Ford brings stop-start system to U.S. cars in 2012
Ford will equip many of its U.S. cars and SUVs with stop-start technology, beginning in 2012, that automatically shuts down the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop, cutting … Read More
Month: December 2010
Newey: Sniping from rivals annoying
Red Bull design guru Adrian Newey admits all the "sniping" from rival teams about some of the innovations on the RB6 got "annoying after a while". The RB6 was by … Read More
GRAND-AM Announces Top 10 Moments From 2010
The 11th season for GRAND-AM Road Racing yielded several great stories in its Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge. … Read More
Jennifer Jo Cobb on CNN’s ‘Anderson Cooper 360’ Tuesday, December 28
NASCAR driver and team owner Jennifer Jo Cobb appeared on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" this week to discuss extreme living with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The interview was recorded in New … Read More
Filippi still hopes to land F1 drive
Luca Filippi Luca Filippi is still trying for a Formula 1 drive for 2011 even if it means returning to the role as test driver. Filippi, who was a front … Read More
Jensen MotorSport Car Design Contest
Jensen MotorSport is seeking input from race fans for the paint scheme of our new Indy Lights race cars. So we are having a contest specifically on our Jensen MotorSport … Read More
Brundle to lead BBC line-up
According to reports in the British press, Martin Brundle has been promoted to lead commentator on the BBC's coverage team. Speculation has been rife for some time that the contract … Read More
Too early to overstate Vietnam GP chances – minister
UPDATE #2 "My mission is usually to inform interested parties about Formula 1 and what it takes to build a race track to FIA F1 standards and organize a GP," … Read More
Kanaan sure de Ferran team can win
Kanaan (L) and de Ferran (R) are hoping for the best in a sport dominated by just two teams To help the team remain upbeat, and to make the most … Read More
Sascha Maassen joins Spirit of Daytona Racing for Rolex 24
Sascha Maassen Spirit of Daytona Racing announced today its third driver for the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 29-30. Three-time American Le Mans Series class champion Sascha Maassen of … Read More
Merry Christmas
In observance of Christmas Day AutoRacing1.com will not be publishing any news today. We wish all of your family a Merry Christmas, or Merry whatever else you and your family … Read More
HANS device tested for astronauts
What do HANS device inventor Dr. Robert Hubbard, NASA and NASCAR have in common? [Editor's Note: The HANS Device was first used by Champ Car and IndyCar but you would … Read More
Yamaha MotoGP still searching for new title sponsor
The Yamaha MotoGP team has yet to find a new title sponsor for the upcoming 2011 MotoGP championship. The team who dominated MotoGP since 2008 saw title sponsor Fiat end … Read More
Formula 1 Super License for best F3 drivers
In 2011 the FIA has launched a new race calendar for the best Formula 3 drivers called 'FIA International Formula 3 Trophy' with famous F3 races such as Zandvoort and … Read More
Toyota goes from bad to worse
UPDATE Toyota agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit tied to a fatal August 2009 accident near San Diego that killed four members of the same family, elevated … Read More
Texas trying to inflate nos. to justify lining Bernie’s pockets
The state comptroller's office said Thursday that the agency may remove information posted on a new state Web page touting the benefits of bringing Formula One racing to Austin in … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Now Mansell backs Group Lotus in F1 Ukraine capital Kiev plans $1bn F1 track Red Bull asks for cost agreement exception – Mosley Red Bull wins battle of funniest Xmas … Read More
Video: Man arrested for driving 195 mph in Corvette
A man who posted YouTube videos of himself speeding down Oklahoma City-area freeways in his high-powered Chevrolet Corvette has been arrested by Highway Patrol troopers. Capt. Chris West says the … Read More
Successful seat fittings for Perez and Kobayashi
Sergio Perez and Kamui Kobayashi both visited the Sauber factory this week for a seat fitting. The Sauber F1 drivers for the 2011 Formula 1 season had to get their … Read More
Team Lotus unveils abandoned livery
Team Lotus' black and gold livery will be used on a show car Team Lotus has released images of the black and gold livery it had planned to run in … Read More
Stick a fork in Team Lotus, it’s done
The family of the late Lotus founder Colin Chapman sided with Malaysian-owned sportscar maker Group Lotus in a row over use of the marque in Formula One. Clive Chapman, whose … Read More
Baltimore Grand Prix ticket sales speed past 20,000
Baltimore Grand Prix organizers said Thursday more than 20,000 tickets have been sold to fans in 33 states and Puerto Rico for the 2011 Labor Day weekend street race. Tickets … Read More
Raikkonen close to Citroen WRC deal
Kimi Raikkonen is on the verge of committing his future to Citroen in the World Rally Championship, with an announcement expected within the next few weeks according to AUTOSPORT. Despite … Read More
Briscoe To Visit “Frozen Tundra” on Sunday
Thanks to a special birthday gift from one of Team Penske’s key sponsors, IZOD IndyCar Series driver Ryan Briscoe will enjoy a special holiday experience this weekend. Briscoe, the native … Read More
IndyCar champs set for Phoenix charity event
Famous racers will come together for the fourth-annual Wheels of Wellness charity event in Phoenix, Ariz., in mid-January. The event precedes several days of classic-car auctions in the Phoenix area. … Read More