Hinchcliffe leads the way in Atlantic qualifying
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – It’s Vegas and Lady Luck was smiling on James Hinchcliffe (#9 NOCO/ProWorks) on Friday afternoon. The 20-year-old Toronto racer didn’t clean up at the craps table … Read More
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Bourdais says Vegas sets a new standard
Although he was frustrated by the electrical gremlins that struck his McDonald's car in qualifying Friday, Sebastien Bourdais expressed delight in the new Las Vegas Street Circuit. "Just wait until … Read More
Vegas: Bourdais nips Tracy in first practice session
On a track still quite dusty, defending Champ Car champion Sebastien Bourdais turned the fastest lap on the new 2.44-mile downtown street circuit in Las Vegas where practice began for … Read More
Seen in Las Vegas – 2
We spoke to both Katherine Legge and Bruno Junqueira this morning in Las Vegas before morning practice. Bruno confirmed that he will drive for Dale Coyne Racing all year in … Read More
Don’t sack Honda staff – Button
(GMM) Honda should resist the urge to react to its current crisis by firing staff, Jenson Button said in Malaysia. As in Australia, the Briton and his teammate Rubens Barrichello … Read More
Seen in Las Vegas – 1
It's a beautiful day here in Las Vegas, although the afternoon temperatures are slated to hit 90 degrees F. Having walked the 'completed' track for the first time this morning … Read More
Autocon Moves to Creation
San Diego, CA — Autocon Motorsports today announced a mid-season change of chassis/engine combination to the Creation CA06H/Judd, which it plans to debut at the Utah Grand Prix at Miller … Read More
News from Sepang – 2
Theissen adds fuel to Heidfeld gossip Raikkonen avoids engine change penalty Toro Rosso slams Spyker protest Renault admit pace flattered by low fuel Todt not concerned about Raikkonen tattoo Theissen … Read More
Tagliani in awe over Vegas track
Alex Tagliani, 34, is familiar with downtown, but Sunday was his first chance to see it nearly completed as a major league 2.44-mile street-racing circuit with 12 challenging curves and … Read More
Albers blows, Webber sizzles in practice 2
(GMM) The second and final 90 minutes of free practice at Sepang on Friday was disrupted late in the session when a rear tire on Christijan Albers' orange Spyker car … Read More
Stewards throw out Spyker protest
(GMM) Stewards at the Malaysian grand prix have thrown out Spyker's protest about the legality of the Toro Rosso car. A statement issued by the governing body on Friday explained … Read More
Massa tops opening practice in Malaysia
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa topped the timesheet in opening practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, lapping the Sepang circuit in 1:34.972, beating nearest rival Fernando Alonso by a quarter of … Read More
Carnegie on the mend
Retired legendary IMS Public Address announcer Tom Carnegie, who suffered a shoulder injury Dec. 6, was released by doctors April 2 to start using a walker again. He's working toward … Read More
News from Sepang – 1
Todt counts Ferrari out of 'silly season' Van der Garde's father-in-law buys Spyker stake Nakajima spins, Massa fined Todt counts Ferrari out of 'silly season' (GMM) Team boss Jean Todt … Read More
Davidson says injury not fully healed
(GMM) Anthony Davidson says he has not fully recovered from the back injury that left him in hospital after the Australian GP last month. The Super Aguri rookie jarred his … Read More
Villeneuve not planning F1 comeback
(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve says he has no plans to attempt a return to formula one. "I don't want them and they don't want me," the 1997 world champion told the … Read More
Lewis to miss Vegas race
Walker Racing enters the Cooper Tires Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda season this weekend in Las Vegas one man short of their 2007 lineup. Ryan Lewis … Read More
Minardi Team USA feeling lucky in Las Vegas
Minardi Team USA is geared up to begin the 2007 Champ Car World Series season this weekend in the streets of downtown Las Vegas. England’s Dan Clarke and The Netherlands’ … Read More
F1 tickets are selling at a roaring pace
Sales this year recorded a sizzling 40% increase compared to last season – an all-time high since the motor sport race was first held here in 1999. Sepang International Circuit … Read More
Fiat to buy back up to $1.87B in stock
Fiat will launch a $1.87 billion share buyback plan next week, the Italian carmaker said Thursday, after the company turned a profit last year. Speaking at a news conference after … Read More
Vegas GP- set to deliver new ‘experience’
You might want to make alternative dinner plans if you're thinking about going to the California for the coffee shop's prime rib special this weekend. If you haven't heard, downtown … Read More
Vegas GP a boon to downtown Vegas hotels
Lucky guests at the Plaza and Main Street Station will wander up to their rooms this weekend and realize they've got some of the best seats in town for the … Read More
Arrest Made in Murder of Team Red Bull member
A Taylorsville man was charged with the Saturday slaying of James Sprinkle, a NASCAR mechanic for Team Red Bull, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office. Earl Wayne Flowers, 51, … Read More
Raikkonen sports new tattoo at Sepang
(GMM) Photographers snapped frantically at a new addition to Kimi Raikkonen's lower right arm at the Sepang circuit. In plain view due to the sweltering Malaysian humidity and the Finn's … Read More
Kolles quiet as Sepang protest rolls on
(GMM) Colin Kolles gave little away at Sepang when a gaggle of determined reporters pressed the team principal for a comment about Spyker's protest against the Toro Rosso squad. "The … Read More