ADESA Corporation Announces Management Changes
INDIANAPOLIS, May 23 In an ongoing effort to enhance and improve its service to the automotive remarketing industry, ADESA is pleased to announce several changes in management. (PHOTO: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010308/ADESALOGO ) Warren Byrd has been promoted to senior vice president of information services ... Continue reading
American Isuzu Motors Names Burns Regional Vice President
CERRITOS, Calif., May 23 American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) has named Phillip R. Burns Vice President, Regional Operations for the Southeast Region in Alpharetta, Ga. Previously he served as Executive Manager for the same region. Mr. Burns brings 28 years of automobile industry experience to his new position, spanning m ... Continue reading
American Isuzu Motors Names Guerriere Regional Vice President
CERRITOS, Calif., May 23 American Isuzu Motors Inc. (AIMI) has named Douglas G. Guerriere Vice President, Regional Operations for the Central Region in Grand Prairie, Texas. Previously he served as Executive Manager in the same region. Last February, Mr. Guerriere began his twenty-first year with AIMI, and has achieved ... Continue reading
AMETEK Declares Quarterly Dividend of Six Cents Per Share
PAOLI, Pa., May 23 The board of directors of AMETEK Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of six cents per share for the second quarter ending June 30, 2001. The second quarter dividend is payable June 29, 2001, to shareholders of record June 15, 2001. CONTACT: William J. Burke of AMETEK, 610-889-5249. ... Continue reading
AQM Completes Going Private Transaction
BRAMPTON, Ontario--May 23, 2001 AQM Automotive Corporation("AQM") announced today that in excess of 90% of its shareholders approved the previously announced amalgamation involving AQM and AQM Acquisition Corp. and the amalgamation has been completed. Under the terms of the amalgamation, holders of AQM common shares ar ... Continue reading
PLAINVIEW, N.Y., May 23 driversshield.com Corp. reported today that its fleet services unit has signed a contract to provide comprehensive claims management services for the 750 plus vehicle fleet of Cable Constructors, Inc. of Iron Mountain, Michigan. Cable Constructors, a national broadband construction firm, which p ... Continue reading
World's Second Largest Automaker Addresses Dealer Network Regarding the Severing of Firestone Relationship and of 13 Million Tire Recall SAN JOSE, Calif.--May 23, 2001--In order to immediately respond to and address the termination of the 95-year old Firestone relationship and the recall of 13 million tires, Ford Motor ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Elects Board Members
Adams, Bidwell to Serve Additional Terms; Watson, Whalen Elected as New Directors HOUSTON, May 23 Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company in the automotive retailing industry, announced it has expanded its board of directors to eight members, electing two existing and two new directors. The election was held a ... Continue reading
BARCELONA & MUNICH, Germany--May 23, 2001-- PLANET2001--i2 Technologies , the leading provider of supply chain management and marketplace solutions, today announced that INA Waelzlager Schaeffler oHG (INA), a leading manufacturer of rolling and plain bearings, linear systems and engine components for the automotive ind ... Continue reading
KIRKLAND, Wash.--May 23, 2001--InfoMove, the leading developer of personalized, location-based applications and wireless services, successfully closed its third round of funding by securing $6.2 million. ComROAD AG (Neuer Markt:RD4), a leading provider of telematics networks, is the largest investor in this round. The ... Continue reading
July Trade Show & Conference Calendar Update
NEW YORK, May 23 PR Newswire is providing online news centers and press kits, comprehensive news release distribution and other promotional tools to exhibitors at the following trade shows and conferences. More detail on these events and news emanating from all shows may be obtained by visiting http://www.prnewswire.co ... Continue reading
Kingsley Coach Inc. Receives Approval for Increased Credit Line from Deutsche Financial Services
MIDDLEBURG, Pa.--May 23, 2001--The Kingsley Coach Inc.(OTC:KNGS) has been approved for an increased, open ended credit line for purchase order funding with Deutsche Financial Services, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank. The actual amount in each case, is determined by whom the actual end user of each purchase order is. Kin ... Continue reading
ProcessClaims Surpasses Its 100,000th Live Transaction
REDONDO BEACH, Calif.--May 23, 2001-- ProcessClaims, the first Internet claims solutions provider to translate live data via the Internet, has surpassed its 100,000th live transaction. ProcessClaims, the leading provider of Internet-based claims solutions, again demonstrates the ability to move live claims from insuran ... Continue reading
RAMOIL Management, Ltd Announces the Acquisition of J.U.M.P. Automotive Experts, Inc. (J.U.M.P.)
