Short Track U.S.A. (Radio Show)
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New National Study: South Carolina Children at Risk
Armed with a new survey documenting that South Carolina children who don't ride in a booster seat are at risk of injury or death, Governor Jim Hodges and national and local safety officials joined Ford Motor Company today to start a new safety habit for youngsters by presenting the first of 6,000 booster seats to needy ... Continue reading
Simula, Inc. to Announce First Quarter Earnings
PHOENIX--May 7, 2001--Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) will host a teleconference to discuss the company's results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, and discuss plans and prospects for the Company. -- Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2001 -- Conference Time: 6:00 a.m. (MST/PDT) / 9:00 a.m. (EDT) -- Phone (Domestic): (21 ... Continue reading
--Automobile Club of Southern California WHAT: The Southland's finest high school auto technology students will diagnose and repair identical 2001 Ford Mustangs at the May 11 state finals of the 2001 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. (Northern California has an identical contest the same day.) The team with the ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/AAA Texas Accepts Proclamation On Graduated Driver Licensing System
-- WHAT: The City of Houston presents proclamation to AAA Texas in support of a Graduated Driver License system in Texas. WHEN: Tuesday, May 8, 2001 @ 1:30 p.m. WHERE: City Hall (Council Chambers) 901 Bagby WHY: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in Texas. In 1999, an average of 165 teen ... Continue reading
-- Who: Donald A. Winkler, Chairman & CEO of Ford Motor Credit, the world's largest automotive finance company Somer Hollingsworth, President and CEO of the Nevada Development Authority Steven D. Kirk, Henderson City Council Member Terry Chenault, Executive Vice President, Global Operations & Technology, Ford Motor Cre ... Continue reading
Chrome Data Announces Name Change to Chrome Systems Corporation; Also Names New President and COO
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 7, 2001-- Chrome Now Builds Enterprise Data and Commerce Systems that Close the Gap Between Retail Supply and Demand With 15 years of experience in vehicle data aggregation and building configuration and ordering systems for the automotive industry, Chrome Data Corporation today announced that it is ... Continue reading
Chrome Systems Corporation News Release
Chrome Data Announces Name Change to Chrome Systems Corporation Also Names New President and COO Chrome Now Builds Enterprise Data and Commerce Systems that Close the Gap Between Retail Supply and Demand PORTLAND, Ore.--May 7, 2001-- With 15 years of experience in vehicle data aggregation and building configuration and ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries Reports First Quarter Results and Declares 75th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind., May 7 Coachmen Industries, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and the nation's largest modular home builder, announced that net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 were $154.8 million compared to 2000's net sales of $202.5 million. The net loss for the quarter was ($4.9) ... Continue reading
CycleTrader.com Traffic Hits All-Time Record High
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 7 CycleTrader.com continues to reign as the favorite Internet site for motorcycle enthusiasts. Its record- high traffic numbers have led to more than 14.8 million pageviews a month with over one million visitors conducting over 4.8 million searches. In comparison to its traffic numbers of the p ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 7 Working with engineers from DaimlerChrysler Corporation and its suppliers, the faculty of the Product Development and Manufacturing (PDM) Center at Oakland University has completed pilot testing of a new training course in advanced Systems Engineering. With successful completion of the progra ... Continue reading
driversshield.com Corp. and Code Technologies, Inc. Sign Letter of Intent to Merge
Combined Company Will Add Satellite Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring Systems to Current Product Line PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 7 driversshield.com Corp. announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to merge Code Technologies, Inc., a private company, into driversshield.com. Code is controlled by affiliates of Pegasu ... Continue reading
DSSI Takes e-Procurement to the Next Level
DETROIT--May 7, 2001--Direct Sourcing Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), a purchasing services company, today announced the launch of its next-generation, online procurement application. Version 4.0 now delivers world-class purchasing services more efficiently by linking the entire supply chain and providing online approval while ... Continue reading
ESPRIT CAM News On-Line from DP Technology Corp.
