AutoRacing1.com AutoRacing1.com

FIA GT Hot News

Hezemans claims pole for first race in 2006

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

The first 20-minute qualifying session for the FIA GT Championship race at Silverstone saw Mike Hezemans claim pole position in the nr 4 GLPK Carsport Corvette C6, ahead of the … Read More

GP2 Hot News

Hamiltonâ€™s masterful drive nets him GP2 win

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

The potential Lewis Hamilton has shown in the first two rounds finally came to the fore in race one at the Nurburgring, where he dominated the field to win by … Read More

ChampCar Hot News

McDonaldâ€™s features Junqueira, Bourdais wedding news

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

UPDATE A nice article on Bourdais and his marriage today in France. 05/03/06 Newman/Haas Racing driver Bruno Junqueira was a prominently featured guest today at the McDonald's World Convention, which … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari 1-2 in practice 3

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

Bridgestone shod Ferrari and Toyota topped the timesheets in practice 3 Saturday morning at the Nurburgring in Germany in preparation for the European GP. This is the first session where … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Bridgestone enjoying ‘advantage’ – Haug

May 7, 2006

(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

ChampCar IndyCar Rumors

12 ovals, 6 street/road courses?

May 7, 2006

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

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Toyota to steal Fennig from Roush

May 7, 2006

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

Rumors Stock Car Racing

National Guard to drop NASCAR sponsorship

May 7, 2006

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

Formula 1 Rumors

Euro GP race to be over by first corner

May 7, 2006

(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

Formula 1 Rumors

Alonso running light

May 7, 2006

(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

Formula 1 Hot News

Villeneuve pushed back to 9th on grid

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Hot News Stock Car Racing

NASCAR stick to smaller fuel cell decision

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Grand Am Hot News

MESCO to sponsor new Rolex Rookie of the Year program

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Hot News Track News

Spanish GP a sellout

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Formula 1 Hot News

Speed fined again

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Jarrett eyes ESPN deal

May 6, 2006

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

Hot News IndyCar

This week’s Indy 500 schedule

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Formula 1 Hot News

Engine penalties for Webber, Rosberg

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

(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

Hot News Stock Car Racing

NASCAR officials to visit Canada

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Grand Am Hot News

Gurney, Fogarty test at Laguna Seca

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Formula 1 Hot News

Latest F1 news in brief

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

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

Formula 1 Rumors

Honda could veto qualifying tweak

May 6, 2006

(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

Formula 1 Rumors

New spy scandal to rock F1

May 6, 2006

(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

Hot News IndyCar

Townsend Bell brings sponsor to Vision Racing

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

Townsend Bell will team with regular Vision Racing drivers Ed Carpenter and Tomas Scheckter and drive the No. 90 Rock & Republic Vision Racing Dallara/Honda/Firestone in this year's Indy 500. … Read More

Hot News Stock Car Racing

Toyota powered Chevy

Autoracing1 May 6, 2006

Bill Elliott tested one of Michael Waltrip's #00 Chevy Cup cars with a Toyota engine earlier this week at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and there are plans for more tests as … Read More