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Sunday, July 2, 2006

US Grand Prix - Race Report

US Grand Prix - Race Report

2006 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX INDIANAPOLIS 2 JULY RACE Rubens Barrichello ended an action-packed United States Grand Prix in 6th position today, securing much-welcomed championship points for the Honda Racing F1 Team. His team-mate Jenson Button was caught up in the first lap drama which took out no fewer than 8 cars i ... Continue reading

2007 Honda Fit Sport Review

2007 Honda Fit Sport Review

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Honda Fit Sport Timing is everything. Like the original Civic back in the 1970s, in a time of high gasoline prices Honda's new 2007 Fit subcompact hatchback offers great fuel economy, snappy fun-to-drive performance, and a very reasonable price. It should fit the needs of a wi ... Continue reading

Nissan, Renault Mull Up to 20 Percent Capital Investment in Outstanding GM Shares

Nissan, Renault Mull Up to 20 Percent Capital Investment in Outstanding GM Shares

TOKYO July 1, 2006; The AP reported that automakers Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA are considering buying up to 20 percent of outstanding shares in General Motors Corp., Kyodo News agency reported Saturday. Details of the possible investment plan surfaced after billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian proposed on Friday th ... Continue reading

FansCrew Backs Belmont Return to ARCA at Kansas Lottery $200 Grand

FansCrew Backs Belmont Return to ARCA at Kansas Lottery $200 Grand

FansCrew Backs Belmont Return to ARCA at Kansas Lottery $200 Grand Lexington, KY - FansCrew, an exciting fan involvement program, has teamed up with accomplished ARCA veteran Andy Belmont for his return to competition in the Kansas Lottery $200 Grand ARCA RE/MAX series event at Kansas Speedway today. For over one year, ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Cherokee County Motorsports Park

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Cherokee County Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK, RUSK, TEXAS Saturday, July 1, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 MASSEY, JONES PICK UP WINS IN RUSK RUSK, Texas - Spencer Massey and Jimmy Jones both grabbed wins at this weekend's rescheduled Lu ... Continue reading

Petersen/White Lightning Wins GT2 New England Grand Prix - Struggle to Build New Car Pays-Off with First ALMS Win of '06

Petersen/White Lightning Wins GT2 New England Grand Prix - Struggle to Build New Car Pays-Off with First ALMS Win of '06

Petersen/White Lightning Wins GT2 New England Grand Prix Struggle to Build New Car Pays-Off with First ALMS Win of ‘06 LAKEVILLE, Conn., July 1, 2006 – Two weeks ago Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing was in Le Mans, France looking at its destroyed Porsche 911 GT3 RSR after an eleventh-hour accident ended ... Continue reading

Racin for a Livin Footnote

Racin for a Livin Footnote

West Michigan is home to 2 drivers in the running for the Racin for a Livin reality show.Marc Miller in the "wildcard" class and Dan Frazier in the "rookie" class. Fans can vote for both drivers without affecting the other driver's score.since they're in different classes. Wouldn't it be great if Dan was one of the top ... Continue reading

UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - DAY 2 - English/Italian

UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX - DAY 2 - English/Italian

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USA GP 2006 - Free Practice & Qualifying

USA GP 2006 - Free Practice & Qualifying

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Perris CRA Results

Perris CRA Results

USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 1, 2006 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Charles Davis, Jr., 8A, Smiley-16.773; 2. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-16.985; 3. Johnny Rodriguez, 7, Preistley-17.168; 4. Evan Suggs, 33E, Suggs-17.193; 5. ... Continue reading

CASCAR: Sunday Schedule at Barrie Speedway

CASCAR: Sunday Schedule at Barrie Speedway

CASCAR Barrie Speedway MOPAR Canada Day 300 Presented by the Dodge Dealers of Ontario NOTE: Due to rain on Saturday evening at Barrie Speedway, the second qualifying sprint race was not held. As a result, but starting order for Sunday's MOPAR Canada Day 300 will be based on Time Trials. Defending Barrie Canada Day race ... Continue reading

Indianapolis Sprint Results

Indianapolis Sprint Results

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 1, 2006 - Indianapolis, Indiana - O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis - "Toyota USAC Sprint/Midget Classic" - Presented by Comfort Suites of Brownsburg QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tracy Hines, 69, Dynamics-20.627; 2. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-20.757; 3. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-2 ... Continue reading

