Fernando Alonso got his Ferrari career off to a glorious start by leading teammate Felipe Massa to a comfortable 1-2 sweep in the Bahrain Grand Prix – but only after Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull lost power while leading.Â
The German still managed to limp to the flag in fourth, with Lewis Hamilton benefiting from his problem to get on the podium for McLaren … Details
Fans of fast driving are getting ready for the first official drag racing competition in Russia to be held in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya on Saturday.
The main goal of the event is to provide the opportunity for “speedy drivers” to compete legally and prevent road accidents and deaths caused by unauthorized races.
“Young people set up … Details
While NASCAR tries desperately to characterize Danica Patrick as the best female driver in modern-day stock car racing, Ashley Force Hood is trying just as hard to escape such labeling in an NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series that moves this week to Gainesville Raceway for the 41st renewal of the Tire Kingdom Gatornationals.
Although she has been remarkably successful in her first three pro seasons, earning 2007 Rookie-of-the-Year honors, becoming the first woman to win an NHRA Funny Car event as well as the first to drive a Funny Car to victory in the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Force Hood even now is reluctant to fully embrace her female celebrity … Details