ACTS Announces Model Year 2001 Vehicles With LATCH
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13 In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week (February 11-17, 2001), the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) announced today that of the year 2001 vehicles in the market, at least 62 models have the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system as standard equipment. ... Continue reading
Alamo and National Raise Rates $3 Per Day Nationwide
Business Editors/Travel Writers FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2001--Effective March 1, Alamo and National, divisions of ANC Rental Corporation , will raise rates in the United States by $3 per day and $20 per week on all non-contracted business. "During the last year, vehicle and operating costs have increased signif ... Continue reading
CHICAGO & TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 13, 2001-- At selecterra.com, powered by enableNet, specialty converters, suppliers, and OEMs transact business quickly in complete security Selecterra, which recently launched the first independent eMarketplace (www.selecterra.com) serving the $40-billion specialty converting industry, toda ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 13 DaimlerChrysler Corporation and the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced today an agreement on a voluntary incentive program for hourly retirement-eligible employees as part of the company's turnaround plan. Hourly employees eligible for this program must meet one of the following criteria: ... Continue reading
LONDON--Feb. 13, 2001--What could be finer than driving a Rolls Royce or Bentley, mobile temples of hand-stitched leather, hand-carved exotic woods and the most revered engines in the world? How about watching one of these remarkable motorcars as it is painstakingly crafted and assembled at the factory in Crewe, Englan ... Continue reading
GenTek Invites You to Join its Financial Results Webcast:
HAMPTON, N.H., Feb. 13 GenTek Inc. today announced it will issue its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings release at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001 and will webcast a live teleconference at 5:00 p.m. EST on that day. During the teleconference, GenTek President and CEO Richard R. Russell and VP and CFO Stewart A. ... Continue reading
Marsiglio Leaves VDO North America
DETROIT, Feb. 13 Ronald L. Marsiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer of VDO North America LLC, said today that he is leaving his position to undertake new opportunities. His move is in anticipation of the merger of the VDO North America into North American operations of SiemensVDO Automotive AG. This is part of ... Continue reading
McLaren Performance Technologies Consolidates Traction Business Unit
California-based Traction Business Relocated to Livonia, Mich. Headquarters LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 13 McLaren Performance Technologies announced that it has consolidated its Santa Barbara, Calif.- based traction business unit and has transferred its patented Gerodisc(TM) traction-control technology, as well as related re ... Continue reading
More Power For MTU Bestseller 16V2000
* 10 percent more power with at the same weight and same dimensions * Market and technological leader in its class MIAMI, Feb. 13 At the Miami International Boat Show, MTU and DDC will present a new, more powerful version of the 16-cylinder Series 2000. At 1973 bhp (2000 mhp) the power output of the new 16V2000 is now ... Continue reading
V-Twin Takes Two Booths for Powersports Dealer Expo Show 2001
NEW YORK--Feb. 13, 2001--V-Twin Holdings, Inc., (OTCBB:VTWN) today announced that the company would attend and display two booths at the upcoming 33rd Annual Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo being held February 17th through February 19th in Indianapolis. One booth will feature V-Twin's newest web-based, ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries' Motor Homes Receive Top Sales Award Honors for Third Consecutive Year
FOREST CITY, Iowa.--Feb. 13, 2001--Statistical Surveys, Inc., a retail reporting firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced today that for the third consecutive year Winnebago Industries, Inc. had received two awards for top retail sales volume achievement for its motor homes. According to Statistical Surveys, Winnebago ... Continue reading
Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority Releases Statistics for 2000
The Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (IFPA) released its annual statistics, and the numbers tell a story of hard-nosed enforcement of a crime that may cost Pennsylvania's families $5,000 a year. The IFPA funds 13 law enforcement units throughout the commonwealth using assessments on insurance companies ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Produces 250,000th Z3 Roadster
