Speed Read: August 30, 2010

IndyCar Peak Antifreeze and Motor Oil 300

It was pit strategy that won the race for Dario Franchitti at Chicagoland’s night race this past weekend – a race complete with a record-breaking number of lead changes and a dramatic finish.

Top 3
Dario Franchitti, Dan Wheldon, Marco Andretti

Notable
It was the last pit stop, and Franchitti came in in 9th position. A last-minute decision to only take fuel – no tires – had him leaving pit row in first place. It was a gamble, but the only chance they had to win. The gamble paid off, and Franchitti… read more

Speed Read: July 26, 2010

Controversy won out at several of the weekend’s races, making some fans excited and wanting more, and others ready to quit watching the sport.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Brickyard 400

It was a hot weekend at the Brickyard this weekend, on a track that is notorious for difficult passing and single-file racing. McMurray was victorious, joining one of racing’s most exclusive clubs.

Top 3
Jamie McMurray, Kevin Harvick, Greg Biffle

Notable
With 11 laps left, McMurray passed race leader Kevin Harvick on a restart. McMurray pulled away easily and ended up finishing 1.39 seconds ahead of Harvick.

McMurray’s win gives… read more

Speed Read: July 19, 2010

Wow. There was some really great racing this weekend. It wasn’t a totally packed schedule, but the major action on the track definitely made up for it. Here’s what happened over the weekend:

IndyCar: Honda Indy Toronto

The first of two stops in Canada didn’t disappoint fans. A road course with little room for passing and dangerous cement walls led to a lot of nail-biting passes and heartbreaking crashes.

Top 3
Will Power, Dario Franchitti, Ryan Hunter-Reay

Notable
Local fans got a boost when hometown favourite Paul Tracy lept from 24th to 1st within 18 laps. He led for… read more

Speed Read: July 5, 2010

To our Canadian and American fans: happy belated Canada Day and Independence Day! If you weren’t busy BBQing, tailgaiting or playing with fireworks, there was lots of racing on the tube this weekend.

This is the first edition of Speed Read – where every Monday we’ll recap the weekend’s races and let you know the top three finishers, what notable things happened in the race, who crashed out, and we’ll also share embedded video and other media when they’re available. So, if you missed any of the action, we’ll get you caught up in no time.

This weekend’s race recaps… read more

Mad Crashes, Hot Passes and Big Brawls

If you’re like me, you’re already missing the racing action we saw in 2009. The best thing to happen to fans like us? The 2009 Speed Network Performance Awards. That’s right. You must check this out.

Speed has assembled the best moments from 2009 across different racing series (including NASCAR, F1, Indy, MotoGP, NHRA, WRC, ALMS, Supercross, etc.) and they’ve gone beyond run-of-the-mill, yawn-inducing categories like “Best Driver,” and “Best Team,” and have instead brought us the best passes, biggest upsets, best finishes, biggest tempers, best rivalries, biggest oops!, and best comeback.

And the best part? They’ve got videos for… read more

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Schedule

Date	Event	Venue	Location	Tickets
Sep 05 2010	GP Aperol Di San Marino E Della Riviera di Rimini	Misano	San Marini
Sep 19 2010	Gran Premio de Aragon	Motorland Aragon Circuit	Alcaniz
Oct 03 2010	Grand Prix of Japan	Twin Ring Motegi	Motegi
Oct 10 2010	Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix	Sepang Circuit	Sepang
Oct 17 2010	Iveco Australian Grand Prix	Phillip Island Circuit	Australia
Oct 31 2010	bwin Grande Premio de Portugal	Estoril Circuit	Estoril
Nov 07 2010	Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana	Circuit de Valencia	Cheste

