McNish bids for 3rd LeMans win in new Audi coupe
Allan McNish and the new Audi R18 Audi has unveiled its latest sportscar which Britain’s Allan McNish hopes will enable him to score his third and the German manufacturer’s 10th … Read More
Month: December 2010
World Motor Sport Council meeting decisions
UPDATE A clarification of F1 rules changes: "Maneuvers liable to hinder other drivers, such as more than one change of direction to defend a position, deliberate crowding of a car … Read More
FIA imposes curfew on mechanics
Fatigued Formula One mechanics will be spared regular all-night shifts next season after the sport's governing body inserted a "curfew" in new rules published on Monday. The first grands prix … Read More
‘Team Lotus’ resolute after Group Lotus announcement
UPDATE Former Team Lotus owner David Hunt believes confusion will reign supreme if two teams bearing the Norfolk marque reach the 2011 Formula One grid. Hunt, brother of former world … Read More
Audi extends motorsport commitment, but no Sebring for new R18
New Audi R18 Audi aims to continue its string of victories at the Le Mans 24 Hours with a completely new LMP1 sports car development. Since its debut in 1999, … Read More
Hildebrand to Panther in 2011?
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The full-time American driver in the IZOD IndyCar series was a limited edition in 2010 with only Ryan Hunter-Reay, Danica Patrick … Read More
No Fear to go belly up?
It's name is No Fear, but it's getting another reputation in local malls: No Rent. The casual clothing company from Carlsbad, California who was once big in racing apparel has … Read More
IndyCar insurance plan for fans
The IndyCar Series is taking a unique approach in the insurance category, signing a new marketing agreement with a wholesale insurance buyer that will provide IndyCar-branded health insurance to fans. … Read More
Paris Hilton to launch 125cc team
The American media star will join forces with the BQR set-up with riders Sergio Gadea and Maverick Viñales on board in the World Championship, with the renowned Rossano Brazzi on … Read More
Silverado HD Named 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year
Chevrolet has swept Motor Trends car and truck of the year awards. The Chevrolet Silverado HD was been selected as the 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, the publication … Read More
Go Daddy to sponsor Hunter-Reay?
Friday at 6:46 A.M. Friday RHR Tweets:Ryan Hunter-Reay – On the plane westbound headed to new sponsor photo shoot and appearances, should be a fun weekend. Hope you all have … Read More
Servia & Hinchcliffe Complete First Day of Sebring Test for Newman/Haas
SEBRING, Fla. – Newman/Haas Racing (NHR) completed the first of a two day test at the 1.65-mile Sebring International Raceway road course today. Oriol Servia and James Hinchcliffe handled testing … Read More
Mario Andretti Trophy Finalists Named
The 100-pound bronze Mario Andretti Trophy, designed by artist Elie Hazak and presented annually to the SPEED Performer of the Year, celebrates the wide variety of cars Andretti piloted to … Read More
Bank of America renews with Charlotte
In a B2B deal because Bruton Smith keeps his money at Bank of America, The green flag will drop for a sixth Bank of America 500 in 2011 courtesy of … Read More
First Volts ship to dealers
The first Chevrolet Volts left the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant on Monday plant destined for initial retail launch markets. Customers in California, Texas, Washington D.C. and New York could receive the … Read More
Harvick signs Piquet Jr. to drive trucks
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today the addition of Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to the organization's 2011 line-up. The 25-year-old native of Brazil will compete full-time in the … Read More
Campbell Named Chairman of SCCA Pro Racing Board of Directors
Tom Campbell SCCA Pro Racing, Ltd. and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Inc. announced today that Tom Campbell, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is a recent addition to the SCCA … Read More
Cadillac Returns To Racing With CTS-V Coupe
Cadillac announced today it will return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe competing in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge, North America’s … Read More
Legal dispute erupts over Gordon’s logo
UPDATE #2 Robby Gordon Statement about Speed Energy Logo:"To our fans and SPEED Energy supporters, I am happy to announce that we were able to reach a mutually beneficial settlement … Read More
Stewart wins Humanitarian award
The Home Depot and the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced recently that Tony Stewart is the winner of the 2010 NMPA Home Depot Humanitarian Award. Stewart was presented with … Read More
Q and A with Wolfgang Ullrich on new closed cockpit car
Wolfgang Ullrich explains why the German auto maker had moved away from the open-cockpit cars for LeMans and ALMS. Q. Why have you decided to go with a closed-cockpit car? … Read More
Flying Lizard Sets Driver Lineup for Rolex 24
Flying Lizard Motorsports announced today the driver lineup for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Joerg Bergmeister (Germany), Patrick Long (USA), Seth Neiman (USA), and Johannes van Overbeek (USA) will pilot … Read More
F1 and GP2 test prizes for Formula Two in 2011
The FIA Formula Two Championship will offer one of the most prestigious prize packages in world motorsport in 2011, building upon the already outstanding reward of a full test with … Read More
Crown Royal XR Extends Partnership With Michael Shank Racing
Michael Shank Racing is pleased to announce an extension of the team partnership with Crown Royal Extra Rare (XR) for the 2011 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car presented by Crown Royal … Read More