Sunday, June 12, 2005

Federated Auto Parts 300

Race starts late, ends early for Green Nashville, Tenn. – It was a rough weekend for Mark Green and the #23 Vassarette Chevrolet in Nashville at the Federated Au\to Parts 300. Inclement weather washed out qualifying and forced the race to be postponed 17 hours. The race finally got underway on Sunday afternoon bu ... Continue reading

Stevens goes to semis in Chicago, moves up in points

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS GOES TO SEMIS IN CHICAGO; MOVES UP IN POINTS JOLIET, ... Continue reading

Grand Prix of Canada's "Other" Race Raises Funds for Charity

For more information: Nadia Mereb (450) 655-6161 Richard Jacobs (416) 287-4708 Honda Canada President Faces B·A·R Honda F1 Driver on Racetrack Grand Prix of Canada's "Other" Race Raises Funds for Charity MONTREAL (June 12, 2005) -- Honda Canada president Hiroshi Kobayashi took the green flag this morning in a race ag ... Continue reading

Scelzi blows them away in Chicago

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI BLOWS THEM AWAY IN CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. (June 12, 2005 ... Continue reading

BUTTON SECURES LANDMARK 90TH F1 POLE FOR MICHELIN

Jenson Button (B·A·R-Honda) obtained his first pole position of the season – and the second of his Formula One career – during qualifying for tomorrow’s Canadian Grand Prix. The Englishman’s 1m 15.217s lap put him 0.258s clear of the field and maintained Michelin’s unbroken run of F1 pol ... Continue reading

EDWARDS TAKES FORD TO VICTORY LANE FOR NEXTEL CUP SERIES LEADING SEVENTH TIME

· Carl Edwards captured his second NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series victory with today’s win at Pocono. · The win was car owner Jack Roush’s first NNC triumph at Pocono Raceway. · Today’s win was the seventh of the season for Ford, which is one more than second-place Chevrolet (Greg Biffle at California; C ... Continue reading

Rain Washes Out Final Eliminations at Goodguys 17th Hot Rod Nationals

For Immediate Release Contact: John Drummond (925) 218-9142 Rain Washes Out Final Eliminations at Goodguys 17th Hot Rod Nationals Indianapolis, IN - “Arlene” obviously isn’t a hot rodder. The soggy remnants of tropical storm Arlene washed out final eliminations, Sunday, June 12th at the Goodguys 17th ... Continue reading

NHRA Top Fuel points leader Doug Kalitta qualifies No. 2 in Joliet

KALITTA MOTORSPORTS 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Event 10 of 23 CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. June 9-12, 2005 Kalitta Motorsports teammates “Aussie Dave” Grubnic and Scott Kalitta and qualify No. 8 and No. 10 respectively Joliet, Ill., June 11, 2005 – After ... Continue reading

British ace McNish hoping for a second Le Mans 24 Hour win

AUDI BIDS FOR FIFTH LE MANS “MARATHON” TRIUMPH British ace McNish hoping for a second Le Mans 24 Hour win Allan McNish bids for his second and Audi’s fifth Le Mans 24 Hour race victory in the 73rd running of the famous twice-around-the-clock marathon motor race which begins on Saturday (18 June, 1500B ... Continue reading

Top-10 ARCA RE/MAX Series points after Pocono ARCA 200, June 11, 2005

ARCA/REMAX: Official Results, Pocono 200

2005 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #8 Pocono Raceway, Long Pond PA, 6-11-05 Official Results, Pocono 200 FIN STR NO DRIVER/HOMETOWN TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 1 27 Travis Kvapil/Mooresville NC Kodak Dodge 80 Running 2 4 46 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford 80 Running 3 2 9 Joey Miller/Farmington MN Coun ... Continue reading

Small, but big on performance - Proton's all new Savvy

Malaysian national car manufacturer Proton introduced the Savvy, a five-door compact hatchback making its debut and intending to set a new benchmark in the competitive small car market segment. The all-new Savvy is powered by a 1.2 litre engine and driven by a five-speed manual transmission, capable of delivering a pun ... Continue reading

SsangYong introduces new Kyron

SsangYong Motor introduced its new Kyron in South Korea. Kyron comes from Kai (infinite) and Run, meaning infinite freedom. It was developed under the code name D100 in 30 months and was previewed as the SV-R at the recent Seoul Motor Show. The 4.66-meter long SUV promises exceptional safety. Currently in Korea there's ... Continue reading

