Champ Car eyes surprise venue
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com has learned that Champ Car is negotiating for a race in the Middle East, thought to be either Dubai or Qatar (Possible Middle East venues – Map), and … Read More
Honda might quit F1
In response to the World Council voting to change the engine rules in F1 – “As we said all along, we want the engine formula to be open, so we … Read More
New Champ Car team in the works
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I live in Australia and CH10 news reported today that Craig Gore, who runs the WPS V8 Supercar team, may start a Champ Car team … Read More
Coulthard the man for Williams?
With Jenson Button forced to stay at BAR, many drivers are scrambling to land his vacant seat at Williams. David Coulthard thinks he is the man for the job and … Read More
Ranger could land Champ Car ride
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com Canadian sources tell us that Andrew Ranger's sponsor, Tide (Proctor & Gamble) have agreed in principle to step up their backing such that it looks very promising we … Read More
Borkowski to drive Grand-Am finale
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. See hot news for news release. 10/20/04 We have it on good word that Mike Borkowski will co-drive the Margraf Racing Pontiac-Riley … Read More
Heidfeld eyes Williams seat
Nick Heidfeld has been talking to Williams, BAR, Jaguar and Jordan about next season but nothing has been signed yet. "We're also looking at the two new teams that will … Read More
Ecclestone threatens to sue Stewart
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who is set to remove the British GP at Silverstone from the 2005 F1 calendar after talks with the BRDC broke down over financial terms … Read More
Kumho Tires set to enter F1
UPDATE The Korean tire company Kumho is rumored to be on the verge of announcing a plan to enter F1 to improve the company's worldwide visibility. Much will depend on … Read More
Childress close to announcing AOL or Motorola
UPDATE #2 See other rumor. RCR will have to announce that Motorola will be the new sponsor because AOL appears to be getting out of NASCAR. 10/09/04 Jayski.com reports that … Read More
Plans in play for major F1 qualifying shakeup
Formula 1's leading figures are set to vote later this week on a radical shake-up of the sport's qualifying system – with the final session to decide grid slots taking … Read More
Franchitti re-signed with Andretti Green
First Dario Franchitti said he was examining all options for 2005, then Robin Miller reported that Dario had re-signed with Andretti Green on Sunday. Michael Andretti stated on Wind Tunnel … Read More
Could Silverstone host a Champ Car race?
UPDATE Perhaps the door is indeed open for Champ Car at Silverstone. Could this be why Kevin Kalkhoven and his entourage were in the UK last week? You've read it … Read More
2005 the last year for Vancouver
Today's Vancouver Province newspaper reports that the 2005 Champ Car race will run on the July 22-24th weekend and that 2005 will be the last race here. They also report … Read More
Prost in possible F1 comeback
Four times world champion Alain Prost has been linked with a return to Formula 1 team management, with sources claiming that the Frenchman is seriously considering a comeback as team … Read More
Will Champ Car try to lure Coulthard?
David Coulthard hopes this weekend's race won't be his last. The Scot will be replaced by Juan Pablo Montoya next year and faces an uncertain future with no deals for … Read More
Changes coming at RCR
Expect Richard Childress to make more changes to his RCR team before the start of the 2005 season. An announcement the last week of October at Atlanta should clarify the … Read More
International TV coming together for Champ Car
Progress continues to be made on the 2005 Champ Car international TV deals. We have heard bits and pieces. For example, we hear that races will be shown live in … Read More
Kelley Racing to fold, Delphi to Panther
UPDATE #4 This SPEED TV article has a few new quotes from team owner Tom Kelley. Bottom line – the only way Tom Kelley will still be involved in the … Read More
Danica Patrick to replace Vitor Meira
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Meira re-signed with Rahal Letterman on Sunday morning according to Robin Miller. 10/17/04 Rumors from Texas this weekend suggest that Danica Patrick will … Read More
Two new drivers for Cheever in 2005?
Eddie Cheever confirmed today in Texas that he will run two, and possibly three cars in 2005, but that he has not re-signed either Ed Carpenter or Alex Barron yet. … Read More
A Dubai F1 team emerges
UPDATE We are bumping this rumor up to 'fact' today based on this interview with a team spokesperson. [Excerpts] Pitpass contacted Grand Prix Investments (GPI). We began by asking why … Read More