Ralf Schumacher says he would follow his older brother Michael’s return to Formula One racing if he had the right offer.
Michael Schumacher, a record seven-time Formula One champion, is coming out of three years of retirement to drive for Mercedes GP. sportsillustrated
Who are NASCAR’s most beautiful people?
The Sporting News asked that question of readers, fans and those who cover the sport, and the results weren’t limited by traditional definitions of beauty. The editors considered fan favorites and sponsor favorites and gave them points, and they also awarded points to “those were were making waves in the sport.” scenedaily
Coming off a first-in-class finish and third-place result in the 2009 Dakar Rally, Robby Gordon is determined to compete for the overall victory in his sixth appearance in the endurance race.
“In my mind, there is no tougher race out there than the Dakar Rally,” Gordon said. “As an avid racer and car builder, a win at the Dakar Rally would be a major accomplishment for my team. To be the first American to ever win a stage of the event was great, but to be the first American team to win the Dakar Rally would mean so much more — not just to me but to the people that are as passionate about this program as I am — from our sponsors to our dedicated employees.” nascar.com
Every season there are a handful of drivers who enter the new NASCAR Sprint Cup campaign on the hot seat or under intense pressure to perform.
They, more than most drivers, have something to prove, and whether they succeed or not will determine their future.
Either they are coming off a disappointing season and need to bounce back or they have done very little so far and need a breakout season to secure their future in NASCAR’s top series. Fox Sports
Michael Schumacher says he intends to crown his Formula 1 comeback by challenging for the 2010 title. The seven-time champion announced his return for 2010 on Wednesday with Mercedes, the renamed Brawn GP team. Despite three years out of the sport, he insists he can threaten the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button - the 2008 and 2009 world champions. BBC Sports
Donald “D.J.” Richardson, the rear-tire changer for the No. 29 Chevrolet, passed away shortly after 10 p.m. ET Friday. He was 37.
Richardson, a native of Leominster, Mass., was hospitalized with severe complications due to the H1N1 virus. He had contracted the virus during a visit to Massachusetts during the Thanksgiving holiday. nascar.com
2009 Nascar Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 Victory Lane Jimmie Johnson
There are many around Atlanta who will make the case that Atlanta Motor Speedway is as appropriate a place as any for NASCAR to be racing on Labor Day weekend. For starters, long before Darlington held its first race in 1950, Atlanta’s Lakewood Speedway was a popular holiday stop for the nation’s top racers. “It was a long-time tradition to race in Atlanta on Labor Day,” said Georgia racing historian Mike Bell. The one-mile dirt oval, the remnants of which still can be seen, hosted Indianapolis-style cars as well as early NASCAR vehicles. In its day it was known as “The Grand Old Lady” and “The Indianapolis of the South.” — Racin’ Today
Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season - and perhaps soon. Andretti said the sides are “close” to an agreement and he gave Patrick a big hug and best wishes moments before the start of Sunday’s 75-lap Sonoma Grand Prix at Infineon Raceway, the final road course event of the year. Patrick was part of a multi-car crash in Lap 1 and finished 16th. She couldn’t be reached for comment afterward regarding the potential deal with Andretti. Associated Press
Kyle Busch pulled away from Matt Crafton in the closing laps to easily win the O’Reilly 200 truck series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Busch passed Jason White for the lead on lap 124 and then steadily pulled away from Crafton after the race’s final caution period on lap 175.
Driving the No. 51 Toyota for Billy Ballew, it was Busch’s second straight win at the .533-mile short track and his third victory of the season. He has 12 victories overall in the three NASCAR national touring series this season. Sportsillustrated
