Archive for the ‘Motorsport’ Category

Button quickest in Shanghai practice

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Brawn GP’s Jenson Button reasserted his dominance of the 2009 season by posting the quickest time in the second free practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Williams’s Nico Rosberg was second and Button’s team-mate Rubens Barrichello thrid.

Vauxhall to pull out of BTCC

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Vauxhall, the most successful team in the British Touring Car Championship, announced on Friday they would be leaving the series after the current campaign because of the global economic downturn.

Vettel on pole

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Sebastian Vettel puts his Red Bull on pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso of Renault will line up beside the German.

Martin breaks duck

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Mark Martin wins his first race in 97 tries at NASCAR’s Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.