Source: http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/858789.html
Scott Speed Sebastian Vettel Sebastien Bourdais Sebastien Buemi Steve Park
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Power on pole again
Will Power of Team Penske earned the pole for Sunday's IZOD IndyCar Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Power has won all three poles this season and six consecutive on road/street courses. He claimed the top spot with a lap of one minute, 09.0649 seconds around the 1.968-mile, 11-turn street course to edge out Andretti Motorsport's Ryan Hunter-Reay. Hunter-Reay, the defending Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach winner, will start alongside Power aft
Harvick Passes Johnson for Victory in California
Kevin Harvick slipped past Jimmie Johnson, a five-time winner at Fontana, on the final turn to win his first race of the season.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/sports/autoracing/28autos.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Vic Wilson Joachim Winkelhock Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell
Power cruises to Brazilian pole
Will Power remained perfect in IZOD IndyCar Series qualifying this season by claiming the pole for the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 on Saturday. Power posted a best lap time of one minute, 21.8958 seconds with three minutes remaining in the 10-minute "fast six" qualifying round on the 2.536-mile, 11- turn Sao Paulo street circuit. He grabbed his fourth pole in as many IndyCar races this year. Power also gave Penske Racing its 200th pole
Source: http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/862634.html
Jud Larson Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence
Raikkonen Signs With Nascar
Rumors that the former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen was headed to Nascar became reality when he signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Raikkonen Signs With Nascar
Rumors that the former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen was headed to Nascar became reality when he signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Brian Simo Brian Vickers Bruno Senna Carl Edwards Casey Mears
Friday, April 29, 2011
TMS? Gossage admits name change offer an April Fools gag
A $100,000 offer from Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage to a radio personality to change his name to promote the track was a hoax, Gossage said Wednesday.
Gossage and TMS officials sent out an official release Wednesday on speedway letterhead saying Dallas DJ Terry Dorsey had accepted Gossage’s offer of $100,000 to legally change his [...]
Gossage and TMS officials sent out an official release Wednesday on speedway letterhead saying Dallas DJ Terry Dorsey had accepted Gossage’s offer of $100,000 to legally change his [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/tms-gossage-admits-name-change-offer-an-april-fools-gag/
Walt Ader Kurt Adolff Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers
Kenseth Sets Track Record in Las Vegas
Matt Kenseth earned the fifth pole of his career and his first since Dec. 2009 by breaking Kurt Busch?s year-old mark while qualifying for Sunday?s race.
Len Duncan Piero Dusio George Eaton Bernie Ecclestone Don Edmunds
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Remembering Glen Wood?s first win
Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/
Bob Veith Jos Verstappen Sebastian Vettel Gilles Villeneuve Jacques Villeneuve
Remembering Glen Wood?s first win
Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/
Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks
In Nascar, Paul Menard Is the Surprise of 2011
When your name is Paul Menard and your sponsor is your father?s company, you are probably going to deal with some jibes and jealousy.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/sports/03nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Piero Carini Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris
Bill Simpson?s Impact Racing products losing certification
The SFI Foundation, which sets safety standards and certifies equipment such as uniforms and helmets, announced Friday that it has terminated contracts with Impact Racing and all of its driver suits, arm restraints, shoes, gloves, socks, underclothing, helmet supports, and driver restraint systems will be decertified effective April 27.
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
Lloyd Ruby JeanClaude Rudaz Eddie Russo Paul Russo Troy Ruttman
Shane Hmiel back racing Midgets
Former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel won a USAC Midget race last week at Hickory Motor Speedway. He returned to race again the next night, turning the fastest speed in qualifying and hoping for another $3,000 winner’s payday, only to see rain wash away those hopes. A handful of people milled around the pits and maybe [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/shane-hmiel-back-racing-midgets/
Another Harvick Charge Spoils Earnhardt?s Day
Kevin Harvick overcame an ill-handling car to charge to the front, pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the lead and hold on to win at Martinsville Speedway.Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/04/sports/autoracing/04nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Ron Fellows Rubens Barrichello Ryan Newman Sakon Yamamoto Sam Hornish Jr.
