MURRIETA, Calif. (April 7, 2008) - Horton Motorsports has announced that they will support driver Stu Frederick, in the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. Currently, the team is campaigning a full-season SCCA SPEED Touring Car effort with driver Patrick Lindsey. âAdding Stu to our team now ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY âDRIVE THE TRACKâ SALE SET FOR APRIL 19 Kentucky Speedway will stage its first of two popular âDrive the Trackâ gift shop sales on Saturday April 19, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fans who make a minimum purchase of $40 in the Fan Center Gift Shop will be able to turn paced laps ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By: Courtesy Horton Motorsports Horton Motorsports / Landsystems Racing to Campaign Dodge Viper in SPEED World Challenge GT Championship MURRIETA, Calif. (April 7, 2008) - Horton Motorsports has announced that they will support driver Stu Frederick, in the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challeng ... Continue reading
1. Young guns challenge veterans: If the old guard hadnât already been put on notice, they are sure to be looking over their shoulders now. A new guard â led by second- and third-generation drivers Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti â is poised to assume the leadership in the IndyCar Series. Rahal, who at a ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rolex Series Rookies Set to Battle for MESCO Rookie of the Year Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 7, 2008) â A total of 17 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 pilots will spend 2008 battling for the MESCO Building for the Future Rookie of the Year Award. While the experience levels of the MESCO Rookie of the Year Award candidates vary from up-and-com ... Continue reading
Mobile, Ala. Native Cale Gale To Make Appearance In Talladega Superspeedway Hospitality
TALLADEGA, Ala. â Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that Alabamaâs own Cale Gale will make an appearance in the Party Zone on Saturday, April 26th. Gale is scheduled to compete in the Aaronâs 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race later that day in the No. 33 car for Kevin Harvick Inc. No stra ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE
RON GREEN: OK, good afternoon. My name is Ron Green, director of public relations with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And to those of you on the World Wide Web, again thank you for tuning in. It is an historic day here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Historic in that we had a motorcycle take the initial laps arou ... Continue reading
2006 MotoGP WORLD CHAMP HAYDEN CHRISTENS NEW ROAD CIRCUIT AT IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, April 7, 2008 â Whether at 40 mph or 150 mph, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden was thrilled with his view of the new road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that will be used at the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP. Hayden, from Owensboro, Ky., christened the 16-turn, 2.620-mi ... Continue reading
CSC Signs Strategic IT Services Agreement With Chrysler LLC
Automaker Expands CSC's Growing List of Manufacturing Industry Clients FALLS CHURCH, Va., April 7, 2008 -- Computer Sciences Corporation today announced that it has signed a multi-year information technology (IT) services agreement with Chrysler LLC. Under the contract, CSC will provide mainframe, server and storage se ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Updates on the Acquisition of Industrial Rotary Motor Business
HARBIN, China, April 7, 2008 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc., (''Harbin Electric'' or the ''Company'', Nasdaq: HRBN), a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile specialty micro-motors, and other special motors, today provided additional informatio ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Launches 'Ultimate Adventure' Sweepstakes
Receive GPS Gift with Purchase and Enter to Win a Range Rover Sport CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 7, 2008 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. will offer consumers a free Magellan(R) Roadmate(TM) 1200 GPS system as a gift-with-purchase and also will give away a new Range Rover Sport as the Grand Prize in its new "Ultimate ... Continue reading
NHRA: Melanie Troxel Confident Going to The Strip at LVMS
MELANIE TROXEL PRE RACE REPORT – LAS VEGAS 1 Melanie Troxel Avon, Ind. Simayof Jewelers Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car SummitRacing.com Nationals, April 11-13, 2008 The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Contact: Joe Sherk jlsherk@aol.com 360.981.4806, mobile Troxel Likes Las Vegas, Her Chances of Qualifying Simayof ... Continue reading
Best Western's 'rider-friendly' hotels offer designated parking, wash stations and wipe-down towels PHOENIX, April 7, 2008 -- More than 1,000 Best Western hotels in the United States and Canada have been identified as "rider-friendly," the company announced today, offering motorcycle riders wipe-down towels at check in ... Continue reading
Henkel Showcases Automotive Innovations at SAE World Congress
SAE display will show vast portfolio of new and innovative solutions to the automotive industry; technical presentations will demonstrate advances in product technology MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- Henkel will display its innovative automotive solutions at the 2008 SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detro ... Continue reading
McClenathan smiling en route to Vegas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 24 NHRA NATIONALS The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway April 11-13, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Walters, 561-964-2195; 561-632-5713 cell; plus320@aol.com Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MCCLENATHAN ... Continue reading
