Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/01/win-series-alli-owens-2011.html
Willi Krakau Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke Masami Kuwashima
Monday, January 31, 2011
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/
Harry Blanchard Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk Mark Blundell
Q&A with Vitaly Petrov
The 26-year-old Russian looks ahead to his second year of Formula 1 as he aims to build on a character-building 2010 season. Vitaly, you're entering your second season of Formula 1 as a Lotus Renault GP driver. How does it feel? I'm really proud to be here and I hope together we can achieve some great things. The team has shown a lot of faith in me and it's my chance to show everybody that they were right to believe in me. Do you feel ready to deliver? Everybody knows that 2010 was not (...)
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George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft
Changes to scoring system not only element that left fans wondering
In the wake of Wednesday's announcement of sweeping changes in the way NASCAR intends to do business on race weekends, fans have expressed a need to have some facts clarified.
Mikko Kozarowitzky Willi Krakau Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke
JD Motorsports signs Parrott as chief for Wallace
In an effort to build on their momentum from last year, JD Motorsports has signed Brad Parrott as crew chief for driver Mike Wallace and their No. 01 Chevrolet team.
JeanClaude Rudaz Eddie Russo Paul Russo Troy Ruttman Peter Ryan
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/
Nico Rosberg Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset Huub Rothengatter
Sunday, January 30, 2011
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…
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/
Vitantonio Liuzzi Carlo Abate George Abecassis Kenny Acheson Andrea de Adamich
JD Motorsports signs Parrott as chief for Wallace
In an effort to build on their momentum from last year, JD Motorsports has signed Brad Parrott as crew chief for driver Mike Wallace and their No. 01 Chevrolet team.
Hap Sharp Brian ShaweTaylor Carroll Shelby Tony Shelly Jo Siffert
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sources: NASCAR to unveil new plan for starting order if qualifying rained out
Multiple sources said after Monday meetings with NASCAR that plans are in place to set the qualifying order based on practice speeds and the starting order based on practice speeds if qualifying is rained out. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6056989&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Luis PerezSala Larry Perkins Henri Pescarolo Alessandro PesentiRossi Josef Peters
Hornish keeps faith in self, Penske
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- When it comes to the cut-throat world of big-time auto racing, loyalty lasts about as long as a set of tires. And when Sam Hornish Jr. found himself facing a situation without a confirmed ride for 2011, few might have been surprised to see him leave Penske Racing for greener pastures.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110125/shornish-penske-relationship/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Jim Rigsby Jochen Rindt John RiseleyPrichard Giovanni de Riu Richard Robarts
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 [...]
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/
Rob Slotemaker Moises Solana Alex SolerRoig Raymond Sommer Vincenzo Sospiri
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/
Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari
Friday, January 28, 2011
Chad Knaus aims to improve pit crew depth for Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Five-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will have a primarily new pit crew as part of a plan by crew chief Chad Knaus to shore up depth on the teams of Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6062276&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt Nico Hulkenberg Denny Hulme
DuPont increases hospitality program after big cutbacks in 2009
DuPont’s once robust NASCAR hospitality program suffered enormous cuts last year, but the longtime #24- Jeff Gordon sponsor is back in 2010 with more guests and events at each track. Just a few years ago, DuPont had the largest hospitality program in NASCAR, hosting guests at every race on the Sprint Cup circuit, a number [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/dupont-increases-hospitality-program-after-big-cutbacks-in-2009/
Philippe Streiff Hans Stuck Hans Joachim Stuck Otto Stuppacher Danny Sullivan
Almirola dedicated to helping Patrick improve
Being one of the favorites to win the Nationwide Series title won't prevent Aric Almirola from helping get JR Motorsports teammate Danica Patrick up to speed.
Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire
Tony Stewart says he's ashamed of confrontation in Australia
Tony Stewart says he's ashamed and embarrassed over the physical confrontation he had with the co-owner of Sydney Speedway last weekend in Australia.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6041430&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
David Murray Luigi Musso Kazuki Nakajima Satoru Nakajima Shinji Nakano
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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 [...]
