2002
Ashton Lewis Jr's Big Day.
On Saturday Ashton Lewis, Jr, the driver of the No. 46 Civil Air Patrol NASCAR Busch Grand National car, and his fianc? Meredith Busby were married in a ceremony at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa located in Asheville, North Carolina.
Special prize for Gidley's 'Kart Clinic' winner.
The Hawaii-based Memo Gidley Karting Clinic and the legendary Jim Russell Racing school have teamed up to offer a very special prize to an aspiring racing driver involving a three-day 'Techniques of Racing' course at the Infineon Raceway.
BAR give Matsuura first taste of F1.
Kosuke Matsuura got his first taste of Formula One today when Lucky Strike BAR Honda gave him a one-day test at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain.
Blair Racing gone?
Blair Racing, the team which finished fifth in the 2002 Indy Racing League points standings with driver Alex Barron, appears to have folded.
Bessey returns to ownership circle.
New Englander Joe Bessey will return to the ranks of a NASCAR team owner next year in the Busch North Series with defending Champion Andy Santerre.
Useful test session for Renault.
The Mild Seven Renault F1 Team today [Sunday] concluded its four-day test session at the Spanish circuit of Jerez. The team achieved some positive results with next year's development items.
Harrison races to South Australian state title.
Rusty Harrison cruised through to win the South Australian state championship last night. He roared to an untroubled victory in the final from Kevin Doolan, Rory Schlein and Brett Woodifield.
Reed wins Arnhem World SX GP.
Chad Reed has won tonight's second round of the THQ World Supercross GP at Arnhem, the Netherlands, edging out round one winner David Vuillemin in the last European race before the series goes Stateside for the start of the AMA championship.
Young Brit Camier confirmed in 125s.
British 125cc Championship frontrunner Leon Camier will make the move into Grand Prix racing next season with the Honda Racing Service team. 17-year-old Camier won the 125 championship in 2001 and followed that up with a third in this year's standings, riding for Padgett's.
Q&A: Tim Ferry.
Team Yamaha's Tim Ferry, who finished second place in the AMA Outdoor National's behind Ricky Carmichael, is fresh from his first podium finish in the seaon opening World Supercross GP at Geneva last Saturday - and hoping to stand on the top step in tonight's [Saturday's] second round at Arnhem.
Simple Green to make televised charity donation.
Simple Green, the naming sponsor of CART's Safety Team, will be represented by Public Relations Director Jessica Carter on NBC's popular "Today" show in New York City this Sunday when the company donates $50,000 to charity.
Jerez test - day three: 14 December.
The McLaren-Mercedes team topped the times for the second day running today [Saturday] at Jerez, this time though Kimi Raikkonen took the honours for the Woking based team, while test driver Alexander Wurz was forced to settled for fourth.
First picture: 2003 Marlboro Peugeot.
The 2003 WRC campaign will see Peugeot defend its Manufacturers' and Drivers' crowns with the same driver line-up and car that took it to such an exceptional crop of successes in 2002.
<I>Formula 1 Magazine</I> appoints new editor.
Formula One Publishing has announced the appointment of Matthew Franey as Editor of Formula 1 Magazine. He will assume this position on 6th January 2003.
Malaguti signs up as 125cc manufacturer.
Italian scooter company Malaguti will join fellow motorcycle manufacturer KTM in entering a two-rider team to take on the established factories in the 2003 125cc World Championship.
Full 2003 MotoGP entry list.
The full provisional entry list for the 2003 Motorcycle World Championships are as follows. MotoGP class:
Hayden signs for Repsol Honda.
As expected, Honda Racing Corporation has revealed that Nicky Hayden will ride for the official HRC Repsol Honda Team alongside reigning World Champion Valentino Rossi, in the 2003 season.
Jerez test - day two: 13 December.
McLaren-Mercedes test driver Alexander Wurz set the quickest time today [Friday] at Jerez, one hundredth up on Jaguar's Antonio Pizzonia, who was second.
Zonta gets Newman/Haas test.
Ricardo Zonta has revealed that he will test for reigning CART champions Newman/Haas next week, joining Justin Wilson and Sebastien Bourdais at a three-day Sebring shoot out.
Button makes testing debut with BAR.
Jenson Button embarked on his long-awaited first test with Lucky Strike BAR Honda today [Friday] at the Circuito de Jerez in Spain. This was Button's first opportunity to spend some time trackside with his new team and joining him for his testing debut was team-mate Jacques Villeneuve.
Brewco names Green for Timber Wolf ride.
Clarence Brewer Jr., owner of Brewco Motorsports, Inc., announced today that David Green will drive the Timber Wolf Pontiac in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division for 2003.
Vd Goorbergh left out of 2003 line-up.
Jurgen van den Goorbergh is in danger of being without a ride for the 2003 MotoGP World Championship, after the Dutchman's name was absent from the provisional entry list released today.
320 million TV viewers for each Grand Prix.
Extensive global television coverage of the MotoGP World Championship continued in 2002, with an average of 320 million viewers tuning in to coverage of each Grand Prix, including a live audience average of 130 million people across 187 countries.
Chaz joins ex-McWilliams team in 250s.
Brit Chaz Davies will become one of the youngest-ever competitors in the 250cc World Championship, following the announcement that the 15-year-old has signed for the Aprilia Germany team.