An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMMf1NET) Another 'manufacturer' is on the cusp of joining Bernie Ecclestone's growing band of 2008 'Concorde' agreement signatories. That's the information straight out of the mouth of FIA president Max … Read More
NASCAR will likely use an outside vendor for its timing and scoring in 2007. Swiss watchmaker Tissot entered into a partnership as NASCAR's "official timekeeper" to develop a new timing … Read More
Although NASCAR will wait until next week to decide on its final penalties for Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and the #48 Lowe's Hendrick Motorsports team, Johnson hinted Thursday that he … Read More
There are still tickets available for every section of the Hermanos Rodriguez track for the upcoming NASCAR Busch Series race in early March. Because of this organizers are now discounting … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, With Mazda announcing that they will be supplying engines and sponsoring the Champ Car Atlantic series, wouldn't it make sense to move the Star Mazda … Read More
UPDATE #4 A1 Grand Prix organizers have restricted teams to only one “spec" Lola chassis in order to cope with a shortage of spare parts, but the move has not … Read More
(GMMf1NET) FIA president Max Mosley says Sheikh Maktoum's 'A1 Grand Prix' open wheeler concept will not succeed because it lacks true star drivers. The Briton, 65, likened the so-called 'world … Read More
(GMMf1NET) According to emerging reports, Cora Schumacher – the wife of F1's Toyota driver – is preparing to sue a German television station. Mrs. Schumacher, 29, is reportedly upset that … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' tonight as Joe D'Agostino was announced as one of Newman Wachs' drivers. He brings no money but won the ride based on … Read More
We have it on good word that Champ Car President Steve Johnson and others will soon be headed to South Korea and Beijing to 1) make sure everything is on … Read More
The Monterrey, Mexico A1GP organizers have announced that tickets are selling so well they are going to build an extra grandstand at the end of the main straight so they … Read More
We are hearing that a few Atlantic teams have contacted Mexican company Roshfrans to use their lubricant for the 2006 series. The companies are not asking to get the oil … Read More
Someone who is well connected told AutoRacing1.com that Mexican David Martinez is about to finalize a deal with a Mexican company to get sponsorship for the whole season of Atlantics … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' based on today's announcement. 02/04/06 Rumor has it that about 1/2 of this year's Champ Car Atlantic races will be a standing start. … Read More
AutoRacing1.com has learned that all the Champ Car team owners will meet in Atlanta, Georgia this Wednesday and Thursday. Rumored to be on the agenda is a visit to the … Read More
According to F1 commercial rights boss, Bernie Ecclestone, Kimi Raikkonen’s team choice for the 2007 season rests largely on the decision of Ferrari’s number one, Michael Schumacher. Fernando Alonso will … Read More
UPDATE The current issue of Australasian Motorsport News reports that Marcus Marshall has signed with Paul Cruickshank Racing V8 Supercars team for 2006, so unless his contract has an out … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I saw the rumor you had that Red Bull was not going to sponsor a car in Champ Car. I am really disappointed; what about … Read More
Teams threatening to break away from Formula One risk losing their place on the grid if they do not take advantage of a 10-day window of opportunity next month to … Read More
Ford fans stand proud: Chevrolet might not be America's best-selling brand after all. Ford Motor Co. began calling the results of the 2005 brand contest — which has had Chevy … Read More