Tech. Specs

Series:	MotoGP
Category:	Racing bike
Course Type:	Road
Approximate Race Length:	59-81 miles
Top Speed:	215 mph
Fuel:	Elf, Shell, Repsol; Unleaded racing gasoline
0-60 mph:	Know the answer? Let us know!
0-100 mph:	Know the answer? Let us know!
Horsepower:	240
Traction Control:	Yes
Engine:	Normally-aspirated, 800cc, 2-6 cylinders; 4-stroke engines (2-stroke engines not allowed as of 2007)
Gearbox:	6 forward gears max
Tires:	Bridgestone, Michelin, Dunlop; slicks and treads
Wheelbase:	N/A
Chassis:	Varies by manufacturer; use of titanium not allowed
Brakes:	Carbon discs (dry races) or steel discs (wet races)
Suspension:	Varies by manufacturer
Min. Weights:	Varies depending on number of cylinders: 293 lbs. up to 359 lbs. (without driver)
Max Height:	Varies by manufacturer
Max Width:	23.6″ (plus additional handlebar clearance)
Geographic Scope:	International
Driver Change:	No
Annual Cost Per Car:	Know the answer? Let us know!
Vehicle Manufacturers:	Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Roberts

Twitter

	DJMissfrenchie (Gaelle ): On a positive note: tomorrow is Friday and the bikes will be out in Misano! #MotoGP 10 hours, 3 minutes ago
	BeautyRights (Beauty Rights): Tom Kristenson 2008 Signed Racing Boots Follow ~~~~> @AlexReade #Superbikes #MotoGP #Motorcross 10 hours, 9 minutes ago
	RacingSOS (RacingSOS): Tom Kristenson 2008 Signed Racing Boots Follow ~~~~> @AlexReade #Superbikes #MotoGP #Motorcross 10 hours, 9 minutes ago
	alex434 (Alex Dunstan): Who can complain about a job where you have #MotoGP riders call your cellphone out of the blue? Not me! 10 hours, 13 minutes ago
	hayd46 (hayden young): @racenerd yeah we should this weekend he will put on a good show :0) I can't wait. #motoGPjunkies #valentinorossi #motogp 10 hours, 50 minutes ago
	qqerika (fikhi erika): Huhuy Jangan ngaku #motogp lovers deh kalo masih ngeremehin tim2 underdog!! ^_^ 10 hours, 50 minutes ago
	davecontini (Dave Contini): @lorenzo99 well done, is always good to see recorded races...can improve a lot watching them. Have a good race in #Misano! #motogp 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
	raymonddevos (Raymond de Vos): RT @motoracereports: What's it like to have an inside view of a #MotoGP team? I found out with the @FiatYamahaTeam in Indianapolis - http://bit.ly/af8PfO 11 hours, 4 minutes ago
	hayd46 (hayden young): Then tomorrow fp1 everybody ready for it :0) #motogp #valentinorossi #46 #motoGPjunkies 11 hours, 14 minutes ago
	Gi_Varotti (Gisele L. Varotti): See you all tomorrow for FP1 pals! #MotoGP #Misano #ValentinoRossi 11 hours, 15 minutes ago
	DJMissfrenchie (Gaelle ): Another one done for @lorenzo99 's fans! Jorge's blog translation - http://mrr.me/6049 #MotoGP ( via @motoracereports ) #MotoGP #Lorenzo 11 hours, 17 minutes ago
	jpcdweb (Jean P. Contreras D.): RT @HuellaDeportiva: #MotoGP Pedrosa está feliz por haber superado los 2 triunfos por año. 11 hours, 18 minutes ago
	HuellaDeportiva (Huella Deportiva): #MotoGP Pedrosa está feliz por haber superado los 2 triunfos por año. 11 hours, 19 minutes ago
	Cavillmx (Brad Cavill): Come on #VR46 you can do it at #Misano #MotoGP @officialmotogp 11 hours, 27 minutes ago
	motosports_pl (motosports.pl): Nicky i Casey z nadziejami przed Misano #motogp http://fb.me/GnSJere1 11 hours, 29 minutes ago