Spa-Francorchamps tech file
Spa-Francorchamps is the most complete test of a Formula 1 car on the current calendar. It combines 320 kph straights with 70 kph hairpins, with several sixth-gear sweepers thrown in … Read More
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UPDATE The listing has been removed from the Late Show's website for the ten NASCAR drivers to present the Top Ten list on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight. … Read More
Upcoming Spanish GP2 driver Roldan Rodriguez tested today for the Etihad Aldar Spyker Formula One Team at Silverstone Circuit, UK. The 22-year-old from Valladolid completed a 50km shakedown with the … Read More
Ryan Hunter-Reay rejoins Jim Matthews and Marc Goossens in the No. 91 Riley-Matthews Motorsports Pontiac Riley for this weekend’s event. The No. 91 has finished second, fourth, and sixth, respectively, … Read More
According to an article on autosport.com, Jimmy Vasser is trying to entice former champion Alex Zanardi to test a Champ Car to see if he could race one again. With … Read More
(GMM) An interesting spectator was spotted at the recent test at Silverstone of the A1 GP open-wheeler series. The website A1podium.com reports that Ferrari sporting director Stefano Domenicali was at … Read More
Updated 9-12-07Pos.(LW) Driver(Series) Pts1. (17) Fernando Alonso (F1) 8.0512. (3) Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR) 7.9613. (8) Tony Stewart (NASCAR) 7.9134. (15) Dario Franchitti (IRL) 7.5325. (18) Jeff Gordon (NASCAR) 7.4756. (16) … Read More
(GMM) As the espionage affair approaches its crescendo, the formula one world should be able to exhale its bated breath late on Thursday, according to a well-placed insider. Hermann Tomczyk, … Read More
(GMM) Upgrade works at the former grand prix venue Imola are reportedly now complete. Work on the renovation at the ageing 'Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari', which last hosted the … Read More
The season finale Indy Pro Series race run at Chicagoland Speedway on September 9 will be aired on Thursday, September 13 at 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm ET on ESPN2. … Read More
Watkins Glen International announced today that funds for a new media center have been approved by the International Speedway Corporation Board of Directors (BOD). Construction of a new building is … Read More
UPDATE The reader also neglected to say that Franchitti spent 2 years as a very successful driver in the German and International Touring Car Championships – front engine with roof … Read More
Buoyed by the success of the Buick Enclave and hopeful about the prospects for the important Chevrolet Malibu, General Motors' top executives spoke optimistically Tuesday of the corporation's plans for … Read More
Michelin North America Inc. says fraudulent Michelin checks, along with letters claiming to be "consumer prize award notifications," have been mailed to consumers in at least nine U.S. states. "The … Read More
The next installment of the ING Renault F1 Team Roadshow will see the team hit the streets of Mexico City for a spectacular F1 demonstration, and the team’s first in … Read More
NASCAR's twelve Chase drivers in 2007 will appear at the ESPN Zone in Times Square, 1472 Broadway, Corner of 42nd and Broadway in Times Square, NYC, NY on Thursday, Sept. … Read More
Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith believes chances are good NASCAR will move the Cup postseason awards banquet from New York City to Las Vegas in 2008. "I think it's … Read More
At a very dress-down IRL series awards banquet Tuesday night Dario Franchitti was toasted in more ways than one. In addition to receiving a host of awards for his title, … Read More
Spyker won't buy customer car – Mallya 'Error or damage' didn't make me crash – Raikkonen Ferrari expect stronger showing at Spa Magistrate denies Ferrari spy collusion Champions play down … Read More
(GMM) The evidence to be presented at Thursday's World Motor Sport Council could crown the 2007 world champion. Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport described the alleged proof as "crushing", … Read More
(GMM) A FIA spokesman has strengthened speculation that McLaren tried to drag Renault into F1's escalating espionage affair ahead of the World Council hearing on Thursday. Following rumors that boss … Read More
After three years as one of Bay Area's largest sporting events, organizers of the San Jose Grand Prix announced today they are ceasing operations, citing the ongoing development taking place … Read More