Correction: Rocketsports Racing Houston Report - Friday
Please note the correction to this release that was just sent out. The Champ Car Grand Prix of Houston will be 100 laps, not 115 which had been modified by Champ Car due to the laps time actually recorded at this event. I apologize for any inconvenience. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) ... Continue reading
FACT SHEET: Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, May 19-21
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, May 19-21 FACT SHEET WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host the top pavement motorcycle road-racers in the country at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts. WHEN: May 19-21. This is the fourth stop on the 19-race series for 2006. It ... Continue reading
[IMMEDIATE RELEASE] ROAD ATLANTA YIELDS RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR HUBINETTE
NEWS RELEASE May 15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Darren Jacobs J.R. Thompson Company (248) 553-4566 djacobs@jrthompson.com ROAD ATLANTA YIELDS RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR HUBINETTE Center Line, Mich. — Mopar’s Samuel Hubinette came up just short in his bid for a second straight Formula D Drift win on Sa ... Continue reading
Mississippi and Blues Festival
Contact: Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division Stephen Martin 601.359.3555 smartin@mississippi.org Date: May 19, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Mississippi Delta to the Chicago Blues Festival – Juke Joints are still alive JACKSON, Miss. --The Mississippi Development Authority, (MDA) Tourism Di ... Continue reading
News Release: EPA Confers Honors for Climate and Ozone Protection
News for Release: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * EPA Confers Honors for Climate and Ozone Protection *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov* * (Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2006) Food growers and producers, a pet food company, and a personal care products com ... Continue reading
New for Release: Monday, May 15, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * Addressing Environmental Issues of the **U.S.** and Europe *Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202) 564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - May 15, 2006) U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson is traveling to Brussels and P ... Continue reading
Attached you will find an article on the 28th Annual National Auto Racing Memorabilia Show written by race personality Larry Rice. Also attached are four (4) photos taken at last year's event. Captions are not attached to the photographs. Marco Andretti signs one of his driving shoes for a fan. The 1973 Cadillac Indy 5 ... Continue reading
DC POSITION AMEND: Spanish GP 2006 Free Practice & Qualifying
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2006 West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame
2006 West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame Banquet What: 5th Annual West Coast Stock Car Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet When: Friday, July 21, 2006 5 to 7 pm: Reception 7 to 8 pm: Dinner 8 to 11 pm: Induction Ceremony Where: Holiday Inn Monrovia Grand Ball Room 924 West Huntington Drive Monrovia, CA 91016 Admi ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stef Komorowski (508) 698-6810, classic.pr@verizon.net Nancy Hazard (413) 774-6051, hazard@nesea.org Tour De Sol, Americaâs #1 Green Car Show and Competition, Demonstrates How to Reduce Oil Use and Climate Change Emissions By Over 100% Tour De Sol Winners Announced GREENFIELD, MAâ ... Continue reading
Derhaag Motorsports No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype CONTACT: Cristi Brumm 1-336-210-0980 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bingham and Ruhlman recover from qualifying race crash to finish thirteenth at Phoenix Daytona Prototype race Phoenix, AZ (May 16, 2006) Despite getting caught up in a qualifying crash that ... Continue reading
CASCAR Super Series season set to kick off this weekend at Barrie Speedway with the GO-RACING.CA 300 TORONTO, ON – The CASCAR Super Series opens its 2006 season this weekend at Barrie Speedway with the GO-RACING.CA 300. Sunday night’s 250-lap Super Series feature race will be the highlight of a busy weekend of raci ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-87 "MOPAR ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN" AT CONCORD SUNDAY RAIN POSTPONES TERRE HAUTE & KOKOMO The USAC National Sprint Car Series makes its North Carolina pavement debut Sunday night in Concord Motorsports Park's "Mopar All-Star Showdown." The program also ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-91 CRA SPRINTS AT MANZANITA SATURDAY NIGHT KIRBY WINS "THRILLING" SOKOLA CLASSIC Damion Gardner of Concord, Calif. is back atop the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series standings after his sixth-place finish in Saturday night's "Sokola Classic" at Perris ( ... Continue reading
ELLIS MEMORIAL CHARITY AUCTION SET FOR MAY 25
Contact: Angie Copen, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, office: (704) 235-1153, acopen@ganassi.com For Immediate Release ELLIS MEMORIAL CHARITY AUCTION SET FOR MAY 25 CONCORD, N.C. (May 16, 2006) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) is hosting a memorial charity auction Thursday, May 25, to honor th ... Continue reading
FANS BREAK WIRELESS HANDSET VOTING RECORD FOR NASCAR NEXTEL ALL-STAR CHALLENGE
Media Contact: Becky Cox, 704-634-5899 rebecca.cox@sprint.com Fans Break Wireless Handset Voting Record for NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Voting continues through May 20 as part of Sprint Nextel's NASCAR Wireless Offerings HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - May 17, 2006 - More than 92,000 votes have been cast by Sprint Nextel cus ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: Jason Martin
For Immediate Release: Hitman has his sights set on the Posse! (5/15/2006 Carlisle, PA) When the World of Outlaws visits Grandview speedway tomorrow night each driver of the mean 15 knows that they are in PA Posse land, and that a win is going to be tough to come by. One driver excited and ready is the young driver in ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Weekend Update & Houston Race Wrap-Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Ends First Race Of A Two Race Weekend On The Podium Phoenix, Ariz. - Guy Cosmo completed the first leg of his two-race weekend by finishing 2nd in the LMP 2 class at the Houston Lone Star Grand Prix driving the #8 B-K Motorsport, Road & Track, Kumho Mazda. He ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin to make first appearance in Stock eliminator (NHRA/JEG'S)
Jeg Coughlin to make first appearance in Stock eliminator DELAWARE, Ohio – He’s been a national event winner in Pro Stock, Comp, Super Stock, Super Gas, and most recently in the new Top Dragster class, and now three-time NHRA World Champion Jeg Coughlin will attempt to claim victory in a new class; Stock ... Continue reading
Lizards 2nd/5th in GT2 at Houston
Team Contact: Jennifer Hart, Flying Lizard Motorsports Tel: 707.935.9600 x 552; Mobile: 415.425.3578, e-mail: jennifer@lizardms.com Flying Lizard Finishes 2nd and 5th in GT2 at Houston; Lizards 1st in Team and Driver Championship Points May 12, 2006--Houston, Texas--Flying Lizard Motorsports brought the team's two Pors ... Continue reading
Madera Next For Western Sprints
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-89 WESTERN SPRINTS HEAD BACK TO MADERA JUNE 3 GALEDRIGE NOTCHES FIRST USAC SPRINT WIN AT TRACY The USAC Western Sprint Car Series will resume June 3 at Madera (Calif.) Speedway after three different drivers were victorious in the series' first th ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kevin O’Brien, (626) 358-1100 (714) 448-0346 cell IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY TO HOST ULTIMATE NASCAR VIEWING PARTY MAY 20 WITH RACING ACTION ON THE TRACK AND ON THE GIANT SCREEN IRWINDALE, Calif. (May 15, 2006) – Motor racing fans will be able to participate in the ultimate NASCAR viewing par ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: XPLOD SERIES ADVANCE PACKAGE FOR ATCO, N.J.
