Motorsports
Eight Killed, 12 Injured at California off-Road Race
Authorities said eight people were killed and dozens injured when a driver racing in the California 200 desert race in Lucerne Valley lost control of his off-roader, which went airborne and landed on top of spectators.
Grandson of NASCAR founder arrested on drug charges
Daytona Beach, FL (AHN) - J.C. France, a Rolex Grand-Am Series driver and the grandson of late NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., was jailed on an alleged drug charge after being pulled over for racing over the Seabreeze Bridge.
Japanese water torture keeps Jenson Button in the pits
Torrential rain disrupted the second practice session for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix as championship leader Jenson Button opted to remain in the safety of the Brawn GP garage.
Espargaro given shock MotoGP ride
Spain's Aleix Espargaro has been handed a two-race chance in MotoGP as a result of Casey Stoner's sick leave.
President Obama Honors NASCAR Champions
US President Barack Obama welcomed star drivers from US stock car racing to the White House on Wednesday to honor three-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson.
Drivers battle to qualify for NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup
While the points leaders make themselves comfortable, seven or eight drivers jockey to make the late-season playoff.
A New Chapter of Historic Racing at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Begins
The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) announced that it will be producing the historic races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 2010, and that General Racing, Ltd., the creator and producer of the Rolex Monterey Histori...
Lorenzo crash hands Rossi victory
Valentino Rossi won the Czech MotoGP at Brno to extend his championship lead after Fiat Yahama team-mate Jorge Lorenzo crashed out when leading.
Schumacher makes shock F1 return
Michael Schumacher will make a shock return to Formula 1 to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.
Felipe Massa injury brings talk of Michael Schumacher return
As Felipe Massa made continued improvements in his recovery from serious head injuries in hospital in Budapest last night, speculation was building that Michael Schumacher could replace him at Ferrari.
Eye injury from crash puts Felipe Massa’s F1 future in doubt
Felipe Massa's life is no longer in immediate danger but the Ferrari driver has suffered an eye injury which could threaten his future in Formula One. The Brazilian fractured his skull during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday whe...
Hamilton grabs first win of 2009
Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix to take his first victory since October last year and complete a remarkable turnaround for McLaren.
Felipe Massa in high-speed crash at Hungarian Grand Prix
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa crashed at high speed during qualifying for Formula One's Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday and was airlifted to a hospital in "stable condition."
Crew chief keeps Mark Martin in the hunt
Alan Gustafson grew up idolizing Martin. Now he's helping the NASCAR veteran take one more stab at winning the Sprint Cup Series championship.
Webber battles to maiden F1 win
Red Bull's Mark Webber scored his maiden Formula 1 win with a brilliant performance at the German Grand Prix after a drive-through penalty.
Raikkonen to make rally debut
Former Formula 1 champion Kimi Raikkonen is to compete in the World Rally Championship in his native Finland at the end of the July.
Joey Logano makes history in New Hampshire
Logano, 19, becomes the youngest winner in NASCAR Cup history with rain-aided victory at Loudon, N.H.
Vettel romps to Silverstone win
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel scored a crushing victory in the British Grand Prix as championship leader Jenson Button's Brawn struggled to sixth.
Renegade formula one teams face legal blitz, says Max Mosley
Max Mosley last night threatened to destroy any breakaway Formula One championship with a blitz of legal action as the dispute between the teams and motor sport's governing body intensified before the British grand prix.
Formula one reeling as teams threaten breakaway series
The Formula One Teams' Association, Fota, has sensationally confirmed it is to form a breakaway series, causing the greatest upheaval in the sport's 60-year history. Following a four-hour meeting last night of the eight teams that currently form F...