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/

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

Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs upset over lockout

NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs says the NFL lockout disturbs him and that players and owners must resolve the dispute or risk hurting the sport.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6270527&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

P.J. Jones Patrick Carpentier Paul Menard Pedro de la Rosa Reed Sorenson

NASCAR By the Numbers: Fontana

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/nascar-by-numbers-fontana.html

Arena Racing USA A1 Grand Prix American Le Mans Series Asian Le Mans Series British Touring Car Championship

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/

Joe Fry Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard

Former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs upset over lockout

NASCAR owner Joe Gibbs says the NFL lockout disturbs him and that players and owners must resolve the dispute or risk hurting the sport.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6270527&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Heikki Kovalainen J.J. Yeley Jacques Villeneuve Jaime Alguersuari Jan Magnussen

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/

Michael Schumacher Michael Waltrip Mike Bliss Mike Wallace Nelson Piquet Jnr

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 Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto

Earnhardt credits car, communication for fast start

There was a time not too long ago Dale Earnhardt Jr. would have considered a top-10 a victory. The past two seasons, top-10 finishes were few and far between for NASCAR's most popular driver. But with three consecutive finishes of 11th or better, Earnhardt comes into the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway with a different mindset than his past few visits to the 2-mile track located near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/110326/dearnhardtjr-fontana-rebirth/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Al Pease Roger Penske Cesare Perdisa Luis PerezSala Larry Perkins

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-will-need-clearance-from-doctor-to-compete/

Bob Drake Paddy Driver Piero Drogo Bernard de Dryver Johnny Dumfries

Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration and Childress Institute to Sponsor Austin Dillon's Sprint Cup Series Debut

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/ronald-reagan-centennial-celebration.html

Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler

Stenhouse Jr. finishes 4th, leaves Auto Club Speedway as Nationwide Series points leader

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/stenhouse-jr-finishes-4th-leaves-auto.html

John CampbellJones Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell

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/

Fred Wacker David Walker Peter Walker Lee Wallard Heini Walter

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/

John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli Piero Carini

Earnhardt credits car, communication for fast start

There was a time not too long ago Dale Earnhardt Jr. would have considered a top-10 a victory. The past two seasons, top-10 finishes were few and far between for NASCAR's most popular driver. But with three consecutive finishes of 11th or better, Earnhardt comes into the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway with a different mindset than his past few visits to the 2-mile track located near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/110326/dearnhardtjr-fontana-rebirth/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Johnny Sauter Jose Maria Lopez Juan Montoya Kamui Kobayashi Karun Chandhok

Tickets for NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge on Sale

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/tickets-for-nascar-sprint-pit-crew.html

Hap Sharp Brian ShaweTaylor Carroll Shelby Tony Shelly Jo Siffert

Las Vegas police still investigating NASCAR driver scuffle

Police are still investigating a scuffle between NASCAR drivers Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway last week that prompted the racing series to place Gordon on probation.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6207799&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Jonathan Palmer Olivier Panis Giorgio Pantano Massimiliano Papis Mike Parkes

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/

JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller Rob Schroeder

Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration to be Showcased on RCR #33 @ Auto Club Speedway

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/ronald-reagan-centennial-celebration-to.html

Arthur Legat JJ Lehto Lamberto Leoni Les Leston Pierre Levegh

Richard Marx to Sing the National Anthem at Fontana

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/richard-marx-to-sing-national-anthem-at.html

Eddie Sachs Bob Said Eliseo Salazar Mika Salo Roy Salvadori

We can work it out - Australian GP, Saturday 26 March 2011

It was a day of mixed fortunes for LRGP as Vitaly qualified on the third row, while Nick missed out on a place in Q1 after getting caught up in traffic. Vitaly Petrov, P6, R31-03, 1:25.212 ?After all the hard work during a very tough winter for the whole team, it feels great to come here and qualify on the third row. There was a lot of pressure in Q3 because I only had one run, right at the end of the session. So there were no second chances and I'm glad I was able to deliver the lap. The (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4427-We-can-work-it-out-Australian-GP.html

Keke Rosberg† Nico Rosberg Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset

Kyle Busch Wins the Royal Purple 300

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/kyle-busch-wins-royal-purple-300.html

Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish Graham McRae Jim McWithey

Start Me Up - Australian GP, Friday 25 March 2011

Nick and Vitaly kicked off their 2011 campaigns today as free practice got underway at Melbourne's Albert Park. Alan Permane, Chief Engineer - Technical programme notes The track was very green to begin with and we didn't do a great amount of running in the first session. We used one set of hard tyres per driver and it all went as planned. We used flow viz paint on both cars to assess the performance of the DRS (drag reduction system). We also practiced using KERS in both sessions. We (...)

