Friday, July 12, 2002 Ray Cooper Chicagoland Speedway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 Tropicana 400 Qualifying. KYLE PETTY (No. 45 Sprint Dodge Intrepid R/T) "I didn't make the race here last year. I've never raced here. ... Continue reading
BMW Makes Brilliant JV Deal In China
HONG KONG/FRANKFURT, July 12 Reuters reported that Luxury German carmaker BMW AG gained a foothold in China's potentially huge market on Friday when it won government approval to go ahead with a production joint venture. The venture with Brilliance China, China's largest minibus maker, comes after both companies waited ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes-B'Fast Club-R.Gordon
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES TROPICANA 400 CHICAGOLAND JOLIET, ILL. NO. 18 OF 36 EVENTS NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2002 HIGHLIGHTS OF WINSTON BREAKFAST CLUB PRESS CONFERENCE WITH ROBBY GORDON, NO. 31 CINGULAR WIRELESS CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO ROBBY GORDON: DRIVING FOR RCR, THINGS ARE BEGIN ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX release, top-10 points, Kentucky
CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS AFTER KENTUCKY: 1) Frank Kimmel 3060; 2) Chad Blount 2930; 3) Damon Lusk 2765; 4) Jason Jarrett 2575; 5) Chase Montgomery 2395; 6) Andy Belmont 2390; 7) Billy Venturini 2385; 8) Shelby Howard 2360; 9) Mark Gibson 2295; 10) Norm Benning 2125. BLOUNT SWIPES KIMMEL'S KENTUCKY CROWN SPARTA ... Continue reading
Saturday Dodge NASCAR Notes Tropicana 400
Saturday, July 13 , 2002 Ray Cooper Chicagoland Speedway Golin/Harris International Dodge notes and quotes. 803-466-9085 Tropicana 400 Advance. STERLING MARLIN (No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Intrepid R/T) NOTE: Marlin will start fourth in Sunday's Tropicana 400, and that's his best qualifying effort of the season. He starte ... Continue reading
Chevy Happy Hour Notes-Chicagoland
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES TROPICANA 400 CHICAGOLAND JOLIET, ILL. NO. 18 OF 36 EVENTS NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2002 HAPPY HOUR NOTES DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (quickest in Happy Hour practice): IS THIS A BREAKTHROUGH FOR CHEVROLET ON INTERMEDIATE TRAC ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Cleveland Saturday Final Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland - Saturday, July 13, 2002 - Final Qualifying Notes/Quotes Burke Lakefront Airport - Cleveland, Ohio - 2.106-Mile Temporary Road Course Round 9 of 20 on ... Continue reading
Negotiations Resume Between International Truck and Engine Corporation and The Canadian Auto Workers
WARRENVILLE, Ill., July 13 -- International Truck and Engine Corporation and the Canadian Auto Workers announced today that the two parties will resume negotiations at 3:00 p.m. (EDT). No further comments will be made until current negotiations conclude. The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union Local 127 went on strike Ju ... Continue reading
Giffels Wins Honda Contract to Design Major Alabama Plant Expansion
TORONTO, July 12 CNW reported that Giffels Associates Limited, North America's preeminent automotive plant design and engineering firm, has once again been selected by Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC (HMA) to drive the company's U.S. production upward with the announcement of a $425-million expansion of their Linco ... Continue reading
Clorox Appoints Grant Automotive Group As Canadian Aftermarket Representatives
TORONTO--July 12, 2002--Spectre Industries, Inc., announced that their wholly owned subsidiary, Grant Automotive Group, Inc. has been appointed by Clorox Company of Canada, Ltd., ("Clorox") as the exclusive sales representatives for the Canadian Traditional Automotive and Heavy Duty Aftermarket. Grant Automotive will b ... Continue reading
The FinancialTimes story by Rebecca Knight stated that FleetBoston Financial said on Friday that it will wind down the investment banking operations of Robertson Stephens after failing to find a willing taker for the troubled investment bank. The move ends months of speculation about the fate of the money-losing group. ... Continue reading
Entry-Level New Car Market Shrinking While Luxury Vehicle Sales Rise
DETROIT (AP) -- The marketing logic always has been simple and effective: lure young car buyers with low-cost products in hopes of winning their loyalty, especially when they're earning more and ready to move up to something more expensive. Between 1995 and 2001, however, the proportion of those earning less than $45,0 ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for ADESA Corporation, dated July 12, 2002
