Toyota commit to F1 with new car
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Toyota reiterate their commitment to Formula One as their 2009 car makes its debut in an online launch ceremony.
Kawasaki could face legal action
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
MotoGP supremo Carmelo Ezpeleta says legal action may be necessary to resolve the issues caused by Kawasaki’s withdrawal from the 2009 championship.
Griffin upbeat over Kazal
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Irish trainer Eoin Griffin is hoping Kazal will prove himself as good as ever at Gowran next week en route to Cheltenham.
Four take on the Master
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Just four horses will take on Master Minded in the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot on Saturday.
Denman pleases in gallop
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Denman remains on course for a return to action at Newbury next month but could still go to Cheltenham without a prep race.
Toyota - no plans to quit F1
Jan 15, 2009 Formula One
Toyota F1 president John Howett is confident that the Japanese manufacturer will remain in Formula One for the foreseeable future.
Ferrari - No driver issues
Jan 15, 2009 Formula One
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali has downplayed concerns that the rivalry between the Scuderia drivers could cost them the title.
Trulli dreaming of victory
Jan 15, 2009 Formula One
F1 veteran Jarno Trulli believes the new TF109 will enable Toyota to fight for their first Grand Prix win.
Ecclestone: Points system needs change
Jan 15, 2009 Formula One
Bernie Ecclestone is still hoping for a change to the points system in Formula One so the driver with the most race wins is the world champion.
Racing: Walker notches fastest 1000 winners
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Michael Walker notched the fastest 1000 wins in New Zealand when guiding home Te Akau Rose at Te Rapa yesterday.
Walker is the 20th jockey to ride 1000 domestic winners and broke Lance O’Sullivan’s record for the time taken - nine…
Racing: Fine, rain or shine
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Anthony Cummings has had a few concerns this season, but Lord Turffontein is not one of them.
The Sydney trainer is unfazed that the record of his Australian raider in tomorrow’s $1 million First Sovereign Trust Telegraph suggests…
Racing: Bookie tips cash will come for favourite
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Lord Turffontein may have a nasty barrier draw, but he’s the best backed runner for tomorrow’s Telegraph Handicap.
TAB bookmaker Thad Taylor said last night Lord Turffontein was currently a $6.50 favourite for the 1200m sprint…
Racing: Champion pacer needs to make a grand stand
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
A private standing start session a few weeks ago has trainer Mark Purdon feeling a lot more confident Auckland Reactor will remain unbeaten at Cambridge tonight.
The wonder pacer is facing an intriguing test in the $60,000 Futurity,…
Racing: Patient policy pays as Dickie’s trotter shows he’s the real deal
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Expect trainer John Dickie’s patience to keep paying dividends in the first leg of Pick6 at Cambridge tonight.
Dickie asked his stable star Real Deal Yankee to return to the races only last Friday - even though he could have won…
TRD prez expects cutbacks to racing program in ‘09 (AP)
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
The president of Toyota Racing Development said Wednesday he expects budget cuts in its NASCAR program as the Japanese automaker feels the effects of the global economic crisis.
Smith lands ride with Furniture Row Racing (AP)
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Regan Smith, last year’s top rookie in the Sprint Cup Series, will drive for Furniture Row Racing in 2009.
Will Sadler-GEM marriage of convenience work? (Yahoo! Sports)
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Elliott Sadler fought for his place behind the wheel with Gillett Evernham Motorsports, but will they put it behind them?
NASCAR’s Sadler moving past near-split with team (AP)
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
Elliott Sadler called almost losing his job at Gillett Evernham Motorsports “gut-wrenching,” but said the two sides have moved past the near-split.
Ancient history forces Dakar change
Jan 15, 2009 Motor Sport
RACE organisers were forced to reduce Thursday’s 12th stage of the Dakar Rally between here and Rioja by 33 kilometres because the competitors were due to traverse precious archaeological sites.
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