Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-has-successful-knee-surgery/
Sebastien Buemi Steve Park Ted Musgrave Terry Cook Timo Glock
Saturday, April 30, 2011
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 [...]
Love of racing keeps Nemechek running in series
Joe Nemechek ranks among the top 15 in Nationwide Series career victories and poles. And he was the series champion in 1992.
Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon Don Branson Tom Bridger
Enjoy a career in the fast lane
If it is your dream to work in the fast-paced world of F1, then now is the ideal time to make your mark. With LRGP's newly-launched Careers site, there are numerous opportunities to find the ideal position with LRGP. As well as Job Opportunities, the Graduate Programme offers career hopefuls the exclusive chance to secure a place with one of the grid's leading teams. The programme offers 20 lucky graduates a fast-track opportunity to work actively in any number of disciplines including (...)
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Pierluigi Martini Jochen Mass Felipe Massa Cristiano da Matta Michael May
Friday, April 29, 2011
Juan Pablo Montoya wins first career pole at Richmond
Juan Pablo Montoya and his team needed some time to get up to full speed Friday. When they did, they ended up winning the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race Saturday night.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6451839&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere
Robert Kubica talks to his fans
"Hello everybody, here I am. Sorry for the delay in contacting you but I preferred to wait until the moment I could finally share some positive news with you. First of all I would like to pay a huge amount of thanks to my fans whose support has been simply incredible since my accident in Italy back in February. I have been literally submerged by letters and various gifts and objects and it seems the flow is not slowing down. I also want to thank all the people in the world of F1 who showed (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4752-Robert-Kubica-talks-to-his-fans.html
Andre Pilette Teddy Pilette Luigi Piotti David Piper Nelson Piquet†
Part 3 - Nick and Vitaly answer your questions
We asked our fans to ask Nick and Vitaly questions a few days ago. We received a huge amount of responses and a lot of questions, thank you all. Nick and Vitaly answered the questions sent to us by Sebastian Neugebauer, Andy Wu Minnett and Rebecca in this this third instalment. The final instalment will follow soon?.so more then! Please see the video (...)
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Silvio Moser Bill Moss Stirling Moss Gino Munaron David Murray
With Greg Biffle signed, Roush Fenway turns attention to keeping Carl Edwards
With Greg Biffle now signed to a new three-year contract, Roush Fenway Racing will turn its focus to retaining Sprint Cup points leader Carl Edwards. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6375182&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Doug Serrurier Johnny ServozGavin Tony Settember Hap Sharp Brian ShaweTaylor
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Les Richter among 5 added to NASCAR Hall nominees
The NASCAR Hall of Fame has added five new people to the list of 25 nominees under consideration for the 2012 class. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6391886&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron Joie Chitwood
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/
Landon Cassill Lewis Hamilton Luca Badoer Lucas di Grassi Marcos Ambrose
Vitaly reflects on China
Vitaly reflects on China and already looks ahead to Turkey Vitaly, it has been a challenging weekend but you showed good determination on Sunday and scored two points? It hasn't been a great race but nonetheless we took two points and any point is still important for the team, especially at this stage of the season. The team has been unlucky during qualifying in Shanghai; however your lap in Q2 showed that the car is very quick? Is is encouraging for the races to come ? Yes, it is clear (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4736-Vitaly-reflects-on-China.html
Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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 [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
John Miles Ken Miles Andre Milhoux Chet Miller Gerhard Mitter
Robert Kubica leaves Hospital
Following Robert's fast recovery, it has been decided that he would leave hospital on Saturday 23rd April, which is a few days earlier that everybody thought, including Robert himself. He will now spend a few quiet days in Monaco before going to Viarregio in Italy, to the team doctor's headquarters, at the end of the week, probably. In a message to the fans last Thursday, Robert said: "As soon as I leave hospital, I'll head to my home in Monaco for a short period of rest. Then I'll move to (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4759-Robert-Kubica-leaves-the-Hospital.html
Didier Pironi Emanuele Pirro Antônio Pizzonia Eric van de Poele Jacques Pollet
Logano excited about unexpected Nashville return
Joey Logano and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team were going to skip Saturday's Nashville 300 Nationwide Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, despite Logano's having two poles and a victory there and the team leading the series' owners points.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110422/jlogano-nationwide-preview/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Jerry Hoyt Nico Hulkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise
Vitaly reflects on China
Vitaly reflects on China and already looks ahead to Turkey Vitaly, it has been a challenging weekend but you showed good determination on Sunday and scored two points? It hasn't been a great race but nonetheless we took two points and any point is still important for the team, especially at this stage of the season. The team has been unlucky during qualifying in Shanghai; however your lap in Q2 showed that the car is very quick? Is is encouraging for the races to come ? Yes, it is clear (...)
