France Sells NASCAR to communist China
A few weeks ago, I reported in this column that Brian France and other NASCAR Party members spent a week in Communist China to “discuss possible projects with government, sports, … Read More
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Daytona Lights
Grand-Am is evaluating a new second-tier prototype class for the 2008 season. Daytona Prototype Lights would be a one-make class designed for aspiring sports-car drivers and amateurs. The cars, which … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Ferrari boss slams F1 points system I could fix Button's Honda woes – Jordan McLaren, Williams, link with teen stars Alonso exit cost Renault tenths – Symonds Ferrari 'content' with … Read More
Video: Eco-Friendly “SynFuel� Vehicle
New methods for mass and alternative transportation were showcased during the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit being held in New York City from May 14 – 17. One new method … Read More
GM announces plans to export $700M of goods to China
General Motors Corp. today said it plans to export $700 million worth of U.S.-made Cadillacs and automotive components to China over the next three years. The Detroit-based automaker made the … Read More
Toyota teams get engine upgrade
The Toyota teams competing in all-star weekend activities at Lowe’s Motor Speedway won’t have different engines than they’ve had so far this year, but they will have a new combination … Read More
NASCAR slams cheating Earnhardt team
UPDATE #2 NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said he wasn't sure exactly when the illegal brackets got on the No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. car, but he knows … Read More
IRL starts title sponsorship hunt
The Indy Racing League is once again looking for a title sponsor for its series. In 2003 it put an annual price of $10 million but got no takers. This … Read More
Danica tops Wednesday practice
Danica Patrick paced the opening day of the second week of practice for the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500. Patrick, who will start eighth in the race, lapped the … Read More
Wallace hired to coach Wallace
Rusty Wallace Inc. officials announced Tuesday that Kenny Wallace will serve as spotter and driver coach to nephew Steve Wallace in the remaining Busch Series races that are companion events … Read More
Paul Ricard Day 2: Hamilton again fastest
Lewis Hamilton was again fastest in F1 testing at Paul Ricard. Day two of the Paul Ricard test saw Champ Car star Sebastien Bourdais take over the wheel of the … Read More
Andretti joins Panther Racing, Camping World for Indy
Two-time IndyCar Series Champion Panther Racing announced today it will enter a car in the 91st Running of the Indianapolis 500 for John Andretti, who will be making his return … Read More
SPEED Weekly Top 20 Driver Ranking
NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon re-takes top spot F1 rookie phenom Lewis Hamilton cracks Top 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr. drops out Gordon (NASCAR), Bourdais (CCWS), Massa (F1) and Wheldon (IRL) lead their … Read More
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