NASCAR to reprimand Biffle's girlfriend
April 12, 2006Greg Biffle's girlfriend faces a reprimand from NASCAR about her pit-road confrontation with Kurt Busch's fiance after the two drivers wrecked at Texas Motor Speedway. Busch hit the back of Biffle's car early in Sunday's race, causing an accident that ended Biffle's day. Biffle, the defending race winner, had led 49 of the first 82 laps before the crash and wound up 42nd. Moments after the wreck, TV cameras caught girlfriend Nicole Lunders slamming a water bottle on Biffle's pit box.
Enhanced Fan Experience Expected for 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge
April 12, 2006Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced today several initiatives around its NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge in May, including a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the return of the NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge, the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Fan Vote and an all-star dedicated multimedia platform available on select Sprint phones.
Rally mourns death of president
April 12, 2006World Rally chief Shekhar Mehta dies aged 60 in London.
Speed Mail Kenseth: Vegas shouldn't change, lucky with spotters
April 12, 2006Matt Kenseth answers your questions and says there was no need to change Las Vegas because not every track can be like Bristol or Richmond, where Kenseth had the third-fastest lap in testing on Tuesday night.
Monza cleared to host Italian GP
April 12, 2006The Italian Grand Prix is given the go-ahead following a ruling about noise pollution at the track.
Ferrari target Imola resurgence
April 12, 2006Ferrari can win the San Marino GP after resolving recent engine problems, says test driver Marc Gene.
Heidfeld expects form shake-up
April 12, 2006BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld says F1's return to Europe at Imola could see a re-writing of the recent form book.
Muggeridge out with back injury
April 12, 2006Australia's Karl Muggeridge will miss the next World Superbikes round in Valencia due to injury.
Singapore studying F1 proposals
April 12, 2006Singapore is exploring the possibility of hosting a Grand Prix after new rules allow the F1 calendar to expand.