http://www.sportbusiness.com/sport/motor-racing/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167530/gauteng-to-host-south-african-a1gp A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has entered into a partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government for the hosting rights for the South African A1GP event. Events South Africa Events Motor Racing Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:30:07 +0100 mglendinning 167530 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167475/ferrari-drops-legal-action-against-mclaren Formula One team Ferrari, has ended its legal action against rival F1 team McLaren over last year's spying scandal for the good of the sport, according to press reports. Events Law Motor Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:41:26 +0100 msherlock 167475 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167464/yahoo-turner-sports-forge-online-partnership US broadcaster Turner Sports and Yahoo agreed a new partnership that will see Turner provide video and text content to Yahoo’s online NBA, golf and NASCAR channels. Media United States Basketball Golf Internet Motor Racing Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:30:58 +0100 msherlock 167464 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167451/pvh-announces-new-indycar-firestone-indy-lights-sponsorships Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) brand IZOD has been named official apparel of the IndyCar and Firestone Indy Lights motor-racing series’, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:28:05 +0100 msherlock 167451 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167445/super-aguri-to-be-sold-through-web-auction The assets of the failed Formula One team, Super Aguri, will be sold in an online auction later this month. Marketing Finance Motor Racing Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:25:12 +0100 msherlock 167445 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167429/melbourne-to-keep-f1-gp-until-2015 Melbourne will continue to host a Formula One Grand Prix until at least 2015 after agreeing to start the race at 5pm local time to make it more TV friendly for viewers in Europe and Asia. Media Australia Broadcast Event Management Motor Racing Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:36 +0100 msherlock 167429 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167386/a1gp-targets-south-american-race A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has received influential backing of Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, for the series to hold its first race in South America. Events Brazil Events Motor Racing Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:35:14 +0100 mglendinning 167386 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167370/fia-postpones-150-per-cent-entry-fee-increase Formula One’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has postponed the proposed 150 per cent increase in entry fees for next year. Events Administration Motor Racing Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:04:47 +0100 mglendinning 167370 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167354/french-gp-looks-set-to-remain-at-magny-cours Magny-Cours looks set to host the French Grand Prix again in 2009 and possibly for longer, Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone has said. Events France Event Management Motor Racing Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:51:49 +0100 msherlock 167354 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167351/a1-gp-goes-hd A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will offer its worldwide feed in high definition from the 2008-09 season. Media Broadcast Motor Racing Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:42:15 +0100 msherlock 167351 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166985/f1-generates-more-money-per-event-than-any-other-sport Formula One Grand Prixs generate more revenue per event than any other sport in the world, according to research carried out by Formula Money, the organisation which monitors the financial health of F1 motor racing and the Deloitte Sport Business Group. Events Finance Motor Racing Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:47:10 +0100 msherlock 166985 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166931/an-apology-to-formula-one-management-and-supervision-media SportBusiness wishes to apologise for the inaccuracy of the story published yesterday in relation to Formula One Management and Odeon, which was inaccurately relayed. Media United Kingdom Broadcast Motor Racing Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:59:19 +0100 msherlock 166931 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166929/ecclestone-fears-for-mosley-future FIA president Max Mosley won a vote of confidence at the FIA meeting on Tuesday, but Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he fears Mosley will continue to be shunned by major world figures. Marketing Administration Motor Racing Wed, 4 Jun 2008 11:13:20 +0100 msherlock 166929 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166916/renault-to-stay-in-f1 Formula One team, Renault, has moved to quell speculation that it will walk away from the championship if its performance does not improve soon. Events Motor Racing Tue, 3 Jun 2008 10:40:15 +0100 mglendinning 166916 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166855/ecclestone-reiterates-challenge-to-british-gp Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone, has raised further doubts over the future of the British Grand Prix after 2009. Events United Kingdom Event Management Motor Racing Fri, 23 May 2008 10:15:56 +0100 msherlock 166855 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166805/fia-to-go-for-three-stage-budget-cap Formula One’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, is proposing a three-stage imposition of the annual teams' budget cap, beginning next year. Events Federations Motor Racing Fri, 16 May 2008 09:30:19 +0100 mglendinning 166805 