Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Richard Petty and financial partners take control of RPM

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/richard-petty-and-financial-partners.html

F1 Racing Brazil F1 Racing Canada F1 Racing China F1 Racing Europe F1 Racing Germany

Trucks Pole Report: Dillon Gets Lucky 7th Pole for Ford 200

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/trucks-pole-report-dillon-gets-lucky.html

Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud Jay Chamberlain Karun Chandhok

WIN Series: Johanna Long

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-johanna-long.html

Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi

Sauter gets in Hornaday?s face after Truck race

Johnny Sauter got in the face of Ron Hornaday after the Truck Series? Kroger 250, but with two NASCAR officials nearby, it didn?t escalate into anything more Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway.
Sauter was angry because Hornaday had turned him with 27 laps remaining. After the race, Sauter did not return to his pit stall as [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/sauter-gets-in-hornadays-face-after-truck-race/

Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion

WIN Series UPDATE - Caitlin Shaw

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-update.html

David Piper Nelson Piquet† Nelson Piquet Jr Renato Pirocchi Didier Pironi

Champion's Week kicks off in Vegas

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/champions-week-kicks-off-in-vegas.html

Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani

Abu Dhabi Test, Day 3

The Renault F1 Team began working with Pirelli tyres for the first time today as Robert Kubica got back behind the wheel of the R30 in Abu Dhabi. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: Robert Kubica Classification: P5 Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 39 laps Fastest Lap: 1:41.032 Robert Kubica: ?It's always interesting to test new tyres and today was our first chance to try the new Pirellis and work with the new tyre engineers. We all know how important the tyres are for (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Test-Day-3.html

Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller

Report: Kasey Kahne to leave Richard Petty Motorsports for Hendrick in 2011

Kasey Kahne has agreed to a contract with Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2011, sources told SceneDaily.com.
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/report-kasey-kahne-to-leave-richard-petty-motorsports-for-hendrick-in-2010/

Dorino Serafini Chico Serra Doug Serrurier Johnny ServozGavin Tony Settember

Monday, November 29, 2010

5 Questions Before ... Ford 400

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-questions-before-ford-400.html

Vitantonio Liuzzi Dries van der Lof Lella Lombardi Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof

It's a showcase showdown between Clint Bowyer and Austin Dillon!

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/its-showcase-showdown-between-clint.html

Jacques Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve Sr Luigi Villoresi Emilio de Villota Ottorino Volonterio

It's a showcase showdown between Clint Bowyer and Austin Dillon!

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/its-showcase-showdown-between-clint.html

Walt Faulkner William Ferguson Maria Teresa de Filippis Ralph Firman Ludwig Fischer

Ho-Pin drives an IndyCar

Renault F1 Team third driver, Ho-Pin Tung, made sporting history last weekend when he became the first driver with a Chinese racing license to get behind the wheel of an IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Ho-Pin was testing for the FAZZT Race Team with a view to competing in the 2011 IndyCar series as the team looks to expand to a two-car operation. He spent two days behind the wheel of the number 88 Honda-powered Dallara and completed a total of 211 laps, setting a best (...)

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News

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Ho-Pin-drives-an-IndyCar.html

F1 Racing Malaysia F1 Racing Monaco F1 Racing Singapore F1 Racing Spain F1 Racing Turkey

Sauter gets in Hornaday?s face after Truck race

Johnny Sauter got in the face of Ron Hornaday after the Truck Series? Kroger 250, but with two NASCAR officials nearby, it didn?t escalate into anything more Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway.
Sauter was angry because Hornaday had turned him with 27 laps remaining. After the race, Sauter did not return to his pit stall as [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/sauter-gets-in-hornadays-face-after-truck-race/

F1 Racing Singapore F1 Racing Spain F1 Racing Turkey F1 Racing United Arab Emirates Felipe Massa

Champion's Week kicks off in Vegas

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/champions-week-kicks-off-in-vegas.html

Joachim Winkelhock Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink

Richard Petty says RPM will field 2 cars for 2011 season

Richard Petty says he has finished financially restructuring his race team and will field two cars in 2011.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5838385&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso

Johanna Long off to Homestead!

