NHRA NEWS: TROXEL WINS TOP FUEL AT CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 TROXEL BECOMES SIXTH WOMAN TO WIN IN NHRA TOP FUEL Hight and Anderson also win CARQUEST Winternationals POMONA, Calif. -- Melanie Troxel became just the sixth woman in NHRA history to win a Top Fuel event Sunday by racing to victory at the season-openin ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Volvo XC90 AWD ENGINE: 4.4-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 311 hp @ 5850 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 112.6 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 188.9 x 74.7 x 70.2 in. TIRES: 235/60R18 CARGO VOLUME: 85.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
VW Goes Golfing at Chicago Auto Show
VOLKSWAGEN SHOWS FIRST U.S.-BOUND ALL-NEW GOLF MODEL AT THIS YEAR’S CHICAGO AUTO SHOW CHICAGO 09 February 2006; Volkswagen of America, Inc. has chosen Chicago—one of the German automaker’s best metro markets in the country—to debut Europe’s best-selling car, the new Volkswagen Golf hatchba ... Continue reading
2006 Kia Sedona Minivan Preview
First Review: 2006 Kia Sedona Minivan By Carey Russ Which of the following words or phrases doesn't come to mind when thinking about a minivan? a) practical b) useful c) spacious d) convenient e) fun to drive. For most minivans, the correct answer is likely e. And, in truth, this is not a problem for minivan buyers. Th ... Continue reading
2006 Jeep Commander Limited Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Jeep Commander Limited What was the first sport-utility vehicle as we now understand the genre? Any answer is bound to be controversial, but the Willys-Overland, produced from 1946 through 1962, and the Jeep Wagoneer, its successor from 1963 through 1991, stand out as some of ... Continue reading
KIA Multi-S Concept Vehicle Makes Debut at 2006 Chicago Auto Show
Sporty, Spacious and Smart Crossover Hints Strongly at Future Production Model CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2006 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled its Multi-S concept vehicle for the first time in North America at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. Aimed directly at individuals seeking a car with character and young familie ... Continue reading
Melanie Troxel qualifies No. 9 in Pomona NHRA season opener
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net MELANIE TROXEL QUALIFIES NO. 9 IN SEASON OPENER AT POM ... Continue reading
25 Years of ABS For Commercial Vehicles: The Origins of Sophisticated Safety Engineering
*Debut in trucks, buses and coaches in 1981 thanks to Mercedes-Benz *Decisive contribution to enhanced road safety *Prerequisite for sophisticated safety systems such as ESP and ASR Stuttgart, Feb 12, 2006: The time: late January 1981. The place: an icy airfield in the Arctic Circle. The occasion: a development team fr ... Continue reading
Freedom, Adventure, Mastery and Authenticity are the hallmarks of the Jeep brand 65th Anniversary Edition Jeep vehicles include popular and unique options A new color — Jeep Green — is offered for the first time Limited production vehicles can be ordered now Auburn Hills, Mich., Feb 9, 2006 - The Jeep® bra ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson misses field in Pro Stock debut in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net ROOKIE CARLSON MISSES FIELD IN PRO STOCK DEBUT IN POMO ... Continue reading
Stevens earns No. 7 at NHRA season opener in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS EARNS NO. 7 QUALIFYING SPOT IN SEASON OPENER A ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SATURDAY RESULTS FROM CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 914-4761 FORCE CLOCKS QUICKEST FUNNY CAR RUN IN NHRA HISTORY Schumacher and Anderson also are No. 1 qualifiers at CARQUEST Winternationals POMONA, Calif. -- John Force posted the quickest Funny Car pass in NHRA history Saturday to close qualifying for the 46th a ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Saturday Update: KJ Will Roll Off 11th in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Will Roll Off 11th in Pomona Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Sunday, February 11, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Kurt Johnson completed a solid qualifying effort at the Carquest Auto Part ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Saturday Update: WJ Steps Up, Starts Third in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Steps Up, Starts Third in Pomona Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Warren Johnson entered the final day of qualifying at the Carquest A ... Continue reading
Capps turns a string of 4.7-second runs into No. 10 at Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TURNS A STRING OF 4.7-SECOND RUNS INTO 10TH QUAL ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Hillary Will qualifies No. 4 in debut
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hilarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) - CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net QUALIFYING: Thursda ... Continue reading
Bazemore posts four consistent laps to qualify No. 6 in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE POSTS FOUR CONSISTENT LAPS TO QUALIFY NO. 6 I ... Continue reading
Scelzi tears up Pomona with track record speed, qualifies No. 3
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES ROUND 1 OF 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY RACE DATE: FEB 9-12, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI TEARS UP POMONA WITH TRACK RECORD SPEED; QUALIF ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Jason Line ends qualifying No. 5
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net QUALIFYING: Thursday, Session 1: 6.743 seconds at 205.10 mph (#1) Friday, Session 2: 6.700 seconds at 20 ... Continue reading
RB Racing LLC: Greg Anderson ends qualifying No. 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net QUALIFYING: Thursday, Session 1: 15.955 seconds at 52.63 mph (#23) Friday, session 2: 6.665* seconds ... Continue reading
ACDelco Adds Gatornationals Sponsorship to Its NHRA Lineup
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net ACDelco Adds Gatornationals Sponsorship to Its NHRA Lineup Gainesville race will join ACDelco's fall Las Vegas event Grand Blanc, MI, February 11, 2006 - Officials from ACDelco today announced that they had acquired the title sponsorshi ... Continue reading
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