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Channon injured in motorway crash
The Independent - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:09:00 GMT
Mick Channon played football with Southampton and Manchester City among others before he moved into racing Search Search Go Independent.co.uk Web Bookmark & Share Mick Channon is recovering in hospital following a car crash on his way home from the

Silverstone at full speed with Softcat IT contract
PC Magazine UK - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:07:00 GMT
Software asset management (SAM) VAR Softcat has implemented a Centennial Discovery IT audit solution at the home of UK Formula 1 (F1) racing, Silverstone. When the British Racing Driving Club acquired the track, it had to perform a full IT asset audit.

First Afghan medalist returns to hero's welcome
CHINAdaily - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:42:00 GMT
Thousands of jubilant Afghans packed the national stadium to give the nation's first Olympic medal winner Rohullah Nikpai a hero's welcome on Thursday. Nikpai, who won a taekwondo bronze medal, was met by Vice-President Karim Khalili at Kabul airport in

PREVIEW-Soccer-France-Struggling Nantes host Le Mans in Ligue 1
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT
Nantes, who parted company with coach Michel Der Zakarian this week, will host Le Mans in the French Ligue 1 on Saturday. The promoted side have earned one point from three games and became the first Ligue 1 side to split with their coach this season.

Hirvonen targets Loeb
IAfrica.com - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:27:00 GMT
Flying Finn Mikko Hirvonen is looking to get back to winning ways at this weekend's Rally of New Zealand to clip the wings of standings' leader Sebastien Loeb. Ford's Hirvonen has not got one over his rival since the Rally of Turkey in June, placing a

Another A1 calendar change
IAfrica.com - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:26:00 GMT
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has strong ties with China, having raced there five times in the last three seasons, but for season four the series will have a new venue in its most visited country and take the opportunity to help an earthquake struck

Done proper way, nothing wrong with bump-and-run
NASCAR - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:25:00 GMT
You'd think that Carl Edwards had taken a tire iron to Kyle Busch's front bumper, or keyed the side of his No. 18 Toyota. You'd think he had done something dastardly, the equivalent of beaning a batter in the helmet or hitting a quarterback after the

Useful advice on how to clean your car
Repsol YPF - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:22:00 GMT
A tunnel car wash or cleaning with a presure hose? There are many ways to clean your car, but on most occasions the method used leaves a lot to be desired because car owners do not follow the correct steps when washing their car. Where to begin, the

Hamilton likely to be fit for Belgium GP
DAWN Group - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:11:00 GMT
LONDON, Aug 27: Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton should be fully fit for next week's Belgian Grand Prix after a neck problem almost sidelined him in Spain last weekend, McLaren said on Wednesday. "His physical problems are unlikely to

Team notes: Chase hopefuls on course for California
USA Today - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:06:00 GMT
NASCAR team reports as the Sprint Cup Series makes its second stop of the season at Auto Club Speedway in California: Kyle Busch, No. 18 Toyota, Joe Gibbs Racing This week: Busch's lead over Carl Edwards is down to 12 points as the Sprint Cup Series

2008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans
SuperCarNews.net - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:39:00 GMT
Photo Gallery (from Audi Press Release) Audi is presenting a revolution in the top class ? the first 12-cylinder diesel engine in a high-performance roadgoing sports car. The V12 TDI with a displacement of six liters powers a concept car based on the

Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix hottest ticket of the year
AME Info - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:28:00 GMT
The world-class affair is already set to be one of the most dramatic and atmospheric Grand Prix races ever, complete with a breathtaking street circuit in the heart of downtown Singapore. To get fans revved up for the big race, the 'Singapore GP Season',

Ducati back on home soil
SuperSport - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:28:00 GMT
The Ducati Marlboro Team will race on home soil and in front of their fans for the second time this season when the San Marino Grand Prix gets under way this weekend at Misano. Thousands of fans will once again make their presence felt on Sunday as they

The driver market
GrandPrix.com - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:13:00 GMT
Skip navigation In the next few days there may be some more driver announcements for 2009. The end of August is often used as an option date and so it will be no surprise to learn that one or two variables have been removed from the market. The most

