Racing News Archive

July 22 ... He's a busy Fellows
July 21 ... Dilley clipped off-line
July 20 ... Official killed under caution by car
July 20 ... Driver turns in CASCAR card
July 20 ... Pretty cool behind wheel
July 18 ... Taylor wins fourth Inifiniti race
July 7 ... Longtime Indy superintendent dies at 88
July 1 ... Back in Black
June 30 ... Petes overshadow NASCAR stars
June 30 ... Gibbons is too fast for Cup stars
June 29 ... Robblee gets 'breaks' for win
June 29 ... Two young guns have shot at stars
June 29 ... Micks isn't afraid to shoot it out
June 24 ... Sprint driver dies days after crash
June 15 ... Bentley wins Le Mans race
June 15 ... Race car driver killed at Lime Rock
June 15 ... Driver dies after crash at Maine race
June 15 ... Freak accident at car rally kills one
June 13 ... Cars, tracks racing against costs
June 13 ... Indianapolis Speedway historian loses treasures
June 10 ... The secret's out
June 7 ... Micks wins CASCAR race
June 7 ... Robblee top qualifier at Delaware
June 7 ... $10 part costs Robblee $1,000
June 6 ... Paton survives debut
June 6 ... Area race fans all revved up
June 3 ... Cup ruling is the pits
June 2 ... It was a total blast
June 2 ... Retirement from drag racing short-lived
June 2 ... Compact Challenge provides safe stage
June 1 ... Colder temperatures taking toll
June 1 ... IHRA loses Carquest backing
May 31 ... Drag racer driven by the challenge
May 30 ... Driver gives race Canadian content
May 30 ... Drag race fans inundate Grand Bend
May 29 ... Clay down to earth at Grand Bend
May 29 ... IHRA booming in number of tracks, members
May 29 ... Litton hoping to move up
May 29 ... Hot Rod relaxes at wheel in street stock
May 25 ... Season begins in the pits
May 25 ... Smith off to blazing start
May 22 ... Greer gunnin' for big guys
May 20 ... Open wheel feud continues
May 19 ... Whitlock party on hold
May 19 ... Brakeless Robblee hits wall at 100 m.p.h.
May 19 ... Pruett drives to five at Mosport
May 19 ... Urlin fifth in inaugural Freedom 100
May 18 ... Indy fills 33-car field field without a bump
May 18 ... Foyt defends grandson
May 18 ... No 'three-peat' for Billy Boat, much to his relief
May 17 ... Traditional 33-car field significant at Indy
May 17 ... Castroneves knows when to get serious
May 17 ... Urlin hopes to catch sponsor's eye
May 18 ... Thomson still has the car to beat
May 18 ... Veteran set to take on CASCAR's young guns
May 18 ... Pruett is back where career got jump start
May 18 ... Drag strip dominance
May 17 ... Pickering driver hyped about new season
May 17 ... Kalitta sets track record in NHRA Top Fuel category
May 16 ... Kennington crunching numbers for new season
May 16 ... Anderson sets Englishtown record
May 16 ... Robblee always favoured at Delaware
May 15 ... Kawartha closure puts CASCAR in a jam
May 15 ... Drivers making grades on track
May 15 ... Atchison scrambles to find new sponsor
May 14 ... TRAC struggling to get on track
May 13 ... Will the kid deliver?