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Damien Magee Tony Maggs Mike Magill Umberto Maglioli Jan Magnussen
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Robert Kubica talks to his fans
"Hello everybody, here I am. Sorry for the delay in contacting you but I preferred to wait until the moment I could finally share some positive news with you. First of all I would like to pay a huge amount of thanks to my fans whose support has been simply incredible since my accident in Italy back in February. I have been literally submerged by letters and various gifts and objects and it seems the flow is not slowing down. I also want to thank all the people in the world of F1 who showed (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4752-Robert-Kubica-talks-to-his-fans.html
Jody Scheckter Harry Schell Tim Schenken Albert Scherrer Domenico Schiattarella
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 [...]
Monday, April 25, 2011
Roll With It - Chinese GP, Sunday 17 April
Vitaly scored another couple of points as he finished P9 at the Shanghai International Circuit, while teammate Nick came home in P12. ? Both Vitaly and Nick ran two-stop strategies. ? Vitaly started on softs, took another set of softs on lap 17, and switched to hards on lap 37 ? Nick also started on softs, took more softs on lap 18, then finally ran the hards from lap 30 Vitaly Petrov, P9, R31-01 ?To be P9 and take two points for the team is still good, given that we did not qualify in (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4720-Roll-With-It-Chinese-GP-Sunday-17.html
Walt Brown Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle Gianmaria Bruni
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/
Chuck Stevenson Ian Stewart Jackie Stewart Jimmy Stewart Siegfried Stohr
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/
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Spotlight: Nashville uses marketing strength to attract fans, sponsors
There may not be a larger misnomer in racing than Nashville Superspeedway.
Johnny Sauter Jose Maria Lopez Juan Montoya Kamui Kobayashi Karun Chandhok
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/
F1 Racing Hungary F1 Racing Italy F1 Racing Japan F1 Racing Korea F1 Racing Malaysia
Charlotte Motor Speedway HDTV to break Cowboys Stadium record
Looks like somebody was in such a hurry to keep up with the Joneses, that they surpassed one of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' most prized possessions.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6276416&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell Ivan Capelli
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Points but no podium - goodbye China
One of those afternoons, you might say. There were points but no podiums. Only two points, but they all count and it is afternoons like this that come the end of the season we could look back on and say ?those two points Vitaly got for us in China, they were crucial'. As the sun sets in China this evening, it would be difficult to say we were inspired by our on-track performance this weekend however it is not all bad. Two podiums from the first two races is a strong start, and there is no (...)
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John Love Pete Lovely Roger Loyer Jean Lucas Jean Lucienbonnet
Bruno talking
As qualifying drew to a close on a dramatic day two of the Chinese Grand Prix, we once again caught up with Bruno Senna for his take on things, and what he's made of the China experience so far. Watch the video (...)
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Birabongse Bhanubandh Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti
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 [...]
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/
Lucien Bianchi Gino Bianco Hans Binder Clemente Biondetti Pablo Birger
Michael Waltrip to race in 24 Hours of Le Mans
Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will drive a Ferrari for the Italian team of AF Corse in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/news/story?id=6362010&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello
NASCAR drivers concerned over tire issues at Martinsville Speedway
For the second time in three weeks, there are tire issues at a half-mile track hosting a Sprint Cup race.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6283995&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Trevor Taylor Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra Andre Testut
STP returning big to NASCAR, tracks with sponsorships
STP, an iconic brand and logo as recognizable as any in sports, will announce Wednesday a return to big-time racing with sponsorships in NASCAR's Sprint Cup and Nationwide series, at numerous racetracks as well as in the NHRA, sources said.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/news/story?id=6344355&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Paddy Driver Piero Drogo Bernard de Dryver Johnny Dumfries Geoff Duke
Friday, April 22, 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/
NASCAR SCCA World Challenge Super GT V8 Superca A.J. Allmendinger
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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/
Norm Benning P.J. Jones Patrick Carpentier Paul Menard Pedro de la Rosa
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 [...]
