TOP STORIES: Wednesday, June 8

Austin GP officials work to convince city officials to approve funding

They need to get the Austin city council to officially take on the role of "endorsing municipality" to access the $25 million per year promised by the Texas state government for the event.
 

American Le Mans Series names SCCA "Official Grassroots Motorsports Partner"

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is giving Sports Car Club of America members unique opportunities to experience its professional sports car racing efforts through an official partnership naming SCCA the "Official Grassroots Motorsports Partner of the ALMS."
 

Ecclestone says Bahrain GP now unlikely

Formula 1 commercial manager Bernie Ecclestone says the Bahrain Grand Prix is unlikely to go ahead this year despite the FIA giving the green light to the event last week.
 

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Wade Cunningham lands Sam Schmidt car for Texas

Indy Lights veteran to drive team's No. 99 in twin 275km races at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend.
 

Andretti Autosport confirms McDonald hire

Alex Tagliani's former engineer returns to Michael Andretti's team as director of engineering, effective immediately.
 

Kristensen hails new endurance series

Ahead of this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the event's all-time winner thinks the new World Endurance Championship hails a sports car renaissance.
 

Gavin: Fitness crucial at Le Mans

Oliver Gavin believes that his own physical fitness as well as his team's experience will be crucial this year.
 

Ferrari "understands" hard tire now

Ferrari technical director Pat Fry is confident that the Scuderia is on course to cure the problems it has had in using Pirelli's hard tires this year.
 

Strakka aims for repeat LMP2 win

Strakka Racing hopes that a cautious strategy will pay dividends in the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours as it aims to take a second consecutive LMP2 class victory.
 

Hornish back in Sprint Cup this weekend, but not with Penske

Former Indy winner will make his debut with Front Row Motorsports' No. 38 at Pocono.
 

New crew chief for Truex Jr.

Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday that Chad Johnston has been promoted from the role of lead engineer to crew chief of Martin Truex Jr.'s No. 56 Toyota, starting with this weekend's race at Pocono.
 

Pedrosa: Simoncelli action too late

Dani Pedrosa believes the MotoGP officials should have taken action against Marco Simoncelli much sooner.
 

Spies extends Yamaha contract

Ben Spies will continue to be a works Yamaha rider next year after having signed a contract extension, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Wednesday.
 

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VIDEO: IndyCar drivers preview Texas

What will the IZOD IndyCar Series' first doubleheader race format be like? Leading drivers weigh in.
 


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