GOLDEN, Colo.--Aug. 2, 2001--American Millennium Corporation, Inc. (OTCBB:AMCI) announced today that General Motors Corporation Truck Group continues to move forward with the award-winning GMSkyNet(R) project with a new purchase order to AMCI. This purchase order is for additional satellite airtime through 2001. Andrew ... Continue reading
Baxter Premieres `Support Planning for Prophet' With Enterasys
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 2, 2001--Baxter Planning Systems, the leading provider of Web-based service parts management software, introduced today 'Support Planning for Prophet' with network infrastructure provider Enterasys as the first implementation. 'Support Planning for Prophet' is a Web-based tool that will allow servic ... Continue reading
DUSSELDORF, Germany--Aug. 2, 2001--TRW's power steering is gaining a winning reputation in the motorsport world with another year of success in the Le Mans 24 hour race. Both the winning and runner up Audi RS 8 cars in the 2001 race were fitted with the company's leading technology - making it the fourth successive win ... Continue reading
Bosch and Mechanical Dynamics Collaborate on $1 Million Project To Develop Advanced Sensor System for Automotive Occupant Safety ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 2 Robert Bosch Corp., a leading supplier of automotive safety systems and other products, is working with Mechanical Dynamics, Inc. in a year-long, $1 million program t ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter And Twelve Months of Fiscal 2001 MILWAUKEE, Aug. 2 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton today announced fourth quarter net income of $4.5 million or $.21 per diluted share. Fourth quarter net income in the prior year was $27.6 million or $1 ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Aug. 2, 2001-- Quarterly Net Loss Reflects UK Wind Down, US Restructuring, ChannelPoint Write Down CCC Information Services Group Inc. continued to post both strong operating profits and profit growth in its core U.S. operations in the second quarter ended June 30, 2001 on a 6.8 percent revenue gain. But one-t ... Continue reading
Compaq Receives First Global Supplier Award From DaimlerChrysler; Recognizes Outstanding Global Enterprise Services and Support COMPAQ COMPUTER LOGO Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. (PRNews ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2001-- Plasma Technology Will Enhance Operation of Tokamak Reactor, Advance Fusion Power Generation as Long-Term Energy Source Intelligent Optical Systems Inc. (IOS), a privately held R&D company specializing in the design and development of proprietary optical communications, monitoring and s ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Warrants Exercised for Shares of ECD Common
Energy Conversion Devices Warrants Exercised for Shares of ECD Common ECD Receives Proceeds of Approximately $36 Million TROY, Mich., Aug. 1 Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) announced that its warrants were exercised for the purchase of shares of ECD Common Stock at $20.54 per share. The warrants expired on July 3 ... Continue reading
General Motors Signs on to printCafe e-Procurement Solution
General Motors Signs on to printCafe e-Procurement Solution PRINT CAFE LOGO Print Cafe logo. (PRNewsFoto)[JL] PITTSBURGH, PA USA 11/13/2000 Print Supply Chain Software Leader to Provide Enterprise-wide Print Procurement System for World's Largest Automaker PITTSBURGH, Aug 2 printCafe(TM), the operating system for print ... Continue reading
GM Continues to Build Momentum in Truck Sales: SUVs on Pace to Set All-Time Industry Record
GM Continues to Build Momentum in Truck Sales: SUVs on Pace to Set All-Time Industry Record * Industry on Pace for Third-Best All-Time Sales * GM Truck Sales Up 2%; Passenger Cars Down 19% * Overall July Sales Down 9% * GM Announces July Production Results and Third Quarter Forecast DETROIT, Aug. 1 General Motors deale ... Continue reading
Illinois Drivers: Test Drive the New Quotesmith.com Auto Insurance Price Comparison Service; Here's a Fast and Easy Way to Get Instant Quotes, Wide Selection and the Lowest Premiums From Leading Insurers End-to-end buying solution delivers convenience and leads to maximum savings DARIEN, Ill., Aug. 1 -- Shopping for au ... Continue reading
Information Technology Resources Achieves Superior Service and 15% Increase in Customer Satisfaction Using CA's Unicenter Leading Outsourcer Capitalizes on the Power and Flexibility of Unicenter Service Desk to Streamline Critical Support Processes ISLANDIA, N.Y., Aug. 2 Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA), to ... Continue reading
Kingsway Announces an Executive Appointment
TORONTO--Aug. 2, 2001--William G. Star, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Amodeo to Vice President of Kingsway Financial Services Inc. Mr. Amodeo brings over 20 years of insurance experience to his new position. Prior to joining King ... Continue reading
Klaus Blickle To Head Technology focus for ASC Incorporated
Klaus Blickle To Head Technology focus for ASC Incorporated SOUTHGATE, Mich., Aug. 2 Dr. Klaus Blickle has been named Chief Technology Officer of ASC Incorporated. Blickle previously was President and CEO of Cosworth Technology, a subsidiary of Audi AG. "Blickle's outstanding record of engineering management and strate ... Continue reading
Mace Security International, Inc.
Mace Security International, Inc. "NOTICE OF CONFERENCE CALL" Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2001 Operating Results Thursday, August 9, 2001 11:00 AM EDT CONFERENCE CALL NO. (800) 370-0740 MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 1 Mace Security International, Inc. ("Mace") will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 9, 2001 at ... Continue reading
Sequa Staff Lawyer Elected to Additional Post At Chromalloy Subsidiary
NEW YORK--Aug. 2, 2001--The board of directors of Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation, the largest subsidiary of Sequa Corporation , has elected a senior Sequa staff attorney, Peter T. Gelfman, vice president and corporate secretary of Chromalloy. In announcing Gelfman's election to the Chromalloy post, Norman E. Alexan ... Continue reading
Stealth Acquires Division of Hy-Vac Group
Stealth Acquires Division of Hy-Vac Group Expands Processing Capabilities and Capacity for Orthopaedic Implant Production HOLT, Mich., Aug. 2 Stealth Engineering & Technologies, LLC, an ISO-9002 certified leading provider of precision forging and post- processing services to the medical device, high-performance automot ... Continue reading
Valeo Wins Saturn Performance Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 2, 2001--Valeo, a leading supplier of innovative components, systems, and modules for cars and trucks, was recently presented the 2000 Saturn Supplier Quality Achievement award. The award recognizes Valeo Electrical Systems for meeting Saturn's stringent quality criteria in the manufacture of ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Alex Job Racing 551 Southridge Industrial Drive Tavares, Florida 32778 Phone~ 352-343-3884 - Fax~ 352-343-3890 www.alexjobracing.com ALEX JOB RACING, McKENNA PORSCHE HEAD INTO THE GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND WITH GT CLASS POINTS LEAD Portland, OR - August 2, 2001- The racing team of Alex Job Racing, Mc ... Continue reading
How Far Can You Travel On Your Tax Refund?; AAA Puts the 'Fun' in Refund
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 2, 2001--As millions of IRS rebate checks begin flying through the mail, a looming question arises: How will taxpayers spend their refunds? For those planning a road trip, $300 can buy 174 gallons of gas at California prices. For others, it may mean a new set of tires on the old '69 Mustang. But for ... Continue reading
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers Reports on The Importance of Expositions During an Economic Downturn DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 1 It's a common reaction to trim marketing and trade show budgets during a downturn in the economy, but how will potential customers learn about your products and services that fit their needs? ... Continue reading
Rubber Industry's Longest Strike May Be Nearing End
Rubber Industry's Longest Strike May Be Nearing End QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 2 Titan International, Inc. acknowledges that Titan Tire Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) leadership have reached a tentative agreement on the terms and conditions of a five year plus contract. To become ... Continue reading
Ryan Sues Midlothian Car Dealership for False Advertising and Keeping Down-Payments, Trade-Ins
Ryan Sues Midlothian Car Dealership for False Advertising and Keeping Down-Payments, Trade-Ins ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL RYAN Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan. (PR NewsFoto)[AS] CHICAGO, IL USA 11/21/1997 CHICAGO, Aug. 1 Attorney General Jim Ryan sued a Midlothian car dealership today for using deceptive advertising ... Continue reading
AIADA Applauds House Action on CAFE; Auto Dealers Make an Impact
AIADA Applauds House Action on CAFE; Auto Dealers Make an Impact WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) is pleased with the outcome of yesterday's vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to defeat an energy bill proposal that would have increased Corporate Average Fuel Ec ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies' Tennessee Facility To Produce Batteries for Chrysler Group Vehicles
Exide Technologies' Tennessee Facility To Produce Batteries for Chrysler Group Vehicles PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 2 Exide Technologies , the global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that its facility in Bristol, Tennessee has been approved by DaimlerChrysler Corporation to produce original-equip ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal: What's happening in August?
Even though there aren't any regular SAE Section meetings or tours until September, there are still SAE and other automotive events of interest this month........... What: SAE SoCal Board Meeting When: Tuesday, August 7th @ 6:30pm Where: CSULA Details: http://www.sae-socal.org or contact any board member Note: Newcomer ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler And Citotech To Develop Improved Engine Starter/re-starter Technology
Citotech signs proprietary rights agreement with DaimlerChrysler VANCOUVER, Aug. 2 - CITOTECH SYSTEMS INC. (CDNX-CTE) Citotech Systems Inc. ("Citotech") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Proprietary Rights Agreement (the "Proprietary Rights Agreement") with DaimlerChrysler Corporation ("DaimlerChrysler" ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Expands Certified Vehicle Program
ATLANTA--Aug. 2, 2001-- Audi of America Joins Other Top Manufacturers Offering Certified Vehicles on the Leading Automotive Classifieds Site AutoTrader.com, the leading Internet auto classifieds destination and marketplace in the United States, today announced the addition of Audi Assured Certified Used Cars to the sit ... Continue reading
NHTSA Survey Shows Air Bag Cutoff Switches Not Being Used Properly
NHTSA Survey Shows Air Bag Cutoff Switches Not Being Used Properly WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 A study of vehicles equipped by the manufacturer with air bag cutoff switches has revealed widespread misuse endangering nearly half the front seat child passengers under 13, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Tr ... Continue reading
General Motors Signs On To printCafe e-Procurement Solution
FOR RELEASE: August 2, 2001 General Motors Signs On To printCafe e-Procurement Solution Pittsburgh, PA -- printCafetm, the operating system for printtm, announced today that it has signed an agreement to provide enterprise-wide print procurement solutions to General Motors Corporation , the world's largest automaker. " ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Reports Second Quarter Results: Down
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Reports Second Quarter 2001 Results HOUSTON, Aug. 2 Pennzoil-Quaker State Company today announced recurring income from continuing operations of $12.2 million, or 15 cents per share in the second quarter of 2001 versus 32 cents per share a year ago. Including $14.9 million of nonrecurring ... Continue reading
Columbus Consumers Test Drive All New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty And Popular PT Cruiser
Columbus Consumers Test Drive All New 2002 Jeep(R) Liberty And Popular PT Cruiser All-New Jeep(R) Liberty drives excitement at Jeep 101 and Chrysler Proving Grounds event AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 2 The Chrysler Group is offering current and potential Jeep(R) and Chrysler owners a unique driving experience in Columbus ... Continue reading
Panoz Motorsports Group Enters Multi-Level Partnership With Audi of America, Inc.
