Archived (1998-2006) Rock Island Grand Prix Newsletters and Related Stories

2006 Grand Prix

Pre-Race Update
June Newsletter
May Newsletter
April Newsletter
March Newsletter
February Newsletter
The Rock Island Grand Prix spotlighted on WHBF-TV4 special
WORLD CLASS RACING AT ROCK ISLAND GRAND PRIX
Rudolph grabs crown, Pierce and Lawson set milestones
Rock Island Grand Prix on CIK International Calendar
Vega Tires/ Grand Prix Distributing announce rich contingency program for Rock Island Grand Prix
Rock Island Grand Prix announces 2006 race classes
Briggs & Stratton Support Cuts Driver Entry Fees In Half

2005 Grand Prix

November Newsletter
May Newsletter
April Newsletter
March Newsletter
January Newsletter
British fab four hope to rock and roll at Grand Prix
Minneapolis karter lends rain tires so Costa Rican friend can race
Wiegand has record-breaking day in qualifying
Member of Indy runner-up's crew gets off-week racing fix at `The Rock'
Here's some fuel for thought...
IRL simulators offer taste of racing
Lawson wins three races again to tie record at RI Grand Prix
In the land of karts, the pickup is king
Saturday's qualifying results
Race-by-race review of today's Grand Prix finals
Wiegand defends his `King of the Streets' title

2004 Grand Prix

December Newsletter
November Newsletter
September Newsletter
Mike Welsh win's Kings Crown
An idea that shifted into reality
Frances-free: Bermuda racers return home to calm skies
Morris woman grabs best-ever female finish at Grand Prix
Illinois Oil helps fuel Grand Prix
F1 karters reach goal of competing in race
Florida karter has eye on storm
Local racers hope to defend hometown turf at RI Grand Prix
Don't call him handicapped; call him self-driven
Argy name lives on

2003 Grand Prix

Wilson wins King's Crown; Rudolph smokes ICC at "The Rock"
Tense relationship to get tested today in 4-Cycle Junior Class
Race-by-race preview of today's Grand Prix finals
One of the poster boys for local karting will be sitting out this weekend's Rock Island Grand Prix
Locals come up big on record-setting Grand Prix day
Drivers, fans rev up for racing in The District
Mims-Brown back to `full throttle'
Lady's first - Charity champ now eyes Grand Prix
2003 Grand Prix' Wrap-up
Like rest of his family, Graham Rahal has the drive to succeed

2002 Grand Prix

Charity race hits jackpot with Fortune
Karting sponsorship pays big dividends for Bi-State's Lamb
Karters ready to roll
Karting makes a difference for charity
RI Grand Prix rivals Elkhart as best of the best
IRL veteran Dismore content to watch Grand Prix
Rock Island Grand Prix features 10 first-time winners
16-year-old from France puting roots down with American victories
Grand Prix's King of the Streets all about Speed

2001 Grand Prix

Rudolph Again Crowned King of the Streets
Volunteers are key to Grand Prix
Dismore Jr. gets need for speed from IRL Dad
Birdsell only multiple winner on fastest-ever day in Grand Prix history
It's not just a guy thing anymore

2000 Grand Prix

Locals double their win total as Welsh takes three races
Rock Island Grand Prix Notebook
This weekend, Fresh Prince star a karter, not an actor
Birdsell back in R.I. driver's seat
Kart fans watch, but hearts race
This team's a sister act
First-time Grand Prix winners vow they'll be back

1999 Grand Prix

Grand Prix smashes records
Karting's charm -- It's a family affair
Hearts are racing along with karts
Safety key at Grand Prix

1998 Grand Prix

Races come off like clockwork
Final field tops 300, ends up 74 shy of record
This time, the breaks go the way of Rudolph and Porter
His drive to 5: Birdsell's the grandest
In Charity Race finish, it's Kenney, by a bumper