Lime Rock Results

Lime Rock Results

Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Lizards Finish 2nd and 8th in GT2 at Lime Rock; Team Extends Lead in ALMS GT2 Team and Drivers' Championships July 01, 2006--Lime Rock Park, Connecticut--The Flying Lizard Motorsports No. ... Continue reading

Andretti to Start 11th in NYSE Car at Kansas Speedway

Andretti to Start 11th in NYSE Car at Kansas Speedway

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Robert Wickens wins Formula BMW USA race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Robert Wickens wins Formula BMW USA race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

July 1, 2006 – Indianapolis, IN. 8:15 pm EST - It was an elated Robert Wickens that called from Indianapolis to tell us that he had won the first of two races at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The win came from the front row when Robert launched off the start and never looked back. "It was great, ... Continue reading

Indianapolis Midget Results

Indianapolis Midget Results

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 1, 2006 - Indianapolis, Indiana - O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis - "Toyota USAC Sprint/Midget Classic" - Presented by Comfort Suites of Brownsburg QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-21.317; 2. Bobby Santos III, 4, Klatt-21.350; 3. Jay Drake, 97, Kunz-21.3 ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Lebanon Valley - National

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Lebanon Valley - National

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION LEBANON VALLEY DRAGWAY, WEST LEBANON, NY SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2006 Contact: Dana Mariotti, NHRA (626) 428-0289 MANZO AND GALLANT SCORE BIG WINS AT LEBANON VALLEY WEST LEBANON, N.Y. - The final eliminations for Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Mid-Michigan Motorplex

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Mid-Michigan Motorplex

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION MID-MICHIGAN MOTORPLEX, STANTON, MICH. Saturday, July 1, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 RACING KICKS OFF AT MID-MICHIGAN MOTORPLEX STANTON, Mich. - Racing kicked off today at Mid-Michigan Motorplex for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag ... Continue reading

Ford Sweeps the Podium at Kansas

Ford Sweeps the Podium at Kansas

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES O'Reilly 250 (Truck), Page 1 July 1, 2006 Kansas Speedway TERRY COOK-10-Ford Power Stroke Diesel by Int'l F-150 (Finished 1st) - YOU LAST VISITED VICTORY LANE 94 RACES AGO. "Man, this is huge. The competition level has gotten so tough in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and we've been so g ... Continue reading

Bloomington Speedway -- JUne 30, 2006 Results

Bloomington Speedway -- JUne 30, 2006 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 !!! JOSH CUNNINGHAM WINS FIRST !!! HUMPHREY & HINES EACH WIN THIRD OF THE SEASON BLOOMINGTON, IN (July 1, 2006) - Each year a fair number of fa ... Continue reading

Michelin 2006 United States F1 GP - qualifying

Michelin 2006 United States F1 GP - qualifying

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Kanaan to Start From Seventh Row at Kansas Speedway

Kanaan to Start From Seventh Row at Kansas Speedway

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Franchitti Qualifies 14th In Klein Tools/Canadian Club Car

Franchitti Qualifies 14th In Klein Tools/Canadian Club Car

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Herta To Start 15th at Kansas in XM Satellite Radio Car

Herta To Start 15th at Kansas in XM Satellite Radio Car

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2006 United States Grand Prix - Qualifying Report

2006 United States Grand Prix - Qualifying Report

2006 UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX INDIANAPOLIS 1 JULY QUALIFYING The Honda Racing F1 Team's Rubens Barrichello will start tomorrow's US Grand Prix from the 2nd row of the grid at the Brickyard after posting the 4th fastest lap in this afternoon's qualifying session. His team-mate Jenson Button will line up on the 4th row i ... Continue reading

DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche Joins F1 and NASCAR Partners to Affirm DaimlerChrysler's Leadership in Motorsports

DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche Joins F1 and NASCAR Partners to Affirm DaimlerChrysler's Leadership in Motorsports

WHAT: On the occasion of United States Grand Prix and the NASCAR Nextel Cup Pepsi 400, a media briefing on DaimlerChrysler's involvement in Formula 1 and NASCAR racing. Team owners and drivers will give assessment of this weekend's races. WHO: Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management, DaimlerChrysler and ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda Says Dodge Challenger is a 'Go' - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Chrysler Group President and CEO Tom LaSorda Says Dodge Challenger is a 'Go' - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY

Nearly 35 years later, Dodge Challenger returns as the ultimate modern American muscle coupe * Unprecedented public response to Challenger concept leads to 'green light' decision for production * Chrysler Group COO Eric Ridenour says concept-to-production success story highlights focus on speed-to-market AUBURN HILLS, ... Continue reading

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