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/
Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli
Harvick wins Truck race in Martinsville
Harvick, who was fastest in both practice sessions and inherited the pole position after a Friday qualifying rainout, made it four wins in the last four Camping World Truck Series races by winning in Martinsville. He led 187 of the 250 laps, including the final 61.
“That’s pretty cool. Don’t know that I’ve ever won four [...]
“That’s pretty cool. Don’t know that I’ve ever won four [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-truck-race-in-martinsville/
Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino
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 [...]
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/
Chris Irwin JeanPierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson Joe James John James
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 [...]
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/
Cesare Perdisa Luis PerezSala Larry Perkins Henri Pescarolo Alessandro PesentiRossi
NASCAR chairman Brian France announces new points system
NASCAR chairman Brian France announced on Wednesday a new points system for its top three series that officials say will make the sport simpler for fans to follow.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6062289&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto
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 [...]
Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Gordon and Kenseth not happy with each other after Martinsville finish
Matt Kenseth went for the win with an aggressive move that included bumping Jeff Gordon with less than two laps remaining in the Goody?s Fast Pain Relief 500 on Monday at Martinsville Speedway. �Gordon?s reaction was simple ? if he wasn?t going to win, then Kenseth wasn?t going to win as well.
With Gordon leading and [...]
With Gordon leading and [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/
Mike MacDowel Herbert MacKayFraser Bill Mackey Lance Macklin Damien Magee
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 [...]
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/
Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kurt Busch Kyle Busch Landon Cassill Lewis Hamilton Luca Badoer
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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 [...]
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 [...]
Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore
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 [...]
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/
Myron Fohr Gregor Foitek George Follmer George Fonder Norberto Fontana
Trevor Bayne to run partial schedule for Wood brothers
Trevor Bayne, a 19-year-old up-and-comer who drove in the Nationwide Series last season, is scheduled to drive at least 17 Sprint Cup races for the Wood brothers in 2011.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6042454&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Michael May Timmy Mayer Francois Mazet Gastón Mazzacane Kenneth McAlpine
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/
Michel Leclere Neville Lederle Geoff Lees Gijs van Lennep Arthur Legat
Monday, January 24, 2011
Daytona International Speedway caps 3-day testing session, fan festival
A three-day testing session that concluded Saturday brought fans to Daytona a full month before season-opening Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. They were treated to autograph sessions, question-and-answer forums, and, of course, practice laps.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6048414&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi
McDowell to drive both Iowa races for JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Monday that Michael McDowell will join their team of drivers for the 2011 Nationwide Series season.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110117/mmcdowell-nationwide-jgr-no18/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Dave Blaney David Gilliland David Ragan David Reutimann David Stremme
Agent says Jamie McMurray, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing finalize multiyear deal
Defending Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray has finalized a multi-year deal with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, his agent confirmed on Wednesday.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6038769&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
F1 Racing Great Britain F1 Racing Hungary F1 Racing Italy F1 Racing Japan F1 Racing Korea
Hornish to run limited Nationwide program in '11
Penske Racing's Sam Hornish Jr., whose 2011 Sprint Cup Series program ended due to lack of sponsorship, will open at least a 10-race program in the Nationwide Series at Daytona International Speedway.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110117/shornish/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Daytona 500 could bring more speed, action
The Daytona 500 could have higher speeds, wilder races and closer finishes.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5927045&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann Francois Hesnault
Pastrana's Nationwide debut slated for Indianapolis
Travis Pastrana will drive the No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota for Pastrana-Waltrip Racing in seven Nationwide Series races this season, including a mid-summer debut in Indianapolis designed to bridge NASCAR with the X Games. Pastrana plans to compete in at least 20 races in 2012.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110122/tpastrana-nationwide-schedule/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Jenson Button Jimmie Johnson Joe Nemechek Joey Logano John Andretti
Agent says Jamie McMurray, Earnhardt Ganassi Racing finalize multiyear deal
Defending Daytona 500 champion Jamie McMurray has finalized a multi-year deal with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, his agent confirmed on Wednesday.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6038769&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Scott Paddock named prez of Chicagoland Speedway
Former Gatorade executive Scott Paddock has been hired as president of Chicagoland Speedway. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=5987879&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke Masami Kuwashima Robert La Caze Jacques Laffite
Former NASCAR drivers trying to save historic Nashville short track
