03/11/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR NASCAR

• Testing problems no worry for Raikkonen _{2013-03-11, 08:05 pm}
  Kimi Raikkonen shrugged off Lotus's pre-season testing problems on Monday and said his new car felt better than last year's going into Formula One's Australian season-opener. The Finn, the 2007 world champion with Ferrari and third overall last year in his comeback season, was hopeful that Lotus could be strong right from the start despite a lack ... (more)
• NASCAR's Gen-6 car gets better marks at Las Vegas _{2013-03-11, 07:52 pm}
  While NASCAR's new race car, the Gen-6, continues to be a work in progress, it is showing signs of improvements based on its performance in Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
• IndyCar's drivers eager to get back to work _{2013-03-11, 07:35 pm}
  ... then suggested myriad ways to lure new eyeballs. AJ Allmendinger raced in the now defunct Champ Car Series, moved to NASCAR in 2007 and will now return to IndyCar in the Indianapolis 500 and at Barber Motorsports for Penske Racing this season. ...
• NASCAR overpolicing in case of Denny Hamlin? _{2013-03-11, 07:35 pm}
  What a great NASCAR race that was at Las Vegas! The new Gen-6 car sure put on an amazing show, one for the ages, for sure.
• Rick Ware Racing & General Pacific Partners Renew Partnership with... _{2013-03-11, 07:30 pm}
  ... (SKC) as the primary focus for 2013. Rick Ware Racing will be competing in nationally televised racing events in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the Grand Am Rolex Series in 2013. Shania Kids Can founder ...
• Kenseth celebrates 41st birthday with win at Las Vegas _{2013-03-11, 07:23 pm}
  ... green-flag run to the finish Sunday to win the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In winning the 25th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of his career, Kenseth, who turned 41 Sunday, became the third driver in series history to win on his ...
• Sprint Cup Star Jeff Gordon's Career Is Just About Done _{2013-03-11, 07:03 pm}
  It happens to the best of them: Father time catches up. That is the one opponent that every great athlete loses to.
• Ben Rhodes Starts 2013 UARA-Stars Season With A Third-Place Finish _{2013-03-11, 07:02 pm}
  ... finish. It was a great start to the UARA series this year, and with our second-place finish at Daytona (in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series UNOH Battle At The Beach), Lee and the entire Hawk-McCall Motorsports team has the No. 41 Alpha Energy ...
• NASCAR Number _{2013-03-11, 07:02 pm}
  By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service 3: The number of points by which Ryan Newman trails Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Danica Patrick in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings.
• Ray Courtemanche Jr In 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series With La Cite... _{2013-03-11, 07:01 pm}
  The 2012 NCaTS season was a character and experience builder for Ray Jr. and his team, BonzaA Racing.
• Cool-Down Lap: Sam Hornish Jr And Crew Chief Greg Erwin Get Rare Second Chances _{2013-03-11, 07:01 pm}
  By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- If driver Sam Hornish Jr.
• 2013 IndyCar: Barber Park Media Day Q&A - Marco Andretti _{2013-03-11, 07:01 pm}
  MARCO ANDRETTI, NO. 26 RC COLA ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Barber Media Day and discussed what he did in the off season to improve his skills on the street courses, testing and other topics.
• IZOD IndyCar Series 2013 Media Day: A.J. Allmendinger _{2013-03-11, 06:31 pm}
  ... the Toyota Atlantic Series, which paved the path to Champ Car with RuSport, the team which groomed him. He made his NASCAR debut. How different is this car from the last IndyCar that you drove? "Well, it's a lot different than what I've been driving ...
• Travis Pastrana may already have NASCAR figured out _{2013-03-11, 06:29 pm}
  ... he would ever take those talents and use them for something besides a circus side show. He entered this season in the NASCAR Nationwide series as a full-time driver and after just 12 races into his professional stock car career, he may be proving ...
• Darlington Raceway Goes Short Track Racing with Jordan Anderson _{2013-03-11, 06:22 pm}
  The 64th annual Bojangles' Southern 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway is just 61 days away and the anticipation for the historic race at the track known to be Too Tough To Tame is growing.