USAC TO SANCTION 400 & 500 AT ANDERSON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 2008-40 USAC TO SANCTION ANDERSON'S MIDGET 400 & SPRINT 500 The nation's longest Sprint and Midget races in 2008 will be sanctioned by the United States Auto Club following today's joint announcement by USAC and Anderson (Ind.) Speedway officials. The 60th "Pay L ... Continue reading
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus Hybrid Living Join Forces for Eco-Chic Suites
Luxury hotelier and leading luxury automaker create the ultimate cosmopolitan experience for environmentally aware travelers SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2008 -- Eco-savvy travelers can now enjoy luxury, style and a commitment to sustainability when they visit two premier hotels. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus are part ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Selects Drivers for New Jetta TDI Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy of Volkswagen of America, Inc. Volkswagen Selects Drivers for New Jetta TDI Cup AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (April 7, 2008) - Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the selection of 30 drivers to compete in the all-new Jetta TDI Cup series. The drivers were chosen at a driver selection event ... Continue reading
WHAT: Great Designs in Steel - initiated by the American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) Automotive Applications Committee - is the premier forum for the latest trends and applications in automotive steel technologies. During this free program with nearly 35 technical presentations, automotive engineers and steel ind ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces Organizational Appointments
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces Organizational Appointments Date: 4/7/2008 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are un ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Opens in Sioux Falls and Fargo
WESTCHESTER, Ill., April 7, 2008 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage remarketing services in North America, today announced the opening of two new auction centers, each co-located with ADESA (a leading remarketing auction for institutional sellers and dealers) in th ... Continue reading
What: Event to announce Mack Avenue Engine Complex I and II and Jefferson North Assembly Plant's $32,500 check presentation on behalf of The Chrysler Foundation to Connor Avenue Coalition to Upgrade our Streets (CACTUS), an initiative of the Warren/Conner Development Coalition. CACTUS organizes the businesses and insti ... Continue reading
DALLAS, April 7, 2008 -- Manchester Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MNCS) announced an agreement to fund company operations during bankruptcy and acceptance of a proposal (the "Proposal") by its senior lender, Palm Beach Multi-Strategy Fund, L.P. ("Palm Beach") which if approved by the Bankruptcy Court, would result in Mancheste ... Continue reading
New Quality Study Shows Ford Is Second to None
- Ford catches Honda in initial quality, putting it in statistical tie at the top with Toyota and Honda. - Ford's vehicle quality improved 8 percent versus last year. - Every new car and truck, including the 2008 Ford Focus, launched with improved quality versus its predecessor. DEARBORN, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- When i ... Continue reading
SAE International Publishes English Translation of Brake Handbook
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International is publishing the first English translation of a landmark German book on brake technology. Edited by Bert Breuer and Karlheinz Bill, Brake Technology Handbook is a comprehensive reference guide on brakes and brake systems. The book covers the e ... Continue reading
- Ford introducing comprehensive new marketing platform called "Drive One" - Effort showcases Ford's leadership in quality, safety, "green" and smart technologies - Ford employees to star in TV and web advertising, which begins Tuesday during American Idol DEARBORN, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- Ford employees will be the st ... Continue reading
Going Somewhere? Got travel questions? ANSWERS.travel
_ANSWERS.travel_ (http://www.answers.travel/1) - Tired of searching multiple travel sites each time you travel? Now search the top 20 travel sites like Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz, Hotels.com and more at the same time with 1 click! Have a travel related question? We got answers! Ask us any travel related question and ... Continue reading
Jack Bowsher & Associates Motorsports Signs Frenchman Michel Disdier for Salem
I am sending this press release on behalf of Jack Bowsher & Associates Motorsports. If you have any questions regarding this release, please feel free to connect with the team public relations representative listed at the bottom of this release. Thank You, Chris Knight. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jack Bowsher & Associates M ... Continue reading
NEW OWNERSHIP, NEW ASA AFFILIATION, AND NEW ENTHUSIASM RE-ENERGIZING HARTFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY
For Immediate Release American Speed Association PR NEW OWNERSHIP, NEW ASA AFFILIATION, AND NEW ENTHUSIASM RE-ENERGIZING HARTFORD MOTOR SPEEDWAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 7, 2008) - Jim Borden is a long-time racer. In fact, for more than three decades he has been prowling the Midwest Late Model circuit on both dirt an ... Continue reading
Plexus Online to Optimize Global Business Operations at Wescast Industries Inc.