May 11 ... Two spectators killed by rally car
May 10 ... A second chance
May 2 ... Four NASCAR drivers to race at Cayuga event
May 2 ... Stock-ing the big one
May 2 ... Drivers chase Super Series crown
May 1 ... Fellows has new scheme
Apr. 30 ... Post-crash driver test makes ImPACT
Apr. 29 ... New Zealand's top rally driver dies
Apr. 29 ... Andretti cousins feud
Apr. 27 ... Bernstein wins for third time
Apr. 27 ... Crash kills couple watching race
Apr. 24 ... Price is right for challenge
Apr. 19 ... Blaster of Peris
Apr. 17 ... Fisichella finally gets just rewards
Apr. 14 ... Valiante keeps Atlantic points lead
Apr. 14 ... Sounds of spring invade Delaware
Apr. 13 ... Canadian racing dealt a huge blow
Apr. 9 ... Gormley racer fighting off girl power
Apr. 8 ... Tracy no Long shot
Apr. 5 ... Busch wins IROC race, takes points lead
Apr. 5 ... Drag racer dies in crash
Apr. 2 ... Fermin Velez dies of cancer
Apr. 3 ... Earnhardt Jr. eyes fourth straight win
Apr. 3 ... Dale Jr. keeping quiet
Apr. 3 ... Nemechek wins NASCAR Busch pole
Mar. 31 ... Drag racer in critical condition after accident
Mar. 28 ... Drag racer in ICU after fall
Mar. 25 ... Errors prove costly for drivers
Mar. 21 ... Taws gets help from other drivers
Mar. 20 ... Couple awarded $4M US in walkway collapse
Mar. 18 ... Fortunate Fellows
Mar. 15 ... Werner claims Sebring endurance title
Mar. 11 ... Taws is aiming for July return
Mar. 10 ... Judge drops defendant from lawsuit
Mar. 7 ... Lombardo's other love
Feb. 19 ... Goodyear leads 2003 inductees
Feb. 14 ... Martin wins IROC opener
Feb. 13 ... Lawyers must show why racer murder case should proceed
Feb. 9 ... Canadian finishes 42nd overall
Feb. 8 ... Gronholm extends lead; Canadian improves
Feb. 7 ... CASCAR Super Series back at Molson Indys
Feb. 7 ... Richard stands 53rd at Swedish rally
Feb. 6 ... Former German driver dies
Feb. 1 ... Tight battle in Rolex 24 endurance race
Feb. 1 ... Lawsuit possible over series' demise
Jan. 26 ... Former Indy 500 racer killed
Jan. 26 ... Citroen sweeps at Monte Carlo Rally
Jan. 23 ... Vasser on the move
Jan. 19 ... Super Series stalwart moving to ISA
Jan. 19 ... Masuoka wins Dakar Rally again
Jan. 14 ... Taws eyeing end of season return
Jan. 12 ... Meoni wins 11th stage
Jan. 9 ... Peterhansel retains overall Dakar lead
Jan. 9 ... Shinozuka severely injured in rally crash
Dec. 31 ... Drivers face unknown course in rally
Dec. 19 ... Auto racing in turmoil
Dec. 18 ... Ashley Taws recovering from car accident
Nov. 29 ... Motoplex vows better air, more bikes, faster food
Nov. 24 ... Area track won't host closer
Nov. 24 ... Ford ending sponsorship with drivers
Nov. 19 ... 2002 four-wheel awards
Nov. 3 ... Two children killed in crash
Nov. 2 ... German motorcyclist dies
Oct. 28 ... Race car importer sues SCCA
Oct. 27 ... Riders revved up as Motoplex opens
Oct. 11 ... Blount gets fourth victory on ARCA circuit
Oct. 11 ... Imrie can't Dodge finances
Oct. 10 ... Up-and-down year takes terrible turn for Renshaw
Oct. 10 ... Qualifying for UAW-GM Quality 500 suspended
Oct. 9 ... ARCA driver killed in practice crash
Oct. 3 ... Kenseth looking for even bigger year
Sept. 30 ... Robblee wins 99th; Thomson takes title
Sept. 30 ... Champ is staying put
Sept. 30 ... Thomson wins CASCAR title
Sept. 30 ... Mere survival quite a feat
Sept. 29 ... Thomson eyes Great finish
Sept. 29 ... CASCAR championship up for grabs
Sept. 27 ... Sullivan still living fast-paced life
Sept. 26 ... Rival racing series on tap
