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Loeb Won't Race at Petit Le Mans

2 Sep 2009, 09:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The successful French driver declared it is very likely he won't race in the Peugeot 908 HDi at Petit Le Mans event which is scheduled for later this month. Sebastien Loeb was given permissi...

Yates Racing Signed Darnell For Seven Sprint Cup Events

2 Sep 2009, 08:10 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Max Jones, co-owner of Yates Racing announced that they managed to sign Erik Darnell for seven upcoming Sprint Cup Series races. Yates Racing team said that former NASCAR Camping W...

Coulthard About Crash-gate: "I Don't Buy It"

2 Sep 2009, 07:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Following recent Formula One race fixing allegations the Scotsman wrote in his Daily Telegraph column he doesn't buy them. The conspiracy theory implicates Renault's F1 team giving...

Brad Keselowski Signed With Penske Racing

1 Sep 2009, 17:51 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Brad Keselowski today signed a full-time contract with the very successful NASCAR team Penske Racing to compete in the 2010 Sprint Cup Series as well as the Nationwide Series. After weeks of rumo...

Massa Expected to Return in 2010

1 Sep 2009, 15:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Brazilian was at the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit of the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami to undergo a thorough check at the hands of world famous IndyCar doctor Steve Olvey. Although t...

New Australia Rally Has Great Success

1 Sep 2009, 13:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / After being away from the competition for the last two years, Rally Australia returs to the WRC calendar, but this time some 4,000 km away, in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales (NSW). ...

Force India Believe They Will Have a Strong Run at Monza

1 Sep 2009, 12:10 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Force India team has clearly gained in confidence following their unexpected performance as Spa. Their first pole position in history encouraged them to further work on the car's aerodynamics. ...

FIA Investigates Renault's "Crash-Gate"

1 Sep 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / With media calling it the "crash-gate" incident, here is Formula One's latest scandal. Formula 1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, said in a series of interviews for auto sport media that...

Briscoe Prudent of 2009 IRL Title

1 Sep 2009, 09:32 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Ryan Briscoe shows a very careful approach to IndyCar's 2009 drivers title, as the 27-year-old Australian just won the Chicago round of the IndyCar championship on Sunday. The battle up...

Harvick Set to Remain in NASCAR With RCR

1 Sep 2009, 07:47 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / One of NASCAR's most experienced drivers confirmed on Monday he will remain with his Richard Childress Racing (RCR) team next year as well, despite an almost disastrous season. Kevin H...

Force India Thrilled With First Podium

31 Aug 2009, 15:17 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Force India F1 team showed their joy in scoring their first ever Formula One points this weekend at Spa. The team disclosed that their upgrade plans and all the collective effort helped them achieve...

Button Wants to Score Wins Not Just Points

31 Aug 2009, 14:29 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The British F1 driver is even more set on claiming victories than before. His current winning record suffered lately as he clearly has the car capable of achieving exactly that. The Brit doesn�...

Jacques Villeneuve Happy with Fourth Place in NASCAR Comeback

31 Aug 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The French-Canadian said he is very happy with his fourth place finish in Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide Series event held in Montreal, on the circuit that bears his father's name. The...

Carl Edwards Takes NASCAR Victory in Montreal

31 Aug 2009, 09:16 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was the place of a very thrilling NASCAR race on Sunday, as Carl Edwards overtook Ambrose on the last corner of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Montreal, Canada...

Spa Incident Sends GP2 Mechanic in Coma

31 Aug 2009, 07:35 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / A very unfortunate incident occured in the GP2 series at Spa-Fracorchamps this weekend. A Trident team mechanic was hit by a wheel gun on the head and was sent to the hospital by helicopter. The ...

Kimi Triumphant at Spa

30 Aug 2009, 16:37 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / Kimi Raikkonen drove without fault at Spa-Francorchamps to bring Ferrari its first victory of the season. The Finn had a good start and made a very intelligent use of KERS in his battle with Fisiche...