At Talladega, Red Flags And a Wild Finish
Kyle Busch won under a yellow flag, taking the Nationwide race at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama when a crash sent Mike Wallace?s car flipping upside down.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/sports/autoracing/17sportsbriefs-busch.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Renzo Zorzi Ricardo Zunino Arena Racing USA A1 Grand Prix American Le Mans Series
Brian Vickers Is Getting Better by Going Fast in Sprint Cup
The Red Bull Racing driver Brian Vickers is back on the track after a serious health scare last year.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/sports/24nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Nigel Mansell Sergio Mantovani Johnny Mantz Robert Manzon Onofre Marimón
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Harvick Passes Johnson for Victory in California
Kevin Harvick slipped past Jimmie Johnson, a five-time winner at Fontana, on the final turn to win his first race of the season.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/28/sports/autoracing/28autos.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Lamberto Leoni Les Leston Pierre Levegh Bayliss Levrett Jackie Lewis
Bill Simpson?s Impact Racing products losing certification
The SFI Foundation, which sets safety standards and certifies equipment such as uniforms and helmets, announced Friday that it has terminated contracts with Impact Racing and all of its driver suits, arm restraints, shoes, gloves, socks, underclothing, helmet supports, and driver restraint systems will be decertified effective April 27.
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
F1 Racing Germany F1 Racing Great Britain F1 Racing Hungary F1 Racing Italy F1 Racing Japan
Johnson Wins at Talladega by Smallest of Margins
Jimmie Johnson beat Clint Bowyer by 0.002 of a second to capture the Aaron?s 499. It was tied for the closest finish in Nascar Sprint Cup history.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/18/sports/autoracing/18autos.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Gordon and Kenseth not happy with each other after Martinsville finish
Matt Kenseth went for the win with an aggressive move that included bumping Jeff Gordon with less than two laps remaining in the Goody?s Fast Pain Relief 500 on Monday at Martinsville Speedway. �Gordon?s reaction was simple ? if he wasn?t going to win, then Kenseth wasn?t going to win as well.
With Gordon leading and [...]
With Gordon leading and [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/gordon-and-kenseth-not-happy-with-each-other-after-martinsville-finish/
Tony Brise Chris Bristow Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown
Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix
Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/
Mark Webber Martin Truex Jr. Matt Kenseth Max Papis Michael McDowell
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race
Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/texas-governor-rick-perry-sponsors-bobby-labonte-for-texas-race/
David Stremme Denny Hamlin Derrike Cope Elliott Sadler F1 Racing Australia
Kenseth Sets Track Record in Las Vegas
Matt Kenseth earned the fifth pole of his career and his first since Dec. 2009 by breaking Kurt Busch?s year-old mark while qualifying for Sunday?s race.
Mark Martin Mark Webber Martin Truex Jr. Matt Kenseth Max Papis
Formula One Champ Kimi Raikkonen to Race in Nascar in May
Raikkonen, the 2007 Formula One champion and current World Rally Championship driver, will race in the United States this spring.
Jud Larson Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence
Kenseth Sets Track Record in Las Vegas
Matt Kenseth earned the fifth pole of his career and his first since Dec. 2009 by breaking Kurt Busch?s year-old mark while qualifying for Sunday?s race.
