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  • racing news

    Tony George Out As Indianapolis Motor Speedway Boss

    According to a press release issued yesterday, Tony George will no longer have day-to-day responsibility for running his family businesses, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the annual Indy 500. Full release below. More »
    07/01/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by WilliamG.: So now that the IRL has crushed CART and there's only one open wheel series in the US and still... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    Max Mosley To Step Aside As FIA President

    Alleged sex freak Max Mosley's agreed to step down as president of FIA, Formula One's world governing body, after elections later this year in order to unify the Formula One championship. The long nightmare is almost over. More »
    06/24/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by Syrax: It means only that he'll have a lot more time for Nazi orgies. 22 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    The Devil in Herr Vettel

    Surprised about Sebastian Vettel’s stunning performance at last Sunday’s British Grand Prix? Be surprised no more: he has signed a hefty pact with the devil. More »
    06/23/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Everytime I come around the city- bling bling. I think if the opportunity to sell my soul presented itself, it would... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • nascar

    CNBC's Darren Rovell Rides In NASCAR Car, Screams Like Little Girl

    OK, so CNBC's Rovell doesn't scream like a little girl, but if you want to see CNBC's sports reporter look scared out of his mind riding smokey-burnout-shotgun, here's a teaser for the network's upcoming documentary airing 9PM, July 9th. [Hulu]
    06/23/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: They didn't let him drive? What's he holding in his hand, a timer? 10 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    2009 British Grand Prix: Mega-Gallery

    Under dark clouds not of British rain but the dissolution of Formula One was held this year’s British Grand Prix. Warning: spoilers. More »
    06/21/09
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    By Peter Orosz
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  • Crazy Euro Car Boy

    So I Woke Up This Morning And F1 Was Dead

    The bough has apparently broken: as we head into what are perhaps the last hours of Formula One as we know it, the teams and the FIA have yet to reach a compromise. More »
    06/19/09
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    By Peter Orosz
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  • formula one

    Eight Teams Break Away From F1, Form New Championship

    Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), representing eight of F1's major teams, frustrated by deadlocked talks with F1 boss Max "tea-bag" Mosley (pictured), carried out their threat to break away from Formula One and create their own championship series in 2010. More »
    06/18/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: Dear Dr. Ray, I have this big problem. I have no clue how I feel about this news of the F1... 22 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Carl Long Owes NASCAR $200,000 For 0.17 Cubic Inches

    Sprint Cup driver Carl Long was fined a record $200,000 and suspended over an engine 0.17 cubic inches over regulations. It's a big fine for what Long claims was an unintentional miscalculation. Yeah, sure, Carl. [ESPN]
    06/18/09
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by Gearhead_42: So, lessee... that's .0213 cubic inches per cylinder... or somewhere around the width of a hair too long a stroke. Who'd... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Sebastian Loeb Barrel Rolls Citroen C4

    Sebastian Loeb clipped a stone and rolled his Citroen C4 rally car eight times at this weekend's Acropolis Rally. Or maybe he was just dodging cops again. (Hat tip to Mike!)
    06/16/09
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by .357 Lost The Fuckin Star, Eh: Blame it on the alcohol... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    NASCAR Mexico Driver Carlos Pardo Dies In Brutal Crash

    During a NASCAR Mexico race in Puebla, driver Carlos Pardo's car hit the barrier at 120 MPH after being nudged by a competitor. Pardo died 45 minute later after being airlifted to a local hospital. More »
    06/16/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Do they have the same safety standards as in the U.S.? My condolences to his family and friends. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    24 Hours Of Le Mans 2009: Stunning Mega-Gallery

    While Americans are reinventing endurance racing in a dadaist manner, Europeans are still doing their thing at Le Mans, 86 years after the first race. And it was Audi vs. Peugeot yet again. Warning: spoilers. More »
    06/16/09
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    By Peter Orosz
    Feature
  • muscle car wars

    Mustang, Challenger May Still Join 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series

    We heard of the muscle car wars possibly spilling into the Busch Nationwide Series back in 2007, and guess what? The Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger are still being submitted for approval to race in the 2010 NASCAR season. More »
    06/15/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by UglyDuckCar: If they have any resemblance to their stock cars as the article suggested, the other normal cars that are rounder... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • nascar

    Little-Known Auto Racing Series Suspends Driver Over Using Fan-Favorite Substance

    Despite occurring earlier this week, is it bad we hadn't heard about Jeremy Mayfield's indefinite suspension by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines until today? Is it worse our first reaction was thinking he's just playing up to his fan-base?
    06/12/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by Unevolved has three moving parts.: I mean, hey, if baseball can't use anabolic steroids, why should Nascar drivers get to use speed? Performance-enhancing drugs... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Team Polizei's GT3 Porsche terrorizes Laguna Seca. [YouTube]

    06/09/09
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  • racing news

    Hit up our twittergasmic live-blog of the 2009 Turkish Grand Prix! The race is live!

