ABRA Auto Body & Glass Hires Auto Glass Marketing Manager for Wisconsin Market
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 6, 2001--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a Minneapolis-based damaged vehicle repair company, has named Steve W. Brown as Auto Glass Marketing Manager for the Wisconsin area. Brown will be in charge of sales and marketing of auto glass services to area insurance agents and representatives. When asked why the p ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 6, 2001--Entrada Software Inc. (OTCBB: ETSW), the leading provider of traceability solutions for discrete manufacturers, was recently named by AMR Research as one of the leaders in the new Collaborative Warranty System (CWS) space. CWS is an emerging space that has developed as a result of incre ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 6, 2001--Entrada Software Inc. (OTCBB: ETSW), the leading provider of traceability solutions for discrete manufacturers, was recently named by AMR Research as one of the leaders in the new Collaborative Warranty System (CWS) space. CWS is an emerging space that has developed as a result of incre ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Announces Second Quarterly Earnings
DUBUQUE, Iowa.--Feb. 6, 2001--Flexsteel Industries Inc. FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. FINANCIAL INFORMATION SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, ----------------------- -------------------------- 2000 1999 2000 1999 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------ ... Continue reading
Orbital and Siemens Seek Revised Synerject Investment
PERTH, Australia, Feb. 6 Orbital Engine Corporation and Siemens as 50:50 partners have made a significant investment in the establishment of the joint venture Synerject LLC. After 4 years of operations this company now serves the marine, recreation, motorcycle and automotive markets from its 3 locations across the glob ... Continue reading
SDRC Extends Commitment to Sun's iForce CPC Initiative
CINCINNATI--Feb. 6, 2001-- CPC Solutions in iForce Ready Centers Help Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Confidently Test and Deploy Advanced Global Collaboration Solutions SDRC today announced it is working more closely with long-time industry partner, Sun Microsystems, Inc. to help drive the adoption of Collaborativ ... Continue reading
Synapz Names Lockhart Vice President of Sales
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 6 Synapz, a leading e-commerce solution provider serving the automotive market, has recently appointed Harry H. Lockhart as vice president of sales. In this position, Lockhart will be responsible for directing all field sales operations in North America for the company. With more than 16 years o ... Continue reading
Visteon Sponsors University of Michigan Health System Research Program
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 Visteon Corporation announced today that it is the first company in the automotive industry to help fund the University of Michigan Health System's medical research program, UMPIRE (University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education). Visteon chose to support this organization beca ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Feb. 6, 2001--Entrada Software Inc. (OTCBB: ETSW), the leading provider of traceability solutions for discrete manufacturers, was recently named by AMR Research as one of the leaders in the new Collaborative Warranty System (CWS) space. CWS is an emerging space that has developed as a result of incre ... Continue reading
Eagle-Picher Announces Retirement of President and CEO
CINCINNATI, Feb. 6 Eagle-Picher Industries, Inc. announced that Andries Ruijssenaars, President and Chief Executive Office, has decided to retire effective July 1, 2001. Mr. Ruijssenaars will remain on the Board of Directors of Eagle-Picher and its parent company, Eagle-Picher Holdings, Inc. The Company is undertaking ... Continue reading
Edward Moreland, Robert Rasor to be Guest Instructors
A01009 February 6, 2001 For Immediate Release Contact: Tracey Powell Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 Edward Moreland, Robert Rasor to be Guest Instructors PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Edward Moreland, vice president of government relations for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), will serve as a guest instru ... Continue reading
Key Capital Group Inc. -- Announcement
VANCOUVER, B.C.--Feb. 6, 2001--(CDNX:KYC.) The Company is pleased to announce the successful conversion of a 6 kw charger and the charging of an automotive OEM EV battery-pack in 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is felt this time can be reduced even further over the next few days. The 6 kw charger, a product of a US Manufactu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has bestowed its "Corporate Caring Award" to Land Rover North America, Inc. in recognition of the positive social impact made by one of Land Rover's recent television commercials. The commercial, created by Austin, Tx.-based ad agenc ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Feb. 6, 2001--LiveListings.com, Inc. announced the launch of the most extensive online truck and automotive parts exchange on the market today. Offering real time negotiation capabilities, anonymity, and an easy and intuitive interface designed to mimic the way the aftermarket works as well as other innovative ... Continue reading
