Eden wins up in Dixie BIRCH RUN MI (8-2-02) Sondi Eden captured her 2nd career ARCA Auto Value Midget Series victory Friday night at Dixie Motor Speedway. The Crawfordsville, Indiana driver hustled her B&R Fire-Schloot Furniture Brayton Chevy-powered midget from the seventh starting position into the lead on the second ... Continue reading
Tickets on Sale for 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Tickets on Sale for 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 5, 2002) -- Tickets went on sale today for the 6 Heures du Circuit Mont-Tremblant featuring the Rolex Sports Car Series and Grand-Am Cup Street Stock Series on Quebec's famous Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, September 13-15. Tickets for the i ... Continue reading
FLORENCE, Ky., Aug. 5 -- ZF Lemforder -- a division of ZF Friedrichshafen AG -- will supply front and rear axle chassis systems for the new Ford CrossTrainer and Ford Five-Hundred from the recently announced Ford Chicago Manufacturing Campus, located near Chicago, beginning in 2004. ZF has secured a 100,000 square-foot ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 5, 2002--ALGOR, Inc., a leading maker of software for mechanical engineers, offers finite element analysis (FEA) and Mechanical Event Simulation (MES) software grants to organizations participating in engineering competitions as part of an ongoing commitment to support the use of engineering software i ... Continue reading
BRICKYARD 400 OFFICIAL RESULTS
Fin Pos. Start Pos. No. Driver Car Total Laps Winnings Points Note BRICKYARD 400 1 2 #9 Bill Elliott Dodge Dealers Dodge 160 $0 185 Running 2 35 #2 Rusty Wallace Miller Lite Ford Taurus 160 $0 175 Running 3 18 #17 Matt Kenseth DeWalt Tools Ford Taurus 160 $0 165 Running 4 5 #12 Ryan Newman Alltel Ford Taurus 160 $0 160 ... Continue reading
Fin Pos. Start Pos. No. Driver Car Total Laps Winnings Points Note KROGER 200 1 1 #60 Greg Biffle Grainger Ford Taurus 200 $0 180 Running 2 2 #57 Jason Keller Albertsons Grocery Store Ford Taurus 200 $0 175 Running 3 32 #23 Scott Wimmer TBA Pontiac 200 $0 165 Running 4 19 #2 Johnny Sauter AC Delco Chevrolet 200 $0 160 ... Continue reading
FORD’S NEW 6.0-LITER POWER STROKE® DIESEL BOASTS BEST-IN-CLASS TORQUE
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 5, 2002 – Ford is upping the ante in the diesel truck market with best-in-class 560 ft.-lbs. of torque at 2,000 rpm on its all-new Power Stroke® Diesel engine and five-speed TorqShift® automatic transmission. This is an increase of 10 ft.-lbs. since its pre-introduction in May. ... Continue reading
AUTOMATIC CRASH NOTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED TO SAVE LIVES
HOUSTON, TX, August 2, 2002– Minutes often make the difference between life and death in a crash situation, especially if the victims are unable to call for help themselves while precious time ticks away. What if an ambulance could arrive at a scene completely prepared to administer medical help to the passengers ... Continue reading
Woodward Avenue Cruise Will Have Pony Kick
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 2, 2002 – Enthusiasts cruising Woodward Avenue on Aug. 17 during the 8th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise will want to check out the action at Ford’s new Mustang Drive-In. Located on Woodward, between 11 and 12 Mile Roads and just east of downtown Berkley, the Ford attraction will feature ... Continue reading
Columbia Insurance Group Signs With Connective Technologies to Implement TEAM-UP Solution
HOUSTON--Aug. 5, 2002--Connective Technologies, Inc., a Houston based eCommerce solution provider to the insurance industry, today announced that it had entered into a contract with Columbia Insurance Group to provide TEAM-UP upload for Personal Auto. TEAM-UP is a robust and cost effective solution, which allows carrie ... Continue reading
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2002--MindArrow Systems Inc. , a provider of software and services that enable companies to conduct targeted, ... Continue reading
Mazda Contracts For Multi-platform Communications to Owners and Prospects
LANGHORNE, PA--(INTERNET WIRE)--Aug 5, 2002 -- Mazda North American Operations is calling upon Harte-Hanks, Inc. to create and execute a data-driven, multichannel, one-to-one marketing program to create greater owner loyalty among new and current owners. Harte-Hanks, a provider of comprehensive customer relationship ma ... Continue reading
MOBILE, Ala.--Aug. 5, 2002--Accelerated Technology, the Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics Corporation , today announced a complete OSEK product line to help lower costs and reduce development time for developers in the automotive industry. OSEK is an industry standard for automotive electronics. The automoti ... Continue reading
Columbia Insurance Group Signs With Connective Technologies to Implement TEAM-UP Solution
HOUSTON--Aug. 5, 2002--Connective Technologies, Inc., a Houston based eCommerce solution provider to the insurance industry, today announced that it had entered into a contract with Columbia Insurance Group to provide TEAM-UP upload for Personal Auto. TEAM-UP is a robust and cost effective solution, which allows carrie ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 5, 2002--Last year, nearly 10 motorcycle thefts a day were reported to CCC Information Services Inc., and the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 proved the favorite target. Twenty-four of the top 25 motorcycles stolen last year were made by Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki, and the only other model to crack the top 25 w ... Continue reading