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Press Releases

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4417-Start-Me-Up-Australian-GP-Friday.html

Rubens Barrichello Ryan Newman Sakon Yamamoto Sam Hornish Jr. Scott Riggs

Kentucky Speedway expects improvements will be ready for Sprint Cup debut

Kentucky Speedway's facelift should be complete well before NASCAR's top series visits the track for the first time in July.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6254546&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Bill Schindler JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller

Deuces Wild: Jeff Byrd 500

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/deuces-wild-jeff-byrd-500.html

Vitaly Petrov* Alfredo Piàn Francois Picard Ernie Pieterse Paul Pietsch

Fast Facts: NASCAR/IndyCar Connections

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/fast-facts-nascarindycar-connections.html

Francois Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill

Fast Facts: Tony Stewart

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/fast-facts-tony-stewart.html

Willy Mairesse Nigel Mansell Sergio Mantovani Johnny Mantz Robert Manzon

Blog: Snapping happy in the rain

As I write this at 5pm Australian time today, Melbourne had only experienced weather resembling one of its famous ?four seasons in a day'. And the weather I refer to could have been mistaken for a rain-sodden winter or autumn day or, perhaps it was just some April showers arriving a few weeks ahead of time. Either way, it was characteristically erratic Melbourne weather and most of us here at Albert Park were half-expecting the sun to burn through the rolling clouds that lay above before the (...)

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Blogs

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4391-Blog-Snapping-happy-in-the-rain.html

Regan Smith Robby Gordon Robert Kubica Robert Richardson Jr. Ron Fellows

Jen Cobb Stands Up and Moves On: California Bound

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/jen-cobb-stands-up-and-moves-on.html

Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/

Jose Maria Lopez Juan Montoya Kamui Kobayashi Karun Chandhok Kasey Kahne

Greg Biffle unhurt as plane skids to stop on runway

Roush Fenway Racing says a plane NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was on had mechanical issues while landing in Kentucky on Wednesday.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6198214&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Pat OConnor Jackie Oliver Danny Ongais Rikky von Opel Karl Oppitzhauser

Blog ? Australia rules!

The iconic MCG was the venue for this morning's pre-Australian GP photo shoot featuring Nick and Vitaly, as our two drivers made their way across town to the famous ground. Greeted by a healthy scrum of TV reporters, radio hacks and snappers (mainly happy) in sunny but blustery conditions, they met Hawthorn Australian Rules Football Club star Buddy Franklin. At six feet and five inches tall, Nick and Vitaly looked up to the Aussie Rules star and learnt a thing or two about the sport, as (...)

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Blogs

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4374-Blog-Australia-rules.html

Chris Craft Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus

Jen Cobb Stands Up and Moves On: California Bound

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/jen-cobb-stands-up-and-moves-on.html

Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem

Roush Rewind: Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/roush-rewind-jeff-byrd-500-presented-by.html

Giorgio Pantano Massimiliano Papis Mike Parkes Reg Parnell Tim Parnell

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/

Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi

Hamlin makes pit gamble pay off at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin turned a gutsy late-race pit stop for tires into a gutsy drive from fourth to first in an overtime finish Monday, winning a rain-delayed thriller at Martinsville Speedway.
Hamlin bruised past Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Matt Kenseth in the next-to-last lap to win the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 for his second straight [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-makes-pit-gamble-pay-off-at-martinsville/

Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner

A chat with Vitaly

Vitaly, we're here in Melbourne. It's the start of the 2011 F1 season. Are you excited? Of course, yes. It's always nice to come back here. I like this country, the only problem is it's quite far from anywhere, so you need a day to fly, but it's good to be here. I like this circuit. It's quite interesting and there's also nice food here. It's your second year in Formula 1 now. How different a driver do you think you are twelve months on from your debut? I think everything has changed because (...)

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Blogs

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Dave Blaney David Gilliland David Ragan David Reutimann David Stremme

TV Schedule March 25-27

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/tv-schedule-march-25-27.html

Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler

Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration to be Showcased on RCR #33 @ Auto Club Speedway

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/ronald-reagan-centennial-celebration-to.html

Travis Kvapil Vitaly Petrov Vitantonio Liuzzi Carlo Abate George Abecassis

Las Vegas police still investigating NASCAR driver scuffle

Police are still investigating a scuffle between NASCAR drivers Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway last week that prompted the racing series to place Gordon on probation.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6207799&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto

Cirebox goes testing!

