Driver plunges off cliff into river during rally (AP)
An Australian driver flew off a road at a speed of 130 kilometers an hour (80 mph) and landed in a riverbed but was not injured during the Tasmanian state rally. The incident involving 24-year-old George Miedecke, who has driven in some NASCAR developmental series races in the United States, occurred on Jan.
Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car (PA SportsTicker)
The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quickest of the season’s new competitors.
From the Notebook: Kahne does his duty; tests ‘13 Chevy (NASCAR.com)
From the Notebook: Kahne does his duty; tests ‘13 Chevy
Top 20 Countdown: No. 7 Kasey Kahne (Yahoo! Sports)
Kasey Kahne took a gamble in waiting almost two years to join Hendrick Motorsports. Now we’ll see if it pays off.
Schumacher fastest on 2nd day of testing in Jerez (PA SportsTicker)
Michael Schumacher set the fastest pace on the second day of Formula One preseason testing Wednesday at the Jerez Circuit track.
A little less Rowdy might be the best thing for Kyle (NASCAR.com)
A little less Rowdy might be the best thing for Kyle
Top 20 Countdown: No. 8 Jeff Gordon (Yahoo! Sports)
Even at age 40 and in the midst of a prolonged victory slump, Jeff Gordon yearns to win and believes this is a turnaround year.
Raikkonen marks return with fastest test session (PA SportsTicker)
Kimi Raikkonen’s Formula One comeback with Lotus started perfectly when the former world champion was fastest on the first day of preseason testing.
Top 20 Countdown: No. 9 Brad Keselowski (Yahoo! Sports)
Keselowski’s blistering 2011 season was an amazing turnaround. Is that who he is or will there be a regression?
New-look Williams hails ‘fresh start’ for 2012 (PA SportsTicker)
With an overhauled car and a new driver, Williams hailed a “fresh start” as the team looks to bounce back from its worst season in Formula One.