DP Technology Provides Free Solid Edge Add-In ESPRIT CAM System Now Accepts Solid Edge Part Models with Push Button Transfer http://www.dptechnology.com/Press_Releases/01-05_Solid%20Ed ge.htm New ESPRIT SolidTurn CAM System for Production Turning Now Shipping Supports all styles of turning centers: Swiss style machines ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 7 Since its inception in 1994, The Detroit Auto Interiors Show has earned a reputation as the premier gathering place for the automotive interiors industry to see the latest in design, materials and manufacturing technologies. Early announcements indicate that this year will be more exciting than ever as i ... Continue reading
Ford Extends Use of Tecnomatix Software in Its Virtual Manufacturing Initiative
HERZELIYA, Israel--May 7, 2001--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. : World's second largest automotive manufacturer places order for Tecnomatix e-Manufacturing software to reduce costs and improve quality Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , a leading provider of e-Manufacturing Engineering software solutions, today announced th ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells 2000 Unveils New Career Center
WASHINGTON, May 7 Fuel Cells 2000 has launched an online resource center for individuals interested in pursuing a professional career in the fuel cell industry. "The fuel cell industry is booming and with this explosion comes the increased need for qualified employees," said Robert Rose, executive director of Fuel Cell ... Continue reading
Donner Corp. International Issues Morning Call Notes On ZAPWORLD.COM SANTA ANA, Calif., May 7 Donner Corp. International, a broker/dealer headquartered in Santa Ana, CA., today issued a Morning Note on ZAPWORLD.COM, Sebastopol, California . ZAPWORLD.COM is one of the world's leading companies in the light electric vehi ... Continue reading
Gulfstream Selects Eaton for Power Plant Fluid and Electrical Engine Build Up Systems Integration
CLEVELAND--May 7, 2001--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has been selected by Gulfstream Aerospace to be the Engine Build Up (EBU) systems integrator for the next generation of its GIV aircraft. The new contract award, made to Eaton's Aerospace business, includes the installation design, engineerin ... Continue reading
St. James Will Continue to Offer Safe Driving Tips INDIANAPOLIS, May 7 Automotive supplier Continental Teves has joined with the racing community in congratulating Indy Car racing pioneer and automotive authority Lyn St. James on the completion of her successful racing career. Although she is retiring from the track, C ... Continue reading
Kawasaki Construction Selects Bell & Howell's Web-Based Product Support Solutions
WOOSTER, Ohio--May 7, 2001-- Kawasaki To Use Bell & Howell's Industry-Leading Web-Based Product Support Applications Bell and Howell Media Solutions announced today Kawasaki Construction and Machinery Corp. of America, an industry-leading manufacturer of wheel loaders, has chosen Bell and Howell's Net-Compass Parts & S ... Continue reading
Logikos, Inc. Named Small Business of the Year
FORT WAYNE, Ind.--May 7, 2001--Logikos, Inc. has been named "2000 Small Business of the Year" by the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce. Chamber President Phil Laux presented the award to Logikos during the "Meet Me at 5" portion of this year's Business Expo. "Logikos represents a terrific local growth story in an ... Continue reading
FORT MYERS, Fla.--May 7, 2001--NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. , the international leader in print-to-internet and commerce-enablement solutions, announced that starting this week, the JC Whitney's Web site will be linked to the Qode(TM) engine, letting users access information about and purchase non-JC Whitney products. J ... Continue reading
Productivity Technologies to Introduce New 'Flip-Seal' Pallet Cover
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 7 Productivity Technologies Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: PRAC), announced today that its operating subsidiary Atlas Technologies, Inc. is introducing its newest product, the Atlas Flip-Seal Pallet Cover, at the MAX International show running this week in Cleveland, Ohio USA, (a combination of ... Continue reading
BELLINGHAM, Wash.--May 7, 2001--Safe Transportation Systems, Inc. (STS) (OTCBB: SFTS) announced today the Company has successfully completed tooling development for components of its proprietary Accident Control and Anti-Jackknife System, and is on schedule to begin shipping systems from its Bellingham plant by the end ... Continue reading
