CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 26, 2002--American Tire Distributors announced today an incentive that will award participating dealers their choice of a Bridgestone premium item or "business builder" credits for the purchase of Bridgestone Dueler tires, including Bridgestone's newest addition to the Dueler line, the premium all ... Continue reading
Clean Air Partners Receives CARB Verification for Catalytic Particulate Filter
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 26, 2002--Clean Air Partners (CAP), a leader in the development and commercialization of high-tech solutions to reduce engine emissions, now offers the only catalytic particulate filter for natural gas engines approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This filter reduces CAP's Dual-Fuel(TM) ... Continue reading
> JIMMIE JOHNSON TO DISCUSS ROOKIE SEASON, > OUTLOOK FOR MOUNTAIN DEW SOUTHERN 500 > > Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet, will be available this Tuesday for a media teleconference to discuss his rookie season and his outlook for the upcoming Mountain Dew Southern 500 in Da ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 26, 2002-- World Firefighter Games to Coincide With Start of America's Cup Series -------------------------------------------------- New Logitech(R) QuickCam(R) Web Cameras Zoom Ahead With Added Functionality Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (SWX:LOGZ) today announced the new Fall 2002 lineup of its popular QuickCam ... Continue reading
NORWALK, Conn.--Aug. 26, 2002--Priceline.com(R), the Name Your Own Price(sm) Internet service, today announced the start of a special "end of Summer" super sale on rental cars. Instead of priceline.com's usual savings of up to 20 percent, customers who take advantage of the super sale can save up to 30 percent by renti ... Continue reading
Updated USAR Northern Division Points
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Aug. 26, 2002--Arctic Cat Inc. today introduced its MultiRack Platform (MRP), a revolutionary new rack system for the company's 2003 line of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Arctic Cat ATV models equipped with the MultiRack Platform can secure more than 20 different specialized accessory attachmen ... Continue reading
Cargo Transporters Specifies Iteris' AutoVue Lane Guidance System on All New Truck Purchases
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2002--Iteris Inc., a subsidiary of Odetics Inc. today announced that after 3 1/2 million miles of driving experience, Cargo Transporters, an AutoVue customer since January 2001, has reported they are seeing improved safety and driver satisfaction as a result of using Iteris' AutoVue(TM) Lane G ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2002-- America Sends Message to Manufacturers: Give Us Bigger, More Flexible Cup Holders! If you have strong feelings about your car's cup holders, you're not alone. In fact, 27% of car shoppers who participated in a recent Autobytel online survey(a) indicated that they would be willing to look ... Continue reading
----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Southers To: Tim Southers Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 11:45 AM Subject: Cayuga Post Race Story For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Lindley Makes It Two In A Row Nelles Corners, Ontario, Canada - Mardy Lindl ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Sell Your Vehicle With Trusted Kelley Blue Book Seal
-- Kelley Blue Book, the trusted resource for used and new car information, invites consumers to use its name and seal to help sell their vehicles. As of August 26, consumers can log on to www.kbb.com, research the suggested private party Blue Book value of their vehicle and then quickly and easily print a personalized ... Continue reading
RC And LaRocco Go 1-2 at Binghamton
AMA/Chevy Trucks US Motocross Series, Round 11: Broome-Tioga Sports Center, Binghamton, NY, Sunday, August 25 Honda Racing's Ricky Carmichael was unstoppable in both 250cc motos and easily won the overall victory with a 1-1 score. RC has dominated outdoor in 2002, winning 11 straight overalls and 22 straight motos! Ams ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Kbb.com Now Offers Printable Private Party Window Stickers Assisting Consumers in Selling Their Used Vehicles Asset Caption: Web-ready logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document file Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file containing headline & ... Continue reading
SHANE LEWIS RETURNS TO CORVETTE AT VIR
SHANE LEWIS www.shanelewis.com SHANE LEWIS RETURNS TO CORVETTE AT VIR -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- JUPITER, Fla., Monday, August 26, 2002 - Shane Lewis will return to the #43 Orison Marketing/ Planet Earth Motorsports Corvette Z06 for the September 1 Grand-Am Cup event at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). Lewis, who was ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Build Customer Service Center in Chandler, Arizona; Construction Set to Begin
