Short motorsport news of the day

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Here are the main short motorsport news of this day, Thursday October 22, 2009.

WTCC : The 2010 WTCC calendar was announced by the FIA. Zolder and Portimao will include the championship for the first time.

Formula 1 : Timo Glock reveals the decision about whether he is fit enough to return to the Toyota cockpit in Abu Dhabi will be taken on Tuesday.

GP3 : After series of fruitful test sessions and thousands of kilometers successfully completed, the production of GP3 cars has started.

Formula 1 : Ross Brawn admits Jenson Button "almost" drove for free in '09: "He (Jenson) agreed to take less than half (his contracted fee)".

NASCAR Nationwide announced a $30,000 (USD) fine against Roush Fenway crew chief for an engine rules violation.

Formula 1 : Renault may be considering the sale of its Enstone based F1 team but staying on the grid as an engine supplier only.

Formula 1 : Auto Motor und Sport claims that the F1 steering wheels -including digital read-outs, numerous buttons, controls and levers- are worth up to 30,000 euros.

Superleague : 12 rounds will make up the 2010 season, with a host of new countries and venues added to the calendar.

Formula 1 : Pedro de la Rosa has confirmed he is not yet ready to sign with the new Spanish F1 team Campos "First of all I am with McLaren".

Formula 1 : Sir Frank Williams has officially thanked a local fire-fighting crew for putting out a blaze at his F1 team's Grove factory in July.