Sanbagging at LeMans
During this past weekend's 24 Hours of LeMans test there was lots of talk over some of the times dipping below ACO's "performance limits." Speculation is that Corvette is playing … Read More
Category: American LeMans Series
Overheard in Mid-Ohio
A rumor making the rounds at the ALMS Mid-Ohio race this past weekend was that Champ Car may be coming back to Mid Ohio in 2006 if not 2006, then … Read More
Penske’s ALMS drivers
While there has been rumors that Toronto's Paul Tracy is interested in teaming up with his old boss Penske in the P2 Porsche, it's likely going to be the experienced … Read More
Team Manager for Penske ALMS effort
After ten years serving the CART-Champ Car paddock representing both Reynard Racing Cars, and Lola Cars International, we hear the time has come for Jeff Swartwout to accept a new … Read More
Is Porsche looking to go IRL racing?
UPDATE Roger Penske usually likes to make a splash when he announces a new racing endeavor. But recently The Captain seemed to go to great depths to downplay his entry … Read More
Penske move: What does it all mean?
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Is the announcement that Roger Penske is going to race in the ALMS rather than Grand-Am a break in the oval cartel? Penske going to … Read More
Will Champ Car race at Sebring?
In this Hot News item last week we broke the story that the Newman/Haas team with driver Bruno Junqueira will test the Sebring long course, the first time for a … Read More
Maserati to challenge Corvette in ALMS
UPDATE #5 This rumor is now 'fact.' See story on Hot News page. 02/18/05 This rumor is downgraded back to 'strong' today. ALMS President Scott Atherton told AutoRacing1.com, "No, it … Read More
ALMS eyes NY City market
In this AutoRacing1.com interview, ALMS President Scott Atherton was asked:AutoRacing1: New York City is a pretty exciting place. NASCAR is making a big effort to try to get a race … Read More
Figge to do Champ Car too
Besides his deal with Pacific Coast to drive a Corvette in ALMS, our sources tell us that Alex Figge may also drive a Champ Car in races that do not … Read More
Germans eye ALMS,LMES
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact' today. Motorsport News reports today that Porsche will enter a works LMP2 car at Petit LeMans this year and also make a … Read More
Peugeot ponders return
The French manufacturer, Peugeot, which won Le Mans in 1992 and ’93, is exploring ways to continue in top line motorsport after it pulls out of the World Rally Championship … Read More
Dalziel gives up on Champ Car, moving to…..
Cristiano da Matta’s signing spells the end of the Champ Car hopes of Toyota Atlantic runner-up Ryan Dalziel, who had been banking on a graduation to the senior series with … Read More
ALMS might bend rules for new Maserati
The controversial Maserati MC12 should be cleared to race in this year’s American Le Mans Series in the next few days. A deal brokered by IMSA, the sanctioning body of … Read More
Changes afoot at Ganassi Racing
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today as our moles deep within the Ganassi organization were spot on. Papis has left the team and Century Mortgage has signed … Read More
Audi and Chevy to make ALMS announcements
We have it on good word that both Audi and Corvette will be making announcements that pertain to the ALMS at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show (Sun/Mon). We are told … Read More
Max Papis to become GM driver
UPDATE Besides driving for the Corvette ALMS team for 2005, look for Max Papis to replace Max Angelelli in the Cadillac CTS-V for 2005 (SPEED Word Challenge?). 12/15/04 Max Papis … Read More
Rumors in the ALMS paddock
UPDATE See Hot News page for Mid-America Corvette announcement. We are bumping this rumor up to 'strong' as we await more announcements. 12/16/04 We are hearing that the ALMS has … Read More
ALMS signs Electronics deal
We have it on good word that the ALMS has signed a deal with MB Quart to become the Official Audio-Electronics provider of the circuit. A formal announcement will be … Read More
Danica Patrick to campaign Rahal Ferrari
UPDATE #2 This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' Team Rahal has abandoned its plans to run a solo Prodrive Ferrari in the American Le Mans Series. 12/03/04 With Rahal Letterman … Read More
ALMS officials to make European tour
According to AutoRacing1.com sources, ALMS President Scott Atherton, COO Tim Mayer and others will go to Europe next week on a four day trip where they will be meeting with … Read More