Willis future at Honda in doubt
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. (GMM) Technical director Geoff Willis has left the Honda team. It is understood that within 24 hours of the team's announcement this … Read More
Will Allmendinger’s temper get him fired again?
Forsythe Racing veteran Paul Tracy wrote in his online column for Autosport.com, "I've been around A.J. a long time — I've known him since he was 16 years old, and … Read More
Will Butanol be the death knell for inferior Ethanol?
Chemical maker DuPont (DD) said Tuesday that it will begin marketing biofuels for the transportation sector next year through a partnership with oil company BP (BP). The companies said a … Read More
IRL, Honda pushing Crapwagons
UPDATE #5 Dear AutoRacing1.com, I couldn't agree with you more that open wheels must be sexy. Racing is or should be about more than speed. It is about esthetics, grace … Read More
Newman/Haas team hints at move to IRL
Everybody points to Newman-Haas’ suspension as the key to its success. But for the past two years, a rule has allowed competitors to buy the system, called Dynamic Suspensions and … Read More
Zwolsman in line for DTM ride
Ross Zwolsman, brother of Champ Car driver Charles Zwolsman, is a new name on the list of possible drivers who might take the DTM Audi A4 seat at the Futurecom … Read More
A change at Mercedes’ F1 division
(GMM) The technical boss has left Mercedes-Benz's F1 division, according to reports. Markus Duesmann is no longer head of engineering at German-owned 'High Performance Engines', the group formerly called Ilmor … Read More
Will Allmendinger be driving for Forsythe much longer?
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. After winning in his debut, Team boss Gerald Forsythe said the kid passed the audition and has the ride the rest of … Read More
Young trio eye Toro Rosso
(GMM) A trio of Red Bull's crop of up-and-comers are now linked with Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2007 season. It is understood that Red Bull-backed Colin Fleming – a … Read More
CASCAR race a warm-up for NASCAR in Montreal
The CASCAR Super Series is headed for Ile Notre Dame. CASCAR will announce Thursday it will be part of the Camp Car World Series Grand Prix of Montreal, Aug. 25-27 … Read More
Champ Car transporter goes off-roading in Wyoming
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' It was the last transporter to leave Portland with all the Timing and Scoring equipment. The truck blew a tire at mile marker … Read More
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