NASCAR BGN: Bristol 250 Starting Lineup
March 23, 2001 BRISTOL, TN: Following are the qualifying results for the Bristol 250 NASCAR Busch Grand National race to be held Saturday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model, and qualifying speed: 1. (2) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 125.264. 2. (17) Matt Kenseth, Chevrolet, 124.906. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Food City 500 Starting Lineup, Bristol
March 23, 2001 BRISTOL, TN: Following are the qualifying results for the Food City 500 NASCAR Winston Cup race to be held Sunday. Results include starting position, (car number), driver, car model, and qualifying speed: 1. Mark Martin, Taurus, 126.303 m.p.h. 2. Sterling Marlin, Intrepid 125.387 3. Kevin Harvick, Monte ... Continue reading
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SME's WESTEC 2001 is the 'Land of Plenty' For West Coast Manufacturing Resources
LOS ANGELES, March 23 For West Coast manufacturers in search of the latest resources, WESTEC 2001 is the place to be -- a hands-on, up-close and personal opportunity to see, compare and learn about the latest metalworking and manufacturing equipment, services and technical information. Offering a comprehensive array of ... Continue reading
SAE 2001 World Congress `Impact Numbers' Solid
WARRENDALE, Pa., March 23 SAE 2001 World Congress, held earlier this month at Cobo Center in Detroit, played host to participants from all segments of the automotive technology community. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) announced that attendance at this year's 4-day event was 43,301. "The Societ ... Continue reading
DDR Systems Inc. Acquires an Interest in Coca-Cola Nordic Racing
IRVINE, Calif.--March 22, 2001--DDR Systems Inc. (OTCBB:DDRS) today announced the acquisition of 40% of Nordic Racing Limited, an FIA Formula 3000 racing team. Coca-Cola Nordic Racing competes in the FIA Formula 3000 International Championship annually, commencing this year in Brazil on March 30, 2001. The championship ... Continue reading
Fourth Quarter Earnings Rebound at Pep Boys
Business Editors PHILADELPHIA--March 22, 2001--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced a $.24 earnings per share improvement for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2001. Operating Results Fourth Quarter Sales Sales for the quarter ended Februa ... Continue reading
NORTHFIELD, Minn.--March 22, 2001--Sheldahl, Inc. today announced that it will reduce the size of its workforce by approximately 20 percent, or 190 employees. The Company said it was taking the action following a slowdown in first quarter sales of its products that are used in the automotive and electronics industries. ... Continue reading
Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. Renegotiates Deal For Equity Financing
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--March 22, 2001--Accident Prevention Plus, Inc. ("APP"), a Long Island, New York-based developer and marketer of onboard computer recording systems has negotiated terms of an agreement, in principle, with the distributor American Overseas Holding Company ("AOHC") of Luxembourg which terminates the previ ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Generac Portable Products, Inc.
MILWAUKEE, March 22 Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Generac Portable Products, Inc., of Jefferson, Wisconsin, on terms consistent with the letter of intent previously announced by Briggs. Generac Portable Products is a lead ... Continue reading
Chevy Chase Auto Receivables Trust 2001-1 Rated `AAA' By Fitch
NEW YORK--March 22, 2001--Fitch rates Chevy Chase Auto Receivables Trust 2001-1: -- $85,000,000 class A-1 4.87125% asset-backed notes 'F1+'; -- $95,000,000 class A-2 4.77% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $125,000,000 class A-3 5.02% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $84,500,000 class A-4 5.41% asset-backed notes 'AAA'; -- $12, ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corporation Reports Fiscal 2000 Financial Results
PHOENIX, March 22 CSK Auto Corporation , the parent company of CSK Auto, Inc., a leading specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket, today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended February 4, 2001. The Company highlighted the following: * Net sales increased approximately 18% to $1.45 billion; * C ... Continue reading
Dana Expands Global Sealing Capabilities
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 22 Dana Corporation has enhanced its position as a leading global provider of engine sealing systems by reaching a collaboration agreement with Japanese sealing supplier Nippon Reinz. Nippon Reinz is owned by Dana and Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/1999 ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies' GNB Industrial Power Announces Supply Agreement With NTT Facilities, Inc.
