Six drivers complete Indy 500 test Former Formula One star Rubens Barrichello was among six drivers to finish three required speed phases of the Indianapolis 500 rookie orientation program on Thursday at the famed Indy oval. Read full article |
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Barrichello runs first IndyCar oval laps Veteran open-wheel driver Rubens Barrichello quickly found out just how much different it is driving fast in circles. Read full article |
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Barrichello granted partial rookie status Formula One veteran Rubens Barrichello will get some of the benefits of other first-year IndyCar drivers. Read full article |
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Myers dreaming of MotoGP seat Elena Myers has taken a big step towards realising her dream of competing in MotoGP by becoming the first female to win a professional motorsport race at the Daytona speedway. Read full article |
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Barrichello becomes Indycar rookie Rubens Barrichello, the most experienced driver in Formula One, will become an IndyCar rookie after joining KV Racing Technology on Thursday to race in the American open-wheel series. Read full article |
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Daytona driver tweets from his seat NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski caused an online stir during Monday's delayed Daytona 500 race by tweeting from his car and picking up over 100 000 Twitter followers in the process. Read full article |
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Kenseth survives fire, rain to win Daytona 500 After lengthy rain delays and a freak fuel fire accident, Matt Kenseth emerged as the Daytona champion on Monday. Read full article |
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Patrick, Johnson crash early at Daytona Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and debutant Danica Patrick were involved in a five-car crash on the second lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday that ended their chances of glory early. Read full article |
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Barrichello seeks sponsors for IndyCar move 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. Read full article |
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Sato excited about new Indy machine Japanese driver Takuma Sato is excited by what he's seen so far from IndyCar's new chassis, and looking forward to launching the season with his new Rahal, Letterman, Lanigan team. Read full article |
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Toyota unveils Le Mans challenger Toyota has announced details of its World Endurance Championship participation, including a plan to race two cars in some races. Read full article |
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Peugeot quits Le Mans Former Le Mans winners Peugeot will not enter this year's 24-hour race after pulling out of the new FIA world endurance championship. Read full article |
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Ahola dies from training accident World enduro champion Mika Ahola has died in Barcelona from injuries suffered while training according to reports. Read full article |
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'Perfect Storm' led to Wheldon death The crash that killed Dan Wheldon was the result of a "perfect storm" with no single factor pinpointed as the cause. Read full article |
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Ogier wins Race of Champions 27-year old Frenchman Sébastien Ogier emerged victorious in his first outing in the Race Of Champions. Read full article |
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Vettel, Schumacher win RoC Nations Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher won the Race of Champions Nations Cup for the fifth time on Saturday. Read full article |
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Le Mans crash car makes US$1 million An unrestored car involved in motor racing's worst accident, at Le Mans in 1955, has sold at auction for more than US$1 million after 42 years under wraps. Read full article |
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D-Day for championship hopefuls It is D-Day for a string of title hopefuls at the ninth and final round of the WesBank Super Series at the Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria West today. Read full article |
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Stewart wins Nascar title Tony Stewart won the Nascar title on Sunday after he won the Ford 400 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in a showdown with Carl Edwards. Read full article |
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Bate chosen for FIA Academy SA's Andrea Bate has been chosen as one of the 18 international drivers from across the world for the next FIA Institute Young Driver Academy. Read full article |