INDYPRO (THE GLEN) - FINAL RESULTS
Results Saturday of the Corning Twin 100s Indy Pro Series event July 7 at the 3.4-mile Watkins Glen International, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money earned:<P> 1. (1) Wade Cunningham, 29, Running $23,000 2. (4) Hideki Mutoh, 29, Running $17,000 ... Continue reading
FIA FORMULA ONE (SLVERSTONE) - 2007 British Grand Prix - Qualifying
2007 BRITISH GRAND PRIX SILVERSTONE 07 JULY QUALIFYING The Honda Racing F1 Team's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button will start tomorrow's British Grand Prix in 14th and 18th positions after a disappointing qualifying in front of the team's home crowd. Rubens got a good run in the first of the three shoot-out s ... Continue reading
NHRA (BRISTOL) - FUNNY CAR DRIVER WILKERSON GRABS NO. 1 SPOT
The largest crowd in Bristol Dragway history watched independent Funny Car racer Tim Wilkerson knock off all the heavyweights to lead Friday's qualifying action at the seventh annual O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Q. Wilkerson's 4.819 at 321.42 mph placed him alongside Top Fuel leader Tony Schumach ... Continue reading
NHRA (BRISTOL) - WJ Opens Bristol Qualifying in Fourth
Following the complete repaving of the 700-foot concrete "launching pad" at Bristol Dragway, there were some questions going into the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals as to the conditions racers would encounter, especially in light of the 90 degree temperatures and high humidity. However, any concerns were quickl ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (LIME ROCK) - Long Earns Pole Position
In a shortened qualifying session Friday at Watkins Glen International, Tom Long in the No. 99 Automatic Racing Fresh From Florida/Imported Car Store BMW M3 turned in a record time of 2:05.134 for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) division and will lead the GS and Street Tuner (ST) cars to the green f ... Continue reading
Live Earth: Against Climate Change with smart
- The Biggest Music Event of all Time Launches Tomorrow - smart Is the Official Partner of all Eight Concerts - smart Comes to the USA in the First Quarter of 2008 NEW YORK, July 6 -- The countdown for the world's largest fund-raising event in pop and rock music history has begun: Tomorrow afternoon, the Live Earth con ... Continue reading
2007 British Grand Prix - Free Practice
2007 BRITISH GRAND PRIX SILVERSTONE 06 JULY FREE PRACTICE The Honda Racing F1 Team fielded all three of its drivers in today's two free practice sessions at Silverstone. This morning Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button ended the session in 10th and 15th places, although Jenson returned to the garage ... Continue reading
Aflac Becomes NASCAR's Official Supplemental Insurance Partner
Carl Edwards to Drive the No. 60 Aflac Ford in July 6 NASCAR Busch Series Race at Daytona International Speedway COLUMBUS, Ga., July 6 -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that it will partner with NASCAR through the 2010 season and become the sanctioning body's exclusive supplemental insurance sponsor. Aflac's sponso ... Continue reading
AIM & Doncaster - Daytona race
AIM Autosport had a strong start to the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday evening, but the team struggled with the balance of the car and wasn't able to match its January performance on the 2.56-mile track in Daytona Beach, Fla. The rookie series team finished fifth in ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport hopes for a home-track advantage in the Star Mazda Championship race during this weekend's Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto. The veteran Canadian team, based in nearby Woodbridge, Ont., will field the No. 33 Discovery Channel Canada Pro Formula Mazda for Devin Cunningham of St-Bruno, Qué., and the No. 35 ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces August 2007 Surcharges For Electrical and Stainless Steels
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, July 6 -- AK Steel has advised its customers that a $225 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in August 2007. August 2007 surcharges for the broad range of stainless steel products that AK Steel produces can be found on the company's web site at http://www. ... Continue reading
Ashley thunders off the bump to Provisional No. 4 spot in Bristol
Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Ashley thunders off the bump to Provisional No. 4 spot BRISTOL, Tenn. - Unsure of a green track at Bristol Dragway, Mike Ashley smoked the tires after 1000 feet on his first qualifying run and sat ... Continue reading
Autoweb Selected As Finalist For SoftwareCEO Awards