Sterling Marlin thinks his group has an offer Music City can't refuse to save the historic short track where he started racing and where legends like Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts and Dale Earnhardt once competed furiously.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6019177&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
F1 Racing Turkey F1 Racing United Arab Emirates Felipe Massa Fernando Alonso Geoffrey Bodine
Saturday, January 22, 2011
McDowell to drive both Iowa races for JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Monday that Michael McDowell will join their team of drivers for the 2011 Nationwide Series season.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110117/mmcdowell-nationwide-jgr-no18/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
David Starr to run in 6 Cup races for newly formed Leavine Fenton Racing in 2011
David Starr will compete in six Sprint Cup races and three Truck Series events for newly-formed Leavine Fenton Racing in 2011.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6008559&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt Nico Hulkenberg Denny Hulme
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/
Ricardo Zonta Renzo Zorzi Ricardo Zunino Arena Racing USA A1 Grand Prix
Friday, January 21, 2011
Brian Vickers 'happy to be back' after receiving medical treatment for clots in leg and lungs
After eight months away from racing, Brian Vickers is back and ready to run a full season.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6046186&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke Masami Kuwashima Robert La Caze
McDowell to drive both Iowa races for JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Monday that Michael McDowell will join their team of drivers for the 2011 Nationwide Series season.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110117/mmcdowell-nationwide-jgr-no18/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Alex SolerRoig Raymond Sommer Vincenzo Sospiri Stephen South Mike Sparken
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Former NASCAR drivers trying to save historic Nashville short track
Sterling Marlin thinks his group has an offer Music City can't refuse to save the historic short track where he started racing and where legends like Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts and Dale Earnhardt once competed furiously.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6019177&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon Don Branson Tom Bridger Tony Brise
Shane Hmiel back racing Midgets
Former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel won a USAC Midget race last week at Hickory Motor Speedway. He returned to race again the next night, turning the fastest speed in qualifying and hoping for another $3,000 winner’s payday, only to see rain wash away those hopes. A handful of people milled around the pits and maybe [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/shane-hmiel-back-racing-midgets/
Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais
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 [...]
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 [...]
Arena Racing USA A1 Grand Prix American Le Mans Series Asian Le Mans Series British Touring Car Championship
A riled-up Tony Stewart could mean bad news for NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson
Uh-oh. If reports out of Australia are true, Tony Stewart is riled up again. And that could be bad news for reigning five-time Cup champ Jimmie Johnson.
NASCAR drivers must choose their series for 2011 season
Drivers in NASCAR's three series -- Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Trucks -- will not be allowed to accrue points in more than one series for the 2011 season.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6010219&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Jan Lammers Pedro Lamy Chico Landi Hermann Lang Claudio Langes
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Watkins Glen to get capital improvements
International Speedway Corp. has approved $3 million for capital improvements at Watkins Glen International. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=5899360&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Brian Hart Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins
McDowell to drive both Iowa races for JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Monday that Michael McDowell will join their team of drivers for the 2011 Nationwide Series season.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110117/mmcdowell-nationwide-jgr-no18/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Johnny McDowell Jack McGrath Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish
The Latest on Larry Pearson
There have been numerous calls for Bristol Motor Speedway to end its experiment with old-timer “legends” racing since the track’s March 20 event resulted in a savage late-race accident. Larry Pearson, the driver seriously injured in that wreck, isn’t one of the naysayers. Pearson, 56, had six surgeries in the 12 days following the crash, [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/the-latest-on-larry-pearson/
Derek Warwick John Watson Spider Webb Mark Webber Volker Weidler
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Brian Vickers tests in Orlando to mark Cup car return
Brian Vickers returned behind the wheel of a Sprint Cup car for the first time Monday since being diagnosed with blood clots in May.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6008898&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli Piero Carini
Pocono Raceway improvements expected to be done by end of year
Pocono Raceway should be finished by the end of this year, with significant safety upgrades that include a soft-wall barrier and catch fence. Work on the multimillion-dollar project started in October. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=5866835&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli
Ten ways to jump-start NASCAR Nation
Darrell Waltrip for commissioner of NASCAR? How about Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Would that get your blood pumping, NASCAR Nation?Jackie Pretorius Ernesto Prinoth David Prophet Alain Prost Tom Pryce
Police in Australia question NASCAR driver Tony Stewart
NASCAR star Tony Stewart has been questioned but not charged by police after an altercation at a Sydney track. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6026452&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood Bob Christie
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 [...]
