Nissan Statement in Response to Petition Filing
Nissan Statement in Response to Petition Filing SMYRNA, Tenn., Aug. 14 Nissan North America today issued the following statement after the filing of a petition seeking a union election at its manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.: "Today the UAW filed a petition for a union election at Nissan with the National Labor ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 14, 2001--GenesisIntermedia, Inc. (Frankfurt:GIA) today reported its results for the second quarter 2001 and six months ended June 30. The Company reported revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2001 of $12,395,635, an increase of 69% over revenues of $7,315,341 for the three months ended June 3 ... Continue reading
PORTAGE, Mich.--Aug. 14, 2001--Triple S Plastics, Inc. announced that at a special shareholders meeting held earlier today its shareholders approved the previously-announced merger with Eimo Oyj. Eimo will hold its special shareholders meeting in the morning (Finnish local time) on August 15, 2001 to vote on the new me ... Continue reading
ZAP Reports Second Quarter 2001 Financial Results
SEBASTOPOL, Calif.--Aug. 14, 2001--ZAP , formerly known as ZAPWORLD.COM, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30 of fiscal year 2001. Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, were $940,000 compared to $2,283,000 in the prior year, a decrease of $1,343,000 or 59%. Net loss fo ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Receives CIO-100 Award for Innovative Business Practices and Services
Autobytel Inc. Receives CIO-100 Award for Innovative Business Practices and Services IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 15 Autobytel Inc. is winner of the prestigious CIO-100 from IDG's CIO magazine. The 2001 CIO-100 recognizes organizations around the world that excel in positive business performance through innovative practices an ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Expands Pontiac Global Headquarters, Breaks Ground On New Engineering Building
FOR RELEASE: August 15, 2001 GM Powertrain Expands Pontiac Global Headquarters, Breaks Ground On New Engineering Building PONTIAC, Mich. - A new chapter in General Motors longstanding commitment to the city of Pontiac begins today as GM breaks ground on a second GM Powertrain Engineering facility on the GM Pontiac Nort ... Continue reading
Korean Automotive Supplier Selects MTS for Integrated Solutions
Korean Automotive Supplier Selects MTS for Integrated Solutions EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 15 MTS Systems Corporation announced today that Korean automotive components manufacturer Duck Yang Industry Company, Ltd., has selected MTS as the full system supplier for component design validation. Duck Yang, 51 percent owned ... Continue reading
Open Market Announces Agreement With Ford Motor Company
Open Market Announces Agreement With Ford Motor Company BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 15 Open Market, Inc. , today announced that Ford Motor Company has chosen its Content Server(TM) Enterprise Edition (CSEE) as a standard for Ford's business-to-consumer websites. Ford chose Open Market for its ability to handle large volume ... Continue reading
TORONTO--Aug. 15, 2001--Thinkpath Inc. , an IT and engineering services firm, today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. Revenues for the second quarter of 2001 were $10 million, compared to $12.2 million in the second quarter of 2000. The company had a loss of $490,000 ... Continue reading
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES COMPETITORS GEAR UP FOR FIRST MIDWEST EVE NT
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES COMPETITORS GEAR UP FOR FIRST MIDWEST EVENT INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2001) -- In its three-year existence, the American Le Mans Series has brought sports car endurance racing to fans in the eastern, western and southwestern United States. But the series has never appeared in the heartland of Ame ... Continue reading
Heartland Technology Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
Heartland Technology Announces Second Quarter Financial Results CHICAGO, Aug. 15 Edwin Jacobson, President and CEO of Heartland Technology, Inc. (Amex: HTI) announced the Company's financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. Net sales totaled $1,804,000 in the second quarter of 2001 com ... Continue reading
MIDWESTERN DEBUT OF AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES HIGHLIGHTS NEWEST MID -OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donnie Clark, (614) 793-4620, dclark@midohio.com Seth Everitt, (614) 793-4607, severitt@midohio.com MIDWESTERN DEBUT OF AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES HIGHLIGHTS NEWEST MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE EVENT DUBLIN, Ohio (August 15, 2001) - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will host a weekend full of road r ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Files Multibillion-Dollar Antitrust Action Against Honeywell
Turbodyne Files Multibillion-Dollar Antitrust Action Against Honeywell CARPINTERIA, Calif., Aug. 15 Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (OTC: TRBD) announced that it has today filed a private antitrust action against Honeywell International, Inc., seeking damages of up to $9 billion. The action bases its claim for damages and ... Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Adventure to Sponsor Sea Turtle Release Event in Costa Rica for US High School Students
Volvo Ocean Adventure to Sponsor Sea Turtle Release Event in Costa Rica for US High School Students ROCKLEIGH, N.J., Aug. 15 This coming September, 12 US teachers and high school students will travel to Tortuguero, Costa Rica to participate in an environmental education event sponsored by the Volvo Ocean Adventure (VOA ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Springfield factsheet
Continual updates to entry list available at arcaracing.com, and thanks. CONTACT: ARCA PR, Don Radebaugh cell (419) 467-0800 SPRINGFIELD FACTSHEET PLUS RACE: PAR-A-DICE 100, Sunday August 19 TRACK: Illinois State Fairgrounds, 1-mile clay oval LOCATION: Springfield, Illinois DISTANCE: 100 Miles (100 laps) SANCTION: ARCA ... Continue reading
Kanaan/Zanardi Road America Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com MO NUNN RACING - PRE-RACE NOTES/QUOTES Motorola 220 - Aug. 17-19, 2001 Road America - Elkhart Lake, Wis. - 4.048-Mile Road Course Round 14 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series TONY KANAAN -- #55 HOLLYWOOD/MO NUNN RACING HONDA-REYN ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd
For more information, contact Rob Geiger at 281-913-3316. Mills Pontiac to back Benza in Brainerd BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 14) – Pro Stock driver Bob Benza will fly the colors of Brainerd-area powerhouse car dealership Mills Pontiac-GMC on his sleek Pontiac Grand Am at this weekend’s 20th annual Colonels Truck Accesso ... Continue reading
BOBBY ISAAC MEMORIAL SET FOR SATURDAY
For immediate release August 15, 2001 BOBBY ISAAC MEMORIAL SET FOR SATURDAY HICKORY, NC - Hickory Motor Speedway is long-time favorite of short track drivers everywhere, so track experience won't favor anybody in the Bobby Isaac Memorial 200 Saturday. But don't blame either Scott Kilby or Keith Bumgarner if either thin ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Doug Reed, (303) 694-7229, dreed@scca.org <mailto:dreed@scca.org> Donnie Clark, (614) 793-4620, dclark@midohio.com MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE AND SCCA ANNOUNCE 2002 VALVOLINE RUNOFFS® DATES DUBLIN, Ohio (August 16, 2001) - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Sports Car Club of America (S ... Continue reading
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NICLAS JÖNSSON DRIVER NOTES ALMS MOSPORT AND MID-OHIO RACES AUGUST 17 TO 19 AND 23 TO 25, 2001 new tracks Niclas Jönsson will race at two unfamiliar tracks this month, when the American Le Mans Series travels to Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont., and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. ... Continue reading
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--Aug. 16, 2001-- Cadillac Leads Industry in Customer Satisfaction in Roadside Assistance Study Drivers who use a telematics system -- an electronic concierge or in-vehicle personal communications system -- receive faster emergency roadside assistance when needed, according to results from the J.D. ... Continue reading
Kurt Chronicles: Brainerd Edition
For Release: August 16, 2001 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco News & Notes for the Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals, Brainerd, Minn., Aug. 17-19 KURT GOES BACK TO BRAINERD AS DEFENDING CHAMPION While Jim Nabors' stirring rendition of "Ba ... Continue reading
Start Order & Late News - SCCA ProRally - Ojibwe Forests
The press release text below is also available in the attached Word97-Word2000 document. There is no additional information in the attachment, but it is formatted for easier reading. It is not necessary to download the file. If you would prefer to receive our press releases as text only, with no attachment, please send ... Continue reading
TIGHT POINTS BATTLE IN IRWINDALE AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS
Irwindale, Calif. - - With only three points-paying races left to go in 2001, the Automobile Club of Southern California Late Model championship could well be on the line on Saturday night August 25 with Palm Springs' Deryk "X-Man" Ward hanging on to a slender 14-point lead (560 to 546) over Canyon Country's Dave Hessi ... Continue reading
Warren Report: Brainerd Edition
For Release: August 16, 2001 Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Goodwrench Service Plus News & Notes for the Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals, Brainerd, Minn., Aug. 17-19 JOHNSON'S RACING PHILOSOPHY WAS FORGED IN MINNESOTA'S IRON RANGE Minnesot ... Continue reading
GENTILOZZI WINS POLE FOR TRANS-AM JOHNSON CONTROLS 100 AT ROAD AMERICA
GENTILOZZI WINS POLE FOR TRANS-AM JOHNSON CONTROLS 100 AT ROAD AMERICA 2001 Race Marks 33rd Consecutive Appearance at Road America by Trans-Am Series ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (August 17, 2001) - Paul Gentilozzi (#3 Johnson Controls/HomeLink-Jaguar XKR) grabbed the pole today for the Trans-Am Series Johnson Controls 100 at Ro ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: For the first time ever, Yahoo!(R) Autos (http://autos.yahoo.com) will be joining the festivities at Woodward Dream Cruise, one of the world's largest one-day celebrations of car culture. Yahoo! Autos' purple and yellow wrapped truck will be riding alongside the renowned muscle cars, street rods, custom, colle ... Continue reading
Chicago Silverado Chassis Notes
Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501 203-431-4139 fax 203-788-5863 cell 800-CHEVY-VM messages NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES SILVERADO RACING CHASSIS NOTES CHICAGO MOTOR SPEEDWAY 17 RICKY HENDRICK, NO. 17 GMAC SILVERADO. T-Rex2. This Hendrick chassis competed in four races this season: Loudon (4th), Milwaukee (10th), Dove ... Continue reading
FIFTH FIFTH FOR TRULLI Trulli records his seventh top six start position for Jordan Honda Jarno Trulli qualified in fifth position for tomorrow’s Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, Budapest, his fifth such qualifying position and his seventh start from the front three rows of the grid for Benson and Hedges Jord ... Continue reading
Hungarian GP qualifying - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
Hungarian GP - QUALIFYING 18 August 2001 Weather: Dry. Sunny. Air temperature 30°C. Track temperature 42°C. It was a day of mixed fortunes for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team as while Ralf Schumacher with his fourth spot was about where the team expected to be, Juan Pablo Montoya in eight is a little further back than hoped ... Continue reading
<<Brainerd Friday Notes.doc>> Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Brainerd International Raceway Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Friday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Alderman Grabs 13th Osborne Misses BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 17, 2001) - Dar ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO RACING PRO SPEC RACER ROUND EIGHT PRACTICE TIMES FROM CI NCINNATI
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Practice times for the SCCA Pro Racing Pro Spec Racer Round 8 race, part of the Lunken Runway Enduro Weekend at Cincinnati's Municipal Lunken Airport, with position, car number in parenthesis, driver, hometown, car, fastest lap time and speed in miles per hour. 1 (28), Warren Stilwell, Hartville, Ohi ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO RACING PRO SPEC RACER ROUND EIGHT QUALIFYING ONE TIMES F ROM CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Qualifying session one times for the SCCA Pro Racing Pro Spec Racer Round 8 race, part of the Lunken Runway Enduro Weekend at Cincinnati's Municipal Lunken Airport, with position, car number in parenthesis, driver, hometown, car, fastest lap time and speed in miles per hour. 1. (28), Warren Stilwell, ... Continue reading
