IRL’s Tony George to leads Indy’s bid for Super Bowl
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Executive Officer Tony George was named as one of four co-chairs of the organization that is working to bring Super Bowl XLV to Indianapolis in 2011. … Read More
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Past Champions Limited To 6 Provisional Berths
NASCAR announced today an update to the past champion’s provisional rule in the Nextel Cup Series for 2007. Beginning this season, a past champion’s provisional may be used by an … Read More
Gelles Racing ahead on testing schedule
Indianapolis, Indiana – Gelles Racing successfully completed the Champ Car Atlantic first official test days in Sebring last weekend and technical director Gerald Tyler was all smiles by the time … Read More
Abu Dhabi F1 festival schedule
This Saturday, the first F1 Festival at Abu Dhabi will take place in the city of Abu Dhabi to cement interest in the city hosting an F1 race in the … Read More
Nakajima tests, Alonso fastest
The Williams team returned to testing in the week leading up to the launch of the new FW29 this Friday. The day started with wet conditions affecting the drivers ability … Read More
Lost chassis a McLaren ‘blow’ – de la Rosa
(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa says McLaren rookie Lewis Hamilton's big crash last week is a "blow" to the Woking team. The team's Spanish test driver, who was disappointed to … Read More
Still wet at Valencia
(GMM) Wednesday morning at Valencia dawned brighter but still damp as formula one's first group test of 2007 continued. Cars were fitted with Bridgestone's wet weather products before lunch, with … Read More
Danica’s husband in hot water
The husband of race car driver Danica Patrick, Paul Hospenthal (pictured right next to Helio Castroneves and Danica – Photo courtesy the IRL), is in trouble for a past relationship … Read More
National Geographic special “Moonshine”
UPDATE Reminder: Footage from the National Geographic Channel special entitled "Moonshine" will be shown tonight on "NASCAR Preseason Thunder" at 7 p.m. ET. 01/29/07 SPEED will offer NASCAR fans a … Read More
Sadler fastest Tuesday
Dodge driver Elliott Sadler was the fastest overall as NASCAR Preseason Thunder Las Vegas concluded. Sadler's best lap of 28.606 sec./188.772 mph was more than one mile per hour faster … Read More
Big 3’s call for U.S. aid gets cool reception
The opening round of congressional hearings this year on global warming and alternative fuels showed one fact is clear: The climate for automakers on Capitol Hill is becoming increasingly unforgiving. … Read More
Allmendinger wrecks yet again
UPDATE "I felt something wasn't right with the car and I wasn't sure whether we should come in to pit or stay out," Allmendinger said. "I decided to stay out … Read More
Honda: Phillip Island MotoGP Test – Day 2
Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa were back on track today as the second MotoGP test of 2007 resumed at Phillip Island. The fine weather allowed the Repsol Honda pair to … Read More
Montoya Anticipates Learning Curve
Buoyed by a good night’s sleep and a sense of accomplishment, Juan Pablo Montoya (No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge) embarked on a second day of preseason testing at Las Vegas Motor … Read More
Audi engined Lola gets set for Le Mans
Lola will be working with yet another high profile manufacturer in 2007 after it was announced today that the Geneva based Swiss Spirit team will race a Lola B07/10 in … Read More
DC disappointed with new Barca bend
(GMM) David Coulthard says he is "disappointed" with the revised layout at Spanish grand prix venue Circuit de Catalunya. After checking out the changes at the Barcelona track last week … Read More
Karthikeyan to complete ‘A1’ season after Oz
(GMM) Narain Karthikeyan will return to the A1GP circuit after this weekend's Sydney race, it has emerged. The 30-year-old debuted impressively for 'Team India' in New Zealand earlier this month, … Read More
Alonso ’not as good’ as reputation – Briatore
(GMM) Flavio Briatore has played down the contribution made to Renault's recent success by the now departed back to back champion Fernando Alonso. The Spanish racer, who has switched to … Read More
Alonso collides with Badoer at Valencia
(GMM) World champion Fernando Alonso on Tuesday had his first noteworthy on-track incident of the year. As the first major group test of 2007 got going at Valencia, the Spaniard … Read More
3M unveils NASCAR sponsorship program
Officials from 3M have unveiled a NASCAR sponsorship program for 2007 that includes backing a Nextel Cup race, a Cup team and a Busch Series team. The program includes title … Read More
TMS to be featured on The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel’s “Road Crew" recently stopped by Texas Motor Speedway while shooting segments in the Fort Worth area. The “Road Crew" spent time with Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie … Read More
TMS to run ads
Texas Motor Speedway recently completed production for its television ad campaign for April’s Samsung 500. Two spots were created, with the first scheduled to run during the Daytona 500 in … Read More
IRL qualifying shifts nights
Indy Racing League IndyCar Series qualifying for the Bombardier Learjet 550k, traditionally run on the same evening as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying, will move to Friday, June 8. … Read More
Fans can bid to be in Pro/Celebrity race
If you've ever dreamed of racing wheel-to-wheel against a field of stars from TV, movies and the sports world on America's most famous street circuit, now's your chance! Beginning Monday, … Read More