BMW Manufacturing Corp. has produced the 250,000th Z3 roadster. It is Jet Black with a red top and Mugello Red seats with black inserts. The console is trimmed with red birchwood and the roll bars are black leather in front and red leather in back held together with red stitching. The milestone roadster was unveiled to ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest rollover resistance ratings and crash test results for 2001 model year vehicles are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. For rollover resistance, the Chevrolet Prizm four-door, Ford Crown Victoria four-door, Hyun ... Continue reading
Transportation Secretary Mineta Marks Child Passenger Safety Week
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta marked the observance of National Child Passenger Safety Week by urging parents and caregivers to put safety first, to buckle up their children correctly when placing them in vehicles and to have their child safety seats inspected regularly. The theme of National Child Pas ... Continue reading
Ultra Motorcycle Co. Receives Excellence Award From Easyriders Magazine
MIRA LOMA, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2001--Ultra Motorcycle Co. (OTCBB:UMCC)("UMC")(www.ultracycles.com) announced that its rigid frame Fat Pounder motorcycle was honored by Easyriders Magazine (AMEX:EZR) with the Best Performance Bike of the Year award, at Easyriders V-Twin industry trade show held in Cincinnati on Feb. 4, 200 ... Continue reading
PennEngineering's Pittman Motor Division wins Best Product Category
PennEngineering, today announced that its Pittman Motor Division's High-Torque, 26 mm LO-COG(R) Series Motors have been selected by EE Product News Magazine as the winner of their Products of the Year Survivor Contest in the Motor and Motion Control category. Winners are selected by the readers and editors of EE Produc ... Continue reading
11th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Trucks Rides Into Atlanta
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2001--Southern motorcyclists can enjoy the largest and oldest consumer-oriented powersports show series in the nation when The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R) presented by Toyota Trucks rolls into Atlanta's Cobb Galleria, Feb. 16-18, 2001. Celebrating its 11th year, the show tre ... Continue reading
DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 13 Allied Holdings, Inc. today announced that the board of directors have elected Robert J. Rutland, chairman and CEO. "As a result of the restructuring announced last year, we now have two operating subsidiaries, led by strong management teams, charged with total accountability for their independent ... Continue reading
Allied Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2000 Unaudited Results
DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 13 Allied Holdings, Inc. today reported a net loss of $7.5 million, or $0.94 per share, for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2000, compared with net income of $5.3 million, or $0.67 per share, for the fourth quarter of 1999. These results were negatively impacted by deteriorating market conditi ... Continue reading
AMA Launches Rapid Response Center
AMA Launches Rapid Response Center PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- A new service offered by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will put motorcyclists immediately in contact with lawmakers, government officials and the media when important issues arise. The AMA Rapid Response Center is designed to make sure the voices of ... Continue reading
Automakers Must Focus Online Efforts On Episodic Marketing, According To Forrester Research
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--Feb. 13, 2001--A wide consideration gap exists today between the early-stage awareness of an auto site visitor and a consumer ready to purchase a car. According to a new Report from Forrester Research, Inc. , vast, confusing carmaker sites squander tremendous marketing opportunities owing to misguided ... Continue reading
CAD Potential Announces Contribution to PACE Partnership And Michigan State University
DENVER, Feb. 13 CAD Potential, Inc. announces its contribution to the Partners for the Advancement of CAD/CAM/CAE Education (PACE) and Michigan State University. General Motors recently provided to Michigan State University and other PACE Institutions, course material based upon CAD Potential's new eLearning program i. ... Continue reading
CTS Automotive Products Announces New Seat Sensor Business
