Two-time E-town champ Stevens returns to favorite track
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TWO-TIME E'TOWN CHAMP STEVENS RETURNS ... Continue reading
Scelzi is red hot going into Englishtown
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI IS RED HOT GOING INTO ENGLISHT ... Continue reading
Shirley Cleans House at I-55 "Challenge of Champions" Race
Press Release SHIRLEY CLEANS HOUSE AT I-55 ³CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS² RACE Contact: Michelle Petroff, (618) 406-6842 or michelle@michellepetroff.com PEVELY, MO (June 15, 2005) In recent years, several young racers from Illinois have captured the spotlight Shannon Babb, Darren Miller and Justin Allgaier just to na ... Continue reading
Greg Mattix Joins CTA Acoustics as Vice President - Building Products
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 16 -- CTA Acoustics is growing and expanding into new markets, and that includes its management staff. The company announced today that Gregory W. Mattix has joined CTA Acoustics as Vice President - Building Products. The announcement was made by James J. Pike, CEO of CTA Acoustics. Mattix, ... Continue reading
Dear Sir, How are you doing! As a manufacturer and exporter of LED lamps, we would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere wishes to enter into business relationship with your company. We are a Chinese Mainland company, supplying various kinds of LED(light emitting diodes) lamps: such as headlamps, flashlig ... Continue reading
Metech International Joins in Strategic Partnership with Integrated Recycling Industries
Collaboration Extends Metech's System of Accountable Material Processing MAPLEVILLE, R.I., June 16 -- Metech International and Integrated Recycling Industries Philippines, Inc. (IRI), Laguna, Philippines, have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to provide Metech's Accountable Resource Management(R) (ARM) services ... Continue reading
Second Annual International Nanotechnology Business Idea Competitions Now Accepting Submissions
$150,000 Up for Grabs in "NANO Week" Event CLEVELAND, June 16 -- Organizers of the second annual International and North Coast Nanotechnology Business Idea Competitions today announced they are accepting submissions for the 2005 event, which will award winners $150,000 in prize money at the conclusion of NANO Week in O ... Continue reading
RACER Confirms SPEED GT As Most Competitive Road Racing in the World
For Immediate Release RACER Confirms SPEED GT Most Competitive Road Racing in the World TOPEKA, Kan. (June 16, 2005) - SCCA Pro Racing's SPEED World Challenge GT Championship was named the most competitive road racing series in the world by RACER magazine in the current, August 2005 issue, available on newsstands now. ... Continue reading
Latest recalls from NHTSA - June 16, 2005
Report Date : June 16, 2005 at 04:28 PM New Information Added Since : June 6, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: YAMAHA / XVS11 1998-2005 YAMAHA / XVS65 1998-2005 Manufacturer : YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V256000 Recall Date : JUN 07, 2005 Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE Potential Numbe ... Continue reading
All-New 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Offers Accessible Luxury and Simplified Options
* The all-new 2006 Lincoln Zephyr entry-level luxury sedan starts at $29,995. * Zephyr offers a single luxury array package with a full complement of premium standard features befitting its stature as a Lincoln. With only six available options, ordering Zephyr is very easy. DEARBORN, Mich., June 16 -- Lincoln Mercury t ... Continue reading
Woman Wins Harley-Davidson Motorcycle and $309,213 on Penny Slot MegaJackpot
FULLERTON, Calif.--June 16, 2005--This week, Arlene Keith, who is terminally ill with cancer, realized a lifelong dream when she was presented with her brand new Harley-Davidson(R) Fat Boy(R) motorcycle at Anaheim-Fullerton Harley-Davidson, a local dealership in California. When Keith, a resident of Orange, Calif., who ... Continue reading
Christmas in June? Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at Navy Pier
Unique photo op of all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, One of America's favorite model cars, to be pieced together in under seven minutes WHAT: Dodge is making a stop in Chicago this weekend during its cross country tour to open a giant toy box at Navy Pier. Dodge is getting a head start by collecting toys now that will be don ... Continue reading
Dodge & Toys for Tots Partner to Open Life-Sized Toy Box at Navy Pier
-- All-new 2006 Dodge Charger model to be pieced together in less than seven minutes -- Event to benefit Toys for Tots AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- With the speed and precision of a NASCAR pit crew, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger will be built from a box full of parts before the eyes of passersby in city centers acr ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla., June 16 -- Through Aug. 15, 2005, Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , will award 62 daily free vacation vouchers worth $2,000 to lucky winners who enter on http://www.dollar.com/ , home of Dollar's lowest rates. To enter the "I Love Free Vacations" sweepstakes, simpl ... Continue reading
Got the Right Stuff for Dunlop Drivers Cup? 'Drivers Know'
AKRON, Ohio, June 16 -- Whetted your appetite on a racetrack and can't wait to get behind the steering wheel of a hot car? You're a prime candidate to compete in the Dunlop Drivers Cup, according to Cup organizers. Have the right stuff? That's a tougher question in the challenging Dunlop Drivers Cup, which is admitting ... Continue reading
