2003
Islanders pose a tough test.
Reading Racers have another tough test Monday night, when they take on Isle of Wight Islanders in the British League Cup at Smallmead Stadium. The Islanders confidence will be boosted by the 56-34 drubbing they gave Racers last Tuesday, in the first leg of the same competition.
Heckles shines on BSB debut.
Honda Racing's Mark Heckles qualified an excellent eighth on his British Superbike debut today at Snetterton, round two of the British Superbike Championship.
Kagayama unhurt after 190mph high-side.
Rizla Suzuki's Yukio Kagayama was on a hot lap during the Dunlop Super 12 final qualifying session today at Snetterton when he fell hard at the end of the 190mph Revett straight.
Qualifying times (2) - Virginia 500.
Complete Saturday practice times for Sunday's Virginia 500 at the 0.526-mile Martinsville Speedway.
Gronholm 'rolls' on, Martin and Rovanpera retire.
Peugeot's Marcus Gronholm continues to lead the Propecia Rally New Zealand today [Saturday] following SS14, however he was lucky to survive the test before.
Martin quickest in SS11 and SS12.
Ford Rallye Sport's new Focus RS WRC scored its first stage victories today when Markko Martin and Michael Park raced to fastest time on both the 20.15km Mititai Finish and the 10.15km Tokatoka speed tests to strengthen their grip on second place on this fourth round of the FIA World Rally Champi
Progress for B.A.R despite Ricard rain.
Lucky Strike B.A.R Honda concluded a three-day test at Paul Ricard yesterday [Friday], where weather conditions have been vaguely reminiscent of Interlagos! Continuous heavy rain on day one meant that Jacques Villeneuve was only able to complete 16 laps in the treacherous conditions.
Gronholm 'rolls' on in New Zealand.
Marcus Gronholm continued to dominate the Propecia Rally New Zealand from the front of the field today. However, it was slightly more exciting for the Finn than yesterday, as he dropped his Peugeot 206 WRC onto its side for 30 seconds on the Parahi stage.
Technical talk - Pirelli talks EMIs.
With the drivers having to contend with dusty tracks, gravel and rocky terrains in the WRC, it's vital that their tyres are able to withstand the elements. Therefore, Pirelli and the 555 Subaru World Rally Team use EMIs on all the WRC events.
King's Lynn shake-up squad.
King's Lynn have snapped up Adam Allott (pictured) on loan from Sheffield as a replacement for the out of form Stefan Mell. And in a further team change, Darren Mallett will keep his team place at the expense of Shane McCabe.
Ferrari delay F2003, will use 'old' car at Imola.
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro has decided to delay the race debut of its new F2003-GA machine, and so will enter last year's F2002 in the forthcoming San Marino Grand Prix.
Starting line-up - Indy Japan 300.
Complete starting line-up for Sunday's Indy Japan 300 at the 1.5-mile Twin Ring Motegi Speedway, round three of the 2003 IRL IndyCar Series Championship.
Chaz checks in: Suzuka.
In the first of what will be regular reports on Crash.net , rising Motorcycle Grand Prix star Chaz Davies reviews round one of the 250cc series, the Japanese Grand Prix, at Suzuka - held last Sunday.
FIA F3000 Barcelona test - day two: 11 April.
Complete times following the FIA F3000 test at Barcelona. Leading times (11 April) - Barcelona:
Qualifying times - Virginia 500.
Complete qualifying session results for Sunday's Virginia 500 at the 0.526-mile Martinsville Speedway.
Fisichella wins Brazilian Grand Prix!
The FIA has announced that Giancarlo Fisichella has been reinstated as winner of last Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, five days after the race ended with McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen on the top step of the podium.
Fisichella's win - have your say.
After some head scratching at FIA headquarters it's been decided that it was Giancarlo Fisichella after all who won the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Ukawa regrets 'Kato collision' claim.
Camel Pramac Pons rider Tohru Ukawa has today issued the following statement regarding his fellow countryman Daijiro Kato, following his tragic accident last Sunday in Japan.
Practice times (1) - Virginia 500.
Complete opening practice results for Sunday's Virginia 500 at the 0.526-mile Martinsville Speedway.
Perfect NZ start for Gronholm.
Marcus Gronholm made the perfect start to this year's Propecia Rally New Zealand, posting fastest time on seven of the opening day's nine stages around the Northland town of Paparoa.
HRC: Kato accident still a mystery.
Honda Racing Corporation today (Friday) released the following statement regarding Daijiro Kato's accident in last Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix. The statement explains that Kato remains in a coma and that despite a Police Investigation the cause of the accident remains unknown.
Abe to replace Melandri in Africa.
Fortuna Yamaha has today confirmed that Norick Abe will ride as a replacement for the injured Marco Melandri in the Africa's Grand Prix, at Welkom, on Sunday 27th April.
Andretti getting comfortable with retirement.
Michael Andretti has 45 days remaining in his race-driving career. There is little doubt in his mind that he is making the right decision to retire at the conclusion of this year's Indianapolis 500 on May 25.
Knudsen out, Lund in at Brough.
Newcastle will hand a debut to Dane Kristian Lund in Monday's British League Cup clash with Glasgow at Brough Park. He replaces fellow countryman Rune Knudsen who made a nightmare start to his British career.