Carfax Kicks Sand In The Face Of Experian
Editors Note: A few days back I received an e-mail from Tyrone Walker an employee of Carfax who was eager to compare the results I received from Experian with those of their chief competitor. He asked if I would give him the VIN number of the RX7 in question so he could compare the Carfax Report with the report from Ex ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Hungarian GP-Preview
Hungarian Grand Prix 2224 August 2003 PREVIEW The sense of anticipation for the closing four races of the 2003 FIA Formula One Championship is palpable as every race will play a critical role in determining the outcome of the closely contested Constructors¹ and Drivers¹ Championships. The BMW WilliamsF1 Team ... Continue reading
Title: How hard do you like your drive-new camless technology My name is Justin Geer and I have a variable valve timing solution(patent pending) for camless technology. The device is a disk splined to a shaft connected to a timed camshaft pulley, timed with an internal combustion engine crankshaft. The disk gives the " ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Finds Great Values in Used Vehicles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Douglas Love, 914-378-2437, dlove@consumer.org CONSUMER REPORTS' USED CAR YEARBOOK FINDS GREAT VALUES IN USED VEHICLES CR auto experts identify reliable used vehicles with good performance and excellent value for the money YONKERS, NY - Amidst the sea of used cars that are now on sale, Co ... Continue reading
correction - Orbit Racing - Mosport qualifying
correction to time differential in first paragrah third quick Orbit Racing will start Sunday's American Le Mans Series race from third on the GT grid. Marc Lieb qualified the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS in one minute 20.053 seconds on the 2.459-mile Mosport International Raceway road course. His lap time was ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV's First 'Club Fleetwood' International Rally Is a Big Success
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Fleetwood RV, the nation's leader in recreational vehicle sales, had over 160 Fleetwood RVs and over 30 vendors show up for the first international Club Fleetwood rally on July 7-11, 2003. The rally was held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. The event cost $185 per RV ... Continue reading
Lund International Announces Corporate Identity Changes
DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 18 -- Lund International, one of the country's premier automotive accessories manufacturers, today announced sweeping corporate identity changes within the company, changes it said will better reflect its standing as a single, integrated organization. The changes, which will take effect October 31, 20 ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive crece al aumentar sus negocios de coches de lujo
Lake Forest, Illinois, August 18 -- - La compañía elegida por DaimlerChrysler como distribuidora para los utilitarios Mercedes-Benz Tenneco Automotive ha anunciado hoy que DaimlerChrysler AG ha escogido a la compañía como distribuidora de sistemas de control de emisiones avanzados. La compañía desarrolla y produc ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Brand Potenza Tires To Be OE On Subaru Impreza WRX-STI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 BRIDGESTONE BRAND POTENZA TIRES TO BE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON SUBARU IMPREZA WRX-STI NASHVILLE , Tenn. (August 15, 2003) - Bridgestone brand Potenza(tm) RE070 tires have been chosen as original equipment on the new ultra-high performance 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX-S ... Continue reading
Key Plastics' Grand Rapids Facility Earns Top Quality Honor from Saturn
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--Aug. 18, 2003--Key Plastics L.L.C.'s plant in Grand Rapids, Mich. was presented with the 2002 Saturn Supplier Quality Award, given for excellence in quality for production year 2002. The plant was recognized for supplying top quality parts and services that meet or exceed Saturn's extremely stringe ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Aug. 18 -- Call it Dream Cruise in the Dark. Despite last week's massive power outage -- and some thunderstorms -- there was no dampening the enthusiasm for the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. And TheCarConnection.com was there. You can see all the hot rods, the muscle cars, and more from Woodward Avenue's annua ... Continue reading
8-16-03 Lebanon Valley Press Release
"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release August 16, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 TREMONT AND COLLINS GET 2ND VICTORIES OF '03 AT LEBANON VALLEY West Lebanon, NY- Kenny Tremont Jr. was the winner of the 30-lap DIRT modified feature at Lebanon Valley Speedway on Saturday night. Art Collins won the caution- ... Continue reading
ADESA CHARLOTTE RECEIVES TOP WORLD OMNI/CENTERONE AUCTION AWARD