Business Editors, Automotive Writers ELKHART, Ind.--Feb. 13, 2001--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive position sensor and actuator technology, today announced that CTS Automotive Products, headquartered in Elkhart, IN, has been awarded new seat position sensor business by a major seat component supplier for ... Continue reading
Donnelly Announces Record Twelve Month Net Earnings From Operations
HOLLAND, Mich., Feb. 13 Donnelly Corporation today announced record twelve-month net earnings from operations of $1.86 per share for the 2000 calendar year compared to $1.76 for 1999. Sales for the current period were $857 million, 8 percent higher than the prior year after adjusting for Lear Donnelly Overhead Systems ... Continue reading
DynaMotive Announces First BioOil Production from New Plant
VANCOUVER, Feb. 13 - DynaMotive Technologies Corporation (OTCBB: DYMTF) announced today that initial production runs in its new 10 tonne per day BioOil pilot plant have been completed successfully. Fuel quality BioOil was produced from BC wood waste. The commissioning of the fully automated plant - which includes testi ... Continue reading
LONDON, Feb. 13 http://www.just-auto.com -- Light is entering a new dimension -- soon cars will have light beams that bend around corners, lengthen when the car is going fast, shorten and widen when the car slows down and beams that are connected to the steering so the light turns with the car. HID A summary of the rep ... Continue reading
Financial Information from Scania
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Feb. 13, 2001-- Publication dates 2001 26 April Interim Report January - March 26 April Annual General Meeting 20 July Interim Report January - June 30 October Interim Report January - September Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, a ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Acquires Pennsylvania Industrial Heat Treaters
Acquisition Diversifies Heat-Treating Capabilities, Geographic Reach, and Customer Base BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 13 Gibraltar today announced that it has acquired Pennsylvania Industrial Heat Treaters, Inc., a Saint Marys, Pennsylvania-based, privately held commercial heat-treating company that specializes in heat treating ... Continue reading
Hawk Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2000
CLEVELAND, Feb. 13 Hawk Corporation today reported diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2000 declined to $0.02 per share, compared with $0.07 per diluted share in the fourth quarter last year. Net sales were $45.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2000, a 2.4 percent decrease from $46.6 m ... Continue reading
JoeAuto, Inc. Closes $13.5M Series A Investment In High Tech Auto Repair Business
Company to Launch 'Big Box' Retail Auto Service Centers Nationwide Featuring Information Technology Efficiencies HOUSTON, Feb. 13 JoeAuto, Inc. (http://www.joeauto.com), a company that marries the benefits of "big box" retailing with the efficiencies of information technology, announced that it has raised $13.5 million ... Continue reading
MBV-MB2 New Shop Opening (Daytona Beach, Fla.) – While Johnny Benson’s #10 Valvoline Pontiac crew prepares for Thursday’s qualifying race and Sunday’s Daytona 500, the crewmembers back in Charlotte are busy preparing to move to a new 40,000-square-foot race shop at the Concord, N.C. airport. Benson’s MBV Moto ... Continue reading
McCarney Technologies Inc. Receives Coveted Frost & Sullivan Strategic Alliance Innovation Award
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 13, 2001--Frost & Sullivan announces McCarney Technologies Inc. has received the 2000 Strategic Alliance Innovation Award for its development of non-exclusive alliances with Mack Trucks and Diagnostic Hotline in marketing their automatic vehicle location (AVL) and remote diagnostic product for lo ... Continue reading
More Power For MTU Bestseller 16V2000
* 10 percent more power with at the same weight and same dimensions * Market and technological leader in its class MIAMI, Feb. 13 At the Miami International Boat Show, MTU and DDC will present a new, more powerful version of the 16-cylinder Series 2000. At 1973 bhp (2000 mhp) the power output of the new 16V2000 is now ... Continue reading
New Penn Introduces Guaranteed Morning Delivery
LEBANON, Pa.--Feb. 13, 2001--New Penn Motor Express, Inc., a subsidiary of Arnold Industries, Inc., announces the introduction of New Penn Guaranteed AM Delivery service. Shipments must be delivered at or before 12 noon per New Penn's published transit times, or there is no charge. The service also includes Instant Del ... Continue reading
Renault and Delphi Automotive Systems Develop New Common Rail Diesel Injection System
