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F1 turbo engine switch to be delayed?

May 21, 2012

Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that a number of Formula 1 teams are pushing the FIA to delay the introduction of F1's new engine regulations, currently set for 2014.
 

Andretti to form NASCAR team with Dodge?

May 18, 2012

FOXSports.com reports multiple sources as saying that that one of the latest candidates for a NASCAR Sprint Cup team linked with Dodge Motorsports could be Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Autosport.
 

Toronto IndyCar race to feature standing start?

May 15, 2012

IndyCar reportedly planning to test new start procedure for Canadian street race in July.
 

Budweiser to return to IndyCar with Rahal, Ganassi?

May 09, 2012

Graham Rahal tweets Wednesday that Budweiser will be back at the Indianapolis 500 as a sponsor for his Service Central Chip Ganassi Racing team.
 

Report: Dragon Racing suing Lotus to get out of engine contract

May 07, 2012

SPEED.com's Marshall Pruett reports that Dragon Racing owner Jay Penske has filed a lawsuit against his IndyCar engine supplier, accusing Lotus Cars Limited T/A Lotus Motorsport of "contractual fraud."
 

Alesi to join forces with Tyce Carlson for Indy?

May 07, 2012

SPEED's Robin Miller reports Lotus ambassador will attempt to qualify at the Indianapolis 500 in a car entered by former IRL driver's Indy Lights team.
 

Nestlé chairman to lead F1's parent company?

April 26, 2012

Britain's Financial Times reports that Austrian Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, chairman and CEO of international food conglomerate Nestlé, is poised to chair F1's parent company, Delta Topco, while Bernie Ecclestone would remain chief executive.
 

New Jersey F1 race group denies possible delays

April 18, 2012

A spokesman for Grand Prix of America at Port Imperial, the F1 street race in New Jersey scheduled for 2013, has denied suggestions by F1 commercial manager Bernie Ecclestone that the race could be postponed until 2014.
 

Penalty possible for Rahal over Andretti crash?

April 17, 2012

The Indianapolis Star reports that IndyCar Series race director Beaux Barfield is still considering a penalty for Graham Rahal over his collision with Marco Andrettti in Sunday's Toyota GP of Long Beach.
 

Track-share battle looming at Austin?

April 12, 2012

The roles of circuit leaders and shares of the Circuit of the Americas could soon change.
 

Alesi to Newman/Haas for Indy?

April 04, 2012

Former F1 racer linked with sidelined team for his planned Indy 500 effort with Lotus
 

Report: SMI considering track changes to Bristol

March 22, 2012

Bristol Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith is considering about $1 million worth of changes to return his Tennessee track to the way it was before a 2007 reconfiguration.
 

Report: Andretti to pay $25,000 for Milwaukee Mile lease

March 20, 2012

Milwaukee's The Business Journal reports that Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, led by IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti, will pay Wisconsin State Fair Park $25,000 to stage this year's IZOD IndyCar Series round at the venerable oval on June 15-16.
 

Renewed chance for IndyCars at Surfers Paradise?

March 14, 2012

Randy Bernard admits a return to Australia's Gold Coast would make an ideal event to pair with the series' new race in China.
 

Report: Stewart interested in Rolex Indy race

March 07, 2012

Tony Stewart may be in line for a one-off return to Grand-Am's Rolex Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July.
 

REPORT: Barrichello set for full IndyCar season

February 29, 2012

A Brazilian newspaper is reporting that the former F1 star will run the full IZOD IndyCar Series this year for KV Racing Technology.
 

Kanaan still concerned over pack racing prospects at Texas

February 24, 2012

After this week's test there, Tony Kanaan and Justin Wilson told SPEED.com that they are still concerned about the prospect for pack racing at the high-banked speedway.
 

Report: New group picked to manage Baltimore GP

February 11, 2012

Baltimore mayor says details of group to be released Wed., Feb. 15.
 

Report: Baltimore race nears "point of no return"

February 01, 2012

Baltimore city officials estimate the Baltimore Grand Prix will need a new promoter in place by mid-February, otherwise the 2012 race may not happen.
 