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/
Richard Attwood Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey
The Latest on Larry Pearson
There have been numerous calls for Bristol Motor Speedway to end its experiment with old-timer “legends” racing since the track’s March 20 event resulted in a savage late-race accident. Larry Pearson, the driver seriously injured in that wreck, isn’t one of the naysayers. Pearson, 56, had six surgeries in the 12 days following the crash, [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/the-latest-on-larry-pearson/
Giorgio Bassi Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman
Monday, January 17, 2011
Former NASCAR drivers trying to save historic Nashville short track
Sterling Marlin thinks his group has an offer Music City can't refuse to save the historic short track where he started racing and where legends like Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts and Dale Earnhardt once competed furiously.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6019177&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins NASCAR's most popular driver award for eighth straight year
Despite struggles on the track, Dale Earnhardt Jr. won NASCAR's most popular driver award for the eighth straight year.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5876067&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Giorgio Scarlatti Ian Scheckter Jody Scheckter Harry Schell Tim Schenken
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 [...]
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/
Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan
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 [...]
Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol Don Beauman Karl Gunther Bechem
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Hamlin will need clearance from doctor to compete
Denny Hamlin, slated to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Wednesday morning in Charlotte, will only need clearance from his doctor to resume competing in NASCAR, according to officials with the sanctioning body.
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-will-need-clearance-from-doctor-to-compete/
Bill Moss Stirling Moss Gino Munaron David Murray Luigi Musso
Brian Vickers tests in Orlando to mark Cup car return
Brian Vickers returned behind the wheel of a Sprint Cup car for the first time Monday since being diagnosed with blood clots in May.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6008898&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bill Brack Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins NASCAR's most popular driver award for eighth straight year
Despite struggles on the track, Dale Earnhardt Jr. won NASCAR's most popular driver award for the eighth straight year.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5876067&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
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Scott Speed 'shocked,' 'ill' after filing $6.5 million lawsuit vs. Red Bull Racing
Scott Speed is shocked and ill he was put in the position of having to file a $6.5 million lawsuit against Red Bull Racing, the organization that gave him his shot in motorsports.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5923642&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere
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…
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/
Tiago Monteiro Andrea Montermini Peter Monteverdi Robin MontgomerieCharrington Juan Pablo Montoya
Shepherd, Rowe to attempt two-car team in 2011
Faith Motorsports announced Monday that Morgan Shepherd and Brett Rowe will fill the driver's seats in a two-car Faith Motorsports effort in the Nationwide Series in 2011. The duo will kick off the 2011 season in the Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway in early February with the team attempting to field both entries through at least the first five events of the season.
Massimiliano Papis Mike Parkes Reg Parnell Tim Parnell Johnnie Parsons
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/
Jacques Swaters Bob Sweikert Toranosuke Takagi Noritake Takahara Kunimitsu Takahashi
Friday, January 14, 2011
Jimmie Johnson wins fourth Driver of the Year award
Five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has been named Driver of the Year.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5922623&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bobby Unser Jerry Unser Alberto Uria Nino Vaccarella Bob Veith
NASCAR drivers must choose their series for 2011 season
Drivers in NASCAR's three series -- Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Trucks -- will not be allowed to accrue points in more than one series for the 2011 season.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6010219&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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 [...]
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/
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