Business Editors FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 6, 2001-- -Air Canada Aeroplan(R) members earn 500 Aeroplan miles for each qualifying National or Alamo rental- National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car, divisions of ANC Rental Corporation , and Air Canada have kicked off the new year with a new partnership that benefits fr ... Continue reading
Safetyforum.com Helps Attorneys Contribute to NHTSA's Firestone Investigation
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 6 Safetyforum.com, a product safety research firm, recently completed a comparative analysis of various databases and provided NHTSA with information about litigation involving 19 deaths that previously had not been included in the agency's Firestone Wilderness AT tire defect investigation. The res ... Continue reading
SDRC Corrects Number in Previous Release; 35 Percent Sted 25 Percent
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SDRC Extends Commitment to Sun's iForce CPC Initiative
CINCINNATI--Feb. 6, 2001-- CPC Solutions in iForce Ready Centers Help Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Confidently Test and Deploy Advanced Global Collaboration Solutions SDRC today announced it is working more closely with long-time industry partner, Sun Microsystems, Inc. to help drive the adoption of Collaborativ ... Continue reading
SDRC Extends Commitment to Sun's iForce CPC Initiative
CINCINNATI--Feb. 6, 2001-- CPC Solutions in iForce Ready Centers Help Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Confidently Test and Deploy Advanced Global Collaboration Solutions SDRC today announced it is working more closely with long-time industry partner, Sun Microsystems, Inc. to help drive the adoption of Collaborativ ... Continue reading
S&P Raises Ratings on Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trusts
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 Standard & Poor's today raised its ratings on the subordinate certificates of four Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust's transactions (see list). The raised ratings reflect increased loss protection percentages due to the buildup of credit enhancement, the strong performance of the transactions, and low e ... Continue reading
Ressler to Retire as Ford Motor Company's Chief Technical Officer and Head of Racing
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 6 Neil W. Ressler, Ford Motor Company vice president and chief technical officer, Research and Vehicle Technology, has announced his retirement after 34 years with the auto company, Ford announced today. "Neil Ressler's skill, leadership and dedication brought Ford Motor Company's technical expert ... Continue reading
Goodyear Declares Dividend of 30 Cents per Share
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 6 Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents a share. The dividend is payable March 15, to shareholders of record February 15. The payout represents an annual rate of $1.20 per share. Goodyear is the world's largest tire company. ... Continue reading
Toshiba Announces World's First Image Recognition LSI For Intelligent Vehicle System
Versatility of a Configurable Media-Processor Demonstrated TOKYO, Feb. 6 Toshiba today announced the world's first image recognition LSI integrating a configurable media-processor. A version of the new LSI, customized for an intelligent vehicle system, was reported today at the International Solid-State Circuit Confere ... Continue reading
Ford, Motorola and Delphi Join SSA Technology Pavilion on Driver Focus at SAE 2001 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 6 The Society of Automotive Engineers Strategic Alliance (SSA) will host Ford Motor Company, Delphi Automotive and Motorola Corporation in the SSA Technology Pavilion (Booth #2558) at the SAE 2001 World Congress, March 5 - 8 in Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan. The SSA Driver Focus Technology Pavili ... Continue reading
SAE 2001 World Congress to Hold `Sneak Preview'
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 6 The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) is giving a select audience of automotive manufacturers and news media an early look at some of the hottest new technology to hit the automotive market. This "invitation only" event will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 2-6 p.m. in Michigan ... Continue reading
Toyota to Build V8 Engines in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Feb. 6 Toyota announced today that it has selected a 200-acre site in Huntsville, Alabama for its newest engine plant in North America. The plant will machine and assemble V8 engines for Toyota's full-size Tundra pickup truck, which is made exclusively in Princeton, Ind. The Huntsville plant will be T ... Continue reading
Top Secret `Area 51' for Exhibitors to Debut at SAE 2001 World Congress
