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Sunday, November 21, 2004

Martin Misses Out Again on NASCAR Title

Martin Misses Out Again on NASCAR Title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Tim Reynolds writing for the AP reported that Martin had the longest odds of the five contenders still in contention for this year's Nextel Cup title at Sunday's Ford 400, and still managed to close to within 23 points of eventual series champion Kurt Busch during the race. A flat tire wit ... Continue reading

Hendrick Drivers Fail in NASCAR Chase

Hendrick Drivers Fail in NASCAR Chase

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Tim Reynolds writing for the AP reported that the chance to see anguished owner Rick Hendrick accept a championship at NASCAR's season-ending ceremony made Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon want the series title even more. The realization that the dream scenario won't play out that way made l ... Continue reading

Busch Wins Nextel Cup Championship

Busch Wins Nextel Cup Championship

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Jenna Fryer writing for the AP reported that Kurt Busch struggled mightily with an oversized champagne bottle, trying with all his strength to pry the cork out and begin his NASCAR (news - web sites) championship celebration. He tugged at it, and banged the bottle against the championship ... Continue reading

Biffle Ready for Turnaround After Win

Biffle Ready for Turnaround After Win

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Nov 21, 2004; Jeff Price writing for the AP reported that the adversity seems pretty far away now for Greg Biffle. Struggling the last two years with unrealized potential, Biffle came through with a big win in Sunday's Ford 400, NASCAR (news - web sites)'s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Appr ... Continue reading

Dodge Cup Quotes from Homestead

Dodge Cup Quotes from Homestead

Homestead-Miami Speedway Ray Cooper Nov. 21, 2004 Clear!Blue Dodge Notes, Quotes. 704-975-3232 RYAN NEWMAN (No. 12 ALLTEL Dodge) Finished 30th, led four times for 72 laps "Biffle had the best car. We had a really good car, one that could stay with him if it was exactly balanced right. ... Continue reading

RACE NOTES HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY November 21, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

RACE NOTES HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY November 21, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES FORD 400 - RACE NOTES HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY November 21, 2004 JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - finished 2nd in the race and 2nd in the Chase: "W ... Continue reading

HOLDEN AND CSIRO RESEARCH FUTURE GLOBAL POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES

HOLDEN AND CSIRO RESEARCH FUTURE GLOBAL POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES

Sydney November 20, 2004; Holden today announced an Australian automotive first by confirming a joint research program with CSIRO to explore future global powertrain technologies. The program will contribute to parent company General Motors' mission to design and develop hybrid and hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. ... Continue reading

Ohana Road Receives National Automotive Media Award

Ohana Road Receives National Automotive Media Award

- The Hawaii show takes top spot in entertainment TV category – HONOLULU (Nov. 21, 2004)–Ohana Road, Hawaii’s premier automotive TV magazine, received the Gold Medallion award for Best Automotive Entertainment TV Show at the International Automotive Media Awards Ceremony held Nov. 16 at Sardi’s ... Continue reading

KENSETH AND ROUSH RECOUNT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

KENSETH AND ROUSH RECOUNT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush held a Q&A session in the Homestead Miami Speedway infield media center prior to Saturday’s two practice sessions and discussed a variety of issues. MATT KENSETH – No. 17 DEWALT Taurus – DO YOU CONSIDER THIS YEAR A SUCCESS? “I think the first two-thirds of the season, ... Continue reading

Busch the Man to Beat for NASCAR Title

Busch the Man to Beat for NASCAR Title

HOMESTEAD, Fla. November 20, 2004; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that Kurt Busch has been doing everything right in his bid for his first Nextel Cup championship. He now has one big hurdle to clear entering Sunday's Ford 400. He needs to protect a vulnerable 18-point lead over Jimmie Johnson, with Jeff Gordon ... Continue reading

GM's "Trucks for Texas" Campaign Debuts Austin Vehicle

GM's "Trucks for Texas" Campaign Debuts Austin Vehicle

Internationally Renowned Austin Native Bob "Daddy-O" Wade Creates Work of Art Celebrating Texas Wildlife Austin, Texas - General Motors Corporation unveiled the next iteration of its "Trucks for Texas" campaign, a 2005 Chevy Silverado, which has been transformed into a work of art by nationally-recognized Austin artist ... Continue reading

IdaTech Receives U.S. Department of Energy Award for Development of Off-Road Fuel Cell System

IdaTech Receives U.S. Department of Energy Award for Development of Off-Road Fuel Cell System

BEND, Oregon, November 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected IdaTech for a US$1.4 million award to conduct a three-year program of fuel cell system research and development targeting off-road vehicle applications. This is the second DOE award granted to IdaTech in the past 14 months. The objective of t ... Continue reading

Ford Sends Holiday Homecoming Message to Consumers with 'American Dreams' Collaboration

Ford Sends Holiday Homecoming Message to Consumers with 'American Dreams' Collaboration

* Ford will sponsor the Sunday, Nov. 21 broadcast of NBC's hit drama "American Dreams" from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST without commercial interruption. * Collaboration with "American Dreams" will conclude with a five-minute holiday "Homecoming" video message targeted directly at consumers, members of the armed forces and the ... Continue reading

Chevy Notes - Rick Hendrick Statement, Nov. 20

Chevy Notes - Rick Hendrick Statement, Nov. 20

Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES FORD 400 - RICK HENDRICK STATEMENT HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY November 20, 2004 RICK HENDRICK, OWNER OF HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, ADDRESSED THE MEDIA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ... Continue reading

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