NASCAR drivers slow to welcome Jeremy Mayfield back to garage following drug suspensionDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bump-drafting, slingshot passing and restrictor-plate racing weren’t the buzzwords being thrown around Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. Jeremy Mayfield misses deadline to enter his No. 41 Toyota at Daytona International SpeedwayDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend’s race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test. Mayfield’s team not in garage at Daytona; car owners Gunselman, Baldwin say no to MayfieldDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four team owners won’t put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and another because Mayfield is “marked” following his legal battle with NASCAR. Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR’s drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge. Sprint Cup points leader Stewart crashes hard in practice at NHMS, moves to backup carLOUDON, N.H. — Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. FIA president Max Mosley says F1 peace deal in doubt over Ferrari chief’s ‘dictator’ gibeLONDON — FIA president Max Mosley warned that Formula One’s peace deal may collapse unless Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo apologizes for branding him a “dictator.” Mosley says deal reached over unified F1 championship, won’t seek re-election as FIA presidentPARIS — A breakaway Formula One series was averted Wednesday when Max Mosley ceded to the rebel teams’ demand that a planned budget cap be scrapped and the FIA president said he won’t seek re-election. Mayfield will try to get NASCAR suspension lifted in July 1 hearing before federal judgeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court. F1 to sue over plans for rival series; Ferrari singled out in dispute over budget capSILVERSTONE, England — Formula One intends to sue the eight teams that announced plans for a rival series next season — the biggest crisis to engulf the sport since the championship began in 1950. Mayfield expert defends qualifications after NASCAR accuses him of lying about credentialsSONOMA, Calif. — An expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is defending his qualifications after NASCAR accused him of lying about his credentials. NASCAR Mexico driver Carlos Pardo killed in crash at race in PueblaMEXICO CITY — Driver Carlos Pardo has been killed in a crash during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race, organizers said. Gaughan’s crew chief suspended for using slur toward DavisCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan was suspended indefinitely Thursday for using a racial slur about rival driver Marc Davis, who is black. Coroner rules that Formula One boss Max Mosley’s son Alexander died from drug abuseLONDON — A London coroner says the son of world auto racing boss Max Mosley died from drug abuse last month. Cup points leader, pole-sitter Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, goes to backupLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR points leader Tony Stewart has wrecked his car during practice at Pocono Raceway and had to go to a backup car. Veteran Fargo race car driver killed in crash at West Fargo speedwayWEST FARGO, N.D. — A crash during a feature race at the Red River Valley Speedway has killed longtime Fargo race car driver John Schulz. Crash in qualifying will put Castroneves last on Milwaukee Mile starting gridWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves has crashed in qualifying at the Milwaukee Mile. Person familiar with results: NASCAR driver Mayfield used drug other than performance-enhancerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Speedway at speeds up to 173 mph. He’s back: Rahal jumps back into Indianapolis 500 with Servia after finding sponsorINDIANAPOLIS — Former Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal’s team is back in business. Renault joins Ferrari in threatening to pull out of F1 in 2010 because of budget capLONDON — Renault joined Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season’s Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport’s governing body. Renault follows Ferrari in threatening to pull out of F1 in 2010 because of budget capLONDON — Renault is following Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season’s Formula One world championship because of the budget cap imposed by the sport’s governing body. Four-time Indy 500 winner Mears enjoying role as driver coach and mentorINDIANAPOLIS — When drivers look for help figuring out the treacherous track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, they often turn to Rick Mears. Review: ‘Excitebots,’ ‘NASCAR Kart Racing’ take you for a spinWhen it comes to high-speed driving on Nintendo consoles, the action pretty much begins and ends with one name: “Mario Kart.” The Wii version was last year’s best-selling game worldwide, and no one has made a serious effort to challenge its dominance in the genre. Ferrari says it won’t enter cars in Formula One next season unless budget cap is revokedMILAN, Italy — The storied Ferrari team threatened to not race in Formula One next season unless the sport’s governing body revokes its new budget cap. Indy 500 rookie Conway released from hospital a day after hitting wall during practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookie Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race. Tourism officials hope summer travelers keep Indianapolis in sights for more than Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Indy 500 drivers go through up to five 22-gallon tanks of fuel as they roar around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on race day each May. Rookie Raphael Matos leads the way in second round of Indy 500 time trialsINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. Raphael Matos the fastest of 11 second-day qualifiers for Indy 500INDIANAPOLIS — Brazilian Raphael Matos is the fastest driver in second-day qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. John Andretti crashes; Graham Rahal spins to avoid accident in third crash at practice SundayINDIANAPOLIS — Veteran driver John Andretti has crashed at practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third crash of the day. Mike Conway, Alex Tagliani each hit wall in Indy 500 practiceINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 rookies Mike Conway and Alex Tagliani have crashed in separate accidents. Ageless Martin wins for second time in last 4 Sprint Cup racesDARLINGTON, S.C. — Don’t let Mark Martin’s joyful demeanor fool you — he knows how well he’s running and knows where that could lead this season. |
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