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Gordon Kirby

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US editor

He’s been there and seen it all, but GK’s finger is still very much on the pulse of modern US racing. After over 30 years as the American editor of Autosport, he remains one of the most outspoken and authoritative voices on the US scene. Gordon is now Motor Sport’s US editor and monthly columnist, shedding light on everything that is happening on the other side of the Atlantic.

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A new force in American racing

30/01/12

What a pleasure it was to watch Mike Shank’s team run a faultless race to win the Rolex 24 at …

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Coasting to victory at Daytona

25/01/12

What is now known as the Rolex 24 Hours was founded 50 years ago as a three-hour race called the …

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Hinchcliffe joins Andretti’s team

12/01/12

Michael Andretti announced this week that James Hinchcliffe has joined Andretti Autosport and will drive the team’s Go-Daddy car in …

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America’s greatest racer

09/01/12

I have to agree with Rob Widdows’ words about John Surtees. Without doubt the man deserves a knighthood and here’s …

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Looking forward to the Daytona 24 Hours

03/01/12

As January arrives the torpor of the holiday season begins to fade and in the northern hemisphere we start to …

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Delta Wing race car takes shape

26/12/11

The first picture of the radical new Delta Wing race car has been issued from its base at All American …

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IndyCar announces 2012 calendar

22/12/11

IndyCar finally announced its 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series calendar on Thursday of this week. Fifteen races are included and IndyCar’s …

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Franchitti’s hopes for new Indycar

22/12/11

Four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti and team boss Chip Ganassi (below) have been discussing the teething troubles with next year’s …

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Fence pole strike killed Wheldon

16/12/11

IndyCar has released its report on Dan Wheldon’s fatal accident in the IndyCar Series finale at the Las Vegas Motor …

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America’s thriving racing industry

12/12/11

Four years ago the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show departed Indianapolis after many years for the warmer climes of …

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Jim Rathmann: an appreciation

28/11/11

One of Indycar racing’s great drivers from the 1950s and early ’60s passed away last week. Jim Rathmann won the …

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Stewart pips Edwards to NASCAR title

21/11/11

You couldn‘t ask for a better championship battle than NASCAR has enjoyed this year through its 10-round ‘Chase for the …

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IndyCar to visit China in 2012

14/11/11

Randy Bernard has confirmed four international IndyCar race dates for 2012, including a new event on a 3.87-mile street circuit …

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Stewart vs Edwards for NASCAR title

14/11/11

Tony Stewart or Carl Edwards? NASCAR’s 36th and final Sprint Cup race of the year takes place at the Homestead-Miami …

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Bernard struggles to steady IndyCar

07/11/11

The past month has been a tough time for IndyCar’s boss Randy Bernard. In the wake of Dan Wheldon’s death, …

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Stewart boosts NASCAR title bid

31/10/11

For NASCAR fans, it’s time to pay attention to this year’s chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Three races remain …