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/johanna-long-off-2-homestead.html

Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone

Sunday, November 28, 2010

WIN Series: Johanna Long

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-johanna-long.html

DTM - German Touring Car Masters D1 Grand Prix Formula One FIA GT Formula D

Hamlin to have knee surgery Wednesday

Surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Denny Hamlin’s left knee will not limit the Sprint Cup driver behind the wheel for the next race, according to one of the doctors that will perform the operation on Wednesday. “I anticipate by the time he gets to Phoenix [April 8-10] he’ll have a pretty [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-to-have-knee-surgery-wednesday/

Roger Penske Cesare Perdisa Luis PerezSala Larry Perkins Henri Pescarolo

Jeremy Mayfield?s lawsuit against NASCAR to remain in federal court

Jeremy Mayfield’s lawsuit against NASCAR will remain in federal court, U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen ruled Tuesday. The case, stemming from a drug test last May that NASCAR says was a positive for methamphetamine but Mayfield says was a mix of over-the-counter and prescription medication, has been at a virtual standstill since January in order [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/jeremy-mayfield%e2%80%99s-lawsuit-against-nascar-to-remain-in-federal-court/

Alan Brown Walt Brown Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle

Abu Dhabi Test, Day 4

The Renault F1 Team completed a final day of testing in Abu Dhabi as Robert Kubica remained behind the wheel of the R30 to continue evaluating the new Pirelli tyres. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: Robert Kubica Classification: P5 Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 90 laps Fastest Lap: 1:41.614 Robert Kubica: ?It has been quite a productive day and it's good to complete so many laps on the new tyres. Like yesterday we ran with both compounds and collected a lot of (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Test-Day-4.html

Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx

Wolfe wasn't thinking title when building No. 22

Paul Wolfe admits he's kind of a quiet guy, someone who doesn't bring undue attention to himself. The crew chief of the No. 22 Dodge in the Nationwide Series would rather let his race cars do the talking for him.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/101122/pwolfe-nationwide-champion-bkeselowski/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood Bob Christie

Ryan and Krissie Newman welcome first child

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/ryan-and-krissie-newman-welcome-first.html

Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess Luciano Burti

Jeff Gordon and Alan Gustafson are the big winners in the personnel shake-up at Hendrick Motorsports

Most of the talk around the personnel shake-up at Hendrick Motorsports will focus on Dale Earnhardt Jr., but Jeff Gordon is the real winner in this crew chief shuffle.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=blount_terry&id=5846436&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess Luciano Burti

Report: Kasey Kahne to leave Richard Petty Motorsports for Hendrick in 2011

Kasey Kahne has agreed to a contract with Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2011, sources told SceneDaily.com.
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/report-kasey-kahne-to-leave-richard-petty-motorsports-for-hendrick-in-2010/

Ted Whiteaway Graham Whitehead Peter Whitehead Bill Whitehouse Robin Widdows

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Ho-Pin drives an IndyCar

Renault F1 Team third driver, Ho-Pin Tung, made sporting history last weekend when he became the first driver with a Chinese racing license to get behind the wheel of an IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Ho-Pin was testing for the FAZZT Race Team with a view to competing in the 2011 IndyCar series as the team looks to expand to a two-car operation. He spent two days behind the wheel of the number 88 Honda-powered Dallara and completed a total of 211 laps, setting a best (...)

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News

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Ho-Pin-drives-an-IndyCar.html

Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto

Ray Evernham says he is no longer bound to Richard Petty Motorsports

Famed crew chief and ESPN analyst Ray Evernham is free to return to the competition side of the Sprint Cup Series.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5829279&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Ronnie Peterson Vitaly Petrov* Alfredo Piàn Francois Picard Ernie Pieterse

Abu Dhabi Test, Day 4

The Renault F1 Team completed a final day of testing in Abu Dhabi as Robert Kubica remained behind the wheel of the R30 to continue evaluating the new Pirelli tyres. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: Robert Kubica Classification: P5 Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 90 laps Fastest Lap: 1:41.614 Robert Kubica: ?It has been quite a productive day and it's good to complete so many laps on the new tyres. Like yesterday we ran with both compounds and collected a lot of (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Test-Day-4.html

