Darren plays fast and loose at Indy
	9:40am today
	RACING driver Darren Manning was born in North Yorkshire, but now lives in the USA where he races in the IndyCar series. In the second of a series of columns, he writes exclusively for The Northern Echo website as he prepares to take part in one of the world's most famous motorsports events. "WE ended up waving off our first attempt to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 on Pole Day last Saturday.

Tributes follow death of bike ace Dunlop

9:21am today

TRIBUTES were paid across sport and politics last night after former Isle of Man TT winner Robert Dunlop died following a horrific crash during a practice race in Northern Ireland.

Murray reckons Plato will be mint

1:28pm Thursday 15th May 2008

MOTORSPORT legend Murray Walker believes North-East raised Jason Plato and team-mate Darren Turner will win at Thruxton this Sunday - as Rounds ten, 11 and 12 of the BTCC take place at the fastest circuit on the calendar.

Manning thwarted by the rain

11:59am Thursday 15th May 2008

NORTH Yorkshire's Darren Manning completed only four laps on Wednesday as persistent drizzle allowed just one hour of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

	Whitaker in battle for honours
	1:38pm Wed 14 May 08
	AMANDA Whitaker had a terrific battle for honours in Historic Formula Ford at Silverstone last weekend.

	Hughes endures pain in Spain after strong start
	11:22am Wed 14 May 08
	SUNDERLAND racing driver Warren Hughes experienced a tough weekend during the third round of the Le Mans Series in Belgium.

	Laverty looking forward to France
	11:09am Wed 14 May 08
	DURHAM-based rider Eugene Laverty heads to Le Mans this weekend with renewed confidence following his best finish in the 250cc Motor GP a fortnight ago.

Strong line-up for Darlington race meet

3:06pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

DARLINGTON and District Motor Club makes the short trip to Croft Circuit this weekend for the first of their Club Championship Car Race Meetings.

	Addison bounces back at Spa
	11:17am Tue 13 May 08
	STOCKTON racer Bill Addison bounced back from near disaster at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium at the weekendto take a resounding second place finish in the evo Caterham Eurocup.

Disappointment as Wilks forced to retire

2:13pm Monday 12th May 2008

DARLINGTON rally driver Guy Wilks and co-driver Phil Pugh were forced to retire from Sunday's final leg of Rally of Canberra with mechanical failure.

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