Sept. 26 ... NASCAR stars returning to Cayuga
Sept. 26 ... Labour Day tradition to be revived
Sept. 26 ... McRae moving from Ford to Citroen
Sept. 24 ... Auto racing experience at hand
Sept. 21 ... Rossi wins second world motorcycle title
Sept. 20 ... Grab a kart and race for a cure
Sept. 14 ... Powell, Goad register third win of Grand Am season
Sept. 9 ... CASCAR leaves its mark
Sept. 5 ... CASCAR event moved on short notice
Sept. 2 ... Robblee's home edge gives him Bud 150
Sept. 1 ... Sportsman leaders play practice games
Aug. 29 ... Pilkey itching for sportsman ride
Aug. 29 ... Second fatality of the season at drag racing track
Aug. 29 ... Kennington third in Alstar Cayuga race
Aug. 28 ... Force seeks turnaround at U.S. Nationals
Aug. 27 ... Priestley starts rehab
Aug. 26 ... Priestley likely to race again
Aug. 24 ... Mears sought treatment for alcohol problem
Aug. 24 ... Schwarz fractures rib in crash
Aug. 19 ... Accident occured just after car finished course
Aug. 17 ... Fellows' pole streak snapped
Aug. 16 ... Fellows becomes a favourite
Aug. 16 ... Fellows happy to be home
Aug. 14 ... Fellows can set record
Aug. 10 ... AMA racing champ Renfrow dies
Aug. 7 ... Stolen Barbie racing car found
Aug. 3 ... Valiante earns first career pole
Aug. 3 ... Kristensen, Capello win Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres
Aug. 3 ... Jarrett wins IROC race; Harvick takes title
Aug. 2 ... Gurney posts fastest time
Aug. 2 ... Castroneves looks to continue success
Aug. 15 ... Labonte looking to turn season around
Aug. 15 ... The Winston returns to Charlotte
Aug. 15 ... First group of speedway collapse suits settled
Aug. 14 ... Lead slipping, but Marlin not worried
Aug. 14 ... Darby getting job done quietly
Aug. 14 ... Racers starting young
July 31 ... Andretti family grooming third-generation driver
July 30 ... Driver suffered heart attack before crash
July 25 ... It's the price of doing business
July 22 ... Victory 'Lap' at Race City
July 21 ... That's a re-Lee-f
July 21 ... Gotta beat Pete
July 18 ... Robblee chasing series three-peat
July 17 ... Hendrick backs minority-owned team
July 11 ... CASCAR Juniors proving real family affair
July 4 ... Pearn fuels competitive drive
July 2 ... McNamara's new car delivers
July 1 ... Kennseth spoils party for Canadian driver
July 1 ... Kenseth adds Canada to season of wins
July 1 ... Bale forces Roy's bail
June 30 ... Cayuga in for a Shootout
June 30 ... Roy a tough target
June 25 ... Oval of excellence
June 21 ... Two men killed, three injured in rally accident
June 20 ... NASCAR drivers draw full house
June 16 ... Audi wins third straight Le Mans title
June 16 ... Carmichael ties AMA National Motocross victory record
June 13 ... Former auto students giving back
June 13 ... Size does matter to racing fans
June 10 ... Two dragsters still perfect
June 7 ... A pair of nitro Harleys and bulletproof vests
June 7 ... A pair of nitro Harleys and bulletproof vests
June 6 ... Drag racer back on track
June 2 ... Drag racer dies in racing accident
June 2 ... Speed fuels biker passion
June 1 ... Kimmel takes fourth ARCA Series race this year
May 31 ... Stock car racing promoter dies of cancer
May 26 ... Skelton squeezes through
May 23 ... Delaware putting safety first
May 23 ... Autopsy confirms heart attack
May 19 ... Fire 'n' rain
May 19 ... Kennington grabs Mopar pole
May 19 ... Plazek leaves dirt tracks in dust
May 16 ... Whitlock rolls number again
May 13 ... Firmly holding the lead
