Confusion in Vegas
A reader writes, I am in Las Vegas and was listening to a local sports radio show. The 2 guys were talking about all the cool events that were scheduled … Read More
De la Rosa could replace Hamilton
McLaren boss Ron Dennis says his team would put Pedro de la Rosa in a race seat if Lewis Hamilton proves to be a dud. "De la Rosa is part … Read More
Kerkorian dumps all GM shares
Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian apparently sold his entire remaining stake in General Motors Corp. on Thursday, ending a drama that could have reshaped the global auto industry but concluded with the … Read More
NASCAR provisional rules may be changed
Watch for NASCAR to limit the number of past-champion's provisionals any driver can take to make Nextel Cup races next season to six, series director John Darby said. Such exemptions … Read More
Is NASCAR 75M fan claim a lie?
If NASCAR's figures are correct, over two million people in this mass of humanity are NASCAR fans. That's 25 percent of the 8.2 million people who call New York City … Read More
5 new drivers eye Atlantic series
Star Mazda champion Adrian Carrio, Italy’s Giacomo Ricci, the 2006 F3000 Italian Euro champion, Formula BMW USA 2006 champion and Red Bull driver Robert Wickens, American John Edwards, another member … Read More
Premat to drive for Conquest team
Alexandre Premat was so impressed with the Champ Car he drove this week, and with the Mi-Jack team, that he wants to put together a deal to race with them … Read More
RCR and McCreadie reach deal?
According to sources, both at RCR and locally, the Watertown, NY native Tim McCreadie has reached a deal with Richard Childress Racing to drive in the Winston West Series in … Read More
Earnhardt dating John Menard
Theresa Earnhardt has been seen with Menard’s owner John Menard Jr. on multiple occasions in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Rumor has it the pair were together more romantically than business wise. … Read More
Is Mexico headed for real instability?
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's rich and powerful got even more rich and powerful during the six-year term of outgoing President Vicente Fox. That's the conclusion of a World Bank study … Read More
Too many pay drivers
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Regarding your recent article about who will drive in Champ Car in 2007? Surely not the most talented drivers, but the best funded drivers. Actually … Read More
Is Hakkinen planning a GP comeback?
(GMM) With Mika Hakkinen's return to the cockpit for a McLaren test at Barcelona now confirmed, speculation is turning to the possibility of a more comprehensive Formula One comeback for … Read More
NASCAR team may fold
Jay Robinson Racing will switch to Chevrolets for the 2007 Busch Series – if the team is around. Team owner Jay Robinson said Tuesday his operation may not be around … Read More
Champ Car TV buy
According to an article in the November 27, 2006 issue of AutoWeek, IRL spokesman John Griffin said Champ Car is paying ABC/ESPN $250,000 per hour to broadcast its races, but … Read More
First delivery of New Champ Cars
UPDATE Correction: first new Champ Cars will be delivered on December 20th, not December 5th as we originally rumored. This rumor is now 'fact' for December 20th. 11/28/06 The Champ … Read More
Martin could drive for four teams in ’07
Mark Martin told Sirius Speedway (MRN/Sirius Satellite Radio) Monday that he spoke to Dale Earnhardt, Jr., about a possible, part-time Busch Series ride with Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports in 2007. Martin, … Read More
Fisher eyeing IRL options for 2007
Sarah Fisher says her management team is pursuing a “variety of opportunities" for the 2007 IndyCar Series season. The veteran driver, who competed in two IndyCar Series races this season … Read More
Hakkinen to test McLaren in Spain – reports
(GMM) 1998 and 1999 world champion Mika Hakkinen will test a McLaren when the winter period kicks off at Circuit de Catalunya this week, according to newspaper reports in Spain. … Read More
Red Bull to snatch Penske man
UPDATE #5 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Matt Borland, Ryan Newman's longtime crew chief, is staying at Penske Racing South for the 2007 season, team president Don Miller … Read More
More evidence of NASCAR’s global aspirations
UPDATE #2 NASCAR is seeking to expand in China and western Europe by marrying its licensing, sponsorship and media expertise with local partners. "We're sizing it up," Brian France, NASCAR's … Read More
Champ Car races back on HDTV?
UPDATE #2 The IRL production trucks are provided by IMS Productions. Their trucks are standard definition and not HD. So unless Tony George springs for a 6+ million dollar HD … Read More
Hamilton will be destroyed
David Coulthard believes McLaren-Mercedes are ruining their new driver Lewis Hamilton’s career. Writing in his column in Sunday's News of the World the Scot said, “Lewis Hamilton's career could be … Read More
Could Portuguese GP return?
(GMM) Portuguese Formula One driver Tiago Monteiro returned to his native country at the weekend to participate in the local rally event 'Rallye Casinos do Algarve'. The 2006 Midland-Spyker driver, … Read More
Sauter to replace Jarrett
UPDATE The stars appear to have lined up perfectly for Johnny Sauter to drive Robert Yates Racing's #88 Ford Fusion in the Nextel Cup Series next season. Sauter has the … Read More
Slowest driver in F1 makes more than Alonso
As long as you are Japanese and you drive for Honda, you apparently are paid a hefty sum. Tooling around at the back of the F1 field may mean Takuma … Read More