FORT WORTH, Texas--Aug. 26, 2002--AmeriCredit Corp. today announced it will build a new, larger customer service center in Chandler, Ariz., to replace the company's existing center in Tempe, Ariz. Both locations are in the Phoenix metropolitan area. AmeriCredit will begin construction on the three-story, 150,000 square ... Continue reading
Angelle & George Bryce lead list for Car Craft All-Star Drag Racing team
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon Knapp (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Angelle & George Bryce lead list of Pro Bike nominees for Car Craft All-Star Drag Racing team Americus, Ga., August 23, 2002 - Next weekend, the eyes of the drag racing community will be firmly focu ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 26, 2002--With millions of children heading back to school over the next few weeks, the Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding motorists to be extra careful around schools and school zones. National figures indicate that traffic collisions are the number one cause of death and injury for ... Continue reading
dodge nascar winston cup southern 500 advance
Monday, Aug. 26, 2002 Ray Cooper Darlington Raceway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 Mountain Dew Southern 500 Advance. WARD BURTON (No. 22 Caterpillar Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Burton is the defending champion of the Mountain Dew Southern 500. ... Continue reading
NODELL WINS ROUND FIVE BARN BURNER
26 August 2002 Ann Arbor, MI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NODELL WINS ROUND FIVE BARN BURNER The penultimate round of the Diablo Paintball Can-Am 125GP Challenge took place at the technical two mile Grattan Raceway, just outside Grand Rapids, MI, with Stuart Nodell, aboard the Canada Post Honda 125, fighting off Dave Wright b ... Continue reading
Product re;lease: Magnet Paints Chassis Saver
Pasted below is a release announcing the availability of Magnet Paint's Chassis Saver underbody coating. This coating is unique because it eliminates the need for primers and topcoats resulting in a savings of up to 70% as well as in time. Owner-operators now have a one paint solution to use under their vehicles to cir ... Continue reading
Universal Computer Systems' Data Interface Program Surpasses 30 Partner Organizations
HOUSTON--Aug. 26, 2002--With the recent addition of FordDirect.com, UCS' Third Party Interface Program has more than 30 participating companies. Under this program, UCS shares DMS data with third party organizations, such as those offering Web site services or service reminder programs, at the request of our clients. A ... Continue reading
USA International Pre-Race (USAR)
For Immediate Release Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USA International Prepares for Hooters ProCup Series Fayetteville, GA - The USAR Hooters ProCup Series has entered the final stretch of the regular season, which means it is time to visit USA International Speedwa ... Continue reading
Judge Rules: Reproductions Of Carroll Shelby Cobra Design Not Infringment!
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--Aug. 26, 2002--The president of Superformance International Inc., James C. Price, and Ronnie Kruger, chief executive, today announced Superformance's successful dismissal of Carroll Shelby's trade dress claims in the shape of the Cobra automobile. On Aug. 21, 2002, the United States District Court fo ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby has No Trade Dress Rights in the Shape of the Cobra
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--Aug. 26, 2002--The president of Superformance International Inc., James C. Price, and Ronnie Kruger, chief executive, today announced Superformance's successful dismissal of Carroll Shelby's trade dress claims in the shape of the Cobra automobile. On Aug. 21, 2002, the United States District Court fo ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
OFFICIAL RESULTS AMA CHEVY TRUCKS U.S. MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP ? ROUND 11 OF 12 BROOME-TIOGA SPORTS CENTER, GINTHAMTON, NEW YORK ? AUGUST 25, 2002 250cc CLASS RESULTS POS NO RIDER NAME HOMETOWN MACH M1 M2 PTS SPONSORS 1 4 RICKY CARMICHAEL HAVANA, FL HON 1 1 50 AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO, INC 2 5 MIKE LAROCCO SOUTH BEND, IN ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby has No Trade Dress Rights in the Shape of the Cobra
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.--Aug. 26, 2002--The president of Superformance International Inc., James C. Price, and Ronnie Kruger, chief executive, today announced Superformance's successful dismissal of Carroll Shelby's trade dress claims in the shape of the Cobra automobile. On Aug. 21, 2002, the United States District Court fo ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation to Deliver Compressor Technology For Future Chrysler Group Products