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 6 -- Autoweb, a global provider of data management and interoperability solutions for the automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries, is a finalist in the Computing Technology Industry Association's (CompTIA) SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards for its WorkwiseCX software. Autowe ... Continue reading
Canadian Wittmer Leads SPEED Touring Car Practice in Toronto
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Wittmer Leads SPEED Touring Car Practice in Toronto CANADA (July 6, 2007) - In the series' first visit to the Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto, Kuno Wittmer, of Montreal, Quebec, made the most of his previous track experience at Exhibition Place to lead practice for Round Six of the SCCA P ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Continues Global Sales Growth During the Second Quarter 2007
- Sales in non-U.S. markets increase 10.2 percent in the second quarter - Sales outside North America increase 20.4 percent, Canada advances 10.7 percent, Mexico declines 8 percent - Chrysler Group continues with plan to double international growth in five years - Sales increases in global markets driven by new models ... Continue reading
Coughlin not entirely comfortable with opening day in Bristol (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin not entirely comfortable with opening day in Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 6) -- The first goal for a professional racecar driver at any NHRA national event is to make sure he's qualified in the 16-car field of drivers who will have a chance to run for the trophy on Sunday. In that regard, Pro Stock ace Jeg Cou ... Continue reading
Eric Medlen Nitro Night Charity Dinner Set for July 26
Race Fans Invited to 'Eric Medlen Nitro Night at the Fior Charity Dinner' in San Francisco SONOMA, Calif. (July 6, 2007) - Race fans will get to rub shoulders with top drivers from the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, as well as honor the memory of the late Eric Medlen at the "Eric Medlen Nitro Night at the Fior Chari ... Continue reading
-- Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison: EVENT The senior executives of Ford Motor Company and Southern California Edison will announce a joint electric transportation initiative designed to explore ways to advance plug-in hybrid technology for the U.S. market. This will be the first time a major automaker ... Continue reading
Galati Fastest in SPEED GT Toronto Practice
For Immediate Release Galati Fastest in SPEED GT Toronto Practice CANADA (July 6, 2007) - Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, needed only one lap in his Porsche to set the pace in Friday's 30-minute practice session for Sunday's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship Round Six race at the Steelback Grand P ... Continue reading
Goodyear Gives NASCAR Fans a Chance to Own a Piece of the Action
Forty-Three (43) Autographed Race-Used Tires to be Auctioned Off for Charity DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 6 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR, today announced it will provide 43 autographed race-used Goodyear Eagle tires for a special auction to benefit The NASCAR Foundation. The ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley ~ johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Back To The Glen With Fountain Motorsports For The KONI Challenge Supercuts 200 at The Glen #127 BMW ST looks to bring Mid-Ohio momentum to the Glen. When the Grand American Road Racing Association’s KONI Challenge Series returns to Watkin ... Continue reading
HANKOOK TIRE TO DEBUT FIRST DRIFTING PORSCHE
MEDIA ALERT****MEDIA ALERT****MEDIA ALERT HANKOOK TIRE TO DEBUT FIRST DRIFTING PORSCHE IN NORTH AMERICA AT EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY ON JULY 12 WHAT: Hankook Tire America will debut North America's first ever purpose-built DRIFTING PORSCHE, a 993 GT-2 Turbo, at the fourth round of the Formula Drift Pro Championship at the Eve ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Captures Another Podium at Daytona
Krohn Racing Captures Another Podium at Daytona Brumos Porsche 250 Race The Krohn Racing team captured another podium finish, their second in a row, in the Brumos Porsche 250 race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida on Thursday night, July 5th. The No. 75 Krohn Racing Pontiac Riley of qualifying ... Continue reading
Local Soldier Hero to be Honored for Service in Iraq at Customized Car Show
ORLANDO, Fla., July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Operation Tribute to Freedom: WHAT: Capt. Jenny Iglesias-Hamann with the Army Reserve Movement Control Team will be honored for her service in Iraq during the Boost Mobile "Hot Import Nights" customized car show this Saturday at the Orang ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Names DeFauw Vice President / General Manager, Powertrain Products Group
PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 6 -- Bob DeFauw has been named vice president and general manager, Powertrain Products Group, effective immediately, Metaldyne Corp., an Asahi Tec company, announced today. In his new role, DeFauw will oversee the operations in Hamburg, Mich., Middleville, Mich., Fremont, Ind., Bluffton, Ind., Nil ... Continue reading
More NASCAR drivers confirm for Montreal (zz04)
For Immediate Release: KEVIN HARVICK, JEFF BURTON, ROBBY GORDON & MAX PAPIS CONFIRM THEY WILL ENTER MONTREAL'S NASCAR BUSCH SERIES Daytona Beach, Fla. - July 6, 2007 - Several marquee drivers from the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch series, along with a veteran road racer announced they will all compete in th ... Continue reading
News from Andretti Green Racing
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News From USW: USW’s Agreement with Dana Protects Wages, Pensions and Benefits
GARY, Ind.--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that a tentative agreement with Dana Corp., was reached yesterday that will facilitate the company’s emergence from bankruptcy while protecting the hard earned wages, benefits and pensions of active employees and retirees. A key to the agreement ... Continue reading
NHRA Drag Racing Credential Requests for Sonoma
Media: This is just a reminder that all MEDIA REQUESTS for the upcoming FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 27-29, at Infineon Raceway must be made directly through the NHRA. This includes all those media members who have 2007 INFINEON RACEWAY SEASON PASSES. You must contact Jamie Stephens with your requests at: Jamie S ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Earns GT2 Pole at Northeast Grand Prix
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Takes Lime Rock Pole with Quick Practice Time Rain Cancels Qualifying, Enge and Turner Lead GT2 Practice in Wet and Dry LAKEVILLE, Conn., July 6, 2007 - Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing earned its third GT2 class pole position of the season at ... Continue reading
'Quake on the Lake' Receives Major Boost From Sponsor and Boating Enthusiast Szott Chrysler Jeep
8th Annual APBA Inboard Hydroplane Races at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Set for July 21 - 22, 2007 Rainbow Connection Benefits From One of Fastest One-mile Racecourses in Nation Located on Pontiac Lake PONTIAC, Mich. July 6 -- The 8th Annual Quake on the Lake to benefit the Rainbow Connection returns to shake up ... Continue reading
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--ENERPULSE Incorporated has secured $5.5 million in its second round of financing provided by Series B investors, SAIL Ventures Partners and Altira Group, for its consumer launch of Pulstar™ Pulse Plugs, the first automotive ignition device to harness pulse power to improve fuel efficiency, torque a ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rolex Series SAMAX Daytona Race Report (zz04)
Grand-Am Rolex Series SAMAX Daytona Race Report MECHANICAL FAILURE ENDS SAMAX MOTORSPORTS DAY EARLY AT DAYTONA Friday, July 6, 2007 - SAMAX Motorsports Pontiac Riley was heading towards the spotlights on Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway when Kris Szekeres spun off the lead in the early part of the race ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 6, 2007 - Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Speedway - "Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Scott, 14, Real Race Cars-15.331; 2. Bobby East, 4, Klatt-15.391; 3. Kody Swanson, 91 Nine Racing-15.495; 4. Stephanie Mockler, 6, East-15.497; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 6, 2007 - Williamson, New York - Spencer Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jeff Abold (#05 Abold), 2. Jon Seaman (#63 Seaman), 3. Sean Carman (#47 Carman), 4. Mark Daily (#14 Fedrizzi), 5. ... Continue reading
LUCAS OIL/USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 6, 2007 - Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Speedway - "Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 67k, Kunz-14.860; 2. Levi Jones, 20, Stewart-14.919; 3. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 21, Stewart-14.985; 4. Darren Hagen, 67, Kunz-15.078; 5. ... Continue reading
Ford and Southern Edison to Promote Plug-in Vehicles
DETROIT, July 6, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and power utility Southern California Edison will announce an unusual alliance on Monday aimed at clearing the way for a new generation of rechargeable electric cars, the companies said. Ford Chief Executive Alan Mulally and Edison In ... Continue reading
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