TOP STORIES: Thursday, Dec. 15

IndyCar releases Las Vegas accident investigation report

Several factors responsible for the accident that killed Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas IndyCar 2011 season finale, notably the post of the track and "limitless" boundaries for the 34-car field.
 

Hand joins BMW's DTM squad for 2012

ALMS veteran Joey Hand will race in the DTM for BMW next year, following a successful test at Monteblanco last month.
 

RACER SPECIAL: IndyCar's oval puzzle

The IZOD IndyCar Series is going through a period of self-examination as it discusses how to improve safety on the circuits that made it famous. Here are five insiders' views of what to do next.
 
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More breaking news

Bruno Senna ponders NASCAR future

Out of F1, again, following Lotus Renault's confirmation of Romain Grosjean, the Brazilian says he might follow Nelson Piquet Jr.'s example.
 

Todd Gordon named crew chief for Penske's No. 22

Still driver-less Shell-Pennzoil Sprint Cup replaces Steve Addington from within.
 

Shank pushing ahead on IndyCar, Grand-Am fronts

New IndyCar arm of Michael Shank Racing takes delivery of its Dallara this week, while continuing preparations for Daytona.
 

Tost: Toro Rosso a place for rookies

Scuderia Toro Rosso principal Franz Tost says the team replaced Sebastien Buemi and Jaime Alguersuari because they were no longer fulfilling the team's criteria as a place to bring on rookies.
 

Solberg joins Ford for 2012 WRC

Petter Solberg will drive for Ford in next year's World Rally Championship, following a test for the manufacturer this week.
 

Ford confirms WRC stay

Ford has ended speculation surrounding its short-term participation in the World Rally Championship by confirming its presence until at least the end of 2013.
 

Alguersuari "surprised" to get the axe at Toro Rosso

Jaime Alguersuari says he was very surprised by the Red Bull junior team's decision not to renew his contract.
 

Ferrari to run new car in first test

Ferrari says it will unveil its 2012 F1 challenger in early February and that it will be ready for the first test of the winter.
 

Vergne: Ricciardo will have early edge

Jean-Eric Vergne has conceded that Scuderia Toro Rosso teammate Daniel Ricciardo may have the edge on him at the start of next year, but hopes he can develop quickly to catch him up.
 

Grand-Am adds Gabriel Cadringher as Chief Technical Consultant

Veteran FIA engineer has 30 years of expertise in sports cars and Formula 1.
 

Al-Anabi taps Pro Mod champ for second Top Fuel seat

Khalid alBalooshi is the new driver of the Al-Anabi Racing gold Top Fuel dragster, the team announced on Wednesday.
 

Black Swan Racing targeting LMP2 move

ALMS GTC class champions Black Swan Racing appear headed for a step up to LMP2 in 2012, with either an OAK Pescarolo or Lola cost-capped prototype.
 

2012 Budweiser Shootout lineup revealed

Increased field for Sprint Cup preseason event at Daytona to feature top 25 from 2011 points plus prior Daytona race winners.
 

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class revealed

The new Mercedes SL will deliver "the ultimate in passionate, refined motoring" when it arrives in in the U.S. next year, initially in V8-powered SL550 guise.
 


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