Marco Andretti to start mini-marathon
Andretti Green Racing's Marco Andretti won't be running in the One America 500 Festival Mini Marathon, but he will play a key role in the May 6 road race in … Read More
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Busch pays for calling police gay
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was pulled over in November by Maricopa County, Ariz., sheriff's deputies. Busch became belligerent, calling the deputies "punks" who "should be directing traffic somewhere," according to … Read More
Button: Honda still too slow
Briton Jenson Button does not see either him or his teammate Rubens Barrichello standing on top of the podium after the fifth round of the F1 season at the Nurburgring. … Read More
Newman to open camp in Italy
UPDATE On his way to the camp Paul Newman went to Maranello to visit Ferrari's headquarters. He was welcomed by Ferrari General Manager Jean Todt, who showed him the Ferrari … Read More
PORT-A-COOL returns as team sponsor for Brooks team
Houston, Texas – Port-a-Cool, a Texas based corporation specializing in portable evaporative coolers and a long-time supporter of John Brooks, returns as a sponsor for the team at the Houston … Read More
Castroneves eager to chase history
It's safe to say that two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves enters the 90th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" as a favorite to add a third victory to … Read More
GEICO, Unser team up for Indy
Al Unser Jr. will have the GEICO gecko on his side as he begins preparations for the 90th Indianapolis 500. Two-time 500-Mile Race champion Unser will roll onto the historic … Read More
Q and A with Legge and Pastorelli
Today on the Champ Car media teleconference was Katherine Legge, driver of the #20 Bell Micro/Gulfstream Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone for PKV Racing. Katherine was just coming off of her first oval track … Read More
Montagny lands LeMans seat
Franck Montagny, who was just announced as the 2nd Super Aguri F1 driver, will drive for Pescarolo Sport in this year's Le Mans 24 Hour race. It will be his … Read More
FAQs for Indy 500
Q. In what year did the first Indianapolis 500 take place?A. 1911. Ray Harroun won in the Marmon Wasp. Q. Has the Indianapolis 500 been an annual event since 1911?A. … Read More
McLaren Mercedes to announce Alonso’s teammate
McLaren-Mercedes will announce the 2007 team-mate of newly-signed world champion Fernando Alonso by the July 30 German Formula One Grand Prix at the latest, Mercedes motorsport chief Norbert Haug said … Read More
Yates refuses to build COT yet
The next Car of Tomorrow [COT] test is scheduled for May 30 and 31 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. NASCAR said it hopes to have at least eight cars on the … Read More
Energy Secretary to attend Ethanol Day at Speedway
SPEEDWAY, Ind.– With ethanol-blended fuel debuting in the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race this year, added attention has been focused on the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing." This Thursday, … Read More
Race Fans Can “Drive The Mileâ€� This Sunday
Auto racing fans who have watched the likes of Rusty Wallace, Alan Kulwicki, Al and Bobby Unser, A.J. Foyt and countless other driving heroes from the grandstands at The Milwaukee … Read More
Telmex to sponsor Atlantic team
We here at AutoRacing1 have said a number of times that Champ Car should pursue the Mexican telecommunications giant Telmex to do more to support Mexican drivers in Champ Car. … Read More
New NASCAR team announced
Mooresville, N.C. – Las Vegas-based business executive David Carver announced today the formation of Carver Racing. The new team will participate in the NASCAR Busch Series during the 2006 season. … Read More
Miracle Sealants to sponsor both PR1 Motorsports
Arcadia, California – Continuing on a relationship that was established last season when Mike Forest clinched the Pacific F2000 Series Championship, Miracle Sealants will continue to serve as a sponsor … Read More
Schu to consult family about future
(GMM) Michael Schumacher will consider his young family in the decision about whether or not to sign another Ferrari contract. That is the revelation of the 37-year-old German's personal manager, … Read More
BMW oppose FIA’s ‘engine freeze’
(GMM) Mario Theissen has confirmed BMW's opposition to the floated three or five-year 'engine freeze' for F1. The German agreed that 'very constructive discussions' are taking place between the carmakers' … Read More
Gelles Racing ends BMW testing season
Front Royal – Gelles Racing ended the official Formula BMW USA pre-season testing schedule with most of its drivers improving their performances from previous sessions. After Road Atlanta and Virginia … Read More
Herta to appear at Dodgers game
IndyCar Series driver Bryan Herta will throw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers' game with the San Diego Padres on May 4. Herta will also be interviewed … Read More
Stewart honored with Canadian Racing Series
People who talk racing in Canada know the name Brian Stewart. More evidence to that fact is the recent naming of two series after the Indy Pro Series team owner … Read More
Road to Indy: Marco follows in father’s footsteps
Michael Andretti vividly remembers racing against his father Mario during several Indianapolis 500s. This month, another Andretti hopes to make similar memories. Michael's 19-year-old son, Marco, will attempt to compete … Read More
Indy racing alliance sees growth via business network
Indiana just might have the world's largest and most diverse cluster of motorsports race teams, skilled craftsmen and related businesses. But the industry is so fragmented that an engine builder … Read More
BMW’s history at the Nurburgring
Many chapters of success in BMW Motorsport history have been written on the Nürburgring, including 18 overall victories (among them eight one-two wins) in the Nürburgring 24- Hour Race, the … Read More