Group 1 Not to Pursue Offering
Group 1 Not to Pursue Offering HOUSTON, Aug. 21 Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, today announced that due to the decline in its share price, it has determined not to pursue at this time a previously announced public offering of common stock. G ... Continue reading
New Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations CD Offers Cartographic Detail and Thousands of POIs
New Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations CD Offers Cartographic Detail and Thousands of POIs SAN DIMAS, Calif., Aug. 21 Magellan(TM) products of Thales Navigation announced today the introduction of the new Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations(TM) software. This new software provides thousands of points of in ... Continue reading
WirelessCar and Aether Systems Join Forces to Create Global Telematics Infrastructure
GOTHENBURG, Sweden & IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 21, 2001--WirelessCar, a global provider of integrated telematics solutions and services to vehicle manufacturers and commercial fleets, and Aether Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of wireless data products and services, have formed a strategic alliance to create a worldwide ... Continue reading
CAA Inc. Appoints Director of Operations and Administration, and Interim Managing Director
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 21, 2001--CAA Inc., one of the leading developers and suppliers of state-of-the-art software for driver information systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Zuchlewski to the position of Director of Operations and Administration, and Interim Managing Director. Ms. Zuchlewski's n ... Continue reading
FFP Marketing Announces Substantially Improved Second Quarter Earnings Of $2,066,000
FFP Marketing Announces Substantially Improved Second Quarter Earnings Of $2,066,000 Net Income Rose by $1.3 Million Over Second Quarter of 2000 FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 21 FFP Marketing Company, Inc. (Amex: FMM) announced today that it earned $2,066,000 ($0.54 per share, diluted) in its second quarter of 2001. The Comp ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--Aug. 21, 2001--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management software solutions, today announced the appointment of George Guo to Vice President and General Manager of Tecnomatix-Unicam's Asia Operations. Tecnomatix-Unicam is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnomat ... Continue reading
Unions to Demand 'Free the Charleston 5!' at Meeting Wednesday
Unions to Demand 'Free the Charleston 5!' at Meeting Wednesday CLEVELAND, Aug. 21 Cleveland area unions have called a public meeting Wednesday night, August 22, 2001 to demand protection for workers' right to picket and the dismissal of felony charges against five Charleston, South Carolina dock workers. The principal ... Continue reading
Reg Technologies, Inc./REGI U.S., Inc. Progress Report
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 21, 2001--Reg Technologies, Inc. (CDNX:RRE.V)(OTCBB:REGRF) and its U.S. subsidiary REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) wish to announce that the following progress report has been received by our Chief Engineer, Patrick Badgley regarding the Rand Cam compressors, Diesel engines, Cold Turbines, and pumps. ... Continue reading
SME Supports Ohio Manufacturing With Cleveland 2001 Advanced Productivity Exposition
SME Supports Ohio Manufacturing With Cleveland 2001 Advanced Productivity Exposition DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 21 Some 6,000 manufacturing decision-makers are expected at Cleveland's International Exposition (I-X) Center October 23-25 for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) Cleveland 2001 Advanced Productivity Ex ... Continue reading
NASHUA, N.H.--Aug. 21, 2001--Tecnomatix Technologies, Ltd. , the leading provider of Manufacturing Process Management software solutions, today announced the appointment of George Guo to Vice President and General Manager of Tecnomatix-Unicam's Asia Operations. Tecnomatix-Unicam is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecnomat ... Continue reading
ACDelco Powers 25th Crim Festival Of Races Celebration
FOR RELEASE: August 21, 2001 ACDelco Powers 25th Crim Festival Of Races Celebration Grand Blanc, Mich. - What could be better than running a world class road race? How about raising charitable dollars for mentally handicapped athletes and fostering community pride and cooperation among residents. On Saturday, August 25 ... Continue reading
ANSYS, Inc. Strengthens Asia-Pacific Presence Through Exclusive Agreement With United Automotive Electronic Systems, Co., Ltd. SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 21 ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software used by engineers to analyze computer- aided designs, recently expanded ANSYS product installations in the Asia- ... Continue reading
CLEARWATER, Fla., and PITTSBURGH--Aug. 21, 2001-- Pinnacle Business Management (Pink Sheets: PCBM) has announced that the company recorded an operating profit for the second quarter of the year. In addition, Chief Operating Officer Vincent Lo Castro has invested approximately $1.6 million in the company since his All P ... Continue reading
Seasonal Slowdown and Softening Economy Will Result in Layoffs at Conway School Bus Plant
