Milwaukee to get SAFER Barrier?
After Ryan Hunter-Reay's 171 G hit on Saturday into the Turn 2 Milwaukee Mile concrete wall someone said that Tony George is installing safer barriers at the Milwaukee Mile starting … Read More
Category: IndyCar
Tony George wants 51%
Our sources tell us that after two meetings with Tony George they are at a bit of a stalemate. Tony George wants 51% and wants OWRS to have 49% control, … Read More
Champ Car and IRL still not close
Don't expect the IRL and Champ Car World Series to come together any time soon and create one open-wheel series, something motor sports desperately needs. Dick Eidswick, the present of … Read More
Newman/Haas eyes Brack?
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com has now learned that word is spreading in Sweden that Paul Newman wants Kenny Brack, but Brack is not prepared to make any comment at this time. Swedish … Read More
Writer predicts Danica will destroy Champ Car
UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com Just want to respond to "Writer predicts Danica will destroy Champ Car." It's been only 3 days since the Indy 500 and already I'm … Read More
Mo Nunn Racing closes doors again
Rumor has it that Mo Nunn Racing is done for good now. The team let everyone go Wednesday. Remember that Nunn had retired. He only ran a car in the … Read More
What about engines?
UPDATE #3 A reader writes, Nice of Honda to initiate merger talks? But what planet is HRD President Robert Clarke on? His statement "I was clear in stating that Honda … Read More
Overheard in Indy – II
According to this SPEED TV article, Eddie Cheever and Chip Ganassi are convinced that General Motors is NOT going to leave the IRL at the end of this year as … Read More
Carpentier to replace Junqueira?
UPDATE #2 Patrick Carpentier told Canadian reporters that Tony George found him a brand new tractor for his Joliette, Quebec farm, made by TORO.. A $14,000 tractor, Pat said "I … Read More
Minardi might test Patrick
Rumors suggest that at least two Formula One teams are interested in what Patrick can bring to the sport, the strongest rumor is that Minardi could be giving her a … Read More
Champ Car and IRL agree to 6 joint races
UPDATE #2 Now Fan 590 Radio, who started this rumor, is backpedaling, so we are close to downgrading it to 'false.' Realistically, this does not make sense until 2007 when … Read More
NASCAR to force Toyota to stay in IRL
UPDATE A reader adds, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I don't know what's going on with NASCAR trying to strong-arm Toyota into staying in the IRL, but I did have a higher-up at … Read More
Loss of Long Beach a major blow to IRL
"I understand Tony (George) told a lot of potential sponsors they'd be running at Long Beach in 2006 and the reality is that we march quietly, steadily along minding our … Read More
Tom Carnegie to make his 60th Indy 500
Indy 500 announcer Tom Carnegie, who plans on calling his 60th consecutive race on Sunday, said he was "feeling better" after being hospitalized yesterday. He hopes to be released from … Read More
IRL to release new logo
Given that Danica Patrick is getting all the PR and the male drivers in the IRL almost zero in comparison, rumor has it that the IRL may release a new … Read More
How can IRL and Champ Car merge?
UPDATE In light of recent events regarding the (again) potential merger, I have a few thoughts I wish to share. First, many of the people I've spoken with, myself included, … Read More
IRL eyes Grand-Am engines
UPDATE #3 This AutoWeek article talks more about the IRL's 2007 engines. Rest assured that if the IRL switches to Grand-Am engines the series will most assuredly fail. Open wheel … Read More
Ganassi/Penske trade
There has been talk in the motorsports world that Penske's IRL effort will become a one-car team in 2006. Speculation is that Sam Hornish either could take over Wallace's #2 … Read More
Long Beach – Kalkhoven gets it
UPDATE #13 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' See the AutoRacing1.com exclusive on our home page. 05/23/05 As for Long Beach, Kalkhoven was guardedly optimistic about the Champ Car World … Read More
Overheard in Indy
We hear that with the FCC cracking down on salty talk on the radio between the drivers and the pits the FCC will send people to races and listen in … Read More
Tony George hopes for no bumping
Rumor in the Indy paddock is that IRL President Tony George hopes there are just 33 cars attempt to qualify for the Indy 500 because his two Vision Racing cars … Read More
Again no bumping at Indy
What fans see is apparently what they will get for this year's Indianapolis 500. With one day of practice remaining prior to the resumption of qualifying, a review of the … Read More
Brack to replace Rice
UPDATE #2 This rumor is now 'fact.' See hot news page for story. 05/17/05 Brack said this to SPEEDTV.com – "I don't know what you're talking about," said Brack late … Read More
Lazier out of ride after Indy
Panther Racing owner John Barnes holds little hope of being able to provide a car for 1996 Indy winner Buddy Lazier beyond this month. "I wish we could use him … Read More
Arie Jr and Casey Mears to have a go
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Arie Luyendyk, Jr. was named to pilot the No. 98 CURB/Agajanian/Beck Motorsports machine in The 89th Indianapolis 500; the rookie will have … Read More