All Entries in the "F1 Racing" Category
Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR In The Pits – Speedweeks opens strong at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Want to Drive an F1 Car? Formula GP Experience Offers a Real Rac
As a fan of Formula 1 racing, I’m always seeking ways to get more of a real sense of what it’s like to drive and race a Formula 1 car.
Racing show will satisfy your need for speed
Readers of Globe Drive who have vehemently disagreed with something in this motorsport space now have their chance to hold me to account. The opportunity comes at the Sixth Annual Canadian Motorsport Expo this weekend, which features a panel of seven motorsport journalists who will talk racing, answer questions, and happily debate issues with fans in a 90-minute session on Saturday afternoon. More related to this story The marquee panelist this year is accomplished author and Formula One journalist Gerald Donaldson who, as the saying goes, has forgotten more about grand prix racing than most of us know
Auto Racing Capsules: Cassill gets seat with new team
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Fremont Collision Center, Maaco Auto Body & Paint Renews Sponsorship of Maaco Racing Driver Lloyd Read
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012 Maaco Fremont Racing is excited to announce that it once again signed Formula Car driver Lloyd Read to its 2012 lineup.
Auto Racing Capsules: New-look Williams hails 'fresh start' for 2012
LONDON (AP) — With an overhauled car and a new driver, Williams hailed a “fresh start” as the team looks to bounce back from its worst season in Formula One. The British-based team allowed a sneak peek Tuesday of its new FW34 at preseason testing in Jerez, Spain, with the car designed by new technical director Mike Coughlan having fewer than 5 percent of the parts from last year’s car and also a new engine supplier in Renault. With Bruno Senna replacing Rubens Barrichello as the new partner of Pastor Maldonado, team principal Frank Williams is confident of improving on the five points earned in 2011, saying “we feel ready and strong for the fight.” Williams dominated F1 in the 1980s and ’90s, winning nine constructors’ championships and seven drivers’ titles
Auto Racing Capsules: Casino opens overlooking Turn 2 at Kansas Speedway
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Lesa France Kennedy strode through the Art Deco-inspired lobby, past rows of blinking slots machines and spinning roulette wheels, her eyes trying to take in the homage to old Hollywood. The chief executive of International Speedway Corp., which owns and operates Kansas Speedway, could only marvel at the new casino overlooking Turn 2 of the race track — a $411 million facility that has created 1,000 new jobs and is expected to attract 4 million visitors annually
Barrichello considering IndyCar move
Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012.
Barrichello returns to Brazil, says IndyCar still an option
Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012. Barrichello was scheduled to test Monday and Tuesday at Sebring International Raceway, then stayed an additional half day Wednesday to drive friend Tony Kanaan’s car in the morning session
Barrichello considering move to IndyCar after test
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello spent a third day Wednesday testing for KV Racing Technology. Although a move to IndyCar was not imminent, the Brazilian is definitely considering the series for 2012