How one driver copes with inherent danger of motorsports

Dario Franchitti wept not of joy, but of inconsolable despair on the day he won his third consecutive IndyCar championship. For the second time in his 14 years at the highest echelons of North American open-wheel racing, a close friend had died at the same track on which both were racing. This time it was former teammate Dan Wheldon, who died a dozen laps into the race at Las Vegas Motor …

Major sponsor deals indicate NASCAR economy is turning

At last, there's a large patch of blue to break up the doom and gloom that has clouded the NASCAR economy for the past three seasons.

Toyota Will Field Two New LMP1 Hybrid Racecars at Le Mans

Toyota Racing confirmed plans for its new TS030 Hybrid sports prototype. | January 25, 2012 | Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. COLOGNE, Germany — Toyota Racing will enter two of its new Le Mans Prototypes in this year's running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the primary objective of development and refinement of the high-performance hybrid gas-electric powertrain.

Bloomer native prepares for ‘12 season as truck series crew chief

WELCOME, N.C. — Like many people, Bloomer native Scott Naset had a dream.

Ford To Debut 2013 NASCAR Fusion

Ford's new NASCAR racecar for 2013 will more closely resemble the redesigned Fusion production model that was introduced last week at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

Funeral services announced for Pocono raceway founder Doc Mattioli

Funeral services have been announced for Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Pocono Raceway founder and chairman of the board, who passed away Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness.

FYI WIRZ: Grand-Am Rolex Brings Big 50th Story as Stars Race Around the Clock

The Grand-Am Rolex 24 at Daytona got underway in gorgeous January weather—even for Florida. The biggest news planned might have been that it was the 50th anniversary of grueling around-the-clock sports car competition, but one large reality accompanied that celebration—abundant crowds. Grand-Am is getting so popular that it took an hour-and-half automobile wait to get to some parking areas …

Surface Transforms - New Distribution Agreement

 Surface Transforms plc ("Surface Transforms" or the "Company") New Distribution Agreement with Alcon Components Ltd Surface Transforms plc (AIM: SCE), manufacturer of carbon fibre …

Pocono Raceway founder Joseph Mattioli dies

Joseph Mattioli, 86, who gave up a successful dental practice in Northeast Philadelphia to found Pocono Raceway, died Thursday after a lengthy illness.

Pocono Raceway founder and visionary Mattioli dies

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

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