<<World Omni and ADESA Charlotte 2003 auction of the year FINAL1.doc>> <<world omni 002.JPG>> Hi Everyone: Attached is a news release regarding ADESA Charlotte's World Omni/CenterOne Auction Award. Also attached is a photo from this morning's presentation. Pictured from left to right are, Grace Appleton, executive dire ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX race release, Springfield Dirt-Mile
RECORD FOUR IN A ROW FOR FRANK KIMMEL ON SPRINGFIELD DIRT MILE SPRINGFIELD, IL (8-17-03) By Don Radebaugh - They held him off for a while but not long enough to keep ARCA RE/MAX Series veteran Frank Kimmel out of the record books at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. With a near-capacity crowd on hand, the four-time serie ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Top-10 Points after Springfield (8-17-03)
CURRENT TOP-10 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES POINTS AFTER SPRINGFIELD (8-17-03) 1. Frank Kimmel 4200; 2. Jason Jarrett 3625; 3. Mark Gibson 3465; 4. Billy Venturini 3375; 5. ... Continue reading
Cannon tests, shares, looks for changes in Brainerd and beyond
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON TESTS WITH TEAMMATES, SHARES INFO, LOOKS FOR CHANGES AT BRAINERD AND BEYOND BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 14, 200 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 18, 2003-- Open Technology Strengthens Communication Among Insurers, Repair Facilities and Independent Appraisers and Enables the Efficient Exchange of Claims Information CCC Information Services continues to strengthen communication among insurers and appraisal sources with the release of CCC Autoverse(T ... Continue reading
Collins Reports Third Quarter Results
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Aug. 18 -- Collins Industries, Inc. today reported results for its third fiscal quarter that ended July 31, 2003. The Company posted net income of $623,685 ($.09 per share -- diluted) for the quarter ended July 31, 2003 compared to net income of $1,009,226 ($.15 per share -- diluted) for the same peri ... Continue reading
Cummins Files First and Second Quarter 2003 10-Qs
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 18, 2003--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has filed its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the first and second quarters of 2003 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The second quarter 10-Q was filed within the five-day extension period allowed by the SEC; all of the Company's SE ... Continue reading
Fuel Mileage plays a hand in Sterling Marlin's day at Michigan
Contact: Jennifer Powell, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 658-8540, jpowell@ganassi.com For Immediate Release Fuel Mileage plays a hand in Sterling Marlin's day at Michigan BROOKLYN, MI. (August 17, 2003) --- After working his way from the back of the field, Sterling Marlin's day ended with a 19th p ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--MIS QUALIFYING
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; QUALIFYING; GFS MARKETPLACE 400; MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY; AUG. 15, 2003 BROOKLYN, Mich., Aug. 15, 2003 - A sudden rain shower ... Continue reading
*****Hales Corners Early Results, August 16, 2003*****
(Early results, more complete results to follow.) Scheffler, Sorce and Again, Zdroik at Hales Franklin, Wis., August 16---Russ Scheffler led the Super Late Model feature from start to finish capitalizing on his pole position start Saturday Night. Don Sorce, Jr. Won over fast timer Roger Lee in the sportsmen class and J ... Continue reading
*****Hales Corners Full Results, August 13, 2003*****
Zdroik Keeps On Winning: Fourth in Hales Modifieds By John Shea Franklin, Wis., Aug. 13--Jason Zdroik, J.J. Weickowski and Chris Baur were winners in the Pro Star stock car program that ran in support of the MSA 360 sprint car special at the Hales Corners Speedway on Wednesday night. Zdroik took his fourth consecutive ... Continue reading
*****Hales Corners Full Results, August 16, 2003*****
Scheffler Dominates Hales' UMP Late Model Feature By John Shea Franklin, Wis., Aug. 16--Russ Scheffler started from the pole and completely dominated his foes en route to victory in the UMP late model feature Saturday on Tom Klippel Memorial Night at the Hales Corners Speedway. Don Sorce Jr. kept Roger Lee from his sec ... Continue reading
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RACINE, Wis.--Aug. 18, 2003--Modine Manufacturing Company announced today that it has received an order from Ballard Power Systems to supply thermal and water management components in support of Ballard's most advanced automotive fuel cell engines. "We recognize Ballard Power Systems as a leader in PEM fuel cell engine ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Announces Executive Promotions
