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
IRL schedule changes in the works
Adjustments to the IRL schedule are in the works. The Kansas race, held for the fifth time Sunday, is being considered for a move to June 11 next year according … Read More
Reality TV Series coming to Champ Car
UPDATE #3 A reader adds, Dear AutoRacing1.com, While watching a couple of Chicago Cubs' baseball games (telecast to Phoenix on the Tribune Company's Superstation WGN TV) saw ads for Race … Read More
Honda notifies IRL of withdrawal
UPDATE #2 The IndyCar Series got bad news on a couple of fronts last week that placed even more significance on its future technical direction. On June 27, Toyota publicly … Read More
HPD charged with generating revenue
Honda has charged it's USA racing arm, HPD, with generating revenue for the first time. With its massive new offices in southern California, and its increased staff, Honda does not … Read More
No matter what, Toyota out of Open Wheel
Jim Aust, president of Toyota Racing Development, stated that no matter what engine formula the IndyCar Series chooses for the future — or if by some chance there is a … Read More
IRL to revert to 3.5L engine if Honda leaves
If the IndyCar Series can't entice Honda to stay, it appears to be putting a backup plan in place that would utilize Ilmor to service and supply the field — … Read More