    06/07/09
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  • racing news

    Front Wing-Equipped Scion tC Looks Dumb, Sets Record

    Just when we thought we'd seen it all, along comes Chris Rado and his huge front wing-equipped Scion tC, putting down-force right where it's needed. The result — a new FWD lap record at Willow Springs. More »
    06/04/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by GTI_MK5: I shiver in fear of the trends this is going to start.... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Danica Patrick Says Yes To Drugs As Long As She Doesn't Get Caught

    When asked in an interview by Dan Patrick in this month's issue of SI whether she'd be willing to use performance-enhancing drugs or cheat, IndyCar's Danica Patrick said "it's not cheating" if you're not caught. Ballsy. We love it. More »
    06/03/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: Never heard of her. Does she play cricket or something? Betcha she'd look good in a bikini. 24 Responses | Other threads

  • i am indy

    Watch The Indy 500 The Geek Way

    In case you’d like to re-live last weekend’s Indy 500—or watching 200 laps on a rectangular oval is simply not your thing—the Indianapolis Star has created an excellent Flash visualization of the race. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by B1663R: that was kinda cool... not as hardcore as the F1 tracker but, kinda fun nonetheless 4 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Corvette LMP1 Race Car That Never Was

    This Corvette Le Mans EVO prototype was spied by an eagle-eyed reader of ten-tenths during a visit to Pratt & Miller's Michigan headquarters. It could have been a reality if the 2007 rule changes occurred. More »
    05/29/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by LuciferV8: It looks mid-engined. 8 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    800 HP Ford Fiestas To Storm Pike's Peak

    Ford has announced it will enter two Fiestas in the 2009 Pike's Peak International Hill Climb. With 800 HP 2.0 liter four-cylinders forged in the fires of hell they certainly won't be your Grandma's econobox. More »
    05/28/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by Officer BLW, Royal Canadian Grammar Polis.: Incidentally, I get 175hp per litre. And I'm an idiot. 26 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Wind-Up Engines

    Here's an amazing CT scan of a wind-up toy race car — perfect for a weekend that's the putative start of racing season. Isn't it adorable and child-like — sort of like a couple professional racing leagues we know? More »
    05/22/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by mytdawg: Alright, screw the hybrids. Why hasn't anyone tried this with a real car. Put a giant key on... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Travis Pastrana Wins 2009 Oregon Trail Rally

    MTV's "Nitro Circus" star and rally driver Travis Pastrana, along with co-driver Christian Edstrom, clocked a third win this season here at the Oregon Trail Rally situated in and around scenic, hippie-infested Portland. More »
    05/20/09
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    By Andrew Didorosi

    Comment by Karsten Von Urea for All Sales Event: It amazes me that someone can just go from stunt riding a bike to being a world class rally driver. Kinda... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    The Things People Will Drive to Le Mans!

    Remember that street-legal Jaguar D-Type from yesterday’s post about Steve McQueen’s XKSS? It wasn't the only road racer slogging through the French mud at the 24 Hours two years ago. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: It's sad that I've now completely mentally replaced "LeMans" with "LeMons". I was kinda stoked to see someone drove a... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • LOLCars

    Toyota Hybrid Breaks Down, Towed Off Track Before NASCAR Event

    A Toyota Highlander Hybrid parade vehicle used for driver introductions at Lowe's Speedway this past weekend wouldn't start and had to be towed. Hopefully we won't see this from next weekend's Camry hybrid pace car. More »
    05/19/09
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    By Ray Wert

    Comment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: I. Can't. Stop. Laughing. This is awesome. Maybe this will help to jumpstart the change in perception needed to save... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    WTCC Chevy Cruze Pace Car Takes Out BMW In Pau

    GM hopes the WTCC Chevy Cruze encourages Cruze sales. Leaving nothing to chance, the Cruze "safety" car "accidentally" knocked BMW out this weekend at Pau, assuring victory for Alain Menu's Chevy. (Hat tip to Marian!)
    05/18/09
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by Skunky: Is that second dude's voice for real? Sounds like a german Dudley Do-Right. I wanna hear him call out for... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • how to

    How To Stop A Formula One Race With One Button

    Remember this year’s Malaysian Grand Prix which was red-flagged in torrential rain after 31 laps? Here’s how the officials brought the cars to a stop. More »
    05/15/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by dirtyjerseysti: I wanted to see like two guys with keys around their necks, ya know so they can put them in... 6 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    Ross Brawn In 2001: “The Last Thing You Want Is A Driver Whingeing In The Press.”