Panoz Motorsports Group Enters Multi-Level Partnership With Audi of America, Inc. * Panoz Racing School Becomes Home of 'Audi Driving Experience' In The US ... Including Advanced Handing Courses & Teen Programs * Audi Gains Title Sponsorship of Petit Le Mans * Audi Named Official Performance Car For Road Atlanta & Mosp ... Continue reading
Cooper Industries Board of Directors to Review Danaher Proposal and Respond Promptly
Cooper Industries Board of Directors to Review Danaher Proposal and Respond Promptly COOPER INDUSTRIES LOGO Cooper Industries logo. (PRNewsFoto)[JL] HOUSTON, TX USA 05/02/2001 HOUSTON, Aug. 1 Cooper Industries, Inc. issued today the following statement: "We are disappointed that Danaher has chosen to publicly release i ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Posts Best July Ever
Subaru of America, Inc. Posts Best July Ever Total Sales Up 7% From Last Year; Best-ever July for Legacy and Impreza CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 1 Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover all-wheel drive vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today record sales for the month of July, with 16,105 ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Bucks Industry Trend With Six Percent Sales Increase for Year-to-Date
American Suzuki Bucks Industry Trend With Six Percent Sales Increase for Year-to-Date BREA, Calif., Aug. 1 American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) Automotive Division posted a six percent year-to-date sales increase over 2000 sales, with sales of 38,894 units this year. ASMC's six percent increase stands apart from th ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales: Down 23%
Mitsubishi Motors Reports July Sales Company Records Second-Best July Year-To-Date Sales in History as Exciting New Products Start Rolling Into Dealer Showrooms CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 1 Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) today reported July sales of 22,822 units, driving the auto maker to its second-best Jul ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports July Sales Up 4%
Porsche Cars North America Reports July Sales for U.S.; July Sales Up 4 Percent ATLANTA, Aug. 1 Porsche Cars North America (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars in the United States and Canada, today announced U.S. retail sales totaled 2126 cars, which is a 4 percent increase compared to the same peri ... Continue reading
Mazda Millenia, Protege Lead July Sales IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 Mazda today reported a slight decline in sales for the first time in nearly a year. July's 1.6 percent decrease, the company's first after posting a monthly sales increase for 10 consecutive months, comes despite an impressive showing by the company's Mille ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces July Sales: Down
Jaguar Announces July Sales MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 1 Jaguar North America (JNA) today reported 2,845 sales for the month of July 2001, a decrease from last year's record July sales. Year-to-date sales now stand at 23,113. "July was a busy month for Jaguar retailers as they pushed hard to sell out of 2001 model year cars an ... Continue reading
Kia Sets July Sales Record; July Sales Up 58 Percent Versus July 2000
Kia Sets July Sales Record; July Sales Up 58 Percent Versus July 2000 IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1 Kia today announced its best July sales ever with 19,405 vehicles sold. This represents a whopping 58-percent increase over July 2000 and, with year-to-date sales of 121,038, the Korean carmaker is 39 percent ahead of last year ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Best-Ever July Sales And Breaks the One-Million Sales Mark
Toyota Reports Best-Ever July Sales And Breaks the One-Million Sales Mark TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported today that July marked the first time in its 44-year history in the U.S. that it surpassed the one-million sales mark this early into the third quarter. Toyota reported its ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb; July Sales Up 32% Over Last Year
Hyundai Sales Continue to Climb; July Sales Up 32% Over Last Year FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1 Hyundai Motor America today announced record sales of 31,189 vehicles for the month of July, up 32 percent over the previous year, and marking the sixth consecutive month of record sales. "Sales in July set a new all-time ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports July Sales:Down 27%
Infiniti Reports July Sales GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 1 Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. today reported July sales of 5,417 units. Infiniti I30 led the division in sales with 2,560 units, while the QX4 luxury sport utility vehicle posted sales of 1,394 units. Rounding out Infiniti's lineup, the f ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports July Sales GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 1 The Nissan Division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced July sales of 51,308 units. The Nissan Altima led the division with sales of 10,712 units. Nissan's Sentra turned in sales of 8,799 units while Nissan Maxima posted sales of 8,409 units, bringing to ... Continue reading
Daewoo July Sales COMPTON, Calif., Aug. 1 Attached are Daewoo's sales results for July, 2001. July YTD July YTD 2000 2001 2001 2001 Leganza 2415 14532 953 13741 Nubira 1973 12386 1064 10580 Lanos 1650 12707 1512 10106 Total 6038 39625 3529 34427 Daewoo Motor America, Inc. is based in Compton, CA and is the U.S. subsidi ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Total July Sales Results:Down 6% But Acura July Sales Up 16%
American Honda Reports July Sales Results; Acura Sets New July Record TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1 American Honda posted total sales of 100,921 cars and light trucks in July, a 6.1 percent decrease versus last year's best-ever July performance. Continued strong demand for top-selling models including the Accord, Odyssey an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. July Sales: Down 3%
Chrysler Group Reports U.S. July Sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1 Chrysler Group reported U.S. sales of 185,598 units in July 2001, compared to 191,466 in July 2000, a decline of three percent. Dodge Ram sales lead the way with 37,133 units -- an increase of 21 percent compared to July 2000. "Strong Dodge Ram truck sa ... Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 1 BMW of North America, LLC reported year-to-date sales of 126,303, an increase of 22 percent, over the 103,951 sold in the first seven months of 2000. BMW posted sales of 19,046 vehicles in July, compared to 15,168 in July 2000, up 26 percent. This marks the 34th consecutive month that BMW h ... Continue reading
Car Talk Brothers Accuse AAA Foundation of Irresponsibility: Cell Phone Press Release Misleads Public and Lawmakers BOSTON, Aug. 2 Tom and Ray Magliozzi, cohosts of the radio show "Car Talk," have accused the American Automobile Association's Foundation for Traffic Safety of issuing a misleading press release on the ef ... Continue reading
JC Whitney Acquires Exclusive License to CarParts.com
JC Whitney Acquires Exclusive License to CarParts.com Affiliate Program Links Leaders of Top Two Auto Parts Sites EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 1 CarParts.com, a division of CarParts Technologies, and JC Whitney Company, the largest direct marketer of name-brand automotive parts and accessories, jointly announced today that ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Danaher Corporation today announced that it has made a proposal to Cooper Industries, Inc. for a merger through a stock-and-cash transaction valued at $54 to $58 per Cooper share, or a total value of approximately $6.5 billion to $7 billion including assumed debt, based on recent Danaher share pri ... Continue reading
...boom boom boom and another one bites the dust... Say Bye Bye Car Parts.Com
JC Whitney a century old aftermarket catalog company that ever so cautiously, put a toe into the on-line waters and then a foot and then... well you get the idea...has prevailed and will now provide sales, service and fulfillment for CarParts.com. In addition, the two companies are discussing other ways to leverage Car ... Continue reading
European Grand Prix - qualifying
SIDE BY SIDE Jordan Hondas share row four of grid Jarno Trulli and Heinz-Harald Frentzen will start the European Grand Prix from row four of the grid tomorrow after they qualified their Benson and Hedges Jordan Hondas in seventh and eighth positions respectively, while the Lucky Strike BAR Honda drivers Jacques Villene ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Portland Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 310-538-2599 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Freightliner/G.I. Joe's 200 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, June 23, 2001 Portland International Raceway - Portland, Ore. - 1.969-Mile Road Course Round 8 of 21 on the 2001 CART Fed ... Continue reading
#66 Zanardi Portland Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 310-538-2599 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Alex Zanardi #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Freightliner/G.I. Joe's 200 - Qualifying Notes/Quotes - Saturday, June 23, 2001 Portland International Raceway - Portland, Ore. - 1.969-Mile Road Course Round 8 of 21 on the 2001 ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX points, after Memphis
CURRENT ARCA RE/MAX SERIES TOP-10 POINTS after Memphis, 6-22-01: 1) Frank Kimmel 2990; 2) Tim Steele 2875; 3) Andy Belmont 2460; 4) Jason Jarrett 2305; 5) Ron Cox 2250; 6) Chuck Weber 1995; 7) Norm Benning 1990; 8) Todd Bowsher 1970; 9) Donny Morelock 1900; 10) Joe Cooksey 1345. ... Continue reading
IN MEMPHIS ARCA THRILLER, BIGLEY SPINS AND WINS For Immediate Release (6-22-01) MILLINGTON, TENN, by Don Radebaugh – Billy Bigley, in his career-first ARCA RE/MAX Series start, survived a bout with Frank Kimmel’s bumper and a last lap battle with Rick Carelli to win the action-packed Memphis ARCA 150 Friday afterno ... Continue reading
Brian Simo Sears Point qualifying
Brian Simo of Carlsbad, Calif., qualified 15th of 48 drivers for Sunday's NASCAR Winston Cup race in Sonoma, Calif. Substituting for Hut Stricklin in the No. 90 Hills Bros Coffee Ford, Simo covered the two-mile Sears Point Raceway road course in one minute 18.062 seconds at an average speed of 92.2344 miles an hour. "I ... Continue reading
European GP qualifying - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
European Grand Prix - QUALIFYING 23rd June 2001 Weather: Air temperature 16°C average. Track temperature 26°C average. For the second time this year the BMW WilliamsF1 Team have second and third on the grid. The first was in Austria, but this time the roles are reversed with Ralf Shumacher in front of Juan Pablo Mont ... Continue reading
New Email Campaign Opportunity: Please Respond ASAP
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<<St. Louis Mopar Saturday.doc>> NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Contact David Harris - David.Harris@sfx.com Gateway International Raceway Team Mopar NHRA Representative Saturday Qualifying Notes Mobile :(704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Patterson Remains On Top MADISON, Ill. (June 23, 2001) - The next-generation D ... Continue reading
Patterson Takes Provisional Pole
<<St. Louis Mopar Friday.doc>> NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series Contact David Harris - David.Harris@sfx.com Gateway International Raceway Team Mopar NHRA Representative Friday Qualifying Notes Mobile :(704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Patterson Takes Top Spot MADISON, Ill. (June 22, 2001) - Todd Patterson stole the ... Continue reading
