An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMM) Luxury German carmaker Audi has issued a clear denial to speculation linking it with a formula one foray in the near future. The recent management appointment at Volkswagen, Audi's … Read More
Ferrari’s history is split into two main sections: the first is linked closely to the life and work of its founder, Enzo Ferrari who died in 1988, and the second … Read More
Kirk Shelmerdine will be testing the #33 RCR Chevy at the Daytona International Speedway Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th 2008 in preparation for the 2008 Daytona 500 on … Read More
With preseason testing beginning next week in Daytona, Sprint Cup teams are finalizing their plan of attack for the 2008 season. The approach at #4-Morgan-McClure Motorsports is radically different. Over … Read More
Chrysler LLC, which is searching for partners to help give the Auburn Hills automaker a more global reach, is reportedly in talks with Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. over … Read More
Ford Motor Co. shares fell to a 22-year low Friday, a brutal day for stocks. The plunge came one day after Ford capped a year of steep U.S. sales declines … Read More
Michael McDowell, the 2007 runner-up on the ARCA circuit, will succeed David Reutimann in the #00 Sprint Cup car at Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell, a 22-year-old native of Phoenix, likely … Read More
Bill Riley, whose family is well known in the building of open-wheel and road-racing chassis, has not soured on NASCAR after his fledgling Riley/D'Hondt Racing has closed its doors. The … Read More
AJ Allmendinger turned the fastest lap on the second day of Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 January Test Days, besting a field of … Read More
This week's Autosport magazine is carrying the following ad: Rocketsports Racing is currently seeking candidates for all positions within their Champ Car Team for the 2008 season. Race experience required. … Read More
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd may pull out of a joint venture with Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co to build a 40-billion-rupee manufacturing plant in India, media reports said. The … Read More
Audi is bringing an R8 that packs a turbocharged diesel V12 to the Detroit auto show this month, according to an article in the latest issue of Germany's Auto Motor … Read More
Famed Porsche campaigner Synergy Racing announced on Saturday ay a two-car assault on the 46th Annual Rolex 24 At Daytona as the team looks to start the 2008 Rolex Sports … Read More
Wayne Taylor Racing is pleased to announce today that Arcadia, Calif.-based Miracle Sealants Company has signed a multi-year agreement to become a partner of the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac driven … Read More
A reader writes, With regard to the Champ Car into oblivion article you published, the reason nobody knows about Champ Car is that the owners and drivers are too concerned … Read More
Trying to figure out who started the American open-wheel racing war — Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George or the collective group of CART team owners — is like debating … Read More
UPDATE Gillett Evernham Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne has filed a written plea of not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor battery stemming from an alleged pushing incident with a security … Read More
Wood Brothers Racing is set to announce driver and sponsor information regarding their #21 Sprint Cup entry for the 2008 Daytona Speedweeks events. Veteran driver Bill Elliott has agreed to … Read More
UPDATE The cancellation is set to leave organizers in excess of £26million out of pocket. Inside sources at the Dakar Rally told GPUpdate.net that the real reason the event was … Read More
Toronto billionaire Alex Shnaider, a one-time team owner in the prestigious Formula One auto racing circuit, has his sights set on another blue-chip sports investment: the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shnaider … Read More