Roger Loyer Jean Lucas Jean Lucienbonnet Brett Lunger Mike MacDowel
IndyCar travels west to Long Beach
Series: IZOD IndyCar. Date: Sunday, April 17. Race: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Site: Streets of Long Beach. Track: 1.97-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit. Start Time: 4:15 p.m. (et). Laps: 85. Miles: 167.28. 2010 winner: Ryan Hunter-Reay. Television: VERSUS. Radio: IMS Radio Network/SIRIUS XM Satellite. The IZOD IndyCar Series will run its third consecutive road/street course race of the season this weekend in Long Beach. Defending ser
Source: http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/857627.html
Joachim Winkelhock Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink
Monday Motorsports: Vettel Continues to Rule Formula One
Sebastian Vettel overcame problems with his car's braking system to outlast Jenson Button by an official margin of 3.2 seconds.
Jody Scheckter Harry Schell Tim Schenken Albert Scherrer Domenico Schiattarella
Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix
Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/
Jo Bonnier Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha
Monday, April 25, 2011
Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race
Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/texas-governor-rick-perry-sponsors-bobby-labonte-for-texas-race/
Joachim Winkelhock Manfred Winkelhock Markus Winkelhock Reine Wisell Roelof Wunderink
Shane Hmiel back racing Midgets
Former NASCAR driver Shane Hmiel won a USAC Midget race last week at Hickory Motor Speedway. He returned to race again the next night, turning the fastest speed in qualifying and hoping for another $3,000 winner’s payday, only to see rain wash away those hopes. A handful of people milled around the pits and maybe [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/shane-hmiel-back-racing-midgets/
Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa
Brian Vickers Is Getting Better by Going Fast in Sprint Cup
The Red Bull Racing driver Brian Vickers is back on the track after a serious health scare last year.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/sports/24nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Keke Rosberg† Nico Rosberg Mauri Rose Louis Rosier Ricardo Rosset
Rain delay at Martinsville-UPDATE
UPDATE:
The Cup race at Martinsville has been postponed due to rain and will be run tomorrow at 12:00PM EDT.
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There is a rain delay at Martinsville and the forecast does not look good for the rest of the day as more rain is expected. Stay tuned…
The Cup race at Martinsville has been postponed due to rain and will be run tomorrow at 12:00PM EDT.
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There is a rain delay at Martinsville and the forecast does not look good for the rest of the day as more rain is expected. Stay tuned…
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/rain-delay-at-martinsville/
Joe James John James JeanPierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson
Casey Mears to sub if Hamlin can?t drive
Casey Mears was selected Saturday to sub for #11-Denny Hamlin while he recovers from ACL surgery. It’s a deal that came together in just a few days, but one Mears knows could relaunch a fledgling Cup career after going 1-for-6 in making races with underfunded Keyed-Up Motorsports…a deal that ended with a DNQ Friday. “It’s [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/casey-mears-to-sub-if-hamlin-cant-drive/
Marcos Ambrose Mark Martin Mark Webber Martin Truex Jr. Matt Kenseth
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Latest on Larry Pearson
There have been numerous calls for Bristol Motor Speedway to end its experiment with old-timer “legends” racing since the track’s March 20 event resulted in a savage late-race accident. Larry Pearson, the driver seriously injured in that wreck, isn’t one of the naysayers. Pearson, 56, had six surgeries in the 12 days following the crash, [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/the-latest-on-larry-pearson/
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez
Formula One Champ Kimi Raikkonen to Race in Nascar in May
Raikkonen, the 2007 Formula One champion and current World Rally Championship driver, will race in the United States this spring.
Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias
Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix
Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/
Ben Pon Dennis Poore Alfonso de Portago Sam Posey Charles Pozzi
Hamlin will need clearance from doctor to compete
Denny Hamlin, slated to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Wednesday morning in Charlotte, will only need clearance from his doctor to resume competing in NASCAR, according to officials with the sanctioning body.
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-will-need-clearance-from-doctor-to-compete/
Ralph Firman Ludwig Fischer Rudi Fischer Mike Fisher Giancarlo Fisichella
Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix
Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Kyle Busch (FSY) was cruising to what would have given him a [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/ryan-newman-grabs-first-win-in-2-years-at-phoenix/
Neville Lederle Geoff Lees Gijs van Lennep Arthur Legat JJ Lehto
Hamlin will need clearance from doctor to compete
Denny Hamlin, slated to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Wednesday morning in Charlotte, will only need clearance from his doctor to resume competing in NASCAR, according to officials with the sanctioning body.
