Maastricht, May 18, 2005 Mercedes-Benz is now offering significantly greater comfort and driving dynamics in the C, CLK, CLS, and E-Class with a total of eight new six-cylinder models. The engine offensive is based on all-new V6 petrol and diesel engines that are the best in their displacement class in terms of power o ... Continue reading
Stevens qualifies No. 7 in Ohio
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY HEBRON, OHIO Race Dates: May 20-22, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net STEVENS QUALIFIES SEVENTH IN OHIO HEBRON, Ohio ... Continue reading
Autosport Development Qualifying Report - Mid Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com GMAC / Trenton Forging #5 GTO Mid-Ohio Qualifying Report Hayner to start 12th for SPEED World Challenge GT Race presented by Trenton Forging Quality Formed Solutions Lexington, Ohio. – May 21, 2005 The #5 GMAC Commercial Finance / Trenton Forg ... Continue reading
CASCAR: MOPAR 250 / Delaware Qualifying & Grid
CASCAR Super Series Qualifying: MOPAR 250 Delaware Speedway For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / May 21, 2005 Don Thomson picks up where he left off CASCAR Super Series dominator wins the pole for Sunday’s MOPAR 250 at Delaware Speedway LONDON, ON Last Tuesday during CASCAR ... Continue reading
ELLIS ABOARD THE G2/S&S BUELL NAILS NO. 6 QUALIFYING SPOT AT COLUMBUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL RIDER: CHIP ELLIS MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 770-476-8477 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net 41ST ANNUAL NHRA PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NATIONALS presented by SUMMIT ... Continue reading
Henzler on Top Once Again After SPEED GT Qualifying at Mid-Ohio
For Immediate Release Henzler on Top Once Again After SPEED GT Qualifying at Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 21, 2005) - German Wolf Henzler wasted little time in Saturday morning's SCCA Pro Racing SPEED GT qualifying session, posting a qualifying record time of 1:26.820 (93.628 mph) to take the pole for today's race, Pr ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin to battle familiar foe in Round 1 (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio May 21st JEG'S Mail Order Jeg Coughlin Jr. - Pro Stock Saturday Summary Jeg Coughlin to battle familiar foe in Round 1 A pair of two-time POWERade Pro Stock champions, Jeg Coughlin and Greg Anderson, will meet up f ... Continue reading
Marcelli on the pace in elite Cameron Motorsports team
For immediate release; May 21, 2005 Marcelli on the pace in elite Cameron Motorsports team Barrie's Kyle Marcelli right at home in top team HAMILTON, ONTARIO Barrie youngster Kyle Marcelli has been given the opportunity of a life time, when he signed up to compete for the potent Cameron Motorsports team. "This is a ver ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS: SATURDAY QUALIFYING RESULTS COLUMBUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 695-6649 JOHNSON, DIXON, BAZEMORE AND TONGLET EARN NO. 1 QUALIFYING POSITIONS AT PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS HEBRON, Ohio -- Warren Johnson raced to his 134th career No. 1 qualifying position Saturday at the Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals at National ... Continue reading
Pobst Takes Mid-Ohio SPEED Touring Car Air Force Reserve Pole
<pre> NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES Pontiac Performance Nationals National Trial Raceway Hebron, Ohio Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Moves Into the 11th Qualifying Position Q Racing Pilot Faces Gary Scelzi in Round One HEBRON, Ohio. (May 21, 2005) Tony Pedrego ... Continue reading
Bazemore claims his first No. 1 of the year
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 8 of 23 PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY HEBRON, OHIO Race Dates: May 20-22, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BAZEMORE COLLECTS HIS FIRST NO. 1 OF THE YEAR ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Saturday Columbus Update: KJ Steps Up, Will Start Second in Columbus
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Steps Up, Will Start Second in Columbus Event: 41st Annual Pontiac Performance Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, May 21, 2005 Location: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio Kurt Johnson completed an impressive qualifying effort on Sat ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Columbus Saturday Update: WJ Powers to the No. 1 Position in Columbus
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Powers to the No. 1 Position in Columbus Event: 41st Annual Pontiac Performance Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, May 21, 2005 Location: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio Warren Johnson combined performance with research and develo ... Continue reading
GM Plans to Streamline Offerings From Its Eight Brands Only Part of Solution, Analysts Say
DETROIT May 20, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s plan to streamline offerings from its eight brands won't be easy and is only part of what the automaker needs to do to turn itself around, some industry analysts said Friday. Mark LaNeve, GM's North American sales and marketing ... Continue reading
Cameron Motorsports 2005 Barrie Grand Prix!
