The Atlanta Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities will host the third annual âFestival of Suitesâ at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, March 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m., held in conjunction with an evening of high-speed excitement. Attendees will be given the unique opportunity to enjoy Georgia Power NASCAR S ... Continue reading
Britainâs Jonny Baker is back on board for his second season of racing in America, as Andersen Racing announced today that it will field a Van Diemen for him in the F2000 Championship Series presented by Hoosier Racing Tire. <p> Baker, 23, of Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, drove for the team in Star Mazda compet ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (BALTIMORE, MD.) - CitiFinancial Announces Sponsorship ofNationwide Team
CitiFinancial today announced it will be the primary sponsor on a variety of Roush Fenway Racing entries in all 35 NASCAR Nationwide Series events in 2008. The sponsorship is part of Citi's new multifaceted, strategic marketing partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, one of NASCAR's premier racing teams. As part of the r ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (DAYTONA, FLA.) - NASCAR Around The Clock: Stock Car Flavor Abounds In Rolex 24
Renewing a tradition while reinvigorating a classic event, NASCAR drivers are returning again to the sports car spectacle that annually kicks off Speedweeks â the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Jan. 26-27. Stock car drivers disguised for several days as road racers â itâs nothing new at Daytona International Speed ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DELAWARE, OH.) - T. Coughlin changes gears to enter Pro Mod championship chase
After spending a year trying to find an agreeable tune-up for his radical twin-turbo-charged Pro Mod entry, veteran racer Troy Coughlin has returned his JEGS.com Pontiac GTO to a conventional super-charged configuration so he can chase race trophies in earnest from the start of the drag racing season. Coughlin will kee ... Continue reading
1st Annual Honda Helpful Award Winners to be Surprised With a New 2008 Honda Vehicle
Three Deserving Individuals Have Been Selected to Receive a New Honda During Special Presentation at the Santa Monica Pier, January 22nd LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 -- The Southern California Honda Dealers Association (http://www.socalhonda.com/) have announced that the recipients have been selected for the 1st annual Honda H ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Appoints New Executives; Christine K. Cortez to Retire
- Simon Boag Named President - Mopar / Global Service and Parts - Scott R. Garberding Named Vice President - Global Alliance Operations - Christine K. Cortez Announces Retirement AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18 -- Chrysler LLC today announced organizational changes and appointments in Mopar and Global Alliance Operations. ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- Two Cadillac CTS models -- the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and the CTS Concept Coupe -- swept the production and concept car categories at the 2008 EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), as the new BMW X6 and the Chrysler ecoVoyager took respective production and concept ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 18 -- WHO: The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is helping automotive enthusiasts who plan on attending Public Days Jan. 19- 27 to plan in advance for parking and transportation to Cobo Center. WHAT: To pre-arrange parking, the NAIAS 2008 recommends: -- Click and Park, an online parking ... Continue reading
Just Rockingham Rockingham Speedway Retains Sports Marketing Agency Camp & Associates, Inc. Rockingham, N.C. (Jan. 17, 2008) - Rockingham Speedway has retained Concord, N.C.-based Camp & Associates, Inc. as its exclusive marketing agency as it prepares to host the venue's first major auto racing events since 2004. The ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LONDON, UK.) - THE 2008 PIRELLI TROFEO
New for 2008 in the world of Cross Country, is the Pirelli Trofeo. Based around the award winning, all-new, T1 diesel-powered McRae Enduro rally car, this new, one-make rally championship will consist of four rounds from the FIA International Cup for Cross Country Bajas. For 2008, the Pirelli Trofeo will include the la ... Continue reading
US MOTOGP (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - MotoGP TITLE IS ONLY AIM FOR FIAT YAMAHA, RIDERS ROSSI, LORENZO
The Fiat Yamaha Team should be a fascinating study in contrasts during the 2008 MotoGP World Championship season, which includes the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14. Thereâs a mix of experience in the rider lineup, with rookie Jorge Lorenzo joining five-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi. Thereâs ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (TAUPO, NZ.) - A1 TEAM USA's Summerton 5th in practice at Taupo
A1 TEAM USA's Jonathan Summerton had the fifth fastest lap in practice Friday in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Taupo, New Zealand. "The practice went well," Summerton said. "It was fun to go fast and we got plenty of work done for qualifying and the races. The car was pretty good from the start and we were able t ... Continue reading
