DENNIS MILLER - THE RANT ZONE OCTOBER 25TH SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR DENNIS MILLER THE RANT ZONE OCTOBER 25, 2001 8:00AM TO 10:00AM PACIFIC The Rant Zone (HarperCollins; November 1, 2001; $23.00; hardcover) by Dennis Miller, is the fourth installment of his acclaimed Rants series. Dennis is a best-selling author, Emmy Awar ... Continue reading
Fw: Team Concept Press Release
----- Original Message ----- From: "JEFFREY RAUSCH" <jsraus@yahoo.com> To: <usar@bellsouth.net> Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 1:42 PM Subject: Team Concept Press Release > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. ... Continue reading
Fw: Vickers Races To Seventh Place Finish at Myrtle Beach
Vickers Races To Seventh Place Finish at Myrtle BeachPlease add to the USAR Team Press Release Page Thanks Tim Subject: Vickers Races To Seventh Place Finish at Myrtle Beach Vickers Races To Seventh Place Finish at Myrtle Beach Thomasville, NC Brian Vickers and BLV Motorsports raced to a seventh place finish with th ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT - SCCA ProRally - Round 10 - Lake Superior
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 14 October, 2001 MEDIA ALERT SCCA ProRally Championship Round #10 - Lake Superior DE ... Continue reading
STAR JONES RADIO AND TELEVISION TOUR - 10/19/01
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher Presents a Televison and Radio Media Tour with STAR JONES DISCUSSES HER NEW SHOW IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU WITH STAR JONES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2001 RADIO TOUR FROM 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT) SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR 12:00PM TO 1:00PM EASTERN Star Jones will be discussing the launch of h ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Championship Series Makes Pivotal Stop at Concord Fayetteville, GA - As the battle for the 2001 USAR Hooters ProCup Series National Championship hits a feverish pace the best of the best short track drivers from a ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com USAR Team Loses Crew Member Fayetteville, GA (Oct. 15, 2001) -- Daniel Johnson, driver of the #56 Happy Hunting Grounds Chevrolet informed USAR Monday morning that a crew member had passed away Sunday night. Darri ... Continue reading
USAR Hooters ProCup Team Press Releases
Contact: Jason Wise, (704) 663-7223 or E-Mail: Jwise28@aol.com - For Immediate Release - Myrtle Beach Not Kind to Smith USAR ProCup Series Driver Regan Smith Sees String of Circumstances End His Night Early MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 15, 2001) - They say "that which doesn't break you, makes you stronger." If so, then U ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Goodson Ends Fairytale Night In Victory Lane Myrtle Beach, SC (Oct. 13, 2001) - What a difference a couple of days can make. Just ask Hal Goodson. Just five days after finding out his team was no longer in operati ... Continue reading
2001 Hooters ProCup Championship Through October 13, 2001 Pos. Car # Div. Driver Hometown Starting Points 1. 84 S Shane Huffman Hickory, NC 435 2. 5 S Bobby Gill Dalton, GA 434 3. ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 DRIVERS FINALISTS IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. F2000 DRIVERS FINALISTS IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP FAIRFIELD, N.J. (October 15, 2001)—This past weekend three U.S. F2000 National Championship drivers were named as finalists for the prestigious Team USA Scholarship. Travis Irving, Mike Potekhen and Bryan Sellers were selected as finalists, al ... Continue reading
for immediate release October 15, 2001 ARA POINT RACE HEATING UP NEWPORT, TN - The heat is rising on the American Racing Association (ARA) Kool Seal Challenge circuit. And Keith Bumgarner hopes to put more heat on Scott Kilby in the $5000 to-win Thunder in the Mountains 250 at Newport Speedway Saturday night. Bumgarner ... Continue reading
Benson's Martinsville Strategy Pays Off
Benson Posts Career-Best 5th at Martinsville In The End Ince’s Strategy Works Perfect, Benson Holds Off New Tire Cars #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson started a career-best fifth on Monday at Martinsville Speedway and after almost four hours of fender-rubbing racing he finished a career-best sixth at the fl ... Continue reading
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher presents a satellite media tour with JERRY B. WRITER OF THE LEFT BEHIND SERIES JENKINS the # 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ON HOMETOWN LEGEND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2001/11:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. ET. TIME WHAT: The author of the phenomenal Left Behind Series and eight New Yor ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Honda Auto Receivables 2001-3 Owner Trust
