Pantano to make IRL debut, then Champ Car
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' See announcement by Target Chip Ganassi team on Hot News page. 08/17/05 Giorgio Pantano will make his IRL IndyCar debut at Sears … Read More
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UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' See announcement by Target Chip Ganassi team on Hot News page. 08/17/05 Giorgio Pantano will make his IRL IndyCar debut at Sears … Read More
UPDATE Just before the race in Denver, Champ Car's biggest supporter Paul Newman talked to his racing partner Carl Haas about Formula Atlantic. "We need to support the Atlantic series," … Read More
Another matter that came up at Newman/Haas in Denver was the subject of Elkhart Lake. As Robin Miller said on our audio roundtable this week, if Milwaukee doesn't produce a … Read More
UPDATE "There is a lot of trepidation out in the public that the race isn't going to come off because obviously it didn't last year," said Joe Chrnelich, Champ Car's … Read More
Recall that Kevin Kalkhoven told AutoRacing1.com that Champ Car might be profitable by the end of its 2nd year. National Speed Sport News reports Kevin Kalkhoven said that 20 months … Read More
A reader asks, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I was at the Denver GP and noticed a familiar voice over the P.A. system….it was Paul Page. It reminded me of the old CART … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now upgraded to 'fact.' See story to appear on Hot News page. 08/15/05 Recall that when Dick Eidswick took the job as President of Champ Car … Read More
According to Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel Sunday night, Bill France Jr., former President of NASCAR urged Tony George to start the IRL to break up open-wheel racing and destroy … Read More
Rumor in the Champ Car paddock in Denver, and also reported by Robin Miller on Wind Tunnel Sunday night is that the Newman/Haas team is looking to expand to three … Read More
A number of people have inquired about the holes that remain in the 2006 Champ Car schedule, particularly the gap between Long Beach and Houston, and then later between Montreal … Read More
UPDATE #2 We are downgrading this rumor to 'false' today. Paul Gentilozzi told AutoRacing1.com, "I don't know how these rumors get started, there is no truth to it. DHL was … Read More
We have it on good word that Champ Car will have their 2006 rule book done and released by the end of the year, which is a very good thing … Read More
According to this ThatsRacin article, Nextel Cup driver Kevin Harvick said Friday he has "put on hold" any further negotiations with Richard Childress Racing over an extension of his contract … Read More
AutoRacing1.com has learned that an effort is being made in Japan to put together a Japanese Champ Car team, possibly as an off-shoot from an existing Formula Nippon team. Organizers … Read More
UPDATE #3 This Robin Miller SPEED TV article says that the Champ Car schedule could grow to 17 races. He is correct, it may grow to 17 and his schedule … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is downgraded to 'false.' A proposal to bring a Champ Car Series race to Sebring International Raceway during the 12 Hours of Sebring weekend has been turned … Read More
UPDATE #4 AutoRacing1.com has learned that Ford has delivered on their promise and all the Champ Car drivers have received a 2005 Mustang GT, so that part of this rumor … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, I read with great interest this Robin Miller article on ChampCar.ws that talks about Paul Tracy's rumored move to NASCAR. I have watched the IRL … Read More
UPDATE #2 This related article talks about NASCAR's acceptance into mainstream America and its readiness to make a big impact globally. If open wheel racing does not get its act … Read More
UPDATE Don't be surprised if you see the Giuffre brothers once again promoting the Milwaukee Mile races. Our sources tell us they are working on it. 08/08/05 Per the Milwaukee … Read More
AutoRacing1.com sources tell us that Force 10 and Elan Motorsports, who announced the formation of a joint relationship today (see Hot News press release) will be one of the companies … Read More
UPDATE Another reader agrees, Philadelphia would be a great place for a mid to late May race. Maybe the week before Indy (while no cars are being bumped). Spring weather … Read More
As the A1 Grand Prix racks up international teams and sets the course for what's considered the world cup of motor sport, the circuit's announcement of a race through the … Read More
UPDATE The new A1GP series could land its first star signing if Team Brazil is able to confirm reigning Indy Racing League champion Tony Kanaan as its driver. The Andretti … Read More
Portland has moved a step closer to cementing its place on the 2006 Champ Car schedule. Joe Chrnelich, the series' executive vice president for development, met Tuesday with new Parks … Read More