Sunday, November 1, 2009

Hybrid Buyers Guide - Specs and Prices

The trendiest vehicles on the road today are hybrids, cars and trucks powered by drive-trains that use both internal combustion engines and electric motors for propulsion. The two current strategies are "full hybrids", which can operate under internal combustion power only, electric power only, or a combination of the ... Continue reading

Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Racing Qualifies Fifth

LAS VEGAS, November 1, 2009: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing were looking forward to getting to Las Vegas this weekend in hopes of moving up the Funny Car points ladder. In what he called his ‘Game 7,’ Tasca posted solid runs during four rounds of qualifying in Las Vegas. During the opening ... Continue reading

Coughlin Will Start Vegas Race From 11th Slot

LAS VEGAS November 1, 2009: Reigning back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will try to win his eighth race of the season and third straight at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from the No. 11 position after posting a best pass of 6.688 seconds at 206.35 mph during qualifying for the ninth annual Las Veg ... Continue reading

RFR's Cap Henry Gets First Top Ten "Down Under"

Indianapolis, October 31, 2009: RFR Driver CAP HENRYRFR driver Cap Henry left for Australia at the beginning of the month and in his second race, scores a Top 10! In his debut, he suffered handling and brake issues and did not transfer out of the "B" Main. On Saturday, he finished 6th and 2nd in his respective heats se ... Continue reading

A Win and A Second Place For Team USA in Walter Hayes Trophy Heat Races

Silverstone, October 31, 2009: Brett Smrz took a clear victory in his Heat race for the Walter Hayes Trophy this afternoon on the Silverstone National circuit. Team USA Scholarship teammate Connor De Phillippi had to make do with a close second-place finish following his fraught eight-lap encounter. The two Americans q ... Continue reading

Lance McGrew Named Full-Time Crew Chief For Dale Earnhardt Jr.

CONCORD, October 30, 2009: Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick has named Lance McGrew the full-time crew chief of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The 41-year-old McGrew assumed the role May 28 on an interim basis. "I have total faith in ... Continue reading