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ChampCar IndyCar Rumors

The 2007 to 2011 Champ Car and Indy Car

June 8, 2005

UPDATE #5 This website provides some images of the proposed next generation Champ Car as proposed by Bruce Ashmore. 05/28/05 Another reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I recently purchased a set … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

BMW set to stick with Williams? Doubtful

June 9, 2005

UPDATE #2 We are downgrading this rumor to 'speculation' as it appears the Williams/BMW relationship is falling apart. “This is something I personally consider to be extremely unprofessional," Patrick Head … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

F1 back to 12-lap format

June 9, 2005

Rumor has it that F1 will return to its old one-hour qualifying format in 2006 with each driver getting 12 laps. The FIA is thinking about requiring each driver to … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Carroll may get BAR test role

June 8, 2005

Young British racer Adam Carroll has been tipped for a full-time testing role with BAR-Honda in 2006. Senior race engineer Jock Clear, who runs the young driver program, hinted at … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Toyota announcement soon

June 8, 2005

UPDATE #2 Our European sources tell us that Toyota will indeed soon announce they are quitting the IRL at the end of 2006 when their contract is up. 06/08/05 Toyota … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

A subtle reminder

June 8, 2005

Interesting ad that Toyota is running on the back cover of SportsCar, the SCCA magazine. It is for the Toyota Atlantic Championship, heralding that the series is "Developing the racing … Read More

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Marlin to get the axe

June 8, 2005

UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today, Ganassi will release Marlin. Reports have recently circulated that Sterling Marlin might not drive the final seven races of the season … Read More

Formula 1 IndyCar Rumors Stock Car Racing

Ilmor to become sole supplier of IRL engines

June 8, 2005

UPDATE Rumor has it that when Honda and Toyota follow Chevy and quit the IRL, Ilmor will be the sole supplier of IRL engines much the same as Cosworth is … Read More

IndyCar Rumors Stock Car Racing

Kahne eyes Indy 500

June 7, 2005

Kasey Kahne, top-level NASCAR racer with Evernham Motorsports, hinted Tuesday that he hopes to make a try at the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Kahne, former USAC midget champion, helped run his … Read More

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Will Wallace race in â€™06?

June 7, 2005

UPDATE Rusty Wallace is planning on making this year his last as a full-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, however, this might not be the last time we see him in … Read More

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Ford Crew Chief for No. 11 car

June 7, 2005

Today, a source close to Joe Gibbs Racing told NASCAR Nation's Ralph Sheheen that Mike Ford will be named the new crew chief for the #11 and that he will … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Long Beach or NY City?

June 7, 2005

UPDATE This Grandprix.com article says, New York City's bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics suffered a setback on Monday when plans for a $2bn stadium on the West Side … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Villeneuve’s days numbered

June 7, 2005

Despite having a contract with the Sauber F1 team that runs until the end of 2006, it's pretty safe to say that Jacques Villeneuve's time with the Swiss squad appears … Read More

IndyCar Rumors Stock Car Racing

IRL to pair with some Busch races

June 6, 2005

NASCAR is apparently working with Honda on an engine development operation for the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, and NASCAR executives are also considering a dramatic change in the Busch … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

IRL ABC contract

June 6, 2005

Rumor in some circles is that IRL is making a profit of $16 million from their ABC TV contract per season. Supposedly ABC pays the IRL $32 Million for the … Read More

ChampCar Rumors

Overheard at Milwaukee

June 6, 2005

UPDATE Rumor has it that the title sponsor for the San Jose race will be Taylor Woodrow and the race called the Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix. Taylor Woodrow is a … Read More

Rumors Stock Car Racing

NASCAR HOF a white elephant?

June 6, 2005

NASCAR has put their Hall of Fame up for bid between 5 cities, but it's quite possible the only ones benefiting from the HOF will be NASCAR. According to an … Read More

ChampCar IndyCar Rumors

Would Pikes Peak lose its race in merger?

June 6, 2005

This Colorado Springs Gazette article talks about the possible merger of the IRL and Champ Car and the concern that they would lose their race because Champ Car has a … Read More

American LeMans Series Lemans Series Rumors

Sanbagging at LeMans

June 6, 2005

During this past weekend's 24 Hours of LeMans test there was lots of talk over some of the times dipping below ACO's "performance limits." Speculation is that Corvette is playing … Read More

Formula 1 IndyCar Rumors Stock Car Racing

Patrick to F1?

June 5, 2005

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

IndyCar Rumors

Will Danicamania carry over to other races?

June 5, 2005

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

ChampCar Rumors

Gentilozzi fed up with ovals?

June 5, 2005

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

ChampCar Rumors

Dale Coyne to run one car

June 5, 2005

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

ChampCar IndyCar Rumors

Milwaukee to get SAFER Barrier?

June 5, 2005

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

Rumors Stock Car Racing

Martin to run trucks fulltime in 2006

June 4, 2005

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