BMW Expands Communications Network Using the mPhase Traverser Digital Video and Data Delivery System
NORWALK, Conn.--Aug. 5, 2002--mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: XDSL), the leading designer of innovative solutions for the delivery of broadcast digital television and high-speed data solutions over copper wires, has received two additional purchase orders from BMW Manufacturing Corp. BMW marks mPhase's first foray i ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Expanding With 15 New Locations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Aug. 5, 2002--Moving toward the company goal of doubling the number of franchise locations by 2004, Payless Car Rental System, Inc. recently opened 15 new international and U.S. franchise locations including two corporate stores. Avalon Global Group, Inc., parent company of Payless Car Rental Syst ... Continue reading
SmarTire Taking Steps To Strengthen Financial Position
RICHMOND, British Columbia--Aug. 5, 2002-- SmarTire Systems Inc. , a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring technology, today announced that with the assistance of its financial advisor, H.C. Wainwright Co. Inc., the Company has developed and is implementing a financial plan that has been designe ... Continue reading
Nominations Have Begun for the First Ever Telematics Industry Awards in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5 -- Telematics Update Magazine -- with the help of its Advisory Board has identified the key categories for the first major awards focused on advances in the automotive telematics industry. The awards coincide with the opening night of Telematics West 2002 where the industry will be gathered for our an ... Continue reading
Critical Issues Surrounding Telematics Safety and Security
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5 -- Top telematics executives are looking hard for ways to bring their businesses into the black sooner rather than later. After much research, testing and analysis, as well as the hard lessons already learned, many believe that there is no one killer application that will set the telematics wheels in ... Continue reading
Mazda sees China sales of 15,000 Mazda6 cars in 03
TOKYO, Aug 5 Reuters reported that Mazda Motor Corp, Japan's fifth-largest automaker, said on Monday it expected to sell 15,000 Mazda6 mid-sized sedans in China next year after the model becomes its third to be produced in the country. Boosting its presence in the world's most populous nation, the Ford Motor Co affilia ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors looks at Japan dealership reform
Edwina Gibbs writing for Reuteurs reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp, Japan's fourth-largest automaker, said on Monday it is looking at restructuring its domestic dealership network as a key step towards turning around its loss-making home division. "It may be that we have too many dealerships," Eiji Iwakuni, the auto ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2002 TEAM TARGET FINISHES 31st AT INDIANAPOLIS Spencer drops to 24th place in NASCAR Winston Cup championship points INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 4, 2002) - The No. 41 Target Dodge Intrepid R/T driven by Jim ... Continue reading
Future Three Software, Inc. Continues Focus: HOPE Sponsorship For Important Auto Industry Event
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Future Three Software, Inc., a leading provider of Supply Chain Management solutions for the automotive industry, once again is sponsoring three Focus: HOPE students from the Detroit area to attend the Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) in Traverse City, Michigan. As in previous years, F ... Continue reading
Honda, Yamaha, and Harley-Davidson top the list of most stolen motorcycles
CHICAGO--Aug. 5, 2002--Last year, nearly 10 motorcycle thefts a day were reported to CCC Information Services Inc., and the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 proved the favorite target. Twenty-four of the top 25 motorcycles stolen last year were made by Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki, and the only other model to crack the top 25 w ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Aug. 5- Nielsen//NetRatings, the global standard in Internet audience measurement and analysis, reports that automotive manufacturers have raced to the top in adopting online rich media advertising technologies, as rich media comprised 37.4 percent of all auto online ad impressions in Q2 2002, nearly 10 times ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- His great-grandfather carved his name onto the building, but now it's William Clay Ford, Jr. commanding the troops at Ford Motor Co. You've seen him waxing on about the glory days of his family firm in some nostalgic TV commercials. But if you're wondering who Bill Ford is and how he plans to run FMC ... Continue reading
Auto Market Hikes Collins & Aikman Profit - Lose 29 cents Per Share -HUH?
