simonyi sent us 13 pictures of Antonio Garcia racing in FIA GT on October 21, 2001.
October 27, 2001 (2:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Wilson on his way to the States? to compete in CART (source: f1-live.com) L'avenir de Wilson pourrait passer par les Etats-Unis (french, source: fr.yahoo/f3000) The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated -We added names following the news from the last few days -We also added a link to: StrangeF1's 2001 Silly season page (source: http://home.planet.nl/%7Emarceltencaat/f3k2002.htm)
October 26, 2001 (6:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Fortec to Return to F3000? (source: formula-3000.net) F3 drivers are expected to test F3000 cars in Barcelona next month. (source: formula-3000.net) Mario Haberfeld, Rodrigo Sperafico and Sebastien Bourdais also expected to be there. (source: formula-3000.net)
October 25, 2001 (3:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Press section was updated: COCA-COLA NORDIC RACING ESTORIL TEST (source: http://www.nordicracing.com/)
October 25, 2001 (2:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section has been updated Tests in Estoril have been updated -There was a mistake in Tom Nemarnik name -We also know he has been testing with Durango. -We now also know Bjorn Wirdheim has been testing with Durango. Who are Gianmaria Bruni, Bjorn Wirdheim, Polo Villamil & Tom Nemarnik ? The Press section was updated: Durango Estoril Tests (source: Durango)
October 25, 2001 (8:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Results section has been updated following the tests in Estoril
October 24, 2001 (7:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The 2002 Silly Season / Teams/Drivers section has been updated following todays news about the tests in Estoril. The Links section was updated, we updated the link to Lola Cars International from http://www.lola-group.co.uk to http://www.lola-group.com. All 2002 sections were also updated for faster and easier access. Red Bull Junior F3000 confirms Friesacher and Mauricio (source: formula-3000.net)
October 24, 2001 (1:45pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Bruni impresses Coloni in test (source: autosport.com/f3000)
October 23, 2001 (9:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Info & car specs was updated with larger pictures of the 2002 Lola B2/50

October 23, 2001 (8:30am GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Info & car specs was updated with 5 new pictures of the 2002 Lola B2/50
October 22, 2001 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
Dernies' new "f1 Design" (source: grandprix.com)
October 20, 2001 (12:00pm GTM -04:00)	F3000.com Newsletter - Discussion Forum - 2002 Silly Season
The Gallery section was updated: Markus Arias Rohner also sent us 14 pictures of David Saelens in DTM finale Hockenheimring (07.10.2001) The Gallery section was updated: Laura Kutis sent us these pictures of Budapest 2001, Round #10.

October 19, 2001 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)

End of 2001 season, working towards 2002, F1, F3000, Premier1GrandPrix, all options are still open (source: basleinders.com)

October 19, 2001 (3:30pm GTM -04:00)

First picture: Lola's new car (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Lola reveals new 2002 chassis (source: motorsport.com/f3000)
Lola reveals all-new chassis for 2002. (source: crash.net/f3000)

October 19, 2001 (11:00am GTM -04:00)

The Press section was updated: Lola reveal the all new F3000 chassis for 2002 (source: www.lola-group.com)

October 19, 2001 (8:00am GTM -04:00)

The Press section was updated: WEBBER'S PEDAL PUSH FOR CHARITY (source: webber-racing.co.uk)
Ricardo Mauricio enters kart marathon (source: formula-3000.net)
Marta Simonyi sent us about 75 pictures taken by Laura Kutis in Budapest round 10, we will post them in the Gallery as soon as possible.
Markus Arias Rohner also sent us 14 pictures of David Saelens in DTM finale Hockenheimring 07.10.2001, we will post them in the Gallery as soon as possible.

October 12, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

Following the 2001 contest results, we got this email today from Bernard McMinn, Australia: "Thank you for the prize from this year's competition. It arrived intact."
Still hope for Wilson at Jordan (source: autosport.com)
Pizzonia confirmed as Williams F1 tester (source: formula-3000.net)

October 11, 2001 (12:30pm GTM -04:00)

The Press section was updated: European Minardi day (source: minardi.it)

October 11, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

During this slower period of the season, Hélène Bonfils sent us this link to a little F3000 Fun.
The Links section was also updated, we added a link to her website: Drivers from Formula 1, F3000, Barber Dodge, DTM and F3 (http://www.driversland.fr.st)

October 10, 2001 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)

Wilson considers switch to the States (source: autosport.com)
Wilson to head to US? (source: dailyf1.com)
Wilson aims stateside (source: grandprix.com)
Grosse déception pour Justin Wilson (french, source: fr.yahoo/f3000)

October 08, 2001 (11:30pm GTM -04:00)

What now for Webber? (source: grandprix.com)

October 07, 2001 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)

Young drivers rule at Mugello (source: grandprix.com)
Mark Webber signs off for 2001 “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Benetton.”