NORTHEAST NHRA SPORT COMPACT NATIONALS WHAT: Fifth Annual Northeast NHRA Sport Compact Nationals, the fourth of 11 events in the $2.5 million NHRA Xplôd Sport Compact Racing Series. Heads-up, no breakout competition leading to 2006 NHRA Xplod Sport Compact Racing Series world championships in five different championsh ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Columbus Pre Race: WJ Aims for an Efficient, Error-Free Weekend in Columbus
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Aims for an Efficient, Error-Free Weekend in Columbus GM Performance Parts GTO Crew Ready to Get Back on Winning Track Sugar Hill, Ga., May 16, 2006 - In the first seven races of the 2006 POWERade Drag Racing season, the NHRA's Pro Stock ... Continue reading
Paint Scheme Could Lead to Reversal of Fortune for Gordon
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USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 13, 2006 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway - "Sokola Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-16.750, 2. Evan Suggs, 33E, Suggs-16.972, 3. Cory Kruseman, 38, Crossno-17.035, 4. Charles Davis Jr., 8A, Smiley-17.055, 5. ... Continue reading
POWERADE SERIES ADVANCE PACKAGE FOR COLUMBUS
CONTACT: NHRA Communications (626) 914-4761 fax (626) 914-1491 PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS PRESENTED BY SUMMIT RACING WHAT: The 42nd annual Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment, the eighth of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series. Professional competitor ... Continue reading
Race Day for LPGA at Watkins Glen
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Ringers Gloves Racing Round Up
Press Information: For Immediate Release Contact Information Mindy Stephens Ringers Gloves Public Relations 800.421.8454 _mindys@ringersgloves.com_ (mailto:mindys@ringersgloves.com) RINGERS GLOVES RACING ROUND-UP Moorpark, Calif. - (May 16, 2006) NHRA had the weekend off but heads to National Trail Raceway this weekend ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Houston Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI QUALIFIES AND IS SET TO MAKE CHAMP CAR DEBUT WITH ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN HOUSTON HOUSTON, Texas (May 12, 2006) – Nicky Pastorelli successfully qualified this afternoon in Houston, Texas ... Continue reading
Scelzi wants to "close the deal" in Columbus
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio Race Date: May 19-21, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SCELZI WANTS TO 'CLOSE THE DEAL' IN COLUMBUS ... Continue reading
Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship Presented by Toronto Star Wheels - Goodwood post race
For immediate release May 14, 2006 Fast paced action at Goodwood during season opener Kyle Marcelli, Pearce Herder and Kevin Monteith amongst the winners at Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship presented by Toronto Star Wheels opener GOODWOOD, ONTARIO – The fifth year of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship ... Continue reading
Team 7-Eleven Practice Report, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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USAC Release - LIVERMORE'S CHRIS VEACH WINS FIRST FOCUS RACE; BROTHERS LOOKING FOR THIRD STRAIGHT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-96 LIVERMORE'S CHRIS VEACH WINS FIRST FOCUS RACE; BROTHERS LOOKING FOR THIRD STRAIGHT INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Veach joined his younger brother Cameron on Saturday as a feature winner at Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy, Calif., and now the two h ... Continue reading
USAC Release - RAIN POSTPONES NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS FEATURE; LOWVILLE UP SATURDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-94 RAIN POSTPONES NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS FEATURE; LOWVILLE UP SATURDAY INDIANAPOLIS – The Northeast Ford Focus Midget Car Series remained near stagnant after Saturday’s feature postponement at Oswego Speedway in New York, but competitors look f ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-92 WYSONG EYES MAY 29 SLC RACE HOPING TO EXTEND SERIES POINT LEAD Defending USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Champion Jimmy Wysong will try to extend his streak of Rocky Mountain Raceways feature victories to eight of 11 when ... Continue reading
500,000th FasTrak(R) Customer Hits Bridge Toll Jackpot
Oakland Woman Wins $1,000 in Free Tolls OAKLAND, Calif., May 17 -- Hundreds of toll-free trips to San Francisco for shopping and entertainment. East Bay insurance professional Stephanie Lymore-Alston figures that's one good way to use the $1,000 in free tolls she received this week from the Bay Area Toll Authority (BAT ... Continue reading
Advanced Accessory Systems to Sell Towing System Businesses to Thule
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., May 17 -- Advanced Accessory Systems LLC (AAS), a leading manufacturer of automotive roof racks and towing systems, announced today it had agreed to sell its towing system businesses in the U.S. and Europe to Thule, AB, of Sweden. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Alan Johnson, presi ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Announces First Quarter Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 17 -- Affinia Group Inc. today announced first quarter financial results for 2006. For the quarter ended March 31, 2006, revenue was $548 million, which represents an increase of nine percent over the first quarter of 2005 revenue of $502 million. This increase was primarily driven by increased vo ... Continue reading
Air News Release: EPA and NOAA Ask: Are You Air Aware?
New for Release: Monday, May 15, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *EPA and NOAA Ask: Are You Air Aware? *Contact: Roxanne Smith, (202) 564-4355 / smith.roxanne@epa.gov* *(Washington, D.C. - May 15, 2006) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are ... Continue reading
ALEX JOB RACING RETURNS TO WINNING WAYS
Alex Job Racing feature and photos attached. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
Bloomigton Speedway -- May 19 & May 26 Races
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KISS SERIES TO VISIT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY ON MAY 19 O'NEAL WOOD PRODUCTS MODIFIEDS & TIRE & WHEEL CENTER SUPER STOCKS TO PAY $600 TO WIN BLOOMI ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- May 12 Rainout
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bloomington Speedway Rained Out BLOOMINGTON, IN (May 13, 2005) - It's been a tough week for dirt late model racers and their fans. Out of the f ... Continue reading
CASE STUDY: ICOP MODEL 20/20 IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM WINS 'GUILTY' PLEA
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com CASE STUDY: ICOP MODEL ... Continue reading
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Rookie NEXTEL Open Advance
Chip Ganassi Racing w/ Felix Sabates Rookie Advance NEXTEL Open - Lowe's Motor Speedway Advance - 5/20/06 David Stremme, No. 40 Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodge Reed Sorenson, No. 41 Target Dodge No. 40 & No. 41 Team Fast Facts: Chassis: Crew Chief Steve Lane and the No. ... Continue reading
Correction: Rocketsports Racing Houston Report - Friday
Please note the correction to this release that was just sent out. The Champ Car Grand Prix of Houston will be 100 laps, not 115 which had been modified by Champ Car due to the laps time actually recorded at this event. I apologize for any inconvenience. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) ... Continue reading
DIG Motorsports/JustRacing.com Ramps For Mid-Ohio
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DYSON RETURNS TO SCENE OF HISTORIC 2005 FINISH
News release and photos attached. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER GARDNER 8-FOR-9 SO FAR IN 2006 FQs Drivers earning top Earl's points in last weekend's action included Nick Green (Western Sprints), Tony Hunt (Western Midgets), Damion Gardner (CRA Sprints), Ryan Smith (Northeast Focus), Chase Scott (Carolina/Virgi ... Continue reading
EPA News Release: Regulatory Changes Requested on Pest Strip and other DDVP Products
*News Brief *If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For Release: (Washington, D.C. -- Tuesday, May 16, 2006) * Regulatory Changes Requested on **Pest** Strip and other DDVP Products *Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov* * As a result of EPA's evaluation to ... Continue reading
Ford PSD by Int'l Advance Notes - Charlotte
