Raikkonen could leave McLaren
Today in Hungary Kimi Raikkonen said, "I still have a contract for next year and concerning my future, I don't really know what is happening. "I have not made my … Read More
IRL and TMS nearing deal for 2006
The IRL is “close to reaching" a deal to return to Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in ‘06, but the race “no longer will be the event immediately after the Indianapolis … Read More
Ganassi to scale back IRL effort
Darren Manning told Autosport-Atlas, "I've just got to wave goodbye to my Ganassi endeavors and move on. Somebody will probably fill that seat and if they don't I was told … Read More
Hamilton Sr. to run Brickyard, maybe not retire
Bobby Hamilton will try to qualify for the Aug. 7 Brickyard 400, his first race in NASCAR's top tier since he left at the end of the 2003 season. "If … Read More
Panther Racing loses Pennzoil sponsorship
According to Chris Economaki in this week's NSSN, "Panther Racing co-owner John Barnes tells us — despite sponsor Pennzoil backing away — expansion is under consideration. Adding a Champ Car … Read More
100% throttle racing ruining drivers
Not having to use driving skill in the 100% throttle world of IRL racing, it appears the reflexes and road racing skills get dumbed down from non-use. Chris Economaki reports … Read More
Rumors from the German GP
The future of Formula 1 has been the subject of much discussion in recent months and after several meetings, the teams presented the FIA with a document outlining their own … Read More
BAR eyes Massa
Felipe Massa may be a contender to join BAR. The young Brazilian has excelled at Sauber this season and his performances have reportedly attracted the attentions of BAR. While the … Read More
The final year at MIS for the IRL?
UPDATE Just because there will be no NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA series, Infiniti Pro Series or pit stops by the NASCAR Busch Series does not mean there won't be … Read More
Speed to Williams or Red Bull?
Scott Speed was charged up last weekend at Hockenheim and although the American youngster made some mistakes he still showed his pace and it cannot be long before he wins … Read More
F1 bosses face jail
F1 principals like Nick Fry face two years in jail if they fall foul of Britain's vague anti-tobacco advertising laws. The BAR boss, along with British based and tobacco backed … Read More
Williams linked with Honda and Bridgestone deal
UPDATE This rumor is now downgraded to 'false' as Williams will race with Cosworth next year. 06/01/05 Williams have now been linked with a switch to both Honda and Bridgestone. … Read More
Bell to replace Manning
Rumor has it that American Townsend Bell will be named to replace Darren Manning who is no longer with the Target Chip Ganassi IRL team effective today. See Hot News … Read More
NASCAR race in Canada moves closer
UPDATE #3 NASCAR officials continue to play coy about their north-of-the-border intentions, but the fact the biggest name on the circuit this year would take a rare day off (Johnson … Read More
Aussie plans Formula Atlantic team
In this Courier Mail article Australian Craig Gore says he wants to start a Formula Atlantic (currently Toyota Atlantic) team next year. Whether he does it with Walker Racing, whom … Read More
Separate TV deal for Busch
NASCAR has informed television networks that it may sell television rights to its Busch Series separately from its next Nextel Cup package, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal reports. Dick Glover, … Read More
Honda to use V10 in next NSX
Honda Motor Co. has long maintained that it wouldn't develop a V8 production engine. But it now says it will develop a V10. Honda will install the powerful engine in … Read More
ESS secures F1 rights
ESPN Star Sports (ESS), which holds the telecast rights to Formula 1 for all of Asia, has signed a deal that secures the broadcast rights for F1 for another five … Read More
Increased state funding for Hungarian GP
According to an article in the Hungarian magazine Budapest Business Journal the 2005 Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will receive Ft 2.65 billion (€10.7 million) of state funding, an Ft … Read More
Pocono to keep both races?
Speaking of Pocono and its fans, there was another packed house of more than 100,000 for this race, just six weeks after the June date. For the foreseeable future, forget … Read More
Gibbs, Labonte and Evernham
And what might happen next at Gibbs' is uncertain. While Bobby Labonte insists he has no plans to leave Gibbs, that has not quieted the NASCAR garage, with the talk … Read More
All RCR teams will return
Richard Childress said his three teams will return intact next season: "We're pretty much set on everything right now." All three drivers, Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Dave Blaney, will … Read More
Harvick Partnership with RCR? Start cup team in 07?
Even though Harvick has strongly expressed the desire to someday run his own Nextel Cup team, it appears he's happy remaining under the RCR banner for the foreseeable future. Plus, … Read More
Buttongate ’05 in full swing
In an odd reverse re-run of 'Buttongate' 2004, English driver Jenson Button is the subject of another tug-of-war between BAR-Honda and Williams. This time, Frank Williams' team has the contractual … Read More