TROY, Mich., Feb. 13 Renault will increase its diesel engine portfolio by the summer of 2001, adding a new 1.5 dCi engine that employs a new common rail diesel injection system developed in partnership with Delphi Automotive Systems . This new engine will result in major improvements in performance and reduced environm ... Continue reading
United Way Gets $48,500 Special 'Valentine Gift' From Metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep Superstores
Third Annual 'Gift Exchange' Event Supports Community Programs DETROIT, Feb. 13 The Chrysler Jeep Superstores of Southeastern Michigan gave a special "Valentine Gift" of $48,500 to the United Way. The money was raised during the Chrysler-Jeep Superstores' third annual end-of-the year "Gift Exchange" sales event. The sp ... Continue reading
GARDEN CITY, N.Y., and ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13 Avis Rent A Car will become a new partner in the US Airways Dividend Miles program beginning February 15, 2001, offering Dividend Miles members great opportunities to earn frequent flyer benefits when renting a car. Under the new agreement, US Airways' Dividend Miles membe ... Continue reading
-- What: Forrester Research Automotive Summit "Build-To-Order: An Industry Road Map" Forrester Research analysts and industry experts will converge for a one-day Summit in Santa Monica, Calif. to discuss the future of the automotive industry. This Summit will provide a complete understanding of the challenges of matchi ... Continue reading
Valvoline Seeks Ultimate Car Lover for $75,000 Challenge
LEXINGTON, Ky.--Feb. 13, 2001-- MaxLife Car Lovers Challenge Dares Love-Struck Drivers to Complete a 75,000-minute Long Distance Love Affair with their Vehicle for $75,000 Americans have always had a love affair with their automobiles - naming them, pampering them and holding on to them for years. In fact, the majority ... Continue reading
BMW Telematics Offensive: Networking of Individual Mobility Through Partnership with Vodafone Passo
-- Strategic Cooperation Re-oriented Through Long-Term Agreement MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 13 The BMW Group has renewed its strategic partnership with Vodafone Passo in the field of telematics services. With its updated BMW ASSIST, BMW offers customers a unique service which, as a special technological innovation, allows t ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Announces Year-End Results
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 13 Dana Corporation today announced consolidated sales of $12.3 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2000, down 6 percent from 1999. Operating income for the year was $377 million, or $2.46 per share. After net non-recurring charges of $43 million, reported net income for the year was $334 million, or ... Continue reading
BVerticals Continues Expansion
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--((AutomotiveWire))--Feb. 13, 2001-- BVerticals announced today that it has acquired AudiZone.com, a web site devoted to providing technical assistance to Audi owners. This acquisition continues BVerticals' expansion in the online automotive enthusiast market. Further, the company has launched its ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces Year End 2000 Conference Call
VANCOUVER, B.C.--Feb. 12, 2001--Ballard Power Systems today announced that it will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss its results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2000 on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET). Access to the call may be obtained by calling the operator ... Continue reading
eAutoclaims.com Announces Revenue Results From 4th Quarter of the Year 2000
PALM HARBOR, Fla., Feb. 12 eAutoclaims.com (OTC Bulletin Board: EACC) today announced its revenues for the final 3 months of calendar year 2000. The company saw the three-month revenues increase to $4.5M as compared to $1.5M for the preceding quarter. These figures are considered preliminary until their independent aud ... Continue reading
GenCorp Appoints J. Robert Anderson as Director
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 12 GenCorp announced that J. Robert Anderson has been appointed a Director of the Board. This brings the number of GenCorp Directors to eight. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010108/SFM125LOGO ) Mr. Anderson is currently semi-retired, and is an active leader in various business, c ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 12 J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today announced the appointment of David Hoyte to the position of president and chief executive officer. He will also be nominated to the company's board of directors. In addition, Charlie Waldon, who had previously served as the company's president and CEO, w ... Continue reading
Productivity Technologies Corp. Reports Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Hearing
