An Inside Look at Motorsports
This Times-Dispatch article talks about how furious the other NASCAR Nextel Cup teams are over the fact that the 1st and 2nd place Dover finishers of Jimmie Johnson and Kyle … Read More
UPDATE NASCAR Nextel Cup Director John Darby would neither confirm nor deny rumors that the sanctioning body will mandate the use of restrictor plates at the October Cup race at … Read More
Equalization trumped innovation Friday as NASCAR announced its rulebook would be amended to outlaw the trick shock absorbers used by Hendrick Motorsports in a 1-2 finish last week at Dover, … Read More
UPDATE The rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' See Hot News page for details. 09/30/05 It is expected that the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) will announce today that it “has … Read More
Dover Motorsports officials make no secret of the fact they would like Nextel Cup dates at their tracks in Nashville, Memphis, and St. Louis. Dover Motorsports Inc. President Dennis Mcglynn … Read More
Q. Will Champ Car station someone in Korea on a more permanent basis given what has happened now twice – the race being cancelled? JOE CHRNELICH: Yeah, good point. What … Read More
Formula One could get its first female team principal in 2007. Japan's Misato Haga is currently president and chief executive of the Durango (Direxiv Motorsport) team in GP2, which is … Read More
The conspiracy theory is as such – there are too many forms of racing in the USA and the rumored goal of the France Family is to take control of … Read More
UPDATE Latest exchange rate is 1 British pound = 1.769 US dollars. With the recent slide in the US dollar, Lola is starting at possible distinct price disadvantage to the … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. HVM will run a third car in Mexico City. See Hot News page for more details. 08/27/05 Word on the street in … Read More
UPDATE We hear the new Champ Car will remain a single turbo so the sound should be exactly the same as it is today. We are also hearing the car … Read More
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
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
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