Winchester Rainout

Eureka Sprint Results

VALVOLINE USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 ­ Eureka, California ­ Redwood Acres Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Murgoitio, 80, Murgoitio-14.625; 2. Tony Hunt, 94, Kaiser-14.794; 3. Destiney Hays, 28, Hays-14.800; 4. Brian McClish, 04, McClish-14.803; 5. ... Continue reading

Bombardier Unveils CSeries Mockup at Paris Airshow

PARIS--June 12, 2005--Bombardier Aerospace - Best-in-class cabin to provide unparalleled passenger appeal - Bombardier Mirabel facility selected as final assembly site - Discussions with engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada progressing well On the eve of the opening day of the Paris Airshow, Bombardier unveiled t ... Continue reading

NEWSWEEK: UAW President Gettelfinger on GM Request to Give Concessions on Benefits: 'If We Don't Fix Some of the Basic Problems That Exist When It Comes to the Product, ...No Matter What We Did, It Wouldn't Be Enough. Ever.'

Says the Company Has Some Issues, But He 'Wouldn't Rate It as a Crisis' NEW YORK, June 12 -- United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger tells Newsweek that although GM CEO Rick Wagoner says the automaker's turnaround is threatened by accelerating health-care costs, there's more to be done than just give concessions ... Continue reading

Anti-Trust Lawyers Weigh Toyota Chief Comments on Price Increases

Washington DC June 10, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that "Inviting competitors to match your price increases can be illegal "price signaling," says lawyer Jim Weiss, former head of an antitrust unit at the Justice Department and now in private practice at a law firm specializing in antitrust,” reports USA ... Continue reading

INDY Racing League: Texas- Scheckter Wins, Patrick Looks Like Rookie

FORT WORTH, Texas June 12, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Tomas Scheckter edged Sam Hornish Jr. by half a car-length Saturday night to win at Texas Motor Speedway, while Danica Patrick finished 13th -- last on the lead lap -- in the first Indy Racing League race since her thrilling finish at the Ind ... Continue reading

Fuel Efficient Gas Vaporizers - Now on One CD - 920 Gas Saving Vapor Systems - The Largest Collection of Info Ever in One Place

June 12, 2005 -- Vapor Systems Technology Inc. (http://fuelvapors.com) of Spring Valley, California is an R&D company involved in projects that deal with increasing gas mileage and fuel economy through the use of gas saving fuel systems, also known as fuel vaporizers, or vapor fuel systems. As a result of over 400 hour ... Continue reading

Ventura Midget Results

USAC WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 – Ventura, California – Ventura Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Wally Pankratz, 8, Pankratz-12.635; 2. Jerome Rodela, 25, Rodela-12.789; 3. Steve Paden, 01x, Farrier-12.902; 4. Ryan Kaplan, 21, Kaplan-12.930; 5. ... Continue reading

Stanley Focus Results

USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 ­ Stanley, North Carolina ­ East Lincoln Speedway FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Chase Scott (#4 Real Race Cars), 2. Robbie Ray (#11 Trotter), 3. Terry Hall (#8 Wood), 4. Lindsey Trausch (#2 Haus). NT SECOND HEAT: (10 laps) 1. ... Continue reading

Salt Lake City Sprints

USAC/SLVRA YOUNG AUTOMOTIVE GROUP ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 ­ Salt Lake City, Utah ­ Rocky Mountain Raceways QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jim Waters, 24, Ault-14.267; 2. Dave Fitzgerald, 32, Hamblin-14.432; 3. Mel Andrus, 22, Andrus-14.436; 4. Jim Campbell, 66, Campbell-14,492; 5. ... Continue reading

Stockton Focus Results

USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 ­ Stockton, California ­ Stockton 99 Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Benny Moon, 3, Sutton-13.915; 2. Jeff Sakowicz, 62, Sakowicz-14.027; 3. Darrell Herzog, 0, Herzog-14.031; 4. Robbie Whitchurch, 82, Whitchurch-14.037; 5. ... Continue reading

Perris CRA Sprint Results

VALVOLINE USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 11, 2005 ­ Perris, California ­ Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.635; 2. Charles Davis, Jr., 8A, Smiley-16.853; 3. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-16.917; 4. Cory Kruseman, 38, Crossno-16.964; 5. ... Continue reading

