AUGUST 2, 2001
Herbert rules out Rockingham appearance
Running a 2000 Dale Coyne Racing Lola-Ford, updated to this year's aerodynamic regulations, Herbert recorded a 198.5mph (27.242s) lap of the 1.5-mile oval. "It's not as scary as everyone says it is" said Herbert. The 37-year-old is looking at a full-time move into CART or the IRL next year, but declared that he would be 'mad' to attempt to compete in the first speedway race in Britain this September as he aims for a competitive ride in the 2002 Indy 500.