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F1: Senna: Speed differences not a problem Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:42AMBruno Senna says there will not be a problem with disparity in speed between cars this weekend in Bahrain, as long as the drivers respect each other
F1: Q and A with Bruno Senna Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:27AMQ and A with Bruno Senna
2010 American Le Mans Series schedule, standings Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:04AMMarch 20 - Twelve Hours of Sebring (Fla.)
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2010 American Le Mans Series schedule, standings Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:03AMMarch 20 -- Twelve Hours of Sebring (Fla.) April 17 -- Long Beach (Calif.) Grand Prix May 22 -- Monterey (Calif.) Sports Car Championships July 11 -- Utah Grand Prix, Tooele July 24 -- Northeast Grand Prix, Lakeville, Conn. Aug. 7 -- Challenge of Mid-Ohio, Lexington. Aug. 22 -- Road Race Showcase, Elkhart Lake, Wis. Aug. 29 -- Grand Prix of Mosport, Bowmanville, Ontario. Oct. 2 -- Petit Le Mans ...
Ray Sotero: Mazda Raceway gets down to business Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:08AMSACRAMENTO — The setting: The California Auto Museum, a 72,000-square-foot, 160-car showcase of Smithsonian-quality examples of mostly American-made iron.
Sakhir form card Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:46AMAs the season opener draws close, we check out the field's form based on their '09 efforts and pre-season.
LMS: Turner joins JMW for LMS season Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27AMDarren Turner will race for JMW Motorsport in the Le Mans Series this season
Mansell for Le Mans 24-hour race Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:06AMFormula One legend Nigel Mansell poses with his sons Greg (centre) and Leo (right) in front of UK entry, LMP1 Ginetta Zytek, at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet during the official testing of the Le Mans Series on Monday.
Multi-storey car park with a difference opens today Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMBOLTON’S second new multi-storey car park was opening today.
NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for three races but doesn't suspend him for wrecking rival driver Brad Keselowski Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:09AMSticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski's car Sunday in Atlanta.
Zytek Paul Ricard test summary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PM2009 LMP2 Champion Quifel-ASM topped the final session of the two-day Le Mans Series test at Paul Ricard HTTT. The Portuguese team recorded a time of 1.46.584, over six tenths quicker than its closest challenger.
Strakka Racing Paul Ricard test summary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMStrakka Racing emerged as front-runners in LMP2 after a very successful Le Mans Series test at the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet in southern France.
RML AD Group Paul Ricard summary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMThe RML AD Group Lola B08/80 HPD fulfilled much of its promise during the two-day official Le Mans Series test at the Paul Ricard HTTT in southern France on Sunday and Monday this week.
Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR puts Carl Edwards on probation for 3 races Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:56PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sticking with its "boys, have at it" attitude, NASCAR placed Carl Edwards on probation for three races Tuesday for deliberately wrecking Brad Keselowski’s car last weekend in Atlanta.
Bringing street racing to Bricktown Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:28PMOKLAHOMA CITY -- Let the checkered flag drop. Leaders in Oklahoma City hope to begin street racing in Bricktown. The city council approved a proposal to bring an American Le Mans Grand Prix race to the city. The $1.8 million street track would begin on EK Gaylord, race down Reno, up to Sheridan, over the Walnut Street bridge, to Northeast 2nd and back to EK Gaylord.
Council to examine bringing Grand Prix race to OKC Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:17PMThe Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year.
Michelin Team CytoSport/Porsche notes 2010-03-09 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMGREENVILLE, S.C. (March 9, 2010) - When Greg Pickett and Klaus Graf debuted the Muscle Milk Porsche RS Spyder at the 2009 American Le Mans Series round at Mid-Ohio last August they were not quite sure what to expect of their new steed. They did however know what to expect from their MICHELIN® tires.
Council to examine bringing Grand Prix race to OKC Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:04PMPublished: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 3:17 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 3:17 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City council has unanimously approved a proposal that could bring an American Le Mans Series Grand Prix race to the city as soon as next year.
