Motorsports Brands - Toyota Cup Qualifying Comments - Homestead
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Starting Position: 2nd How was your qualifying lap? "It's been a good day for the NAPA Toyota so far. We've been happy with the car all day. We had a lot of speed in race trim and it was a good qualifying lap for us. The guys made good adjust ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Bayne Steps Up To Lead Go-Or-Go Homers In Ford 400 Qualifying
Homestead, November 20, 2011: Trevor Bayneâs best lap of the day on Saturday was the one that counted, as he turned a lap at 173.160 miles per hour to lock in the 20th starting position for Sundayâs season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Once again, Bayne and his No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford ... Continue reading
Orange County, Nov. 19, 2011: DC Electronics, Goodridge, GRAND-AM, Hoosier Racing Tire, Motorsport ExpoTech, PRI and Xtrac have all recently confirmed as sponsors of the GRAND-AM International Business Party, which will take place on Thursday 1 December at the Orange County Convention Centre. 40,000 buyers from over 65 ... Continue reading
Indy Lights - Vautier Joins Schmidt For 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 19, 2011: Sam Schmidt Motorsports (SSM) is laying the foundation that will allow it to pursue its sixth Firestone Indy Lights Series Championship in 2012, and the first brick to be placed in that foundation was the recent signing of Frenchman Tristan Vautier as driver of the No. 77 Mazda Road To Indy ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Toyota/Hamlin Cup Comments - Homestead
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your outlook for Homestead this weekend? "Obviously, a lot more relaxed this time around. We don't have a whole lot to lose. We've got some trophies to hopefully win. Busy weekend obviously. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Toyota Post-Race Truck Comments - Homestead
Denny Hamlin (second) was the highest finishing Toyota driver in Friday night's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hamlin finished runner-up to race-winner Johnny Sauter in an event that was shortened to 119 laps (from 134) due to rain. In his most recent start in the Kyle Busch ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Sauter Race Re-Cap - Homestead
Homestead, November 19, 2011: Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 13 Safe Auto/Curb Records/MudJug Chevy Silverado, together with longtime crew chief Joe Shear, Jr and "team 13" executed a near-flawless performance at Homestead's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series finale - the Ford 200. The Victory Lane finish, second of 2 ... Continue reading
1.33 Million Michigan Residents to Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday, Says AAA
An estimated 1.33 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more from home during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday period, up nine percent from last year, says AAA Michigan. They join 42.5 million Americans who will travel nationally -- up four percent -- according to AAA's survey. The holiday period is defined a ... Continue reading
Ford to Commercialize New Method of Attaching Windshields Through Cleaner Technology
Ford has invented a new method of preparing vehicle windshields for attachment to cars and trucks that is simpler, more cost-efficient and eco-friendly Ford is working with companies like Elgin, Ill.-based Plasmatreat U.S. L.P. to bring new technology to market Ford wants to innovate the way vehicle windshields are ins ... Continue reading
Timken Automotive Aftermarket Team Announces 2011 Manufacturers' Rep Awards
As part of Automotive Aftermarket Week, The Timken Company's Automotive Aftermarket business announced recipients of its 2011 Manufacturers' Representative Awards. Timken distributed the awards last week at a reception during the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Timken selected Sherman Pearson Company as the 2011 Manufacturers ... Continue reading
White, Silver Most Popular Car Colors in the World
White/white pearl has emerged as the fastest growing color to tie with silver as the world's leading automotive color choices, according to the 2011 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report, released today. A substantial increase in the popularity of white/white pearl globally in 2011 has enabled it to surpass longsta ... Continue reading
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