Contact: Jeffrey Sturek, Global Performance Group, (704) 660-3467 x231, jeffrey@gperformance.com Terry Cook / No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International News and Notes Quaker Steak and Lube 200 / Lowe's Motor Speedway - Friday, May 19, 2006 COOK LOOKING FOR ONE BETTER FROM LAST YEAR: ~ Cook finished second last y ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Houston / Phoenix Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Doubles Back To Houston For Friday Night's American Le Mans Series Lone Star Grand Prix Houston, Texas - Doing double duty this weekend, Guy Cosmo is participating in the Houston Lone Star Grand Prix with the #8 B-K Motorsport LMP2 Mazda team and shuttling bac ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Completes His Double Header Weekend With A Sixth Place Finish At Phoenix Phoenix, Ariz. - Guy Cosmo wrapped up his successful two-race weekend Saturday night with a 6th place finish driving the #19 Playboy Uniden Daytona Prototype car in the GAINSCO Grand Prix ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Set for Formula BMW USA Debut at Mid-Ohio
Hearn Motorsports Set for Formula BMW USA Debut at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Oh., May 15, 2006 - Hearn Motorsports will make its Formula BMW USA Series debut this week at the same location in made its racing premiere in 2004, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 2006 marks the first season that the team owned by IndyCar Racing st ... Continue reading
USAC CAROLINA/VIRGINIA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 13, 2006 - Hickory, North Carolina - Hickory Motor Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Chase Scott, 77, Performance Research-14.735; 2. Bradley Riethmeyer, 11, Trotter-14.753; 3. Aron Oakley, 43, Tucker-14.884; 4. Ryan Scott, 4, Scott-14.908; 5. ... Continue reading
Jim Beam/Vonage Practice Report, Indy (May 17)
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Jump for the Cure 2006 Sales Event (Available in your Market)
Jump for the Cure was just featured in Ward's Dealer Business magazine! We are booking the remainder of dates still available for Mike Docterman's 2006 Jump for the Cure National Tour. Your market is open. The entire program including airfare, pool and 3 story lift is just $7950.00. That's about the price of a 10,000 m ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 21, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-98 KOKOMO SPRINT RACE RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 25 The USAC Sprint Cars will face a busy slate next week following today's announcement of the rescheduling of the rained-out May 14 race at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway for next Thursday night, May 2 ... Continue reading
Rain has forced postponement of Sunday's USAC National Sprint Car race at the Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. USAC and track officials are working to reschedule both the Kokomo race and the "Tony Hulman Classic," which was originally scheduled tonight (Saturday, May 13) at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track. Those dates will ... Continue reading
LEXUS ANTICIPATES AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DEBUT AS NEW IS 350 GT2 NEARS COMPLETION
Release and photo attached for those who need it. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
Media Web-Site Updated for 2006 Season
May 16, 2006 Media Members: We just wanted to alert you to our MEDIA WEB-SITE, which has been updated for the 2006 racing season at Infineon Raceway. Our season begins with this weekend's Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown (May 19-21). This site is designed as a resource tool for you when covering Infineon Raceway and inc ... Continue reading
Michelin 2006 Spanish F1 GP - race
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-88 4-MONTH NATIONAL MIDGET HIATUS ENDS SUNDAY IN CONCORD'S "MOPAR ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN" It's been four months since the "Copper World Classic" at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway and USAC's National Midget Series is ready for "throttle down" ac ... Continue reading
Mike Coughlin looks for continued success at home track (NHRA/JEG'S)
Mike Coughlin looks for continued success at home track DELAWARE, Ohio – Mike Coughlin has won two of his nine national event titles at National Trail Raceway and he considers the track to be his favorite, especially since it is located just a few miles from his Delaware, Ohio home. Coughlin will be competing in ... Continue reading
New Faces in Victory Lane at SSP on Friday Night
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wilbur, Hoffer, Rochelle and Richcreek All Pick Up Their First 2006 SSP Wins on Friday Night Newberrytown, PA (May 12, 2006) – The hot starting spot of the night was the outside front row as two out of the four feature winners started in that position. S ... Continue reading
News for Release: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * U.S., National Baking Company Reach Settlement to Reduce Stratospheric Ozone-Depleting Refrigerants *Contact: EPA, Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov or DOJ, (202) 514-2007, TDD (202) 514-1888 / www.usdoj.gov*_ _*(Washington ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karin Risko, Crystal Bay Communications 734 642-5712 SPEED World Challenge Weekend presented by Trenton Forging Quality Formed Solutions at Mid-Ohio this Weekend Trenton, MI – May 16, 2006 – For the second consecutive year, Michigan-based Trenton Forging “Quality Formed Solutions” ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Columbus Pre Race: KJ & Crew Work to Continue Their Charge in Columbus
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ & Crew Work to Continue Their Charge in Columbus ACDelco Cobalt crew looks to improve on 2005 runner-up finish at National Trail Sugar Hill, Ga., May 16, 2006 - Kurt Johnson is a man on the move. After an uncharacteristically slow start, ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: PRAYOONTO AND LAW NAMED WD-40 CO-CREW CHIEFS OF THE RACE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 PRAYOONTO AND LAW NAMED WD-40 NHRA SPORT COMPACT CO-CREW CHIEFS OF THE RACE FOR THE NITTO NHRA SPORT COMPACT SPRINGNATIONALS GLENDORA, Calif. – Norris Prayoonto and Jeremy Law, co-crew chiefs of the Clutchmasters Racing Team, have been named the ... Continue reading
NHRA Northwest Division Lucas Oil Series Begins at Firebird Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 36TH ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS IGNITOR PRESENTED BY DAN WIEBOLD FORD, A ROUND OF THE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES FIREBIRD RACEWAY FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2006 Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing Manager (626)428-0289 RACING KICKS OFF AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY Boise, Idaho – The NHRA Northwest Division kick ... Continue reading
Patriotic magnets to inspire your clients & prospects
House of Magnets http://verasend.com/r.html?c=302663&r=302110&t=355186258&l= 1&d=85189762&u=http%3a%2f%2fhouseofmagnets%2ecom%2f%3futm%5fsou rce%3dgot%26utm%5fmedium%3demail%26utm%5fcontent%3dlogo%26utm%5fcampaig n%3dpatriotic&g=0&f=-1 INSPIRE YOUR CLIENTS WITH PATRIOTIC, PROMOTIONAL MAGNETS More info: http://verasend. ... Continue reading
Petersen/ White Lightning Finishes Fourth in Punishing Houston ALMS Battle
Petersen/White Lightning Finishes Fourth in Punishing Houston ALMS Battle HOUSTON, May 12, 2006 – Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing knew entering the Lone Star Grand Prix that the second-round of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) season was going to be punishing. However, the 2005 ALMS GT2 class Champions ... Continue reading
Plenty of Activities for Fans at AMA Weekend in Sonoma
FACT SHEET ON AMA WEEKEND AT BOTTOM OF FILE Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 AMA Weekend Offers Plenty of Entertainment Choices for Fans SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - The road course won't be the only area bustling with entertainment at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, presented by Supercuts, a ... Continue reading
Press Release: Lebanon Valley Speedway - 05/13/2006
The Wild Child Doubles Up; Sandstedt and Yetman Capture the Checkers Saturday May 13, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott New Lebanon, NY: The Wild Child, Andy Bachetti lived up to the hype, and the nickname, as he put on a show in both the Big Block Modifieds and the Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series at the High Banks of ... Continue reading
Press Release; Lebanon Valley Speedway - 05/13/2006
The Wild Child Doubles Up; Sandstedt and Yetman Capture the Checkers Saturday May 13, 2006 – By: Rodney Rescott New Lebanon, NY: The Wild Child, Andy Bachetti lived up to the hype, and the nickname, as he put on a show in both the Big Block Modifieds and the Benjamin Moore Paints 358 Super Series at the High Banks of ... Continue reading