Iteris Delivers Its 50,000th Camera System for the Transportation Industry
ANAHEIM, Calif.--June 16, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), the leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, announced that it has now delivered over 50,000 camera systems to its transportation industry customers. These camera systems include both the company's Vantage(TM) product shipm ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania, New Jersey Sign Agreement On Commercial Driver's License Exemption For Farmers
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 16 -- Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today announced that Pennsylvania and New Jersey have signed an agreement allowing operators of farm vehicles to drive equipment over state borders. "Essentially, this agreement recognizes both New Jersey's and Pennsylvania's exemption of the Commercial Dri ... Continue reading
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--June 16, 2005--Thomson Gale, the world's leading publisher of library reference information and part of The Thomson Corporation , today announced a groundbreaking library advocacy initiative that will enable libraries to capitalize on Internet search engines as a means of connecting library use ... Continue reading
* Chrysler Group unveils full-size, one-of-a-kind HEMI(R)-powered inventions * Finalists include HEMI Snowblower, HEMI-Go-Round, HEMI Trike, HEMI on Ice, HEMI Shredder * Grand Prize Winner awarded a HEMI-Powered Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle * Photo of inventions available online at www.WhatCanYouHemi.com CHELSEA, ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser: A Refreshing New Look and a Power Boost for the Incredible Icon
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- The cool quotient flows from the outside in, as the Chrysler PT Cruiser gets the face of Chrysler, an all-new interior, improved performance and a boost of power for the 2006 model year. "We completely upgraded the Chrysler PT Cruiser for 2006," said Jeff Bell, Vice President-Chrysler. " ... Continue reading
IABC/Detroit Recognizes Jason Vines as 2005 Communicator of the Year
DETROIT, June 16 -- IABC/Detroit recently awarded Jason Vines, vice president - Chrysler Group Communications, as the Communicator of the Year. This is the 17th year the IABC/Detroit has recognized a communications professional for outstanding contributions to business communication through the practice and encourageme ... Continue reading
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Reaches All-New Heights
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- More power and a new interior and exterior design upgrades take the already "too cool to categorize" Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible to new heights in 2006. "The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible maintains its one-of-a-kind styling and flexibility," said Jeff Bell, Vice President-Chry ... Continue reading
Dodge Reveals New 2006 Ram 1500: First Pickup Truck to Offer Cylinder Deactivation
Technology to Save Customers 60 Million Gallons of Fuel Annually * All-new Frame and Suspension improves ride and handling, quietness and driving dynamics * All-new Interior features redesigned instrument panel, center console, seats and entertainment features * Bold, New Exterior includes redesigned fascia, grille, he ... Continue reading
Modern Auto Technology Poses Risks to Rescue Workers
State Farm conducts broadcast to educate rescue workers about potential dangers when extricating crash victims from latest cars BLOOMINGTON, Ill., June 16 -- State Farm(R), the nation's largest automobile insurer, is conducting a national education effort to inform fire departments and emergency medical service (EMS) w ... Continue reading
CarsDirect Selects Internet Brands, Inc. as Its New Parent Company Name
LOS ANGELES--June 16, 2005--CarsDirect, a leader in the online automotive category, today announced that it has selected Internet Brands, Inc. as its new parent company name, effective immediately. The name reflects the company's ongoing and aggressive expansion into "big ticket" consumer transaction categories, such a ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--June 16, 2005--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) today endorsed passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005, a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator George Voinovich of Ohio and a bipartisan group of co-sponsors. The bill will provide up to $200 million per year to state and ... Continue reading
Bazemore has new crew chiefs in E-town
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 11 of 23 K&N FILTERS SUPERNATIONALS OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. Race Dates: June 17-19, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE HAS NEW CREW CHIEFS IN ENGLI ... Continue reading
2006 Subaru Tribeca - A Preview
It's a biggest (sized) Subaru yet - ready to take on the big name SUVs, and we think, will do quite well. Soon you'll be reading about the Tribeca here at TACH via our reviewing and test driving crew, but until then, we thought we'd give you preview. 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca ... Continue reading
2006 Dodge Charger Photo Gallery
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Next Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Debut PRE-SAFE Radar