SCCA PRO RACING PRO SPEC RACER ROUND EIGHT QUALIFYING RESULTS FRO M CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, Ohio - Starting lineup for the SCCA Pro Racing Pro Spec Racer Round 8 race, part of the Lunken Runway Enduro Weekend at Cincinnati's Municipal Lunken Airport, with starting position, car number in parenthesis, driver, hometown, car, fastest lap time and speed in miles per hour. 1. (28), Warren Stilwell, Har ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Road America Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Motorola 220 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 Road America - Elkhart Lake, Wis. - 4.048-Mile Road Course Round 14 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Tony ... Continue reading
#66 Zanardi Road America Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Alex Zanardi #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Motorola 220 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001 Road America - Elkhart Lake, Wis. - 4.048-Mile Road Course Round 14 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Seri ... Continue reading
Day One News and Notes - SCCA ProRally - Ojibwe Forests
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 18 August, 2001 SCCA ProRally Championship - Round #7 - Ojibwe Forests Leg One Resul ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 Cell at the track (917) 865-1248 Fred Hammond (201) 750-3533 PORSCHE, BMW DUKE IT OUT FOR TOP GRID SLOTS AS GT POINTS BATTLE CONTINUES TO BOIL IN CANADA AT THE GT 3 GRAND PRIX AT MOSPORT Qualifying session indicate tough race tomorro ... Continue reading
Dodge to Produce Viper Coupe for Racing
Dodge to Produce Viper Coupe for Racing MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 18 In August 1995, Dodge unveiled an extraordinary racing coupe that would ultimately make an historic mark on the world's motorsports stage. The Dodge Viper GTS-R was the answer to enthusiasts and competitors who asked if a racing version of the amazing Vi ... Continue reading
Lynx - Road America Qualifying
RUTLEDGE ON FRONT ROW, LAPOINT THIRD FOR SUNDAY'S ATLANTIC RACE AT ROAD AMERICA Lynx Racing driver David Rutledge, 23, of Vancouver, B.C. qualified on the front row for the start of tomorrow's CART Toyota Atlantic race at Road America. His new teammate, American Jason LaPoint, of Woodburn, Oregon, qualified third in hi ... Continue reading
MEDIA UPDATES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08.18.01 … GOOD DAY! There are a number of September Speedway updates and quick bits of information that we need to get out to you and on the record. As always, more detailed data will be available at your request. DEEP-DISCOUNTED "TOUR" TICKET PRICES: Tickets for the upcoming Adva ... Continue reading
STILWELL TAKES POLE AT INAUGURAL LUNKEN RUNWAY ENDURO
STILWELL TAKES POLE AT INAUGURAL LUNKEN RUNWAY ENDURO CINCINNATI, Ohio (August 18, 2001) Native Buckeye Warren Stilwell, of Hartville, Ohio, earned the pole in the final qualifying session for tomorrow's Round Eight SCCA Pro Racing Pro Spec Racer race at Cincinnati's Municipal Lunken Airport- the first race ever organi ... Continue reading
ALMS Mosport qualifying - BMW Motorsport
Qualifying Saturday Round 5, American Le Mans Series 18 August 2001, Bowmanville, Ont. BMW front row in Mosport qualifying Munich/Bowmanville. BMW Motorsport will start from the GT class pole for Sunday's round five of the American Le Mans Series at Mosport International Raceway. Dirk Müller qualified the No. 43 GTR t ... Continue reading
MICHAEL LEWIS WINS FIRST TRANS-AM RACE OF CAREER IN JOHNSON CONTROLS 100 AT ROAD AMERICA
MICHAEL LEWIS WINS FIRST TRANS-AM RACE OF CAREER IN JOHNSON CONTROLS 100 AT ROAD AMERICA Torrential Rain, Lightning, Standing Water and Poor Visibility Cut Race Short ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (August 18, 2001) – Michael Lewis (#12 AmeriSuites Jaguar XKR) won the first Trans-Am race of his career in 62 starts through drivin ... Continue reading
Mopar Saturday Qualifiyng Notes
<<Brainerd Saturday Notes.doc>> Winston Drag Racing Series Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Brainerd International Raceway Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Saturday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Alderman & Osborne Ready for Eliminations BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 18, 20 ... Continue reading
Setzer, Silverado Finish Second in Chicago
SILVERADO RACING NOTES AND QUOTES SEARS CRAFTSMAN 175 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES -- ROUND 17 CHICAGO MOTOR SPEEDWAY CICERO, ILL. SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 2001 DENNIS SETZER IS SECOND IN CHICAGO; FIRST SILVERADO Dennis Setzer had a strong Silverado today in an exciting race that saw 13 lead changes among eight drivers in t ... Continue reading
PLEASE NOTE, THE #8 of JAY FOGLEMAN DID NOT PASS POST RACE TECH INSPECTION AND WAS DQ FOR THE RACE. ... Continue reading
BACKSTREET BOYS - RETURN TO THEIR BLACK & BLUE WORLD TOUR 2001
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001 5:00 AM - 5:15 AM, ET TELSTAR 6, TRANSPONDER 11, C-BAND DOWLNINK FREQ: 3920 (V) 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM, ET TELSTAR 6,TRANSPONDER 11, C-BAND DOWNLINK FREQ: 3920 (V) BACKSTREET BOYS return to their “BLACK & BLUE WORLD TOUR 2001” August 24 in Milwaukee, WI ... Continue reading
A Practical Guide to Everyday Driving We publish an inexpensive booklet is designed to improve your driving by giving you an understanding of the components that balance a car. Who will benefit? Beginning Drivers will learn the "balance window" necessary to control the car. Experienced Drivers will make assessments wit ... Continue reading
PRECIOUS NASCAR SEASON POINTS ARE ON THE LINE SEPTEMBER 8 AT IRWINDALE!
PRECIOUS NASCAR SEASON POINTS ARE ON THE LINE! FOUR IRWINDALE 2001 SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE JUST "TOO CLOSE TO CALL" IN SEPTEMBER 8 ON-TRACK MATCH-UPS Irwindale, Calif. - - If you're anywhere near the top five in Irwindale Speedway 2001 Championship points in the Food 4 Less Super Late Models, the Automobile Club of So ... Continue reading
Castrol Super Series - Vancouver Indy Qual. Session #2 Results
Castrol Super Series For immediate release / September 1, 2001 TURNER'S POLE SPEED HOLDS UP THROUGH 2ND QUALIFYING SESSION Results: Qualifying Session #2 // Molson Indy Vancouver Round #11 // Saturday, September 1, 2001 // Concord Pacific Place // Vancouver, BC POS. CAR# DRIVER (HOMETOWN) SPONSOR / MAKE LAP TIME / KPH ... Continue reading
$3 Million Judgment Bolsters MetLife Auto & Home's Fight Against Insurance Fraud
WARWICK, R.I.--Sept. 1, 2001--Continuing its aggressive attack on auto insurance fraud, MetLife Auto & Home has been awarded judgment in the amount of $2,989,270 in the United States District Court in Massachusetts. The company prevailed in a suit brought against the owners and operators of numerous auto body repair sh ... Continue reading
VILLENEUVE TAKES ADVANTAGE BAR Honda driver qualifies sixth in tricky conditions In a frenetic wet-drying qualifying session at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix tomorrow, Jacques Villeneuve qualified his Lucky Strike BAR Honda in sixth position, ahead of the Ferrari of Rubens Barrichello. His BAR Honda team ... Continue reading
Belgian GP qualifying - BMW WilliamsF1 Team front row
Belgian GP - QUALIFYING September 1, 2001 Weather: Drying after rain. Air temperature 14°C. Track temperature 14°C. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team demonstrated perfect timing and driver performances as the track was drying out during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. Juan Pablo Montoya claimed his second pole in Formul ... Continue reading
Castrol Super Series - Vancouver Indy Starting Grid
Castrol Super Series For immediate release / September 1, 2001 Starting Grid Castrol Super Series // Molson Indy Vancouver Round #11 // Saturday, September 1, 2001 // Concord Pacific Place // Vancouver, BC POS. CAR# DRIVER (HOMETOWN) SPONSOR / MAKE LAP TIME / KPH 1 76 Al Turner (Barrie ON) Blue Streak Hygrade Motor Pro ... Continue reading
Easily Accept Credit Cards & Checks !! znlrs
Increase Sales w/4 Powerful Words !!! We Accept Credit Cards. Just the fact that you accept credit cards adds credibility to your business. Especially if you are a New, Small or Home Based Business Complete E-COMMERCE solutions to accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and Checks for your website, online s ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Jaques Lazier Wins Oldsmobile's 50th IRL Pole in Chicagoland Qualifying JOLIET, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 - Jaques be nimble, Jaques be quick, and Jaques be on the pole for Sunday's inaugural Delphi Indy 300 at Chicagoland Sp ... Continue reading
<<Indy Friday Notes.doc>> 47th Annual U.S. Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Indianapolis Raceway Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Friday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Osborne Quickest After One Alderman Captures Ninth CLERMONT, Ind. (Aug. 31, 2001) - ... Continue reading
September 2001 Press Releases 647 Non-Governmental Organizations eligible to attend the Doha ministerial (Press / 240, 13 August 2001) © WTO News The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, today sent letters to 647 non-governmental organizations confirming their eligibility to attend the 4th WTO Ministerial ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Vancouver Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Molson Indy Vancouver - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 Concord Pacific Place - Vancouver, B.C., Canada - 1.781-Mile Street Course Round 15 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx ... Continue reading
#66 Zanardi Vancouver Sunday Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Alex Zanardi #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Molson Indy Vancouver - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, Sept. 1, 2001 Concord Pacific Place - Vancouver, B.C., Canada - 1.781-Mile Street Course Round 15 of 21 on the 2001 CAR ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX release, Chicagoland
BERRIER, A BULLDOG IN CHICAGOLAND For Immediate Release (9-1-01) JOLIET IL – by Don Radebaugh - Let it never be said that Ed Berrier did not earn his victory in the inaugural Chicagoland ARCA 200 Saturday afternoon at Chicagoland Speedway. The veteran Winston-Salem, North Carolina driver charged from the 34th startin ... Continue reading
Castrol Super Series - Vancouver Indy Results & Points
Castrol Super Series For immediate release / September 1, 2001 TURNER WINS IN VANCOUVER Castrol Super Series // Round #11 // Molson Indy Vancouver September 1, 2001 // Concord Pacific Place // Vancouver, BC VANCOUVER, BC - Castrol Super Series veteran Al Turner started on the pole and won today's 29-lap race at the Mol ... Continue reading
TREMONT WINS 9TH RACE OF SEASON, LOWE TAKES SPORTSMAN TITLE BY TWO POINTS SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY- Kenny Tremont Jr. took his ninth victory of the season Saturday night at Lebanon Valley. Rich Ricci Jr. took the win in the 358-modified feature and along with it the 358-modified track title. Bobby Knipe won t ... Continue reading
Belgian GP race - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
Belgian GP - RACE 2nd September 2001 Weather: Overcast but dry. Air temperature 16°C. Track temperature 16°C. After the best possible result in qualifying, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team failed to score any points in the Belgian Grand Prix. Due to problems on the grid at both the first and second starts neither of the drive ... Continue reading
ALESI MAKES A POINT Schumacher wins Belgian GP as Alesi scores first point for Jordan Honda Jean Alesi scored his first point with a Honda engine today when he took his Benson and Hedges Jordan Honda to sixth place in a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix packed with incident. The Lucky Strike BAR Hondas of Jacques Villeneuve ... Continue reading
Benson Ends Up and Down day In 14th at Darlington
Benson Ends Up and Down day In 14th at Darlington Valvoline Pontiac Moves To 10th in 2001 Points Race Just when it looked like Johnny Benson’s #10 Valvoline Pontiac was in for a long day at the back of the pack in the annual Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway he charged to the front of the pack. When it appeared he w ... Continue reading
Lazier Wins in Chicago, Hornish Clinches
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Lazier Wins in the Windy City, Hornish Clinches IRL Championship JOLIET, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001 - Jaques Lazier blew away the competition today in the Windy City, scoring his first Indy Racing Northern Light Series victory i ... Continue reading
47th Annual U.S. Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Indianapolis Raceway Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Saturday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Osborne Falls to Third Alderman Goes 13th CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2001) - Mark Osborne and the Hemi-powere ... Continue reading
Flame Retardant Chemical Market - new study from Frost & Sullivan
Legislation and Regulations will Transform the European Flame Retardant Chemicals Market 03 September 2001 The introduction of new fire safety standards and environmental regulations will herald a period of growth for the flame retardant chemicals market and will affect industries as diverse as automotive, construction ... Continue reading
Osborne Drives to Fourth Finals of Season