NEW YORK--Oct. 17, 2001--Fitch rates Honda Auto Receivables 2001-3 Owner Trust (the trust) class A notes as listed below. -0- -- $482,000,000 2.38875% class A-1 notes, rated 'F1+'; -- $475,000,000 2.76% class A-2 notes, rated 'AAA'; -- $438,000,000 3.40% class A-3 notes, rated 'AAA'; -- $405,000,000 3.96% class A-4 not ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--Oct. 17, 2001--Employees and agents of Allstate Insurance Company's Northwest Region have contributed more than $320,000 to non-profit organizations through the company's Annual Giving Campaign. More than $165,000 was contributed to charities in Washington state. The Allstate Annual Giving Campaign gives each ... Continue reading
Amcast Reports Fiscal 2001 Fourth Quarter and Total Year Results
DAYTON, Ohio--Oct. 17, 2001--Amcast Industrial Corporation, today reported sales declined nearly 13% in its fourth fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2001 versus the prior year. A net loss of $11.2 million, including unusual items of $5.3 million after tax, was reported for the quarter. Fourth quarter sales were $132.3 mi ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 17, 2001--Credit Acceptance Corporation announced today that consolidated net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 was $7,645,000 or $0.18 per diluted share compared to $6,104,000 or $0.14 per diluted share for the same period in 2000 representing 25.3% and 28.6% increases in net inco ... Continue reading
Modine Announces Second Quarter Results and Revises Full-Year Outlook
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 17, 2001--Modine Manufacturing Company reported sales of $269.1 million and earnings of $6.8 million, or $0.20 per fully diluted share for the quarter ended September 26th, 2001, the company's second-fiscal quarter. Sales declined 5.3% from the $284.1 million reported a year ago. Net earnings decline ... Continue reading
Modine Board Indicates New Dividend Policy
RACINE, Wis.--Oct. 17, 2001--The Modine Manufacturing Company Board of Directors today declared a dividend for its second quarter of 25 cents per share on the outstanding common stock, payable December 6 to all shareholders of record November 23. The Board also indicated its intention to reduce next quarter's dividend, ... Continue reading
Check out our October 2001 issue at www.dragracingonline.com, featuring: a.. Special DRO Live Updates presented by Jeg's High Performance of NHRA's O'Reilly Fall Nationals, October 18-21 b.. InnerView: Whit Bazemore c.. 25 years of Grumpy Jenkins: A Pictorial d.. And always - the latest news and gossip from Agent 1320 ... Continue reading
Roadway Enters Into Agreement for the Sale of Arnold's Logistics Operations
AKRON, Ohio--Oct. 17, 2001--Roadway Corporation announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement with E. H. Arnold, Chief Executive Officer of Arnold Industries, Inc., and Arnold Logistics, Inc. for the sale of Arnold Industries' logistics operations to E. H. Arnold and Arnold Logistics, Inc. for $105 millio ... Continue reading
S&P Lowers Ratings on Ford-Related Synthetic Deals
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor's--Oct. 17, 2001--Standard & Poor's today lowered its ratings on Preferred PLUS Trust Series FRD-1 and CorTS Trust For Ford Debentures following the recent downgrade of Ford Motor Co. (Ford), and removed them from CreditWatch with negative implications, where they were placed on Aug. 23, 2001. ... Continue reading
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter Net Income Increased 2% On an 11% Increase in Revenues
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Oct. 17, 2001--Teleflex Incorporated today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 increased 11% to $466.0 million compared to $420.4 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 2% to $22.1 million in the quarter from $21.7 million for the same period in 2000. D ... Continue reading
Teleflex Reports Third Quarter Net Income Increased 2% On an 11% Increase in Revenues
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--Oct. 17, 2001--Teleflex Incorporated today reported revenues in the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 increased 11% to $466.0 million compared to $420.4 million for the year-ago quarter. Net income increased 2% to $22.1 million in the quarter from $21.7 million for the same period in 2000. D ... Continue reading
Honda Named Best Non Luxury Certified Used Car
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 15 -- For the third consecutive year, Honda has the best certified used car program of any non-luxury company, according to the third annual ranking of certified pre-owned vehicle programs by IntelliChoice, an independent, third-party automotive consulting firm. Honda's program also earned Intell ... Continue reading
Ford 3Q Results- Net Loss Of $692 Million