PALMDALE, Calif., May 7 Subaru Rally Team USA took top honors at this weekend's Rim of The World round of the SCCA ProRally. Subaru Rally Team USA driver Mark Lovell and co-driver Steve Turvey piloted their 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX STi to first place overall and first place in the Open class. In a dominating performance ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 7 What do you call a 2400-mile road trip by hundreds of gearheads driving over 300 classic and modern high-performance muscle cars on a route loosely following old Route 66? Heaven? High-octane insanity? A good reason to call out the National Guard? No, it's the 7th Annual Hot Rod Power Tour, and TheCarCon ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers, USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net Plemons Collects First Career Win Thompson, CT - Bill Plemons, Jr. held off hard-charging Brian Vickers to win the Naturally Fresh Foods 200 Sunday afternoon at Tho ampson International Speedway. The win was the first career win in ... Continue reading
Contact: Jason Wise, (704) 633-7439, x15 or E-Mail: jwise@image500.com - For Immediate Release - Goodson Heads to Peach State Ready to Do Battle USAR ProCup Series Driver Set for Action Saturday Night WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 7, 2001) -- When the USAR ProCup Series takes to the track this weekend at Peach State Speedwa ... Continue reading
Vinod M. Khilnani Named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CTS Corporation
ELKHART, Ind.--May 7, 2001--CTS Corporation today announced the appointment of Vinod M. Khilnani to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Khilnani has most recently been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Simpson Industries, Inc. since 1997 and was appo ... Continue reading
WirelessCar Establishes North American Headquarters
IRVINE, Calif., May 7 WirelessCar, a leading global provider of integrated telematics solutions and services to vehicle manufacturers and commercial fleets, has formed a North American headquarters in Irvine, California. The expansion into North America, combined with WirelessCar's strength in the European market and i ... Continue reading
Honda Certified Used Cars Selling in Record Numbers
The Honda Certified Used Car program recorded its best month in the program's four year history with sales of 8,262 for April, American Honda Motor Co. announced today. The mark comes on the tails of a record-breaking March when 6,772 units were sold nationwide. Year-to-date sales are up 71 percent compared to last yea ... Continue reading
Radiant Systems Announces Agreement with Precision Auto Care
Precision Tune Auto Care makes long-term technology investment to improve customer service, market responsiveness and operational efficiency Radiant Systems, Inc. announced today an agreement with Precision Auto Care, Inc. to implement its point-of-sale and site management systems in Precision Tune Auto Care's domestic ... Continue reading
European Telematics Market Expected to Reach 7.6 Billion in 2007
Wireless interactive technology is driving the European automotive market to new heights as key automakers battle for position. The weapon being used to gain a competitive advantage is telematics -- sophisticated technology that connects the consumer and enhances the driving experience. According to new analysis by Fro ... Continue reading
Cabin Air Filters Breathe Life into North American Filter Aftermarket
The potential aftermarket for automotive filters is set to expand, as the North American vehicle population and average number of miles driven per year continues to rise. According to new analysis by Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com), "North American Automotive Filter Aftermarket," total market revenues were estimated a ... Continue reading
National Safety Day Focuses on Kids in Cars
Eighty-three percent of children between the ages of 4 and 8 are incorrectly restrained in adult seat belts. This is one of the findings from an ongoing six-year study called "Partners for Child Passenger Safety" (PCPS), the first comprehensive investigation of how and why children are killed or injured in vehicle cras ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube and Global Technovations Join Forces
Worried about the health of your car? A blood test for your car may be just what the doctor ordered. Global Technovations, Inc. announced that its patented MotorCheck(TM) on-site oil analysis technology ("MotorCheck(TM)" or "OSA") will be offered nationwide by Jiffy Lube International, Inc. ("Jiffy Lube"), the largest ... Continue reading
AAA Statement on Record High Gas Prices
Today's new record high gasoline price -- averaging nearly $1.68 per gallon nationwide -- is a reminder that while Washington has been busy trying to pump up the economy with tax cuts, motorists are continuing to lose hundreds of dollars at the gas pump. In AAA's view, speedy adoption of a national energy policy is ess ... Continue reading