47th Annual U.S. Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Indianapolis Raceway Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Elimination Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Osborne Drives to Fourth Final of the 2001 Season Alderman Loses to Teammate in Round One CLERMONT, Ind. (Sept. 3, ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Sept. 4, 2001--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. received its highest quality service ratings ever, exceeding last year's record-high scores. The June 2001 results of the ADP(R) Client Satisfaction Quality Survey, conducted by the independent market research firm of C. J. Olson Resea ... Continue reading
REMCHINGEN, Germany & SAN JOSE, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2001-- BORG's New-Generation QuoVadis(R) Navigation Terminal to Offer Full Interactive, Real-Time Navigation Information Capabilities At Price Point Attractive to Consumers BORG Instruments, a European leader in automotive electronics, and SiRF Technology, Inc., a leadin ... Continue reading
Copart Acquires Two Independent Sadisco Sites in Georgia
BENICIA, Calif.--Sept. 4, 2001--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the assets of two independent Sadisco locations in Savannah and Tifton, Georgia. The businesses were acquired for Copart stock. The Savannah location is approximately 27 acres and is located in the southern portion of the community along ... Continue reading
Fel-Pro(R) Gaskets from Federal-Mogul Now 2 for 2 In Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Victories
Fel-Pro(R) Gaskets from Federal-Mogul Now 2 for 2 In Dodge NASCAR Winston Cup Victories FEL-PRO(R) LOGO Fel-Pro(R) logo. (PRNewsFoto)[EM] SOUTHFIELD, MI USA 03/20/2001 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 4 Each of the first two Dodge vehicles to win NASCAR Winston Cup races since 1977 have been equipped with Fel-Pro(R) multi-laye ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's August U.S. Sales Declined 7.5%
Ford Motor Company's August U.S. Sales Declined 7.5% Ford F-Series, America's Best-Selling Truck, Sets New August Sales Record; Jaguar X-Type Debuts In U.S.; Jaguar And Volvo Report Record August Sales DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 U.S. customers purchased or leased 325,943 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jagua ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Sept. 4, 2001--The following is an advisory by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas). Ford Motor Company has started construction on a $375 million expansion of a truck assembly plant in Norfolk, Va. Ford, as the construction manager, selected Gala & Associates as the desi ... Continue reading
General Motors to Offer XM Radios in More Than 20 Car and Truck Models Next Year
General Motors to Offer XM Radios in More Than 20 Car and Truck Models Next Year GM Begins Factory-Installing XM Radios in Cadillac DeVilles and Sevilles WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 On the heels of XM Satellite Radio's debut on Cadillac Sevilles and DeVilles this fall, General Motors Corp., will offer XM in more than 20 '03 mo ... Continue reading
General Motors to Offer XM Radios in More Than 20 Car and Truck Models Next Year
General Motors to Offer XM Radios in More Than 20 Car and Truck Models Next Year GM Begins Factory-Installing XM Radios in Cadillac DeVilles and Sevilles WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 On the heels of XM Satellite Radio's debut on Cadillac Sevilles and DeVilles this fall, General Motors Corp. will offer XM in more than 20 '03 mod ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best-Ever August
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best-Ever August Record SUV Sales and all-new Lancer Drive Company Up 2.8 Percent Over August 2000 CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 4 Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported August sales of 28,317 units, driving the auto maker to its best-ever August with an increase of 2.8 percent ... Continue reading
Rose to Make Amends on Return To Richmond in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Rose to Make Amends on Return To Richmond in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 4 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Brian Rose has raced each of his nine Truck Series races at tracks on which he'd never driven. That's going to change as Rose pilots the no. 51 Sunclear Energy Chevrolet Silverado in Th ... Continue reading
Society of Manufacturing Engineers to Honor 50 Michigan Manufacturers At Awards Breakfast September 25 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 4 The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), with the support of the Detroit 300 Commission, will recognize and honor 50 manufacturing companies with facilities that have achieved a heritage ... Continue reading
ADESA Corporation Strengthens Management Team
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 4, 2001--ADESA Corporation, a business unit of ALLETE, Inc. , today announced that Brian J. Warner, president of ADESA Canada, has been appointed to the position of president of ADESA Corporation, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Warner's appointment, which takes effect Oct. 1, 2001, was announced by ... Continue reading
BESTSELLING AUTHOR JERRY JENKINS
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher presents a satellite media tour with JERRY B. WRITER OF THE LEFT BEHIND SERIES JENKINS the # 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ON HOMETOWN LEGEND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001/11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. EASTERN WHAT: The author of the phenomenal Left Behind Series and eight New Yor ... Continue reading
Borealis Announces Smooth Wafer Technology
LONDON--Sept. 5, 2001--Power Chips plc, and Cool Chips plc, subsidiaries of Borealis Exploration Limited (BOREF), announce that a patent, titled "Wafer Having Smooth Surface", as Patent 6,281,139, was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on August 28th, 2001. Further patent applications related to Po ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend MILWAUKEE, Sept. 5 Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, payable September 28, 2001 to shareholders of record September 18, 2001. The Company currently has approximately 303.2 million sh ... Continue reading
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AP Technoglass Bolsters Internal, External Quality Initiatives
AP Technoglass Bolsters Internal, External Quality Initiatives FLORENCE, Ky., Sept. 6 AP Technoglass, North America's fastest growing automotive glass and glazing products supplier, has retained Advanced Integrated Technologies Group (AIT Group) of Avon, CT. to provide a mix of Six sigma, Lean production and Supply Cha ... Continue reading
Competition is the Heart of Michelin's Racing Program
Competition is the Heart of Michelin's Racing Program GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 6 Competition helps Michelin maintain its edge as the industry leader in technology and innovation. The tiremaker views its motor sports program as an integral part of its research and development process. "We race to learn and we race to win ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Completes Three Divestitures of Non-Core Operations
Federal-Mogul Completes Three Divestitures of Non-Core Operations FEDERAL-MOGUL LOGO Federal-Mogul Corporation Logo. (PRNewsFoto)[KI] SOUTHFIELD, MI USA 05/25/2000 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 6 Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported the completion of three recent divestitures of non-core operations with facilities in th ... Continue reading
IMPCO Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2002 Results
IMPCO Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2002 Results - Heavy Investment in Fuel Cell Related Product Development and Research - Spin-Off of Quantum Subsidiary By Year End on Schedule CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 6 IMPCO Technologies Inc. , today reported results for its fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2001. For the first qua ... Continue reading
The Texas Workforce Commission Names Budget Rent a Car Employer of Excellence For Two Consecutive Years Award Acknowledges Budget's Contribution to the Local Community Through Special Training and Welfare-to-Work Programs LISLE, Ill., Sept. 6 For the second year in a row, the Texas Workforce Commission, a state agency ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Subordinated Debenture Filing
IRVINE, Calif.--Sept. 6, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank today announced that Westcorp's wholly owned subsidiary, Western Financial Bank ("the Bank"), has filed a registration statement with the Office of Thrift Superv ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Opens Stabilizer Systems Development Center
American Axle & Manufacturing Opens Stabilizer Systems Development Center DETROIT, Sept. 6 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced the opening of its new Stabilizer Systems Development Center at the Detroit Forge in the AAM Headquarters Complex in Detroit, ... Continue reading
Audi of America Sponsors the 2001 Canada's Cup
Audi of America Sponsors the 2001 Canada's Cup DETROIT, Sept. 6 Audi of America, Inc. is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Canada's Cup. This exciting regatta is one of the oldest sailing competitions in the country, with the first match race series held in 1896. This will be the 19th renewal of the Internationa ... Continue reading
Central Florida Drivers, Teams Looking for Victory at Grand-Am Finale in Daytona
Central Florida Drivers, Teams Looking for Victory at Grand-Am Finale in Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2001) -- Several Central Florida drivers and teams from both the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series will look to score a victory next week in the Grand-Am Finale at Daytona Internatio ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Financial Results
CSK Auto Corporation Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2001 Financial Results PHOENIX, Sept. 6 CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2001. Thirteen Weeks Ended August 5, 2001 Net ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donnie Clark, (614) 793-4620, dclark@midohio.com <mailto:dclark@midohio.com> VALVOLINE RUNOFFS® TO CROWN NORTH AMERICA'S TOP AMATEUR RACERS AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE DUBLIN, Ohio (September 6, 2001) - The Valvoline Runoffs®, amateur racing's largest and most prestigious event, retur ... Continue reading
TRW Announces Actions to Strengthen Competitiveness
TRW Announces Actions to Strengthen Competitiveness TRW LOGO TRW provides advanced-technology products and services for the aerospace, information systems and automotive markets. (PRNewsFoto)[JL] CLEVELAND, OH USA 08/24/2001 CLEVELAND, Sept. 6 TRW Inc. announced today several business actions being implemented to impro ... Continue reading
AMERICAN RACE TRUCKS PRESENT: A FIVE-RING CIRCUS OF
AMERICAN RACE TRUCKS PRESENT: A FIVE-RING CIRCUS OF RACING ACTION AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY … SEPTEMBER 15 Miller Lite Big 10 Challenge Series Winner To Be Decided As Well Irwindale, Calif. - - It's all on the line on Fan Appreciation Saturday night September 15, for Irwindale Speedway's premier NASCAR weekly racing divi ... Continue reading
A New Dodge Ram Commercial Debuts Tonight on the '2001 MTV Video Music Awards'
A New Dodge Ram Commercial Debuts Tonight on the '2001 MTV Video Music Awards' AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 6 On the heels of the announcement that "Grab Life By The Horns" is the new advertising theme line for the cars, trucks and minivans sold under the Dodge brand, a new TV spot highlighting the next generation 2002 D ... Continue reading
Bus Company Keeps Grand Canyon Air Clear With New Technology; Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Uses DriverMax(R) to Cut Pollution and Improve MPG GRAND CANYON, Ariz., Sept. 6 One of the nation's oldest transportation companies has turned to new technology from Mirenco (OTC Bulletin Board: MREO) to help the environment ... Continue reading
DRAGSTRIP PREVIEW SEPTEMBER 29
IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY INVITES MEDIA TO A "SNEAK PREVIEW" OF ITS NEW 1/8-MILE STREET LEGAL DRAGSTRIP SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1 - 5PM WHAT: AS A PART OF IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY'S SPECIAL "SALUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY" A NUMBER OF "TOP COPS" (FROM LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES, SHERIFF, CHP, ETC versus WELL-KNOWN ACTORS AND ATHLETES) WI ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued September 6, 2001 3:44:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Completes Three Divestitures of Non-Core Operations Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/09-06-2001/0001567780& ;EDATE ----------------------------------- ... Continue reading
iRV, Inc. Announces Discontinued Operations at One Subsidiary
iRV, Inc. Announces Discontinued Operations at One Subsidiary COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 6 iRV, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: IRVV) announced today that operations at one of its subsidiaries had been discontinued. Effective August 30, 2001, the operation of iRV-Dealerships, Inc., dba Passport RV, was suspended. The rec ... Continue reading
