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BRUCE FLANDERS DAY AT THE SPEEDWAY ... JUNE 4 ... THE BIG 6-OH!

BRUCE FLANDERS DAY AT THE SPEEDWAY ... JUNE 4 ... THE BIG 6-OH!

JUNE 4: FABLED RACE ANNOUNCER BRUCE FLANDERS CELEBRATES THE “BIG 6-OH” AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - He's considered by the movers and shakers at the very highest levels of motorsport as the very best of the best at what he does. He's possessed of a mellow baritone voice and a wicked wit. And ... Continue reading

Seven Teams from U.S. Universities Among Winners of International Engineering Contest

Seven Teams from U.S. Universities Among Winners of International Engineering Contest

- DaimlerChrysler and UNESCO award a total of 300,000 euros in prize money - 21 project teams from 28 countries receive the Mondialogo Engineering Award - Seven teams from U.S. universities among the award-winners; highest total among all participating countries STUTTGART, PARIS and BERLIN, May 30 -- On Monday evening ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor to Develop On-Demand Power Steering Systems

ArvinMeritor to Develop On-Demand Power Steering Systems

STUTTGART, Germany, May 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced plans for its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group to develop and commercialize a series of hydraulically-coupled, electric power steering systems designed to outperform other electric power steering (EPS) systems. ArvinMeritor made the announcement ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Suspension Modules Unveiled in Europe

ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Suspension Modules Unveiled in Europe

STUTTGART, Germany, May 30 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today unveiled the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) suspension module product portfolio for the first time in Europe. Until now, ArvinMeritor -- which is the supplier of three different suspension modules for the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee -- has principally focused i ... Continue reading

F-1 Barrichello takes third and predicts Ferrari revival

F-1 Barrichello takes third and predicts Ferrari revival

An important points-scoring finish for the Brazilian May 30, 2005; Brazilian Rubens Barrichello seized a rare podium finish on Sunday for Ferrari in this disappointing season for the once-serial champions and then predicted a revival in fortunes for Formula One's most famous stable. The Brazilian, so often the whipping ... Continue reading

Vincec leads the way in the second round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels!

Vincec leads the way in the second round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels!

For immediate release May 30, 2005 Vincec leads the way in the second round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels! Junior star, Mike Vincec takes two wins and GM Racing Award at Sutton SUTTON, ONTARIO 3-S Go Karts hosted round two of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship ... Continue reading

Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels wrap up Senior Classes

Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels wrap up Senior Classes

For immediate release May 30, 2005 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels wrap up Senior Classes Morad, de Heus, Boam and Herder take wins SUTTON, ONTARIO The second round of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels was held at 3-S Go Karts in Sutton ... Continue reading

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup: Post-race Winner Peress Conference

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup: Post-race Winner Peress Conference

Lowe's Motor Speedway Jimmie Johnson Rick Hendrick Chad Knaus #48 Lowe's Chevrolet WINNER PRESS CONFERENCE WHY IS YOUR TEAM SO DOMINANT? IS THAT SOMETHING TO COME FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON? Hendrick No, I don't think you can look at one race and say that you're going to be dominant everywhere. This is best that we've ... Continue reading

Top-Five Finish for Chevy in Indy 500

Top-Five Finish for Chevy in Indy 500

Buddy Lazier Overcomes Adversity to Score Best Chevrolet Finish INDIANAPOLIS, May 29, 2005 – Buddy Lazier showed tenacity and grit today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bringing his battered Panther Racing/Jonathan Byrd’s Chevrolet home in fifth place in the 89th running of the Indianapolis 500. The 1996 In ... Continue reading

South African Orders 60 Volvo Buses

South African Orders 60 Volvo Buses

GOTEBORG, Sweden, May 30, 2005; Volvo Buses has received several orders for a total of 60 Volvo B12R chassis to be delivered to South Africa, as well as 20 chassis to Egypt. ``The Volvo B12R means we now have basic, robust yet modern chassis equipped with our largest engine. A lot of markets have been asking for this,' ... Continue reading

