ESPN programming for SpeedWeeks
The NASCAR Nationwide Series kicks off its 2010 season this weekend at Daytona International Speedway and ESPN2 will have live coverage as the series races for 300 miles on the … Read More
Month: February 2010
Jaguar named official car of Sebring
Jaguar RSR Jaguar has been named the Official Car of Sebring International Raceway, home of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. The 58th edition … Read More
Recalled GM Vibe pedal parts have been shipped
Pontiac Vibe Ed Note: This vehicle was a jointly produced model in partnership with Toyota, but it seems that the same supplier has been used by more than one manufacturer, … Read More
Comic Book Heroes band rocks NNWS for ESPN
Comic Book Heroes Comic Book Heroes’ (CBH) new single “Move Out of the Way" off their “Take A Seat" EP has been chosen by ESPN as the featured song for … Read More
Alex Job racing to field multiple cars in ALMS classes
Alex Job #81 Porsche UPDATE Here is a rendering of the car that Butch Leitzinger will driver with Mission Foods sponsorship. 02/05/10 Alex Job Alex Job Racing (AJR) is coming … Read More
Game Stop signs with Logano and JGR
GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has extended its sponsorship with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) through the 2010 NASCAR season. Talented young phenom … Read More
Danica officially enters Daytona Nationwide race
Hot off the heels of a decent drive in the Daytona ARCA race, Danica Patrick today officially made her entry for the Nationwide race as well, and will be running … Read More
New teams may miss 3 races
(GMM) F1's struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty. Previously, failing to contest a round of the world championship for a reason other than … Read More
Danica to say yes to Nationwide race at Daytona
UPDATE JR Motorsports today announced that driver Danica Patrick will enter Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona Int'l Speedway. Patrick "made the decision after finishing sixth" Saturday in … Read More
NASCAR star to try IndyCar
One of the stars of NASCAR (hint: he was one of the 24 racing in the Budweiser Shootout, a.k.a. Bud Crashfest, at Daytona tonight – FOX, TSN2 at 8 p.m.) … Read More
Episode #3, 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race To Daytona
HBO Sports’ all-access show 24/7 JIMMIE JOHNSON: RACE TO DAYTONA continues with its third episode, debuting TUESDAY, FEB. 9 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT). The four-week series spotlights one of racing’s biggest … Read More
Luca di Montezemolo says Mercedes team to beat
Luca di Montezemolo Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has warned the excited tifosi that the Scuderia still has ‘lots of problems to resolve’ and that ‘Mercedes will be the team … Read More
Video: Dreyer & Reinbold driver announcement
Justin Wilson, who presented Dale Coyne with his first open-wheel racing victory last July at Watkins Glen International and finished ninth in the championship standings, has moved to the No. … Read More
‘Schu factor’ drives higher Aus GP ticket sales
(GMM) Michael Schumacher's return to F1 has boosted ticket sales for the 2010 Australian grand prix. The Melbourne race has lost its coveted opening calendar slot to Bahrain, but Australian … Read More
Piquet not ruling out F1 despite ‘muddle’
(GMM) Nelson Piquet does not rule out returning to formula one at some point in the future. The former Renault driver, ousted by Flavio Briatore last year prior to the … Read More
Thursday’s Gatorade Duel lineups
The Daytona 500 field will be determined by the 150-mile Gatorade Duel qualifying races on Thursday. The top two drivers from each duel that are not already guaranteed starting spots … Read More
Alex Brundle signs with T-Sport
Alex Brundle Alex Brundle, son of former Grand Prix star and BBC F1 commentator Martin Brundle, is to step up to the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series this … Read More
Porsche unveils 2011 911 Turbo S
Taking its place at the top of the Porsche 911 line-up, the new 911 Turbo S will deliver exclusivity along with 530 hp, 516 lb ft of torque and an … Read More
Interview with BMW Sauber Technical Director Willy Rampf
Willy Rampf BMW Sauber F1 Team drivers Pedro de la Rosa and Kamui Kobayashi racked up exactly 1,001 kilometers in the first test of the 2010 season in Valencia. Technical … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Sutil not worried about Force India saga New Toro Rosso not off the pace – Buemi Klien still in talks with Campos and USF1 Campos given more time to pay … Read More
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Is Deeply Saddened
Dreyer & Reinbold Racing is deeply saddened with the news of Window World CEO, Todd Whitworth’s unexpected death. The team would like to offer their sincere condolences to his family … Read More
Genoa Racing takes delivery of its LMP2 car
Genoa Racing is the latest team to take possession of an ORECA FLM09 prototype for the American Le Mans Series’ Le Mans Prototype Challenge class. The Indiana-based team took delivery … Read More
Atlantic Series lowers price of entry
Atlantic Series Officials announced a significant price reduction for competitors in the 2010 Cooper Tires Presents the Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda. This price reduction is part of a new … Read More
Johnson sells NYC loft
Jimmie Johnson has just sold his 3,200-square-foot loft in Chelsea [New York City] for $4 million. Johnson paid $3.975 million for the three-bedroom three-and-a-half bath condo in 2007. He put … Read More
Tom Kristensen in rehabilitation
At the beginning of January, Tom Kristensen tore the heel tendon of his left leg while playing badminton. The Le Mans record winner underwent surgery and has started an extensive … Read More