• Matt Kenseth fifth in NASCAR Power Rankings after Las Vegas _{2013-03-11, 06:01 pm}
  ... December test at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Three months later, Kenseth celebrated with his crew after he won Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His victory marked the second time in the first three races of the season that ...
• Ama SBK hits Daytona _{2013-03-11, 05:51 pm}
  AMA SBK hits Daytona With the 2013 GEICO Motorcycle AMA Pro Road Racing season set to commence this week at the legendary Daytona International Speedway, there is one pressing question in the premier AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike class: Can anyone stop reigning champ Josh Hayes? That question is unlikely to be fully answered at the season ... (more)
• Matt Kenseth holds off Kahne to enjoy Vegas victory on 41st birthday _{2013-03-11, 05:33 pm}
  ... finished 11th, while Gibbs driver Denny Hamlin was 15th after an eventful week featuring a US$25,000 fine from NASCAR for criticizing the new Gen-6 race car. The win was the 50th for Toyota in Sprint Cup Series competition. Kenseth is just the third ...
• Pro-Gun Control Senator Asks NASCAR to Change Name of the 'NRA 500' _{2013-03-11, 05:25 pm}
  Senator Chris Murphy urged NASCAR CEO Brian France to not take sides in the national gun control debate following the Newtown massacre, and to reconsider a sponsorship deal with the National Rifle Association for the upcoming NRA 500 race in Texas.
• Photo of DUI Suspect in Deadly Crash Released _{2013-03-11, 05:16 pm}
  The city of Las Vegas announced Monday that embattled Nevada Assembly Steve Brooks is no longer an employee at the city.

03/11/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR FORMULA-1 RACING

• New exclusive partnership for the McLaren team _{2013-03-11, 07:11 pm}
  As part of this new partnership Sergio Perez - the talented Mexican driver - will be an ambassador for the Swiss brand, together with the Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button.
• TAG Heuer forms new partnership with McLaren _{2013-03-11, 06:11 pm}
  During the Geneva Motor Show, Jean-Christophe Babin, TAG Heuer's president and CEO, and Ron Dennis, executive chairman of the McLaren Group, announced the exclusive partnership agreement.
• NBC sets broadcast schedule for F1 opener at Australia _{2013-03-11, 06:11 pm}
  Fernando Alonso and the rest of the Formula One field gets back to the business of racing on March 17 in Australia.
• Formula One's 2013 season will be remembered as the end of an era: This is the final year a _{2013-03-11, 06:11 pm}
  Formula One's 2013 season will be remembered as the end of an era: This is the final year with 2.4-liter, normally aspirated V8 engines.
• Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 Website Successfully Relaunched _{2013-03-11, 05:10 pm}
  In Formula 1, the mantra is old but remains timeless: stand still and you go backwards.
• McLaren F1 switching from Mercedes-Benz to Honda power in 2015? _{2013-03-11, 04:50 pm}
  McLaren Formula One team principal Martin Whitmarsh on Monday refused to rule out a switch from Mercedes-Benz to Honda engines for the 2015 Grand Prix season.
• F1: Progress in New Jersey _{2013-03-11, 04:19 pm}
  Hours after New Jersey Grand Prix promoter, Leo Hindery Jr insists that all is looking good for 2014, photographic evidence proves that work on the facility is well underway.
• Grosjean faster, less furious _{2013-03-11, 03:40 pm}
  Lotus driver Romain Grosjean wants to change his reputation as a fast but erratic driver, starting with this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.
• 2013 Australia GP: Williams Formula One F1 Race Preview _{2013-03-11, 03:28 pm}
  Mike Coughlan, Technical Director: We had a successful winter test and are continuing to look at all the data we gathered.
• 2013 Australia GP: Mercedes Formula One F1 Race Preview _{2013-03-11, 03:28 pm}
  The 2013 Formula One championship gets underway in Melbourne this week with the first race of the season, the Australian Grand Prix, held at the Albert Park circuit in the city.
• Kubica getting comfortable in rally ride _{2013-03-11, 02:38 pm}
  Robert Kubica might have to adjust his speed and go a little slower when he embarks on his bid for a rally championship this season.
