Yamamoto to be Super Aguri's second reserve

2006-12-27 09:10:20

Sakon Yamamoto is to remain as a second test driver with Super Aguri, the Honda-backed Japanese Formula One team announced on Tuesday.

NASCAR gears up for a season of changes

2006-12-22 16:02:25

NASCAR, whose rapid growth over the last two decades made it an American sporting phenomenon, hit a speed bump this past season yet changes could bring a new buzz to the U.S. stock car circuit.

German rookie Sutil to partner Albers at Spyker F1

2006-12-22 15:13:57

Germany's Adrian Sutil will drive for Spyker next year alongside Christijan Albers of the Netherlands, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Yates team pulls Rudd out of retirement

2006-12-22 09:29:52

Robert Yates is bringing Ricky Rudd out of retirement to keep his sinking race team afloat, signing him Thursday to drive the full Nextel Cup schedule in 2007.

F1 stars attend funeral of Regazzoni

2006-12-22 08:29:30

About a thousand people, including personalities from Formula One racing, attended on Thursday the funeral of Swiss driver Clay Regazzoni, who died last week.

Auto Racing 2006: Johnson, Hornish win big but quietly

2006-12-21 10:27:30

For a sport known for its outspoken, colorful characters, the champions of the two major racing series in the United States let their actions do the talking.

Former Minardi F1 boss Stoddart buys ChampCar team

2006-12-19 09:31:08

Former Minardi Formula One team owner Paul Stoddart has bought a controlling interest in the CTE Racing-HVM ChampCar team.

Pictures Of The Year 2006:Indianapolis Motor Speedway

2006-12-18 10:47:51

PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2006 Driver Danica Patrick of the United States looks towards the rear view mirror she is reflected in during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 18, 2006. Qualifying for the May 28 Indianapolis 500, which was postponed due to rain May 13 and 14, is scheduled for May 20. [Reuters]

F1 ace Regazzoni dies in car crash

2006-12-18 10:42:15

Former Formula One driver Clay Regazzoni was killed in a road accident in Italy on Friday, police said.

Super Aguri sign van der Garde as third driver

2006-12-18 10:43:21

Honda-backed Super Aguri have signed Dutchman Giedo van der Garde as their reserve driver for next year, the Formula One team said on Friday.

Honda give Marco Andretti first taste of F1

2006-12-18 10:21:50

Honda gave Marco Andretti, 19-year-old grandson of 1978 world champion Mario, his first taste of Formula One on Friday.

Wembley stadium to host 2007 'Race of Champions'

2006-12-18 10:20:33

London's new Wembley stadium will host the 'Race of Champions', an annual motorsport event involving drivers from various championships including Formula One and rallying, next December.