Lazier to get Panther ride?
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Panther Racing confirmed that it will enter cars for 2000 IRL champion Buddy Lazier in races July 16 at Nashville and July … Read More
Another sign a possible merger in works?
IRL president Brian Barnhart said no announcement is imminent on the league's engine rules starting in 2007. "We're still exploring all options," he said. Indy Star [Editor's Note: It would … Read More
Scheckter hoping Chevy will change mind
UPDATE This is absolutely, positively, Chevrolet's last season in the Indy Racing League. Unless, of course, it isn't. Panther Racing put the IRL's only two Chevrolet-powered cars on the front … Read More
Jordan to stick with Toyota
Jordan/Midland team principal Colin Kolles says the team will soon announce their 2006 engine plans. Jordan currently use Toyota engines. "I think with the engine, there will be some announcement … Read More
Ganassi Shake-up imminent?
UPDATE #2 How big a shakeup is in the works in the Ganassi Racing camp? Busch driver David Stremme is considered the heir apparent in the #40 to replace Sterling … Read More
More changes at MB2/MBV?
Following closely on this week’s promotion and transfer of top technical personnel, expect some major announcements from the MB Motorsports organization in the next couple of weeks. The team, which … Read More
Yates eyes third car
Robert Yates Racing [#38-Elliott Sadler, #88-Dale Jarrett] officials say the believe they need to move toward a third team, and efforts are in the works. Team manager Eddie d'Hondt said … Read More
Shnaider eyes Canadian and Russian lineup
Jordan-Midland owner Alex Shnaider's ideal grand prix driver lineup would be a Canadian and a Russian. The Toronto based billionaire, who was born in Russia but became a naturalized Canadian, … Read More
F1 to shun Indy winner
Unlike Juan Pablo Montoya and Jacques Villeneuve before him, Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon will not enjoy a clear road to the grand prix grid. Contrary to speculation, the 26-year-old … Read More
Rubens may leave Ferrari
UPDATE Rubens Barrichello has shot down rumors he will accept a $12m a year offer to leave Ferrari and be BAR's number one next year. ''That's just gossip,'' said the … Read More
Patrick to get F1 opportunity?
UPDATE 23-year-old female racer Danica Patrick could get behind the wheel of a grand prix car next week. The diminutive American, who qualified and finished an historic fourth at the … Read More
Kevin Lacroix, 16, eyes Champ Car
Kevin Lacroix, 16 years old, and holder of a special racer's permit, has reached the Formula BMW podium three times in four starts, winning two races and placing third in … Read More
Honda and Toyota to stay?
With rumors that NASCAR has told Toyota to stay in the IRL longer to help them out coupled with rumors Toyota is not moving up to the NASCAR Busch Series … Read More
Nick Hayes to Hendrick
Word here in the paddock at Pocono is that former Cosworth F1 engine designer Nick Hayes is going to work in the engine department for the Hendrick Motorsport team Nextel … Read More
Harvick to Penske?
During last night's Truck series race in Texas, it was reported that Kevin Harvick was in discussions with Roger Penske to take over the Rusty Wallace's Miller Lite Dodge for … Read More
Menard to buy DEI?
Richie Gilmore, Director of Motorsports at Dale Earnhardt Inc., strongly disputed rumors that millionaire businessman John Menard is attempting to buy the team. Talk of a potential sale was prevalent … Read More
Mexican driver to make Cup start at Sonoma
At Infineon Raceway, José Luis RamÃrez will attempt to become only the second Mexican-born driver to compete in a NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Sponsored by Bay Area-based mortgage company Pro30.com, … Read More
Evernham to add a third team
Ray Evernham, chief of Dodge-backed Evernham Motorsports, says chances are "better than 50%" that he will have a third Cup team in 2006. He said he has tentative agreements with … Read More
Montagny for Magny Cours?
Speculation says Renault test driver Franck Montagny will not only wear yellow at Magny Cours' French GP next month, he'll also line up on the grid. The Frenchman filled the … Read More
Jordan self-destructing?
UPDATE Jordan owner 'Midland' will split with car builder Dallara at the end of the current season. Colin Kolles conceded speculation that the 2006 F1 car will no longer be … Read More
2006 Champ Car schedule
It does not appear that the rumored Champ Car race in Buenos Aires will materialize anytime soon as the race is being held hostage by one political party against another. … Read More
Long Beach race to change dates
In a recent interview Champ Car president Dick Eidswick confirms that by 2007 they will shift the Long Beach race to a week after the Masters Golf Tournament so the … Read More
Trouble with Toyota? Honda looking?
UPDATE #3 The rumors of an earlier than expected entry by Toyota into the Nextel Cup Series appear to be unfounded. There had been speculation that Toyota already had built … Read More
What’s up with Al Unser III?
UPDATE #3 We spoke to Toyota Atlantic series spokesperson Merrill Cain today who informed us that the Al Unser III deal is still not done yet, but it's getting closer. … Read More
Indian driver under pressure to perform
India's first Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan has been told to raise his game by the Jordan team. "We are all aware that the drivers are rookies," said team boss … Read More