Spies puts Yamaha on pole
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
American Ben Spies has ridden his factory Yamaha to pole-position for Sunday’s opening-round of the World Superbike Championship at Victoria’s Phillip Island.
Two Astons set to appear at test
Feb 28, 2009 Le Mans Series
Aston Martin Racing are striving to have two of their new Le Mans coupes ready in time for next weekend’s all-important Paul Ricard test
Katchit out to defend crown
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
A long rest has done Katchit a power of good ahead of the defence of his Champion Hurdle crown, according to Robert Thornton.
Engine change costs Busch Cup pole
Feb 28, 2009 NASCAR
Kyle Busch claimed pole position for Sunday’s Shelby 427 Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but will start from the back of the field after his engine blew up during Friday’s practice session
Kyle Busch open to F1 future
Feb 28, 2009 Formula One
NASCAR star Kyle Busch says he would like to try competing in Formula One, amid speculation linking him as a candidate to drive for USF1
FIA pushing ‘radical proposals’
Feb 28, 2009 Formula One
The FIA is looking to push through more “radical proposals” next month as Formula One continues its efforts to cut costs.
Racing: Derby Day falls victim to the weather
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
The Auckland Racing Club has taken the unprecedented step of postponing Derby Day at Ellerslie today.
The meeting will now be staged tomorrow.
ARC chief executive Chris Weaver said the dreadful weather conditions made it potentially…
Racing: Classic struggle, Boots n’all
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
The brilliance of Jungle Boots v the toughness of Down The Road, Coniston Bluebird and The Meista.
That’s pretty much the scenario that will decide today’s $2.2 million Telecom New Zealand Derby.
Easy Ryder, Jungle Boot’s stablemate,…
Racing: Sensational Stig breaks record
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
It wasn’t the richest win of Stig’s career but it was one of the most satisfying.
That was how trainer Paul Nairn summed up his champion trotter’s national record demolition job at Alexandra Park last night.
In his first start…
Kyle Busch wins pole, starts from back after losing engine (PA SportsTicker)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Qualifying on Friday appeared to set up a homecoming Busch Brothers bash for the front row of Sunday’s Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
Busch brothers top qualifying at home track (AP)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
It was brotherly love, briefly, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Five Things: Busch Bros. go 1-2 (Yahoo! Sports)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Kyle Busch won the pole, but like four other Toyota drivers will have to start at the back because of an engine change.
Busch not ruling out Formula One opportunities (AP)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Formula One was never on Kyle Busch’s radar as he chased his dream of being a NASCAR superstar.
England’s Stefan Wilson joins Indy Lights Series (AP)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Englishman Stefan Wilson will drive for First Motorsports this season in the IRL’s developmental Firestone Indy Lights Series.
England’s Stefan Wilson joins Indy Lights Series (AP)
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Englishman Stefan Wilson will drive for First Motorsports this season in the IRL’s developmental Firestone Indy Lights Series.
Pitt’s grand touch
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Andrew Pitt needs little motivation to win, but the world supersport champion has plenty to spur him on this weekend.
Honda poised for buy-out
Feb 28, 2009 Motor Sport
Honda’s Formula One future could be secured by a management buy-out which will allow the team to take part in the 2009 world championship which starts in four weeks’ time.
Nissan to run part-season in FIA GT
Feb 28, 2009 FIA GT
Nissan will return to European sportscar racing this season with a four-round FIA GT Championship programme in partnership with Gigawave Motorsport
Pescarolo ‘honoured’ by Peugeot deal
Feb 28, 2009 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans legend Henri Pescarolo has described Peugeot’s decision to lend his team a Peugeot 908 HDi for this year’s 24 Hours as “a real honour”.
Asian Le Mans Series dates announced
Feb 28, 2009 Le Mans 24 hours
Le Mans organiser the ACO has confirmed that its new Asian Le Mans Series will launch this winter, with a pair of double-header events at Okayama and Shanghai
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