Firestone dumping IndyCar for NASCAR?
Goodyear's contract with NASCAR expires in 2012, the very same year that Firestone leaves the IndyCar series. Speculation is that Firestone is going to replace Goodyear in NASCAR and show … Read More
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IMS Centennial Speedway unveils this year’s historic 500 ticket
Indy 500 ticket The artwork for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 ticket draws on 100 years of history at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It features Dario Franchitti celebrating in victory lane last … Read More
Barber Open Test sets stage for 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season
Ryan Briscoe in the IZOD IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights teams continue preparations for the season with an Open Test March 14-16 at Barber Motorsports Park. IZOD IndyCar … Read More
GM loses CFO
Chris Liddell, the onetime executive hotshot hired from Microsoft and rumored to be a candidate for CEO, is leaving General Motors on April 1. The 52-year-old will be replaced by … Read More
Shocker! Perez tops Day 3 in Barcelona
Sergio Perez Sauber's Sergio Perez held on to the top spot on the third day of testing in Barcelona, after setting the fastest lap of the week in the morning … Read More
Sauber sponsor Slim tops world rich list
(GMM) Business magazine Forbes has named Sauber sponsor Carlos Slim the richest man on earth. 71-year-old Slim, the Mexican telecoms magnate who is backing the Swiss team and its rookie … Read More
Renault doctor predicts ‘long’ road for Kubica
(GMM) Renault doctor Riccardo Ceccarelli on Thursday admitted Robert Kubica's will be a "long" road to recovery. Speaking at the Barcelona test, he said the injured Pole is recovering well … Read More
Q and A with Brian France
Brian France KERRY THARP: Good afternoon, everyone. We appreciate you joining our special NASCAR teleconference today, featuring NASCAR chief executive officer and chairman Brian France.Brian, at this time I'm turn … Read More
Pirelli to supply ‘extra hard’ tire in Turkey
(GMM) Pirelli is working on a fifth tire compound to use in 2011. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that the 'extra hard' compound is designed initially to cope with … Read More
Q and A with Nico Rosberg
After introducing a number of upgrades for the second day of preseason testing in Barcelona, Nico Rosberg discusses his thoughts of the car. Q: How important is this final week … Read More
Silverstone announces profit
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), owners of Silverstone, have announced that the home of the British Grand Prix turned over a profit in the region of two million pounds … Read More
Massa on to before Barcelona lunch break
Full lap times as of 11am local time, on the third day of the final F1 2011 preseason five-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya near Barcelona. 1. Felipe Massa … Read More
Mike Conway back behind the wheel as he tests Andretti Autosport IndyCar
British racing driver Mike Conway was yesterday back behind the wheel of an IndyCar as he took to the Sebring race track in his Andretti Autosport car, setting the fastest … Read More
Panda Security Sponsors Hispania F1 Racing Team for 2011
Panda Security will protect the Spanish team’s office and mobile computers with its cloud-based solution Panda Cloud Protection and its Panda GateDefender Integra appliances Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
De la Rosa returns 'home' to McLaren New McLaren not ready to win title – Hamilton Better mood at Mercedes as new package arrives HRT will overtake Red Bull in … Read More
No changes in this year’s Sprint All-Star Race
For the first time in a while, the annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will not see a format change. The all-star race over the years has … Read More
Wednesday sees the Ferrari 150 in full race configuration
Felipe Massa at Barcelona Wednesday It was a busy day’s work for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro for its first day of this final test session at the Catalunya Circuit; not so … Read More
Rosberg impressed by new Mercedes exhausts
Nico Rosberg at Barcelona Wednesday Mercedes Grand Prix ran with a raft of new technical developments as its final winter test program was launched in Barcelona on Wednesday, with the … Read More
ORECA loves racing in USA
The start of the 2011 season and the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup is just around the corner and the No. 10 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP arrived on U.S. soil at … Read More
Extreme Speed Motorsports team shows off New Patron color scheme
Tequila Patr¢n proudly returns again to American Le Mans Series racing this year as the Presenting Sponsor of the nine-race 2011 season, and the lead sponsor of the Extreme Speed … Read More
ALMS makes it’s annual visit to Manhattan
Scott Atherton A little over a week before their biggest race of the year, the 12 Hours of Sebring, the ALMS made their annual promotional tour through Manhattan today. Series … Read More
Disappointed Klien now wants third driver role
Christian Klien will have to wait another year to buy a ride in F1 (GMM) A disappointed Christian Klien on Wednesday vowed to keep pushing for a role in formula … Read More
Grand Prix of St. Pete reveals event plans
The Red Bull Air Show, the return of "drifting" demonstrations and an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales highlight the entertainment program announced Tuesday for the March 25-27 Honda Grand Prix … Read More
Petrov explains just how bad the Pirelli tires are
Vitaly Petrov has explained just how quickly the new-for-2011 Pirelli tires lose grip whilst on the circuit, with the Italian rubber designed to degradate at a rapid rate in order … Read More
de la Rosa and Paffet back with McLaren
Pedro de la Rosa has returned to McLaren as its official test and reserve driver. The Spanish driver worked with the team for seven seasons, beginning in 2003, before moving … Read More