MONTEREY HOMECOMING FOR LEWIS -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- SALINAS, Calif., Thursday, September 6, 2001- Shane Lewis will control the brute horsepower of the V10 ESP American Viperacing Dodge Viper GTS-R at this weekend’s Monterey Sports Car Championships. The event marks a homecoming for the Lancaster-native and a return ... Continue reading
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Ugly Duckling Announces Closing of an Inventory Line of Credit
PHOENIX--Sept. 6, 2001--Ugly Duckling Corporation , today announced that it has entered into a $36 million inventory line of credit with Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. This line of credit replaces the company's existing inventory line of credit. As previously announced, ... Continue reading
Unicor, Inc. Selects Corcentric to Develop eCommerce Trading Exchange
MCLEAN, Va.--Sept. 6, 2001--In a joint announcement made today, Unicor, Inc. has reached a commitment with Corcentric to create a proprietary electronic commerce eHub trading community. Corcentric's private trading exchange will allow Unicor members to communicate electronically with all of Unicor's primary suppliers i ... Continue reading
Italian GP preview - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
Italian Grand Prix - 14/15/16-09-01 - PREVIEW The BMW WilliamsF1 Team is hopeful those who are predicting a good result in Monza for it are proved to be correct. On paper the Monza track should suit the FW23 and at the July test Ralf Schumacher recorded the fastest lap. In Belgium Ralf had a new chassis and this weeken ... Continue reading
Park Place Racing/Fordahl Motorsports Announce Entry for Petit Le Mans
Park Place Racing/Fordahl Motorsports Announce Entry for Petit Le Mans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BELLEVUE, Wash, (September 7, 2001) - Park Place Racing/Fordahl Motorsports officially announced today that it will enter the Park Place Racing/Fordahl Motorsports/Yokohama/Gatorz Eyewear-sponsored Saleen S7 in this year's runn ... Continue reading
RE: Friday FMDRS Results form Englishtown
Sorry I did not have city and states yesturday. Should have them today. I'm not in Englishtown and am sending results from home. Have not seen Saurday results which are finals yet. Eric -----Original Message----- From: Eric Lotz [mailto:105501.1405@compuserve.com] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 6:56 PM To: Nikki Bail ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 Cell at the track (917) 864-8767 SHORTENED GT QUALIFYING SESSION LIMITS PORSCHE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POLE POSITION; SASCHA MAASSEN AGAIN TOP PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS QUALIFIER -Porsche driver Sascha Maassen put his Alex Job Racing McKenna Por ... Continue reading
FMDRS Final Results from Englishtown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2001 GIBSON, MANZO PICK UP WINS IN ENGLISHTOWN ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - In the final results from Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Federal-Mogul Dragster driver Billy Gibson and Federal-M ... Continue reading
FMDRS-Saturday from Tri-State Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION TRI-STATE RACEWAY, EARLVILLE, IOWA Saturday, September 08, 2001 QUALIFYING COMPLETED AT TRI-STATE RACEWAY IN SPITE OF MOTHER NATURE EARLVILLE, Iowa - Although the morning hours were not promising, NHRA and track officials were able to g ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Fiesta Set to Lead Ford to Strong Future
-- Ford unveiled its all-new Fiesta today at the 2001 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The first in a new family of small-cars from Ford, the roomy and stylish Fiesta is poised to win a leading place in the growing European small car segment. Event photos available Tuesday You can reach the story directly by going to http://w ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Turbochargers Provide Market-Leading Technology for Small Passenger Car Diesel Engines in Europe CHICAGO, Sept. 10 With a new order for 1.8 million turbochargers for Peugeot, BorgWarner now supplies the market- leading technology for small passenger car diesel engines in Europe. BorgWarner's Turbo Systems gr ... Continue reading
HIDDEN HITCH OFFERS 12-VOLT ACCESSORY ADAPTER
Attached please find a new press release and low-res photo from Rosen Products. If you would like to view a high-res image please respond to this email to request. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REG ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470
For Immediate Release LEX-47-01 Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470 TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2001 $B?(B Lexus announced today the price for the 2002 LX 470 premium luxury sport utility vehicle will remain flat with a Manufacturer$B!G(Bs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $61,855. Additionally for 2002, the DVD-b ... Continue reading
Watch the Global Unveiling of the Saab 9x Live
Watch the Global Unveiling of the Saab 9x Live NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 10 Saab Automobile will unveil its new concept car, the Saab 9X, on Tuesday, September 11 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The 9X challenges automotive tradition by revealing new dimensions in car design. Saab invites the world to watch the unveiling ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: The 2001/2002 Section year begins on September 18th
Your (all volunteer) SAE SoCal Governing Board has been hard at work this summer. Mike Moyer and his Meetings & Tours Committee have some great events planned for the months ahead. Cole Standish and the Student Activities Committee are getting ready for the new school year as well. Look for the September issue of Momen ... Continue reading
AutoZone NHRA Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Memphis Motorsports Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Saturday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Osborne Takes Second Alderman Misses Show MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2001) - Mark Osborne vaulted his Hemi-po ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, DENVER Saturday, September 22, 2001 LOW QUALIFIERS MAINTAIN TOP POSITIONS, FIELDS SET AT BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY DENVER - In the final rounds of qualifying at Bandimere Speedway, Federal-Mogul Dragster driver David Wells ... Continue reading
Bumgarner wins ARA Kool Seal Challenge at Peach State
For Immediate Release JEFFERSON, GA (Sept. 22, 2001) - Keith Bumgarner did everything he could Saturday night in winning the Kool Seal 125 at Peach State Speedway, but the biggest gain he made against Scott Kilby in the battle for the American Racing Association (ARA) Kool Seal Challenge Series championship came from t ... Continue reading
Kelley wins ARA Southern Thunder race at Peach State
For Immediate Release JEFFERSON, GA (Sept. 22, 2001) - Paul Kelley of Snellville, GA, took advantage of lapped traffic and made a timely pass of Michel Lance of Dacula, GA, to win the American Racing Association (ARA) Southern Thunder Series race at Peach State Speedway. Kelley, 20, made his daring pass on lap 120 of t ... Continue reading
NOTE: ******Top-10 ARCA RE/MAX Series points at bottom of release****** STEELE WINS BERLIN; KIMMEL CLINCHES CROWN For Release (9-22-01) MARNE MI, by Don Radebaugh – Hometown hero Tim Steele stole the show Saturday night at Berlin Raceway while Frank Kimmel, by virtue of a podium finish, locked up his third ARCA RE/MA ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY, DENVER Sunday, September 23, 2001 WILLIAMS, BRADSHAW VISIT WINNER'S CIRCLE FEDERAL-MOGUL SEASON FINALE DENVER - In the final results from Bandimere Speedway, Federal-Mogul Funny Car driver Kirk Williams, who was the ... Continue reading
HMS Race Results (9-22-01) int2
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE -- For Immediate Release Hardeeville Motor Speedway Hosts Thunder Roadster Triple Crown HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (September 22, 2001) - The Thunder Roadsters, a new class of racing developed by 600 Racing, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, competed in the Inaugural Triple Crown event at th ... Continue reading
AutoZone NHRA Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Memphis Motorsports Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Elimination Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Patterson Drives to Semifinals MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2001) - Todd Patterson took his Dodge Motorsports Dakota R/ ... Continue reading
USAC: Alvis wins at Madera; Harris' Western point lead now 34
September 25, 2001 Floyd Alvis of San Carlos, Calif. won Saturday night's 30-lap USAC WorldCom Western Midget Car feature at the Madera (Calif.) Speedway, leading the final 22 laps after passing Chuck Gurney, Jr. on lap nine. The victory was Alvis' second in USAC competition, having also won a Madera race in 1985! Gurn ... Continue reading
ARCA Midget release/results, Sandusky
GIBSON SAILS OVER SANDUSKY ARCA/NAMARS MIDGETS SANDUSKY OH, 9-23-01 – Three-time ARCA Auto Value Midget Series champion Gene Lee Gibson inched a little closer to a fourth series title Sunday afternoon at Sandusky Speedway by winning the 25-lap ARCA/NAMARS co-sanctioned feature event. Gibson, who started fifth in his ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck final points & Flat Rock release
FINAL 10 ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series championship points race are: 1. Robbin Slaughter (2765) 2. Bill Withers (2715) 3. Chad Guinn (2670) 4. Johnny Witham (2655) 5. ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for Safco Corporation, dated Sept. 24, 2001
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. -0- Published Date: Sept. 24, 2001 Company Name: Safco Corpo ... Continue reading
Fw: Goodson Looks to Jennerstown to Renew Spirits
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Wise" <JWise@performancegrp.com> To: "ARA" <rideout5@hotmail.com>; "Benny Phillips/High Point Enterprise" <bphillips@hpe.com>; "Bruce Wehrle/The Dispatch" <bruce.wehrle@the-dispatch.com>; "Chris Grantham/WGHP (FOX, Ch. 8)" <cgrantham@wghp.com>; "Chris Larson" <clarson2001@msn.c ... Continue reading
Juan Pablo Montoya clothing line
For Immediate Release September 24, 2001 Dressed to Win Juan Pablo Montoya clothing line added to the BMW WilliamsF1 Team Collection Hard on the heels of his debut Grand Prix win at Monza, Juan Pablo Montoya's irrepressible and effervescent spirit will be captured in a range of new garments designed to complement the 2 ... Continue reading
KIK Technology Announces New Trading Symbol
OCEANSIDE, Calif.--Sept. 24, 2001--KIK Technology International Inc. (OTCBB:KKTI) (previously OTCBB:RSIM) announced today it has received a new trading symbol from the NASD and has begun trading under the new symbol "KKTI", effective immediately. The new symbol is another step in the reorganization of the Company after ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--Sept. 24, 2001-- 3D CAD software cuts design time and reduces production errors on vehicles and tools used for supporting the oil and gas and telecommunication industries Oceaneering International, Inc., one of the world's largest operators and manufacturers of remotely operated vehicles, uses SolidWork ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Retires an Additional $160 Million of Debt
PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 24, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that it has repurchased, for cash, an additional $159,702,000 of its zero coupon convertible Liquid Yield Option Notes ("LYONs") that were put back to the Company on September 20th. ... Continue reading
Research Frontiers Continues Share Buyback as Its Outlook Remains Unaffected by Recent World Events
WOODBURY, N.Y.--Sept. 24, 2001--Research Frontiers Incorporated , the developer and licensor of SPD light-control technology, announced today that it continues its ongoing program authorized by its Board of Directors to make discretionary purchases of its common stock in the open market. The amount and timing of purcha ... Continue reading
Research Frontiers Continues Share Buyback as Its Outlook Remains Unaffected by Recent World Events
WOODBURY, N.Y.--Sept. 24, 2001--Research Frontiers Incorporated , the developer and licensor of SPD light-control technology, announced today that it continues its ongoing program authorized by its Board of Directors to make discretionary purchases of its common stock in the open market. The amount and timing of purcha ... Continue reading
SMT - EMOTIONS GRIPPING AMERICANS: FEAR, GRIEF, WORRY, HOPELESSNESS
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher PASTOR AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MAX LUCADO RESPONDS TO EMOTIONS GRIPPING AMERICANS: FEAR, GRIEF, WORRY, HOPELESSNESS Book Offers Encouragement for Uncertain Times TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET America has been plunged into a time of grief and fear that could ... Continue reading
19TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET NOVEMBER 4TH AT LEBANON VALLEY SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY-Lebanon Valley Speedway will hold it's 19th annual Swap Meet on Sunday, November 4th from 8am till 4pm rain or shine. Admission is a $5.00 donation. Proceeds benefit the Lebanon Valley drivers point fund. The Lebanon Valley Board o ... Continue reading
The Southland's Top Import Drag Racers to Compete at NHRA Import Finals in Pomona, Calif.
