Toyota looking definite for Nextel Cup
The automaker has already submitted car to NASCAR, but says 2006 will be for testing. So Toyota's much anticipated Cup debut is expected in 2007. Toyota is expected to shift … Read More
Will Honda buy all of BAT?
Hearing that Honda is balking at absorbing the 55% of BAR still owned by BAT. With tobacco advertising banned soon, BAT has no desire to stay in F1. If the … Read More
Hyundai to badge Cosworth
Hearing that Hyundai is talking to Cosworth about badging their new V8 F1 engine. If true it is rather ironic because we heard Honda did not want to compete against … Read More
Phoenix off 2006 IRL schedule?
Season ticket renewal information from Phoenix International Raceway and the IRL is listed on the schedule as TBD. This means either the March date is changing or the IRL will … Read More
Will British GP be postponed or cancelled?
UPDATE The organizers of the British Grand Prix will come up with stronger safety measures while preparing for the race on Sunday. This comes as a result of today's explosions … Read More
Tracy prepared to run in Champ Car/NASCAR doubleheader
Paul Tracy's flirtation with NASCAR isn't over quite yet. But the two-time Toronto Molson Indy winner isn't about to give up his day job as the primary driver for the … Read More
Edmonton race expecting to top 175,000
Wayne Gretzky has confirmed his attendance at the Grand Prix of Edmonton, highlighting what is expected to be an impressive list of celebrities invited to the inaugural Champ Car World … Read More
Danica’s father mouths off at Rahal crew
According to Scott Traylor and Kirk Elliott, the Racin’ Boys broadcast on 810 AM following the Kansas race, T.J. Patrick (Danica's father) became infuriated with his daughter’s pit crew. Mr. … Read More
New Sauber/BMW era already underway
According to our spies in France report, on the Monday and Tuesday before the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours, BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen visited the Hinwil factory for the … Read More
Ford of Canada announcement today
Ford of Canada will make a special announcement at the Molson Indy Toronto Champ Car event today. It is expected to be some sort of sponsorship announcement In attendance will … Read More
2005 last year for Spa
Word in Europe is that 2005 may be the last year that F1 races at Spa. Bernie wants to cut out a race or two from the schedule and Spa … Read More
Sunoco Confirms Rumors of New Race Gas
Sunoco's General Manger of Performance Products and Automotive Events, Rob Marro, confirmed today that Sunoco will be introducing a new race gas specifically designed for applications in sustained high load/high … Read More
IRL now admits to weight issue
It appears our constant reminding that driver weight is an issue in the IRL, and that Danica Patrick has a distinct advantage because of a loophole in the IRL rulebook, … Read More
Dalziel in Coyne ride rest of season
Ryan Dalziel told Autosport-Atlas "I'm in (the Coyne ride) for the rest of the season provided I don't mess anything up. It's not about money. It's a funded drive thanks … Read More
IRL to lose Texas race
UPDATE John Griffin, the IRL's vice president of public relations, said the IRL wants to keep a TMS event next year. "But as I understand it, the ball is in … Read More
British GP could be wet
The early weather forecast in Northamptonshire for Sunday's British GP for Friday through to race day on July 10th says an overcast weekend – with a persistent threat of showers … Read More
What does it all mean?
With F1 in a shambles and headed for an inevitable split that will see the manufacturers start their own series, leaving Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley and Ferrari on the outside … Read More
Marlin to RCR?
Jack Daniel's Distillery says it is not lobbying for Columbia's Sterling Marlin to be the driver of the Nextel Cup car it sponsors, but it expects to be "consulted" about … Read More
Indy 500 winner snubbed
It looks like Danica Patrick has won the real Indy 500 race, not Dan Wheldon. Winning the Indy 500 has not produced the endorsement deals Dan Wheldon was hopefully expecting. … Read More
ALMS Top tier to go diesel?
Speculation has it that with Audi’s Le Mans-dominant R-8 now headed for retirement, the company’s replacement will be an R-10 Diesel because more than 50% of Audi's sales are diesel! … Read More
F1 on brink of split
UPDATE Formula One teetered on the brink of total chaos at the recent meeting of the FIA world council. Britain's 'The Times' newspaper claims that the seven Michelin teams 'were … Read More
Williams to get Cosworth or Honda power
UPDATE #3 Williams is in talks with several potential suppliers – believed to be Honda, Toyota and Cosworth – but Mark Webber has stressed the need for manufacturer backing if … Read More
Conspiracy Theory
UPDATE #2 Still further toward our Conspiracy Theory, It has never been properly explained what happened on the morning of the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis. Indianapolis Motor Speedway … Read More
IRL in a lose-lose situation
Rumor has it that the departure of Toyota, and to a lesser extent, Chevworth, will exacerbate the imbalance that currently exists in IRL competition. If the IRL goes to a … Read More
Champ Car to give up on Trans-Am
UPDATE This rumor, which originated from AutoWeek, is downgraded to 'false' today. AutoRacing1.com obtained this statement from Champ Car – "The Trans-Am Series is a valued and vital component of … Read More