F1 Update
INDIANAPOLIS – New driver pairings, a talented crop of rookie drivers and new rules, including "Fan Friendly Fridays," are among the changes that will create a different look and add … Read More
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Richard Childress’ Brother Dies
Mr. Larry J. Childress, 59, of Pfafftown passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 5, 1947, to the late Robert Reed and Virginia … Read More
Gomez joins Sam Schmidt Motorsports
Sam Schmidt Motorsports added Indiana native Logan Gomez to its 2007 Indy Pro Series driver lineup Jan. 4, signing the 18-year-old to a one-year contract with an option for 2008. … Read More
Finley to lead No. 36 team
Bill Davis Racing (BDR) announced today that Derrick Finley will serve as crew chief for the No. 36 OTC 360 team and driver Jeremy Mayfield. In addition, the team has … Read More
Blair promoted to VP at LVMS
LAS VEGAS – Chris Blair, who has served as senior director of drag-racing and dirt-track operations at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the past five years, has been promoted to … Read More
Monster Energy joins forces with Robby Gordon
CORONA, Calif. – Monster Energy and Robby Gordon Off-Road have entered into an agreement that will team Monster Energy with Gordon’s world-wide off-road racing efforts including the famed Dakar Rally … Read More
Krohn Racing prepares for Rolex 24 test
The two-car Krohn Racing Daytona Prototype team will utilize the opportunity to test this week in the annual Daytona Test Days on January 4-6, 2007 at Daytona International Speedway. Test … Read More
BAM Racing solidifies 2007 plans
BAM Racing announced today that Mike Bliss will return as driver of the No. 49 WhatsOnline.com Dodge heading into the 2007 Nextel Cup Series season. In addition, the team is … Read More
ESPN signs Office Depot as sponsor for NASCAR coverage
ESPN is revving up its ad sales efforts as it returns to the NASCAR field this year. The cable sports giant has already signed Office Depot to a marketing partnership … Read More
Rolex 24 on FOX and SPEED
SPEED and FOX Sports will offer team coverage of the 45th running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona on Jan. 27-28, adding Sports Car racing to the growing list … Read More
Nannini and Herbert join Masters
The Grand Prix Masters series is gathering strength and pace with the announcement today of four new drivers, a new engine deal and a switch from Avon to Michelin tires. … Read More
Champ Car Sets New Commercial Television Exposure Records
After a new television package delivered record-setting exposure for its commercial partners in 2005, the Champ Car World Series spent much of its preseason planning for ways to increase its … Read More
Todt, Loeb honored by France
Ferrari's team chief Jean Todt and three-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb have been awarded the prestigious Legion d'Honneur, France's highest award. Todt, who had already been named Commandeur of … Read More
Martin’s early 2007 schedule announced
Mark Martin, who will run a limited Nextel Cup schedule for the first time since 1987, will once more run the Bud Shootout and the Daytona 500. Martin's Ginn Racing … Read More
Cup teams to test at Kentucky
#19-Elliott Sadler, #10-Scott Riggs and #55-Michael Waltrip were scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway on Wednesday, Jan 3rd and #21-Ken Schrader and #21-Jon Wood are scheduled to test there on … Read More
Goodyear to offer buyouts to cut 400 workers
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will offer buyouts of as much as $40,000 to cut their work force by as many as 400 to reduce labor costs. The buyout offers … Read More
Nurburgring notches up $22m loss
(GMM) This season's German GP venue, the Nurburgring, has recorded a nearly $22 million loss for the period in 2004 and 2005. Reports suggested that the alarming figures, released officially … Read More
Toyota developing technology to stop drunk drivers
Toyota Motor Corp. is developing a fail-safe system for cars that detects drunken drivers and automatically shuts the vehicle down if sensors pick up signs of excessive alcohol consumption, a … Read More
Ford edges out Toyota as No. 2
Ford Motor Co. held off Toyota Motor Corp. as the No. 2 U.S. vehicle seller in December despite a nearly 13 per cent sales drop compared with December of last … Read More
Porsche factory builds special car for Grand-Am
SANTA ANA, Calif. – For the first time since it started building 911 Cup race cars more than 15 years ago, Porsche Motorsports has built Cup cars to specific series … Read More
Skip Barber professional development series publishes 2007 schedule
LAKEVILLE, Conn. The Skip Barber National has released its 2007 schedule, a seven-weekend, 14-race championship that opens mid-March at the Mobil 1 12-Hours of Sebring. Six of the seven National … Read More
Johnson, Earnhardt Jr. lead drivers for first test
Reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and top-10 finishers Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne lead the group of 24 drivers scheduled for the opening test session … Read More
Home Depot CEO resigns abruptly
Bob Nardelli abruptly resigned Wednesday as chairman and chief executive of The Home Depot Inc. [Tony Stewart sponsor] after a six-year tenure that saw the world's largest home improvement store … Read More
Rudd to run No. 88 for Yates
Sources close to Robert Yates Racing told ESPN.com Wednesday that Ricky Rudd's Snickers Ford will carry the #88 in 2007. An announcement is expected as soon as this weekend, one … Read More
Kerr named Reutimann’s crew chief
Frank Kerr will replace Larry Carter as crew chief for #00-David Reutimann at Michael Waltrip Racing. Carter recently left MWR to become the crew chief for #26-Jamie McMurray at Roush … Read More