Talladega adding SAFER barriers
Talladega Superspeedway will add an energy-absorbing barrier to three areas of its inside wall prior to its May 1-3 NASCAR race weekend. The high-banked track, configured much like Daytona International … Read More
Author: Brian Carroccio
Tire barriers used as safety stopgap
When Kyle Busch crashed head-on into an unprotected concrete wall at Daytona International Speedway, it left one of NASCAR's biggest stars hospitalized with a broken right leg and left foot … Read More
Why Dracone was so slow at Barber test (Update)
UPDATE Francisco Dracone For what it's worth, we looked up Francesco Dracone's qualifying results from his two IndyCar starts with Conquest Racing in 2010. At Mid-Ohio, Dracone posted a qualifying … Read More
Honda teams short on aero kit parts?
Is there an adequate supply of aero kits parts for the Honda teams? Recall our Monday report from IndyCar Spring Training noting that there was a shortage of Honda aero … Read More
Sauber and van der Garde to settle? (Update 2)
UPDATE #2 Giedo van der Garde This rumor is upgraded to 'Fact'. Below, is a statement from Giedo van der Garde. 'We have reached a settlement with Sauber and my … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Boullier and Dennis McLaren denies tension as Alonso returns Wins 'still possible' for McLaren-Honda – Boullier Mercedes' Wolff says Ferrari step 'impressive' Van der Garde camp set to outline Sauber … Read More
Pro Mazda: Nicklin to JDC
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – Indianapolis resident Parker Nicklin will join JDC MotorSports for a full season championship assault in 2015 Pro Mazda. Nicklin, 18, who finished second in the West Coast-based … Read More
IndyCar Spring Training: Day 2 Report (Update)
UPDATE Stefano Coletti has impressed during the Barber test, both on track and off. KV Racing Technology rookie Stefano Coletti was one of the drivers who met with the media … Read More
INDYCAR: TE Connectivity teams up with Andretti Autosport
INDIANAPOLIS (March 17, 2015) – Connectivity and sensor solutions leader TE Connectivity has announced a new venture for the global technology company as they partner with Andretti Autosport for the … Read More
Red Bull Steps Up Pressure On Formula One Authorities, Threatens Walkout
Red Bull stepped up the pressure on F1’s authorities "to rein in Lewis Hamilton’s rampant Mercedes team with veiled threats" that it could walk out of the sport, according to … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Ecclestone says Mercedes defined the engine technology to the FIA knowing it would give them an advantage Ecclestone says Mercedes had V6 head-start Renault speeds towards Red Bull divorce Now … Read More
Team Penske named finalist for SBJ Sports Team of the Year
Roger Penske Mooresville, NC (March 16, 2015) – The Sports Business Journal (SBJ) announced today that Team Penske has been named a finalist in the Sports Team of the Year … Read More
DCR confirms Dracone for first 4 races of 2015
Francesco Dracone PLAINFIELD, Illinois – Dale Coyne Racing has firmed up its early 2015 Verizon IndyCar plans with the signing of veteran open wheel driver Francesco Dracone. He will drive … Read More
Formula E to Geneva??? (Update)
UPDATE (Editor's note: This Formula E press release about Swiss law being changed, supports this AR1 rumor about the all-electric series potentially racing in Geneva, Switzerland.) Formula E may potentially … Read More
Karam injures hand in Barber test (Update 2)
UPDATE #2 The front tub of Sage Karam's #8 GE/LED Chevrolet was cracked in his accident earlier today. The team is packing up now, and should be on the road … Read More
INDYCAR Tests On-Board Track Positioning LED Display System at Barber
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – This week at Barber Motorsports Park, INDYCAR is testing new technology that will track each car's position on the racetrack and display it in real time via … Read More
DCR confirms Huertas
Carlos Huertas PLAINFIELD, Illinois – Dale Coyne Racing is excited to announce the 2015 return of Carlos Huertas who will drive the #18 Honda powered car for a second consecutive … Read More
Pagenaud tops session 1 at Barber (Updated with times)
The top of the leader board this morning at Barber was full of yellow bowties With a speed of 122.222 miles-per-hour, Team Penske's Simon Pagenaud put the #22 Chevrolet at … Read More
Beekhuis returns to ESPN
Veteran motorsports broadcaster Jon Beekhuis has joined ESPN’s team as a pit reporter for telecasts of the Verizon IndyCar Series on ABC in 2015. Beekhuis, Dr. Jerry Punch and Rick … Read More
Toyota NSCS Phoenix Post-Race Notes & Quotes
Carl Edwards was the top-finishing Camry driver on what was a brutal day for the Toyota stable Carl Edwards (13th) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
German Toto Wolff tells Marko and Horner to go back to Jerusalem and cry in front of the Wailing Wall Mercedes slams Red Bull after 2015 opener Peter Sauber defends … Read More
Has NBC Sports Network found its niche with motorsports?
NBCSN, formerly NBC Sports Network, formerly Versus and most formerly, the Outdoor Life Network, has been for years trying to find its role in sports television. Before Comcast decided to … Read More
F1’s embarrassment in Oz could be IndyCar’s gain
The show IndyCar puts on is second to none. Sure makes F1 look silly. This might seem like a strange way to start an article about Formula One, but the … Read More
Australian GP Postscript
Sebastian Vettel was happy being the 'best of the rest' in Melbourne On track, the start of the 2015 Formula One season looked very familiar. As they did throughout most … Read More
Update on condition of Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas During yesterday’s qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas developed a back injury which the team felt necessary to be examined by the FIA Medical Delegate … Read More