On-demand software selected in competitive search for a solution to run Wescast's new business operations system AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- Plexus Systems, Inc., provider of Plexus Online on-demand software for the manufacturing enterprise, today announced it has signed contracts with Wescast Industries Inc. ... Continue reading
Dreams Come True in New 2009 Dodge Journey Advertising Campaign
- Dodge Journey comes to market with largest digital launch strategy in Chrysler LLC history - Breaking April 8, campaign introduces new Journey theme line, "If you can dream it, do it" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- When the Dodge brand launches the marketing campaign for its first crossover vehicle, the all-ne ... Continue reading
- Chrysler LLC launches corporate campaign that begins a dialogue with America and brings to life the realization of its customers' dreams - Campaign breaks April 14 with theme line "If you can dream it, we can build it." - Industry leading online Customer Advisory Board already includes hundreds of customers AUBURN HI ... Continue reading
B-K Motorsports St. Pete Post Race Report
For Immediate Release: Contact: johnt@c2group.com B-K Motorsports No. 8 BP Lola B07/46-Mazda MZR-R Solid At St. Pete St. Petersburg, Florida- B-K Motorsports No. 8 BP Lola B07/46-Mazda MZR-R LMP2 car enjoyed a solid top-10 finish in Saturday's 2008 American Le Mans Series Acura Sports Car Challenge of St. ... Continue reading
ATTIK'S Strategic, Tactical Cross-Media Campaign Introduces Lexus IS F as Breakthrough Performer
SAN FRANCISCO, April 7, 2008 -- Together with Lexus, global creative and brand-engineering agency ATTIK (http://www.attik.com/) today detailed the multifaceted marketing campaign which has positioned the 2008 Lexus IS F luxury high-performance sedan, which arrived in dealer showrooms across the U.S. last month, as an e ... Continue reading
Gas City, Winchester Next For Sprints
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-33 GAS CITY "DOUBLE" & WINCHESTER NEXT FOR SPRINTS; RAIN FORCES ELDORA POSTPONEMENT The USAC National Sprint Car Series will open April 18-20 with three back-to-back events in Indiana following Saturday's postponement at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio due t ... Continue reading
Nissan Enters LCV Business in North America
- Canton Plant to become manufacturing hub for new LCVs - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 7, 2008 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced it is entering the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business through a significant investment in North America. NNA, as part of a global commitment to the segment, has announced it ... Continue reading
Final tune-up for European champ could involve more history
Final tune-up for European champ could involve more history LAS VEGAS (April 7) -- After making a little bit of drag racing history March 30 in Houston when he became the first European racer in 30 years to win a Top Fuel elimination round, reigning FIA Champion Urs Erbacher will try to make another entry in NHRA's ann ... Continue reading
Armstrong Surprise Kenyon Winner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-38 KENYON MIDGETS RETURN TO ANDERSON MAY 14; ARMSTRONG GETS "SURPRISE" WIN IN KENYON OPENER The USAC Kenyon Midget Series returns to the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway May 14 and if Sunday's series opener is any indication, the outcome should be unpredictable. Jeff ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- April 11 & April 18 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 BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY SEASON OPENS ON APRIL 11, 2008 Presented by WHCC 105.1 Hoosier Country & AMVETS Post 2000 BLOOMINGTON, IN (April 6, 2008) ... Continue reading
Capps returns to Prelude to the Dream for fourth straight year
