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A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Recently I have seen you rumor that Champ Car is eyeing a race in Zhuhai, China. What happened to Beijing? Joseph Capone, Bronx, NY Dear … Read More
(GMM) Mercedes-Benz has described the prospect of buying the remaining 60 per cent of McLaren as 'an option'. Competition chief for the German carmaker, Norbert Haug, suggested that 'discussions' about … Read More
The public admission that Juan Montoya is dispensable by McLaren team 'F1 CEO' Martin Whitmarsh will be a blow to The Colombian, who – like Raikkonen – is near the … Read More
IMS President Joie Chitwood said that “his staff did not send ticket renewal forms" to customers for the track’s F1 race because the future of the race “remains unsettled" INDIANAPOLIS … Read More
According to German newspaper Bild in a story they ran on Saturday, Renault had decrypted Ferrari's radio communications, much to the Italian team's chagrin. But when autosport.com asked Ferrari's Luca … Read More
(GMM) Jean Todt has denied speculation that he helps son Nicolas to succeed in racing. The Frenchman admitted at the Nurburgring that the weekend was a good one if your … Read More
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