October 05, 2001 (11:45pm GTM -04:00)

Mugello test, day 4: Wilson to the fore (source: autosport.com)
Justin Wilson on top for Jordan (source: f1-live.com)
Barcelona test, day 3: Webber 2nd (source: autosport.com)
Testing, Mugello, 5 October 2001 Justin Wilson and Narain Karthikeyan today completed Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda's final test of the season. (source: f1jordan.com)
F3000 stars shine at Mugello (source: grandprix.com)

October 05, 2001 (8:00pm GTM -04:00)

Wilson puts in the miles for Jordan (source: f1-live.com)
Webber hard at work in Spain (source: f1-live.com)

October 04, 2001 (6:30pm GTM -04:00)

More qualifying time in 2002, new drivers to benefit from session changes (source: autosport.com/f3000)
Mugello test, day 3: Manning 3rd, Wilson 5th (source: autosport.com)
Barcelona test, day 2: Webber 5th (source: autosport.com)
Webber continues testing for Benetton. (source: crash.net)
Manning in action for BAR. (source: crash.net)

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

Sato all set for Jordan seat in 2002 ? "Clearly Jordan wouldn't test Justin again if they weren't interested in evaluating him with more time in the car," (source: autosport.com)
Webber works toward 2002 (source: crash.net)
Barcelona test, day 1: midday report, Webber 5th: (source: f1-live.com)
Jordan begin final test for 2001 F3000 Champion Justin Wilson who is scheduled to drive for two days
Formula 3000 moves closer to F1 specification (source: grandprix.com)

October 03, 2001 (7:30pm GTM -04:00)

Most sections of F3000.com have been updated following FIA's announcement of the new 2002 calendar.
-For more details about the new 2002 schedule and Rules, see: Calendar/Circuits, Info & car specs
Many pictures of Justin Wilson in F1 in his website (source: jwilson.co.uk)
Justin Wilson's my first F1 experience (source: jwilson.co.uk)
New F3000 schedule shows little change (source: crash.net/f3000)
Barcelona test, day 1: Pizzonia 2nd, Webber 5th (source: autosport.com)
Webber in action at Barcelona “We had a useful first day of testing.” (source: f1-live.com)
Barcelona test, day 1: Pizzonia 2nd, Webber 5th (source: dailyf1.com)
Mugello test, day 1: Manning 3rd fastest (source: dailyf1.com)
KTR round 12, Italian GP results (source: ktr.be)
European Minardi F3000 Belgium GP Practice report: On the pace (source: euroav.com)
European Minardi F3000 Belgium GP race rport: A weekend best forgotten (source: euroav.com)
European Minardi F3000 Italian GP race: Piccini still hungry for success (source: euroav.com)

October 03, 2001 (8:15am GTM -04:00)

Pizzonia was caught in the gravel testing the Williams at Barcelona (source: f1-live.com)
Takuma Sato on his way to Jordan? But what about Wilson? (source: f1-live.com)

October 02, 2001 (12:45pm GTM -04:00)

Manning back in F1 driving seat (source: crash.net/f3000)
Manning seeks F1 seat ''...achieve my goal to get into F1.'' (source: f1-live.com)
Antonio Pizzonia offered another opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Williams FW23 (source: eurosport.com)
Another picture of Justin in F1 test (Photo Courtesy of Mike Baguley)
Wilson and Karthikeyan return to the track for another Jordan test (source: f1-live.com)

October 01, 2001 (7:00pm GTM -04:00)

Reviving Formula 3000 (source: grandprix.com)

October 01, 2001 (1:00pm GTM -04:00)

Chris Mower from COCA-COLA NORDIC RACING announced their test dates for the end of 2001 (source: http://www.nordicracing.com/)