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-will-need-clearance-from-doctor-to-compete/
Massimiliano Papis Mike Parkes Reg Parnell Tim Parnell Johnnie Parsons
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Jeremy Mayfield?s lawsuit against NASCAR to remain in federal court
Jeremy Mayfield’s lawsuit against NASCAR will remain in federal court, U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen ruled Tuesday. The case, stemming from a drug test last May that NASCAR says was a positive for methamphetamine but Mayfield says was a mix of over-the-counter and prescription medication, has been at a virtual standstill since January in order [...]
Peter Westbury Chuck Weyant Ken Wharton Ted Whiteaway Graham Whitehead
Raikkonen Signs With Nascar
Rumors that the former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen was headed to Nascar became reality when he signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Peter Revson John Rhodes Alex Ribeiro Ken Richardson Fritz Riess
TMS? Gossage admits name change offer an April Fools gag
A $100,000 offer from Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage to a radio personality to change his name to promote the track was a hoax, Gossage said Wednesday.
Gossage and TMS officials sent out an official release Wednesday on speedway letterhead saying Dallas DJ Terry Dorsey had accepted Gossage’s offer of $100,000 to legally change his [...]
Gossage and TMS officials sent out an official release Wednesday on speedway letterhead saying Dallas DJ Terry Dorsey had accepted Gossage’s offer of $100,000 to legally change his [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/tms-gossage-admits-name-change-offer-an-april-fools-gag/
Dave Blaney David Gilliland David Ragan David Reutimann David Stremme
Friday, April 22, 2011
In Nascar, Paul Menard Is the Surprise of 2011
When your name is Paul Menard and your sponsor is your father?s company, you are probably going to deal with some jibes and jealousy.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/sports/03nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Desmond Titterington Johnnie Tolan Alejandro de Tomaso Charles de Tornaco Tony Trimmer
Report: Kasey Kahne to leave Richard Petty Motorsports for Hendrick in 2011
Kasey Kahne has agreed to a contract with Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2011, sources told SceneDaily.com.
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]
Heinz Schiller Bill Schindler JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider
DuPont increases hospitality program after big cutbacks in 2009
DuPont’s once robust NASCAR hospitality program suffered enormous cuts last year, but the longtime #24- Jeff Gordon sponsor is back in 2010 with more guests and events at each track. Just a few years ago, DuPont had the largest hospitality program in NASCAR, hosting guests at every race on the Sprint Cup circuit, a number [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/dupont-increases-hospitality-program-after-big-cutbacks-in-2009/
Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen Mike Beuttler Birabongse Bhanubandh
Another Harvick Charge Spoils Earnhardt?s Day
Kevin Harvick overcame an ill-handling car to charge to the front, pass Dale Earnhardt Jr. for the lead and hold on to win at Martinsville Speedway.Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/04/sports/autoracing/04nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Piers Courage Chris Craft Jim Crawford Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo
In Nascar, Paul Menard Is the Surprise of 2011
When your name is Paul Menard and your sponsor is your father?s company, you are probably going to deal with some jibes and jealousy.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/sports/03nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Trevor Taylor Marshall Teague Shorty Templeman Max de Terra Andre Testut
Remembering Glen Wood?s first win
Throughout its history, the NASCAR series now known as Sprint Cup has parked its cars on Easter Sunday. But back in the day they did run at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Mondays, including the day after Easter, and it was on one of those post-Easter Monday races that Glen Wood scored his [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/remembering-glen-woods-first-win/
Alfonso Thiele Eric Thompson Johnny Thomson Leslie Thorne Bud Tingelstad
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race
Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
It has the words “Governor Perry” painted on the hood, the [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/texas-governor-rick-perry-sponsors-bobby-labonte-for-texas-race/
Henri Pescarolo Alessandro PesentiRossi Josef Peters Ronnie Peterson Vitaly Petrov*
With ABC and ESPN Deals, American Le Mans Inches Into Primetime
In a multichannel media coup, the race series is leaving the Speed Channel for ABC and ESPN.
Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg
Kenseth Sets Track Record in Las Vegas
Matt Kenseth earned the fifth pole of his career and his first since Dec. 2009 by breaking Kurt Busch?s year-old mark while qualifying for Sunday?s race.
JeanLouis Schlesser Jo Schlesser Bernd Schneider Rudolf Schoeller Rob Schroeder
Raikkonen Signs With Nascar
Rumors that the former Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen was headed to Nascar became reality when he signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Peter Revson John Rhodes Alex Ribeiro Ken Richardson Fritz Riess
Sauter gets in Hornaday?s face after Truck race
Johnny Sauter got in the face of Ron Hornaday after the Truck Series? Kroger 250, but with two NASCAR officials nearby, it didn?t escalate into anything more Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway.
Sauter was angry because Hornaday had turned him with 27 laps remaining. After the race, Sauter did not return to his pit stall as [...]
Sauter was angry because Hornaday had turned him with 27 laps remaining. After the race, Sauter did not return to his pit stall as [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/sauter-gets-in-hornadays-face-after-truck-race/
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Wheelies: The Mixed-Blessings Edition
Citing a lack of participation, Hyundai is discontinuing its job-loss guarantee, by which customers who lose their jobs can return their Hyundai to the dealership.
Hideki Noda Rodney Nuckey Robert OBrien Pat OConnor Jackie Oliver
DuPont increases hospitality program after big cutbacks in 2009
DuPont’s once robust NASCAR hospitality program suffered enormous cuts last year, but the longtime #24- Jeff Gordon sponsor is back in 2010 with more guests and events at each track. Just a few years ago, DuPont had the largest hospitality program in NASCAR, hosting guests at every race on the Sprint Cup circuit, a number [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/dupont-increases-hospitality-program-after-big-cutbacks-in-2009/
Sergio Mantovani Johnny Mantz Robert Manzon Onofre Marimón Helmut Marko
Jeremy Mayfield?s lawsuit against NASCAR to remain in federal court
Jeremy Mayfield’s lawsuit against NASCAR will remain in federal court, U.S. District Judge Graham Mullen ruled Tuesday. The case, stemming from a drug test last May that NASCAR says was a positive for methamphetamine but Mayfield says was a mix of over-the-counter and prescription medication, has been at a virtual standstill since January in order [...]
Alex Ribeiro Ken Richardson Fritz Riess Jim Rigsby Jochen Rindt
In Nascar, Paul Menard Is the Surprise of 2011
When your name is Paul Menard and your sponsor is your father?s company, you are probably going to deal with some jibes and jealousy.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/03/sports/03nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Dave Morgan Silvio Moser Bill Moss Stirling Moss Gino Munaron
Johnson Wins at Talladega by Smallest of Margins
Jimmie Johnson beat Clint Bowyer by 0.002 of a second to capture the Aaron?s 499. It was tied for the closest finish in Nascar Sprint Cup history.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/18/sports/autoracing/18autos.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Paddy Driver Piero Drogo Bernard de Dryver Johnny Dumfries Geoff Duke
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bill Simpson?s Impact Racing products losing certification
The SFI Foundation, which sets safety standards and certifies equipment such as uniforms and helmets, announced Friday that it has terminated contracts with Impact Racing and all of its driver suits, arm restraints, shoes, gloves, socks, underclothing, helmet supports, and driver restraint systems will be decertified effective April 27.
