An Inside Look at Motorsports
Jaap van Lagen has confirmed that he has ended his contract with Comtec Racing. “I am heavily disappointed," van Lagen told his personal website. “I was signed as the lead … Read More
Inclement weather conditions didn’t stop Minardi Team USA from a successful test this week at Portland International Raceway. Drivers Dan Clarke and Robert Doornbos completed nearly two full days of … Read More
(GMM) Contrary to earlier reports, McLaren has confirmed that its new radical front wing is likely to be used at the Spanish grand prix next weekend. The Mercedes-powered team turned … Read More
General Motors Corp. has broken sales records, turned out critically acclaimed vehicles and shaved tens of thousands of workers from its payroll. But all that progress couldn't save the automaker … Read More
Given engine choices, interior trim level choices, color choices and other packages and options, a single Ford Motor Co. vehicle like the Mustang can literally come in thousands of configurations. … Read More
Vision Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd (Hitachi Power Tools) as the primary sponsor of the No. 20 Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone, driven by Ed … Read More
Rider Team Time1 John Hopkins Rizla Suzuki MotoGP 2m 01.204s2 Marco Melandri Honda Gresini 2m 01.303s3 Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Team 2m 01.333s4 Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda Team 2m 01.346s5 … Read More
Eurosport, the pan-European sports channel agreed a contract with Astro to offer its 24-hour subscription to more than 1.9 million viewers in Malaysia. As a result of the deal Malaysia … Read More
[Editor's Note: This story is about Mi-Jack and Mike Lanigan, newest owner of the Newman/Haas/Lanigan Champ Car team.] Some suppliers like to brag out loud that they "think globally, act … Read More
Frank Kimmel is one of the most, if not the most, successful ARCA RE/MAX drivers in the series’ history. He’s set a series record by capturing eight championships – all … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, It is truly sad to see an institution like this go away. I can remember when you went to the first day of quailing at Indy … Read More
The Nextel Cup Series could use some time off in order to receive a major image makeover following a couple of ugly incidents over the past week on NASCAR's top … Read More
Perception is everything. Which is why Tony Stewart's comments last week that NASCAR is beginning to look like professional wrestling struck a responsive chord with stock car racing fans. Nextel … Read More
If anybody can handle last Sunday’s Talladega mess, it’s Grant Lynch, a transplanted Winston-Salem native who has been one of the France family’s go-to men since he left R.J. Reynolds … Read More
Joining both amateur and seasoned drivers, Chrysler Group’s Mopar® Performance Parts has entered a specially-prepared 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 in the 2007 Cannonball One Lap of America Competition. A joint … Read More
Bernie Ecclestone has backed multiple MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi's decision last year to call off his switch to formula one. The F1 supremo, who chatted with the Italian rider on … Read More
Honda's 'elephant ears' addition to the front nose of its 2007 car is unlikely to resurface at the Spanish GP next week. The bizarre aerodynamic innovation – basically two sculpted … Read More
Coulthard sets new Barcelona lap record BMW scraps Friday driver strategy Alonso says home GP not special Four-way fight in '07 won't last – Alonso Updated Ferrari is 'new car' … Read More
The dispute between Navistar International Corp. and Ford Motor Co. ratcheted up Wednesday, as Navistar accused Ford of trying to develop its own diesel engine for pickup trucks and sought … Read More
Race Distance: 500 miles/804.67 km (200 laps on the 2.5-mile/4.023-km superspeedway oval). Television Broadcast: Live at noon EDT Sunday, May 27 on ABC. Firestone Firehawk Race Tires Supplied: 5,175 dry-condition … Read More
The 50th anniversary celebration continues at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with today’s announcement of the inaugural class of the “Legends of Laguna Seca," honoring five competitors who played significant roles … Read More
(All Times Local – Schedule Subject to Change) May 6: A.J. FOYT OPENING DAY PRESENTED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR/ROOKIE ORIENTATION – $5 admission; 12 and under free9 a.m.-6 p.m., Public … Read More
PORTLAND – After a near washout on Wednesday, Champ Car teams concluded their testing today at Portland International Raceway with eight cars taking laps around the 1.969-mile circuit in the … Read More
Jimmy Kite has agreed to drive in this years' Indy 500 for the colorful, exciting and always entertaining PDM Racing, Inc. The car will be prepared in the home of … Read More
