November auto sales jump 17 percent as market gains strength
U.S. car and truck sales jumped 17 percent last month, raising hopes the industry will end 2010 on a high note while creating momentum for the new year. Light vehicle … Read More
Month: December 2010
Sauber: Telmex hasn’t bought into team
Peter Sauber has confirmed that Mexican firm Telmex has only joined his team in a sponsorship capacity and that he retains full control of the squad – adding that he … Read More
No KERS for Lotus Racing at start of 2011 season
The KERS system, which stores energy from braking to help boost acceleration later in a lap, has been reinstated for next season. Adjustable rear wings will also come in to … Read More
Schumacher cautious but expecting to win in 2011
(GMM) Michael Schumacher is cautious about the 2011 season after a difficult return to formula one this year. Following a three-year retirement, 2010 was the first full season in the … Read More
Q and A with F1’s newest rookie
Wednesday brought with it the much-awaited confirmation that Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado will be making his Formula 1 debut with Williams next season, pairing up with Rubens Barrichello as replacement for … Read More
British GP tickets selling well
Interest in the 2011 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix is 'high', organizers have confirmed. Indeed tickets for the event at Silverstone on July 8-10 2011 are selling fast, with … Read More
Q and A with Randy Bernard from Vegas
What’s in a name? Actually, quite a lot when you’re a player in a crowded global professional sports and multi-level entertainment market. In a wide-ranging interview session moderated by SportsBusiness … Read More
Johnson & NFL’s DeAngelo Williams in SPEED Test Drive: Corvette
A star-studded roster featuring NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson, NFL’s DeAngelo Williams and American Le Mans Series star Johnny O’Connell are all going behind the wheel of Chevrolet’s newest lineup of sixth-generation … Read More
Maldonado linked to Hulkenberg’s Williams seat
UPDATE #2 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' based on yesterday's announcement. Williams F1 have confirmed that Pastor Maldonado will contest the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship for the … Read More
World Challenge Returns to Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing today announced that the World Challenge Championships will race as part of the 2011 Toyota Grand Prix … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
Toro Rosso insist drivers not changing for 2011 Vergne backs Red Bull's tough junior program Fans disliked Petrov comments – Alonso Statistics prove Vettel deserves 2010 title F1 sponsorship for … Read More
Simpson to help design new football helmet
Word is that Bill Simpson is getting involved in the crusade to make a better football helmet and reduce the number of concussions in the National Football League. Ever see … Read More
Fired from F1, Scott Speed fired from NASCAR
Scott Speed wore his hat sideways in F1 and got smoked day in and day out ending in his termination. Next up was NASCAR and now he has been terminated … Read More
Colin Braun canned by Roush Fenway Racing
After spending the last three seasons at Roush Fenway Racing, Colin Braun is looking for his next opportunity. Braun has been released from Roush Fenway, which is focusing on finding … Read More
NASCAR Takes Vegas By Storm for Sprint Cup Series Champions Week
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series awards ceremony will cap off Champion's Week, a postseason celebration of fan-friendly activities in Las Vegas. The NASCAR Victory Lap, featuring the top 12 NASCAR … Read More
Franchitti, Ganassi nominated for Economaki award
Three-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti and his team owner Chip Ganassi are among the 11 finalists for the Economaki Champion of Champions award. The award is annually given … Read More
Yacaman joins Team Moore for 2011
After two seasons in Firestone Indy Lights, Gustavo Yacaman feels like he can contend for the Firestone Firehawk Cup. He's found the team he thinks can bring him wins and … Read More
IndyCar modifies TEAM program for 2011
Seeking to increase the competitive balance throughout the IZOD IndyCar Series field, INDYCAR officials have modified the Team Enhancement and Allocation Matrix for the 2011 season. Though the financial guarantee … Read More
NASCAR’s Johnson Dominates TV Coverage
While it should come as no surprise five-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson received the most attention during race telecasts this past season, the degree to which he dominated is staggering … Read More
Servia and Hinchcliffe to test for Newman/Haas Racing
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Eight-time Indy car champions Newman/Haas Racing (NHR) announced today that they will hold a two-day test at the 1.65-mile Sebring International Raceway … Read More
Superkarts! USA Confirms 2011 ProKart Challenge Schedules
When the dust finally settled at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino after the record-breaking Superkarts! USA SuperNationals XIV, completing the organization’s 2010 season, the focus immediately turned to the … Read More
Veteran Motorsports Professionals Partner to Form GRand Solutions LLC
Gene Cottingham, former CFO of Champ Car, and Ruthie Forbes, former director of Event Marketing for INDYCAR, have joined forces to create GRand Solutions LLC – a unique company dedicated … Read More
General Motors Sales Increase 21 Percent in November
General Motors dealers reported 168,704 total sales in November, a 21-percent increase from the prior year for the company’s four brands. The gains were the result of balanced contributions from … Read More
Meijer Joins Team Penske for 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series Season
Penske Racing announced today that Meijer will join Team Penske as a sponsor of its three-car IZOD IndyCar Series program, beginning with the 2011 season. Coca-Cola will play an integrated … Read More