Saturday FMDRS event from Atco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- NORTHEAST DIVISION ATCO RACEWAY SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2001 MOTHER NATURE WINS SECOND ROUND AT ATCO RACEWAY ATCO, NJ- Mother Nature won the second round of qualifying in the Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series today as heavy rains saturated the quarter mile track. A ... Continue reading
Silverado Wins Two in a Row; Setzer Takes His First of Year
SILVERADO RACING NOTES AND QUOTES MEMPHIS 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES -- ROUND 10 MILLINGTON, TENN. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO WINS BACK-TO-BACK RACES; DENNIS SETZER WINS HIS FIRST OF SEASON For the second straight race of 10 in the 24-event series, Chevy Silverado comes out on top in the NASCAR Craf ... Continue reading
NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series--Mission Raceway Park--Saturday Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES---NORTHWEST DIVISION MISSION RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2001 FORMER NHRA CHAMPIONS, SANTOS AND AUSTIN, LEAD FIELD AT MISSION RACEWAY PARK MISSION, B.C., Canada - Another near perfect day awaited the over 300 racers for Saturday's qualifying at the Mopac A ... Continue reading
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY Saturday, June 23, 2001 FIELDS SET FOR SUNDAY ELIMINATIONS IN CONOCO THUNDER ON THE MOUNTAIN DENVER - In the final rounds of qualifying in the Conoco Thunder on the Mountain at Bandimere Speedway, Mike Strasburg, in F ... Continue reading
ALPNET Expands Services With DAF Trucks; ALPNET Enables DAVIE XD Diagnostics System for the European Market SALT LAKE CITY, July 9 ALPNET , one of the largest, publicly owned, dedicated providers of complete multilingual information management solutions, announced today that DAF Trucks from The Netherlands has contract ... Continue reading
Rossi wins 150th Honda 500cc Grand Prix; Duhamel takes 2nd at Laguna Seca Superbike race
2001 FIM Grand Prix Schedule, Round 8: Donington Park, Great Britain, Sunday, July 8, 2001 HONDA RACING PRESS INFORMATION Wonder boy Valentino Rossi (Nastro Azzurro Honda NSR500) wrote his name into the history books once again at Donington Park today, scoring Honda's 150th victory in the premier 500 class. Three month ... Continue reading
Official Results from Montgomery Motor Speedway USAR - Hooters ProCup Series Miller Lite 200 presented by Food World Montgomery Motor Speedway - Montgomery, AL 1. (10) Steven Christian, 200, $10,000 2. (8) Jay Fogleman, 200, $5,000 3. (23) Jabe Jones, 200, $4,500 4. (6) Toby Robertson, 200, $4,200 5. ... Continue reading
ARCA Truck results, Crystal Mich
SLAUGHTER CASHES IN ON CRYSTAL CLAY For Immediate Release (7-7-01) CRYSTAL, MICH - Defending champion Robbin Slaughter, in his own Carmen’s Vacuum-NAPA Auto Parts Ford Ranger, chalked up his second consecutive ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series victory Saturday night on the 1/3-mile Crystal Motor Speedway clay oval in ... Continue reading
TRAC Merchandise Program Revs Up
TRAC Merchandise Program Revs Up TRAC Enters Into Agreement With Sports Designs, Inc. to Distribute Licensed Merchandise Through Web, Catalog and Events CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 9 Team Racing Auto Circuit (TRAC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Team Sports Entertainment, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TSPT), announced today that ... Continue reading
Updated USAR HPCS Southern Division Points
2001 Southern ProCup Top 25 Driver Points Thru 7/8/01 Position Driver Hometown Points Wins 1. Hal Goodson Winston-Salem, NC 1,301 2 2. Bobby Gill Dalton, GA 1,292 3 3. Steven Christian Buford, GA 1,280 1 4. Shane Huffman Hickory, NC 1,273 3 5. ... Continue reading
Chicagoland’s Extra Day Is The Right Way To Go Team Owner/Valvoline Exec Stresses Importance of NASCAR’s Newest Market #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson admits he knows next to nothing about Chicagoland Speedway where the NASCAR Winston Cup Series races this weekend. He will rely on Crew Chief James Ince a ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Penny Nicolai 818-881-6458 E-Mail: pennynicolai@aol.com TIMO BERNHARD TO JOIN PETERSEN MOTOSPORTS LAS VEGAS – July 9, 2001 - Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing is pleased to announce that Porsche factory driver Timo Bernhard has joined their team to contest the remainder of thi ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
For those who want to download a photo of the White Lightning/MPIE Motorsports driver Timo Bernhart to go with today news release (already sent), a photo is attached. ... Continue reading
Faulkner 2nd/Bell 5th at Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com DAMIEN FAULKNER IN CLOSEST RACE IN OPEN-WHEEL HISTORY; IRELAND'S RISING STAR FINISHES SECOND AT KANSAS IN PHOTO FINISH KANSAS CITY, Kan. (July 9, 2001) - Indy Lights rookie Damien Faulkner, of Moville, Ireland, didn't win the race but he did join the ... Continue reading
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Timmy Hutson USAR, Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net USAR Prepares to Invade Jennerstown.AGAIN Jennerstown, PA- The next race for the USAR Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division will be the ½ mile Jennerstown Speedway in Jennerstown, PA for the running of the Lucas Oil 250. Jenn ... Continue reading
PILBEAM TURNS HEADS AT ROAD AMERICA
PILBEAM TURNS HEADS AT ROAD AMERICA - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ELKHART LAKE, WIS, Sunday, July 8, 2001 - The #48 Pilbeam America/Fender Musical Instruments Pilbeam MP84, which qualified fourth in the class, finished fifth in class (33rd overall) in today’s Grand American Road Racing Series’ (Grand Am) Road America 2 ... Continue reading
Contact: Patrick Rogers Racing Relations (336) 210-8529 E-mail: pat@racingrelations.com 07/09/01 Robertson goes 'Hot 'n Spicy' for Johnsonville HICKORY, N.C. - Wisconsin based Johnsonville Sausage, the world's leading producer of fine bratwurst, has announced a three race sponsorship deal with driver Toby Robertson and ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations 770-719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net Christian Visits Victory Lane Montgomery, AL - After collecting his first career win in the USAR Hooters ProCup Series last November, Steven Christian said he hoped he wouldn't have to wait long for his next win. Christian waited ju ... Continue reading
25TH ANNUAL AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS THRILL FANS, HONOR CHAMPIONS AND SET RECORDS
A01038 Tuesday, July 10, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cherie Daniels Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 25TH ANNUAL AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS THRILL FANS, HONOR CHAMPIONS AND SET RECORDS PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2001 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships were the most successful in the event's 25-y ... Continue reading
LAST TIME IT WAS THE SMALL BLOCK'S, THIS TIME IT'S THE BIG BLOCK'S STEWART VS BLANEY II SATURDAY JULY 21ST AT LEBANON VALLEY JULY 10, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY - History was made a few weeks ago when NASCAR Winston Cup drivers Tony Stewart & Dave Blaney hot footed it around the Valley High Banks in 358 Modifieds. Stewart c ... Continue reading
Hiskey Wins at Road America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin (July 8, 2001) - Kim Hiskey's first trip to Road America proved to be a very productive one. Starting on the pole in the Grand American Rolex Series GT Class, the #15 Fordahl Motorsports/Crazy Redhead Racing Porsche GT3-RS held on to its lead unt ... Continue reading
Law Takes Another Podium Finish
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CINCINNATI--July 10, 2001--SDRC today announced it has renewed and expanded the company's marketing alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing, a leading NASCAR motor sports organization located in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a five-year contract effective immediately. The Gibbs' engineering team uses I-DEAS(R) on Hewlett-Pack ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 Point Standings after Round 10 at Road America
U.S F2000 National Championship Points Pos. Driver, Car Pts. Purse 1 Billy Asaro, VDF 182 $22,950 2 Jason LaPoint (R), VDF 159 $10,300 3 Doug Bell (R), VDF 144 $16,925 4 Peter Gray (R), VDF 144 $7,675 5 Memo Rojas, VDF 140 $7,875 6 Piero Rodarte, VDF 135 $11,450 7 Arie Luyendyk Jr., VDF 131 $7,150 8 Tonis Kasemets (R), ... Continue reading
U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful in Boston Surprised With New Vehicle to Help Support Olympic Dream
FOR RELEASE: July 10, 2001 U.S. Olympic Team Hopeful in Boston Surprised With New Vehicle to Help Support Olympic Dream 40 Hopefuls Across the Nation Receive Chevrolet Vehicles Brookline, MA - Daniel Weinstein, Brookline native and U.S. Olympic Team hopeful in speedskating, was surprised today by Clay Chevrolet with a ... Continue reading
HONDA SUPER CYCLE WEEKEND PRESENTED BY DUNLOP TIRE FACT SHEET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2001 Contact: Donnie Clark, 614-793-4620, dclark@midohio.com Seth Everitt, 614-793-4607, severitt@midohio.com HONDA SUPER CYCLE WEEKEND PRESENTED BY DUNLOP TIRE FACT SHEET WHAT: Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire Rounds 9 and 10 of the AMA Superbike Tour WHERE: Mid-Ohio Sp ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 1st Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1978 (BHB2001-11)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the first of many feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 1ST ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGET N ... Continue reading
TWO-WHEEL WARRIORS GEAR UP FOR BATTLE AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COUR SE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Donnie Clark, (614) 793-4620, dclark@midohio.com <mailto:dclark@midohio.com> Seth Everitt, (614) 793-4607, severitt@midohio.com <mailto:severitt@midohio.com> TWO-WHEEL WARRIORS GEAR UP FOR BATTLE AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE DUBLIN, Ohio (July 10, 2001) - The international pro riders of ... Continue reading
Whelen Monte Carlo Already Experienced At Chicagoland
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ACDelco Builds on Partnership with Texas Talent Musicians Association
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-- Automotive dealers are having a tougher time trying to handle all vehicle service requests within a reasonable timeframe, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study(SM). You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?3458 This m ... Continue reading
American Honda Motor Launches Digital Newsroom For Fast and Easy Access to Company Information
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ARCA RE/MAX factsheet, Kentucky
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ArvinMeritor Declares Quarterly Dividend
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Aspen Paschall, Thunder Valley Racing's July Driver of the Month
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California's Smog-Forming Pollutants Decrease; Air Quality Has Improved Statewide
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--July 11, 2001--Overall emissions of smog-forming pollutants in California decreased 30 percent between 1985 and 1999. The greatest contributor to that decline was a 36 percent decrease in smog-forming emissions from cars, trucks, buses and other highway vehicles. The Road Information Program (TRIP) ... Continue reading
ESD The Engineering Society Board of Directors Launches a New Year
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ESPRIT CAM News On-Line from DP Technology Corp.
