FIA statement on 2008 F1 regulations
The FIA is considering enforcing a downforce limit in Formula One in a bid to reduce speeds and aid passing. Rather than, as at present, continually tweak the rules, the … Read More
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Sam Michael calls for F1 circuit changes
In order to enable more overtaking in Formula One, Sam Michael is in favor of changing track layouts. Hockenheim where the German GP will be held, is one of the … Read More
Wilson says Champ Car on right track
Yorkshireman Justin Wilson is happy to turn his back on Formula One and concentrate on making his name in the United States. Wilson, from Sheffield, won his first Champ Car … Read More
Bourdais slams Tracy
Sebastien Bourdais comes off as rather shy, soft-spoken and polite. Mention Canadian Paul Tracy's name, however, and the bitterness spouts forth. "Stupid" and "crazy" were two of the words he … Read More
Transporters arrive in Edmonton
Only two days after the Toronto Molson Indy, transporters carrying Champ Cars began crossing their own finish line as they arrived in Edmonton last night. "It is a tough trip … Read More
Cyclist dies in crash at end of Portland race
A cyclist died when he crashed headfirst near the finish line during a road race at Portland International Raceway on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old cyclist from Milwaukee, whose name was … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Flav hints at F1 compromiseF1 army back on dutyF1 champs to race'I'll host '06 US grand prix'BMW plot course to 2006Button buzz 'not true'Merc play down Kimi blow ups'Let's keep … Read More
CARA, CHP To Assist Families
The California Highway Patrol and CARA Charities, one of motorsports’ leading charity organizations, will team up on Sunday, Oct. 16, at California Speedway to assist families with child passenger seats … Read More
Watson’s joins Panther Racing
Watson's, America's Family Fun Store, will serve as an associate sponsor on the No. 95 Panther Racing Dallara/Chevrolet/Firestone driven by Buddy Lazier on July 16 at Nashville Superspeedway. The Midwest … Read More
Rain shortens Cup test at Brickyard
Scott Riggs and the MBV Motorsports team led testing on a rain-shortened day July 12 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a speed of 181.244 mph in the No. 10 Valvoline … Read More
We won’t put Legge in a bikini and drape her over a car
Kevin Kalkhoven was also asked if his PKV Toyota/Atlantic driver Katherine Legge will be promoted to Champ Car next year to try to reap some of the promotional benefits Danica … Read More
Kalkhoven not trying to put IRL out of business
Kalkhoven was also asked to comment about Cosworth's IRL engine, currently badged by Chevrolet, and whether or not the engine would race in the '06 IRL series. "It's there, it's … Read More
Festival events surround Denver GP
Fast cars, Friday Night Fights and live music under the lights. The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare today announced its official schedule for its street festival … Read More
Mahle drops Cosworth name
Cosworth, one of the UK's best-known names in high-performance engineering, has been dropped by Mahle, the German automotive group that bought Cosworth Technology from Volkswagen's Audi division earlier this year. … Read More
Champ Car helps IRL succeed
Because a number of Champ Car races, such as last weekend's race in Toronto, still use the word "Indy" in their title – example, Molson Indy Toronto, Molson Indy Montreal, … Read More
Q and A with Kurt Busch
Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 97 IRWIN/Sharpie Taurus, won both NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races at New Hampshire International Speedway last season. As the circuit heads back to Loudon … Read More
NASCAR Drivers Bobsled Race
The Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project announced Monday that it will organize a bobsled race involving 10 NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series drivers. The event will take place Jan. 5-9, 2006 … Read More
Trans-Am makes historic return
It’s been more than 30 years since Edmonton has heard the rumble of V-8 racing engines, but that will change this weekend as the Trans-Am Series returns to Alberta’s capital … Read More
Wilson family very happy with Champ Car
Keith Wilson was trying to get into victory lane to watch his son celebrate but his cell phone kept ringing. "Good news travels fast," he said with a grin. Sunday's … Read More
Paddock News from Silverstone
The FIA published the results of a survey it conducted among race fans to see what they wanted Formula 1 to be like in the future. As the championship reached … Read More
Slim field for IPS race
Just 12 cars are entered for Saturday's IRL IPS race in Nashville. As long as there is a Champ Car/IRL split and a plethora of other open wheel training series, … Read More
How are doubleheaders viable?
A reader asks, Intriguing about Champ Cars and ALMS and the possibility of running Sebring, but I do have one major question for you. How would sanctioning fees work? I … Read More
Nashville’s concrete track poses challenges to IRL teams
Fernandez Racing technical director John Dick is regarded as one of the top engineers in racing. After the last three seasons as a race engineer for Super Aguri Fernandez Racing, … Read More
Champ Car TV in Mexico update
Although people in Mexico can see all Champ Car races live if they have cable TV, people (the majority) who depend only on free over-the-air TV were not able to … Read More
A1 announces global TV deal
A1 Grand Prix moved a step closer to securing global television coverage for the World Cup of Motorsport today announcing seven major international television deals that will see A1 Grand … Read More