The best-placed driver from the Formula 3 Euro Series, Jean Karl Vernay (Signature, 2:10.081 minutes) claimed second place on the grid for the qualification race of the Macau Grand Prix.

The F1 rumour mill is turning fast as ever. Depending on your source material, Kimi Raikkonen has either taken a one-year sabbatical from the grid in 2010, during which time he may or may not rally, or he’s secretly signed with Mercedes GP.  I can’t claim any insider information on either count.

Hawaii’s Alana Blanchard (Kauai) hit a career high today, defeating reigning world champion Stephanie Gilmore (Australia) to post a win in the Vans Hawaiian Pro, the first stop of the $1,000,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

The FIM Freestyle MX World Championships 2009 are close to it’s final decision.

For the 2010 motor sport season, Porsche has prepared a further development of the 911 GT3 for racing; the 911 GT3 R.