New ESPRIT SolidTurn CAM System for Production Turning Now Shipping Supports all styles of turning centers: Swiss style machines, multi-spindle/ multi- turret/ multi-axis lathes, C- and Y-axis power tooling http://www.dptechnology.com/Press_Releases/01-05_SolidTurn. htm Automatic Feature Recognition Increases Productiv ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--July 11, 2001--ESRI User Conference Positional enhancement, advanced routing attributes augment GDT's nationwide street and address coverage Geographic Data Technology, Inc. (Lebanon, NH), a developer of premier map databases, today announced the completion of beta tests for an enhanced database model that w ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Facility Earns Quality Recognition From DaimlerChrysler Corporation
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Hayes Lemmerz International Receives Steel Wheel Contract For the New Skoda Felicia
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Asset Caption: J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM Asset Caption: J.D. Power and Associates logo Asset Caption: J.D. Power and Associates news releaseAsset Description: Word document file Business Editors & Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Photo is available in a Smart News Release(TM) ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 11, 2001--Lagardere Active's CarandDriver.com today announced the launch of User Road Tests. A new feature on the one-stop destination that empowers automotive consumers with independent and authoritative information to make intelligent purchasing decisions, User Road Tests allows automotive owners to sh ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 11, 2001--Lagardere Active's CarandDriver.com today announced the launch of User Road Tests. A new feature on the one-stop destination that empowers automotive consumers with independent and authoritative information to make intelligent purchasing decisions, User Road Tests allows automotive owners to sh ... Continue reading
Mr. Gasket Announces Ollie Volpe as Sales Manager - Special Markets
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NEW SPOILER FOR TOYOTA CELICA FROM CALIFORNIA DREAM
Attached please find a new press release and hi-res photo from California Dream. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REGULAR MAIL PLEASE INDICATE THAT AS WELL. ... Continue reading
PETERBOROUGH, N.H.--July 11, 2001--Sensors Expo and Conference, Spring, June 4-7, 2001 held in Chicago enjoyed record attendance. Benefiting from crossover attendance between the International Robots and Vision show and Finishing 2001 (sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers), the combined audience for all ... Continue reading
The Progressive Corporation Second Quarter Conference Call
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A.C.L.N. Limited to List on the New York Stock Exchange
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AK Steel Becomes Founding Investor in Build-To-Order, Inc.
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Automotive Data Supplier, JATO Dynamics, Launches Innovative News Service For Handheld Computers
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T.V./RADIO BROADCAST ALERT BMW TEAM PTG X-Factor Grand Prix of Sonoma Sears Point Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Race 3 -- 2001 American Le Mans Series Sunday, July 22, 2001 12:00 pm PDT (3:00 pm EDT) 2 hours and 45 minutes NBC Sports Sunday, July 22, 2001 Live beginning at 1:00 pm PDT (4:00 pm EDT) American Le Mans Radio Web ... Continue reading
'Booze It & Lose It' Nets 1,736 Impaired Driving Arrests During First Week; Sum Marks Second-Highest DWI Campaign Citations Since 1995 RALEIGH, N.C., July 11 Law enforcement officers across the state stepped up enforcement of North Carolina's impaired driving laws during the first week of the summer "Booze it & Lose It ... Continue reading
Borealis Exploration Limited Announces Corporate Changes
GIBRALTAR--July 11, 2001--Borealis Exploration Limited (BOREF) announces that as of 1 July 2001, its share transfer agent is OTR Securities Transfer Agent and Registrar, 317 SW Alder, Suite 1120, Portland, Oregon 97204. OTR is now the transfer Agent for all the Borealis Family of companies including: Power Chips plc, C ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--July 11, 2001--Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced it will host a live Webcast of its second-quarter results conference call Tuesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. Eastern. Management will discuss second-quarter results, as well as the outlook for the remaining 2001 period. To access the Webca ... Continue reading
Epler enlists Coloradan Company for start of NHRA's West Coast Swing
(Note: A jpeg file is attached to this release with a rendering of the car.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 www.etchellsracing.com EPLER ENLISTS COLORADAN COMPANY FOR START OF WEST COAST SWING Putnam, Conn., July 10, 2001 - Jim Epler's Etchells Racing Camaro, which this season has been ... Continue reading
for Gina Woods Open Road Radio Keeping in Touch
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GM Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Webcast
FOR RELEASE: July 11, 2001 GM Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Release and Webcast General Motors has scheduled the release of its second-quarter 2001 consolidated financial results for 8:00 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, July 17, 2001, via PR Newswire and GM Media Online (http://media.gm.com). General Motors Vice Chairman and Ch ... Continue reading
Group 1 Announces Plans to Webcast Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
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Harley-Davidson Announces Plans to Expand York, Pennsylvania Manufacturing Operation
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Internet Operations Center, Inc. to Formally Announce Trading Partner Plus(TM) At AIAG's AUTO-TECH 2001 Conference, August 28-30, At Cobo Convention Center in Detroit IOC's Trading Partner Plus(TM) Simplifies Complexities of EDI With Cost and Time Savings SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 11 Internet Operations Center, Inc. ("IO ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Webcast Its FY2001 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
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Kanaan/Zanardi Toronto Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
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Lexus Ranks No. 1 in J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Study For the 10th Time in 11 Years
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Motion Industries is Warner Electric's Distributor of the Year for 2000
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--July 11, 2001--Birmingham-based Motion Industries was recently named Warner Electric's Distributor of the Year for 2000, marking the first time a national, or chain, distributor has earned the award. The award was presented to Motion Industries Chairman and CEO Bill Stevens at Motion Industries' corpo ... Continue reading
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North American Operations CEO James C. Orchard Leaving ZF Group
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STEVE CHRISTIAN HOPES FOR 1-2-3 WEEKEND AT JENNERSTOWN
Contact: VIP Sports Information mailto:efannin@transettlements.com or: Jennerstown Speedway - 814-629-6677 for immediate release July 11, 2001 STEVE CHRISTIAN, LATEST SOUTHERN DIVISION WINNER, HOPES FOR 1-2-3 WEEKEND AT JENNERSTOWN JENNERSTOWN, PA -- Steve Christian has a trio of reasons to want to win the United State ... Continue reading
Timken Introduces K-Series(TM) Heavy-Duty Trailer Bearings for the Aftermarket
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USF Red Star Awarded "Carrier of the Year" Honors by The Home Depot
NEWARK, N.J.--July 11, 2001--USF Red Star Inc., a regional carrier unit of USFreightways Corporation, announced today that it was one of three carriers named "2000 Less-than-Truckload Carrier of the Year" by The Home Depot. Melanie Gray, Senior Transportation Manager Mid-Atlantic and New England made the announcement a ... Continue reading
U.S. Open Champ Goosen To Play 2001 Buick Open
FOR RELEASE: July 11, 2001 U.S. Open Champ Goosen To Play 2001 Buick Open Detroit, Mich. -- Buick announced today that 2001 U.S. Open winner Retief (re-Teef) Goosen is scheduled to play in the 2001 Buick Open, August 6-12 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. Goosen, 32, recently captured the $90 ... Continue reading
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ARCA LINCOLN WELDERS TRUCKS STEER FOR CHICAGO MOTOR SPEEDWAY Competitive series is added to NASCAR Craftsman Truck weekend For Immediate Release (7-11-00) TOLEDO, OHIO - The ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, in its 3rd season of competition, is headed for Chicago. Chicago Motor Speedway, in Cicero, Illinois, will host ... Continue reading
93.3 WMMR and the Camden County Board of Freeholders to Host `MMR's HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDE-IN MOVIE' on Saturday, July 28th Featuring a Free Screening Of `Easy Rider' PHILADELPHIA, July 12 On Saturday, July 28th, WMMR (93.3 FM / Philadelphia) and the Camden County Board of Freeholders will host "MMR's HARLEY DAVIDSON RID ... Continue reading
CALIFORNIA DREAM DEBUTS PT CRUISER WING
Attached please find a new press release and hi-res photo from California Dream. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REGULAR MAIL PLEASE INDICATE THAT AS WELL. ... Continue reading
FMDRS Friday Results from Woodburn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION WOODBURN DRAGSTRIP FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2001 BERSTEIN, AUSTIN GRAB EARLY LEADS FOR THE LES SCHWAB TRIES CHALLENGE WOODBURN, Ore. - In the first rounds of qualifying at Woodburn Dragstrip, Brandon Bernstein in Federal-Mogul Dragster and Pat Aus ... Continue reading
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Instant Replay: 4th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1981 (BHB2001-14)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the fourth of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 4TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDG ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coaches on Display at 2 Major Western RV Rallies in August
MIDDLEBURG, Pa.--July 13, 2001--Kingsley Coach Inc.(OTC- BB:KNGS), a manufacturer of unique, high quality, motorcoaches on a heavy duty truck chassis, is exhibiting two units at the Harley Davidson Rally in Sturgiss, South Dakota on August 6-12. The rally, with over 800,000 participants, is the largest Harley Davidson ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Toronto Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