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 17 - Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today reported a net loss of $692 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2001. Excluding special items, Ford lost $502 million, or 28 cents per share. Ford earned $994 million, or 50 cents a share, before special items in the third quarter ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Oct. 17, 2001--AutoTrader.com, the leading online automotive classifieds site, today announced its ongoing commitment to nationwide brand marketing and advertising, with its second consecutive season of extensive sponsorship packages of NFL games on Fox television. Throughout the televised football season this ... Continue reading
WESTBLOOMFIELD, Mich.--Oct. 17, 2001--Pickup Hoops is a patented basketball goal assembly that mounts in the bed of a pickup truck. It sets up and folds down in under 30 seconds by one person without the aid of a single tool. The assembly is similar to a convertible top in the sense the apparatus will neatly and compac ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Oct. 17, 2001-- Spherion(sm) Corporation, a Recruitment, Outsourcing and Technology services provider, announced today that it has been selected by Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) to develop MyCareer@Toyota, an on-line career management portal intended to better educa ... Continue reading
2002 AAA Atlases List 30 Percent More Cities Than Other Guides
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 17, 2001--Additions to the new generation of AAA road atlases include an updated index with more than 58,400 cities, 30 percent more than any other road atlas. AAA has redesigned each of the five atlases in the 2002 series, adding features that assist users in finding the most up-to-date travel info ... Continue reading
AB Volvo: Invitation to Press Conference
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 17, 2001--AB Volvo hereby invites the mass media to a press conference on October 24 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group's report on the third quarter 2001. Time: 10.30 hrs Place: Strindbergssalen, Berns Salonger, Berzelii Park, 111 47 Stockholm Tel +46 8 566 320 00 Fax +46 8 566 ... Continue reading
Etchells Racing to Suspend Operations Following Dallas Race
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 etchellsracing.com ETCHELLS RACING TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS FOLLOWING DALLAS RACE Putnam, Conn., October 16, 2001 - Team owner Chuck Etchells today announced that the Etchells Racing team ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Oct. 17, 2001--Innovative Holdings & Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:IHTL) announced that its USTech Materials Corp. subsidiary has begun providing test samples of its high performance PEAR (PolyEther Amide Resin) system to potential customers. For more information on PEAR, visit USTech Materials Corp. at http: ... Continue reading
Ocean Bio-Chem Reaches Marine Oil Supply Agreement Worth Up To $1.2 Million Per Year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Oct. 17, 2001--Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. announced that it has reached an agreement to supply marine oil under private label to a leading national retailer of marine and general boating products. Marine oil supplied as per the agreement is anticipated to result in an estimated increase of $1.2 million ... Continue reading
Remarketing Solutions Partners With VINtek to Offer Electronic Lien and Title Service
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Oct. 17, 2001--Remarketing Solutions has announced that the company will offer an Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) service, powered by VINtek, a leading automotive industry software and services company. With ELT, lien holders can store an electronic lien and title message instead of a paper title, whi ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group, Inc. to Host Conference Call
ST. LOUIS--Oct. 17, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. today announced that the company will announce financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001 after the close of trading on Tuesday, October 23. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call. A live, listen-only webcast of the ... Continue reading
Volvo Sponsoring New Professor At the University of Skovde
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Oct. 17, 2001--Leo de Vin will shortly be promoted to the post of professor at the University of Skovde. He is currently working as a senior lecturer in automation technology at the Department of Engineering Science. Almost exactly a year ago, representatives from the university and Volvo Powertrain, ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort Attracts Top Players
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BW SportsWire)--Oct. 17, 2001--National Car Rental, a four-year sponsor of this prestigious PGA TOUR event, has watched the tournament grow steadily in stature and popularity among professional golfers. One reason may well be the fact that this year's purse of $3.4 million is the richest purse i ... Continue reading
News from IntraUSA: Low-Voltage Disconnect Introduced
