Explorer owners seek $2B from Ford
The seven-year legal battle between Ford Motor Co. and owners of Ford Explorer SUVs takes a new turn next week when Ford defends a class action over the Explorer's safety … Read More
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Team pleased after FIA inquiry backs McLaren
(GMM) F1's governing body has cleared McLaren of using illegal team orders in the controversial Monaco grand prix. The FIA conducted an investigation into the team's conduct, after the British … Read More
Danica Patrick to be on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
If you missed Danica Patrick's guest appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show on May 3, the program will be replayed Friday morning, June 1 (late Thursday night). The show … Read More
Rahal team turns toward Milwaukee next
Having proven their mettle in the fires of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, Rahal Letterman Racing drivers Scott Sharp (#8 Patrón Dallara/Honda/Firestone) and Jeff Simmons (#17 Ethanol Dallara/Honda/Firestone) will look … Read More
Government providing significant $$ for Singapore GP
The new Formula 1 race in Singapore is an interesting business model for the sport with the government admitting that it is going to pay about 60% of the annual … Read More
Is Risi Ferrari team favorites at LeMans?
It’s easy to see why Risi Competizione is one of the favorites in the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Four straight wins to open the American … Read More
Ragan, Sauter test at Infineon Raceway
Drivers David Ragan and Johnny Sauter spent Tuesday afternoon testing the twists and turns of Infineon Raceway, in preparation for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, June … Read More
NASCAR hands down another fine
Chuck Meyers, crew chief for the No. 1 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet of J.J. Yeley, has been fined for a violation found last weekend during Busch Series practice at Lowe's Motor … Read More
Hornish quickest in ARCA RE/MAX Series test
IRL Champ Sam Hornish made his first laps around Michigan Int'l Speedway in a full bodied ARCA RE/MAX Series stock car on Tuesday afternoon, unofficially posting the fastest time out … Read More
Coca-Cola 600 TV ratings drop, but still beat Indy 500
UPDATE Fox’ coverage of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday earned a 4.5/10 final Nielsen rating, down 11.8% from a 5.1/11 last year. Sad to say but most NASCAR Nextel Cup … Read More
Final Indy 500 TV ratings plummet
UPDATE #2 ABC earned a 4.3 final Nielsen rating for live coverage of Sunday's rain-delayed Indianapolis 500, from 1:01-3:03pm ET and 6:01-7:12pm, down 15.7% from a 5.1 last year. The … Read More
SPEED Weekly Top 20 Driver Ranking
*McLaren F1 teammates Alonso, Hamilton move up with 1-2 finish at Monaco *Franchitti cracks Top 10 with Indy 500 win *Gordon drops from top spot after Charlotte wreck Updated 5-30-07 … Read More
McLaren cleared of any wrongdoing
Having studied the radio traffic between Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (McLaren) and its drivers, together with the FIA observer’s report and data from the team, it is clear that McLaren’s actions … Read More
Berger ‘understands’ McLaren team order
(GMM) Gerhard Berger has taken a side on the raging Monaco team order debate, arguing that he "understands" why McLaren would want to protect its one-two finish. The ten-time grand … Read More
Amateur drivers are wrecking Indy 500
Don’t blame Mother Nature. She didn’t ruin the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500, a race that desperately tried to make open-wheel racing relevant again. Yes, her teary eyes dampened … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Max, Bernie, clash over 'standard car' idea Renault's Ghosn bins 'Alonso factor' theory Kimi has 'Schumi syndrome' – reports F1 steward, Bernie, disagree about McLaren conduct Ferrari "favorites" for next … Read More
IRL news tidbits
Injured A.J. Foyt Racing crew member Dan Brown was released from Methodist Hospital on May 28. Brown, the right-rear tire changer for Al Unser Jr.'s No. 50 entry, sustained multiple … Read More
Dull race won’t help open wheel
Sorry, Dario. But all America noticed was that, when you bust a cloudburst over the head of a Hollywood type, she looks pretty much as drowned as anyone else. What … Read More
NASCAR suspends Tyler Walker indefinitely
UPDATE Bill Davis Racing has released the following statement in regards to the indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition for Tyler Walker. “We agree with the vigilance that NASCAR is taking … Read More
Duno to skip Milwaukee race
Milka Duno, the IndyCar Series' latest woman racer, crashed out of Sunday's 91st Indianapolis 500 and was credited with a 31st-place finish. The series will continue Sunday at The Milwaukee … Read More
Audi DTM stars Le Mans test preview
Official test day prior to 24 Hours of Le Mans First Le Mans laps for Ekstrom & Co. All three Audi R10 TDIs in action on Sunday Audi DTM stars … Read More
USA has huge oil reserves
Colorado and Utah have as much oil as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Nigeria, Kuwait, Libya, Angola, Algeria, Indonesia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates combined. Trapped in limestone up to … Read More
NASCAR drivers test COT at VIR
Nearly 25 NASCAR stars testing the Car of Tomorrow for its road course debut flocked to VIRginia International Raceway Tuesday, taking advantage of the track's test days to prepare for … Read More
Franchitti follows his hero into Indy immortality
Dario Franchitti wasn't born when Jim Clark won the Indianapolis 500 in 1965. But that didn't stop him from idolizing the Scottish racing legend. "I think he's a hero for … Read More
Indianapolis 500 Victory Tour stops in New York
Dario Franchitti's first day as Indianapolis 500 champion began early with numerous photo shoots – including one for his likeness to be crafted for the Borg-Warner Trophy. Day 2 began … Read More