POMONA, Calif.--Sept. 24, 2001--The top import drag racers will compete Sept. 28-30 in a head-to-head competition with the best in the country at the Mazda(R) NHRA(R) Import World Finals presented by Toyo Tires(R) located at Pomona Raceway. This inaugural season-ending national event will determine the NHRA Summit Impo ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces $330 Million Securitization
INDIANAPOLIS--Sept. 24, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that its subsidiary, UAC Securitization Corporation ("UACSC"), has priced an offering of $330 million of asset-backed notes. The lead manager of the transaction was Banc of America Securities. First Union Securities served as a co-manage ... Continue reading
VDO.com Inc. Announces Name & Symbol Change
REDLANDS, Calif.--Sept. 24, 2001--VDO.com Inc. (Pink Sheets:VDOO), today announced, following a board of directors meeting held on Sept. 19, 2001, a change in the company's name to Hundred Mile Plus Ltd., with the symbol change to HDMP, effective Sept. 19, 2001. The name and symbol change made by HDMP's board of direct ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. Sites Have More Unique Visitors Than Any Other Car-Buying and Ownership Site On the Web Sites Reached Over 3.5 Million Unique Visitors in August, According to Jupiter Media Metrix IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24 Autobytel Inc. sites' unique visitors reached over 3.5 million in August, according to Jupiter Media ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Sponsors the National Student Case Competition
Chrysler Group Sponsors the National Student Case Competition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 Graduate students representing some of the leading business schools in the U.S. will participate in an academic competition that could help companies recruit and retain them. Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler, the National Student Ca ... Continue reading
Equilon Prevails Again in Coast Village Case: Attorney Fees Denied
Equilon Prevails Again in Coast Village Case: Attorney Fees Denied LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24 Consistent with its Aug. 17, 2001 ruling in the Coast Village v. Equilon case, the United States District Court for the Central District of California denied the plaintiffs' request to be awarded over $2,000,000 in attorney and exp ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Strengthens Investor Communications Function
Ford Motor Company Strengthens Investor Communications Function DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 -_ Ford Motor Company has strengthened the focus of its Investor Relations function, including establishment of a representative for fixed-income investors and closer coordination with communications to European investors. Mel Ste ... Continue reading
General Motors And Earth Force Receive 2001 "Award of Achievement" For Environmental Program
FOR RELEASE: September 19, 2001 General Motors And Earth Force Receive 2001 "Award of Achievement" For Environmental Program General Motors and its partner, Earth Force, a national organization that engages youth to discover lasting solutions to environmental problems, were recently recognized by a leading environmenta ... Continue reading
GM Service Parts Operations Continues Support Of Whaley Children's Center
FOR RELEASE: September 24, 2001 GM Service Parts Operations Continues Support Of Whaley Children's Center Flint - GM Service Parts Operations (SPO) continues its support of Whaley Children's Center programs by presenting the facility with a $1000 donation in Flint today. The donation is in connection with the "Creative ... Continue reading
New Valeo Wind Tunnel Capabilities Support High-Horsepower Truck Testing
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & JAMESTOWN, N.Y.--Sept. 24, 2001--Valeo, a leading supplier of innovative components, systems, and modules for cars and trucks, has upgraded its Climatic Vehicle Wind Tunnel in Jamestown, N.Y. to support the testing of heavy trucks powered by the biggest available engines. The wind tunnel now featu ... Continue reading
Pontiac-GMC Become The Official Vehicles Of The Big South Conference
FOR RELEASE: September 24, 2001 Pontiac-GMC Become The Official Vehicles Of The Big South Conference CHARLOTTE, N.C.-The Big South Conference today announced that it has added Pontiac-GMC as the official vehicles of the Big South Conference. The partnership will be the most encompassing sponsorship agreement in League ... Continue reading
SAE Brake Colloquium Still `Go' for October 28-31 in New Orleans
SAE Brake Colloquium Still `Go' for October 28-31 in New Orleans WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 24 The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) 19th Annual Brake Colloquium & Exhibition has confirmed that its meeting will take place as scheduled on October 28-31 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans. While many U.S. and fore ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Enjoys Quiet Success With PT Cruiser Content
Sika Automotive Enjoys Quiet Success With PT Cruiser Content Providing NVH solutions for the Neon gave Chrysler the inside track on the PT Cruiser MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 24 Introduced as a concept car at the 1999 Detroit International Auto Show, the PT Cruiser later was deemed a hit and last year was named Motor ... Continue reading
SME Targets Michigan Youth With Technology-Based Summer Camps for Girls
SME Targets Michigan Youth With Technology-Based Summer Camps for Girls DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will bring its successful national STEPS program to Michigan with $100,000 in start-up funding from Ford Motor Company. Through the tuition-free STEPS (Science, Technology and E ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Group Will Provide Vehicles to Winning Contestants of 'Ed McMahon's Next Big Star' on PAX TV AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 The Chrysler Group today announced that 2002 model year Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles will be the top prizes awarded to the talent champions of "Ed McMahon's Next Big Star," a n ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Sales and Earnings for Quarter, Year
Thor Announces Sales and Earnings for Quarter, Year JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Sept. 24 Thor Industries, Inc. announced today sales and net income for the quarter and year ended July 31, 2001. Net income in the quarter was $8.4 million versus $9.7 million in the prior year. EPS in the quarter were 71 cents versus 80 cents l ... Continue reading
ThyssenKrupp USA Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts
ThyssenKrupp USA Donates $1 Million to Relief Efforts TROY, Mich., Sept. 24 ThyssenKrupp USA, Inc., a holding corporation for companies operating in the United States and owned by Germany- based ThyssenKrupp AG, today announced a $1 million dollar contribution for agencies providing relief efforts for victims of the te ... Continue reading
USAR Jennerstown Pre-Race Release
2001 HOOTERS PROCUP SERIES RACE FACTS WHAT: Charlie Cambell Memorial Hooters 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Race #26 of 29 (Championship Race #1) WHERE: Jennerstown Speedway - .5 mile, slighty-banked asphalt oval WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. EST DISTANCE: 250 Laps, 125 Miles TV: Speedvision (Tape-Delayed, Th ... Continue reading
Visteon Strengthens Global Expertise With Appointment of New President of Europe & South America
Visteon Strengthens Global Expertise With Appointment of New President of Europe & South America VISTEON LOGO Visteon Corporation Logo. (PRNewsFoto)[PM] DEARBORN, MI USA 12/01/2000 DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 Visteon Corporation continues to build a talented global leadership team with the appointment of Dr. Heinz Pfanns ... Continue reading
Webraska and AirFlash Merge to Create Worldwide Location-based Services Leader
Webraska and AirFlash Merge to Create Worldwide Location-based Services Leader Merged Company Uniquely Positioned in Telecommunications and Automotive Markets Most Complete Offering for Development of LBS Applications SARATOGA, Calif., and MAISONS-LAFFITTE, France, Sept. 24 Webraska, the worldwide provider of wireless ... Continue reading
2001 SEMA Show*ITE and AAPEX Planned as Scheduled
2001 SEMA Show*ITE and AAPEX Planned as Scheduled LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21 Chuck Schwartz, CEM and Bill Glasgow, Sr. sent the following letter, dated Sept. 21, to exhibitors and attendees of SEMA Show*ITE and AAPEX: Dear Friend, This important letter is to tell you that the 2001 SEMA Show*ITE and AAPEX will be held as sched ... Continue reading
ASV Anticipates Lower Sales and Net Earnings; Announces Stock Buy-Back Program
ASV Anticipates Lower Sales and Net Earnings; Announces Stock Buy-Back Program GRAND RAPIDS, Minn., Sept. 24 ASV, Inc. announced today it anticipates it will report reduced net sales and net earnings for its third quarter ending September 30, 2001. Reasons for the reduction include customer response to the recent acts ... Continue reading
Audi of America Sponsors the Michigan Football Experience
Audi of America Sponsors the Michigan Football Experience ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 21 Audi of America, Inc. is proud to announce its exclusive presenting sponsorship of the Michigan Football Experience. This pre-game event is a popular component of the University of Michigan football game-day lineup that features intera ... Continue reading
Big Three Struggle to 'Keep America Rolling' and That Could be Good News For Consumers; GM and Daewoo do a Deal; Spy Shots of the '03 Lincoln Aviator; First Review of the Cadillac EXT; and Six Top Industry Leaders Speak Their Mind - Only on TheCarConnectio DETROIT, Sept. 24 "The auto industry is likely to be among the ... Continue reading
Capital One Financial Agrees to Acquire PeopleFirst Inc.; Expands Auto Financing Business
Capital One Financial Agrees to Acquire PeopleFirst Inc.; Expands Auto Financing Business FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 21 Capital One Financial today announced it has agreed to acquire PeopleFirst Inc., the nation's largest online provider of direct motor vehicle loans. This acquisition will make Capital One one of the nat ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Completes Acquisition Of Automotive Fabrics Operations of Joan Fabrics
Collins & Aikman Completes Acquisition Of Automotive Fabrics Operations of Joan Fabrics Transaction to Significantly Enhance Collins & Aikman's Fabric Operations TROY, Mich., Sept. 24 Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the automotive fabric operations of Joan Fabrics ( ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation's Spicer Driveshaft Facility in Atkins, Virginia, Receives United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 21 Dana Corporation's Spicer Driveshaft Group facility in Atkins, Va., has been honored with the 2001 Medallion of Performance Excellence by the U.S. Senate Productivity an ... Continue reading
Delphi Dissolves Joint Ventures
Delphi Dissolves Joint Ventures DELPHI AUTOMOTIVE LOGO Delphi Automotive Systems Wordmark. (PRNewsFoto)[AG] TROY, MI USA 10/19/2000 TROY, Mich., Sept. 24 Delphi Automotive Systems today announced that it has exited two ventures in China with total consolidated sales of approximately US $14.2 million. The majority inter ... Continue reading
Dodge to Launch New Attitude-Packed Ad Campaign During NFL Monday Night Football on September 24
Dodge to Launch New Attitude-Packed Ad Campaign During NFL Monday Night Football on September 24 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 Advertising for the Dodge brand will take on an aggressive new look and attitude starting Monday, September 24, during the season debut of NFL Monday Night Football on ABC. Using the brand's ne ... Continue reading
Finishing Tech 2001 to Jump Start Finishing Sector of the Automotive Industry
Finishing Tech 2001 to Jump Start Finishing Sector of the Automotive Industry DETROIT, Sept. 24 Challenged with a scaled back auto industry with increased price and product concerns, the automotive products finishing industry is fighting back with the creation of a new conference, Finishing Tech 2001, to be held at the ... Continue reading
Garmin Announces Stock Repurchase Program and Revises Its Third Quarter Guidance
Garmin Announces Stock Repurchase Program and Revises Its Third Quarter Guidance CAYMAN ISLANDS, Sept. 24 Garmin Ltd. today announced that the company's board of directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to purchase up to 5.0 million shares of Garmin Ltd. as market and business conditions wa ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Completes Acquisition of Associates Fleet Services In Canada
GE Capital Fleet Services Completes Acquisition of Associates Fleet Services In Canada EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. and TORONTO, Sept. 21 GE Capital Fleet Services announced today it has received final regulatory approvals for, and completed, the acquisition of Associates Fleet Services in Canada headquartered in Mississauga, O ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Rietbergen Director of E-Commerce for Europe
Goodyear Names Rietbergen Director of E-Commerce for Europe AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 24 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named George Rietbergen its European director of e-commerce. Rietbergen, 37, will be responsible for the world's largest tiremaker's efforts to utilize Internet technologies to provide European custo ... Continue reading
INTERMET Third-Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations Lower
INTERMET Third-Quarter Sales and Earnings Expectations Lower TROY, Mich., Sept. 21 INTERMET Corporation today announced that its third-quarter sales are expected to be down from analyst expectations. Chairman and CEO John Doddridge said, "Sales are being affected by a slowing economy and the reduction of vehicle produc ... Continue reading
Isuzu Employees Donate More Than $7,000 to Red Cross to Aid Victims of Last Week's Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 21 Employees of Isuzu Motors America, Inc. and its affiliated companies in Southern California will contribute more than $7,000 to the American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Announces Disaster Relief Contribution Program For Victims of U.S. Terrorist Attack