PR - ITMN Launches Short Track Contingency Program
INSIDE TRACK MOTORSPORT NEWS LAUNCHES NEW SHORT TRACK CONTINGENCY 'FREE AD' PROGRAM For immediate release // May 16, 2006 TORONTO, ON - Inside Track Motorsport News is proud to announce the creation of an exciting new multi-track contingency program that will benefit the racers, sponsors and teams who compete at 11 of ... Continue reading
Quaker Steak & Lube, The Official Chicken Wing of Racing
Quaker Steak & Lube, The Official Chicken Wing of Racing By: Bill Catania SHARON, PA (May 17, 2006) What is the hottest thing around Lowe's Motor Speedway? Here's a hint: you won't find it on the track or on pit row, but you will find it at the Lube, located just a few car lengths from the speedway in Concord, North Ca ... Continue reading
Racing Concludes at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Event at Firebird Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 36TH ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS IGNITOR PRESENTED BY DAN WIEBOLD FORD, A ROUND OF THE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES FIREBIRD RACEWAY Sunday, May 14, 2006 Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing Manager (626)428-0289 Perkin and Hentges Winners in Boise Boise, Idaho – Racing concluded today at the 36t ... Continue reading
USAC NORTHEAST FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 13, 2006 - Oswego, New York - Oswego Speedway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ryan Smith (#55 S & S), 2. Sean Carman (#47 Carman), 3. Nick Wean (#78 Wean), 4. Robert White (#7 White), 5. ... Continue reading
RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT RE-ORDERS ICOP UNITS
For more information, contact: For Investor Relations: Laura E. Owen, COO Elite Financial Communications Group, LLC 16801 West 116th Street Dodi Handy, President and CEO Lenexa, KS 66219 USA Phone: (407) 585-1080 Phone: (913) 338-5550 ICOP@efcg.net Fax: (913) 312-0264 Lowen@ICOP.com www.ICOP.com RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTM ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Houston Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MAKES FOR A SHORT NIGHT OUT FOR ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN HOUSTON HOUSTON, Texas (May 13, 2006) – Shortly after Rocketsports Racing driver Nicky Pastorelli took the green flag to ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Houston Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI QUALIFIES AND IS SET TO MAKE CHAMP CAR DEBUT WITH ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN HOUSTON HOUSTON, Texas (May 12, 2006) – Nicky Pastorelli successfully qualified this afternoon in Houston, Texas ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Pre-Race Report - Monterrey, Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING’S DRIVER PASTORELLI TO MAKE DEBUT ON MEXICAN SOIL EAST LANSING, Michigan (May 16, 2006) – Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico is one of the most historic and beautiful venues ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Pre-Race Report - Monterrey, Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING’S DRIVER PASTORELLI TO MAKE DEBUT ON MEXICAN SOIL EAST LANSING, Michigan (May 16, 2006) – Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico is one of the most historic and beautiful venues ... Continue reading
Rookie Carlson tests car changes en route to Columbus
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio Race Date: May 19-21, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net ROOKIE CARLSON TESTS CAR CHANGES EN ROUTE TO ... Continue reading
SAMAX Motorsport had a disappointing finish to a strong Rolex Sports Car Series race weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. Ian James started the No. 17 SAMAX Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car third on the GT grid, based on Ryan Hunter-Reay's qualifying race result. James dropped back with handling issues, but stayed in the t ... Continue reading
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Named New Partner of Infineon Raceway
Contact: John Cardinale (707) 933-3907 Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Named "Official Medical and Fan Care Services Provider" of Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Infineon Raceway and Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital have entered into a partnership that will make the North Bay-based hospital the "Official ... Continue reading
Southard Motorsports Earns Second Podium of Rolex Series Season
Southard Motorsports Earns Second Podium of Rolex Series Season Shane Lewis and Craig Stanton Fight for Third-Place in Phoenix DP Battle AVONDALE, Ariz., May 13, 2006 - Southard Motorsports earned its second podium finish of the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Special Reserve season toni ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights - NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge
Sprint Nextel Race Weekend Highlights NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge Lowe's Motor Speedway May 19-20 Nextel Wake-Up Call When: Friday, May 19, 11 a.m. EDT Lunch served following Who: Steve Smith, STAR Motorsports/Carolina Panthers Sean Holley, STAR Motorsports Where: Lowe's Motor Speedway, Time Warner Media Center NA ... Continue reading
SRFKC - Goodwood Saturday wrap - Herder experiences the good and the bad all in one day
For immediate release May 13, 2006 Herder experiences the good and the bad all in one day Stouffville driver drives from the back to win GOODWOOD, ONTARIO – Pearce Herder had the best and the worst of days, wrapped up in one very long day at the season opening event of the Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship pres ... Continue reading
SRFKC Sunday wrap - Marcelli takes first Formula Senior win.
For immediate release May 14, 2006 Marcelli takes first Formula Senior win Kyle Marcelli wins headline class in season opener GOODWOOD, ONTARIO – Kyle Marcelli had a fantastic start to his 2006 Sunoco Ron Fellows Karting Championship season, by taking not only his first Senior class win, but he won the series’ head ... Continue reading
Stevens Jr. has list of goals for Columbus
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio Race Date: May 19-21, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS JR. HAS LIST OF GOALS HEADING INTO CO ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing Ready to Challenge for CORR Championship
May 16, 2006 For Immediate Release Belvidere, IL Scott Taylor seeks 7th CORR Championship in 2006 The off-season had Scott Taylor and his team building, from the ground up a new Ford F-150 PRO-2 race truck. It had been several years since the team had tackled such a task. Scott and his team engineer, Russ Wernimont, ap ... Continue reading
Team McLaren Mercedes F1 Race Recap: Barcelona
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on May 16, 2006 at 10:30 AM CST This weekend marked the sixth F1 race of the season for the McLaren Mercedes team in Barcelona, Spain. Unfortunately, the results were much like they've been in this season's earlier events - disappointing. For Kimi Raikkonen, the weekend started poorly, w ... Continue reading
TOLLY'S GHOST ... BS LEVY MAKE HIS FIRST AUTOBOOKS APPEARANCE
ABETUTOBOOKS-AEROBOOKS - BURBANK HUGE SATURDAY, MAY 20: “B.S.” LEVY BOOK-SIGNING NOON - 2PM: IF EVER A AUTOWRITER WAS EVER APTLY-NAMED IT IS THIS MAN, THIS “BS” LEVY. THIS SUPER-SELF-PROMOTING, DEBONAIR RACONTEUR-WAG, HISTORIAN, DRIVER-CUM-PR-FLACK, ADVERTISING SALESPERSON PAR EXCELLENCE, AND ALL-ROUND (GET IT? ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 13, 2005 - Tracy, California - Altamont Motorsports Park QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-13.440; 2. Chris Veach, 63, Veach-13.645; 3. Tim Skoglund, 40, Camarillo-13.658; 4. Jace Meier, 9, Sutton-13.704; 5. ... Continue reading
USAC Release - MIDWEST FORD FOCUS MIDGET SEASONS OPEN THIS WEEKEND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-97 Midwest Ford Focus Midget Seasons Open This Weekend INDIANAPOLIS – The opening races for both the USAC Midwest Ford Focus Pavement and Dirt Midget Car Series divisions occur this weekend, one each in Ohio. Limaland Motorsports Park hosts the ... Continue reading
USAC Release - SCOTT WINS AGAIN, LOOKS TO FURTHER LEAD SUNDAY AT CONCORD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-95 SCOTT WINS AGAIN, LOOKS TO FURTHER LEAD SUNDAY AT CONCORD INDIANAPOLIS – Chase Scott of Concord, N.C. will look to make it three straight USAC Carolina/Virginia Ford Focus Midget Car Series victories Sunday at his hometown track – Concord ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-90 BROWN LEADS MIDGETS TO VENTURA SATURDAY HUNT WINS ALTAMONT 30-LAPPER Tyler Brown of Norco, Calif. is the new leader in USAC's Western Midget Car Series, which heads to the Ventura (Calif.) Raceway this Saturday night. A 30-lap feature is sched ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Unveils New Merchandise Catalog
