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Gearing up: IZOD IndyCar Series 2010 season preview IndyCar

2010-03-10T22:00:00Z

The start of every IZOD IndyCar Series season begins with high expectations, but the 2010 season may be one of the most anticipated. With 17 races across three continents, 12 teams competing over an extended race calendar. This season seems to have it all: new title sponsor, fast ovals, historic road courses, tricky street circuits, new venues, fresh teammate combinations, young drivers and returning champions. All could add up to another unbeatable season.

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Taking track-to-street technology to a new level

2010-03-10T00:22:00Z

When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of track-to-street technology transfer with the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition.

The Delta Wing - NOT Rear-Steering Article 5 of 7

2010-03-09T00:48:00Z

In our coverage of the Delta Wing, we have received some email that seems to be under the impression that the car is rear-steer. This was fairly easy to mistake, as it has been mentioned several times that the design of this car incorporates what is known as an "active" differential (rear end).

Scenes NASCAR Atlanta Weekend Rhonda McCole

2010-03-09T00:45:00Z

NASCAR's New Policy Backfires Pete McCole

2010-03-08T21:56:00Z

NASCAR’s new doctrine of letting the drivers police their own actions on the track took a big step backwards on Sunday, as Carl Edwards took the policy to the extreme in an apparent act of retribution against Brad Keselowski in the closing laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Edwards, running nearly 150 laps down to the leaders, hooked the rear bumper of Keselowski’s car and sent him sailing roof-first into the frontstretch wall.

Atlanta Sprint Cup race postscript Dave Grayson

2010-03-08T19:48:00Z

WHAT'S-UP with Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards and that lack of judgment during the Atlanta race? Edwards had every reason to be upset with fellow driver Brad Keselowski. Early race contact by Keselowski sent Edwards' Ford up into the wall which in turn collected Joey Logano. The incident completely destroyed any chances Edwards and Logano had of having a good run. Worse yet, suppose the car flew into the grandstands and killed scores of people. So much for NASCAR telling its drivers to have had it this year.

Kurt Busch holds off Kenseth in Atlanta Pete McCole

2010-03-07T17:20:00Z

Kurt Busch had one of the best cars all day and his Penske Dodge and it wasn't any different at the finish as he was able to hold off Matt Kenseth's Roush Ford for two green-white-checkered finishes in to Kobalt 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Juan Montoya came home third and Kasey Kahne and Paul Menard rounded out the top-5.

Pruett holds off Donohue in Homestead Grand-Am Series opener

2010-03-07T05:25:00Z

Scott Pruett held off a late charge by David Donohue to win Saturday's Grand Prix of Miami, Round 2 of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Pruett and Memo Rojas scored their second victory in three years at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the No. 01 TELMEX Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW Riley, holding off the No. 59 Brumos Porsche Riley of Donohue and pole winner Darren Law by 0.255 seconds.

Harvick wins Atlanta truck race over Busch Pete McCole

2010-03-06T18:31:00Z

Kevin Harvick claimed his seventh career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory with a dominating victory in Saturday’s E-Z-Go 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Driving for his own Kevin Harvick, Inc. team in a Chevrolet Silverado sponsored by the race sponsor, Harvick led two times for 100 laps – including the final 56 - to beat out Kyle Busch for his third consecutive NCWTS victory dating back to the end of the 2009 season.

Earnhardt Jr. wins Atlanta pole with 192 mph lap Pete McCole

2010-03-05T23:06:00Z

Dale Earnhardt Jr. notched his first NASCAR Sprint Cup pole since 2008 with a record setting pace in Friday night’s qualifying session for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Earnhardt posted a top speed of 192.761 mph in the no. 88 Amp Chevrolet, clocking the fastest qualifying speed ever for a Sprint Cup car in the Car of Tomorrow era