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 26, Visteon Corporation will provide future Chrysler Group vehicles with its reliable, durable and lightweight compressors. The space-efficient and lightweight aluminum compressor uses forged aluminum pistons and swashplate. The Visteon fixed-displacement compressor selected by the Chrysler Group ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Brings 'The Great Jeep Getaway' Promotions to AOL Time Warner Brands
NEW YORK & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 26, 2002-- Integrated Campaign Features Jeep(R) Vehicles Across America Online, Inc. and Time Inc. Magazines The Jeep(R) brand and AOL Time Warner today announced the launch of "The Great Jeep Getaway," an integrated campaign designed to engage consumers in the Jeep experience via A ... Continue reading
All-New 2003 Lincoln Aviator Pricing Will Start at Under $40,000
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 26 Lincoln today announced that its all-new Aviator sport-utility vehicle (SUV) will be priced from $39,995 (manufacturer's suggested list price), which includes a destination charge of $740. The Lincoln Aviator will be on-sale in Lincoln dealerships nationwide beginning in October. "Aviator brings ... Continue reading
China's First Automotive, Ag Bank of China In Financing Pact -To Help China's Consumers To Own Cars
Monday August 26, BEIJING - Dow Jones reported that Agricultural Bank of China has signed an automobile financing agreement with the marketing unit of China's First Auto Works Group, state media reported Monday. Under the agreement, Agricultural Bank of China will provide auto financing services for purchasers of First ... Continue reading
Officials Probe AOL's Actions With Partners - Its Tough For An Honest Company To Compete
Monday August 26, By Julia Angwin and Martin Peers, Staff Reporters of The Wall Street Journal For America Online, investing in companies that then advertised on the Internet service was about as crucial to its growth as taking in oxygen. Literally. Last year, AOL invested $30 million to $50 million in Oxygen Media Inc ... Continue reading
Eberspaecher North America, Inc. Breaks Ground On New Exhaust Manufacturing Facility
BRIGHTON, Mich., Aug. 26 -- Eberspaecher North America, Inc. (ENA), a Tier 1 automotive exhaust system supplier, today announced that construction is underway on Phase 1 of a 38,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Brighton -- the company's first plant in North America. Located on a 10 acre site in the Paramount I ... Continue reading
Almost 30% Of Car Shoppers Rate Cup Holders Top Reason To Choose A Car (Not TACH Viewers I Hope)
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2002-- If you have strong feelings about your car's cup holders, you're not alone. In fact, 27% of car shoppers who participated in a recent Autobytel online survey(a) indicated that they would be willing to look for an altogether different make or model of vehicle to find the perfect cup holde ... Continue reading
Daewoo Motor May Suspend Operations Friday On Parts Supply Stop Thursday
Monday August 26 SEOUL -Dow Jones reported that Daewoo Motor Co. is likely to suspend operations from Friday at three plants after its suppliers said they will halt providing car parts to the South Korean carmaker indefinitely starting Thursday to protest a delay in making payments. Daewoo Motor will have to shut down ... Continue reading
Fourth Wave of Aggressive Driving Law Enforcement Scheduled for August 25-31
PIKESVILLE, Md., Aug. 26 -- As students begin to return to school, law enforcement officers are out in force on area roads and highways, seeking out and issuing citations to aggressive drivers. Motorists who speed, tailgate, run red lights and stop signs, and weave in and out of traffic should be prepared to be stopped ... Continue reading
Volvo and Safety An Idea Whose Time Has Come Again - Duh!
David Kiley writing for USA Today reports that in order to bost sales, Volvo will return to Its Roots: Safety. Volvo, the only premium auto brand with falling sales this year, has a new chief executive who wants to return the company's marketing emphasis to safety. Victor Doolan, who took over in June after running For ... Continue reading
FW: Saturday Results-NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event-Ceci l County Dragway, Rising Sun, MD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2002 Rain washes out opening round of Alcohol RISING SUN, Md. - In the final qualifying at Cecil County Dragway, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Duane Shields and Top Alcohol Funny Car pilot Bob Newberry t ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: COONS, REID CONQUER LAWRENCEBURG, PIERCE, COONS, ANDERSON TAKE CHAMPIONSHIPS...