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Unveils New Merchandise Catalog GASTONIA, N.C. (May 16, 2006) - WIX Filters has introduced the 2006-2007 WIX merchandise catalog, offer ... Continue reading
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AUDI'S STAR SHINES BRIGHTEST IN TEXAS
Race results and photos. Thanks, Ryan Smith Web editor/Media Relations Manager American Le Mans Series 1394 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 E-mail: rsmith@americanlemans.com (706) 654-2983, Ext. ... Continue reading
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FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Diamond Hill Plywood 200 (Busch), Page 1 May 12, 2006 Darlington Raceway MATT KENSETH-17-Ameriquest Mortgage Ford Fusion (Finished 2nd) - "We had a good car. Jimmy (Fennig) has done a great job over here and so has everybody that works on this thing. It was fun, I just didn't get a long eno ... Continue reading
LeKtronix Czech Republic Ltd-Contact details
> Hello > > Please forward this email to your Engineering Managers. > > LeKtronix International Ltd now have a New Sales Office within Brno > dealing with Customers,Manufacturers and OEM's that used equipment such as > Machine Tools,Programmable Logic Controllers,Inverter drives,Servo > drives,Servo Motors and various ... Continue reading
Lots of Racing Action at SSP This Week
Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sprint Cars and Ugliest Car Contest at SSP on Thursday; Trail Motors Super Sportsman and Late Models Scheduled on Friday NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (May 16, 2006) – The Sprint Cars return to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Thursday night, May 18 with the Xtreme S ... Continue reading
New Castle Rain - Kenyon Midgets
USAC KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 17, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Blake Fitzpatrick (#10 Fitzpatrick), 2. Kenny Biro (#83 Biro), 3. Jacob Wilson (#07 Team WBR), 4. Drew Charlson (#21 Charlson), 5. ... Continue reading
Quaker Steak & Lube Backs Kyle Busch in #51 Billy Ballew Motorsports Craftsman Truck Series Entry
Quaker Steak & Lube Backs Kyle Busch in #51 Billy Ballew Motorsports Craftsman Truck Series Entry SHARON, PA (May 17, 2006) Quaker Steak & Lube, title sponsor of the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, and the "Official Wing of Lowe's Motor Speedway", will sponsor Kyle Busch in the #51 Billy Bal ... Continue reading
Rain at New Castle - Ford Focus
USAC INDIANA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: May 17, 2006 - New Castle, Indiana - Mount Lawn Speedway - "Wednesday Night Thunder" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Tyler Irwin (#21 Irwin), 2. Zach Schiff (#5 East), 3. Josh Clemons (#71 Clemons), 4. Jim Mills (#45 Mills), 5. ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--May 17, 2006-- Flexible, Scalable Platform Performs Both Standalone RF and Combination AC/DC Functional Tests Agilent Technologies Inc. today introduced a low-cost, scalable functional tester designed for automotive and general-purpose test markets. The Agilent TS-5020 also helps manufacturers get th ... Continue reading
Tim Sauter Darlington Review May 12th, Darlington Raceway. The track âToo Tough to Tameâ proved itself to NASCAR Busch Series drivers on Friday night with nine cautions flying though the 200-mile event. For McGill Motorsports driver Tim Sauter, the night is one heâd like to soon put behind him, a tight r ... Continue reading
NYSE Practice Report, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Buying a Car Remains a Hassle for Women
Recent Poll Shows Little-to-No Improvement From Previous Year's Biggest Gripes RICHMOND, Va., May 17 -- Buying a car remains a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted by CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, on the company's website. The poll shows no improvement in women's biggest g ... Continue reading
Field is set at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at Firebird Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 36TH ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS IGNITOR PRESENTED BY DAN WIEBOLD FORD, A ROUND OF THE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES FIREBIRD RACEWAY SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006 Dana Mariotti, NHRA Field Marketing Manager (626)428-0289 FIELD IS SET AT FIREBIRD RACEWAY Boise, Idaho â The field is set for tomorrowâ ... Continue reading
Ramtron FRAM Memory Enhances Smart Airbags for Hyundai Autonet
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--May 17, 2006--Ramtron International Corporation , a leading developer and supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) and integrated semiconductor products, today announced that Hyundai Autonet of Korea has selected nonvolatile FRAM memory technology for smart airbags and ... Continue reading
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Rocketsports Racing Houston Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI QUALIFIES AND IS SET TO MAKE CHAMP CAR DEBUT WITH ROCKETSPORTS RACING IN HOUSTON HOUSTON, Texas (May 12, 2006) â Nicky Pastorelli successfully qualified this afternoon in Houston, Te ... Continue reading
USAC Release - "WEDNESDAY NIGHT THUNDER" RESUMES THIS WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 15, 2006 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN 06-93 "WEDNESDAY NIGHT THUNDER" RESUMES THIS WEEK INDIANAPOLIS â Following last weekâs washout of the USAC Regional Midget, Ford Focus Midget and Kenyon Midget Car Series divisions, the weekly âWednesday Night Thunderâ series res ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Practice Report, Indy (May 17, 2006)
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Klein Tools/Canadian Club Practice Report, Indy (May 17, 2006)
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NASCAR: RYR Response to NASCAR Appeal Denial
The #88 UPS Team will race the next four weeks without the services of crew chief Slugger Labbe after the NASCAR Appeals Committee denied the appeal submitted by Robert Yates Racing on Labbeâs behalf. As a result, Jason Burdett, car chief for the #88 UPS Team, will assume the crew chief role at the track in prepar ... Continue reading
Consumers Admit Phones Cause Careless Driving
Polk study finds despite awareness, few curb behavior or use hands-free technology * 92 percent of respondents agree that talking on the phone while driving increases the risk of accidents * 82 percent agree that talking on a hands-free device is safer than using a hand-held phone * 61 percent admit they usually hold t ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 17 -- For the first time in three years, the average days to turn (the number of days a vehicle sits on a dealership lot) for the new-vehicle retail market has consistently been less than 60 days, even as new-vehicle transaction prices rise, according to real-time retail transaction data f ... Continue reading
2006 Annual Valeo General Meeting
PARIS, France, May 17 -- The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Valeo took place today under the chairmanship of Thierry Morin, Chairman and CEO. 2005 results and outlook Valeo's 2005 accounts, which were published on February 9, were approved. Thierry Morin reminded the shareholders that Valeo had improved its ... Continue reading
ADESA, Inc. Conducts Annual Meeting of Stockholders
CARMEL, Ind., May 17 -- ADESA, Inc. conducted its Annual Meeting of Stockholders today. Stockholders re-elected three directors and amended its certificate of incorporation to provide for the phase-in of the annual election of directors. Directors elected for another term (until the annual meeting in 2009) are: Dennis ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 17 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced that in accordance with Section 11.01 of the indenture dated as of February 11, 2004 (the "Indenture") among American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), American Axle ... Continue reading
AT&T Wins New Global Networking Contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill., May 17 -- AT&T Inc. announced today that it has won a $10 million global networking contract over three years from Tenneco Inc. , one of the world's largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of emission control and ride control products and systems for the automotive original equipment market an ... Continue reading
AUDIO from Medialink: Splat! What's That Gunk on My Car?
