Sunday, August 3, 2003

2003 Lincoln Aviator Kitty Hawk Edition Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Lincoln hit a home run with its full-sized Navigator. If it wasn't the first full-sized luxury sport-utility, the Navigator was the one that seriously jump-started growth in the class. It also jump-started Lincoln sales. How to follow such a success? With more of the same, of cours ... Continue reading

Harvick Wins Brickyard 400

INDIANAPOLIS August 3, 2003; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Kevin Harvick turned a tense battle into a runaway Sunday, pulling away in the last 10 laps to win the Brickyard 400. The biggest problem Harvick had all day came when his right rear tire blew, taking off the fender of his Richard Childress Racin ... Continue reading

Montoya Wins F1's German Grand Prix

By SALVATORE ZANCA Associated Press Writer HOCKENHEIM, Germany August 3, 2003; Salvatore Zanca writing for the AP reported that Juan Pablo Montoya sped from a crash on a scorching day and won the German Grand Prix, which was all but settled in the opening seconds. Three top contenders - Kimi Raikkonen, Ralf Schumacher ... Continue reading

KIMBALL COMPLETES SWEEP AT ROAD AMERICA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIMBALL COMPLETES SWEEP AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (August 3, 2003) –Charlie Kimball, of Camarillo, Calif., won Round Eight of the 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Road America. Completing the top-three was Lawson Aschenbach, of Gaithersburg, Md. and Westley Barber, of Sa ... Continue reading

CSK Auto Corp. Announces Management Change

PHOENIX--Aug. 3, 2003--CSK Auto Corp. announced today that Hal Smith, senior vice president of merchandising and marketing, has resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities. CSK Auto Corp. is the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket. As of May 4, 2003, the compa ... Continue reading

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8-2-03 Lebanon Valley HEARN PUMPED FOR 3RD WIN AT LV, BENNETT 1ST TWO TIME SPORTSMAN VICTOR

"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release August 2, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 HEARN PUMPED FOR 3RD WIN AT LV, BENNETT 1ST TWO TIME SPORTSMAN VICTOR West Lebanon, NY-Brett Hearn took the victory in the 30-lap modified feature at Lebanon Valley on Saturday night. It was the third win of the season for th ... Continue reading

Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Race 2 Notes from Road America

Race 2 Notes from Road America 9:00 AM – The drivers have been instructed to get in their cars. 9:00 AM – Race two of the Mario Andretti Grand Prix at Road America will be run under partly cloudy skies. 9:01 AM – No. 32 Barber, who will start on the pole, did a hardship lap earlier today after his gea ... Continue reading

Juan Pablo Montoya Wins - German GP-Race - Notes from BMW

German Grand Prix - RACE 3rd August 2003 Weather: Sunny, dry, air 34-35°C, track 46-49°C Hockenheim (GER). The fourth win of the 2003 season put the BMW WilliamsF1 Team in a strong position in both the Constructor and Drivers FIA Formula One World Championship. Juan Pablo Montoya achieved his second victory of the ye ... Continue reading

AutoLab Interview - Coming Soon New Models From Detroit - With Michelle Krebs

Michelle Krebs auto writer of the New York Times discusses "the coming soon to a dealer near you" car models with professor Harold Wolchuk of Auto Lab. Hear what's coming from the Big Three...Will the American Auto Industry Survive? Interesting listening. ... Continue reading

AUTO INDUSTRY: Management Breifing Seminars (MBS) Begin Tomorrow

http://www.managementbriefingseminars.org/index.as p CLICK4MBS 4 - 8 August 2003 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City, Michigan, USA The 38th annual MBS will attract more than 1,300 attendees representing automotive manufacturers, suppliers, the UAW, and the media. Attendees will be able to listen, learn, and n ... Continue reading

Detroit Auto Makers Report Lower 2003 Sales - So Far

DETROIT August 2, 2003; John Porretto writing for the AP reported that Detroit's Big Three automakers each reported July sales declined from a year ago, but last month's industrywide results were the best so far this year and automakers appear optimistic about prospects for the rest of 2003. General Motors Corp., the w ... Continue reading

