Formula 1 teams have been officially notified of a dramatic rise in the entry fees for next year’s world championship.
After much discussion about the matter in recent weeks – with teams seeking clarification on why the costs were going up – the FIA has finally revised its sporting regulations to confirm the scale of the increase.
As previously reported, the governing body amended the original plan to include  … More
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Ron Howard, two-time Academy Award-winning director, (A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon), on Thursday delighted a capacity crowd in the Austin (Texas) Hilton Ballroom by previewing a five-minute clip of his much-anticipated Formula One film Rush, due in theaters on Sept. 20th, 2013. The script was written by Peter Morgan, who collaborated with Howard on A Beautiful Mind.
Rush is the story of the epic 1976 F1 championship battle between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. According to Howard, the film is now in  … More
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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
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During the heat of a championship battle at Pomona Raceway in 2009, Antron Brown heard voices from across the paddock. Hey, Antron! He looked up, recognized a couple for whom he’d signed autographs earlier in the season, and greeted them like long-lost pals.
“Every time I see a fan, it reminds me of how much I love this sport,” said Brown, who’s closing in on a historic championship in NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series’ Top Fuel class  … More
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