Motor Sport
Stewart, Logano avoid probation (AP)
Tony Stewart and Joey Logano will not be on probation in the NASCAR Nationwide Series after all. [Link]
Massa is the favourite: Kubica
FERRARI'S Felipe Massa is favourite to overhaul Lewis Hamilton and land his first world championship title, Poland's Robert Kubica said. [Link]
Georgia Speedway closed after woman dies (AP)
Cochran Motor Speedway was closed indefinitely following the death of a woman hit by debris from a car on Labor Day weekend. Cynthia Nobles, 43, died Monday of injuries sustained during a race Saturday night. A tire and part of an axle flew from a race car and landed in a section of the pit area … [Link]
I need win in Belgium - Raikkonen
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen says he needs to win in Spa this weekend to keep his title defence alive. [Link]
Raikkonen ready to return fire
DEFENDING Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen has insisted he can retain his crown despite a string of unimpressive results. [Link]
Put the brakes on Ford
HOLDEN Racing Team legend Mark Skaife has written an explosive letter to V8 Supercars, pleading with the sport's governing body to slow down Ford. [Link]
Private club puts wealthy drivers on fast track (AP)
Bill McMichael braked his new Ferrari F430 Scuderia into the turn, downshifting as he went into the corner. Then he punched it on the straightaway. Pedal down, engine whining an octave higher, the sleek, black car closed in on 140 mph within seconds. Acting like a lead-foot is OK here at the … [Link]
Car care company co-founder Ed Justice dies at 87 (AP)
Ed Justice, a race car builder who joined his brothers to start the Justice Brothers Inc. car care products company, has died. He was 87. Justice, the last surviving brother, died Saturday in Arcadia of complications from kidney failure, said his son, Ed Justice Jr. Ed Justice and his brothers Zeke … [Link]
Stremme to drive No. 12 car for Penske (PA SportsTicker)
MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (Ticker) — Penske Racing stayed inside the organization to replace Ryan Newman. [Link]
Stremme hired to replace Newman at Penske (AP)
Penske Racing hired David Stremme on Wednesday to replace Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman. [Link]
Franchitti sets up IndyCar return
Scottish driver Dario Franchitti will leave Nascar and return to IndyCar in 2009 to replace Englishman Dan Wheldon at Chip Ganassi Racing. [Link]
Franchitti to replace Wheldon in 2009 Indy-car return (AFP)
Scotland's Dario Franchitti, who left the IndyCar Series after winning last year's season title for an ill-fated US stock car venture, will replace England's Dan Wheldon for the 2009 season. [Link]
Franchitti headed back to IndyCar Series (AP)
Dario Franchitti will leave NASCAR and return to IndyCar in 2009 as the replacement driver for Dan Wheldon at Chip Ganassi … [Link]
Tander's tough torque
DEFENDING V8 Supercar champion and current leader Garth Tander is confident his Holden will perform well enough in the big "make-or-break" enduro races over the next few weeks. [Link]
Sato to test for Toro Rosso seat
Japan's Takuma Sato will test for Toro Rosso this month as he targets a return to Formula One next season. [Link]
Team Monaco joins A1GP series
THE principality of Monaco is famous for its racing heritage, so A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is delighted to announce A1 Team Monaco will be competing in the series in season four. [Link]
Toyota manager Cregan to depart
Toyota team manager Richard Cregan will step down at the end of November after accepting a new job within the sport. [Link]
Pedrosa switches to Bridgestone
Honda rider Dani Pedrosa will switch from Michelin to Bridgestone tyres for the rest of the MotoGP season. [Link]
Rossi equals Agostini's record
SEVEN-time world champion Valentino Rossi won the San Marino Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of teammate Jorge Lorenzo and Spaniard Toni Elias. [Link]
Rossi takes win as Stoner crashes
Valentino Rossi increases his title hopes by winning the San Marino MotoGP but Casey Stoner's chances suffer a massive blow. [Link]