Seasonal Slowdown and Softening Economy Will Result in Layoffs at Conway School Bus Plant NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LOGO Navistar International Corporation has aligned its business groups under the International(R) brand as part of its business strategy to deliver more value to customers. (PRNewsFoto)[KC] CHIC ... Continue reading
SME's Dallas 2001 Advanced Productivity Exposition Supports Texas Region Manufacturing Industries
SME's Dallas 2001 Advanced Productivity Exposition Supports Texas Region Manufacturing Industries DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 21 Manufacturing decision-makers in the Texas region will have opportunities to discover solutions to their manufacturing challenges October 30 through November 1 at the Society of Manufacturing Engin ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown's Ken Blaschke Initiates Research Coverage
Magna International Inc. - Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown's Ken Blaschke Initiates Research Coverage When Will Magna's Financial Performance Be Reflected In Its Valuation? NEW YORK, Aug. 21 Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown analyst Ken Blaschke initiated coverage on shares of auto supplier Magna International Inc. ($63.28) with an ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--Aug. 21, 2001--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 28.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2001 to shareholders of record September 7, 2001. Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement ... Continue reading
PPG Official Provider of Paint, Glass for Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 21, 2001--PPG Industries today reached an agreement to be the official provider of paint and glass for Heinz Field, new home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh football teams. Terms were not disclosed. Heinz Field was constructed with 20,000 gallons of paint and 50,000 square feet ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Ford VIRTTEX Driving Simulator to Help Keep Drivers in Control
-- Ford Motor Company's advanced, moving-base driving simulator is now busily gathering information to help address one of the most talked about issues today -- the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in cars and trucks. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_s ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA--Aug. 21, 2001--The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 28.5 cents per share on the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2001 to shareholders of record September 7, 2001. Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement ... Continue reading
PACCAR Launches Financial Services Business in Europe
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Aug. 21, 2001--PACCAR announced that it has expanded its financial services business with the establishment of PACCAR Financial Europe to support the sale of DAF and Foden trucks. DAF Trucks had previously provided financing through a joint venture with a Dutch bank. Ken Gangl, PACCAR vice president, c ... Continue reading
Reg Technologies, Inc./REGI U.S., Inc. Progress Report
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Aug. 21, 2001--Reg Technologies, Inc. (CDNX:RRE.V)(OTCBB:REGRF) and its U.S. subsidiary REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) wish to announce that the following progress report has been received by our Chief Engineer, Patrick Badgley regarding the Rand Cam compressors, Diesel engines, Cold Turbines, and pumps. ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2001-D
S&P Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2001-D NEW YORK, Aug. 21 Standard & Poor's today assigned its preliminary ratings to Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2001-D's $2,766,209,000 asset-backed notes and certificates series 2001-D (see list). The preliminary ratings are based on information as of A ... Continue reading
Spectre Reports Second Quarter Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Aug. 21, 2001--Spectre Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:STND), announced today its results for the six months ended June 30, 2001. The Company's principal operating subsidiary is a manufacturers' representative in the North American automotive aftermarket. The Company's primary business objective is ... Continue reading
CrossWorlds Software Showcases Business Integration Solutions at Auto-Tech 2001
BURLINGAME, Calif.--Aug. 21, 2001--CrossWorlds What: Visit CrossWorlds Software's booth at Auto-Tech 2001 -- Find out why industry-leading auto manufacturers have turned to CrossWorlds for help with their business integration initiatives. Collaborative commerce has revolutionized virtually every aspect of today's auto ... Continue reading
QUANTUM Awarded Contract By AeroVironment for NASA-Sponsored Program
QUANTUM Awarded Contract By AeroVironment for NASA-Sponsored Program QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LOGO Quantum Technologies, Inc. Logo. (PRNewsFoto)[TC] IRVINE, CA USA 03/20/2001 - QUANTUM Awarded Contract to Design Advanced Hydrogen and Oxygen Storage System for Helios Project - Design Goal: To Develop a Hydrogen Storage Tank ... Continue reading
Wausau Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Use driversshield.com's Innovative, Internet-based CRM Collision Repair and Claims Solution PLAINVIEW, N.Y., Aug. 21 driversshield.com Corp. announced today that Employers Insurance of Wausau has entered into a two-year agreement to use the driversshield.com CRM system in managing c ... Continue reading
