Grosjean to try his hand at NASCAR
On Tuesday the Haas F1 Team announced Romain Grosjean will be the primary pilot in the team's Formula 1 debut in 2016. While in the shop signing his final contract … Read More
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Dover to be a washout?
UPDATE As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service forecast calls for a 90% chance of rain on Friday, with 1 to 2 inches of precipitation, a 70% chance of … Read More
Porsche Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Oliver Blume as Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG
Dr. Oliver Blume The Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG appointed Dr. Oliver Blume as new Chairman of the Porsche AG Executive Board in its meeting today … Read More
Stewart to retire after 2016 season (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 Tony Stewart desperately wanted Kyle Larson for the job [the #14 ride]. Larson is available in 2017, but the particulars of his current contract didn't fall into place … Read More
Did NASCAR retaliate against Penske?
Boy, you wanna race in NASCAR you had better learn to keep your mouth shut…got that boy? When you race in NASCAR you soon learn who is boss and to … Read More
Furniture Row to switch to Toyota in 2016 (Update)
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 09/26/15 Furniture Row Racing's long-rumored move to Toyota looks like its becoming official. The team is reportedly set to announce … Read More
IndyCar teams to test at Road America (3rd Update)
UPDATE #3 A last-minute decision by the participating teams means race fans and the media will now be allowed in the paddock on Tuesday, Sept. 22 for the previously announced … Read More
Video: Eng is the new champion
Philipp Eng is the 2015 champion of the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland. After just 13 of 17 races, the 25-year-old Austrian secured an early title on Sunday. He has clinched … Read More
Hendrick to re-sign Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Rick Hendrick has locked the six-time champion and sponsor Lowe's into a 2-year contract extension that runs through the 2017 season. The … Read More
Richmond spring race to be day event
Although NASCAR is still likely weeks away from announcing the entire 2016 Cup series schedule, sources familiar with the scheduling process said the spring race at Richmond International Raceway will … Read More
Tom Hope sweeps at Buttonwood
Hope Takes Command of Round 9, Closes Points Race Tom Hope Buttonwillow, Calif. – Round 9 of the Pacific Formula F2000 Championship Series presented by Primus Racing Parts and Pirelli … Read More
Race Team Alliance, NASCAR deal could be near
Hendrick Motorsports founder and owner Rick Hendrick said Tuesday he's optimistic a deal can be put in place as early as late this season between NASCAR and the Race Team … Read More
Bowyer to Stewart-Haas in 2017? (Update)
UPDATE Claire B. Lang reported on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Friday evening that Clint Bowyer would move to HScott Motorsports in 2016 and then on to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2017 to … Read More
Fierberg to retire from Formula 2000
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. AR1.com has learned that veteran Formula 2000 driver Ira Fierberg has entered the Pacific F2000 Championship Race in Buttonwillow, CA on September … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Turkey track now a used car lot Vettel '100pc right' over Pirelli outburst – Webber Michelin weighs into Pirelli blowout saga Turkey F1 track becomes used car dealership After quit … Read More
Stewart-Haas will soon announce Danica’s renewal
UPDATE This rumor should have been upgraded to 'fact' over a week ago. 07/27/15 GoDaddy may no longer want her, but plenty of other sponsors are knocking down the door … Read More
After NASCAR Xfinity Series Race, Road America Eyeing Sprint Cup
Hosting a future NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is "in mind" for Road America officials, whose track hosted yesterday's Xfinity Series Road America 180 Fired up by Johnsonville. Yesterday's race … Read More
Russian Grand Prix Promotors Considering Night Formula One Race In 2017
Sochi circuit Russian Grand Prix promoters "are close to making a final decision about whether or not to push ahead with plans for a night race in 2017," according to … Read More
MWR will cease operations after 2015 season
Rob Kauffman, an amateur racer who is a highly successful businessman, said Friday he had enough of pouring his own money into Michael Waltrip Racing without seeing results and announced … Read More
Danica’s new sponsor to be announced Tuesday
UPDATE Sponsor was announced Tuesday, so this rumor upgraded to 'fact.' 08/17/15 Stewart-Haas Racing has scheduled a press conference regarding #10-Danica Patrick for Tuesday at 11:00am/et. Fox Sports' Tom Jensen … Read More
Procedural change coming to Talladega race in Chase?
Steve O’Donnell A NASCAR executive further hinted Monday at change for the Oct. 25 Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development … Read More
Penske wants Blaney to run full-time in 2016
Ryan Blaney Roger Penske isn't only about championships. He eyes the future of his organization and can see Ryan Blaney, a 21-year-old driver whom Penske wants to run full-time Cup … Read More
Hornish Jr. one and done at RPM?
Former IRL hero Sam Hornish Jr. Once the CART drivers came into the IRL, Hornish was over-matched. That has proven to be the case in NASCAR as well. Prior to … Read More
Series Announces Step on Mazda Road to Indy Ladder
The Pacific Formula F2000 Championship Series is pleased to announce the inclusion of the series in the Mazda Road to Indy USF2000 $200k Scholarship Shootout in 2016. Announced August 1st … Read More
NASCAR to require Pocono to extend pit wall
Pit entry is wide at Pocono. Closing it up will likely make it more dangerous for the IndyCars Word is that NASCAR will force Pocono Raceway to extend its pit … Read More