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#66 Zanardi Toronto Saturday Qualifying Notes/Quotes
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FRANK KIMMEL PERFECT IN KENTUCKY For Immediate Release (7-13-01) SPARTA KY, by Don Radebaugh - ARCA RE/MAX Series point leader Frank Kimmel pulled off the perfect night Friday under the lights at Kentucky Speedway. The Jeffersonville, Indiana driver won the Old Milwaukee Pole, led the most laps, and in the end, checked ... Continue reading
British GP qualifying - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
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Castrol Super Series - Toronto Indy Results
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FMDRS Saturday Results from Woodburn
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PRO SPEC RACER PRACTICE TIMES FROM WATKINS GLEN
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PRO SPEC RACER QUALIFYING RESULTS FROM WATKINS GLEN
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Rutledge on provisional pole at Toronto
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Unofficial Results from Jennnerstown Speedway 1. Jeff Agnew 2. Brian Vickers 3. Jason Sarvis 4. Mardy Lindley 5. ... Continue reading
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Instant Replay: 10th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1987
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Instant Replay: 9th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1986
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NHRA Denver Pre Race: Martino Test for Success in Denver
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Instant Replay: 11th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1988
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HITTING .500 -- AND HEADED FOR CHICAGO Fast Facts -- Lynx Racing drivers David Rutledge and Sara Senske in the CART Toyota Atlantic and Barber Dodge Pro Series support races at the Target Grand Prix of Chicago, July 27 - 29. - Lynx Racing is one of the most unique teams in auto racing today, a championship-winning driv ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT - SCCA ProRally Championship - Round 6 - Maine Forest
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: kspitzner@scca.org. For immediate release 20 July 2001 MEDIA ALERT SCCA ProRally Championship - Maine Forest DENVER, CO: Sixth r ... Continue reading
N. H. Speedway Silverado Chassis Notes
Contact: Judy Stropus 203-438-0501 203-431-4139 fax 203-788-5863 cell 800-CHEVY-VM messages NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES SILVERADO RACING CHASSIS NOTES NEW HAMPSHIRE INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY 17 RICKY HENDRICK, NO. 17 GMAC SILVERADO. T-Rex2. It competed in three races this year: Milwaukee (10th), Dover (third) and Martin ... Continue reading
Ray and Olds Win Nashville Pole
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Ray Rocks Nashville with Fourth Pole of Season, Extends Oldsmobile's Streak to 47 Straight NASHVILLE, Tenn., Friday, July 20, 2001 -- The home of country music was rocked today by a brand-new beat as Greg Ray and Oldsmobile won t ... Continue reading
Simo Takes First Trans-Am Pole of the Season
Brian Simo Earns His First Trans-Am Series Pole of the Season Lewis, Gentilozzi, Said and Miller Round Out Fast Five Sonoma, Calif. (July 20, 2001) -- Brian Simo (#88 Tommy Bahama Qvale Mangusta) picked up his first pole of the 2001 Trans-Am season at the Wine Country 100 qualifying this afternoon at Sears Point Racewa ... Continue reading
WINSTON WEST REUNION AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY
OUR FRIENDS AT RACING NEWS WEST AND MONACO ENTERPRIZES CAME UP WITH THESE GREAT "HERO" CARDS FEATURING EVERYONE OF THE CHAMPIONS OF OVER 50 YEARS OF GREAT WEST COST STOCK CAR RACING. 3,000 OF THESE WILL BE PASSED OUT AT IRWINDALE SPEEDWAY DURING THE JULY 21 AUTOGRAPH SESSION AT 5:3O BEFORE THE WINSTON WEST RACE. MANY O ... Continue reading
Brian Simo Wins His First Trans-Am Race of 2001 Season
For Immediate Release - July 21, 2001 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Race Story Brian Simo Wins His First Trans-Am Race of 2001 Season Simo Dominates the Field with Flag-to-Flag Performance SONOMA, Calif. (July 21, 2001) -- Brian Simo (#88 Tommy Bahama-Qvale Mangusta) earned his first victory of the 2001 ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 cell at the track (917) 864-8767 Fred Hammond (201) 750-3533 PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS RACERS MANAGE A FIFTH ON THE GRID FOR TOUGH SEARS POINT RACE SUNDAY; BMW M3 V-8s HOLD WIDE MARGIN FOR ALMS EVENT -Eight Porsche 911 GT3 RS race cars will ... Continue reading
<<Denver Saturday Notes.doc>> Mopar Parts Mile-High Nationals Contact David Harris - David.Harris@sfx.com Bandimere Speedway Team Mopar NHRA Representative Saturday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Alderman Looks to Rekindle Championship Form Osborne Earns 10th Position in New Pro Stock Do ... Continue reading
Sears Point ALMS qualifying - BMW Motorsport record pole
note: the O in Jorg, U in Muller and first O in Jonsson are spelled with an umlaut Qualifying Saturday Round 3, American Le Mans Series 21 July 2001, Sonoma, Calif. record pole position for BMW Motorsport Munich/Sonoma. BMW Motorsport driver Dirk Muller (D) broke his own track record to qualify on the GT pole position ... Continue reading
Southern States Power Co. Generators Installed And Ready For Backup Standby Power Project
ONTARIO, Calif.--July 21, 2001--Southern States Power Company, Inc. (OTCBB:SSPC) announced Saturday that the three 2-megawatt generators that are capable of delivering a total of 6 megawatts of biofueled standby backup electrical power to the University of California Riverside are in place, and have successfully comple ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Michigan Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Michigan 500 - Race Notes/Quotes - Sunday, July 22, 2001 Michigan Speedway - Brooklyn, Mich. - 2-Mile Tri-Oval Round 11 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Tony Kanaan and hi ... Continue reading
#66 Zanardi Michigan Sunday Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Alex Zanardi #66 Pioneer-WorldCom/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Michigan 500 - Race Notes/Quotes - Sunday, July 22, 2001 Michigan Speedway - Brooklyn, Mich. - 2-Mile Tri-Oval Round 11 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Alex Zanar ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release Alex Job Racing 551 Southridge Industrial Drive Tavares, Florida 32778 Phone~ 352-343-3884 - Fax~ 352-343-3890 www.alexjobracing.com ALEX JOB RACING, McKENNA PORSCHE HAVE DISAPPOINTING DAY AT SEARS POINT INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Sonoma, CA - July 22, 2001- In front of the beautiful backdrop off Sears ... Continue reading
Document from Porsche Motorsports
For Immediate Release Contact: Bob Carlson (770) 290-3676 Andy Schupack (401) 739-5677 cell at the track (917) 864-8767 Fred Hammond (201) 750-3533 LUHR/MAASSEN EARN HARD-FOUGHT FIFTH PLACE IN ALEX JOB RACING MCKENNA PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS; NEW BMW M3 V8s TAKE PODIUM POSITIONS AT SEARS POINT -The Porsches were lapped early ... Continue reading
Mopar Parts Mile-High Nationals Bandimere Speedway Elimination No tes
<<Denver Sunday Notes.doc>> Mopar Parts Mile-High Nationals Contact David Harris - David.Harris@sfx.com Bandimere Speedway Team Mopar NHRA Representative Elimination Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Skuza Advances to Semifinals MORRISON, Colo. (July 22, 2001) - Dean Skuza and his Mopar Parts Dodge R/ ... Continue reading
Sears Point ALMS race - BMW Motorsport victory
the O in Jorg, U in Muller and first O in Jonsson are spelled with umlauts Race Sunday Round 3, American Le Mans Series 22 July 2001, Sonoma, Calif. BMW Motorsport victory in Sonoma GT class Munich/Sonoma. BMW Motorsport scored its second-consecutive GT victory in Le Mans Series racing, adding Sunday's American Le Mans ... Continue reading
Sears Point ALMS race - BMW Motorsport victory
the O in Jorg, U in Muller and first O in Jonsson are spelled with umlauts Race Sunday Round 3, American Le Mans Series 22 July 2001, Sonoma, Calif. BMW Motorsport victory in Sonoma GT class Munich/Sonoma. BMW Motorsport scored its second-consecutive GT victory in Le Mans Series racing, adding Sunday's American Le Mans ... Continue reading
Walker, Woodside Make Impressive Showing at Irwindale
Contacts: Donna Walker Team Walker Motorsports 818/255-3468 dwwteam@aol.com Barbara Evans Evans MMPR 818/832-7649 evansmmpr@earthlink.net FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WALKER, WOODSIDE MAKE IMPRESSIVE SHOWING AT IRWINDALE July 22, 2001 (North Hollywood, Calif.) - Teamwork paid off for Team Walker Motorsports yesterday at Irwin ... Continue reading
Results USAR - Hooters ProCup Series Kroger 250 presented by Pepsi July 21, 2001 New River Valley Speedway - Radford, VA 1.. (22) Bobby Gill, Ford, 256, $10,500 2.. (6) Mart Nesbitt, Chevrolet, 256, $5,000 3.. (4) Toby Robertson, Chevrolet, 256, $5,000 4.. (20) Steve Christian, Ford, 256, $4,200 5.. (16) Hal Goodson, C ... Continue reading
ADESA Houston, Auto Placement Center Lead Storm Relief Effort
HOUSTON--July 23, 2001--In what has been deemed one of the worst storms in U.S. history, Tropical Storm Allison brought over six days of rain and flooding that led to at least 43 deaths from Texas to New England. More than 20,000 families still remain victimized by the flood. According to Texas Governor Rick Perry, Tro ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Stanley Cup Champion to Visit PPG Industry's Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, Glass Plant
--July 23, 2001-- Bob Hartley, coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche, will share the Stanley Cup with his former co-workers at PPG Industry's Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, automotive glass plant on Tuesday, July 31. Hartley, a Hawkesbury native, was a cutter on the plant's production line from 1983-1987. ... Continue reading
Benson Indy Test & Pocono Advance
It's Indy-Pocono-Indy In The Next Nine Days Benson: Indy Test Will Help Pocono Race Which In Turn Helps Indy Race #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson will spend Tuesday and Wednesday testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before heading to Pocono for Sunday’s race. The test followed by the Pocono race is the p ... Continue reading
