2003
Barcelona test - day three: 15 January.
McLaren-Mercedes dominated testing today [Wednesday] at Barcelona, with the top three times all being set by drivers from the Woking based concern.
Brett Bodine 'solid' for 2003.
NASCAR's favourite underdog, Brett Bodine insists that his #11 Ford team is financially secure for the 2003 season with sponsorship from Hooters and that a potential co-owner partnership is still on the agenda.
McNish makes on-track debut for Renault.
Renault F1 test driver Allan McNish made an unexpected early debut with the team today [Wednesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, after regular driver, Jarno Trulli was forced to miss the day's running as he was feeling unwell.
Jacques blasts Button at launch.
Jacques Villeneuve has been at his old tricks again at the launch of the BAR 005 yesterday claiming that his new team-mate Jenson Button will only be good enough to carry BAR forward if the Briton raises his game.
Black magic with Skoda and Michelin.
They may be just small, black and round but tyres make the biggest single difference to the performance of any World Rally Car.
Q&A: Sam Belnavis, Travis Carter.
"I made a decision pretty much right after Homestead that the program (BH Motorsports) needed to go a different direction, so I talked to a number of people within the sport that I respect and have guided me over my career the last 22 years. I saw an opportunity.
Swindon announce admission prices for 2003.
Swindon Speedway have announced an adult admission price of ?9.50 for Premier League meetings in the forthcoming season. Concessions will be charged ?6.00, and this represents the first price increase since 1995.
Foyt finally confirms Larry, Dodge, Harrah's etc.
After a trying off-season that saw behind the scenes shakeups at AJ Foyt Racing right up until last Monday, the racing legend formerly announced his 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup plans at Daytona on Tuesday.
IMS to be added to NASCAR simulators.
The world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval will soon become a part of the NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway experience when the track is added to the unique racing center simulators on February 2.
Koolerz 300 to kick off Busch season in style.
When the green flag waves over the field of the Koolerz 300 at Daytona International Speedway, fans will get the chance to see some of NASCAR's finest young talent firsthand and a field stacked with action from top to bottom.
BAR Honda launch 2003 challenger in Barcelona.
Lucky Strike B?A?R Honda marked the beginning of their fifth season in Formula One today with the unveiling of their 2003 challenger in Barcelona, Spain.
BAR 005 looks like a proper F1 car, says JV.
1997 F1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has given the BAR Honda 005 the thumbs up adding it looks like a "proper F1 car."
BAR Honda 005 - technical specifications.
Complete technical specifications for the new BAR Honda 005, launched today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. Chassis - BAR 005:
Bird strike fails to slow flying Corser.
Troy Corser put his local knowledge to work on the first day of the Foggy Petronas Racing test at Phillip Island.
Barcelona test - day two: 14 January.
McLaren-Mercedes driver, David Coulthard set the quickest time today [Tuesday] at the Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, beating Marc Gene, who was next quickest by over a second.
Kresta to test Peugeot 206 WRC in France.
Roman Kresta will test the Peugeot 206 WRC for two full days in France on Thursday and Friday [January 16 - 17] this week, in preparation for his debut in the Bozian Racing colours on Rallye Monte Carlo.
Tom Wood to complete full IPS season with Schmidt.
Canadian Tom Wood will return to Sam Schmidt Motorsports for the entire 2003 IRL Infiniti Pro Series season after contesting three races for the team last year.
MX legend de Groot forms new team.
The Motocross GP paddock will be making space for a new team in 2003 with the news that the Kawasaki Satellite Racing Team has been created by world famous motocross guru, Jan de Groot [pictured with his 2002 125cc World Champion Mickael Maschio] and rookie manager Glen Dempsey, backed by Kawasak
Herne pleased with first Australian final.
The Hammers young Aussie, Lee Herne, competed in his first National Final last weekend when he was up against 15 other riders in the Australian Final.
Amalgamation keeps Todd on track.
A collaboration between Travis Carter and Sam Belnavis has resulted in the formation of BelCar Racing and a full-season of Winston Cup action for New York's Todd Bodine.
Hammers complete line-up with double signing.
Arena Essex has announced the signings of both Maik Groen and David Ruud for their new-look squad. Dutchman Groen is an experienced all-round motorcyclist and will start the season at reserve whilst Ruud will share a heat-leader role with Joonas Kylmakoorpi.
Who is Chris Burns?
The 2003 MotoGP season will see 22 year old Chris Burns make his premier class debut for the Harris-WCM team, alongside Ralf Waldmann, and thus mean the Newcastle based Brit will make the massive jump from British Superstock to World Grand Prix.
Peterborough chases Sullivan despite setback.
Peterborough are still hoping to reach an agreement with their top rider Ryan Sullivan despite a breakdown in talks over the weekend. Team boss Jim Lynch and owner Mick Horton have both been held negotiations with the Australian Grand Prix star without success.
Top female Barratt secures Hyundai WRC deal.
Natalie Barratt has secured a deal that will see her continue to drive a MSD-prepared Hyundai Accent WRC? on rounds of the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship. The world's top female rally driver will initially contest three out of the first four rounds of the series.