An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE #2 Panther Racing cut loose 12 mechanics and Eddie Cheever gave eight their walking papers last week in the first of what figures to be many layoffs in the … Read More
UPDATE Native Texan Bobby Labonte laughed off a rumor that he is being considered for the driver's job with Hall of Fame Racing, the start-up Cup team co-owned by former … Read More
According to SPEEDTV.com, Kevin Kalkhoven attempted to sign the 2002 CART champ Cristiano da Matta to a three-year deal but withdrew the offer after becoming frustrated with da Matta's manager, … Read More
Speculation has run rampant around what Ricky Rudd's plans are for next season, but thus far he's kept quiet. But I heard an unconfirmed rumor Friday at Martinsville that perhaps … Read More
UPDATE With 19 races already on the F1 schedule and rumors suggesting that there could be 20 rounds next year, the fight to get a race on the calendar is … Read More
Two-time Champ Car title winner Sebastien Bourdais has called on Renault to give him a chance to prove himself in Formula One. He was missed out on a grand prix … Read More
Neither Bridgestone or Michelin want to commit to tendering for a likely 'control tire' scenario in post-'07 formula one. On Monday, the F1 Commission voted to send the proposal to … Read More
Dear AutoRacing1.com, Those new proposed wing designs for F1 that allow for more passing look fantastic. Any chance that Champ Car can make a few tweaks to their new Panoz … Read More
UPDATE #5 NASCAR announced its Craftsman Truck Series 2006 schedule yesterday and there are no Canadian dates. That puts to rest proposals to bring any of the three top NASCAR … Read More
Dan Wheldon will get a Honda F1 test drive sometime in 2006, according to American speculation. The Indy 500 winner and newly crowned IRL champion, an Englishman, can expect the … Read More
Engineering firm Mecachrome, last seen in F1 with their Renault-based Supertec engines, has been trying to drum up interest of late in an IRL engine they plan to build. Representatives … Read More
NASCAR is trying to create a six-race package for TNT into its next Nextel Cup television package, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. Sources told the publication that NASCAR is … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, I read your article about mimicking the Team Australia concept and while I understand the intent, given the makeup of the existing teams, I don't … Read More
Speculation has run rampant around what Ricky Rudd's plans are for next season, but thus far he's kept quiet. But I [Yahoo Sports] heard an unconfirmed rumor Friday at Martinsville … Read More
Formula One will introduce a new qualifying format and revert to tire changes for the start of next season after a positive meeting of the Formula One Commission in London … Read More
With all the fuss surrounding Valentino Rossi’s testing for Ferrari, it was only natural for the Scuderia’s biggest star to ask for some switching of his own: Michael Schumacher will … Read More
Both Bernie Ecclestone and three banks, the shareholders of F1's holding company, are set to split a whopping $610 million. According to the British 'Independent on Sunday' newspaper, company accounts … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Dubai based 'Emirates Airline' has denied that it is involved in setting up a new formula one team. It had been suggested … Read More
Formula 1’s governing body has unveiled a radical new aerodynamic concept which it believes will transform the quality of the racing, possibly as soon as 2007. (See this Hot News … Read More
Casey Mears says he'd love to have the #42 next season if Jamie McMurray leaves, but that's simply "not an option." Owners points for each car number determine provisionals, and … Read More
Robby Gordon has had a rough ride of it this season, as the stock-car tour's lone owner-driver. But in a most curious twist, Honda appears to be a looming player … Read More
David Phillips is reporting that Cristiano da Matta may be driving for Target Chip Ganassi Racing should he make a return to Champ Car next year. This of course in … Read More
Robby Gordon Motorsports has replaced Fruit of the Loom with a to-be-announced sponsor for 10 races in 2006. Harrah's, Jim Beam and Menards will return in some capacity for next … Read More
