The New Year is upon us and in just over two months time the 2008 F1
season will be revving up on the grid in Melbourne, so let’s take a look
at how the teams will line up. Currently only Super Aguri and Force
India have question marks over their drivers but the rest are done deals
– or [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Formula One World Championship
Sporting appeals
The overall standings of the 2007 World Series Formula Renault 3.5 had
been subject to an appeal lodged with the FPAK by Miguel Molina (Pons
Racing) after the Estoril meeting. The tribunal has now decided to reject
Miguel Molina’s appeal and has in fact handed him a penalty (he will be
moved back ten places on the start [...]
Wickens to run World Series by Renault in 2008
Red Bull driver signs with Carlin Motorsport (UK)
December 20, 2007 - It was announced today that Canadian Robert Wickens
will be competing in the World Series by Renault for the 2008 season. The
Red Bull Junior driver will be part of a two-car Red Bull effort with
Carlin Motorsport (Carlin) [...]
Robert Wickens will leave his Canadian shores behind him as he sets sail
to embark on a new stage of his open-wheel racing career. The Red Bull
Junior driver will race in 2008 in the World Series by Renault (WSR)
with Carlin Motorsport.
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Source: WSR: Wickens sets sail for racing in Europe
Robert Wickens will leave his Canadian shores behind him as he sets sail
to embark on a new stage of his open-wheel racing career. The Red Bull
Junior driver will race in 2008 in the World Series by Renault (WSR)
with Carlin Motorsport.
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Source: WSR: Wickens sets sail for racing in Europe
MILES MARONEY TO COMPETE WITH FIRSTKART.COM
“California pilot to contest in several championships”
Brownsburg, Indiana — December 20, 2007 — First Kart North
America, First Kart USA along with the FirstKart.com race team are
pleased to announce the signing of multi-time Snap-on Stars of Karting
race winner Miles Maroney. The talented Californian will compete in the
Florida Winter Tour and the [...]
SPENCER PIGOT RESIGNS WITH THE FIRSTKART.COM RACE TEAM
“Talented junior sets sights on JICA title”
Brownsburg, Indiana — December 19, 2007 — First Kart North
America, First Kart USA and the FirstKart.com race team are pleased to
announce the re-signing of SunTrust Junior driver and Snap-on Stars of
Karting Junior Intercontinental A (JICA) front runner Spencer Pigot. The
Florida [...]
All German Motorsports: our Team
Matt Nelson
With 15 years in motorsport Matt Nelson is one of the most experienced
members of our team. Matt - whose main profession is in law enforcement -
always keeps his cool at the pit stops, no matter how nerve wrecking the
situation may be. He has seen each of the surprises that are [...]
AMA-SC: FIM, AMA unify Supercross title for 2008
Published December 29th, 2007 in AMA-SC. 0 CommentsMONSTER ENERGY® AMA SUPERCROSS, AN FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, UNIFI ED
RACING CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS ANNOUNC ED
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (December [...]
AMA-SC: KTM Junior Supercross Challenge continues in 2008
Published December 29th, 2007 in AMA-SC. 0 CommentsKTM Junior Supercross Challenge Returns for 12th Season of Racing at
Monster Energy® Supercross
AURORA (December 26, 2007) — Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc.,
announced today the return of the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge (KJSC)
to the 2008 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship,
season.
Entering its 12th year, the KJSC has showcased the talent of more than
2,500 boys [...]
AMA-SC: Special night announced for Anaheim 2008
Published December 29th, 2007 in AMA-SC. 0 CommentsMonster Energy® Supercross Throwback Night at Second Round of Anaheim
Pays Tribute to Supercross’ Golden Era
AURORA (December 19, 2007) — Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM
World Championship, announced today that the second round of Anaheim
(January 19) will serve as Throwback night dedicating the race as a retro
salute to the legendary ’80’s racing that helped establish
the beginning [...]
RACE WITH THE STARS FOR THE MICHAEL
PARK FUND
Fancy driving alongside your favourite motorsport
heroes to raise cash for the Michael Park Fund?
Well, now you have the chance of a lifetime to
join some of the most famous names in racing
while raising money for a great cause.
The Richard Burns Foundation has two places
up for grabs in its “Michael [...]
FIA World Rally Championship
15 events
Dates Country Event name
Jan 24 - 27 MC 76e Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo
Feb 08 - 10 S [...]
Stobart gears up for another super season with a new face onboard
After a truly outstanding season in this year’s FIA World Rally
Championship, the Stobart VK M-Sport Ford rally team will continue
into 2008 with an exciting new force in the ranks. This season
Jari-Matti Latvala caused shockwaves throughout the WRC paddock with
his performances and, with his promotion [...]
Acclaimed motorcycle designer steps down as Director of Design for Ducati
Motor Holding, Bologna, Italy. December 2007.
* Tribute to Pierre Terblanche *
By John M. Rossi
Our sincere thanks to a friend and respected colleague, Pierre Terblanche
for shaping Ducati motorcycles praised around the world for nearly
two-decades. Terblanche is one of the most influential motorcycle
designers of our time. Terblanche [...]
GRANDAM: TRG to field seven cars for Daytona 24H
Published December 29th, 2007 in GRANDAM. 0 CommentsTRG Fields Seven Car Lineup for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Porsche Factory Drivers Lend Support to TRG’S Daytona Assault
Petaluma, CA — Setting out for next week’s Daytona Test Days, TRG
has one goal for the 2008 Rolex 24 at Daytona, continue the winning
streak. Having sat on the podium for five of the last six years,
including winning once [...]
GRANDAM: TRG aims for Daytona 24 hours GT victory
Published December 29th, 2007 in GRANDAM. 0 CommentsTRG will be well-equipped heading into next month’s Rolex 24 Hours at
Daytona. The Kevin Buckler-led team revealed its seven-car GT attack
Friday, featuring a diverse lineup that includes four Porsche factory
drivers as well as a mix of veteran and rookie pilots. Porsche will also
provide support to the California-based team, which is in quest of
capturing its third [...]
GRANDAM: AJR adds Andy Wallace to Daytona 24 lineup
Published December 29th, 2007 in GRANDAM. 0 CommentsAndy Wallace completes Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing Team roster for
Rolex 24 at Daytona
TAVARES, Fla. (Dec. 27, 2007) — The Ruby Tuesday Championship Racing
Team announced today that Englishman Andy Wallace is the fourth and
final driver added to the team’s roster for next year’s Grand-Am Rolex
Sports Car Series Rolex 24 at Daytona Jan. 26-27.
Wallace, who is a [...]
Angelle Sampey to race for
Rush Racing Products in 2008
Ending weeks of speculation, Pro Stock Motorcycle team owners Karl and
Kim Klement announced that three-time NHRA POWERade champ Angelle Sampey
will pilot their Rush Racing Products Buell in 2008.
Rush signed on as Klement’s primary marketing partner just in time for
the 2007 Countdown to the Championship. A short time [...]
Pro Stock champ Coughlin to start new season in a bobsled
DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 20) — POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr.
isn’t wasting any time to return to racing in 2008 as the 51-time
national event winner was chosen to be a part of Team NHRA at the third
annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, Jan. 3-5, in [...]
