An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE International Speedway Corp. Chief Operating Officer John Saunders says the company has no plans to move any of its NASCAR Nextel Cup races from Martinsville Speedway and California Speedway. … Read More
Recall our rumor from Wednesday that Roger Penske could take over the Toyota F1 team. According to a report in Autosport magazine, Toyota boss John Howett wants the sports governing … Read More
Rick Weidlinger, owner of the USA A1GP team, is rumored to be preparing a 1-car entry into this year's Indy 500 with a former Indy 500 winner and race legend … Read More
NASCAR said it was "outrageous" that "Dateline NBC" targeted one of its race tracks last weekend for a possible segment on anti-Muslim sentiment in the United States. NASCAR said NBC … Read More
Our sources are telling us that a good number of Champ Car events are well ahead of last year's advance ticket sales numbers. We are hearing that there may be … Read More
UPDATE #2 Toyota confirmed bombshell reports on Wednesday morning that said Mike Gascoyne had left the formula one team. A statement said the technical director had been 'suspended' because of … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' today – see Hot News page for announcement. 03/31/06 According to this article at ESPN.com, Rahal Letterman Racing is preparing to announce … Read More
UPDATE Sprint Nextel officials Tuesday reiterated the company's commitment to NASCAR despite the recent merger of the two companies and the pending departure of two marketing executives who handled Sprint … Read More
After being turned down in Champ Car because he did not have enough money to be a ride-buyer (he certainly is fast enough), Frank Montagny has been invited by Giancarlo … Read More
"A night race is on the cards for next year," Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher bin Maktoum al Maktoum told autosport.com. "Not that much lighting is needed actually. "I got lied … Read More
(GMMf1NET) No matter where his future lies, Kimi Raikkonen will be a winner in 2007. It is reported by the 'sport1.de' publication that McLaren's Finn has already signed an agreement … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Scott Speed and David Coulthard nearly came to blows during their meeting with the stewards at Albert Park, it has been revealed. Paul Gutjahr, an FIA representative who was … Read More
UPDATE We are hearing that Champ Car is planning two new 2-seater cars with the new chassis due out later this year. When they will get around to making the … Read More
(GMMf1NET ) In the face of giant pressure in Italy, 2006-spec Michael Schumacher has played down any comparison with the Ferrari 'crisis' of last season. The midfield running German crashed … Read More
UPDATE #2 (GMMf1NET ) Sir Frank Williams has added his vehement denial to F1 speculation that rookie Nico Rosberg could be sold to McLaren next year. The 20-year-old German has … Read More
After Paul Dana died last weekend in Sunday morning warm-up there has been much talk in the IRL paddock about doing away with the session. The teams fielding cars for … Read More
(GMMf1NET) New York-based bank Lehman Brothers might not be finished with the world of formula one. While recently selling its 14 per cent stake to now 100 per cent owner … Read More
Andretti Green Promotions vice president Kevin Savoree sees the idea as a way to improve the overall show with some added star power. IRL drivers see it as a way … Read More
UPDATE It was Scott Speed and not Ralf Schumacher that was penalized for passing under a yellow. Speed lost his championship point and the results of the race have been … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Flavio Briatore could quit formula one if Renault wins another championship this season. The Italian, whose contract will expire at the end of the year, has vowed to think … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Jenson Button's race seat at Honda COST him $26 million, it is reported. The 'Sun' newspaper said the Briton must cough up the cash after buying his way out … Read More
(GMMf1NET) As ever on a Saturday evening, and Sunday morning, the buzz in the formula one paddock is all about fuel — or cars' potential lack of it. Honda's Jenson … Read More
