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
IRL might slap Danica in the wallet
IRL president Brian Barnhart said he would review Sunday's post-race incident between Patrick and Jaques Lazier next week. An angry Patrick made physical contact with Lazier in the rescue vehicle … Read More
Loss of Chevy and Toyota could be devastating to IRL
General Motors will be out of the IRL for the first time since 1996 and Toyota is also leaving after next year. Honda gave the league a major boost last … Read More
Future in doubt for some IRL teams
With several teams struggling for sponsorship, the IRL could have fewer cars than Champ Car for the first time since several larger Champ Car teams left for the IRL in … Read More
Fisi, or Heikki, to BMW?
Yet again, speculation is mounting that Giancarlo Fisichella's immediate future at Renault is less than secure. The latest gossip in F1 circles is that the 32-year-old Roman, who failed to … Read More
Tony George after Hunter-Reay
Our sources spotted Tony George in deep conversation with Ryan Hunter-Reay at California Speedway Sunday. Speculation is that George is willing to do what it takes to steal another American … Read More