AKRON, Ohio--Aug. 18, 2003--Myers Industries, Inc. today announced three executive promotions. Effective immediately Stephen E. Myers has been named Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company; Milton I. Wiskind has been named Vice Chairman and Secretary; and John C. Orr has been named President and Chief Opera ... Continue reading
Navigation Technologies Welcomes New Senior Vice President, North American Sales
Winston Guillory Brings Over 20 Years of Technology Sales Experience To Navigation Technologies CHICAGO, Aug. 18 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions, today announced the appointment of Winston Guillory Jr. as Senior ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Final Results from Sacramento Raceway, Sacramento, CA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION SACRAMENTO RACEWAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2003 Champions Crowned at Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event in Sacramento SACRAMENTO - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held this weekend at Sacramento Racewa ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Saturday Results from Sacramento Raceway, Sacramento, CA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION SACRAMENTO RACEWAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2002 Severance and August big winners at Sacramento SACRAMENTO - In the final elimination results in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Mosport race podium
podium! Orbit Racing finished third in the American Le Mans Series race at Mosport International Raceway, the team's second-consecutive podium finish on the 2.459-mile road course. Marc Lieb started the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS third on the GT grid. He pitted during the first caution period, 25 minutes aft ... Continue reading
Scelzi's sizzle fizzles in second round at Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI'S SIZZLE FIZZLES IN SECOND ROUND AT BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 17, 2003) - No. ... Continue reading
State Auto Boards Appoint Mrozek and Couger
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Aug. 18, 2003--The boards of directors of State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) and State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company elected Matt Mrozek and John Couger assistant secretaries of the State Automobile Mutual and State Auto Property/Casualty companies. Mrozek is an actuary in the Actuarial Servi ... Continue reading
Strategy, Hard Work & Hard Driving Net Top 10 For Benson
Strategy, Hard Work & Hard Driving Net Top-10 For Benson #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson and his Crew Chief James Ince could barely contain their laughter as the slapped hands in the hauler’s lounge after the race. The pair along with teammates had just posted a 10th-place finish Sunday at Michigan Interna ... Continue reading
Syntel Named to the VARBusiness 500 List of Top Solution Providers in North America
TROY, Mich., Aug. 18 -- Syntel, Inc. announced it has been named to VARBusiness Magazine's 2003 list of the 500 largest solution providers in North America. The list is published in the June 23, 2003 issue of VARBusiness. Syntel, which had revenues of over $161 million in 2002, moved up 12 places from the previous list ... Continue reading
Takagi-Barron Kentucky Saturday Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Belterra Indy 300 Grid: Takagi in Sixth Row, Barron in Ninth Row SPARTA, Ky. (Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing teammates Tora Takagi and Alex Barron will start in the sixth and ninth rows, respectively, for Sunday's ... Continue reading
Takagi-Barron Kentucky Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Heartbreaking 18th for Takagi at Kentucky; Barron Out Early SPARTA, Ky. (Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003) - One year after Mo Nunn Racing's first-ever IRL IndyCar Series victory by Felipe Giaffone at the Belterra Casino Indy 300 at Ke ... Continue reading
TULSA, Okla.--Aug. 18, 2003--Thrifty Car Sales, the used car sales division of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today that it has been named as a Top 10 Best New Franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, one of the largest and most prestigious authorities of business media. This annual ranking announces the ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX results, Springfield Mile-Dirt
2003 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #15 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield IL, 8-17-03 Official Results, Allen Crowe Memorial 100 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 1 46 Frank Kimmel/Jeffersonville IN Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford 100 Running 2 6 5 Doug Keller/St. ... Continue reading
Bazemore advances to quarters, loses to Frank Pedregon in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND, IS TAKEN OUT BY FRANK PEDREGON BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 17, 2003) - There is som ... Continue reading
Bazemore holds on to No. 3 in Brainerd.
