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Drivers will have a challenging time getting their heads around complex cockpit controls in 2011, especially when it comes to dealing with moveable rear wings and KERS, former grand prix racer Anthony Davidson (LEFT) says.

Davidson has good knowledge of the difficulties that drivers will face, having conducted early tests in Mercedes GP’s simulator. He says that the number of buttons that drivers will have to operate in 2011 is   …  More

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Two-time NASCAR series champion Tony Stewart has been questioned but not charged by police after an altercation at a Sydney race track.

New South Wales state police spokesperson Joanne Elliott said Sunday that the 39-year-old American, who is in Australia competing in sprint-car races, was released after being interviewed at the Rosehill police station in western Sydney   …  Details

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BIRMINGHAM, England – The all-new Fiesta RS World Rally Car has been revealed in its 2011-specification and livery.

Team driver Mikko Hirvonen and Ford of Europe motorsport chief Gerard Quinn unveiled the livery for the eye-catching Fiesta RS WRC at the Autosport International Racing Car Show in Birmingham. 

Ford’s official WRC squad for 2011 also confirmed its new name and logo – it will compete as the Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team. 

Title partner Abu Dhabi will continue its support throughout 2011 and its distinctive branding will also feature strongly in the new-look livery.  Abu Dhabi has been a team partner since 2007 and Emirati driver Khalid Al Qassimi will drive a third Fiesta RS WRC in support of team-mates Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala.

The team will also   …  More

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A stretched 05 Kawasaki ZX10 piloted by Nick “Apex” Brocha vs. a Corvette Powered RX7 driven by Jim Guthrie in a high (side?) speed drifting battle

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