Sunday, June 8, 2008

Northeast Division team wins third-straight JEGS Allstars title

JOLIET, Ill. – For the third straight year, and sixth time overall, the $20,000 top prize in the team competition in the annual JEGS Sportsman Allstars race went to the team from NHRA’s Northeast Division. At the end of the competition, which features the best sportsman drag racers from each of NHRA’s se ... Continue reading

AGR NOTES - TEXAS POST-RACE

Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I am frustrated that we did not stay up front the entire race. My car was really loose most of the race, so that made it difficult to drive in traffic. The Motorola crew is working really hard and I appreciate their efforts." Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Ho ... Continue reading

Gurney, Fogarty and GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Persevere for An Eighth-Place Finish

in Eventful Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen Early Leaders Hindered By Overheating and Other Issues but Rally for Lead Lap Finish WATKINS GLEN, NY (June 7, 2008) — Saturday's Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen moved off to a great start for GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and Grand-Am Rolex Series Co-Champions Alex Gurney ... Continue reading

Galati Wins Glen SPEED TC; Race Slowed by Yellows

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 8, 2008) – In a race that was effectively over when a lap nine incident brought out a race-ending caution, Michael Galati, of Olmsted, Ohio, used a restart to take his first SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car win of the season. Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Pierr ... Continue reading

DIXON CLAIMS BOMBARDIER LEARJET 550K FOR FIRST WIN AT TEXAS

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Scott Dixon claimed his first win at Texas Motor Speedway, winning the Bombardier Learjet 550k under caution after the cars driven by Marco Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay made contact while battling for second place with five laps remaining. Helio Castroneves finished second and his Team Penske team ... Continue reading

24 HOURS OF LE MANS WEEKEND NOTEBOOK

Although it is fielding one car at Le Mans instead of three in the US, the workload doesn't change much for Flying Lizard. Photo: Regis Lefebure It's not as easy as just one car at Le Mans compared to three in the American Le Mans Series for Flying Lizard Motorsports. No, we're talking about the 76th running of the 24 ... Continue reading

TONY GEORGE STATEMENT ABOUT LEGENDARY BROADCASTER JIM McKAY

INDIANAPOLIS, – A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Executive Officer Tony George about legendary ABC Sports broadcaster Jim McKay, who died June 7 at age 86. McKay anchored ABC’s broadcasts of the Indianapolis 500 from 1967-74 and 1976-85. He was the host of the broadcast in 1986-87. McKay als ... Continue reading

Pedrosa halts Rossi’s win streak at home, closes on points lead

INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, June 8, 2008 – Dani Pedrosa came home and returned to the top of the podium June 8, winning the Catalunya Grand Prix to stop Valentino Rossi’s hot streak and edge closer to the top of the MotoGP point standings. Spaniard Pedrosa earned his second victory in as many races on home soil thi ... Continue reading

General Motors Reminds Parents That Hot Cars Can be Death Traps for Kids - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - June 8, 2008: In the past decade, an estimated 36 children have died every year from being left in a hot car, according to a study by the National Weather Service. Most hyperthermia deaths are accidental and many parents are unaware of how dangerous it is to leave children in cars unattended – even for a ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Malibu Ranked Top 2008 Midsize Car by J.D. Power - VIDEO STORY

DETROIT - June 8, 2008: Malibu was recently ranked number one in the midsize car segment according to the J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study. The rankings were based on feedback from more than 81,500 consumers who bought or leased new 2008 vehicles during a 90-day period. Click PLAY to watch the video. ... Continue reading