Benson Indy Test & Pocono Advance
It’s Indy-Pocono-Indy In The Next Nine Days Benson: Indy Test Will Help Pocono Race Which In Turn Helps Indy Race #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson will spend Tuesday and Wednesday testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before heading to Pocono for Sunday’s race. The test followed by the Pocono race is the ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: For CBS.Sportsline John Flynn New Media Marketing and Events, Inc. 1-866-725-4937 john@newmme.com For John Kinder George Pantos, Esq. MultiMedia Graphics & Production Services 1-202-463-8162 georgegjp@aol.com CBS.Sportsline.com Partners with Hooters Series Driver John Kinder DATELINE Bost ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tim Southers USAR, Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Gill Grabs Record-Setting Win Radford, VA - Sometimes the fastest car doesn't win and sometimes being at the right place at the right time gives a driver opportunities. That was never more evident than Saturda ... Continue reading
2001 Southern ProCup Top 25 Driver Points Thru 7/21/01 Position Driver Hometown Points Wins 1. Bobby Gill Dalton, GA 1,457 4 2. Hal Goodson Winston-Salem, NC 1,426 2 3. Steven Christian Buford, GA 1,420 1 4. Jay Fogleman Durham, NC 1,378 1 5. ... Continue reading
Warren Scores Record 86th Victory
Contact: Rick Voegelin 831-761-2201 rickvoegelin@compuserve.com THE WARREN REPORT: Warren Johnson GM Goodwrench Service Plus Race Report from the Mile-High Nationals QUICK RESULTS Qualified: Third Finished: Winner Points: First Johnson Scores Record 86th Victory at Mile-High Nationals DENVER, July 22, 2001 -- Warren Jo ... Continue reading
Winchester Preview & Fact Sheet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tim Southers USAR Media Relations (770) 719-0204 usar@bellsouth.net www.usarprocup.com Winchester Presents New Challenges for Drivers Fayetteville, GA - When United Speed Alliance Racing brings its Hooters ProCup Series Northern Division to Winchester Speedway for this weekend's running of the Luc ... Continue reading
AMA ANNOUNCES 2002 WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE
A01042 Monday, July 23, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tom Lindsay Phone: (614) 856-1900 x1357 Fax: (614) 856-1920 AMA ANNOUNCES 2002 WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that the third AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference will be held Jun ... Continue reading
Kurt Johnson Runner-up in Denver
Contact: Rick Voegelin 831-761-2201 rickvoegelin@compuserve.com THE KURT CHRONICLES: Kurt Johnson ACDelco Race Report from the Mopar Parts Mile-High Nationals QUICK RESULTS Qualified: Fifth Finished: Runner-up Points: Fifth Kurt Has Up-Close View of Father's Record-Setting Run in Denver Final DENVER, July 22, 2001 -- T ... Continue reading
LEWIS RETURNS WITH FOURTH IN SONOMA
LEWIS RETURNS WITH FOURTH IN SONOMA -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- SONOMA, Calif., Monday, July 23, 2001- Shane Lewis, of Jupiter, Fla., drove the #45 ESP American Viperacing Dodge Viper GTS-R to fourth in the GTS class in yesterday’s X-Factor Grand Prix of Sonoma American Le Mans Series (ALMS) race. The two-time 24 Hours o ... Continue reading
ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP UP AT MID-OHIO; DUANE WINS AMA HORIZON AWARD
A01040 Monday, July 23, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cherie Daniels Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS WRAP UP AT MID-OHIO; DUANE WINS AMA HORIZON AWARD PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2001 AMA Road Racing Grand Championships by Fastraxx featured some of the most competitive racing in ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces Fiscal 2001 Results
INDIANAPOLIS--July 23, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2001. Financial Results for the Year Ended June 30, 2001 For the 2001 fiscal year, net earnings totaled $4.2 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, comp ... Continue reading
U.S. NOTCHES WIN AT 2001 FIM JUNIOR MX CUP
A01041 Monday, July 23, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hugh Fleming Phone: (614) 856-1900 Fax: (614) 856-1920 U.S. NOTCHES WIN AT 2001 FIM JUNIOR MX CUP PICKERINGTON, Ohio - A U.S. rider carried his nation's colors to the top of the podium at last week's Federation Internationale Motocyclist (FIM) Junior Motocross ... Continue reading
2001 HOOTERS PROCUP SERIES RACE FACTS WHAT: Lucas Oil 250 USAR Hooters ProCup Race #19 of 30 (Northern Division Race #8) WHERE: Winchester Speedway - .5 mile, high banked asphalt oval WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 2001 - 7:00 p.m. EST DISTANCE: 250 Laps, 125 Miles TV: Speedvision (Tape-Delayed, Thursday, August 2, 9:00 p.m. ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Refutes NHTSA
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 24, 2001--Continental Tire North America, today received a notice from NHTSA that a preliminary evaluation of the General Ameri*550AS tire has been opened. At the same time NHTSA issued a press release concerning the preliminary evaluation, which contains factual inaccuracies and mischaracterizati ... Continue reading
MARYSVILLE, Ohio--July 24, 2001--Denison International plc today reported results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2001. Quarterly Results For the current quarter ended June 30, 2001, the Company's net sales increased 2.8% to $41.1 million from $40.0 million recorded in the second quarter of 2000. R ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Joins Windwire Wireless Advertising Network
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--July 24, 2001-- Award-winning Auto Resource Site To Increase Revenue Through Wireless Advertising and Sponsorships WindWire, the leading provider of mobile advertising and marketing solutions, today announced that Edmunds.com is the latest wireless content provider to join WindWire's wirel ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin 831-761-2201 rickvoegelin@compuserve.com Q&A WITH W.J. A Conversation with Drag Racing's Most Successful Pro Stock Driver After 26 years as a professional racer, it took Warren Johnson just 7.347 seconds to become the all-time leader in Pro Stock victories. Johnson made motorsports history on Jul ... Continue reading
Satellite Interview, Future Of E-Commerce and What This Means To Consumers
Auto Channel -- Robert Gordon, Co-Publisher ON THE SCENE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR WITH DON WILLIS CHAIRMAN & CEO OF IPNet, IMPORTANCE OF B2B CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS IN A SLOWING ECONOMY THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2001 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PACIFIC The Future Of E-Commerce and What This Means To Consumers In a ... Continue reading
The Timken Company has entered into an agreement with Permatex
CANTON, Ohio, July 24 -- The Timken Company has entered into an agreement with Permatex, Inc. to sell its range of automotive and maintenance products in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Permatex Inc. offers a range of products that include leading brands like Fast Orange(R) Hand Cleaner, the Ultra(R) Silicon ... Continue reading
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Wanna see today's hottest female celebs all nude and completely uncensored? We have Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Denise Richards and many more all nude. Cum inside and check out the nude celeb action. http://212.107.197.45/members/celebs/ Wanna see these teen celebs get wild and do naughty things ... Continue reading
Mickelson To Play In 2001 Buick Open
FOR RELEASE: July 26, 2001 Mickelson To Play In 2001 Buick Open DETROIT -Buick announced today that Phil Mickelson, currently the number two ranked player in the world, is among the latest commitments for the 2001 Buick Open, August 6-12 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. Mickelson, 31, will b ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 Road America Race Broadcast
Hi All, Just wanted to remind you all that Rounds Nine and Ten from Road America will be broadcast this weekend on Speedvision. The original airing of these races is Saturday, July 28 at 9:00 p.m. (Round 9) and 10:00 p.m. (Round 10). The races will be rebroadcast on Sunday, July 29 at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.; and Frida ... Continue reading
note: the O in Jorg and U in Muller are spelled with umlauts 26 July 2001 Karl Wendlinger joins the BMW M3 GTR team Munich. Austrian driver Karl Wendlinger (32) will be joining Team BMW Motorsport in October for the 'Petit Le Mans' endurance race held at Road Atlanta in the US state of Georgia. The seasoned sports car ... Continue reading
Castrol Super Series - St-Eustache Preview
Castrol Super Series For immediate release / July 27, 2001 CASTROL SUPER SERIES HEADS TO QUEBEC'S AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE Castrol Super Series // Auto Parts Plus 150 // Round #7 - July 28, 2001 // Autodrome St-Eustache LONDON, ON - The second half of the Castrol Super Series starts on Saturday night (July 28) at Montreal ... Continue reading
German GP free practice - BMW WilliamsF1 Team
German Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE 27th July 2001 Weather: Air temperature 31°C average. Track temperature 40°C average. The start to the German Grand Prix wekend for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team was one of mixed fortunes. Ralf Schumacher went off the track at the beginning of the second session and so wasn't able to compl ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 14th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1991 (BHB2001-26)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the 14th of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 14TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGE ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 15th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1992 (BHB2001-27)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the 15th of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 15TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGE ... Continue reading
Jim Epler Returns Home for the Northwest Nationals
(Note: The following is attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 www.etchellsracing.com JIM EPLER RETURNS HOME FOR NORTHWEST NATIONALS Putnam, Conn., July 24, 2001 - While the Prolong Super Lubricants Northwest Nationals is simply the second leg of t ... Continue reading
NASCAR Advertiser Pep Boys Asks Fans to Watch the Race, Not Just Commercials
