Hexham forced to abandon
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Sunday’s meeting at Hexham has been abandoned after the Northumberland venue was hit by snow and rain overnight.
Ecclestone wants teams to commit to F1
Jan 25, 2009 Formula One
Bernie Ecclestone has proposed that Formula One’s manufacturers be allowed more freedom to spend in exchange for making a long-term commitment to the sport
Kobyluck wins All-Star Showdown (AP)
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Matt Kobyluck emerged from a wild three-way battle with Joey Logano and Peyton Sellers on Saturday night to become the first two-time in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.
Australia fourth in New Zealand
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
TEAM Australia finished fourth in the A1GP New Zealand feature race in Taupo on Sunday, driver John Martin making up for his disappointing effort in the sprint race on Saturday.
Ogier on course in Monte Carlo
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
WORLD junior champion Sebastien Ogier defied heavy snow, pouring rain and treacherous ice to build up a healthy lead on the third day of the 77th Rally of Monte Carlo.
Ecclestone confirms India F1 plans
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
FORMULA One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said that he is “fully committed” to holding a Grand Prix in India in 2011.
Ogier leads Rally of Monte Carlo
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
FRANCE’S Sebastien Ogier, driving a Peugeot 207 S2000, led the 77th Rally of Monte Carlo after the second day in the opening event of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).
Elbowz digging in for more action
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
BEN Spies, dubbed “Elbowz” for his extended arm-riding style, is recording fast times despite not yet feeling at home on his Yamaha in the record 32-rider World Superbike field.
USA, Brazil penalised for incidents
Jan 25, 2009 A1GP
A1 Teams USA and Brazil were each dealt 25 second penalties after stewards investigated two separate incidents from the A1GP feature race at Taupo.
Jani wins Taupo feature race
Jan 25, 2009 A1GP
Team Switzerland’s Neel Jani took advantage of a Team Ireland pitlane mishap to win the feature race in this weekend’s A1GP round at Taupo.
Carroll wins Taupo sprint race
Jan 25, 2009 A1GP
Adam Carroll has extended Team Ireland’s advantage in the A1GP standings with a lights-to-flag victory at Taupo.
BMW complete private Valencia test
Jan 25, 2009 Formula One
Windy conditions forced BMW Sauber to alter their planned programme on the final day of their private test at Valencia, but the team were still content with their week’s work
Whitmarsh: Defeat would’ve hurt team
Jan 25, 2009 Formula One
Martin Whitmarsh believes that missing out on the 2008 drivers’ championship would have been a bigger blow to the McLaren team than to Lewis Hamilton.
Williams: Cost-cutting rules saved team
Jan 25, 2009 Formula One
Frank Williams has admitted that the cost-cutting rule changes - instigated by the FIA and the Formula One Teams’ Association - provided a lifeline for his team.
Buck jumps into World frame
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Big Buck’s put himself bang in the picture for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle when landing the Byrne Group Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham.
Lively bags big race win
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Joe Lively made just about all the running and defied a terrible mistake at the second last to win the Letheby & Christopher Chase.
Fella takes Sky Bet honours
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Trainer Paul Nicholls landed another big payday when Big Fella Thanks stormed to victory in the Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.
Harry retains unbeaten record
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Diamond Harry had to pull out all the stops to maintain his unbeaten record in the Grade Two Racecourse of The Year Classic Novices’ Hurdle.
Doncaster suffers casualties
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Almost half the runners have been pulled out of Saturday’s Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.
Hexham card under threat
Jan 25, 2009 Motor Sport
Hexham will undergo a precautionary inspection at 7.30am before officials give the go-ahead for Sunday’s meeting.
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