Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to Phillip C’de Baca and Matthew!

On this day in motorsport

  • Born on this day in 1980: Future multiple IndyCar champion Scott Dixon
  • 25 years ago today Patrick Carpentier won the Michigan 500 as the Champ Car series reached half-distance. Points leader Kenny Brack started from pole position but crashed out after colliding with team mate Max Papis.

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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 – when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing. View all posts by Keith Collantine