An Inside Look at Motorsports
A reader writes, This is my first chance to write this, but I wanted to share a comment on the local news on Sunday night. With a lead-in teaser something … Read More
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com can now confirm that Polestar would like to move up to Champ Car if sponsorship can be found, hence this rumor is 'fact' in that they are eying … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' See Hot News page for announcement. 04/12/05 According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, today, Newman/Haas is expected to enter this year's … Read More
Renault team principal Flavio Briatore has entered into talks with world championship leader Fernando Alonso to extend his contract with the team. The Spaniard has won two out of three … Read More
Rumors in Europe are that Minardi driver Patrick Friesacher has not paid his bill and Nicolas Kiesa will step in to do testing and possibly replace him in the not … Read More
Colombia's Juan Pablo Montoya should be back up to speed for the Imola race later in April. The McLaren driver had to skip the Bahrain grand prix when he (somehow, … Read More
India's on-off bid for a F1 grand prix is back in the 'on' position. The hugely populated country's first ever local F1 star, Narain Karthikeyan, popped in on the chief … Read More
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
