An Inside Look at Motorsports
General Motors has a plan to return to profitability: Get rid of as many United Auto Workers as it can by offering $35,000 to $140,000 to leave. Not sure how … Read More
Some wild rumors circulating in F1 have Red Bull making Gerald Forsythe and Kevin Kalkhoven an offer they can't refuse to take Cosworth off their hands at a substantial profit. … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Red Bull's two F1 teams could use the soon-to-be-rebuilt A1-Ring in Austria as a test track. The former grand prix venue is now part-owned by the energy drink magnate … Read More
(GMMf1NET) F1's 'flexi-wing' saga might be just one of multiple rule infringements in 2006, with a report suggesting that at least two other cases of suspected cheating could now be … Read More
The economic fallout from the rainout at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which pushed the Golden Corral 500 to a Monday start and cut the crowd to about a third of what … Read More
UPDATE NASCAR officials say they have informed Richard Childress Racing that if Cingular Wireless changes its name to AT&T, as expected after a recent merger, AT&T would not be allowed … Read More
UPDATE This rumor/story, broke by AutoRacing1.com last week is now upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for details. 03/16/06 AutoRacing1.com sources tell us that the Mexico City Champ … Read More
Motors TV in the UK/Europe aired a 30 minute interview with two-time Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais this past weekend, titled "Champ Bourdais". In it he says that if he … Read More
Today, the FIA will meet in Paris to discuss a radical new rule for 2008. Max Mosley, the president of the governing body, the FIA, proposed a freeze on engine … Read More
UPDATE #9 This new USA Today article says, While Champ Car World Series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven characterizes discussions with Tony George as informal meetings at ski resorts, he says they … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Cosworth, F1's smallest engine maker, is leading the pack in terms of horse power and revs in 2006, according to an analysis. Germany's 'Sport1.de' publication printed the results of … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Even though the demolished 'A1-Ring' is to be restored, the return of formula one to Austria has been deemed 'unrealistic' by the project's chief player. However, Ernst Wustinger told … Read More
(GMMf1NET) According to a rumor, 1996 world champion Damon Hill could test a DTM car at Brands Hatch. His former rivals, like Jean Alesi, Mika Hakkinen and ex-Jordan teammate Heinz-Harald … Read More
UPDATE KEITH WIGGINS: At this stage we're putting together a sponsorship package, an overall sponsor for CTE-HVM Racing. I think within a short period of time, you'll see what goes … Read More
UPDATE #2 Here is a transcript of yesterday's teleconference whereby Philippe was announced. 03/20/06 In a story first broke by AutoRacing1.com, this rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as Nelson … Read More
Besides Ferrari, Autosport.com reports that both the McLaren and BMW teams have been told by the FIA to change their wings before the next race in Melbourne. No official statement … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. An article published today in Holland's largest Newspaper 'De Telegraaf' (750.000 copies) confirms the agreement between Charles Zwolsman and Mi-Jack Conquest Racing … Read More
UPDATE Newman/Haas will test Wednesday and Thursday at Sebring and CTE Racing-HVM will be there Tue, Wed. Fri. and Sat. we believe. 03/20/06 Hearing that 5 or 6 Champ Car … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button expect Ferrari to mount a serious challenge for victory at the Australian GP in two weeks. Although putting Renault's pace on a pedestal after … Read More
ABC-ESPN executives are trying to line up an on-camera crew for their return to the NASCAR tour. But it doesn't look like NBC's crew – Bill Weber, Benny Parsons and … Read More
Renault nursed Fernando Alonso's car to the finish line, engineering director Pat Symonds revealed. After his final pit stop Alonso put in some very hot laps and closed in on … Read More
There are hints that the McLaren team have qualified with a heavy fuel load in 5th and 6th position after being fastest in the first qualifying session. "I am happy … Read More
Before the Daytona 500, #88-Dale Jarrett described the 2006 Nextel Cup season as critical to determining how long he would extend his career. After three races of evaluating his team, … Read More
Paul Tracy, 37, will be in the last year of his contract with Forsythe, and will race in some NASCAR Busch Series events this year. He wants to continue racing … Read More
