Short Track U.S.A. (Radio Show)
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Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series--Texas Motorplex Final Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES-SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION TEXAS MOTORPLEX SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2001 STIDHAM TAKES HOME ALL THE HONORS AT THE TEXAS MOTORPLEX ENNIS, Texas. - Clear blue skies and cool air greeted the racers as they took the track for the final day of the Dash for Cash Federal-Mogul D ... Continue reading
Notes from FMDRS--Texas Motorplex
NOTES FROM THE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES-TEXAS MOTORPLEX DEFENDING DIVISION CHAMPION, JAY MEYER MISSES COMEBACK AT TEXAS Ennis, Texas- The NHRA South Central Division Federal-Mogul Dragster champion and runner-up Federal-Mogul Dragster national champion, Jay Meyer of Freeport, Texas was slated for a comebac ... Continue reading
FMDRS Sunday Results from Gainesville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLA. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2001 HENTGES, SMITH TAKE HOME BIG WINS AT SEASON OPENER GAINESVILLE, Fla. - In the upset of the day, Von Smith, returning to NHRA Drag Racing for the first time in over three year ... Continue reading
FMDRS-Sunday Results from Tucson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- PACIFIC DIVISION SOUTHWESTERN INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Sunday, February 25, 2001 RAIN HALTS FEDERAL-MOGUL EVENT TUCSON, Ariz.-Final round of elimination's in the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series continued here at Southwestern International Raceway under col ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dura Lube 400 Race Results, North Carolina Speedway
ROCKINGHAM, NC: Following are the race results for the Dura Lube 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Monday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 2. Steve Park, Monte Carlo, 393 2. 3. ... Continue reading
42-Volt Systems to Change the World ... Consumers To Benefit
A technological revolution is underway as global automotive engineers are busy developing 42-volt electrical systems to replace current 14-volt vehicles. An Executive Panel will address the benefits and transitional challenges to adopting the 42-volt system during the SAE 2001 World Congress, March 5-8, Cobo Center, De ... Continue reading
SANFORD, Fla., Feb. 26 Parts.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MIRM), a marketplace and software solutions provider for the parts industry, announced the addition of 127 new dealerships to its growing supplier network and reported January parts.com marketplace parts sales rose 244%, as January Storefront parts sales rose ... Continue reading
Atlanta Supercross results, February 24, 2001
2001 EA Sports Supercross Championship, Round 7: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA, February 24, 2001 Once again Honda Racing's Ezra Lusk landed himself on the podium, finishing 3rd in the main event at Atlanta's Georgia Dome. The Georgia native had 65,461 fans, (a new Georgia Dome Supercross record), screaming for the young s ... Continue reading
Automotive Instrument Panels - 2001
DETROIT, Feb. 26 BRG Townsend, Inc., A Business Research Group Company, is pleased to announce the launch of its new study entitled "Automotive Instrument panels-2001" This new report, due to be published by September 2001, will address the technological, environmental, economic, and other industry drivers impacting th ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Feb. 26, 2001--Autoweb.com, Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC), the leading information services provider of automotive content and research software, today announced the launch of AIC AutoGallery(TM), the most comprehensive library of automotive photos in the industry. AutoGallery photos c ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Closing Details of Heartland Investment
