No NASCAR But Plenty Of Open-Wheel

The NASCAR Nextel Cup series was off this weekend, but all three major open-wheel series were in full-swing.

Indy Racing League:

Helio Castroneves recaptures the IRL points lead from his teammate Sam Hornish Jr with his win in Sunday's Firestone Indy 400. Meanwhile, Danica Patrick left the track disgusted with her 17th place finish.

Sam Hornish Jr finished 19th.

Champ Car:

Sebastien Bourdais continued his assault on the Champ Car circuit with his 5th win of 2006 by claiming the San Jose Grand Prix, and his first since June 4th at Milwaukee.

Bourdais' win may have been upstaged by a confrontation between Paul Tracy and Alex Tagliani. Tagliani would virtually attach Tracy after the two departed their wrecked vehicles.

Formula One:

After taking the lead on lap 10, Michael Schumacher dominated the German Grand Prix. Schumacher has cut Fernando Alonso's lead in the Formula One standings to only 11 points.