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
The announcement comes while SFI and HANS [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/bill-simpson%e2%80%99s-impact-racing-products-losing-certification/
Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa
With ABC and ESPN Deals, American Le Mans Inches Into Primetime
In a multichannel media coup, the race series is leaving the Speed Channel for ABC and ESPN.
Roland Ratzenberger Hector Rebaque Brian Redman Jimmy Reece Ray Reed
Harvick wins Truck race in Martinsville
Harvick, who was fastest in both practice sessions and inherited the pole position after a Friday qualifying rainout, made it four wins in the last four Camping World Truck Series races by winning in Martinsville. He led 187 of the 250 laps, including the final 61.
“That’s pretty cool. Don’t know that I’ve ever won four [...]
“That’s pretty cool. Don’t know that I’ve ever won four [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/harvick-wins-truck-race-in-martinsville/
Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Mikko Kozarowitzky
Resilient Bond Between Military and Sports
When a lawmaker tried to cut military funding to support motor sports, she did not know until midfight what she was getting into.Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/sports/autoracing/19rhoden.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison Fernando Alonso Giovanna Amati
Wheelies: The Mixed-Blessings Edition
Citing a lack of participation, Hyundai is discontinuing its job-loss guarantee, by which customers who lose their jobs can return their Hyundai to the dealership.
Alberto Colombo Erik Comas Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine
In Surprise Ending, Trevor Bayne Captures Daytona 500
With a record number of lead changes, leaders and cautions from wrecks, it was only appropriate that the most unpredictable Daytona 500 ended with the most unexpected driver celebrating.
Bob Drake Paddy Driver Piero Drogo Bernard de Dryver Johnny Dumfries
Monday, April 18, 2011
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Players making their first deposit with MySportsbook.com will automatically receive a Tournament Ticket to the $500 Welcome Freeroll.
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Tiago Monteiro Andrea Montermini Peter Monteverdi Robin MontgomerieCharrington Juan Pablo Montoya
Power wins second straight IndyCar pole
Will Power remained perfect in IZOD IndyCar Series qualifying this season by winning the pole for the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park on Saturday. Power, who claimed the pole for the season-opening race in St. Petersburg, FL two weeks ago, recorded a lap of one minute, 11.4546 seconds around the 2.38- mile Alabama road course. He also won the pole for last year's inaugural race here. "It was very tiring, but we s
Source: http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/856583.html
Chad McCumbee Clint Bowyer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dave Blaney David Gilliland
Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson Drive On at Daytona
Chad Knaus, Jimmie Johnson?s crew chief, receives as much or more credit than Johnson for the success of his race team, which is favored to win a sixth Sprint Cup title this season.Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/sports/20nascar.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Conway wins Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Mike Conway won Sunday's IZOD IndyCar Series Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. He finished 6.3203 seconds ahead of runner-up Ryan Briscoe. It was the first win of Conway's IndyCar career. Will Power, who started on the pole for the third time this season in three starts, made the initial move to beat Ryan Hunter-Reay to the first turn and built his lead over last year's Long Beach winner to nearly one second by Lap 7. But Hunt
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Jan Lammers Pedro Lamy Chico Landi Hermann Lang Claudio Langes
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Power cruises to Barber win
Will Power had an easy Sunday afternoon drive to win the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park. Power started on the pole and led all 90 laps for his seventh career IZOD IndyCar Series win and his 10th overall in major open-wheel racing. All of his wins have come on road/street courses. Power became the first driver to lead wire-to-wire in an IndyCar race since Dario Franchitti did it in August 2009 at Sonoma, CA.
Source: http://www.mysportsbook.com/news/sports_betting/856929.html
Francois Migault John Miles Ken Miles Andre Milhoux Chet Miller
Resilient Bond Between Military and Sports
When a lawmaker tried to cut military funding to support motor sports, she did not know until midfight what she was getting into.Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/sports/autoracing/19rhoden.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Mikko Kozarowitzky Willi Krakau Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke
Hamlin will need clearance from doctor to compete
Denny Hamlin, slated to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Wednesday morning in Charlotte, will only need clearance from his doctor to resume competing in NASCAR, according to officials with the sanctioning body.
