Stevens Jr. collects third career No. in Chicago qualifying, is King Demon Crown semifinalist
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Date: June 9-11, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. COLLECTS THIRD CAREER NO. 1 IN QUALIFYIN ... Continue reading
Randy Hannagan - Hurricane rebounds at Eagle
For Immediate Release: Hurricane rebounds at Eagle! (6/10/06 Lincoln, NE) It really has been a long 3 weeks for Randy Hannagan. Flying to California upon the news of his mothers illness and being there as she fought and recovered can take itâs toll on anyone. But the Hurricane showed true grit when he returned to ... Continue reading
NHRA ALERT: ELLIS CRACKS SEVEN-SECOND BARRIER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 CHIP ELLIS BREAKS SEVEN-SECOND BARRIER; JOINS DEFENDING WORLD CHAMP ANDREW HINES IN MICKEY THOMPSON 6-SECOND CLUB JOLIET, Ill. - Chip Ellis became only the second rider in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle history to break the seven-second barrier when he ... Continue reading
Michelin's Rollier To Fly Michelin Solo
MORTEFONTAINE, France, June 10, 2006; Reuters reported today that Michel Rollier, now the sole boss in charge of French tyre group Michelin after the accidental death of co-managing partner Edouard Michelin last month, said there were no current plans to name a second managing partner. "This is my first press conferenc ... Continue reading
Our Man in Paris @ The 2006 Michelin Challenge Bibendum - Chapter 1
Boarding a flight to Paris is never an issue. Where and when do I show up with my passport, and can I force myself to adapt to the six-hour time difference ahead of the journey. Getting up at 2 AM to âOfficeâ is never a fun thing, and 0430 is marginally doable. Thus I prepared for the 2006 Challenge Bibendum, ... Continue reading
OnStar President Delivered Commencement Address at Kettering University
FLINT, Mich.--June 10, 2006--Chet Huber, president of the OnStar Corporation, presented the Commencement address when Kettering University hosted Commencement ceremonies for 316 graduates Saturday, June 10. Huber received an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree during ceremonies. Kettering honored 200 undergraduates a ... Continue reading
Formula 1 ( F1) - British GP 2006 - Free Practice & Qualifying
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BRITISH GRAND PRIX - DAY 2 - English/Italian
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Formula 1- Michelin 2006 British F1 GP - qualifying
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Formula 1 (F1) 2006 British Grand Prix - Qualifying
The PDF attached is safe and free from viruses. 2006 BRITISH GRAND PRIX SILVERSTONE 10 JUNE QUALIFYING Rubens Barrichello will start tomorrow's British Grand Prix from the 3rd row of the grid after posting the 6th fastest time for the Honda Racing F1 Team in today's qualifying session. On the other side of the garage, ... Continue reading
Hydrogen And Hybrid Vehicles Latest Better-Mousetrap Efforts
June 9, 2006; Six years after it unveiled its EV1 electric vehicle in 1996, General Motors hauled the cars off to an Arizona desert and pulverized them. Why did GM crush EV1? The firm said it couldn't make any money on the product. ADVERTISEMENT Critics said GM carmakers didn't want the vehicle to succeed, since a big ... Continue reading
Is A Compact Version Of The Maybach Coming?
