Champion Marc Marquez's FP2 programme was slightly delayed because his team mistakenly put on a hard rear tyre at the start of the session, but he swiftly took the lead when he rejoined with a soft rear.He held a sizeable gap in the first half of the session before Ducati factory rider Danilo Petrucci managed to go slightly faster with a 1m45.686s.Petrucci stayed ahead until the dying ...Keep reading

The veteran racer and team owner delivered a raw, heartfelt and emotional address to his workforce today, making it official that Garry Rogers Motorsport will walk away from Supercars.Rogers expressed great pride in what his team has achieved in the category, including its Bathurst 1000 win and its stint as the factory Volvo outfit.He also explained the realities of the decision to hand ...Keep reading

Teams had to submit plans for their Racing Entitlements Contracts by 5pm AEDT today, marking a commitment for each licence to be on the grid.Trading and purchasing of licences is still possible, but the 23 entries understood to have been lodged are now locked in.Confirmations from deadline day have included Team 18 expanding from one car to two, while mainstay Garry Rogers Motorsport will ...Keep reading

Tander and Shane van Gisbergen were among those worst-affected when Fabian Coulthard slowed dramatically behind the Safety Car last Sunday, the delay soaking up any fuel advantage the #97 gained over McLaughlin from a stop during the previous caution.It effectively forced the car onto the same strategy as the two lead cars, McLaughlin and Jamie Whincup, with the likes of Lee Holdsworth, James ...Keep reading

GRM is set to walk away from Supercars at the end of this season, electing to hand back its two Racing Entitlements Contracts due to a lack of guaranteed backing for 2020.The Melbourne-based team will instead focus on its TCR programme, which is likely to expand, as well as its role as the technical provider for the V8-powered S5000 series.In an emotional address to GRM staff today, Rogers ...Keep reading

Vips raced in FIA Formula 3 this season and was the only non-Prema driver to contend for the title, finishing fourth in the standings with three victories to his name.With his F3 campaign over, the Estonian driver will head to Japan to compete in the final round of the Super Formula season, taking the place vacated by O’Ward at Mugen.O’Ward had joined the Japanese series only three ...Keep reading

Factory Yamaha man Vinales posted a lap of 1m45.572s at the very end of the 45-minute Friday morning session to lead Petronas rider Quartararo by 0.258s, with Franco Morbidelli a further 0.153s behind his teammate.Vinales first hit the top of the times when he posted a 1m46.244s effort with 19 minutes to go, although that was soon beaten by newly-crowned six-time premier class champion Marc ...Keep reading

The team has confirmed that it two Racing Entitlements Contracts will be handed back at the end of this season, the team unable to make the commitment for 2020 by today's 5pm entry deadline.GRM's situation has been highly complicated by its major sponsor Boost Mobile's ongoing feud with Supercars over control components, which led to an ultimatum being made over the Bathurst weekend.The ...Keep reading

The schedule is subject to change. All times localFriday, October 182:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. NXS 1st Practice (NBCSN)3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. MENCS 1st Practice (NBCSN)4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. NXS Final Practice (NBCSN)6:05 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. MENCS Final Practice (NBCSN)7:49:00 p.m. ARCA Race Green Flag (100 laps, 150 miles) (MAVTV)Saturday, October 1911:05 a.m. NXS Qualifying ...Keep reading

The Bathurst 1000-winning squad is under fire for an instruction issued to Fabian Coulthard to slow behind the safety car, which other teams argue allowed Scott McLaughlin being able to pit without losing position.At the time the team explained it on TV as a precaution for an overheating issue, while it was communicated to Coulthard as debris on the circuit.Even if the team is found ...Keep reading

The schedule is subject to change. All times localFriday, October 182:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. NXS 1st Practice (NBCSN)3:05 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. MENCS 1st Practice (NBCSN)4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. NXS Final Practice (NBCSN)6:05 p.m. - 6:55 p.m. MENCS Final Practice (NBCSN)7:49:00 p.m. ARCA Race Green Flag (100 laps, 150 miles) (MAVTV)Saturday, October 1911:05 a.m. NXS Qualifying ...Keep reading

Having operated as a standalone single-car squad since 2016, the Melbourne-based operation will go through its second significant shake-up in as many season heading into 2020.Last year owner Charlie Schwerkolt moved to a full Triple Eight customer model, and tempted long-time Ford star Mark Winterbottom into switching sides.This time the focus is on expansion, Winterbottom set to pick up a ...Keep reading

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The reasons why F1 so often reaches an impasse when trying to achieve positive change or has to water down revolutionary plans have their roots in deals made and directions taken much earlier in the decade.We unpick the journey to the current problems, and ask how detrimental the situation might be to the efforts to make F1 more open and entertaining in 2021, and what can be made to ease the ...Keep reading

Bowyer has signed an extension with SHR which will keep him behind the wheel of the No. 14 Ford Mustang for the 2020 seasonThe 40-year-old joined the team in 2017 after Tony Stewart's retirement, winning twice and making the playoffs in both 2018 and 2019. “Clint Bowyer is a racer to his core who brings passion and energy to our race team,” said Stewart, who co-owns SHR with Haas ...Keep reading

Today 704Games, NASCAR Team Properties’ exclusive console simulation-style video game licensee, announced that the new NASCAR Heat 4 October DLC will be available for all race fans.The October Paid Pack will include 40 Cup and 10 Xfinity Series schemes along with nine additional free schemes, which will be pushed to all consumers via the next patch.  Among the designs included are ...Keep reading

On Wednesday evening, the No. 10 Kaulig Racing transporter crashed off of I-40 in North Carolina, sustaining serious damage and resulting in injuries.Read Also:Kaulig Racing Xfinity hauler involved in accident with injuriesNow, the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing hauler has caught fire en route to Kansas Speedway. The hauler could be seen parked on the side of the road ...Keep reading

The road to success is often paved with obstacles to overcome, and the story for Honda’s performance and luxury brand was no different. And while the champagne was being toasted at Road Atlanta on Saturday evening – led by Acura’s vice president, brand officer and resident Ayrton Senna fan Jon Ikeda – it was worth reflecting on all the trials and tribulations that went before.“To be ...Keep reading

Cowan retired from the Mitsubishi team at the end of the 2005 season, having directed the Japanese manufacturer’s dominance of Group A rallying in the late 1990s. It was under Cowan’s guidance that Tommi Makinen won four straight world titles from 1996-1999. The 1998 season was Cowan’s most successful, with the Finn topping the drivers’ standings and the Lancer securing Mitsubishi its ...Keep reading

Burton, the son of veteran Cup racer and current NBC Sports analyst Jeff Burton, will be piloting the No. 20 JGR Toyota Supra.The car is currently occupied by Christopher Bell, who will move up to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 with Leavine Family Racing.“I want to finish this season strong, but I’m excited to get 2020 started,” Burton said in a statement Thursday. “My time with JGR ...Keep reading