Motorcyclist dies at Dakar Rally
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
French motorcyclist Pascal Terry is found dead three days after going missing during the Dakar Rally.
New Donington waits for approval
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Plans to revamp Donington Park, the home of the British Grand Prix from 2010, will be considered at a planning meeting on Thursday.
Kelso, Ayr set to race
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Jump racing enthusiasts could get their first taste of action this week with Kelso hoping to beat the big freeze on Friday.
Catterick the latest to fall
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Catterick’s meeting on Thursday has been abandoned following an inspection on Wednesday afternoon.
Haydock plan for Pete
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Inexperienced chaser According To Pete could take his chance in next Saturday’s Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock.
Denman heads 38 in Gold Cup
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
There were no surprises amongst the 38 horses entered for the totesport.com Cheltenham Gold Cup on March 13.
Brawn - More of the same
Jan 7, 2009 Formula One
Ross Brawn has conceded that the Honda F1 team will, at best, experience another “transitional” season in 2009.
Dakar Rally says French motorcyclist found dead (AP)
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
French motorcyclist Pascal Terry has been found dead during the Dakar Rally in Argentina. The 49-year-old Terry had gone missing Sunday during the second stage of the race, between Santa Rosa and Puerto Madryn, organizers said in a statement. Terry was found early Wednesday in an area of dense vegetation, about 50 feet from his motorcycle, without his helmet but with food and water beside him.
Baldwin to field Sprint Cup team in 2009 (PA SportsTicker)
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (Ticker) - Tommy Baldwin, a five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup and former Daytona 500 winning crew chief, announced the formation of a new Sprint Cup Series race team that will compete full time in 2009.
Chelsea’s Abramovich loses rich-list status
Jan 7, 2009 Formula One
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has lost his position at the top of football’s rich list but David Beckham remains the wealthiest player.
Ayr announce Saturday card
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Ayr have announced plans to stage a six-race card on Saturday with the weather forecast to remain mild on the west coast of Scotland.
Freeze decimates fixtures
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Tuesday’s meeting at Sedgefield has been abandoned while Wednesday’s cards at Fontwell and Musselburgh have already fallen.
Albertas Cheltenham-bound
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Connections of Albertas Run are plotting a return to Cheltenham for the Letheby & Christopher Chase on January 24.
Kasbah ready for World warm-up
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Francois Doumen could send Kasbah Bliss to Cheltenham later this month as a warm-up for another tilt at the Ladbroke World Hurdle.
Breeze plans remain fluid
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Breedsbreeze will have one more run before a likely tilte at the RSA Chase at Cheltenham in March.
Turnell backing for Bajan
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Andy Turnell has taken heart from the recent runs of Blue Bajan and believes he could have an each-way chance in the Champion Hurdle.
Webber targets February
Jan 7, 2009 Formula One
Mark Webber has said he hopes to be back behind the wheel for Red Bull at the beginning of February.
Ferrari see the light
Jan 7, 2009 Formula One
Ferrari have decided to once again use their controversial ‘traffic light’ pitstop system this coming season.
Carlos Sainz wins fourth stage of Dakar Rally (AP)
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
Spaniard Carlos Sainz won the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally on Tuesday, holding off Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar to maintain the overall lead. Sainz, who also won the rally’s second stage, finished the 236-mile ride in 3 hours, 42 minutes, 57 seconds in his Volkswagen — six seconds ahead of Al Attiyah, who won the first and third stages through Argentina and Chile.
Your Turn: 12 ways to fix NASCAR (Yahoo! Sports)
Jan 7, 2009 Motor Sport
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