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on June 6, 2006 at 3:40 PM CST Our friend Vincent over at Autoblog.nl pointed us to us to a story this afternoon in which the eerily psychic journalists at Auto Motor und Sport predict that we may soon see a smaller addition to the exorbitant Maybach family. The German publication is rep ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle Pre-Race
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE POINTS HEADING INTO JOLIET Moorpark, Calif. - (June 6, 2006) As the weather warms up, so does the fight in ... Continue reading
Action Pursuit Group Launches 'Drifting Magazine' Website
Apprise Enthusiast Media unit sees strong growth potential in digital media. ORANGE, Calif., June 6 -- The Action Pursuit Group (APG), an operating company of Apprise Enthusiast Media LLC, today announced the launch of http://www.driftingmag.com/, a fully interactive digital extension of the print version of APG's Drif ... Continue reading
Cale Gale To Make NASCAR Busch Series Debut At Nashville
Cale Gale To Make NASCAR Busch Series Debut At Nashville LEBANON, Ten (Wednesday, June 7, 2006) - - 21-year old Cale Gale of Mobile, Alabama will make his NASCAR Busch Series debut at Nashville Superspeedway this Saturday night in the Federated Auto Parts 300, at the same facility that he made his ARCA RE/MAX Series de ... Continue reading
Defending winner Scelzi good to go in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Date: June 9-11, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DEFENDING WINNER SCELZI GOOD TO GO IN CHICAGO JOLIET ... Continue reading
GUY COSMO Watkins Glen Wrap Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com GUY COSMO WRAPS UP FINLAY MOTORSPORTS STINT WITH A 'SPLASH' AT THE GLEN DETROIT - After lending his talents to the #19 Playboy/Uniden/Palms Daytona Prototype racing team throughout the month of May, Guy Cosmo joined up with Finlay Motorsports' #5 Make-A-Wish/Z-Line Desi ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia donates US$100,000 to Indonesia earthquake relief
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo (mjc@kia.co.kr <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> ), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-6574, Fax: +82-2-3464-6722 Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group donates US$100,000 to aid victims of Indonesia earthquake - Korea's largest automotive group a ... Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE: ALLSTATE NIGHT WILL HIGHLIGHT SERIES POINTS BATTLES AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien (626) 358-1100 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALLSTATE NIGHT WILL HIGHLIGHT SERIES POINTS BATTLES AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY IRWINDALE, Calif. (June 6, 2006) – Although it is still early in the season, points battles are beginning to take place in the racing series competing at Irwindale Speedway. Allstate ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: Newsmakers, June 6, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport WHO'S HOT? DAVE CONNOLLY: The master of the tree has won two of the last three events to move up from 18th place to fifth place in the ultra-competitive Pro Stock category. Perhaps it's no coincidence that Connolly brought in a new crew chief in Tomm ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: XPLOD SERIES ADVANCE PACKAGE FOR DENVER
MOUNTAIN MADNESS NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS WHAT: Third Annual Mountain Madness NHRA Sport Compact Nationals, the fifth of 11 events in the $2.5 million NHRA Xplôd Sport Compact Racing Series. Heads-up, no breakout competition leading to 2006 NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series world championships in five differe ... Continue reading
Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Pocono Advance...
Media Contact: Patrick Rogers, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, progers@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge Pocono 500 - Pocono Raceway Advance - 6/11/06 To view the 2006 Target Racing Media Guide, please visit www.target.com/pressroom Target Team Fast Facts: Two Races, Two Different Pla ... Continue reading
Ringers Gloves Racing Round-Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES RACING ROUND-UP Moorpark, Calif. - (June 6, 2006) The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) had a weekend off before heading ... Continue reading
R. Sorenson No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Nashville Superspeedway Advance 06.10.06
Media Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642, acopen@ganassi.com Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Discount Tire Dodge Federated Auto Parts 300 - Nashville Superspeedway - 06.10.06 To view the 2006 Discount Tire Media Guide, please visit www.discounttiremotorsports.com <http://www.discounttiremo ... Continue reading