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 26, 2001--Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of 25 million shares of its common stock to Heartland Industrial Partners, L.P. (Heartland). The company also announced that its former controlling shareholders, Blackstone Capital Partners, L.P. (Blackstone) and Was ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 26 It's a watershed Monday at DaimlerChrysler, as members of the company's supervisory board are set to break their silence and announce the details of a plan to right the struggling DaimlerChrysler-Mitsubishi global empire. The restructuring, to be announced in Stuttgart early this morning, is said to in ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 Adding a valuable retail sales component to its already growing automobile rental business, Car Rental Direct (CRD), subsidiary of GenesisIntermedia.com, Inc. (Frankfurt: GIA) announced that it is on schedule to open its first retail location on March 1, 2001. The retail facility, located in Glenda ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 26, 2001-- Partnership Provides Premier Used Automotive Buying And Financing Experiences iMotors, the first direct to consumer seller of certified used vehicles, announced today a partnership with The Auto Value Center. The two companies joined forces to provide credit union members one-stop shoppin ... Continue reading
Mentor Graphics Unveils Latest Version of Industry-Leading Wire Harness Engineering Software
LONGMONT, Colo.--Feb. 26, 2001--Mentor Graphics today announced the latest version of the CAPITAL H(TM) V3.0 wire harness engineering software. Used primarily by the automotive and aerospace industries, CAPITAL H allows manufacturers to streamline the design, engineering and manufacture of electrical wire harnesses. CA ... Continue reading
Perceptron, Inc. Announces New Web-Enabled, Wireless Communication Interface
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 26 Perceptron, Inc. , a world leader in information-based gauging, guidance, and inspection-focused process management solutions, announces the release of its new DataHawk(TM) wireless communication interface, leveraging and increasing the capabilities of its IPNet(TM) web-based information techno ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI and BOSTON--Feb. 26, 2001--SDRC today announced, at the Daratech Summit 2001, I-DEAS(R) Enterprise(TM), an integration of SDRC's award-winning I-DEAS(R) mechanical design automation (MDA) products and its market leading Metaphase(R) product knowledge management (PKM) technology. This new product enables scal ... Continue reading
SDRC Announces SteinhilberSchwehr as Major I-DEAS Distributor
CINCINNATI--Feb. 26, 2001-- SteinhilberSchwehr Commits 15 Million DM ($7 Million, USD) in I-DEAS License Business to SDRC; SDRC Announces New Channel Alliance Program SDRC today announced a new, worldwide channel alliance program, driving the majority of its MDA business through indirect channels, while focusing the co ... Continue reading
Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. Teams With Eventra for Direct Material Supply Chain Pilot Program
MILFORD, Conn.--Feb. 26, 2001--Eventra, a leading provider of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) software, today announced that Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. (SIA), a manufacturer of Subaru cars and Isuzu SUVs, has selected Eventra's VendorSite solution for a direct material supply chain pilot program. VendorSite is ... Continue reading
Toyota and EMC Unite to Place Information At the Center of Formula 1 Racing
HOPKINTON, Mass. & COLOGNE, Germany--Feb. 26, 2001-- Strategic Relationship Unveiled as Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) Names EMC Corporation as Its Official Information Infrastructure Provider Toyota Motorsport GmbH's (TMG) vision of building an entire Formula 1 organization around the most progressive information infras ... Continue reading
Toyota and EMC Unite to Place Information At the Center of Formula 1 Racing
HOPKINTON, Mass. & COLOGNE, Germany--Feb. 26, 2001-- Strategic Relationship Unveiled as Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) Names EMC Corporation as Its Official Information Infrastructure Provider Toyota Motorsport GmbH's (TMG) vision of building an entire Formula 1 organization around the most progressive information infras ... Continue reading
SONICblue's Rio Car Takes MP3 on the Road
Rio(R), a division of SONICblue(TM) Incorporated, announced the shipment of Rio Car(TM), a removable in-dash digital audio player with on-board storage for up to 1000 hours of listening enjoyment. Music fans can now listen to their favorite music without the hassle of CDs or tapes. "Until now, the car audio experience ... Continue reading
Statement of President, Alliance to Save Energy, On the Energy Bill
The following is a statement of David M. Nemtzow, President of the Alliance to Save Energy, on the Republican energy bill: "For a nation struggling to address the high cost of energy, the Republican energy bill offers little relief. Good energy policy must balance increasing supply with decreasing demand. Rather than m ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Completes Sale of U.K. Tool & Die Steel Operations