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 12 Productivity Technologies Corp. announced today that it had received a Nasdaq Staff Determination indicating that Productivity Technologies Corp. failed to comply with the requirement to maintain a minimum of two active market makers over the previous ten consecutive trading days as required f ... Continue reading
resend - Honda new 2002 VTX is ready to rumble
Please note that the VTX color names provided originally were incorrect, the corrected copy is below. We are sorry to have caused any inconvenience. Pete terHorst, Press Manager +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Torrance, CA - How do you spell $B!H(BPerformance First$B!I(B? Try V-T-X. The 2002 Honda VTX$ ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies to Produce Batteries for AM General
PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 12 Exide Technologies has been awarded the contract by AM General Corporation to produce military batteries for its High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle -- Humvee -- ground-fighting vehicle, it was announced here today. The contract, which is let on an annual basis, calls for Exide Technolog ... Continue reading
General Motors Selects Mercia Software's Demand and Supply Chain Solution For Service Parts
Global Supply Chain Leader to Facilitate Forecasting, Replenishment Planning And Distribution of Service Parts in GM Regions ATLANTA, Feb. 12 Everybody knows General Motors and everyday millions of people around North America step into their General Motors car, van or truck and head off to work, shop or vacation. The o ... Continue reading
AutoZone Names Senior Vice President, Human Resources
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 12 AutoZone, Inc. announced Daisy L. Vanderlinde, 49, has joined the company as senior vice president, human resources, pending board approval. Vanderlinde has served in a variety of senior human resources positions in the retail industry, most recently as vice president of human resources for Trac ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain 1993 Through 1998 Quest Minivans
- Approximately 268,000 Vehicles Involved - GARDENA, Calif., Feb. 12 Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced today a voluntary safety recall campaign on 1993 through 1998 model year Federal model Quest minivans manufactured from April 13, 1992 through August 2, 1998 and all 1993 through 1997 model year California mo ... Continue reading
Auto Club Advises Consumers to Understand Insurance Coverage
Winter storms in the Southland often bring water damage to cars, homes, buildings and roads. The Automobile Club of Southern California is alerting consumers that they should make sure their property is properly maintained to prevent water damage, and they should understand their insurance policies to know what type of ... Continue reading
Cummins to Supply Engines to PACCAR
Cummins Inc. announced that it has entered into a long-term supply agreement with PACCAR Inc. covering Cummins heavy-duty ISX, Signature, N14, ISM and ISL engine models. In a separate agreement, Cummins became the supplier to PACCAR's European subsidiary, DAF Trucks, for medium-duty engines for the recently introduced ... Continue reading
Expert Weighs in with Trailer Tips for SUVS, Minivans
With SUVs and minivans like those shown at the Chicago Auto Show comprising half of all new passenger vehicles sold, more drivers are considering adding towable RVs to their vacation arsenals. But what do you need to know to successfully match your SUV or minivan with a trailer? "Start with four basic pieces of informa ... Continue reading
Honda new 2002 VTX is ready to rumble
How do you spell $B!H(BPerformance First$B!I(B? Try V-T-X. The 2002 Honda VTX$B!G(Bs V-twin biceps deliver more displacement and performance than any other V-twin custom and soon this extreme cruiser will be in Honda motorcycle dealer showrooms throughout America. The world's most powerful mass production V-twin ... Continue reading
Safety Organization Urges NASCAR to Rev Up Safety Efforts
As the Daytona 500 kicks off another NASCAR racing season at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, the Illinois-based American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is urging officials to increase their safety efforts to reduce fatalities and injuries on the track. "In light of last year's deaths of drivers Kenny ... Continue reading
Chuck Etchells' Comments On Dave Schultz
(Note: The followiung is also attached in text format.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 CHUCK ETCHELLS OFFERS HIS THOUGHTS ON THE PASSING OF DAVE SCHULTZ Putnam, Conn., February 12, 2001 - Chuck Etchells, owner and driver of the Kendall Oil/Matco Tools Camaro Z28 Funny Car, today release ... Continue reading