TROY, Mich. Reuters reported that automotive parts maker Collins & Aikman Corp.on Monday reported a higher quarterly net profit, helped by the strong North American automotive market. But on a per share basis, the company reported a net loss of 29 cents in the second quarter due to a preferred stock repurchase that res ... Continue reading
Same report, correct subject heading. Nealie Hamilton Media Relations Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 662-9642 x1130 / office (704) 500-6068 / cell nhamilton@ganassi.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Nealie Hamilton > Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 8:52 AM > To: Nealie Hamilton > Subject: #41 Brickya ... Continue reading
Alpine Begins Shipping DVD-Based Multi-Format Head Unit
Alpine's New DVA-7996 In-Dash DVD Player Bridges Superior Mobile Video Entertainment With Playback of Latest Audio Formats Including MP3 and XM Satellite Radio TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 5 -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today announced that ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Responds to Mischaracterizations About the 2002 Series 60 Engine
DETROIT, Aug. 5 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) released today additional information about its 2002 Series 60 engine program. Recent reports in the press about the implementation of the October 1 change in emissions standards have mischaracterized DDC's technological readiness. DDC will certify the Series 60 engin ... Continue reading
Honda, Yamaha, and Harley-Davidson top the list of most stolen motorcycles
CHICAGO--Aug. 5, 2002--Last year, nearly 10 motorcycle thefts a day were reported to CCC Information Services Inc., and the 2001 Yamaha YZFR6 proved the favorite target. Twenty-four of the top 25 motorcycles stolen last year were made by Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki, and the only other model to crack the top 25 w ... Continue reading
NHRA - Anderson and Capps Advance to Finals at Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif., August 4, 2002 - A packed house at the newly renovated Infineon Raceway watched Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson and Funny Car competitor Ron Capps drive their Chevrolets to the final round today at the Fram-Autolite Nationals. Anderson's Chevy Cavalier was the pole sitter for final elminations today. He ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. CEO to Speak At Adams, Harkness & Hill Summer Seminar
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2002--Ceradyne, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Joel Moskowitz will be speaking on Thursday, August 8, at 8:00 a.m. EDT at Adams, Harkness & Hill's 22nd Annual Summer Seminar at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. Moskowitz's 20-minute presentation will include the Company's ... Continue reading
Jergens accelerates customers' product delivery and boosts sales with SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET
CONCORD, Mass.--Aug. 5, 2002-- SolidWorks' online catalog technology reduces Jergens customers' manufacturing costs and improves product quality Jergens Inc. is using SolidWorks 3D PartStream.NET(R) to enhance customer productivity while increasing sales of its tooling and fixture components used in aerospace, automoti ... Continue reading
Herder's Golden run! Kyle Herder claims first Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship class SHANNONVILLE, ON - Gold Kart's Kyle Herder has claimed the first - of four available - class championships in the inaugural Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting championships with a second place in round 7 of the series that took place at ... Continue reading
Herder clinches championship in SRFKC
Herder clinches Canada Senior Kyle Herder claims 2002 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Canada Senior class championship SHANNONVILLE, ON - Stouffville, ON's Kyle Herder is the first driver to claim a championship in the inaugural Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship. Herder's impressive record of six wins, tw ... Continue reading