Wilson headed back to Coyne?

January 05, 2012

SPEED.com reports Briton Justin Wilson will return to Dale Coyne Racing this year.
 

Report: Barfield to be named IndyCar's new race director

January 03, 2012

ALMS race director Beaux Barfield will be named IndyCar's new race director on Wednesday.
 

Baltimore Grand Prix future hinges on investors vote

December 23, 2011

The Baltimore Sun reports that organizers of the Baltimore Grand Prix are awaiting a vote from shareholders on a proposed company takeover that could save the race from bankruptcy, at the cost of significantly diluting their ownership of the event.
 

Watkins Glen to return to IndyCar schedule?

December 13, 2011

Corning, N.Y.'s The Leader reports the road course and IndyCar are in discussions about renewing the race which was dropped this year, although not for next year.
 

Report: Las Vegas off 2012 IndyCar schedule

December 08, 2011

SMI president Bruton Smith tells AP IndyCar won't return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2012.
 

Report: $12 million debt for Baltimore GP

December 08, 2011

Efforts to right the ship for the Baltimore Grand Prix face an even bigger financial challenge than anticipated, according to a report by the Baltimore Sun newspaper.
 

Report: Kurt Busch to be fired from Penske Racing

December 04, 2011

Kurt Busch's off-track tirade may prove his final straw at Penske Racing.
 

Report: NASCAR fines Keselowski for comments about fuel injection

November 18, 2011

Calling it like he sees it cost Brad Keselowski $25,000, Associated Press says.
 

IndyCar acknowledges new car struggling in Indy tests

November 10, 2011

"The focus of concern is with weight distribution," IndyCar's Will Phillips tells SPEED's Robin Miller after initial tests of Dallara DW12
 

Sponsor questioning Busch's involvement?

November 10, 2011

Kyle Busch's Nationwide Series sponsor Z-Line Designs may want a change in drivers going forward in 2011.
 

Raikkonen Williams deal imminent?

November 03, 2011

Williams is closing on a deal to bring 2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen back to Formula 1 next season, according to multiple media reports in Europe.
 

Financial issues for Baltimore GP?

November 03, 2011

The Baltimore Sun reports that organizers of the Baltimore Grand Prix are grappling with mounting financial problems, including a missed loan payment to the state and lawsuits alleging nearly $1.6 million in unpaid bills
 

Report: Rahal planning on full-time two-car IndyCar team

November 02, 2011

SPEED's Robin Miller reports Rahal Letterman Lanigan plans to run two full-time drivers next year.
 

Jody Scheckter wants son Tomas to quit IndyCars

October 17, 2011

Following death of Dan Wheldon, F1 World Champ says IndyCar is too dangerous.
 

VW to IndyCar or ALMS?

September 30, 2011

Volkswagen Group leader tells The Detroit Bureau a return to the two-non NASCAR U.S. series is a possibility.
 

Hope for IndyCar at Road America?

September 22, 2011

Road America still holds faint hope of procuring a 2012 IndyCar race date.
 

Villeneuve hoping to purchase Red Bull NASCAR team?

September 21, 2011

NASCAR news site SceneDaily.com reports that former Formula 1 World Champion and CART and Indy 500 champ Jacques Villeneuve is among those to have inquired about purchasing the Red Bull NASCAR team's assets.
 

Report: Application made for 2012 Belle Isle IndyCar return

September 15, 2011

Detroit's Belle Isle Park could host IndyCar for a third incarnation starting again in 2012.
 

Report: Wheldon tipped for Las Vegas

September 12, 2011

An Indianapolis Star report reveals Dan Wheldon would be eligible for the $5 million offered at the 2011 IndyCar series finale at Las Vegas.
 

Formula 1 in Iran?

September 07, 2011

Perhaps the most unlikely venue for a grand prix race yet is in the works, according to an Iranian newspaper report.
 

Report: Kanaan back with KV

August 29, 2011

Brazilian denies report that he has re-signed, but indicates that it's close.
 

Roger Penske looks to revive Belle Isle IndyCar race

August 25, 2011

Roger Penske told the Detroit News that he is working to revive the city's Belle Isle IndyCar race as soon as next year.
 