NEWS RELEASE October 17, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 IntraUSA Offers Low-Voltage Disconnect for Aftermarket and OEM Install TUKWILA, Wash. -- As margins continue to shrink across all segments of the trucking industry, truck owners ... Continue reading
RateGenius Joins LendingTree Marketplace
RateGenius, an Austin-based financial services company specializing in brokering automotive refinance loans, today announced that it has become a participant on the LendingTree marketplace at www.lendingtree.com. Under the agreement, rateGenius will be one of the participants on the LendingTree online lending exchange ... Continue reading
Auto Journalist'S Research Library
Being the eclectic automotive journalist that I am, I need two things; a broad-based automotive library and a vivid imagination. The first item is obvious. To write on a subject as convoluted and complex as the multi-faceted automobile world, a writer has to have a overabundance of information at his or her fingertips, ... Continue reading
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 42 Year 2001
Auto Questions And Answers For Week 42 Year 2001 ... Continue reading
Dodge made a name for itself in the '60s with a 'full-sized' compact that was built for reliability rather than speed says Bob Hagin. Matt Hagin says the '02 four-cylinder Stratus fits that category too. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Vitara 4X4 Four-Door JLX (2002)
The Suzuki Vitara is available with three or five doors, four or two-wheel drive, long wheelbase or short, open or convertible. One trim level is offered for all closed body styles: JLS, with two-wheel drive running gear, and JLX four-wheel drive version we test this week. ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra SR5 Access Cab 4x4 V8(2002)Review,Prices,Saftey
The full-sized pickup is a uniquely American vehicle. Large loads, large people, long distances, wide open spaces, the demands of American work and leisure, and relatively inexpensive fuel contribute to their popularity. The two best-selling vehicles in the country by far are domestic full-sized pickups, and big trucks ... Continue reading
Benson Talladega Advance #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson has mixed emotions about Sunday’s 500-mile race at Talladega Superspeedway. Benson, like most, finds the competition at Talladega incredible, but at the same time admits Talladega is about the drivers’ least favorite race on the NASCAR Winston Cup ... Continue reading
Distrimedia to Distribute Quatech Data Communication Products in France
AKRON, Ohio--Oct. 16, 2001--Quatech Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communication products, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Distrimedia, a specialized distributor of data communication equipment, for distribution of its full line of data connectivity products in France. France is an impo ... Continue reading
NEWS - Reynard signs deal with Premier1 Grand Prix
For a hard copy of the following news story please open the attached PDF file with Acrobat Reader and select print from the file menu. Premier1 Grand Prix signs exclusive chassis deal Zurich, 16 October 2001: It was revealed today that Premier1 Grand Prix has signed a multi-million $US contract with Reynard Motorsport. ... Continue reading
Organic Earns a Gold Caddy for Its Work On DaimlerChrysler
DETROIT--Oct. 16, 2001--Organic, Inc. , a founding global digital services firm, received the coveted gold prize at the Detroit Creative Directors Council's 27th Annual Caddy Awards. Organic, which won six "Caddys" throughout the evening for its work with DaimlerChrysler, brought home the gold in the interactive catego ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Third Quarter Results Conference Call To Be Broadcast on Vcall.com
PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 16, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will broadcast its quarterly conference call live on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 9:00 AM EDT. The call will be broadcast over the Internet at Broadcast Networks' Vcall web site, located ... Continue reading
Racing Champions Third Quarter 2001 Results Conference Call
GLEN ELLYN, Ill.--Oct. 16, 2001--Racing Champions will release its third quarter 2001 earnings results at the close of the market on Tuesday, October 23, 2001. A conference call has been scheduled on the same day with the management of Racing Champions at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The dial-in number is 212-346-0100. If you are un ... Continue reading
Travel Opportunities Abound to Meet Individual Traveler Needs AAA Says
HEATHROW, Fla.--Oct. 16, 2001--While the events of Sept. 11 have had a dramatic impact on the travel industry, Americans can find exceptional values in all areas of travel, according to AAA. AAA, the largest leisure travel agency in North America, reports that consumers have a wide array of opportunities to choose from ... Continue reading
Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Gene Crane PR and Media Relations P.O. Box 90097 Lakeland, FL 33804-0097 863 984-RACE (7223) 800 984-RACE (7223) 863 984-2442 Fax genecrane@usaspeedway.com October 15, 2001 NASCAR Goody’s Dash Series Set To Invade Lakeland’s USA International Speedway Lakeland, FL – Th ... Continue reading
Westcorp Reports Third Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, today reported net income of $8.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2001 compared with $18.2 million, or $0.57 per diluted share for ... Continue reading
-- WHAT: The United States Postal Service, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and South Coast Air Quality Management District will unveil 40 new electric carrier route vehicles (ECRV). The Dockweiler Station in South Central Los Angeles is the first of four Los Angeles-area offices to receive electric carrier ro ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
SAN ANTONIO--Oct. 16, 2001--Rush Enterprises Inc. , which operates the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, John Deere construction equipment dealerships in Texas and Michigan, and three of the largest farm and ranch superstores (D&D) in America, today announced results for the qu ... Continue reading
Westcorp Corrects Two Figures in Consolidated Statements of Income Table
-- In BW1047, (CA-WESTCORP) Westcorp Reports Third Quarter Net Income, in the first table, Westcorp and Subsidiaries, Consolidated Statements of Income, (Unaudited), under Three Months Ended, Sept. 30, 2000, Interest income: Loans, including fees, second number should read xxx $124,015 (sted $124,105). Also, in that sa ... Continue reading
Westcorp Reports Third Quarter Net Income
IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, today reported net income of $8.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2001 compared with $18.2 million, or $0.57 per diluted share for ... Continue reading
Probex Expects to Meet Revenue Targets for Year
Probex Corp. (AMEX: PRB), an energy technology company, today said that it expects to meet or exceed its revenue estimates of $15 million for fiscal year 2001, which ended September 30. Presently, the Company's only source of revenues is from the operations of its wholly owned collection subsidiary, Probex Fluid Recove ... Continue reading
PanAmerican Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Lexor International
PanAmerican Automotive Corporation (OTC-PAAT) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Lexor International, Inc., a Maryland corporation, in exchange for common stock in PanAmerican Automotive Corporation. Under the terms of the LOI, Lexor and PanAmerican will enter into a d ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Says Winter Driving Problems Can be Avoided
Pep Boys, the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is working to educate Americans about the importance of being prepared for the upcoming driving season. The company believes many problems -- vehicles not starting, being stuck in inclement weather and roadside emergencies -- c ... Continue reading
Honda Launches Owner Link Service
Genex (www.genex.com), a leading Internet development and consulting firm, and American Honda Motor Company, Inc. (AHM) today launched Owner Link, a new Internet relationship management initiative for owners of Honda and Acura automobiles, designed to facilitate communication between AHM and its customers and add value ... Continue reading
Ventro Builds On Strong Performance in Automotive Sector
Ventro(TM) Corporation , a pioneer in business-to-business e-commerce, today announced that demand for its collaborative commerce solution is on the rise, as it closes significant deals with new automotive customers. Since the beginning of the year, Ventro has added suppliers including Drive-Tek, Budd Plastics and Trel ... Continue reading
The Favorite Cars of Comparison Shoppers: September 2001
InvoiceDealers, a pioneer in automotive Internet marketing, released the favorite cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans of online comparison shoppers in September 2001. September 2001 Results: The Ford F-Series ended a five-month absence as the Overall Most Requested Vehicle, regaining top status in September. It also contin ... Continue reading
BIGresearch Study Accurately Projects Mood of Consumers After Sept 11
The tragic events of September 11 have created turmoil for business markets in the U.S. However, a new study from BIGresearch of more than 5,100 respondents, conducted between September 28th and October 7th, appears to have captured the attitudes, intentions and actions of consumers and it's not all bad. In fact, many ... Continue reading
STREET LEGAL DRAG RACING DON'T BLOW IT KA-BOOM
STREET LEGAL DRAG RACING COMES TO THE STARTING LINE AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 7AM-5PM Test and Tune Session on Thursday Night Will Allow Familiarization Irwindale, Calif. - - After an absence of over 28 years, the San Gabriel Valley will once again have a fully-equipped drag strip where young and old ... Continue reading
Fall Harvest Classic at Terre Haute October 20
