Feb
05
2012
Foyt released from Houston hospital (AP)
A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery. The 77-year-old Foyt had knee surgery two weeks ago, and an infection sent him to the hospital Wednesday. A spokeswoman for the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner said Foyt was released Friday and is still taking antibiotics for the infection.
Kansas opens casino, finalizes road course plans
Kansas opens casino, finalizes road-course plans
There are more changes in the works at Kansas Speedway.
Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood. The chief executive of International Speedway Corp., which owns and operates Kansas Speedway, could only marvel at the new casino overlooking Turn 2 of the race track -- a $411 million facility that has created...
Bobby Rahal moved one step closer to his full-time return to the IndyCar Series on Friday when Takuma Sato became the lead driver for his team for the 2012 season.
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Greg Biffle looks to rebound from a season in which he missed the Chase for the first time in four years.
Aumann: Tiny Calif. town produced rare glut of talent
Ferrari unveiled its completely overhauled Formula One car in a low-key Internet presentation Friday after the full launch was canceled due to a snowstorm.
Feb
03
2012
Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing (AP)
Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed a deal with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.
Feb
03
2012
Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing (AP)
Japan's Takuma Sato has signed a deal to drive with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing, Honda Motorsports announced on Friday.
The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died. An obituary from a Cambridge, Wis., funeral home and Kenseth's fan website say Nicola "Nicki" Sue Kenseth battled Alzheimer's disease and died Tuesday at age 63 at Oak Park Place in Cottage Grove. Matt Kenseth grew up in Cambridge and won the Daytona 500 in 2009.
From the Notebook: Daytona 500 boasts record purse
Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the Chase in 2011. To take the next step he must avoid a late-season swoon that's become a disturbing trend.
Feb
01
2012
Daytona 500 purse a record $19 million (AP)
The Daytona 500 will boast a record purse of more than $19 million, and the winner of NASCAR's biggest race is guaranteed a minimum $1.4 million.
Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012.
Caraviello: Lean driver market makes it feel like 1980s again
Wintertime is prime time for snowmobiling, but unless you have a brand new snowmobile, you can't just go out immediately after the first snow. Maintaining your snowmobile during the off-season and preparing it for the winter season is essential to ensure you stay safe while zipping around in the snow. Read on for important tips on maintaining and preparing your snowmobile for the winter.
Ryan Newman has been solid since joining Stewart-Haas Racing. Can he take the next step and make a championship run?
Former Force India Formula One driver Adrian Sutil says Lewis Hamilton is a "coward" for not testifying at the German's trial. Sutil was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm in a nightclub confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence Tuesday. Hamilton declined to testify because of commitments with his McLaren team.
Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a spot in the Daytona 500 via a partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing.
Jan
31
2012
No injuries in fire at Joe Gibbs Racing (AP)
Joe Gibbs Racing says no employees were injured when a fire broke out in its machine shop.
The year of 2011 saw Red Bull Racing quite literally take off, with Sebastian Vettel smashing the drivers' championship and Red Bull taking first prize of the constructors' championship. All the F1 teams had the challenge of working with Pirelli, a premium car tyres manufacturer. Sebastian Vettel was the only driver to visit Pirelli prior to the F1 season.
Jan
31
2012
A Round Up Of Motorsports In 2011
The year of 2011 has certainly been a busy one when it comes to Motor Sports. With Red Bull Racing dominating the headlines for majority of the F1 season and then continuing their success in the securing the constructors Championship for the second year in a row!