May 9 ... Fan favourite Rowse racing again
May 9 ... Brigden rider to design London Motoplex track
May 3 ... Buck gets ready to cash in
May 3 ... Female driver on her own
May 3 ... Sponsor means Micks a full-time racer again
May 2 ... Grand Bend's 'big race' date changed
May 2 ... Delaware time rule has racing trio steaming
May 7 ... Castroneves gets warm welcome
May 7 ... Tracy hits 219 m.p.h. in practice run
May 7 ... Cheever likes changes at speedway
May 7 ... PJ Jones second driver to hit soft walls
May 6 ... Soft walls save McGehee
May 5 ... McGehee crash caves in bottom of soft wall
May 3 ... IRL suspends Scheckter
May 1 ... Drivers like "soft walls" at Indy
Apr. 30 ... Lazier released from hospital
Apr. 29 ... Indianapolis begins installing soft walls
Apr. 25 ... Lazier out up to six months
Apr. 27 ... Sun rises on new season
Apr. 27 ... Harvick nips Labonte for first IROC win
Apr. 26 ... Driver critically injured
Apr. 25 ... Dupuis does deal to get a ride
Apr. 25 ... Cayuga racing to find seating
Apr. 24 ... Team Racing Auto Circuit unveils cars
Apr. 24 ... Getting a rush behind wheel
Apr. 20 ... The Fast Word
Feb. 5 ... Chicago Motor Speedway suspends racing for 2002
Feb. 3 ... McGeer wins opening event in rally championship
Feb. 3 ... International quartet wins 24-hour race
Feb. 2 ... Ferrari leads five-car battle in early going
Feb. 2 ... Gronholm extends lead over Rovanpera
Jan. 26 ... Full story
Jan. 25 ... Citroen withdraws appeal
Jan. 17 ... Langdale flyin' high on motocross circuit
Jan. 15 ... Counties study indoor rack track
Jan. 14 ... Drivers send support to servicemen
Jan. 13 ... Masuoka wins Dakar Rally
Jan. 10 ... Imrie shifts into high
Jan. 8 ... Opener offers top-notch field
Jan. 7 ... Coulthard's teenage cousin wins race
Jan. 3 ... Super sprints return to Delaware in July
Jan. 3 ... Aylmer teen needs racing sponsor
Dec. 28 ... Co-founder of Raceway Park dies
Dec. 19 ... ELMS has run last lap
Dec. 17 ... Goodwin pleads innocent in murder of racer, wife
Dec. 16 ... Zanardi stands for first time
Dec. 15 ... Suspect denies role in killings of racer
Dec. 13 ... Former Thompson partner arrested in slaying
Dec. 11 ... Moscow hopes track will draw tourists
Dec. 6 ... New series postpones first race
Dec. 4 ... Andretti's tirade waste of gas
Nov. 25 ... Burns wins World Rally season title
Nov. 24 ... Burns wins first world rally title
Nov. 24 ... At least 15 spectators injured in rally
Nov. 23 ... Burns nears first World Rally title
Nov. 21 ... FIA reconfirms plans to ban tobacco sponsorship
Nov. 20 ... Luck, and gasoline, disappear on Nadeau
Nov. 19 ... Watchmaker comes up with Senna tribute
Nov. 13 ... Canuck in high gear
Nov. 11 ... Deaths in U.S. auto racing average 22 a year
Nov. 9 ... Six champions to be inducted
Nov. 4 ... Pearn switching gears
Oct. 30 ... Stock car popularity on the rise
Oct. 30 ... Budgeting for the future
Oct. 23 ... Picks in the litter
Oct. 21 ... Spectator killed at auto rally
Oct. 15 ... Chiropractor sued after child paralyzed
Oct. 9 ... Motorcyclist killed in Himalayan rally
Oct. 9 ... Blaise Alexander laid to rest
Oct. 9 ... Villeneuve passed by?
Oct. 5 ... Drivers mourn Alexander
Oct. 4 ... Alexander killed in ARCA race
Oct. 3 ... Mears takes over for injured Zanardi
Oct. 2 ... Le Mans field needs flavour
Oct. 1 ... Thomson delivers in clutch
Oct. 1 ... Delaware's plans right on track
Oct. 1 ... Kennington content to be close
Oct. 1 ... Veteran savvy comes in handy for Thomson Jr.