PHILADELPHIA--July 27, 2001-- Pennsylvania 500 Sponsor Incorporates Unique "Watch, Match and Win Sweepstakes" Into Race, Not Ads, Giving Fans Interactive Experience Pep Boys , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is taking a unique approach to this weekend's Pennsylvania 50 ... Continue reading
Start Order & Late News - SCCA ProRally - Maine Forest Rally
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, please send your request to: kspitzner@scca.org. For immediate release 26 July 2001 Start Order & Late Breaking News: SCCA ProRally Championship - Maine Fore ... Continue reading
#55 Kanaan Chicago Friday Practice Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com Tony Kanaan #55 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Honda-Reynard Target Grand Prix - Practice Notes/Quotes - Friday, July 27, 2001 Chicago Motor Speedway - Cicero, Ill. - 1-Mile Oval Round 12 of 21 on the 2001 CART FedEx Championship Series Tony Kanaan ... Continue reading
FMDRS Event- Friday from Numidia, Pa.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAG RACING SERIES- NORTHEAST DIVISION NUMIDIA RACEWAY Friday, July 27, 2001 IT'S THRILLS IN THE HILLS AT NUMIDIA RACEWAY NUMIDIA, Pa.- In first rounds of qualifying at Numidia Raceway, Dave Northrop in Competition Eliminator and James Zane in Super Stock are leading their respe ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 16th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1993 (BHB2001-28)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the 16th of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 16TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGE ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 17th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1994 (BHB2001-29)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the 17th of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 17TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGE ... Continue reading
Instant Replay: 18th Annual Belleville Midget Nationals - 1995 (BHB2001-30)
[ EDITORS NOTE: This is the 18th of several feature stories which will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, chronicling the history of the Belleville Midget Nationals in Belleville, Kan. This year's event is set for Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 2-4, 2001. ] For Immediate Release INSTANT REPLAY: 18TH ANNUAL BELLEVILLE MIDGE ... Continue reading
<<Seattle Friday Notes.doc>> Prolong Northwest Nationals Contact David Harris-DavidHarris@ClearChannel.com Seattle International Raceway Mopar Motorsports NHRA Representative Friday Qualifying Notes Mobile: (704) 756-9301/Office: (704) 455-3500 Skuza Takes Sixth KENT, Wash. (July 27, 2001) - Dean Skuza and the Mopar Pa ... Continue reading
STEPHEN LEICHT WINS MONTGOMERY
for immediate release July 28, 2001 STEPHEN LEICHT REPEATS AT MONTGOMERY MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - Fourteen year-old speed sensation Stephen Leicht, from Asheville, NC, won his second consecutive American Racing Association (ARA) Southern Thunder Late Model feature at Montgomery Motor Speedway. Leicht, the third-fastest qu ... Continue reading
Castrol Super Series - Point Standings
Castrol Super Series For immediate release / July 30, 2001 Thomson assumes points lead after finishing third Castrol Super Series // Round #7 // Autodrome St-Eustache // 'Auto Parts Plus 150' LONDON, ON - On Saturday night at Montreal's Autodrome St-Eustache, drivers Don Thomson Jr. and DJ Kennington overcame mid-race ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--July 30, 2001--Let's face it -- having a baby changes your life. Farmers Insurance realizes this is a pivotal time in life and is here to help. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, which includes the nations third-largest insurer of autos and homes, is proud to announce a special discount program for new ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Ratings Upgrade of Subisidary; $1.2 Billion Securitization Transaction
IRVINE, Calif.--July 30, 2001--Westcorp , the financial services holding company whose principal subsidiaries are WFS Financial Inc and Western Financial Bank, today announced that Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the debt ratings of its subsidiary, Western Financial Bank, based on the company's improving operati ... Continue reading
WFS Financial Announces $1.2 Billion Securitization Transaction; Ratings Upgrade of Parent Company
IRVINE, Calif.--July 30, 2001--WFS Financial Inc today announced the pricing of a $1.2 billion offering of automobile receivable asset-backed securities. The offering was lead managed by Credit Suisse First Boston and co-managed by Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown, and Salomon Smith Barney. Thi ... Continue reading
News from Peregrine Systems: Fleet Maintenance Software with Access Through the Web
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Doug Siefkes:425-392-2611 - siefkes@siefkesgroup.com Valerie Motis:(858) 720-5278 - valerie.motis@peregrine.com Peregrine Systems® Offers Fleet Maintenance Software with Access Through the Web SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2001 -- Peregrine Systems, Inc., whose FleetAnywhere® software allows customers to ... Continue reading
Tom Davis Announces He'll Retire in 2002, Bob Lutz to Head GM Product Development
FOR RELEASE: August 2, 2001 Tom Davis Announces He'll Retire in 2002, Bob Lutz to Head GM Product Development DETROIT - General Motors Corp. today announced its Board of Directors has elected Bob Lutz vice chairman responsible for product development, effective Sept. 1. Tom Davis, group vice president - product develop ... Continue reading
Ramoil Management Ltd. Engages United Strategic Alliance LLC for Automotive Acquisitions
LAS VEGAS--Aug. 1, 2001--Ramoil Management Ltd. (Pink Sheets:RAMO) announced today they signed an engagement contract with United Strategic Alliance LLC to further develop alliances with major investment bankers who as a consortium will provide initial capital of $167 million to be used in the acquisition of Pacific Du ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Appoints Kirk Vincent Chief Financial Officer
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Aug. 1, 2001--Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced today that Kirk Vincent has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Carlisle. Mr. Vincent joins Carlisle from J & L Specialty Steel, Inc. where he had been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Vincent rece ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--August 1, 2001-- Film to Feature the Revolutionary New Esarati Electric Motorcycle Eclipse Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB:ECLE) announced today that it has completed editing its action/adventure feature film "Ancient Warriors" in preparation for the October London Screenings. Specia ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--Aug. 1, 2001--The Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas (EVAA) has named AutomotiveWire the official news distribution service of the Electric Transportation Industry Conference (ETIC), Dec. 11-14, 2001, in Sacramento, Calif. Under the terms of the agreement, the EVAA's ETIC-related news releases ... Continue reading
Jagen and Rawlinson Increase Share Holdings in Enova Systems
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2001--Enova Systems Inc., Torrance (OTCBB:ENVA), reported that Jagen Pty. Ltd. (a privately held Australia-based investment firm owned by the Boris Liberman family) and Anthony N. Rawlinson, chairman of Enova Systems, have exercised warrants resulting in proceeds to the company of $2.5 million ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2001
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 1, 2001--Accuride Corporation today announced net sales of $92.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2001. This compares to net sales of $137.0 million for the second quarter of 2000, a decrease of 32.8%. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, net sales were $183.0 million compared to ... Continue reading
-- The Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas (EVAA) has named AutomotiveWire the official news distribution service of the Electric Transportation Industry Conference (ETIC), Dec. 11-14, 2001 in Sacramento, Calif. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?362 ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Aug. 1, 2001--Data Return Corporation continues its perfect track record as the managed hosting provider for BMW USA and BMW Films Web sites as BMW continues to receive unprecedented Web traffic after the release of its fifth film in `The Hire.' BMW and Fallon, BMW's agency of record, developed the innovative s ... Continue reading
Fitch Rates Honda Auto Receivables 2001-2 Owner Trust
NEW YORK--Aug. 1, 2001--Fitch rates Honda Auto Receivables 2001-2 Owner Trust (the trust) class A notes as listed below. -- $440,000,000 3.73% class A-1 notes `F1+'; -- $410,000,000 4.11% class A-2 notes `AAA'; -- $520,000,000 4.67% class A-3 notes `AAA'; -- $204,000,000 5.09% class A-4 notes `AAA'. The trust also issu ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Retailers Secures Equity Investment Led by Original Founders of the Company
WATERTOWN, Conn.--Aug. 1, 2001--Hometown Auto Retailers (OTC BB: HCAR) Wednesday announced it has secured approximately $1 million from a group of accredited investors led by members of the company's founders, the Shaker and Muller families, and which included four company officers and directors. Units were sold to the ... Continue reading
Jagen and Rawlinson Increase Share Holdings in Enova Systems
TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2001--Enova Systems Inc., Torrance (OTCBB:ENVA), reported that Jagen Pty. Ltd. (a privately held Australia-based investment firm owned by the Boris Liberman family) and Anthony N. Rawlinson, chairman of Enova Systems, have exercised warrants resulting in proceeds to the company of $2.5 million ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--August 1, 2001--LumiLeds Lighting, the leader in high flux, high powered LED (light emitting diode) technology, today announces the release of additional colors in their surface mount (SMD) product family, the HSMB series. Based on the successful industry standard footprint, LumiLeds has now released ... Continue reading
GOING FOR FOUR AT TROIS RIVIERES Canadian driver David Rutledge has won three races from the pole with Lynx Racing so far this season, and he'll be going for four at this weekend's Grand Prix du Trois Rivieres. He won the season-opener at Long Beach, repeated his 2000 win from the pole at Montreal, and dominated throug ... Continue reading
Manuf. Production/Cntrol Software For $1,495.00!
