Confusion in Vegas
A reader writes, I am in Las Vegas and was listening to a local sports radio show. The 2 guys were talking about all the cool events that were scheduled … Read More
An Inside Look at Motorsports
A reader writes, I am in Las Vegas and was listening to a local sports radio show. The 2 guys were talking about all the cool events that were scheduled … Read More
Sarah Fisher says her management team is pursuing a “variety of opportunities" for the 2007 IndyCar Series season. The veteran driver, who competed in two IndyCar Series races this season … Read More
UPDATE #2 The IRL production trucks are provided by IMS Productions. Their trucks are standard definition and not HD. So unless Tony George springs for a 6+ million dollar HD … Read More
UPDATE #4 QUESTION: I sent Robbie Buhl a message at Robbie Buhl Racing and got a reply. Is he starting his own team? (Ryan, Noblesville, Ind.)ANSWER: No, I don’t think … Read More
Robby Gordon says he wants to get his Nextel Cup team right first before making any decisions concerning a run in the Indianapolis 500, but that it's still possible that … Read More
UPDATE #4 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced the hiring of Fernandez Racing's engineers Tuesday, the latest sign that Adrian Fernandez's Indianapolis-based team might not return to the Indy Racing League … Read More
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with Tuesday's announcement by AGR. 10/29/06 SPEEDTV says that Dario Franchitti will stay with AGR Indy Car team and his brother Marino … Read More
UPDATE A reader responds, I have to take exception to your comments about ALMS' motivation to run races with ChampCar/IRL. Having been associated with and having attended almost every race … Read More
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, As usual you are spot on. The fact that former Indy 500 winner Buddy Rice had no ride in the IRL for next year … Read More
UPDATE #2 According to this SPEEDTV.com article, Buddy Rice will replace Allmendinger in Mexico City…….and they may run a third car for Michel Jourdain Jr. as well 10/26/06 According to … Read More
The IRL's 'Road to Indy' slogan indeed is dead, but we knew that years ago when NASCAR decided to suck up all the best young open wheel USAC drivers while … Read More
UPDATE #12 The Autoextremist's Peter M. DeLorenzo is at it again predicting in his latest Fumes article that it is just a matter of time before Ford, Chevy or Dodge … Read More
Scott Sharp tested a Rahal Letterman Racing car this week at the new Iowa Speedway, but that doesn't mean the former Indy Racing League champion is headed for that team … Read More
UPDATE Dear AutoRacing1.com, The mystery driver testing the Double Vision car was Nick Bussell. Chad 10/12/06 Seen testing at Sebring yesterday was Tony George's Indy Car team Vision Racing. Although … Read More
UPDATE (GMM) Dan Wheldon is the latest name to emerge on Spyker's short list for one of the last race seats on the 2007 F1 grid. The 2005 Indy 500 … Read More
UPDATE Another reader adds, In response to all of the talk about the Champ Car – IRL split and all of the resulting fallout, I think everybody is missing the … Read More
UPDATE After breaking this story last week, this rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today – see Hot News page for story. This also means a race at Michigan Speedway looks … Read More
Robin Braig, Daytona International Speedway president, on IRL testing at his track. “As I sat up in race control when the first car went out on track and hearing that … Read More
UPDATE #2 This MLive.com article says, The Indy Racing League is close to finalizing its 2007 schedule, and there is still no agreement between the IRL and Michigan International Speedway … Read More
The newly released 2007 schedule for the Champ Car World Series provides tangible evidence that hopes for a merger to reunite Champ Car with the nation's other major open-wheel auto-racing … Read More
UPDATE #4 So it seems the Belle Isle race will indeed cost the Detroit taxpayers $1.5M according to this Detroit Free Press article. Roger says any profits will be passed … Read More
So much for the unification of the Champ Car Series and the Indy Racing League. Remember the talk this summer that the merger was all but complete? One newspaper even … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false' today. According to the team Bourdais will drive for Newman/Haas Racing in 2007. 09/29/06 According to AutoRacing1.com sources, Champ Car powerhouse team Newman/Haas … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, In your rumors you had mentioned that in 2007 there would be at least 3 Champ Car/ALMS doubleheaders. Now the IRL has announced two doubleheaders … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today with today's announcement. 09/29/06 Rumor has it that the ALMS will be announced as a support race for the IRL when Detroit … Read More