FIA gives Massa green light for test drivesOctober 4th, 2009 SUZUKA - Motorsport's governing body FIA Sunday said that they had given Ferrari's Felipe Massa the green light to test drive again. Ferrari had earlier approached FIA and asked whether Massa would be permitted to test drive again to ensure that they would not break any rules once the Brazilian returned to racing.
Tryson calls decision to leave Penske personal and not related to Kurt BuschSeptember 18th, 2009 Tryson leaving Penske Racing for personal reasonsLOUDON, N.H. — Crew chief Pat Tryson would not discuss his reasons for leaving Penske Racing at the end of this season, saying only that the decision has nothing to do with driver Kurt Busch.
Pat Tryson moving to Michael Waltrip Racing to be crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. in 2010September 14th, 2009 Pat Tryson to be crew chief for Truex in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Waltrip Racing has hired Pat Tryson as the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr.
Former Armstrong teammate George Hincapie signs to ride with BMC RacingSeptember 1st, 2009 US cyclist Hincapie signs with BMC Racing TeamSANTA ROSA, Calif. — American cyclist George Hincapie has signed a two-year contract with the BMC Racing Team.
Brad Keselowski will drive Penske's No. 12 Dodge for full Sprint Cup schedule in 2010September 1st, 2009 Keselowski to move to Penske Racing in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brad Keselowski's long courtship with Penske Racing ended Tuesday when he finally took an offer to move to the Sprint Cup Series.
Keselowski fast on track, quiet off of it as he declines to discuss Penske rumorsAugust 22nd, 2009 Keselowski won't discuss Penske rumorsBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brad Keselowski isn't saying whether he'll drive for Penske Racing in 2010.
Ferrari says Luca Badoer will drive in European Grand Prix after Schumacher's withdrawalAugust 11th, 2009 Ferrari names Badoer after Schumacher withdrawsMILAN — Ferrari says Italian Luca Badoer will replace Michael Schumacher at this month's European Grand Prix at Valencia after the seven-time world champion called off his much-anticipated Formula One comeback. Badoer is a Ferrari test driver whose name was first floated by Italian media after Felipe Massa's crash took him off the race circuit.
J.R. Hildebrand wins Firestone Indy Lights race at EdmontonJuly 26th, 2009 Hildebrand earns victoryEDMONTON, Alberta — J.R. Hildebrand's dominating year on the Firestone Indy Lights series continued Saturday.
Richard Childress Racing expects Harvick to remain with team in 2010July 15th, 2009 Harvick staying put with RCRWELCOME, N.C. — Kevin Harvick is under contract with Richard Childress Racing for one more season, and the team expects him to drive the No.
Justin Wilson gave Dale Coyne his first IndyCar victory, and he wants anotherJuly 11th, 2009 Justin Wilson psyched for TorontoTORONTO — Justin Wilson has won before on the streets of Toronto, and he's ready for an encore performance in the wake of his first IndyCar Series triumph. "Everyone's on a high after Watkins Glen," Wilson said Friday after turning the second-fastest lap in afternoon practice for the Honda Indy Toronto.
Two podium finishes for Khushlani in national racingJune 14th, 2009 COIMBATORE - Akhil Khushlani, a 19-year old from Hyderabad driving for Team Red Rooster Racing, posted two podium finishes in the Formula Rolon Chevrolet premium class in the second round of the JK Tyre National Road Racing Championship at the Kari Speedway track here over the weekend. Khushlani took the second spot behind Ashwin Sundar (Team NK Racing) in the first race Saturday and finished first in the next outing Sunday.
Report: Necropsies not performed on euthanized horses in New YorkJune 5th, 2009 Report: No tests on euthanized horsesNEW YORK — A New York Times report says two agencies that oversee horse racing in the state have not asked for tests following the deaths of 20 racehorses who have been euthanized in racing or training accidents at Aqueduct and Belmont Park this year. Friday's report says officials from the New York Racing and Wagering Board have rarely asked for necropsies on horses that died at state tracks.
Patrick says she's not going to be distracted by talk about possible future away from IndyCarJune 5th, 2009 Danica not distracted by talk about her futureFORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick says she won't be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. The IndyCar driver responded to questions Thursday at Texas Motor Speedway ahead of the Bombardier Learjet 550k on Saturday.
Aussie trainer fined for threatening to kill horsesJune 3rd, 2009 CANBERRA - An Australian trainer was fined for threatening to kill his horses and send their heads to a government official. Racing administrators in the southern state of Victoria fined David Londregan $5,000 as he told local media he would "ring the knackery and start shooting his horses straight away" if jumps racing was banned.
Denis Menchov retains overall lead in Giro with 1 stage left; Philippe Gilbert wins 20th stageMay 30th, 2009 Menchov moves day closer to Giro victoryANAGNI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia moved a day closer to victory in the Giro d'Italia, keeping the leader's pink jersey with only one stage left in the cycling classic. Philippe Gilbert of Belgium finished in 4 hours, 30 minutes, 7 seconds over the 126-mile leg Saturday from Naples to Anagni.
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