    A fascinating profile of Brawn GP’s main man from 2001 reveals a ruthless drive for team victory—and a dislike for the kind of public bickering his driver Barrichello has just done. More »
    05/14/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by X5SoB went to Jamaica!: What the fuck is "Whingeing"? 5 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Ferrari, Renault Threaten To Pull Out Of Formula One

    Ferrari and Renault have both issued official statements this week threatening to pull out of next year's FIA Formula One World Championship due to the FIA's decision to introduce two new sets of technical regulations. More »
    05/13/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by stoke has a JDM front wing: Can we just pull Formula 1 out of racing instead? I'm sure we could make do with WRC, ALMS and Touring... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    The Equivocation of Darth Brawn

    After Sunday’s rather peculiar Spanish Grand Prix, Ross Brawn has stated that his team does not have a number one and a number two driver. Can that possibly be true? More »
    05/13/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by Syrax: Who's that by Button's side looking to the left? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • RallyAmerica

    Jalopnik Heads Down The Oregon Trail, Gets Dysentery

    There's a rally afoot in the hills of Oregon and we're headin' there; giant cameras and even bigger energy drinks in hand. Keep tabs on all of these crazy, dirty happenings after the jump. More »
    05/13/09
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    By Andrew Didorosi

    Comment by Deartháir - Now with more Age™!: Let's see if this will work. I suspect it won't. Our Promenading Performer has been playing Oregon Trail for the last... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • formula one

    2009 Spanish Grand Prix: A Great Battle of Strategy

    Whispers of team orders clouds a brainy race in Barcelona, where most of the action happened in the pits and in the tactical computers. Warning: spoilers below. More »
    05/11/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by Senor Dos y Do: I thought that the chief reason for the new aero rules for 2009 was to smooth the wake of the... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • motorsports

    Bikini-Clad Danica Patrick Shot For SHAPE Magazine

    Danica Patrick is no stranger to the front cover of magazines, having spent some time with Sports Illustrated photographers. However, this time it's for SHAPE Magazine. Semi-work safe Danica+bikini+pool photo shoot within. More »
    05/11/09
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    By The Auto Insider

    Comment by CPO Alfisted: Hopes patiently for a crosspost to Jezebel. 18 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Kevin Grubb, Former NASCAR Driver, Dies In Apparent Suicide

    Virginia police found troubled former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb dead in a motel room Wednesday. The cause of death is apparently a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. More »
    05/08/09
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    By Wes Siler

    Comment by aSoundofSleep: That's too bad. A very close friend of mine went the same way recently. I never understood it really. How... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • motorsports

    Top Gear USA finds the greatest corner...in the world. [TopGear]

    05/08/09
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  • max mosley

    Alexander Mosley, Son Of Max Mosley, Found Dead

    Alexander Mosley, the 39-year-old mathematician and son of controversial FIA President Max Mosley, was found dead in his West London home today. More »
    05/06/09
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    By Matt Hardigree

    Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Wow, that's sad. My condolences. Drug overdose....pfft.......he was probably beaten to death, or choked out, by a hooker. Like father, like... 13 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Formula One: The Big Picture

    Boston.com’s awesome photoblog has a selection of the best pictures taken during this year’s F1 season, including this shot of Robert Kubica’s BMW on fire during last weekend’s Bahrain GP. More »
    05/04/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by engineerd is back in the D...for now: All it's missing is this: There. Hot cars, explosions (OK, fire, but I'll just round up), and hot women. Sounds like... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Drag Race A Cop In "Beat The Heat" Challenge

    Police in Florida and Texas have developed a way to discourage illegal street racing: just pay $25 and you get to hit the strip against a high-speed copper. Can you beat the heat? More »
    05/01/09
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    By Ben Wojdyla

    Comment by pauljones: We so need this program in California. And we need it three-four times a year. Not only would this hopefully... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • racing news

    Fish out of water: Wert talks NASCAR, Dover International Speedway. [Dover Post]

    04/29/09
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  • Carpocalypse

    Ten greatest Pontiacs? Easy. Ten greatest Pontiacs in NASCAR history? A touch more difficult. [RestrictorPlated]

    04/27/09
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  • racing news

    SPOILER: Brawn GP Hits Bazaar

    MANAMA, BAHRAIN – Following Jenson Button's performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the English driver is joined by teammate Barrichello and team principal Brawn for a stroll at the Bahrain Bazaar. Spoilers below. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Peter Orosz

    Comment by Jeb_Hoge: Rock the casbah, indeed. I noticed that the non-champers didn't spray nearly as well as the Mumms does. I'm still... 8 Responses | Other threads

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