Ben Spies went a long way to prove the hype surrounding him in 2009 isn't without reason as he joined an elite group of riders that have won a race on their World Superbike debut.
Ben Spies has taken victory in the second World Superbike race of the season at Phillip Island after resisting the attentions of a charging Noriyuki Haga.
Malaysia will join Australia in shifting the start time of its grand prix to the late afternoon following pressure to accommodate the sport's core European television audience.
Team Australian co-owner Craig Gore has rubbished reports claiming that he has decided to turn his back on motorsport following recent emergency surgery, insisting that what he considered to be a private conversation has been taken out of context.
Possibly the strongest field ever assembled for the streets of Surfers Paradise has been confirmed for next weekend's Nikon Indy 300, with all of the IndyCar Series' familiar faces making the trip 'down under'.
The Ford Fiesta Super 2000R rally car has been approved by the FIA for regional homologation, the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport [CAMS] announced today.
Surfers Paradise could still feature on the 2009 IndyCar Series schedule despite not being named on the calendar released by the series yesterday [Wednesday].
Debate over the future of the Australian Grand Prix has taken another turn after it was revealed that a major feasibility study will be carried out into the prospect of upgrading Sydney's Eastern Creek circuit.
The Cairns Post reports that 'Holloways Beach was abuzz this week after numerous sightings of a man who appeared to be the international motorbike racing champion. 'The man even signed autographs and took a female cafe worker for a ride on his black motorcycle.
After coming within spitting distance of making it through into Q2 in qualifying for both of the opening two grands prix of the 2008 Formula 1 campaign in Australia and Malaysia, Giancarlo Fisichella has revealed he is willing to 'take some risks' in Bahrain this weekend as Force India seeks to f
Bernie Ecclestone appears to be increasingly getting his way in terms of securing more night races on the Formula 1 calendar - though he could find it somewhat more difficult in persuading China and Australia to follow suit.
Fernando Alonso has admitted that there is a long way to go before this year's Renault is a match for Formula One's frontrunners, despite taking home points for fourth place on his return to the team in Australia,
Derrick Walker is clearly not prepared to let former Team Australia partner Craig Gore slink away to KV Racing Technology and run Will Power there without a fight, promising to pursue money he claims he is owned through the courts if necessary.
1. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 01:26.714 2. Robert Kubica Poland BMW Sauber 01:26.869 3. Heikki Kovalainen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 01:27.079 4. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari 01:27.178
Reigning Spanish Supersport champion Graeme Gowland registered the first points of his 2008 World Championship season at the weekend, coming home a fighting 13th at Phillip Island.
There wasn't much in it in the end for the ex-Superbike racer - and previous winner at Phillip Island - Josh Brookes, but the Aussie was happy enough with second place to Andrew Pitt and now leads the World Supersport championship for Hannspree Stiggy Motorsport.
Team Pedercini endured a terrible day in Australia, highlighted by Vittorio Iannuzzo injuring his left wrist in a startline accident with Michel Fabrizio.
1. Troy Bayliss AUS Ducati 1098 F08 22 laps 2. Troy Corser AUS Yamaha Motor Italia YZF-R1 +04.221secs 3. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati 1098 F08 +04.738secs
Superbike race action at Phillip Island was halted almost as soon as it had started after a startline accident involving Xerox Ducati's Michel Fabrizio. The sudden appearance of the red flags then created another incident at Lukey Heights that decimated the Honda contingent.
After taking time out to concentrate on last year's Commonwealth Games, Australia returns to its more familiar place at the start of the new Formula One season this weekend, with the circus arriving back in Melbourne full of the usual confidence and ambition.