LAS VEGAS, May 23 RAMOIL Management, Ltd. (OTC: RAMO) proudly announces the acquisition of J.U.M.P. Automotive Experts, Inc. (J.U.M.P.). J.U.M.P. is currently in the final stages of negotiations for the acquisition of automotive after market specialists in both Australia and New Zealand. The target acquisition is compr ... Continue reading
Teammates Etchells & Epler Recall Their Special Topeka Weekend
(Note: The following is also attached in text format for your convenience.) Contact: Jon G. Knapp Phone: (704) 662-3121 Fax: (704) 662-3021 TEAMMATES ETCHELLS & EPLER RECALL THEIR SPECIAL TOPEKA WEEKEND Putnam, Conn., May 22, 2001 - It seems very fitting that Chuck Etchells and Jim Epler come to Heartland Park Topeka a ... Continue reading
VitriSeal Technology Passes OEM Tests for Wheel Coatings
DRAPER, Utah--May 23, 2001--VitriSeal Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liquitek Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:LQTK), Wednesday announced that its VitriSeal(TM) coating process recently passed OEM tests for coated wheels. These tests were performed by Bodycote Met-Chem Inc. at its Material Testing Laboratory in Dearborn, Mi ... Continue reading
Michelin Will Launch 'Tour de Force' Traveling Exhibit May 25th
Consumers to Experience Michelin Innovation Through Hands-On Activities and Virtual Reality Displays GREENVILLE, S.C., May 23 On May 25, industry leader Michelin will launch a nationwide interactive traveling exhibit to educate drivers about the role tires play in the performance of their vehicle. The exhibit, dubbed t ... Continue reading
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) latest rollover resistance ratings of 2001 model year vehicles are now available on the agency's World Wide Web site: www.nhtsa.dot.gov The Chevrolet Suburban 4x2 four-door utility, Chevrolet Tahoe 4x2 four-door utility, Ford Expedition 4x4 four-door utility, ... Continue reading
City of Denver Integrates Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Into Fleet to Reduce Gasoline Consumption
DENVER, May 23 Mayor Wellington Webb today announced the City of Denver is continuing to step up efforts to help the environment and reduce fuel consumption by integrating more electric and gas-electric hybrid vehicles into its automobile fleet. At a press conference today to launch its second phase of the "Take Charge ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 23 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, Inc. officials today had a productive meeting with Reverend Jesse Jackson, president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, to address the Coalition's concerns over a Toyota promotional postcard. "Toyota has a long-standing and positive relationship with Rainbow/PUSH and w ... Continue reading
Shell Hydrogen, Hydro-Québec (HQ) and Gesellschaft für Elektrometallurgie (GfE) today announced plans to establish a joint venture for developing, manufacturing and marketing hydrogen storage products. Safe and convenient storage of hydrogen is crucial for the introduction of hydrogen into energy markets. Hydrogen, w ... Continue reading
LoJack Appoints Donna Driscoll Vice President of Marketing
Former Cadbury Schweppes and General Foods Consumer Product Marketing Executive Leads Marketing Team at LoJack DEDHAM, Mass., May 23 LoJack Corporation President and COO, Joseph F. Abely announced the appointment today of Donna Driscoll as Vice President of Marketing for LoJack Corporation. LoJack Corporation headquart ... Continue reading
Great American Insurance Company(R) Announces New Insurance Product for Swapalease
CINCINNATI, May 23 Great American Insurance Company announced today that one of its specialty divisions has developed an insurance product for Swapalease, Inc. Swapalease is an online service designed to link lessees who wish to assign their automobile lease with individuals who would like to assume an in-process lease ... Continue reading
'Click It or Ticket' Nets 8,040 Occupant Protection Charges in First Week
