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Has All-Star race lost its luster?
For good and for bad, NASCAR, in the minds of many, has gone out of its way to mimic the NFL’s success. While that has led to some unprecedented gains … Read More
Indy needs to draw NASCAR drivers to succeed
Some of the Nextel Cup regulars would love to race in the Indianapolis 500 on May 27th, but racing the daily double is no longer an option. Since the start … Read More
Transportation Regulations, Alternative Fuel Take Front Seat at C40 Summit
As the focus on global warming continues to heat up, leaders from around the world gathered in New York City to discuss transportation solutions in relation to energy. During the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Sutil, Hamilton, to shine in Monaco Massa, Alonso, clash over Hamilton threat F1 bags $1.5bn in Spanish TV deal Alonso is media's top driver – study BMW pit stop crew … Read More
Steve Saleen steps down
Steve Saleen, founder and vice chairman of the board at Saleen Inc., today announced his official retirement from the company’s executive team. After years of planning, Saleen will take a … Read More
Wind Tunnel Special Wednesday night
UPDATE Jeff Gordon and former Earnhardt crew member Danny 'Chocolate' Myers have also been added to the guest lineup. 05/15/07 As part of its weeklong All-Star programming lineup leading up … Read More
NASCAR slams Toyota truck team
UPDATE #2 Bill Davis Racing has released the following statement in regards to the penalties for their No. 23 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team driven by Johnny Benson. “We agree … Read More
Kanaan prefers to fly underneath radar
Tony Kanaan doesn't mind if all the attention for the 91st Indianapolis 500 isn't focused on him. In fact, he'd prefer that people forgot about him and his No. 11 … Read More
Coke Zero to sponsor Petty in Nextel Open/Coke 600
This weekend, Kyle Petty and the #45 team head to the track with Coke Zero on board. Petty, a member of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, will debut the Coke Zero … Read More
Spanish Grand Prix postscript
INDIANAPOLIS – Lewis Hamilton continues to add to the records he is earning in his impressive rookie Formula One season. With his second place in the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton … Read More
Yasukawa lands Indy 500-ride with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
IndyCar Series veteran Roger Yasukawa will attempt to qualify a third entry from Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the 91st Indianapolis 500. Yasukawa, who drove for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing … Read More
Champ Car press conference in London
At the start of Champ Car's European media tour, series president Steve Johnson addressed the European motorsport media in London Tuesday morning at the Hilton Hotel at Heathrow airport. "I … Read More
Hamilton fastest on Day 1 test at Paul Ricard
With teams utilizing the short and tight 2D SC course at Paul Ricard, that simulates the tight confines of the Monte Carlo circuit, Lewis Hamilton topped Day 1 of testing … Read More
Reiser Wins Crew Chief of the Race award
The No. 17 DeWalt racing pit crew has become renowned for their fast work servicing driver Matt Kenseth’s car when the pressure is on. With team leadership coming from crew … Read More
Reader feedback on 4-Ps article
UPDATE Another reader writes, Mr. Wood is totally correct in his Champ Car (CC) assessment – in all 4-Ps. Hardcore longtime Champ Car fans know that the product is a … Read More
Time Warner Cable IndyCar Series Event Sponsorship
The Milwaukee Mile, the world’s oldest active motor speedway, and Time Warner Cable today announced that Time Warner Cable’s Road Runner high-speed Internet service brand will be the presenting sponsor … Read More
Paul Ricard test kicks off
(GMM) A major four day formula one test kicked off on Tuesday morning at Bernie Ecclestone's Paul Ricard circuit in southern France. At the lunch break, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was … Read More
Ford family denies sell-off
The Ford family issued a rare statement Monday, emphatically denying that members are discussing the sale of part of their Ford Motor Co. holdings. That suggestion has been gaining steam … Read More
DCX stock gains on sale news
Wall Street analysts view the announced sale of Chrysler by its parent company DaimlerChrysler AG as a great deal for the German automaker but are taking a wait-and-see approach to … Read More
Enge ready to return to racing
When Tomas Enge looked at the 2007 schedule for the American Le Mans Series, he viewed the Utah Grand Prix as just another race. Oh sure, he won the inaugural … Read More
Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC
Final Weekend of Indianapolis 500 Time Trials on ABC and ESPN2 ESPN on ABC and ESPN2 will have six hours of live coverage of the final two days of Indianapolis … Read More
Judge denies NASCAR team owner’s motions
U.S. District Court judge has denied the motions of NASCAR team owner Gene Haas to suppress evidence and dismiss the indictment on tax fraud against him. Judge Christina A. Snyder … Read More
Edwards fastest in Busch test
NASCAR Busch Series standings leader Carl Edwards (No. 60 Scott’s Ford) posted the fastest time of the first test session Monday afternoon at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, with a lap of … Read More
Firestone renews sponsorship of IRL race
Michigan International Speedway and Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire have announced that the Nashville-based tire company will renew its title sponsorship of the IndyCar Series race at MIS on August … Read More