This week's announcement about a Danica announcement

August 18, 2011

All to be revealed next Wednesday about Danica Patrick's future plans?
 

Gappens: IndyCar return to New Hampshire uncertain

August 16, 2011

New Hampshire Motor Speedway General Manager Jerry Gappens told the New Hampshire Union Leader that while he considered IndyCar's return to the track this past weekend to have been a reasonable success, he could not yet say whether the race will return in 2012.
 

Report: Pantano to substitute for Wilson

August 15, 2011

Ex GP2 champ, who made two IndyCar starts for Ganassi in 2005, tipped to replace Justin Wilson for Baltimore and Sonoma.
 

Sprint Cup as well as Nationwide for Danica Patrick next year?

August 02, 2011

Danica Patrick's move to NASCAR for 2012 is almost complete, according to the Associated Press.
 

Travis Pastrana to chase IndyCar's Vegas gold?

July 21, 2011

X Games/motocross/stuntman/rally/NASCAR racer Travis Pastrana told the Indianapolis Star that he has "agreed to pursue" IndyCar's $5 million bonus available to a non-IndyCar regular who can win the season-ending race IZOD World Championship on Oct. 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
 

IndyCar pondering European return?

July 18, 2011

IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard told the Indiana Business Journal that while the potential new races in Chicago or Houston are higher on the agenda for next year, a the long-term plan calls for a European swing for the IZOD IndyCar Series.
 

Penske interested in Porsche LMP program

July 13, 2011

With Porsche having recently confirmed its re-entry into the top level of sports car racing, one of the company's old racing friends has expressed an interest in returning with them.
 

Iowa to switch to an IndyCar doubleheader next year?

June 27, 2011

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard reportedly considering having Iowa follow Texas format.
 

IndyCar to drop Milwaukee Mile for Road America?

June 21, 2011

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard admits disappointing crowd at Milwaukee makes return doubtful, eyes a return to Elkhart Lake road course.
 

Report: Red Bull withdrawing from NASCAR at season's end

June 20, 2011

The Associated Press reports numerous sources as saying that the energy drink giant is planning to pull the plug on its NASCAR Sprint Cup program at the end of the 2011 season.
 

Report: Hoosier/Continental to test Indy Lights tires

June 17, 2011

Hoosier Tire will test tires on an Indy Lights car next month, the Indianapolis Star reports
 

Report: IMS interested in Grand-Am, but no deal in place

June 16, 2011

The Indianapolis Star reports that Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have confirmed they are in discussions about hosting a round of the Rolex Grand-Am Series on the same weekend with the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race, but that no deal has yet been done for NASCAR's road racing arm to join the program.
 

Grand-Am to join NASCAR at Indy next year?

June 14, 2011

SPEED.com reports that the Rolex Series will join the Sprint Cup Series on the program for the 2012 Brickyard 400 weekend.
 

Report: Tagliani's Schmidt seat not in jeopardy

June 07, 2011

Rumors that Indianapolis 500 pole winner Alex Tagliani was about to to lose his ride with Sam Schmidt Motorsports are wide of the mark, according to Autoweek.
 

ESPN: Danica Patrick set for full-time NASCAR in 2012

May 25, 2011

She would continue to race in the Indy 500, though, report claims.
 

Kyle Busch nailed for "reckless" speeding?

May 24, 2011

NASCAR star Kyle Busch was ticketed for careless and reckless driving after deputies clocked him doing 128mph in a 45mph zone Tuesday near Troutman, N.C., according to the Statesville Record and Landmark.
 

Scott Speed to abandon Indy 500 run?

May 20, 2011

SPEED.com reports Dragon Racing driver may quit his ride with Dragon Racing with immediate effect.
 

Repairs to Motegi "too bumpy" for IndyCars?

May 18, 2011

The future of the IZOD IndyCar Series' planned final visit to Twin Ring Motegi in September remains an open question, according to a report in today's Indianapolis Star.
 