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 6 Hush-hush projects of the automotive industry, the proprietary and top-secret new equipment that won't be seen by the general public for years, will be shown to special invitees at the SAE 2001 World Congress at Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, March 5 - 8. SAE is setting up four Technology Previ ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. to Present at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Conference
WESTMONT, Ill., Feb. 5 Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Barry Kohn, will participate as a presenter at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter's 2001: A Global Leverage Finance Conference, on Tuesday, February 6, 2001. Mr. Kohn will reconfirm estimated 2000 and 2001 earnings per share ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Feb. 5, 2001-- Houston Drivers First to Try New Wireless Technology to Protect, Monitor Cars Houston-based Immobiliser Inc., is introducing the world's first over-the-counter wireless vehicle tracking and control system using the power of the Internet and Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Texas vehic ... Continue reading
Ohio Gets First Look at All-New Land Rover Freelander During the 2001 Greater Cincinnati Auto Expo
All-New Freelander, Along with 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, is on Display Through Feb. 11 CINCINNATI, Feb. 5 Attendees of the 2001 Greater Cincinnati Auto Expo, which opens to the public this Thursday, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-u ... Continue reading
All-New Freelander, Along With 2001 Range Rover And Discovery Series II Models, is on Display Through Feb. 18 SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5 Attendees of the 2001 San Diego International Auto Show, which opens to the public Feb. 14, will get an early look at the prestigious, all-new Freelander, a small, premium Land Rover sport-uti ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record Sales of $903 Million for 2000; Expects to Reach $1 Billion in Sales for 2001
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Feb. 5, 2001--TBC Corporation today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2000 increased 37% to a new quarterly record of $251.0 million compared with $182.7 million in the year-earlier period. Excluding special items, ... Continue reading
Wescast Awarded Two Jaguar Programs
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 5, 2001--Wescast Industries Wescast Industries Inc. has been chosen to supply Jaguar with two new programs. "We are really pleased about this new business. It represents our first business with Jaguar, one of the world's leading luxury brands," said Ray Finnie, Wescast President and CEO. Produc ... Continue reading
AMERICAN STANDARD REPORTS RECORD RESULTS FOR BOTH FULL YEAR AND FOURTH QUARTER
2000 EPS Increased 16 Percent to $4.35, with Fourth Quarter Up 11 Percent to 81 Cents PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 6 American Standard Companies Inc. today announced record sales, earnings and operating margin for full-year 2000 and fourth quarter. Full-year revenues rose to $7.6 billion, up 6 percent over 1999 (up 10 percen ... Continue reading
ATPA and HEAT Announce Michigan's Top Cities and Counties for Auto Theft
Michigan Auto Theft Down 4%, Ranking Sixth Highest in Nation LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 6 The Auto Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) of Michigan and Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (HEAT(R)) announced results of the 2000 ATPA Annual Report today, reporting that Michigan's auto theft is down 4% from 1998-1999. The report lists the ... Continue reading
Michelin Introduces Agribib(TM) Row Crop Tire
GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 6 To accommodate farmers who are reducing row spacing to increase yield or provide for specialty crops such as vegetables, a new tire from Michelin is designed to be less invasive to crop root structures. Featuring narrow section width, additional lugs and rounded shoulders, the Agribib(TM) Row C ... Continue reading
Fujitsu and XSYS Develop MPEG-2 Encoder For In-Car Digital Video System
LONDON, Feb. 6 Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has announced that it is working closely with XSYS Interactive Research of Villingen, Germany, on the implementation of Fujitsu's MPEG-2 encoder in a sophisticated in-car digital video and data distribution system. Unlike previous-generation analogue systems which were bas ... Continue reading
NHTSA Issues Strong Caution On ``Used'' Air Bags
WASHINGTON--Feb. 6, 2001--The Federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a legal interpretation which cautions that using a salvaged or "used" air bag "raises additional safety issues" for motorists. The NHTSA interpretation was discovered and posted on the Web sites of both NetCompliance ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Results for Q2 and First Six Months of 2001
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2001--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2001 second quarter and first six months ended December 25, 2000. For the second quarter of fiscal 2001, Edelbrock achieved sales of $27.7 million compared to sales of $28.5 million in the second quarter of last year. ... Continue reading
