Time for Champ Car to abandon the ovals
In this Champ Car article Gordon Kirby says it's time to abandon the ovals. Those of you who are long-time readers of AutoRacing1.com know that we said 5 years ago … Read More
An Inside Look at Motorsports
Reports in Germany say that Kimi Raikkonen has turned down a 70 million Euro offer to re-sign with the McLaren Mercedes team for 4 more years, 2007 through 2010, preferring … Read More
John Oreovicz of NSSN talked to Robert Clarke at Watkins Glen last weekend after he visited the Champ Car race in Las Vegas and report – "We touched on a … Read More
Renault's F1 president Patrick Faure has denied that the 'breakaway' (GPMA) alliance is on the verge of collapse. Contrary to speculation that Williams and Toyota could be about to sign … Read More
Formula 1 is very good at wishing its life away and even before the end of this season – just two races to go now – the main topic in … Read More
Red Bull Racing has asked tire manufacturer Michelin to supply its second team next season. The Minardi outfit, which Red Bull recently bought from Paul Stoddart, currently uses Bridgestone rubber … Read More
BMW’s Mario Theissen is prepared to put Jacques Villeneuve to the test to decide who will partner Nick Heidfeld at the new BMW-Sauber team in 2006. "We need drivers who … Read More
NASCAR is expected to meet with owners this week to discuss the car of tomorrow. Top owners in the garage are worried about the cost; each new car is expected … Read More
Chip Ganassi hired Morris Nunn to come out of retirement (again) and get his team back on the winning track. After the 2nd race the team is already back in … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Preparations are already underway by Toyota for the 2006 IRL TOYOTA INDY 300 at Homestead, and yes that is what it will be … Read More
FoxSports News on Watkins Glen: Panther Racing's Mike Griffin was very upset that IRL officials would not tow Scheckter's crippled car back to the pits so the team could replace … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' on today's announcement that PCM is moving up to the Daytona Prototype class in Grand-Am. See Hot News page for announcement. This … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Ok, so, Honda leaves Champ Car for dead, tries to steal all their drivers and teams to the IRL by offering gobs of money, artificially props … Read More
NASCAR officials are not expected to approve the new aerodynamic nose piece that Dodge teams have been politicking for much of the season. Dodge teams are not pleased with that, … Read More
NASCAR is expected to meet with owners this week to discuss the car of tomorrow. Top owners in the garage are worried about the cost; each new car is expected … Read More
There may well be a new rule on points for next year's championship chase, according to sources who say that NASCAR is considering a separate points system for the 10 … Read More
UPDATE Rusty Wallace said lawyers are currently working to get Kurt Busch out of his contract at Roush Racing so he can drive the #2 Dodge at Penske Racing South … Read More
UPDATE At least one formula one team is dead 'serious' about Dan Wheldon. His is not a well known name in Europe, but the 27-year-old Englishman wrapped up the Indy … Read More
Ricky Rudd still hasn't decided what he wants to do next year, and the Wood brothers are getting restless in getting an answer. If Rudd returns for another season, the … Read More
The first all-BMW formula one car will track debut at the beginning of next year, likely 2006 team principal Mario Theissen said in Brazil. Asked for an exact debut date, … Read More
Kimi Raikkonen may have been offered a staggering $190m to drive for Ferrari from 2007-2011. That's the advice of well-connected grand prix paddock resident, and former F1 driver, Martin Brundle. … Read More
UPDATE Ross Brawn and Patrick Head have been put in charge of solving the final stumbling block to a brand new 2006 qualifying format. In Brazil, the respective Ferrari and … Read More
The Brazilian Grand Prix in 2006 is going to be held on November 5 and will be the World Championship decider. It is not clear how the rest of the … Read More