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Shaking up the V8SA
The appointment of Mark Skaife to the V8 Supercars Australia board was the only positive move in a rough week for the battling two-make series.

The F1 triathalon
Gee, Formula One drivers are real athletes …

Ambrose rebounds from wallbanger at Richmond
Marcos fights back to strong 11th after Indy champ turns him into the wall.

Le Mans 09 falls to Aussie David Brabham and a rampant Peugeot
Despite dramas for both teams in the first 45 minutes, the anticipated battle between Peugeot and Audi never really happened as the Pug turbo-diesels dominated.

Ambrose just one place off a stunning Watkins Glen double
Daring tyres strategy gamble nearly pays off.

Dancin’ James races on soft compound boots
There was plenty of overtaking at Winton but was it proper racing?

Official: Nissan and V8 Supercars end partnership
Finding a replacement not a simple matter. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus nix any suggestion that they want the gig.

Ambrose beats up on Kyle Busch to win Nationwide race at the Glen
Awesome day for Ambrose. Do you think he regrets leaving V8 Supercars? Yeah, like Ricky Ponting is sorry that Stuart Clark was recalled for the Headingly Test …

NASCAR driver fails drug test
Jeremy Mayfield suspended after violating a tough new policy.

The magical Castrol Six Hour
Before the world championship motorcycle grand prix, our biggest and baddest race was the Castrol …

Ambitious proposal to expand Mount Panorama
Instead of one great circuit, there could be three …

Aussies qualify for 2009 Indy 500
It isn’t all good news, though. Beyond Indy, Will Power faces an uncertain future.

In a lather – F1 soap opera continues
Mosley threatens to quit, quits, then threatens to re-instate himself after Ferrari brands the ex-FIA boss a dictator.

Ricciardo moves closer to British Formula Three Championship
Aussie bags a win and a third in two Silverstone rounds at the weekend.

Seeing red – Ferrari pulling out of F1?
In a show of disgust at the shifting rules in F1, the Prancing Pony has threatened to quit the sport at the end of this year.

The Vettel Karusel
At only 21 years of age, Sebastian Vettel has been honoured with his own corner at the Nurburgring.

The greatest ever rally driver heads the entry list for Rally Australia
And Neal Bates secures a wildcard entry in New South Wales’ first WRC event.

It’s neither normal, nor serious …
The Italian Connection Trophy rally is for those who like to smile, and give.

Clipsal 500 a solid economic boost for SA
Still going strong after 11 years … Is this good news for Homebush and NSW?

Ambrose tests Grand-Am sports car
… and what does that mean?

US speedway champ Larry Rice passes
Larry Rice was a smooth racer, a rare gentleman and probably didn’t have an enemy in the world.

Casey crooker than Rookwood
Is it a mere virus, a belly ache, or something more sinister? We’ll know more this weekend.

Ambrose nails a terrific third in bruising Bristol NASCAR race
Marcos rates this his best drive ever – even better than second at Watkins Glen.

Porsche wins the Ring 24-Hour car buster again
Audi issued a bold challenge, but it was a victorious Porsche after 24 hours. No Nissan GTRs in sight …