CrossWorlds Software Showcases Business Integration Solutions
What: Visit CrossWorlds Software's booth at Auto-Tech 2001 -- Find out why industry-leading auto manufacturers have turned to CrossWorlds for help with their business integration initiatives. Collaborative commerce has revolutionized virtually every aspect of today's auto manufacturing industry. Streamlining business p ... Continue reading
Ford P2000 Hydrogen ICE Car Debuts
Ford Motor Company today is introducing a new car with a hydrogen internal combustion engine that could help bridge the gap between gasoline vehicles and the fuel cell vehicles of the future. The P2000 hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) concept vehicle offers dramatically decreased emission levels and improved ... Continue reading
Ford VIRTTEX Driving Simulator to Help Keep Drivers in Control
Ford Motor Company's advanced, moving-base driving simulator is now busily gathering information to help address one of the most talked about issues today -- the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in cars and trucks. The new VIRTTEX simulator -- for VIRtual Test Track EXperiment -- is one of the most advan ... Continue reading
Ford Develops a Better Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain
When it debuts in 2003, the Ford Escape HEV sport utility vehicle will feature a new PowerSmart transaxle system that will offer improved power, performance and fuel economy compared to hybrid electric vehicles currently on the road. This is achieved through improved initial acceleration in electric launch -- when the ... Continue reading
Volvo Global Trucks Deliveries, January-July 2001
Deliveries from Volvo Global Trucks, which comprises Mack Trucks, Inc., Renault V.I. and Volvo Trucks, during the period January-July 2001 amounted to 91,872 units compared to 107,037 in the same period last year, a decrease of 14%. Order intake was down 11%, of which North America was down 31% and Europe 5% compared t ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach Announces Revenue and Income for Fiscal Year
Kingsley Coach Inc .continues to report profits for the fourth quarter in a row. The company announced preliminary unaudited revenue and earnings for fiscal year ended June 30, 2001 with Earnings Per Share of .02 cents vs. a loss of (.07) cents per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. Revenues increased to $ ... Continue reading
Global Technovations Reports Fiscal 2001 Third Quarter Results
Global Technovations, Inc. reported a net loss of $3,187,464 for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2001 compared to a net loss of $ 1,430,928 for the same three-month period ended June 30, 2000. The net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2001 was $10,196,072 compared to a net loss of $3,821,114 for the same ... Continue reading
Alpine Ships New In-Vehicle DVD Changer
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, announced that it is currently shipping the DVD Changer, the newest addition to Alpine's changer product line. The DHA-S680 6-Disc DVD/CD/Video CD Changer supplements Alpine's current, best-selling line of CD ... Continue reading
Gentex Begins Shipping for VW Beetle
Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, has begun shipping interior, automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle. Gentex is shipping interior-mirror subassemblies to Schefenacker Vision Systems, which place ... Continue reading
Goodyear Releases Monthly Investor Update
Goodyear's Investor Relations department today published its monthly update for individuals interested in tracking Goodyear's progress on a more frequent basis. Operating Highlights North American Tire * In July, industry shipments to the replacement market were 13 percent above last year's levels for consumer tires. G ... Continue reading
Technology Visions Group Finalizes Australasian Contract
Technology Visions Group, Inc. announced the signing of a test and evaluation contract with one of the largest recyclers of automotive batteries in Australasia, a region which encompasses Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands and territories and the Southern Pacific Ocean. The client has requested anonymity d ... Continue reading
Cadillac Celebrates "Cien" With V-12 Concept Car
In keeping with the brand's role as a technology flagship for General Motors, the premium V-12-powered Cadillac Cien concept car is a befitting icon to usher in the brand's 100th anniversary next year. The aerodynamic Cien - Spanish for 100 - holistically illustrates Cadillac's signature 'art and science' philosophy, m ... Continue reading
Versatile And Fuel Efficient GMC Terra4 Superior Form, Function And Fun
As GMC celebrates its 100th Anniversary, the GM truck maker reveals the latest version of what an authentic professional grade truck can be with the introduction of the 2002 Terra4 concept vehicle. "Terra4 builds upon the capability GMC has already established with the Terradyne (2000) and Terracross (2001) concept veh ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils All-New 2003 Cadillac CTS At Pebble Beach
With styling beyond bold, the new 2003 CTS - the first 100 percent application of Cadillac's art and science approach to passenger car design - makes its debut today at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, Calif. CTS builds on Cadillac's 100-year tradition of engineering excellence and design innovation. I ... Continue reading
"Chrome Intr oduces QuickStart..."
Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today a program helping system integrators, auto manufacturers, fleet companies and Internet portals leverage the deep domain knowledge in vehicle pricing and configuration of Chrome's Professional Servic ... Continue reading
Chrysler Crossfire Concept to Become Reality
Continuing its industry- leading track record of taking breakthrough vehicle concepts to reality, the Chrysler Group today announced its intention to build a production version of the Chrysler Crossfire concept car. Voted one of show-goers' favorite concept cars on this year's auto show circuit, the Chrysler Crossfire ... Continue reading
Dodge to Produce Viper Coupe for Racing
In August 1995, Dodge unveiled an extraordinary racing coupe that would ultimately make an historic mark on the world's motorsports stage. The Dodge Viper GTS-R was the answer to enthusiasts and competitors who asked if a racing version of the amazing Viper RT/10 was in the works. In a repeat of history, Dodge today un ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Downgraded to "A" From A (High)
Rating Trend Rating Action Debt Rated "A" Stable Downgraded Corporate Rating The above rating of Ford Motor Credit Company ("FMCC") is downgraded to "A" from A (high) and the trend is changed to Stable from Negative. The action is in line with the accompanying rating action on Ford Motor Company ("Ford" or "the Company ... Continue reading
General Motors To Sell Corvette C5-R Racecars To Customers
General Motors Racing will implement a customer car program this year to deliver a race-ready version of its successful Chevrolet Corvette C5-R to buyers with a passion for performance. GM has agreed with its partners, Pratt and Miller (chassis) and Katech (engines), to sell as many as five vehicles in 2001. GM Racing ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names John Lawrence VP of Corporate Research
John Lawrence has been named vice president for corporate research, replacing Richard Steichen, who retired Jan. 1, 2000. Lawrence, formerly director of materials science, will report to Joe Gingo, Goodyear's senior vice president for technology and global products planning. "John's experience in organic, organometalli ... Continue reading
Motorola Brings Leading Aerospace Technology to the Automobile
Motorola, today announced it has sublicensed intellectual property from Honeywell to design and manufacture Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) silicon-based gyros for the automotive and truck markets. Honeywell, a market leader in gyros for aircraft guidance and control applications, will provide Motorola with acces ... Continue reading
New Cadillac Sedan Put Through The 'Ring'
It was clear from the start of development that the new Cadillac CTS would have to be different. The goal was to produce a true sports sedan with a European driving feel that would meet the lofty expectations of customers in North America, one that would represent the global brand Cadillac is poised to become. One way ... Continue reading
Saturn Sky Concept Vehicle Caters to Youth
Most concept vehicles are designed to test public reaction. The Saturn Sky concept, an open-air roadster, does just the opposite. “It’s a reaction to what young people told us they wanted,” said Dave Smith, Saturn’s newly- appointed brand character chief designer. “They said they were look ... Continue reading
The All-New 2003 CTS: An Original Cadillac For The 21st Century
The Cadillac division of General Motors Corp. has a history unlike that of any other automaker. Cadillac's past is rich with the tradition of excellence and status, and its very name has become ingrained in the American lexicon as a synonym for simply being the best. As Cadillac enters its second century, it is poised ... Continue reading
The Major Automotive Companies Reports First Half Results
Revenues Increase to a Record $190 Million from $154 Million - -Gross Profits a Record $30.1 Million versus $24.6 million - - Net Income $723,000 versus $642,000 - The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. (f/k/a Fidelity Holdings, Inc.) today reported record revenues and gross profits for the six months ended June 30, 2001 ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices for Five 2002 Models
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today on five selected 2002 models -- MR2 Spyder roadster, Celica sports coupe, Land Cruiser full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), RAV4 compact SUV and Tacoma compact pickup. They are expected to arrive in dealer showrooms ... Continue reading
