An Inside Look at Motorsports
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' Bob Dillner stated during Saturday's installment of SPEED News that the #14 team was now shutting down for the rest of the season, period. … Read More
Red Bull Racing may not need to find a new 'Friday' test driver. The F1 team is seeking rivals' support to change the regulation that would stop Christian Klien from … Read More
Rumor has it that the Japan race received a major boost this weekend after the Japanese dignitaries came away from Long Beach with a very positive feeling. We also hear … Read More
There has been much speculation as to Toyota's future with the IRL after 2006. We spoke to Toyota's Jim Aust and Les Unger today in Long Beach after the Champ … Read More
UPDATE #2 This rumor is 'false.' We spoke to Les Unger after the race and he confirmed that Toyota will no longer sponsor the Atlantic series after this year. They … Read More
F1 motor racing has become embroiled in power struggles involving two of its leading figures – former three-times world champion Sir Jackie Stewart and Max Mosley. Several national motor racing … Read More
Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve has expressed an interest in driving in NASCAR, according to some who have talked with him, and that could be a good sign for NASCAR's … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The Press Telegram today published the results of their poll of readers that showed 85% want Champ Car to stay in Long … Read More
Word in Long Beach is that a prominent Toyota team has all but made the decision to leave the league after 2005. We are also hearing that Andretti Green Racing … Read More
This Long Beach Press Telegram article says, His right shoulder immobilized by a sling, Kevin Kalkhoven delivered a blow that was more powerful than any he could have thrown even … Read More
"It's clear that Sauber will be replacing Villeneuve," Zurich newspaper Tages-Anzeiger reported today. "The only question is when and with whom." Another Swiss paper, the Blick, quoted Peter Sauber as … Read More
UPDATE #2 We are downgrading this rumor to 'false.' The rumors that Brian France has sold shares of the family racing business to buy into an NFL franchise keep chasing … Read More
We hear that RuSPORT will announce their sponsors today around noon in Long Beach. As a hint their entire hospitality area is decked out in Red Bull. SanDisk should be … Read More
Long Beach City Council member Rae Gabelich said at the council meeting she was told by series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven that he may move Torrance-based Cosworth the race engine manufacturer … Read More
This SBsun.com article speculates that California Speedway in Fontana could eventually drop the Grand-Am and/or IRL races from its schedule if Champ Car loses Long Beach to Tony George which … Read More
A special meeting of British GP venue Silverstone's track-owning 'BRDC' could see Sir Jackie Stewart stripped of presidency. But in a statement, the British Racing Drivers' Club board backed the … Read More
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever has indicated that he might make a return to action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May, but was quick to dampen rumors about … Read More
NASCAR's Nextel All-Star Challenge race is likely to return to Lowe's Motor Speedway near Charlotte in 2006, but NASCAR isn't ready to say the race will remain there in the … Read More
We are hearing that a deal is close that will see Ryan Hunter-Reay's Rocketsports car sponsored by an automobile dealer that accounts for 8% of all car sales in the … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' See Hot News page for announcement. 04/07/05 This indy Star article says, Jeff Ward is expected to be confirmed today as the second … Read More
Norbert Haug may be calling for Pedro de la Rosa to race at Imola if he’s needed, but the Spaniard says it would “fair enough" if Alex Wurz got the … Read More
Whether the 'A1 grand prix' championship can be a hit in Australia is now in grave doubt. The novel Dubai-based open-wheeler category has signed a TV deal with the 'pay-per-view' … Read More
Don't be surprised if Robert Doornbos' name is featured a little more prominently at the San Marino GP. The Dutchman is 'Friday' driver for Jordan but, until now, he's not … Read More
The Australian grand prix at Melbourne looks likely to lose some key sponsorship for 2006. A senior executive has been convicted of drink-driving — but the Australian GP corporation didn't … Read More
