Motorsport legend Mario Andretti has presented Toowoomba’s Will Power with the inaugural Mario Andretti Championship Trophy and a US$50,000 cheque to the Team Penske driver in Victory Circle following the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma.
Category: Sports news
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Marcos Ambrose joins with NASCAR legend
Two-time (2003 & ‘04) Australian V8 Supercar Champion Marcos Ambrose has confirmed his plans in the NASCAR Sprint Cup by signing a multiyear deal with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and a return to the Ford Motor Company.
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Helio Castroneves to race on Gold Coast
One of the great names of motorsport’s recent era, Helio Castroneves, is the latest international star to be included on the entry list for this year’s Armor All Gold Coast 600 on the streets of Surfers Paradise from October 22-24.
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Valentino Rossi signs two year Ducati deal
MotoGP superstar Valentino Rossi has made every red blooded Italian’s dream come true by signing with the Ducati for the next two seasons.
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CAMS CARnival postponed until 2011
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has announced the postponement of the 2010 CAMS CARnival planned for 1-4 October.
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Dennis backs Villeneuve’s F1 bid
McLaren group chairman and former team principal Ron Dennis has thrown his support behind Jacques Villeneuve’s bid to return to Formula One.
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Don’t write off Danica
Few subjects this year – other than anything involving Michael Schumacher – have attracted as much feedback as that of suggestions Danica Patrick could be signed to drive for an F1 team in 2011.
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Max Papis looks to V8 Supercar future
Italian driver Max Papis is looking into a full-time future in V8 Supercars in Australia.
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GRM promote within for Team Manager role
Garry Rogers Motorsport has appointed a new team manager, replacing the out-going Kevin ‘Shirl’ Shawyer.