Timo Glock Todd Bodine Tony Ave Tony Raines Tony Stewart

2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday

The Renault F1 Team endured a frustrating Brazilian Grand Prix this afternoon at Interlagos. In spite of running sixth in the early stages of the race, after gaining a position at the start, Robert Kubica finished ninth ? spending much of his race stuck in traffic and unable to show the car's full potential. Vitaly Petrov's race was ruined on the first lap, when he was forced off track to avoid an accident at turn two, putting him to the back of the field. He recovered from 23rd position to (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/2010-Brazilian-Grand-Prix-Sunday.html

Jean Lucienbonnet Brett Lunger Mike MacDowel Herbert MacKayFraser Bill Mackey

Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race

Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/texas-governor-rick-perry-sponsors-bobby-labonte-for-texas-race/

SCCA World Challenge Super GT V8 Superca A.J. Allmendinger Adrian Sutil

Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test Session, Day 1

The Renault F1 Team completed its first day of young driver testing in Abu Dhabi as Mikhail Aleshin got behind the wheel of the R30 to complete his prize test for winning this year's World Series by Renault. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: Mikhail Aleshin Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 58 laps Fastest Lap: 1:42.073 Mikhail Aleshin: ?It was my first proper day in an F1 car and I have to say it definitely lived up to my expectations. It felt great to be part of the (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Young-Driver-Test.html

Johnny ServozGavin Tony Settember Hap Sharp Brian ShaweTaylor Carroll Shelby

Hendrick Motorsports announces changes for 2011

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/hendrick-motorsports-announces-changes.html

Alessandro Nannini Emanuele Naspetti Massimo Natili Brian Naylor Mike Nazaruk

Kasey Kahne to have knee surgery after Homestead

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne will have surgery on both knees after Sunday's Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5827114&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Jody Scheckter Harry Schell Tim Schenken Albert Scherrer Domenico Schiattarella

Friday, November 26, 2010

WIN Series: Johanna Long

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-johanna-long.html

Francois Picard Ernie Pieterse Paul Pietsch Andre Pilette Teddy Pilette

X Games icon Travis Pastrana headed to NASCAR in 2011

Travis Pastrana is headed to NASCAR, both as a driver and team owner, multiple sources close to Pastrana confirmed.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5792650&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa Lorenzo Bandini Henry Banks

Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix

Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/

Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger Art Bisch Harry Blanchard

Official: Denny Hamlin will battle fuel mileage in finale

Sprint Cup points leader Denny Hamlin will be at a disadvantage if Sunday's Chase finale comes down to fuel mileage, the senior vice president for race operations at Joe Gibbs Racing said on Friday.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5824776&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Chris Amon Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti

Chicagoland Speedway names Kurt Busch interim president for a day

Chicagoland Speedway on Wednesday named Kurt Busch interim president for one day.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=5790420&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Ian Stewart Jackie Stewart Jimmy Stewart Siegfried Stohr Rolf Stommelen

Apparently, The Price is Right

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/apparently-price-is-right.html

Ian Stewart Jackie Stewart Jimmy Stewart Siegfried Stohr Rolf Stommelen

Hamlin has successful knee surgery

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, had successful surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee this morning. The surgery was performed by Dr. Patrick Connor with OrthoCarolina. Hamlin injured the knee in January prior to the start of the 2010 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-has-successful-knee-surgery/

Chris Bristow Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown Walt Brown

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Preview

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-preview.html

Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset Huub Rothengatter Basil van Rooyen

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Chase Coverage: Homestead Wrap-Up Report

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-homestead-wrap-up-report.html

Roberto Moreno Dave Morgan Silvio Moser Bill Moss Stirling Moss

WIN Series UPDATE - Caitlin Shaw

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-update.html

Fernando Alonso Geoffrey Bodine Giancarlo Fisichella Greg Biffle Heikki Kovalainen