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166793/hamilton-set-to-sign-20m-sponsorship-deal Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton, is set to sign a $20 million personal sponsorship deal with sportswear manufacturer Reebok. Marketing United Kingdom Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 14 May 2008 10:55:28 +0100 mglendinning 166793 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166788/ecclestone-scraps-magny-cours-wants-paris-street-race Formula One commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone said he would like to introduce a grand prix on the streets of Paris to replace the French grand prix at Magny-Cours. Events France Event Management Motor Racing Tue, 13 May 2008 10:40:44 +0100 msherlock 166788 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166753/a1gp-secures-new-sponsorship-deal Dutch watch manufacturer, TW Steel, has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with A1GP to become the Official Timing and Watch Partner for the A1GP World Cup. Marketing Netherlands Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 8 May 2008 09:26:41 +0100 mglendinning 166753 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166743/super-aguri-pull-out-of-formula-one The Super Aguri team withdrew from the Formula One World Championship with immediate effect because of a lack of funding. Events Japan Finance Motor Racing Tue, 6 May 2008 10:50:53 +0100 msherlock 166743 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166720/teixeria-scraps-plans-to-buy-f1-team A1 GP chairman Tony Teixeira has ditched plans to buy a Formula One team after the sport changed its rules to ban the use of so-called 'customer cars'. Marketing Motor Racing Thu, 1 May 2008 10:24:05 +0100 msherlock 166720 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166700/sydney-considers-f1-hosting-plan A leading Australian motor racing association will investigate whether a Sydney race track can be upgraded to host a Formula One grand prix. Events Australia Event Management Motor Racing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:23:09 +0100 msherlock 166700 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166699/hilton-signs-three-year-extension-with-vodafone-mclaren-mercedes Hilton Hotels signed an extension on its long-term sponsorship agreement with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, which will see the partnership continue for a further three years. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:12:43 +0100 msherlock 166699 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166655/mosley-to-step-down-next-year President of the FIA Max Mosley has said he will step down from his post voluntarily next year, after 16 years in office. Events United Kingdom Administration Motor Racing Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:47:45 +0100 mglendinning 166655 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166650/uk-based-japanese-f1-team-in-financial-trouble The survival of the Super Aguri Formula One team is reported to be in doubt after mooted buyers the Magma Group pulled out at the last minute. Marketing Japan United Kingdom Finance Motor Racing Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:26:31 +0100 msherlock 166650 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166638/inferno-wins-f1-account UK-based integrated agency Inferno has won the account to handle Abbey’s Formula One sponsorship. Events United Kingdom Agencies Motor Racing Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:40:14 +0100 mglendinning 166638 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166612/valencia-gp-sold-out Tickets for the inaugural 2008 Valencia Formula One Grand Prix have sold out after going on sale on 1 April. Events Spain Motor Racing Ticketing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:03:01 +0100 msherlock 166612 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166602/vigo-to-stage-powerboat-p1-event Powerboat P1 has confirmed Vigo as the venue for the first ever Powerboat P1 Grand Prix to be staged in Spain. Events Spain Events Motor Racing Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:46:14 +0100 mglendinning 166602 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166577/directv-sponsors-the-indycar-series US broadcaster DirecTV agreed a multi-year deal to become the Official Sponsor for the IndyCar Series. Marketing United States Broadcast Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:10:56 +0100 msherlock 166577 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166565/mosley-calls-for-fia-meeting International Automobile Federation (FIA) president, Max Mosley, has called for a meeting of motor sport’s world governing body after four Formula One carmakers called for him to resign following the recent sex scandal allegations. Events United Kingdom Administration Motor Racing Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:50:28 +0100 mglendinning 166565 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166554/f1-set-to-expand-race-calendar Formula One team bosses have backed plans to expand the calendar to 20 races year, but say that should be the maximum number of Grands Prix allowed. Events Events Motor Racing Thu, 3 Apr 2008 10:25:04 +0100 mglendinning 166554 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166550/powerboat-p1-launches-bahrain-event Powerboat P1 has confirmed Bahrain as the venue for the first ever Powerboat P1 Grand Prix to be staged in the Middle East. Events Bahrain Events Motor Racing Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:54:41 +0100 mglendinning 166550 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166546/coca-cola-to-sponsor-merged-indycar-series Soft drinks manufacturer, Coca-Cola North America, agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with IndyCar Series, until 2010. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:27:23 +0100 msherlock 166546 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166544/richards-middle-east-pivotal-to-motor-sport-s-future The Middle East region will play a pivotal role in the future of the motor sport industry, said David Richards during his keynote address on the first day of the Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East. Events Middle East Motor Racing Wed, 2 Apr 2008 10:20:04 +0100 msherlock 166544 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166508/microsoft-to-sponsor-nascar-race-car Microsoft Corporation’s Small Business division has agreed to sponsor a NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Camry for the 2008 season. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:22:39 +0000 msherlock 166508 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166491/red-bull-to-partner-citroen-wrc-team Drinks manufacturer Red Bull agreed a partnership deal with the Citroen C4 WRC team for the FIA World Rally Championship. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:28:00 +0000 msherlock 166491 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166473/bbc-secures-formula-one-rights Public-service broadcaster, the BBC, has acquired the UK rights for Formula One in a five-year deal, from 2009-2013. Media United Kingdom Motor Racing TV Rights Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:57:43 +0000 mglendinning 166473 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166453/a1gp-appoint-octagon-worldwide A1GP World Cup of Motorsport appointed Octagon Worldwide to provide strategic advice around A1GP’s current and future commercial strategy. Marketing Agencies Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:42:49 +0000 msherlock 166453 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166445/f1-grands-prix-are-the-world-s-most-valuable-annual-sporting-events Formula One boasts the world’s highest revenue generating annual sporting events, with the 18 Grands Prix in 2007 having an average revenue of $217 million, according to research from the Sports Business Group at Deloitte. Events Event Management Finance Motor Racing Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:36:09 +0000 msherlock 166445 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166433/itv-to-show-f1-practice-on-its-website Commercial broadcaster ITV is to add a further tier to its coverage of Formula 1 by making races, practice sessions and press conferences available live, online. Events United Kingdom Internet Motor Racing Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:28:01 +0000 mglendinning 166433 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166422/etihad-in-ferrari-f1-sponsorship Etihad Airways signed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Ferrari F1 team. The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s name will feature prominently on the rear wing and side of Ferrari’s car. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:30:59 +0000 msherlock 166422 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166346/perform-and-bigpond-launch-global-australian-sports-portal Perform and Telstra’s BigPond, Australia’s largest internet provider, agreed a deal to launch a global sports portal, Aussie Sport TV, broadcasting top Australian sports. Media Australia Australian Rules Football Broadcast Internet Motor Racing Rugby TV Rights Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:17:15 +0000 msherlock 166346 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166343/ecclestone-dismisses-australian-gp-proposals Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone, dismissed proposals by Australian Grand Prix organisers to push back the start the race at 1700 local time (0600 GMT). Events Australia Event Management Motor Racing Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:13:50 +0000 msherlock 166343 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166340/hicks-ends-talks-with-dic-for-liverpool-fc Liverpool FC co-owner, Tom Hicks, ended negotiations with Dubai International Capital over acquiring a 49 per cent stake in the club. Marketing United Kingdom Finance Motor Racing Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:27:08 +0000 msherlock 166340 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166334/australian-grand-prix-bows-to-start-pressure Organisers of the Australian Grand Prix hope to have secured the future of the event after agreeing a compromise plan for the race start time after demands from Bernie Ecclestone to stage the race at night. Events Australia Event Management Motor Racing Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:51:06 +0000 msherlock 166334 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166325/2009-french-gp-venue-under-scrutiny The chairman of the French Racing Federation, Nicolas Deschaux, said that no decision had been made on the venue of the French Formula One race in 2009, following this season's edition at Magny Cours. Events France Event Management Motor Racing Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:50:04 +0000 msherlock 166325 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166328/stihl-secures-fia-world-touring-car-sponsorship German power tools company Stihl Group extended its sponsorship of the FIA World Touring Car Championship. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:00:56 +0000 msherlock 166328 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166314/pepe-jeans-to-sponsor-renault-f1-team Clothing brand, Pepe Jeans London, agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Renault Formula 1 Racing Team. Marketing United Kingdom Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:07:13 +0000 msherlock 166314 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166302/europsort-to-broadcast-le-mans-series Eurosport Group has signed a deal to screen the 'Le Mans 24 Hours' races in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Events France Motor Racing TV Rights Wed, 5 Mar 2008 09:40:56 +0000 mglendinning 166302 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166298/le-mans-24-hours-back-on-eurosport The Eurosport Group signed a three-year deal with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) to broadcast the "Le Mans 24 Hours" races in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Media