2002

Andy Houston's second race of the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series season began much like his first after a qualifying run on Friday left him lined up on the starting grid in 36th place. Despite a spin on the backstretch that could have resulted in disaster, Houston and the crew brought the No.

The wait is over. This weekend alarm clocks up and down the land will be set for the early hours of Sunday morning. The Formula 1 season is now upon us.

Mildenhall speedway has been saved from closure today as the club were represented by their new (and as yet unnamed) promoter at today's Conference League promoters' meeting and were accepted into the league.

Peterborough have moved swiftly after the Brett Woodfield work permit set-back to complete their squad with the signing of Henning Bager who arrives on-loan from Glasgow.

For years now, when NASCAR racers have been asked about racing at Dover Downs, they usually just referred to the track as 'Dover'.

Arena Essex has proudly announced the purchase and installation of a permanent air fence for the Arena Essex speedway circuit.

F1 Digital + has confirmed its line-up of broadcasters for the first live interactive Grand Prix coverage. The broadcast team offers a wealth of television and motorsport experience with:

Frenchman Fabien Foret took his Ten Kate Honda CBR600FS to the top of the time sheet at the last official SBK test at Valencia.

Infiniti kicks off its sixth season in the Indy Racing League in 2002 at the 20th anniversary Grand Prix of Miami.

British sportscar brand Aston Martin could be joining the ranks of Le Mans starters in the near future, following the unveiling of plans to take the company to the top of its market.

Jarek Hampel has hinted at a return to Elite League club Ipswich in the near future. The talented young Pole has opted to miss British racing to concentrate on his Polish and Swedish League schedule.

With a track record second to none, you would expect sponsors to be queuing up to back a winning team like V&M Racing.

Bridgestone Motorsport has today released a statement "wishing to clarify its position on tyres for the 2002 Australian Grand Prix following speculation in the media during recent days."

Michelin has confirmed that it will 'play by the rules' at this weekend's season opening Formula One grand prix in Melbourne.

Hank Parker Jr. was a man on a mission during the opening laps of Saturday's NASCAR Busch Series (NBS) event at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham.

With very nice sunny weather and a very important crowd - 15,000 spectators - the 2002 Motocross in Beaucaire was a great success, Joel Smets winning for the third time this prestigious pre-season race.

All the Formula One teams completed their pre-season testing last week. Find out what each team was up to in the build up to the opening grand prix of 2002 - the Australian GP: Ferrari - Old car for Melbourne:

Roy McCauley, team engineer for Ricky Craven and the No. 32 Tide Taurus, has been with Cal Wells since he started his NASCAR Winston Cup operation in 2000.

On Thursday 21 February, Renault F1 Team drivers Jarno Trulli and Jenson Button visited the Enstone factory for an extreme physical test before their departure to Melbourne for next weekend's Australian Grand Prix.

Jaguar Racing's 2002 campaign kicks off in earnest this week with the opening round of the FIA Formula One World Championship, the Qantas Australian Grand Prix.

During last practice for the International Motocross of Beaucaire [Thursday], Willie van Wessel had a big crash which resulted in the Dutch rider breaking his thigh bone.

Kenseth slips by for Rockingham win. Matt Kenseth had the strongest car for most of Sunday's Subway 400 but he still needed a little luck and a contentious ruling in order to secure his second career NASCAR Winston Cup victory.

Complete results from Sunday's Subway 400 at the 1.017-mile North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina, round two of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series.

Martens/Journeys/O'Neal rider Mike LaRocco went through what his doctors described as 'easy' surgery on Wednesday, and is expected to make a full recovery and continue with his professional racing career this summer.