TRANS AM: Eagle Racing Announces Plans for Full 2001 Schedule
Kevin Allen, an SCCA G-Production standout for the past 4 years, has been signed as the driver of the #44 Eagle Racing Chevrolet Camaro. The team's headquarters are located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Although not a well-known name to Trans-Am fans, Kevin has proven time and time again that he knows his way around a ra ... Continue reading
Indianapolis 500: Goodyear to team up with Cheever at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS-- 1998 Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever Jr. confirmed Feb. 12 that fellow Brickyard ace Scott Goodyear will drive for Team Cheever at the 2001 Indianapolis 500, forming what many are calling an Indy Racing “dream team.” Goodyear will drive the #52 Team Cheever Dallara/Infiniti/Firestone en ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Cheever confirms Scott Goodyear as Indianapolis Teammate
Indianapolis, IN - 1998 Indianapolis 500 Champion Eddie Cheever Jr. has confirmed that fellow Indy ace Scott Goodyear will campaign the #52 Team Cheever Dallara-Infiniti entry at the 2001 Indianapolis 500, forming what many experts regard as Indy Racing's 'dream team'. "We were not planning on running two cars, but we ... Continue reading
FORMULA 1: McLaren unveils 2001 challenger; Ferrari keeps ‘dream team’
INDIANAPOLIS -- West McLaren-Mercedes has unveiled the car it will use to try and regain the FIA World Drivers and Constructors Championships it lost to Michael Schumacher and Ferrari last year. “We have made a lot of changes not only to the car but also internally within the team,” McLaren director Ron Den ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jerry Nadeau, Dave Marcis Second Round Qualifying Notes
What are your thoughtsgoing into 2nd round qualifying? “We just need to post a time,that’s all we’re here for. Thentomorrow we can work on a race setup. Tony (Furr, crew chief) and the guys have worked real hard. The guys at the engine shop have put a lotof time in this motor. It’s kind ofweird ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Practice kicks off at Daytona for the Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series practice kicked off today in Daytona, and with a full day's worth of practice before Tuesday's first round of qualifying, 11 Ford teams made laps around the 2.5-mile oval. Rick Crawford enters the 2001 season as one of the veterans in the Ford camp, and has expectations of getting back into Victo ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Chevy Truck Notes and Quotes, Daytona
JACK SPRAGUE, #24 NETZERO/HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS CHEVROLET SILVERADO (12th in first session, first in second, third in final session. Quick lap: 48.734/184.676 in second session): ON OVERALL PRACTICE: "With so many trucks on the track today it was pretty tough to get a clean lap. No matter how hard you tried, you always ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Eel River Racing and Kenny Wallace Ready to Tackle Daytona
CHARLOTTE, N.C., --Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines determined as "fixed authoritatively on a goal". Going into the 2001 Daytona 500, Kenny Wallace is determined to succeed because of the pressure he faces when he hits the track in the No. 27 Eel River Racing Pontiac. "There’s pressure anytim ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: 100th Anniversary of Ford Racing: The Great Race, Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., - Who will be the next NASCAR Winston Cup driver to pull into Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway? Will he be with a first-year team, like Dale Jarrett in 1996? Will he be driving - very, very slowly - a car with a badly damaged front end, like David Pearson in 1976? Will he be a winless ... Continue reading
NHRA: Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Schults Passes Away
Six-time NHRA Winston Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Dave Schultz, the winningest two-wheel competitor in NHRA history, died late Saturday, Feb. 10, following a six-month battle with colon cancer. He was 52. Schultz, a 45-time NHRA national event winner, claimed Pro Stock Motorcycle championships in 1987, '88, '91, '93, ... Continue reading
ASA: Warm Weather Could Improve Hot Streak for Ryan Hemphill
APOLLO, PA - North-central Florida is not the warmest place in the world. However, it certainly beats western Pennsylvania's cold February chills. In comparison, two twelfth place finishes are not something to write home about for some teams in the American Speed Association. But when those two twelfth place finishes c ... Continue reading
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