Europe Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:41:07 +0000 mglendinning 166298 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166297/rtl-renews-german-f1-tv-deal German commercial broadcaster RTL agreed a new four-year deal with Formula One Management for the TV rights for Formula One in Germany, from 2008-20011. Media Germany Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:37:49 +0000 mglendinning 166297 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166291/renault-reveals-pre-tax-loss Renault's Formula One motor racing team made a pre-tax loss of £3.6 million in 2006 despite winning back-to-back world championships. Events Finance Motor Racing Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:01:14 +0000 msherlock 166291 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164271/silverstone-out-of-the-red Silverstone revealed it made a £1.3million profit during the 18-month period up until the end of 2006. Events United Kingdom Finance Motor Racing Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:54:18 +0000 msherlock 164271 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164247/cap-put-on-spectator-numbers-for-fuji-gp Attendance for the 2008 Fuji Grand Prix will be limited to 110,000 organisers have revealed. Events Japan Event Management Motor Racing Ticketing Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:26:26 +0000 msherlock 164247 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164235/champ-car-and-irl-close-to-merger Talks over a merger between America's two open-wheel racing series Champ Car and the IRL are advancing with a deal possible as early as this week. Events United States Event Management Motor Racing Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:26:52 +0000 msherlock 164235 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164233/f1-eastern-expansion-set-to-continue-apace Formula One looks set to continue to target new events in new markets, particularly in the Middle and Far East, following reports that its advertising and hospitality division took a hit over the last twelve months. Events Event Management Finance Motor Racing Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:34:47 +0000 msherlock 164233 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164223/over-100-000-expected-for-valencia-grand-prix Organisers of the inaugural European Grand Prix at Valencia will make available 112,700 tickets for the August street race. Events Spain Event Management Motor Racing Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:24:38 +0000 msherlock 164223 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164203/formula-one-set-for-middle-east-forum Formula One team bosses have thrown their support behind the inaugural Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East and will take major roles in the event on April 1-2 , 2008. Ron Dennis, Frank Williams, Nick Fry, Christian Horner and Colin Kolles have all confirmed their participation. Events Bahrain Middle East Motor Racing Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:27:24 +0000 msherlock 164203 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164183/sepang-ready-to-host-f1-night-race-from-2009 Malaysia's Sepang Formula One circuit said it will be ready to host a night race from next year. Events Malaysia Event Management Motor Racing Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:11:56 +0000 msherlock 164183 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164176/dakar-rally-goes-to-south-america Argentina and Chile will host the 2009 Dakar Rally after agreeing a deal with organisers the Amaury Sport Organisation. Events Argentina Chile Event Management Motor Racing Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:13:41 +0000 msherlock 164176 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164109/nascar-expands-media-operations The NASCAR Images and NASCAR Digital Entertainment are to merge to form the NASCAR Media Group (NMG) in a move that will consolidate the rights and interests of both groups into a single entity to develop, produce and distribute a range of programming and content for NASCAR. Media United States Broadcast Broadcast Services Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 5 Feb 2008 10:09:36 +0000 msherlock 164109 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164062/ecclestone-warns-australia-over-grand-prix Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone warned that Australia could lose its Formula One Grand Prix and said he was under "quite a lot" of pressure from other countries to take the Melbourne Grand Prix elsewhere. Events Australia Event Management Events Motor Racing Mon, 4 Feb 2008 11:11:37 +0000 msherlock 164062 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163995/hd-partners-lose-nhra-bid HD Partners Acquisition Corporation has failed to acquire the world's largest drag racing organisation, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).   Events United States Finance Motor Racing Fri, 1 Feb 2008 11:19:03 +0000 mglendinning 163995 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163993/ecclestone-uk-government-should-back-silverstone Bernie Ecclestone reiterated his call for the UK government to support the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Events United Kingdom Event Management Motor Racing Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:21:01 +0000 msherlock 163993 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163883/sevilla-joins-superleague-formula The Spanish-based organisers of new Superleague Formula championship signed up two-time UEFA Cup champions Sevilla FC to the motor racing championship which will kick off in August this year. Events Spain Motor Racing Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:11:25 +0000 msherlock 163883 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163881/mp-silva-and-one-o-one-secure-tv-rights-deals-for-speedcar MP & Silva and ONE O ONE secured key broadcast deals to launch the inaugural Speedcar Series in over 50 countries in Middle East and Asia. Media Asia Broadcast Motor Racing TV