Our resident artist Cirebox got a taste of life in the fast lane recently when he visited the team to watch testing in Barcelona. Here's his amusing summary of a busy few weeks for the (...)

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Blogs

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4350-Cirebox-goes-testing.html

Wilson Fittipaldi Theo Fitzau Pat Flaherty Jan Flinterman Ron Flockhart

NASCAR chairman Brian France excited but cautious over successful start to season

NASCAR chairman Brian France is stressing the task is sustaining the positives over the entire year.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6198813&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston

Lights, camera, action!

Silverstone was the venue for our latest filming day this week as we took a couple of R30s along yesterday morning for Nick and Bruno to drive. Unfortunately, the predictably unpredictable British weather served up a nasty surprise because a blanket of flog greeted us on arrival ? the last thing you need when working with cameras. It meant that we spent the first couple of hours sitting in the garage waiting for things to improve. But we didn't waste the time and instead Nick and Bruno did (...)

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Blogs

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4343-Lights-camera-action.html

Olivier Gendebien Marc Gene Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini

Sprint Fan Vote Kicks Off Wednesday, March 23

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/sprint-fan-vote-kicks-off-wednesday.html

Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers Michele Alboreto

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/

Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere

Fast Facts: Tony Stewart

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/fast-facts-tony-stewart.html

Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha

Jen Cobb Stands Up and Moves On: California Bound

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/jen-cobb-stands-up-and-moves-on.html

Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset Huub Rothengatter Basil van Rooyen

Jen Cobb Stands Up and Moves On: California Bound

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/jen-cobb-stands-up-and-moves-on.html

JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller Rob Schroeder

OMP develops new safety equipment for Lotus Renault GP

For the new season, Lotus Renault GP will use a range of new, ultra-light safety kit developed in OMP's specialist research and development laboratories in Genoa. The new gear, designed especially for Lotus Renault GP, includes fireproof suits, shoes, gloves and ultra-light seatbelts, offering a total weight saving of 20% compared with last season. The new seat belts will be fitted inside both our cars when the season begins in Australia next week. As well as saving weight, the new seat (...)

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News

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4339-OMP-develops-new-safety-equipment.html

Greg Biffle Heikki Kovalainen J.J. Yeley Jacques Villeneuve Jaime Alguersuari

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/

Claudio Langes Nicola Larini Oscar Larrauri Gerard Larrousse Jud Larson

Why I Love NASCAR: Numbers

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/why-i-love-nascar-numbers.html

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

Deuces Wild: Jeff Byrd 500

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/deuces-wild-jeff-byrd-500.html

Pedro Rodríguez Ricardo Rodríguez Alberto Rodriguez Larreta Franco Rol Alan Rollinson

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/

Giorgio Scarlatti Ian Scheckter Jody Scheckter Harry Schell Tim Schenken

See NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart at Oakland Zoo

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/see-nascar-driver-tony-stewart-at.html

Bobby Rahal Kimi Räikkönen Hernando da Silva Ramos PierreHenri Raphanel Dick Rathmann

See NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart at Oakland Zoo

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/see-nascar-driver-tony-stewart-at.html

Theo Fitzau Pat Flaherty Jan Flinterman Ron Flockhart Myron Fohr

Bill Simpson?s Impact Racing products losing certification

The SFI Foundation, which sets safety standards and certifies equipment such as uniforms and helmets, announced Friday that it has terminated contracts with Impact Racing and all of its driver suits, arm restraints, shoes, gloves, socks, underclothing, helmet supports, and driver restraint systems will be decertified effective April 27.
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/

Jerry Unser Alberto Uria Nino Vaccarella Bob Veith Jos Verstappen

Pole Report: Jeff Byrd 500 - Bristol Motor Speedway

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/pole-report-jeff-byrd-500-bristol-motor.html

Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/

Allen Berg Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard Enrique Bernoldi

Final pit stop key as Carl Edwards wins in Las Vegas

Carl Edwards earned his first victory of the season Sunday by winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6187958&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn

Driver Swap: Jamie McMurray, Scott Dixon try out each other's rides

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/driver-swap-jamie-mcmurray-scott-dixon.html

F1 Racing Bahrain F1 Racing Belgium F1 Racing Brazil F1 Racing Canada F1 Racing China

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/

Emanuele Naspetti Massimo Natili Brian Naylor Mike Nazaruk Tiff Needell

In The Rearview Mirror: Sara Christian, a Pioneer for Women in NASCAR

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/in-rearview-mirror-sara-christian.html

Jonathan Williams Roger Williamson Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson Justin Wilson

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/

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

OMP develops new safety equipment for Lotus Renault GP

For the new season, Lotus Renault GP will use a range of new, ultra-light safety kit developed in OMP's specialist research and development laboratories in Genoa. The new gear, designed especially for Lotus Renault GP, includes fireproof suits, shoes, gloves and ultra-light seatbelts, offering a total weight saving of 20% compared with last season. The new seat belts will be fitted inside both our cars when the season begins in Australia next week. As well as saving weight, the new seat (...)

