An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE NASCAR confiscated the sway bar from Nextel Cup driver Dale Jarrett's No. 88 Ford this past weekend at Richmond, Va., and crew chief Richard "Slugger" Labbe faces stiff penalties … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, You're slipping. Robin Miller reported on Speed News Sunday that he thinks the new Champ Car Panoz DP01 was put on hold. Any news? Tommy … Read More
(GMM) Michelin-clad McLaren-Mercedes' Norbert Haug has admitted that Bridgestone teams are enjoying a tire advantage at the Nurburgring. The German, competition director for McLaren's engine partner, suggested to 'Premiere' that … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Is that article about the Champ Car/IRL merger kidding about that 18-race schedule….12 ovals and 6 road/street courses? What 12 ovals could possibly be better … Read More
UPDATE Jim Aust, the president and chief executive officer of Toyota Racing Development, denied one current car owner's contention that Toyota had already hired away five of his people. White … Read More
UPDATE Geoff Smith, president of Roush Racing, says he last talked to NASCAR officials about a month ago on complying with NASCAR's four-team limit. NASCAR announced last year that they … Read More
(GMM) Sunday's European grand prix could turn out to be little more than a 650m duel to the first corner. Much like at Imola two weeks ago, the Nurburgring is … Read More
(GMM) Fernando Alonso will almost certainly carry less fuel than usual to the start of Sunday's grand prix. Although the title leading Spaniard patted himself on the back after securing … Read More
Jacques Villeneuve has lost a position and will now start from ninth on the grid for the European Grand Prix. Following qualifying stewards decided he had impeded the progress of … Read More
UPDATE Drivers say that they don't need the smaller, 14-gallon fuel cell for the races later this month at Lowe's Motor Speedway. NASCAR mandated the smaller fuel cell instead of … Read More
MONTEREY, Calif. – For the first time in Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve history, 2006 newcomers to Daytona Prototype and GT competition will … Read More
Renault's Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will be cheered on by his biggest home crowd yet at next week's Spanish Grand Prix, promoters said. The Circuit de Catalunya said … Read More
American Scott Speed lived up to his surname on Saturday and collected a $2,750 fine at the European Grand Prix for speeding in the pit lane. It was the second … Read More
In addition to his plans for the final two years of his Nextel Cup career, Dale Jarrett is trying to secure a long-term future outside of the racecar. Jarrett confirmed … Read More
Sunday May 7Promotions: The Star and CareerBuilder.com Opening Day/Indianapolis 500 collectible trading pin, courtesy of The Indianapolis Star. Pin distribution begins at 11 a.m. at Formula One garage No. 35, … Read More
(GMM) As was reported last week, Williams' two race drivers will indeed cop ten-place penalties on the European GP grid following engine changes prior to qualifying at the Nurburgring. The … Read More
UPDATE #2 NASCAR officials were ecstatic with their midweek visit to Montreal and are moving forward with plans to expand the Busch Series into Canada – perhaps as early as … Read More
MONTEREY, Calif. – Working together has paid off for Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, as their combined efforts put their No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley in sixth place … Read More
Honda play down Ferrari 'flex' complaintRed Bull deny Ferrari to blame for problemsTrulli's luck shudders to new lowBerger tells Red Bull to ignore MontoyaAlonso doubts Kimi's complaintFears for safety as … Read More
(GMM) An obstacle to any tweak for F1's new knockout qualifying system has emerged; in the form of Honda. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), now supported by many teams, … Read More
(GMM) A spying war has broken out at the Nurburgring, according to German reports. It is claimed that a communications specialist at F1 championship leader Renault has successfully tapped into … Read More
