Sunday, August 17, 2003

Lasoski Wins Another Knoxville Title

KNOXVILLE, Iowa August 17, 2003; Chuck Schoffner writing for the AP reported that Danny Lasoski is so good at the Knoxville Raceway that not even a broken shock could stop him. His left rear wheel vibrating in the final laps, Lasoski held off perennial runner-up Donny Schatz on Saturday night to win the Knoxville Natio ... Continue reading

Newman Wins Michigan 400 on Fuel Strategy

BROOKLYN, Mich. August 17, 2003; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Ryan Newman had enough fuel and Kurt Busch didn't. Newman grabbed his series-leading fifth victory of the year, stretching his final tank of gas 52 laps on the 2-mile oval at Michigan International Speedway to win the GFS Marketplace 400 on S ... Continue reading

Hornish Wins Fastest IRL Race Ever

SPARTA, Ky. August 17, 2003; Murry Evans writing for the AP reported that Sam Hornish Jr. set Indy Racing League records for average speed and career wins in a dominating victory at the Belterra Casino Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway on Sunday. The 24-year-old Hornish, the two-time defending IRL IndyCar Series champion, ... Continue reading

DCX engineers develop a warning and information management system to help drivers

http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030811_e.ram" CLICK4VIDEO REPORT DaimlerChrysler researchers intend to minimize the stress factor behind the steering wheel. ... Continue reading

Germans Take Jeep Challenge

http://www-video.daimlerchrysler.com/dctv/videos/2 0030808_e.ram CLICK4VIDEO German Jeep owners and buyers get an opportunity to test the qualities of off-road vehicles is in the right place at a Jeep Challenge event. This event is hosted by German Chrysler dealers who present the Jeep products. ... Continue reading

Ford and Carroll Shelby announce historic partnership to develop performance products

www.autoindex.org CLICK4MORE from AutoIndex.org More than 41 years after their original agreement to produce performance cars began, Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby today announced the formation of a historic new partnership to "do it again." Shelby, a former race car driver and creator of numerous collectable pe ... Continue reading

Ford Diesel ( really Navistar) Owners Belching Complaints

DETROIT August 16, 2003; Justin Hyde writing for Reuters reported that ten months after it rolled out a new diesel engine for heavy-duty pickups, Ford Motor Co. faces a chorus of quality complaints from owners who are among the company's most loyal customers. The 6-liter Power Stroke diesel V-8, built by a unit of Navi ... Continue reading