An Inside Look at Motorsports
With rumors rampant that Honda might drop out of the IRL, word on the street is that they may follow Toyota (Lexus) to the France family's Grand-Am series before they … Read More
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has claimed that a GP in Russia is not far away. The British billionaire has failed in his previous attempts to stage a race in the … Read More
(GMMF1.NET) At the end of the decade, Germany's Michael Schumacher might still be leading the grand prix pack in F1. Already the oldest in pitlane, Ferrari's star, 36, was asked … Read More
(GMMF1.NET) BMW may abandon Williams and buy independent F1 team Sauber, a German newspaper reported on Sunday. 'Welt am Sonntag' suggested that the Munich-based manufacturer is not simply talking to … Read More
(GMMF1.NET) F1 teams may be allowed to advertise cigarettes outside of Europe after this August's ban. It had been suggested that teams would be subject to prosecution if 'illegal' logos … Read More
UPDATE #2 Similar to Nicky Pastorelli, Jordan's other test driver, Doornbos will have plenty of time on his hands to also drive in Champ Car, if he can find the … Read More
Although the Midland-Jordan team recently announced that the 21 year old Dutchman and reigning Euro 3000 Champion, Nicky Pastorelli, would be one of their two test drivers in 2005, Dutch … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See story on Hot News page. 02/23/05 “First off, I’m excited about a sponsorship package that we are going to announce Friday … Read More
UPDATE As for talk of Honda and Nissan entering NASCAR: Won't happen, at least for a very long time. Several motor-sports journalists continue to insist that the new Honda Ridgeline … Read More
Kyle Petty probably made his dad proud on Sunday. He finished 17th and even led a lap of the Daytona 500. Kyle Petty said he would be happy to finish … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' as AutoRacing1.com has learned that Grove will not fire their Aero Chief. 02/24/05 Williams' main wind tunnel man, John Davis, may be 'let … Read More
While it was in doubt for awhile, sources tell AutoRacing1.com that Rodolfo Lavin is now expected to re-sign with Forsythe Racing to drive alongside Paul Tracy. It is expected Corona … Read More
"We want to radiate the energetic picture of Russia, modern, intelligent and successfully", said the man behind Midland F1, Alex Shnaider. The Russian aims to move the Jordan headquarters to … Read More
This Times Dispatch article says, Wow, here's a novel idea: split-screen auto racing, allowing viewers to see continuous coverage of the action during all national commercial breaks. Don't get your … Read More
A reader asks, Champ Car has only published a 14 race schedule for 2005. That's a pretty low number. With March right around the corner, what are the chances more … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Champ Car isn't going to keep any of its teams from competing at this year's Indianapolis 500 according to Tony Cotman, the new … Read More
Contrary to an internet report posted Wednesday (not AutoRacing1.com), Speedway Motorsports Inc. has no plans to move a NASCAR race date from Atlanta Motor Speedway to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. … Read More
Antonio Pizzonia is staying with Williams – or at least that is what the team says. When one asks the Brazilian driver about his thoughts the answer is rather less … Read More
UPDATE According to Reuters, BMW are talking to both the Sauber and Red Bull Formula One teams about supplying them with an engine for 2006 but no deal has been … Read More
(GMMF1.NET) Jaguar's former managing director David Pitchforth could be about to return to pitlane. Rumor has it that, following Red Bull's controversial sacking of the lauded manager, he could assume … Read More
If NASCAR gets its way — and as the No. 2 sport on television, it usually does — next year's Daytona 500 will have a new time slot. Considered the … Read More
Panther Racing, the IRL IndyCar® Series’ only Chevrolet-powered team, on Thursday will announce the new primary sponsor for the No. 2 Chevrolet-powered Dallara. The sponsor will also be an associate … Read More
Former Danish F1 driver Jan Magnussen has admitted that he'd love to try NASCAR. Speaking during a meeting for members of his fan-club, he added that he has been won … Read More