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE KEEPS HIS NO. 3 SPOT IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. ... Continue reading
Baze No. 3 in Brainerd Fri. night
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE THIRD ON FRIDAY NIGHT IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 15, 2003) - Following a tire-smoking first qual ... Continue reading
Cannon loses to Wilkerson in first round at Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON LOSES TO WILKERSON IN FIRST ROUND AT BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 17, 2003) - Scotty Cannon, in the Oak ... Continue reading
Cannon No. 8 Fri. night in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON TAKES NO. 8 FRIDAY NIGHT IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. ... Continue reading
Cannon qualifies 12th in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 CANNON QUALIFIES NO. 12 IN BRAINERD BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. ... Continue reading
Early accident puts Team Target out of the race at Michigan
Contact: Nealie Hamilton, Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, cell: (704) 500-6068, nhamilton@ganassi.com <mailto:nhamilton@ganassi.com> For Immediate Release Early accident puts Team Target out of the race at Michigan BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 17, 2003) --- Casey Mears was enjoying a productive weekend during his se ... Continue reading
GM Racing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Notes, MIS
CONTACT: Nancy Wager or Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com 727-784-8465 (ofc) 727-415-3109(cell) r.lemasters@att.net 704-792-1801(ofc) 704-236-9831(cell) http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING POST RACE NOTES, ADVANCE MATERIAL GFS MARKETPLACE 400 AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY; August 16, 20 ... Continue reading
GM RACING NASCAR BULLET POINTS--MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell For more information: media.gm.com GM RACING WINSTON CUP BULLET POINTS-MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY; AUGUST 16, 2003 Race: GFS Marketplace 400 Distance: 200 Laps Date: Sunday, August 17, 2003 Television: ... Continue reading
GM RACING NOTES & QUOTES--MICHIGAN POST-RACE
Contact: Ron Lemasters Jr. or Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications r.lemasters@att.net (704) 792-1801 phone (704) 236-9831 cell nmwager@aol.com (727) 784-8465 (office) (727) 415-3109 (cell) For more information: http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING WINSTON CUP NOTES & QUOTES; GFS MARKETPLACE 400; MICHIGAN INT'L SPEED ... Continue reading
GM Racing, Richard Childress B'Fast Club Notes, MIS
CONTACT: Nancy Wager or Ron Lemasters Jr. GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com 727-784-8465 (ofc) 727-415-3109(cell) r.lemasters@att.net 704-792-1801(ofc) 704-236-9831(cell) http://media.gm.com/gmracing GM RACING POST RACE NOTES, ADVANCE MATERIAL GFS MARKETPLACE 400 AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY RICHARD CHILDR ... Continue reading
*****Hales Corners Early Results, August 13, 2003*****
(Early results, more complete results to follow.) Zdroik Makes It Four in a Row Franklin, Wis., August 13---Jason Zdroik has continued his dominance of the modified division at the Hales Corners Speedway with his fourth feature win in a row Wednesday night. The weekday special featured the MSA 360 outlaw sprints with m ... Continue reading
Hales Corners Speedway, Franklin, Wis. Current Points As of 08-16-2003 UMP Late Model Name Car # 08-16-YTD 1 Scheffler, Russ 74 7165 2 Sievert, Bret 5 6645 3 Specht, Scott 99 6595 4 Scheffler, Rick 15 5955 5 Carlson, Chris C-12 4650 6 Sorce, Dan 14 4425 7 Watson, Jim W-1 4150 8 Scheffler, George 10-S 4125 9 Rezutek, Bi ... Continue reading
Hornish and Chevy Win IRL Pole
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Hornish Puts Gen IV Chevy Indy V8 on Pole SPARTA, Ky., Aug. 16, 2003 - Happy days are here again for Sam Hornish Jr. and Chevrolet. The two-time Imdy Racing League champion put the new Gen IV Chevy In ... Continue reading
Hornish Wins with New Chevy Indy V8
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Hornish Has the Horses in Runaway Kentucky Victory SPARTA, Ky., Aug. 17, 2003 - Sam Hornish Jr. put Chevy back in the IRL winner's circle today with a dominant performance in the Belterra Casino Indy ... Continue reading
Mopar Elimination Notes From Brainerd