(ES81)Job Master, a complete, user friendly Windows based software package, can manage and control your operation from sales quote to shipment. For one week only, Job Master, normally $2,495.00, is on sale for a total price of $1,495.00. In order for you to receive this $1,000.00 savings we must have your order by Augu ... Continue reading
News from IntraUSA: First Headlamp Life Extenders Delivered to Truck-Lite
NEWS RELEASE August 1, 2001 Contact: Michael Wasem, The Siefkes Group, 425-392-2611 Will Watson, The IntraUSA Group, 206-575-8111, ext. 101 IntraUSA Delivers First Headlamp Life Extender Order to Truck-Lite TUKWILA, Wash. -- The IntraUSA Group, Inc. recently delivered the first order of Headlamp Life Extenders to Truck ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2001 One Athlete Remains Unnamed Among 40 U.S. Olympic Team Hopefuls Receiving Vehicles to Support Olympic Dream Nationwide vehicle donation program meets athlete transportation needs DETROIT - With 39 of 40 U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls already notified about their selection to receive a Chevrolet ... Continue reading
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Aug. 1, 2001--General Magic, Inc. , a pioneer in enterprise voice software and services, today announced it has entered an agreement with OnStar Corporation, a subsidiary of General Motors Corp. (NYSC:GM), to provide continued voice application development and maintenance services for the OnStar Virt ... Continue reading
MAYNARD, Mass.--Aug. 1, 2001--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Atlanta) has selected Veridiem, Inc., innovators in marketing performance management software and services, it was announced today. "Major name brands like Porsche, whose sales remain very strong, are turning to Veridiem to link their marketing investments ... Continue reading
Sheldahl Proceeds On a Non-Exclusive Basis to Sell Technical Materials Business
NORTHFIELD, Minn.--Aug. 1, 2001--Sheldahl, Inc. today announced it has amended a letter agreement, dated May 23, 2001, with affiliates of Morgenthaler Group for the sale of a portion of its technical materials business. The amendment eliminates a thirty-day exclusive negotiating period with the group, extending Sheldah ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 1, 2001--Union Acceptance Corporation ("UAC") today announced that its Chairman's Letter to Shareholders, which will also accompany the Company's annual report, has been published and is available on the Company's web site www.unionacceptance.com. The Letter to Shareholders is intended to set forth t ... Continue reading
AAA Questions Energy Practices At Federal Trade Commission Hearings
WASHINGTON--Aug. 2, 2001--AAA, North America's largest membership organization for motorists and other travelers, asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission today to take a hard look at government policies and industry practices that have created price instability at the nation's gasoline pumps. Appearing before a Federal ... Continue reading
Former Chrysler Corp. Vice Chairman and Excide CEO Bob Lutz Hired By GM
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS reported that General Motors on Thursday said it had hired former Chrysler Corp. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, widely credited with reviving the ailing automaker with great cars and trucks, as head of product development. Lutz, 69, named a vice chairman of GM reporting to Chief Executive Rick Wagoner, will su ... Continue reading
July New Car Sales Summary Reports
Acura Sets Sales Record for Ninth Consecutive Month...(Acura) Acura marks a ninth consecutive month of record-setting sales, reporting an all-time July record of 13,537. That number breaks the previous record of 13,428 set in July 1991 and is a 16.4 percent increase over last year, the company announced. Acura's year-t ... Continue reading
Net Profit Nearly Doubled in the First Half At Hyundai
Dow Jones Newswire reported that Hyundai Motor Co., the South Korea's largest carmaker, said that its first-half net profit nearly doubled to 610.5 billion won ($472.5 million) on the year due to brisk sales of its medium-to-large passenger cars and sport-utility vehicles. Sales rose 31 percent on the year to 11.09 tri ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Drop About 5% in July
The Detroit free press reports that U.S. auto sales continued to slide from last year's record pace, only the decline in July got a bit steeper amid a double-digit sales drop at Ford Motor Co. and smaller dips at General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Group. Sales at the former Big Three were down 9.6 percent, or more than ... Continue reading
Tougher M.P.G. Rules Are Rejected
States News Service reports that, in a major victory for automakers, the U.S. House resoundingly rejected tough new fuel-economy standards Wednesday for sport-utility vehicles and other light trucks. The fuel efficiency provision was offered as part of a broad energy bill that implements much of George W. Bush administ ... Continue reading
Big Bad SUV's Sustain BIG Damage In 5 mph Bumps...The Complete Report
7 new sport utility vehicles sustain big damage in 5 mph bumps; only new Acura MDX is equipped with bumpers that resist damage ... Continue reading
Wind River and Fonix Corporation Enable Speaking Smart Devices
ALAMEDA, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2001-- Combined Technology Creates Next Generation of Embedded Applications with Voice Recognition Capabilities Wind River Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of software and services for connected smart devices, today announced an agreement with Fonix(R) Corporation (OTCBB:FONX) to help acceler ... Continue reading
Alamo/National Reports Second Quarter Loss and Lowers Full Year Forecast
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 2, 2001-- Enters Seasonally Strongest Quarter With Fleet Right-Sized; Retains Lehman Brothers to Explore Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value ANC Rental Corporation today announced a net loss for the second quarter 2001 of $23.6 million or $0.52 per share, compared to net inc ... Continue reading
Laforza Automobiles Inc. Announces New Dealership in Texas
ESCONDIDO, Calif.--Aug. 2, 2001--Laforza Automobiles Inc. (NQB pink sheets: LFZA) (OTCBB: LFZA) today announced the appointment of Autostrada as their exclusive dealer for San Antonio and Austin, Texas. "Autostrada is a High End Luxury Dealership that will be an excellent fit for our vehicle," stated David Hops, presid ... Continue reading
Western Washington Toyota Dealers Association Selects Reynolds and Reynolds'
DAYTON, Ohio--Aug. 1, 2001-- On Average, Automark Technology Drives 50 Percent Increase in On-line Vehicle Sales Versus Other Approaches The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced it has signed a two-year agreement with the Western Washington Toyota Dealers Association (WWTDA) naming it the core Internet technol ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Aug. 1, 2001-- Data Mining of Chrome System Corporation's Vehicle Configuration Database Shows Online Shoppers Have Definite Regional Preferences; Auto Manufacturers Could Benefit Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today th ... Continue reading
CarMax Raising Earnings Expectations
RICHMOND, Va.--Aug. 1, 2001--CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. today raised earnings expectations for the second quarter ending August 31, 2001, to a range of 24 cents to 25 cents per CarMax Group share compared with the prior year's second quarter earnings of 15 cents per share. "The strong sales growth that we experience ... Continue reading
Lexus Infuses Next Generation ES 300
For Immediate Release LEX-20-01 Lexus Infuses Next Generation ES 300 with Unparalleled Luxury: Entry-Luxury Model Aligns Even Closer to Flagship LS 430 for 2002 TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2001 -- Lexus will introduce a completely redesigned ES 300 sedan for 2002 and further refine its successful two-model strategy for t ... Continue reading
Crown Group, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and FY2001 Operating Results
DALLAS--August 1, 2001--Crown Group, Inc. : Strong Automotive Sales Increase Revenues to Record $343 Million, Generating Earnings Per Share of $0.74 for Fiscal Year Crown Group, Inc. today announced its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2001. For the fiscal year ended April 30, 20 ... Continue reading
GM Continues to Build Momentum in Truck Sales: SUVs on Pace to Set All-Time Industry Record
GM Continues to Build Momentum in Truck Sales: SUVs on Pace to Set All-Time Industry Record GM Announces July Production Results and Third Quarter Forecast Industry on Pace for Third-Best All-Time Sales GM Truck Sales Up 2%; Passenger Cars Down 19% Overall July Sales Down 9% DETROIT - General Motors dealers sold 360,88 ... Continue reading
UFP Technologies Reports Q2 Results & Announces Launch of New Automotive Programs
GEORGETOWN, Mass.--Aug. 1, 2001--UFP Technologies, Inc. , a manufacturer of packaging and specialty products, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2001. The Company reported a net loss of $269,000 or $0.06 per diluted share outstanding, compared to a profit of $288,000 or $0.07 per share in the ... Continue reading
Simula, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings
PHOENIX--Aug. 2, 2001--Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) today reported revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $26.0 million compared to revenues of $24.0 million for the comparable period in 2000, an increase of 8%. Net income was $0.6 million or $0.05 per basic and diluted common share compared to $0.3 million ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Improvement in qualifying would make a big difference for Sadler
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 The Motorcraft Racing Ford Taurus Team takes a look at the 2001 season, where it was, where it is now and what it needs to do the rest of the year. ELLIOTT SADLER - #21 Motorcraft Racing Ford Taurus: "Our season has been like a roller coaster ... Continue reading
NHRA: 2001 NHRA Winston Point Standings
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 (Following the 154h of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series) TOP FUEL Place Driver Points (Victories in Parentheses) 1. Kenny Bernstein, Lake Forest, Calif., Budweiser King Dragster (4) 1252 2. Larry Dixon, Indianapolis ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Hornish tops speed charts at Gateway open test
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 MADISON, Ill. - It doesn't provide any points, but Sam Hornish Jr. said leading the speed chart in the Indy Racing League Open Test on July 31 at Gateway International Raceway takes him one step closer to clinching his first Indy Racing champi ... Continue reading
NHRA: Teams fight for championship glory in wine country
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. - The peaceful calm and serenity of the beautiful Napa Valley wine country will be momentarily disrupted when the three-day earthquake of 6,000 horsepower, nitromethane burning Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars known as the NHRA ... Continue reading
NHRA: Capps ready to stop skid and return to the top
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. - Ron Capps can attest to the old adage of: 'Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.' The 36-year-old Vista, Calif., driver has finished second to the legendary John Force in the NHRA Winston Funny Car standings twice in the past ... Continue reading
NHRA: Warren Johnson prides himself on championships, not wins
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 SONOMA, Calif. - Hitting homeruns, scoring touchdowns, averaging 35 points a game all mean nothing if you don't win it all. Baseball legend Ernie Banks, former NBA star Charles Barkley, future NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino, would relinquish som ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Elliott looks to kiss the bricks at Indianapolis
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Brickyard 400 is one of the few races on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit that Bill Elliott has not won. He's come close - both qualifying and finishing in the top 10 in four of seven appearances there. But, he hopes tha ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Atwood hopes to make history at legendary speedway
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was already 70 years old and had hosted 64 runnings of the Indianapolis 500 by the time Casey Atwood was born. Atwood has never attended an Indianapolis 500 or met the legendary drivers who ... Continue reading
USAC: Worldcom/USAC National Midget Car Series Race Results, Lincoln
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 WORLDCOM/USAC NATIONAL/WESTERN MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 31, 2001 – Lincoln, Nebraska - Eagle Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Aaron Fike, 32, RFMS-14.098; 2. Tracy Hines, 66, JS-14.253; 3. Jay Drake, 15x, Lawson-14.314; 4. Joe Boyl ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dodge Teams Add New Chapter to Brickyard History
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - There is a lot of Dodge history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year, a new chapter will be added as Dodge competes for the first time in a Winston Cup race at the Brickyard. NASCAR held its first Winston Cup Seri ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Elliott Sadler thrilled with racing at Indianapolis
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 Elliott Sadler saw Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 1995 while he was in Indianapolis for the Busch race at Indianapolis Raceway Park. While growing up he had watched the 500 on television, but it never occurred to him that he ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ryan Newman back home again in Brickyard 400
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Ryan Newman is back home again in Indiana for the eighth running of the Brickyard 400 on Aug. 5, and the 23-year-old South Bend, Ind., native in his first short season in the NASCAR Winston Cup ranks is completing an odyssey. "E ... Continue reading
US F2000: American Continental Championship a Two-Man Race
Posted By Terry Callahan Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel August 2, 2001 FAIRFIELD, N.J.— The U.S. F2000 National Championship Presented by Speedvision returns to action August 11, 2001 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, as part of the Miller Lite 200 weekend, featuring the CART FedEx Championship. The Americ ... Continue reading
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