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Saturday, June 2, 2007

NASCAR BCS (MONTREAL) - NASCAR Busch Series Test PREVIEW

NASCAR BCS (MONTREAL) - NASCAR Busch Series Test PREVIEW

WHEN: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 WHERE: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Québec The test will consist of two sessions (9 a.m. – Noon; 1 – 5 p.m.) WHO: Terry Labonte, the two-time NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion, will serve as the test driver. Richard Childress Racing will provide/crew the No. 21 Chevrole ... Continue reading

ALMS (LE MANS) - LIZARDS BANKING ON EXPERIENCE

ALMS (LE MANS) - LIZARDS BANKING ON EXPERIENCE

Seth Neiman, Johannes van Overbeek and Jorg Bergmeister will drive the Flying Lizard Porsche at Le Mans. Even after two straight starts at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, its aura has had a lasting impact on Flying Lizard Motorsports. No longer is the team considered a Le Mans newcomer with a fourth-place showing in 2006 and ... Continue reading

NHRA (TOPEKA) - HARTLEY, HIGHT, ANDERSON SITTING NO. 1

NHRA (TOPEKA) - HARTLEY, HIGHT, ANDERSON SITTING NO. 1

Little known part-time racer Joe Hartley is the surprise Top Fuel leader at Heartland Park Topeka Friday after one round of qualifying with a stunning 4.518 seconds at 323.12 mph. In his first time as the No.1 qualifier in the Top Fuel category, Hartley is joined by Funny Car heavyweight Robert Hight and Pro Stock poin ... Continue reading

NHRA (TOPEKA) - LUCAS RUNS 4.619 SECONDS

NHRA (TOPEKA) - LUCAS RUNS 4.619 SECONDS

From all appearances, it looks like Morgan Lucas is back to his appreciative racing stride placing his Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster in the provisional No. 6 starting position for the 19th annual running of the O’Reilly Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka. Lucas recorded an elapsed time of 4.619 seconds, 323. ... Continue reading

NHRA (TOPEKA) - TROXEL STILL POSITIVE

NHRA (TOPEKA) - TROXEL STILL POSITIVE

Richard Hogan, crew chief of the Vietnam Veterans MIA/POW Top Fuel dragster team driven by talented pilot, Melanie Troxel, described their attempt at qualifying at the 19th annual O’Reilly Summer Nationals at Heartland Park Topeka as one of if anything could go wrong, it did on that run. Despite the misnomer of c ... Continue reading

RACING MFG (LE MANS) - FOR MICHELIN, THE LE MANS 24 HOURS ARE ALREADY UNDER WAY

RACING MFG (LE MANS) - FOR MICHELIN, THE LE MANS 24 HOURS ARE ALREADY UNDER WAY

On Sunday 3rd June, the test day for the 75th Le Mans 24 Hours will be held on the long circuit. It is the only opportunity for Michelin to test its products on this layout, which measures 13,629 kms. It is the day on which the teams will do their final set-ups and evaluate the behaviour of Michelin's latest tyres spec ... Continue reading

May 2007 Top 20 Selling Vehicles Scorecard

May 2007 Top 20 Selling Vehicles Scorecard

Chicago, June 1, 2007; Reuters compiled a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through May of 2007 as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. ... Continue reading

May 2007 Auto Sales Scorecard

May 2007 Auto Sales Scorecard

June 1, 2007; Reuters compiled the following chart which represents U.S. light vehicle sales totals, individual automaker results and market share for the month of May. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. The seasonally adjusted annual rate is calculated using seasonal factors supplied by the U.S. Commer ... Continue reading

O' Reilly Automotive Recommends Easy Tips to Save Fuel

O' Reilly Automotive Recommends Easy Tips to Save Fuel

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--O’Reilly Auto Parts understands car care maintenance. Since fuel prices reached all-time highs this spring, we want to pass along some quick tips to attain the best mileage possible from your vehicle. Maintaining a consistent level of fuel economy happens in a variety of methods. While products t ... Continue reading

Green Energy Conference in Pasadena to Introduce Significant New Technologies

Green Energy Conference in Pasadena to Introduce Significant New Technologies

PASADENA, Calif.--GreenTech 2007, (www.greentech2007.com) a day-long company showcase, will introduce the most exciting innovations in green and sustainable energy emerging from three academic powerhouses of scientific invention, CalTech, UCLA and USC. In addition to showcasing some of the hottest ideas in green energy ... Continue reading

Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix

Toyota Announces Prices for 2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix

TORRANCE, Calif., June 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2008 Corolla compact sedan and 2008 Corolla Matrix crossover utility vehicle. Both vehicles arrive at dealerships this month. Toyota Corolla continues to win customers with its depen ... Continue reading

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