Champ Car gets their yearbook back
As we wrote recently, Hazelton Publishing had decided that they were not going to publish the annual Autocourse yearbook for Champ Car for the 2004 season. That prompted Champ Car … Read More
IRL to land street race in Canada
The jump from Champ Car to the Indy Racing League means Patrick Carpentier won't race in Canada this year, but he hopes to be back soon. "I know (the IRL) … Read More
Hunter-Reay destined for Forsythe Racing
Autosport.com reports that Champ Car race winner Ryan Hunter-Reay has ruled out a switch to the inaugural GP2 series this year after reiterating his determination to get into Formula 1. … Read More
Waltrip and McMurray not back in current rides in 2006
On the question surrounding Michael Waltrip's future with DEI – the 2005 NASCAR season opener is still a few weeks away, but already the future of two of NASCAR's top … Read More
A1 GP set for Brands Hatch
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' The opening round of the 2005 A1 Grand Prix series will be at Brands Hatch in the UK. The announcement was made today at … Read More
TMS to dump IRL
Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage delivered a verbal bumper tap Thursday to the Indy Racing League. Gossage's message: the IRL's future at the speedway could be in doubt because … Read More
Pantano again eyes Champ Car
UPDATE #3 Giorgio Pantano probably won't return to the grand prix grid in 2005. The Italian, who raced for Jordan last year but had to leave the team after Monza, … Read More
Champ Car signs TV deal
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See announcement on Hot News Page. 01/13/05 A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I hear you talk about the TV deal that … Read More
Champ Car to get major shot in arm
AutoRacing1.com has learned more about Champ Car's TV deals for 2005 and they will be a major shot in the arm for the organization and for the teams trying to … Read More
Dario re-ups with AGR
Dario Franchitti will be back driving for Andretti Green Racing in the Indy Racing League this season. The Scotsman, coming off a season in which he won two races and … Read More
Champ Car to announce two key hires
Our moles deep inside Champ Car tell us that two key hires have been made recently, one we believe to be the head of operations vacated by John Lopes. We … Read More
Trans-Am gets TV deal
Our moles at Trans-Am tell us that when Champ Car struck their deal for SPEED Channel to broadcast at least 8 races this year, it included a deal to broadcast … Read More
Petrobras ups money to Williams
Petrobras has announced that it is increasing its sponsorship activities by 30% and plans to invest $16m in sports sponsorships, although this goes up to $21m when added to sponsorship … Read More
News and rumors from the Czech Republic
UPDATE Czech driver Tomas Enge appears set to land a seat with Panther Racing in their second Dallara Chevrolet. Enge is also expected to drive a Prodrive Ferrari in select … Read More
Hard Liquor to replace tobacco at McLaren
UPDATE #2 McLaren's relationship with long-term partner West continues to be subject to speculation. Autosport has been told McLaren is about to enter a major commercial agreement with drinks manufacturer … Read More
GM could axe Saab
A General Motors review of its Saab subsidiary could lead to the upmarket car brand being axed, if the heavy investment required to revive it is deemed unjustified. GM executives … Read More
Another NASCAR in works
There are reports – as outlandish as they may seem – that some NFL figures are interested in creating a stock-car series of their own, if they can persuade some … Read More
IRL considers new engine
Word in Indy is that the IRL is considering approval of a small block fuel injected stock block engine for 2007 and beyond. Sad. If this is what has become … Read More
MBNA cutting back on the IRL
UPDATE MBNA will no longer provide the pole award for IRL races except the Indy 500 as yet another Indy Car sponsor says adios to an industry reeling as a … Read More
Smith to join Newman Rolex team
UPDATE At the Rolex 24 Guy Smith will drive for the Orbit team instead. 01/09/05 Rumor has it that Guy Smith will join the team of Paul Newman, Cristiano da … Read More
Drivers being lured by big money to Rolex 24
The France family has opened up the faucet and the money is flowing freely in order to lure the best drivers to the Rolex 24. Kurt Busch said at Daytona … Read More
Changes afoot at Ganassi Racing
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as our moles deep within the Ganassi organization were spot on. Papis has left the team and Century Mortgage has signed … Read More
Office Depot to sponsor No. 99
Rumor has it that on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in Daytona Beach, FL at Daytona International Raceway, Roush Racing will make an announcement regarding a new primary sponsor (Office Depot?) … Read More
IRL races on radio
Rumor has it that the IRL may sign on with a satellite radio provider for 2005. While the league has not finalized a deal yet, it is almost assured that … Read More