Sept. 27 ... Flyboy keeps a foot on ground
Sept. 26 ... Le Mans race in Malaysia postponed
Sept. 25 ... De Ferran right on track
Sept. 24 ... Driver hears message loud and clear
Sept. 20 ... Kentucky Speedway announces extension
Sept. 20 ... Delaware crown up for grabs
Sept. 12 ... Car owner Helmling to become USAC prez
Sept. 11 ... A cat fight at Jaguar
Sept. 9 ... Biela and Pirro win in Laguna Seca
Sept. 7 ... Fundraiser for paralysed driver at Mosport
Sept. 6 ... Villeneuve to promote Quebec tourism
Sept. 6 ... 'Next year will be different,' promises CASCAR
Sept. 4 ... Darlington Raceway sends out ticket renewal forms
Sept. 3 ... Robblee has Pearn in sights for crown
Sept. 3 ... Delaware green-flags a new tradition
Aug. 30 ... Big weekend at London area tracks
Aug. 28 ... 'Peg racer shares name with Brit star
Aug. 27 ... Driver killed in crash on dirt track
Aug. 27 ... Lots of grip for Talons in victory
Aug. 27 ... Late switch seals deal
Aug. 27 ... Locals unhappy campers
Aug. 26 ... Agnew bumps way to win in Hooters
Aug. 26 ... Wheels for Boys
Aug. 25 ... Canuck having a hoot in U.S. series
Aug. 25 ... Rookie shafted
Aug. 25 ... Second to spare
Aug. 24 ... Full ticket to ride for Lee
Aug. 23 ... Roper remembered for competitive spirit
Aug. 22 ... ASA seeks injunction
Aug. 21 ... Toronto race car driver remains in hospital
Aug. 20 ... Heart attack caused death of driver
Aug. 19 ... Driver killed in race accident
Aug. 14 ... Fellows is all over the map
Aug. 13 ... Former partner released from jail
Aug. 13 ... Lawrence Justice dies at 81
Aug. 13 ... Winning's a bit of a drag
Aug. 9 ... Cayuga pumps Noakes up
Aug. 7 ... Panoz pumps up Le Mans
Aug. 7 ... Touring car race won by stand-in
Aug. 6 ... Gibbons' luck better in Quebec CASCAR races
Aug. 6 ... Lee outlasts Harr duo
Aug. 5 ... Brabham wins American Le Mans race
Aug. 5 ... Ready to rumble
Aug. 4 ... Orsi breaks track record
Aug. 4 ... Kirton ready to race
Aug. 4 ... No roadblocks at Motorfest
Aug. 3 ... Toronto driver on road to recovery
Aug. 3 ... Sprint-car racer dies following crash
Aug. 3 ... Racing legend dies
Aug. 2 ... CASCAR racing, there's no life like it
July 29 ... Larson tired out
July 28 ... Family killed as car skids out of control
July 26 ... Sportsman back on track
July 23 ... OSCAAR ... Metal mayhem
July 23 ... Plane crashes on drag strip
July 22 ... Capello, Kristensen win ALMS race
July 21 ... Morneau waits for better luck
July 20 ... Race driver dies after crash
July 19 ... Delaware scores no points
July 19 ... Summer's day draws dragsters
July 18 ... WFR driver wins world title
July 18 ... Mathers fast-tracking his racing
July 17 ... Tracy win away from contention
July 16 ... Cascar's coming to 'Peg
July 15 ... Buck stops for a win in CASCAR
July 11 ... Race next week canceled because track too fast
July 7 ... Pruett wins pole at Glen
July 7 ... Winningest sprints racer started early
July 3 ... Foot-and-mouth forces rally cancelation
July 3 ... Robblee shares boycott blame
July 2 ... Thomson finds winner's circle
July 2 ... Pro mod champion blows his doors off
July 1 ... Thompson Jr. takes inaugural Kawartha win
July 1 ... Fans suffer over track standoff
July 1 ... Kennington could use those points
June 30 ... Sportsman drivers stage boycott over time trials
June 28 ... Driver killed in qualifying run
June 28 ... Legends race to a new home
June 28 ... Nitro racer needs backers
June 28 ... Sheridan chases first win after four high finishes
June 26 ... Canadian racer among three killed in highway accident
June 26 ... Bump spoils Fellows' day
June 25 ... Big Streak for Kennington
