Silverstone scheme is abandoned

March 30, 2006

Plans to redevelop Silverstone are dropped after a revolt by members of the British Racing Drivers' Club.

Rovanpera in for Panizzi at Skoda

March 30, 2006

Harri Rovanpera replaces the departed Gilles Panizzi at Skoda Red Bull.

Busch, No. 2 team should master Martinsville

March 30, 2006

Jeff Hammond says finessing the throttle is the key to winning this week. Jeff Gordon has won four of the last six races at Martinsville, but coming off a Bristol win, Kurt Busch has momentum at a track where his new team has excelled.

NASCAR to keep racing in Daytona through 2054

March 30, 2006

NASCAR officials have signed a new lease that will keep racing here through the year 2054 and raise the rent they pay for the famed speedway, which is now about equivalent to the cost of a one-bedroom apartment.

CMI preview: Drive for five motivates Gordon, team

March 30, 2006

An outsider in the racing community since he first strapped himself in behind the wheel, Jeff Gordon has never shied away from taking on the traditional NASCAR racing powerhouses.

Australian star Ambrose ready for NASCAR debut

March 30, 2006

One of the most famous road racers in the history of Australian motorsports finally is ready to see if he can duplicate his success on ovals in America. Marcos Ambrose, winner of consecutive Supercar Championships in 2003 and 2004 and last year's runner-up in the series similar to America's Trans-Am, will make his U.S. debut Saturday in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR on FOX preview: 10 Laps with Matt Kenseth

March 30, 2006

Greg Biffle says Matt Kenseth will lead the Roushketeers when Mark Martin leaves Cup racing at season's end. Martin gives you the keys to success at Martinsville. And preview Kenseth's interview with Chris Myers, which you can see Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Harvick taking time to decide next move

March 30, 2006

Kevin Harvick is at a crossroads in his career. As NASCAR's top free agent, he will be able to drive for almost anyone he wants next season. It's a big decision, and Harvick won't rush into making it. He wants to control his destiny, something he couldn't do when he was thrust into Dale Earnhardt's ride back in 2001. "There's probably only two more contracts, or maybe three, that I'll have in my career," Harvick said.

"Villeneuve's trying to keep his seat at BMW by being less of a maverick than he used to be" - E

March 30, 2006

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