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Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti has been admitted to hospital after a crash at the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Houston.

Motor-racing star Alex Zanardi lifted his bike in one mighty hand in celebration of his first Brands Hatch victory as the Italian became Paralympic champion yesterday.

The funeral of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon will be held in Florida tomorrow, series organisers have confirmed.

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to Dan Wheldon after the champion driver was killed in yesterday’s Las Vegas Indy 300 race.

HAVING dominated the Dunlop National Rally Championship so far, it remains to be seen if any of Tim McNulty’s title rivals have the ability to stop him as he goes in search of another victory at Sunday’s Hotel Kilmore Cavan Rally.

Ryan Newman revealed “the push from heaven” was key to his thrilling victory in the 50th Daytona 500 on Sunday night.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s financial demands are being blamed for putting the future of the United States Grand Prix at risk.

Juan Pablo Montoya expects McLaren’s resurgence to gather pace in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

The Andretti name will return to the Indianapolis 500 in the shape of third-generation racer Marco after he passed his rookie test.

Rubens Barrichello is predicting a “fantastic atmosphere” when Formula One visits one of motorsport’s most historic venues this weekend.

Dario Franchitti feels he is “pretty close” to the ideal set-up as he looks to follow in the footsteps of fellow Scot Jim Clark and win the Indianapolis 500.

Ralf Schumacher admits other teams must be below par to give Williams any chance of victory at Monaco.

WHEN the gates to Augusta National Golf Club open at 8am, half of the fans run to the course — the rest bolt to the gift shop.

Juan Pablo Montoya is set to switch to the McLaren team from Williams for the 2005 Formula One season.

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has slammed title hopeful Juan Pablo Montoya for showing a lack of respect to his track rivals.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA has never finished on the podium in a US Grand Prix, but unless Michael Schumacher disappoints this weekend, he’s going to have to repeat his visit to Victory Lane at the Indy 500 three years ago to stay in serious title contention.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA will draw on memories of his greatest triumph to date as he looks to close the gap on championship leader Michael Schumacher at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Jason Priestley is in a serious but stable condition after breaking his back in a racing car crash.

ACTOR Jason Priestley was seriously injured on Saturday when his car crashed in the final practice for an Infiniti Pro Series race at Kentucky Speedway.

Michael Schumacher may have the Formula One drivers’ championship in the bag - but Juan Pablo Montoya is the man in form and can win the United States Grand Prix this weekend.