2002
Gibernau joins Telefonica at Gresini Honda.
Sete Gibernau has announced that he will join sponsor Telefonica in moving from the factory Suzuki squad to the Gresini team for next years' MotoGP World Championship.
Todd Bodine on top in Happy Hour.
With a performance that will sooth some of his detractors, Todd Bodine was fastest in Happy Hour practice at the North Carolina Speedway on Saturday as team owner Travis Carter once again showcased the potential of his soon to be sponsor less #26 team.
AST Fastime Co-Pilote hits the stages!
After more than three years of research and development, the AST Fastime Co-Pilote rally watch has been launched, the uniquely stylish and functional timepiece heralded by world-class sportsmen as the ultimate watch for rally co-drivers.
Post qualifying quotes - Ryan Newman.
"It would mean a lot to win the championship, but I guess maybe an explanation for the other part is that I'm 24 years old and I've been driving cars for 20 years. I've got a ton of experience and you have to have experience to get to the Winston Cup level.
Post qualifying quotes - Chevrolet.
"Win, crash or blow, it don't really matter to me; I don't care right now. I'm not points racing with anybody and I'm not racing for points. If our car is competitive, we're going to stay up there and stay in the way all the way.
Team Rahal retain Craftsman title.
The crew of the #8 Shell Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone driven by Jimmy Vasser and led by Bharat Naran had been on top of the heap of the Craftsman Pit Crew Challenge standings all season, and showed why when it came to crunch time Friday at California Speedway.
Wagstaff calls for rider control.
Kings Lynn promoter Nigel Wagstaff is calling for some form of rider control in the Elite League next season.
Grataloup comfortable following horrific Oz crash.
Following the accident that sidelined Francois Delecour and Daniel Grataloup from Rally Australia in yesterday's opening leg, Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart is pleased to confirm that Grataloup had a comfortable night in hospital in Perth and is expected to be moved from the Intensive Care Unit to
Wallace's spotter injured in bike crash.
Earl Barban, mechanic and chief spotter for Rusty Wallace, was involved in a motorcycle accident while en route to the North Carolina Speedway on Thursday night.
Unique Wilbur Shaw memorabilia on display at IMS.
Indianapolis 500 fans have the opportunity to view one-of-a-kind trophies and other memorabilia from the collection of three-time Indy winner Wilbur Shaw, thanks to a new exhibit opening at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum this weekend.
Q&A: Warren Hughes - Pt.2.
Warren Hughes is one of MG Sport and Racing's race-winning British Touring Car Championship drivers - the Geordie completing his first full year of the series in the MG ZS EX260.
Jaguar confirms Webber, Pizzonia for 2003.
Jaguar Racing has confirmed speculation that neither Eddie Irvine or Pedro de la Rosa would be on its payroll next season, by announcing Antonio Pizzonia as Mark Webber's team-mate for the next Formula One campaign.
Jungle Boy grabs graduation opportunity.
Antonio Pizzonia's testing form for both WilliamsF1 and Jaguar Racing has earned him a coveted Formula One seat for 2003, after being snapped up by the latter to partner Australian Mark Webber.
Wilks set to contest Rally of GB.
Former British Junior Champion Guy Wilks is set to contest the biggest event of his career when he competes in the Network Q Rally of Great Britain later this month.
Pre race notes - Fontana.
In the 2000 CART FedEx Championship Series event in California, the 2.029-mile oval served as the site for a record world closed-course record lap for auto racing when Gil de Ferran turned in a qualifying lap at a blistering 241.428 mph in just 30.255 seconds.
Extended tour for Rensi/Marine Corps.
The United States Marine Corps has announced that it is renewing its sponsor partnership with Team Rensi Motorsports and the No. 25 Ford Taurus in the NASCAR Busch Series for the 2003 season.
Big crash leaves Grataloup in hospital.
The Marlboro Mitsubishi Ralliart crew of Francois Delecour and Daniel Grataloup suffered an accident on special stage 7 of the first leg of the 2002 Telstra Rally Australia.
Leg 1 standings - Telstra Rally Australia.
2002 World Rally Champion Marcus Gronholm leads the Telstra Rally Australia at the end of leg 1; Petter Solberg is second 29.5 seconds adrift; Carlos Sainz third; Harri Rovanpera fourth and Tommi Makinen completes the top five. Overall times after SS9 - Top 30:
Stoddart to sell airline, but not to help Minardi.
Minardi team boss Paul Stoddart is on the verge of selling his European Aviation business, but the ex-pat Aussie insists that the deal is not being done to save his position in Formula One.
Telstra Rally Australia: SS2.
SS2 - Harvey Weir (6.97 kms): Loix fastest through SS2; Solberg second; Gronholm third; Rovanpera fourth; Sainz fifth; Crocker leads Group N; Solberg leads the overall rally by 0.7 secs. Stage times and overall standings after SS2.
Gabrielle Richens - the New Face Of Formula 1?
Top British model and TV presenter Gabrielle Richens has been unveiled as a hot new face for Formula One following the launch of Sony Computer Entertainment's latest racing hit Formula One 2002 for PlayStation(R)2, which hits high streets nationwide today [Friday].
American Honda announces Red Riders for 2003.
After a season that saw Honda-mounted riders capture the AMA 125 West Supercross, 250 Supercross, 250 National and 4-stroke National titles, and Ricky Carmichael take his domination to the next level, the Red Riders are showing no signs of slowing down.
Bercy entry list announced.
The full list of runners and riders for the twentieth annual Bercy Supercross extravaganza has been revealed, with big names from every continent represented among the 36 competitors.