Robby Gordon and Honda
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
Da Matta to drive for Ganassi?
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
Fruit of the Loom gone
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
Seen in Australia – III
We ran into former Toyota Atlantic team owner Keith Hylton in Surfers Paradise. He has been at other Champ Car races recently as well. We assumed he might be looking … Read More
Max Mosley to win re-election
With Paul Stoddart conveniently removed from the F1 paddock for opening his mouth and calling for Max Mosley's resignation, Mosley’s election for another 4-year term as FIA President is now … Read More
IRL pitched DHL too
UPDATE We have learned a bit more about the history of the DHL sponsorship in the USA. The IRL pitched DHL a year before Champ Car got involved. It was … Read More
A Petty back in No. 43
Jeff Green likely will leave Petty Enterprises' #43 car for a chance to drive the NetZero #0 car, team owner Kyle Petty said Thursday. Petty, in town [CAL]to deliver the … Read More
Meira to Ganassi? Panther?
UPDATE Vitor Meira finished seventh in the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series standings this season, five positions ahead of one Rahal Letterman Racing teammate (Danica Patrick) and eight in front … Read More
Newey might switch – report
Adrian Newey has indicated that he might switch from McLaren to a rival formula one team in 2006. Amid earlier speculation that Williams may have wooed the highly lauded aerodynamicist … Read More
Champ Car eyes Middle East too
UPDATE #4 Out of nowhere we heard whispers of a possible Middle East race again today. If our source is to believed, Kevin Kalkhoven has made a number of trips … Read More
Kanaan to get slapped with fine
UPDATE #2 More background information that the 'fix' was on at Fontana. Kanaan claims he hit the pit lane button while trying to pass Dario. Most pit lane control systems … Read More
Jani to test or race?
Neel Jani is pretty sure he'll be slotted into the third Red Bull Racing F1 car next season. Although the energy drink-owned team has not yet confirmed what position the … Read More
A twelfth team for F1?
UPDATE Bernie Ecclestone is in the process of brokering a deal that will see a 12th team join the Formula 1 grid next season, according to a report in The … Read More
Coca-Cola eyes F1 team
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. See Hot News item about Coca-Cola's denial. 10/03/05 The world's most famous soft-drink company, Coca-Cola, is planning to drive onto the F1 … Read More
Coke to be title sponsor of F1 series
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. See Hot News item about Coca-Cola's denial. 10/13/05 Reports are spreading that Bernie Ecclestone has announced that Formula 1 will now … Read More
NASCAR’s dilemma with Toyota
All indications are that Toyota is waiting to confirm their entry into Nextel Cup when NASCAR announces some firm dates for its Car of Tomorrow. Why should they invest in … Read More
Stars and moon alignment needed for IRL return
California Speedway President Gillian Zucker wants an open wheel race back at her track, but the IRL looks doubtful after another horrendous turnout last Sunday. "We are big fans of … Read More
Silver Crown team owners form breakaway series
Race cars used in USAC Silver Crown Series pavement racing will have a place to compete at least for the next three seasons, National Speed Sport News reports. A group … Read More
ESPN2 to televise Busch Series
ESPN2 expects to land exclusive rights to all Busch Series races, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Daily reports. Speaking on conditions of anonymity, officials at ESPN said the Busch Series races … Read More
Champ Car eyeing neat upgrades for new car
Spoke to Champ Car Director of Operations Tony Cotman today in Surfers about feedback they have received on the new car. "It's been fantastic," said Cotman. "Everyone seems to like … Read More
Roush plots to oppose team limits
With NASCAR considering limiting multi-car ownership in the Nextel Cup Series, Roush Racing Owner Jack Roush said that he and Hendrick Motorsports Owner Rick Hendrick are working together “to oppose … Read More
Brian France planning exit from NASCAR
NASCAR Chair & CEO Brian France, has “within the past year sold his entire 25% stake in NASCAR" to his uncle, NASCAR Exec VP and ISC President & COO Jim … Read More
The V10 formula of 2006?
Some time ago the FIA asked Formula 1 teams to accept rules which rev-limited V10 engines. The federation argued that this would slow the cars and cut costs. As early … Read More
ABC to NASCAR a major concern for the IRL
The IRL has a contract with ABC/ESPN through 2009, but the sports landscape is about to change. The IRL's TV partner is on the verge of getting a large chunk … Read More
Toyota to buy stake in GM
The head of Toyota Motor Corp. said on Tuesday he would not rule out buying a stake in a non-Japanese automaker, but added it was not clear how much need … Read More