TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Kenny Wallace uses Gatorade Duel to earn spot in Daytona 500
That was the exuberant exclamation from NASCAR veteran and JEGS racer Kenny Wallace as he climbed out of the window of his Furniture Row/DenverMattress.com Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the conclusion of Thursday's first Gatorade Duel 150 at Daytona International Speedway. By finishing highest among the non-qualified driver ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - RED BULL DAYTONA TEAM NOTES
DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE IN THE DAYTONA 500!... â¦Red Bull Racing driver Brian Vickers yelled over the radio to his crew after racing his way through âThe Duelsâ and into Sundayâs Daytona 500. Vickers was battling nine âgo-or-go- homeâ cars in a 60-lap race for just two coveted positions th ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Infiniti to Launch in Europe and Unveil an All New Performance Crossover
PARIS, February 14 -- Infiniti and its range of performance sedans, coupes and crossovers has been in existence for almost 20 years. 2008 and the 78th International Geneva Motor Show marks the brand's introduction into Western Europe, the toughest luxury market in the world. To celebrate this important milestone, Infin ... Continue reading
NASCAR Nationwide series driver Kertus Davis is optimistic about Saturdayâs first race of the 2008 season. âWeâre putting a brand new Chevrolet Monte Carlo â0â car on the track that has performed exceptionally well for me during testingâ, comments Davis. The team will also field a Chevrole ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Online Trip Planning
Hertz NeverLost Launches Online Trip Planning(tm) Trip Planning Is Easier Than Ever Before With Free Enhancement PLANO, TEXAS - February 14, 2008 -- After completing a successful trial period, Online Trip Planning is now available in the Hertz NeverLost(r) in-car navigation system. ... Continue reading
Couple Begins 'Journey of a Lifetime' at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show
- Blake Humphrey and Jackie Rohner of Rock Island, Ill., won the Dodge "Journey of a Lifetime" contest and were married on Valentine's Day at the 100th Chicago Auto Show surrounded by thousands of vehicles - Humphrey and Rohner will "start their journey" as husband and wife in an all-new 2009 Dodge Journey - The couple ... Continue reading
Strength of RF Technology Enables Recovery From the Hold of a Cargo Ship WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 14 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for commercial equipment led U.S. Customs investigators based in Houston, ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Turnaround Chief to Keynote New York Auto Show
Robert Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler LLC since August 2007, will deliver the keynote at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Nardelli's remarks will be the main event at the Show's opening press breakfast, which is co-hosted by the International Motor Press Association on Wednesda ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - SERIES NOTES
7-Eleven fuels Patrick swimsuit frenzy<BR> Michael Andretti to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America<BR> Tschops Sipuka passes rookie test with Brian Stewart Racing<BR> <P> 1. 7-Eleven fuels Patrick swimsuit frenzy: 7-Eleven stores are offering a gift to the first 25 customers and racing fans purchasing ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Prepares to Offer Fans Lowest Ticket Price in History With Real Racing. Real Fast. Roulette HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 14, 2008) â As NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers strap in for the 2008 season, Atlanta Motor Speedway prepares to offer tickets to the March 9 Kobalt Tools 500 for what could be the lowest ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - BRAUN/CLANTON FORD DAYTONA NOTES
Colin Braun, driver of the No. 6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150 talks about this week's practice sessions at Daytona International Speedway. Braun returns to Daytona in the same truck that was involved in an accident during the test in January. COLIN BRAUN - No. 6 Con-way Freight Ford F-150 - ON PRACTICE. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - FORD RACING /EDWARDS NOTES - DAYTONA
Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 60 Scotts Ford Fusion was involved in an accident during Thursday morning's NASCAR Nationwide Series practice. There was right side damage to Edwards' Fusion, but the Scotts crew will be able to fix the vehicle before Saturday afternoon's Camping World 300 race at Daytona International S ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - EARNHARDT CUP/NATIONWIDE DAYTONA ADVANCE
NUMBER CRUNCHING: In 13 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has recorded five wins, six top-five finishes and seven top-10s. He won the pole position once and has led 467 laps. His average start is 12.9, and his average finish is 11.8. EARNHARDT JR. IN THE NO. ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (CONCORD, NC.) - ROUSH FENWAY RACING AND TURNER SPORTS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Roush Fenway Racing and Turner Sports announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership that will culminate in the re-launch of RoushFenway.com on February 14, 2008. RoushFenway.com will have an updated design and layout and will include exclusive on and off track video clips, daily editorial content, real ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - GANASSI/SABATES DAYTONA ADVANCE
