Categories: Auto Racing, American Open Wheel, Formula 1
ARCA race at Talladega
by Graham 
While attending the Rough River flyin this weekend, I found myself watching the ARCA race at Talledega. This race was won by Craig Kinser, despite an incident where he was sent to the back of the line and had to work his way back to the front. Erin Crock… more »
10/04/05 10:04:39 pm, ButtonGate II is over - now it's Sato-gate
by Graham
Following the apparent conclusion of what became known as Buttongate II, with Jenson Button apparently agreeing to pay a substantial pile of cash to Williams, which he will no doubt pay out of his (reputedly rather large) contract with Honda, Honda finds… more »
You can tell it's the Silly Season....
by Graham
...when in the space of 1 week, the reclamation of a show Lola car by Ganassi racing leads to speculation which now has Penske returning part-time to CCWS in 2006.
I doubt that this will happen. One thing that I have always noticed about Roger Penske i… more »
What is Chip Ganassi up to?
by Graham
There is a lot of fevered speculation about Ganassi Racing's plans for 2006 and beyond in the IRL. With Toyota already leaving that series, all sorts of rumours are out there - Chip is leaving the IRL, Chip is staying, he's running in both series, he's g… more »
Champ Car Race in South Korea cancelled
by Graham
The Champ Car race planned in 3 weeks' time for Ansan, South Korea, has been officially cancelled, reducing the 2005 OWRS Champ Car series to 13 races. It had been clear for some time that the circuit was largely complete, but none of the spectator facil… more »
Robert Clarke at Las Vegas...
by Graham
Robert Clarke of Honda Performance Development was ostentatiously present in Las Vegas on Friday of last week, meeting with Kevin Kalkhoven and Tony Cotman.
He clearly was trying to sell them some idea. According to Robin Miller, he is trying to get a… more »
Formula1-speak
by Graham
In case you ever wondered what Formula 1 drivers/teams/managers are really saying in all of those interviews and press conferences, here is a translation guide, courtesy of a number of F1 fans posting to the Autosport Forum. Additional insight at F1-Spea… more »
O look, NASCAR is slapping the bad boys on the wrist...
by Graham
Following a significant number of incidents at last weekend's Nextel Cup race in New Hampshire, NASCAR has decided to "get tough". Following the usual ritual pronouncements containing ringing phrases such as "unacceptable behaviour" and threats of dire c… more »
Buttongate II continues to build...
by Graham
The saga of ButtonGate II continues to evolve. For the neophytes, here is the story so far:
1. Jenson Button had an option contract with Williams for 2005. BAR also held a contract with Button for 2005.
2. In August 2004, Button signed a contract w… more »
Katherine Legge wins again...
by Graham
When Katherine Legge won in her first start in the Toyota Atlantic series at Long Beach earlier this year, there were plenty of people ready to downplay that win. After all, she inherited the victory when Rocky Moran Jr. stopped with a wheel bearing fail… more »