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1 hr ago | The China Post

Alonso sets fastest lap on final day of Jerez pre-season test

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso ended the final day of Formula One's first pre-season test at Jerez on Friday with a flourish despite lingering concern about the performance of his new car.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Ferrari, Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa

5 hrs ago | WDBO-AM Orlando

Trainer Pletcher wins 3,000th career race

Todd Pletcher saddled his 3,000th career winner Saturday at Gulfstream Park, when Spring Hill Farm won the third race.

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Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing, Belmont Stakes, Kentucky Derby

9 hrs ago | Planet-F1.com

Hulkenberg: Still a massive amount to learn

Nico Hulkenberg was relieved to get some laps in the new VJM05 under his belt on Friday but admits there is still a lot to be done in the final two tests.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Nico Hulkenberg, Williams F1 Racing

14 hrs ago | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Kasey Kahne has surgery on left knee

Hendrick Motorsports says Kahne had torn cartilage in his left knee and underwent surgery Friday at an outpatient facility in Charlotte.

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Related Topix: Sports, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR, Ray Evernham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Kasey Kahne, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Bobby Dotter

18 hrs ago | Planet-F1.com

Grosjean: Everything is feeling good

Romain Grosjean had no complaints after his first pre-season test as a F1 driver, saying the car and his neck both feel good.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Romain Grosjean, ING Renault F1 Racing, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari

22 hrs ago | Wandsworth Guardian

Jess sets course for the top

Being recognised as an ambassador for women in motorsport and becoming the first female F1 champion are just two of the goals ambitious teenager Jessica Hawkins has set herself.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing

Fri Feb 10, 2012

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Churchill acquires Bluff Media

Churchill Downs Inc., the owner of the racetrack that's home to the Kentucky Derby, is hoping to cash in on the popularity of poker with its latest acquisition.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing

The Brownsville Herald

Auto Racing Capsules: IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race

A marketing company led by former Indy driver and current team owner Michael Andretti announced Friday it will promote a race weekend at the one-mile oval June 15-16. The race will be held Saturday afternoon, and the two-day event is expected to include a concert and other entertainment.

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Related Topix: Sports, Michael Andretti, Andretti Green Racing

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

IndyCar puts Carpenter, Penske in Leaders Circle

One car each from Ed Carpenter Racing and Jay Penske's Lotus Dragon Racing team have been selected as the final two members of the IndyCar Leaders Circle program.

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Related Topix: Sports, Vision Racing, Indy Racing, Ed Carpenter

Speed Channel

F1: Money A 'Side Issue' In Latest Raikkonen Deal - Lopez

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez insists he is delighted with Kimi Raikkonen, despite earlier negotiations to secure the Finn's services having foundered.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kimi Raikkonen, NASCAR, Ferrari, Nascar Drivers

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Rock star Lenny Kravitz to perform at Daytona 500

Rock star Lenny Kravitz is scheduled to perform at the Daytona 500 pre-race show, Daytona International Speedway announced Thursday.

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Related Topix: Sports, Chase Austin, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Travis Dassow, NASCAR Busch, Dario Franchitti, Dwayne Leik, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Entertainment

WSLS-TV Roanoke

Martinsville Speedway, Gary Sinise to help SWVA wounded warrior

Concert to help Patrick County Marine Corporal Joshua Kerns, who lost much of his legs, and part of his right arm in Afghanistan Actor Gary Sinise, star of CSI: New York star, and "Lieutenant Dan" from the movie Forrest Gump, came to Martinsville Thursday, to announce a special partnership to help Patrick County Marine Corporal Joshua Kerns.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jennifer Cobb, Jay Ryan Norris, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Michael Valiante, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Tom Mitchell, Bobby Dotter, Mike MacKenzie

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Pedregon wants diversity on Funny Car team

As owner and driver of his own National Hot Rod Association Funny Car operation, two-time champion Cruz Pedregon nearly makes himself dizzy, switching hats as budgeter, marketer, hiring manager, tuner and racer.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Phillip McGilton, NASCAR Craftsman Truck

Thu Feb 09, 2012

The New Zealand Herald

Motorsport: Barrichello chasing IndyCar sponsorship

Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello says his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and acknowledges he may only compete on road and street circuits.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Rubens Barrichello, Williams F1 Racing, Tony Kanaan, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport

Star Tribune

Landon Cassill gets 1st shot at Daytona 500 with new NASCAR team

Cassill said Thursday he's been hired to drive for a team that purchased assets and last year's points from the now defunct Red Bull Racing team.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Landon Cassill, Brian Vickers, NASCAR Busch, Team Red Bull, Indy Racing, Ray Evernham, Kasey Kahne

OfficialWire

Mercedes Tops F1 Test; Lotus Fastest 2012 Car

The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Mercedes GP, Nico Rosberg, Michael Schumacher, Romain Grosjean, ING Renault F1 Racing, Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing Team, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren

WSVN-TV Miami Beach

Thousands join first lady for 'Let's Move' outing

Michelle Obama busted out a few new moves Thursday to mark the second anniversary of her campaign against childhood obesity with a few new friends -- 14,000 or so, it turns out.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Jack Roush, Carl Edwards

KLZZ-FM Saint Cloud

Maryeve Dufault - Crush of the Day [PICTURES]

Maryeve Dufault is Danica Patrick's worst nightmare. Maybe not on the actual racing courses , but in the real world outside the racing pits.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Maryeve Dufault, Nascar Drivers, Danica Patrick, Indy Racing, Andretti Autosport

F1-live.com

New Ferrari creating 'a lot of work' - Massa

Ferrari has a hefty workload with its new car according to Felipe Massa , who has spent the last two days trying to get a better understanding of the F2012.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Ferrari, Felipe Massa

Captain Thunder's NASCAR News

David Gilliland Scores Veteran Crew Chief Pat Tryson

Statesville, N.C. - NASCAR veteran Pat Tryson will join Front Row Motorsports as the crew chief for David Gilliland's No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Colin Braun, NASCAR, Matt McCall, John Graham, Nascar Drivers, NASCAR Busch, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush, Bryan Clauson, Dario Franchitti

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