PRINCETON, N.J., March 22 GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies , today announced an agreement with NTT Facilities, Inc., covering the next 12 months, to supply Large Valve Regulated Lead Acid (LVRLA) batteries valued at more than $10 million. Based on Absolyte(R) technology and produced in Fort Smith, ... Continue reading
Fitch Publishes `In The Auto ABS Driver's Seat'
NEW YORK--March 22, 2001--`In the Auto ABS Driver's Seat' (The Driver's Seat) is Fitch's quarterly investor publication tracking prime retail auto loan performance, auto industry trends, and developments in the auto ABS securitization market. The current issue as well as previous issues are available on the web at `www ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Honored with Ford's 2000 World Excellence Award
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 22 Lear Corporation today announced that it has received Ford Motor Company's Recognition of Achievement World Excellence Award, recognizing the company as one of its top suppliers in the world for 2000 performance. The World Excellence Award provides annual recognition based on quality, cost a ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Amends Senior Credit Agreement
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 22 Tenneco Automotive announced today that it has agreed with its senior lenders to amend certain terms of its senior credit facility. These amendments revise the financial covenant ratios under the facility in each quarter of 2001. Tenneco Automotive will retain access to the $500 million revo ... Continue reading
Corporate Profile for PopCover Inc., dated March 23, 2001
--The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services. -0- Published Date: March 23, 2001 Company Name: PopCover In ... Continue reading
Daros Piston Rings AB to Produce Compacted Graphite Iron Using SinterCast Process Control Technology
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 23, 2001-- -- Daros Piston Rings AB of Gothenburg, Sweden, announces production of Daros Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) piston rings for the marine diesel industry using SinterCast Process Control Technology -- Installation and production to commence during April 2001 SinterCast has entered into ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel and NEXIQ Technologies Partner on Pocket Diagnostic Link
DETROIT, March 23 Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NEXQ), are partnering to develop a new handheld diagnostic solution for DDEC(R) (Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls). Together, they will provide a Palm OS(TM) platform solution to read and capture select Detroit Diesel ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Expands Motor Drive Expertise with New Software Design Center
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--March 23, 2001--International Rectifier Corp. (IR(R)) today announced the establishment of a new software design center: International Rectifier Electronic Motion Systems (IR EMS), located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The new facility expands IR's power management systems expertise into the software are ... Continue reading
--March 23, 2001-- TOPIC: ExpertSource, a venture of Business Wire and The Round Table Group, gives traditional and online journalists direct access to academic and industry experts. The following is a sampling of this week's new experts who have joined our more than 7,000 member proprietary expert database. ADVERTISIN ... Continue reading
Mr. Gasket Announces Intake Gaskets for Oldsmobile
Click here if you can't read this <http://www.musicianassist.com/q5testing/mrgasket/MailDi rect/md_altview. asp?ID=148> Mr. Gasket Announces Intake Gaskets for Oldsmobile Click on a thumbnail image to view it full size <http://www.mrgasket.com/primages/406.jpg> Mr. Gasket Announces Intake Gaskets for Oldsmobile Clevela ... Continue reading
LINCOLN, Ala., March 23 The Talladega Water and Sewer Board and the City of Lincoln announce their partnership to supply a minimum of 150 million gallons of water per year to the new Honda manufacturing facility. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010323/ATF008 ) "This is a good example of regional cooperati ... Continue reading
Autoliv Sells Non-core Business
Autoliv Inc. -- the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- announced today that it has sold its machined parts business in Ogden, Utah. The operation manufactures steel components for airbag inflators. This divestiture follows upon the sale and closure over the last two years of eight other non-core units wit ... Continue reading
International Rectifier Expands Motor Drive with Software Design Center
International Rectifier Corp. (IR(R)) today announced the establishment of a new software design center: International Rectifier Electronic Motion Systems (IR EMS), located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The new facility expands IR's power management systems expertise into the software arena of electronic motion controls. Th ... Continue reading
Cahners Sells Automotive and Trucking Properties To Randall Publishing
Cahners Business Information, North America's leading provider of business-to-business information and a member of the Reed Elsevier plc group , today announced that it has sold four automotive and trucking properties to Randall Publishing Co. of Tuscaloosa, Ala. As previously announced, Cahners is selling these proper ... Continue reading
NEXIQ Technologies and Detroit Diesel Partner On Pocket Diagnostic Link
NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. and Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) are partnering to develop a new handheld diagnostic solution for DDEC(R) (Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls). Together, they will provide a Palm OS(TM) platform solution to read and capture select Detroit Diesel engine data quickly and easily. NEXIQ will de ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 334,254 units, down from the 339,969 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports. Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 3,612,292 vehicles, down 18.7 percent ... Continue reading
