An Inside Look at Motorsports
Giancarlo Fisichella was surprised when he read the news that former Sauber teammate Felipe Massa had been signed by Ferrari for 2006. Reckoning that the deal would be for just … Read More
Nanotechnology has tantalized researchers for decades, promising a new era in stronger and lighter electronic materials. Nanotechnology is the science of engineering such properties at the molecular, or nanometer, scale. … Read More
Who was that suited driver climbing out of the No. 35 Maserati MC12 on Thursday at Road America? It was none other than Star Mazda rookie standout Marco Andretti, grandson … Read More
Heard that amidst all the hoopla at DEI that Dale Earnhardt Junior might, after all, be heading to RCR and might be driving the #3 Goodwrench Chevrolet that his father … Read More
There are plans to open a Lotus Museum at 7 Tottenham Lane in Hornsey, where Lotus founder Colin Chapman built his first cars. The premises are not very large and … Read More
UPDATE This related article outlines in more detail the proposals being made in downtown Long Beach. While some proposals were high-rise condo developments with up to 1,200 units, others were … Read More
Ricky Craven looks like the forgotten man on Roush's deep roster. Craven, driving on the Craftsman Truck Series for Roush this season and still looking for a first win, is … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' See announcement by Target Chip Ganassi team on Hot News page. 08/17/05 Giorgio Pantano will make his IRL IndyCar debut at Sears … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' In an effort to get back into the top 35 in NASCAR Nextel Cup owner points, Morgan McClure Motorsports have hired veteran … Read More
UPDATE Just before the race in Denver, Champ Car's biggest supporter Paul Newman talked to his racing partner Carl Haas about Formula Atlantic. "We need to support the Atlantic series," … Read More
UPDATE "There is a lot of trepidation out in the public that the race isn't going to come off because obviously it didn't last year," said Joe Chrnelich, Champ Car's … Read More
Recall that Kevin Kalkhoven told AutoRacing1.com that Champ Car might be profitable by the end of its 2nd year. National Speed Sport News reports Kevin Kalkhoven said that 20 months … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I was at the Denver GP and noticed a familiar voice over the P.A. system….it was Paul Page. It reminded me of the old CART … Read More
UPDATE Amid reports that Roush Racing President Jack Roush will not let Nextel Cup driver Kurt Busch out of the final year of his contract in ’06, Roush said today, … Read More
According to Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel Sunday night, Bill France Jr., former President of NASCAR urged Tony George to start the IRL to break up open-wheel racing and destroy … Read More
On SPEED News Sunday, Dario Franchitti said the IRL "mandated" wheel bearings are not up to the job, and he will sit out until they do something about it. There … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News page for details. 08/02/05 Reliable inside sources tell AutoRacing1.com that the Williams F1 team today (Tuesday) signed the agreement … Read More
Rumor in the Champ Car paddock in Denver, and also reported by Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel Sunday night is that the Newman/Haas team is looking to expand to three … Read More
Rumor has it that Jordan-Midland are talking to British driver Anthony Davidson to drive for 2006. Anthony may partner current driver Tiago Monteiro with strong speculation that Narain his teammate … Read More
A number of people have inquired about the holes that remain in the 2006 Champ Car schedule, particularly the gap between Long Beach and Houston, and then later between Montreal … Read More
Jenson Button could remain at BAR Honda for 2006, despite seemingly having a watertight contract with Williams, and potentially without BAR Honda needing to spend a fortune buying the contract … Read More
