MiamiHerald.com: Motor Sports

Barrichello seeking sponsors for IndyCar move

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:16 EST

Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sponsors and he may only compete on road and street circuits.

Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31 EST

Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the season-opening NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway.

Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21 EST

The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season's new competitors.

F1 champ Vettel gets first ride in Red Bull's new car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:51 EST

Two-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the track for the first time in two months on the third day of preseason testing at Jerez.

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:01 EST

Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.

IndyCar race director wants better communication

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:40 EST

The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing to listen to their concerns about specific racing issues.

Raikkonen quickest in first day of F1 preseason testing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15 EST

Kimi Raikkonen's return to Formula One began on a high note when the 2007 world champion topped the timesheets in the first of a four-day preseason test session on Tuesday at Jerez.

Foyt released from Houston hospital

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:58 EST

A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.

Sato signs with Rahal-Letterman Racing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:57 EST

Japanese driver Takuma Sato has signed with IndyCar team Rahal-Letterman Racing.

Sato signs with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11 EST

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing revealed on Friday that Japanese driver Takuma Sato has joined the team for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season. Sato will drive the team's No.15 Honda entry.

New record purse for Daytona 500

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:22 EST

Officials from Daytona International Speedway announced Wednesday a record purse of more than $19 million for the February 26 season-opening Daytona 500.

Patrick secures starting spot in Daytona 500

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13 EST

Danica Patrick will be guaranteed a starting position in the February 26 Daytona 500 due to a transfer of owner points from Tommy Baldwin Racing to Patrick's team, Stewart-Haas Racing.

Allmendinger, Michael Shank Racing win Rolex 24 at Daytona

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:26 EST

Michael Shank Racing pulled off a stunning win in Sunday's Rolex 24 at Daytona, with NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger behind the wheel of the team's No.60 Ford-Riley during the final stint.

Pocono track founder Mattioli dies

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:04 EST

Dr. Joseph Mattioli, the founder and chairman of the board of Pocono Raceway, passed away on Thursday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center in Pennsylvania, following a lengthy illness. He was 86.

NASCAR not making any big changes for 2012 season

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:44 EST

Unlike 2011, NASCAR will not make any major alterations in its rules for the upcoming season.

Patrick skipping Indy 500 and competing at Charlotte

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:59 EST

Danica Patrick revealed on Monday that she will forgo this year's Indianapolis 500 and will instead compete in the 600-mile Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:18 EST

Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough's long- awaited arrival to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is over, as both three-time champions in NASCAR's premier series were among those inducted during a ceremony held on Friday night.

Third class set to be inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:44 EST

Five new members will be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday. Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Richie Evans, Dale Inman and Glen Wood make up the 2012 class. They were voted into the NASCAR HofF last June.

Ragan signs with Front Row Motorsports

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:04 EST

David Ragan will drive the No.34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports during the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season, the team announced on Monday.

Busch brothers sharing Nationwide driving duties at KBM

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:24 EST

Kyle Busch Motorsports announced on Thursday that brothers Kyle and Kurt Busch will share driving duties in the No.54 Toyota during the 2012 Nationwide Series season.

Kurt Busch to drive in selected Nationwide races in 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:15 EST

In addition to his full-time Sprint Cup Series schedule, Kurt Busch will compete in selected Nationwide Series races for Phoenix Racing during the 2012 season.

Edwards wins pole at Homestead, Stewart starts 15th

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:14 EST

Persistent rain forced NASCAR officials to call off qualifying for Friday's Camping World Truck Series season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. captures Nationwide title at Homestead

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:04 EST

Austin Dillon became the youngest champion in the Camping World Truck Series after finishing 10th in Friday night's rain shortened Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. set to clinch Nationwide title at Homestead

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:23 EST

Stenhouse enters the Nationwide season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway with a very comfortable 41-point lead over Elliott Sadler. They are the only drivers who remain eligible for the title. If Stenhouse finishes 37th or better, he will win the championship, regardless of Sadler's performance.

NASCAR - Nationwide - Ford 300 Preview

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:18 EST

Patrick's Nationwide team penalized for Phoenix infractions

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:38 EST

NASCAR has penalized Danica Patrick's No.7 JR Motorsports team in the Nationwide Series for rule infractions that occurred during last Saturday's race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kenseth wins Phoenix pole; Stewart, Edwards are 8th, 9th

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:31 EST

Aric Almirola claimed the pole for Saturday's Wypall 200 Nationwide Series race after beating Carl Edwards by the slimmest of margins in qualifying at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kahne wins at Phoenix; Edwards, Stewart finish 2nd, 3rd

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:01 EST

Former IndyCar champion Sam Hornish Jr. won a NASCAR national touring series race for the first time by prevailing in Saturday's crash-filled Wypall 200 Nationwide Series event at Phoenix International Raceway.

F1 champ Vettel gets first ride in Red Bull's new car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:51 EST

Two-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the track for the first time in two months on the third day of preseason testing at Jerez.

Raikkonen quickest in first day of F1 preseason testing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15 EST

Kimi Raikkonen's return to Formula One began on a high note when the 2007 world champion topped the timesheets in the first of a four-day preseason test session on Tuesday at Jerez.

Sato signs with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:11 EST

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing revealed on Friday that Japanese driver Takuma Sato has joined the team for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season. Sato will drive the team's No.15 Honda entry.

Racing legend Foyt forced to skip Rolex 24 at Daytona

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:01 EST

A.J. Foyt will miss this weekend's Rolex 24 at Daytona after being hospitalized due to complications from recent knee surgery.

Williams adds Senna to 2012 F1 driver lineup

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:56 EST

The Williams Formula One team revealed on Tuesday that Brazilian driver Bruno Senna has joined the lineup for the 2012 season.

Servia lands ride for 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:01 EST

Oriol Servia will drive for Dreyer & Reinbold during the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season, the team announced on Tuesday.

Hinchcliffe takes over Patrick's ride at Andretti Autosport

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:42 EST

Andretti Autosport has named James Hinchcliffe as the replacement driver for Danica Patrick in the No.27 car for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.

Tagliani joins Bryan Herta Autosport for 2012 season

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:50 EST

Bryan Herta Autosport announced on Monday that Canadian Alex Tagliani will drive the team's entry during the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.

IndyCar discloses findings of Wheldon's fatal crash

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:02 EST

After a near two-month investigation, IndyCar revealed a comprehensive review of the 15-car racing accident that claimed the life of Dan Wheldon in the early going of the October 16 season- ending race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Hornaday Jr. secures new truck ride for 2012

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:34 EST

Ron Hornaday Jr. will drive the No.9 Chevrolet for Joe Denette Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series for the 2012 season, the team announced on Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Edwards wins pole at Homestead, Stewart starts 15th

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:39 EST

Persistent rain forced NASCAR officials to call off qualifying for Friday's Camping World Truck Series season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. captures Nationwide title at Homestead

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:39 EST

Austin Dillon became the youngest champion in the Camping World Truck Series after finishing 10th in Friday night's rain shortened Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Dillon looking to win truck title at Homestead

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:23 EST

Dillon -- the grandson of NASCAR team owner Richard Childress -- is attempting to become the youngest series champion at 21 years of age. He would also be the first driver to win the series' rookie-of-the-year title and clinch the championship in consecutive seasons.

NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Ford 200 Preview

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:37 EST