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
DEI looking to renew Waltrip and Truex
UPDATE #7 DEI is close to signing sponsor NAPA and driver Michael Waltrip to a one year contract with a perhaps three year extension. That according to DEI Director of … Read More
Todt says teams want Mosley out
Ferrari team boss Jean Todt thinks there is an ongoing campaign in the Formula 1 paddock to force the resignation of FIA president Max Mosley following the USGP debacle. Mosley … Read More
Kanaan getting fed up with all the Danica talk
"Did Danica do her interview already?" Kanaan asked rhetorically in a mocking tone as he walked into the interview room. "You guys wanted Danica to win? Sorry," Kanaan said after … Read More
Bourdais to attend French GP…..why?
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact.' Make no mistake about it, Bourdais wants a shot at F1. Bourdais believes he has the talent and the experience to become … Read More
Danica got ‘The Call’ again
A reader speculates, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I am sure Danica Patrick got the call a la NASCAR for this weekend's race in Kansas. How convenient was it that Argent sponsors the … Read More
Ford wants first female Cup winner
Ford executives have put a new twist on the female side of the NASCAR diversity program, by declaring it a battle now to become the first Detroit automaker to put … Read More
Williams give BMW 4-week ultimatum
The word at Magny-Cours is that Frank Williams have given BMW exactly four weeks to decide if it wants to stay with the team beyond this year after having bought … Read More
Mercedes won’t buy McLaren
Mercedes officials have insisted that they will not follow BMW and take complete charge of a Formula One team. BMW, who has supplied engines to the Williams team since 2000, … Read More
Meetings at Magny Cours
The Indy recriminations continued to be felt at Magny Cours, with another meeting – involving the drivers – held on Saturday. They converged on the Renault motor home, and McLaren … Read More
Massa and Ferrari
UPDATE Felipe Massa is the leading candidate to join Michael Schumacher at Ferrari next year, should – as speculation insists – Rubens Barrichello move on. Managed by Jean Todt's son … Read More
NY and Seattle could be last new NASCAR races
NASCAR's Bill France made a rare public appearance during Busch Series qualifying, taking the opportunity to question Formula One officials and pronounce his own series almost set. France said after … Read More