This morning marked the start of celebrations at China’s Bird’s Nest Stadium for the annual Race of Champions event. Teams from all over the world were there in an attempt to unseat the German team comprised of seven time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher and this year’s F1 runner up Sebastian Vettel. All when home disappointed as Germany strikes again. The early stages seen the German’s in the toughest group with the likes of host nation China, Finland, Australia. The awesome duo took six of the first six races, easily…
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IndyCar – IZOD Becomes Title Sponsor
For at least a couple of years running, Terry Angstad has told us after each season that the IndyCar Series was close to inking a deal with a title sponsor. The problem is that deal never materialized. The rumor recently was that IZOD was being sought after to be the title sponsor for 2010 and beyond, and that they were close to inking a deal. Call me a skeptic, but I wasn’t buying it. Sure, I believed that the league was working towards a deal, but I wasn’t going to…
Read MoreF1 – Red Bull Keep Renault
Speculation has surfaced this season as to who the Red Bull Racing F1 team would choose to supply it engines for 2010 and beyond. Speculation that was driven by reliability issues with their current Renault power plant. The same Renault power plant that would play a decisive factor in Red Bull losing the constructor’s title. Renault, Mercedes, and Cosworth were the choices the team were interested in and they have made a decision. Renault will return to Red Bull Racing for the 2010 season as the team’s engine supplier. Reports…
Read MoreLe Mans – Sharp Leaves Highcroft
It was announced just a couple weeks ago that Scott Sharp would be forming his own GT2 Ferrari team to compete in the American Le Mans series; however at the time he stated he would still drive the Patron Highcroft Acura in LMP1. Funny how quickly things change. Scott announced today that he will not defend his LMP1 crown and will instead race for his private entry team known as Extreme Speed Racing. The tea is further going to expand into a two car effort with Sharp and Patron CEO…
Read MoreF1 – Williams 2010 Drivers Confirmed
Williams has joined the ranks of Ferrari and Red Bull as the only current teams on the grid to have a full driver lineup for next season. The Grove based team officially announced Rubens Barrichello and Nico Hulkenburg as their all new lineup. The decision for an all new team comes after Nico Rosberg announced he would be leaving the team and Toyota engine contract was not resigned, all but giving Kaz Nakajima the boot. Barrichello comes in after a career reviving year with Brawn GP. The veteran who is…
Read MoreF1 – Bridgestone Stop Supply After 2010
Bridgestone has dropped a bombshell on the F1 world by announcing they will not be supplying tires for the championship after 2010. The announcement comes as the F1 season wrapped up its 2009 season in Abu Dhabi. The tire manufacturer stated that they will continue to support the teams through 2010 but indicated that the current impact of the continuing evolution of the business environment was the lead reason for the departure. Bridgestone also indicated that they were prepared to take their product to the next level in an attempt…
Read MoreRally – Gronholm Looks at 2010 Options
The two time WRC champion Marcus Gronholm is said to be exploring options that would see him back in a car for more than one event in 2010. Gronholm performed in the Rally Portugal and was very quick until an incident seen him out of the rally early. Marcus stated during the rally Portugal that he did not want the responsibility of running a full rally season. Where have I heard that before Michael. At the moment, it would appear that Marcus is looking for two rallies including Sweden and…
Read MoreOP-Ed – Rumors Rumors Everywhere!
…but where’s the actual announcements? As that cranky old lady from the Wendy’s commercials asked, “Where’s the beef?” For the past month, we’ve been bombarded with various rumors of things that might be happening in the IndyCar Series, but so far there’s been nothing of substance released on any front. Here are some of the outstanding issues: Danica – Andretti contract? NASCAR tests? Penske – Third car for Power? KVRT – Resign Moraes? 2nd Car? deFerran – Will he answer the bell? FAZZT – Hinch for some races? Tracy –…
Read MoreIndyCar – Title Sponsor Really Close?
Maybe the IndyCar title sponsor announcement is close. Reaaaaallllllly close! According to Trackside Online the IRL has called a press conference for next Thursday (November 5th). Clearly, there are a lot of issues up in the air right now, but TSO is sensing that this will be the title sponsor announcement. Right now, us IndyCar fanboys are waiting to hear on a title sponsor, on the 2012 chassis decision, on the 2012 engine decision and on the 2010 race in Brazil. It would be beyond staggering if the IRL would…
Read MoreLe Mans – Nissan & Maserati Return
As the economic crisis continues to hurt the different Le Mans series across the globe, there is now news that the rules may change slightly to allow some GT1 cars into the field for the annual 24 hour race. Nissan and Maserati have had a long and impressive history in the 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race, and they are now set to make a return under new guidance that looks to help the GT1 class and the field overall. The Autombile Club de l’Ouest will now allow…
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