News By Topic: Open Wheel Racing

Frankl's Motorsports Thoughts and Reports - This Week F1, IndyCar and FIA

Apr 20, 2014

</p><p>Nicholas Frankl <br>Senior Editor <br>The Auto Channel <br>Motor Sports Correspondent</p> </p><p>What an amazing ten days of world class open wheel motorsports! </p><p>Barely has the dust settled on Bahrain and we will find the F1 circus in China this weekend. So what did we learn in the desert heat? </p><p>Ferr ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl: F1 Thoughts and Reports

Apr 5, 2014

By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor F1 Desk The Auto Channel Malaysia proved a couple of things to us. The local audiences and “fans” in general and especially at the “new races” aren't really of any interest and play little if any significance to F1 racing today except “getting in the way” a ... Continue reading

Nicholas Frankl's F1 Insider Report

Mar 29, 2014

The start of the 2014 F1 season, and the FIA remake of the top level of world Motorsports, went very much as predicted by the results of winter testing. The teams like Mercedes that completed most laps performed well and appear to have an enviable performance advantage over the ones that failed in testing like Lotus / ... Continue reading

The New Season Begins - Nicholas Frankl 2014 F1 Preview

Mar 16, 2014

Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor Formula 1 Racing Desk With the new season upon us I am just glad I don’t have to commentate on the BBC or Sky TV any more. With all the new regulations –most of which few people can comprehend good luck to my colleagues who will have to go into the intricacies of the engine, the ... Continue reading

FRANCHITTI UNABLE TO CONTINUE RACING CAREER

Nov 14, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2013) – Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) announced today that three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti will be unable to continue his auto racing career. The IndyCar Series legend ends his career with 31 Indy car wins (tied for eighth o ... Continue reading

Austin Texas Heating Up As F1 Returns For Year 2

Oct 24, 2013

By Nicholas Frankl Special to The Auto Channel MEven whilst Austin was in the midst of its annual, wildly successful ‘Austin City Limits’ music festival, featuring big name stars like Lionel Richie, The Cure, Depeche Mode and Phoenix, the city was already in F1 mode, gearing up for year two of the Formula One ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids September 23-29, 2013

Sep 29, 2013

* We drove the new and redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla at an East Coast media preview in Miami this week. Watch for our full report here on The Auto Channel. * The return of Alfa Romeo to the U.S.will take a little longer. Fiat is delaying the brand's return until the second quarter of 2014, Chrysler has said. Sergio Ma ... Continue reading

Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV Motorsports Network Adds Execs

Aug 21, 2013

Corona, CA August 21, 2013; Bob Patison, President of MAVTV American Real announces executive team expansion in the key areas of production, marketing, and distribution for the Lucas Oil owned network. "We are already on-air in 27 million households and targeting 50 million households," says Patison. "We are determined ... Continue reading

Mullin Automotive Museum to Debut 1930 G.A.R. at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Jul 10, 2013

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, AUGUST 18 G.A.R. Nearly-Forgotten Marque to Enter European Classic Class A rarely-seen marque, the G.A.R. name was derived from the first three letters of its founder's surname, Gardahaut. Crafted in small numbers in the Parisian suburb of Asnières, the 1930 G.A.R. B5 Roadster was an ... Continue reading

Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient

Jul 7, 2013

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) — Known for more than 50 years as the “Dean of American Motorsports,” the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading

Scuderia Ferrari Driver Alonso Visits Shell Fuel Laboratory

Jul 3, 2013

Hamburg Germany July 3, 2013; The two-time Formula 1 World Champion and Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, 31, visited the Shell Technology Centre Hamburg on Wednesday Among other things, the Spaniard went to see laboratories and test facilities in the heart of the motor fuel research and development department a ... Continue reading

A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15

Jun 11, 2013

A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading

Mouser, Kanaan Celebrate 2013 Indy 500 Victory

May 27, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS--Mouser Electronics, Inc., regarded as a top design engineering resource and global distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, congratulates Tony Kanaan, driver of the #11 IndyCar, for a history-making victory at the legendary Indianapolis 500. “I got a little bit of luck today” Th ... Continue reading

Tony Kanaan wins Indy 500

May 26, 2013

Speedway Indiana, May 26, 2013. Under a yellow flag popular 38 year old Brazilian driver Tony Kananan won the Indy 500. He took the lead with three laps left and hung on for victory after a caution flag to win the 97th Indianapolis 500. ... Continue reading

Boston Marathon Runners Finish Race At Indy 500

May 26, 2013

Speedway Indiana May 26, 2013; Approximately 35 runners from the 2013 Boston Marathon unable to finish the race due to the tragic bombings completed the distance today by crossing the most famous finish line in sports – the Yard of Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway – just moments before the start of t ... Continue reading