The Champ Car World Series has imposed penalties to 2003 series champion Paul Tracy for his actions at Sunday’s Grand Prix of Denver Sponsored by Bridgestone.

It’s not a done, done deal yet because there’s the matter of a test next month and a contract to be signed. But Graham Rahal will be a Champ Car driver in 2007.

Yet another racing publication has claimed inside knowledge of Michael Schumacher’s decision, due to be publicly announced at Monza next month, about his future in Formula One beyond 2006.

The LTN Radio Network has learned that Robby Gordon has purchased Robert Yates Racing, #88 and #38 Cup teams and #90 Busch Series team to be effective this week.

Elliott Sadler cleaned out his locker Monday at Robert Yates Racing, clearing the way for David Gilliland to take over the No. 38 car.

Though the nephew of the late Ayrton Senna has a strong connection with Berger
Bruno Senna has played down renewed speculation that he could soon be at the wheel of a Toro Rosso.

Toyota Motorsport GmbH has confirmed today that it will leave the GPMA (Grand Prix Manufacturers Association). Toyota, one of the 5 founding members of the association, believes the GPMA has achieved its initial goals, particularly with regards to the Memorandum of Understanding recently signed with the commercial rights holder for the 2008-2012 seasons.

Mercedes-Benz is poised to buy the McLaren team, according to German reports.