Chris Lawrence Michel Leclere Neville Lederle Geoff Lees Gijs van Lennep
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/
Philippe Etancelin Bob Evans Corrado Fabi Teo Fabi Pascal Fabre
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/
Maria Teresa de Filippis Ralph Firman Ludwig Fischer Rudi Fischer Mike Fisher
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/
Adrian Sutil Andy Lally Aric Almirola Bill Elliott Bobby Labonte
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
NASCAR sets dates, sites for postseason shows
NASCAR announced Wednesday the dates and sites for its 2011 postseason championship celebrations. All of this year's events will return to the same sites used last season.
JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller Rob Schroeder
RCR signs Jeff Burton, sponsor Caterpillar to extension
Richard Childress Racing has signed Jeff Burton to a multiyear contract extension. Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6391242&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
John Fitch Christian Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi Wilson Fittipaldi Theo Fitzau
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 [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig
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/
Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks
Tuesday, April 19, 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/
Alberto Colombo Erik Comas Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine
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/
Ayrton Senna† Bruno Senna Dorino Serafini Chico Serra Doug Serrurier
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/
Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort
Jimmie Johnson takes Talladega in tie for closest Sprint Cup victory
Jimmie Johnson has won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, dipping to the inside and beating Clint Bowyer by 0.002 seconds -- matching the closest finish in Sprint Cup history.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6376741&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Chris Amon Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti
Monday, April 18, 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 [...]
Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg Eddie Cheever Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri
New car adds to list of unknowns at 'Dega
Just because something is a clich� doesn't mean it's not true. Racing at Talladega is a gamble. It's a crap shoot. It's a roll of the dice.
John Watson Spider Webb Mark Webber Volker Weidler Wayne Weiler
2nd Chance Motorsports owner files theft charges vs. Jennifer Jo Cobb
The owner of 2nd Chance Motorsports has filed larceny charges against Jennifer Jo Cobb, the driver who walked away from his Nationwide Series car five minutes before the start of Saturday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway over a start-and-park issue.Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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 [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes
Bires to drive No. 18 for JGR at Richmond, Chicago
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Thursday that Kelly Bires will drive two races for its No. 18 Nationwide Series team as part of a partnership with International Comfort Products.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110414/kbires-jgr-richmond-chicago/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Luigi Fagioli Jack Fairman Juan Manuel Fangio Nino Farina Walt Faulkner
You Can't Always Get What You Want - Chinese GP, Saturday 16 April
A dramatic qualifying session saw Vitaly qualify in P10 and Nick in P16, after the Russian's car lost power and halted what could have been a very strong session for the team. ? Vitaly's car was halted when the air supply to the engine was cut off, causing the engine to lose power. At the moment we believe there is no reason to change the engine. ? Both Nick and Vitaly used one set of hard and soft tyres in Q1. Nick used two sets of softs in Q2, while Vitaly used one set. Vitaly Petrov, P10, (...)
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Norm Benning P.J. Jones Patrick Carpentier Paul Menard Pedro de la Rosa
Michael Waltrip to race in 24 Hours of Le Mans
Two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will drive a Ferrari for the Italian team of AF Corse in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/news/story?id=6362010&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Jan Magnussen Guy Mairesse Willy Mairesse Nigel Mansell Sergio Mantovani
Saturday, April 16, 2011
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/
Al Pease Roger Penske Cesare Perdisa Luis PerezSala Larry Perkins
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 [...]
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/
Regan Smith Robby Gordon Robert Kubica Robert Richardson Jr. Ron Fellows
2nd Chance Motorsports owner files theft charges vs. Jennifer Jo Cobb
The owner of 2nd Chance Motorsports has filed larceny charges against Jennifer Jo Cobb, the driver who walked away from his Nationwide Series car five minutes before the start of Saturday's race at Bristol Motor Speedway over a start-and-park issue.Max de Terra Andre Testut Mike Thackwell Alfonso Thiele Eric Thompson
Tech Talk with James Allison
James, Two podiums in a row for LRGP ? you must be a happy man? I'm happy for the entire team. It's been a mega effort and I feel we've really got the most out of the car in the last two races. Also, the car has scored podiums on two very different tracks and has performed well in the temperate conditions of Melbourne and the heat of Sepang. It all bodes well for the season ahead. We saw the R31 demonstrate good race pace in Sepang - arguably stronger than its qualifying pace ? what is you (...)
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Huub Rothengatter Basil van Rooyen Lloyd Ruby JeanClaude Rudaz Eddie Russo
Friday, April 15, 2011
Trevor Bayne to run in All-Star Race as Wood Brothers secure sponsor
Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne will enter the May 21 All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as Wood Brothers Racing has secured sponsorship for the event.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6330293&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Thierry Boutsen Johnny Boyd David Brabham Gary Brabham Jack Brabham†
LRGP signs collaboration with Ordos City
LRGP is pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement with Ordos, the Chinese city situated in Inner Mongolia. Ordos is one of the most prosperous cities in China, with a strong economy built around natural resources, mining, petrochemicals and cashmere. As part of the collaboration, LRGP plans to organise a roadshow in the province. The team will also help promote local road safety campaigns in the area, and the team's reserve driver, Ho-Pin Tung, will act as an ambassador (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4679-LRGP-signs-collaboration-with.html
Sebastien Bourdais Sebastien Buemi Steve Park Ted Musgrave Terry Cook
You ask the questions
After such an exciting start to the F1 season, you must all be bursting with questions you'd like to ask our drivers, Nick and Vitaly. Well, here's your chance to quiz the men in the cockpit by sending in your questions ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. All you need to do is post your question below, or comment on our facebook page, or send a tweet to @OfficialLRGP. We'll then pick the best of the bunch and put them to the drivers on Friday evening. So get thinking about what you'd like to (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4645-You-ask-the-questions.html
Philippe Adams Walt Ader Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr
Matt Kenseth dominates Texas to snap 76-race skid
Matt Kenseth had a dominating run at Texas, breaking a 76-race NASCAR Sprint Cup winless streak Saturday night.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6319329&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby Andre Guelfi
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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 [...]
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/
Jonathan Williams Roger Williamson Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson Justin Wilson
Behind the Wheel: Hooping it up
Well, the college basketball season is over. I know all of you had UConn winning the whole thing in your brackets. My Michigan Wolverines took a big step toward getting back to their old winning ways by making it to the round of 32 this year. They have a long way to go to get back to the days of Glen Rice, but it's a start.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110406/bkeselowski-behind-wheel-texas/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Gastón Mazzacane Kenneth McAlpine Perry McCarthy Ernie McCoy Johnny McDowell
TRG Motorsports switching over to Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusions
TRG Motorsports is switching to Ford after a three-year stint with Chevrolet.Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=6258831&campaign=rss&source=RPMHeadlines
F1 Racing Belgium F1 Racing Brazil F1 Racing Canada F1 Racing China F1 Racing Europe
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
By the Numbers: Big names, big statistics at Texas
Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile quad-oval with 24 degrees banking in the turns. The frontstretch is 2,250 feet with 5 degrees banking; the backstretch is 1,330 feet with 5 degrees banking.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110406/by-the-numbers-texas-1/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Emilio de Villota Ottorino Volonterio Jo Vonlanthen Ernie de Vos Bill Vukovich
JEAN ALESI IS PROUD OF LOTUS RENAULT GP
As part of your role as F1 ambassador for Group Lotus you attended the Grand Prix in Malaysia - how exciting was it to see Nick finish on the podium? Jean Alesi: Of course it was fantastic. I was extremely proud. Nick did a fantastic job, but it was also an important result for us as a team. So many people believed that the result in Australia was down to pure luck or that the track was simply more in our favour, but the result in Malaysia proved them wrong. We have a seriously fast, (...)
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Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4642-JEAN-ALESI-IS-PROUD-OF-LOTUS.html
Takuma Sato Carl Scarborough Ludovico Scarfiotti Giorgio Scarlatti Ian Scheckter
By the Numbers: Big names, big statistics at Texas
Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile quad-oval with 24 degrees banking in the turns. The frontstretch is 2,250 feet with 5 degrees banking; the backstretch is 1,330 feet with 5 degrees banking.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/110406/by-the-numbers-texas-1/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/bg
Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra Andre Testut Mike Thackwell
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
You Better You Bet - Malaysia GP, Saturday 9 April
It was a strong recovery from LRGP after the team showed improvements in final practice before both drivers qualified in the top eight. ? Nick qualified on third row (6th) and Vitaly the fourth row (8th) ? Both drivers did one run for Q1, Q2 and Q3, allowing tyres to be preserved for tomorrow's race ? The two cars ran on option tyres (soft for the whole of qualifying) and times got faster in each of the qualifying sessions Nick Heidfeld, P6, R31-04, 1:36.124 ?I'm very satisfied as I think (...)
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Press Releases
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Press Releases
Source: http://www.lotusrenaultgp.com/4596-You-Better-You-Bet-Malaysia-GP.html
John James JeanPierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson
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/
Bob Scott Archie Scott Brown Piero Scotti Wolfgang Seidel Gunther Seiffert
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