Rumors hint at 2013 delay for Austin F1 race
UPDATE #7 This rumor is downgraded to 'false today. See hot news whereby Circuit of Americas has agreed to meet Bernie Ecclestone's terms and keep their 2012 F1 date. 11/17/11 … Read More
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New crew chief for Montoya?
UPDATE Juan Montoya This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Hendrick Motorsports engineer Chris Heroy will replace interim crew chief Jim Pohlman as crew chief for Juan Pablo Montoya, Earnhardt … Read More
Hawksworth signs with Team Pelfrey for Star Mazda Championship
Team Pelfrey has signed 20-year-old Englishman Jack Hawksworth for the 2012 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear season. Hawksworth adds even more momentum to the surging team, which had an … Read More
Power calls for elimination of high-banked ovals
Pack Racing and photo finishes are common on high-banked 100% throttle tracks for IndyCars IndyCar driver Will Power said he believes high-banked ovals should be removed from the series. "I'd … Read More
Significant layoffs at Roush
AR1.com sources tell us there were significant layoffs this week at Roush Fenway Racing. According to sources, 125 workers were released by the team Monday and Tuesday and their 2012 … Read More
Ragan could be out at Roush
David Ragan Monday morning, a few hours before he'd celebrate the twin championships his 2011 Roush Fenway Racing Nationwide Series program had won, Jack Roush said his primary Nationwide drivers, … Read More
2011 F1 Season Overtaking Analysis
Schumacher holds off Hamilton in Monza Overtaking – how much, not enough, or too much of the 'wrong' sort – has been a frequent topic throughout the 2011 season, since … Read More
Vautier joins Schmidt for 2012 Indy Lights season
Tristan Vautier will move up to Indy Lights for its 2012 season with the twice-defending champion team, Sam Schmidt Motorsports, in the team's No. 77 car. Vautier stormed to the … Read More
Grubb out at Stewart-Haas Racing
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Crew chief Darian Grubb, who made several key calls in helping #14-Tony Stewart win his third Sprint Cup championship on Sunday … Read More
Williams could lose PDVSA sponsorship
UPDATE Pastor Maldonado (L) could lose his financial backing (GMM) Like his teammate Rubens Barrichello, Pastor Maldonado might also be feeling nervous about his Williams race seat beyond Sunday's 2011 … Read More
Stewart outdrives Edwards to win Sprint Cup title
Stewart celebrates a well deserved victory Getty Images for NASCAR It came down to the two leaders in points before the day started and it stayed that way right until … Read More
GP2 then F1 for Rossi?
We told our readers since his Formula BMW days that Alexander Rossi would be the next American in F1. That prediction appears possible now. American, Alexander Rossi was pleased with … Read More
Stenhouse clinches Nationwide title with 2nd place finish
Stenhouse celebrates Getty Images for NASCAR Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the Nationwide Series champion long before the checkered flag dropped Saturday at the championship finale. Stenhouse clinched the title after … Read More
Edwards sends message with Homestead pole
Carl Edwards climbs from pole after winning pole Getty Images for NASCAR With a lap at 175.467 mph, Sprint Cup Series points leader Carl Edwards sent a message to rival … Read More
Keselowski wins at Homestead
Brad Keselowski leads Getty Images for NASCAR Polesitter Brad Keselowski may have won Saturday’s Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but Roush Fenway Racing had a better night, winning two Nationwide … Read More
Infineon Raceway to see changes for 2012
Infineon has too many tight sections that deter passing Bob Heathcote/AR1.com Infineon Raceway has already announced that the IndyCars will be returning on August 26th next year, but the series … Read More
France to drivers: Don’t denigrate direction of sport or quality of racing
Brian France muzzles drivers with fines Getty Images for NASCAR NASCAR Chairman Brian France met with the media Friday at Homestead. Just two days before what could be as dramatic … Read More
Harvick to lose crew chief?
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false today. Richard Childress told Sirius XM NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody that there is no truth to rumors that the #29 … Read More
Sauter wins battle, Dillon war in Truck finale
Johnny Sauter celebrates Getty Images for NASCAR Austin Dillon withstood a strong challenge from race winner Johnny Sauter to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship in Friday night’s … Read More
Austin Dillon Camping World Truck Series Champ
Austin Dillon celebrates Getty Images for NASCAR Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon and his Danny Stockman-led Bass Pro Shops team ended their second year of full-time competition in the NASCAR … Read More
Keselowski fined for critical comments
Brad Keselowski gets muzzled by NASCAR Brad Keselowski has been fined by NASCAR for criticizing electronic fuel injection, The Associated Press has learned. Multiple people familiar with the punishment told … Read More
Something told Hornish not to enter IndyCar $5M challenge
Hornish wins at the line in 2002 Chicago IndyCar race. He doesn't miss the dangers of 100% throttle 'pack' racing The events of Oct. 16 made Sam Hornish Jr. even … Read More
Sebring and Petit to lose WEC status – “Too many backmarkers in way”
UPDATE ALMS boss Scott Atherton is said to be 'spitting mad' at the ACO for shunning the Petit LeMans to be part of the WEC Not only will the American … Read More
Novo Nordisk re-signs with Kimball and Ganassi
Charlie Kimball at Long Beach in 2011 Bob Heathcote/AR1.com Rumor has it that Chip Ganassi Racing has secured the support necessary to keep its four IZOD IndyCar Series teams in … Read More
Kahne wins Phoenix over Edwards and Stewart
Kasey Kahne Getty Images for NASCAR It was Ali-Frazier in the Garden. It was Celtics-Lakers with Bird and Magic. It was NASCAR’s dream. Punch and counterpunch—the top two drivers in … Read More