Category: Hot News
USAC: Sprint car driver Justin Owen, 26, latest oval track victim
Justin Owen, a sprint car driver who was competing at a USAC race in Indiana, died from injuries he suffered in a qualifying crash Saturday night, the U.S. Auto Club … Read More
MotoGP: “A pissed off Marquez may leave Honda” – Haro
–by Mark Cipolloni– Marc Marquez could move to vastly improved and more powerful KTM because the Honda bike he rides cannot compete with the big HP advantage the Ducati bikes … Read More
F1: Horner criticizes decision to hold a Sprint Race at Baku
–by Mark Cipolloni– Christian Horner on the upcoming sprint race in Baku: “The reality is that it is absolutely ridiculous to have the first sprint race of the year on … Read More
NASCAR “We don’t need to be racing on dirt.” – Larson
–by Mark Cipolloni– Dirt track ace and pole sitter for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup race at Bristol was interviewed after winning the pole by some pro-dirt journalists, who tried lure him … Read More
NASCAR: Larson wins pole for Bristol Dirt Race
It didn’t take long for Kyle Larson to assert his superiority on the dirt track at Bristol Motor Speedway. Starting sixth in the third of four 15-lap qualifying Bush’s Beans … Read More
F1: Mateschitz’ son Mark now 37th richest person in world
–by Mark Cipolloni– Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz is the 37th richest in the world – after he inherited Dietrich Mateschitz’ fortunes. His father passed away last October during the … Read More
F1: Driver Penalty points after Australian GP
–Compiled by Mark Cipolloni– Here are the F1 driver penalty points as they stand following the first three F1 races of 2023. Driver Penalty Points as They Stand 0 Points … Read More
F1: Jean Todt compares Max Verstappen to Michael Schumacher
As team principal at Ferrari at the time, Jean Todt won five world titles with Michael Schumacher as driver. He sees similarities between Schumacher and Max Verstappen. “He’s fast and doesn’t … Read More
Track News: Massive Laguna Seca Start/Finish Bridge Placed Over Track Today
–Press Release– The new Start/Finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock was placed into position today signaling a visual progression of improvements underway at the … Read More
F1: Sprint races to award ~ 1/3 points of feature race
–by Mark Cipolloni– Formula 1 teams have apparently approved CEO Stefano Domenicali’s plan to spice up the ‘sprint’ race weekend format. It emerged in Australia that the sport’s Italian chief … Read More
F1: Hulkenberg suffers Ferrari failure raising reliability concerns
–by Mark Cipolloni– The Ferrari team and its Power Unit customers have been hit by a sting of component failures in the first three races. The latest was the Haas … Read More
F1: Ferrari requests review of Sainz Jr. penalty in Melbourne
–by Mark Cipolloni– Carlos Sainz Jr. was livid when FIA officials imposed a 5-second penalty at the end of the Australian GP for avoidable contact with Fernando Alonso. Sainz and … Read More
Indy NXT: McElrea tops Thursday test times on IMS road course
Hunter McElrea led an INDY NXT by Firestone Open Test on April 6 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course during which the top 11 drivers posted quicker times than … Read More
WEC: Toyota and Ferrari prepare for Portimao
–by Mark Cipolloni– The WEC teams are already arriving in Portimao and preparing for next week’s 6-hour race. After the long journey to Sebring for the 1,000-mile season opener, it’s … Read More
F1: Hamilton says his seating position is bad, Elliott says it has not changed
–by Mark Cipolloni– Lewis Hamilton is beginning to make every excuse in the book for why his teammate George Russell is beating him and arch-rival Max Verstappen is cleaning his … Read More
NASCAR: Governing body ties the hands of Appeals Panel
–by Mark Cipolloni– NASCAR did not like some of the actions of the appeals panels that have been reducing or eliminating penalties they impose on cheaters, so now they have … Read More
NASCAR: Hamlin admits to banging on Chastain on purpose, pays the price (Update)
The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of a Behavioral penalty issued on March 15, 2023 to driver Denny Hamlin in the NASCAR Cup Series. The … Read More
WEC: Goodyear secures tire supplier deal for LMGT3 class
–Press Release– GOODYEAR has been announced as the winner of a tender launched by the FIA and the ACO last December and will become the exclusive tire supplier for the … Read More
NASCAR: Officials hammer Hendrick Motorsports again
Editor’s Note: The amount of cheating NASCAR officials have found over the years is shocking. Not until teams caught cheating get suspended for an entire year will it stop completely. … Read More
NASCAR: 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race Format announced
–Press Release– NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports today announced details for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race to be held at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 21. The simplified format – … Read More
Formula E: Avalanche Andretti confirms Zane Maloney and Linus Lundqvist for Berlin Rookie Test
–Press Release– Avalanche Andretti Formula E announced today Zane Maloney and Linus Lundqvist will make their Formula E debut representing the team at the mandatory Rookie Test in Berlin. The … Read More
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop Team Up in Multi-Year Partnership
–Press Release– Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Sun Drop announced a multi-year extension to their partnership that will see the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned company serve as the primary sponsor for the … Read More
F1: Paul Asencio Joins Williams Racing As Chief Revenue Officer
–Press Release– Williams Racing is pleased to announce that Paul Asencio will join the team as Chief Revenue Officer on 10 April. His role will see him leading the commercial … Read More
NASCAR: Goodyear Reveals 125th Anniversary tire for Goodyear 400
–Press Release– In celebration of Goodyear’s 125th anniversary this year, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a special sidewall logo design for the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR during the … Read More