But Study Suggests that Improvement Still Needed Among Certain Groups MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 6 Reported use of seat belts or child restraints among bodily injury auto accident claimants has nearly doubled in the past decade (from 43 percent in 1987 to 87 percent in 1997), according to a recent Insurance Research Council (I ... Continue reading
DynaMotive Announces Partnership to Develop BioOil Energy Projects
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 6 - DynaMotive Technologies Corporation announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TECNA S.A. of Argentina. Under terms of the MOU, TECNA would provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for commercial BioOil energy projects in Latin America and ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2000 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 6 Tenneco Automotive today reported a fourth quarter 2000 loss from continuing operations of $63 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, which includes restructuring and other charges of $42 million after-tax, or $1.18 per share. The company had a loss from continuing operations of $143 million, or ... Continue reading
Jaguar North America Announces 2002 S-TYPE Sport at 2001 Chicago Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 Jaguar North America is introducing the 2002 S-TYPE Sport at the Chicago Auto Show -- a sportier version of the current S-TYPE for the true driving enthusiast. The S-TYPE Sport will be available in the United States, Canada and Mexico -- in the fall of 2001. "In 2000, Jaguar reached record sales in Nort ... Continue reading
20th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Trucks Rides Into Chicago
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2001--Illinois motorcyclists can enjoy the largest and oldest consumer-oriented powersports show series in the nation when The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R) presented by Toyota Trucks rolls into Rosemont's Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Feb. 9-11, 2001. Celebrating its 2 ... Continue reading
Boom Time for North American Optoelectronics Markets, Reports Frost & Sullivan
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2001--In North America, the telecommunications market, both voice and data, is experiencing unprecedented growth. The optoelectronics market, which derives from the fiber-optic industry, is the hub of this phenomenon. As manufacturers bring out new and improved technologies across different se ... Continue reading
Virtual Car Care Center Gives Consumers Power to Diagnose Vehicle Troubles, Estimate Repair Costs and Locate Repair Shops EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 6 CarParts.com, the consumer division of CarParts Technologies, today announced the launch of Car Care Center, a revolutionary service that empowers consumers to pinpoint ca ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 6, 2001--CarsDirect.com, the leading direct online automotive provider, today announced it has been awarded top honors for the fifth consecutive quarter from Gomez Inc., the Internet quality measurement firm. The company was awarded the number one overall ranking for new car buying sites on the Intern ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries to Broadcast Outlook Briefing
HOUSTON, Feb. 6 Cooper Industries, Inc. will hold a meeting with investment analysts at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, to discuss its business outlook for 2001. The meeting will include a presentation by H. John Riley, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cooper Industries. Those in ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp. Reports Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2001
TORRANCE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2001--Edelbrock Corporation today reported sales and earnings for its fiscal 2001 second quarter and first six months ended December 25, 2000. For the second quarter of fiscal 2001, Edelbrock achieved sales of $27.7 million compared to sales of $28.5 million in the second quarter of last year. ... Continue reading
ORANGE, Calif.--Feb. 6, 2001--Experian, a leading provider of global information solutions, today announced the formation of an alliance with Versidata, an industry-leading provider of automotive dealership software. Using Versidata's Internet-based eV4 software application, Versidata's network of more than 350 auto de ... Continue reading
NADA 2001 Chairman Maguire to Uphold Dealers' Hard-working Legacy
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Feb. 5 In his remarks at the National Automobile Dealers Association's 84th annual convention and exposition, NADA 2001 Chairman Robert J. Maguire pledged to make sure that NADA lives up to the legacy of all those dealers whose hard work built the foundation of the retail auto industry. He also said th ... Continue reading
Niki Lauda Announced as Chief Executive Officer Of New Premier Performance Division
LONDON, Feb. 6 Three times Formula One champion Niki Lauda has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Premier Performance Division -- a newly formed division of the Premier Automotive Group established to oversee, coordinate and support the motor sport activities of Jaguar Racing, Cosworth Racing and the Pi elec ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Feb. 6, 2001--PACCAR's financial results in 2000 were good, although lower than 1999, due to a significant decline in the North American heavy-duty truck market in the second half of the year. The European truck market was at record levels, which contributed to the overall solid performance, according ... Continue reading
