Going for the gold: F1 boss wants emphasis on wins

By Bt Stuart Condie

LONDON - Bernie Ecclestone is unhappy with the way the Formula One drivers' title was settled, and he says awarding gold medals to race winners is a way to create more drama.

Vettel, Red Bull team best in F1 testing at Catalunya

BARCELONA, Spain - Sebastien Vettel started his Red Bull career by leading Tuesday's Formula One testing, while Pedro de la Rossa's hopes of a move to Force India got off to a poor start.

F1 driver Webber breaks leg at his charity event

HOBART, Australia - Formula One driver Mark Webber had surgery on his broken leg after being hit by a car during his charity multisports race Saturday.

Robby Gordon stays behind wheel at Baja

Most drivers in NASCAR's Sprint Cup series are looking forward to getting some rest now that the 2008 season is over. Robby Gordon isn't among them.

USAC driver badly hurt in highway accident

IndyCar's Kanaan makes winning a habit in Brazilian karting event

IndyCar Series star Tony Kanaan teamed with Formula One's Rubens Barrichello and three other drivers last Saturday to

Pedregon wins at Pomona, secures 2nd Funny Car title

POMONA, Calif. - Cruz Pedregon won his second NHRA Funny Car season championship, and first in 16 years, with a victory Sunday in the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Southern California.

Jeg Coughlin nails down his 4th NHRA Pro Stock title

POMONA, Calif. - Jeg Coughlin raced to his second consecutive and fourth overall NHRA Pro Stock title Saturday by qualifying for the Auto Club NHRA Finals.

Troxel takes Funny Car lead at Pomona

POMONA, Calif. - Melanie Troxel had a 4.105-second pass Friday in hot conditions to take the provisional Funny Car pole in the Auto Club NHRA Finals, the sixth and final race in the Countdown to 1 playoffs.

Judge won't delay tax trial for IndyCar's Castroneves

MIAMI - A federal judge in Miami has rejected requests to delay the tax evasion trial of IndyCar driver Helio Castroneves.

Neff tops Funny Car qualifying for NHRA season finale

POMONA, Calif. - Rookie of the Year favorite Mike Neff took the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway, the sixth and final race in the Countdown to 1 playoffs.

Barrichello: I'll either stay in Formula One or I'll retire

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Rubens Barrichello has dismissed a move to the Indy Racing League or any other series if he fails to find a ride in Formula One next season.

NHRA stats | Results and final standings

F1 scarcely has time to reflect on wild finish

Changes could further tighten fields

By TALES AZZONI

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Another Formula One season came down to the very last race of the year. This time to the very last turn.