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The settlement could become the most expensive in legal history as a large portion of the racing boss’s money was transferred to offshore accounts in his wife’s name.

Mrs Ecclestone, 50, was granted a decree nisi in a 58-second hearing in the High Court Family Division on the grounds that the 24-year marriage had “irretrievably” broken down because of her 78-year-old husband’s “unreasonable behaviour.” …  Details


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John Boyd, a licensed crew member with the No.23 team in the Nationwide Series, has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.

According to a news release from NASCAR, Boyd on March 9 was found to have violated … 

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Suzuki has been one of the best-kept secrets among the world’s automakers, at least in the United States.

The company, known here more for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and outboard boat engines, is the world’s 12th-largest automaker, with annual global sales exceeding those of Mazda, BMW, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz or even the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC.

Suzuki’s Wagon R, a compact but tall wagon, is the best-selling vehicle in Japan, where it accounts for more sales than all Suzuki cars sold in the United States.

Nonetheless, there are some 2 million Americans who own Suzuki motorcycles, ATVs and outboards, and to give them a proper vehicle with which to carry or tow such “toys,” Suzuki has launched a pickup truck…  Details


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With her marketable personality and good looks, and her ability to go fearlessly fast, one could say Angelle Sampey was Danica Patrick before Danica Patrick.

When she started out in NHRA drag racing in 1996, the sport was male dominated. That has since changed, with Sampey playing a significant role with the success she’s had on her Pro Stock Motorcycle.

She’s not only won races (41 in all), she’s won over thousands of fans and is now one of NHRA’s most popular and recognizable drivers.

But she no longer has a ride.

Only 38 and still in her racing prime…  Details


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