Enders makes marked progress in Virginia
Enders makes marked progress in Virginia DINWIDDIE, Va. (Oct. 15) -- Although she ran career-best numbers in qualifying, new team owner/driver Erica Enders knew she had a tall order to fill in the first round of the inaugural Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals as she faced POWERade points leader Jason Line, who already ... Continue reading
'Giant killer' Baca removes champ from '06 title chase
'Giant killer' Baca removes champ from '06 title chase DINWIDDIE, Va. (Oct. 15) -- Mach 1 Air Services Top Fuel driver David Baca recorded the biggest upset win of the 2006 season when he beat three-time series champion Tony Schumacher in a shocking first round race at Virginia Motorsports Park. It was Baca's first win ... Continue reading
Troxel goes to quarters in Richmond
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net T ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Hires Industry Veteran to Lead e-Business Center of Excellence
Bob Schoen Will Lead ADESA's Internet Business Strategies as VP of e-Business CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 13 -- ADESA, Inc. , North America's largest publicly traded provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, today announced that industry veteran Bob Schoen has been named the company's n ... Continue reading
American Racing Capital Announces Changes in Management Team
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13 -- American Racing Capital Inc. ("ARC"), (Pink Sheets: ANRC), a consulting group dedicated to motor sports sponsorship development and racetrack acquisition and design, announced that effective today Davy Jones has resigned as President and CEO of the Company to pursue personal endeavors. Bob Koveles ... Continue reading
Dominion Enterprises Acquires Cross-Sell, Inc.
Makes Second Acquisition Since Company Formation; Invests $70 Million in Web and Information Services Businesses NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 13 -- Dominion Enterprises, a leading media and information services company, today said that it has acquired Cross- Sell, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky, the country's top provider of sales da ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that James R. Metzger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Sanjeev Kumar, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at Jefferies & Company, Inc.'s European Alternative Energy & Cleantech ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Corporation to Announce Third-Quarter Earnings on October 27, 2006
OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 13 -- Federal Signal Corporation will announce third-quarter 2006 earnings before the market opens on Friday, October 27, 2006. The company will also host an investor conference call at 11 a.m. Eastern time the same day with Robert D. Welding, President and CEO, and Stephanie K. Kushner, Vice Pres ... Continue reading
First Nine Champions Crowned At SCCA Runoffs
For Immediate Release First Nine Champions Crowned At SCCA Runoffs TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 13, 2006) - The first nine Champions were crowned Friday at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Kansas - As Big As You Think at Heartland Park Topeka. The day saw five drivers score their maiden titles, while three dri ... Continue reading
Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) South Plant Celebrates Job One
* Second World Engine plant opens in Dundee, Mich. * Mich. Governor Jennifer Granholm addresses employee event * GEMA celebrates two milestones: launch of South Plant; one-year anniversary of North Plant * State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities help DaimlerChrysler meet four-cylinder engine demand DUNDEE, Mich., Oct ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson runs quickest pass in NHRA Pro Stock history
*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 INAUGURAL NHRA TORCO RACING FUELS NATIONALS VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK -- RICHMOND (DINWIDDIE) VA OC ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line runs fastest speed in NHRA Pro Stock history
*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 INAUGURAL NHRA TORCO NATIONALS VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK -- RICHMOND (DINWIDDIE) VA OCTOBER 6-8, 2006 ... Continue reading
Landstar Reports on Key Rulings in OOIDA Lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 13 -- Landstar System, Inc., a safety-first non-asset based provider of transportation capacity and logistics services, announced today that the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida has issued summary judgment rulings rejecting claims of improper pricing by Landstar i ... Continue reading
Many Equipment Dealerships Neglect or Underutilize Marketing Strategies
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c43515) has announced the addition of Equipment Dealer Marketing: Focus, Execution, Measurement to their offering. According to this report, marketing, when compared to other areas of an equipment dealership, appears to be underutilized an ... Continue reading
Media Panel To Give Publicity Advice at New Enterprise Forum Event
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 13 -- New Enterprise Forum will feature three media panelists during its next program, called "Risks and Returns: Working with the Press." The event takes place on Thursday, October 19 at the Holiday Inn North Campus on 3600 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor. The panel discussion will provide informatio ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil today announced that Brett Henry of Ashville, Kentucky, and Mark Brodeur of St. Augustine, Florida, will get the thrill of a lifetime as honorary members of the Penske Racing pit crews. Henry and Brodeur will join the Penske Racing crews in the pits on Saturday, October 14, to take in a close-u ... Continue reading
