Experts say Ethanol is a hoax
Europe's car manufacturers, led by Saab and closely followed by Ford, are endangering their credibility with buyers as they exaggerate the environmental benefits of ethanol and hide its disadvantages in … Read More
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What to look for in Spanish GP
• Fernando Alonso is seeking his 40th podium and is 16 kilometers away from leading 5,000 kilometers. • Nick Heidfeld is six points away from attaining 100 world championship points. … Read More
Teresa Earnhardt’s tactical error
The Boston Red Sox once sold Babe Ruth so its owner could fund a play. The Portland Trail Blazers once passed on Michael Jordan. The Minnesota Vikings once traded five … Read More
Thursday practice notes from Indy
Dillon Welch, the son of ABC-ESPN IndyCar Series pit reporter Vince Welch, finished third in the USAC Kenyon Midget Car Series feature race Wednesday night at Mount Lawn Speedway in … Read More
Renault to build new CFD center
Renault has won planning permission to build a new computational fluid design facility at the team's base at the Whiteways Technical Centre in Enstone. The new building will be partially … Read More
Agathangelou leaves Red Bull
Ben Agathangelou, who headed the aerodynamic team at Red Bull Racing before the arrival of McLaren's Peter Prodromou, has left the Milton Keynes team. It will be interesting to see … Read More
Unser continues to struggle
IRL driver Al Unser Jr., who has been arrested a number of times while in a drunken alcohol induced stupor, continued to struggle in his A.J. Foyt Racing machine at … Read More
GM Statement on Dale Jr./DEI
Statement from Brent Dewar; General Motors North America Vice President of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing Regarding the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. announcement to leave Dale Earnhardt, Inc. at the end … Read More
Without Dale Earnhardt Jr., DEI is a museum
Tony Stewart said the words on his Sirius Satellite Radio show in February. “Without Dale Earnhardt Jr., DEI is a museum." And it seems that’s what’s left now in the … Read More
McLarens 1-2 in opening practice
Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton led a McLaren one-two in Friday morning practice for the Spanish Grand Prix. The McLaren duo finished ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and BMW's Robert Kubica. … Read More
Schu arrives at Spanish GP venue
(GMM) Michael Schumacher arrived at the Circuit de Catalunya on Friday morning for his highly anticipated return to a formula one paddock after retiring as a driver last October. The … Read More
Gurney on Wind Tunnel
WHO: Alex Gurney, son of racing legend Dan GurneyDriver of the #99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Pontiac-powered Riley Daytona Prototype in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal … Read More
Pierce wins Darlington Silver Crown race
Aaron Pierce of Muncie, Ind. led USAC’s assault on Darlington (S.C.) Raceway Thursday night and came away $23,500 richer after scoring a thrilling victory in the “USAC Silver Crown Showdown … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Schu's F1 car tipped for $8m price-tag Coulthard frustrated by Liuzzi gossip Now BMW prepare to use radical wing Heidfeld says 'closer' to new BMW contract Fisi slams untrue 'disaster' … Read More
Audi faces hot battle in Utah
Following the 12 Hours of Sebring and three successive street races, the Audi R10 TDI faces yet another big challenge in the USA: Quite possibly the hottest race on the … Read More
Russian firm to invest $1.54 billion in Magna
Russian Machines, a subsidiary of Moscow-based Basic Element, plans to invest $1.54 billion in Canadian supplier Magna International Inc. as part of an alliance to pursue growth opportunities in Russia … Read More
Spanish GP Thursday Press Conference
DRIVERS: Fernando ALONSO (MCLAREN MERCEDES), Rubens BARRICHELLO (HONDA), Vitantonio LIUZZI (TORO ROSSO), Felipe MASSA (FERRARI), Pedro de la ROSA (MCLAREN MERCEDES) Q: What are your feelings about the changes to … Read More
Kristensen’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in doubt
The serious crash at the DTM opener three weeks ago might have a serious aftermath. German newspaper Motorsport Aktuell reports that Tom Kristensen, who was heavily involved in the crash, … Read More
Budweiser statement on Earnhardt leaving DEI
Statement from Tony Ponturo, Vice President, Global Media and Sports Marketing, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Regarding Dale Earnhardt Jr's decision to leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the 2007 Nextel … Read More
The Creation has landed
Autocon Motorsports has taken delivery of its Creation-Judd prototype and is preparing it for its first test and shakedown Monday at Miller Motorsports Park. The car was picked up Wednesday … Read More
Henkel Helps Drive Innovation in Grand Prix Racing
DUESSELDORF, Germany and GULPH MILLS, Penn. — Heading into Fernando Alonso's home turf and holding two of the top spots in a three-way tie for the 2007 Drivers' Championship, Vodafone … Read More
Lauda rubbishes Schu’s advisor role
(GMM) Niki Lauda has dismissed as "rubbish" suggestions that Michael Schumacher's attendance at the Spanish grand prix this weekend is anything other than symbolic. Ferrari figures insist that the 38-year-old … Read More
Alonso indifferent to Valencia news
(GMM) He is almost solely responsible for F1's popularity boom in Spain, but Fernando Alonso on Thursday seemed indifferent to the concept of a second grand prix in his home … Read More
Statement from Teresa Earnhardt/DEI
In response to today's announcement by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., that he will be leaving DEI, Teresa Earnhardt, CEO of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. issued the following statement. "While we are very … Read More