NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2003 MOTHER NATURE A PROBLEM AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY BELLE ROSE, La. - Mother nature spoiled opening day at the O'Reilly Cajun Challenge for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at No Problem Raceway ... Continue reading
Opel Presses Forward With Changes
FRANKFURT, Germany September 12 2003; David Mchugh, writing for the AP reported that Adam Opel AG, the German arm of General Motors Corp., says it's weighed down by the weak German economy as its revamped top compact enters the fray against heavy competition and the company seeks to return to profitability. "I would ca ... Continue reading
UAW Deal with Automakers Appears Imminent
DETROIT September 12, 2003; Michael Ellis writing for Reuters reported that a contract agreement between Detroit's Big Three and the United Auto Workers appeared imminent on Friday, a company and a union source said, although last-minute issues could still derail efforts to beat a midnight Sunday deadline. "We would ex ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--SYLVANIA 300 QUALIFYING
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: http://www.media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; QUALIFYING; SYLVANIA 300; NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY; SEPT. 12, 2003 BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES C ... Continue reading
Auto Lease Volume Down Another 7% in 2002
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 -- The Association of Consumer Vehicle Lessors announced today that member leasing companies reporting both 2001 and 2002 volume had a total reduction in new leases from 2.02 million to 1.89 million. This modest 6.8% 2002 volume decline shows that leasing activity has almost stabilized. Howev ... Continue reading
American Speed Association Acquires USPRO Cup Series
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TROY, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Monday in Lansing, Michigan, the small but vocal Evangelical Environment Network, along with the Michigan Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign, will start another round of silliness, this time called "What Should the Governor Drive?" in conjunction with the "What Would Jesus Drive?" campaign. ... Continue reading
The 14th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show Is Coming to the Novi Expo Center, Oct. 1-5
OKEMOS, Mich., Sept. 12 -- The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is sponsoring the 14th Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show, October 1-5, 2003, at the Novi Expo Center in Novi, Mich. New, year 2004 recreation vehicles will be on display, including folding campers, motor homes, travel ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--KEVIN HARVICK PRESS CONFERENCE
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: http://www.media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; PRE-RACE PRESS CONFERENCE; SYLVANIA 300; NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY; SEPT. 12, 2003 Loudon, N.H., Sept. 12, 2003 ... Continue reading
Alcoa Announces Dividend; Will Submit Future Severance Agreements for Shareholder Approval
PITTSBURGH--Sept. 12, 2003--The Board of Directors of Alcoa today declared (a) a quarterly common stock dividend of 15 cents per share payable November 25, 2003 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2003 and (b) a quarterly dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Alcoa's $3.75 cumulative prefer ... Continue reading
Amerada Hess Extends Agreement With PerformanceRetail Through 2009
Leading Convenience Retailer Reaffirms Use of InSite(TM) Retail Management Suite to Drive Growth AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- PerformanceRetail, Inc., the leading provider of web-based software for the convenience retailing industry, today announced that Amerada Hess will extend its agreement to license the company's ret ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--Sept. 12, 2003--Diodes Incorporated , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, announced its inclusion today in Business 2.0's second annual B2 100, the magazine's ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies. Diodes ranked 59 on the list. The B2 100 ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Announces New Salt Lake City Distribution Facility
NASHVILLE--Sept. 12, 2003--Fleetguard Inc., the global filtration, exhaust, coolant and chemical specialist for all diesel-powered equipment, today announced plans to relocate its Western Distribution Center from Sparks, Nevada, to Salt Lake City, Utah. The new distribution center is expected to be operational by the e ... Continue reading
Honda Battle of the Bands Returns Bigger, Better, and in High Gear!
