2002
MacPherson joins Ten Kate.
Iain MacPherson's 2002 season has turned on its head, following his selection to replace the departing Pere Riba in the Ten Kate Supersport squad.
Subaru WRC2002 to make debut at the Tour de Corse.
The Tour de Corse, round three of the 2002 FIA World Rally Championship, begins Friday 8 March when 67 cars cross the start ramp in the town of Ajaccio on the French island of Corsica.
Bud car leads for first time in 2002
Whilst a finish down in sixteenth place is hardly something to shout about, Dale Earnhardt Jr's no 8 Chevrolet did manage to make a brief appearance at the head of the field.
Blair Racing disappointed with first IRL 8th.
Blair Racing this weekend managed to propel driver Alex Barron to the dizzy heights of second place before completing its first event in the Indy Racing League (IRL) series in eight place.
Blundell to combine racing and media in 2002.
Former F1 driver Mark Blundell announced his motorsport plans for 2002 over the weekend, with a line up which combines racing and media.
Earnhardt Jr wrestles a kiss from Pamela Anderson.
The normally spotless Budweiser No. 8 car carried a lipstick stain into Sunday's UAW DaimlerChrysler race, as Dale Earnhardt Jr received some special pre-race visits.
Whale Toyota Coventry Bees gearing up for 2002.
All of the Whale Toyota Bees team for 2002 and co-promoters Martin Ochiltree and Colin Pratt will be at the National Agricultural Centre in Stoneleigh this Sunday [March 10] for the inaugural Speedway Great Britain Exhibition.
Race Result - UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400.
Complete results from Sunday's UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 at the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada, round three of the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series.
Both Arrows disqualified.
A bizarre Australian Grand Prix took another twist inside 25 laps when both OrangeArrows entries received black flags.
Treadway signs title sponsor.
Fred Treadway's eponymous team looked in danger of becoming extinct over the winter when they joined forces with Sam Schmidt Motorsports and driver Anthony Lazzaro. However they scraped enough money to get onto the 'Leaders Circle' programme and now look set to go from strength to strength.
Post race quotes - Grand Prix of Miami.
Post race quotes from many of the Indy Racing League drivers following the opening round of the 2002 IRL Championship at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Schumacher appeals for sense at start.
Michael Schumacher has played down speculation that further wet weather in Melbourne could lead to an accident-strewn Australian Grand Prix - but also called for his fellow drivers to be sensible at the start.
Australian GP 2002 - Schu escapes to victory.
Michael Schumacher began his title defence in perfect fashion at the Australian Grand Prix, running apparently uncontested to a comfortable 54th career victory, and his third straight 'down under'.
Carr is new British Speedway training officer.
Louis Carr is the new training and development officer for British Speedway. The former Ellesmere Port and Belle Vue rider has vast experience in coaching youngsters after a successful spell at Sheffield who have won two Conference League titles in succession.
Loram backs his new club Eastbourne.
Mark Loram is backing his new club Eastbourne to mount a serious Elite League title challenge. The former world champion will form an exciting spearhead with fellow Great Britain test star Joe Screen.
Bodine gets extra Check for pole.
Todd Bodine's spectacular record setting Pole Position at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway has handed the driver of the No.66 Haas Carter Motorsports Ford a one race sponsorship lifeline with Checker Auto Parts.
Blair's Project quiet but successful.
In the midst of the hype and publicity surrounding Roger Penske's transfer to the Indy Racing League full time in 2002 coupled with the first fully fledged IRL assault from Chip Ganassi and Mo Nunn, Larry Blair's eponymous outfit was largely overlooked in the build up to the 20th Anniversary Gran
Alan Jones has bi thoughts as he declines to race.
"Control to driver: be advised we have adjusted your traction control. Please acknowledge." That's the message Juan Pablo Montoya could be receiving this weekend.
More "Little Trees" at Phoenix this year.
CAR-FRESHENER(R) Corporation, makers of "Little Tree" air fresheners, announced that it will sponsor the USAC National Midget Series, USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown Series, and SRL Supermodified series races at the upcoming Bombardier ATV Copper World Indy 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Hornish takes pole on dark day at Homestead.
Sam Hornish Jr may have got his Indy Racing League title defence off to a flying start with a blistering qualifying lap that earned him his first pukka IRL Pole Position but the mood at the Homestead-Miami Speedway was anything but joyous.
Qualifying times - Australian Grand Prix.
1. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari 1min 25.843ecs 2. Michael Schumacher Germany Ferrari-Ferrari 1min 25.848secs
Prost cars sold - but not the company.
The on-going wrangle between team owners Paul Stoddart and Tom Walkinshaw over the assets of the defunct Prost Grand Prix team took another twist with the release of a statement from the liquidator appointed to oversee the closure of the team.
Intersport Racing opts for customer MG/Lola.
Intersport Racing has announced that it has purchased a new MG Lola EX257 to contest the entire 2002 American Le Mans Series schedule in the LMP 675 class.
Unlucky 13 start for $20 million man.
Though he starts at the Homestead-Miami Speedway at 13th on the grid it's hardly been an unlucky career for Al Unser Jr who has just surpassed the $20 million race winnings mark.