Bernie on the ropes
Bernie Ecclestone, the man who has run F1 with an iron fist in recent years, seems to have converted to democracy in recent days, saying that "I want the teams … Read More
Penske approaches Roush about Kenseth, Ganassi has offer
Meanwhile, car owner Chip Ganassi raised a few eyebrows when he tossed out a rumor he said he’d heard about Penske making an offer to Roush for $12 million to … Read More
NASCAR track gets some support in NY City
International Speedway Corp. got an unexpected lift last week for its proposed 85,000-seat NASCAR speedway in Staten Island, one of New York City’s five boroughs. State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer … Read More
Indy to sign new F1 deal?
Far from waving goodbye to the US grand prix, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone reckons he is shaping up to sign a new contract for five more races at the irked … Read More
I smell a rat
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I read with great interest this Robin Miller article on ChampCar.ws that talks about Paul Tracy's rumored move to NASCAR. I have watched the IRL … Read More
Karthikeyan could lose his ride at Jordan
Jordan driver Narain Karthikeyan on Monday indicated that he might drive for other teams in the coming year. “I have impressed a lot of people. What happens I will have … Read More
Leffler Released
UPDATE #2 Joe Gibbs Racing has released driver Jason Leffler from his driving duties in the no. 11 FedEx Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Former Nextel Cup Champion … Read More
NASCAR looking to expand globally
UPDATE #2 This related article talks about NASCAR's acceptance into mainstream America and its readiness to make a big impact globally. If open wheel racing does not get its act … Read More
New Chevy needs some design changes
UPDATE #2 GM Racing needs to get its house in order. NASCAR didn't appreciate Joe Gibbs Racing bringing a 2006 Monte Carlo to Atlanta last week that was unprepared to … Read More
Who will replace Wallace and Martin?
UPDATE #2 Rumors persist that Roush Racing's Matt Kenseth is the top choice to replace Rusty Wallace, who's retiring, in the #2 Penske Racing car. Sources say Kenseth is sponsor … Read More
Leffler’s job is on the line
Cary Agajanian, Jason Leffler's attorney, would not confirm reports that car owner Joe Gibbs has offered to buy out the remaining 18 months of Leffler's contract for $5 million, but … Read More
Milwaukee Mile to land new promoter
UPDATE Don't be surprised if you see the Giuffre brothers once again promoting the Milwaukee Mile races. Our sources tell us they are working on it. 08/08/05 Per the Milwaukee … Read More
Elan/Force 10 to bid on ’07 Champ Car
AutoRacing1.com sources tell us that Force 10 and Elan Motorsports, who announced the formation of a joint relationship today (see Hot News press release) will be one of the companies … Read More
Penske might dump Toyota for Honda or Chevy
UPDATE #3 According to SPEED's Robin Miller, he says this rumor is true that Penske will dump Toyota one year early and switch to Chevy in 2006 to keep Chevy … Read More
Bill Lester to make Cup start?
NASCAR's top series could soon have its first African-American driver in nearly 20 years, as Bill Lester and team owner Bill Davis have discussed the possibility of putting Lester in … Read More
Hakkinen won’t return to F1
Former world champion Mika Hakkinen has distanced himself from speculation about a possible return to Formula One. Reports in the German press have linked the Finn with a move to … Read More
IRL to open 2006 in St. Pete
Next year's Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg could open the Indy Racing League season, Indianapolis Motor Speedway vice president of communications Fred Nation confirmed Saturday. St. Petersburg's race was … Read More
McMurray wants Truce with Kenseth
UPDATE After qualifying Saturday afternoon, Kenseth was more conciliatory, saying he was not unhappy that McMurray is joining the Roush organization, apparently in 2007, and apparently as driver of Martin's … Read More
Waltrip to No. 11 this year
Michael Waltrip denied one of this weekend's hottest rumors that he will replace Jason Leffler in the Joe Gibbs Racing #11 Chevrolet starting at Watkins Glen. When asked directly by … Read More
Another Wallace headed to NASCAR
Chrissy Wallace plays basketball and softball, a sport in which she fielded college scholarship offers. But, she said, "I realized last year that racing was my true dream." Her dad … Read More
Riggs to Evernham and Valvoline?
Riggs reportedly is under consideration to join Valvoline at Ray Evernham's new third team in '06. Evernham said yesterday the team has been meeting with available drivers but has nothing … Read More
DEI lines up replacement for Waltrip
UPDATE #2 Matt Kenseth and Casey Mears on Saturday denied recent speculation that they would leave their respective teams in favor of driving the #15 Chevrolet at Dale Earnhardt Inc. … Read More
IRL delays 2006 schedule
UPDATE It is becoming apparent that the delay in the IRL schedule is because not all the race contracts are signed. According to the Forth Worth Press Telegram, Texas Motor … Read More
DEI third team if NAPA stays?
UPDATE DEI's bid to hold sponsor NAPA to field a third team next season hinges on DEI's signing one particular, unnamed driver, which DEI executives yesterday said they didn't expect … Read More