http://www.motorsport.com/news/series.asp?S= Motorsport.com news coverage http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356934 09 Feb 2010 02:15 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356934:F1 Jean Todt says he has no intention of trying to emulate Max Mosley in retaining the FIA presidency for many years. The Frenchman, formerly the boss of the famous F1 team Ferrari, was elected to succeed Mosley by the sport's governing body last October. "I will stay for only one office (term), it's crazy to think Mosley was there for 16 years," the 63-year-old is quoted as saying by Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport. "I have other things I want to do and life is too short," added Todt, whose term will end in late 2013. ... Motorsport.com/GMM http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356849 08 Feb 2010 10:30 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356849:F1 F1's struggling new teams could miss the season opener next month and escape penalty. Previously, failing to contest a round of the world championship for a reason other than 'force majeure' resulted in a total loss of rights and exclusion from the sport. But under the new version of the Concorde Agreement, teams may now miss three races before their official entry is handed back to the FIA, according to a report in the British newspaper Sunday Express. "I think we won't see Campos and I don't think we will see the Americans ... Motorsport.com/GMM http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356826 07 Feb 2010 00:04 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356826:ARCA Six ladies joined 37 guys for a weekend getaway in Daytona Beach in recent days. Going into the weekend, they didn't all know each other, but when it was over, they knew a lot more about their new-found friends. Even though the nearby beach beckoned, the group donned helmets and fire suits instead to race cars around the Daytona International Speedway at break-neck speed. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356778 06 Feb 2010 23:48 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356778:NASCAR-CUP Kevin Harvick overcame the flu bug and 23 motivated NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to win the 22nd Budweiser Shootout before a chilled crowd Saturday night at the Daytona International Speedway. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356764 06 Feb 2010 21:15 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356764:ARCA Gerhart wins ARCA 200 for 6th time; Patrick snags spotlight and 6th place At the Daytona International Speedway Saturday afternoon, veteran driver Bobby Gerhart, 51, won the ARCA Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 for the sixth time in 22 tries but he had to share the spotlight with famed racer Danica Patrick. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356741 06 Feb 2010 17:54 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356741:NASCAR-CUP Mark Martin buzzed around the Daytona International Speedway at a speed of 191.188 miles per hour to score his first pole position for the Daytona 500. The veteran driver drove the GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, one of four Hendrick Motorsports cars in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356724 06 Feb 2010 20:16 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356724:GP2 David Valsecchi is unstoppable under the lights at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Starting from midpack the Italian fought his way to the front, finally taking the lead with two laps to go. It was then a short stint around the beautiful circuit before taking victory in today's GP2 Asia Series Sprint race. The Italian will not settle for second best. "The podium is a great emotion," said Valsecchi, "but then when you are at the podium you are looking always to the victory. Anyway when you start eighth and on the first ... Motorsport.com - David C. Schilke http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356683 05 Feb 2010 01:09 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356683:ARCA Danica Patrick says she is satisfied with the outcome of qualifications and is looking forward to making her debut in a stock car. The rock star-like driver timed 12th fastest out of 51 cars seeking a starting spot in the Lucas Oil Mist 200 at the Daytona International Speedway on Saturday afternoon. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356652 05 Feb 2010 15:41 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356652:ARCA James Buescher soared to the pole position for Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at the Daytona International Speedway, the 47th ARCA Racing Series event to be run at the famous track. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356643 05 Feb 2010 20:27 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356643:GP2 The GP2 Asian series is back in action at Abu Dhabi after taking a winter break. The iSport International team was able to keep the momentum going between November and February. David Valsecchi remains in the points lead after his maiden win in the season opening round but it was his teammate, Oliver Turvey, that reined supreme in today's Feature race, the second event on the series calendar. Turvey's first win in GP2 wasn't at all easy, with Valsecchi pressuring the Brit for much of the race. In the end Valsecchi ... Motorsport.com - David C. Schilke http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356590 04 Feb 2010 22:18 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356590:F1 Campos Meta F1 team confirmed today that Dallara is its exclusive constructor for the 2010 Formula One season, in spite of rumours suggesting that the Italian company had been engaged by Stefan GP to build a car for that team. "The agreement among Dallara Automobili S.p.a. and Campos Meta 1 F1 Team for the construction and development of the Campos Meta F1 car for 2010 season is in place as agreed when contract was signed back at the beginning of 2009," said the Pedro Gonzalez Odena in communicating the ... Motorsport.com staff writers http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356558 04 Feb 2010 20:16 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356558:NASCAR-CUP In the first Bud Shootout practice at the Daytona International Speedway, a multi-car accident sent several cars to the garage as aggressive driving kicked off the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356552 04 Feb 2010 19:51 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356552:NASCAR Danica Patrick has been making headlines for weeks regarding her debut at the Daytona International Speedway. During media day at the Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, her session attracted more participants than many of the others combined. