Kovalainen unhurt after big Bahrain crash
(GMM) Heikki Kovalainen emerged unscathed from a big crash on Tuesday morning as the final group test of the 2007 pre-season kicked off in Bahrain. The 25-year-old Finn was photographed … Read More
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Big 3 keep losing sales despite NASCAR
The Big-3 manufacturers are in NASCAR, yet their sales continue to slide and they continue to bleed red ink year in and year out. Ford Motor Co. anticipates double-digit declines … Read More
Marco Andretti’s Exclusive Formula One Test Journal
On Wednesday, February 7th & Thursday, February 8th, Marco Andretti was once again invited to join the Honda Racing F1 Team at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain to test … Read More
Reutimann crash among hardest ever
The g-force impact during David Reutimann's crash Sunday at California Speedway is among the hardest ever recorded, NASCAR officials told ESPN.com on Monday. NASCAR doesn't disclose exact figures. "We can't … Read More
Checa asks Honda for more power
Carlos Checa concluded the final pre-season test at Jerez on Sunday by asking Honda for more HP. "We must find a solution for the engine because I need more power … Read More
Piette continues with duties with one eye
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Stop for a minute and try to imagine having to do your job with only half of your vision. How difficult would it be for you? If … Read More
Honda chiefs react to green car criticism
(GMM) Honda chiefs reacted stoically to criticism that the 'Earth Car' concept for 2007 is ill founded. Critics reacted almost instantly to the unveiling on Monday of the sponsorless car, … Read More
Heidfeld says BMW not favorites
(GMM) Nick Heidfeld has played down claims that he and BMW Sauber teammate Robert Kubica are outside bets to win the 2007 drivers' crown. Their F1.07 contender has been quick … Read More
Honda ‘happy’ with tester Klien
(GMM) Honda's Nick Fry says the Brackley based team is "very happy" with its new test and reserve driver. Austrian Christian Klien, 24, joins the Japan owned team in 2007 … Read More
Green car gives Honda’s critics a field day
(GMM) Honda gifted cynics a field day when it unveiled its new formula one car devoid of sponsorship logos and painted like a giant map of the world. "I commend … Read More
Motorsports this week on ESPN
In its continued commitment to provide the most comprehensive coverage of the 2007 NASCAR season, ESPN will present ESPN Full Circle: NASCAR Busch Series from Mexico City on Sunday, March … Read More
Vegas project going to new heights
UPDATE A reader writes, Your story about the Las Vegas City Center does have a racing connection. The gentleman heading up the project is Bobby Baldwin, former 'World Series of … Read More
Chrysler could be swapped for a GM stake
DaimlerChrysler shares edged higher Monday on a news report that the automaker was considering taking a stake in General Motors Corp. in exchange for its struggling Chrysler unit. Meanwhile, Russia's … Read More
Roush Racing (Ford) owner gives MLB player a…Toyota
Ortiz got his own present Wednesday morning. Arriving at the Red Sox minor league facility for his physical, Ortiz was greeted with a Toyota Tundra pickup, courtesy of owner John … Read More
Corvette Racing Announces 2007 Driver Lineup
DETROIT – There will be familiar faces in different places when Corvette Racing returns to the American Le Mans Series in 2007 to defend its drivers, team and manufacturers championships. … Read More
Mazda Raceway looking for classic cars
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is searching for classic sports cars for use in a display representing the 50th Anniversary of the world-renowned facility during the circuit’s Open House and Champ … Read More
Johnson hammers NASCAR for phony cautions
FONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson held a lead of more than two seconds over Matt Kenseth — and growing — when NASCAR threw a caution for debris on the backstretch … Read More
Interim Crew Chief Chip Bolin Wins award
In only his second race in command of the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion team, interim crew chief Chip Bolin guided Matt Kenseth to a successful defense of … Read More
Navistar suspends diesel production because of Ford
Ford Motor Co. said Monday morning that a decision by key supplier Navistar International Corp. will not disrupt production of SuperDuty pickups "in the near term." However, the automaker would … Read More
A few inquiries for NASCAR faithful
FONTANA – Just thinking. And thinking some more. While sitting in the media workroom at California Speedway, looking at wide-open spaces in the grandstands, pondering NASCAR questions. 1. If NASCAR … Read More
NASCAR announces more fines for cheaters
NASCAR announced today that three Nextel Cup Series crew chiefs have been fined for rule violations committed during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway. Lee McCall, crew chief for the #49 … Read More
LA Times again slams NASCAR
The problems facing the California Speedway with the Auto Club 500 Sunday: There weren't enough violations beforehand, and there was no controversial finish. That's what had everybody talking before and … Read More
Cooper Tires Exceed Expectations
In evaluating the performance of the new Cooper Atlantic racing tires this pre-season, paraphrasing the old postal service credo seems most appropriate – neither heat, nor cold, nor rain shall … Read More
Washington Treasurer rips NASCAR plan
State Treasurer Mike Murphy is blasting proposals to build a new Sonics arena in Renton and a NASCAR speedway near Bremerton, calling the plans bad deals for taxpayers. Murphy says … Read More