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, Minn. Elimination Notes & Quotes Morgan Falls in the Quarterfinals Mopar Funny Car Report BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 18, 2003) -- Mopar¹s Larry Morgan continues to improve, advancing to the second round o ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday Qualifying Results from Sacramento Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION SACRAMENTO RACEWAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2002 Hudson and August Top Qualifiers at Sacramento SACRAMENTO - In the opening rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Sacramento Raceway, Don Hudson and Ron A ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Kurt Johnson is nearly perfect in Brainerd
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson is nearly perfect in Brainerd Event: 22nd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Location: Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, MN Day/Date: Sunday August 17, 2003 Kurt Johnson came within four thousandths of ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Mosport qualifying
third quick Orbit Racing will start Sunday's American Le Mans Series race from third on the GT grid. Marc Lieb qualified the No. 43 YES Network Porsche 911 GT3 RS in one minute 20.053 seconds on the 2.459-mile Mosport International Raceway road course. His lap time was 0.559 seconds off the class pole position time of ... Continue reading
Orbit Racing - Mosport test day
power delay Orbit Racing's drivers were delayed by the power shortage that affected much of eastern North America, but arrived at Mosport International Raceway just a few minutes after the start of the first American Le Mans Series test session on Friday. Peter Baron and Marc Lieb were forced to overnight in Miami when ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Initiates Redemption of $100 Million 8 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Aug. 18, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that it has initiated the process to redeem the entire $100 million aggregate principal amount of its 8 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008. The Company plans to redeem the Notes in accordance with their terms on September 19, 2003, at a redemp ... Continue reading
Scelzi sizzles at Brainerd, Qualifies No. 1
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NO. 16 OF 23 BRAINERD (MINN.) INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS RACE DATE: AUG. 15-17 Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 SCELZI SIZZLES ON HOT BRAINERD TRACK, TAKES NO. 1 BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis Attempts To Maintain ALMS Podium Presence At Mosport
Shane Lewis Attempts To Maintain ALMS Podium Presence At Mosport BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, August 14, 2003 – Jupiter, Florida’s Shane Lewis will attempt to maintain his presence on the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) podium with Sunday’s Grand Prix of Mosport here at Mosport International Raceway. However, the 2.459 m ... Continue reading
Sunoco presents GM Racing ASN Canada FIA National Karting Championships - Post race release
For immediate release; Sunoco Presents the GM Racing 2003 ASN Canada FIA National Karting Championships Nine National classes get new champions MOSPORT, ONTARIO - Over 250 of the best karters in Canada descended on Mosport International Raceway to contest the Sunoco Presents the GM Racing 2003 ASN Canada FIA National K ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport race
fast adjustment Terry Borcheller finished eighth in GT in the American Le Mans Series race at Mosport International Raceway on Sunday. The Phoenix driver said he had to adjust on the fly to max results for the No. 63 ACEMCO Motorsports Ferrari 360 Modena GT he drives with Shane Lewis of Jupiter, Fla. Lewis qualified 10 ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller - Mosport race
threes Terry Borcheller returns to Canada this week for the American Le Mans Series race at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont. Borcheller, of Phoenix, and Shane Lewis of Jupiter, Fla., will drive the No. 63 ACEMCO Motorsports Ferrari 360 Modena GT. The Mosport race will be the third for Borcheller and L ... Continue reading
Townsend Bell To Test With BAR Honda Team
U.S. CONTACT: Christopher Lencheski Managing Director MFP/RWB 1 - (610) 282-2905 O 1 - (610) 282-2861 F 44 (7792) 324-691 UK/Europe clencheski@epix.net YOUNG DRIVERS TO TEST FOR LUCKY STRIKE B·A·R Honda The Lucky Strike B·A·R Honda team have today further demonstrated their commitment to evaluating and nurturing ne ... Continue reading
Wisconsin Native Paul Menard To Drive for Rocketsports at Road America
CONTACT: Harry Warren, (517) 927-3613 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WISCONSIN NATIVE PAUL MENARD TO DRIVE FOR ROCKETSPORTS AT ROAD AMERICA LANSING, Mich. - NASCAR stock car driver and Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup veteran Paul Menard will drive the No. 3 Jaguar XKR in the Trans-Am 100, Round 8 of this year¹s ch ... Continue reading
Trans-Am Field Ready for 'Long' Summer Day at Road America
CONTACT: Justin Anderson (704) 348-9400 Cell: (517) 927-3614 Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 18, 2003 TRANS-AM FIELD READY FOR ŒLONG¹ SUMMER DAY AT ROAD AMERICA ELKHART LAKE, Wis. ‹ No other venue on this year¹s schedule has played a bigger role in the history of the Trans-Am Series for the ... Continue reading
Open Wheel Racing Series LLC Proposes to Acquire CART
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Open Wheel Racing Series LLC today announced that it has delivered to Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. (MPH) a proposal to acquire all the outstanding common stock of CART for approximately $.50 cash per share. Open Wheel Racing's proposal was set forth in an offer letter sent to the ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive beflügelt Wachstum mit Neuauftrag für Luxuslimousinen
Lake Forest, Illinois, August 18 -- - DaimlerChrysler wählt das Unternehmen zum Lieferanten FÜR Mercedes-Benz-PKW Wie die Tenneco Automotive heute mitteilte, wurde das Unternehmen von der DaimlerChrysler AG zum Lieferanten fortschrittlicher Abgasregelungssysteme bestimmt. Tenneco soll die Entwicklung und Produktion v ... Continue reading
New Auto Safety Devices Make Back-to-School Carpools a Smooth Ride for Everyone
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif.--Aug. 18, 2003-- Back-Up Video System Among Al & Ed's Autosound's Most Desired Back-to-School Auto Safety Products Following Labor Day weekend, traditional lighter summer traffic conditions come to an end as returning vacationers head back to work, hitting the roads as commuters, and as school ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Announces Officer Change
ATLANTA--Aug. 18, 2003--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 29.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2003 to shareholders of record September 5, 2003. In addition, the Board of Directors approved the following office ... Continue reading
Pacer Wins Popular Mechanics Magazine Editor's Choice Award For the Second Year in A Row
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 18 -- For the second year in a row Pacer Technology executives returned home from the annual National Hardware Show with the coveted award from Popular Mechanics magazine. The well-know magazine among professionals and do-it-yourselfers tagged the Company's new Anchor-Tite(TM) Permanent P ... Continue reading
Parade Stars Rare 1905 Ford Model B and Ford Mustang Serial #1 DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 18 -- The longest continuously running car show in the nation, Greenfield Village's Old Car Festival on September 6 and 7, will welcome throngs of pre-1933 vehicles from across the country to the newly restored village grounds. Highlig ... Continue reading
Think Twice Before Resorting to Repossession of Your Automobile
HOUSTON, Aug. 18 -- Although owning a vehicle is not considered a luxury, the cost of transportation can be excessive for the typical middle-class American's budget. Car and lease payments, insurance, gasoline, repairs and maintenance costs can really add up. In fact, these costs can consume up to 20 percent of the dri ... Continue reading
SmarTire Strengthens Board of Directors and Management Team
New additions provide industry and technical depth plus sales, marketing and communications expertise OTCBB: SMTR RICHMOND, BC, Aug. 18 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) today announced it has strengthened both its Board of Directors and management team with the recruitment of three new additions. Senior advisor t ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Fuels Growth With Incremental New Business on Luxury Vehicles
Company Chosen by DaimlerChrysler as Supplier for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars LAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 18 -- Tenneco Automotive announced today that DaimlerChrysler AG has chosen the company as a supplier of advanced emission control systems. The company will develop and produce converter cannings and produce diesel pa ... Continue reading
ZAP Sees 'Open Road' with Automakers Backing Off Electrics
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAPZ) is ramping up to sell more battery electric cars as automakers appear to be shifting focus towards hydrogen fuel cells and hybrid gasoline-electric technologies. This week General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Isuzu Motors, and several ... Continue reading
August 2003 Best Bargains Encourage Buyers to Take Advantage of `Home Stretch' Incentives
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 18, 2003-- 2003 New Vehicle Inventories Dwindle as End-of-Model-Year Incentives Increase CarsDirect.com, the leading multi-brand online car buying service, today announced its August 2003 Best Bargains selections. Incentives on remaining 2003 vehicles have become even more competitive in August as the ... Continue reading