Lear Corporation Announces Disaster Relief Contribution Program For Victims of U.S. Terrorist Attack SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 21 Lear Corporation today announced its decision to commit $250,000 to support U.S. disaster relief efforts designated to assist the survivors and families of victims impacted by the terrorist a ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Announces Agency Review
LoJack Corporation Announces Agency Review WESTWOOD, Mass., Sept. 24 LoJack Corporation announced today that it will conduct a competitive review of advertising agencies for its multi-million dollar advertising account. Greenberg Seronick O'Leary & Partners has been the agency of record for the past five years. In maki ... Continue reading
Minnesota Department of Revenue: Minneapolis Business Loses Sales Tax Permit
Minnesota Department of Revenue: Minneapolis Business Loses Sales Tax Permit ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 21 The Minnesota Department of Revenue recently revoked the sales tax permit of a Minneapolis business. The department revoked the permit for failing to pay state sales tax. RenMark, Inc., doing business as Feist Blancha ... Continue reading
New Survey of Parents: Arkansas Children at Risk on the Roads
New Survey of Parents: Arkansas Children at Risk on the Roads Ford Motor Company's Boost America! Donates 8,000 Booster Seats to Income Eligible Arkansas Families Through the United Way of Pulaski County LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 21 A month after Arkansas upgraded its child passenger safety law, a coalition of local and ... Continue reading
SAE's SAMC Rescheduled for April 2002
SAE's SAMC Rescheduled for April 2002 WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 21 The SAE Southern Automotive Manufacturing Conference and Exhibition, which was originally scheduled for October 8-10 in Greenville, South Carolina, has been rescheduled for April 8-10, 2002. The rescheduled conference will be held, as previously slated, at ... Continue reading
Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Receives Military Contract
Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois Receives Military Contract QUINCY, Ill., Sept. 24 Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc. , has received confirmation of the largest military contract negotiated in the history of the company. The U.S. Army has granted Titan a multi-year contrac ... Continue reading
Winners Named in da Vinci Accessibility Awards Program
Winners Named in da Vinci Accessibility Awards Program SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 21 Six winners were selected from the nine finalists in the first annual da Vinci Accessibility Awards developed by ESD The Engineering Society (ESD) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Michigan Chapter, Inc. Patricia McDonal ... Continue reading
AAA-CMC Travel Agents Continue to Counsel Travelers in Wake of Tragedy
AAA-CMC Travel Agents Continue to Counsel Travelers in Wake of Tragedy AURORA, Ill., Sept. 21 The AAA-Chicago Motor Club continues to provide assistance to its traveling customers as they make future travel arrangements and alter existing plans. AAA-CMC travel agents have been working around the clock to answer custome ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/New Valeo Wind Tunnel Capabilities Support High-Horsepower Truck Testing
-- Valeo, a leading supplier of innovative components, systems, and modules for cars and trucks, has upgraded its Climatic Vehicle Wind Tunnel in Jamestown, N.Y., to support the testing of heavy trucks powered by the biggest available engines. The wind tunnel now features a water-brake dynamometer that increases the fa ... Continue reading
Designing With Passion: AutoWeek Announces Editors' Choice Awards From Frankfurt Motor Show
Designing With Passion: AutoWeek Announces Editors' Choice Awards From Frankfurt Motor Show DETROIT, Sept. 21 AutoWeek magazine has announced its 2001 Editors' Choice Awards from the Frankfurt Motor Show. For more than a decade, the AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards have recognized those vehicles the magazine's editorial ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Wins Corporate Latch System And Secondary Latch System Contracts
DURA Automotive Wins Corporate Latch System And Secondary Latch System Contracts Systems developed for 2003 and 2005 model year vehicles ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Sep. 21 DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. has been awarded the next generation "corporate hood latch system" contract for a major North American automaker. The awa ... Continue reading
Fortune 50 Management Joins ACDP
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--Sept. 24, 2001-- Board of Directors of Accident Prevention Plus (OTC BB: ACDP) Announces That Jean-Claude Perche has Joined the Company as President and CEO The board of Directors, today announced the hiring of Mr. Jean-Claude Perche, as president and CEO of the Company. Mr. Perche has held positions w ... Continue reading
GMAC Mortgage Announces Alliance With APCI Federal Credit Union
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 GMAC Mortgage Announces Alliance With APCI Federal Credit Union HORSHAM, PA - GMAC Mortgage Corporation and APCI Federal Credit Union, Lehigh Valley, PA, announced an agreement to offer residential first mortgage products and services to APCI members and their families. Under the terms of ... Continue reading
IMPCO Technologies Withdraws Follow-On Offering
IMPCO Technologies Withdraws Follow-On Offering CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 21 IMPCO Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has withdrawn its registration statement for its follow-on offering of common stock by the Company and certain selling stockholders, citing adverse market conditions. IMPCO Technologies designs, m ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 International Union, UAW And General Motors Announce 2nd Annual 'Wish-Match Holiday Campaign'Benefiting The Make-A-Wish Foundation® Due to the Support of UAW-GM, GM and GM Dealers, More Than 355 Wishes Have Been Granted To Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses all Across America Look ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Area Kids Help Tragedy Relief Effort By Joining Nationwide Car Wash Program
Los Angeles Area Kids Help Tragedy Relief Effort By Joining Nationwide Car Wash Program Beckford Avenue Elementary School Allies With Four Virginia Sisters Raising Money for American Red Cross With Community Car Wash To 'Help Wash Away the Hurt' WHO: Beckford Avenue Elementary School in Northridge will host Los Angeles ... Continue reading
MINTEQ International Acquires Rijnstaal B.V.
NEW YORK--Sept. 24, 2001--Minerals Technologies Inc. announced today that MINTEQ International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, has purchased all of the outstanding shares of Rijnstaal B.V., a Netherlands-based producer of cored metal wires used mainly in the steel and foundry industries. Rijnstaal B.V. reported sales ... Continue reading
New Truck Company Carries the Oldest Name in the Business
New Truck Company Carries the Oldest Name in the Business A History of Autocar -- the Oldest U.S. Vehicle Nameplate In Continuous Production UNION CITY, Ind., Sept. 21 The newest company in the heavy-duty truck industry has a name that represents more than 100 years of quality and achievements. Autocar LLC was formed i ... Continue reading
Pontiac-Area GM Facilities Sponsor End-of-Summer New Car Extravaganza
FOR RELEASE: September 24, 2001 Pontiac-Area GM Facilities Sponsor End-of-Summer New Car Extravaganza Three General Motors facilities in Pontiac will team up Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, to sponsor an End-of-Summer New Car Extravaganza vehicle show and sale for employees and the general public. Representatives ... Continue reading
ProcessClaims Renews Explorer Insurance Company Contract With 2-Year Partnership Agreement
REDONDO BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 24, 2001-- ProcessClaims, the first claims solutions provider to facilitate open architecture claims processing via the Internet, today announced that Explorer Insurance Company has renewed its partnership agreement with ProcessClaims. The new 2-year agreement facilitates Explorer's continu ... Continue reading
Snapon.com Reports Successful First Year of Service; Snap-on Ranks Fourth in InformationWeek 500
KENOSHA, Wis.--Sept. 24, 2001--With www.snapon.com, Snap-on Tools Company celebrates its first anniversary in online retailing, in which it extended its reach to new and existing customers and created regular customer referrals to Snap-on's dealer network. Snap-on has since expanded the scope of the snapon.com store to ... Continue reading
SWE -SupplyWebExchange- 2001 Postponed until Spring 2002
NEWTON, Mass.--Sept. 24, 2001--In consideration of the tragedy that unfolded in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 11, the SWE 2001 Conference and Exposition, originally scheduled for November 7-9 at the Chicago Marriott, has been postponed. In recognition of the impact these horrific events h ... Continue reading
Team Monte Carlo Goes "Looney Tunes" At Richmond International Raceway
FOR RELEASE: September 6, 2001 Team Monte Carlo Goes "Looney Tunes" At Richmond International Raceway All-star, action-packed race weekend planned for the Chevy Monte Carlo 400 with the Looney Tunes Warner Bros.' Nikki Cox, Tracy Lawrence and John Schneider Add Dazzle to the Race Festivities Richmond, VA- Chevrolet, Wa ... Continue reading
Ugly Duckling Reports Withdrawal of Chairman's April 2001 Offer to Purchase Outstanding Common Stock
PHOENIX--Sept. 24, 2001--Ugly Duckling Corporation reported that Mr. Ernest C. Garcia II, its Chairman and largest shareholder, has withdrawn his April, 2001 offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company. Mr. Garcia's letter of withdrawal indicated that he withdrew the offer based u ... Continue reading
United PanAm Financial Corp. Announces Share Repurchase
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Sept. 24, 2001--Following on UPFC's repurchase last week of 140,000 shares of the company's common stock, the company today announced that it intends to repurchase up to an additional 140,000 shares of common stock prior to Sept. 28, 2001. "This move is a further indication of our belief in the l ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. Updates Business Outlook
ST. LOUIS--Sept. 24, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. today provided an updated outlook for the company's overall business as well as for financial performance for the third quarter ending September 30, 2001. "Viasystems continues to meet the current challenging conditions within the electronics manufacturing services indu ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Donates 25 Vans to New York Fire Department
Volkswagen of America, Inc. Donates 25 Vans to New York Fire Department AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 21 Volkswagen of America, Inc. is handing over 25 new EuroVans to the New York City Fire Department, to help the families of the firefighters who lost their lives responding to the terrorist attack on the World Trade Cent ... Continue reading
OLYMPIA, Wash.--Sept. 24, 2001--Westar Financial Services Incorporated (OTC:WEST), the unique automobile e-finance portal, today forecast record profits for its fiscal second quarter, which will end September 30, 2001. At the annual meeting, shareholders learned the company's financial portal activity was continuing to ... Continue reading
SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ANALYSTS TO FEATURE AFTERMARKET LEADERS CONFERENCE IN LAS VEGAS
Southfield, Mich., Sept. 10, 2001 – Two top Wall Street analysts will round out the speaker lineup at the Society of Automotive Analysts’ first-ever conference on the $250 billion U.S. aftermarket being held during this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, ... Continue reading
HOTROD & PERFORMANCE Trade Show
HOTROD & PERFORMANCE Trade Show Moves To Indianapolis in 2002 Indianapolis will be the host city in 2002 for the growing HOTROD & PERFORMANCE Trade Show. Show days are February 28, March 1 and March 2. To be held in the Indiana Convention Center, the 2002 HOTROD & PERFORMANCE Trade Show will feature an expanded show fl ... Continue reading
NACE Will Take Place as Planned
Here is a letter from NACE: Our hearts go out to everyone who has been touched by the tragic events of Sept. 11. We extend our greatest sympathies to the victims and their families and keep them close in our thoughts and prayers. President Bush has encouraged a return to business to help the nation recover and demonstr ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 39 Year 2001
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 39 Year 2001 ... Continue reading
Your brother and your Dad had last year's Cadillac Seville to drive around for a week and I was hoping that we'd get a chance to try it, but it just didn't work out. I'm glad that we got first crack at it for 2002. It hasn't changed much from last year but that's fine by me. My folks have always been General Motors peo ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4X4 Z71 (2002)
The Chevrolet Avalanche is an entirely new species of vehicle: part truck and part SUV. It comes in either two or four-wheel drive, with a half-ton (1500) or three-quarter-ton (2500) chassis. This week we test an Avalanche 1500 4x4. ... Continue reading
GMC Yukon XL 2500 4WD SLE (2002)
Bob Hagin notes that GMC Truck has been around for a very long time. Matt Hagin says the new GMC Yukon XL has only been around for over a year, but it's a very hot seller. ... Continue reading
Post-War American Minis That Failed
At the turn of the last century, almost anyone with an idea and a machine shop could and did start an automobile company. ... Continue reading
NASCAR AFTERMARKET PROGRAM FEATURED AT AAPEX
Southfield, MI – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing announced today its plans to showcase its Automotive Aftermarket Program and its 30-licensed brands at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo held October 30 to November 2, 2001 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Based on the popularity of ... Continue reading
There is little question that the tragic events of the past week will forever remain in our memories and in our hearts. As the nation continues to reflect on these tragedies, it is time — as President Bush states — to resume our daily routines in our family, civic and business lives. With this in mind, plan ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470
