Slower pit stops in 2005
UPDATE NASCAR officials appear to be ready to implement a suggestion from Busch Series crew chief Ricky Pearson, who wants to restrict the flow of gasoline during pit stops. That … Read More
Ford’s asking price for Jag
The future of Formula One hangs in the balance following multi-million pound demands by Jaguar Racing. The team, run by American motor giants Ford, have slapped a £30million price tag … Read More
Rahal team may lose sponsor
Word on the street is that Centrix has not renewed with Rahal Letterman Racing in the IRL and will instead move that money to the Champ Car series. No official … Read More
Spencer looking at some Cup rides
Jimmy Spencer is back at the track, though in a Busch ride, not a Nextel Cup ride, and looking for a Cup ride for next season. Hanging over him is … Read More
Dale Earnhardt Theme Park?
Is a Dale Earnhardt Theme Park in the planning stages for Iredell County, near the DEI shops? Something big like that could be in the works, apparently, with the possibility … Read More
GM head of racing to Hendrick
GM head of racing to Hendrick? General Motors' Doug Duchardt, head of the company's world-wide racing operations, is apparently being wooed by car owner Rick Hendrick to move to North … Read More
Red Bull to set up American F1 team
We are hearing that once Red Bull is confirmed Monday as the buyers of the Jaguar F1 team, they will move in the coming years to get one, possibly two … Read More
Red Bull to buy Jaguar team
UPDATE #15 The ink will be drying today on the deal to save the Jaguar Formula One team, if last-minute negotiations are completed. The new owners are to be the … Read More
Tagliani to ink 3-year deal
The Toronto Sun reports that Champ Car driver Alex Tagliani has agreed to a three-year contract extension with Rocketsports Racing. "I have agreed to a three-year deal," Tagliani told the … Read More
Blaney and Jack Daniels to No. 30 car
Richard Childress Racing is expected to announce at Miami-Homestead Speedway next weekend that Jack Daniels will become the official sponsor of the No. 30 Chevrolet to replace a departing AOL. … Read More
Some big news is coming
Rumors suggest that we will have some big news to report to you from Europe in the next several days. Because of the importance, AutoRacing1.com President Mark Cipolloni will make … Read More
Vintage F1 to team up with IRL at Infineon
We are hearing that attempts are being made to have a vintage F1 race held in conjunction with the IRL event at Infineon Raceway in 2005. It will be interesting … Read More
Jordan to get Toyota and Briscoe
UPDATE #5 According to Ian Phillips, the team's Director of Commercial Affairs, Jordan's search for an engine supplier is over as they're on the verge of concluding an engine deal … Read More
Danica Patrick to replace Kenny Brack
Kenny Brack won't be returning to the Rahal IRL team. Danica Patrick is scheduled to test at Phoenix next week for Rahal Letterman Racing. The funding is nearly in place … Read More
Sauber to lose Red Bull
It is thought that the Sauber team will lose its backing from Red Bull next year because Red Bull will put all their money behind the Jaguar team it is … Read More
Bernie might promote British GP himself
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone could promote next year's British Grand Prix himself as part of a deal with teams to keep the race on the calendar. "It's a suggestion … Read More
Cheever to announce Carpentier and Toyota today
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See Hot News story. 11/11/04 Rumor has it that Eddie Cheever will announce this afternoon that former Champ Car driver Patrick Carpentier … Read More
PKV to test three drivers
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, Why isn't PKV testing Michael Valiante? He is from British Colombia like Greg Moore and he is bloody quick. Ranger is from Quebec and, … Read More
Formula 1 qualifying to change again?
In Brazil the Formula 1 teams got together and agreed to accept a new qualifying plan which had been dreamed up by Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley and Jean Todt over … Read More
HVM could become 3-car team
While Gigante remains undecided, Mexico City was the last race for the Herdez Group as a major sponsor in the Champ Car series after more than a decade. The pullout … Read More
Earnhardt crew chief to be penalized
UPDATE Tony Eury Sr., crew chief for the #8 Chevrolet of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., was fined $2,500 for violating Section 12-4-A (Actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 12-4-Q … Read More
NASCAR to approve hard liquor sponsorship
UPDATE #2 After conducting an extended review of its sponsorship policies and researching trends in consumer attitudes, NASCAR announced that distilled spirits products are now a new category for sponsorship … Read More
Kalkhoven Cosworth deal key to Jaguar future
This week's Autosport Magazine reports Champ Car series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven is due to be announced as the new owner of Cosworth Racing early next week. Multimillionaire businessman Kalkhoven plans … Read More
Champ Car could institute cost saving measures
A reader asks, It's clear Champ Car needs more manufacturers involved in the series, but how can they do that without letting costs get out of control again. Dave Westfield, … Read More
One tire supplier instead of V8s for F1
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. Plans for a 'control tire' situation in Formula One have been shelved until at least 2006, Minardi owner Paul Stoddart revealed in … Read More