Sunday, June 26, 2005

Osborn Cleveland Qualifying Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital #7 GTO Cleveland Qualifying Report Osborn will make debut World Challenge GT start in 22nd Cleveland – June 26, 2005 The #7 T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital GTO, driven by Jim Osborn, will sta ... Continue reading

Lebanon Valley Speedway Press Release

Leckonby Gets Redemption As Fireworks Fill The Sky! -By: Rodney Rescott June 25, 2005 West Lebanon, NY: It was near perfect conditions for an action packed night of racing and a pre-4th of July fireworks display, as Berkshire Bank and Capital Tractor presented the racing spectacular at Lebanon Valley Speedway, Saturday ... Continue reading

Hayner Cleveland Qualifying Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC / Trenton Forging #5 GTO Cleveland Qualifying Report Hayner Fast in Morning Qualifier… will start 10th Cleveland – June 26, 2005 The #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forging GTO, driven by Stu Hayner, will start 10th in Sund ... Continue reading

Paul Tracy Wins Grand Prix of Cleveland

CLEVELAND June 26, 2005; Tom withers writing for the AP reported Sunday that pole-sitter Paul Tracy was able to skirt around trouble and won Champ Car's Grand Prix of Cleveland on Sunday, one year after a first turn crash knocked him out. Tracy, who hadn't won on the Burke Lakefront Airport track since 1993, finished 3 ... Continue reading

NASCAR Nextel - Stewart Wins Dodge/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma

Email this story Printer friendly format By MIKE HARRIS AP Motorsports Writer , 7:24 PM EDT SONOMA, Calif. June 26, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Tony Stewart found his way back to Victory Lane with the help of some right-hand turns. The former series champion took over the lead when pole winner an ... Continue reading

Papis Edges Gigliotti, Others At Cleveland To Score First SPEED GT Pole

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAPIS EDGES GIGLIOTTI, OTHERS AT CLEVELAND TO SCORE FIRST SPEED GT POLE CLEVELAND (June 26, 2005) - "Mad" Max Papis captured his first-career SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship pole position in preparation for Sunday's Round Five race at Burke Lakefront Airport, part of the Cham ... Continue reading

Capps No. 2 in Gateway qualifying

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 24-26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus,, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS NO. 2 IN GATEWAY QUALIFYING Madison, Ill. (June 2 ... Continue reading

USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS

VALVOLINE USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 25, 2005 ­ Stockton, California ­ Stockton 99 Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Brian McClish, 04, McClish-13.162; 2. Tony Hunt, 94, Kaiser-13.213; 3. Nick Rescino, Jr., 11, Rescino-13.354; 4. Destiney Hays, 28, Hays-13.403; 5. ... Continue reading

Toyota to build new plant in Canada

NAGOYA June 26, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp has decided to build a new plant in Canada, its seventh in North America, to meet growing demand for its vehicles, company sources said Saturday. Japan's largest automaker will make an announcement next Thursday in the Canadian province of Ontario, where ... Continue reading

NASCAR: Robby Gordon Nextel Infineon

Robby Gordon #7 Harrah's Chevrolet TAKE US THROUGH A LAP OF THIS CIRCUIT Turn 1, you have to back a little bit early, downshift into third. Head up into turn 2, downshift into second. With my Harrah's Chevrolet, I stretch turn 2 all the way to turn 4a. I back off a little early getting into turn 3, second gear still, u ... Continue reading

Espenlaub Earns First Career SPEED TC Pole In Cleveland

ESPENLAUB GRABS FIRST CAREER SPEED WORLD CHALLENGE TOURING CAR POLE All Mazda Front Row CLEVELAND (June 25, 2005) - Charles Espenlaub, of Lutz, Fla., will start from the U.S. Air Force Reserve Pole position for this afternoon's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Round Five race, as part of the Champ Car ... Continue reading

Bloomington Speedway -- June 24, 2005 Results

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 !!! KELLY KINSER WINS !!! HOBBS & HILLMAN SCORE TOO BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 25, 2005) - For the first time in a couple of years winged sprint car ... Continue reading

G Squared Motorsports: Chip Ellis completes first day of qualifying fourth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net NINTH ANNUAL NHRA SEARS CRAFTSMAN NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL ... Continue reading

Ruhlman overcomes obstacles to start race, starting from the back still looking for a win

Randy Ruhlman No. 49 Preformed Line Products Chevrolet Corvette CONTACT: Cristi Brumm Ruhlman 336-210-0380 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ruhlman overcomes obstacles to start race, starting from the back still looking for a win CLEVELAND (June 25, 2005) ‹ Randy Ruhlman, a native of Cleveland and the current Trans-Am points le ... Continue reading

Stevens takes No. 5 in St. Louis qualifying

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 24-26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus,, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS TAKES FIFTH QUALIFYING SPOT IN ST. LOUIS MADISO ... Continue reading

Scelzi collects his fifth Gateway pole, third of year

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 12 of 23 NHRA NATIONALS GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY MADISON, ILL. Race Dates: June 24-26, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus,, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI COLLECTS HIS FIFTH POLE AT GATEWAY INTL RACEWAY, ... Continue reading

Jeg is jubilant after great qualifying effort; Troy defeated in opening round

NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Sears Craftsman Nationals Gateway International Raceway Madison, IL (St. Louis) June 25th Jeg Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order / Mopar - Dodge Stratus RT Troy Coughlin - JEG'S Mail Order - '67 Ford Mustang Saturday Qualifying Summary Jeg is jubilant after great qualifying effort Troy de ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Satruday Update: WJ Qualifies Third in St. Louis

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Qualifies Third in St. Louis Event: Ninth Annual Sears Craftsman NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, June 25, 2005 Location: Gateway International Raceway, Madison, IL Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts Pontiac Racing Team ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon Qualifies 11th at Gateway

Q Racing Nitro Funny Car Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Gateway International Raceway Notes & Quotes Tony Pedregon Wraps Up 11th Q Racing Funny Car To Open Against Bazemore MADISON, Ill. (June 25, 2005) ­ Tony Pedregon, driver of the Q Racing Nitro Funny Car, grabbed the 11th-qualifying position for ... Continue reading

Shouldice ALSTAR Series - Race #5 - Peterborough Results

Shouldice Stone ALSTAR Late Model Series Race #5 Report Peterborough Speedway June 25, 2005 For immediate release: June 25, 2005 Derrick Tiemersma wins Shouldice ALSTAR race at Peterborough PETERBOROUGH, ON - On Saturday night at Peterborough Speedway, the Shouldice Stone ALSTAR Late Model Series produced its fifth dif ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWS: Sears Craftsman Nationals, Final Qualifying

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Media Contact: 618-261-2267 DOUG KALITTA EARNS TOP FUEL NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT SEARS CRAFTSMAN NHRA NATIONALS Gary Scelzi, Kurt Johnson and Andrew Hines lead their categories MADISON, Ill. - POWERade Series Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta earned the No. 1 qualifying position at the Sears Craf ... Continue reading