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McLaren MP4-23 Allowed To Race
It's Go-Go-Go for McLaren as FIA President's recommendations to the WMSC results in the authorisation of their MP4-23 model to race in 2008.
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A1 GP Comes to Durban
The beachfront in Durban is being transformed into a race track for the South African leg of the A1GP World Cup of Motor Sport from 23 to 25 February.
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Engine Penalty Lifted
After four years, the engine-change rule in Formula One faces its first alteration to allow teams some respite in their first engine failure.
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FIA Increases Cost Of SuperLicense
Lewis Hamilton faces an increase of €226'310 for his Superlicense this year.
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IRL Goes the Extra Mile
The IRL and its teams, drivers, owners and fans contributed a large amount of money to the victims of the September 11th tragedy. Find out more.
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IRL Tests at Two New Tracks
Homestead, Florida and Chicago were the focus of testing for several IRL teams. Both tracks will be added to the IRL schedule for the 2001 season.
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McLaren Apologises to FIA
McLaren publicly apologise over their involvement in the spygate scandal this year and ask for a speedier decision on their involvement in the 2008 championship.
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Motorcycle Legend Harry Hinton
The story of a remarkable Aussie motorcyclist - Harry Hinton. For over two decades he was the outstanding national and international road racer from 'down under'.
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Return of Senna to Formula One?
"If you think I'm good, just wait until you see my nephew", claimed the late three time world champion, Ayrton Senna in 1993.
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Schrader Captures Nashville Inaugural Event
The new Nashville Superspeedway opened Friday with ARCA taking center stage, but it was an old veteran who came home with the checkered flag.
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Sprint Cup Update
A review of completed Sprint Cup races and a preview of what's to come as the field tightens and the competition heats up
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Bright and Cochrane Blow It at Adelaide
The Clipsal 500 at Adelaide's famous street circuit just keeps getting better and better.
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2004 Driver Changes
Keeping up with the driver switches and new hires as the 2004 season approaches.
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2004 IRL Season Finale
The 2004 Indy Racing season came to an end at the Texas Motor Speedway.
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2005 Season News
Some things will change for 2005, and some things will stay the same.
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2005 Testing Begins
Testing begins, marking the first time the drivers take to the track in 2005.
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88th Indy 500 Preparations
Preparations are underway for the 2004 Indy 500 as teams test the new IRL 3.0 liter engine.
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88th Indy Pole Position Set
The pole for the 2004 Indianaolis 500 was won by substitute driver Buddy Rice!
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Andretti/Green Sweep Nazareth
The Andretti Green team swept the top three spots, setting a record in the IRL Series' 100th event.
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Bad Moon Rising
The new aerodynamic changes this season are not boding well at Indy.
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Brack is Back
Kenny Brack is back in his old ride with Rahal/Letterman, setting the top speed for this season's Indy 500.
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Changing Traditions
The ABC television network is lobbying to change the Indy 500 starting time.
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Dixon Wins the Crown
The Chevy 500 at Texas Motor Speedway marked the end of the season, with lots of surprises and heartbreaks.
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Fernandez Doubles Up
Adrian Fernandez takes his second win of the season at Chicagoland Speedway.
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Fernandez Switches, is Rahal Next?
Adrian Fernandez has switched from Champ Car to the IRL and it's rumored that Bobby Rahal is nipping at his heels.
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Firestone 225, In Person
An account of an up-close and personal perspective of attending an IRL event.
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Franchitti Gets First Win
Dario Franchitti won his first IRL event as the Andretti Green teams dominates the series.
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Fresh Faces
A new fresh (greatlooking) face has emerged to take the IRL Series by storm...
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GM Turns Tail
General Motors is shutting down its IRL engine production after the 2005 season.
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Homestead-Miami Opener
Let's hope that the season opener at Homestead-Miami was an omen of things to come in 2005.
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Homestead-Miami Testing
Homestead-Miami testing, Franchitti's back in the saddle, and the 2003 Driver of the Year awards.
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Hornish Closes In
Sam Hornish Jr. has joined the top stars for the chance to win another IndyCar title on October 12th.
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Hornish Wins With Photo Finish
Sam Hornish Jr. won the 10th race of his career at Chicagoland Speedway in the closest one two three photo finish in Indy Racing history.
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Indy Car Design Flaw?
Do Indy cars have a design flaw that allows them to go airborne when sliding sideways?
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IndyCar Racing in Mid-August
A brief rundown on the mid-August Kentucky and Pikes Peak events.
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IRL Road Racing in 2005
The new 2005 IRL schedule, and a quick rundown on last weekend's Michigan event.
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It's Time to party......
Kenny Brack is recovering nicely, the 2003 awards celebration is set, and Al Unser Jr. is laid up for the winter.
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Jim Clark in NASCAR
In 1967 Jim Clark received an offer to compete in NASCAR, which the Formula 1 legend enthusiastically accepted.
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Just Around the Corner….
The IRL postures itself after losing a bid to purchace CART's assets, and testing resumes before the series opener on feb. 29th.
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Kanaan Takes Phoenix
Team Rahal moves to the IRL, Indy 500 teams are lining up, and the Copper World Indy 200 from Phoenix, AZ.
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Kanaan Takes Texas
Tony Kanaan wins his second race of the 2004 IRL season.
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Kanaan Wins His Third
Tony Kanaan boosted his driver's championship point's lead by winning his third event of the 2004 season at the Nashville Superspeedway.
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Kanaan Wins the IRL Crown
Adrian Fernandez won this third event of the season, while Tony Kanaan clinches the 2004 IRL Championship.
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New Chevy Engine Gets First Victory
The new Chevrolet Generation IV engine, 2004 IRL schedule, and the Belterra Casino Indy 300 from Kentucky Motor Speedway.
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Rice Wins From Pole
Buddy Rice, Kenny Brack's replacement, wins the Great American Race from the pole starting position
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Rice Wins Kansas Squeaker
Buddy Rice and teammate Vitor Meira gave Rahal-Letterman Racing a one two finih in one of the closest IRL races in history.
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Sam Hornish Jr. Wins #13
Sam Hornish Jr. won the second race of the IRL season at the Phoenix International Raceway.
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Season Opener March 6th
The 2005 season opener is coming up this weekend (March 6th)at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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