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Schu admits he thought about F1 return

Autoracing1 January 5, 2009

Ferrari advisor and former F1 great Michael Schumacher (GMM) Michael Schumacher has admitted he has contemplated returning to formula one since retiring at the end of 2006. The seven time … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Vettel to eventually end up at Ferrari

January 5, 2009

Sebastian Vettel (GMM) Sebastian Vettel insists he is happy to be moving up to Red Bull's senior team in 2009. At the Ferrari-powered Toro Rosso outfit this year, the German … Read More

Automotive

2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover unveiled

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

2010 Cadillac SRX Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 SRX Crossover today, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new SRX is a mid-size luxury crossover coming … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Stewart slams Mosley and Ecclestone

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

Jackie Stewart Sir Jackie Stewart, speaking to The London Times at his house in the Chilterns, says “The era of big change in F1 is now essential because the sport … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Carlos Sainz takes overall lead in Dakar Rally

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

Carlos Sainz/Michel Périn Spain's former world rally champion Carlos Sainz overcame poor visibility to take the overall lead in a congested Dakar Rally on Sunday after winning the second stage, … Read More

Grand Am Hot News

Bouchut, Farnbacher Pace Second Day of Rolex 24 Testing

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

Christophe Bouchut and Dominik Farnbacher recorded the fastest laps in their respective classes during Sunday's second day of activities of the "Roar Before the Rolex 24" at Daytona International Speedway. … Read More

Grand Am Hot News

Ganassi Racing announces Daytona 24 entries

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

Defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today a two-car effort for the Rolex Sports Car Series' 47th running of the prestigious … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

BMW drivers not good enough for new F1 cars

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

BMW's current F1 drivers simply are scared and not good enough to handle the new F1 cars. BMW Sauber drivers Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica have said they will probably … Read More

Grand Am Hot News

Childress-Howard Motorsports Announces Driver Lineup

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

The driver lineup for the Childress-Howard Motorsports entry in the 2009 Rolex 24 at Daytona has earned victories in the Rolex 24, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the NASCAR … Read More

Hot News Racing News

Just Marketing International (JMI) forms Advisory Board

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

In tough economic times, thought leadership is essential in steering businesses through difficult periods and ensuring that they still have the inside advantage needed to succeed. It’s this basic and … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Mazda MX5 Supercharger wins SEMA Global Media Award

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

At the recent SEMA show held in Las Vegas, Cosworth was honored to receive the SEMA Global Media Award for the new Mazda MX5 Cosworth Supercharger system. Recognizing the increasing … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Robby Gordon 17th after opening stage of Dakar Rally

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

Robby Gordon sits 17th after Saturday's opening stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina. Gordon, driving the Team Dakar USA Hummer, completed the opening stage in two hours, 50 minutes … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News Track News

Local council backs Donington GP

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

(GMM) An environmental study into the impact of a formula one race at Donington Park claims the area will benefit from the British grand prix moving from Silverstone. It is … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 crisis ‘home made’ says Berger

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

(GMM) Five weeks after departing the scene as a formula one team owner, Gerhard Berger has issued a bleak assessment about the economic health of the sport. The former 50 … Read More

Hot News TV News

Weekend USA TV Reminders

Autoracing1 January 4, 2009

UPDATE The final TV reminders for Sunday are shown below.Courtesy of TVRacer.comSundayCar Crazy -Coronado Speed Fest Coronado, CAVintage racers 8:00am-8:30am (R) SPEEDMy Classic Car -Vintage Race FordsPart of Show 9:30am-10:00am … Read More

Hot News Stock Car Racing

Sam McQuagg dies

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Sam McQuagg, the 1965 rookie of the year in what was then NASCAR’s Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup), died Saturday morning. He was 73. McQuagg competed in 62 races … Read More

Grand Am Hot News

Valiante tops opening day of Rolex 24 testing

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Michael Valiante ran the fastest lap of the day in the No. 6 Michael Shank Racing Ford Riley, leading the opening round of the "Roar Before the Rolex 24" at … Read More

Grand Am Hot News

Rolex 24 testing schedule

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

UPDATE Here is the full schedule. 01/03/09 The following are the times (Eastern Time) the Daytona Prototype Class is scheduled to be on track testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 … Read More

NASCAR Cup Series Rumors Track News

Texas World Speedway to benefit from testing ban

January 3, 2009

UPDATE Texas World Speedway in College Station, Texas is pleased to announce that the initial phase of repair to its historical Super Oval is near completion and is expected to … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Petty just an employee now

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Petty Enterprises has merged with Gillett Evernham Motorsports (GEM), which means that two teams fielding five cars are going to turn into one team fielding three. Apparently, Kasey Kahne will … Read More

Hot News Skip Barber

Conor Daly ranked #1

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

In a not unexpected move, the recently announced eformulacarnews.com annual driver rankings placed Conor Daly number one for the Skip Barber National Championship. In what was his first full season … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari test no help for Bortolotti

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Mirko Bortolotti Italian F3 champion Mirko Bortolotti might have shown impressive performance on his F1 testing debut with Ferrari before Christmas, but he admits that his run at Fiorano has … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Blundell tips Raikkonen to take ’09 title

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Can Kimi Raikkonen get his form back or is he washed up? Mark Blundell takes an early gamble and says Kimi Raikkonen will be champion again in 2009. Kimi Raikkonen … Read More

Hot News Stock Car Racing

Former ISC employees get probation

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

Former International Speedway Corp. employees William Kilgannon and Todd Polakoff have avoided prison time for their roles in an extortion conspiracy in association with the failed attempt to put a … Read More

Hot News Track News

Donington gets thumbs up from EIA

Autoracing1 January 3, 2009

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) carried out behalf of the Donington circuit, which is scheduled to take over the British Grand Prix from 2010, reveals that noise levels in the … Read More