Alesi excited series created to stop NASCAR
Former Grand Prix winners Jean Alesi (left) and Johnny Herbert during the first public Speedcar test session at the Dubai Autodrome. Dubai: Former Formula One driver Jean Alesi has predicted … Read More
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Ford reports 16% rise in Q1 China sales
Ford said that 42,746 units had been sold in China, helped by introducing its S-Max and Focus models, and the development of its auto-financing business. Sales of Ford's high-end models, … Read More
New Champ Car significantly cheaper than Lola
Did you know that a new Champ Car rolling chassis costs a team just $221,725? A Lola, with the British Pound being so strong compared to the American Dollar, would … Read More
Kumho launches ALMS Speed-rated Sweepstakes
RANCHO CUCAMNOGA, CA..…Kumho Tire U.S.A. has launched the ALMS Speed-rated Sweepstakes, which runs from April 1 through December 31, 2007. The Sweepstakes features a grand prize of a trip for … Read More
SPEED to air Pit Stop Challenge
SPEED will air the NASCAR Nextel Pit Crew Challenge from Charlotte Bobcats Arena on May 19 at 12:30 p.m. as part of the network’s week-long coverage of NASCAR All-Star Week … Read More
Johnson admits Champ Car’s biggest failing
"To say we have made stars out of all of our drivers is not a correct statement," Champ Car President Steve Johnson told the LA Times. "It's up to us … Read More
NASCAR Martinsville TV ratings plummet
UPDATE NASCAR's TV ratings continue their nosedive for the 2nd year running. Fox's broadcast of the April 1 Goody's Cool Orange 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Martinsville Speedway earned … Read More
Petersen /White Lightning withdraw from LeMans
Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing publicly declared today that it will, regretfully, relinquish its invitation to compete in the 75th Annual 24 Heures du Mans. On Tuesday, team manager and official … Read More
NASCAR co-founder’s son facing harassment suit
WEST PALM BEACH — The 77-year-old namesake of NASCAR co-founder Edgar Otto on Tuesday was slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former employee. The six-page lawsuit, filed in … Read More
NASCAR promoter has no class
Speaking of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the track showed a rare lack of class with its xenophobic newspaper ad promoting last Saturday's short-track racing at The Bullring. The ad, a … Read More
SPEED Weekly Top 20 Driver Ranking
Updated 4-11-07Pos. Driver (Series) Pts1. Will Power (CCWS) 9.0322. Fernando Alonso (F1) 8.9283. Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR) 8.5724. Jeff Gordon (NASCAR) 8.3795. Jeff Burton (NASCAR) 7.6706. Matt Kenseth (NASCAR) 7.4347. Paul … Read More
NASCAR Looking to Expand TV Coverage to International Markets
NASCAR, which rose out of local race tracks in the South and Midwest to become a U.S. television juggernaut, is working on its next expansion. NASCAR is being watched in … Read More
Lazier to race for Schmidt in Indianapolis 500
1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier has teamed up with Indy Pro Series championship team owner Sam Schmidt for an entry in the 91st Indianapolis 500. Lazier will drive the … Read More
Martin’s last race for Roush
For the final time in 2007, Mark Martin will compete for Roush Fenway Racing in the Busch Series this Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. Mark Martin parted ways with driving … Read More
Radio LeMans back on air
There are only ten weeks to go before the World’s most successful event radio station is back on the air at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2007. The station’s … Read More
Grand Prix of Houston Announces 2007 Sponsors
HOUSTON – The Grand Prix of Houston will roar back to JAGFlo Speedway at Reliant Park on April 20-22, and along with the high-speed cars of Champ Car and American … Read More
69 cars set for 91st Indianapolis 500
UPDATE Oh please. Give me a freakin’ break. Hello IRL spinmeisters, the REAL story is in this part of the quote: “Twenty-five drivers have been named to the 38 entries … Read More
Big crowds expected for Long Beach
As a sign of things to come this weekend, more than 10,000 spectators packed the stands last Saturday on a portion of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach circuit … Read More
Where is Paul Page?
Some have asked what former CART and IRL TV announcer Paul Page is up to these days. Paul is alive and well and is the lead announcer for ESPN2's coverage … Read More
Mansell to race for Ferrari
Nigel Mansell will race a Scuderia Ecosse Ferrari 430 GT car in the FIA GT Championship race at Silverstone on May 6. It is 15 years since Mansell won the … Read More
Wilson has big plans in Champ Car
LONG BEACH – Justin Wilson on Monday was speaking in relaxed tones about the twists and turns his career has taken as an auto racing driver. He talked about his … Read More
Champ Car returns with an image overhaul
The Champ Car World Series returns to Long Beach for its annual April race Sunday, but the series otherwise is heading in unfamiliar directions. With hopes all but dashed that … Read More
The Chinese factor
Did you know that the 2009 Buick LaCrosse will be designed, in part, by Chinese engineers. Why is that you say? Because Buick now sells more cars in China than … Read More
NEXTEL Cup Series News and Notes – Texas
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Aiming For Texas-Style Victory Jeff Gordon Seeking First Win At Texas; In 2007 Texas A Tough Place To Repeat Hendrick Motorsports Seeks Fifth Consecutive Win HMS, Joe … Read More