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
Priaulx could test again
European touring car champion Andy Priaulx could get more track time in Williams' F1 machine. The Briton, who last week tried a grand prix car for size at Valencia, impressed … Read More
Jordan may retain BH
Despite new ownership, Jordan might race into the 2005 season with its customary bright-yellow paint job. EJ's squad landed the B&H tobacco deal, through parent company Gallaher International, in 1996. … Read More
Midland to clean house?
Did Midland buy the Jordan team to avoid the steep F1 initiation fee? Numerous British sources report that some of Jordan's personnel have left the team: mechanics, engineers and even … Read More
Fittipaldi to drive Stock Cars
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. After two unsuccessful seasons in NASCAR, former Champ Car and Formula 1 driver Christian Fittipaldi has decided to return to Brazil to … Read More
Da Matta could go to PKV Racing or N/H
UPDATE #4 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. AutoRacing1.com has learned that PKV Racing has signed Cristiano da Matta for 2005 and beyond. We will update our 2005 Champ … Read More
Audi may skip 2005
"After winning the Manufacturer and Driver Championships in 2003 and the Manufacturer Championship in the 2004 SPEED World Challenge GT Series with our Audi RS 6 race cars, 2005 is … Read More
Is Marco Andretti F1 material?
A reader asks, It seems as though Marco Andretti to this point is the real deal. With Mario's ties to Ferrari and Frank Williams along with Michael's ties to Honda, … Read More
Concern for IRL’s future
UPDATE There must be real problems under the facade of the IRL because now even Bruce Martin, one of the IRL's staunchest supporters, is writing negative things about the IRL … Read More
IRL loses big sponsor to Champ Car
If you looked carefully at the photos we published recently of Paul Newman's car for the Rolex 24 you would have noticed that Centrix Financial was a sponsor. We have … Read More
Champ Car to return to Germany
UPDATE #5 We are downgrading this rumor to 'false' today. We confirmed with Champ Car that there is no truth to this rumor. Mark C. 01/26/05 A reader writes, Dear … Read More
AOL and Champ Car
We heard several rumors that at the Thursday Champ Car Promoters meeting in Indianapolis that AOL made a presentation to all the promoters there to tell them about a new … Read More
NASCAR popularity waning in California
UPDATE Among the rumors at the Nextel Media Tour here in Charlotte, N.C., is that one of California Speedway's two NASCAR dates could be in trouble. Mind you, it's strictly … Read More
USA government issues Mexico warning
In a move that could affect Champ Car's two Mexico races, the State Department on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Americans visiting Mexico, saying violent criminal activity, including murder … Read More