An Inside Look at Motorsports
(GMMf1NET) Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of two formula one teams, has reportedly denied speculation that he might sell Red Bull to soft drink rival PepsiCo. Austria's 'NEWS' magazine claimed that Mateschitz, … Read More
(GMMf1NET) The axed Belgian grand prix will almost certainly not be replaced in 2006, it is reported in the Italian press. But La Gazzetta dello Sport, the well-connected sports newspaper, … Read More
Schwan's Home Service Inc. officials say the company will sponsor Petty Enterprises' No. 45 Dodge driven by Kyle Petty for the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season. A business unit … Read More
UPDATE I cannot understand why the Indian team cannot find a sponsor. There are hundreds of computer companies that depend on India to keep their bottom line out of the … Read More
Word is that AJ Foyt bought one of Panther Racing's IRL cars at the liquidation auction. One of the cars that brought the most money was, ironically, an old Lola … Read More
Don't place much stock in rumors about the world of stock car racing. That's the message from Dr. Joseph Mattioli, owner of Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Tunkhannock Township, PA, … Read More
Max Biaggi will not ride in this year's World Superbike Championship after he was left off the final entry list. The Italian, without a ride in MotoGP after being axed … Read More
(GMMf1NET) A horse racing company, with no experience in motor sport, may take over the running of the British GP at Silverstone. A 25-year lease for Northern Racing is proposed … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Adrian Sutil has vowed to make his mark on formula one this season. The 22-year-old German has been signed as a 'junior driver' of the Midland-run MF1 team, and … Read More
UPDATE #2 Question: What is your take and what do you know about Yellow Ribbon Racing? (Matt from Decatur, Ind.) Answer: I still have seen nothing that shows me legitimacy. … Read More
UPDATE St Modwen's senior executive director, Richard Froggatt, has told the Northampton News that the deal will not jeopardize the future of the BRDC. "I can understand why some people … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Midland's MF1 team could lose Toyota power at the end of this year. It is well-known speculation in F1 circles that Williams is eyeing the affections of the Japanese … Read More
Truck Series driver, Deborah Renshaw, may not race in 2006. "Unfortunately, it looks that way," Renshaw said yesterday from her home in Bowling Green, Ky. "I haven't given up entirely. … Read More
Toyota's entrance into the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series were both made with a lot of fanfare, but the Japanese automaker isn't making a lot of noise … Read More
Been told by an insider that Ford Oz would be willing to pay money to get Alex Tagliani into a Ford V8 Supercar and that this may happen in 2006 … Read More
What began in 1988 with 40 decorated vehicles and a handful of onlookers is now the Worlds Largest and Oldest Art Car Parade. The May 13th Houston, Texas event (Same … Read More
MidlandF1’s managing Director Colin Kolles has spoken out against the Scuderia Toro Rosso team, formerly known as Minardi, who plan to use restricted VB10 engines in 2006. "Obviously I have … Read More
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com sources now tell us that Honda owned the cars for every IRL team that ran with them the past few years, which underscores their level of financial commitment … Read More
According to our sources, Cristiano da Matta will drive in the Monterrey A1GP race for Team Brazil. Da Matta is the driver with the most wins at the Fundidora Track, … Read More
UPDATE #2 Gerhard Berger has refused to deny Bernie Ecclestone's recent claim that he is considering setting up a formula one team in 2008. The veteran of 210 grands prix, … Read More
According to this Yahoo! Sports article, Bruton Smith plans to make an offer in the coming days to purchase drag racing's top sanctioning body, the National Hot Rod Association, and … Read More
After Kurt Busch tested both a 2004 Dodge and an '05 model at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Penske Racing South expects to field '04 models for both Ryan Newman and … Read More
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to 'false.' Our sources tell us that Newman/Haas will once again remain a 2-car team as the necessary sponsorship never materialized and it is … Read More
Gary Carey, head of sponsorship for British American Tobacco, has confirmed to Autosport.com, that Lucky Strike will definitely exit the sport at the end of 2006, but says Marlboro could … Read More
