Mansell track to be killed
This London Times article says Kirstie Allsopp, TV property queen, has a problem in her backyard: a racing driver (Nigel Mansell) with a track dream. She says she will fight … Read More
Ecclestone ready to deep-six USGP
Speaking in the July edition of F1 Racing, F1 boss Ecclestone appears ready to walk away for the USA market, claiming that auto racing in the USA just isn't that … Read More
Toro Rosso switch for Klien?
Red Bull may be set to offer Christian Klien a Formula One ride if, as expected, he loses his ride with the team at the end of the season. According … Read More
Cleveland race’s future secure?
In this Cleveland Plain Dealer Q and A with Houston and Cleveland race promoter Michael Lanigan, he says that the Cleveland GP will be on the schedule in future years … Read More
Allmendinger might cost CBS some money
A.J. Allmendinger might have cost CBS some money when he blurted out an expletive that was caught on air after he won the Champ Car race. Allmendinger was trying to … Read More
A turning point for Champ Car?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Mark down these dates, dates that may have been the turning point for Champ Car and perhaps the future of American Open Wheel racing. June … Read More
Waltrip to add third car
Michael Waltrip Racing has signed Burger King and Domino's Pizza to share sponsorship on the No. 00 Toyotas the team will run in 2007. But that does not necessarily mean … Read More
No merger for 2007
UPDATE Paul Gentilozzi, one of Champ Car's three principal owners, does not sound hopeful that Champ Car and the rival Indy Racing League will merge before next season. Asked how … Read More
‘Silly season’ revs-up Juan, Kimi, Heikki
(GMM) F1's annual and infamous 'silly season' is threatening to shift into a higher gear. While most players on motor sport's highest stage enjoyed a weekend off ahead of the … Read More
COT almost done
NASCAR's "car of tomorrow," which is scheduled for a limited debut next season is about 95% ready to go, NASCAR vice president Robin Pemberton said. Although the car won't be … Read More
LMP1 to become closed tops
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The Automobile Club d'Ouest (ACO), organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, has announced the retirement of the "roadster" prototypes that … Read More
How convenient
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I have noticed over the years that whenever a new sponsor comes into NASCAR's Cup series, or is rumored to be leaving, their car sits … Read More
Mario to be involved with AGR’s LeMan’s effort
Rumors out of LeMans had Mario Andretti getting involved with AGR's Acura effort and there are some rumors that suggest the effort could be linked to the Courage team, which … Read More
One Mexican out, one in
UPDATE According to El Norte/Reforma, David Martinez has decided to use his own money to race at Portland in hopes of getting some sponsorship for the rest of the year. … Read More
Valencia planning F1 street circuit
Plans are being considered for a street circuit in Valencia around the historic city's harbor that could host a second Spanish Grand Prix, according to a report in this week's … Read More
‘GPMA’ to concede engine defeat?
(GMM) F1 carmakers are likely to concede defeat in a battle to soften Max Mosley's engine 'freeze'. Following the FIA president's insistence at Silverstone that the multi-year 'homologation' would definitely … Read More
Crucial piece of Renault puzzle now due
(GMM) Giancarlo Fisichella is staying put at Renault next year, but arguably the more crucial piece of the puzzle is still to come. The question of who will fill reigning … Read More
Carlos Slim to help Mexican driver in F1
At least once per week Mexican president Vicente Fox likes to visit with the different people that are involved in Mexican sports to talk about the present and the future … Read More
Dominguez to drive for Coyne
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Mexican race driver Mario Dominguez announced today that he will run the 5th date of the 2006 Champ Car season for the … Read More
McLaren is F1’s biggest spender
(GMM) Mercedes-powered McLaren has beaten Toyota to the mantle as F1's biggest spender. 'Business F1' magazine contends that the Woking-based outfit, spending a reputed $400 million (US) a year, pips … Read More
France debut for SA06
(GMM) Takuma Sato has hardened speculation that he could be driving a new Super Aguri car by the time F1 returns from its American trip next month. The Japanese was … Read More
Kansas City IRL date to change
The weather is heating up again, and so is talk about finding a new date for the Indy Racing League event at Kansas Speedway. Speedway president Jeff Boerger said Tuesday … Read More
IRP sells naming rights
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, which was confirmed as the official name of the multipurpose facility at a news conference Wednesday, is … Read More
Renault looking to supply customer engines
According to Autosport Magazine Renault is interested in supplying an independent team in 2007 with a customer engine. Renault has already been approached by a number of independent teams about … Read More
Priaulx to get BMW test ride
(GMM) Andy Priaulx is still hopeful of one day making a mark in formula one. The 29-year-old Briton, who is the Michael Schumacher of World Touring Cars, revealed that he … Read More