ISC/IRL rumor
UPDATE #4 This week's National Speed Sport News reports – The United States Auto Club, which celebrates its Golden Anniversary this season, will experience unprecedented expansion of its premier racing … Read More
Rumors from Montreal
According to an article in La Presse written by Réjean Tremblay, Normand Legault, principal of the Grand Prix du Canada, is taking over from Alan Labrosse to whom he had … Read More
Peugeot ponders return
The French manufacturer, Peugeot, which won Le Mans in 1992 and ’93, is exploring ways to continue in top line motorsport after it pulls out of the World Rally Championship … Read More
Dalziel gives up on Champ Car, moving to…..
Cristiano da Matta’s signing spells the end of the Champ Car hopes of Toyota Atlantic runner-up Ryan Dalziel, who had been banking on a graduation to the senior series with … Read More
Indian to get Jordan Midland seat
UPDATE #3 The new Midland-Jordan Formula 1 will announce this afternoon that it has signed contracts with India's Narain Karthikeyan and Portugal's Tiago Monteiro. 02/01/05 This rumor is upgraded to … Read More
Tiago Monteiro to get 2nd Jordan seat
UPDATE The new Midland-Jordan Formula 1 will announce this afternoon that it has signed contracts with India's Narain Karthikeyan and Portugal's Tiago Monteiro. We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact' … Read More
Dana to be 21st IRL entry
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Hemelgarn Racing, the 2000 IRL IndyCar® Series championship and 1996 Indianapolis 500-winning team, will participate in a teleconference on Thursday, Feb. 3 … Read More
G.I. Joes to back Champ Car race again
The Portland Tribune reports that Norm Daniels, G.I. Joe’s president, writes to say he hears nothing about a movement to bring NASCAR to Oregon, but that “G.I. Joe’s is involved … Read More
F1 still might go to single tire supplier
Formula One could revert to a single tire manufacturer as early as next year, BBC Sport has learned. Motorsport boss Max Mosley said he was "strongly in favor" of the … Read More
Does Marlin have a ride?
Sterling Marlin, a regular on the circuit since 1987, wants to drive for a couple of more years and wants to remain with Chip Ganassi so he can close his … Read More
Ganassi might move team out of Indy
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. The response from a Ganassi Racing spokesperson – "The answer is NO, the IndyCar team is NOT being relocated to Charlotte. Not … Read More
Rusty looking at Gaughan for a few races
Rusty Wallace said on Tuesday that he has some unresolved slots on his Busch Series roster this year, and he hopes Brendan Gaughan can fill the gaps. Gaughan was Wallace's … Read More
Dane’s in at Minardi – report
(GMM) In a Minardi, Denmark's Nicolas Kiesa will almost certainly return to the F1 grid in 2005. Team owner Paul Stoddart said he's settled on a teammate for Dutch youngster … Read More
Champ Car Ambassadors
AutoRacing1.com sources tell us that Champ Car is going to institute a "Champ Car Ambassador" program with the likes of Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, Bobby Unser, Alex Zanardi, Nigel Mansell … Read More
Briatore to quit
(GMM) In mid-2005, Renault managing director Flavio Briatore may walk away from the team and Formula One. The charismatic Italian admitted at the launch of a new car in Monaco … Read More
Last minute rush expected for remaining Champ Car seats
There are a whole host of wanna-bee F1 drivers scrambling to fill the few remaining open seats in F1 for 2005. Once they are all filled we expect to see … Read More
AGR picks up another from Champ Car
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News report to follow….. 01/28/05 We are getting reports that John Anderson did indeed give his resignation at Champ … Read More
Corona may not back Lavin
The word from our Mexican sources is that Corona is in, except they might not be with Rodolfo Lavin. Our sources were told they want a driver that can win … Read More
Quaker State in litigation with Fernandez
The word from our Mexican sources is that Quaker State of Mexico dropped Fernandez Racing and was sued by and countersuing Adrián. Quaker State was Adrian's last real Mexican sponsor. … Read More
Martin may start Truck team
Mark Martin hinted on Monday that he is leaning towards fielding his own trucks in the Craftsman Truck Series, a decision that would keep him closer to home in 2006. … Read More
‘Hybrid’ engine for F1?
Toyota are investigating using their innovative fuel-electric 'hybrid' engine technology in Formula One. Fitted to the road-going 'Prius' model, the car – using far less fuel than a normal passenger … Read More
From the too funny department
Champ Car last week hosted the annual Promoters meeting in Indy. The meetings were at Conseco Fieldhouse, Home of the Indiana Pacers, with the final nights activities including a Pacers … Read More
Champ Car signs wireless deal for fans
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Story to follow on hot news page. 01/25/05 Rumor has it that the Champ Car World Series has signed a three-year agreement … Read More
Williams to announce Heidfeld on Monday
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact' today. Williams has named Nick Heidfeld as its second driver alongside Mark Webber in 2005. The news was announced this morning in … Read More