Siemens VDO Innovation Experts Share Insights at the Ward's Auto Interiors Show on June 7
DETROIT, June 6 -- Siemens VDO will have three automotive interior executives discussing the New Directions in Auto Interiors at the Ward's Auto Interiors Exposition and Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Cobo Center in Detroit. At the two-day program, leading authorities from top OEMs and the most innovative sup ... Continue reading
SPEED Expands Live Le Mans Coverage for 2006
MEDIA INFORMATION Contact: David Harris - SPEED David.Harris@SPEEDTV.com 704/731-2107 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 6 EXPANDED SPEED LIVE BROADCAST HEADLINES 11th CONSECUTIVE YEAR AT LE MANS SPEED TO PRODUCE 20 HOURS OF LIVE COVERAGE FROM THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ENDURANCE RACE SPEED has expanded its coverage ... Continue reading
TC Motorsports; Odell Looking To Make Their Own Record In Nashville
TC Motorsports; Odell Looking To Make Their Own Record In Nashville NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 7, 2006) - - Even though TC Motorsports does not compete in a majority of the NASCAR Busch Series races, when they do decide to tangle they make their presence known. Motoring their way into Nashville Superspeedway this weekend, ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven 2006 Bombardier Learjet 500 Fact Sheet
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Vandergriff ready for Windy City
2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY, Joliet, IL. Race Date: June 8-11, 2006 Vandergriff ready for Windy City JOLIET, IL., (June 5, 2006)- Bob Vandergriff Jr. and his UPS Top Fuel team are looking forward to leaving their mark on the very fast Route 66 ... Continue reading
AFV Solutions Adamently Denies Claims Made by China Auto Worldwide
MESA, Ariz.--June 7, 2006--AFV Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AFVS), today responded to the frivolous claims made by China Auto Worldwide, Inc. in a June 7th press release. "I am astonished by the malicious and unfounded allegations made by China Auto Worldwide," stated Richard Steele, consultant to AFVS. "I have never met wit ... Continue reading
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Announces Pricing of Tender Offer and Continuation of Consent Payments
BATON ROUGE, La.--June 7, 2006--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. ("H&E Inc.") and its wholly owned subsidiary, H&E Finance Corp. ("H&E Finance" and together with H&E Inc., the "Issuers") announced today the pricing terms of their previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation for their 11 1/8% Senior Secur ... Continue reading
USAC REGIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 7, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Matt Maners (#23 Maners), 2. Dustin Morgan (#17 M & M), 3. Andrew Burnett (#6x Burnett), 4. Bobby Smith (#8 Epperson), 5. ... Continue reading
VIDEO from Medialink: Never Leave Your Child in Your Car Alone
--As summer brings us warmer weather, we all need to be wary about how dangerous heat can be for children in vehicles. Since 1998, 293 children have died due to heatstroke in cars. One out of five heatstroke deaths happen when a child is intentionally left in a car. Here is what parents need to know to keep their child ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. grabs provisional Pro Stock pole in Chicago
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Date: June 9-11, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. GRABS PROVISIONAL POLE IN CHICAGO WITH S ... Continue reading
Sam's Town 400 Texas Truck Race
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Sam's Town 400, Page 1 June 9, 2006 Texas Motor Speedway RICK CRAWFORD-14-Circle Bar Truck Corral Ford F-150 (Finished 3rd) - "This 14 comes alive when it comes home to Texas. Tonight it was alive. I was proud to go out there and get the lead in the Circle Bar Motel Bar & RV Park Ford F-150 ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 9, 2006 - Eldon, Missouri - Lake Ozark Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-14.154; 2. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-14.390; 3. Jerry Coons Jr., 11, Wilke-Pak-14.496; 4. Darren Hagen, 71, Kunz-14.533; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 9, 2006 - Eldon, Missouri - Lake Ozark Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Levi Jones, 21, Stewart-13.555; 2. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-13.919; 3. Bryan Clauson, 67, Kunz-14.048; 4. Brady Short, 36, Short-14.083; 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Friday Update: KJ Sits Sixth Midway through Joliet Qualifying
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Sits Sixth Midway through Joliet Qualifying Event: 9th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Friday, June 9, 2006 Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL The first day of qualifying for the Carquest Auto Parts Nationa ... Continue reading
CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NHRA Communications, (626) 253-6337 RECORD-SETTING TIMES POSTED IN CHICAGO IN OPENING QUALIFYING ROUNDS; NITRO POINTS LEADERS HAVE YET TO MAKE CUT JOLIET, Ill. (June 9) -- Funny Car driver Tommy Johnson Jr. covered Route 66 Raceway in 4.672 seconds Friday night to highlight a very quick o ... Continue reading
NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway
JOLIET, Ill. -- Results Friday after qualifying for the Ninth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, tenth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday's final eliminations. Top Fuel -- 1. Tony Schumacher, 4.484 seconds, 329.50 mp ... Continue reading
Introducing the Volvo V70 Multi-Fuel - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
High performance prototype car, optimised for running on five different fuels GOTHENBURG - June 10, 2006: As part of their aim at finding different ways to sustainable mobility, Volvo Car Corporation has developed a system for a multitude of fuels. The Volvo Multi-Fuel is a prototype car, optimised for running on five ... Continue reading
Cadillac And Corvette At The British International Motor Show
Cadillac and Corvette will debut at the British International Motor Show by showcasing the full range of models available for sale in Europe. Cadillac will feature the all-new right-hand drive BLS range of premium midsize saloons supported by the right-hand drive executive saloon, the CTS. Also on display will be the v ... Continue reading
Audi Q7, A3, And S8 Collect "Interior Of The Year" Awards At The 2006 Auto Interior Show
DETROIT, Mich. â Audi vehicles captured three awards for interior design and quality levels as voted by the auto industry media. The Audi Q7, A3 and S8 all earned Auto Interior of the Year Awards during the Wardâs Auto Interiors Show, June 7, 2006. With these awards, Audi continues to build on its success of ... Continue reading
Ford Concept Car Wins Top Design Honors
The 2006 Ford Reflex concept car took top honors Wednesday at the Ward's Auto Interiors Show. The Reflex was named Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year and Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year by the South East Automotive Media Organization (SEAMO). The Reflex was unveiled at the 2006 North American Internatio ... Continue reading
Cadillac Escalade and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution top the list of highest insurance claims for theft
ARLINGTON, VA â Versions of the 2003-05 Cadillac Escalade, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup have the highest rates of insurance theft claims. The 3 vehicles have claim rates 4 to 5 times the average for all vehicles. These are the latest theft loss results for passenger vehicles 1 to ... Continue reading
Triple-Digit Gains for Investors Getting in on the 'New Gasoline' of Ethanol
BALTIMORE, June 9 -- Summer time is here, and American families are piling into their cars for their yearly vacations, only to face the shock of a lifetime as they fill up their gas tanks. Gasoline prices remain over $3 per gallon ... and there's no relief in site. That's bad news for consumers, but good news for inves ... Continue reading
Announcing the Great American Family Road Trip Essay Contest
Commemorating the U.S. Interstate Highway System's 50th Anniversary SKOKIE, Ill., June 9 -- The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) today announced its launch of the "Great American Family Road Trip" Essay Contest, inspired by this summer's 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Interstate Highway System and the beginn ... Continue reading
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, Formula Drift Team up in Marketing Effort
LONG BEACH, Calif.--June 9, 2006--After 32 years of successfully promoting full speed ahead racing, the marketing arm of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach (GPALB) will soon be promoting...sideways! The GPALB, which stages America's premier street race, the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, has inked a contract to ... Continue reading
Klein Tools/Canadian Club Practice Report, Texas Motor Speedway
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Team 7-Eleven Practice Report, Texas Motor Speedway
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XM Satellite Radio Practice Report, Texas Motor Speedway
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NYSE Practice Report, Texas Motor Speedway
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USAC MIDWEST DIRT FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 9, 2006 - Gas City, Indiana - Gas City I-69 Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tate Martz (#1 Steele), 2. Ronnie Wuerdemann (#33 Wuerdemann), 3. Mike Nigh (#51 Midwest Ventures), 4. Robbie Parish (#63 Norris), 5. ... Continue reading
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