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Motor racing-Sutil set for F1 comeback after Bianchi ruled out
LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – Force India ruled Frenchman Jules Bianchi out of the reckoning for the last remaining race seat in Formula One on Wednesday, leaving the way open for Germany’s Adrian Sutil to make a comeback. “Jules will not be Paul Di Resta’s team mate. I was told today,” Bianchi’s manager Nicolas Todt told Reuters by telephone. Todt, whose father Jean is president of the sport’s governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) and a former Ferrari team boss, said he was now looking at what other options his young driver might have. …

Lawyer for injured Daytona Speedway fans sees settlement
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Some of the NASCAR fans hurt by flying debris from a 10-car crash at the Daytona International Speedway have retained a lawyer, who said on Wednesday he expects their claims to be settled out of court. Based on NASCAR history, Matt Morgan of the Orlando personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, said "a lot of times they resolve these claims without having to go through litigation. So hopefully we can come to an amicable resolution on the value of these claims and move on. …

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces finalists for 2013 induction
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Five jockeys, four thoroughbreds, and one trainer comprise the finalists for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s class of 2013.

NBA-Knicks' Wallace likely out for season with broken foot
Feb 27 (Reuters) – New York Knicks back-up forward/center Rasheed Wallace will have surgery this week to repair a broken left foot and will probably miss the rest of the regular season, the team said on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Wallace, who came out of a two-year retirement to join the Knicks last October, had been sidelined since mid-December with a foot injury. Wallace played well for the Knicks (33-20), who lead the National Basketball Association’s Atlantic Division despite recent struggles, averaging 7.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 14.6 minutes a game. …

Road-weary Johnson happy to celebrate Lowe's deal
In this photo provided by CBS, Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson, left, shakes hands with host David Letterman on the set of “Late Show with David Letterman,” as the race trophy sits on Letterman’s desk Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)