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Hamlin injured his left knee Jan. 22 while playing basketball, and had hoped to put off the surgery until after [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-will-need-clearance-from-doctor-to-compete/
Mike Wilds Jonathan Williams Roger Williamson Dempsey Wilson Desire Wilson
Rain delay at Martinsville-UPDATE
UPDATE:
The Cup race at Martinsville has been postponed due to rain and will be run tomorrow at 12:00PM EDT.
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There is a rain delay at Martinsville and the forecast does not look good for the rest of the day as more rain is expected. Stay tuned…
The Cup race at Martinsville has been postponed due to rain and will be run tomorrow at 12:00PM EDT.
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There is a rain delay at Martinsville and the forecast does not look good for the rest of the day as more rain is expected. Stay tuned…
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/rain-delay-at-martinsville/
Johnny McDowell Jack McGrath Brian McGuire Bruce McLaren Allan McNish
Report: Kasey Kahne to leave Richard Petty Motorsports for Hendrick in 2011
Kasey Kahne has agreed to a contract with Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2011, sources told SceneDaily.com.
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]
Richard Petty Motorsports, which has Kahne under contract for this season, confirmed that Kahne is leaving the organization.
Exactly whether Kahne will drive for a Hendrick team or for Hendrick affiliate Stewart-Haas Racing is still to be determined. Stewart-Haas, which features [...]
Gastón Mazzacane Kenneth McAlpine Perry McCarthy Ernie McCoy Johnny McDowell
IndyCar travels west to Long Beach
Series: IZOD IndyCar. Date: Sunday, April 17. Race: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Site: Streets of Long Beach. Track: 1.97-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit. Start Time: 4:15 p.m. (et). Laps: 85. Miles: 167.28. 2010 winner: Ryan Hunter-Reay. Television: VERSUS. Radio: IMS Radio Network/SIRIUS XM Satellite. The IZOD IndyCar Series will run its third consecutive road/street course race of the season this weekend in Long Beach. Defending ser
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Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Franchitti outruns Power for first St. Pete win
Reigning IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti put on a dominating performance to win Sunday's season- opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Franchitti showed he is the man to beat for this year's IndyCar title after leading 94 of 100 laps on the 1.8-mile street circuit on St. Petersburg. It was his first win in six attempts here. He passed Will Power, the pole sitter, just after the first restart on the fifth
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Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt Nico Hulkenberg
Tribute Set for Dale Earnhardt During Daytona 500
Fans will be asked to hold up three fingers for Earnhardt, who died in a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/18/sports/18earnhardt.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Chuck Stevenson Ian Stewart Jackie Stewart Jimmy Stewart Siegfried Stohr
The Latest on Larry Pearson
There have been numerous calls for Bristol Motor Speedway to end its experiment with old-timer “legends” racing since the track’s March 20 event resulted in a savage late-race accident. Larry Pearson, the driver seriously injured in that wreck, isn’t one of the naysayers. Pearson, 56, had six surgeries in the 12 days following the crash, [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/the-latest-on-larry-pearson/
Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne Giulio Cabianca Phil Cade
Hamlin to have knee surgery Wednesday
Surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Denny Hamlin’s left knee will not limit the Sprint Cup driver behind the wheel for the next race, according to one of the doctors that will perform the operation on Wednesday. “I anticipate by the time he gets to Phoenix [April 8-10] he’ll have a pretty [...]
Source: http://autoracingsport.com/hamlin-to-have-knee-surgery-wednesday/
Bob Anderson Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews
Tribute Set for Dale Earnhardt During Daytona 500
Fans will be asked to hold up three fingers for Earnhardt, who died in a crash at the 2001 Daytona 500.
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/18/sports/18earnhardt.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
John Barber Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels
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