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Kawasaki to Face Legal Actions Unless They Return to MotoGP
Kawasaki to Face Legal Actions Unless They Return to MotoGP

14 Jan 2009, 15:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Unless they want to go to court in the near future, Kawasaki will compete in the 2009 MotoGP series. The announcement was made by Carmelo Ezpeleta – CEO of MotoGP promoting company Dorna &ndas...

 
Domenicali: Raikkonen Lives on Another Planet!
Domenicali: Raikkonen Lives on Another Planet!

14 Jan 2009, 15:25 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Kimi Raikkonen's way of isolating himself from the rest of the group has become reason for anecdotes in the Italian media. Following the unveiling of the Ferrari F60 car earlier this week, at M...

 
Ask.com Becomes Official Search Engine for NASCAR
Ask.com Becomes Official Search Engine for NASCAR

14 Jan 2009, 14:38 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / As of this season, Ask.com will become official search engine for NASCAR. The two companies have signed a brand new agreement that enables the leading search engine to offer category exclusivity and...

 
Cristobal Guerrero's Life is Out of Danger
Cristobal Guerrero's Life is Out of Danger

14 Jan 2009, 13:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The latest medical reports from Copiapo reveal that Cristobal Guerrero's condition has improved over the last few hours. The Argentine medical staff confirmed that, while still in coma, the pat...

 
Helio Holds First Shot at Securing 2009 Drive with Penske
Helio Holds First Shot at Securing 2009 Drive with Penske

14 Jan 2009, 11:56 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Team Penske's owner Tim Cindric has been more than specific regarding Will Power's role with his team throughout the 2009 IndyCar season. While appointing the Australian as replacement for...

 
VMK Racing to Purchase Honda F1 Team?
VMK Racing to Purchase Honda F1 Team?

14 Jan 2009, 11:43 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Will VMK Racing proceed in buying Honda's F1 racing team? This seems to be the question on the lips of most F1 fans following an official announcement made by the VMK Racing website earlier las...

 
Schumacher: My Heart Stopped at Silverstone
Schumacher: My Heart Stopped at Silverstone

14 Jan 2009, 10:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Michael Schumacher revealed that the accident he had at Silverstone almost a decade ago was the closest he ever get to 'feeling dead'. The 7-time Formula 1 champion recalled that, for a co...

 
Ducati Reveal Cost-Cutting Measures for 2009
Ducati Reveal Cost-Cutting Measures for 2009

14 Jan 2009, 10:02 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fausto Gresini's call for immediate cost-cutting measures inside then MotoGP is finally getting some back-up from fellow team principals in the paddock. Following Kawasaki's withdrawal fro...

 
Hall of Fame Join Forces with Yates Racing, Labonte New Driver
Hall of Fame Join Forces with Yates Racing, Labonte New Driver

14 Jan 2009, 09:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Hall of Fame Racing look set to start a new campaign in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this year. The team officials have announced merger with Yates Racing earlier today, with the No 96 entry being f...

 
FIA Announce WRC Manufacturer Entry List for 2009
FIA Announce WRC Manufacturer Entry List for 2009

14 Jan 2009, 08:45 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The World Rally Championship announced the entries for this year's manufacturer competition. As expected, only Citroen and Ford will compete for the world title this year, being the only teams ...

 
Motorcyclist Cristobal Guerrero in a Coma after Dakar Crash
Motorcyclist Cristobal Guerrero in a Coma after Dakar Crash

14 Jan 2009, 07:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The South-American Rally Dakar was close to making its second victim on Tuesday, after rider Cristobal Guerrero crashed at the Km 160 mark of the 10th stage of the event. The 48-year old rider was i...

 
Hayden Confident of Ducati Move
Hayden Confident of Ducati Move

14 Jan 2009, 08:20 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Following some rather disappointing couple of seasons with Honda, former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden believes that he can challenge for race wins again with his new team Ducati. The Kentucky rider ...

 
Sainz Takes Win No 6, Stage 11 Cancelled
Sainz Takes Win No 6, Stage 11 Cancelled

14 Jan 2009, 07:34 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Carlos Sainz can't seem to get enough of this year's Dakar Rally, as he clinched his 4th consecutive victory (and 6th overall) in the shortened stage of Copiapo on Tuesday. The Spaniard fa...

 
Boland Withdraws All Legal Actions Against Ron Dennis
Boland Withdraws All Legal Actions Against Ron Dennis

13 Jan 2009, 16:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Peter Boland, the man who accused Ron Dennis of racist and homophobe behavior at an employment tribunal in Southampton last week, issued a statement earlier today, withdrawing all legal actions on h...

 
Vettel: Power Boost Will Only Help RBR
Vettel: Power Boost Will Only Help RBR

13 Jan 2009, 16:03 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / After winning his first Formula 1 race last year, former Toro Rosso and current Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel admitted that he expects to do at least the same job in 2009. And, with Red Bu...

 
Buemi Takes Realistic Approach ahead of 2009 Season
Buemi Takes Realistic Approach ahead of 2009 Season

13 Jan 2009, 15:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / There's no doubt about it, rookie driver Sebastien Buemi will have some tough shoes to fill in 2009. Following Sebastian Vettel's win at Monza last season, people are expecting the former ...

 
Sarah Fisher Secures 4-Race Deal with Dollar General
Sarah Fisher Secures 4-Race Deal with Dollar General

13 Jan 2009, 15:08 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Sarah Fisher seems to take one step at a time in her new career as IndyCar team owner. Following 3 appearances in the series last year, the 28-year old secured a new sponsorship deal with Dollar Gen...

 
Mercedes Would Agree Engine Deal with Honda F1
Mercedes Would Agree Engine Deal with Honda F1

13 Jan 2009, 14:15 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Look out, everyone! Mercedes seems to be taking over the grid in 2009. Following Ferrari's refusal to supply Honda's F1 team with a power plant for the upcoming season – of course, s...

 
Raikkonen & Hakkinen to Compete in the 2009 Arctic Lapland Rally
Raikkonen & Hakkinen to Compete in the 2009 Arctic Lapland Rally

13 Jan 2009, 13:37 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / The Arctic Lapland Rally is likely to benefit from an all-star lineup in 2009. The Finnish event, due to take place less than two weeks from now, on January 22nd, will have two Formula One drivers a...

 
Schumacher Decisive in Understanding Slick Tires
Schumacher Decisive in Understanding Slick Tires

13 Jan 2009, 11:30 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / With the introduction of slick tires in Formula 1, one thing is certain. Michael Schumacher's aid will prove decisive in the Scuderia's drivers learning process on how to master the new el...