2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Saturday

FREE PRACTICE 3 Robert Kubica, R30-05, P9, 1:41.897, 18 laps Vitaly Petrov, R30-02, P6, 1:41.689, 17 laps ? QUALIFYING Vitaly Petrov, R30-02, P10, 1:40.901 Vitaly: The car has felt pretty good all weekend for me. We have made progress in each session, especially with the feel of the brakes, which is very important at this circuit, and it felt like all the parts of the package were working well today. I have been running in the top ten most of the weekend, and it was nice to deliver this (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/2010-Abu-Dhabi-Grand-Prix-Saturday.html

Vitantonio Liuzzi Dries van der Lof Lella Lombardi Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof

TV Schedule Nov. 19-21

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/tv-schedule-nov-19-21.html

Philippe Etancelin Bob Evans Corrado Fabi Teo Fabi Pascal Fabre

Abu Dhabi Test, Day 4

The Renault F1 Team completed a final day of testing in Abu Dhabi as Robert Kubica remained behind the wheel of the R30 to continue evaluating the new Pirelli tyres. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: Robert Kubica Classification: P5 Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 90 laps Fastest Lap: 1:41.614 Robert Kubica: ?It has been quite a productive day and it's good to complete so many laps on the new tyres. Like yesterday we ran with both compounds and collected a lot of (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Test-Day-4.html

John Taylor Mike Taylor Trevor Taylor Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman

Ho-Pin drives an IndyCar

Renault F1 Team third driver, Ho-Pin Tung, made sporting history last weekend when he became the first driver with a Chinese racing license to get behind the wheel of an IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Ho-Pin was testing for the FAZZT Race Team with a view to competing in the 2011 IndyCar series as the team looks to expand to a two-car operation. He spent two days behind the wheel of the number 88 Honda-powered Dallara and completed a total of 211 laps, setting a best (...)

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News

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Ho-Pin-drives-an-IndyCar.html

Boris Said Brad Keselowski Brandon Ash Brian Simo Brian Vickers

5 Questions After ... Kobalt Tools 500k

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-questions-after-kobalt-tools-500k.html

Martin Truex Jr. Matt Kenseth Max Papis Michael McDowell Michael Schumacher

Official: Denny Hamlin will battle fuel mileage in finale

Sprint Cup points leader Denny Hamlin will be at a disadvantage if Sunday's Chase finale comes down to fuel mileage, the senior vice president for race operations at Joe Gibbs Racing said on Friday.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5824776&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Hernando da Silva Ramos PierreHenri Raphanel Dick Rathmann Jim Rathmann Roland Ratzenberger

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

A year of relentless development

?I can't remember a season with a greater rate of development,? says Technical Director James Allison as he reflects on 2010. ?I don't know whether the total number of upgrades we've made to the car is the highest we have achieved, but the accrued lap time gain through the season is certainly the biggest I can remember.? Those words sum up just how big a step forward the Renault F1 Team has taken this year, to keep pace with the frantic rate of development throughout the grid. To put things in (...)

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News

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/A-year-of-relentless-development.html

Wayne Weiler Karl Wendlinger Peter Westbury Chuck Weyant Ken Wharton

Despite tight Sprint Cup Chase, NASCAR ponders changes

NASCAR is still considering changes to its title format even though this is the closest championship race in seven years.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5824995&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli

5 Questions After ... Kobalt Tools 500k

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-questions-after-kobalt-tools-500k.html

Pedro de la Rosa Keke Rosberg† Nico Rosberg Mauri Rose Louis Rosier

Kyle Busch wins NCWTS season finale at Homestead

Kyle Busch took the lead on a restart with four laps to go, then ran away from Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the NASCAR Camping World Trucks season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday night.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/truck/news/story?id=5827828&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish Graham McRae Jim McWithey

Remembering Glen Wood?s first win

Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/

Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud Jay Chamberlain Karun Chandhok Alain de Changy

Roush Rewind: Kobalt Tools 500

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/roush-rewind-kobalt-tools-500.html

Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith Jose Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini

Michael Annett to drive full Nationwide schedule for Rusty Wallace Racing

Rusty Wallace Racing says Michael Annett will drive a full Nationwide Series schedule next season.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5824904&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Vitantonio Liuzzi Dries van der Lof Lella Lombardi Ricardo Londoño Ernst Loof

Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race

Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/texas-governor-rick-perry-sponsors-bobby-labonte-for-texas-race/

Ian Raby Bobby Rahal Kimi Räikkönen Hernando da Silva Ramos PierreHenri Raphanel

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ho-Pin drives an IndyCar

Renault F1 Team third driver, Ho-Pin Tung, made sporting history last weekend when he became the first driver with a Chinese racing license to get behind the wheel of an IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Ho-Pin was testing for the FAZZT Race Team with a view to competing in the 2011 IndyCar series as the team looks to expand to a two-car operation. He spent two days behind the wheel of the number 88 Honda-powered Dallara and completed a total of 211 laps, setting a best (...)

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News

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Ho-Pin-drives-an-IndyCar.html

Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa

Carl Edwards dominates at Phoenix

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/carl-edwards-dominates-at-phoenix.html

Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt

Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix

Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/

Clint Bowyer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dave Blaney David Gilliland David Ragan

Busch wins at Homestead, his 13th of the year

Kyle Busch pulled away from Kevin Harvick during a 23-lap run to the finish to win Saturday's Ford 300 Nationwide Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/101120/kybusch-nationwide-win-homestead/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh

Kyle Busch wins NCWTS season finale at Homestead

Kyle Busch took the lead on a restart with four laps to go, then ran away from Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the NASCAR Camping World Trucks season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday night.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/truck/news/story?id=5827828&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Todd Bodine Tony Ave Tony Raines Tony Stewart Travis Kvapil

2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sunday

Robert Kubica, P5 Fastest lap: 1:41.753 Robert: It was a very good race to round off the season. I had a problem with a clutch at the start, and I was running in 14th position after turn two. When the Safety Car went in, I managed to overtake Sutil, which was important. I then found myself stuck behind Kamui (Kobayashi), who was braking very late which made it difficult to attack him. Eventually, I got a run on him out of turn nine and he covered the inside for turn 11 ? so I was able to (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/2010-Abu-Dhabi-Grand-Prix-Sunday.html

Boris Said Brad Keselowski Brandon Ash Brian Simo Brian Vickers

Rain delay at Martinsville-UPDATE

UPDATE:
The Cup race at Martinsville has been postponed due to rain and will be run tomorrow at 12:00PM EDT.
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There is a rain delay at Martinsville and the forecast does not look good for the rest of the day as more rain is expected. Stay tuned…

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/rain-delay-at-martinsville/

Hideki Noda Rodney Nuckey Robert OBrien Pat OConnor Jackie Oliver

Ryan and Krissie Newman welcome first child

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/ryan-and-krissie-newman-welcome-first.html

Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball

Monday, November 22, 2010

2010 Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday

The Renault F1 Team endured a frustrating Brazilian Grand Prix this afternoon at Interlagos. In spite of running sixth in the early stages of the race, after gaining a position at the start, Robert Kubica finished ninth ? spending much of his race stuck in traffic and unable to show the car's full potential. Vitaly Petrov's race was ruined on the first lap, when he was forced off track to avoid an accident at turn two, putting him to the back of the field. He recovered from 23rd position to (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/2010-Brazilian-Grand-Prix-Sunday.html

Hans Herrmann Francois Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill

Carl Edwards dominates at Phoenix

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/carl-edwards-dominates-at-phoenix.html

Brian Vickers Bruno Senna Carl Edwards Casey Mears Chad McCumbee

WIN Series: Johanna Long

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-johanna-long.html

Rob Slotemaker Moises Solana Alex SolerRoig Raymond Sommer Vincenzo Sospiri

Sprint Cup Pole Report: Edwards Breaks Track Record Winning Pole

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/sprint-cup-pole-reports-edwards-breaks.html

Bud Tingelstad Sam Tingle Desmond Titterington Johnnie Tolan Alejandro de Tomaso

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Preview

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-preview.html

Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen

Remembering Glen Wood?s first win

Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/

Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias Taki Inoue

Johanna Long off to Homestead!

