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Alonso smokes Hamilton, calls him too cocky
Fernando Alonso has blasted Lewis Hamilton for being too cocky after his pole position at Silverstone. And, in an astonishing attack on his McLaren teammate, Alonso admitted being satisfied by … Read More
Record breaking attendance for British GP
Silverstone Managing Director, Richard Phillips, has heralded this year’s British Grand Prix as one of the best and most successful events he has ever worked on. A three day crowd … Read More
Coulthard to sell $70m Monaco hotel
(GMM) David Coulthard is set to secure a multi-million dollar windfall by selling his five-star hotel Columbus in Monaco. The Red Bull driver and resident of the Principality co-owns the … Read More
Lime Rock crowd reminiscent of glory days
The American Le Mans Series boasted a record crowd at Lime Rock Park on Saturday at a venue recognized as one of the most charming and historic in all of … Read More
TV deal paving the way for 20-race sked and title sponsorship
What a difference a year makes. Last July, on the eve of the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto (nee Molson Indy), the chattering classes were going on and on about … Read More
Frustration mounts for Mario Andretti
UPDATE A reader writes, Guess blood is thicker than water. With ALL due respect to Mario, his leadership and his accomplishments, the easiest way to join the two series is … Read More
Busch cheats way to rain-delayed Busch win?
UPDATE #2 NASCAR on Monday cleared Hendrick Motorsports' No. 5 Busch Series team after it rechecked the team's front springs at its research and development center in Concord, N.C. Kyle … Read More
Coke signs deal with ISC
International Speedway Corporation announced that the company has signed an exclusive ten-year agreement with Coca-Cola North America (CCNA). Specific financial terms were not released. Under the terms of the agreement, … Read More
Toyota team replaces drug addict driver
Red Horse Racing announced today that Kentucky’s own David Green will be behind the wheel of the No. 1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra for the Built Ford Tough 225 … Read More
Toronto was entertaining, but……
A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Awesome and exciting race from Toronto yesterday. Anyone who says Champ Car is not worth watching or keeping you glued to your seats from the … Read More
Coughlan still silent amid spy saga
(GMM) Mike Coughlan is the only major figure in the Ferrari-McLaren espionage scandal who is yet to break his silence. Sacked Ferrari veteran Nigel Stepney was widely quoted by British … Read More
Mike Coughlan is the man
McLaren chief designer Mike Coughlan has been officially named for the first time as the McLaren employee who is being investigated by Ferrari for spying. Autosport.com reports that although neither … Read More
Toyota NASCAR driver arrested for heroin
UPDATE "We were made aware of this incident this afternoon," said Red Horse Racing's General Manager and Team Owner, Tom DeLoach. "We are working with NASCAR to obtain further information … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. Stepney-gate won't foul Brawn return – boss 'I need to raise my game' – Hamilton Bernie says no to Austrian GP return Honda make … Read More
Champ Car wheels fall off
Blame bad luck and a wet track for the opening-lap pileup that cut the field of competitors at the Toronto Grand Prix from a tenuous 17 cars to a bush-league … Read More
This time Tracy wasn’t to blame
This time, Paul Tracy's crash wasn't his fault. The Scarborough native's bid for a third Champ Car win in front of his hometown crowd didn't make the first full lap … Read More
Bridgestone Tire Strategies GP of Toronto
Bridgestone Tire Performance Summary: Bridgestone engineers elected to return to Toronto with the same specification of Potenza primary, alternate and wet-condition tires that ran here last year. These specs – … Read More
Bridgestone Tire Strategies British GP
In 2007, the tire regulations stipulate that the two dry tire specifications must be visibly distinguishable from each other. At the British Grand Prix, the medium compound Bridgestone Potenza tire … Read More
Quotes of the Week
MARIO ANDRETTI, Legendary Formula One World Champion, 4-times Indy Car Champion, IROC Champion"I almost cried," Andretti admitted. "I had a situation put together where a really comprehensive meeting was set … Read More
Fight breaks out after IndyCar race
Sam Hornish Jr. and Tony Kanaan had a couple of bumping accidents on the track during today's Indy Car race at Watkins Glen and the hot tempers flared up as … Read More
There may be Hope for Champ Car
TORONTO – It's been hard up to now to envision much of a future for the Champ Car World Series. The Indianapolis-based open-wheel series is a shadow of what it … Read More
Team Australia maintains Triple Crown lead
With a first and fourth place finish today at the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto, Team Australia teammates Will Power and Simon Pagenaud increased their lead in the Champ Car … Read More
McLaren had pace despite defeat – boss
UPDATE Denying that his pit-stop strategy was a costly handicap, Alonso bemoaned a lack of pace after finishing second in the British GP behind Kimi Raikkonen. "We took a gamble … Read More
Lloyd wins 2nd Indy Pro race
Results Sunday of the Corning Twin 100s Race 2 Indy Pro Series event July 8 at the 3.4-mile road course, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps … Read More