An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE We failed to mention that the date of the Panther Racing auction is February 6th and 7th, so essentially they have 3 weeks to find a sponsor, or it's … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today – see story on Hot News page. 10/12/05 Subject to contract negations with Chip Ganassi, former IRL IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon … Read More
Forsythe Racing's Neil Micklewright today told AutoRacing1.com that the team has some forthcoming sponsorship announcements for their 4-car Atlantics superteam. With regards to sponsors, there will be some announcements in … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Another potential sponsor has been linked with Ferrari's F1 outfit. With news that the much reported 'De Beers' cash may not materialize, it is now suggested that 'Alice' – … Read More
At least six car owners have inquired about the possibility of buying the #77 [Penske-Jasper] team that won't race this year. That's because that team finished in the top 35 … Read More
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Champ Car is planning a big Atlantic Series presentation of the new car on February 14th in Los Angeles. We hear there will be a number … Read More
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to 'false.' AutoRacing1.com has learned that PKV Racing will run just a 2-car Champ Car team in 2006. They will again run a young … Read More
Carl Long Looking to Run Daytona 500 with Peak Performance: Peak Performance Motorsports, who will field the #61 Peak Fitness Ford in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup with Kevin Lepage as driver … Read More
(GMMf1NET) F1's lengthy grand prix calendar could shed one or two races in 2007 or beyond. That is the admission of Bernie Ecclestone, F1 'supremo' and author of the unprecedentedly … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Scuderia Toro Rosso will bolster Red Bull's image as a 'fun' influence on formula one with a radical livery for its 2006 car. That's the latest whisper in F1 … Read More
At least five Mexican drivers will participate in the NASCAR Busch Series race scheduled for March 5 in Mexico City, something organizers called a sign of the U.S. circuit's growing … Read More
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday he would not be surprised if Michael Schumacher retires this year. "I wouldn't be surprised," Ecclestone told reporters at the Autosport International … Read More
UPDATE #2 Darren Manning revealed during the Autosport International show in England that he is still trying to land a drive in the USA for the 2006 season. "I am … Read More
Formula 1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone has hinted that the spectator turnout at this year's United States Grand Prix will be crucial to determine the future of the event, … Read More
(GMMf1NET) Another candidate has moved into the frame for the second test seat at Williams in 2006. Although India's Narain Karthikeyan looked like a shoe-in for the sponsor-funded seat next … Read More
(GMMf1NET) 2006 will likely be tobacco brand Mild Seven's final year in F1. The long-time Benetton/Renault sponsor, according to speculation, will apparently stick to its current contract – which expires … Read More
Crew chief Larry Carter, who led #2-Rusty Wallace into the Chase for the Nextel Cup in Wallace's final year in Cup racing, was a victim of a reorganization at Penske … Read More
UPDATE #2 (GMMf1NET) Just as he reportedly also will for the German grand prix, Bernie Ecclestone is poised to rescue the historic Belgian grand prix. Local Wallonian minister for the … Read More
UPDATE #3 As it turns out, the ALMS portion of the Houston doubleheader weekend will be called the 2006 American LeMans Lone Star Grand Prix at Reliant Park so that … Read More
General Motors Corp is considering exporting vehicles from China to developing markets, with a decision expected later this year, the Financial Times reported. The exports will consist of small vans … Read More