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/johanna-long-off-2-homestead.html

JeanClaude Rudaz Eddie Russo Paul Russo Troy Ruttman Peter Ryan

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Kasey Kahne to have knee surgery after Homestead

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne will have surgery on both knees after Sunday's Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5827114&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi

WIN Series Update - Jen Jo Cobb

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/win-series-update-jenjocobb.html

Umberto Maglioli Jan Magnussen Guy Mairesse Willy Mairesse Nigel Mansell

Clint Bowyer wins at Phoenix, so does Todd Bodine

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/clint-bowyer-wins-at-phoenix-so-does.html

Ken Downing Bob Drake Paddy Driver Piero Drogo Bernard de Dryver

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Wrap-Up Report

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-wrap-up-report.html

Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt

Danica Patrick frustrated by results in first NASCAR season

Danica Patrick's always going 200 mph. This year she added 13 Nationwide dates to her IndyCar schedule, and she concludes her rookie NASCAR season this weekend in Homestead, Fla.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5818368&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Ricardo Zonta Renzo Zorzi Ricardo Zunino Arena Racing USA A1 Grand Prix

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Preview

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-preview.html

Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen

Danica Patrick frustrated by results in first NASCAR season

Danica Patrick's always going 200 mph. This year she added 13 Nationwide dates to her IndyCar schedule, and she concludes her rookie NASCAR season this weekend in Homestead, Fla.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5818368&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

George Follmer George Fonder Norberto Fontana Azdrubal Fontes Bayardo Carl Forberg

X Games icon Travis Pastrana headed to NASCAR in 2011

Travis Pastrana is headed to NASCAR, both as a driver and team owner, multiple sources close to Pastrana confirmed.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5792650&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Tim Schenken Albert Scherrer Domenico Schiattarella Heinz Schiller Bill Schindler

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Harvick wins Nationwide race in Nashville

Kevin Harvick took advantage of a late caution to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday, the Sprint Cup driver’s second victory in four series starts this season.
Harvick and crew chief Ernie Cope gambled by taking two tires under caution and seized the lead from Kyle Busch with 34 laps to [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-nationwide-race-in-nashville/

Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen

Sauter gets in Hornaday?s face after Truck race

Johnny Sauter got in the face of Ron Hornaday after the Truck Series? Kroger 250, but with two NASCAR officials nearby, it didn?t escalate into anything more Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway.
Sauter was angry because Hornaday had turned him with 27 laps remaining. After the race, Sauter did not return to his pit stall as [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/sauter-gets-in-hornadays-face-after-truck-race/

Ted Musgrave Terry Cook Timo Glock Todd Bodine Tony Ave

TMS? Gossage admits name change offer an April Fools gag

A $100,000 offer from Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage to a radio personality to change his name to promote the track was a hoax, Gossage said Wednesday.
Gossage and TMS officials sent out an official release Wednesday on speedway letterhead saying Dallas DJ Terry Dorsey had accepted Gossage’s offer of $100,000 to legally change his [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/tms-gossage-admits-name-change-offer-an-april-fools-gag/

Tony Raines Tony Stewart Travis Kvapil Vitaly Petrov Vitantonio Liuzzi

Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test, Day 2

The Renault F1 Team continued testing in Abu Dhabi today as J�r�me D'Ambrosio took over driving duties of the R30 for the final day of the young driver test. Circuit: Abu Dhabi Length: 5.5 km Driver: J�r�me D'Ambrosio Classification: P2 Chassis: R30-03 Total Laps: 83 laps Fastest Lap: 1:38.802 J�r�me D'Ambrosio: ?Overall it has been a fantastic day. Obviously I have some previous experience in Formula 1, but this was my first full day in the car so it was a big step for me. It (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.renaultf1.com/Abu-Dhabi-Young-Driver-Test-Day-2.html

Nico Rosberg Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset Huub Rothengatter

Jimmie Johnson qualifies ahead of Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick at Homestead

Jimmie Johnson has outpaced championship rivals Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick in qualifying for Sunday's Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5825863&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Brian Simo Brian Vickers Bruno Senna Carl Edwards Casey Mears

