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UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' Paul Tracy was telling reporters at the Molson Indy yesterday that Forsythe Championship Racing will let him drive in NASCAR races if the opportunity … Read More
We heard from an inside source that Champ Car is planning to have its season finale in the USA in about two years time. No venues were mentioned, but from … Read More
Jenson Button could move to Ferrari in an $18-million deal if rumors in Silverstone can be believed. "I read that this morning as well. A nice piece," he grinned when … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, If the rumored South Africa, Brazil, Argentina, Houston and Philadelphia race rumors come true, coupled with China, I count 20 races total. Can Champ Car … Read More
Richmond International Raceway apparently will be welcoming the Nextel Cup Series a week early next spring. RIR officials have had discussions with NASCAR about the 2006 schedule, and all indications … Read More
It appears more likely than not that Scott Riggs will be leaving the [current] #10 Nelson Bowers-Bob Sutton-James Rocco team at the end of the season, probably to drive for … Read More
Until this weekend, Jon Wood was the heir apparent to Mark Martin in Roush Racing's famed #6 Ford. Jamie McMurray will take over one of NASCAR's most visible rides – … Read More
Carl Haas and Paul Newman are legendary. It is believed they run a budget of somewhere between $6-$7 million for each of their two cars. Servia says Coyne's team is … Read More
Michael Schumacher is rumored to have taken another pounding by his on-track rivals in a drivers' meeting at Silverstone. The world champion, effectively a secluded opinion after the Indy farce, … Read More
Formula One team Jordan, to be renamed 'Midland' next year, has sealed a 2006 engine deal. Team boss Colin Kolles said the lid would be lifted 'very soon,' and maybe … Read More
Our sources in Germany tell us that Roger Penske has been spending a lot of time in Stuttgart…..perhaps wooing Mercedes to badge Ilmor's IRL engine………Meanwhile we hear that Carl Haas … Read More
UPDATE #6 After talking to an improving Kevin Kalkhoven today in Toronto it is clear to us that there will never be a merger between Champ Car and the IRL. … Read More
David Richards has ruled himself out of contention as Max Mosley's possible FIA successor. The former BAR boss, owner of the Prodrive company, rejected media reports suggesting he is the … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today and the details underscore NASCAR's global initiative. As it prepares to roll out the SPEED Channel in Latin America this week, Fox … Read More
Homestead-Miami Speedway's Indy Racing League event stands a good chance of being pushed back in the calendar. "[The Indy Racing League] is trying to condense the season some, and I … Read More
AutoRacing1.com has learned that the new Champ Car won't be anything like what was shown in a recent Racer Magazine edition. That concept was driven by Bruce Ashmore and we … Read More
AutoRacing1.com hears that Champ Car is inviting all the sales agents working in the series to a two-day business summit at the San Jose GP. Along with being wined and … Read More
AutoRacing1.com is hearing that a South Korean F3 driver may drive a third Champ Car for one of the teams in the Ansan race. We are told he is good, … Read More
AutoRacing1.com is hearing that Houston is looking pretty good as one new venue for 2006 for the Champ Cars. We hear Philly is still out there too, however the initial … Read More
We are hearing that apparently, Patrick Carpentier's contract with Red Bull Cheever is for one year and Mechacrome for two. Since Mechacrome won't be involved with Cheever next year, no … Read More
According to Sports Business Daily, Office Depot and Roush Racing will announce today that the official office products partner of NASCAR has signed a new multi-year deal to be the … Read More
Autosport-Atlas reports that Super Nova driver Giorgio Pantano says he will be looking towards America for his future, after signing with a personal management contract with team boss David Sears. … Read More
We hear that the 2006 Champ Car schedule should be released on Monday August 1st, at least that is the plan right now. Champ Car is busy putting the finishing … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Alex Sperafico will drive for HVM Racing at this weekend's Champ Car race in Toronto to replace Ronnie Bremer. A team spokesperson … Read More
