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UPDATE We are hearing that Roberto Gonzalez is trying to close a last-minute deal with Tecate that will see him take the 2nd seat at HVM alongside Bjorn Wirdheim. Rodolfo … Read More
UPDATE #2 With Dominguez now signed at Forsythe, this rumor is close to going to 'false.' We are hearing that Lavin may only have $2 million and could end up … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Sam Schmidt Motorsports has named IRL IndyCar® Series veteran Richie Hearn as the driver of the No. 70 Meijer/Coca-Cola Special at the … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, In response to the Champ Car and Europe rumor, I hope Champ Car continues to try to return to Europe. If Champ Car is going to … Read More
UPDATE Eddie Jordan believes the banks must keep Bernie Ecclestone in charge of F1 to secure the long-term future of the sport. "Formula One with Bernie Ecclestone is worth far … Read More
UPDATE #2 The Dodge Charger nose has been in the news recently because it seems to pick up trash off of the track, blocking the air flow to the radiator. … Read More
UPDATE Homestead is still waiting for FAA approval for the installation of lights at the Speedway. They are hoping for it soon. 03/06/05 Homestead-Miami Speedway is looking to go under … Read More
The racing industry take note. Want higher TV ratings? Encourage gambling on your sport by race fans. Sports business expert David M. Carter said a reason auto racing faces several … Read More
Dear AutoRacing1.com, You might want to let your readers know that they don't have to buy tickets for this weekend's St. Petersburg IRL race. I hear that are giving away … Read More
A reader writes, I have two (2) questions concerning the Champ Car chassis I am hoping you can clarify for me: 1) Are the current Champ Car chassis the same … Read More
Ferrari are ready to prove they do not have a 'win-at-all-costs' attitude to Formula One by canceling a planned pre-British Grand Prix test due to take place at Silverstone in … Read More
UPDATE #2 Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont., has leap-frogged Montreal to become the leading candidate to land a NASCAR stock car race as soon as 2006. A group of … Read More
We are hearing that Champ Car is trying to ready a number of key announcements for the Long Beach race weekend in two weeks time. We keep hearing something about … Read More
Australasian Motorsport News is reporting that Formula 1 could be on its way back to Adelaide if the current battle between Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management and the manufacturers results … Read More
Rumor here in Mexico is that CIE (OCESA) is in talks with Champ Car to renew the Monterrey GP contract for an additional 5 years. Both parties have great interest … Read More
AutoRacing1.com overheard at Sebring tonight that 18, 19 or even 20 cars will be on the grid at Long Beach, depending on how things pan out with drivers and teams … Read More
We hear that the Argentina race will definitely happen but most probably the first race will be March of '06…..RTL5 in Holland will show all Champ Car races live in … Read More
The San Jose Mercury News reports – Organizers of this summer's San Jose Grand Prix are scrambling to get city approval for an 11th-hour course change that would send race … Read More
This Portland Oregonian article says, Future of Portland Champ Car race still is tenuous. The return of a G.I. Joe's sponsorship is helping, but economic issues continue to be a … Read More
Formula 1's love affair with India is currently in its passionate phase, with the paddock awash with Indian reporters, stacking up to interview Narain Karthikeyan and to encourage Bernie Ecclestone … Read More
Word here in Sebring is that Dale Coyne Racing will be running two cars in testing Wednesday and Thursday. Their drivers for the test will be Spaniard Oriol Servia and … Read More
After a very disappointing start to the season word on the street is that team SAUBER PETRONAS is finally looking to run a third car during Friday practice sessions. Although … Read More
