Sports News - Auto Racing
In The Pits: Kahne win masks serious issues at RPM
SONOMA, Calif. - Monday, 22 June 2009 12:09:25
By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer
It took eight winless seasons for Richard Petty to realize he was no longer NASCAR's best driver.
Mosley says FIA would regulate any rival series
SILVERSTONE, England - Sunday, 21 June 2009 13:02:16
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
The president of motor sports' governing body said on Sunday that legal action against the eight Formula One teams planning a breakaway series will be halted to encourage reconciliation.
Mosley says FIA must approve rebel series
SILVERSTONE, England - Sunday, 21 June 2009 12:09:14
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
FIA president Max Mosley says his organization would still be the regulatory body for a breakaway series if it were formed by eight Formula One teams.
IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway completing extension
NEWTON, Iowa - Sunday, 21 June 2009 09:18:34
The IndyCar Series and Iowa Speedway are close to completing a two-year extension that will keep the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on the circuit's schedule through 2011.
Mosley says deal to solve F1 crisis is close
SILVERSTONE, England - Sunday, 21 June 2009 06:05:14
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
FIA president Max Mosley said on Sunday that a deal is close to prevent eight Formula One teams from forming a rival series and that legal action would be halted to encourage a resolution.
NASCAR postpones Milwaukee trucks race to Saturday
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Friday, 19 June 2009 19:04:28
By CHRIS JENKINS - AP Sports Writer
The Camping World Truck series race at the Milwaukee Mile has been postponed by rain on Friday and is rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.
RCR added to list of General Motors cutbacks
SONOMA, Calif. - Friday, 19 June 2009 17:02:04
By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer
Support for General Motors remained strong Friday, even as teams adjust to reduced funding as the automaker navigates through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Stewart open to adding 3rd team
SONOMA, Calif. - Friday, 19 June 2009 16:37:50
By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer
Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he's already open to expansion.
Harvick not so happy as season slips away
SONOMA, Calif. - Friday, 19 June 2009 16:01:36
By JENNA FRYER - AP Auto Racing Writer
Kevin Harvick arrived at Infineon Raceway convinced the longest drought of his Sprint Cup Series career can come to an end this weekend on the winding California road course.
F1 troubles hit home for Wilson, Doornbos
NEWTON, Iowa - Friday, 19 June 2009 15:20:04
By LUKE MEREDITH - AP Sports Writer
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson used to race in Formula One, and even he's mystified about the turmoil currently engulfing F1.
F1 to sue group over plans for rival series
SILVERSTONE, England - Friday, 19 June 2009 13:52:09
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
Formula One intends to sue the eight teams that announced plans for a rival series next season _ the biggest crisis to engulf the sport since the championship began in 1950.
Mayfield has July 1 hearing before federal judge
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Friday, 19 June 2009 13:27:15
Jeremy Mayfield's next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court.
F1 faces uncertainty as 8 teams plan rival series
SILVERSTONE, England - Friday, 19 June 2009 03:08:36
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
Formula One's future was in turmoil Friday after Ferrari, McLaren and six other teams announced plans for a rival series following the collapse of heated negotiations with the sport's organizers over a budget cap for next season.