Feedback on IRL Champ Car unification talk
UPDATE #5 Another writes, Dear AutoRacing1, As a die-hard Champ Car fan and a casual IRL fan (hey I have to watch something on the off weeks) I have been … Read More
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UPDATE #5 Another writes, Dear AutoRacing1, As a die-hard Champ Car fan and a casual IRL fan (hey I have to watch something on the off weeks) I have been … Read More
UPDATE #8 This Indy Star article says a lot of the same rhetoric on this topic. Brian Barnhart said a few things that make it clear the IRL would prefer … Read More
Our Beijing sources tell us that plans for the expansion of the Goldenport track are getting closer to reality. BAMSA, the government owned company that Champ Car signed the agreement … Read More
This Long Beach Press Telegram article says, It's the hunch here that Jim Michaelian and Dover Motorsports will wind up switching their Long Beach Grand Prix allegiance to Tony George … Read More
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Is the announcement that Roger Penske is going to race in the ALMS rather than Grand-Am a break in the oval cartel? Penske going to … Read More
There are some interesting reports doing the rounds that DaimlerChrysler shareholders are being approached by private equity firms seeking to buy the company and break it up into different companies. … Read More
While AutoRacing1.com has been telling its readers that Champ Car will renew its contract with Monterrey, Mexico when it expires after this year's race, there have been reports by misinformed … Read More
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, Ex-Ferrari designer Enrique Scalabroni wants to take his BCN Competición outfit into Formula 1 by 2008. Speaking at the GP2 official launch at Paul … Read More
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, the French Signature team is eyeing a place on the 2006 GP2 grid, even though its plans for this year were ultimately frustrated. The … Read More
A reader writes, This is my first chance to write this, but I wanted to share a comment on the local news on Sunday night. With a lead-in teaser something … Read More
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com can now confirm that Polestar would like to move up to Champ Car if sponsorship can be found, hence this rumor is 'fact' in that they are eying … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' See Hot News page for announcement. 04/12/05 According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, today, Newman/Haas is expected to enter this year's … Read More
Rumors in Europe are that Minardi driver Patrick Friesacher has not paid his bill and Nicolas Kiesa will step in to do testing and possibly replace him in the not … Read More
Rumor has it that the Japan race received a major boost this weekend after the Japanese dignitaries came away from Long Beach with a very positive feeling. We also hear … Read More
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. The Press Telegram today published the results of their poll of readers that showed 85% want Champ Car to stay in Long … Read More
This Long Beach Press Telegram article says, His right shoulder immobilized by a sling, Kevin Kalkhoven delivered a blow that was more powerful than any he could have thrown even … Read More
We hear that RuSPORT will announce their sponsors today around noon in Long Beach. As a hint their entire hospitality area is decked out in Red Bull. SanDisk should be … Read More
Long Beach City Council member Rae Gabelich said at the council meeting she was told by series co-owner Kevin Kalkhoven that he may move Torrance-based Cosworth the race engine manufacturer … Read More
UPDATE #2 We are led to believe that Allmendinger's car may not carry any primary sponsor logos this weekend, even though prior correspondence suggested Red Bull was the sponsor. 04/06/05 … Read More
We are hearing that a deal is close that will see Ryan Hunter-Reay's Rocketsports car sponsored by an automobile dealer that accounts for 8% of all car sales in the … Read More
Whether the 'A1 grand prix' championship can be a hit in Australia is now in grave doubt. The novel Dubai-based open-wheeler category has signed a TV deal with the 'pay-per-view' … Read More
UPDATE We are upgrading this rumor to 'fact' today. The colors of both Rocketsports cars are as rumored:Hunter-Reay's Car Timo Glock's Car 03/24/05 AutoRacing1.com has learned that today will be … Read More
We are hearing that the Alex Zanardi documentary is almost finished and the Producer/Director just finished an interview with Jimmy Vasser. We hear the show will be a landmark of … Read More
We are hearing that a big documentary by Traveling Light Media about the history of Champ Car will be announced soon. One of the new commercials they've done is called … Read More
This week's Autosport Magazine reports -Team-owner Dale Coyne said: “Expect to be surprised. I don’t think it’s any secret that Michael Valiante would be an appealing choice. We tested him … Read More