Statement from GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner on the passing of Doug Fraser, former UAW president
February 24, 2008; "Doug Fraser made a very important contribution to the UAW and the auto industry through creative problem-solving and partnership. ... Continue reading
Steve and Thom Wrap up 2008 Chicago Auto and Share Their Insights and Opinions
2008 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HIGHLIGHTS By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell Photos By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [Chicago Show Lobby] As usual the early February weather in Chicago was humbling. Cold winds, wet snow and the Super Tuesday primary elections dominated the news as we began our immersion in the 100 ... Continue reading
Switzerland Wins Dramatic Durban Feature Race (Provisional results only)
Title leader A1 Team Switzerland dominated the action in Durban this afternoon to win the incident-packed Feature race, as the tricky turn one claimed numerous victims throughout the 48-lap race. Today's results move the Swiss team 10 points ahead of France in the championship standings while New Zealand now lies third ... Continue reading
Canada Celebrates Durban Sprint Victory
Robert Wickens powered his way round the streets of Durban, South Africa today to lead A1 Team Canada to its first ever Sprint race victory in Round 7 of the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. The Toronto rookie capitalized on his maiden pole position to lead the 22-strong field of nations from green to checkered, c ... Continue reading
Canada Takes Sprint Race Victory in Durban
A1 Team Canada secured its first ever Sprint race victory in this morning's action-packed race held around the streets of Durban in glorious sunshine, while Switzerland regained the title lead as France failed to score any points and New Zealand picked up one point for setting the fastest lap. Eighteen-year-old rookie ... Continue reading
CALIFORNIA NATIONWIDE SERIES RACE RESCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW DUE TO RAIN
The Stater Bros 300 has been rescheduled for tomorrow after rain hampered efforts to run the second race in this yearâs NASCAR Nationwide Series at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California today. Marcos Ambrose will start tomorrowâs race from 18th position in the #59 Kingsford Charcoal Ford Fusion, with the ... Continue reading
Torco/Lucas Oil Top Fuel pilot earned a spot in the competitive Top Fuel ladder after running a time of 4.543 seconds, 329.99-mph that will allow him start the Checker Schuckâs Kragen Nationals at Firebird Sports Park from the No. 6 position to race âHot Rodâ Fuller in the opening round of Sundayâs ... Continue reading
MORGAN LUCAS RACES INTO THE NO. 9 SPOT
Morgan Lucas drove his Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster into the hotly-contested drag race field for Sundayâs running of the Checker Schuckâs Kragen Nationals at Firebird Sports Park and will meet Larry Dixon in the first round of eliminations starting from the No. 9 starting position â his 10th time starting ... Continue reading
O.A.R. visits Pro Stock champion Coughlin
O.A.R. visits Pro Stock champion Coughlin International recording artists O.A.R. (of a revolution) we're special guests of three-time and reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and his JEGS.com race team Saturday at Firebird International Raceway. Just days before their much-anticipated concert tour ... Continue reading
Coughlin slides into sixth slot at rain-shortened Phoenix race
With only two qualifying sessions to make the field of the 24th annual CSK NHRA Nationals after losing both of Friday's runs to rain, current NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. posted a pair of steady 6.65-second passes Saturday afternoon to qualify sixth for Sunday's eliminations. "We're happy to be in ... Continue reading
DARNELL REBOUNDS FROM DAYTONA DISASTER WITH 11th-PLACE FINISH
Erik Darnell was able to rebound from his disappointing Daytona finish of one week ago with an 11th-place finish at the newly renamed Auto Club Speedway on Saturday afternoon. In a weekend plagued by inclement weather, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying session scheduled for Friday afternoon was cancelled, re ... Continue reading
KVAPIL TAKES ZAXBY'S FORD F-150 TO A TOP-10 FINISH IN FONTANA
Travis Kvapil made an impromptu return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series today when he got behind the wheel of the No. 09 Zaxbyâs Ford F-150. After two solid practice sessions on Thursday, rain squelched Fridayâs time trials and the field started by 2007 points on Saturday afternoon for the 100 lap race. K ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Trackside - post-race truck quotes
TRAVIS KVAPIL - No. 09 Zaxby's Ford F-150 - (finished 7th, started 22nd) - "It was a good day. We fought track position all day long. And not being able to qualify probably didn't help. The truck was a little tight, which we kind of thought that's where'd we be. ... Continue reading
The new Mini John Cooper Works on the starting grid at Geneva
Production of John Cooper Works-tuned cars is all set to resume at Mini's Plant Oxford after the launch of the second-generation Mini Cooper S Hatch and new Mini Cooper S Clubman. From July 2008, customers will be able to order factory-built Minis that produce 211hp and complete a 0-62mph sprint in 6.5 seconds. ... Continue reading
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