PricewaterhouseCoopers Announces Agreement With Covisint
Increased Commitment to Help Auto Companies Harness the Power of e-Business Exchange PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world's largest professional services organization, announced today that it has signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Covisint, the e-business exchange for the automotive industry. PricewaterhouseCoo ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour
--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)-- Amarillo, Texas WHAT: The 7th Annual Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. A 3,000+ custom car caravan traveling over 2,400 miles, visiting nine cities in 10 days. ... Continue reading
Amodel PPA Specified for ABS Components
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--May 7, 2001-- Engineering Resin from BP Amoco Meets Stringent Design Criteria BP Amoco announces today that TRW Chassis Systems, Livonia, Michigan, has selected a grade of Amodel(R) polyphthalamide to manufacture its EBC325 Coil Integrated Module (CIM), a key component in automotive Antilock Braking Sy ... Continue reading
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 7, 2001--Asbury Autogroup, the third largest dealership network in the United States, today announced the appointment of Thomas F. Gilman as Chief Financial Officer, a new position that reports directly to Brian Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Asbury Autogroup. Mr. Gilman, (50), will be respon ... Continue reading
CUPERTINO, Calif.--May 7, 2001--Trend Micro Inc. , a worldwide leader in network antivirus and Internet content security solutions, today announced the selection of its NeaTSuite product by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Automobile Club of Southern California is the largest U.S. affiliate of the Americ ... Continue reading
Brittany Corporation Names James C. Boldt Executive Vice President
CLEVELAND--May 7, 2001--James C. Boldt has been named Executive Vice President of Brittany Corporation, according to Frederick W. Clarke, President and CEO of Brittany Corporation, a Cleveland-based holding company. Boldt will also act as the corporation's chief financial officer. "We are fortunate to gain Jim's depth ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ky.--May 7, 2001--Sam Walters is like many Americans as they hop in their reliable ride and set off on a summer road trip, except Walters loves his car so much he's vowed to live in his 1991 Acura Integra for 75,000 minutes (52 days, two hours) as he tries to complete the MaxLife Car Lover's Challenge for $7 ... Continue reading
Copart Opens 4th Facility to serve the San Francisco Area
BENICIA, Calif.--May 7, 2001--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has opened its fourth full service vehicle auction facility in the San Francisco Bay area. The new green-field facility is located in Martinez, in the East Bay area. The Martinez location joins with Copart's other Bay Area facilities including Vallejo, ... Continue reading
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 7 Corporate Express, Inc., a Buhrmann company, was named a General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for 2000. The award is given annually to GM's best global suppliers in recognition of their superior performance in quality, service, technology and price. Corporate Express also won the GM Supplie ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--May 7, 2001-- World's Largest Producer of Diesel, Natural Gas Engines Above 50 hp Presents Electronically Controlled, Lower-Emission Engines Cummins Inc. today presented at the Offshore Technology Conference 2001 its family of electronically controlled, lower-emission, diesel and natural gas engines, as well a ... Continue reading
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--May 7, 2001--DRS Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: DRS) announced today that it has received a not-to-exceed contract valued at $26.3 million, including options, to produce advanced infrared detectors for the tracking and imaging systems on a variety of military platforms, including the U.S. Army's M2A3 Bradl ... Continue reading
DANBURY, Conn. and BAD NEUSTADT, Germany--May 7, 2001--FuelCell Energy's partner in Europe, the MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH unit of DaimlerChrysler, today began operating a 250 kW Direct FuelCell(TM) (DFC(TM)) power plant at the Rhon-Klinikum Hospital in Bad Neustadt. The power plant will be connected to the internal powe ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names New European Leaders
AKRON, Ohio, May 7 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of new leaders for its two European-based tire businesses. Michael J. Roney, has been named president of the company's European Union business unit, replacing Sylvain G. Valensi who will be on special assignment reporting to Robert J. ... Continue reading