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News

Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4339-OMP-develops-new-safety-equipment.html

Henry Banks Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla

Under the Spotlight: Kasey Kahne Dominates at Darlington

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/under-spotlight-kasey-kahne-dominates.html

Sam Hornish Jr. Scott Riggs Scott Speed Sebastian Vettel 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 [...]

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

Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs Gary Hocking

HISTORY to Sponsor NASCAR Nationwide Series Race in Charlotte

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/history-to-sponsor-nascar-nationwide.html

Willy Mairesse Nigel Mansell Sergio Mantovani Johnny Mantz Robert Manzon

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-truck-race-in-martinsville/

Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg

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/

Jean Lucienbonnet Brett Lunger Mike MacDowel Herbert MacKayFraser Bill Mackey

Burton, No. 31 Team See Rebound on the Horizon

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/burton-no-31-team-see-rebound-on.html

Sergio Mantovani Johnny Mantz Robert Manzon Onofre Marimón Helmut Marko

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/

Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan

Fast Facts: Jimmie Johnson

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Kazuki Nakajima Satoru Nakajima Shinji Nakano Duke Nalon Alessandro Nannini

OMP develops new safety equipment for Lotus Renault GP

For the new season, Lotus Renault GP will use a range of new, ultra-light safety kit developed in OMP's specialist research and development laboratories in Genoa. The new gear, designed especially for Lotus Renault GP, includes fireproof suits, shoes, gloves and ultra-light seatbelts, offering a total weight saving of 20% compared with last season. The new seat belts will be fitted inside both our cars when the season begins in Australia next week. As well as saving weight, the new seat (...)

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Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley

Toyota expects little impact from Japan tragedy

The destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan will not have an immediate effect on Toyota's NASCAR efforts, officials from the Japan-based company said on Thursday.

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Mike Taylor Trevor Taylor Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra

Wallace bringing back fan car for fall Charlotte race

CONCORD, N.C. -- Kenny Wallace is bringing back the fan car. In August 2009, fans reacted favorably for the opportunity to "sponsor" Wallace's car at Montreal.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/110319/kwallace-fan-car-charlotte/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Vincenzo Sospiri Stephen South Mike Sparken Scott Speed Mike Spence

NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony moved to January

NASCAR is moving its Hall of Fame induction ceremony from May to January beginning in 2012.

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Andy Lally Aric Almirola Bill Elliott Bobby Labonte Boris Said

M&M's/Mars sweetens deal with Joe Gibbs Racing

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Gabriele Tarquini Piero Taruffi Dennis Taylor Henry Taylor John Taylor

NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony moved to January

NASCAR is moving its Hall of Fame induction ceremony from May to January beginning in 2012.

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Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Mikko Kozarowitzky Willi Krakau

Brian Keselowski undergoes gall bladder surgery

Brian Keselowski is not at Bristol Motor Speedway because he had emergency surgery to remove his gall bladder.

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Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston

NASCAR's connections to Japan tragedies felt on both sides of the Pacific

Rusty Wallace will never forget the sack of cash he scored after winning the 1996 Suzuka Thunder Special, the first of three NASCAR exhibition races held in Japan during the late 1990s.

Source: http://nascar.com/news/110316/japan-connections-nascar/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella

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/

Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony moved to January

NASCAR is moving its Hall of Fame induction ceremony from May to January beginning in 2012.

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Harry Merkel Arturo Merzario Roberto Mieres Francois Migault John Miles

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-truck-race-in-martinsville/

Chuck Weyant Ken Wharton Ted Whiteaway Graham Whitehead Peter Whitehead

Las Vegas police still investigating NASCAR driver scuffle

Police are still investigating a scuffle between NASCAR drivers Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway last week that prompted the racing series to place Gordon on probation.

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Piers Courage Chris Craft Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo

Pole Report: NCWTS Too Tough to Tame 200

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Walt Brown Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle Gianmaria Bruni

Cole Whitt: NCWTS Young, Rising Star

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Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino

Spring Training 2011: Michael Waltrip, NASCAR team visit Chicago White Sox

Two days before the green flag drops on the Cactus League schedule, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip brought his racing team into the White Sox clubhouse.

