Tag: Motor Sports
Mosley outlines plans to save F1
World motorsport chief Max Mosley says he will push on with planned cost-cutting measures in a bid to sustain Formula One in the wake of Honda's shock decision to quit the sport.[MORE]
Supercars driver's brother in hospital after crash
Teenage motor racing driver Lucas Dumbrell, the brother of V8 Supercars driver Paul Dumbrell, has been taken to hospital in Liverpool after a crash at Sydney's Oran Park Raceway.[MORE]
Summernats cries poor while director's pay rises
The salary of the Summernats director has been increased at a time when organisers of the event are asking for more financial assistance.[MORE]
Honda quits in Formula One bombshell
Honda has announced it is pulling out of Formula One due to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Skaife prepares to hang up helmet
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When Mark Skaife knew retirement was imminent, he started putting together a plan for life after driving.[MORE]
Rossi switches to four wheels in Wales
World motorcycling champion Valentino Rossi will race in this weekend's Rally of Great Britain, looking to improve on his 11th place at the Rally of New Zealand.[MORE]
Honda poised for F1 pullout: reports
Japanese team Honda is reported to be considering pulling out of Formula One as the worldwide credit crunch continues to threaten the sport.[MORE]
Skaife relieved to be cleared of debt
V8 Supercars driver Mark Skaife says he is pleased to have resolved the financial problems with his racing team before his final race.[MORE]
Outrage over Classic Adelaide turnaround
NSW driver Bill Pye is outraged he was not informed about an appeal process against the result of the Classic Adelaide Rally. [MORE]
Summernats suffering under economic downturn: promoter
Organisers of the annual Summernats car festival are asking the ACT Government to reduce the rent at Exhibition Park in Canberra.[MORE]
Govt adds fuel to V8 race debate
The Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald, has denied legislation to enable V8 Supercar street races in the Olympic precinct amounts to a green light to damage the environment.[MORE]
Hamilton declares 2009 F1 race wide open
New regulations will leave next year's Formula One title battle wide open, according to McLaren's world champion Lewis Hamilton.[MORE]
Olympic Park race debate revs up
The Total Environment Centre has accused the New South Wales Government of legalising environmental damage by allowing V8 Supercar street races in Sydney's Olympic precinct.[MORE]
Skaife does deal to erase debt
Mark Skaife has agreed to relinquish ownership of the Holden Racing Team (HRT) under a confidential deal which will clear him of what is understood to be a multi-million dollar debt.[MORE]
Skaife 'owes $3.6m'
Holden legend Mark Skaife could retire from Australian motor sport with next to nothing after an ill-fated business deal reportedly plunged him into $3.6 million of debt.[MORE]
Webber targets February return
Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber believes he will have recovered from his broken leg in time to start testing with his Red Bull team in February.[MORE]
Protest over Classic results
Adelaide driver Kevin Weeks has lodged a protest against yesterday's Classic Adelaide results.[MORE]
Whincup on the brink of winning V8 title
Ford racer Jamie Whincup will go into next month's final V8 Supercar round at Oran Park virtually assured of emerging with the championship crown.[MORE]
Whincup increases V8 series lead
Jamie Whincup has increased his lead at the top of the V8 Supercars Championship with victory in race two at Symmons Plains in Tasmania.[MORE]
Akermanis unhurt after crash in race warm-up
Western Bulldogs player star Jason Akermanis has escaped unhurt after rolling his car before the start of a Mini Challenge race at Symmons Plains in Launceston.[MORE]
Whincup extends V8s championship lead
Ford's Jamie Whincup has stretched his lead in the V8 Supercar championship after finishing second in the opening race at Symmons Plains in Tasmania.[MORE]
Ambrose's US ambitions on the line
Marcos Ambrose has declared there will be no second chances if he fails to make an impact when he steps up to the premier NASCAR Championship in the US next year.[MORE]
Tander on pole at Symmons Plains
Holden driver Garth Tander has taken pole position for the opening V8 Supercars race at Symmons Plains in Launceston.[MORE]
Webber seriously injured in bike accident
Mark Webber has a broken leg after being hit by a car in Tasmania. [MORE]
