An Inside Look at Motorsports
The smoke and mirrors that have clouded the reality check on Danica Patrick are fading rapidly. The darling of the sporting world after her fourth-place finish in the 2005 Indianapolis … Read More
UPDATE #3 Milwaukee Channel 6 sports director, Tom Pippin's reports tonight on the 9'oclock news said that Danica Patrick has indeed signed with AGR for 2007. Her 15 second sound … Read More
UPDATE #8 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcements – see Hot News page. 07/17/06 AutoWeek reports that Honda has ordered both the LeMans winning Lola B05/40 chassis-and … Read More
UPDATE #2 We heard from another source that Bruce McCaw remains very serious about possibly getting back into Champ Car as a team owner in 2007. Already the new car … Read More
AutoRacing1.com is hearing that a large multinational company is looking at entering Champ Car in 2007. As we are sworn to secrecy we can only say that we don't know … Read More
Fans hoping that NASCAR’s move to ABC/ESPN next year would improve their viewing experience may be in for a rude awakening. Although the networks employ a “Side-By-Side" split-screen feature for … Read More
The IndyCar Series is expecting to add at least two events for 2007. “It is too early to confirm how many races we will have next year," said John Griffin, … Read More
According to this Edmonton Sun article, The circus is back in town. Think of it this way. This is Ringling Bros. Playing Milwaukee this weekend is Barnum & Bailey. This … Read More
(GMM) A clear indication that Ferrari has not yet settled upon its 2007 driver lineup is Felipe Massa. Although recently linked with a move to Red Bull, it is similarly … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' per this Hot News story. Bernie will not promote Spa, which means he knows it is a money loser no matter what … Read More
Renault are reportedly ready to pay Ferrari $4.4m to sign McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen. In a deal that would be both extravagant and bizarre by F1's remarkable standards, Renault are … Read More
The FIA, motorsport's governing body, yesterday ordered formula one teams to propose methods of slowing their cars down in 2007. Worries about safety were voiced earlier this season when a … Read More
(GMM) Renault is pulling out all the stops to ensure that either Fernando Alonso or Kimi Raikkonen resides a blue and yellow F1 car next year. Complimenting renewed speculation that … Read More
(GMM) Test driver Gary Paffett is in the running to replace Pedro de la Rosa as McLaren's second racer for the rest of the 2006 season. Alongside de la Rosa … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Spa Francorchamps looks certain to return to the formula one calendar next year, according to local reports. It is understood that an official announcement is due in the … Read More
According to reports in the Italian press, Mark Webber will remain with the Williamsf1 team for the upcoming 2007 Formula One season. Team boss Sir Frank Williams has until the … Read More
New Hampshire International Speedway owner Bob Bahre maintains his track is not for sale but also says that could change. "The track isn't for sale, but my son (Gary) got … Read More
John Darby, Nextel Cup series director, says officials are in the final stage of approving the Toyota Camry for next season. Also, Dodge submitted a car for next season with … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I noticed that ALMS starting fields are only 22 or so cars. This is pathetic for a series with 4 classes. I remember when they … Read More
Might NASCAR expand the current 43-car fields to keep high-dollar sponsors happy? Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president for competition, said no: "Nobody's even brought it up. And we're already maxed … Read More
The UPS-sponsored Toyota Camry that Dale Jarrett will drive in 2007 for Michael Waltrip Racing might be the #44. NASCAR vice president Jim Hunter confirmed Sunday that Waltrip has expressed … Read More
Car owner Joe Gibbs is possibly interested in expanding to a fourth Nextel Cup team – with Ricky Rudd, if Rudd is amenable. Rudd drove Dover for Gibbs last month … Read More