DON SCHUMACHER RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net; CAPPS RETURNS TO PRELUDE TO THE DREAM FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 7, 2008) - Ron Capps, whose usual mount is the NAPA AUTO PARTS Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in the NHRA POWERa ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-39 FOCUSES AT BLYTHE SATURDAY, DIRT FOCUSES BACK TO VENTURA APRIL 19; VENTURA FEATURES TO BOWMAN & BUTLER Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway in Blythe, Calif. hosts the USAC California Pavement Ford Focuses Saturday, while the California Dirt Series resumes action April ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-35 HUNT SEEKS 25TH CAREER WESTERN SPRINT WIN IN SATURDAY's RACE AT ALL-AMERICAN SPEEDWAY All-American Speedway in Roseville, Calif. hosts the opening race of USAC's 2008 Western Sprint Car Series this Saturday. It marks only the fifth time USAC has competed at ... Continue reading
Johnny Greaves Chooses the RHM Chassis Kit for PRO-2
Johnny Greaves Chooses the RHM Chassis Kit to battle for the 2008 CORR Pro-2 championship! April 7, 2008 (Holland, MI) ? After an eight year absence from PRO-2 competition, six-time CORR champion Johnny Greaves, will compete again in the two-wheel drive full size-truck division of Championship Off-Road Racing. Just a c ... Continue reading
Lance Dewease Captures All Star Circuit of Champions Point Lead With Attica Victory
Lance Dewease Captures All Star Circuit of Champions Point Lead With Attica Victory FAYETTEVILLE, PA. –Lance Dewease drove the No. 30c Catoctin Motorsports Sprint car to his first All Star Circuit of Champions season victory (and 23rd career ASCoC checker) Friday night at Attica Raceway in Attica, Ohio. The victory g ... Continue reading
McCLENAGHAN MAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE NMRA FINAL TO PACE ROUSH DRAG RACERS
For Immediate Release ROUSH®/Valvoline Post-Race Report - NMRA Drag Racing Series @ Silver Dollar Raceway McCLENAGHAN MAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE NMRA FINAL TO PACE ROUSH DRAG RACERS REYNOLDS, Ga. (April 6, 2008) - After a strong season-opening effort in Florida, the ROUSH® drag racing team continued their assault o ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-34 MIDGETS MAKE SOUTHERN NATIONAL DEBUT SATURDAY; EAST SNAGS ANDERSON 50-LAPPER Tracy Hines will lead the USAC National Midget Series to Southern National Raceway Park in Kenly, N.C. Saturday for the first USAC National Midget race in the Tar Heel State since ... Continue reading
Momentum Continues for CJM Racing at Texas
No. 11 America's Incredible Pizza Company Racing Chevrolet / Jason Keller Texas I Post-Race Report Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008 Event: O'Reilly 300 Track: Texas Motor Speedway, Ft. Worth, Tex. Pole Sitter: Kevin Harvick, 2008 Owner Points Keller's Qualifying Position: 20th, 2008 Owner Points Race Winner: Kyle Busch Ke ... Continue reading
Pierovich New Western Midget Leader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-37 PIEROVICH NEW WESTERN MIDGET POINT LEADER; FORD TAKES 30-LAP VENTURA FEATURE "Remember the Alamo" might be the theme of this year's USAC Western Midget Car Series title chase. Scott Pierovich of Alamo, Calif. is the current point leader, trying to move up o ... Continue reading
RPM MAGAZINE STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO PMRA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RPM Magazine Strengthens Commitment to PMRA CAYUGA, ONTARIO (April 4, 2008) - "RPM Magazine has been committed to the racers of the PMRA from day one, and we plan on keeping it that way", explains RPM Magazine Editor In Chief, Chris Biro. "We've been around nine years now and it seems like just ye ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 7, 2008 Contact: DICK JORDAN 08-36 SPENCER LEADS CRA BACK TO THE PAS Mike Spencer has a five point lead in the latest USAC/CRA Sprint Car standings but he'll need to keep an eye on Cory Kruseman again Saturday night when the series returns to Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. It's "30s and 40s ... Continue reading