Mr. Gasket Announces Intake Gaskets for Oldsmobile
Mr. Gasket announces the availability of Intake Gaskets designed for Oldsmobiles, for use in NHRA Pro Stock applications. A blend of nitrile rubber and fiber compound forms a durable base material that will not crack or split under excessive clamp load. Resists wicking and withstands 600 degree temperature. Includes en ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Signs a New Agreement in Iran
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--March 23, 2001--Volvo Trucks has signed a new cooperative agreement with Saipa Diesel in Iran on the manufacture of heavy trucks. The aim is to produce 1,500 units a year. Since the early 1970s, Volvo Trucks has supplied more than 40,000 heavy trucks to Iran, giving the company a leading position on ... Continue reading
Randall Publishing Purchases Cahners Automotive and Trucking Magazines
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--March 23, 2001--Randall Publishing Co., Tuscaloosa, Ala., a leading trade publishing and Internet information source for the trucking, construction, woodworking and pump and rotating equipment markets, announced today that it has purchased four trucking and automotive publications from Cahners Busines ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Celebrates Nine Millionth Minivan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and GRAZ, Austria, March 23 The company that invented the minivan 18 years ago celebrated the build of its nine millionth minivan earlier today at its European manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria. Hundreds of Chrysler Group employees cheered as the nine millionth minivan, a silver Chrysler Voyag ... Continue reading
Peugeot and Toyota Mull Partnership
London - You would think that the French and the Japanese would make strange bedfellows, or carfellows, as in this case, but they actually seem to get along very well and complement each other's management style. No one would have guessed that a Nissan-Renault partnership would have successfully turned Nissan around in ... Continue reading
Eaton Honored With Ford's 2000 World Excellence Award
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation , received Ford Motor Company's Gold World Excellence Award, for the second straight year, recognizing the company as one of its top suppliers in the world for 2000 performance. The World Excellence Award provides annual recognition based on quality, cost and delive ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Corporation Markets New Technology in Fuel Filtration
Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced a joint agreement with Davco Technology, LLC and Donaldson Company, Inc. to manufacture and distribute a new extended life filter element for use in the Davco 382 "Fuel Processor." Using Davco's EleMax(TM) filter technology under license, Donaldson will manufacture the n ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems Earns Prestigious Quality Award From Toyota
ArvinMeritor announced today that its Exhaust Systems business unit has received the "Excellent Quality Performance Award" from Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TMMNA) for 2000. This marks the fifth time ArvinMeritor has received the prestigious quality award from TMMNA. Toyota annually recognizes suppli ... Continue reading
Biodiesel Fuel Bill Would Hike Costs, Lower Truck Engine Performance
NATSO, the professional association of the travel plaza and truckstop industry, praised a Minnesota committee's decision to table legislation requiring fuel sold in that state to contain biodiesel. The bill, H.F. 362, would require that diesel fuel sold in Minnesota contain a minimum of five percent biodiesel fuel oil ... Continue reading
Budget Continues Award-Winning Ad Campaign With Breakthrough Creativity
Budget Rent a Car Corporation today announced that it will begin airing the latest television spots from its highly-acclaimed advertising campaign on Monday, March 26. The new commercials highlight the company's popular Perfect Drive customer loyalty program and a great fleet deal. Developed by Budget's advertising age ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Development of Breakthrough Emission Control System
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Catalytic Solutions, Inc. (CSI), of Oxnard, Calif., have developed a breakthrough emission control system that greatly reduces the use of costly precious metals, Honda announced today. Honda holds a 10 percent stake in CSI. The company was founded in 1996 and has focused on the development of ... Continue reading
Lear Corp.'s Amtex Joint Venture Earns NUMMI Triple Crown Award
Amtex Inc., the joint venture between Lear Corporation and Nagoya, Japan-based Hayashi-Telempu, was presented the Triple Crown Award by New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI) for achieving performance excellence and meeting all of the automaker's targets in quality, cost and delivery. Lear also was recognized rece ... Continue reading
Modine Partnership With DaimlerChrysler Results Engine-Cooling Module
Modine Manufacturing Company is beginning to supply an engine-cooling module for DaimlerChrysler on the all-new Jeep(R) Liberty, which was introduced in January. "The business was awarded to Modine as a result of our strong relationship as a development partner over the years with DaimlerChrysler," said Lyman Tschanz, ... Continue reading
Reminder to Car Seat Users of Best Practices When Adjusting Harnesses
Evenflo Canada, Inc. wishes to remind users of the On My Way Position Right V infant car seat, model number 211, of the proper and easiest method of adjusting the harness, which secures their child in the seat. Always pull the loose end of the strap directly away from the back of the car seat. This is the easiest way t ... Continue reading
Tenneco Automotive Receives Ford 2000 World Excellence Award
