An Inside Look at Motorsports
At Caraway Speedway this week, General Motors officials set up cars in Chevy's version of the"Gong Show". Drivers ran in a Ron Hornaday-prepared Busch car. Two days of testing at … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Renault have agreed a customer engine deal with Red Bull for the next two years, the French manufacturer has confirmed. Renault's … Read More
"There's another two-car team that will be announced very soon," Jerry Forsythe said. "I believe we can get to twenty-four cars and we'd like to have twenty-six. That would really … Read More
UPDATE A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, So what if NASCAR pulls out, or is thrown out of Mexico City by Forsythe, what is Champ Car going to do to reverse … Read More
John Lewis of the IRL said Wednesday that the IRL was considering an oval test under the lights at Homestead next winter. He hinted it could lead to a night … Read More
As Ford Motor Co. embarks on a historic revival plan, which the Board of Directors will continue to review today in Dearborn, it will do so without Anne Stevens — … Read More
Ford Motor Co. projects its worldwide automotive operations will lose nearly $6 billion this year, and the company as a whole could lose as much as $9 billion once restructuring … Read More
UPDATE Michael Schumacher is adamant that Ferrari bosses did not force him to announce his retirement following his emotional victory in the Italian Grand Prix. "I know there has been … Read More
National Speed Sport News reports that Tony Kanaan's decision to race with Helio Castroneves, despite the fact he was one lap down, has strained any friendship the two drivers were … Read More
Record revenue and stumbling projects in Seattle and New York could prompt International Speedway Corporation to accelerate its pursuit of building a Denver Front Range racetrack. ISC, which owns 12 … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Pedro de la Rosa will be racing the final three races with McLaren. The team's managing director Martin Whitmarsh confirmed in the … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Indy cars will return to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in 47 years during a compatibility test Sept. 26-27, … Read More
(GMM) Bernie Ecclestone thinks Michael Schumacher might one day return to formula one. The F1 supremo is quoted by 'Sport Bild' in Germany as encouraging the Ferrari driver to race … Read More
(GMM) BMW-Sauber's impressive current 'Friday' test driver is likely to race in formula one's feeder series GP2 in 2007. It is suggested that Sebastian Vettel, the 19-year-old German who is … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Dutch racer Christijan Albers has signed a contract to drive for Silverstone-based MF1 Racing, now owned and renamed by 'Spyker', in 2007. The 27-year-old is closely linked with … Read More
(GMM) Secondary team tester Narain Karthikeyan is hoping to replace Alex Wurz when Williams' official 'third' driver moves into the race seat in 2007. The 29-year-old Indian, who stepped into … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor, first broke by AutoRacing1.com, is upgraded to 'fact' today. Andretti Green Racing announced that Motorola would sponsor Danica Patrick's No. 7 car in 2007 and beyond. … Read More
Speaking of CASCAR, all of a sudden it seems to be the place to be for two of Quebec's top open wheel racing drivers. A week ago Patrick Carpentier, a … Read More
UPDATE #10 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. NASCAR today will unveil a Canadian-based stock car series that will feature a season-long points battle among the country's best drivers … Read More
Australian MotoGP star Casey Stoner is set to sign with Honda again next year, rebuffing offers from Yamaha and Ducati. The 20-year-old, who will race in the Australian Motorcycle Grand … Read More
UPDATE #2 (GMM) Toro Rosso, not sister team Red Bull Racing, is set to utilize the recently reported customer Renault engine deal in 2007. German magazine Auto Motor Und Sport … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'strong' today. Following his Red Bull exit, Christian Klien could emerge in a Spyker-Midland car as soon as next month's Chinese GP. It is … Read More