Report: Brickyard 400 ticket sales remain a tough sell

May 18, 2011

Last year's record low race attendance for the NASCAR event may not have been the bottom, track president tells Associated Press
 

Sutil facing wrongful injury claim?

May 16, 2011

French sports news website Sport24.com reports that Force India Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil is facing a 10 million euro ($14m) claim for damages from Genii chief executive Eric Lux, who claims Sutil assaulted him with a broken champagne glass in a Shanghai nightclub recently.
 

Paul Tracy: New IndyCars will cost too much

May 11, 2011

Paul Tracy questioned the logic behind the new 2012 IndyCar, prototypes of which were revealed for the first time in Indianapolis yesterday, in an interview with the Toronto Sun.
 

More tax trouble for Castroneves?

May 07, 2011

Miami Herald reports that the three-time Indy champ faces more trouble with the IRS
 

Tracy: Full-time KV deal "was mine"

May 04, 2011

Canadian insists he had agreed to a full-season program which then went to Tony Kanaan.
 

Second IndyCar race for Brazil next year?

April 30, 2011

USA Today reports that the IZOD IndyCar Series is close to securing a deal to run a second race in Brazil next season, alongside its street race in Sao Paulo.
 

Dragon Racing to field Ho-Pin Tung for Indy?

April 29, 2011

Autoweek reports Chinese driver likely to drive for the team.
 

Vasser seeks to delay IndyCar body kits to 2013?

April 25, 2011

KV Racing driver says planned kits are too expensive, according to the Indianapolis Star.
 

FT-86 to be badged as a Scion?

April 20, 2011

Images of the "Scion FR-S" concept, tipped to be the U.S. version of Toyota's new sports car, have leaked ahead of the car's official appearance at the New York motor show.
 

IndyCar to adjust restart plan for Barber?

April 08, 2011

Officials reportedly considering moving the acceleration point closer to the start line.
 

F1 teams want 75 percent of revenue?

April 07, 2011

Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper reports that F1 teams are set to demand a significant increase in their share of the revenue when the next Concorde Agreement that governs the sport is negotiated.
 

USA Today: Roger Penske unlikely to field fourth car at Las Vegas

March 26, 2011

Roger Penske told the USA Today at St. Petersburg that his team is "highly unlikely" to field a fourth car for an IndyCar "outsider" at the season-ending race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, in pursuit of the $5m bonus on offer there.
 

Indianapolis Star: IndyCar wants Zanardi to file for Vegas race entry

March 19, 2011

The Indianapolis Star reports that IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard has invited former CART champion Alex Zanardi to file an application for one of the five "outsider" spots in the season-ending IZOD IndyCar Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this October.
 

Report: Ecclestone to cooperate in investigation of F1 stake sale

March 18, 2011

Britain's The Telegraph newspaper reports that F1 commercial rights manager Bernie Ecclestone could face questioning by German legal authorities investigating alleged improprieties involving the sale of Formula 1's commercial rights five years ago.
 

SPEED.com: Bernard clarifies Tracy comment

March 16, 2011

IndyCar CEO says he misspoke in his response to Paul Tracy's criticisms of the $5m Las Vegas bonus.
 

Kanaan to KV Racing?

March 11, 2011

SPEED reports Brazilian veteran headed for Kalkhoven and Vasser's team
 

"Lucky Dog" coming to IndyCar?

March 10, 2011

The Indianapolis Star reports that the IZOD IndyCar Series will adopt NASCAR's "Lucky Dog" rule this season, allowing the first car not on the lead lap to regain a lap and restart at the back.
 

IndyCar teams to petition Firestone to change its mind on departure?

March 09, 2011

SPEED.com's Robin Miller reports that IZOD IndyCar Series teams voted among themselves to work with Firestone in an attempt to keep the company as their tire supplier.
 

Red Bull reaching for Infiniti?

February 28, 2011

World Champion team reportedly set to re-brand its Renault F1 engines this season
 

Lewis Hamilton and Tony Stewart to "trade paint" at Watkins Glen?

February 27, 2011

ESPN reports that Lewis Hamilton and Tony Stewart are set to test each other's Formula 1 and NASCAR Sprint Cup cars at Watkins Glen later this summer,
 

Bahrain cancellation to cost F1 $100m?