For immediate release; May 21, 2005 Cameron Motorsports 2005 Barrie Grand Prix! Canada's premiere event gathering steam HAMILTON, ONTARIO Cameron Motorsports, for the first time, will host the Barrie Grand Prix on June 24-26. The Barrie Grand Prix is widely recognized as the premiere street race in Canada, and for 2005 ... Continue reading
Henzler Goes Start to Finish at Mid-Ohio For First SPEED GT Win of Season
LEXINGTON, Ohio (May 21, 2005) - Wolf Henzler had started from the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT pole twice before in 2005, only to be overtaken later on in the race. At the SPEED GT event Presented by Trenton Forging Quality Formed Solutions at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Henzler made sure that wouldn't hap ... Continue reading
Isuzu Aims to Triple Qingling Motors Stake, Pay HK$624 Million
May 21, 2005; Sau Chan writing for Bloomberg reported that Isuzu Motors Ltd., Japan's biggest maker of trucks and buses, plans to triple its stake in China's Qingling Motors Co. by offering HK$624 million ($80 million) to acquire about 325 million shares from independent shareholders. Isuzu is seeking to raise its stak ... Continue reading
Report Date : May 21, 2005 at 08:15 AM New Information Added Since : May 11, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: HCI / 100 2004-2005 HCI / 100G 2004-2005 Manufacturer : HELMET CITY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05E034000 Recall Date : MAY 12, 2005 Component: EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS Potential Number Of Units Affec ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) will conduct a safety recall campaign involving about 190,000 Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, and Cosco brand rear-facing infant child safety seats. Dorel has received complaints that the harness on the recalled chil ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Can Supply Used Diesel Cars Particulate Filter
Stuttgart, May 19, 2005 Mercedes-Benz is witnessing a rising demand for models equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in the used car market as well as in its new car business. Mercedes-Benz sales and service outlets and authorised dealerships in Germany currently have around 10,000 used passenger cars with a ... Continue reading
NHTSA Investigating Complaints of Engines Stalling in Dodge Trucks, SUVs
WASHINGTON May 20, 2005; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the government is investigating complaints of engines stalling in Dodge trucks and sport utility vehicles, officials said Friday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has received two dozen complaints about engines stalling in th ... Continue reading
Student Vision Drives Designs at Imagine 2005
General Motors Awards Winners from Annual International Academy of Design and Technology Student Fashion Show at Cadillac Palace Theatre CHICAGO, May 20, 2005; An athletic outfit inspired by the Pontiac G6's unique, four-panel panoramic roof ... a light, one-piece suit to complement the open-air design of the 2007 Satu ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin cruises on opening day (NHRA/JEG'S)
NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series NHRA Pontiac Performance Nationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio May 20th JEG'S Mail Order Jeg Coughlin Jr. - Pro Stock Friday Summary Jeg Coughlin cruises on opening day Much to the delight of a partisan hometown crowd, Jeg Coughlin proved he had one of the quickest race cars i ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday Results from Red River Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION RED RIVER RACEWAY FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 RED RIVER RACEWAY WELCOMES NHRA RACERS FOR INAUGURAL LUCAS OIL CHAMPIONSHIPS GILLIAM, La. - Red River Raceway opened its gates today fo ... Continue reading
Leonard; Boca Bay Racing Give Back To Owens Corning In Toledo
Leonard; Boca Bay Racing Give Back To Owens Corning In Toledo Toledo, Ohio - - ARCA RE/MAX Series Rookie-of-the-Year contender Johnny Leonard knows all about giving back. Last year, four hurricanes swept through his home state of Florida causing devastation for hundreds of miles including his home city of Cape Coral. L ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- May 20 Rainout
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY 2 WEATHERMAN 4 Bloomington Speedway Rained Out Again BLOOMINGTON, IN (May 21, 2005) - It looked Thursday morning as if we ... Continue reading
Tony Pedregon Friday Qualifying Wrap Up
NHRA 2005 NOTES & QUOTES Pontiac Performance Nationals National Trial Raceway Hebron, Ohio Q Racing Nitro Funny Car - Pedregon Racing NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Tony Pedregon Starts Columbus Weekend in 14th Q Racing Pilot Looking Towards Tomorrow HEBRON, Ohio. (May 20, 2005) Tony Pedregon and the Q Racing N ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile NASCAR Testing, Announcement 5-26
MEDIA ALERT MILWAUKEE MILE 100 YEARS AND ACCELERATING NASCAR DRIVERS, PRESS CONFERENCE, LUNCH NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Drivers Testing EVENT SPONSOR UNVEILING at The Milwaukee Mile Thursday, May 26 MILWAUKEE (May 20, 2005) - In a tune-up and preview of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competing at The Milwaukee M ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Friday Columbus Update: WJ Rolls to the No. 1 Position on Friday in Columbus
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Rolls to the No. 1 Position on Friday in Columbus Event: 41st Annual Pontiac Performance Nationals Day/Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 Location: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio On paper, the first day of qualifying at the Pontiac ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Starts Strong, Sits Third Midway Through Columbus Time Trials Event: 41st Annual Pontiac Performance Nationals Day/Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 Location: National Trail Raceway, Hebron, Ohio ACDelco Cobalt pilot Kurt Johnson made th ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS - Friday qualifying roundup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications, (626) 253-6337 DIXON, BAZEMORE, JOHNSON AND TONGLET LEAD QUALIFYING AT PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS HEBRON, Ohio - Three-time event winner Larry Dixon led all Top Fuel competitors Friday at the 41st annual Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals at National Trail Rac ... Continue reading
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