Wayne Newton has nothing on Coughlin during race weekend (NHRA/JEGS)
Wayne Newton has nothing on Coughlin during race weekend LAS VEGAS (April 7) -- Legendary crooner Wayne Newton is widely known as "Mr. Las Vegas" but he might have to lend the moniker to reigning Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. for the April 11-13 drag race at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "Las Vegas alrea ... Continue reading
An Ode to a Ford - Upgrade composition for the new Ford Focus II by Loder1899
True to Ford's advertising slogan "the new Ford Focus is music for the eyes" the Bavarian tuner Loder1899 has composed a melodious accessory line for the aesthetic Ford Focus. Loder1899 gives its magic touch to the latest Ford success story. Loder1899 celebrates the Focus fastback limousine with a tuning program and is ... Continue reading
2007 Alternative Fuel Autos Sales Up by 15 Percent
WASHINGTON, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newly released sales figures from R.L. Polk reveal a record number of Alternative Fuel Automobiles (AFAs) rolled off dealer lots in 2007. In total, close to 1.8 million AFAs were sold last year, roughly 250,000 more than were sold in 2006. Sales of E-85 capable/flexi ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation Announces Organizational Appointments
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. April 7, 2008; Federal-Mogul Corporation announces the following senior leadership changes in the finance, global purchasing, corporate communications and investor relations staffs. Jeff Kaminski is appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. He will continue to serve as a corporate o ... Continue reading
All-new 2009 Dodge Journey Earns Top Safety Ratings in U.S. Government's Crash Tests
- Five-star Front- and Side-Impact Ratings Accentuate Chrysler LLC's Commitment to Safety and Security - Dodge Journey Offers More Than 35 Safety and Security Features AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7, 2008 -- The all-new 2009 Dodge Journey earned 5-star ratings for driver- and front-passenger protection in a frontal crash ... Continue reading
Beyond the mainstream - Volkswagen Passat CC unifies the sedan and coupé worlds
The Passat CC is an elegant sedan and a dynamic coupé simultaneously. The concept and design of this Volkswagen are defining fresh, new directions beyond the mainstream. ... Continue reading
Going two better: Nissan Qashqai 2+2 unveiled
As market rivals start to catch up with the segment defining Qashqai, Nissan has already moved the goalposts: the top selling compact Crossover has expanded its offer with a seven-seat version. Called Qashqai+2, the newest Nissan builds on the success of the original Qashqai by adding space and versatility to create th ... Continue reading
Suzuki Wagon R Remains Best Selling Car in Japan
Tokyo, Apr 4, 2008; Suzuki Motor Corp.'s Wagon R minivehicle was the best selling vehicle in Japan in fiscal 2007, keeping the top position for four years in a row, industry data showed Friday. In addition, with sales of 224,082 units in the year that ended Monday, the Wagon R was the top selling minivehicle for the fi ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Development Charges On
WARREN, Mich. â Engineers at GMâs battery test facilities have developed a new computer algorithm to accelerate durability testing of the advanced lithium-ion batteries needed to power the Chevrolet Volt for up to 40 miles (64 km) of electric-only driving. This advanced computer program duplicates real-life v ... Continue reading
ASIMO Demonstrates Advances in Robotics
Tokyo April 7, 2008; Hajime Horiguchi writing for the Asahi Shimbun reported that; if you are a hotel butler or a waiter you'd better watch your back. There's a robot out there that's after your job. Maybe not today or even next year, but the handwriting, scribbled by a robotic arm with flexy fingers, is on the wall. I ... Continue reading
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