8/27 :: Innovation at Belle Isle
IndyCar - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:04:00 GMT
A pioneering interactive on-site experience will be available to spectators this weekend during the Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone compliments of the IndyCar Series. Bluetooth technology delivers event messaging, promotions and

8/27 :: Fun-filled weekend on Belle Isle
IndyCar - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:04:00 GMT
From free admission Aug. 29 to watch IndyCar Series practice to listening to Sugar Ray and Everclear on the XM Stage, there's something for everyone during the Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone weekend on Belle Isle. Games, interactive

8/27 :: First-year honors
IndyCar - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:04:00 GMT
Will Power was smiling all the way back to Indianapolis after touring The Raceway at Belle Isle Park in May. Sitting second in the , the driver of the No. 8 Aussie Vineyards - Team Australia car sees the Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone on

8/27 :: An interview with Oriol Servia and Bud Denker
IndyCar - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:03:00 GMT
Indy Racing League Teleconference Transcript (Note: Numbers in parentheses are the approximate time codes on the audio MP3) THE MODERATOR: Thank you for joining us for today's Indy Racing League teleconference. Our guests today are Oriol Servia and Bud

Force India goes for testing at Monza
Express India - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:55:00 GMT
Monza (Italy), August 28: Test driver Tonio Liuzzi posted the eighth fastest time while running a hiccup-free 99 laps as Force India kick-started its three-day test at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in style. On day one, the Vijay Mallya-owned outfit

Indy ORP: Robert Hight preview
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McLaren chiefs praise Kovalainen.
Race Tech Magazine - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:00 GMT
McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh and team principal Ron Dennis have both paid tribute to Heikki Kovalainen for his impressive recent run of form, with Whitmarsh going so far as to say the young Finn has become a 'more complete driver'. After a tough run of

Valencia pleased with maiden Grand Prix.
Race Tech Magazine - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:30:00 GMT
Although the event has been panned in some quarters for a lack of action and overtaking, organisers of the first European Grand Prix have declared themselves 'very satisified' with the event on the streets of Valencia. While a number of drivers said

NASCAR places Edwards, Busch on probation for Bristol antics
Auto Week - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:20:00 GMT
Carl Edwards flips over his victory at Bristol on Saturday night. ACTION SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY Sprint Cup front-runners Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards gave fans at Bristol Motor Speedway exactly what they came to see, but the drivers will pay a price for their

Crash prompts barrier addition (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
A frightening crash by Jeff Gordon last spring has prompted Las Vegas Motor Speedway to install a new SAFER Barrier along the inside wall on the back straightaway of the 1.5-mile track. During the race last March, four-time Cup champion Gordon made heavy

Top 2 Sprint Cup drivers on probation (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)NASCAR placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation Wednesday for the next six Sprint Cup Series races, the result of their on-track incident last weekend at the end of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway. During the cooldown

Johnson eager to get Chase started (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
If only most NASCAR drivers had Jimmie Johnsons problems. From the outside, the two-time defending NASCAR Sprint Series champion appears to be in the middle of another spectacular season. He heads to this weeks race in California fourth in season points,

Said has taken long road to carve niche in NASCAR (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP)When rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying at Watkins Glen International this month, a frustrated Boris Said had to park his No Fear Racing Ford for the second straight year at his favorite track. I used to get angry when this

Darlington festival on former Southern 500 weekend (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)Like most NASCAR fans, Darrell Waltrip thought Darlington Raceways goose was cooked. The former champion and current TV broadcaster saw the expansive new tracks on the circuit with their spacious parking, gleaming seats and

Edwards, Busch placed on probation (PA SportsTicker)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (TICKER) Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch clearly do not like each other. But the NASCAR stars will have to be on their best behavior over the next six weeks. NASCAR penalized both Edwards and Busch - the top two drivers in the Sprint

Biffle the unheralded driver lurking in top 10 (AP)
Yahoo! Canada - Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:13:00 GMT
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP)Most drivers near the top of the Sprint Cup points standings get more attention than Greg Biffle these days. Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards are having magical seasons, and Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth are more in danger of missing NASCARs