Barcelona action starts, Massa stops
(GMM) Ferrari's run of poor reliability continued on Monday morning, as the penultimate test of the winter kicked off in Spain. At the newly modified Circuit de Catalunya, dry and … Read More
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Successful Shakedown for Petersen/White Lightning
Petersen/White Lightning Racing’s new Ferrari 430 GT was shaken down Saturday at Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit in Italy. Tim Bergmeister piloted the GT2 contender to nearly 190 trouble-free miles in damp … Read More
Peugeot confirms driver lineups
Although the six drivers who will compete in the Peugeot 908 HDi during its debut season were already known, we did not know which drivers would be paired together in … Read More
Quotes of the Week
UPDATE MICHAEL WALTRIP, NASCAR driver and team owner, Michael Waltrip Racing"It's probably nothing, but time will tell," he said. "It's easy for people to assume the worst when they get … Read More
New car, new logo and new look for Conquest Racing
With its new Panoz DP01 car ready to take its first laps Monday morning at the MSR Houston track during the Champ Car World Series open test, the Conquest Racing … Read More
Gatorade Duel lineups set
NASCAR officials announced the lineups for the 150-mile Gatorade Duel qualifying races scheduled for Feb. 15 at Daytona International Speedway. The races, scheduled for 2 p.m. EST, will determine the … Read More
NASCAR catches more cheaters
Following qualifying Sunday, NASCAR also announced it had disallowed the qualifying times for the cars of Kasey Kahne and Matt Kenseth. NASCAR vice president Jim Hunter said both cars had … Read More
Philippe to test for Conquest Racing
Conquest Racing boss Eric Bachelart told AutoRacing1.com "We will test Nelson Philippe both Monday and Tuesday at Houston." This of course is a surprise to everyone because it was thought … Read More
LVMS statement regarding smaller fuel cells
"NASCAR's decision to use 13-gallon fuel cells for both the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 and Sam's Town 300 will make for an even more exciting race," said LVMS general manager Chris Powell. … Read More
NASCAR gives “The Call” again
A reader writes, How convenient that both Yates Fords are on the front row of the Daytona 500. Never one to miss out on a good headline and to bring … Read More
KHI announces new primary sponsor
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today a partnership with Bowling Green, Ky., based Camping World for the 2007 season. Camping World will sponsor the No. 33 Busch Series Chevrolet for … Read More
Alarmed reader
UPDATE #4 A reader responds, Dear AutoRacing1.Com, I find it necessary to reply to Mr. Madison's assertions concerning Champ Car. First, no fan of open wheel racing in the U.S. … Read More
Gronholm dominates in Sweden
Marcus Grönholm and Timo Rautiainen won their fifth Swedish Rally today as BP-Ford World Rally Team closed to within a point of the leaders in the FIA World Rally Championship. … Read More
Walker Racing Completes Atlantics Houston Testing
Walker Racing completed the second of three pre-season tests this weekend for the 2007 Cooper Tires Presents the Champ Car Atlantic Series Powered by Mazda in Houston, Texas. Piloting the … Read More
Daytona 500: Toyota Day 1 report
Today's NASCAR Nextel Cup practice sessions marked the first time all three Toyota teams — Bill Davis Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and Team Red Bull — participated in on-track activities … Read More
Stewart slams Goodyear
Throughout the first 69 laps of Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, a handful of drivers proved their prowess with great saves in the corners. Elliott Sadler had no chance, but that … Read More
Yates to turn over Cup team to son
Robert Yates plans to turn over the running of his Nextel Cup organization to his son, Doug, after this season. This will be Yates' 40th season in the industry since … Read More
Conquest Racing completes MSR Houston test
Angleton, Texas – With their 2007 driver lineup complete, the Conquest Racing Atlantic Team took to the MSR Houston track yesterday and today for the second of three Cooper Tires … Read More
Martin thinks he has a car that can win 500
“That was awesome guys…we can win, we can win the Daytona 500," said an energized Mark Martin as he pulled his No. 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet into the garage after … Read More
Hinchcliffe again on top at MSR Houston
They say Canadians are at home in cold weather and James Hinchcliffe certainly proved that he was comfortable in the unusually frigid conditions in Texas on Saturday. The Sierra Sierra … Read More
Irate fans prepare to sue Montreal F1 chiefs
(GMM) A group of Canadian formula one fans are pressing ahead with plans to sue organizers of the grand prix in Montreal. Led by spectator Scott McColl, they are annoyed … Read More
It’s white gloves for Earnhardt in NASCAR
The only incident in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway came within a few hundred yards of the finish line. Dale Earnhardt Jr. bumped Elliott Sadler from behind, … Read More
Gerhart wins Daytona ARCA race
Bobby Gerhart captured his third straight ARCA 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series victory Saturday night and his fifth overall win, taking the checkered flag for the 44th annual ARCA 200 at … Read More
Daytona 500 Practice Speeds (Combined)
Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed 1 88 Ricky Rudd Ford 48.374 186.0502 38 David Gilliland Ford 48.446 185.7743* 14 Sterling Marlin Chevy 48.534 185.4374 24 Jeff Gordon Chevy 48.625 … Read More
Daytona 500 Practice 2 speeds
Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed 1 88 Ricky Rudd Snickers Ford 48.190 186.761 2 *14 Sterling Marlin Waste Management Chevrolet 48.363 186.093 3 38 David Gilliland M & M's … Read More