2002
Rossi tops first day times at IRTA Catalunya test.
The first day of the two-day pre-season MotoGP test session at the 4.727km Circuit de Catalunya, got under way in bright sunshine providing the riders with almost ideal track conditions.
An excellent start to the IRTA tests at Montmelo.
Warm temperatures and sunny weather greeted the first day of the two-day IRTA MotoGP practice at the Catalunya Circuit. Valentino Rossi clocked the fastest lap with the new Honda RC211V, while Loris Capirossi led the field behind the Italian on the 4-stroke Honda.
Q&A: Ryan Newman.
For the second week in a row rookie Ryan Newman looked to have one hand on the Bud Pole Qualifying cheque only to lose out by the smallest of margins.
V&M Racing and David Jefferies part company.
After three incredibly successful years, the V&M Racing Team have today announced they are parting company with rider David Jefferies. The Yorkshireman's departure ends what has arguably been the most successful partnership in recent TT history.
Rain fails to dampen Ford's Corsican rally hopes.
Ford Rallye Sport drivers Colin McRae and Nicky Grist and team-mates Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya both hold solid points scoring positions after a wet second leg of the Tour de Corse, third round of the FIA World Rally Championship, today.
No change as Panizzi and Peugeot remain on top.
Frenchman Gilles Panizzi holds a dominant position in the lead of the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship, the Tour de Corse, which continued in Corsica today.
Skoda consistent but slow.
The Skoda Motorsport World Rally team has continued to show a consistent performance over the second day of the third event of the World Rally Championship, the Rally of Corsica.
WSBK Superpole times - Valencia
The Superpole times from the first round of the 2002 World Superbike Championship in Valencia. This afternoon's Superpole determines the first four rows on the grid.
Brave Benelli battle on.
Despite a difficult winter during which the Benelli company struggled with problems in the Italian motorcycle market, Benelli Sport are back contesting the World Superbike championship.
Hylton signs Yasukawa for Atlantics.
Hylton Motorsports team owner Keith Hylton has announced that he has signed Roger Yasukawa to pilot the No. 9/us print/Toyota/Swift in the 2002 CART Toyota Atlantic Series, beginning in Long Beach.
Three Indy entries for Kelley; Treadway files 2nd.
Kelley Racing filed three entries for the Indianapolis 500 for the second consecutive year, including one for two-time winner Al Unser Jr., while Treadway & Associates Racing filed a second entry for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Over 100 riders set for Speedway GB exhibition.
Almost 150 riders will be on hand at this Sunday's first ever Speedway Great Britain Exhibition. That means the event, which takes place at the National Agricultural Centre in Stoneleigh, is likely to mean the biggest ever turnout of riders in one place.
MJ Church boys reach new heights.
MJ Church Kawasaki's new star Tallon Vohland will make his ACU British Motocross Championship debut at Canada Heights in Kent on Sunday [10 March], with new team-mate Darryl Atkins returning to the UK stage.
Rallye de France - Tour de Corse: SS5.
SS5 - Ocana - Radicale (11.65 kms): Gronholm fastest through SS5; Sainz second; Duval third; Schwarz fourth; Colin McRae fifth; Burns 11th; Panizzi 12th; Alister McRae 19th; Ferreyros leads Group N; Panizzi leads overall rally at the end of leg one by 3 seconds.
Panizzi on top as Peugeot take control.
Peugeot drivers hold the top three positions at the end of the opening day of the Tour de Corse, the third round of the FIA World Rally Championship.
Sarrazin debuts in Paul Ricard test.
Recently announced test driver Stephane Sarrazin got his first taste of the Panasonic Toyota TF102 in a two-day session at Paul Ricard in the South of France this week.
Alesi completes McLaren test.
Recently 'retired' Formula One driver Jean Alesi has concluded his 'one-off' run with the West McLaren Mercedes team that came about as a result of his signing with the German engine supplier to race its DTM cars this year.
New Phoenix announcement due today.
According to press rumours, Charles Nickerson's Phoenix Finance operation is scheduled to release further information regarding a possible Formula One entry later today [Friday].
Corser looks forward to Valencia with itchy bum.
Team Foggy Petronas rider Troy Corser is looking forward to the first round of the World Superbike Championship despite the fact that he won't be riding.
USA to get live F1 broadcast.
ABC Sports has announced that it will televise four Formula One races this season, including the United States Grand Prix on September 29th.
Q&A: Nick Clipson (Hyundai WRC).
Hyundai unveiled its new Accent WRC? on the eve of the 2002 Tour de Corse, determined to take drivers Armin Schwarz and Freddy Loix closer to the top six and world championship points.
Associate sponsors important to Benson.
Johnny Benson, driver of the #10 Valvoline Pontiac, and his team-mates know the importance of the sponsorship game in NASCAR Winston Cup racing.
Rickardsson to face Loram in Jubilee meeting.
World Champion Tony Rickardsson will face his predecessor Mark Loram in Poole's Golden Jubilee Meeting on June 3. They are the first two riders to be announced for the prestigious event which will carry a first prize of ?7,500.
Ford Galp Racing team cancels trip to Spain.
The Ford Galp Energia Racing team will not take part on the forthcoming Rally Catalunya / Rally of Spain, a tarmac event from the World Rally Championship series, after a decision was forced on the team, putting an end to a project announced last January.