Gené leads testing at Paul Ricard
Thursday testing at Paul Ricard saw only Ferrari and Jordan in action.1. M. Gené – Ferrari – 1'13"297 – 88 laps2. N. Karthikeyan – Jordan Toyota – 1'15"011 – 101 … Read More
Williams to use BMW engines in 2006
[Editor's Note: Would BMW let the Williams team test their new V8 for next year if they were not going to do a deal with Williams? Would they let Williams … Read More
Roush no fan of Car of Tomorrow
Roush Racing team owner Jack Roush had some harsh comments for NASCAR's planned "car of the future" on Thursday. The car design, which is supposed to incorporate new safety innovations … Read More
No merger, now what?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, You published articles pushing for a unification of the IRL and Champ Car. Clearly it is not going to happen now. Can they survive apart? … Read More
Indy 500 TV ratings were solid in some key markets
The ABC Sports broadcast of the 89th Indianapolis 500 was popular with viewers in all demographic groups in major United States markets, according to new local ratings information released by … Read More
Cytomax to sponsor San Jose T/A race
Cytomax Sport Drink will continue to expand its relationship with the Trans-Am Series by sponsoring Round 6 the 2005 Championship, at the Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose weekend. … Read More
Honda’s Clarke on Wind Tunnel
Tony Kanaan, 2004 IRL IndyCar Series champion, will co-host this weekend's Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain (Sunday at 9 p.m. ET). The featured interview of the week will be Robert … Read More
FIA/F1 looking for feedback on qualifying proposals
On their official F1 website a survey asks for feedback on improving the qualifying procedures for F1. The Formula One teams have come up with ideas for possible 2006 qualifying … Read More
IRL news tidbits
1. Pennzoil backs Lazier at Nashville: 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier will drive the familiar yellow of Pennzoil for Panther Racing during the Firestone Indy 200 at Nashville Superspeedway … Read More
Red Bull drivers say Nashville difficult
"Nashville is the only concrete track we run during the season, so it’s really different than the other tracks we run on in terms of handling and tire life. The … Read More
FIA Michelin statement
"Following receipt of a dossier of new evidence relating to events at the 2005 United States Grand Prix submitted to the FIA by BAR, McLaren, Renault, Sauber, Toyota and Williams, … Read More
Q and A with Honda racing boss
Honda's Head of Worldwide Automobile Racing and F1 Project Leader, Takeo Kiuchi, talks about his rise to the top of Honda's F1 program, engineering for Prost and Senna, and looks … Read More
Another productive day in Jerez for McLaren
Team McLaren Mercedes completed a productive second day of a three day test at the Circuito de Jerez in southern Spain with drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Alex Wurz continuing … Read More
Massa uninjured in crash
Team Sauber Petronas continued its three-day test at the Circuito Permanente de Jerez today. Felipe Massa covered 39 laps in chassis C24-05 to set a best time of 1:16.843s. Tomorrow … Read More
Milwaukee SPEEDFEST on July 20th
The stars of the Indianapolis 500 are coming to West Bend! The 2nd Annual “SPEEDFEST" will be roaring into West Bend this Wednesday July 20, at Stocky’s Fast Track indoor … Read More
Speedway sues NASCAR
Kentucky Speedway hopes to force its way onto the coveted NASCAR Nextel Cup Series circuit through an anti-trust lawsuit filed in federal court in Covington Wednesday. The Sparta, Ky., race … Read More
Ky. Speedway Track demands $400M and a 2006 Nextel Cup race
Kentucky Speedway's owners are seeking more than $400 million in damages and a 2006 Nextel Cup race in a lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday against NASCAR and International Speedway … Read More
‘Guilty’ teams to be cleared
F1's political war moved a step towards cease-fire on Thursday when the FIA senate agreed to overturn Michelin teams' 'guilty' verdict for the Indy no-show. McLaren boss Ron Dennis, representing … Read More
NASCAR and ISC hit with yet another antitrust lawsuit
UPDATE This could turn into a real slugfest. Stan Chesley, the lawyer for Kentucky Speedway is no slouch. He is a nationally known (and locally revered or reviled depending on … Read More
Sperafico still in HVM seat, looks forward to Edmonton
“The Canadian races are some of the best on the schedule, they always have a great atmosphere and lot of support from the fans. I am sure Edmonton will be … Read More
Fisher in Childress development program
Thanks to Danicamania, the Indy Racing League is gaining valuable fans in its quest to slow down the NASCAR machine. There is little hope in stopping it. Danica Patrick has … Read More
Dalziel back to sports cars
Ryan Dalziel returns to sports car competition this weekend competing in the ‘Infineon Technologies Grand Prix of Sonoma', round five of the 2005 ALMS. Teamed once again with Alex Figge, … Read More
IRL continues sex-theme based marketing
UPDATE The IRL is not aware of an upcoming Danica Patrick spread in Maxim. The League does have a contest offer for the Fontana race that is a Maxim promotion. … Read More
Schumacher would destroy Button
Last week the Daily Mirror reported that Ferrari were talking with Button about the possibility of him replacing Rubens Barrichello next season – a rumor that Ferrari boss Jean Todt … Read More