Following the controversy around Racing Point’s RP20, and its obvious similarity to last year’s Mercedes, the FIA has introduced new rules for the 2021 F1 season which are intended to stamp out so-called ‘reverse engineering’. But how successful will the regulations be? And does the sport’s governing body need to ...
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Skagit Speedway Hall Of Famer Harold Beitler, 93
Harold Beitler, a member of the Skagit Speedway Hall of Fame, passed away Tuesday. ALGER, Wash. – Skagit Speedway Hall of Fame member Harold Beitler passed away Nov. 10, surrounded by his family. Beitler started his racing career in the early 1950’s after returning from the Korean War. He was ...
Read More »Bastianini back in the hot seat as Lowes looks to respond
From record-breaking wins in a row to a crash, the Europe GP ensured Sam Lowes’ (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) has now had a rollercoaster few races. And with that, it’s Enea Bastianini (Italtrans Racing Team) back on top in the standings as the Italian did some solid damage control after qualifying ...
Read More »RaceFans Round-up: Two-day weekend format isn’t suitable for every grand prix
In the round-up: Following Formula 1’s experiment with a two-day race weekend, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says three-day events should remain at grands prix which attract large audiences. What they say With a record 23 races on the 2021 F1 calendar, a two-day race weekend could reduce strain on ...
Read More »Harley-Davidson Ending Support Of Vance & Hines
Harley-Davidson is withdrawing its backing of the Vance & Hines motorsports operation. (NHRA photo) MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Harley-Davidson is refocusing its racing efforts and as a result has withdrawn its support of the legendary Vance & Hines motorsports program. While Harley-Davidson is not leaving motorsports, it will no longer be ...
Read More »Nothing in it: Ogura homes in on Arenas
Although it’s fast becoming a two-horse race, on the way into Valencia second time around there nevertheless remain seven contenders for the crown. Celestino Vietti (Sky Racing Team VR46) is third overall; 20 points back, Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team) is fourth with a deficit of 23 and Jaume Masia ...
Read More »6 money-saving tips for moving home
Moving to a new house is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, and it is not hard to see why. Apart from the emotional upset from leaving a place you called home and the sudden change in your life, there is also the financial stress and ...
Read More »Williams acting team principal Roberts to miss Turkish GP after positive test for Covid-19 · RaceFans
Williams acting team principal Simon Roberts has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not travel to this weekend’s race in Turkey. “Simon returned a negative test on Monday during the team’s regular Covid testing schedule, however after displaying minor symptoms he underwent a further test this morning which returned a ...
Read More »Richards & Rocket1 Extend WoO Late Model Dynasty
Brandon Sheppard (center) and his crew recently won another World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship. (Jacy Norgaard photo) CONCORD, N.C. – Teamwork makes the dream work. There’s no “I” in team. The cliches run on and on, but they all ring true for Rocket1 Racing. A five-headed monster since coming together ...
Read More »Match point Mir: can the resistance stage a final stand?
The Majorcan is now 37 points clear of the competition and he arrives into his final stand with that last box finally ticked: a premier class victory. Not only that, he ticked that box under likely the most pressure he’s had all year, not that anyone would have been able ...
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