The long-rumored deal that will see Toyota powering the Williams F1 team has been agreed, according to a report from autosport.com. Since losing its status as BMW’s works team last year, the Grove, UK-based squad has been linked to a partnership with the Japanese manufacturer, possibly with the Toyota engines badged as Lexus, the company’s [...]

Cheever responds to comments: Eddie Cheever Jr. encountered unexpected bad luck — and unexpected adjectives – during strange circumstances Sunday in the Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International. Run-ins with two popular drivers ended with Cheever, a veteran of 30 years of international racing experience, being called an “idiot” twice on national [...]

While former Nextel Cup champion Bill Elliott hasn’t agreed to drive a Toyota – at least not yet – he is becoming a big part of the manufacturer’s teams’ preparations to enter the Cup Series in 2007. Team Red Bull, which will field two full-time Cup teams next season with drivers yet to be determined, [...]

Much was made about the perceived parity in the Funny Car category, but through the first nine races in 2006 it’s beginning to look like a two-horse race between the ultimate David (Ron Capps) and Goliath (John Force) of the category. Ron Capps has finished second in the points championship three times, including twice to [...]