Tony Pedregon In Top Half of Route 66 Qualifying

Eighth annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway­ Joliet, Ill. ŒQ¹ Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Holds Onto No. 5 Qualifying Spot Q Racing Car Will Have Brother Cruz By His Side During First Round JOLIET, Ill. (June 11, 2005) ­ Tony Pedr ... Continue reading

Tim Kennedy - The Scoop on Mesa Marin

THIS IS A GOOD PIECE ON A SUBJECT OF MUCH CONCERN AND MELANCHOLY FOR SOUTHLAND MOTORSPORTS ... THANKS TIM. The RACING SCENE - By Tim Kennedy Los Angeles, CA. - A surprising announcement on Wednesday, June 8 at Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield shocked the racing world. Mesa Marin Raceway vice-president Larry Col ... Continue reading

Cruz Pedregon Qualifies 12th

Eighth annual NHRA Nationals Route 66 Raceway­ Joliet, Ill. Advance Auto Parts Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Cruz Pedregon 12th After Final Qualifying at Joliet Advance Auto Parts Car to Face Brother Tony in First Round JOLIET, Ill. (June 11, 2005) ­ Cruz Pedregon, driver of the A ... Continue reading

Scelzi on remote control; qualifies ninth with 4.8 average

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI ON REMOTE CONTROL; QUALIFIES NO. 9 WITH 4.8 AVERAGE JO ... Continue reading

STIHL Inc. Gives Away Custom-Made Chopper to Mansfield Resident

MANSFIELD, Ohio, June 11 -- On Saturday, June 11th, a full day of events and giveaways culminated in the awarding of a custom made motorcycle to one lucky winner selected at random from 64,000 entries nationwide. The drawing took place in mid May, and the winner was Mansfield resident, Michael L. Davenport. Davenport g ... Continue reading

Capps takes No. 11 in Joliet qualifying

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 23 CARQUEST NHRA NATIONALS Route 66 Raceway Joliet, Ill. Race Dates: June 10-12, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAKES NO. 11 IN JOLIET QUALIFYING JOLIET, Ill. (June 11 ... Continue reading

NHRA Warren Johnson Saturday Joliet Update: Saving his best for last, WJ powers to the No. 1 position in Chicago

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Saving his best for last, WJ powers to the No. 1 position in Chicago Event: 8th Annual Carquest Auto Parts Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, June 11, 2005 Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Illinois After slotting in the third position ... Continue reading

NHRA Kurt Johnson Saturday Joliet Update: KJ's Up and Down Day Places Him Second in Chicago

Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ's Up and Down Day Places Him Second in Chicago Event: 8th Annual Carquest Auto Parts Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, June 11, 2005 Location: Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, Illinois Kurt Johnson entered the second day of qualifying for th ... Continue reading

Carrier Boyz Racing: McClenathan pleased with No. 4 qualifying spot

CARRIER BOYZ RACING FRAM AIRHOG DRAGSTER Visit our website at www.carrierboyzracing.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: MICKEY SCHULTZ PHONE/FAX: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net EIGHTH ANNUAL NHRA CARQUEST AUTO PARTS NATIONALS ROUTE 66 RACEWAY - JOLIET, ILL. JUNE 9-12, 2005 Qualifying: Session 1 Friday ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Cherokee County Motorsports Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK, RUSK, TEXAS Saturday, June 11, 2005 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 TORRENCE FINISHES QUALIFYING IN NO. 1 POSITION AT CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK RUSK, Texas - In the final rounds of qualify ... Continue reading

SAMAX - Watkins Glen 6h

The new SAMAX team took the Rolex Sports Car Series GT class by storm this week, but were forced to withdraw from Sunday's six-hour race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International when a brake rotor failed during Saturday qualifying. The No. 71 Porsche 911 GT3 RS posted the fastest GT practice times on both Friday and Saturd ... Continue reading

Latest Recalls from NHTSA

Report Date : June 11, 2005 at 11:58 PM New Information Added Since : June 1, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VICTOR / A703 9999 VICTOR / A704 9999 VICTOR / A705 9999 VICTOR / M703 9999 VICTOR / M704 9999 VICTOR / M705 9999 VICTOR / V703 9999 VICTOR / V704 9999 VICTOR / V705 9999 Manufacturer : VICTOR PRODUCTS, ... Continue reading