Video: ING Race Index for Turkey GP
Ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul on August 26, ING issues its Race Index, which assesses race features including the circuit itself, level of driver difficulty, engineering requirements … Read More
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Already 50.000 tickets sold for Belgian Grand Prix
One month before the Belgian Grand Prix at the renewed circuit of Spa-Francorchamps, there are already 50.000 tickets sold. "We received orders from 45 countries, even Namibia," declared organizer André … Read More
Sierra Sierra reaps Champ Car Atlantic rewards
The 2007 Cooper Tires Presents The Champ Car Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda drew to a close on Sunday afternoon with the Generac Grand Prix at Road America (ESPN 2, … Read More
Hendrick trying to buy No. 8 from DEI
UPDATE #3 Due to too high an asking price by DEI, Hendrick Motorsports will not be able to use the No. 8 for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s car when the NASCAR … Read More
Narain Karthikeyan tests Speedcars
Narain Karthikeyan, AT&T BMW Williams F1 Test Driver, along with Indonesian saloon car racer Moreno Soeprapto and his brother Ananda Mikola were joined by Swiss regional stock car racer Alexandre … Read More
Bernie sued – No!
UPDATE (GMM) A spokesman for Turkey's formula one circuit has blankly denied reports that its chairman, Bernie Ecclestone, is being sued by the country's motorcycling body. It was reported on … Read More
Canada’s future stars get shot at big time
The rising Canadian stars of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear will be battling for their shot at the big time at Quebec’s fourth big auto race in 2007, … Read More
Cheater crew chiefs return
Letarte returns as #24 crew chief after 6 week suspension: This week's 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway marks the return of crew chief Steve Letarte for Jeff Gordon, … Read More
Mahindra plans to enter U.S. in 2009
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch a range of compact pickups and SUVs in the United States in early 2009. The vehicles are built in India, although Mahindra … Read More
Alonso rejects McLaren peace-talks vacation
(GMM) Fernando Alonso has reportedly turned down an invitation to join his teammate and bosses for a vacation to calm the worsening tension that exists within McLaren. The reigning world … Read More
Rahal meets Federer, other tennis stars
Fresh off a podium finish (3rd) in this past Sunday's Champ Car World Series event at Road America, Graham Rahal took a break from the twists and turns of his … Read More
Ford to sell parts business
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it has reached an agreement to sell a parts business and a plant in Mexico to Linamar Corp. The power transfer unit business and the … Read More
No fines planned for Harvick-Montoya
UPDATE #2 NASCAR Vice President Corporate Communications Jim Hunter talks about Kevin Harvick and Juan Pablo Montoya's incident at Watkins Glen and how it was good for the fans and … Read More
Spectacular PSV unveiling for Superleague
Dutch football fans have been treated to a spectacular launch by Superleague Formula entrant PSV Eindhoven at the club's open day at Philips Stadium today. With more than 20,000 spectators … Read More
Canada introduces $10,000 speeding ticket
Ontario, Canada Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced that being caught driving 50km/h (31 MPH) over the speed limit will automatically trigger "street racing" penalties — even if the accused motorist … Read More
Jarrett to Run Busch Race at Bristol
UPS announced plans to sponsor Dale Jarrett in the Food City 250 Busch Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 24, as part of the UPS Centennial Celebration. Randy … Read More
Salt Walther in trouble with the law…again
UPDATE #2 Former Indianapolis 500 driver David "Salt" Walther was sentenced Tuesday in the Warren County Common Pleas Court on one count of nonsupport of dependents, a fourth-degree felony, and … Read More
McCumbee to fill in for Petty
Petty Enterprises announces development driver Chad McCumbee will substitute for Kyle Petty in the #45 Marathon American Spirit Motor Oil Dodge for Sunday’s 3M Performance 400 at the Michigan International … Read More
Vickers to replace Blaney
Brian Vickers will replace Dave Blaney in Braun Racing's No. 10 Busch Series Toyota for the next four races, a team spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. Blaney's status with Braun Racing is … Read More
ALMS sees increased attendance
The trend of increased attendance continued this past weekend at Road America where promoter George Bruggenthies estimated the weekend attendance at more than 100,000 for the four-day doubleheader event featuring … Read More
RLR to give GT3 customers a sneak peek
Having announced its intentions to field customer cars for the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge in 2008, Rahal Letterman Racing will give potential clients a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s Porsche … Read More
ATT weighs options for MIS race
AT&T officials are investigating their options and are unsure what the Richard Childress Racing No. 31 Chevrolet for Jeff Burton will look like this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. NASCAR … Read More
Journalist not banned by Champ Car
UPDATE Robin Miller will co-host Wind Tunnel this Sunday night with Dave Despain. It will be interesting to see how he handles losing his Champ Car hard card. In reality … Read More
China’s ex-F1 track chief to stand trial
China's former deputy general manager of the Shanghai International Circuit (SIC) is to be on trial Thursday, being charged with the embezzlement of 1.05 million yuan (around 138,700 U.S. dollars), … Read More