February 23, 2011

British newspaper reports that F1 teams will be among the biggest losers if race is not rescheduled.
 

Tony George returns to Hulman company board?

February 17, 2011

SPEED.com's Robin Miller reports that Tony George, founder of the Indy Racing League, has been reinstated to the Board of Directors of Hulman & Company, the umbrella group that funds and administers the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IZOD IndyCar Series.
 

Pagenaud to IndyCars?

February 15, 2011

Peugeot Le Mans driver reportedly working on a partial-season deal.
 

Dallara to build road car?

February 11, 2011

Italian racecar designer looking to branch out into a road-going sports car.
 

Zak Brown to be the "new Bernie"?

January 31, 2011

American racer and entrepreneur has been tipped as a potential successor as F1 boss
 

IndyCar to return to Houston next year?

January 27, 2011

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard visited city officials in Houston about a new push to get the Grand Prix of Houston at the Reliant Park street circuit back on the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule for 2012.
 

IndyCar set to copy NASCAR's double-file restart procedure?

January 21, 2011

IndyCar drivers want lapped cars sent to the back on restarts.
 

Paul Tracy to Conquest?

January 20, 2011

SPEED.com's Robin Miller says that IndyCar star Paul Tracy is attempting to put together a full-season IndyCar program with Conquest Racing.
 

NASCAR to revise points system?

January 18, 2011

NASCAR president Mike Helton and vp of competition Robin Pemberton will address possible changes Friday at Daytona International Speedway.
 

Penske to field limited NASCAR Nationwide program for Hornish?

January 18, 2011

Former IndyCar champ to run 10 races this year, beginning at Daytona, NASCAR.com says.
 

Duno to drop IndyCar for ARCA?

January 14, 2011

Dale Coyne wants to run her on the ovals, but says she might not be returning to IndyCar this year.
 

Las Vegas IndyCar finale for Oct. 16?

January 07, 2011

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that IndyCar will announce later this month that it will conclude its 2011 season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 16.
 

Firestone to withdraw from IndyCar?

January 05, 2011

Autoweek reports that tire maker declined to notify IndyCar of its intent to return beyond 2011 by Dec. 31.
 

Villeneuve: I turned down Lotus IndyCar chance

December 15, 2010

Former Formula 1 and IndyCar champion Jacques Villeneuve has admitted in an interview that he discussed the possibility of an IZOD IndyCar Series drive with Lotus last year.
 

Report: Panther signs Hildebrand

December 14, 2010

SPEED.com's Robin Miller reports that J.R. Hildebrand has secured the National Guard No. 4 IndyCar seat at Panther Racing, after his impressive two-day test for the team at Phoenix last week.
 

Hispania F1 denies it's for sale

December 10, 2010

The Hispania Racing Team has denied a Spanish media report that its Formula 1 team is for sale.
 

Scott Speed pondering legal action over NASCAR dismissal?

December 08, 2010

SceneDaily.com reports that Scott Speed, recently released by the Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup team, is consulting with a lawyer about possible legal action over the dismissal.
 

Report: F1 set to adopt 1.6-liter turbo 4 formula for 2013

December 04, 2010

Britain's BBC Sport reports that Formula 1 is set to adopt a radically different engine formula for the 2013 World Championship, even though the sport's commercial manager Bernie Ecclestone as well as several F1 manufacturers oppose it.
 

Report: IndyCar changing TEAM funding allocation

December 01, 2010

SPEED.com's Robin Miller reports the IndyCar Series will reduce the number of teams eligible to receive series funding next season.
 

Report: Edmonton Indy restoration plan approved

November 29, 2010

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the Edmonton city council has approved plans to raise the extra $3 million necessary to restore the IZOD IndyCar Series race at the Canadian city.
 

Edmonton Indy back on again for 2011?

November 24, 2010

The Edmonton Journal reports that the Canadian city's council will decide at the end of this week whether to support a deal that could revive the canceled Edmonton Indy car race, Mayor Stephen Mandel said Monday.
 

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