Rights Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:09:39 +0000 msherlock 163881 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163839/no-f1-get-out-option-for-toyota Toyota is staying in Formula One despite recent reports that the Japanese car maker would back out if results did not improve ‘significantly’ in the next two seasons. Events Japan Motor Racing Sponsorship Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:32:22 +0000 mglendinning 163839 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163693/gauteng-announces-formula-one-partnership The government of Gauteng, South Africa's largest province, and the ING Renault Formula One Team have agreed a one-year sponsorship deal. Marketing South Africa Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:46:01 +0000 msherlock 163693 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163692/citifinancial-to-sponsor-nascar-team Financial service provider CitiFinancial has agreed a one-year primary sponsorship deal with NASCAR’s Roush Fenway Racing team. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:45:18 +0000 msherlock 163692 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163621/tbs-extends-nascar-website-deal US cable network Turner Broadcasting System extended its contract with NASCAR to operate its official Web site. Media United States Internet Motor Racing Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:19:50 +0000 msherlock 163621 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163524/ing-to-sponsor-hungarian-grand-prix Dutch financial institution ING will take over as title sponsor of the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix. Marketing Hungary Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:51:59 +0000 msherlock 163524 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163516/t-systems-signs-new-bmw-sauber-f1-deal T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom's business customer unit, and the BMW Sauber F1 Team have signed a new partnership agreement. Marketing Germany Motor Racing Sponsorship Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:21:16 +0000 mglendinning 163516 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163486/formula-one-team-budgets-to-be-capped Formula One teams’ individual operating budgets will be capped from the start of the 2009 season. Marketing Administration Finance Motor Racing Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:06:39 +0000 msherlock 163486 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163266/etihad-airways-title-sponsors-abu-dhabi-gp The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009 will feature Etihad Airways as the Formula One race’s title sponsor as part of a three-year deal. Marketing UAE Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:22:43 +0000 mglendinning 163266 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163181/williams-extend-oris-sponsorship-deal Formula One team AT&T Williams and Swiss watch makers Oris extended their sponsorship agreement for another three years until 2010. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:06:24 +0000 msherlock 163181 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163142/camping-world-backs-nascar-development-series Camping World, America’s largest retailer of outdoor accessories, has become the title sponsor for NASCAR’s Development Series beginning in 2008. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:15:33 +0000 mglendinning 163142 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163097/v8-supercars-signs-up-new-sponsorship Beer brand XXXX GOLD agreed a three-year deal with V8 Supercars Australia to become a Platform sponsor of the V8 Supercar Championship Series. Marketing Australia Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:34:49 +0000 msherlock 163097 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163070/coke-to-sponsor-nascar-until-2017 Coca-Cola extended its marketing partnership with NASCAR in a 10-year deal which runs until 2017. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:53:28 +0000 msherlock 163070 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163069/new-sponsor-for-british-touring-car-championships The British Touring Car Championship agreed a deal with HiQ to sponsor the Championship for the next three years. Marketing United Kingdom Motor Racing Sponsorship Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:52:52 +0000 msherlock 163069 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163050/nascar-targets-new-truck-series-title-sponsor NASCAR is confident that it will find a replacement title sponsor for its truck-racing series, after Craftsmen, the title sponsor of 13 years standing, revealed that it will quit the role at the end of 2008. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:24:35 +0000 mglendinning 163050 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163039/bahrain-set-to-host-motor-sport-business-forum-in-2008 The Motor Sport Business Forum is to expand with a new conference and exhibition in the Middle East. Events Bahrain Events Motor Racing Mon, 3 Dec 2007 10:31:11 +0000 msherlock 163039 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163015/motor-sport-forum-to-be-broadcast-live-by-eurosport Pan-European broadcaster, Eurosport, will produce live coverage of the 2007 Motor Sport Business Forum. Events Broadcast Events Motor Racing Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:07:02 +0000 msherlock 163015 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163011/ing-pleased-with-formula-one-sponsorship Financial service group ING says its first year as the main sponsor of the Renault Formula One motor racing team, has exceeded all expectations. Marketing Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:21:02 +0000 msherlock 163011 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162994/superleague-formula-s-flamengo-unveiling Brazilian football club Flamengo unveiled the 750 horsepower single seater racing car that will represent the club in Superleague Formula, the motor racing championship featuring football club brands. Events