NASCAR debuts new sponsorship model NASCAR debuts new sponsorship model with four 'premier partners'
NASCAR unveiled its new Cup Series sponsorship model on Thursday which features four “premier partners” beginning with the 2020 season.
NASCAR President Steve Phelps provided an optimistic update Sunday about three upcoming key initiatives – the next generation car, a new engine and a schedule overhaul in the 2021 season.
NASCAR has issued hefty penalties to team owners Jay Robinson of Premium Motorsports, Rick Ware of Rick Ware Racing, and TJ Puchyr of Spire Motorsports for race manipulation in the Homestead-Miami finale.
With the news that Jimmie Johnson's career as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver will end following the 2020 season, here's a look back on his seven championships.
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Opinion: Why there needs to be a Ford v Ferrari sequel
The Hollywood blockbuster that brought the story of Ken Miles, Carroll Shelby and Le Mans 1966 to the silver screen was so good that it’s crying out for a sequel, says Charles Bradley.
Opinion: The new manufacturer NASCAR really needs
And the next manufacturer in NASCAR is…? Until recently, that question could be answered by another – ‘When is Dodge coming back?’ But a revised NASCAR technical ethos, and some broader-minded thinking about what the future of the sport should look like, has opened up its game perhaps like never before.
The 2020 Cup Series rookie class ready for 'next chapter'
The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series rookie class is shaping up to be a stout one, featuring three drivers who combined to win 21 races this season.
Promoted: Why Oliver Askew can be IndyCar’s next star rookie
Arrow McLaren SP has signed Oliver Askew as one half of its 2020 youth movement, and the team’s belief is not misplaced, writes David Malsher.
Calderon joins GEAR Racing for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Tatiana Calderon will make her IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut in January's Rolex 24 at Daytona as part of the all-female GEAR Racing team.
Parente, Goikhberg join Heinricher Racing for 2020
Heinricher Racing has announced Alvaro Parente and Misha Goikhberg as full-time drivers for its Meyer Shank Racing-run Acura NSX GT3 for the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season.
Truex’s crew chief Cole Pearn in shock Joe Gibbs Racing exit
NASCAR Cup Series-winning crew chief Cole Pearn will not return as crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. in 2020, having decided to leave Joe Gibbs Racing.
IndyCar reveals start times for all 17 races in 2020
The 2020 NTT IndyCar Series will see shifts in green-flag times for four of its 17 races, while IndyCar has also now revealed the start time of the returning event at Richmond Raceway.
Conway rejoins Action Express Racing for Rolex 24
Sportscar ace Mike Conway will rejoin Action Express Racing for the fourth consecutive year when he co-drives the Whelen Engineering Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.
Kelly feared Ford fan backlash
Rick Kelly says he's been surprised by the positive reaction from fans to his 2020 Ford switch, having feared a backlash after years of competing against the Blue Oval.
Horner: 2019 Verstappen's strongest F1 season
Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner says that 2019 was Max Verstappen's best season to date – and the statistics back him up.
Zarco's 2020 move to Avintia finally announced
Johann Zarco's place at the Avintia Ducati squad for the 2020 MotoGP season has been officially confirmed, after he revealed last week that the deal was signed.
Ogier has no interest in reasons for Tanak's Toyota exit
Sebastien Ogier says he has no interest in speculating about the breakdown of Ott Tanak's relationship with Tommi Makinen's team.
Ed Carpenter Racing signs Daly, US Air Force
Conor Daly will compete in IndyCar road and street course races next year driving the U.S. Air Force-sponsored #20 Ed Carpenter Racing-Chevrolet, and will drive a third ECR car in the Indianapolis 500.
Russia GP chiefs confident sporting ban will not impact F1 race
Russian Grand Prix officials are confident that the future of the race is not under threat, despite a global ban on the country hosting major sporting events.
Starworks back in prototypes for 2020 IMSA season
Starworks Motorsport has committed to a four-race program in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship's LMP2 class, returning to the prototype ranks.
Russell completes 18-inch tyre test for Pirelli
Pirelli has completed its final two days of 18-inch Formula 1 tyre testing this year, with Mercedes and George Russell completing the 2019 programme in Abu Dhabi.
Dovizioso surprised to finish as 2019 runner-up
Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso says he was “surprised” to have beaten “a lot of champions with good bikes” to second place in the 2019 standings.
Carey says F1 sponsors interest on a "steady rise"
Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey admits that it's proved harder than expected to sell major sponsorship deals – but he insists that interest from potential partners is on a "steady rise."
Chilean rider Scheib gets full-time WSBK ride
Chilean rider Maximilian Scheib will race in the World Superbike championship next year for the Orelac Racing Kawasaki squad.
Hamilton: 2019 went from "heap" of car to best ever season
Lewis Hamilton says 2019 was the best season he has had in Formula 1, especially considering he started the year with a "heap" of a car.
Prime Why achievements of 'lost world champions' still matter
Formula E's 'lost world champions' will be a unique footnote in the history of the series. But it is a small price to pay for FE's latest step forward to greater prominence in motorsport
Toyota operating on "risky schedule" with hypercar
Toyota admits it is operating on a "risky" schedule regarding the design and build of its hypercar for the 2020/21 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
Renault "exasperated" by rivals voting to keep "stupid" Q2 rule
Renault team boss Cyril Abiteboul says he's "exasperated" by fellow Formula 1 teams' refusal to abolish the rule that sees the second qualifying segment dictate the choice of tyre for the race start.