Penske to run Montoya in more taxicab races
Penske is hoping to expand Juan Pablo Montoya's NASCAR program in 2015 alongside his IndyCar deal. The Colombian returned to IndyCar with Penske this year after a six-year stint in … Read More
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Back pain to force Jeff Gordon to retire?
Jeff Gordon nursing back in Dover Friday Jeff Gordon has had no recurrence of the sharp pain he had in his back last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway, indicating that … Read More
Magny-Cours to return in 2015 (Update)
UPDATE (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone gave a clear "no" when asked if France is on the brink of returning to F1. A week ago, former grand prix venue Magny Cours' boss … Read More
Petty team to switch to Toyota? (Update)
UPDATE During a visit to Goodlettsville on Monday, Richard Petty says he is considering move his racing team from Ford. "We talk to everybody all the time; I've been talking … Read More
Parker Kligerman eyes IndyCar future (Update)
UPDATE NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman is spending time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kligerman, 23, began his racing career in open-wheel cars and is looking at evaluating running in the … Read More
Carl Edwards to Joe Gibb Racing? (Update)
UPDATE Carl Edwards Toyota or Chevy bound? Rumors are that Carl Edwards may go to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing. Joe Gibbs told Motorsport.com it would take a lot for … Read More
Overheard at Indy – Saturday (Update)
UPDATE Rolling start crash at the 2011 St. Pete race. Ever see the carnage photos from the rolling starts at Indy and other ovals over the years? Many a driver … Read More
Afternoon update from Indy (4th Update)
UPDATE #4 Just as the Fast Six group went out to try and claim the pole, a heavy downfall hit the track and the session was red-flagged. 05/09/14 On a … Read More
Montoya to drive for Penske in Brickyard 400? (Update)
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 04/29/14 Former Indianapolis 500, CART champion and current Team Penske IndyCar driver Juan Pablo Montoya may be running in the … Read More
Will NASCAR someday replace Goodyear’s exploding tires with Michelin?
Clint Boyer's tire catches fire in Richmond. Sometimes they explode, sometimes they burn. Just days after several Sprint Cup champion contenders had issues with where the rubber meets the road … Read More
Lack of sponsorship could shut down Swan Racing (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 Swan Racing co-owner Anthony Marlowe tweeted on Thursday afternoon: "My mission is to ensure @ColeWhitt races in every #NASCAR Sprint Cup event this season." 04/18/14 The Swan Racing … Read More
NASCAR’s Haas plans new F1 team, decision nears (10th Update)
UPDATE #10 Autosprint correspondent Maurizio Voltini claims the Haas team will be powered by customer Ferrari engines in 2015. 04/10/14 Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that official confirmation … Read More
de Ferran takes on bigger role at HPD
Honda Performance Development today announced that Gil de Ferran, a two-time IndyCar Series champion and winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500, has expanded his ongoing role as a consultant to … Read More
Formula E could snap up F1’s New York race (Update)
UPDATE The NJ F1 race would have Manhattan as a backdrop, but the costs are thru the roof Formula One could lose its chances of hosting a Grand Prix in … Read More
4 Decades of Racing Exhibit to Provide History of the GP of Long Beach
Race fans attending the 40th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-13, will have an opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and get the autographs of three … Read More
Graham Rahal and Dale Jr. to swap rides (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 Chevy says Dale Jr. has not asked to drive an IndyCar. Is he afraid? Chevrolet has not received an official request from Dale Earnhardt Jr. to swap race … Read More
NASCAR to reduce horsepower to Cup cars next season (Update)
UPDATE NASCAR has another meeting scheduled in April with Sprint Cup engine builders to determine possible changes to the engine for next year, said Gene Stefanyshyn, NASCAR vice president of … Read More
NASCAR Kicks Off Green Initiative, Unveils Air Titan 2.0 System
NASCAR on Friday at Martinsville Speedway kicked off its second annual Race to Green initiative. A key pillar of the effort is a call-to-action for fans and the industry to … Read More
Rain to hit NASCAR again
The National Weather Service calls for the possibility of wet weather at Martinsville Speedway Friday and Saturday, although Sunday's forecast looks good. The current forecast: Friday: Showers, mainly after 11:00am. … Read More
Did Bowyer spin on purpose?
Clint Bowyer Clint Bowyer lashed out at fans Sunday night who accused him of spinning on purpose at Auto Club Speedway. Bowyer had a flat tire and spun with two … Read More
Volkswagen Pockets $23,000 When You Buy That New Porsche
One could forgive Volkswagen executives for only wanting to drive their fleet of Audis, Bentleys, Porsches, and Lamborghinis. The German giant’s luxury offerings are outperforming its pedestrian passenger cars, both … Read More
Rain to be an issue at Bristol Sunday (Update)
UPDATE The National Weather Service forecast for Sunday calls for rain, mainly after 8:00am with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sunday night the rain will continue, … Read More
CBS Sports Network to Broadcast Pro/Celebrity Race at Long Beach
Al Unser Jr and Keanu Reeves Celebrate in 2009 The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach and CBS Sports officials announced today that CBS Sports Network will air the 38th … Read More
Penske praises Montoya’s continued weight loss
When Montoya moved to NASCAR 'lazy-racing' he, like Tony Stewart' put on weight. Now back in IndyCar he has to get in shape or he will wilt. Roger Penske is … Read More
Ganassi celebrates 25 successful years with Target
Juan Montoya carried Target livery in 2000 when the CART driver went to Indy and gave the inferior IRLers a driving lesson right before Tony George's eyes. Chip Ganassi figured … Read More