France Sells NASCAR to communist China
A few weeks ago, I reported in this column that Brian France and other NASCAR Party members spent a week in Communist China to “discuss possible projects with government, sports, … Read More
An Inside Look at Motorsports
Sales of Dale Earnhardt Jr. merchandise has skyrocketed 107 percent in the week since NASCAR's most popular driver said he was leaving his late father's company at the end of … Read More
General Motors Corp., the largest U.S. automaker, may sell its medium-duty truck business as it focuses on making a profit from building cars and light trucks. "We are considering options … Read More
Grand-Am is evaluating a new second-tier prototype class for the 2008 season. Daytona Prototype Lights would be a one-make class designed for aspiring sports-car drivers and amateurs. The cars, which … Read More
Spyker the car company (not the F1 team) is in real trouble. Victor Muller (CEO and Chairman of the board) has resigned and Michiel Mol (Spyker F1 team owner) has … Read More
Ferrari boss slams F1 points system I could fix Button's Honda woes – Jordan McLaren, Williams, link with teen stars Alonso exit cost Renault tenths – Symonds Ferrari 'content' with … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Toro Rosso's chiefs have now denied speculation that they are trying to pry Sebastian Vettel away from BMW and into the Faenza based team's 2007 driver lineup. It … Read More
New methods for mass and alternative transportation were showcased during the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit being held in New York City from May 14 – 17. One new method … Read More
General Motors Corp. today said it plans to export $700 million worth of U.S.-made Cadillacs and automotive components to China over the next three years. The Detroit-based automaker made the … Read More
The Toyota teams competing in all-star weekend activities at Lowe’s Motor Speedway won’t have different engines than they’ve had so far this year, but they will have a new combination … Read More
UPDATE #2 NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said he wasn't sure exactly when the illegal brackets got on the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. car, but he knows … Read More
The Indy Racing League is once again looking for a title sponsor for its series. In 2003 it put an annual price of $10 million but got no takers. This … Read More
Danica Patrick paced the opening day of the second week of practice for the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500. Patrick, who will start eighth in the race, lapped the … Read More
Rusty Wallace Inc. officials announced Tuesday that Kenny Wallace will serve as spotter and driver coach to nephew Steve Wallace in the remaining Busch Series races that are companion events … Read More
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is currently conducting a design study into the possibility of a street race in the city. There are plenty of nice wide roads but the … Read More
Lewis Hamilton was again fastest in F1 testing at Paul Ricard. Day two of the Paul Ricard test saw Champ Car star Sebastien Bourdais take over the wheel of the … Read More
Two-time IndyCar Series Champion Panther Racing announced today it will enter a car in the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500 for John Andretti, who will be making his return … Read More
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon re-takes top spot F1 rookie phenom Lewis Hamilton cracks Top 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr. drops out Gordon (NASCAR), Bourdais (CCWS), Massa (F1) and Wheldon (IRL) lead their … Read More
Further evidence of NASCAR's declining popularity. Some 5 weeks out from their June NASCAR race, MIS is advertising on local media for their Sunday race. This is the race that … Read More
Failing in the USA with minuscule crowds and low TV ratings, the France family is looking at possible international expansion of its sportscar series. A Grand-Am adventure began on Sunday, … Read More
For good and for bad, NASCAR, in the minds of many, has gone out of its way to mimic the NFL’s success. While that has led to some unprecedented gains … Read More
Some of the Nextel Cup regulars would love to race in the Indianapolis 500 on May 27th, but racing the daily double is no longer an option. Since the start … Read More
As the focus on global warming continues to heat up, leaders from around the world gathered in New York City to discuss transportation solutions in relation to energy. During the … Read More