--It's summer travel season again -- and along with fun comes bug gunk on your car. Due to warm winters and wet springs in some areas around the country, bugs will be out on the highways more than ever. Here's more from a "splatologist," who can tell you what is on your car and how to get rid of it. Listen to this repo ... Continue reading
Autoworks International Limited Enters Agreement with New Supplier of Aftermarket Parts
TORONTO--May 17, 2006--Autoworks International Limited (FWB:A6Q) today announced that management of its wholly owned subsidiary Parts Direct has entered into an agreement with a new supplier of automobile aftermarket parts. In order to best serve the insurance companies Parts Direct has engaged a new company to be its ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 17, 2006--As thousands of people take to their bikes tomorrow to participate in National Bike to Work Day, Flexcar will be there along the way to support them, and to remind them that with Flexcar you can have a car at the office without driving to the office. Flexcar will support National Bike to Wo ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--May 17, 2006--Carfax, the leading provider of vehicle history information, has entered into an expanded partnership with America's largest automotive retailer - AutoNation, Inc. . The two companies will be working together to better evaluate trade-ins and enhance the value of units resold at AutoNation lo ... Continue reading
Comdata(R) Announces State of Texas as New Fleet Customer
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--May 17, 2006--Comdata(R) Corporation, a leading provider of payment systems for the transportation and retail industries, has been retained by the state of Texas as its fleet card provider. Comdata will provide a seamless tax-exempt program through its alliance with TransMontaigne, a supply chain mana ... Continue reading
Consumer fraud alert - auto theft: GEICO urges consumers to take these steps to prevent auto theft
SAN DIEGO--May 17, 2006--GEICO advises auto owners in California to take heed of the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) latest report that says California is home to six of the top 10 auto theft locations in the nation. According to Nancy Pierce, regional vice president of GEICO's San Diego location, "A big part ... Continue reading
DALLAS--May 17, 2006--Digital Recorders, Inc. (DRI) , a technology leader in transportation, law enforcement, and security digital communications systems, announced today that its TwinVision na, Inc. (TVna) business unit in Research Triangle Park, N.C., has received orders from existing customers in California and new ... Continue reading
EFG Technologies Releases SalesEDGE(TM) Version 2.0; Enhanced Features for Customer Retention
IRVING, Texas--May 17, 2006--EFG Technologies, a division of EFG Companies, has unveiled the latest version of SalesEDGE(TM), Release 2.0, its powerful and sophisticated software built for Personnel and Customer Retention Management (P-CRM(SM)). Dealerships know that customers who utilize a dealership's fixed operation ... Continue reading
EVI Begins Servicing Installation & Maintenance Contract for Titan America
BREMERTON, Wash.--May 17, 2006--Emergency Vehicle Installation, Inc. ("EVI"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of GHL Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GHLT) specializing in third party installation of GPS/telematics systems in commercial and government fleet vehicles, announced today that it has commenced servicing a previousl ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko to visit Indy on ''Carb Day''; Gecko shows support for GEICO A1 TEAM USA
INDIANAPOLIS--May 17, 2006--The GEICO Gecko is off to the races again...this time he's heading to the Indianapolis 500 to join the A1 TEAM USA/GEICO crew, led by driver Al Unser Jr. The Gecko will be on hand on for Carb Day on Friday, May 26 to help visitors take a closer look at the team car, nicknamed "We The People. ... Continue reading
JERICHO, N.Y.--May 17, 2006--Leo Liebowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Getty Realty Corp. , reported that, at the Board of Directors meeting held yesterday, the Directors declared a quarterly Common Stock dividend in the amount of $0.455 per share payable on July 13, 2006 to holders of record on June 29, 2 ... Continue reading
Henkel Sponsors Automotive Engineering Students at 2006 Formula SAE(R)
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., May 17 -- As a gold sponsor of this year's Formula SAE(R) event, Henkel Corporation is creating real-world automotive experiences for university students by donating materials and providing counsel. Henkel also is taking the opportunity to gain feedback from the students about its products befor ... Continue reading
Honeywell Awards Science and Math Education Scholarships to Leading Teachers
Company Sending 200 Science and Math Teachers from 19 Countries and 43 U.S. States to Honeywell Educators at Space Academy Program MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 17 -- Honeywell announced today that it has awarded scholarships to 200 teachers from 19 countries and 43 U.S. states to attend the Honeywell Educators at Space A ... Continue reading
KPS Special Situations Funds Acquires Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc.
NEW YORK, May 17 -- KPS Special Situations Funds ("KPS") announced today that a newly formed affiliate has acquired a controlling equity interest in Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc. ("Cloyes"). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Cloyes (http://www.cloyes.com/) is ... Continue reading
WHAT: Mercedes-Benz Financial is renewing its support of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives business greatness by expanding its partnership with the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global peer community of entrepreneurs dedicated to supporting, educating and encouraging one another to build upon their personal ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--May 17, 2006--Data Infrastructure Management services leader dbaDIRECT has added new customers from the financial services, insurance and retail apparel sectors. These three companies have chosen dbaDIRECT to monitor and optimize the performance of their mission critical enterprise databases, which frees re ... Continue reading
New Organization Will Work with Dealers, Manufacturers, and DMS Providers to Ensure Dealer Data Is Safe and Secure INVERNESS, Ill., May 17 -- A group of leading automotive dealership software and service providers has announced it has formed Open Secure Access ("OSA") to help develop data security protocols and to prom ... Continue reading
PARK CITY, Utah--May 17, 2006--Park City Group, Inc. (OTCBB: PKCY) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Circle K Midwest for the company's ActionManager(TM) solution for its over 530 locations. For more than 50 years, Circle K, a wholly owned subsidiary of Couche-Tard, Inc., has been one of North Americ ... Continue reading
Progressive Distributes April Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--May 17, 2006--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for April 2006: ______________________________________________________________________ (millions, except per share amounts and April April Change ratios) 2006 2005 --------- --------- ------ Net premiums written $1,48 ... Continue reading
Registration Now Open for the Second Annual Freescale Technology Forum
--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. -- Event includes 350 hours of technical sessions, a 28,000-square-foot interactive Technology Lab, keynotes from Michel Mayer and Neil Armstrong, and live music from 3 Doors Down When: July 24-27, 2006 Where: JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Conference Centers Orlando, Fla. Who: Freescale T ... Continue reading
Su-Dan Corporation Selects Plexus Online for a Total Manufacturing Performance Solution
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17 -- Plexus Systems, LLC, providers of Plexus Online, the on-demand manufacturing performance system, announced today that Su-Dan Corporation will streamline operations by implementing the Plexus Online Manufacturing System to manage its entire enterprise. Plexus Online will help advance Su-Da ... Continue reading
SunTrust Participates in Third Annual NASCAR Day
"Official Bank of NASCAR" Assists Fundraising Efforts to Benefit Charities ATLANTA, May 17 -- SunTrust Banks, Inc., the "Official Bank of NASCAR", announced today that it will be participating in the third annual NASCAR Day on May 19, to help raise funds to benefit more than 25 worthy charities through the NASCAR Found ... Continue reading
LAVAL, Quebec--May 17, 2006--SynergX Technologies Inc., a global supplier of automated vision technology for the automotive glass industry, today announced it has received multiple orders and is now shipping its new generation of automotive glass inspection systems. The new AGI-X006F Systems utilize patented technology ... Continue reading
SYS Technologies Announces $1.0M in Web Development Contract Awards