AIGP (TAUPO, NZ.) - France Tops Friday Practice in Taupo
A1 Team France topped the time sheets in the second of today's two free practice sessions at Taupo as all 22 drivers took to the track with biofuel in their tanks, making history at round five of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season. Despite not taking part in the rookie session this morning, 25-year-old Fre ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (HILLIARD, OH.) - Andersen Racing and Rahal Letterman Racing Expand Their Relationship
Andersen Racing and Rahal Letterman Racing (RLR) have agreed to expand their relationship in 2008, marking an unprecedented association between the junior open-wheel ranks and a majorleague team. Last February Andersen Racing was named as the official Indy Pro Series development team of RLR, which fields entries in bot ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (TAUPO, NZ.) - Canada Headlines Taupo Rookie Session
A1 Team Canada's Robert Wickens continued to make a name for himself in the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport as the Toronto teen dominated Round 5's 'Rookie-Only' practice session on Friday morning at New Zealand's Taupo Motorsports Park. Wickens, turning his first career laps at the stunning 3.5km facility, blitzed the fi ... Continue reading
The Greater Talladega Area Chamber of Commerce named Talladega Superspeedway Large Business of the Year during yesterdayâs annual celebration luncheon. Track Public Relations Director Kristi King was also named Outstanding Chamber Member at the event. âThis is a great honor bestowed upon us by the Greater Tal ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BROWNSVILLE, IN.) - LUCAS AND TODD GO SKY-HIGH
The next two weekends on SPEED TV, Lucas Oil Racing teammates, Morgan Lucas and J.R. Todd will again rocket down the icy Olympic surface of Lake Placidâs third annual Chevy Bodine Bobsled Challenge airing this Sunday, January 20, at 12 noon EST, featuring a complete head-to-head match up of NHRA and NASCAR drivers ... Continue reading
Michael Andretti, Chairman, Andretti Green Racing: "We're very excited about expanding our Indy Pro Series operation and continuing our relationship with Gary Peterson and AFS Racing. Joining forces with AFS Racing made a lot of sense, from both on-track and business standpoints. "We couldn't be happier to have a drive ... Continue reading
RACING BUSINESS (TOPEKA, KS.) - Thousands of Dollars in Solo Contingency Money Available
Money, tires, brake products and even a trailer are up for grabs during the 2008 The Tire Rack(r) SCCA National Solo Season, thanks to a number of generous contingency programs. <p> Bridgestone, Hankook, Hoosier Racing Tire and Kumho Tires all return with programs for the 2008 Tire Rack Solo National Tour. Toyo Tires h ... Continue reading
General Motors Corp. Expects $5 Billion Labor Cost Reduction by 2011
DETROIT January 18, 2008; Tom Krisher writing for AP reported that General Motors Corp. says its new contract with the United Auto Workers will help cut its annual U.S. labor costs by $5 billion between now and 2011, but company leaders know that cost cuts alone won't make GM profitable in North America. Speaking to th ... Continue reading
Louisiana Roads Voted Nation's Worst for Second Year; Arkansas' Most Improved
Annual survey also ranks best roads, best and worst car drivers. TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Jan. 17 -- While campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee touts his road improvement efforts that moved Arkansas from the state with the worst roads to "the most improved road system in t ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Jan. 17 -- The latest release of WAVE, Ricardo's world-leading engine performance and gas dynamics simulation software, takes its performance and modeling capacity to a new level in the quest to meet increasingly demanding fuel economy and emissions standards. WAVE 8.0 -- the product of more than ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is proud to announce the second annual Photo Contest sponsored by WWJ Newsradio 950. On Tuesday, Jan. 22, visitors with a camera and an auto show ticket will be able to attend the show an hour early (8 a.m.), giving them unprecedented access to ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Murano
- More Powerful, Redesigned Murano Priced $1,500 Less Than 2007 Models - NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $1,500 lower on all models versus the prev ... Continue reading
Bosch Technologies Improve Fuel Efficiency of 2008 North American International Auto Show Vehicles
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 17 -- With "green" technologies top of mind at this week's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Bosch supplies innovative technologies to several vehicles on display helping automakers bring cleaner and more efficient vehicles to consumers. Two key powertrain technolo ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 17 -- WHO: The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) advises those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday, Jan. 18 to plan to arrive early at Cobo Center. WHAT: To plan ahead for parking, the NAIAS 2008 recommends the following: If You Are Driving Yourself -- General access t ... Continue reading
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