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. Published Date: July 12, 2002 Company Name: ADESA Corporatio ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for Mile Marker International Inc., dated July 12, 2002
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. -0- Published Date: July 12, 2002 Company Name: Mile Marker ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for Mile Marker International Inc., dated July 12, 2002
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. -0- Published Date: July 12, 2002 Company Name: Mile Marker ... Continue reading
PITTSBURGH--July 12, 2002--The Board of Directors of Alcoa today declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 15 cents per share, payable August 25, 2002 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 2, 2002. This is Alcoa's 94th consecutive quarterly dividend on its common stock. The directors also dec ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--July 12, 2002-- US Airways Arena (Capital Centre) Official Park and Shuttle Site for Race The Cadillac Grand Prix of Washington D.C., in conjunction with the D.C. Sports & Entertainment Commission (DCSEC), today announced the final parking plan for the July 19-21 event on the grounds of Robert F. Kennedy Me ... Continue reading
Children's Hospital Employee Wins Pontiac Vibe During Melissa Etheridge Concert At Tweeter Center
FOR RELEASE: July 12, 2002 Children's Hospital Employee Wins Pontiac Vibe During Melissa Etheridge Concert At Tweeter Center Kathy Roegner of Feasterville, PA, Wins New Car from Pontiac and ALICE 104.5 CAMDEN, N.J. - Kathy Roegner of Feasterville, PA, won a brand new 2003 Pontiac Vibe through a sweepstakes conducted by ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--July 12, 2002--CTS Corporation , a world leader in automotive sensor and thick film technology, today announced that a second major international vehicle manufacturer has selected CTS Automotive Products to supply seat belt tension sensors (BTS) for use in passenger vehicles. The vehicles will be built a ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Schedules Earnings Conference Call
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 12, 2002--Today Cummins Inc. announced that it is scheduled to release second quarter financial results on July 19, 2002. The company will hold a listen-only webcast at 11:00 a.m. eastern daylight time; the company's news release announcing the results will be available on Business Wire before the ... Continue reading
JULY 13 AT THE SPEEDWAY ... LUCKY!
FOOTHILL INDEPENDENT BANK PRESENTS: AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS, VISTA PAINT SUPER STOCKS, ULTRA WHEEL SUPER TRUCKS, & PICK-YOUR-PART FIGURE 8's SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 13, AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY Irwindale, Calif. - - Who says that the number 13 isn't lucky? Just take a gander at the show which lucky racing fans are invited to v ... Continue reading
-- Snap-on Incorporated announced today that its CDI Torque Products Division was recognized with a gold award in the 2002 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its innovative dial-indicator torque wrench. The sleek wrench, featuring soft contours and high-tech brushed steel, offers users improved function and ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Common Stock Begins Trading On New York Stock Exchange Under the Symbol OSK
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 12, 2002--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a diversified manufacturer of defense and commercial trucks and truck bodies, today begins trading its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company's new ticker symbol is OSK. In honor of the occasion, Robert G. Bohn, chairman, president and c ... Continue reading
PRO Contingency Program Details: $1.6 Million
PRO-Edelbrock Fastest Street Car Series Official Newsletter http://www.fasteststreetcar.com For Immediate Release: *** PRO EDELBROCK CONTINGENCY PROGRAM: $1.6 MILLION IN POSTED CASH PAYOUTS **** The PRO-Edelbrock Fastest Street Car Drag Racing Series features over $1.6 Million in posted cash contingencies for the 2002 ... Continue reading
SHANE LEWIS MARCHES ON WASHINGTON