Yellow Recognized as Top Performer in Annual Quest for Quality Survey
Yellow Freight System, the largest subsidiary of Yellow Corporation , has been awarded the 2001 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management and Distribution Report magazine. Customers from across the nation chose Yellow Freight System as their preferred national transportation services provider, honoring the comp ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton gets back to his roots at Bristol
August 21, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Tennessee native Bobby Hamilton can't help but think back to his roots when he heads to Bristol Motor Speedway in his native state. Hamilton compares racing at Bristol to Highland Rim Speedway, the track where he cut his teeth near his hometown in Nashville. The Sharpie 500 night race ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dodge returns to victory lane with Sterling finish
August 21, 2001 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - After a 24-year absence, Dodge found its way back to Victory Lane in NASCAR Winston Cup, racing like it had never been away. And the employees of DaimlerChrysler's Auburn Hills, Mich., headquarters were ready to celebrate. Dodge's first win in its return to NASCAR Winston Cup came ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Schrader ready to do well at Bristol again
August 21, 2001 Schrader's Bristol Highlights... * The "M&M's"® Racing Team enjoyed a solid qualifying effort at Bristol Motor Speedway in the spring, but Bristol wouldn't be the same without falling victim to some torn up sheet metal. Such was the case for the "M&M's"® Pontiac at the team's last outing at the world' ... Continue reading
FORMULA 1: Montoya ready to add second Indy victory to resume
August 21, 2001 Talented F1 rookie could become first Indy winner in two series INDIANAPOLIS - With a victory at the 2001 SAP United States Grand Prix, Juan Pablo Montoya would set records that would be the envy of drivers around the world. Montoya, the talented rookie driver for the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, could become t ... Continue reading
ARCA Trucks: Slaughter sizzles at Chicago; Speakman second again
August 21, 2001 CICERO IL - With just four races left in the 2001 ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series season, defending champion and current points leader Robbin Slaughter seems to have sealed his fate. The Columbus, Ohio veteran driver took his third victory this season on Saturday at Chicago Motor Speedway, his eighth ... Continue reading
USAC: Ebberts scores second victory at Perris, takes point lead
August 21, 2001 USAC WorldCom Western Midget Car title challenger Danny Ebberts of Canyon Lake, Calif. scored his second career USAC feature victory Saturday night at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway and snatched the point lead away from Alex Harris in the process. Ebberts, whose initial USAC win came in this year's serie ... Continue reading
ALMS: BMW Eyes Championship Points at Mid-Ohio
August 21, 2001 LEXINGTON, Ohio - With only three days to prepare before practice begins for next Saturday's ALMS Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio -- the sixth round of the 2001 American Le Mans Series -- BMW Team PTG and BMW Motorsport have little time to celebrate their second GT-class sweep of the season yesterday. BMW's vict ... Continue reading
USAC: Darland eyes pivotal 'Bob Wente Classic' at Tri-City Speedway
August 21, 2001 Dave Darland of Lincoln, Ind. will try to protect his point lead in two USAC National racing series this weekend at Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Ill. as the "Bob Wente Classic", presented by the Indy Racing League, showcases both the WorldCom National Midget Cars and Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car ... Continue reading
USAC: Steele grabs Anderson Sprint 50
August 21, 2001 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. won Friday night's 50-lap Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car race at the Anderson (Ind.) Speedway and appears to be a top threat for victory when the series returns to the Illiana Speedway in Schererville, Ind. this Wednesday. The Stoops Freightliner Sprint Cars are gearing up for ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Dean Roper: 1938-2001