Joining the Budweiser Autosport 2002 Show at McGilvery's Speedway on Tuesday August 6th beginning at 7:00 pm will be: Tomas Scheckter... driver of the #52 Red Bull Dallara / Infiniti / Firestone and winner of the Michigan Indy 500 in convincing style. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------- ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2002 COORS LIGHT TEAM FINISHES 27th IN THE BRICKYARD 400 Marlin maintains Winston Cup championship points lead INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (August 4, 2002) - Sterling Marlin drove the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Intre ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Sunday from Edgewater Sports Park, Cleves, Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION EDGEWATER SPORTS PARK, CLEVES, OHIO Sunday, August 04, 2002 MOTHER NATURE DEALS NHRA NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION ANOTHER BLOW CLEVES, Ohio - Eliminations in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Edgewater Sports Park were postponed Sun ... Continue reading
NHRA Wrap-Up: Angelle's Sonoma weekend comes to a premature end
CVEC Racing Report Post Race Wrap-Up Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Angelle's Sonoma weekend comes to a premature end Event: 15th Annual Fram Autolite Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA Date: August 4, 2002 The Pro Stock Motorcycles made their final eliminations debut at Infineon Racew ... Continue reading
BLANEY Rallies From Flat; 15th at INDY
JASPER MOTORSPORTS BLANEY SALVAGES TOP-15 FINISH FOR #77 JASPER FORD AFTER FLAT TIRE DEFLATES TOP-FIVE HOPES IN BRICKYARD 400 AT INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IN. -- On a day when he passed perhaps more cars than any other driver, Dave Blaney's fate in the 2002 Brickyard 400 was sealed in one moment on pit road that cost ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Accident-preventing Device
NAGOYA — Toyota Motor Corp will soon introduce a vehicle equipped with a newly developed device that helps drivers avoid accidents, company officials said Thursday. The device detects unseen pedestrians and vehicles far ahead with an infrared ray and displays them on the windscreen to warn drivers of their presen ... Continue reading
Dorricott Racing Goes 2-4-6 at Trois-Rivieres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DORRICOTT RACING FINISHES 2-4-6 AT TROIS-RIVIERES Gurney Scores Second Place in Masterful Performance TROIS-RIVIERES, Que., Canada (Aug. 4, 2002) - Dorricott Racing was the dominant team at the 34th running of the Le Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres but A ... Continue reading
Car Sales Hit 6-Year High Despite Export Slump
Kim Ki-tae a staff reporter for Korea Times reported that car sales in the local market have hit a six-year high for the last seven months thanks to the economic recovery and an excise tax cut. But exports declined 6.4 percent to 794,593 units over the period. According to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Brickyard 400 Race Notes
2002-08-04 Bill Elliott wins Brickyard 400 No. 8 Budweiser Team lead early, struggle much of the afternoon. Bill Elliott won for the second week in a row, completely dominating today's Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Elliott led 93 (of the 160 laps) and leaped from ninth to sixth-place in Winston Cup ... Continue reading
2002-08-04 KEVIN HARVICK (No. 29 GM Goodwrench Service Chevrolet): "We're happy with a fifth-place finish. It was real hot. It was a good run for us today. Our car was the best at the end." MIKE SKINNER (No. ... Continue reading
Raybestos Rookie Indy race quotes
2002-08-04 Ryan Newman in the no.12 Alltel Ford was the Raybestos® Rookie of the Race in the Brickyard 400. "That's four top-fives in a row and that says a lot about our rookie team. The guys are doing an awesome job. Our pit stops were a little up and down. Strategy was so hectic. ... Continue reading
2002-08-04 MIKE WALLACE, NO. 14 CONSECO PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: WHAT HAPPENED? "We cut a right front tire down getting off of two under wide open throttle, and just went up and hit the wall. I'm sorry for Brett [Bodine] because he had nothing to do with the wreck. He was behind it. When I hit the outside wall, it came back ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Brickyard race quotes
2002-08-04 BRETT BODINE --11-- Hooters Taurus (Finished 42nd) "It looks like he cut a right-front tire or something. He just turned directly right coming off turn two over there. And when I seen him go right, I went to the left and tried to get by him, but he ricocheted off the wall awful quick and caught me in the rig ... Continue reading