Probex Reports First Quarter Results; Makes Excellent Progress Toward Start of Plant Construction
DALLAS--Feb. 6, 2001--Probex Corp. (AMEX: PRB), an energy technology company, today reported revenues for the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2000, of approximately $3.6 million, compared with no revenues for the same period a year earlier, when Probex was a development stage company. The net loss for the first ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND--Feb. 6, 2001--SupplierInsight(TM), a leading independent online source for qualification and rating information on B2B (business-to-business) suppliers, today announced an alliance with quality systems registrar Smithers Quality Assessments (SQA) to provide online supplier qualification services to e-busines ... Continue reading
Timken Specialty Steel Prices Increase
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6 Timken Latrobe Steel will increase prices by a range of four to eight percent on selected aerospace specialty alloys and tool steel products. The price change is effective with new orders received after February 12, 2001. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) "This increase ... Continue reading
Warrantech Corporation Signs Agreement with Nova Insurance Services to Market Home Service Contracts
EULESS, Texas, Feb. 6 Warrantech Home Service Company, a division of the Warrantech Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WTEC), a leader and innovator in the field of service contracts and extended warranties, today announced that it signed an agreement with Nova Insurance Services to market home warranties in the state of ... Continue reading
Wix Filters Announces Product Sponsorship of Evernham Motorsports
The #1 Filter of NASCAR now the #1 Filter of Evernham Motorsports GASTONIA, N.C., Feb. 6 WIX Filters, a leading manufacturer and distributor of filtration products, today announced its product sponsorship of the two-car Evernham Motorsports Winston Cup racing team. The announcement comes on the heels of WIX Filters' re ... Continue reading
Goodyear R&D Chief Outlines Future of Tire Safety
TROY, Mich., Feb. 5 The foundation for future tire safety lies in new run-flat tire concepts with onboard low-pressure warning systems, more stringent global tire standards and testing and a national tire safety consumer education campaign, according to Goodyear's top R&D executive. Joseph Gingo, senior vice president ... Continue reading
LTV Steel Increases Cleveland Production 400 Workers Recalled
CLEVELAND, Feb. 5 LTV Steel said that it is restarting a blast furnace, steelmaking shop and hot strip mill, which have been idle since November 2000, at its Cleveland Works integrated steel plant. 400 employees began returning to work on Sunday, February 4. Approximately 200 employees remain laid off or assigned to lo ... Continue reading
Mercury General Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 Mercury General Corporation , a major California automobile insurer with operations in a number of other states, reported today that net operating earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2000 was $25.3 million, or $.46 per share (diluted), compared with $35.4 million, or $.65 per share (d ... Continue reading
New Power Behind Jaguar's Transformation
MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 5 More Jaguar vehicles are to be powered by British built engines, it has emerged. The announcement of the $360 million investment at the Ford Motor Company's Bridgend engine plant today, will increase Jaguar's current engine supply from the plant with the introduction of the new V6 & V8 engines for ... Continue reading
P-Series Motor Fuel a Success in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5 The City of Philadelphia is pleased to report that Pure Energy's P-Series motor fuel has successfully completed a demonstration program in Ford Taurus FFV's. The fuel program launched in June of 1999 by former Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson and former Mayor of Philadelphia Edward G. Rendell pr ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Reports Record Income for Fourth Quarter and Full-year 2000
DETROIT, Mich.--Feb. 5, 2001-- Fourth Quarter Net Income Increased 4.5% to $6.1 Million, or $0.21 Per Share. Net Income for 2000 Totals $30.0 Million, or $1.02 Per Share Excluding Extraordinary Items, Full-Year Income Increased 27.1% to $34.0 Million, or $1.16 Per Share United Auto Group, Inc. , a leading automotive re ... Continue reading
Vehicle Dealer Charged With Fraud, Misrepresentation, and Deceptive
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Jan. 28, 2001--The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has charged Gunderson Chevrolet, located in El Monte, Calif., with multiple counts of fraud, deceit, and misrepresentation in connection with the sale and lease of new and used cars to more than 1,500 customers, during the period from ... Continue reading
Warrantech Corporation Reports Strong Results
