Mon
31
Dec
2012
F1
31/12/2012 05:53
Sebastian Vettel has already achieved three world titles, 26 Formula One wins with 46 podium finishes, and 36 pole positions. An amazing record for one so young. Motorsport.com slots him second on our top 20 moments of 2012.
F1
31/12/2012 04:25
The Brabham team won 2 constructors' tiles and 4 drivers' titles in the 1960's and 1980's.
NASCAR-CUP
31/12/2012 03:00
At the start of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Penske Racing's Brad Keselowski was not one of the favorites for the championship. Yet they won which makes them our #3 top 20 moment!
Sun
30
Dec
2012
DTM
30/12/2012 10:20
An amazing return by BMW in the DTM with their M3 DTM cars in the tightly-contested German-based series, and Canadian driver Bruno Spengler finally landed his championship. Without a doubt, they are the number four in our top 20 moments countdown.
GRANDAM
30/12/2012 05:57
The two American sportscar series are now under NASCAR, but the final decisions still need to be made prior to the on-track competition in 2014. Motorsport.com placed it fifth in our top five moments of the year.
GRANDAM
30/12/2012 05:00
Audi Sport factory driver Allan McNish heads to the USA for the “Roar Before The 24” testing in Daytona, Florida with the Starworks Motorsport team. The Scotsman is one of many racers worldwide that take on the January 24 hour race in a one-off...
NHRA
30/12/2012 05:26
Antron Brown became the first African American racer of a four-wheel vehicle to earn a major American-based championship. The 2012 NHRA Top Fuel champion was selected by our staff to hold the #6 top moment spot.
AUTOMOTIVE
30/12/2012 04:21
Latest picture on my screen saver 2012-12-29: Motorsport.com art director Eric Gilbert presents the photos that he actually uses as screen savers (and that he has actually shot, also). Enjoy!
INDYCAR
30/12/2012 12:06
In 2011, INDYCAR sanctioning body was already in test mode with the new Dallara DW12 chassis that would house the powerplants for 2012. It is our seventh moment of the year so was the outcome as expected?
Sat
29
Dec
2012
DAKAR
29/12/2012 11:05
Nani Roma, Monster Energy X-raid Team Mini driver, previews the 2013 Dakar. The Spaniard is ready for the demanding contest with the first stage on January 5th in Lima, Peru.
INDYCAR
29/12/2012 08:17
Ryan Hunter-Reay never gave up in his chase for the IZOD IndyCar crown. Nor did Michael Andretti and his Andretti Autosport team as they gave RHR the best they could.
MOTOGP
29/12/2012 06:01
With seven MotoGP championships, the Italian decided to go for the empty seat on the Yamaha Factory Team, and for those reasons, Valentino Rossi was named to the 8th spot on our top ten moments.
F1
29/12/2012 04:09
After an exciting season and the next already in sight, the men from Ferrari came together in Maranello at several meetings, also celebrating the upcoming holidays.
F1
29/12/2012 03:22
Kimi Raikkonen and is successful comeback lands in the 9th spot in the top 20 moments. The Iceman returned to Formula One with the Lotus team. His fans were happy, while others questioned his decision.
LEMANS
29/12/2012 12:51
No surprise to note that the 10th top moment is for the Nissan DeltaWing. The newest prototype drew a lot of attention both on and off the track!
Fri
28
Dec
2012
ASLMS
28/12/2012 08:37
Asian Le Mans Series prepares for their first season with special interviews, Mark Goddard, team principal for Craft Racing AMR, brings insight of the preparation to take on the new challenge in 2013.
NASCAR-CUP
28/12/2012 07:10
The 11th top moment was an easy decision by the staff at Motorsport.com: The Clint Bowyer/Jeff Gordon fight at Phoenix which, of course, included their teams!
DAKAR
28/12/2012 06:09
Following Marc Coma’s withdrawal from the Dakar 2013, Cyril Despres’ chances of winning the title a fifth time have certainly improved… but the competition for the French rider could be even stronger.
F1
28/12/2012 03:13
This year’s Formula One season saw a lot of crashes including the very dramatic start ones that saw cars get airborne. Obviously, they are one of the Motorsport.com top moments - number 12 out of 20.
GENERAL
28/12/2012 01:56
We've extended the voting deadline so here's your last chance to help choose THE Big Picture of the year 2012. Make your vote count!
F1
28/12/2012 04:47
Romain Grosjean thinks he is ready to take a more mature approach to Formula One.
F1
28/12/2012 04:47
Motorsport.com’s 13th top moment is the record holder of Formula One championships who lost his ride at Mercedes and swiftly went back into retirement. Michael Schumacher leaves the premier series with seven world championships.
F1
28/12/2012 04:46
In 2013, DRS will only be used during races and not during free practice and qualifying. Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen agrees with the FIA.
F1
28/12/2012 04:46
Playing in Petrov's favour is the desire to have a local driver on the grid when Russia hosts its inaugural grand prix in 2014.
NHRA
28/12/2012 03:51
While his hometown may have snow this time of the season, Jeg Coughlin has a smile that could warm up the coldest wintry weather in Ohio.
INDYCAR
28/12/2012 01:50
Will Power: self-discipline, control of oneself and one’s conduct and one heck of a racer but for the third consecutive time, he lost out on taking the IndyCar championship. The Team Penske driver thus becomes our 14th top moment.
GRANDAM
28/12/2012 12:09
Joining Henrique Cisneros and Sean Edwards will be Porsche pilots Patrick Pilet and Kuba Giermaziak in the MOMO Porsche 911 GT3.
Thu
27
Dec
2012
WEC
27/12/2012 09:46
Motorsport.com staff selected as the 15th top moment the pull out of Peugeot's prototype contender that was to contest the World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Reason given was “economic reasons”!
GRANDAM
27/12/2012 08:24
The Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS championship team will field both a Porsche and an Audi next year. First 2013 race will be at Daytona.
DAKAR
27/12/2012 07:47
X-Raid Team is running six MINIs ALL4 Racing in the 2013 Dakar challenge. Peterhansel, Roma, and Holowczyc are the first-line candidates for the win.
INDYCAR
27/12/2012 06:43
Formula One star and IndyCar racer Rubens Barrichello switches gears to take on Stock Car V8 racing in a Peugeot.
NHRA
27/12/2012 04:50
Don Schumacher Racing Funny Car teammates gave it all they could in the season final two events, and at Pomona Jack Beckman took his victory and earned a spot in our 2012 top 20 moments.
F1
27/12/2012 04:46
It appears now that the July date placed on the Formula One 2013 calendar by the FIA has now been decided. Despite the financial trouble, Nurburgring will host the German Grand Prix.
F1
27/12/2012 04:45
Ferrari president firmly shuts the door on Michael Schumacher's apparent attempt to make a return to the Italian team.
F1
27/12/2012 04:44
Stefano Domenicali claims that while his Ferrari team plays their cards with an open hand, Red Bull does not.
ENDURANCE
27/12/2012 04:12
The 17th spot on Motorsport.com’s top 20 moments goes to the popularity of the GT3 cars by fans, manufacturers and drivers. In just seven seasons the GT3 category has become the biggest and most popular GT racing category in the world.
GRANDAM
27/12/2012 12:16
Five Scottish drivers are in the solid U.K. contingent expected for 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona. Ryan Dalziel and Dario Franchitti are past winners of the challenging race.
NASCAR-NS
27/12/2012 12:01
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the only NASCAR Nationwide driver to earn the championship under the new “declare a series rule” and he did it twice! We felt that he definitely deserved a spot in our top 20 moments.
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