Petersen/ White Lightning - 24 Hours of Le Mans - Race Morning
Petersen/White Lightning On Brink of Le Mans Start Warm-up Complete, Two-Time GT2 Winner No. 90 Porsche on Grid LE MANS, France, June 17, 2006 â With the final warm-up session now behind them, two-time 24 Heures du Mans LM GT2 class winning Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing is gridded and waiting. As th ... Continue reading
Winners of The AutoLab's NYC Automotive High School Essay Contest Announced
The Shelly and Donald Rubin Foundation has provided $10,000 to fund a writing contest for students at New York Cityâs Automotive High School. ... Continue reading
Houston's Tracy Krohn Amazed by Le Mans Crowds and Atmosphere
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Bloomington Speedway -- June 16 Results
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 !!! CHRISTIAN TAKES SEASON'S FIRST !!! JEFF BLAND & WINSTON HOWE ALSO TAKE FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON BLOOMINGTON, IN (June 16, 2006) - If you wer ... Continue reading
USAC MIDWEST PAVEMENT FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 16, 2006 - Oregon, WI - Madison International Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tate Martz, 1, Steele-12.755; 2. Mario Clouser, 06, Clouser-12.844; 3. Ricky Ehrgott, 9, Ehrgott-12.892; 4. Chett Gehrke, 93, Gehrke-12.916; 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Friday from Pacific Raceways
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION PACIFIC RACEWAYS, KENT, WASH. Friday, June 16, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SHIELDS, AUSTIN LEAD QUALIFIERS AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS' LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES EVENT KENT, Wash. - In the first rounds of qualifying at the NHRA L ... Continue reading
Ford Racing Truck Notes and Quotes
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Con-way Freight 200 (Truck), Page 1 June 16, 2006 Michigan International Speedway Pulling double-duty this weekend in the Truck Series and the Cup Series, Mark Martin, No. 6 Scotts F-150 was the top Ford in Truck Series practice. Martin spoke about his final practice run in the No. 6 truck ... Continue reading
24 th Annual Saab Owner's Convention Scheduled for August 24-27 in Lake George, New York
Detroit , Mich. â The Saab Club of North America has announced that the 24 th annual Saab Owners' Convention will be held August 24-27, 2006 in Lake George, New York. The host hotel will be the Roaring Brook Resort and Conference Center, located just Southwest of the village of Lake George. This all-inclusive fami ... Continue reading
Rocketsports Racing Portland Report - Friday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com ROCKETSPORTS RACING PORTLAND NOTES AND QUOTES â FRIDAY Notes Portland, Oregon (June 16, 2006) â Rocketsports Racing entered two-cars this weekend for the first time in the 2006 Bridgestone ... Continue reading
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 16, 2006 - Lima, Ohio - Limaland Motor Speedway - "Buckeye Nationals" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mat Neely, 2B, 2B Racing-12.978; 2. Daron Clayton, 92, Clayton-12.983; 3. Dave Darland, 11, Walker/Guiducci-13.055; 4. Darren Hagen, 71, Hagen-13.059; 5. ... Continue reading
Affinia Group Announces Plans for Closure of Foundry in St. Catharines
ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 16 -- After searching for a buyer for its St. Catharines, Ontario foundry, Affinia Group Inc. has announced that it will close the facility effective September 15, 2006. Affinia management met with employees of the St. Catharines facility on June 16, 2006 to notify them of the closing. "Closing t ... Continue reading
Smooth Sail Into Midtown for Interactive Nautical Exhibit Featuring Yacht of Only U.S. Challenger for The America's Cup NEW YORK, June 16 -- BMW ORACLE Racing, the only U.S. Challenger for the America's Cup -- sailing's most prestigious prize and the world's oldest trophy in sport -- is the centerpiece of an eye-catchi ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--June 16, 2006--Cummins Inc. announced the production launch of its 1.1-megawatt SCR Drill Module. With the KTA50, Cummins brings world-leading experience in the design and manufacture of power modules and high-horsepower diesel engines to the drilling market with a turnkey power solution for SCR Power M ... Continue reading
Cummins Launches New Products for Gas Compression Applications at the 2006 Global Petroleum Show
CALGARY, Alberta--June 16, 2006--Cummins Inc. announced this week the production launch of the KTA38GC gas compression driver and a new KTA19GC 1200 rpm rating for the oil and gas market. The new KTA38GC is the next step on the horsepower ladder for Cummins in the gas compression market, while the 1200-rpm KTA19GC prov ... Continue reading
