Mario Andretti is a true legend. In his fifty-some years of racing, he has taken on nearly every genre of the racing world – from sports cars, stock cars, midgets, sprints, to his beloved Formula One Indy cars. He has seen the checkered flag well over a hundred times. He was named Driver of the Year numerous times, Driver of the Quarter Century in 1992, and was named Driver of the Century in January, 2000, by the Associated Press and was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame that same year. His list of accomplishments is like no other racers in the world. He is a four-time Indy Champion and the series champion for the (IROC) International Race of Champions. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. He was also declared ABC’s Wide World of Sports “Athlete of the Year.†His awards and race statistics are extensive and too numerous   … More
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According to the L.A. Times: American Suzuki Motor Corp. said Monday that it will file for bankruptcy protection and will stop selling cars in the U.S.
The Brea-based company plans to restructure so that it can continue to sell Suzuki motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and marine outboard engines. “The realignment is intended to … More
As racing season draws to a close, racers and team managers are beginning to make plans for 2013. Whether you’re a first time racer or a seasoned veteran, having the right team of sponsors and supporters in your corner is essential to putting together a winning program. In a difficult economy, it’s all the more important to make yourself stand out from the crowd and show a company why you’re a worthwhile investment.
I worked for a season as the sponsorship program director for a reputable tire and wheel manufacturer. In one season I reviewed over 400 sponsorship applications ranging from first timers to multi-time national champions. I’ve seen just about every  … More
As he drives fast cars in exotic locations with beautiful women, rally star turned stunt driver Mark Higgins could be forgiven for thinking he’s dreaming.
The three-time British rally champion has been working on the new James Bond adventure, Skyfall.
Swapping his racing suit for 007’s tuxedo, he drove the secret agent’s iconic Aston Martin DB5, while also doubling for a Bond girl: Naomie Harris, who plays British agent Eve  … More