The Timken Company announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of the tool and die steel operations of Timken Latrobe Steel-Europe in Sheffield, England, to private investors. The new company will be called Sanderson Specialty Steels Limited, and it will continue to employ approximately 60 emplo ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2000 Results
United Capital Corp. reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000 (see Table attached). Total revenues for the year were $62,332,000 versus $59,702,000 during 1999. Operating income during this period was $14,255,000 versus $13,086,000 in 1999, an increase of $1,169,000 or 9%. Net income was ... Continue reading
Amica Offers Best Auto Insurance Premium to Safe Massachusetts Drivers for 3rd Year in a Row
LINCOLN, R.I., Feb. 26 Amica Mutual Insurance Company President and CEO Thomas A. Taylor today announced that the Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner has approved Amica's proposal to offer auto insurance policy discounts of 12 percent to the Commonwealth's safest drivers (those in the "Step 9" category). This is the t ... Continue reading
Probex to Hold Conference Call of Annual Shareholders Meeting On February 28, 2001
DALLAS--Feb. 26, 2001--Probex Corp. (AMEX:PRB), an energy technology company, will hold its annual shareholders meeting at 10:30 A.M CST on Wednesday, February 28, 2001. Securities analysts and any other interested persons are invited to dial into the live teleconference of the meeting. In addition, the call will be we ... Continue reading
Raydon Names Executive to Lead Commercial Products Division
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--Feb. 26, 2001--Raydon Corporation, a leading developer of simulation training equipment and software, recently named Deborah Quackenbush to lead the company's growth in the commercial products area, particularly in the interactive driving simulation and training markets. As vice president of commer ... Continue reading
Invensys Buys Messner Technik GmbH
In a move to increase its presence in Europe's largest building controls market, Invensys plc has purchased Messner Gesellschaft fur Umwelt-, Energie- und Gebaudetechnik mbH, an established German supplier of commercial building management systems and temperature-control installations. Messner, a privately held company ... Continue reading
Ford Manufacturing Executive Outlines Company 6-Sigma Quality Process
Anne Stevens, Executive Director -- Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company, will recount Ford Motor Company's launch of a tried and proven method to reduce variability, waste and cost at the Engineering/Management Symposium Luncheon, Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. during the SAE 2001 World Congress, Cobo Center ... Continue reading
Panel Tackles Tough Issue Of Auto Alliances at SAE 2001 World Congress
Five top executives, involved with the automotive industry, will attack the issue of automotive alliances and what it takes to be successful in today's competitive/cooperative market. This discussion will take place at the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) Blue Ribbon Panel, Monday, March 5 at 4 p.m. ... Continue reading
2001 Honda Civic GX First to Achieve Newest Emission Control Standards
The natural gas-powered 2001 Honda Civic GX has become the first vehicle ever certified as an "Advanced Technology" near-zero emission vehicle and the first to achieve nationwide SULEV status, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Civic GX's "Advanced Technology P-ZEV" certification from the California A ... Continue reading
Delphi to Commercialize Proprietary Technologies With incuVest LLC
Delphi Automotive Systems today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with technology operating company incuVest LLC to build new businesses based on Delphi's proprietary technologies. This would include the potential for new opportunities outside of Delphi's core product lines with emphasis in the non-automotiv ... Continue reading
TORNADO to Improve the MPG -- Miles Per Gallon -- up to 24%
According to Professor Michael Gonzales, "I first saw the product demonstration creating a whirlwind at the SEMA Show. At first, I was very skeptical. I was explained the swirling effect creates a vortex generator, which forces more volume into a defined space. I then researched the Internet and read all of the Web pag ... Continue reading
The Cobalt Group Names Doug Beighle Vice President of Account Services
SEATTLE--Feb. 26, 2001-- Experienced Executive Will Lead Continued Growth of Strategic e-Business Partnerships With Major Automotive Manufacturers and Dealer Groups The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, announced today that Doug Beighle has joined the comp ... Continue reading
