Top 20 countdown: No. 13 Clint Bowyer (Yahoo! Sports)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Clint Bowyer had a solid 2008, yet offseason moves temper expectations in 2009.
MIS, state creating vehicle technology test center (AP)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Michigan International Speedway is working with the state to use and market the track known for NASCAR events to research and test advanced vehicle technology. The speedway in the Jackson County community of Brooklyn said Monday the project will give automakers and others the chance to test and develop “connected vehicle technologies” in a closed, neutral facility.
Donohue, Porsche stop Ganassi’s streak in Rolex 24 (AP)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
With the Porsche Riley driven by David Donohue looming large in his mirrors, Juan Pablo Montoya was resigned to the inevitable. Asked if he believed there was any way to hold off Donohue in the last hour of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway, Montoya shrugged and replied, `No.” He was right.
Acura unveils new LMP1 car
Jan 26, 2009 ALMS
Acura unveiled its new ARX-02a LMP1 car at Sebring today as testing gets underway ahead of the opening round of the American Le Mans Series at the Florida circuit in March.
Latvala unscathed after car crash
Jan 26, 2009 WRC
Jari-Matti Latvala says he will be fit for Rally Ireland this weekend after escaping unscathed from a car accident on Saturday.
Dixon joins de Ferran for Sebring
Jan 26, 2009 ALMS
Scott Dixon will drive for de Ferran Motorsports in the Sebring 12 Hours in March.
Killyglen targets RSA Chase
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Killyglen staked his claim for a place on Howard Johnson’s list of Cheltenham Festival contenders with a stylish win at Ayr on Sunday.
Williams - Cost cuts saved us
Jan 26, 2009 Formula One
Sir Frank Williams has said that recently agreed cost-cutting measures have safeguarded the future of his team.
Heidfeld happy with progress
Jan 26, 2009 Formula One
BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld said he was happy with testing in Valencia in spite of strong winds which buffeted the track on Saturday.
Racing: Rodd lands another big fish for Bakers
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
“I hope we can get this boy here more often.”
That was an excited Bjorn Baker after The Heckler won the Karaka Million 2YO at Ellerslie last evening.
The Murray and Bjorn Baker stable has a special reason to be keen on Australian…
Racing: Under-rated filly survives protest to beat Derby hopefuls
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
A protest failed against upset winner Mill Duckie in yesterday’s Cambridge Stud 3YO Mile at Ellerslie yesterday and no one was surprised.
Winning rider Tasha Collett was surprised when told there was an inquiry.
Bruce Wallace,…
Racing: Back home and again too slick
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
So what does Sir Slick’s thundering return to winning form in Saturday’s $250,000 Thorndon at Trentham mean.
For a start, a slight concern for vendors at Karaka today hoping to sell a yearling to the Australian market.
When…
Racing: Mr Feelgood surprises Butt with return to his best form
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Kiwi trainer Tim Butt was left as stunned as punters after producing Mr Feelgood to win the Shepparton Cup in a performance that could change the landscape of the grand circuit.
The former outstanding North American pacer overcame…
Racing: Plunge galloper faces acid test at Caulfield
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Blue Diamond Stakes plunge horse Gruenfeld makes his much anticipated debut in the colts and geldings Preview at Caulfield today.
Trainer Mick Price said the colt by multiple Group One winner Elvstroem was a natural 2-year-old…
Johnson slices finger during Rolex 24 race (AP)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson sliced his left middle finger with a knife, but said the injury will not affect his driving.
Donohue and Porsche stop Ganassi streak (AP)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
Juan Pablo Montoya said he felt like he had brought a knife to a gunfight. Montoya and his Chip Ganassi Racing teammates went into the 47th Rolex 24 going for an unprecedented fourth straight victory for their car owner, but it was David Donohue and the long-suffering Brumos Porsche team that came out on top.
Top 20 countdown: No. 14 Jamie McMurray (Yahoo! Sports)
Jan 26, 2009 Motor Sport
A turbulent 2008 and an intra-team competition will light the fire for Jamie McMurray in ‘09.
Franchitti rejoins Highcroft for Sebring
Jan 26, 2009 ALMS
Dario Franchitti is to rejoin the Highcroft Acura team for the Sebring 12 Hours in March
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