InvoiceDealers Profitable for Third Consecutive Quarter
PALO ALTO, Calif.--May 7, 2001--InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, posted Q1 2001 as its third consecutive quarter of positive earnings. The company's announcement is unusual among dot-coms. "Two years ago, success meant raising money," said InvoiceDealers CEO Jon Christensen. "Now it means mak ... Continue reading
Mitchell International Introduces UltraMate Advanced Estimating System, Version 4.7
SAN DIEGO--May 7, 2001-- New Version of Industry's Most Proven Windows(TM)-Based Estimating System Offers Collision Repair and Insurance Professionals Greater Flexibility With New and Improved Features Mitchell International today announced the availability of a new version of UltraMate(R), the industry's most proven W ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, B.C.--May 7, 2001--Napier Environmental Technologies Inc. (www.napierenvironmental.com) is pleased to announce that a complete line of paint stripping products based on SARA Technology (Selective Adhesive Release Agents) is now being delivered to Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. for distribution to ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 7, 2001--NetInsurance.com (www.netinsurance.com), an online insurance agency, has launched the first service that enables national, end-to-end online insurance transaction fulfillment, beginning with twelve nationally recognized insurance carriers. "We enable banks, portals, insurance agencies, and o ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: Columbia Business School will bestow its Distinguished Leadership in Government and Distinguished Leadership in Business Awards during its 25th Annual Dinner. The event will be attended by over 1200 of the nation's business leaders, including this year's event chair: Henry Kravis ('69 MBA), Kohlberg Kravis Rob ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill., May 7 The National Safety Council (NSC) and its chapters across the country have designated June 2001 as National Safety Month, an annual observance aimed at increasing public awareness of the dangers Americans face each day on the highways, in homes and communities, from environmental hazards, and in the ... Continue reading
URI and Nestor to Analyze Rhode Island's Red Light Running Problem
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--May 7, 2001-- Program Initiated by RI Department of Transportation, Governor's Office of Highway Safety and Grant from Amica Mutual Insurance Company Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS) today announced that the Company will team with the University of Rhode Island Transportation Center (URITC) to study ... Continue reading
Zetsche: M-B, Jeep to Just Share Components
Does a story in Automotive News signal the metamorphous of the Chrysler product into a U.S. version of M-B? No says Dieter Zetsche, CEO of the Chrysler group who was quoted as saying that “the next generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mercedes-Benz sport-utilities will share a significant number of component ... Continue reading
Prolong International Corp. Reports First-Quarter 2001 Results
IRVINE, Calif.--May 7, 2001--Prolong International Corp. (Amex:PRL) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. For the first quarter of 2001, the company reported net income of $45,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, on net sales of $4.2 million, compared with a net income of $641,000, or $0.02 ... Continue reading
New NADA Sales Accelerator Package
SEATTLE--May 7, 2001-- Sales Accelerator Gives Car Shoppers Power to Research, Find and Buy Directly From Dealers Online The Cobalt Group , a leading provider of e-business products and services to the automotive industry, announced today the availability of Cobalt's NADA Sales Accelerator Package, a powerful new suite ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
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Oshkosh Truck Ships First U.S. Marine Corps Trucks for the Field
After almost a decade of development and more than 180,000 miles of rigorous testing, Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of trucks and truck bodies, announced today that it has shipped the first group of its revolutionary, tactical vehicle, the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR), to the U.S. Mar ... Continue reading
Delco Remy Acquires Auto Matic Transmission in Denmark
Delco Remy International, Inc., has acquired Auto Matic Transmission (AMT), the Scandinavian automatic transmission remanufacturer, based at Copenhagen, Denmark. AMT remanufactures automatic transmissions for both automobiles and commercial vehicles for the Scandinavian independent aftermarket, OE import and local deal ... Continue reading
