StubHub is continuing its march beyond the traditional stick-and-ball properties, signing a two-year deal to become the preferred secondary ticket marketplace of International Speedway Corp. and six of its tracks.
Following a recent deal in which the eBay-owned StubHub aligned with Ultimate Fighting Championship, the company will continue its customary sponsorship model, gaining exposure within ISC [...]
For the Penske Porsches, it was a perfect 1-2 finish after a poor, but ultimately meaningless, start. For Acura, it was an almost awesome American Le Mans Series debut for legendary driver Gil de Ferran, and a better-than-expected third.
For the big, powerful Audis, there was nothing to say but “ouch.”Frenchman Romain Dumas and German Timo [...]
A.J. Foyt IV’s car caught fire and crashed hard against a wall during practice for this weekend’s Indianapolis 500. He had a slight burn to the back of his neck and some singed hair, but was otherwise unhurt Sunday.
The grandson of four-time Indy winner A.J. Foyt Jr. qualified for the race, but during a later [...]
Last race: Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition, overcoming a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway. The third Cup victory of the season for NASCAR’s least popular driver hardly thrilled the crowd, which booed him lustily in prerace introductions and hadn’t softened by the time he took [...]
But, fear not, this is a different Magic team — one that should survive thanks to Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Rashard Lewis. Agent Zero could be a hero Truthfully, do you think anyone in the Eastern Conference wants to play the Wizards? Gilbert Arenas [...]
Like the short-lived San Jose Grand Prix, the series that sanctioned that event for three summers in the heart of Silicon Valley has also landed on the scrap heap.
On Friday, a 12-year war came to an end when the Champ Car World Series agreed to cease operations, allowing American [...]
Indy Car racing has finally gotten together. The Indy Racing League and the Champ Car World Series signed a deal Friday to unify the two American open-wheel circuits, bringing them under the umbrella of the IRL. “I’m glad that they were able to get it done,” said A.J. Foyt, the first [...]
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary’s one-day “America’s Boating Course,” will offer introduction to boating laws, personal safety and navigation, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 22, Veterans Affairs Clinic, 5201 Raymond St., Winter Park. Cost: $35. Call 407-365-7349.
Regular Events
Apopka Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter FL1-W Tire Kick:
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; call for location; [...]
IRL Woos Champ Car Owners With Free Cars, Cash in Reunion Bid
By Gene Laverty
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — The Indy Racing League, which
sanctions the Indianapolis 500, is offering team owners in the
rival Champ Car World Series free cars and engines [...]
Bush Visits Tennessee to Console Tornado Victims (Update2)
By Roger Runningen
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) — President George W. Bush sought to
console victims of tornadoes that ripped across the southern U.S.
this week, ravaging homes, schools and businesses and killing 59
people. [...]