NEEDHAM, Mass.--Members of the Object Management Group™ (OMG™) met in Anaheim, California, USA during the week of September 25-29, 2006, sponsored by Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Inc. At this meeting, three new standards completed member evaluation and started the series of votes leading to official adoption. Addit ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Thunder Valley Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY PARK, NOBLE, OKLA. Friday, October 13, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 MASSEY, HARKER LEAD TOP ALCOHOL CLASSES AT THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY, TREBLE HEADS UP MOTORCYCLES NOBLE, Okla. - The first day of rac ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES RESULTS FRIDAY FROM RICHMOND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 ANDERSON POSTS MILESTONE PERFORMANCE AT TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Schumacher and Hight also are qualifying leaders at Virginia Motorsports Park DINWIDDIE, Va. -- Greg Anderson made drag racing history Friday when he recorded the sport's first 6. ... Continue reading
Petersen/White Lightning Takes American Le Mans GT2 Title Down to Wire in Monterey
Petersen/White Lightning Takes American Le Mans GT2 Title Down to Wire All at Stake in Monterey Championship Weekend for 2005 GT2 Champions MONTEREY, Calif., October 13, 2006 – For Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing 2006 all comes down to the American Le Mans Series season-finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ... Continue reading
RandyRuhlman.com No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Randy Ruhlman rides the for Lance Armstrong Foundation in Moab Century Tour- "100 miles on the bike to help raise money for Cancer Survivorship" MOAB, Utah (Oct. 13, 2006)--After finishing the 20 ... Continue reading
Tabletop Exhibits Highlight Vision and Robots for Automotive Manufacturing
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A limited number of $25 passes are now available to see the October 17 tabletop exhibits at Metro Detroitâs first-ever workshop on âVision & Robots for Automotive Manufacturing.â Sponsored by Automated Imaging Association and Robotic Industries Association, the event is at the Novi Sher ... Continue reading
UNIONDALE, N.Y.--ProfitCenter Software Inc. (PCS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Systemax Inc. , and a premier provider of web-based, on demand software for multichannel and direct marketing merchants, announced today that Moss Motors Ltd. and Moss Europe Ltd., the leading international distributors of parts & accessori ... Continue reading
Baca saves best for last, preps for hottest driver on tour
Baca saves best for last, preps for hottest driver on tour DINWIDDIE, Va. (Oct. 14) -- Mach 1 Air Services Top Fuel dragster racer David Baca used a final-round 4.661-second pass at 291.82 mph to push his way into the elimination field of the inaugural Torco Racing Fuels NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. The ... Continue reading
Beckman bags No. 9 in Richmond qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net B ... Continue reading
Capps qualifies No. 13 in rescheduled Richmond
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS QUALIFIES NO. 13 IN ... Continue reading
Eight More Champions Crowned At Second Day of SCCA Runoffs
For Immediate Release Eight More Champions Crowned At Second Day of SCCA Runoffs TOPEKA, Kan. (Oct. 14, 2006) - Eight more Champions were crowned Saturday at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs Presented by Kansas - As Big As You Think at Heartland Park Topeka. The day saw five drivers score their maiden titles, inc ... Continue reading
Enders rides career-best pass into record field
Enders rides career-best pass into record field DINWIDDIE, Va. (Oct. 14) - Pro Stock favorite Erica Enders thrilled her loyal legion of fans by successfully qualifying for the quickest 16-car field in drag racing history Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park. Enders posted a career-best pass of 6.630 seconds at 207.75 ... Continue reading
Please note positions 2-4 in feature. Swindell penalized two positions for a restart infraction. -------------------------------------- USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 14, 2006 - Kyle, Texas - Thunder Hill Speedway - "Allstate Texas Lightning 40" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-13.981; 2 ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin immediately reassumes contender status (NHRA)
Coughlin immediately reassumes contender status DINWIDDIE, Va. (Oct. 14) – Jeg Coughlin’s return to NHRA competition keeps getting better and better as the three-time series champ managed to improve on his career-best pass from Friday night with a stellar 6.604-second run at 208.28 mph Saturday at Virgini ... Continue reading
Justin Grant announces re-creation of Don Schumacher's '70s 'Cuda Stardust Nitro Funny Car
Editors: Digital image of 'Cuda Stardust Nitro Funny Car attached. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Grant, justin@alexander-grant.com Justin Grant announces the re-creation of Don Schumacher's 1970's Stardust Nitro Funny Car BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (Oct. 14, 2006) - Nostalgia Fuel Funny Car owner Justin Grant, of Bloomi ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Anderson No. 4 at Virginia
*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 INAUGURAL NHRA TORCO RACING FUELS NATIONALS VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK -- RICHMOND (DINWIDDIE) VA OC ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Line No. 1 in Virginia