• Whitmarsh: McLaren must not obsess over reliability11 Mar 2013 _{2013-03-11, 02:32 pm}
  On the eve of the new Formula One season, McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has warned that his squad must not become “obsessed with the pursuit of reliability” at the expense of developing their new car, the MP4-28. The car’s predecessor, the MP4-27, was competitive throughout 2012 but a lack of reliability caused the ... (more)
• McLaren's Ties With TAG Heuer Grow Deeper _{2013-03-11, 02:01 pm}
  Kurt has been fascinated by anything with wheels and a motor for a long time. Growing up, he spent his spare time turning wrenches and pumping gas in... More The relationship between McLaren and watchmaker TAG Heuer dates back some 28 years, and has spanned an impressive 140 victories, 134 pole positions, six constructors championships and nine ... (more)
• Kimi Raikkonen Is The Least Helpful Driving Instructor Ever _{2013-03-11, 01:25 pm}
  We love Kimi Raikkonen . He's short and direct. So what happens when he tries to teach someone how to drive fast on ice? Hilarity, that's what.
• Formula One teams only reveal their true pace on race day _{2013-03-11, 12:45 pm}
  In this file photo, Red Bull Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne on teammate Mark Webber the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix In this file photo, Red Bull Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne on teammate Mark Webber the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix As the Formula One circus hits the road this week and heads to ... (more)
• [Lotus Renault] A Lesson On How To Drive On Ice... Kimi Raikkonen Styl _{2013-03-11, 12:18 pm}
  Take a certain Iceman, add Natalie Pinkham, put them in a Renault and let them loose on an ice track in Russia. Here's how it went... For more information on Lotus F1 Team head over to www.lotusf1team.com Follow us on Twitter: @Lotus_F1Team Find us on Facebook: fb.com/LotusF1Team
• Button wants to end with McLaren _{2013-03-11, 12:15 pm}
  Jenson Button has no intention of leaving McLaren, saying this is the team where he wants to end his F1 career.
• Lotus F1 Team Australian GP preview in questions and answers _{2013-03-11, 12:08 pm}
  Albert Park is upon us and testing didn't quite go to plan for you; how are you feeling at the start of the 2013 Formula 1 season? We had some problems in testing but we still completed quite a few laps.
• Why Americans Should Finally Start Watching Formula One _{2013-03-11, 11:19 am}
  NBC is taking over Formula One coverage in America this year from longtime broadcaster SPEED.
• Lewis Hamilton says he is 'really, really wanted' at Mercedes _{2013-03-11, 11:14 am}
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03/11/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR CART RACING

• Ray Courtemanche Jr In 2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series With La Cite... _{2013-03-11, 07:01 pm}
  The 2012 NCaTS season was a character and experience builder for Ray Jr. and his team, BonzaA Racing.
• No. 2 Team In Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Fined, Penalized _{2013-03-11, 07:01 pm}
  AM Road Racing has issued monetary and point penalties to the No. 2 Ford/Riley Daytona Prototype entry that competes in the Rolex Sports Car Series, as a result of a rule infraction discovered following the GRAND-AM of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas on March 2. Unauthorized modifications were found to the team's fueling probe, a violation ... (more)
• 2013 IndyCar: Barber Park Media Day Q&A - JR Hildebrand _{2013-03-11, 07:00 pm}
  JR HILDEBRAND, NO. 4 NATIONAL GUARD PANTHER RACING CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Barber Media Day and discussed testing, standing starts, teammate Oriol Servia and other topics.
• 2013 IndyCar: Barber Park Media Day Q&A - James Hinchcliffe _{2013-03-11, 05:12 pm}
  JAMES HINCHCLIFFE, NO. 27 GODADDY.COM ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Barber Motorsports Park and discussed the new tracks that were added to this year's schedule, the important of being with the same team and other topics.
• 2013 IndyCar: Barber Park Media Day Q&A - Will Power _{2013-03-11, 05:12 pm}
  WILL POWER, NO. 12 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Barber Motorsports Park and discussed the upcoming season, working with AJ Allmendinger and other topics.