Official: Denny Hamlin will battle fuel mileage in finale

Sprint Cup points leader Denny Hamlin will be at a disadvantage if Sunday's Chase finale comes down to fuel mileage, the senior vice president for race operations at Joe Gibbs Racing said on Friday.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5824776&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Bobby Unser Jerry Unser Alberto Uria Nino Vaccarella Bob Veith

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Wrap-Up Report

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-wrap-up-report.html

Mike Fisher Giancarlo Fisichella John Fitch Christian Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi

5 Questions After ... Kobalt Tools 500k

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-questions-after-kobalt-tools-500k.html

Gabriele Tarquini Piero Taruffi Dennis Taylor Henry Taylor John Taylor

Friday, November 19, 2010

Casey Mears to sub if Hamlin can?t drive

Casey Mears was selected Saturday to sub for #11-Denny Hamlin while he recovers from ACL surgery. It’s a deal that came together in just a few days, but one Mears knows could relaunch a fledgling Cup career after going 1-for-6 in making races with underfunded Keyed-Up Motorsports…a deal that ended with a DNQ Friday. “It’s [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/casey-mears-to-sub-if-hamlin-cant-drive/

Clive Puzey Dieter Quester Ian Raby Bobby Rahal Kimi Räikkönen

Patrick longing for better results in Nationwide

With a handshake as firm as a wrench, Danica Patrick greets a guest, then quickly takes a seat on the couch in her 18th-floor hotel suite.

Source: http://nascar.com/2010/news/headlines/bg/11/18/dpatrick-wants-better-results/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Perry McCarthy Ernie McCoy Johnny McDowell Jack McGrath Brian McGuire

Harvick wins Nationwide race in Nashville

Kevin Harvick took advantage of a late caution to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday, the Sprint Cup driver’s second victory in four series starts this season.
Harvick and crew chief Ernie Cope gambled by taking two tires under caution and seized the lead from Kyle Busch with 34 laps to [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-nationwide-race-in-nashville/

Nico Hulkenberg Nico Rosberg Norm Benning P.J. Jones Patrick Carpentier

Shaw could be part of history in Truck Series start

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/shaw-could-be-part-of-history-in-truck.html

George Fonder Norberto Fontana Azdrubal Fontes Bayardo Carl Forberg Gene Force

Apparently, The Price is Right

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/apparently-price-is-right.html

Lance Macklin Damien Magee Tony Maggs Mike Magill Umberto Maglioli

5 Questions After ... Kobalt Tools 500k

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-questions-after-kobalt-tools-500k.html

Chuck Arnold Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown

If Kevin Harvick is going to win the title, he's going to have to channel more of his inner Earnhardt

Kevin Harvick knows he has his work cut out for him to win the Sprint Cup title on Sunday. But he's channeling his inner-Earnhardt now, and he's seeing a legion of fans rally to him.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=blount_terry&id=5821827&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

AJ Foyt Giorgio Francia Don Freeland HeinzHarald Frentzen Paul Frere

5 Things to Do and See in Phoenix, Arizona

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/5-things-to-do-and-see-in-phoenix.html

Ernesto Prinoth David Prophet Alain Prost Tom Pryce David Purley

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Chase Coverage: Phoenix Wrap-Up Report

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/chase-coverage-phoenix-wrap-up-report.html

Paul Goldsmith Jose Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould

Sprint Cup Pole Report: Edwards Breaks Track Record Winning Pole

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/11/sprint-cup-pole-reports-edwards-breaks.html

Andre Testut Mike Thackwell Alfonso Thiele Eric Thompson Johnny Thomson

Chicagoland Speedway names Kurt Busch interim president for a day

Chicagoland Speedway on Wednesday named Kurt Busch interim president for one day.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=5790420&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso

Remembering Glen Wood?s first win

Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/

Bill Whitehouse Robin Widdows Eppie Wietzes Mike Wilds Jonathan Williams

X Games icon Travis Pastrana headed to NASCAR in 2011

Travis Pastrana is headed to NASCAR, both as a driver and team owner, multiple sources close to Pastrana confirmed.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/nationwide/news/story?id=5792650&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Brian ShaweTaylor Carroll Shelby Tony Shelly Jo Siffert Andre Simon