SHANE LEWIS www.shanelewis.com SHANE LEWIS MARCHES ON WASHINGTON -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- JUPITER, Fla., Friday, July 12, 2002 - Shane Lewis is set to take to the streets of the United States’ capitol city in support of the first professional auto racing event to be held in Washington DC. As lead driver of the #45 Ame ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: Snap-on Incorporated announced that its CDI Torque Products Division was recognized with a gold award in the 2002 Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for its innovative dial-indicator torque wrench. Asset Caption: Snap-on logo Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Capt ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--July 12, 2002--Teleflex Incorporated will Webcast its second quarter 2002 investor conference call on Thursday, July 18, at 11:15 a.m. (ET). Management will discuss second quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To access the conference call in a listen-only mode, go to ... Continue reading
THRILLORAMA AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ... JULY 28
THRILL-O-RAMA STUNT SHOW AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY... HOLLYWOOD STUNT MEN, RADIO HOSTS TO DEFY DEATH JULY 28 (Los Angeles)-Clear Channel Radio announces Thrill-O-Rama, the most explosive, daring, action-packed live event ever attempted. Under the direction of veteran Hollywood stunt director Wally Crowder, more than fifty ... Continue reading
UNOVA Inc. Announces Date of Second Quarter 2002 Earnings Conference Call
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--July 12, 2002--UNOVA Inc. today announced that it will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its 2002 second-quarter financial results. The call will be hosted by UNOVA CEO Larry D. Brady and UNOVA CFO Michael E. Keane. The earnings press release w ... Continue reading
NAMARS PR: BEACH ENDS PIERCE'S SPEEDROME STREAK
BEACH ENDS PIERCE'S SPEEDROME STREAK July 11, 2002 Speedway, IN Teddy Beach returned to the Indianapolis Speedrome for the first time since his dominating NAMARS 500 win in May with a mission - put an end to the six race win streak of NAMARS MidgetCar points leader Aaron Pierce. Mission accomplished - by over a half la ... Continue reading
USFreightways To Host Investment Community Conference Call
CHICAGO--July 12, 2002--USFreightways Corporation will announce the Company's second quarter results on Friday, July 19, 2002 before the market opens. A conference call will be held at 10:30 a.m. CDT on that day to discuss the results. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available through the company's web ... Continue reading
U.S. TEAM NAMED FOR 2002 TRIAL DES NATIONS
U.S. TEAM NAMED FOR 2002 TRIAL DES NATIONS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has named the two American teams that will compete in the Trial des Nations on September 28 - 29 in Pacos de Ferreira, Portugal. The 2002 men's team will be lead by Trial des Nations veteran Geoff Aaron of Romon ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-French GP Preview
French Grand Prix - 19/20/21 July 2002 - PREVIEW After the vagaries of the British summer made for a gripping race at Silverstone last weekend, the warm summer conditions allied to the remarkably even surface and fast corners make for a more predictable expectations from the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours. In spite o ... Continue reading
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Joins California Fuel Cell Partnership
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--July 12, 2002--The California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) today announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has joined its public-private venture to demonstrate and promote fuel cell vehicles as a technology both environmentally safe and commercially viable. The ... Continue reading
Valeo Improves Driver Interface On New Peugeot 807
PARIS--July 12, 2002--Valeo (Paris: FR; OTC: VLEEY) today announced that Hi-line versions of the new Peugeot 807 multi-purpose vehicle, which goes on sale this month, will mark the debut of an innovative multifunction controller designed and produced by Valeo. The multifunction controller, a unique design of a circular ... Continue reading
USCS Winged Sprint Cars to Invade HMS
Contact: Todd Fisher (843) 784-RACE For Immediate Release USCS Outlaw Sprint Cars to Invade Hardeeville Motor Speedway HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (July 11, 2002) - On Saturday night, July 20th, the Hardeeville Motor Speedway all-time one lap track record will surely fall when the USCS Winged Outlaw Sprint Cars come to town. The ... Continue reading
Flexcar Brings Car-Sharing Program to Palo Alto
