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NASCAR mourns death of driver Jason Leffler AP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
SWEDESBORO, N.J. (AP) — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. More »NASCAR mourns death of driver Jason Leffler
SWEDESBORO, N.J. (AP) — NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway.
NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in New Jersey crash Dave Warner - Reuters - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
By Dave Warner PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from injuries suffered when his car slammed into the wall of a dirt raceway in New Jersey, state … More »NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in New Jersey crash
By Dave Warner PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from injuries suffered when his car slammed into the wall of a dirt raceway in New Jersey, state police said. The crash occurred during a race at the Bridgeport Speedway in Logan township in southern New Jersey, near Philadelphia, state police spokesman …
NASCAR remains a ratings winner on Fox The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
NASCAR remains a ratings winner for Fox. More »NASCAR remains a ratings winner on Fox
NASCAR remains a ratings winner for Fox.
NASCAR waits on Fox review for camera decision PETE IACOBELLI - AP - Mon, May 27, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will wait on Fox Sports' investigation of what caused an overhead TV camera rope to snap during the Coca-Cola 600 before deciding if such … More »NASCAR waits on Fox review for camera decision
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will wait on Fox Sports' investigation of what caused an overhead TV camera rope to snap during the Coca-Cola 600 before deciding if such technology will be used in future races.
Jimmie Johnson chasing NASCAR history, not legacy PETE IACOBELLI - AP - Sat, May 25, 2013
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy. More »Jimmie Johnson chasing NASCAR history, not legacy
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson is focused on chasing victory at the Coca-Cola 600. He says he's not thinking about his championship legacy.
Silverstone podium still a step too far for Button Alan Baldwin - Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than two weeks … More »Silverstone podium still a step too far for Button
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than two weeks later, he is impatient to step back in. British fans preparing for their annual home Grand Prix pilgrimage to Silverstone next week should not get their …
Motor racing-Silverstone podium still a step too far for Button Reuters - 5 hrs ago
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than … More »Motor racing-Silverstone podium still a step too far for Button
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than two weeks later, he is impatient to step back in. British fans preparing for their annual home Grand Prix pilgrimage to Silverstone next week should not …
Indian GP organizers dismiss race rumors Reuters - 14 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Indian Grand Prix organizers on Wednesday dismissed media speculation that they may not host a Formula One race next year as "totally baseless and malicious". … More »Indian GP organizers dismiss race rumors
(Reuters) - Indian Grand Prix organizers on Wednesday dismissed media speculation that they may not host a Formula One race next year as "totally baseless and malicious". "Our agreement with Formula One Management is to hold F1 races at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) till 2015, and we are fully committed to do that," …
Motor racing-Indian GP organisers dismiss race rumours Reuters - 14 hrs ago
June 19 (Reuters) - Indian Grand Prix organisers on Wednesday dismissed media speculation that they may not host a Formula One race next year as "totally baseless and … More »Motor racing-Indian GP organisers dismiss race rumours
June 19 (Reuters) - Indian Grand Prix organisers on Wednesday dismissed media speculation that they may not host a Formula One race next year as "totally baseless and malicious". "Our agreement with Formula One Management is to hold F1 races at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) till 2015, and we are fully committed to do …
Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble Alan Baldwin - Reuters - 17 hrs ago
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's … More »Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's hat on Thursday if his team are to escape potentially heavy sanctions. The burly Englishman will explain to an International Tribunal hearing in Paris why …
Motor racing-Formula One's international tribunal Reuters - 17 hrs ago
June 19 (Reuters) - Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli appear before Formula One's International Tribunal in Paris on Thursday to face charges that they broke Formula … More »Motor racing-Formula One's international tribunal
June 19 (Reuters) - Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli appear before Formula One's International Tribunal in Paris on Thursday to face charges that they broke Formula One testing regulations in Spain in May. This factbox details the issues and potential outcomes. - - - - WHAT IS THE TRIBUNAL? The tribunal was set up by …
Motor racing-Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble Reuters - 17 hrs ago
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's … More »Motor racing-Brawn needs brains to avoid tyre trouble
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's hat on Thursday if his team are to escape potentially heavy sanctions. The burly Englishman will explain to an International Tribunal hearing in Paris …
Motor racing-Ellinas claims Cypriot first with Marussia F1 team Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Eftihios 'Tio' Ellinas completed a straight-line test for Marussia on Tuesday and claimed a footnote in motorsport history as the first Cypriot … More »Motor racing-Ellinas claims Cypriot first with Marussia F1 team
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Eftihios 'Tio' Ellinas completed a straight-line test for Marussia on Tuesday and claimed a footnote in motorsport history as the first Cypriot to drive a Formula One car. The 21-year-old Larnaca-born racer, who is currently leading the GP3 junior series for Marussia Manor Racing, carried out …
Motor racing-Consortium takes 35 percent stake in Lotus F1 Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The Lotus Formula One team announced on Tuesday that a consortium of private investors, including an American hedge fund manager and an Abu … More »Motor racing-Consortium takes 35 percent stake in Lotus F1
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The Lotus Formula One team announced on Tuesday that a consortium of private investors, including an American hedge fund manager and an Abu Dhabi-based multinational business group, had acquired a 35 percent stake. The British-based team said in a statement that Infinity Racing Partners Limited …
Motor racing-Commentator Walker diagnosed with cancer Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
June 17 (Reuters) - Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker, whose enthusiastic style during decades behind the microphone has made him a household name in Britain, … More »Motor racing-Commentator Walker diagnosed with cancer
June 17 (Reuters) - Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker, whose enthusiastic style during decades behind the microphone has made him a household name in Britain, has been diagnosed with cancer, his former employer the BBC reported on Monday. The 89-year-old, whose catchphrase is "Unless I am very mistaken ... and …
Leffler planned for young son in case of death JENNA FRYER - AP - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his … More »Leffler planned for young son in case of death
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It's a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit was the only way he could compete on a regular basis.
Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
(Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organizers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible … More »Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension
(Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organizers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible flotation of the series. Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. He …
Motor racing-Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
June 17 (Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organisers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a … More »Motor racing-Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension
June 17 (Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organisers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible flotation of the series. Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. …
Motorcycling-Suzuki to return to MotoGP in 2015 Reuters - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
June 17 (Reuters) - Suzuki will return to the MotoGP championship in 2015, the Japanese manufacturer announced ahead of a test of its prototype bike in Spain on Monday. … More »Motorcycling-Suzuki to return to MotoGP in 2015
June 17 (Reuters) - Suzuki will return to the MotoGP championship in 2015, the Japanese manufacturer announced ahead of a test of its prototype bike in Spain on Monday. Suzuki, who won 500cc world titles with the likes of Briton Barry Sheene, and Americans Kevin Schwantz and Kenny Roberts Jr, pulled out in 2011 saying they …
Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya motogp results Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday 1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 43:06.479 2. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda … More »Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya motogp results
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya MotoGP on Sunday 1. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Yamaha 43:06.479 2. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 43:08.242 3. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda 43:08.305 4. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 43:12.353 5. Stefan Bradl (Germany) Honda 43:33.235 6. Bradley Smith …
Motorcycling-Lorenzo trims gap to Pedrosa with win in Catalunya Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
MONTMELO, Spain, June 16 (Reuters) - Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo trimmed the gap to championship leader Dani Pedrosa at the top of the MotoGP standings to seven points when … More »Motorcycling-Lorenzo trims gap to Pedrosa with win in Catalunya
MONTMELO, Spain, June 16 (Reuters) - Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo trimmed the gap to championship leader Dani Pedrosa at the top of the MotoGP standings to seven points when he stormed to victory at a sweltering Catalunya grand prix on Sunday. The Spanish world champion beat compatriot and Honda pilot Pedrosa to the first corner …
Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya moto2 results Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya Moto2 on Sunday 1. Pol Espargaro (Spain) Pons Kalex 41:17.307 2. Esteve Rabat (Spain) … More »Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya moto2 results
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya Moto2 on Sunday 1. Pol Espargaro (Spain) Pons Kalex 41:17.307 2. Esteve Rabat (Spain) Pons Kalex 41:17.388 3. Thomas Luethi (Switzerland) Suter 41:23.571 4. Scott Redding (Britain) Kalex 41:26.368 5. Takaaki Nakagami (Japan) Kalex 41:27.904 …
Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya moto3 results Reuters - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya Moto3 on Sunday 1. Luis Salom (Spain) KTM 41:15.331 2. Alex Rins (Spain) KTM 41:15.542 … More »Motorcycling-Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya moto3 results
June 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Catalunya Moto3 on Sunday 1. Luis Salom (Spain) KTM 41:15.331 2. Alex Rins (Spain) KTM 41:15.542 3. Maverick Vinales (Spain) KTM 41:15.965 4. Alex Marquez (Spain) KTM 41:19.324 5. Efren Vazquez (Spain) Mahindra 41:21.574 6. Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) …
Motor racing-First Ferrari winner Gonzalez dies at 90 Reuters - Sat, Jun 15, 2013
* Ferrari's first Formula One winner dies at 90 * Argentine won 1951 British Grand Prix (Adds Montezemolo quotes) June 15 (Reuters) - Jose Froilan Gonzalez, the stocky … More »Motor racing-First Ferrari winner Gonzalez dies at 90
* Ferrari's first Formula One winner dies at 90 * Argentine won 1951 British Grand Prix (Adds Montezemolo quotes) June 15 (Reuters) - Jose Froilan Gonzalez, the stocky 'Pampas Bull' who in 1951 delivered Ferrari's first Formula One world championship race win, died in a Buenos Aires hospital at the age of 90 on Saturday. …
Sport-Horner and Lawrie honoured in Queen's birthday list Reuters - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup golfer Paul Lawrie and Red Bull's Formula One team principal Christian Horner were recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth … More »Sport-Horner and Lawrie honoured in Queen's birthday list
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup golfer Paul Lawrie and Red Bull's Formula One team principal Christian Horner were recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in the monarch's birthday honours list on Friday. Scot Lawrie was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for the work his foundation does in encouraging …