Wind Tunnel guest change
John Henry, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing, was to supposed to be the guest on SPEED's Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain tonight but Henry had to postpone his visit to … Read More
Author: Autoracing1
Another NASCAR sponsor leaving series
Changes are on the way at Roush Fenway Racing, which is losing one primary sponsor after this season and has been ordered by NASCAR to drop one of its five … Read More
Goodyear sells part of its business for 1.48 billion
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has agreed to sell substantially all of its Engineered Products business for $1.475 billion. The buyer is EPD Inc., an entity sponsored by Carlyle Partners … Read More
Publisher magnate Robert Petersen dies
UPDATE Here is a nice obituary on Petersen from the LA Times. 03/24/07 Robert E. Petersen, an entrepreneur who single-handedly created the largest special-interest publishing company in America, was instrumental … Read More
Gordon’s new shop not ready, hires Wells
Robby Gordon said Friday that his new shop in Charlotte, N.C., will not be ready in May as he had hoped. “The weather this winter has just killed us," said … Read More
Waltrip Fired From “Tradin’ Paint”
Nextel Cup driver and team owner Michael Waltrip has been relieved of his duties as co-host of the Speed Channel show "Tradin' Paint," network officials confirmed Friday. Waltrip will remain … Read More
Rossi goes flag-to-flag at Jerez
Valentino Rossi bowled all challengers to take victory at the Gran Premio bwin.com de España and put himself at the head of the overall classification. The five time MotoGP World … Read More
Zhuhai blog
At around 9am on 24th March, a slight drizzle fell at Zhuhai International Circuit (ZIC), but it stopped very quickly, just in time for the 2007 FIA GT Championship China … Read More
Lamborghini wins first FIA-GT race
In front of a crowd of over 20,000 spectators Christophe Bouchut and Stefan Mücke started the season in the best possible way, giving All-Inkl.com Racing and the Lamborghini Murciélago their … Read More
Risatti withdraws from GP2
Ricardo 'Caito' Risatti has withdrawn from the GP2 Series with BCN Competition due to lack of money. The Argentinean was set to make his GP2 debut this year after four … Read More
Nurburgring to name corner after Schumacher
(GMM) Germany's Nurburgring circuit will honor Michael Schumacher by naming a corner after the newly retired former world champion. The quick left hand curve after 'Dunlop', which leads into the … Read More
Barnhart and Angstadt to lead new IRL divisions
UPDATE TERRY ANGSTADT (president of commercial division): (About the opportunity that you are facing): "I could not be more excited about the opportunity. Anyone who has been in and around … Read More
Valspar to sponsor Fisher and Rice
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced Saturday that the Valspar Corporation will serve as an associate sponsor of the No. 5 and No. 15 cars driven by Sarah Fisher and Buddy … Read More
George again downplays merger talks
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Don't expect America's two rival open-wheel series to unify anytime soon. Tony George, founder and CEO of the Indianapolis Racing League and its IndyCar Series, said Saturday … Read More
Journalist, FIA, fight battle in court
(GMM) A High Court tussle between a leading figure of F1's governing body and a specialist magazine resulted in a confusing outcome late last week. Richard Woods, who is the … Read More
French GP chief resigns
(GMM) The French grand prix has received a blow with the resignation of the country's motor sport authority chief Jacques Regis. The head of the Federation Francaise du Sport Automobile … Read More
Newey hopes for Le Mans start
(GMM) Red Bull's chief technical officer Adrian Newey hopes to race in the fabled Le Mans 24 hour race later this year. The designer of championship winning formula one cars, … Read More
NASCAR spends big on brand
In 2006 NASCAR spent $55.6 million on advertising of its brand according to a Nielsen Monitor-Plus report. They ranked 49th out of 50 of the biggest companies spending money on … Read More
Auberlen and Alhadeff Earn First Win in Miami
Bill Auberlen and Matthew Alhadeff HOMESTEAD, FL.– In just their eighth Daytona Prototype start as a team, No. 05 Luggage Express Team Sigalsport BMW Riley co-drivers Bill Auberlen and Matthew … Read More
Coincidence? I think not
A reader writes, Looks like the France family are up to their tricks in Grand-Am too. Luggage Express announced they would sponsor the Mazda Raceway Grand-Am event on Friday and … Read More
Long Beach fans offered Vegas deal
A note from Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach promoter Jim Michaelian: Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your purchase of tickets to the upcoming 33rd annual … Read More
Edwards wins Busch race
If ever someone asks what racing at Bristol is like, pop in a tape of the NASCAR Busch Series 2007 Sharpie Mini 300. Edwards does his customary back flip after … Read More
Rookies lead the way in Mexico
Rookie drivers Oliver Jarvis and Renger van der Zande set the pace in the final practice session for this morning’s A1GP Mexico City, Mexico this morning with Great Britain and … Read More
Steve Wallace nabs Busch pole
Steve Wallace won the pole for the Sharpie Mini 300 Busch Series race at Bristol with a lap of 125.387 mph in the Rusty Wallace Inc. No. 66 Dodge. Wallace … Read More
Grand-Am race gets associate sponsor
Officials from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced today an agreement with Universal Express Inc. (OTCBB: USXP) division Luggage Express, a luggage delivery service, as the presenting sponsor of the Grand-Am … Read More