Motor racing-Technical chief's exit clouds Sauber launch
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Sauber rolled outtheir 2012 Formula One car in the Spanish sunshine on Monday,the team shrugging off the abrupt exit of technical directorJames Key and hoping to score consistent points this year. The Swiss-based outfit announced last Friday that Key wasleaving to take a job in Britain with an unspecified employer. The C31 car he helped create was presented on the ...
Sprint car racer finding a spot on international stage
FARMINGTON — Sprint car racing has a rich heritage in Southeast Missouri. One local racer, Alan Barton, is working to share that story on an international stage.
NASCAR: Danica's Silver Spoon Racing Concept
Racin’ with Russ—the latest episode for Danica Patrick ’s entry into stock car racing—has me and a lot of other race fans up in arms about how the diminutive princess of racing will gain entry into this year’s Daytona 500 without ever having been in a Sprint Cup race before! Yes, she’s pretty and yes, she is certainly marketable, whether it be open wheel Indy cars or taxi-cab style stock cars ...
UM Solar Car Movie: World Premiere of ‘Racing With the Sun’
A new 30-minute documentary offers a vivid, close-up look at the University of Michigan's solar car team at the World Solar Challenge in Australia last October.
M.I.A. Car Racing in 'Bad Girls' Music Video
The Romain Gavras-directed music video is filled with insane car-racing stunts and some females with 'bad girl' attitude.
GRANDAM: Moretti leaves his mark on sports-car racing
Gianpiero Moretti left an indelible mark on sports-car racing, and even though he hasn’t been around for several years, few will forget his winning ways, his easy-going manner and welcoming smile. If you walked by his team’s hauler at meal time, and even if you didn’t know him, you were invited in to enjoy pasta with the ever-smiling Italian racer and businessman. Over the years, he raced with ...
Motor racing-Lotus target fourth place with Raikkonen
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Lotus set KimiRaikkonen a clear target on Sunday of taking the former Renaultteam to fourth place in the Formula One championship in hiscomeback season. Champions Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes allfinished above former champions Renault last year but Lotus team co-owner Gerard Lopez said beating one of them was arealistic aim. "The hopes are to have a ...
Motor racing-Williams declare fresh F1 start after grim 2011
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Former world championsWilliams presented their new car on Tuesday and declared a freshstart after enduring their worst season in Formula One. A Renault engine has taken the place of last year'sCosworth, Brazilian Bruno Senna has ousted veteran compatriotRubens Barrichello and a new technical line-up is in chargefollowing the departures of Sam Michael and Patrick ...
Kovalainen sure CT01 a step forward
Heikki Kovalainen is adamant the new Caterham CT01 is a clear step forward compared to last year's car.