Guest Commentary From Racing Newsletter
ILikeRacing.com's Open-Wheel Racing Newsletter powered by ESSLINGER www.esslingeracing.com Esslinger Motors Power The Winners!! Step up to Esslinger Power in your Midget - You'll feel the difference right away AND see it in the results at the end of the night. Smooth power + reliability keeps the driver in the hunt for ... Continue reading
HONDA LAUNCHES NEW F1 WEBSITE IN SIX LANGUAGES
For immediate release: Monday 26th February 2001 HONDA LAUNCHES NEW F1 WEBSITE IN SIX LANGUAGES Plus win signed helmets of all 4 Honda drivers and join Honda at a Grand Prix at www.hondaf1.com Honda's all-new official Formula 1 website was launched today (Monday), offering F1 aficionados one of the most exciting and un ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces 2000 Profit Sharing Figures
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 26 In spite of the difficult year in 2000, an average of $375 will be paid as profit sharing to approximately 82,500 Chrysler Group hourly and salary represented employees in the U.S., in line with the Company's collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, about 21,500 professional-administ ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Reports Full Year and Divisional Results for 2000
- Group Operating Profit down 11% to 9.8 billion euros ($9.2 billion); excluding one-time effects a decline of 49% to 5.2 billion euros ($4.9 billion) - Record Operating Profit (without one-time effects) of 2.9 billion euros ($2.7 billion) at Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and smart in 2000 - Commercial Vehicles Operatin ... Continue reading
-- Chrysler Group is expected to return to profitability in 2002 -- Increasing annual benefits of the restructuring measures at Chrysler Group; 7.2 billion euros ($8.1 billion) by 2003 -- Restructuring charge of up to 4.0 billion euros ($3.9 billion); 3.0 billion euros ($2.8 billion) in Q1 2001 -- DaimlerChrysler's Ope ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenny Wallace in first lap crash at Rockingham
KENNY WALLACE, NO. 27 EEL RIVER RACING PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON THE LAP ONE INCIDENT INVOLVING DALE EARNHARDT, JR.) "It was just like a traffic jam. Everybody was wanting the bottom of the racetrack and everybody stacked up. I guess somebody got into the back of 'Little E' (Earnhardt, Jr.) and then he got up into me and ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte, Joe Gibbs concerned about rain delay
BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (HOW TOUGH IS IT TO HAVE THIS WEEKEND DRAG ON ONE MORE DAY?) "Well, we definitely wanted to get out of here today. I'm sure everybody did. We all want to go on to Vegas and everything. But it didn't happen, so we'll come back tomorrow and run the rest of th ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ken Schrader 'tight' in opening laps of Dura Lube 400
KEN SCHRADER, NO. 36 M&M'S PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON HIS CAR) "We were tight, tight, tight, and we've made wholesale changes. Now we're going to think about it and probably make some more in the morning and see what we've got." (IS THERE MORE IMPORTANCE THAN USUAL ON THE TEAM AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE CHANGES TOMORROW?) "Y ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 9 YEAR 2001
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 9 YEAR 2001 ... Continue reading
BMW Z3 3.0i (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD SLE Extended Cab Pickup (2001)
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD SLE Extended Cab Pickup (2001) Review ... Continue reading
Chevy Corvette Wins At Sebring
If you heard an unmuffled roar emanating from the throats of Corvette owners and fans all over the country a couple of Sundays ago, it's understandable. The reason for the outburst was because that vaulted marque wound up in the winner's circle at the 2001 running of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series Rolex 24, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe (2001)
Chrysler Sebring LXi Coupe (2001) Review ... Continue reading
How To Get Your Car Ready For Summer
Now that I've nearly closed my tool box for good, I don't spend much time in the shop anymore. I go in to my son's repair business for a couple of hours every day, do a little light engine machine work (mostly on my own vintage stuff) in the back room, then go back to the office to write and edit the auto features that ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy GT Wagon (2001) Review ... Continue reading
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