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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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Jimmie Johnson does it right

16/11/09

You have to give it to Jimmie Johnson. The guy is going after an unprecedented fourth consecutive NASCAR championship in …

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Johnson stumbles, Kurt Busch wins

09/11/09

Over the last few weeks Jimmie Johnson has won three of the last seven Sprint Cup races and darn near …

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Rahal’s love affair with Europe

26/10/09

Bobby Rahal is one of racing’s most accomplished men – Indy 500 winner, three-time CART champion, successful Indycar team owner, …

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Who’s flying the stars and stripes?

21/10/09

It’s a painful truth for US race fans that 31 years have passed since Mario Andretti scored the last Formula …

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Johnson sprinting into history

21/10/09

Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson scored his sixth win of the year on Saturday night at the Charlotte …

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Four American champions crowned

12/10/09

Championships were decided last weekend in four major American racing series. Dario Franchitti won the IRL’s IndyCar title at the …

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Stewart back in the fight

05/10/09

Tony Stewart reminded NASCAR fans that he’s a serious contender for this year’s Sprint Cup championship when he scored a …

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Peugeot prevails at rainy Road Atlanta

28/09/09

You may have heard that lately it’s rained and rained in the state of Georgia. Following a few years of …

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Golden shot for Ganassi pair

25/09/09

Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti scored a one-two sweep for Chip Ganassi’s team at the 1.5-mile Motegi oval in Japan …

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NASCAR’s men in the Chase

14/09/09

NASCAR’s ‘Chase for the Cup’ begins on Sunday at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 12 contenders for the premier …

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W154 back on track after 70 years

04/09/09

Lime Rock Park in north-west Connecticut stages its annual Vintage meeting this weekend. This is Labor Day weekend in the …

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Briscoe benefits by smallest of margins

01/09/09

Ryan Briscoe boosted his hopes of beating Dario Franchitti and Scott Dixon to this year’s IRL IndyCar Series title by …

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Video podcast – Monterey 2009

27/08/09

The very first Motor Sport podcast from the other side of the Atlantic. Motor Sport‘s US editor Gordon Kirby shows …

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Brits at their best in IRL

24/08/09

Dario Franchitti was the man to beat in Sunday’s IRL IndyCar Series race at north California’s Infineon Raceway. The Scot …

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De Ferran’s new drive towards the IRL

10/08/09

Last Friday Gil de Ferran announced his plan to retire from driving at the end of this year. He then …

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Briscoe edges ahead in IRL title fight

03/08/09

Ryan Briscoe took the IRL IndyCar Series championship lead from Scott Dixon and Dario Franchitti by winning his second race …