• 2013 Sebring: ALMS Race - CORE Autosport Begins Title Defense At Sebring _{2013-03-11, 05:11 pm}
  Two-time American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila PatrA3n Prototype Challenge Champions CORE autosport begins its quest for a third-straight title this weekend with the legendary Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida.
• 2013 IndyCar: Barber Park Media Day Q&A - AJ Allmendinger _{2013-03-11, 03:28 pm}
  AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 2 IZOD TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Barber Motorsports Park and discussed being with Team Penske for two races, having Helio Castroneves and Will Power as teammates, driving both a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet SS race car and an IZOD IndyCar Series Chevrolet-powered race car during the season ... (more)
• Apartments planned at Neel's Produce site, in Fort Sanders _{2013-03-11, 10:24 am}
  A Florida firm says it will develop a 177-unit student housing complex at the Neel's Wholesale Produce site in Fort Sanders.
• GRAND-AM: No. 2 Starworks DP Penalized, Fined _{2013-03-11, 03:00 am}
  AM Road Racing has issued monetary and point penalties to the No. 2 Ford/Riley Daytona Prototype entry that competes in the Rolex Sports Car Series, as a result of a rule infraction discovered following the GRAND-AM of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas on March 2. Unauthorized modifications were found to the team's fueling probe, a violation ... (more)
• RLL Notes And Quotes For Barber Motorsports Park Media Day & Open Test _{2013-03-08, 06:51 pm}
  NEWS & NOTES: RETURN TO FULLTIME, MULTI-CAR TEAM Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will begin their 22nd consecutive season of competition in 2013.
• Allmendinger: Team Penske's final answer _{2013-03-08, 02:52 pm}
  That was the procession of drivers that Team Penske went through to nail down its No.
• Graham Rahal doesn't rule out return to Ganassi's IndyCar team in the future _{2013-03-08, 10:38 am}
  Graham Rahal says a return to the Ganassi IndyCar team is not to be ruled out in the future, although he is convinced that coming to Rahal Letterman Lanigan was the best move for him.
• Open Test At Barber March 12-13 Jump-Starts Action-Packed Season _{2013-03-08, 07:57 am}
  Things are noticeably different this March for James Hinchcliffe, who enters his second season with Andretti Autosport in the IZOD IndyCar Series.
• Thirty-five cars for season opener at Silverstone _{2013-03-08, 03:45 am}
  The provisional entry list for round 1 of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Silverstone, has been revealed with an additional three cars on top of the thirty-two full season entries bringing the total number of cars for the race at Silverstone on the 14 April up to thirty-five. In LMP1 Swiss team Rebellion Racing have entered a ... (more)
• Le Mans: 35 Entries For Wec Silverstone _{2013-03-07, 03:00 am}
  The provisional entry list for round 1 of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Silverstone, has been revealed with an additional three cars on top of the thirty-two full season entries bringing the total number of cars for the race at Silverstone on the April 14 up to thirty-five. In LMP1 Swiss team Rebellion Racing have entered a ... (more)
• INDYCAR: Hunter-Reay Wins RACER Of The Year Award _{2013-03-07, 03:00 am}
  RACER editor David Malsher, left, makes the RACER of the Year award presentation to IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay at the magazine's southern California office.
• IndyCar Transcript: Interview With Graham Rahal _{2013-03-07, 12:03 pm}
  THE MODERATOR : Obviously, the big story for you is going back home, the homecoming, driving for your dad.
• Indy Racing League Media Conference _{2013-03-07, 05:23 am}
  THE MODERATOR: Welcome everyone and good afternoon. Thanks for coming on today's IndyCar conference call.
• Graham Rahal on St. Pete circuit: It's a very demanding track _{2013-03-06, 11:54 pm}
  Earlier today, IZOD IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal, who joins the team co-owned by his father for the 2013 season, participated in a conference call to preview the 2013 season.
• Sundogs Blank Oilers _{2013-03-06, 10:57 pm}
  Prescott Valley, AZ The Arizona Sundogs' special teams were, key for their win tonight at the BOK Center against the Tulsa Oilers.