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Vic Elford Ed Elisian Paul Emery Tomáš Enge Paul England

Speak Your Mind: Will the off-weekend kill momentum?

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Tom Jones Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama

NASCAR chairman Brian France excited but cautious over successful start to season

NASCAR chairman Brian France is stressing the task is sustaining the positives over the entire year.

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Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen Johnny Boyd

Smack: Drivers in trouble, in the headlines, in contention

1. Brian Vickers is 24th in Sprint Cup points after three races. Greg Biffle is in 31st. Jeff Burton is in 32nd. How much trouble are these guys in?

Source: http://nascar.com/news/110310/track-smack-standings-points/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg

Bill Brack Ernesto Brambilla Vittorio Brambilla Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli

Stewart-Haas Racing Report - Life after Las Vegas

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Azdrubal Fontes Bayardo Carl Forberg Gene Force Franco Forini Philip FotheringhamParker

Johanna Long: Too Tough To Tame 200

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Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt

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 [...]

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Peter Walker Lee Wallard Heini Walter Rodger Ward Derek Warwick

Fast Facts: NASCAR/NHRA Connections

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David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes

Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch 'fine' after talk about Phoenix accident

Carl Edwards has talked to Kyle Busch about last week's accident at Phoenix and thinks their relationship "will be fine."

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6182829&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines

Walt Hansgen Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley

Hamlin makes pit gamble pay off at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin turned a gutsy late-race pit stop for tires into a gutsy drive from fourth to first in an overtime finish Monday, winning a rain-delayed thriller at Martinsville Speedway.
Hamlin bruised past Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Matt Kenseth in the next-to-last lap to win the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 for his second straight [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-makes-pit-gamble-pay-off-at-martinsville/

Dave Morgan Silvio Moser Bill Moss Stirling Moss Gino Munaron

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/

Francois Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill

NASCAR's Tony Stewart, F1's Lewis Hamilton to swap cars

Barring an unforeseen scheduling hiccup, two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will swap racecars in an exhibition later this year, Stewart-Haas Racing spokesman Mike Arning confirmed Saturday

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Bill Moss Stirling Moss Gino Munaron David Murray Luigi Musso

Hamlin makes pit gamble pay off at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin turned a gutsy late-race pit stop for tires into a gutsy drive from fourth to first in an overtime finish Monday, winning a rain-delayed thriller at Martinsville Speedway.
Hamlin bruised past Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Matt Kenseth in the next-to-last lap to win the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 for his second straight [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-makes-pit-gamble-pay-off-at-martinsville/

Riccardo Patrese Al Pease Roger Penske Cesare Perdisa Luis PerezSala

Kurt Busch knocked out in first round of NHRA Gatornationals

Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch has been eliminated in the first round of the NHRA Gatornationals.

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Andy Sutcliffe Adrian Sutil Len Sutton Aguri Suzuki Toshio Suzuki

Kurt Busch knocked out in first round of NHRA Gatornationals

Former NASCAR champion Kurt Busch has been eliminated in the first round of the NHRA Gatornationals.

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J.J. Yeley Jacques Villeneuve Jaime Alguersuari Jan Magnussen Jarno Trulli

NASCAR By the Numbers: Darlington

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/03/nascar-by-numbers-darlington.html

Alan Rollinson Tony Rolt Bertil Roos Pedro de la Rosa Keke Rosberg†

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/

Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron

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 [...]

Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/

Brett Lunger Mike MacDowel Herbert MacKayFraser Bill Mackey Lance Macklin

Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch 'fine' after talk about Phoenix accident

Carl Edwards has talked to Kyle Busch about last week's accident at Phoenix and thinks their relationship "will be fine."

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Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller Rob Schroeder Michael Schumacher Ralf Schumacher

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/

Toshio Suzuki Jacques Swaters Bob Sweikert Toranosuke Takagi Noritake Takahara

A busy week in Barca

Greetings from Barcelona as we wrap up our final pre-season test session. As you'd expect, it's been a really busy week with lots to get through. We've been assessing some new parts (rear wing and floor), trying some different directions with the set-up, and trying to get as much data on the tyres as possible. As you probably read in our end-of-day reports, Nick has been suffering with a cold this week, which meant he didn't drive on Tuesday afternoon as planned. He's feeling a bit better (...)

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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/

Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen

Kasey Kahne rolls to victory in Darlington Trucks race

DARLINGTON, S.C. -- Kasey Kahne made the right choice in giving up a week off, running up front the final 51 laps to win Camping World Truck series event at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night.

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Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh