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IMSA: Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 Introduced

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Honda Performance Development (HPD) announced today that an enhanced Acura NSX GT3, designated the NSX GT3 Evo22, will compete on racetracks throughout the world starting in 2022. The latest evolution … Read More

MotoGP Rumors

Rumor: Rossi to retirement today (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

This rumor is now upgraded to ‘fact’. Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has announced that he will retire from MotoGP at the end of 2021. The Doctor will bring to … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Hunter-Reay exploring options for 2022

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

In yesterday’s IndyCar press conference ahead of the Nashville Music City GP, Andretti Autosport veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay was asked about his plans after this season. He admitted he may not … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar: Nashville Music City GP Preview

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

After a 4-week long break, the NTT IndyCar Series returns with a brand new race on the streets of Nashville, Tennessee this weekend. Ganassi drivers dominate the point standings with 3 … Read More

Automotive Hot News

McLaren Group agrees sale of McLaren Applied

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Following a strategic review to focus the company’s growth as a global luxury supercar and elite motorsport business, McLaren Group has agreed to sell its Applied business division to Greybull … Read More

Hot News IndyCar NASCAR Cup Series

Former IndyCar driver building 100% of NASCAR Cup chassis’ for 2022

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Former IndyCar driver Ronnie Johncox’s Technique Inc. – headquartered in Jackson, Michigan – will build the chassis for every single NASCAR Cup Series car that hits the track in 2022 … Read More

Hot News Track News

Rob Ramage Named New GM At Texas Motor Speedway

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Speedway Motorsports named Texas Motor Speedway executive Rob Ramage as the track’s new general manager on Wednesday replacing Eddie Gossage who had overseen the facility through its first 25 seasons … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR to require masks in enclosed areas going forward

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Beginning with this weekend’s events at Watkins Glen International, all NASCAR personnel working indoors at NASCAR races must wear a face mask at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Enclosed … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Ralf Schumacher slams Vettel’s disqualification appeal

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

(GMM) It is pointless for Aston Martin to appeal Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification from the Hungarian GP. That is the view of former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, following Vettel’s exclusion over … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Schumacher admits 2021 performance ‘average’

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

(GMM) Mick Schumacher has given himself an “average” grade for the first half of his rookie season in Formula 1. Gunther Steiner raised the hackles of Mick’s uncle Ralf Schumacher … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Ferrari backs Red Bull over budget cap tweak

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

(GMM) Ferrari has joined Red Bull in arguing that the budget cap rules need a tweak. In Hungary, it wasn’t only both Red Bulls who got taken out at the … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Ford, GM and Stellantis Joint Statement on Electric Vehicle Annual Sales

Posted by AR1 staff August 5, 2021

Today, Ford, GM and Stellantis announced their shared aspiration to achieve sales of 40-50% of annual U.S. volumes of electric vehicles (battery electric, fuel cell and plug-in hybrid vehicles) by … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Country Music Star Danielle Bradbery To Ride with Mario Andretti

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

Country music star and Big Machine Label Group recording artist Danielle Bradbery will provide a fitting kickoff to INDYCAR’s new race on the streets of downtown Nashville, riding in the … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Roush Fenway to Run Crypto Cars at Watkins Glen

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

When Roush Fenway takes its two NASCAR Cup Series teams to Watkins Glen this weekend, new looks will be displayed all around with fans powering team looks through Socios. Socios.com – … Read More

Automotive Hot News

NY Auto Show cancelled for 2nd year

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

The New York City International Auto Show (NYCIAS) has been cancelled for the second year in a row over, you guessed it, COVID. Though things are a bit more complicated … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar: Crazy Nashville Pitlane could throw teams a curveball

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

Formula 1 would never approve such a pitlane like the one IndyCar was willing to accept for the Nashville Music City GP. Stretching from turn 10 all the way to … Read More

Formula E Hot News

City of Cape Town to spend $3 million on road upgrades for Formula E race event

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

The City of Cape Town plans to spend $3 million on road upgrades for the Green Point precinct for the upcoming Formula E race event around the Cape Town Stadium. … Read More

Hot News MotoGP Supercars

Supercars to replace MotoGP at Phillip Island

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

The Repco Supercars Championship will return to southern Victoria on October 23-24 as part of the revised 2021 calendar, for the Bunnings Trade Phillip Island SuperSprint. This is the same … Read More

Hot News IndyCar USTCC

USTCC to race with IndyCar

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

The United States Touring Car Championship (USTCC) has added the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey to its 2021 calendar. The new Round 5 of the championship will be at the … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: de Vries to Williams, Bottas to Aston Martin?

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

One man who was making the rounds in Budapest was Nyck de Vries, the Mercedes Formula E driver and an F1 reserve. He would like to drive at a Mercedes … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 eyes 2nd Mexico race in Cancun

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

Mexican newspaper Reforma reports that Sergio Perez’s dad, Mexican politician Antonio Perez Garibay, has said that Cancun could be in line for a second Mexican Grand Prix by 2024. It’d be … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Red Bull considers new Honda engines for Spa

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

(GMM) Valtteri Bottas’ five-place grid penalty for taking out both Red Bulls in Hungary is not severe enough, according to Dr Helmut Marko. Mercedes and Bottas admitted the blame for … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Red Bull should ‘think about’ comments – Hamilton

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton has pointed the finger at Red Bull after being loudly booed and jeered by spectators after the recent Hungarian GP. The seven time world champion, who has … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Hamilton duel not like great Schumacher battle – Alonso

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

(GMM) Fernando Alonso has played down any comparison between his thrilling duel with Lewis Hamilton in Hungary, and an iconic battle that took place over 15 years ago. The Alonso-Hamilton … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Bottas ‘bowling’ was not deliberate – Albers

Posted by AR1 staff August 4, 2021

(GMM) A former F1 driver has dismissed suggestions Valtteri Bottas may have deliberately taken out both Red Bulls at the first corner in Hungary. There is no doubt the Finn’s … Read More