An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE We failed to mention that there has been speculation NASCAR would like to grab Danica Patrick as well. Rest assured the IRL will do everything in their power to … Read More
The Forth Worth Star-Telegram asked Texas Motor Speedway promoter Eddie Gossage. He replied, "I don't know that we're going to see a significant or appreciable increase in attendance." Of course … Read More
After losing two cars in testing at Milwaukee a month ago, Paul Gentilozzi's Rocketsports team lost yet another car Saturday when Ryan Hunter-Reay crashed, leading one wag to say Paul … Read More
UPDATE #2 What is known is that if Servia doesn't stick with Newman/Haas, he isn't likely to be welcomed back by Coyne, who ran just one car in Saturday's race. … Read More
After Ryan Hunter-Reay's 171 G hit on Saturday into the Turn 2 Milwaukee Mile concrete wall someone said that Tony George is installing safer barriers at the Milwaukee Mile starting … Read More
Mark Martin's final season on the Nextel Cup probably won't be his last on the NASCAR circuit if Roush Racing obtains a sponsor for him in the Craftsman Truck Series. … Read More
Overheard in Milwaukee that Dale Coyne is probably going to test Michael Valiante at Putnam Park next week with an eye toward running the rest of the season. Another rumor … Read More
UPDATE This announcement is delayed until Tuesday or Wednesday when Kevin Kalkhoven can be part of it. Kalkhoven is recuperating from a major shoulder operation. His shoulder became severely infected … Read More
Our sources tell us that after two meetings with Tony George they are at a bit of a stalemate. Tony George wants 51% and wants OWRS to have 49% control, … Read More
Carlos Contreras, NASCAR's first Hispanic driver and only one to complete a full season in one of NASCAR's major series, is working to schedule additional races this year. In addition … Read More
Don't expect the IRL and Champ Car World Series to come together any time soon and create one open-wheel series, something motor sports desperately needs. Dick Eidswick, the present of … Read More
UPDATE A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Is there any possible connection between the fact that Honda is IRL and BAR in terms of Davidson not going to Newman-Haas? Just a … Read More
In San Antonio, Tom Orsborn reported the A1 Grand Prix, financed by Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum of United Arab Emirates’ ruling family, “has approached the city about hosting a street … Read More
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com has now learned that word is spreading in Sweden that Paul Newman wants Kenny Brack, but Brack is not prepared to make any comment at this time. Swedish … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com Just want to respond to "Writer predicts Danica will destroy Champ Car." It's been only 3 days since the Indy 500 and already I'm … Read More
Rumor has it that Mo Nunn Racing is done for good now. The team let everyone go Wednesday. Remember that Nunn had retired. He only ran a car in the … Read More
UPDATE #3 A reader writes, Nice of Honda to initiate merger talks? But what planet is HRD President Robert Clarke on? His statement "I was clear in stating that Honda … Read More
UPDATE #4 This rumor is downgraded to 'false' with the announcement that Oriol Servia got the ride. 06/01/05 Hearing that Christian Fittipaldi may get the Newman/Haas ride, but is he … Read More
According to this SPEED TV article, Eddie Cheever and Chip Ganassi are convinced that General Motors is NOT going to leave the IRL at the end of this year as … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is close to going to 'false.' Hearing that ppc Racing is closing down its Nextel Cup team and will not run the #14 team again in 2005. … Read More
UPDATE #2 Patrick Carpentier told Canadian reporters that Tony George found him a brand new tractor for his Joliette, Quebec farm, made by TORO.. A $14,000 tractor, Pat said "I … Read More
Billion-dollar losses by the U.S. automakers, sagging sales, loss of market share to foreign manufacturers, soaring health-care costs and high fuel prices. Sounds like trouble for the sport of NASCAR … Read More
General Motors and Ford Motor are set to unveil further cuts in their North American vehicle output on Wednesday in conjunction with continued erosion in their sales and market share. … Read More
