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UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, As usual you are spot on. The fact that former Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice had no ride in the IRL for next year … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. This race was never going to happen. Rumors of it only came about after a Champ Car street race in Manchester … Read More
(GMM) Ross Brawn could re-emerge at a different Formula One team before long, reports in Italy speculated on Friday. With his Ferrari departure now confirmed, Friday's edition of sports daily … Read More
Look for the money-losing USGP to take another financial hit in 2007. Michael Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya were easily the most popular drivers in the event’s history. Now, they’re … Read More
Martin plans to run some Truck races in 2007..for Ford: Mark Martin said Thursday that he probably will drive in five to 10 races in the Craftsman Truck Series in … Read More
(GMM) Fernando Alonso has played down speculation that he could retire as soon as the end of the 2007 season. The double world champion commented recently that he would be … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' We finally caught up with Mi-Jack's Mike Lanigan who said, "we are not going to be sponsoring a Newman/Haas car in 2007." 10/25/06 … Read More
UPDATE #2 According to this SPEEDTV.com article, Buddy Rice will replace Allmendinger in Mexico City…….and they may run a third car for Michel Jourdain Jr. as well 10/26/06 According to … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement of Brawn's departure from Ferrari. See Hot News page for story. 10/23/06 Ferrari may be silent on their imminent staffing … Read More
Michelin is leaving F1 because of a rules change that eliminates tire competition, but that does not mean it won't someday be back. “Michelin will keep a very close eye … Read More
The IRL's 'Road to Indy' slogan indeed is dead, but we knew that years ago when NASCAR decided to suck up all the best young open wheel USAC drivers while … Read More
(GMM) A spokesman for Williams says the Grove based team will decide within six weeks whether or not a second test driver will be appointed for the 2007 season. It … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – See Hot News. Rumors say that Allmendinger was being paid $200,000 a year to drive Champ Cars for Forsythe Championship … Read More
UPDATE #6 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement – See Hot News 10/24/06 A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, If it is true of Allmendinger leaving for NASCAR, … Read More
Michelin spokeswoman has refused to rule out a scenario where the French tyre supplier might return one day to F1. Following Bibendum's last blast at Interlagos, she replied to an … Read More
Jean Todt says a decision will be made 'soon' about Red Bull's request to transfer its Ferrari engine deal for 2007 to secondary team Toro Rosso. It was speculated at … Read More
Tide gone from PPI? UPDATE 3: hearing Tide will NOT being going to RYR as a sponsor and will NOT be back as a full primary sponsor in 2007 on … Read More
Jack Roush confirmed Sunday that a multi-team, crew chief shakeup is in the works in his five-team Nextel Cup operation [#6,16,17,26,99], but he said he hasn't decided which crew chiefs … Read More
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Everyone knows that nothing is definite in racing without a solid sponsor, so it's understandable why Ford's Dan Davis wondered whether the No. 88 team of Robert … Read More
UPDATE #2 A.J. Allmendinger will continue his NASCAR introduction next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, as he attempts his third Craftsman Truck Series race of the season. Allmendinger, 24, who … Read More
(GMM) Ross Brawn indicated on Sunday afternoon that he might still be Ferrari's technical director in 2007. Widespread paddock speculation insists that the Englishman is set to follow Michael Schumacher … Read More
UPDATE #4 Autosport.com says – speaking at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, Ron Dennis said that he and Mansour Ojjeh will remain in control of McLaren for the time … Read More