Quarterly Net Income Triples to $.06 Per Share Third Consecutive Quarter of Solid Results EULESS, Texas, Feb. 5 Warrantech Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: WTEC.OB), a leader and innovator in the field of service contracts and extended warranties today reported net income of $909,927 or $0.06 per diluted share for the ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green Hopes For A Different Flying Start For 2001 Season
(Mooresville, NC) Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, got his 2000 season off to a flying start last year in Daytona, but not the way he envisioned. Green was filled with huge promise for his first potential win at the famed 2.5-mile superspeedway, but on ... Continue reading
Goodyear Eagles, Chevrolet Corvette Win at Rolex 24 Hours
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 5 In its biggest sports car win ever, a Chevrolet Corvette C-5R on Goodyear Eagle race tires erased a 26-lap deficit and won the Rolex 24 Hour endurance race here. The two factory Corvette race cars finished first and second in the GTS class and first and fourth overall. The teams used Goodyea ... Continue reading
Ducati Test Session at Sears Point Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448, ext. 107 Ducati to Send Four Riders for Test Session at Sears Point Raceway, Feb. 12-13 SONOMA, Calif. (February 5, 2001) - Ducati will send a four-rider contingent to Sears Point Raceway for a two-day test session, February 12-13, in preparation for the AMA S ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader anxious to get things started in 2001
Schrader's Thoughts On The 2001 Season... "We are anxious to get started this year. Our Daytona test went really good and we learned a lot about the two cars and know where to improve. An added bonus this year will be the No. 10 car and Johnny Benson to help us along and to share information. We finished ninth at Dayto ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Test in the West: Participant List
Indy Racing Northern Light Series Test In The West At Phoenix International Raceway Feb. 9-10, 2001 Car Driver Hometown Car Name C/E/T Entrant Chief Mechanic 2 Greg Ray Plano, Texas Johns Manville/Menards D/O/F Team Menard TBA 3 Al Unser Jr. Albuquerque, N.M. Galles Racing Starz Super Pak G/O/F Galles Racing Darren Rus ... Continue reading
TRACKS: Irwindale announced 2001 racing schedule
Irwindale Speedway Event Schedule 2001 FRIDAY March 9 America Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series Wynn's 100 (qualifier race) Saturday March 10 American Speed Association ASA ACDelco Series tires.com 300 presented by BFGoodrich Tires Saturday March 17 NASCAR Super Late Model 100-laps, Super Stocks, Grand American Modi ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Test in the West FAST FACTS
WHAT: Test in the West; first Indy Racing Northern Light Series Open Test in 2001 WHERE: Phoenix International Raceway, 1-mile paved oval WHEN: Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10 CARS: Dallara and G Force chassis; Oldsmobile V8 and Infiniti Indy V8 3.5-liter engines; Firestone tires 2000 NORTHERN LIGHT CUP CHAMPION: ... Continue reading
Sears Point Raceway Announces New Hire
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Sears Point Raceway Names New Manager, Sponsorship Sales and Services LATEST ADDITION TO SALES TEAM WILL TARGET HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY SONOMA, Calif. (February 7, 2001) - Tomas O. Garley has been named Manager, Sponsorship Sales and Services, at Sears Point Ra ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jason Keller Carrying 2000 Momentum To Daytona
BOISE, IDAHO --- Jason Keller and the No. 57 Albertson's Ford will be packing three things for the trip to Daytona: momentum, consistency and determination. Keller and the No. 57 team, who finished second in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division standings last year, are looking to build on their success from ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa realizes Daytona is 'just another race'
"There's a lot of emphasis placed on Daytona because it is Daytona. It's the biggest race of the year and it's the biggest money race of the year. What people have to remember is that this is just one of 33 races on the Busch Series schedule. It doesn't make or break the season. It just starts it." -- Tim Fedewa, drive ... Continue reading
ASA: ASA Opens 2001 at Florida Half Mile
PENDLETON, Ind.--The American Speed Association is set to open its 34th season of racing, for the fourth time in the last six years in the Sunshine State of Florida. The ASARacing.com 300 will take the green flag on Saturday night, February 17th, at 9 p.m. (Eastern), the night before the Daytona 500, at St. Augustine ( ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Tim Fedewa Begins Ninth NASCAR Busch Series Season
DAYTONA BEACH, FLa. --- The 2001 NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division begins with the annual visit to the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., for the running of the NAPA 300. When the checkered flag drops on the 120-lap race, Tim Fedewa, driver of the No. 66 Phillips 66 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, ... Continue reading
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