DRIFTING HITS THE BIG SCREEN AND THE STREETS HARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Formula Drift Inc. Contact: Kevin Pchola MWW Group (201) 964-2363 kpchola@mww.com DRIFTING HITS THE BIG SCREEN AND THE STREETS HARD Formula Drift Inc Championship Series Builds Brand and Sport Irvine, CA (June 16, 2006) - In less than three years, Formula Drift Inc. established a SCCA (Sports Car ... Continue reading
Electronic Tire Registration - Consumer Safety
In connection with your web article posted here: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/05/04/005664.html ... it is noteworthy that there is only one electronic leader in registering tires nationwide . that company, is Tire Recall Registry, based in California. Tire Recall Registry is the first and only 24/7 internet ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--June 16, 2006-- New Mobil Delvac MX Exceeds API CI-4 PLUS And CI-4 Specifications Continuing its long-standing tradition of being at the forefront of lubrication technology and helping drivers and fleet managers extend the life of their engines, ExxonMobil today announced two significant changes to its pr ... Continue reading
International Speedway Closes on $300 Million Credit Facility
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 16 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced that it has closed on a five-year, $300 million revolving credit facility (the "Facility") that can be utilized for general corporate purposes, including external growth opportunities. The Facility was join ... Continue reading
Like Father Like Son - Another Championship to Jim Read Racing! Second generation driver Phil Read has followed in his fathers footsteps by securing both a Winternationals crown and his first Australian Top Fuel Championship, after the staging of the season-closing Castrol Edge Winternationals up in Queensland. Phil no ... Continue reading
Midtronics supplies Toyota, Lexus and Scion with new diagnostic charging station
WILLOWBROOK, Ill.--June 16, 2006--Midtronics, Inc., the leader in battery management innovation, announced today an essential tool order to supply all Toyota, Lexus, and Scion dealers with its new diagnostic charging station called the GR8. This new product category combines advanced charging and diagnostic capability ... Continue reading
News Release - NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown Returns To Irwindale Speedway Oct. 20-21
For Immediate Release NASCAR TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN RETURNS TO IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY OCT. 20-21 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2006) – For the fourth consecutive year, the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown returns to Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway, to showcase NASCAR’s top regional touring series drivers. The 2006 edition ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: K&N Supernationals Provisional Qualifying
Contact: Michael Padian, 626-278-0312 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORKER BARTONE TOPS FUNNY CAR FIELD AT HOMETOWN K&N SUPERNATIONALS Bernstein, Yates and Scali round out provisional No. 1 qualifiers ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -- Local hero Tony Bartone is the surprise leader in Funny Car after the first two of four rounds of qual ... Continue reading
OSCAAR Returns To Barrie Speedway
From www.barriespeedway.com Please Contact Brad Moran for you Press Credentials OSCAAR Super Late Models rumble into Barrie this weekend! Some great racing is on the way this Saturday night as the OSCAAR Super Late Models make their first appearance of the season at Barrie Speedway. The Super Late Models, the most powe ... Continue reading
Ravenswood Winery Media Reception in Sonoma
YOU'RE INVITED Ravenswood Winery Media Reception Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Weekend Friday, June 23 WHAT: Ravenswood Winery and Infineon Raceway invite you to the Ravenswood Winery Media Reception. The reception will feature some of Sonoma Valley's best wines, provided by Ravenswood, as well as light appetizers. Media ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 16, 2006--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced the layoff of approximately 225 employees at its chrome plating facility in Fayetteville, Arkansas in connection with the Company's previously announced decision to restructure this business. The plant's bright polish operation was ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, June 16 -- The Advantage Funding group of companies announced today the sale of 80 percent of its stock to Marubeni Motor Holdings, Inc., which is 80% owned by Marubeni America Corporation and 20% owned by Marubeni Auto & Construction Machinery America, Inc. Advantage Funding, one of the largest independent v ... Continue reading