Riverside Motorsports Park Appoints Mike Yurick President & General Manager
ATWATER, Calif.--Aug. 18, 2003--Riverside Motorsports Park, LLC (RMP) announced today that it has employed Michael Yurick as the motorsports facility's President and General Manager. Yurick's motorsports operational and management expertise spans 35 years, and includes positions as Director of Operations at Indianapoli ... Continue reading
Korean Carmakers to Install Telematics Gadgets
Seoul August 17, 2003; Seo Jee-yeon writing for Korea Timese reportes that Korean car makers are teaming up with mobile phone operators and electronics companies to install state-of-art telematics gadgets in their cars. Their decision is based on their prediction that consumers will prioritize telematics equipment in t ... Continue reading
China's Dongfeng Automobile Swaps Assets
SHANGHAI August 18, 2003; Dow Jones reported that truck manufacturer Dongfeng Automobile Co. said Monday it will swap its stake in an electric vehicle manufacturer for its parent's stake in a truck maker. Dongfeng Automobile said its 36.4% stake in a company that makes electric vehicles for parks was valued at 18.8 mil ... Continue reading
Audi Implements Flexible, Available Storage Area Network With Brocade Silkworm Fabric Switches
Leading Auto Manufacturer Increases Data Availability and Reduces Costs For Car Design and Assembly Using Brocade SAN SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18 -- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (Brocade(R)) , the world's leading provider of infrastructure for Storage Area Networks (SANs), announced today that Audi has deployed B ... Continue reading
Don't Let Car Trouble Ruin the Labor Day Weekend
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 18 -- With the long Labor Day weekend marking the unofficial end of summer, an estimated 30 million people are expected to travel a hundred miles or more from their homes. But before packing the car, the Car Care Council recommends a thorough pre-vacation vehicle inspection. "Taking the time to perf ... Continue reading
Ballard Introduces Stationary Fuel Cell Power Generator for Telecommunications and UPS Markets
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 18, 2003--Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) today introduced the Nexa(R) RM Series, its hydrogen fueled stationary fuel cell power generator. Developed to meet the needs of the uninterruptible power system (UPS) and telecommunications power markets, the Nexa(R) RM Series i ... Continue reading
Spectator Killed Watching Mud Race in North Carolina
PILOT, N.C. August 17, 2003; The AP reported that a mud-racing Jeep crashed through a chain-link fence into a crowd of spectators, killing one woman and injuring her daughter and 19 others. The victim's name was being withheld until family members were notified, Franklin County Sheriff Jerry Jones said Sunday. Her daug ... Continue reading
Spencer Accused of Attacking Busch
BROOKLYN, Mich. August 17, 2003; Mike Harris writing for the AP reportesd that NASCAR driver Jimmy Spencer could face assault charges after allegedly attacking fellow competitor Kurt Busch following Sunday's GFS Marketplace 400. As the drivers came into the garage area at Michigan International Speedway following the c ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Canada Contributes to Ontario Energy Conservation
ONTARIO, Canada, Aug. 17 -- DaimlerChrysler Canada will meet Premier Eves' request of industrial energy users to voluntarily reduce consumption by 50% for Monday, August 18. In an effort to conserve energy and contribute to the overall stability of Ontario's energy supply, DaimlerChrysler Canada will eliminate non-esse ... Continue reading
Power Up; Ford Motor Company Facilities Returning to Normal Following Blackout
* Company works with utilities and governments to restore power in orderly fashion. * All employees called back to work Monday; advised to bring water and food for personal use. * Timing of outage and employee efforts minimize disruptions DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 17 -- (FCN) Ford Motor Company is working with energy utili ... Continue reading
Floridians Finish 1,2,3 in Panoz GT Pro Auto Race at Mosport Raceway
Today's Win Puts Eddie Mady In Narrow - and Unofficial - Series Lead BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Aug. 17 -- MOSPORT INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY -- Eddie Mady of Boca Raton, FL, overtook pole leader and fellow Floridian Gavin Riches of Ft Myers in the third lap of today's Panoz GT Pro Series and held on to take a four-second win ju ... Continue reading
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