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Macau F3 and GT World Cup races canceled again

Posted by AR1 staff August 19, 2021

Invited races at the 3.8-mile Street Gear Circuit have traditionally made a healthy entry from an aspiring F1 driver trying to win the prestigious Macau Grand Prix, and from GT … Read More

Hot News USAC

USAC: Larson Continues Dirt Domination with Stoops Pursuit Victory at IMS

Posted by AR1 staff August 19, 2021

In an action-packed, elimination-style exhibition race, NASCAR Cup Series star Kyle Larson captured the lead late Wednesday and won the Stoops Pursuit race at The Dirt Track at IMS on … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

24 Hours of Le Mans – Schedule for Thursday 19 August

Posted by AR1 staff August 19, 2021

The 24 Hours of Le Mans Hyperpole will be the highlight of the day on Thursday 19 August 2021. Twenty-three cars will hit the track together for a spectacular session … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Daly confirmed for Carlin seat at Gateway

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Conor Daly has been confirmed to be driving the #59 Carlin Chevrolet for this weekend’s IndyCar race from World Wide Technology Raceway, commonly known as Gateway. “[Gateway] is one of … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Yamaha won’t allow Maverick Vinales to race at British MotoGP

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Maverick Vinales will remain sidelined for next weekend’s MotoGP British Grand Prix as Yamaha will not allow him to race at Silverstone, Motorsport.com reports. Vinales has been suspended by Yamaha … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Cincinnati Incorporated on board with Kyle Larson at Michigan

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

his Sunday’s race at Michigan International Speedway marks the first of two races Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) will appear as the primary sponsor on the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE. … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi To Become Father For First Time

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi announced Wednesday that he will become a father for the first time. Nicknamed ‘The Doctor’, the 42-year-old revealed the news on his Instagram account with … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

Le Mans Qualifying: Lopez sets pace again for Toyota, Ferrari 1-2 in LMGTE Pro

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

The No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Jose Maria Lopez, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway topped the qualifying practice times in the one-hour session at Le Mans this evening. … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

WEC: Kobayashi tops 24 Hours of Le Mans Practice 1

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Kamui Kobayashi turned a lap of 3m29.309s in his #7 Toyota Hypercar to edge out the #36 Alpine Hypercar driven by Matthieu Vaxiviere by just 0.086s in opening practice for … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar: Big Machine Spiked Coolers GP postscript

Brian Carroccio August 18, 2021

I have to admit: I have mixed feelings on this whole joint NASCAR/IndyCar weekend thing. From the perspective of fans and media, I like the idea that the stars and … Read More

Hot News IMSA World Endurance Championship

Video: First look at the BMW M4 GT3 Racing Car

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Courtesy of BMW of North America, we headed out to the famed track to attend the unveil of a new racing car. For the first time, the BMW M4 GT3 … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR to use colors so fans can identify playoff cars

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

Bob Pockrass of Fox Sports reported that NASCAR Cup Series teams will have yellow windshield banners and yellow rear spoilers once the playoffs begin in three weeks at Darlington Raceway. The Xfinity … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Red Bull to send Perez to Williams F1 (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

This rumor is upgraded to ‘strong’ today. According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Mexican Sergio Perez will be let go by the Red Bull F1 team, and he will replace George Russell … Read More

Formula E Rumors

Rumor: Mercedes to join Audi and BMW and quit Formula E (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Don’t stick a fork in Formula E just yet, but it could soon be done. Hardly any race fans wants to watch silent … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Japanese F1 race to be cancelled (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Formula 1 has announced that the 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been cancelled, with race organizers citing “ongoing complexities” related to the Covid-19 … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

RDDC dinner honoring Rick Mears cancelled

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

The Road Racing Drivers Club has postponed its annual dinner, this time to honor four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Rick Mears, due to local indoor COVID restrictions. The event had been … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR makes adjustments to COVID-19 protocol

Posted by AR1 staff August 18, 2021

As the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, NASCAR has announced several adjustments to its COVID-19 protocol that take effect with this weekend’s races at … Read More

Hot News IndyCar NASCAR Cup Series USAC

BC39 Attracts Top Drivers from USAC, NASCAR, INDYCAR in Race for Glory

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

There will be serious star power Aug. 17-18 at The Dirt Track at IMS, as top drivers from the United States Auto Club, NASCAR and INDYCAR will compete in the … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Mercedes drops V8s in USA for 2022

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

AutoWeek reports that Mercedes-Benz has told its USA dealers that a significant number of V8-engined models will not be offered stateside for the upcoming 2022 model year, publishing a long … Read More

Hot News IndyCar MotoGP NASCAR Cup Series

Weekend TV Ratings

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 run on the Indy road course averaged a 1.80 rating and 2.831 million viewers on NBC, down 33.3% from a 2.7 rating and 4.34 … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

WEC: Corvette Racing at Le Mans: Eight Winning Retrospectives

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

LE MANS, France (Aug. 17, 2021) – Corvette Racing is back at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this week with its eye toward a ninth class victory in one of … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Larson proud of ‘best car’ at Indianapolis, pleased with points results

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

Kyle Larson looked poised to win his third road course victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course Sunday afternoon before two red flags and multiple accidents hindered his process. … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Heavy NASCAR Cup cars destroyed curbing at IMS

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

NASCAR and its fans are blaming the curbing at IMS for some of the accidents that occurred in the Verizon 200 Cup race Sunday. Well any mental midget can figure … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar

Albon says 2022 F1 and IndyCar cockpit talks ‘begin now’ (3rd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

We have already rumored that Michael Andretti is close to wooing former F1 driver Romain Grosjean and his engineer Olivier Boisson over from Dale Coyne Racing to his team. If … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: F1 to introduce ‘Curb Feelers’ on 2022 F1 cars

Posted by AR1 staff August 17, 2021

It looks like F1 has an issue on their hands. Might we see the return of ‘curb feelers’? Sebastian Vettel has raised an issue while trying out the 18-inch tires … Read More