All-BMW Team PTG front row for Road America Speed GT

BMW Team PTG Notes and Quotes SCCA Pro Racing Speed GT Championship - Round 7 Qualifying Road America Elkhart Lake, Wis. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 Race Date: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 Contact: Bill Cobb 215-295-3115 All-BMW M3 Front Row at Road America; Bill Auberlen and Hans Stuck to Lead the Field on Sunday Picking right up ... Continue reading

ARCA RE/MAX Top-10 Points

BARBER CONTINUES POLE STREAK AT ROAD AMERICA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARBER CONTINUES POLE STREAK AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (August 2, 2003) –Westley Barber, of Saffron, England, captured the pole for Round Eight of the 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Road America. Completing the top-three is Charlie Kimball, of Camarillo, Calif., and Jonath ... Continue reading

Bazemore No. 4 with second-quickest e.t. of final session in Sonoma

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE STAYS NO. 4 WITH SECOND QUICKEST E.T. OF FINAL ROUND SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. ... Continue reading

Belleville Midget Nationals - Fact Sheet

26TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS PRESENTED BY WHOWON.COM BELLEVILLE HIGH BANKS, BELLEVILLE, KANSAS THURSDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 7-9, 2003 FACT SHEET WHAT: 24th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals presented by WhoWon.com. WHERE: Bellville High Banks, Belleville, Kan., 1/2-mile high-banked clay oval. WHEN: Thursday-Sa ... Continue reading

BMW WilliamsF1 Team-German GP-Final Qualifying

German Grand Prix - FINAL QUALIFYING 2nd August 2003 Weather: Sunny, dry. Air temperature 33°C Track temperature 48°C Hockenheim (GER). A strong performance by the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. At the very hot Hockenheimring Juan Pablo Montoya achieved the 11th pole of his F1 career and team-mate Ralf Schumacher qualified jus ... Continue reading

Diaz's Trois-Rivi=?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res Qualifying Time Disallowed Due to Engine Change

CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 2, 2003 DIAZ¹S TROIS-RIVIÈRES QUALIFYING TIME DISALLOWED DUE TO ENGINE CHANGE TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ The No. 8 Don Q Rum Jaguar XKR of rookie Jorge Diaz, Jr. will start last in today¹s Le Grand Prix de Tr ... Continue reading

Dorricott Racing - TR Final Qualifying Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com LUIS DIAZ QUALIFIES SIXTH AT TROIS-RIVIERES TROIS-RIVIERES, Que., Canada (Aug 2, 2003) - The weather surprised all by remaining dry but Luis Diaz, of Mexico City, didn't surprise anybody with another strong performance and a sixth place final qualifyi ... Continue reading

Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Qualifying 2 Notes from Road America

Qualifying 2 Notes from Road America 8:09 AM - The cars are on the false grid and the drivers have begun to get buckled in. 8:10 AM - Unlike Friday, when it was damp to start the session, the track is dry with bright sunshine. 8:10 AM - No. 36 Hansen, who runs in the ACC class, did not take part in qualifying on Friday ... Continue reading

Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Race 1 Notes from Road America

Race 1 Notes from Road America 3:32 PM – The drivers have been instructed to get into their cars on the false grid. 3:33 PM – No. 32 Barber will lead the 28-car field to the green. 3:34 PM – The Zetec Championship will do 12 laps of the 4.0-mile road course. 3:35 PM – No. ... Continue reading

Johnny Miller Qualifies Second at Trios Rivieres

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2003 Trois- Rieveres, Quebec – Johnny Miller, driver of the number 64 Eaton Cutler-Hamer Jaguar XKR, will start second for the Trois-Rieveres round of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoddrich Cup. Miller will make his fifth start at the event, looking to avenge the misfourtune of the 200 ... Continue reading

Official Race Results from Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res

TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹Trans-Am For the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Round 7 Provisional results showing finishing position, starting position in parenthesis, driver, car, laps completed, and reason out, if any: 1. (1) Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 65, Running. 2. (2) Johnny Miller, Jaguar XKR, 65, Running. 3. ... Continue reading

Pruett Tops Trois-Rivi=?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res Morning Warm-up

CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 2, 2003 PRUETT TOPS TROIS-RIVIÈRES MORNING WARM-UP TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ Scott Pruett recorded his fastest time of the weekend during Saturday morning Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup warm-up f ... Continue reading

Pruett Wins Thriller in Trois-Rivi=?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res

CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 2, 2003 PRUETT WINS THRILLER IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Quebec ‹ Scott Pruett came into the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières uncharacteristically uneasy about his chances at the tough French Canadian stre ... Continue reading

Results from Final Practice for Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res

Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, Round 7 Results from Warm-up showing driver, car, fast time, lap of fast time and speed: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:03.583, 21, 86.117. 2. Johnny Miller, Jaguar XKR, 1:04.177, 11, 85.320. 3. ... Continue reading

REVISED Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivi=?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res Official Starting Grid

REVISED Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Official Qualifying Results for the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, Round 7, showing driver, car, fast time, lap of fast time and speed in miles per hour: 1. Scott Pruett, Jaguar XKR, 1:03.890, 4, 85.704. 2. Johnny Miller, Jaguar XKR, 1:04.055, 7, 85.483. 3. ... Continue reading

Rocketsports Racing Notes and Quotes

ROCKETSPORTS RACING ­ SCOTT PRUETT DRIVER NOTES AND QUOTES TRANS-AM SERIES FOR THE BFGOODRICH TIRES CUP SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND ­ POST-RACE SCOTT PRUETT, DRIVER OF THE NO. 7 JAGUAR R PERFORMANCE XKR, SCORED THE FLAG-TO-FLAG WIN IN TODAY¹S TRANS-AM RACE AFTER STARTING ON THE POLEŠHAS FIVE WINS IN SEVEN STARTSŠHAS SIX ... Continue reading

Rocketsports Racing Sweeps Podium in Trois-Rivi =?ISO-8859-1?B?6A==?=res Trans-Am Race

CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKETSPORTS RACING SWEEPS PODIUM IN TROIS-RIVIÈRES TRANS-AM RACE LANSING, Mich. ­ Rocketsports Racing swept the podium in Round 7 of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup today during the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières race in the picturesque Fren ... Continue reading

Ruhlman top Corvette, fourth at Trois Rivieres Trans-Am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Cristi Brumm 336-210-0980 marketing@ruhlmanmotorsports.com RANDY RUHLMAN TOP CORVETTE AT LE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIERES FINISHES FOURTH IN HOTLY CONTESTED TRANS-AM RACE Trois-Rivieres, Quebec (Aug 2) -- Top Trans-Am driver Randy Ruhlman finished fourth in today¹s BFGoodrich Tires® Trans ... Continue reading

Ruhlman/Trois Riv/ Trans-Am final practice notes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cristi Brumm Ruhlman 336-210-0980 PRESS NOTES: FINAL PRACTICE TRANS-AM TROIS RIVIERES RUHLMAN PRACTICES IS FOURTH IN FINAL SESSION BEFORE RACE Driver Randy Ruhlman returned to the fourth position in the final practice before the 100-mile, 66-lap race on the streets of Trois Rivieres, Queb ... Continue reading

GM RACING BULLET POINTS--BRICKYARD 400

Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP BULLET POINTS-INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; BRICKYARD 400; AUG. 2, 2003 Race: Brickyard 400 Distance: 160 Laps Date: Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003 Television: N ... Continue reading

Chevy Rock & Roll Set For RIR

TOP NASCAR DRIVERS TEAM UP WITH WARNER MUSIC GROUP ARTISTS AT THE CHEVY ROCK & ROLL 400 Hootie & The Blowfish, Franky Perez, Sugar Ray, Trapt and Uncle Kracker To Perform at Richmond International Raceway August 1, 2003 -- Warner Music Group (WMG), Chevrolet and Action Performance Companies Inc. today announced a serie ... Continue reading

First 2004 Suzuki Veronas Arrive at Port Hueneme Aug. 2

--Suzuki -- Suzuki's largest car ever, the new, in-line six-cylinder midsize Verona sedan is the first of nine new models to debut in five years as part of automaker's plan to triple sales by 2007 -- American Suzuki President Rick Suzuki to drive off first vehicle -- HIGH-QUALITY DIGITAL PHOTOS OF DELIVERY CEREMONY AVA ... Continue reading

GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--BRICKYARD 400 QUALIFYING

Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. or Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell nmwager@aol.com (727) 784-8465 (office) (727) 415-3109 (cell) For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; QUALIFYING; BRICKYARD 400; INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; A ... Continue reading

KIMBALL CAPTURES CONVINICING WIN AT ROAD AMERICA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KIMBALL CAPTURES CONVINICING WIN AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (August 29, 2003) –Charlie Kimball, of Camarillo, Calif., won Round Seven of the 2003 Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship at Road America. Completing the top-three was Tonis Kasemets, of Mundelein, Ill. and Jonathan Bomarit ... Continue reading

Belleville Midget Nationals - Did You Know?

26TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS PRESENTED BY WHOWON.COM BELLEVILLE HIGH BANKS, BELLEVILLE, KANSAS THURSDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 7-9, 2003 ---------------------------- DID YOU KNOW? ---------------------------- BELLEVILLE MIDGET NATIONALS CHAMPIONS (by state): California - 7 (1985-87, 89, 93, 96-97) Arizona - 4 (198 ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Edgewater Sports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION EDGEWATER SPORTS PARK, CLEVES, OHIO Saturday, August 02, 2003 TAD, TAFC RECORDS FALL AT EDGEWATER SPORTS PARK'S NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT CLEVES, Ohio. - In the final rounds of qualifying at Edgewater Sports Park's Summer Thu ... Continue reading

Bazemore No. 4 on Fri. in Spectacular Spark-filled Run in Sonoma

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE QUALIFIES NO. 4 IN SPECTACULAR RUN SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. ... Continue reading

Cannon No. 9 on Fri. in Sonoma

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 CANNON TAKES NO. 9 ON FRI. IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. ... Continue reading

NHRA Friday: WJ Starts Strong in Sonoma, Sits Third on Friday

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Friday Qualifying Results WJ Starts Strong in Sonoma, Sits Third on Friday Event: 16th annual NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway Sonoma, CA Day/Date: Friday August 7, 2003 Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts Grand Am R ... Continue reading

TR Provisional Qualifying - Dorricott Racing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com LUIS DIAZ DEFINITELY LOOKING STRONG AFTER PROVISIONAL QUALIFYING AT TROIS-RIVIERES TROIS-RIVIERES, Que., Canada (Aug 1, 2003) - There is room for improvement but one thing is clear - Dorricott Racing's Luis Diaz, of Mexico City, is looking strong and ... Continue reading

NHRA O'Reilly Auto Part Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals SATURDAY Results from Bandimere Speedway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS JR. DRAG RACING LEAGUE WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2003 Girl Power- All-Girl Team from Sacramento Raceway Park Wins Team Title DENVER - The 4th Annual NHRA O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League Western Conference Finals concluded to ... Continue reading

Scelzi's Oakley Dodge on Hot Streak in Sonoma

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI'S OAKLEY DODGE ON HOT STREAK IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2003) - Gary Scelzi's Oakley Time Bomb ... Continue reading

Cannon No. 12, will face Scelzi in first round in Sonoma

DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 15 of 23 Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race Dates: Aug. 1-3, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438 CANNON QUALIFIES 12TH; WILL FACE TEAMMATE SCELZI IN FIRST ROUND SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2003) - Being his ow ... Continue reading

NHRA Saturday: A Consistent WJ Will Start Fourth in Sonoma

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Qualifying Results A Consistent WJ Will Start Fourth in Sonoma Event: 16th annual NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway Sonoma, CA Day/Date: Saturday August 8, 2003 Warren Johnson wrapped up a workmanlike qualifying effort ... Continue reading

NHRA Saturday:Kurt Johnson Steps Up on His Last Run, Qualifies 13th in Sonoma

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Qualifying Results Kurt Johnson Steps Up on His Last Run, Qualifies 13th in Sonoma Event: 16th annual NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway Sonoma, CA Day/Date: Saturday August 7, 2003 After battling tire shake on his secon ... Continue reading

8-02 Lebanon Valley Speedway Complete Results & Points

Unofficial USAR Results from South Boston