As Formula One prepares to welcome its newest circuit this weekend, it will be the farewells that gain most of the attention.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, at the state-of-the-art Yas Marina circuit on a man-made island off the Abu Dhabi coast, is the final race of the 2009 season.
With the drivers and constructors’ championships already safely in the keeping of Jenson Button and his Brawn GP team, this weekend’s race will be a reflection upon the passing of some eras, and further intense negotiations over driver moves ahead of 2010… Details
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Penske Racing plans to field three Indy cars, five stock cars and no sports cars in 2010.
Tim Cindric, president of Penske Performance Inc., told AutoWeek on Tuesday that the team plans to have Will Power join Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe as a full-time IndyCar Series participant.
“It’s not done yet, but we’re … Details
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Don’t fault Ashley Force Hood if she is underwhelmed by the prospect of emerging as the NHRA’s first female Funny Car world champion.
“It’s not such a big deal to me, and the main reason is I am a female driver. I had nothing to do with that – God makes that decision, and my parents,†said Force Hood, 26-year-old daughter of Funny Car icon John Force. “And I also have a team of 10 men that work on my car. It’s them and me together as … Details
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Don Schumacher Racing confirmed Tuesday that it has acquired the racing assets of the Antron Brown-driven Matco Tools Top Fuel team from Mike Ashley Racing. The sale is effective immediately and continues the long-standing relationship between Matco Tools and Don Schumacher Racing. The Matco Tools team will …Â Details
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