August 21, 2001 DEAN ROPER Born 12-26-38 Fair Grove, Missouri SPRINGFIELD, IL – Veteran ARCA stock car driver Dean Roper suffered a fatal heart attack during the ARCA RE/MAX Series PAR-A-DICE 100 at the mile dirt Illinois State Fairgrounds and was pronounced dead at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield Sunday a ... Continue reading
USAC: Paul White takes 'Tony Bettenhausen 100'
August 21, 2001 "I gotta go to the bank," said Paul White of Temple, Texas after winning Saturday afternoon's "Tony Bettenhausen 100" at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. White hopes to make another trip to the bank this weekend when the USAC Coors Light Silver Bullet Series visits Gateway International Ra ... Continue reading
INDY RACING: McGehee to show hometown pride in Cardinal's car
August 21, 2001 Atlas Van Lines also joins team as sponsor MADISON, Ill.-- Robby McGehee will show his allegiance to his favorite Major League Baseball team during his home race, the Gateway Indy 250 on Aug. 26 near St. Louis, as his car will carry a special paint scheme featuring the logo and colors of the St. Louis C ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Evernham's Dodges make bold runs at Michigan
August 21, 2001 BROOKLYN, Mich.--Emblazoned with Dodge Ram trucks bursting through the hood of their race cars, Bill Elliott in the No. 9 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T and Casey Atwood in the No. 19 Dodge Dealers Intrepid R/T finished third and tenth for Evernham Motorsports at Michigan International Speedway. Elliott's D ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Battle For The Busch Crown: Second Half of Season Suits Keller's Style
August 21, 2001 * Jason Keller moved up to second in the NASCAR Busch Series championship points standings following his eighth-place finish at Michigan International Speedway. It was Keller's career-best finish at MIS, helping him improve his position in the standings. Keller now trails leader Kevin Harvick by 236 poi ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Townsend Bell is going the 'Direcway' in Indy Lights
August 21, 2001 LOS ALTOS, Calif. - Dorricott Racing has changed the name of the Indy Lights' leading No. 30 car from "DirecPC" to the "DIRECWAY Lola." Townsend Bell drove the newly named car for the first time at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in round eight of the 12-race Dayton Indy Lights Championship, Aug. 12. DIRECWA ... Continue reading
USAR: Naturally Fresh Dressings 250 Race Results
August 21, 2001 South Boston Speedway - South Boston, VA 1.. (1) Mario Gosselin, Ford, 252, $12,000 2.. (15) Derrick Kelley, Chevrolet, 252, $5,000 3.. (6) Jason Sarvis, Chevrolet, 252, $5,000 4.. (24) Jon Kerley, Ford, 252, $3,700 5.. (17) Bobby Gill, Ford, 252, $2,600 6.. (5) Shane Huffman, Ford, 252, $2,400 7.. (8) ... Continue reading
ARCA: Kimmel wins Springfield; Event marred by death of legend Dean Roper
August 21, 2001 SPRINGFIELD IL - ARCA RE/MAX Series point leader Frank Kimmel padded his commanding lead in the championship standings with a victory here Sunday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds dirt mile in Springfield, a race marred by the death of stock car veteran Dean Roper. Roper, who qualified tenth for the rac ... Continue reading
USAR: Gosselin Gets Second Consecutive Win
August 21, 2001 Gosselin Awarded Win After Tech Inspection Results in Disqualification South Boston, VA - After running a consistent race Saturday night which produced what he thought was a strong second-place finish, Mario Gosselin received a gift that could produce big dividends in a couple of months. Gosselin was pr ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth Brings Home 4th in Michigan
August 21, 2001 BROOKLYN, MI -- Matt Kenseth and the DEWALT Power Tools team brought home a fourth place finish in Pepsi 400. Kenseth and the team had a disappointing qualifying run on Friday and had to start the race from the 33rd position. However, during practice sessions throughout the weekend, Kenseth was competit ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Neste Rally Finland: Introduction
August 21, 2001 CHARACTER OF THE EVENT The fastest special stage rally in the series, held on wide, hard packed, undulating sandy roads. Categorised by teams as a smooth gravel rally. No fewer than 165 cars will be allowed to start, the final time so many can contest a World championship rally because of impending limi ... Continue reading
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