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Daytona 500 sponsors announced for Josh Bilicki, No. 52 car

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

Wisconsin’s Josh Bilicki is set to compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, which includes his debut in the historic DAYTONA 500. Bilicki, age 25, will drive the … Read More

Hot News Road-To-Indy

R2i: Pedersen, Esterson Share Opening TireRack.com eSeries Honors

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

The 2021 Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires season is under way – at least in the virtual world as a pair of races comprising the Hyperco Grand Prix … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Ford Cancels EV Joint Venture With China’s Zotye

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

Ford Motor Co. has canceled its plan to launch an electric vehicle joint venture with China’s Zotye Automobile. The American manufacturer confirmed the decision on Thursday, stating that the Chinese … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Format Announced for 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

The format of next Tuesday night’s 43rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA on the iconic DAYTONA Road course will be 35 laps with one scheduled caution set on lap 15, … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Justin Timberlake And Others Join Music City Grand Prix Ownership Group

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

Today the Music City Grand Prix is thrilled to announce additions to its previously announced ownership group for the inaugural urban street race in Nashville August 6-8, 2021. Among those … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Richard Childress Racing Names BetMGM Official Sports Betting Operator

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced today a multi-faceted partnership with BetMGM, the market-leading sports betting and online gaming platform. BetMGM will collaborate with the iconic NASCAR team on a variety … Read More

ExtremeE Hot News

Extreme E set to reach the masses in China with Douyin partnership

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, has confirmed a partnership with Chinese sports content app Douyin. As of August 2020, Douyin had over 600 million daily active users … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

McLaren drivers are ‘serious’ not ‘goofy’ – boss

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

(GMM) Zak Brown has backed new team driver Daniel Ricciardo’s warning that 2021 will not be “a comedy show” at McLaren. Ricciardo (shown above), who has switched from Renault, and … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar

Grosjean may feel ‘nervous’ before racing return

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

(GMM) Romain Grosjean admits he might feel “nervous” once he gets up and racing for the first time since his fiery Bahrain crash. The former Haas driver announced on Wednesday … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News World Endurance Championship

Kubica may focus only on F1 role in 2021 (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

(GMM) Robert Kubica has admitted he may spend the entire 2021 season focusing exclusively on his reserve driver role with Alfa Romeo. He’s flip-flopping as two days ago (see below) … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Own engine program could give Red Bull boost – Lammers

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

(GMM) Running its own engine program could actually be an advantage for Red Bull, according to Dutch GP boss Jan Lammers (shown above). Currently, the energy drink owned team is … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Aston Martin F1 team adds another sponsor to the fold

Posted by AR1 staff February 4, 2021

When Aston Martin returns to the F1 grid next month, the team will benefit from cutting-edge sound and communication tools from EPOS – the high-performance audio specialists – who today … Read More

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Video: Highlights – Wayne Taylor Racing wins Rolex 24 at Daytona

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Watch extended highlights of the 59th Rolex 24 at Daytona, where the No. 10 DPi team of Ricky Taylor, Filipe Albuquerque, Alexander Rossi, and Helio Castroneves give Wayne Taylor Racing … Read More

Hot News IMSA

IMSA Rolex sees big bump in TV viewership

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

With nothing else for fans to watch on TV last weekend, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 at Daytona delivered viewership records across NBC and NBCSN last weekend – … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Rumor: Cody Ware/Romain Grosjean to sign to drive IndyCars with Dale Coyne team (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today based on this announcement. Cody Ware was not confirmed today, but during the Press Conference it was mentioned that Cody will likely try … Read More

Hot News IndyCar SRX

Marco Andretti joins SRX driver line-up

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Besides the Indy 500, Marco Andretti will race in the new Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Series per this tweet announcement below. “I am extremely excited to join the SRX series,” … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Q&A with Dale Coyne, Rick Ware and Romain Grosjean

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Participants Dale Coyne, Co-Owner Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Rick Ware, Co-Owner Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Romain Grosjean, Driver Dale Coyne with RWR Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Good morning. Let’s … Read More

Hot News Indy Pro 2000

Juncos Racing Adds Kyffin Simpson to 2021 Indy Pro 2000 Line-Up

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Juncos Racing is pleased to announce Kyffin Simpson will join the team for the 2021 Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires. Simpson will compete in nine events this … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Romain Grosjean confirmed at Dale Coyne IndyCar team (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Some highlights from today’s media conference with Grosjean, Dale Coyne and Rick Ware: A sponsor will be announced soon and the sponsor will also have a tie-in to Rick Ware’s … Read More

Automotive Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Auto parts maker Edelbrock ditches high-tax CA for low-tax Mississippi (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

Aftermarket parts supplier Edelbrock is closing its Torrance, California, headquarters and manufacturing plant and shifting its operations to separate facilities in-state and across the country. Edelbrock’s administrative offices will be … Read More

Formula E Hot News

New circuit layout unveiled for Formula E’s trip to Rome

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

The Rome E-Prix, set for April 10, will showcase the Roman District’s spectacular, historic surrounds, with Formula E’s field of all-electric single-seaters piloted by 24 world class drivers to race front … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 ‘fears’ about covid situation ‘justified’ – Wolff

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

(GMM) “Fears” that Formula 1 will not be able to race through its currently-scheduled 2021 calendar “are justified”. That is the view of Toto Wolff, who admits that with the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Hamilton contract to be clear by March 2nd

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

(GMM) Mercedes has announced that its “drivers” will be available to speak to the media at the launch of the 2021 car in “exactly one months’ time”. The forthcoming March … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar

Perez ready to shine for Red Bull – Grosjean

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

(GMM) Romain Grosjean has tipped Sergio Perez to shine this year as he switches to Red Bull. Grosjean, the former Haas driver, is expected to announce his move into IndyCar … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

CEO Domenicali insists F1 not ‘boring’

Posted by AR1 staff February 3, 2021

(GMM) Stefano Domenicali is upbeat about the future of Formula 1, despite the ongoing covid crisis and claims the races are increasingly “boring”. “Boring races?” Italian broadcaster Rete4 quotes the … Read More