An Inside Look at Motorsports
Daytona International Speedway is a long way from Fenway Park, literally and figuratively. But a team of executives from the Red Sox ownership group, including owner John W. Henry, visited … Read More
USA A1GP team boss Rick Weidinger is calling for the series to move to street races in the USA. He told SPEEDTV.com, "I would like to have four races in … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Adrian Newey may only recently have signed a three-year contract to switch from McLaren to Red Bull, but already rumor-mongers are tracing the lauded engineer's next F1 move. Red … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Jean Todt has dismissed theories that Michael Schumacher will become a formula one team owner, or perhaps a Western horse rider, when he finally retires. ''I really do not … Read More
Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn has warned rivals that they are out to reclaim the World Championship, starting in Bahrain. The Englishman told ITV Sport presenter Steve Rider "We had … Read More
Bernie Ecclestone has said he would be interested in becoming a shareholder in Ferrari, after Mediobanca said this week that it planned to sell its 15% stake in the team. … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Super Aguri is likely to race the modified four-year-old Arrows for some time, with team boss Aguri Suzuki admitting that staff at Leafield HQ are only now beginning a … Read More
Bruton Smith reiterated Friday that he would not move dates from one of his tracks to add a second date to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Smith did not rule out, … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' as Kevin Kalkhoven has confirmed that Jimmy Vasser will drive in Long Beach in a third PKV entry. "Jimmy didn't announce his … Read More
Motorcross racer, Ricky Carmichael, may trade in his two-wheel ride for NASCAR's four-wheel variety, perhaps as soon as 2008. He has a friend, mentor and supporter in Kasey Kahne, who … Read More
(GMMf1NET) McLaren's old factory in Woking is ready to house a 'b' formula one team. That is the suggestion of principal Ron Dennis, who said in Bahrain that he was … Read More
UPDATE #2 McLaren boss Ron Dennis believes the row over F1's future will be settled, avoiding any breakaway series threat. McLaren are one of five teams who have so far … Read More
A new television package and concerns over attendance and TV ratings for some events could lead to a change in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule, with changes coming as … Read More
According to Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso the teams traveling to Bahrain last month were wasting their time. The Spaniard believes the Renault team took the right decision not … Read More
UPDATE The MetroStars are expected to be purchased by Red Bull GmbH, the Austrian company behind the popular caffeine-loaded beverage. The sale by Anschutz Entertainment Group was approved by Major … Read More
There still seems to be some uncertainty about the A1GP race at Laguna this weekend. Unsubstantiated rumors suggest that the SCCA will not participate in the event with their Miata … Read More
(GMMf1NET) With the future of Hockenheim in serious doubt (see rumor below), Germany's other formula one host has vowed to plough $240m into upgrading its track. Nurburgring boss Walter Kafitz … Read More
The IRL is experimenting with a new traction-control device – which helps keep tires from spinning to the point of losing grip with the racing surface – and a new … Read More
F1 racing flop Jenson Button is hotly tipped to finish the new season without winning a single race. Button, 26, has yet to grab a Grand Prix victory and is … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact' with today's announcement – see Hot News page. 03/07/06 (GMMf1NET) McLaren is expected to announce a new major sponsorship with Dubai's 'Emirates' airline for … Read More