Homestead: Darren Law race report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMDarren Law set a record pace during the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on March 6. The Phoenix driver set a record pole position time in the No. 59 Brumos Racing Porsche-powered Daytona Prototype, led much of the race and finished a close second.
Andersen Racing signs Carmen Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:09PMPALMETTO, Fla., March 8 - Andersen Racing is pleased to announce that it will field a car for 21-year-old Carmen Jorda of Alcoy, Spain in Firestone Indy Lights this year.
Rebellion Racing Paul Ricard test summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:09PMOn the 7th and 8th of March, REBELLION Racing attended the 2010 Le Mans Series official test days that were held at Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track.
Darren Turner joins JMW Motorsport Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:57PMDarren Turner is all set for a busy year after it was announced today that he has joined JMW Motorsport for a full-season assault on the Le Mans Series. The British driver teams up with Rob Bell to race the No.92 Aston Martin Vantage for Jim McWhirter's championship-winning team.
Series Paul Ricard test summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe Test Days have been the final rehearsal before the season kicks off, and testing could scarcely have gone better for Team ORECA Matmut as Soheil Ayari was fastest overall with the ORECA 01 -- AIM and Olivier Panis was second with the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP.
CRS Racing Paul Ricard test summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe CRS Racing LMS squad has been out in full force for two days at Paul Ricard, taking part in the official Le Mans Series pre-season test.
Karim Ajlani outlines 2010 plans Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMSportscar driver Karim Ajlani will continue his prototype programme in 2010, beginning with the blue riband Le Mans 24 Hours this June.
JMW Motorsport Paul Ricard test summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMA successful two days at the Le Mans Series official test at Paul Ricard HTTT, has been further enhanced for JMW Motorsport with the confirmation that British driver, Darren Turner will partner Rob Bell for the 2010 LMS season.
ORECA-Matmut Paul Ricard test summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe 908 HDI FAP has breached the symbolic 4000-km barrier since its arrival in Hugues de Chaunac's factory. Loic Duval is satisfied with his first drive in the car, while Olivier Panis and Nicolas Lapierre got down to the nitty-gritty with traffic management and longer runs.
Marc VDS Rracing confirm 2010 driver line-up Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMBas Leinders, Eric De Doncker and Markus Palttala have been confirmed as the three drivers that will contest this year's 24 Heures du Mans, at the wheel of the Marc VDS Racing Team's Ford GT40.
French Football Results Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03PMPARIS (AP) -- Results from the 27th round of the French first-division football league (home team listed first): Saturday's Games Auxerre 1, Valenciennes 0 Boulogne 0, Lyon 0 Lens 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1 Nice 2, Nancy 3 Rennes 1, Monaco 0 Sochaux 1, Toulouse 0 Saint-Etienne 1, Lille 1 Sunday's Games Grenoble 1, Le Mans 1 Marseille 1, Lorient 1 Bordeaux 1, Montpellier 1
Leverkusen Suffers First League Defeat of Season; Palermo Wins Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:00PMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- Bayer Leverkusen suffered its first league defeat of the season, 3-2 at Nuremberg, as it missed the chance of returning to the top of German soccer’s Bundesliga.
LMS: ORECA dominates Ricard test Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:12PMThe French ORECA squad monopolised the top of the timesheets on the opening day of the official Le Mans Series test at Paul Ricard
Marseille lose ground in title race Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:03PMMarseille, seeking a first championship success in 19 years, lost ground in the French title race on Sunday after Lorient held them to a 1-1 stalemate at the Stade Velodrome.
Lorient holds Marseille to a 1-1 draw in France Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:49PMPARIS (AP) — Marseille dropped two valuable points in the French title race on Sunday when it was held to a 1-1 draw by Lorient. Following an impressive 3-0 win at Paris Saint-Germain last week, Marseille's draw meant it remained fourth with 49 points from 26 games.