NHTSA Announces Report on Bicycle Safety Strategies
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today released the National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety report as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral James M. Loy, District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams, local dignitaries and hundreds of recreational an ... Continue reading
More Air in Your Tires Means Less Money at the Gas Pump
Gas prices are soaring. What can you do to improve the mileage you get per gallon? Many motorists know that the inflation pressure in your tires affects the vehicle's performance, but what might not be such common knowledge is that tire inflation could also affect your wallet. With gas prices reaching the highest point ... Continue reading
Carlyle Management Group Completes Acquisition of Key Plastics
Carlyle Management Group (CMG), the Dallas based turnaround and management group, finalized and closed its acquisition of Key Plastics from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection via a plan of reorganization. Key Plastics, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a leading global supplier of highly engineered plastic components a ... Continue reading
US Fuel Cell Council Adds 30 Members, Hears from Officials
The US Fuel Cell Council added 30 new members at its Annual Members Meeting, held May 2-3, in Washington, DC. The Council serves as the trade association dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cell technologies in the United States. The Council's Board of Directors also approved its officers for the coming year. Co ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Announces First Quarter Outlook
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced that first quarter 2001 diluted earnings per share is projected to be a loss of $(.27) compared to earnings per share of $.51 in first quarter 2000, and compared to a loss of $(.58) per share in fourth quarter 2000. Sales are lower than the record levels experienced in ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Ray fastes on opening day; Cheever Indy Racing makes strong showing
May 7, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Greg Ray turned the fastest lap of Indianapolis Star Opening Day for the 85th Indianapolis 500 on May 6 with a speed of 224.301 mph as preparations for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing got underway. Ray's top time around the 2.5-mile oval was 40.125 seconds in the No. 2T Johns Manville/Menard ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jeg & Troy Coughlin to focus on next race
May 7, 2001 Herta on his first lap incident: "I was coming up to the kink and I checked up on the brakes and the car went really loose, and I spun. I am not sure if that is what got me, or if someone touched me. I had some minor damage to the front wing, but nothing severe." Herta on the race: "After the spin we ended ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Victory for Ford and McRae on Rally Argentina
May 7, 2001 Colin McRae and Nicky Grist today won the Rally Argentina after dominating this gruelling fifth round of the FIA World Rally Championship in their Ford Focus RS World Rally Car. They led from the very first kilometre of the 1337km, four-day gravel rally and were joined on the podium at the Cordoba finish by ... Continue reading
USAC: Russell Pro Triple Crown Series Race Results, Sonoma
May 7, 2001 USAC RUSSELL PRO TRIPLE CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 5, 2001 -- Sonoma, California - Sears Point Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ross Fonferko, #2, 19.536; 2. Victor Hugo Queiroz, #4, 19.593; 3. Cory Turner, #9, 19.635; 4. David Mayhew, #8, 19.662; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: WorldCom TQ Midget Car Series Race Results, Irwindale
May 7, 2001 WORLDCOM USAC TQ MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 5, 2001 -- Irwindale, California - Irwindale Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Todd Hunsaker, 6, Hunsaker-14.252; 2. Walt Johnson, 1, Barber-14.410; 3. Greg Edenholm, 2, Edenholm-14.575; 4. Steve Lambert, 55, Lambert-14.641; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: WorldCom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Perris, CA
May 7, 2001 WORLDCOM USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: May 5, 2001 – Perris, CA – Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Alex Harris, 54, Harris-17.441; 2. Shane Scully, 56, Scully-17.505; 3. Dallen McKenney, 88, McKenney-17.572; 4. Josh Wise, 94, Wise-17.608; 5. ... Continue reading
USAR – Naturally Fresh Foods 200 Results
