Chrysler offers new sales twist
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group told dealers Wednesday it is adding cash incentives on several new vehicles and added an unusual twist — bonuses of up to $15,000 for sales managers … Read More
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Rahal leaves school books home
His last name is synonymous with excellence in open-wheel racing. And he has been tagged as the future superstar of the discipline. But the biggest source of pressure Champ Car … Read More
Waltrip gets new crew chief
Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) announced today that Buddy Sisco will move over to the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry team as crew chief for Michael Waltrip. Sisco, who most … Read More
Stewart discusses ‘retirement’ and Montoya
On last night's edition of his weekly SIRIUS NASCAR Radio show "Tony Stewart Live," #20-Tony Stewart and co-host Matt Yocum reviewed the weekend in Texas, looked back at Stewart's post-race … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
'The week of excuses' – press analysis Hakk to 'probably' test McLaren again Renault 'crisis meeting' on Friday Spyker to test more regularly – Gascoyne Toyota vow to help Ralf … Read More
Motegi: Opening day practice times
Pos Driver Diff Best Time Best Speed1 Danica Patrick (7) … 26.9585 202.9792 Kosuke Matsuura (55) 0.0675 27.0260 202.4723 Helio Castroneves (3) 0.0911 27.0496 202.2954 Tony Kanaan (11) 0.1343 27.0928 … Read More
Champ Car Mont-Tremblant tickets on sale
Champ Car Mont-Tremblant L.P. announces that tickets are now on sale for the 2007 edition of the Champ Car World Series to be disputed at the Circuit Mont-Tremblant on June … Read More
Joe’s renews as Sponsor of the Champ Car Grand Prix of Portland
Mike Nealy, President of Global Events Group, announced today that Portland based Joe’s,- Sports, Outdoor and More has re-signed as presenting sponsor of the 2007 Champ Car Grand Prix of … Read More
NASCAR.COM Gives Fans Free Access
NASCAR fans, Start…Your…Computers! NASCAR.COM is offering ‘43 for Free’ during Talladega race weekend by giving race fans across the country access to all TrackPass subscription products at no charge so … Read More
Grand Prix of Houston track gets a makeover
Martyn Thake puffs on his cigar as he guides a forklift driver, directing him as the barrier is fit into what will be the outside front straight at the Grand … Read More
Petty calls NASCAR a monopoly
UPDATE Another Kyle Petty quote from same article. For now, though, Petty said, the ratings and even the lower attendance have not caused a crisis because the race itself has … Read More
Formula BMW USA – Official Test
18 young drivers recently participated in the second of three official tests before the 2007 Formula BMW USA season begins on May 17 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele Valley, … Read More
Another Aussie Racer Making His Mark On US Soil
With so much attention focused on Australian Champ Car driver Will Power and his 3rd podium in the last four Champ Car races who would have noticed there was another … Read More
NASCAR’s sudden decline in popularity catches corporate America off-guard
Detroit. That headline alone is enough to make marketing types around the country choke on their corn flakes, but it's even worse than that. When The New York Times, a … Read More
Pocono Fans Get Virtual Views
POCONO, Pa. — Race fans can now take a high-resolution virtual tour of the Pocono Raceway grandstand by logging onto www.poconoraceway.com. There, fans can see approximately 150 three-dimensional seat views. … Read More
SPEED Weekly Top 20 Driver Ranking
Updated 4-18-07Pos. (LW) Driver (Series) Pts1. (19) Sebastien Bourdais (CCWS) 8.6682. (5) Jeff Burton (NASCAR) 8.4893. (4) Jeff Gordon (NASCAR) 8.4734. (1) Will Power (CCWS) 8.2575. (6) Matt Kenseth (NASCAR) … Read More
Ethanol may cause more smog, more deaths
Switching from gasoline to ethanol — touted as a green alternative at the pump — may create dirtier air, causing slightly more smog-related deaths, a new study says. Nearly 200 … Read More
Audi driver Allan McNish about Houston
Fourth round of the American Le Mans Series in Texas Third consecutive “city" street race for the Audi R10 TDI 1.7-mile temporary track around Reliant Park Sports complex Just a … Read More
GM sales up in Latin America
General Motors Latin America, Africa & Middle East (GM LAAM) region set a new Q1 sales record in 2007, selling over 269,000 vehicles, up approximately 39,000 units over the same … Read More
NASCAR faces uncertain future
On the cusp of the 2007 season, Brian France, chairman and chief executive of NASCAR, stood before reporters at Daytona International Speedway and declared that the sport was continuing its … Read More
Road America introduces new Motorcycle School
Elkhart Lake, Wis., – Road America has announced the creation of its Road America Motorcycle School. The Road America Motorcycle School is endorsed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and … Read More
Playa Del Racing extends relationship with National
Playa Del Racing has extended its relationship with National Car Rental and Arelco Inc. through the 2007 Indy Pro Series season and the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500. Arelco … Read More
Getting into NASCAR racing more costly than ever
This sudden trend of team owners trying to sign up wealthy, nonracing business partners seems to be taking stock-car racing into dangerous waters. It flies in the face of Brian … Read More
Philip Morris breaks promise to end sponsorship of racing
UPDATE We failed to mention that another good friend of AutoRacing1.com president Mark Cipolloni died Saturday from cancer at the young age of 56. He smoked Marlboro's cancer sticks for … Read More
Ford pays firm to say it makes quality cars
In terms of initial vehicle quality, Ford Motor Co. is in a statistical dead-heat for second place with Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co., according to a new … Read More