Dario Franchitti and No. 40 Dodge Journey Team (NSCS) and No. 40 Fastenal Dodge (NNS) History Maker: Franchitti will become the first European driver in the 59-year history of NASCAR to join the series full time, running for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year title along with an assortment of NASCAR Nat ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - SIXTH FASTEST FOR AMBROSE IN DAYTONA PRACTICE
Marcos Ambrose has kicked off the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season with sixth place in opening practice of the Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida today. The Australian driver made it a top ten start to the season for the #59 Kingsford Hickory Ford Fusion, with both Ambrose and his JTG Ra ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES
Jon Wood, driver of the No. 21 The Barnhill Group Ford F-150 set the fastest time in Wednesday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice. Wood looks forward to racing in Friday's Chevy Silverado 250 at Daytona International Speedway. ON HAVING THE FASTEST PRACTICE TIME. "It's good from a confidence stand point and ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: World Debut of Rinspeed sQuba, First Underwater Car - GREAT FUN VIDEO
Thirty years after the movie thriller "The Spy Who Loved Meâ" hit the silver screen âsQubaâ is the first car that can actually "fly" under water. Zumikon - "Dive it again, James" If the situation gets too hot for the secret agent he'll go underground - or under water. So demonstrated impressively by Roge ... Continue reading
Aston Martin to Open Engineering Test Centre at the Nürburgring
Just two months after opening its first ever purpose-built design studio at the company's Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, Aston Martin has announced plans to establish a new test centre at the famous Nürburgring race circuit in Germany. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 13 -- The 2008 Automotive Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to industry legend Carroll Shelby at an invitation-only luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) on April 16th. This is the first time in a decade that the Automotive Executive of the Year's annual honoree will ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 40
Reps. Berkley, Clarke, Miller Co-Sponsor H.R. 2694 BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (H.R. 2694) has reached 40 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Associati ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 29, 2007. Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Year End 2007 Performance Summary Fiscal Quarter End ... Continue reading
DALLAS, Feb. 13 -- Mexican Auto Insurance is now being offered at TotalTravelInsurance.com. Being that we are located in a state that borders Mexico, we feel it is our duty to offer these kinds of plans to our clients. Mexico is a popular and highly desired destination for road trips and holiday vacations. It is import ... Continue reading
Riding Together is Good at Applebee's
Applebee's Franchisee in NY Metro region provides appetizing rewards to commuters who ride together and reduce traffic congestion ESSEX, Conn., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NuRide, Inc. (http://www.nuride.com/), the nation's largest incentive-based online ridesharing community, announced today that Apple-Metro, t ... Continue reading
Panera Bread Provides a Pair of Tasty Treats for New York Metro Commuters who Pair Up
Panera Bread offers special discounts to area drivers in NY Metro region ESSEX, Conn., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation's largest incentive-based online ridesharing community, announced today Panera Bread has partnered with NuRide to provide a valuable offer from its "pick tw ... Continue reading
WILTON, Conn.--Momentive Performance Materials will be highlighting a wide range of silicone-based solutions for consideration in automotive electronics at SAE Internationalâs 2008 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium, which begins today in San Diego, California. Momentiveâs solutions on display at booth #26 ... Continue reading
Lucky Valentine's Day Lovebirds to be Hitched at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show
Love, and the smell of motor oil, are in the air as Blake Humphrey and Jackie Rohner start their Journey of a Lifetime What: Dodge is helping one couple speed up the start of their "Journey" together by throwing a winter wedding at the 100th Chicago Auto Show on Valentine's Day as part of the brand's "Journey of a Life ... Continue reading
2008 Honda Civic Tour Featuring Panic At The Disco Sells Out Shows Coast to Coast
Additional Nationwide Performance Dates On Sale Tickets Go On Sale Feb. 16, With Access to Special Pre-Sale Tickets Beginning Feb. 13 Through www.hondacivictour.com LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 -- The 2008 Honda Civic Tour (HCT) featuring Panic At The Disco is one of the hottest tickets in town, selling out shows on both coast ... Continue reading
Magnum Announces Initial Launch of Cryogenic Crumb Rubber Production Facility in Magog, Canada
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Magnum DâOr Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: MDOR) (Magnum) announces initial roll out phase for its first Cryogenic Crumb Rubber production plant in North America. The new production facility will have direct access to the railway and will include a TPE extension to produce end products. The overall ... Continue reading
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