First Accident Avoidance System Reduces Rear Collisions by 75 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., June 16 -- When the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class goes on sale in Europe this fall, the flagship sedan will be the first to feature a new version of PRE-SAFE, a revolutionary new safety system that can reduce rear collisions b ... Continue reading
UAW Officials Say GM’s Push to Trim Health Benefits Could Lead to Strike
Washington DC June 16, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that although the United Auto Workers union has indicated its willingness to work with General Motors on a plan to trim the automaker’s $6 billion health care tab, union officials on Wednesday warned that too much pushing from the world’s largest au ... Continue reading
General Motors Honors EMC as a 2004 Supplier of the Year for Sixth Consecutive Year
In 2004, EMC Systems, Software and Services helped General Motors Reduce Costs by 20% and Maximize Information Availability HOPKINTON, Mass., June 16 -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information storage and management, today announced it was named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for its overall business ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ President and CEO to Present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference
Presentation Will Be Webcast Live on June 23, 2005 CHICAGO, June 16 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that it will present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on June 23, 2005. Judson Green, President and Ch ... Continue reading
Success of Valeo's Public Tender Offer
PARIS, France, June 16 -- Valeo shareholders tendered a total of 66.4 million shares (80% of the outstanding shares excluding treasury stock) for the public tender offer open between 6 May and 3 June for up to 6,250,000 of Valeo's ordinary shares at a price of EUR40 per share (ex-dividend). 24.7 million shares were ten ... Continue reading
CENTERVILLE, New Brunswick--June 16, 2005-- Pneutech Inc. and its subsidiaries will use the proceeds to pay off their existing senior debt to HSBC and Laurus Master Fund, Ltd. Thomas Equipment Inc. ("Thomas") (OTCBB:TEQI) today reported Pneutech Inc., ("Pneutech") its wholly owned subsidiary, entered into a financing c ... Continue reading
E-Power Buses Debut on Long Beach-Area Streets
World's First Production Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Buses Save on Gas, Slash Emissions and Cut Noise LONG BEACH, Calif., June 16 -- Long Beach Transit super-sizes the hybrid revolution Monday when it officially begins passenger service on 15 new, brightly decaled "E-Power" buses. The 40-foot vehicles use technology simil ... Continue reading
Raser Joins with Prestolite to Develop Integrated Starter/Alternators
PROVO, Utah & ANN ARBOR, Mich.--June 16, 2005--Raser Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: RSTG), a technology licensing company that develops and licenses advanced electric motor, controller and related technologies, and Prestolite Electric Incorporated, a global manufacturer of alternators and starters for heavy-duty vehicles, h ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Names Mike Greene Vice President of Engineering
COBURG, Ore., June 16 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , a leader in high-end motorhomes, trailers and fifth wheel towables, announced today that it has hired Michael F. Greene, 56, as Vice President of Engineering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) "We feel Mike is the right person to lead our en ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results
FOREST CITY, Iowa--June 16, 2005--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's leading motor home manufacturer, today reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 of $17.6 million, compared to net income of $17.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2004. On a diluted per share basis, the Company earned 52 ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas
Jimmy Kite Makes History at Texas FORT WORTH, Tex., June 16, 2005 - Jimmy Kite (Stockbridge, Ga.) made motorsports history this past weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). Kite, who is best known as an Indy Racing IndyCar Series driver but is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie this season, became the first person t ... Continue reading
Allied Capital Invests $127.0 Million in Meineke Car Centers
WASHINGTON--June 16, 2005--Allied Capital Corporation announced today that it has invested $127.0 million to finance a management-led recapitalization of Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. Allied Capital's investment took the form of senior debt, second lien debt, subordinated notes and non-voting common equity. Management ... Continue reading
KVH Gyros Used in Carnegie Mellon ''Red Team'' Quest for Victory in DARPA Grand Challenge
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--June 16, 2005-- KVH's Fiber Optic Gyros Helping Carnegie Mellon University in $2 Million Robotic Vehicle Race Across Mojave Desert On October 8, 2005, Carnegie Mellon University's Red Team will compete in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Grand Challenge. The objective: successfu ... Continue reading
NASCAR Legend, Auto Club Offer Tips for Summer Driving