Honda Complete Indianapolis 500 Race Report

Honda Complete Indianapolis 500 Race Report

Indianapolis 500 Race Report Downloads Text only Speedway, Ind. 05/29/2005 -- Indianapolis 500 Race Report Circuit: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5 mile oval) Speedway, Ind. 2004 Winner: Buddy Rice (Honda) 138.518 mph average speed Weather: Mostly sunny, mild, 75 degrees F Ps. St. Driver Team Engine Chassis Laps Avera ... Continue reading

Bloomington Speedway -- June 3 and June 10 Racing Programs

Bloomington Speedway -- June 3 and June 10 Racing Programs

BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2005 WHCC 105.1 Night Sprint Cars - O'Neal Wood Products/Monroe County Pizza Dept. Modifieds - Tire & Wheel Center Super Stocks BLOOMIN ... Continue reading

IRWINDALE RACE REPORT ... MAY 28, 2005 ...

IRWINDALE RACE REPORT ... MAY 28, 2005 ...

IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY RACE REPORT - MAY 28, 2005 By Tim Kennedy Irwindale CA., May 28 - Twin 50-lap main events for the premier NASCAR Lucas Oil Super Late Model Series at Irwindale Speedway went to veteran Rod Johnson, the track's 1999 SLM champion, and to series rookie Andrew Phipps. More than 5,000 fans attended the tr ... Continue reading

Dave Connolly drives Carrier Boyz Cobalt to runner-up at Topeka

Dave Connolly drives Carrier Boyz Cobalt to runner-up at Topeka

CARRIER BOYZ RACING ANDY AND MARK CARRIER - OWNERS Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 17TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA - TOPEKA, KANSAS MAY 26-29, 2005 CARRIER BOYZ RACI ... Continue reading

Carrier Boyz Racing: Cory Mac drops close race

Carrier Boyz Racing: Cory Mac drops close race

CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 17TH ANNUAL NHRA O'REILLY SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA - TOPEKA, KANSAS MAY 26-29, 2005 Qualified: #11 (4.626 secon ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Topeka Saturday

Cruz Pedregon Topeka Saturday

17th annual NHRA Summer Nationals Heartland Park Topeka­ Topeka, Kan. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Goes to Eliminations in Topeka Advance Auto Parts Car Into 15th Spot TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2005) ­ Cruz Pedregon, driver of the Advance Auto Parts N ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Topeka Saturday

Tony Pedregon Topeka Saturday

17th annual O¹Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals Heartland Park Topeka­ Topeka, Kan. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon To Start from No. 9 Spot Q Racing Car Gaining Consistency TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2005) ­ Tony Pedregon powered his Q Racing Nitro Funny Car to th ... Continue reading

Lebanon Valley Speedway - Double Duty Next Week For All!

Lebanon Valley Speedway - Double Duty Next Week For All!

Valley comes up short, Double Duty Next Week For All! -By: Rodney Rescott Saturday May 28, 2005: Wastequip Industries and Speed’s Garage had a full Memorial Weekend Spectacular lined up at Lebanon Valley Speedway, but Mother Nature had other plans. A full card of events was on tap, but the rains came jus ... Continue reading

Scelzi advances to second round in Topeka

Scelzi advances to second round in Topeka

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, Kan. Race Dates: May 27-29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND IN TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (Ma ... Continue reading

Stevens K.O.'s K.J., advances to second round in Topeka

Stevens K.O.'s K.J., advances to second round in Topeka

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, Kan. Race Dates: May 27-29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS K.O.'s K.J., ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND TOPEKA, Kan. ... Continue reading

Bazemore has disappointing run in Topeka

Bazemore has disappointing run in Topeka

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, Kan. Race Dates: May 27-29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE HAS DISAPPOINTING RUN IN TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kans. (Ma ... Continue reading

Capps takes Brut Dodge to semis in Topeka

Capps takes Brut Dodge to semis in Topeka

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 23 O'REILLY NHRA SUMMER NATIONALS HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA, Kan. Race Dates: May 27-29, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAKES BRUT DODGE TO SEMIS IN TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (Ma ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Drives to Second Round in Topeka