*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 INAUGURAL NHRA TORCO NATIONALS VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK -- RICHMOND (DINWIDDIE) VA OCTOBER 6-8, 2006 ... Continue reading
KB Racing LLC: Will chases event title from the No. 13 position
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KB RACING LLC NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES KB RACING LLC-owned, KALITTA MOTORSPORTS-managed TOP FUEL DRAGSTER HILLARY WILL (www.hillarywillrace.com) -- DRIVER JIM OBERHOFER (Jim O.) -- CREW CHIEF MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net INAUGURAL NHRA T ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: October 14, 2006 - Kyle, Texas - Thunder Hill Speedway - "Allstate Texas Lightning 40" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Josh Wise, 20, Stewart-13.981; 2. Kevin Swindell, 25, Venture-14.029; 3. Tom Hessert III, 5, Hessert-14.050; 4. Jerry Coons Jr., 11x, Wilke-Pak-14.073; 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Friday Update: KJ Comes Out Fast in Richmond, Sits Fifth on Friday
KJ Comes Out Fast in Richmond, Sits Fifth on Friday Event: Inaugural Torco Racing Fuels Nationals Day/Date: Friday, October 13, 2006 Location: Virginia Motorsports Park, Richmond, VA After a one-week delay due to rain, qualifying for the Torco Racing Fuels Nationals got underway on Friday at Virginia Motorsports Park u ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: KJ Will Roll Off Ninth in Richmond
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Will Roll Off Ninth in Richmond Event: Inaugural Torco Racing Fuels Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006 Location: Virginia Motorsports Park, Richmond, VA On the strength of a career-best 6.613-second, 209.01 mph pass recorded ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Thunder Valley Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY, NOBLE, OKLA. Saturday, October 14, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 MASSEY, BATEMAN LEAD QUALIFIERS AT THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY NOBLE, Okla. - In the final rounds of qualifying at the Thunder in the Vall ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: POWERADE SERIES RESULTS SATURDAY FROM RICHMOND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 SCHUMACHER, MEDLEN AND LINE EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT TORCO RACING FUELS NATIONALS DINWIDDIE, Va. -- Tony Schumacher set a single season record Saturday at Virginia Motorsports Park with his 12th No. 1 qualifying effort of the year. Eric Medlen ... Continue reading
NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Saturday from South Georgia Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Summit Racing Series Southeast Division Finals South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, Ga. Saturday, October 14, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SUNSHINE DRAGSTRIP OUTSHINES THE COMPETITION AT NHRA'S SOUTHEAST DIVISION SUMMIT RACING FINALS CECIL, Ga. - The team from Sunshine Dra ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Saturday at Auto Club Famoso Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA SUMMIT RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION AUTO CLUB FAMOSO RACEWAY Saturday, October 14, 2007 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 BEEBE, SILVA LEAD WINNERS AT FAMOSO BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Dan Beebe took the win in Super Pro and Victor Silva won in Pro today at Auto Club Famoso Dragway for t ... Continue reading
Richmond - Fuller -Post qualifying 10-14-06
News From David Powers Motorsports Valvoline / LP Building Products / Mac Tools Fuller continues impressive qualifying streak RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 14, 2006) - For eight consecutive races “Hot Rod�?? Fuller has qualified his Valvoline/David Powers Homes Top Fuel dragster in the elite top-five of the 16-car eli ... Continue reading
Scelzi takes No. 12 in rescheduled Richmond qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI TAKE NO. 12 IN RESC ... Continue reading
Troxel claims No. 7 in Richmond qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net T ... Continue reading
Here's copy -- graphics to follow: JEEP BOBBLEHEADS ARE HERE! by Marty Bernstein, Marketing & Advertising Editor If youâve been watching television lately the number of very similar auto commercials is a bit mind numbing. No, it is mind numbing ⦠because there are so few that stand out among the clutter. One ... Continue reading
Scelzi out in Richmond opening round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 21 of 23 TORCO RACING FUELS NHRA NATIONALS Virginia Motorsports Park Dinwiddie, Va. (south of Richmond, Va.) Race Date: RESCHEDULED to Oct. 13-15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net S ... Continue reading
For more information contact: Paul W. Joiner III Ideas & Images, Inc. 816-305-0450 www.ideasimages.com Henderson moves to 8th in World of Outlaws points. October 15, 2006 (Kenosha, WI) For World of Outlaws Rookie of the year contender, Justin Henderson it has been a season in which the Sioux Falls, SD native has learne ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Thunder Valley Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY, NOBLE, OKLA. Sunday, October 15, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 ELIMINATIONS POSTPONED AT THUNDER VALLEY RACEWAY'S LUCAS OIL EVENT NOBLE, Okla. - Heavy rain has forced eliminations in the NHRA Lucas ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Dollar General 300 (Busch), Page 1 October 13, 2006 Lowe's Motor Speedway MATT KENSETH-17-Ameriquest Mortgage Ford Fusion (Finished 4th) - TALK ABOUT THE LAST LAP. "I tried to get by Blaney and I couldn't get in there enough to get by him, and he was outside of me and I lost the air on it a ... Continue reading
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