2003

Mitsubishi Motors has entered Jani Paasonen/Arto Kapanen and Kristian Sohlberg/Jakke Honkanen in Rallye Deutschland as part of its preparations for a return to the World Rally Championship in 2004.

Multiple Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has been officially declared an ambassador of the Republic of San Marino, as the country aims to reinforce its links with Ferrari.

A muddled European swing took some of the glitter off of the monstrous start to the season for Paul Tracy, but, undaunted, the Canadian simply pulled his belts a little tighter and went back to work.

Speaking at the pre-event press conference in Germany, Valentino Rossi and Max Biaggi both gave announcements regarding their future with Honda, Rossi commenting on his contract negotiations and Biaggi his race machinery.

Formula One rookie Antonio Pizzonia has admitted that he was caught unawares by the news that Jaguar Racing intended to replace him with Justin Wilson from next weekend's German Grand Prix - but refuses to call time on his short grand prix career.

Ricky Carmichael and Kevin Windham have a history at Washougal Motocross Park, and the two AMA Chevy Trucks US Motocross Championship riders will renew their rivalry at the scenic circuit on Sunday [27 July].

Seventeen-year old British Supersport racer Tom Sykes will get the chance of a lifetime this weekend, when he lines up with the world's top racers at the WSBK meeting at Brands Hatch.

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers' Club [BRDC] spent Wednesday morning at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, London, addressing the issue of Silverstone's Formula One future.

This week the annual Scottish Open Championship is the big attraction at Armadale Stadium (Friday, parade 7.15, first race 7.30), and as always there are some big name riders chasing the prize money and the famous Jack Young Memorial Trophy.

Sympathy is certainly not a word used frequently when Max Biaggi ever discusses the fortunes of his bitter rival Valentino Rossi, but it was on Max?s agenda after the events at Donington last weekend.

Following Saturday's final practice for the Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, Home Depot Chevrolet driver Tony Stewart will fly to Akron, Ohio, to participate in festivities surrounding the 66th running of the All-American Soap Box Derby.

Red Piranha Racing rider Simon Andrews has continued his run of strong finishes taking fifth place at Mondello Park allowing him to further strengthen his grip on third place in the Supersport championship.

Proton Team KR will again campaign last year's 500cc two-strokes this weekend in Germany. The Oxfordshire-based team are continuing to develop their V5 but feel the tried and tested KR3 will be much more competitive at the twisty Sachsenring circuit.

One of the world's biggest sports came together with one of the world's biggest movie stars last night as Jaguar F1 driver Mark Webber opened the premiere of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines by driving his F1 car through Leicester Square - the first time a Formula One car has been driven

NASCAR driver Geoffrey Bodine will return to Watkins Glen International next month at the wheel of the #8 BMW-powered Picchio Daytona Prototype in the Bully Hill Vineyards 250, August 8.

Joel Smets came within a whisker of taking his first MX GP class victory on Sunday at Namur, leading the early stages before being passed by countryman Stefan Everts.

Three teams supported by M-Sport's customer programme will contest the Rallye Deutschland, round eight of the FIA 2003 World Rally Championship this weekend - German Antony Warmbold, Briton Alistair Ginley and making his first WRC outing for 2003, Czech Tibor Cserhalmi.

The 22nd International ADAC Rallye Deutschland takes place this weekend, the eighth round in the 2003 FIA World Rally Championship. Germany will also play host to the fifth round in 2003 FIA Production Car WRC.

Against increasingly stiff opposition, Peugeot tops both the Manufacturers' and Drivers World Championships halfway into the 2003 season. Peugeot Sport boss Corrado Provera analyses the present situation before the second half of the competition kicks off in Germany...

A night of high drama at Oxford Stadium tonight as the Oxford Silver Machine battled hard to gain a vital win in their quest for an Elite League play off spot.

Stoke hope to have Alan Mogridge back in their ranks for this coming weekend's meetings against Somerset and Exeter. Mogridge has indicated he may be ready to return after arm and shoulder injuries.

Berwick speedway have supported youth speedway for over the last 33 years with their annual Stars of Tomorrow meeting, bringing new and vibrant names into the sport, many of whom have gone on to professional stardom at very high levels.

Ford BP Rallye Sport's Focus RS WRC03 tarmac rally debut at the Rallye Deutschland this weekend marks an historic milestone for M-Sport Ltd as Markko Martin will be behind the wheel of the 50th Ford Focus World Rally Car built by the UK based company.

The Ricky Carmichael steamroller has finally been stopped, as Kevin Windham - the last rider to beat RC in an AMA Motocross round - repeated the feat nearly two years on to win at Unadilla.