Champ Car eyes Sebring
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' A proposal to bring a Champ Car Series race to Sebring International Raceway during the 12 Hours of Sebring weekend has been turned … Read More
When in doubt, follow the money…..
When in doubt, follow the money……According to sources close to Kurt Busch, one reason for his decision to leave Roush and go to Penske could be related to the souvenir-sales … Read More
Alonso eyes Ferrari future
Renault's title leader Fernando Alonso says he will consider moving to Ferrari after his current contract runs out at the end of next year. The Spaniard, 24, admitted to wanting … Read More
Bernie eyes own ’breakaway’
Bernie Ecclestone, it seems, may be organizing his own 'breakaway' series. The F1 supremo, it has been revealed, has filed a trademark application for the 'GP1' logo, UK publication 'This … Read More
Foyt team to switch to Chevy
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' see Hot News item announcing Foyt's switch to Chevy from Toyota. 08/07/05 This rumor is increased to 'strong' based on this report … Read More
Overheard in Edmonton – I (New team owner)
UPDATE #4 AutoRacing1.com has learned that Ford has delivered on their promise and all the Champ Car drivers have received a 2005 Mustang GT, so that part of this rumor … Read More
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