For Immediate Release LEX-47-01 Lexus Announces Price for 2002 LX 470 TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2001 $B?(B Lexus announced today the price for the 2002 LX 470 premium luxury sport utility vehicle will remain flat with a Manufacturer$B!G(Bs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $61,855. Additionally for 2002, the DVD-b ... Continue reading
Staab-led XR650R team takes Glen Helen 24-hour race
When the dust cleared Sunday, September 9 at the 3rd Annual 24-Hour endurance race held at Glen Helen Raceway, in San Bernardino CA, it was all red...Honda Red! The IMS-sponsored Honda XR650R ridden by a four man team of Tim Staab, Steve Hengeveld, Joe Hengeveld and ex-professional motocross racer Mike Healey crossed t ... Continue reading
ALGOR's DesignPlus Achieves Certified Select Status Within the Solid Edge Voyager Program
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 12, 2001--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, today announced that its DesignPlus core package has qualified for Certified Select status within the Solid Edge Voyager Program offered by UGS. ALGOR's DesignPlus for Solid Edge provides a fully associative CAD/CAE solution ... Continue reading
Dura Automotive Announces Extension of Exchange Offer
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Sept. 12, 2001-- Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it has extended the deadline to exchange its debt securities until 5 p.m., EST, on Sept. 18, 2001. Dura Automotive commenced an exchange offer on Aug. 13, 2001, of its outstanding $300 million of Series B 9% Senior Subordinated Not ... Continue reading
Nestor Announces Merger With Nestor Traffic Systems
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Sept. 12, 2001--Nestor, Inc. (OTC: NEST), a leading provider of intelligent software applications, today announced its merger with Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. (NTS), formerly a 35% owned affiliate. With 94% of the outstanding shares of common and preferred stock represented at the Company's annual me ... Continue reading
News Release from National Safety Council, Sept. 12, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2001 CONTACT: Joe Larkin 630-775-2303 NSC Congress to Proceed as Scheduled ITASCA, Il - The National Safety Council (NSC) announced today that its 2001 Congress & Expo will be held as scheduled, from September 21 to 28 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. *The t ... Continue reading
BREA, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2001--Suzuki's new XL-7 earned a place in the highest possible overall rating category for crash evaluations recently performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS gave the seven-seat Suzuki an overall "good" rating in its 40-mph offset frontal impact test, which is a ... Continue reading
Rose and Sunclear Energy Team 'Extremely Focused' for Texas NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race - Starting Positions Assigned as Qualifying Cancelled RACING ROSE - BRIAN ROSE Brian Rose, #72, in the NASCAR late-model stock car division, has recently become sponsored by Robo Enterprises, Inc., based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. ... Continue reading
To all: Team Walker Motorsports and Evans-MMPR extend their thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by yesterday's attacks. Contacts: Donna Walker Team Walker Motorsports 661/702-9923 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WOODSIDE BRINGS FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP ... Continue reading
The Morgan Group Makes Key Appointments to Executive Team
ELKHART, Ind.--Sept. 12, 2001--Morgan Group, Inc. (AMEX:MG) today announced that it has made the following key additions to its management team: -- Gary J. Klusman, CPA -- Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration -- Perry M. Caver -- Vice President, Risk Management -- Thomas D. Lathers -- Vice President, Sale ... Continue reading
Ultramar Diamond Shamrock: U.S. Gasoline Pricing Statement
SAN ANTONIO--Sept. 12, 2001--Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Chairman and CEO Jean Gaulin announced that the corporation's 1,500 company-owned Diamond Shamrock, Stop-N-Go, Beacon, Ultramar and Total gasoline retail locations did not increase gasoline prices in response to the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C ... Continue reading
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DID YOU KNOW? Nineteen-year-old Arie Luyendyk Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the son of two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Luyendyk Jr. will drive the #5 2001 Van Diemen RF01 in the Formula Continental class at this year's SCCA National Championship Valvoline Runoffs® ... The Grant family of Tennessee is the "first ... Continue reading
Italian GP qualifying - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
Italian GP - QUALIFYING September 15, 2001 Weather: Dry and sunny. Air temperature 20°C. Track temperature 27°C. Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed his third pole for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, while his team-mate, Ralf Schumacher, will start from fourth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix. Juan Pablo Montoya Position: ... Continue reading
BOB DUZLAK JR. AND K. C. GOEWEY IN VICTORY LANE ON DICK'S AUTOMOTIVE & SPEED'S GARAGE CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY - A cool late summer evening greeted fans and racers for the final night of racing at Lebanon Valley Speedway Saturday. Dick's Automotive and Speed's Garage presented Championship ... Continue reading
KELLEY LOOKS TO EXTEND ARA POINTS LEAD
for immediate release September 17, 2001 KELLEY LOOKS TO EXTEND ARA POINT LEAD JEFFERSON, GA - The American Racing Association (ARA) resumes its revised schedule Saturday, Sept. 22, with a doubleheader at Peach State Speedway. Both the Kool Seal Challenge and Southern Thunder series will run 125-lap features in the Koo ... Continue reading
New Northern Virginia traffic camera web site
TrafficLand.com, a public/private partnership with Virginia's Department Of Transportation has launched a new Web site to broadcast VDOT's Northern Virginia traffic camera network to the public. The site can be reached at the URL: www.TrafficLand.com. It currently has 64 cameras available from throughout Northern Virgi ... Continue reading
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Delta Scientific Asked to Accelerate Delivery of Anti-Terrorist Barriers/Bollards
VALENCIA, Calif.--Sept. 17, 2001--Within hours after the attacks last Tuesday on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and prior to the Congress allocating billions of dollars for anti-terrorist measures, government and military officials were already contacting Delta Scientific to rush deliveries of its barriers and bol ... Continue reading
Cadna Automotive Survey Shows More Acceptance Of Value-Line Products
News Release For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Gary D. McCoy, Fairway Communications Phone: 847/622-7228 Fax 847/622-7229 E-mail: fairwaycommunications@altavista.com Cadna Automotive Survey Shows More Acceptance Of Value-Line Products MEMPHIS, TENNESEE - September 18, 2001 - A recent survey of indepe ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Sept. 19, 2001-- CURRENT YEAR GUIDANCE RAISED TO $0.85-$0.90 PER SHARE, FROM $0.64-$0.74 Apogee Enterprises, Inc. , which develops and delivers value-added glass products and services for the architectural, large-scale optical and automotive industries, today announced that second quarter fiscal 2002 net e ... Continue reading
DOWNEY PRODUCTS INTRODUCES THE NEW DOWNEY LTD. LIFT-TOP TONNEAU
Attached please find a new press release and low-res photo from California Dream. If you would like to view a high-res image please respond to this email to request. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA R ... Continue reading
Eaton Wins Permanent Injunction in Patent Infringement Suit Against Arvinmeritor ESS Transmission
CLEVELAND--Sept. 19, 2001--Delaware U.S. District Court Chief Judge Joseph Farnan today handed down a permanent injunction in favor of Eaton Corporation in its patent infringement lawsuit against ArvinMeritor, Inc. The injunction prohibits further manufacture or sale of any ArvinMeritor truck transmissions that incorpo ... Continue reading
Press Release Issued September 19, 2001 4:09:00 PM ET Federal-Mogul Appoints Joseph Felicelli Senior Vice President, Worldwide Aftermarket Operations Full text of this press release available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=no& amp;TICK=FMO&STORY=/www/story/09-19-2001/0001575231& ;EDATE ---- ... Continue reading
UnitedAuto Confirms Third Quarter Estimate
DETROIT--Sept. 19, 2001--UnitedAuto Group, Inc. , a FORTUNE 500 automotive specialty retailer, confirmed today that it expects to earn $.38 per share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2001, which is in line with First Call earnings estimates. Chairman Roger S. Penske commented, "Our business remains strong ref ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Four Attorneys General Launch Probe and Prosecute Gas Price Gougers
SAN FRANCISCO--Sept. 20, 2001--Attorneys general from four states issued subpoenas, and in some cases, filed lawsuits today against gas stations for allegedly price gouging customers shortly after the September 11 terrorist attacks, reported AAA of Northern California. Florida, Illinois, Kansas, and Michigan have all t ... Continue reading
S&P Afrm Rtg on CBTC Goodyear Tire/Rubber Tr 2001-34
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Sept. 20, 2001-- Standard & Poor's affirmed its triple-'B' rating on corporate-backed trust certificates series 2001-34 issued by Corporate Backed Trust Certificates Goodyear Tire & Rubber Note-Backed Series 2001-34 Trust. This affirmation follows the issuance of an additional $18,252,500 o ... Continue reading
S&P Puts Chrysler-Related Synthetic Ratings on WtchNeg
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Sept. 20, 2001-- Standard & Poor's today placed its ratings on various synthetic securities on CreditWatch with negative implications due to the recent rating action concerning Chrysler Corp. (see list). The CreditWatch placements of the synthetic securities reflect the negative CreditWatch ... Continue reading
Updated entry list at arcaracing.com, and thanks. CONTACT: Don Radebaugh, ARCA PR office (734) 847-6726 or cell (419) 467-0800 BERLIN FACTSHEET PLUS RACE: Pork the Other White Meat 200, Saturday September 22 TRACK: Berlin Raceway, .5-mile paved oval LOCATION: Marne, Michigan DISTANCE: 100 Miles (200 laps) SANCTION: ARC ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
Contact: Bob Carlson 770-290-3676 Andy Schupack 401-739-5677 Fred Hammond 201-750-3533 Porsche-Pirelli-Supercup: 11th & 12th Rounds at the USA Grand Prix, Indianapolis IRL CHAMPION SAM HORNISH, JR, ROAD RACING VETERAN DAVID DONOHUE HEAD PORSCHE-PIRELLI-SUPERCUP U.S. FIELD AT INDY Indianapolis/Stuttgart - September 21 - ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Fred Hammond (201) 750-3533 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 Speedvision Porsche Rennsport Reunion Broadcast - Revised Schedule Here is the revised schedule for the broadcast of the inaugural Porsche Rennsport Reunion from Lime Rock Park over the Speedvision television network. (note: al ... Continue reading
Fw: Sarvis & #92 Team To Pay Tribute
----- Original Message ----- From: Ricky Benton To: lmdigest@grove.net ; wendytysinger@excite.com ; USAR ; fastrack@aol.com ; news@chasinracin.com ; dberggren@speedwayillustrated.com ; jack@karnac.com ; Anita Hallman ; Stephen Cox ; Alice Poholsky ; becky cecil ; Bobby Totten ; Dan Biser ; Paul DeSmet ; S Denis Thomas ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan England Friday Trackside Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Rockingham 500 - Trackside Notes/Quotes - Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 Rockingham Motor Speedway - Corby, England - 1.5-Mile Oval Round 17 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series On-tr ... Continue reading
AutoZone NHRA Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Memphis Motorsports Park Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Friday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Osborne Drives to Sixth Alderman On the Outside MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2001) - Mark Osborne and the Hemi-po ... Continue reading
USAR FOUR CHAMPIONS SERIES BEGINS AT JENNERSTOWN SPEEEDWAY
for immediate release September 21, 2001 USAR FOUR CHAMPIONS SERIES BEGINS AT JENNERSTOWN SPEEEDWAY JENNERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA -- The national United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) Four Champions races begin on Saturday, September 29, 2001, at Jennerstown Speedway with the Charlie Campbell Memorial/Hooter 250. In this uni ... Continue reading
US Grand Prix preview - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
US Grand Prix - 28/29/30-09-01 - PREVIEW The BMW WilliamsF1 Team obviously goes to Indianapolis on a high after Juan Pablo Montoya's debut win in Monza and Ralf Schumacher's third place. Although it did not do well in the USA last year, WilliamsF1 has five wins to its name and BMW one on other tracks in the country, an ... Continue reading
Nefab has entered an agreement with the German supplier of automotive components, Draxlmaier, regarding deliveries of reusable packaging. Over the next year the general agreement includes deliveries amounting to a total value of about SEK 25 M. Nefab's packaging will be used in transport flows of mainly cables. Last ye ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Announces Management Change
CEO, Bruce Bendell to Assume Responsibilities of President and Chief Operating Officer The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. today announced that James R. Wallick, a member of the Company's Board of Directors, as well as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, will no longer serve as President and Chief Ope ... Continue reading
Dutch Toyota Dealers Choose BASIS International, Audev Software
BASIS International Ltd., a global leader in software development tools, and Audev B.V., its Dutch application development partner, Monday announced the decision of Toyota dealers in the Netherlands to pilot test BASIS technology as their new Dealership Management Systems (DMS). Toyota dealers chose the new DMS applica ... Continue reading
Mitchell International Finalizes Purchase of Ensera Inc.
