Wurz, Mercedes to Midland-Jordan
UPDATE It is very likely that Midland-Jordan will announce they will be using Mercedes engines in their F1 cars next season. Rumors were going round for a while but Jordan-Midland … Read More
Champ Car TV partner to help promote the IRL
Sources tell us that Champ Car's primary competitor, the IRL, will be the primary benefactor of CBS' 60 Minutes, which will be taping a segment on Danica Patrick scheduled to … Read More
Portland race on thin ice
This Portland Oregonian article talks about the fact their Champ Car race is on thin ice. If the fans don't show up in large quantities this year, enough to cover … Read More
Kimi and Ferrari
Rumor has it that Kimi Raikkonen's management sat down for a chat with Jean Todt in Montreal. McLaren's Finnish driver, winner of three grands prix so far this year, is … Read More
Ferrari may race new engine
Ferrari may unveil a new-specification V10 engine at Indy. Technical director Ross Brawn admitted that the Maranello based team is 'still to decide.' If the innovation is deemed not ready … Read More
Grand-Am thought they were going to Long Beach
We have it on good word from a Grand-Am insider that the series thought they were going to be racing in Long Beach next year (Saturday) with the IRL (Sunday). … Read More
NASCAR eyes Russian driver
NASCAR is beginning to formulate its international expansion plans by bringing in drivers one-by-one from foreign countries. We have seen drivers from Mexico, Brazil, Japan and soon Russia getting rides … Read More
No more Nextel Cup for NASCAR
Rumor has it that the Nextel Cup Series will change to the Sprint Cup Series in 2007 as the Sprint-NEXTEL merger gets finalized and the company's new name is in … Read More
Andrew Ranger eyes F1
Jordan F1 team owner Alex Shnaider says that he would like to have a Russian and a Canadian driving for the Midland F1 team in the future. The Toronto-based Russian … Read More
Labonte to sub for Leffler
Terry Labonte is expected to substitute for Jason Leffler in the #11 Fed-Ex Chevy in the June 26 race at Sonoma if Leffler fails to climb into the top 35 … Read More
BMW to end ‘tense’ F1 deal?
When BMW's Mario Theissen returns to Munich from North America mid next week, Williams co-owner Patrick Head's insulting words will ring in his ears. The German carmaker will, in June, … Read More
‘JV, Sauber, won’t split’
Speculation of 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve's imminent Sauber split is untrue. That's the claim of his manager Craig Pollock, who dismissed the Montreal spat with Peter Sauber and said … Read More
Tracy eyes NASCAR
UPDATE #10 A reader writes, I just finished watching Wind Tunnel tonight with special guest co-host Paul Tracy and with the exception of a few good questions that made their … Read More
NASCAR eyes Montreal, to replace Champ Car?
UPDATE #7 According to a report on autonet.ca Montreal is the front runner for a stop on the NASCAR circuit. There have been discussions and it is unknown at this … Read More
Standoff between Toyota and NASCAR
Engines, engines, engines. It's all about engines this weekend, to hear drivers and engine men tell it, now that shifting is no longer an option around this road-course type high-speed … Read More
Who will replace Martin?
UPDATE #2 Sterling Marlin is having discussions with Jack Roush about the possibility of replacing Mark Martin next year in the #6 Ford. Gaston Gazette 06/05/05 Roush Racing president Geoff … Read More
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