2002

Sarah Fisher, voted by fans as the 'Most Popular Driver' in the Indy Racing League for the last two seasons, will serve as the grand marshal for the 19th annual Richmond Christmas Parade next weekend.

Following the death of Imperial Palace casino owner and Las Vegas Motor Speedway co-developer, Ralph Engelstad, Chris Powell, president and general manager of the facility has issued a tribute.

West McLaren-Mercedes duo, Kimi Raikkonen and Alexander Wurz set the two quickest times today [Wednesday] at the Valencia circuit, Spain. Raikkonen took the top spot though, one tenth quicker than test driver Wurz.

This week's speculation that CART could come to Brands Hatch in 2003 would mean the return of ChampCars to the Kent circuit. In 1978 ChampCars under the USAC banner contested races at both Brands Hatch and Silverstone. Today Crash.net has a look back at the Silverstone race.

Jaguar new boy Antonio Pizzonia, set the quickest time today [Wednesday] during the second day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.

Propecia Rally New Zealand, confirmed as the fourth round of next year's revamped World Rally Championship in April, will be based in Northland for two days for the first time.

FIA president Max Mosley has hit back at criticism of the regulation changes that will take effect in Formula One from next season by saying that they will not affect one team more than any other.

Troy Bayliss has lost his preferred #21 race number to new Suzuki rider John Hopkins, and has had to choose a new identity under which to ride in GP's next season.

Tony Purnell was announced as the new head of Ford's Premier Performance Division today, replacing Niki Lauda. Who is he? I hear you ask... well read on to find out all about him.

BMW WilliamsF1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya set the pace today [Tuesday] at the Valencia circuit, Spain. JPM completed 52 laps and posted a best time of 1 minute 13.346 seconds - around two tenths up on the next fastest driver, McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen.

Tony Purnell has been named as the man to replace the deposed Niki Lauda at the head of Ford's Premier Performance Division, taking on the role of director of technology. The team principal's role at Jaguar is still up for grabs, however.

Under sunny Spanish skies, KL Minardi today began the first day of a two-day test session in company with a number of other Formula One teams.

Roberto Rolfo will stay in GP250 with Fortuna next year, even if he has had to switch teams following his former employer's graduation from the series.

From 'The Professor', to the mad professor; ever wonder what Alain Prost's been up to since the demise of his Formula One team? One thing he has been doing is taking a serious look at the American NASCAR series...

Last week the Roman track of Vallelunga reverberated to the sound of some thirty-eight drivers from some twelve different countries having a go with the 500 bhp of a contemporary F3000 car from the Euro series.

MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has stated that despite the massive team/rider changes for next year, he believes Valentino Rossi will counter the competition and claim his third World Championship in the premier class.

Kevin Strijbos has signed a two-year deal with Team Suzuki. The 17-year-old will thus become the factory teammate of 250cc World Champion Mickael Pichon.

The FIM has announced that the 2003 Junior Motocross Cup has been moved to Italy. Originally, the event was scheduled to take place in Cachoeira do Itapemirim, Brazil, but the prestigious race for up and coming off road stars has now been relocated to the track of Asti, Italy.

Anthony West is set to rejoin the Motorcycle Grand Prix circus next season, with the ex-500cc rider campaigning Roberto Locatelli's 2002 Aprilia race bikes for the UGT 3000 - Abruzzo team as they move from the 125 to 250cc class.

David Norris has been named as Eastbourne's rider of the year after playing a major role in the Eagles' push for the Elite League title. Norris also played his part in the club's Knockout Cup glory with a series of impressive performances for the Arlington side.

Full results from Korea after the running of the International Formula 3 Korea Super Prix.

Team members from Penske's Indy Racing League team are busy going head-to-head with fellow crewman from NASCAR and the NHRA in a special racing-themed episode of the hit US television show Junkyard Wars.

Toyota Atlantic Series hotshoe Michael Valiante may be on the radar screens of several CART team but the young Canadian has also been keeping his foot in at the other end of the racing ladder recently, both on and off the track.

After cruising to victory in the first three rounds of the Ivan Mauger Golden Helmet series, Lukas Dryml had his run ended by John Jorgensen in the fourth round at the Mackay Motordome, Queensland last night.