Tenneco Automotive has earned Ford Motor Company's Gold World Excellence Award, recognizing the company as one of Ford's top suppliers in the world for 2000 performance. Tenneco Automotive was acknowledged for its performance in supplying exhaust systems to Ford in Europe. Ford's World Excellence Awards program is base ... Continue reading
Tennessee incidents raise concern among motorcyclists
Two recent incidents in Blount County, Tennessee, have motorcyclists concerned about the relationship between riders and police in the area, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. On March 10, Philip M. Laton, 27, a corrections officer from Knoxville, Tenn., was killed when his motorcycle apparently hit a ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Driver Standings Through March 23
March 23, 2001 1. Jeff Green, 807. 2. Jason Keller, 761. 3. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Driver Standings Through March 23
March 23, 2001 1. Dale Jarrett, 756. 2. Sterling Marlin, 691. 3. ... Continue reading
CART: Driver Standings Through March 23
March 23, 2001 1. Cristiano da Matta, 21. 2. Gil de Ferran, 16. 3. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Driver Standings Through March 23
March 23, 2001 1. Scott Riggs, 495. 2. Joe Ruttman, 483. 3. ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Driver Standings Through March 23
March 23, 2001 1. Sam Hornish Jr., 52. 2. Eliseo Salazar, 40. 3. ... Continue reading
SCCA: Restructuring Prepares the SCCA for the Future
The press release 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. DO NOT reply to the list. RESTRUCTURING PREPARES SCCA® FOR THE FUTURE 19 March, 2001 ENGLEWOOD, Colo.â”In an e ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson team responds toTalladega rule change
NASCAR announced today modifications for the Ford and Dodge teams to be used in the Talladega 500 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on April 22, 2001. The width of the Ford's rear spoiler will be decreased from 59 inches to 57-inches wide. The Pontiac's rear spoiler will remain at 59-inches wide, while the Chevrolet's ... Continue reading
NHRA: Time is on Etchells' & Epler's side heading into Houston
(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 TIME IS ON ETCHELLS' & EPLER'S SIDE HEADING INTO HOUSTON Putnam, Conn., March 20, 2001 - One term often used to describe a race car driver's level of experience is "seat time". The ... Continue reading
ALMS: Wollek funeral set for Friday, March 30 in France
March 23, 2001 ATLANTA, Georgia - – Bob Wollek, of Strasbourg, France, who died on March 16 in a non-racing traffic accident in Sebring, Florida, will be laid to rest on Friday, March 30, in Klingenthal, France – at the church where he was christened 57 years ag o. Wollek, one of the greatest sports car rac ... Continue reading
DRAGS: Mendy Fry Returns to Her Roots - Sonoma’s Sears Point Raceway
March 23, 2001 Sonoma, CA - Former Santa Rosa based drag racing sensation Mendy Fry, who had a stellar quarter mile racing career in the 80’s and early 90’s, will return to the drag strip at Sears point Raceway April 21st and 22nd to compete in the 13th Goodguys Nitro Nationals. Fry, now 31, will compete be ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Jon Wood Goes To School At Martinsville Speedway
March 23, 2001 MARTINSVILLE, VA. – Jon Wood hopes to make his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start at Martinsville Speedway in a couple of weeks. Because of that, he spent most of Thursday wheeling a Winston West Series around the tight .526-mile oval. Sound confusing? Probably, but for the 19-year-old Wood ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Indy Racing Northern Light Series Notebook
March 23, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Former McLaren engineer Gordon Cuppock will join Galles Racing starting with the Indy Racing Northern Light Series event April 28 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The hiring comes after a tough season debut for Galles Racing at the Pennzoil Copper World Indy 200 on March 18 at Phoenix. Al Unser ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Rallye Catalunya - Costa Brava, Introduction
March 23, 2001 The world's top rally drivers are poised to enjoy a change of conditions on the fourth round of this year's FIA World Rally Championship, the Rallye Catalunya-Costa Brava, which starts from the Spanish seaside resort of Lloret de Mar tomorrow. After torrential rain turned the last round in Portugal into ... Continue reading
US F2000 announces enhanced career options package
March 23, 2001 FAIRFIELD, N.J.—The U.S. F2000 National Championship continues its unmatched Career Options Package for the year 2001. Once again, the Career Options Package exceeds $100,000 in value, with a variety of tests and financial incentives to assist the 2001 Champion in moving up the motorsports racing l ... Continue reading
CART FedEx Championship Series Weekly Notebook
March 23, 2001 With the season opening Tecate Telmex Monterrey Grand Prix Presented by Herdez now in the rear-view mirrors, the focus has switched to Round Two of the 2001 FedEx Championship Series and the 27th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, scheduled for April 6-8. To that end, Fernandez Racing owner/driver A ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Ford responds to NASCAR rules changes
March 23, 2001 NASCAR informed Ford Racing today that there will be some rules changes for the upcoming Talladega 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 22. First, the Taurus will have its rear spoiler shortened from 59 inches to 57 inches, which is the same width currently run by Chevrolet teams. Both Pontiac and Dod ... Continue reading
US F2000 announces television package for 2001
March 23, 2001 FAIRFIELD, N.J.--The U.S. F2000 National Championship has continued its relationship with the Speedvision Network for 2001, with exclusive television rights and series presenting sponsorship for the 14-race Championship going to the Stamford, Conn.-based television network. In 2001, 10 of the 14-race sch ... Continue reading
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