News By Topic: Standings

Special Motorsports Innovation - 900 hp Ethanol Porsche Showcase

Jul 11, 2012

Switzer's F900 is a Flex-fuel Fire-breather This article is about the Switzer F900. The short version is that it's a low-emission, 900 horsepower, flex-fuel monster of a Porsche built by a pack of wild-eyed savants in the middle of rural Ohio -- but the story behind this first F900 started a few years ago, at the same ... Continue reading

Special Motorsports Event - Ford's 2012 Jim Clark Award For Rally Driver David Bogie

Jul 11, 2012

The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has honoured Dumfries rally driver David Bogie with this year's Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Award in recognition of his sporting achievements. ... Continue reading

Historics - Derek Bell And Bentley Inspired By 'Mission Motorsport' Team At Le Mans Classic

Jul 11, 2012

Bentley's brand ambassador and five time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE, returned to the iconic French race circuit last weekend to spearhead a unique motorsport challenge. ... Continue reading

Auto Manufacturer Sponsorship of Motorsports Continues to Influence New Vehicle Purchases

Jul 4, 2012

Foresight Research released more results from its 2012 Automotive Marketing Communications Study ©. Automotive research specialists, Foresight interviewed 7,851 new vehicle buyers in the US, finding: Overall, 16% of buyers who attended a racing event stated it significantly or completely influenced their vehicle purch ... Continue reading

Motorsports Brands - Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Makes UK Debut At Goodwood

Jun 28, 2012

The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is making its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today (June 28). ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Sleeping With The Enemy

May 27, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton – Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Austin, May 25, 2012: While I appreciate successful decisions that drive motorsports businesses positively, I am particularly interested in evolutions that become troublesome, and subsequently fall into the category of having to deal with ‘unintended cons ... Continue reading

Performance Brands - Abarth Announces Price Of New 695 Maserati Edition

May 22, 2012

The new limited edition Abarth 695 Maserati Edition will cost £32,000 (OTR) when it goes on sale in the UK at the end of this year, the high performance brand has just announced. ... Continue reading

Porsche 918 Spyder Development Races Ahead +VIDEO

May 16, 2012

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Really NASCAR? That Dog Won't Hunt

May 8, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</p> Austin, May 7, 2012: Last Saturday at Talladega, NASCAR finally stuck its fleshy parts in a hornet's nest, by declining an opportunity to fine Danica Patrick as a result of her flagrant wall slam of Sam Hornish at the finish of the Aaron's 312. NASCAR Robin Pemberton, ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Finally Some Good News In IndyCar

May 2, 2012

Austin, May 1, 2012: Although I probably appear unimpressed by the quality of the recently reconstituted IndyCar to date, the truth is that I'm rooting for the series in the long term. Having watched various management 'teams' critically since the late 80s, IndyCar's administrations have been primarily populated by ego ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Tweet This - Would You Like Some Cheese To Go With That Whine?

Apr 29, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> So, I get up this morning, brew my coffee, proceed to sit down at my workstation and the first thing I see is a press statement from IndyCar. Now, typical Saturday releases are germaine to on-track, or sponsor promos, but the content of this one was curious, somewh ... Continue reading

Targa Tasmania - Mazda Motorsport Homes In On Hobart Finish

Apr 23, 2012

After another grueling and drama-filled day of rallying at Targa Tasmania, Mazda Motorsport's grip on a podium spot has firmed with Brendan Reeves' RX-8 SP now in third position overall as the race edges towards its conclusion in Hobart tomorrow afternoon. ... Continue reading

Targa Tasmania - Mazda's Targa Prologue Plan Plays Out

Apr 18, 2012

Today's Targa Tasmania prologue stages went exactly as planned for Mazda Motorsport with all four cars coming through unscathed and in perfect condition for the start of racing proper tomorrow. ... Continue reading

Targa Tasmania - Mazda2 Ready For Test

Apr 16, 2012

This year's Targa Tasmania rally will go down as Mazda Motorsport's biggest ever with the announcement that a Mazda2 has been added to the team's line-up ahead of tomorrow's opening prologue stage in George Town. ... Continue reading

FIA GT1 World Championship - Hexis Racing Round 1: Nogaro, France

Apr 11, 2012

The Hexis Racing team were prepared for a challenging race at Nogaro with the entry of two brand-new cars in the FIA GT1 World Championship. ... Continue reading