June 25 ... Fireworks all set for Kawartha Speedway
June 24 ... D.J. Kennington breaks through to win Mosport 250
June 24 ... Dowler wins pole battle after move to East front
June 23 ... Gibbons needs a boost from Mosport
June 21 ... Tracks slam brakes on CASCAR Shootout
June 21 ... Robblee rejoining Super Series
June 20 ... California track to add permanent road course
June 20 ... Home of British Grand Prix gets facelift
June 18 ... One-track mind owners must open eyes
June 18 ... Showdown saves its best run for last
June 17 ... Force earns third victory of the season
June 17 ... Last year's champions repeat at Le Mans
June 16 ... Audi holds top three places, one Bentley retires
June 15 ... Audi favoured to win
June 14 ... Racer digs big rigs
June 9 ... Stewart wins first IROC event at Michigan
June 9 ... Earnhardt case pits privacy vs. public records
June 4 ... Mike reigns in the rain
June 4 ... Drag race action fast and furious
June 4 ... Dragster queen doesn't disappoint
June 3 ... Millican roars to top at Bend
June 3 ... Mishaps knock locals out of weekend running
June 2 ... Grand future in cards for Motorplex
June 2 ... Two race tracks set Superstar Shootout
June 2 ... Intrepid Seelster blazes to record
June 2 ... Londoner boosts drag racing
June 1 ... Running on empty fine by Rocca
May 31 ... Hat trick drives Romine
May 31 ... Oh, you mean 40 gallons of racing alcohol
May 31 ... Dry spell on Delaware's wish list
May 30 ... Fuel costs only drag for racer
May 30 ... First lady of drags fuels fans
May 28 ... Koster, Galati win at Lime Rock
May 28 ... Caruso has seen it all
May 27 ... Turner avoids CASCAR's bumps
May 26 ... Report confirms role of ice in fatal crash
May 25 ... Tech boss not just window dressing
May 22 ... Tragedy should send message
May 21 ... Mosport collision kills Trans-Am driver
May 21 ... Victory circle a quiet place
May 21 ... Graham battles to respectable finish
May 21 ... Sponsor-seeking Micks has winning car for sale
May 21 ... Norm storms to top
May 21 ... Bazylo on top in big league
May 20 ... Micks wins Castrol Super Series stock car race
May 20 ... Sauter wins ASA race
May 20 ... Cops haul contender off to jail
May 20 ... Whitlock on track for home win
May 20 ... Steady hand on wheel lauded
May 19 ... Driver caught in car limbo
May 19 ... CASCAR goes back to future
May 19 ... Racing body needs 'return to reality'
May 18 ... Earnhardt's death sparks difficult period
May 18 ... Wilden looking to get a grip
May 18 ... Boys entering CASCAR's fast lane
May 17 ... T.O. racer will endure
May 17 ... Turner bringing lucky charm
May 17 ... Pro mod champion loves Grand Bend
May 15 ... New racing series set for 2003 debut
May 15 ... Wilden handing over keys?
May 14 ... Two Petes chasing National Super Series
May 14 ... Howling endures win
May 12 ... Prominent engine designer dies in plane crash
May 12 ... Tracks chip in $20,000 bonus
May 10 ... Sheridan hoping Carquest title a springboard to Super Series
May 9 ... Novotny still holds key to CASCAR
May 7 ... Haynes sets Calgary record
May 4 ... More tracks key to CASCAR growth
May 4 ... Rookie looks to 'weather' season
May 4 ... Boys prepared for full slate
May 3 ... Track marshal dies on course
May 1 ... Driven to extremes
May 1 ... Speedway Motorsports stock drops
May 1 ... CART looks to try postponed Texas race
May 1 ... Cascar needs to determine what it wants to be
Apr. 15 ... Fans, drivers keen on truck racing
Apr. 15 ... Super Series sports new faces
Apr. 13 ... CASCAR hits finish line in sale to American buyer
Apr. 11 ... If U.S. deal doesn't fly Novotny lands CASCAR
Nov. 12 ... National series expands