Title-chasing Marseille held to draw by Lorient Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:48PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Motorsport: Hamilton has the edge Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:29PMMotor racing legend Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has the edge in the battle of the Britons when the Formula One championship gets under way at Bahrain next Sunday.
MANSELL TIPS HAMILTON FOR FAST START Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:44AMButton and Hamilton - battle of Britons. Motor racing legend Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has the edge in the battle of the Britons when the Formula One championship gets under way at Bahrain next Sunday.
Soccer Capsules: Chivas' winning streaks ends at eight Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:41AMMEXICO CITY — Chivas' record-breaking streak of eight victories to open the Mexico Clausura season came to an end on Saturday when the Guadalajara club lost 4-0 to Jaguares.
Homestead: Krohn Racing race report Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:09PMRound 2 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway didn't produce the strong results for which the Krohn Racing team had hoped. The No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola finished 13th overall on the 2.3-mile South Florida superspeedway. Tracy W.
Christchurch Boats Dominated Classic Boatshow Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:34PMChristchurch Boats Dominated The Honours At The Weekend’s NZ Antique And Classic Boatshow At Lake Rotoiti In The Nelson Lakes National Park.
Porsche Spyder Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:17PMYou may have read before on this page that less is often more, that the basic version of a car is often purer, more rounded, more at ease with itself, than a grander version with a more powerful engine or lashings of glitzy, superfluous trim and gadgetry. Usually, too, the "less" part also refers to the price.
ORECA-Matmut Peugeot 908 HDi FAP livery unveiled Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMTHE TEAM ORECA-Matmut 908 UNVEILED ! Today, Saturday, the team has unveiled the Mondrian-inspired livery for its 908 HDi FAP, which will be driven in 2010 by Panis, Lapierre and Duval.
Teenager Fahmi signs up with France-based DAMS Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:42PMPETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Fahmi Ilyas (pic) has every reason to celebrate after he signed up with France-based DAMS team for the 2010 Formula BMW Europe series.
Michael Schumacher is back to make things interesting Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:20PMSpeaking to Michael Schumacher recently, it is clear that he has mellowed a touch, although the Formula One world championship aspirants will still need to cast a cautious eye in his direction.
Lyon slip up in Ligue 1 title race Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:55PMLyon's hopes of regaining the Ligue 1 title suffered a blow on Saturday night as they were held to a goalless draw at struggling Boulogne.
France: Auxerre tops Valenciennes; Lyon draws Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:55PMPARIS (AP) -- Ireneusz Jelen's seventh goal this season gave Auxerre a 1-0 win over Valenciennes in the French league while seven-time champion Lyon missed a chance to move provisionally on top of the table on Saturday.
Ligue 1 top scorers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:03PMLigue 1 top scorers on Saturday. 14 Mamadou Niang (Olympique Marseille) 13 Nene (Monaco) 11 Lisandro Lopez (Olympique Lyon)
Ligue 1 summaries Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:03PMLigue 1 summaries on Saturday. St Etienne 1 Emmanuel Riviere 17 Lille 1 Stephane Dumont 21 Halftime: 1-1 - - - Auxerre 1 Ireneusz Jelen 38 Valenciennes 0 Halftime: 1-0 - - - Boulogne-sur-Mer 0 Red Card: Yoann Lachor 90+1 Olympique Lyon 0 Halftime: 0-0 - - - Sochaux 1 Ryad Boudebouz 83 Toulouse 0 Halftime: 0-0 - - - Nice 2 Renato Civelli 6, Chaouki Ben Saada 36 AS Nancy 3 Djamel Bakar 4, Jonathan ...
Ligue 1 results and standings Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:03PMLigue 1 results and standings on Saturday. Auxerre 1 Valenciennes 0 Boulogne-sur-Mer 0 Olympique Lyon 0 Sochaux 1 Toulouse 0 Nice 2 AS Nancy 3 Racing Lens 1 Paris St Germain 1 Stade Rennes 1 Monaco 0 St Etienne 1 Lille 1
Jelen gives Auxerre win over Valenciennes in French league Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:33PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details