SAN DIEGO--May 17, 2006--SYS Technologies (AMEX:SYS), a leading provider of information connectivity solutions that enable real-time, complex decision-making, announced that they have been awarded two commercial contracts totaling $1 million. Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Company, has provided a one-year contr ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--May 17, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c37172) has announced the addition of "The Global Market for Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: 2006 edition" to their offering. Now that the majority of consumers regard HVAC as a 'must-have' in most segme ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 17 -- Responding to the announcement of up to 900 job losses at GM's Vauxhall plant at Ellesmere Port today, David Coats, associate director at The Work Foundation said: "Unions are right that employment protection laws are less strict than in many of our European neighbours. But they are wrong to argue lab ... Continue reading
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 17 -- United Automobile Insurance Group is sending out an invitation for entertainer Britney Spears to come to South Florida and learn how to properly secure an infant in a car safety seat. The North Miami Beach, Florida-based property and casualty company is partnered with Miami Children's ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 17, 2006--Force Protection Inc. (OTCBB:FRPT) announces the following Webcast: What: Force Protection Inc. Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference Webcast When: May 17, 2006 @ 08:45 AM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=104598 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 17, 2006--WD-40 Company announces the following Webcast: What: WD-40 Company Robins Emerging Opportunities Investment Conference Webcast When: May 17, 2006 @ 12:30 PM Eastern Where: http://www.vcall.com/CEPage.asp?ID=104606 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above ... Continue reading
Toro Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway at www.toro.com/indy
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--May 17, 2006--The Toro Company , a leader in lawn care for more than 90 years, is teaming up with Indianapolis Motor Speedway(R) to help celebrate the 90th Running of the Indianapolis 500(R) on May 28, and kick off the Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway. Toro is the official provider of turf main ... Continue reading
Two American Traditions Race for Charity
Disneyland Resort in California and Indianapolis 500 Drivers Participate in the 'Minnie Indy Charity Race' INDIANAPOLIS, May 17 -- Checkered flags will wave, crowds will cheer and engines will roar (both big and small) as two American traditions team up to celebrate special milestones. In honor of Disneyland's 50th ann ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--May 17, 2006--The statewide average price of self-serve regular gasoline is the highest monthly average this year, retailing for $2.855 per gallon, according to AAA Texas: Monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The nationwide average is at its highest point this year, retailing for $2.934 a gallon, 77.2 cents higher than ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--May 17, 2006--Fair Isaac Corporation , the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, announced today at the 2006 JavaONE Conference that its Enterprise Decision Management technology will help navigate an autonomous ground vehicle in the 2007 DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Proje ... Continue reading
International Automakers Meet With California Legislators
AIAM Member Companies Highlight Contributions to State Economy and Leadership in Advanced Technology Vehicles SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 17 -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM)* and several of its member company representatives met with lawmakers of the California Legislature and the Governo ... Continue reading
Aura Receives 5 New Military Prototype Orders
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--May 17, 2006--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that during the last several weeks it has received initial orders for five different defense related programs. These new applications are in addition to a number of ongoing military and defense contractor purchases of the Viper, the ... Continue reading
Annual NADA DATA Report: 2005 Auto Sales Third Strongest on Record
Healthy Sales Pace Expected for Balance of 2006 MCLEAN, Va., May 17 -- The nation's franchised new car and light truck dealers recorded their third strongest year on record in 2005, selling more than 16.94 million vehicles, up from 16.86 million in 2004, according to NADA DATA, a comprehensive annual analysis compiled ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sets Ambitious Goals For The Future - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Deliveries to rise to 1.6 million vehicles by 2010 Retail target of 1.4 million vehicles will already be met in 2007 Munich - May 16, 2006: In the course of its successful product and market initiative, the BMW Group intends to strengthen and extend its position as the world's leading premium manufacturer in the automo ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster and 911 Carrera Make Edmunds.com 2006 Consumers' Most Wanted List
ATLANTA--May 17, 2006--The two Porsche models that epitomize the sportscar maker's performance mantra--the 911 Carrera and Boxster roadster--have once again made Edmunds.com 2006 Consumers' Most Wanted list. The awards, based on voting from recent visitors to the popular automotive website, are presented to participant ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches 'Find Your Dealer' Feature
Comprehensive dealer information allows shoppers to locate dealerships to match specific needs ATLANTA, May 17 -- AutoTrader.com, the smarter place to buy and sell a car, announces the launch of Find Your Dealer, a new search tool that quickly connects consumers to the most comprehensive dealer information anywhere on ... Continue reading
BOSTON, May 17 -- Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of geographic content, today announced its phonetic data is now integrated in the newly-available Pioneer AVIC Z1 model in-car navigation and TomTom 910 portable navigation systems. Tele Atlas' phonetic data increases the quality of speech technology used in map-b ... Continue reading
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Promise Major Energy, Economic and Air Quality Benefits, EEI Says
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. electric power sector is uniquely positioned to help wean the nation from its dependence on foreign oil and at the same time ensure continuing air quality improvement -- and a simple 120-volt outlet and backing from the federal government are two of the ingredients necessary to make this ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago's May Fuel Report Reflects Continued Price Increase
AURORA, Ill., May 17 -- Statewide averages for the price of gasoline in Illinois and northern Indiana have increased significantly since last month. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois regular unleaded gasoline has increased 22 cents during the past month, forecasting an average cost ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2006
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--May 17, 2006--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced the winners of the fifth annual Edmunds.com Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. "It's always interesting to tap into the minds of consumers," said Karl Brauer, editor in chief of Edmunds.com. "The ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical Highlights Technology at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
HOUSTON--May 17, 2006--ExxonMobil Chemical is presenting its polymer technology capability at the sixth International Advanced Automotive Battery and Ultracapacitor Conference in Baltimore May 15-19, 2006. The company is presenting a technical paper jointly with its affiliate in Japan, Tonen Chemical Corporation, on pr ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 17 -- Outstanding performances in Europe's automotive and transportation industry were recognised at Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet held in Munich on 16th May 2006. Twenty Awards were conferred on seventeen companies over the course of the evening's proceedi ... Continue reading
PARIS & AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--May 17, 2006--IBM and Dassault Systemes (DS) , world leaders in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), today announced that CATIA V5 played a crucial role in increasing product development efficiency on the Ford Fusion program at Ford Motor Company. CATIA V5, supporting collaborative vi ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, May 16, 2006 - The 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank is still more than a month away, but it is already shaping up to be a big year for the event. On the heels of announcing a new ownership group that is bringing a secure future and fresh approach to the popular Northeast Ohio tradition, th ... Continue reading
Vissing's Vacations: Rosemary Beach, Florida (The Emerald Coast)
May, 2006 By Donna Vissing Travel Editor The Auto Channel Rosemary Beach shines brightly as one of Floridaâs gems. Situated along the âpanhandleâ and one of nine beaches comprising âThe Emerald Coastâ, Rosemary Beach is an interesting blend of small town meets inclusive resort community. This d ... Continue reading
GMAC Opens Representative Insurance Office in China