The Hanover Insurance Group Builds Momentum with Multi-Variate Auto Product
-Connections(TM) Auto Drives 150 Percent New Business Growth in Launch States- -Agents Benefit from Greater Market Reach, Ease-of-Use, Competitive Pricing- WORCESTER, Mass., June 16 -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. , a leading super regional property and casualty company, announced today that its multi-variate auto ... Continue reading
U.S. Military Goes to War With the #1 Sprayed-on Liner, Rhino Linings(R)
Rhino Linings Is Trusted by U.S. Military to Protect Its Structures, Vehicles and Personnel From Potential Terrorist Attacks SAN DIEGO, June 16 -- It's no secret that Rhino Linings USA, Inc. has made a name for itself with its tough, long-lasting truck bed linings, but now those linings can be found protecting the live ... Continue reading
View Annual Forecasts up to 2010 for the Vehicular Lighting Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--June 16, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c38345) has announced the addition of "Vehicular Lighting - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vehicular Lighting in Millions of Units. The major product segme ... Continue reading
Vishay Receives Pinnacle Award From Delphi for Outstanding Quality Performance
MALVERN, Pa., June 16 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been selected to receive Delphi Corporation's 2006 Pinnacle Award. The award from Delphi, a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology, recognizes suppliers primarily for their outstandi ... Continue reading
Webcast Alert: BorgWarner 2006 Second Quarter Results Conference Call
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following webcast: What: BorgWarner 2006 Second Quarter Results Conference Call When: July 27, 2006 @ 9:30 a.m. ET Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/investor_webcasts.html How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: ... Continue reading
Charles R. Williamson Named to PACCAR Board
BELLEVUE, Wash.--June 16, 2006--Mr. Charles R. Williamson has been named to PACCAR Inc's Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2006, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer. Charles R. Williamson was chairman and chief executive officer of Unocal, the California-based energy company, fr ... Continue reading
Richard Petty and Dodge Charger Reunite for Goodwood Festival of Speed
* The King set to drive '72 Dodge Charger with the Earl and the Sirs * Former Formula One driver Jochen Mass to drive 2006 Dodge Charger NASCAR NEXTEL Cup car AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 16 -- Richard Petty, the winningest driver in the history of NASCAR's premier series, will be reunited with his 1972 Dodge Charger race ... Continue reading
Ford Kentucky Busch Advance -- Jourdain
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Meijer 300 Advance, Page 1 June 16, 2006 Kentucky Speedway Michel Jourdain, Jr., driver of the No. 15 Ford Fusion, will attempt to qualify for his second Busch Series race of the season tomorrow in a ppc Racing-prepared Ford at Kentucky Speedway. Jourdain, who last competed in the Busch Ser ... Continue reading
Tiger Truck Introduces First 4WD to Industry!
DALLAS, June 16 -- Today Tiger Truck introduced the first four-wheel drive capability into the light off-road vehicle category. "This 4x4 solution was probably the most sought option by our Dealer network and large Fleet operators," said Mike Ward, Founder and CEO of Tiger Truck. "We are pleased to continue our industr ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Cherokee County Motorsports Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION CHEROKEE COUNTY MOTORSPORTS PARK Friday, June 16, 2006 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 CALLAWAY JOINS CONWAY, LEADS FIELD AT CHEROKEE MOTORCPORTS PARK RUSK, Texas - In the first rounds of qualifying at Cherokee County Motorsports P ... Continue reading
Delphi, IUE-CWA and GM Agree on Hourly Special Attrition Plan
Certain Employees Eligible For Proposed Special Retirements; Buyouts of $140,000, $70,000 or $40,000 Available to Eligible IUE-CWA-Represented Employees; GM Financial Support Provided and Transition to GM Retirement Enabled TROY, Mich., June 16 -- Delphi Corp. (Pink Sheets: DPHIQ) today announced another important step ... Continue reading
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