The revamped Gold Coast V8 Supercars race has received another boost with Brazilian IndyCar star Helio Castroneves the latest international driver to sign on for the October event.
Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi will replace Australia’s former world champion Casey Stoner, who will race for Honda next season, after four years with the Italian team.
Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo recorded his seventh MotoGp victory of the season after riding his Yamaha to glory in the Czech Grand Prix ahead of third-placed Casey Stoner.
Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has taken pole position for the Czech Republic MotoGP as Casey Stoner endured a tough session but battled back to qualify fourth.
Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has taken pole position for the Czech Republic MotoGP as Casey Stoner endured a tough session but battled back to qualify fourth.
Dani Pedrosa claimed his third pole position of the season in MotoGP qualifying for the Czech Grand Prix on Saturday.
V8 Supercars will return to Barbagallo raceway in Western Australia after a five-year deal was announced on Saturday.
Supercar great Dick Johnson believes the guest driver format for this year’s event on the Gold Coast could prove costly for championship contenders.
V8 Supercar has opened the way for high-profile international drivers such as Marcos Ambrose to race in Australia by allowing one-race “wildcard” entries.
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has apologised to Rubens Barrichello after the pair were involved in a tangle at the Hungarian Grand Prix.