MIC subsidiary granted office as step toward initiating insurance operations DETROIT â GMACâs Motors Insurance Corporation (MIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of GMAC Insurance Holdings, was given approval by the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to establish its representative office in Shanghai, C ... Continue reading
ERLANGER, Ky., May 17 -- Three Toyota plants in the U.S. are celebrating milestones, including the 20-year anniversary of the company's first wholly owned U.S. facility -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (TMMK). Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia (TMMWV) are ma ... Continue reading
Volvo Group's Safety Knowledge to Reduce Traffic Accidents in Humanitarian Aid Transports
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--May 17, 2006--The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) is initiating cooperation with 40 humanitarian aid organizations worldwide to increase awareness of traffic safety issues and reduce the number of accidents in humanitarian aid transports. Among other actions, the Volvo Group's own accident research team will ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand Launchs Interactive TV Advertising Campaign on DISH Network
Business Wire May 16, 2006 The Dodge brand and Turner Media Group (TMG) are giving close to 12 million interactive TV subscribers of EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network satellite TV service a convenient way to experience the all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber through an innovative, multi-level, interactive ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2006 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Hyundai Azera Top Car, Lincoln Navigator Top Truck TUSTIN, Calif., May 17 -- A study released today by noted automotive consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. summarizes the results of its 2006 model year owner satisfaction research. AutoPacific's VSA (Vehicle Satisfaction Award) study is an industry benchmark for objective ... Continue reading
Honda to Spend $1.18 Billion on New Plants
TOKYO May 17, 2006; Hans Greimel writing for the AP reported that profit-rich Honda Motor Co. announced sweeping expansions plans Wednesday to spend $1.18 billion to build new plants in the United States, Canada and Japan, to boost production amid meet soaring demand for its vehicles. The three plants â auto facto ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Monthly Gas Price Average Sets New Record
LOS ANGELES--May 16, 2006--The average price of a gallon of gasoline in Southern California vaulted 51 cents from April to May obliterating the prior record monthly average gasoline price set last fall, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California May averag ... Continue reading
VW Brings Outstanding Apprentices from all Over the World
Wolfsburg, 11 May 2006 - The Volkswagen Group conferred the âBest Apprentice Award 2006â on its best apprentices from all over the world in Wolfsburg. This year, 20 young people from ten countries and three continents received the award. Last year, the Group trained more than 9,000 people worldwide. The award ... Continue reading
Maiwald assumes further responsibilities in Volkswagen Group Sales
Wolfsburg, 15 May 2006 - Peter Maiwald, Head of Sales Optimization, Volkswagen Group, is taking on further responsibilities. The 45-year old becomes Managing Director of Volkswagen Retail GmbH effective May 15, 2006. Maiwald moved to Group Sales from the Volkswagen Passenger Car brand sales department on April 1. He wi ... Continue reading
Isuzu achieves record pretax profit
TOKYO May 17, 2006; Japan Today reported that Isuzu Motors Ltd said Tuesday its consolidated pretax profit in fiscal 2005 rose 2.5% from the previous year to a record 93.84 billion yen on 1.58 trillion yen in sales, up 5.9%. Group operating profit for the year that ended March 31 also hit an all-time high of 90.66 bill ... Continue reading
Toyota recalls Land Cruiser Prado cars
TOKYO May 17, 2006; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp told the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday it will recall 107,767 Land Cruiser Prado sport utility vehicles due to problems with the joints of the rear wheels and axle, the Japanese ministry said. The Land Cruiser Prado cars subject ... Continue reading
New-look Grand Prix of Cleveland Off to a Fast Start with Sponsorship Commitments
Nineteen sponsors announced, including BP, Build-a-Bear, Crocker Park, Clear Choice, Cuyahoga County and Red Bull CLEVELAND, May 16, 2006 - The 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank is still more than a month away, but it is already shaping up to be a big year for the event. On the heels of announcing a n ... Continue reading
Papis To Drive #52 Cheever Racing Entry at Indy
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 16, 2006) -- Max Papis, the versatile driver of open-wheel and sports-car racing, has been hired to drive a second Cheever Racing entry for the Indianapolis 500. Papis, 36, will attempt to put the No. 52 Cheever Racing Honda/Dallara in the 33-car field when qualifying begins Saturday for the 90t ... Continue reading
Derhaag Motorsports: No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype
Bingham and Ruhlman recover from qualifying race crash to finish thirteenth at Phoenix Daytona Prototype race Phoenix, AZ (May 16, 2006) Despite getting caught up in a qualifying crash that took out six of the top Daytona Prototypes in the Rolex Cup field, drivers Chris Bingham and Randy Ruhlman and the Derhaag Moto ... Continue reading
Doug Kalitta trying for three consecutive NHRA event wins in sponsor's backyard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 16, 2006) ââ¬â Just like in the 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster driver Doug Kalitta is going into his primary sponsorââ¬â¢s hometown of Columbus, Ohio, on a hot streak. Just like last season, Kalitta and his Mac Tools team are eager to race t ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals
KALITTA MOTORSPORTS2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing SeriesEvent 8 of 23Pontiac Performance NHRA NationalsNational Trail Raceway Columbus, OhioMay 18-21, 2006 NHRA Top Fueler Dave Grubnic looking to NHRA legends on his team for winning edge in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 16, 2006) ââ¬â Native Australian Dave ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett, No. 88 UPS Ford FusionTeam Notes
NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge at Loweâs Motor Speedway May 20, 2006 UPS Racing Team Notes of Interest ⢠This weekendâs NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge marks the 15th consecutive start in the annual race of winners for Dale Jarrett. Jarrett made his first appearance in the event in 1992 as a result of ... Continue reading
SPX Service Solutions Acquires Rights to G5 Electronics' Tire Pressure Monitoring Technology
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 16 -- SPX Corporation today announced that it has acquired from G5 Electronics LLC of Auburn Hills, Michigan, the intellectual property and worldwide distribution rights to G5's tire pressure monitoring technology. David Kowalski, President of the SPX Test and Measurement Segment, which includes th ... Continue reading
INTERMET Announces Plan to Position Company for Improved Efficiency and Growth
TROY, Mich., May 16 -- INTERMET Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cast-metal automotive components, today announced a plan designed to improve overall manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. A key component of the plan, which is effective immediately, is a reorganization of manufacturing opera ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
EXETER, Pa., May 16 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive accessories in North America, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006. Highlights include: * Net sales for the first quarter ended April 1, 2006 were $158.2 milli ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Unveils Eight Newly-Remodeled Stores
PHILADELPHIA--May 16, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that each of its eight stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs area will celebrate Grand Re-Openings beginning Thursday, May 18. The stores, which have undergone a signi ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Gas Prices Reach New 2006 High While Oil Prices Retreat
MINNEAPOLIS, May 16 -- AAA reports that the current nationwide average price for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is $2.934, the highest price reached this year. This is more than 17 cents higher than last month's $2.761 price, and more than 77 cents higher than last year's $2.162. Turmoil in the world's financial ... Continue reading
AAA Reports Oil and Gas Prices Volatile Due to Possible Interest Rate Hikes
BURNSVILLE, Minn., May 16 -- AAA reports that the current nationwide average price for self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline is $2.934, the highest price reached this year. This is more than 17 cents higher than last month's $2.761 price, and more than 77 cents higher than last year's $2.162. Turmoil in the world's fin ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa, May 16 -- The Board of Directors of Bandag, Incorporated today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.335 per share on the Common Stock, Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of the Company payable July 20, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 20, 2006. Bandag, In ... Continue reading
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