PALO ALTO, Calif.--July 12, 2002-- Company assumes operational control of former CarLink II Station Car Program; plans to offer neighborhood car-sharing program to individuals and businesses in Palo Alto Flexcar, the nation's oldest and largest car-sharing company, has assumed operational control of the Caltrain statio ... Continue reading
2002 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #12 Kentucky Speedway, Sparta KY, 7-12-02 Official Results, Blue Grass Quality Meats 200 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 3 77 Chad Blount/Walkerton IN Braun Auto Group Dodge 134 Running 2 2 46 Frank Kimmel/Jeffersonville IN Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford 134 Running 3 4 ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Test Summary-Monza,Valencia
MONZA and VALENCIA TEST 9- 12 July 2002 Summary: The BMW WilliamsF1 Team concluded a double session of four-day tests at the Monza and Valencia circuits in Italy and Spain today ahead of the forthcoming French Grand Prix. The tests were conducted by test driver Antonio Pizzonia and official test and reserve driver, Mar ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: July 12, 2002 DETROIT - Richard C. Gerstenberg, who retired as chairman and chief executive officer of General Motors Corp. in 1974, died at his home in Paradise Valley, Ariz., Thursday following a lengthy illness. He was 92 years old. Gerstenberg, whose career at General Motors spanned 42 years, served as ... Continue reading
#10 Kanaan CART Cleveland Friday Provisional Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #10 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Lola Marconi Grand Prix of Cleveland - Friday, July 12, 2002 - Provisional Qualifying Notes/Quotes Burke Lakefront Airport - Cleveland, Ohio - 2.106-Mile Temporary Road Course Round 9 of 2 ... Continue reading
Michael Waltrip first Chevy in Chicagoland Qualifying
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES TROPICANA 400 CHICAGOLAND JOLIET, ILL. NO. 18 OF 36 EVENTS NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 WALTRIP FIRST CHEVY IN CHICAGOLAND QUALIFYING POST-QUALIFYING: MICHAEL WALTRIP, NO. 15 NAPA PARTS CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (fifth): "Decent. I kind of led the team astray. ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes: Chad Knaus Responds
CHEVROLET/TEAM MONTE CARLO NOTES AND QUOTES TROPICANA 400 CHICAGOLAND JOLIET, ILL. NO. 18 OF 36 EVENTS NASCAR WINSTON CUP SERIES FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 CHAD KNAUS, CREW CHIEF ON NO. 48 LOWE¹S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, RESPONDS TO FINES AND PENALTIES LEVIED ON THE TEAM THIS WEEK: CHAD KNAUS:"We got caught with something th ... Continue reading
Leitzinger Collects Third Pole in Four Trans-Am Events on the Tarmac
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 LEITZINGER COLLECTS THIRD POLE IN FOUR EVENTS FOR TRANS-AM ON THE TARMAC PRESENTED BY MICROCHIP CLEVELAND, Ohio (July 12, 2002) - Rookie Butch Leitzinger of Tom Gloy Racing added to his status as the only driver to win multiple pole positions in the 2002 Trans-A ... Continue reading
Penske-Jasper Engines Shine at CHI
JASPER MOTORSPORTS BLANEY QUALIFIES SEASON-BEST SEVENTH IN #77 JASPER FORD FOR CHICAGO RACE; ALL THREE PENSKE-JASPER ENGINE-POWERED FORDS IN TOP TEN, LED BY RYAN NEWMAN'S FIRST-PLACE QUALIFYING EFFORT JOLIET, IL. -- Dave Blaney and the #77 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Ford reinforced an atmosphere of optimism with hi ... Continue reading
LODRS Friday Results from Woodburn Dragstrip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 HENTGES, AUSTIN LEAD FIELDS AT WOODBURN WOODBURN, Ore., - In the first rounds of qualifying for the Les Schwab Tires Challenge at Woodburn Dragstrip, Mark Hentges in Top Alcohol Dragster and Bucky Austi ... Continue reading
Friday, July 12, 2002 Kentucky Speedway - Ft. Mitchell, Ken. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Kroger 225 Qualifying Patrick Mason Golin/Harris International 773-593-2044 JASON LEFFLER (No. 2 Team ASE/CARQUEST Dodge Ram) NOTE: Today Leffler earned his series-high sixth pole of the year. The all-time record for Bud Poles in ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday from Douglas Int'l Rac eway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2002 BRADSHAW AND WILLIAMS TOP QUALIFIERS Douglas, Wyo. - Alan Bradshaw in Top Alcohol Dragster and Kirk Williams in Top Alcohol Funny Car are leading their fields after day one of qualifying a ... Continue reading
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