Green uses draft to top Wed. testing
Jeff Green drafted to the top of the Nextel Cup speed chart Wednesday afternoon, turning a lap of 186.722 mph that is the fastest speed in preseason testing at Daytona … Read More
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70 cars entered for Rolex 24
The 2007 Rolex 24 At Daytona entry list includes 21 former overall winners and 47 previous class winners of America's most prestigious endurance race in addition to a host of … Read More
Sainz wins his 4th stage on Day 5
Spaniard Carlos Sainz clinched Volkswagen’s fourth stage victory on day five of the Dakar Rally and extended his overall lead in the progress. Together with co-driver Michel Périn in the … Read More
Raikkonen makes official Ferrari debut
Buongiorno a tutti" were Kimi Raikkonen's first official words as a Ferrari driver when he addressed journalists at the Madonna di Campiglio press meeting in Italy this morning. It earned … Read More
Benny Parsons in Intensive Care
UPDATE Benny Parsons remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit of Carolinas Medical Center, but his condition has not changed since the weekend, his family said on Tuesday. Parsons, 65, … Read More
Trip Bruce joins Bill Davis Racing
Bill Davis Racing announced today that Trip Bruce will serve as the crew chief for Johnny Benson the No. 23 Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. “I couldn’t … Read More
Roush: “Dig your own grave and then lay in it”
Jamie McMurray went through three crew chiefs last season in his first season with Roush Racing, so when he asked car owner Jack Roush for a new one for 2007, … Read More
New Indy 500 history book a must-have
INDIANAPOLIS – Motorsports fans and historians have a new book to put on their "must-have" list: the Autocourse Official History of the Indianapolis 500 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald … Read More
SPEED adds Fan Tower
Fans won’t have any trouble locating the SPEED Stage this season, as the network has commissioned a 50-foot “Fan Tower" to ensure fans can find their way through the crowd. … Read More
Carlin to switch to Mercedes power in 2007
Championship winning F3 team Carlin Motorsport are to use Mercedes-Benz engines for the 2007 season. Carlin, who have won 73 British F3 races in total – making them the most … Read More
Hornish cherishes image on Borg-Warner Trophy
After winning 18 IndyCar Series races and three series championships, Sam Hornish Jr.'s trophy case is getting a little crowded these days. But the hardware he received Jan. 9 at … Read More
MIS NEXTEL Cup tickets on sale Saturday
With the 2007 race season at Michigan International Speedway quickly approaching, it’s time for fans to mark Saturday, Jan. 13 on their calendars. Tickets to Michigan International Speedway’s NASCAR NEXTEL … Read More
Red Bull to launch RB3 on 26 January
(GMM) Red Bull Racing will launch its 2007 car, the RB3, at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on 26 January. In an elaborate media communique on Wednesday, the Austrian squad announced … Read More
A1 TEAM USA announces Ryan Hunter-Reay
On January 19, 2007, A1 TEAM USA will compete in A1GP World Cup of Motorsport action in Taupo, New Zealand with a new driver behind the wheel. Ryan Hunter-Reay, who … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Ferrari-clad Raikkonen appears in ItalyNo apology for dumped Monteiro – Sutil2007 Spyker to make February debutBahrain company buys 30% of McLarenClothing brand Esprit to supply ToyotaMalaysia hope for F1 test … Read More
Ferrari celebrates 60 year anniversary
Ferrari is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2007 with a major event from June 21st to June 24th in Maranello, Italy. Maranello will be the finish line in a "relay … Read More
NASCAR now requires six-point belt harnesses
NASCAR is requiring drivers in its three national series to wear six-point belt harnesses beginning this season. Most drivers already used a six-point device but some still used five-point seat … Read More
New Toro Rosso faces delay – Liuzzi
(GMM) Toro Rosso has cancelled its first planned test in January because of a delay with the new 'STR2' car, according to team racer Vitantonio Liuzzi. The 25-year-old Italian, who … Read More
McMurray tops Cup testing
Jamie McMurray posted the fastest speed Tuesday morning in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway with a lap averaging 184.090 mph. Nextel Cup testing results from Tuesday morning's session at … Read More
ESPN2 NASCAR Now host announced
ESPN2’s NASCAR Now, ESPN’s first daily program dedicated solely to NASCAR news and information, will debut February 5 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Starting February 18, NASCAR Now will also be … Read More
Pacific F2000 Championship Series signs Cunningham
Seeking to repeat as Pacific F2000 Series champions, Dave Freitas Racing has announced the signing New Zealand driver Mitch Cunningham. Cunningham, who is the younger brother of 2005 Indy Pro … Read More
Rider dies in Dakar Rally
The organizers of the Dakar were this morning informed of the death of South African Elmer Symons, rider number 107, during the 4th stage. At the age of 29, Elmer … Read More
Sainz increases Dakar lead
Volkswagen maintains its triple lead on the fourth day of the Dakar Rally: Factory driver Carlos Sainz expanded his advantage at the top by 53 seconds to 1.55 minutes on … Read More
Graham Rahal confirmed for Daytona 24
Graham Rahal will join Shane Lewis and Randy Ruhlman in the No.3 Southard Motorsports/Preformed Line Products Lexus Riley for the 2007 Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month. The 18-year-old … Read More
Rahal names Kelleners and Milner
Drivers Ralf Kelleners and Tom Milner are set to pilot Rahal Letterman's Porsche in the famed team's initial effort in the American Le Mans Series for the 2007 GT2 class. … Read More