Loeb clinches record fifth WRC title
Nov 2, 2008 WRC
Sebastien Loeb has become the first five-time champion in World Rally Championship history after clinching the 2008 title with third place in the Rally Japan
Hirvonen’s lead shrinks on final leg
Nov 2, 2008 WRC
Mikko Hirvonen’s Rally Japan lead is down to just 4.9 seconds over Ford teammate Jari-Matti Latvala going into the final loop, while Sebastien Loeb remains on course for a record fifth title in an increasingly distant third place
Coulthard determined to enjoy final race
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
David Coulthard says he is determined to enjoy every moment of his final hours as a grand prix driver in Brazil today
Hamilton receives Prime Minister’s support
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown believes Lewis Hamilton will make a great world champion, if the McLaren driver is successful in his title ambitions in today’s Brazilian Grand Prix
BMW confirm 2009 launch date
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
BMW Sauber have become the second team to confirm the launch date of their 2009 car
Analysis: Hamilton must stay out of trouble
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
Formula One will crown its new world champion in the Brazilian Grand Prix today - with the fate of the title battle appearing to rest on whether Lewis Hamilton can stay out of trouble
Ground concerns for Septimus
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
Derrick Smith will order trainer Aidan O’Brien to withdraw Septimus from the Melbourne Cup if the ground is too firm.
Edwards Aims to Turn Up Heat
Nov 2, 2008 NASCAR
Carl Edwards looks at the last three NASCAR Sprint
Cup races of 2008 and sees nothing but opportunity.
‘Shrub’ Ends Up in Victory Lane Again
Nov 2, 2008 NASCAR
Kyle Busch overpowered the field
Saturday in the NASCAR Nationwide Race at Texas Motor Speedway,
winning in the second-tier series for a record-tying 10th time this
season.
Busch gets 10th Nationwide victory (AP)
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
Kyle Busch overpowered the field Saturday in the NASCAR Nationwide Race at Texas Motor Speedway, winning in the second-tier series for a record-tying 10th time this season.
Johnson could spoil the party (Yahoo! Sports)
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
Jimmie Johnson could clinch his third-straight Cup title prior to the Chase finale, leaving the Homestead and fans with a possible letdown.
Massa on pole for title decider
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
FELIPE Massa of Ferrari grabbed pole for the championship showdown at the Brazilian Grand Prix with a dazzling lap in a dramatic and hotly-contested qualifying session.
Loeb wins record fifth championship
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
FRANCE’S Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb clinched a record-breaking fifth straight World Rally Championship when he finished third in the Rally of Japan.
Hirvonen maintains his lead
Nov 2, 2008 Motor Sport
MIKKO Hirvonen maintained his lead ahead of his Ford Focus teammate Jari-Matti Latvala after the second day of the Rally of Japan, despite winning only two stages on Saturday.
Kubica baffled by qualifying slump
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
Robert Kubica says he is baffled about his showing in the Brazilian Grand Prix after delivering what he reckons was the worst qualifying performance of his career
Dennis: We could not be more prepared
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
McLaren boss Ron Dennis believes his team could not have done more to prepare for Lewis Hamilton’s title showdown with Felipe Massa in today’s Brazilian Grand Prix
Vettel: No qualms about racing Hamilton
Nov 2, 2008 Formula One
Sebastian Vettel has warned Lewis Hamilton that he will have no qualms about taking risks in any on-track battles they have in the Brazilian Grand Prix despite the world title being at stake
Hirvonen leads, Loeb heading for title
Nov 2, 2008 WRC
Ford duo Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala continue to run first and second in the Rally Japan, but Sebastien Loeb is heading for the title in third place, despite losing time after an errant set-up change
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