45 HBCU Marching Bands Prepare for Second Annual Celebration Tour and Invitational Showcase ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- As the 2003-college football season approaches, Historically Black Colleges and Universities' (HBCU) world- renowned bands are gearing up for the second annual Honda Battle of the Bands Celebration Tour and ... Continue reading
International Speedway Closes On $300 Million Credit Facility
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 12 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it has closed on a five-year, $300 million revolving credit facility that will be utilized for general corporate purposes, including external growth opportunities. The credit facility was jointly led ... Continue reading
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands & HERZLIYA, Israel--Sept. 12, 2003--Optibase, Ltd. , a leader in digital video encoding and streaming solutions, today unveiled its new MPEG-4 hardware video encoder, MPEG MovieMaker 400, which is ideal for organizations that want to implement surveillance, training, video conferencing and busine ... Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Texas--Sept. 12, 2003-- Now Offers Continuing Education Units (CEU's) for Driver and Instructor Training Programs Smith System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced that it has become certified as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Trai ... Continue reading
Ziebart Celebrates Grand Opening of Monroe Superstore
MONROE, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Ziebart, an automotive retailer focused on enhancing and maintaining vehicle appearance, celebrated the grand opening of its new Superstore in Monroe during two days of festivities. Monroe Mayor Al Cappuccilli welcomed the Superstore owner, Terry Pantall, and John Lynch, COO Ziebart, into the ... Continue reading
Mazda Develops New Paint Stripping Technology for Recycling Bumpers
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> Mazda Develops New Paint Stripping Technology for Recycling Bumpers Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 12, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new paint stripping process utilizing optical separation technology developed in conjunction with local machinery ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis and Mini Ready for Grand-Am Cup Return at Mosport
Shane Lewis and Mini Ready for Grand-Am Cup Return at Mosport BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, September 12, 2003 - Jupiter, Florida's Shane Lewis will return to the No. 20 Habberstad Mini/Nuzzo Motorsports Mini Cooper S this weekend at Mosport International Raceway. The Canadian track plays host to Saturday's Sunoco 94 3 Hour, t ... Continue reading
CART/Champ Car Series Bought By Prominent U.S. Investors
Telecommunications magnate Kevin Kalkhoven and power plant entrepreneur Gerald Forsythe to lead revival of open-wheel series Craig Pollock, High-Profile Team Owner and Associate of Kevin Kalkhoven, Available for Comment September 12, 2003 - Wednesday's announcement that a group of private investors, including billionai ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 12 -- Lightspeed Design Group today announced the completion of a stereoscopic 3D motion simulator ride-film for automotive supplier, Continental Teves. The 3D film was written, produced, and visually realized by Lightspeed, and will educate the public about Continental's innovative safety techno ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Weekend Gas Watch; High Gas Prices Declining
HOUSTON--Sept. 12, 2003--High gasoline prices have begun to decline with all major cities in Texas showing strong decreases, according to the Weekend Gas Watch by AAA Texas. Currently, the statewide average price for a gallon of regular self-serve is $1.55 - three cents lower than last week's average. A year ago, a gal ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Gas Prices Continue on a Slow Downward Slide
LOS ANGELES--Sept. 12, 2003--Gasoline prices in Southern California declined for the second week in a row, but prices in most areas still are significantly above $2 per gallon, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. Currently, the average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoli ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Warren Johnson Aims to Maintain his Mastery of Maple Grove
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Warren Johnson Aims to Maintain his Mastery of Maple Grove The Professor looks to power his GM Performance Parts Grand Am to fourth Reading win SUGAR HILL, GA., September 10, 2003 - The NHRA has been making an annual visit to Maple G ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Race: Kurt Johnson is Ready to Repeat his Rookie Performance in Reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Kurt Johnson is Ready to Repeat his Rookie Performance in Reading ACDelco crew targets return appearance in Maple Grove winner's circle SUGAR HILL, GA., September 10, 2003 - One cannot really fault Kurt Johnson for taking an immediat ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated North American Vehicle Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 12 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 354,218 units, up 20.3 percent from the 294,562 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now tot ... Continue reading
Toyota Likely to Sell Hybrid Version of Lexus Sedan
NAGOYA, Japan September 11, 2003; Norihiko Shirouzu of the WSJ reported that Toyota Motor Corp. , which is expected to start selling a gasoline-electric sport-utility vehicle in the U.S. next year, also will likely add a hybrid version of its premium sedan, or the Lexus LS430, to its expanding lineup of alternative-fue ... Continue reading
Pep Boys 300 presented by Greased Lightning Orange Blast at Salem
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Empire Interactive Revs It Up With Ford Racing 2
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11 -- Empire Interactive (LONDON: EMP) today announced the development of Ford Racing 2 on the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PC. The game is being developed by Razorworks and will hit store shelves in the fourth quarter of this year ... Continue reading
Campaign Leads to a Sharp Increase in Seat Belt Use Among African Americans WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- BET's two-year partnership with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote seatbelt safety awareness made great strides increasing seatbelt safety awareness and seatbelt usage among Afri ... Continue reading
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