2003
Hideo returns for Las Vegas.
Japanese driver Hideo Fukuyama will attempt to make his seasonal NASCAR Winston Cup Series debut this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Travis Carter's #66 Ford team and the ambitious Hideo Fukuyama Racing Project.
Mack completes Schmidt IPS lineup.
After testing nearly a dozen different drivers over the course of the winter Sam Schmidt has completed his three-car 2003 Infiniti Pro Series lineup with former karter and NASCAR short-track ace Lloyd Mack, younger brother of IRL driver George.
Erwin gets nod for Schmidt IPS team.
Former IRL IndyCar Series contender Brandon Erwin will drive the No. 99 Natural Golf / Sam Schmidt Motorsports entry in the Infiniti Pro Series, beginning with next weekend's season opener at Homestead/Miami Speedway.
Toyota launches 'Drivers Academy'.
Toyota Motorsport GmbH has finalised the plan and format of its ongoing young drivers' programme with a new name and new drivers for 2003.
Mayer: I'm ready.
PDM Racing and its rookie IRL IndyCar driver Scott Mayer are busy preparing themselves for the upcoming Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead with Mayer proclaiming himself "way ready" to finally make his series bow.
Ducati 999 - Technical analysis.
Ducati's 'third' chapter in the World Superbike Championship gets underway with the new 999, officially launched today in Milan.
Ducati to keep V-Twin despite rule changes.
At the official launch of the Ducati Fila team, Ducati Corse Managing director Claudio Domenicali gave the following opening statement, describing 2003 as one of the most demanding year's faced by the team.
Rebels challenge FIA - have your say... response.
WilliamsF1 and McLaren announced last Thursday that they will be taking the FIA to arbitration following changes to the regulations on January 15 and following this 'challenge', we at Crash.net wanted to know what you the reader, thought...
Lazier and Hemelgarn ready for Homestead.
Hemelgarn Racing has announced they will continue tradition and long-standing relationship with driver Buddy Lazier, competing in the 16-race IndyCar Series season.
2003: Barros vs. Honda?
With just over a month to go until the start of the MotoGP season at Suzuka, the championship look like shaping into a battle between Alex Barros and Honda.
Jaquar sports new director.
Jaguar Racing has today announced a new Sporting Director with the appointment of John Hogan. In addition to his role as Sporting Director, Hogan will also assume all marketing and acquisitions responsibilities in the role of Commercial Director
Barff and TVR aiming for Le Mans.
GT ace Rob Barff has his sites set on Le Mans this season, the GT ace driving for RaceSport Salibury, with support from Chamberlain Motorsports and the TVR factory.
Shell 'fuel' Ducati's dream.
Ducati will continue to build on the achievements made over the last four years with Shell Advance motorcycle oils as it mounts a new challenge on the World Superbike crown.
Breil increase Ducati support.
Breil has announced that not will it continue to sponsor Ducati Corse in the World Superbike Championship, but will also make its debut in MotoGP with the Borgo Panigale factory.
Rye countdown to unique 75th anniversary meeting.
Elite League speedway stars, World Champions and a host of speedway fans will be making their way to Rye House Stadium, Hoddesdon on Saturday (March 1st) for the 75th Anniversary of British Speedway meeting.
Winners Press Conference - Jarrett, Parrott.
"Let me reinforce that this win really belongs to Raymond Fox and Shawn Parker and Elliott Sadler because they came and handed me the book. This morning I came in and I said, 'I think this setup is gonna be tight. Can I change something?' They said, 'Nope.'
Results - Leopoldsburg International.
125cc and 250cc/Open results from Sunday's Leopoldsburg Motocross International, Belgium. GP stars Steve Ramon and Mickael Maschio took the 125cc motos, while Motocross legend Stefan Everts won both 250/Open races - defeating countrymen Joel Smets and Marnicq Bervoets.
Jarrett edges Busch for Rockingham win.
Dale Jarrett narrowly edged out Kurt Busch to win Sunday's Subway 400 at the North Carolina Speedway using his years of experience to good effect in a frantic final ten-lap stretch to pass Busch in heavy traffic.
Tracy in cruise control at St. Pete.
Paul Tracy romped home to victory in the 2003 Champ Car World Series season opener in St Petersburg after early race leader Sebastien Bourdais made a rookie mistake and slapped the tyre barriers.
Crockford, Coates for Padgetts Supersport assault.
John Crockford and Adrian Coates have been confirmed as riders for the Padgett's Motorcycles team in the BSB-supporting 2003 British Supersport Championship.
Imola test - day two: 21 February.
Patrick Friesacher underlined both his, and Coloni's, potential for success in 2003 by topping the times on day two of the official FIA-sanctioned F3000 test at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola.
Haydon boost for FPR.
Foggy Petronas Racing's chief engineer, Steve Thompson, took heart from the performance of James Haydon after wet weather brought a frustrating end to the second day of the official World Superbike winter test at Valencia.
Hamill: It was hard to pull out.
American hero, and current Coventry Bees skipper, Billy Hamill dropped a sensational pre-season bombshell on world championship speedway yesterday by pulling out of this year's grand prix series - but admits that it was a tough decision to take.
Minimum age lowered for aspiring CART racers.
You may not be allowed to buy a drink in the United States until you are 21 but, as of this weekend, you can drive a 165mph Toyota Atlantic car or, for the less adventurous, a 155mph Barber Dodge Pro Series machine as evidenced by BDPS driver Nelson Philippe.