NAMARS Racing This Week... NO. DATE DAY TRACK NAME LOCATION ST SIZE SURFACE LAPS EVENT DIVISION(S) / RESULTS 50 29-Aug Thu Indianapolis Speedrome Indianapolis IN 1/5 Paved 50 "Thursday Night Lightning" Season Finale Regional & Kenyon MidgetCars 51 30-Aug Fri Camden Raceway Camden IN 1/6 Dirt 30 Kenyon MidgetCars ------ ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway Points As of 08-24-2002
UMP Late Model Name Car # 08-24-YTD 1 Sievert, Bret 5 8775 2 Scheffler, Russ 74 7440 3 Specht, Scott 99 7370 4 Scheffler, Rick 15 5615 5 Carlson, Chris C-12 5510 6 Dolhun, T.J. 01 4350 7 Sorce, Dan 14 4345 8 Watson, Jim 00 4015 9 Rezutek, Bill 8-R 3855 10 Scheffler, George 10 2985 11 Frost, Stewart 78 2760 12 Stroika, ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Final Results from Renegade R aceways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION RENEGADE RACEWAYS SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2002 THREE RACERS WIN BACK-TO-BACK EVENTS Yakima, Wash. - A late night of racing Saturday at Renegade Raceways concluded with three racers from last week's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, finding t ... Continue reading
Fogarty Second at CART - Montreal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com SEVEN POINTS SEPARATE JON FOGARTY FROM THE 2002 ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER FINISHING SECOND PLACE AT MONTREAL ALEX GURNEY MOVES INTO THIRD PLACE MONTREAL, Que., Canada (Aug. 25, 2002) - Early in Round 11 of CART's 12-race Toyota Atlantic Championship ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 De Ferran Leads Chevy Sweep at Gateway MADISON, Ill., Aug. 25, 2002 -- Chevrolet driver Gil de Ferran, who is known as "The Professor" for his scholarly approach to racing, taught a textbook lesson in short-track driving today at ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Montreal Sunday Race
MONTREAL (Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002) -- Tony Kanaan and the #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola finished third at today's inaugural Molson Indy Montreal for his second podium and third top-four finish in the last four events. Kanaan started 13th and quickly picked up two positions on the opening lap including on ... Continue reading
NHRA from Bowling Green, KY (Home of the World Champion Little Leaguers)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION BEECH BEND RACEWAY, BOWLING GREEN, KY Sunday, August 25, 2002 LINDERT, CHEESEMAN SCORE AT SECOND EVENT IN A ROW AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - In the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling ... Continue reading
#21 Giaffone IRL Gateway Sunday Race
MADISON, Ill. (Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002) -- Felipe Giaffone and the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force lost valuable ground in his fight for the 2002 Indy Racing League championship when a mechanical problem forced him to retire from today's Gateway Indy 250 at Gateway International Raceway. Giaffone started s ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2002 COORS LIGHT TEAM FINISHES SEVENTH AT BRISTOL Marlin remains in Winston Cup championship points lead BRISTOL, Tenn. (August 24, 2002) - Sterling Marlin drove the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Intrepid R/T ... Continue reading
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing, 704/662-9642, nhamilton@ganassi.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2002 TEAM TARGET FINISHES EIGHTH IN THE FOOD CITY 500 Spencer moves up to 26th place in NASCAR Winston Cup championship points BRISTOL, Tenn. (August 24, 2002) - The No. 41 Target Dodge Intrepid R/T drive ... Continue reading
FINAL RESULTS-NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Cecil County Drag way, Rising Sun, Md.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION CECIL COUNTY DRAGWAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2002 Gallant and Newberry earn wins at Cecil County Dragway RISING SUN, Md. - In the final results at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Cecil County Dragway, Top Alcohol Dragster drive ... Continue reading
PRO @ Maple Grove Raceway - Event Results
PRO Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals Show Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com For Immediate Release: Musi, Glidden, Pitmann and Rudisell among winner's of the Valvoline Max Life Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway at the third stop of the PRO Edelbrock Drag Racing Series. Sunday A ... Continue reading
GM to drop zero-percent financing, raises incentives on new models
August 26, 2002 DETROIT Reuters is reporting that General Motors Corp. has quietly ratcheted up incentives on its new 2003 models as it prepares to end its zero-percent financing offer on its dwindling supply of 2002 models, dealers said on Friday. Earlier this week, the world's largest automaker began offering up to $ ... Continue reading
ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants Named Caterpillar Inc.'s Worldwide Coolant Supplier
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Aug. 26, 2002-- Contract Covers Factory Fill and Aftermarket Use For Both Extended Life and Conventional Coolants ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants (CTGL) today announced it has signed a three-year contract with Caterpillar Inc, to be Caterpillar's primary coolant/antifreeze provider in North America, ... Continue reading
Updated USAR Northern Division Points
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For Release: Aug. 25, 2002 Contact: Rick Voegelin TMG Sports Marketing rickvoegelin@compuserve.com 831-761-2201 THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Performance Parts News & Notes for the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis, Aug. 30-Sept. 2 JOHNSON GUNS FOR SEVENTH U.S. NATIONALS TITLE For the 27th time in his racin ... Continue reading
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