Saturday October 20, 2001 United States Auto Club "Thunder and Lightning" Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car Series HARVEST CLASSIC Terre Haute Action Track, Terre Haute Indiana Macon, IL-September 23, 2001 The city of Terre Haute, Indiana is bracing itself for the final 2001 invasion of the United States Auto Club Stoops ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Inc.and Action Performance to Produce Legendary Series
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Oct. 17, 2001--Action Performance Cos. Inc. , together with Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Richard Childress Racing Enterprises Inc., announced a special tribute program that will honor seven-time NASCAR(R) Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt and give Earnhardt's "legendary fans" a special way to be a part ... Continue reading
Action Performance Granted Dismissal of 1999 Lawsuit
PHOENIX--Oct. 16, 2001--Action Performance Cos. Inc. (company) , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today announced that the United States District Court for the District of Arizona entered an order dismissing with prejudice a lawsuit that alleged the co ... Continue reading
October 15, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brad Horn 317-387-7343 Stark and White Cruise to Victory During Monday Finals of NHRA Sunoco Fall Classic Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series at IRP Final 2001 North Central Division Meet Features More Than 650 Competitors INDIANAPOLIS - The final installment of the 2001 Nor ... Continue reading
Sears Point Raceway Releases 2002 Schedule
Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 NASCAR Highlights 2002 Schedule at the "New" Sears Point Raceway NHRA Drag Racing Also on Schedule for Big O Tires Racing Season SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The 14th annual visit by the NASCAR Winston Cup Series will highlight a watershed 2002 sea ... Continue reading
CaFCP Study Lays Foundation for Commercialization Decisions on Fuel Cell Vehicles
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Oct. 16, 2001--The California Fuel Cell Partnership today released a groundbreaking market study that creates a framework for driving development and commercialization of pollution-free fuel cell cars. The study, "Bringing Fuel Cell Vehicles to Market: Scenarios and Challenges with Fuel Alterna ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
Gas Price Drops 20 Cents in One Month
A steep drop in gasoline prices of more than 20 cents per gallon nationwide will make Fall auto vacations more affordable and bolster holiday spending budgets, AAA said today. AAA's online, daily Fuel Gauge Report shows the nationwide average price of gasoline is $1.346 per gallon, down 20.6 cents since mid-September w ... Continue reading
GM Venezolana Launches Chevrolet Astra
GM Venezolana (GMV) launched the Chevrolet Astra, a vehicle expected to strengthen Chevrolet's dominance of the passenger car market. The first wave of vehicles is being imported from Europe while GM Venezolona will begin manufacturing the Astra in 2002. The Chevrolet Astra, which has been well-received by customers in ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for Q3 of 2001
Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001. For the third quarter revenue increased 8.5% to $73.9 million from $68.1 million in the third quarter of 2000. Net income increased 9.8% to $9.2 million from $8.4 million in the 2000 period. Basic earnings per shar ... Continue reading
Isuzu Selects Remarketing Services of America Unit of Fiserv
Isuzu Motors Acceptance Corporation has selected Remarketing Services of America, Inc. (RSA), a unit of Fiserv, Inc. , to proactively manage all lease maturities in the vehicle manufacturer's rapidly growing portfolio. "RSA was chosen because of its proven ability to perform to the highest standards," said Al Parent, I ... Continue reading
NYPA President Presents Electric Car to Hostos C.C.
Citing it as a symbol of new, clean technologies for the South Bronx and other areas, Eugene W. Zeltmann, president and chief operating officer of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), presented a Toyota RAV4 electric vehicle (EV) Tuesday to Dolores Fernandez, president of Hostos Community College, for use by the colleg ... Continue reading
Rostra Obstacle Sensing System Offers Vehicle Owners Enhanced Safety
The Rostra Obstacle Sensing System (ROSS) from Rostra Precision Controls Inc. gives your vehicle an extra measure of safety. The aftermarket system is available for installation in more than 45 applications, including most SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans and passenger vehicles made by 10 different manufacturers. Operatin ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Fall to 20-Month Low
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Southern California has fallen to a level that consumers haven't seen in 20 months, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $1.54, down 13 cents ... Continue reading
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