Mitchell International announced today that it has finalized its purchase of Ensera Inc., a move that further solidifies Mitchell's position as the leading provider of e-commerce solutions for the insurance and collision repair industries. "Uniting Ensera with Mitchell International further expands our ability to provi ... Continue reading
Haldex Exclusive Brake Supplier in North American Truck Racing
Haldex Brake Systems, a division of the Haldex Group, has entered an agreement with the Super Truck Racing Association of North America (STRANA) that makes Haldex the official and exclusive supplier of brake systems to the ZF Super Truck Championship Racing Series for three years, beginning with the inaugural season in ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Selects Lumigent High Availability Database Tool
Lumigent Technologies, Inc., a developer of high-availability database tools for critical business platforms, today announced that Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles, has selected Lumigent's Log Explorer software to recover critical database information and inc ... Continue reading
Mennen Trust Invests $5,000,000 in Global Technovations, Inc.
Global Technovations, Inc. announced today that the Mennen Trust has purchased $5,000,000 of 12% Series E Convertible Preferred Stock, ("Series E Preferred"), increasing the total Mennen Trust investment in the Company to $26.5 million. Under the terms of the Series E Preferred agreement, the Mennen Trust can convert t ... Continue reading
ANC Rental: Operating Results Will be Impacted by Terrorist Attacks
ANC Rental Corporation today announced that the recent terrorist attacks in the United States and the difficulties being experienced by the U.S. airline industry will significantly negatively impact ANC Rental's operating results for the remainder of 2001. The terrorist attacks have caused major U.S. airlines to dramat ... Continue reading
Wind River Enhances Product Support for Hitachi's SuperH Processors
Center of Excellence Program Spawns Wide Array of Integrated, Optimized Products for Full Spectrum of Embedded Markets Wind River Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of software and services for connected smart devices, today announced availability of Wind River's Tornado(R) II integrated development environment (IDE), ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Names James K. C. Chen, VP, Taiwan Business Development
CTS Corporation today announced that James K.C. Chen has been named Vice President, Taiwan Business Development. Chen will have total responsibility for all CTS business in Taiwan, including the Company's resistor/electrocomponents manufacturing operation, which Chen previously managed, as well as a new CTS Business De ... Continue reading
Erie Selects Castek's Insure3 for Core Policy Administration
Castek, a provider of software systems for financial services organizations, has signed Erie Insurance Group (The ERIE) to a master software license agreement. Castek will provide Insure3 Policy (pronounced insure-cubed policy) for The ERIE's personal and commercial lines. Insure3 Policy is a flexible policy administra ... Continue reading
Enova Continues to Increase Sales of Its Hybrid Propulsion Systems
Enova Systems, Torrance, announced new supplier agreements with two European transit bus manufacturers with global reach: Wright Bus (United Kingdom) and Eco Power Technology (Italy). Through these alliances, the international markets for Enova's Panther(TM) heavy-duty electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems co ... Continue reading
ERAC Canada Finance Ltd. and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company
Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated A (low) Stable Confirmed Senior Notes - ERAC Canada Finance Ltd. R-1 (low) Stable Confirmed Commercial Paper - ERAC Canada Finance Ltd. A (low) Stable Confirmed Corporate Rating - Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company DBRS is confirming the above ratings of ERAC Canada Finance Ltd. and Ent ... Continue reading
Rossi maintains points lead after rainy Valencia GP
VALENCIA GRAND PRIX, VALENCIA, Race Day, Sunday September 23 2001 HONDA RACING PRESS INFORMATION Alex Barros (West Honda Pons NSR500) came within 0.293 seconds of winning his second GP of the year at Valencia today. The Brazilian rode a dazzling race in treacherous damp conditions and but for a cautious tire choice mig ... Continue reading
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler (Radio Show)
SPEED RACING RADIO with Jeff Bressler ... Continue reading
Dyna-Cam Engine Corp. Approved for Trading of Its Common Stock
Dyna-Cam Engine Corp. Friday announced that Peacock, Hislop, Staley & Given Inc., a Phoenix-based broker/dealer, received approval for listing Dyna-Cam's common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board. Dyna-Cam's common stock will trade under the symbol "DYCE." Dyna-Cam's Form 10-SB/A and other filings may be viewed and downlo ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Donates $1 Million To Relief Efforts In NY And DC
Enterprise Rent-A-Car announced that on behalf of its 50,000 employees worldwide, the company will donate $1 million to the disaster relief efforts in New York and Washington, D.C. The donation will be made by the company's charitable arm, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation. In keeping with Enterprise's commitment to ... Continue reading
Fitch Comment on the ABCP Market, Impact of Terrorist Attacks
In spite of the terrorist attacks that befell the United States last week, the asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) market persevered and exhibited only minor interruptions. In light of these recent events, Fitch reviewed all ABCP programs rated by the firm. Fitch's review included an assessment of the administrator's ... Continue reading
Lester, Ryder System, Inc. VP, Elected to National Safety Council Board of Directors
The National Safety Council (NSC) announced today that Jeffrey H. Lester has been elected to the 32-person Board that governs the National Safety Council, managing fiduciary and strategic affairs. His term starts September 23 with the opening of the National Safety Council 89th Annual Congress & Expo in Atlanta, Georgi ... Continue reading
Ryder System President and CEO, to Receive Green Cross for Safety Medal
The National Safety Council (NSC) has selected Gregory T. Swienton, president and chief executive officer of Ryder System, Inc. , to receive the Council*s 2002 Green Cross for Safety Medal for his exemplary commitment to workplace safety and corporate citizenship. Swienton is the first transportation industry executive ... Continue reading
Westcorp Revises Third Quarter Earnings Forecast
Westcorp today announced that its third quarter earnings on both a reported and portfolio basis will be less than previously forecasted as a result of continued slowing in the economy. Reported earnings are expected to be approximately $8 million or $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2001 compared with $1 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau Interview: Finishing second at Dover
September 23, 2001 JERRY NADEAU No. 25 UAW-Delphi Chevrolet Monte Carlo This was, I think my 10th provisional this year. This year I've really be struggling a lot on qualifying. I can't seem to get after the car. A lot maybe the tires and just trying too hard. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Stewart Nabs Hard-Earned Fifth at Dover
September 23, 2001 DOVER, Del., (Sept. 23, 2001) - Tony Stewart probably worked harder on Sunday for a fifth-place finish in the MBNA Cal Ripken Jr. 400 at Dover Downs International Speedway than he has for any of his 12 career NASCAR Winston Cup Series wins. Stewart was never comfortable behind the wheel of his #20 Ho ... Continue reading
USAC: Darland in serious condition after Eldora crash
September 23, 2001 USAC Sprint Car and Midget Car point leader Dave Darland remains in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio Sunday, officially listed in serious condition, after his accident during Saturday night's USAC Sprint Car race at Rossburg, Ohio. He was originally transported to Coldwater (Ohio) Medical Center ... Continue reading
NHRA: Densham and Marnell score first career wins at AutoZone Nationals
September 23, 2001 MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Gary Densham and George Marnell, a couple of drag racing's most noted journeymen, scored their first career victories Sunday at the AutoZone Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Memphis Motorsports Park. Kenny Bernstein and Mike Coughlin also were winners at the $1.9 million race, ... Continue reading
NHRA: Race Results, AutoZone Nationals, Millington, TN
September 23, 2001 MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- Final finish order (1-16) for professional categories at the 14th annual AutoZone NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Memphis Motorsports Park. The $1.9 million race is the 19th of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Kenny Bernstein; 2. ... Continue reading
SCCA: 2001 Valvoline Runoffs conclude at Mid Ohio
September 23, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio (September 23, 2001) - The final eight shootouts took place in front of another enormous crowd today at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the 38th running of the Sports Car Club of America's Valvoline Runoffs. The culminating day of the 24 SCCA National Championship events featured a rac ... Continue reading
ASA: Clanton Rekindles Season With 32nd Annual Winchester 400 Win
September 23, 2001 WINCHESTER, Ind. (September 23, 2001) – In a race similar to many of the previous 31 showdowns, the Winchester 400 came down to just the final laps, as Joey Clanton held off three-time Winchester 400 winner Mike Cope in a dramatic showdown to take his thir d win of the 2001 season. For Clanton, ... Continue reading
NHRA: Mike Coughlin win second straight event
September 23, 2001 Mike Coughlin began raceday as the man to beat. He posted his third career No. 1 qualifying position and second straight. In addition, he reset both ends of the track record by running an impressive 7.422 at 181.82 mph. In the opening round Mike Coughlin faced off against Jerry Haas. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ron Hornaday post race comments, Dover
September 23, 2001 RON HORNADAY, NO. 14 CONSECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON THE INCIDENT THAT CAUSED YOU TO SPIN) "There was a lapped car up there. Jeff [Gordon] and I got side-by-side because of the lapped car. Finally, I don't know if we cleared the lapped car or the lapped car got away from us, but I thought I cleared J ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart post race comments, Dover
September 23, 2001 TONY STEWART, NO. 20 HOME DEPOT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: (ON YOUR RACE OVERALL) "It was an awful tough day. The last 100 laps were the longest 100 laps I've run in a while. We just couldn't really find anything that would work for us today. The guys did a great job on pit road and kept us as close to the ... Continue reading
SCCA: Nissan Captures 81st SCCA National Championship at Valvoline Runoffs
September 23, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 23, 2001) -- Nissan won its 81st Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship at the Valvoline Runoffs this weekend, and maintained its status as the auto manufacturer with the most national titles in the 38-year history of the event. Jeff Winter, of Arvada, Colo., e ... Continue reading
USAC: Western Sprint Car Series Race Results, Madera
September 23, 2001 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: September 22, 2001 – Madera, California - Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Bullard, 14, Pierson-14.050; 2. Tony Hunt, 77, Scott-14.150; 3. Bobby McMahan, 26, Espindola-14.150; 4. Burney Lamar, 3F, Finkenbinder-14.150; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom Western Midget Car Series Race Results, Madera
September 23, 2001 WORLDCOM USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR RACE RESULTS: September 22, 2001 – Madera, California – Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Hunt, 4, Rosen-14.120; 2. Thomas Meseraull, 57, TST-14.240; 3. Josh Wise, 94, Wise-14.270; 4. Rory Price, 99, Price-14.300; 5. ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Steele wins Berlin; Kimmel clinches crown
September 23, 2001 MARNE MI – Hometown hero Tim Steele stole the show Saturday night at Berlin Raceway while Frank Kimmel, by virtue of a podium finish, locked up his third ARCA RE/MAX Series championship in four seasons. Steele, whose race shop and home are less than four miles from the track, delivered a crowd- ... Continue reading
NHRA'S 50 GREATEST DRIVERS: Number 10, Dale Armstrong
September 23, 2001 Dale Armstrong won 12 NHRA national events with a series of alcohol-burning dragsters, altereds, and Funny Cars during the 1970s, but the 1975 Winston Pro Comp champ and former national Funny Car record holder is perhaps best known for his mechanical prowess. As crew chief for Kenny Bernstein, Armstr ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Interview: Winning at Dover
September 23, 2001 DALE EARNHARDT Jr No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo "We came here and qualified real well and I was surprised that we qualified so well. We had a good car and I didn't think we had that good a car. The guys we telling me that we had the fastest car out there but I didn't feel like it. During driv ... Continue reading
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