Petty Enterprises: Proud organization hits on hard times
The Petty family business has hit the skids. Money is tight, sponsors are scarce and Kyle Petty -- grandson of Lee, son of Richard -- is probably gone. And don't expect things to improve in 2009, Pete Pistone says.

F1 plans for 2010 make Alonso ponder retirement
Fernando Alonso might ponder retirement if FIA goes through with its plans for Formula One to have a sole engine and transmission supplier starting from 2010.

Evernham buys North Carolina dirt track
NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham has bought a small North Carolina dirt track to preserve what he said is a disappearing venue for nourishing up-and-coming drivers.