Tony Pedregon Drives to Second Round in Topeka

NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 17th annual O¹Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals Heartland Park Topeka­ Topeka, Kan. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Drives to Second Round Q Racing Driver Moves Up To 9th in NHRA POWERade Points TOPEKA, Kan. (May 29, 2005) ­Q Racin ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Elimination Wrap Up From Topeka

Cruz Pedregon Elimination Wrap Up From Topeka

NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES 17th annual NHRA Summer Nationals Heartland Park Topeka­ Topeka, Kan. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon Falls in the First Advance Auto Parts Driver Keeps Fourth in NHRA POWERade Points TOPEKA, Kan. (May 29, 2005) ­ Cruz Pedreg ... Continue reading

ItalianCarFest 2005

ItalianCarFest 2005

WANTED: PRIZED ITALIAN MACHINERY For the Events of ItalianCarFest Weekend - Sept.9-12, 2005-near Dallas FRIDAY- ICF Friday Evening Reception hosted by Texas Driver Magazine at Mission Plaza inside the atrium of the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake Grapevine. SATURDAY- The main event of the weekend, th ... Continue reading

Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier Lap 154

Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier Lap 154

Dan Wheldon Wins his Fourth Race of the Season CARPENTIER RETIRES FROM THE INDY 500 ON LAP 154 Montreal, Sunday, May 29, 2005 - Starting 25th on the grid, Red Bull Cheever Racing driver Patrick Carpentier was classified 21st at the 89th running of the Indy 500 held Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Round 5 of ... Continue reading

IRP Midget Results

IRP Midget Results

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 28, 2005 ­ Indianapolis, Indiana ­ Indianapolis Raceway Park ­ 60th Coca-Cola “Night Before The 500” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-20.797; 2. Ron Gregory, 22, Irvin-20.966; 3. Tom Hessert, 5, Hessert-21.066; 4. Michael Lewis, 40, Western Speed ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Maple Grove Raceway, Reading, Pa.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION MAPLE GROVE RACEWAY Sunday, May 29, 2005 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 BOURKE, POMPONIO TAKE WINS AT SEASON OPENER READING, Pa. - Richard Bourke in Top Alcohol Dragster and Dan Pomponio in Top Alcohol Funny Car picked up big wins thi ... Continue reading

Kia Motors bolsters brand image through Asian X Games 2005 sponsorship

Kia Motors bolsters brand image through Asian X Games 2005 sponsorship

News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6845 Kia Motors bolsters brand image through Asian X Games 2005 sponsorship - Kia promotes "exciting & enabling" brand identity ... Continue reading

Mitten Wins at SSP on Sunday

Mitten Wins at SSP on Sunday

Contact: Todd Fisher Bryan Householder (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mitten Wins Trail Motors Super Sportsman Feature at SSP on Sunday Newberrytown, PA (May 29, 2005) â&#8364;&#8220; Russ Mitten picked up the victory in the Trail Motors Super Sportsman Series at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Sunday evening. ... Continue reading

Raikkonen Loses Tire, Then German F1 Race

Raikkonen Loses Tire, Then German F1 Race

NUERBURGRING, Germany May 29, 2005; Salvatore Zanca writing for the AP reported that Fernando Alonso recovered from a first-corner bump Sunday and then was handed a gift -- a spectacular tire blowout by Kimi Raikkonen on the last lap in a riveting finish to the European Grand Prix. It was the fourth victory of the seas ... Continue reading

Danica Patrick The Real Deal - First Woman to Lead Indy 500 Lap

Danica Patrick The Real Deal - First Woman to Lead Indy 500 Lap

INDIANAPOLIS May 29, 2005; Paul Newberry writing for the AP reported that Danica Patrick knew she could hang with the boys. She nearly beat them at the Indianapolis 500. Patrick overcame a couple of rookie mistakes to finish fourth Sunday, the strongest showing for a woman in the race's 89-year history and a thrilling ... Continue reading

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