2002
Q&A: Harri Rovanpera.
Born and bred in Jyv?skyl?, they don't come any more local than Harri Rovanpera who still lives in Rally Finland's traditional host town when not travelling the world with Peugeot Sport.
Q&A: Subaru's new signing Achim Mortl.
Austrian Achim Mortl, newly signed by the factory Subaru team to contest the German and Italian rounds of the WRC, talks about how he clinched the converted seat, the pressure he's now under and working with the likes of Tommi Makinen and Petter Solberg.
Hopper home for surgery.
Red Bull Yamaha rider John Hopkins has joined countryman Kenny Roberts in returning home to the United States for surgery, following his spectacular crash in the final qualifying session for the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring.
Preview: Grand Prix of Belgium.
After a three week summer break the 2002 FIM Motocross World Championships kickstart into life again this weekend with round 9 of 12 occurring in Genk for the Grand Prix of Belgium.
Biaggi: I'm leaving Yamaha.
Italian superstar Max Biaggi today told the Gazzetta dello Sport that he will leave Yamaha at the end of the season, following four years with the team, due to 'certain guarantees' not being met.
Holiday break spent wisely at BAR.
Following last weekend's German GP, Formula One's global circus comes to a temporary halt. This year's race calendar dictates a three-week summer break for the hard working teams before the action begins again at the Hungarian GP on the 18th August.
Michael gives thanks to Gestione Sportiva.
There was a nice surprise yesterday for all the Gestione Sportiva staff. At the usual celebration which follows every victory, there was a guest of honour in the shape of none other than the reigning world champion, Michael Schumacher.
Mitsubishi Lancer WRC2 technical specs.
For any techies...! A complete technical specification for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC2, which will make its debut on next week's Neste Rally of Finland. DIMENSIONS
Tough weekend for Team B&Q.
The 13,500 spectators at Snetterton on Sunday could be forgiven for thinking that Team B&Q had put Perry McCarthy and Johnny Herbert in their cars for this meeting as the team's luck had been akin to some of these two perennially unlucky Essex boys more troublesome weekends.
Parsons back in hospital, McGehee on sidelines.
Ray Parsons of Parsons Motorsports Marketing's health has taken an unexpected turn for the worse, causing him to put everything on hold for the remainder of the 2002 Indy Racing League season on Tuesday and leaving popular driver Robby McGehee without a ride.
Fernandez begins recovery trail.
CART FedEx Championship Series veteran Adrian Fernandez is wasting no time in recovering from the injuries suffered in Sunday's Molson Indy Vancouver, as he went through his first full day of rehabilitation therapy in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
IMS partners with Sirius and H.H. Gregg.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has chosen Sirius Satellite Radio, the country's premier satellite radio broadcaster, and H.H. Gregg, the Midwest's leading home appliance and consumer electronics retailer, to play host to qualifying day during the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Winston Cup weekend, Aug.
Battered Bjerre fit for semi-final push.
The Newcastle Diamonds's 18-year-old star Kenneth Bjerre is eagerly awaiting Saturday's second leg of the Knock-Out Cup quarter-final against the Stoke Potters even though a crash meant he missed half of last Monday's extremely stormy first leg.
Wolves in town to take on King's Lynn on Saturday.
The King's Lynn Knights will be at full strength for Saturday's home Sky Sports Elite fixture against the Wolves from Wolverhampton.
Another near miss for Felipe.
Once again Felipe Giaffone came within a whisker of his maiden Indy Racing League victory as he drove to a third place finish in Sunday's superb Michigan Indy 400.
Andersen takes centre stage.
All roads lead to Oxford this Friday, August 2nd, 2002 when Brian Andersen stages his testimonial meeting, celebrating ten years competing in the Country. The action gets underway a little earlier than usual with the parade of riders at 7.15pm and the first race is at 7.30pm.
Baldwin steps in for Arena Essex.
The Kent Sweepers Hammers management have swooped to sign the experienced Carl Baldwin on loan from Elite League Ipswich. And the 37 year old makes his debut in Friday's home cup match against Newport at the Purfleet Raceway.
Gearbox failure ends Servia's day.
A gearbox problem ended a solid debut performance by Visteon/Patrick Racing driver Oriol Servia in Sunday's Molson Indy Vancouver leaving the Spaniard a disappointed 14th in the final standings.
PSM Racing Line on target for points.
Nicolas Kiesa and Tony Schmidt looked on schedule to score the teams first points of the season at the new Hockenheim circuit for round 9 of the FIA Formula 3000 Championship.
Q&A: Gavin Pyper.
One of the most spectacular racers in the Production Class of the BTCC is Gavin Pyper.
Walker signs for GSE Ducati.
In a move certain to delight British motorcycle fans, GSE Racing has announced that Chris Walker will take the place of one time BSB rival Neil Hodgson, who moves to the Ducati Corse factory squad, and partner James Toseland in the 2003 Superbike World Championship.
Q&A: Phil Keed - Senior rally engineer - Subaru.
555 Subaru World Rally Team's Phil Keed - Senior rally engineer, and Tommi Makinen's engineer - talks about the Safari Rally, working with Makinen, and the forthcoming Rally Finland:
Ferrari goes arty!
A work of art by the French sculptor Jean-Yves Lechevallier, recently placed outside the historic Ferrari management office building, was officially unveiled today by President Luca di Montezemolo and Jean Todt, in the presence of the artist and the press.
Franchitti dedicates win to Moore.
Scotsman Dario Franchitti dedicated his Molson Indy Vancouver triumph to his late friend Greg Moore and then vowed to 'have a good time' in his memory with fellow podium finishers Paul Tracy and Tony Kanaan.