NORWALK, Conn., June 16 -- As the summer driving season shifts into high gear and millions of Americans take to the road, it is important to get your vehicle in top condition to prevent your trip from grinding to a halt. Legendary racing champion Bobby Hamilton and AutoVantage are teaming up to offer car-care tips to h ... Continue reading
World-Class Cars to Appear at Concours d'Elegance at Cranbrook
Best-ever field of cars and motorcycles expected in third year of local automotive heritage event BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 15 -- The third annual Concours d'Elegance at Cranbrook, for which General Motors is the presenting sponsor, already has its best-ever entry of historically significant cars and motorcycles fo ... Continue reading
Transcript of Don Schumacher Racing teleconference 6/15/05
DON SCHUMACHER RACING TELECONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES JUNE 15, 2005 Contact: Judy Stropus., 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Participants: Don Schumacher, owner of Don Schumacher Racing Whit Bazemore, driver of the Matco Tools Iron Eagle Dodge Stratus Funny Car Gary Sce ... Continue reading
Ibis Technology Ships i2000 Oxygen Implanter to SUMCO
DANVERS, Mass.--June 15, 2005--Ibis Technology Corporation , a leading provider of SIMOX-SOI implantation equipment to the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced the shipment of an Ibis i2000 oxygen implanter to Sumitomo Mitsubishi Silicon Corporation (SUMCO). This implanter recently completed the factory ac ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Englishtown Pre Race: WJ Goes Back to the Beginning in Englishtown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Goes Back to the Beginning in Englishtown GM Performance Parts Driver Returns to Site of First NHRA Pro Stock win at NHRA SuperNationals Sugar Hill, Ga., June 14, 2005 - When Warren Johnson arrives in Englishtown, New Jersey for this ... Continue reading
ZAP Begins Auction of U.S.-Compliant Smart Car on eBay
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--June 15, 2005--ZAP (OTCBB:ZAPZ), pioneering the next generation of advanced transportation and energy technologies, has announced that a live auction is now underway on eBay for a Smart Car Americanized via ZAP, marking the first time a U.S.-compliant model would be available for purchase by the gen ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Hopes to Exchange Father's Day Greetings with His Dad in Englishtown Final Second-generation racer looks to celebrate with ACDelco Cobalt win Sugar Hill, Ga., June 14, 2005 - This weekend, families across the country will gather to c ... Continue reading
Official Practice Launches Petersen/ White Lightning Le Mans GT2 Title Defense
Official Practice Launches Petersen/ White Lightning Le Mans GT2 Title Defense LE MANS, France, June 15, 2005 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing had its first official on-track activity today in pursuit of their third-straight Grand Touring (GT) class victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Circuit de ... Continue reading
WJ's Wrap Sheet - Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Edition
(Please note: The following has been provided as a supplement to our pre-race release for this weekend's NHRA SuperNationals, and is intended to provide a look back at Warren Johnson's career at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. We have pictures in JPEG format of WJ's 1975, 1982 and 1993 cars available upon request, as ... Continue reading
SCCA Formalizes Region Development Department
For Immediate Release SCCA Formalizes Region Development Department TOPEKA, Kan. (June 15, 2005) -- Sports Car Club of America, Inc. (SCCA) announced today the formalization of its new Region Development Department (RDD), combining the efforts of current staff with a focus on Regions and Members. Led by Vice President ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Names International President
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 15 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. ("CVG") , announced today that Gordon Boyd has been appointed President - CVG International and given full responsibility for the operation of CVG's international business. Previously, Mr. Boyd, 57, served as CVG's President - Mayflower Vehicle Systems since C ... Continue reading
Lawsuit Claims Faulty Cruise Control Switch Led to Fatal Fire in Ford F-150 Pickup
Iowa Woman May Be First to Die Due to Ford Problem HOUSTON, June 15 -- Attorneys in Houston have filed suit on behalf of an Iowa woman claiming her death in a fire last month was the direct result of a problem with the family's Ford F-150 pickup truck. Darletta Mohlis of Westgate, Iowa, died in a fire at her home on Ma ... Continue reading
Ford Encourages EcoDriving to Make the Most of Vacation Budgets
DEARBORN, Mich., June 15, 2005 -- Summer has arrived and families are gearing up for much anticipated vacation getaways. According to the Travel Industry Association of America, Americans will take 328 million leisure trips during June, July and August 2005, a 2.3 percent increase from 2004. This shows that even though ... Continue reading
The Life and Times of One 1936 Lincoln Zephyr
The Life and Times of One 1936 Lincoln Zephyr Featured Stories Press Releases By: Brad Nevin | Ford Communications Network Lincoln recently purchased this pristine 1936 Zephyr Coupe Sedan to help promote the launch of the 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. DEARBORN, June 15, 2005 -- A verse in "Zephyr Song" by the popular rock group ... Continue reading
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