Three-time defending Sprint champion Jimmie Johnson crashes on 3rd lap in Texas
Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship. Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner at Talladega; Jimmie Johnson likely seals 4th straight title
Jamie McMurray takes Talladega to end 86-race skid Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner in surreal Talladega race
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what’s usually one of the most spectacular races of the season. Kyle Busch uses late bump from teammate for sixth NASCAR Trucks win of season
Kyle Busch bumped to victory at Talladega TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Busch finally found a way to pass Todd Bodine. Safety measures taken as NASCAR seeks to prevent spectacular Talladega crash
NASCAR tries to avoid another Talladega disaster Jean Todt elected president of motor racing’s governing body FIA, beating Ari Vatanen
Judge rules Bristol Motor Speedway doesn’t have to pay $397K tax for broadcast revenueNASHVILLE, Tenn. — A judge in Tennessee has ruled Bristol Motor Speedway does not have to pay $397,000 in taxes for broadcast revenue it made on NASCAR races. Mayfield set to hire Mark Geragos in drug suspension fight with NASCARSuspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is turning to high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension. Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life ban from F1, saying it was too harshSINGAPORE — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone urged Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to appeal his life ban from Formula One for organizing Nelson Piquet Jr.’s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Renault handed 2-year suspended ban from F1 in crash scandal; Briatore bannedPARIS — Renault has escaped severe punishment for ordering former driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash, receiving only a suspended two-year ban from Formula One’s governing body. Flavio Briatore says he quit to save Renault from crash scandalLONDON — Flavio Briatore said he quit as Renault’s leader to “save the team” as it deals with a scandal involving a crash during a race last year. The team, however, could still be thrown out of Formula One. Renault sues Piquet Jr. over race-fixing claims used to “blackmail” it into renewing his dealMONZA, Italy — Renault took Nelson Piquet Jr. to court on Friday over race-fixing allegations that the French team said were used in an attempt to “blackmail” it into renewing the Formula One driver’s contract. 3 crew members suspended by NASCAR for violating substance abuse policyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy. Kenny Wallace thanks fans, but it’s business as usual for the No. 28 Border Patrol carMONTREAL — The back bumper of Kenny Wallace’s No. 28 had “Merci Fans!” emblazoned across it on Saturday and thousands of names in tiny black letters were all over the bright red Border Patrol Chevy. Dario Franchitti leads flag to flag and finally wins at Sonoma Grand PrixSONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti hoisted a celebratory glass of red wine to his lips in a long-awaited moment for the IndyCar driver at Infineon Raceway. Power breaks vertebrae, has concussion in practice crash that leaves Philippe with concussionSONOMA, Calif. — Team Penske isn’t ready to rule out injured driver Will Power making a return this season. Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White HouseWASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. German government puts the pedal to the metal in race for a viable electric carBERLIN — Forget that they’re cramped, have a limited driving range and outstrip the average consumer’s pocketbook. The race is on to create a viable electric car. Montreal mayor says tentative deal reached for Formula One to return to city in 2010MONTREAL — Montreal’s mayor says a tentative deal has been reached to return Formula One racing to the city in 2010. Gordon’s back stiff following ugly accident at Watkins GlenCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has a stiff back a day after a spectacular accident at Watkins Glen. Michael Schumacher says neck injury forces him to call off Formula 1 comebackBERLIN — Michael Schumacher called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of lingering neck injuries from a motorcycle crash six months ago. 7-time champion Michael Schumacher calls off Formula One comeback due to head, neck injuriesBERLIN — Michael Schumacher on Tuesday announced he has called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback because of lingering injuries from a motorcycling crash earlier this year. Jeff Gordon and Sam Hornish Jr. unhurt after violent crash at Watkins GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —The NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen Internationnal has been red-flagged on lap 63 after a violent multicar crash involving Jeff Gordon and Sam Hornish Jr. Robby Gordon and Joey Logano don’t see eye to eye on Nationwide run-insWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —Robby Gordon says he’s glad Joey Logano is OK after their run-ins at Watkins Glen International. Michael Schumacher visits recovering F1 driver Felipe Massa at hospital in HungaryBUDAPEST, Hungary — Michael Schumacher visited injured Formula One driver Felipe Massa on Saturday at the Hungarian hospital where the Brazilian is recovering from his high-speed crash. Points leader Tony Stewart wrecks in Pocono practice; loses pole, will start at backLONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his car during practice for the Pennsylvania 500 on Saturday. Back to the track: Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for F1 returnFRANKFURT — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula One comeback next month. Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape for return to F1FRANKFURT — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape as he prepares for his Formula One comeback next month. Federal judges in Ohio consider arguments on reviving Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCARCINCINNATI — The former owners of the Kentucky Speedway are asking a federal appeals court for a green flag to pursue their antitrust claim against NASCAR. |
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Todt beats Vatanen in vote for new FIA president