Brickyard 400 unofficial Results
Pos St No Driver Make Points Bonus Laps Status 1. 2 9 Bill Elliott Dodge 185 10 160 Running 2. 35 2 Rusty Wallace Ford 175 5 160 Running 3. 18 17 Matt Kenseth Ford 165 160 Running 4. 5 12 Ryan Newman * Ford 160 160 Running 5. ... Continue reading
Indianapolis: Elliot wins Brickyard with late pass
2002-08-04 INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002 -- Bill Elliott finally broke through for his first Brickyard 400 victory, passing Rusty Wallace with 12 laps remaining to take the lead for good Aug. 4 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory ended a string of near misses in this event for Elliott, who had five top ... Continue reading
Bill Elliott and Team Brickyard 400 Post Rrace Press Conference
2002-08-04 Moderator: Bill, congratulations. What a run. Talk about the race today. Bill Elliott: Fantastic. Feels like it took an eternity to get here. ... Continue reading
GM plans to sell 200,000 Daewoo cars in Europe
August 5, 2002 LONDON Bloomberg News reports that General Motors Corp. aims to sell 200,000 Daewoo Motor Co. cars a year in Europe to make up for a sales decline of the U.S. carmaker's Opel and Vauxhall brands in the region. The world's largest automaker and partners including Suzuki Motor Corp. agreed in April to buy ... Continue reading
MELBOURNE, Aug 5 Reuters reported that analysts expect Australia's manufacturers to post bumper profit growth for the year just ended, outstripping other sectors with the help of acquisitions, lower import costs, and a robust domestic economy. Steel makers are expected to outshine the rest, at least doubling their prof ... Continue reading
Toyota Q1 operating profit seen up 15 to 25 pct
By TOKYO, Aug 5 Edwina Gibbs writing for Reuters said: "Strong U.S. sales and a weaker yen are expected to help Toyota Motor Corp forge a rise in April-June operating profit of up to 25 percent, though the lack of historical data and guidance has made forecasting difficult. Japan's biggest automaker will release quarte ... Continue reading
for immediate release August 4, 2002 MARTIN WINS ATLANTA SCCS RACE Hampton, GA - John Martin III, from Cornelius, North Carolina, captured his second consecutive Stock Car Championship Series (SCCS) victory with a win on the road course at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 4, 2002. Martin started the Sunday feat ... Continue reading
LEITZINGER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES WITH TROIS-RIVIERES WIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 LEITZINGER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK VICTORIES WITH TROIS-RIVIERES WIN; TRIMS SAID'S LEAD IN CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE TROIS-RIVIERES, Quebec (August 4, 2002) - Rookie Butch Leitzinger capitalized on the misfortune which befell his chief Trans-Am Series rival Sunday when h ... Continue reading
Five Chevys in Top 10 at Brickyard 400, led by Harvick
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO Contact: Nancy Wager or Judy Stropus Brickyard 400 nmwager@aol.com or jstropus@earthlink.net Sunday, August 4, 2002 GM Racing Communications Indianapolis Motor Speedway (727) 784-8465 or (203) 438-0501 FIVE CHEVYS IN TOP 10 AT BRICKYARD; HARVICK TOP CHEVY DRIVER IN FIFTH Kevin Harvick, driver ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck Results, Points, LaSalle Spdwy
-The unofficial championship points rankings for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series after LaSalle Speedway are: 1. Chad Guinn (2300); 2. Pete Wormcastle (2220); 3. Jeff Speakman (2180); 4. Bill Withers (2160); 5. ... Continue reading
Morgan Wins Nationals First Win Since 1994
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Notes & Quotes Aug. 4, 2002 Morgan Wins Fram Autolite Nationals First Victory Since 1994 for the Veteran Mopar Driver SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2002) It was a magical day for Larry Morgan and the blue Mopar Parts Dod ... Continue reading
Elliott Wins Again - Dodge NASCAR Brickyard 400 Notes and Quotes
Elliott wins second straight, third straight for Dodge Bill Elliott's victory on Sunday in the ninth annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was his second straight triumph, third straight for Dodge and sixth of the season for the Intrepid R/T. Elliott's No. 9 Dodge Dealers/UAW Intrepid R/T won its first ra ... Continue reading
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