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356552 04 Feb 2010 19:51 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356552:ARCA Danica Patrick has been making headlines for weeks regarding her debut at the Daytona International Speedway. During media day at the Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, her session attracted more participants than many of the others combined. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356493 04 Feb 2010 22:51 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356493:GP2 Charles Pic took the GP2 feature race pole position in Abu Dhabi today, in the series' second visit to the Yas Marina Circuit. his first GP2 Series pole. It was no cakewalk for Pic, though, as Oliver Turvey trailed him by just two hundredths of a second at the end of the session. "This was easier than the last time I drove here," Pic explained. "Back in November I had to learn the car and the track, but today I felt more comfortable. My engineer and I analysed my driving and we improved the car for the qualifying session." ... Motorsport.com - Tom Haapanen http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356479 04 Feb 2010 22:05 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356479:MOTOGP Sepang, Malaysia was the scene of this year's unveiling of the new MotoGP contender by the Fiat Yamaha team. The 2010 YZR-M1 was launched prior to the start of the preseason testing on the 5.543km (3.44-mile) Sepang International Circuit by the reigning MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi and his teammate Jorge Lorenzo. ... Motorsport.com - Nancy Knapp Schilke http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356442 03 Feb 2010 19:55 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356442:COMMENTARY Ingram's Flat Spot On Upset At Rolex by Jonathan Ingram There's nothing quite like a surprise ending in a 24-hour race. Given the format of endurance as well as speed, it's not surprising the occasional upset turns up. ... Motorsport.com - Jonathan Ingram http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356442 03 Feb 2010 19:55 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356442:GRANDAM Ingram's Flat Spot On Upset At Rolex by Jonathan Ingram There's nothing quite like a surprise ending in a 24-hour race. Given the format of endurance as well as speed, it's not surprising the occasional upset turns up. ... Motorsport.com - Jonathan Ingram http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356417 03 Feb 2010 17:43 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356417:GRANDAM Going into the Rolex24 at Daytona, the spotlight was on the Grand-Am Rolex Series powerhouse teams such as Chip Ganassi Racing, GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, Brumos Racing and SunTrust Racing. After all, they had won the grueling race in the past, and are guaranteed contenders every race they enter. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356408 03 Feb 2010 18:07 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356408:COMMENTARY As many people in Formula One already predicted, with the return of Michael Schumacher, the Schuey-mania is also back, and it is in full swing already. Schumacher will return to the Formula One grid on March 14 during the Bahrain Grand Prix, exactly 1240 days after he drove his last race for Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo in 2006. Newspapers and media in Germany, but also in the rest of Europe, are reporting about the comeback of seven times world champion Michael Schumacher. The fact ... Motorsport.com - Berthold Bouman http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356408 03 Feb 2010 18:07 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356408:F1 As many people in Formula One already predicted, with the return of Michael Schumacher, the Schuey-mania is also back, and it is in full swing already. Schumacher will return to the Formula One grid on March 14 during the Bahrain Grand Prix, exactly 1240 days after he drove his last race for Ferrari during the Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo in 2006. Newspapers and media in Germany, but also in the rest of Europe, are reporting about the comeback of seven times world champion Michael Schumacher. The fact ... Motorsport.com - Berthold Bouman http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356382 03 Feb 2010 14:04 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356382:BUSINESS Women in the Winner's Circle traveling exhibit opens in Daytona "Women in the Winner's Circle: The Traveling Exhibit" had its grand opening at the Daytona 500 Experience during the Rolex24 weekend. The exhibit portrays the history of women in racing, tracking their progress, achievements and future growth. ... Motorsport.com - Joe Jennings http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356380 03 Feb 2010 13:55 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356380:COMMENTARY Loyalty, nasty questions, fan survey, thoroughbred bulls, and the Russians are coming Ferrari is still a bit uncomfortable about Michael Schumacher's switch to Mercedes. Although Mercedes and Ferrari operate in different segments of the car market, Ferrari still has mixed feelings when they are confronted with Schumacher posing in front of a red Mercedes SLC for a German TV commercial. "Schumacher", Montezemolo recently explained, "is driving for another team, and is now one of our opponents." During the Ferrari launch ... Motorsport.com - Berthold Bouman http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356380 03 Feb 2010 13:55 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356380:F1 Loyalty, nasty questions, fan survey, thoroughbred bulls, and the Russians are coming Ferrari is still a bit uncomfortable about Michael Schumacher's switch to Mercedes. Although Mercedes and Ferrari operate in different segments of the car market, Ferrari still has mixed feelings when they are confronted with Schumacher posing in front of a red Mercedes SLC for a German TV commercial. "Schumacher", Montezemolo recently explained, "is driving for another team, and is now one of our opponents." During the Ferrari launch ... Motorsport.com - Berthold Bouman http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356379 03 Feb 2010 17:07 EDT http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=356379:F1 Scuderia Ferrari ended the three days of Formula One testing in Valencia again on the top of the speedchart and today the fast time belonged to the local hero whose debut in his new ride brought out many of the fans in Spain. Fernando Alonso not only had the thousands of fans on their feet as he wheeled the F10 red team car around the track but he also set the fastest time overall in combined times to kick start the 2010 season. ... Motorsport.com - Nancy Knapp Schilke