Brazil Event Management Football Soccer Motor Racing Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:24:07 +0000 msherlock 162994 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162963/nascar-not-for-sale-says-france Nascar CEO Brian France said that US motor racing series Nascar is not for sale now, or in the near future. Events United States Motor Racing Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:01:04 +0000 msherlock 162963 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162960/a1gp-team-malaysia-signs-up-new-sponsor A1 GP World Cup of Motorsport’s Team Malaysia agreed a deal with Sime Darby Berhad as a new sponsor of the team for this weekend’s home event at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur. Marketing Malaysia Motor Racing Sponsorship Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:56:15 +0000 msherlock 162960 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162948/indian-billionaire-to-address-forum Vijay Mallya, the billionaire owner of the Force India F1 team and the major influence behind India’s bid to host a Formula One Grand Prix, will give a presentation during the opening session of the 2007 Motor Sport Business Forum. Events India Motor Racing Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:07:15 +0000 msherlock 162948 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162916/sportfive-and-iec-in-sports-launch-the-transorientale Sportfive and IEC in Sports launched the Transorientale, a 10,000 kilometre, 17-day rally. Marketing China Events Motor Racing Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:53:00 +0000 mglendinning 162916 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162904/abu-dhabi-signs-up-for-fia-world-rally-championship Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, was named as Official Destination Partner of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), in a new sponsorship deal. Events UAE Event Management Hospitality Motor Racing Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:22:59 +0000 msherlock 162904 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162842/digitalrodeo-com-sponsors-american-le-mans-privateer DigitalRodeo.com has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with American Le Mans' privateer, Intersport Racing. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:03:35 +0000 mglendinning 162842 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162838/silverstone-wins-right-to-host-world-aerobatic-championshi The Silverstone Circuit, home of the British Formula One Grand Prix, will host the next official FAI World Aerobatic Championship in 2009. Events United Kingdom Events Motor Racing Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:58:01 +0000 mglendinning 162838 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162836/singapore-to-build-motorsports-track The Singapore Government aims to build the city state’s motor sports industry by working with the private sector to build a permanent race track. Events Singapore Motor Racing Stadia & Facilities Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:52:41 +0000 mglendinning 162836 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162809/formula-one-night-race-given-green-light Formula One officials confirmed that the streets of Singapore will host the series’ first ever night race in 2008. Events Singapore Event Management Motor Racing Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:03:21 +0100 msherlock 162809 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162808/australia-will-not-host-world-rally-round Australia will not host a round of the World Rally Championship until 2009 at the earliest. Events Australia Event Management Motor Racing Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:01:59 +0100 msherlock 162808 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162784/spyker-to-be-called-force-india-in-2008 Formula One team Spyker will be renamed as the Force India Formula One team next season, new owner Vijay Mallya said. Marketing India Motor Racing Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:09:32 +0100 msherlock 162784 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162721/a1gp-world-cup-of-motorsport-and-ferrari-partnership Ferrari signed a six-year deal to manufacture and supply all A1GP engines for the series and to design and consult on the manufacture of all A1GP car chassis for use in the series’ forthcoming fourth season, 2008-09. Events Motor Racing Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:02:52 +0100 msherlock 162721 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162700/johnnie-walker-renews-mclaren-mercedes-f1-partnership Diageo, through its Johnnie Walker brand, and Formula One team Vodafone McLaren Mercedes agreed to extend their sponsorship partnership. Marketing United Kingdom Motor Racing Sponsorship Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:24:02 +0100 msherlock 162700 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162699/nationwide-to-sponsor-nascar-s-number-2-series Nationwide Insurance agreed a seven-year deal reported to be worth between $70 million and $80 million to become the title sponsor of Nascar’s Number 2 series, formerly known as the Busch Series. Marketing United States Motor Racing Sponsorship Mon, 8 Oct 2007 09:22:51 +0100 msherlock 162699 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162691/north-one-deal-for-world-rally North One Television acquired International Sportsworld Communicators (ISC) - the media and commercial rights holders of the FIA World Rally Championship. Events United Kingdom Finance Motor Racing Fri, 5 Oct 2007 09:54:50 +0100 msherlock 162691 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162679/a1-team-gbr-signs-commercial-sponsorship A1 Team Great Britain, the winners of the opening round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Circuit Park Zandvoort, has signed a one-year commercial sponsorship deal with Playseats. Marketing United Kingdom Motor Racing Sponsorship Thu, 4 Oct 2007 08:10:21 +0100 mglendinning 162679 at http://www.sportbusiness.com