BRDC to ‘consider’ new deal
(GMM — Nov.10) The British Racing Drivers' Club is waiting for Bernie Ecclestone's new proposal for a 2005 grand prix at Silverstone. The 74-year-old impresario said he would be 'shattered' … Read More
2005 Bahrain race set for ‘sell out’
(GMM — Nov.10) Bahrain's second grand prix is heading for a sell-out, according to race organizers. The circuit's business development manager, Rayan Kazerooni, said more than twice the number of … Read More
Champ Car eyes 3 of 4 races
UPDATE A reader adds, Regarding your comment that Champ Car is eyeing a venue in the Middle East – I would highly recommend the new Dubai circuit. It looks like … Read More
Kumho and Midland
(GMM — Nov.10) Korean tire brand Kumho might team up with new Formula One team 'Midland F1' in 2006, the rumor mill is whispering. Both current F1 suppliers, Bridgestone and … Read More
John Deere or Harrah’s to sponsor Gordon
UPDATE #2 Robby Gordon, who is leaving Richard Childress Racing to start his own Nextel Cup team, said this weekend that Harrah's Entertainment will sponsor his car next season. "Harrah's … Read More
Ganassi trying to steal Hunter-Reay from Champ Car
First Chip Ganassi moved his entire team to the IRL and left Champ Car worse off for it. Then he stole Darren Manning from Champ Car for 2004. Next Toyota … Read More
Jourdain Jr. to drive NASCAR Busch
Rumor has it that Mexican Champ Car driver Michel Jourdain Jr. will drive in next year's inaugural NASCAR Busch series race in Mexico City. It will probably be a one-race … Read More
Forsythe could run 3 or 4 cars in 2005
“We’re looking at the opportunity to run a couple of young Czech drivers," said Gerald Forsythe, “and we’re also going to test David Martinez (age 21) who won the Cupa … Read More
Ford dragging their heels on sale to Red Bull
Red Bull have confirmed putting in an offer to buy Jaguar Racing but say the F1 team's owners Ford are dragging their heels. According to the Austrian energy drink company … Read More
Many Champ Car seats up for grabs in 2005
This SPEED TV article says, A year ago in Mexico City the hot topic of conversation was the survival/future of CART and the Champ Car World Series. This year, with … Read More
Vancouver won’t be reinstated
This Globe and Mail article says, After 14 successful seasons at full throttle, Vancouver's Molson Indy looks to be screeching to a halt. While Molson continues to negotiate with the … Read More
RuSPORT could lose Gigante, but expand to 3 cars
Jourdain’s position at RuSPORT has attracted a lot of attention in the midst of news that Gigante may not renew its sponsorship agreement with the popular Mexican in the face … Read More
Is the IRL teetering on collapse?
This Dallas Morning News article paints the picture that both Toyota and Honda could be on their way to NASCAR, leaving the IRL with no engine manufacturers. Excerpts – It's … Read More
Scott Sharp to drive for Fernandez
AutoRacing1.com is hearing from our IRL sources that Scott Sharp will take his Delphi backing to Fernandez Racing in 2005. We await a formal announcement before moving it up to … Read More
Chip Ganassi loses Cosworth bid
We have it on good word that Chip Ganassi's bid for Cosworth has been rejected by Ford. In fact our sources tell us after he was rejected the first time, … Read More
Van der Merwe to test for BAR
The 24-year-old former F3000 racer and 2003 British F3 champion Alan Van der Merwe will be evaluated by the Brackley based team within weeks and could fill a post as … Read More
Questionable yellow?
NASCAR's late yellow at Atlanta has provoked questions in the Cup garage about the inconsistency in NASCAR's reaction to such situations. The caution was put out for Kevin Harvick's stalled … Read More
NBC now in play for Champ Car
UPDATE #3 Our latest info on the TV deal is that SPEED Channel will be the domestic cable partner for both NBC and CBS for Champ Car in 2005. There … Read More
IRL bound Carpentier signs with Cheever.
UPDATE #13 Patrick Carpentier will almost certainly make the final Champ Car start of his career — at least for the foreseeable future — tomorrow from eighth spot on the … Read More
Is Sebring in play?
UPDATE We are downgrading this rumor to 'false' today. We spoke to Champ Car President Dick Eidswick who said there was a conversation about Sebring a few weeks ago but … Read More
Champ Car to announce new merchandising deal
We have it on good word that Champ Car has negotiated a big merchandising deal for next year that will see a lot more Champ Car merchandise available for fans. … Read More
Forsythe eyes Valiante – Maybe
UPDATE We spoke with Forsythe and learned that the meeting this morning was a get together for all the Canadian drivers, the team and Ford. It was not to talk … Read More
New Champ Car track info
AutoRacing1.com had a sneak peek at the preliminary design of the Ansan, South Korea purpose built track in a park down by the waterfront. The track, designed by D3 Motorsports, … Read More
Hakkinen hints at DTM move
UPDATE #4 This rumor is upgraded from 'false' all the way to 'fact' today. Mika Hakkinen has signed to race in Germany's DTM Touring Car Championship. He recently showed interest … Read More
Toyota to follow Chevy and quit the IRL
UPDATE #2 Adding perhaps a bit more to this rumor, this SPEED TV article says, Chevrolet's announced departure from the IRL Indy Car series after this season created a buzz … Read More