May 7, 2001 Thompson International Speedway – Thompson, CT (2) Bill Plemons, Jr., Ford, 200, $10,000. (5) Brian Vickers, Chevrolet, 200, $5,000. (19) Philip Rondeau, Pontiac, 200, $3,500. (6) Jeff Agnew, Chevrolet, 200, $3,000. (4) Jason McLellan, Pontiac, 200, $3,600. ... Continue reading
CART: Dixon, Toyota Win Lehigh Valley GP Presented by Toyota
May 7, 2001 - Scott Dixon's drove his Nextel Toyota to victory Sunday and in the process became the youngest winner in major open-wheel (CART, F1, IRL) history at 20 years, 9 months and 14 days. - By winning in just his third race, Scott Dixon matches Juan Montoya as the second-quickest driver in CART history to win hi ... Continue reading
ASA: Cywinski Finally Captures Elusive ASA Victory
May 7, 2001 MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In 25 races since returning to the American Speed Association ACDelco Series full time, veteran racer Kevin Cywinski couldn’t capture that eighth career victory. But at Montgomery Motor Speedway, that streak came to an end, as the Wisconsin-veteran collected his first of the 2 ... Continue reading
ASA: Cywinski Finally Captures Elusive ASA Victory
May 7, 2001 (Indianapolis, IN) – Rookie sensation Scott Dixon, driver of the #18 Powerware Panasonic PacWest Toyota, wins his first ever Champ Car race after starting 23rd on the grid. He is the youngest driver to ever win a major racing series including CART, Winston Cup, IRL, and Formula One. The 20-year old Ne ... Continue reading
CART: Dixon becomes the youngest driver in open wheel history with Nazareth win
May 7, 2001 NAZARETH, Pa. - Rookie Scott Dixon of the PacWest Racing Group became the youngest driver ever to win a major open-wheel racing event Sunday when he drove to victory in the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Presented by Toyota at Nazareth Speedway, Round 4 of the FedEx Championship Series. Dixon (Powerware Panasonic ... Continue reading
NHRA: Dunn, Frank Pedregon, Yates, Brown and Panella Leave Georgia with Wins
May 7, 2001 COMMERCE, Ga. - Frank Pedregon scored his fourth career NHRA Funny Car victory at Sunday's Advance Auto Parts NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, the seventh race of the NHRA's 50th anniversary season. Mike Dunn, Jim Yates, Antron Brown and Bob Panella also won their respective categories at the $2 ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results, Southern Nationals, Commerce, GA
May 7, 2001 COMMERCE, Ga. -- Final finish order (1-16) for professional categories at the 21st annual Advance Auto Parts NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. The $2 million race is the seventh of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Mike Dunn; 2. ... Continue reading
INDY 500: All Three Infiniti's in Top Ten at Indy 500 Opening Day
May 7, 2001 Indianapolis, Ind. -- Infiniti drivers Eddie Cheever Jr., Scott Goodyear, and Robbie Buhl all placed in the top ten in practice today for the Indianapolis 500--with Cheever posting the second fastest lap of the day in the No. 51 Excite@Home Infiniti. Cheever set his time early in the practice session, which ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Top-10 ARCA RE/MAX Series Points after Gateway
May 7, 2001 1. Frank Kimmel 1445 2. Tim Steele 1290 3. Jason Jarrett 1190 4. Andy Belmont 1095 5. ... Continue reading
The Type S Acura 3.2CL is of the modern genre of GT coupes says Bob Hagin. His son Matt says if it had another 25 horses and a stick shift, it would qualify for Acura's fabled Type R designation. ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 19 YEAR 2001
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The Dodge Neon has always had more spirit than is usual for small sedans, and gets even more this year with the re- introduction of performance-oriented R/T and ACR packages. ... Continue reading
It's been nine years since the Dodge Viper hit the streets. About 11,000 have been produced, and they're still guaranteed to turn heads on the road. It comes as a soft top roadster, a race-ready American Club Racer and as our tester for the week, the Viper GTS. ... Continue reading
Ford, Honda, Toyota Spiked By Cart
It hardly drew more than a three-line mention on the sports pages of most daily newspapers around the country, but the cancellation of the CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) Champ Car race at the new Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth last month is having monumental reverberations throughout the motorsports industry ... Continue reading
How To Help A Kid Into The Hobby
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We always look forward to testing new luxury cars and some of our favorites are the Mercedes Benz models. They're luxurious and fast, and feature a plethora of goodies to impress its drivers. ... Continue reading
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