Officers Statewide Conduct Nearly 1,500 Activities and Arrest 911 Drunk Drivers RALEIGH, N.C., May 23 Law enforcement officers ticketed more than 8,000 drivers and passengers for failure to use seat belts and/or child safety seats during the first week of the spring "Click It or Ticket" campaign. From May 14-20, office ... Continue reading
Chrome Announces New XML Data Format to Enable Industry-Wide Data Integration
PORTLAND, Ore.--May 23, 2001-- AutoTransmission Data Format for Vehicle Pricing and Option Order Rules Definition Significantly Reduces Deployment and Data Management Costs Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, today announced AutoTransmission(TM), the ... Continue reading
MotorCareers and AutoTechs USA Join as Sponsors of Automotive Youth Educational Systems -- AYES
SAN DIEGO--May 23, 2001--Tony Radoci, president of MotorCareers Inc., has announced the company's sponsorship of Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES). "Both MotorCareers/AutoTechs USA and AYES share the same goal -- the recruitment and career advancement of qualified employees in the automotive field. Our sponso ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Selects McCarthy Mambro Bertino as New Advertising Agency
HOUSTON, May 23 Jiffy Lube International, the world's largest fast lube operator and franchiser and a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, has selected McCarthy Mambro Bertino of Boston to handle its advertising in the U.S. Annual billings are expected to be up to $20 million. "We wanted a highly s ... Continue reading
The Department of Transportation today issued tire safety tips to consumers for the summertime vacation season. Tire care is especially critical in warm weather because long trips, heavy loads, higher speeds and higher temperatures all put additional stress on tires. Check your tires regularly to be sure there are no v ... Continue reading
WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 23 With the sale of its consumer books in January 2001, and the resulting reorganization behind it, Nichols Publishing, publisher of automotive information under the Chilton(TM) brand name, has now turned its focus on the professional market. "For many years, our books have been known as a truste ... Continue reading
Delphi Attains Business Milestone in Asia Pacific
Global Supplier Announces 19 Customers Double-Digit Regional Growth Plans On-Track TOKYO, May 23 Delphi Automotive Systems' aggressive pursuit of Asia Pacific business led to more than 35 new contracts in the region during the first quarter of 2001, company officials said today. The new contracts, which average three y ... Continue reading
Godzilla Vs. Mothra The Second Day: Ford Places Newspaper Ads to Defend Tire Action
DETROIT: Reuters reported today that the Ford Motor Co. took out full-page advertisements in national and regional newspapers Wednesday to present its case for replacing 13 million Firestone tires, while the tire maker stepped up its own efforts to defend its image. The ads said Firestone's Wilderness AT tires perform ... Continue reading
Aon Signs Facility Management Agreement With Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, Inc. has signed a five-year $100 million deal with Aon, a supplier of insurance brokerage, consulting services and consumer insurance underwriting services in more than 120 countries. The contract represents Aon's first facility management outsourcing initiative in the United Kingdom (UK). Under the c ... Continue reading
Nuvera Partners with Sustainable Energy for Joint Fuel Cell Development
Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. announced that it will collaborate with Nuvera Fuel Cells Inc. to develop the power conditioning for a Fuel Cell Power System that will be targeted at the North American residential scale market. Formed in April 2000, through the merger of De Nora Fuel Cells S.P.A..S.r.l., and Epyx ... Continue reading
Simula Announces Commercialization of Revolutionary Inflator for Airbags
Innovative Device Enhances Automotive Airbag Performance While Simplifying Integration in Vehicles Simula, Inc. (AMEX: SMU) announced today that it intends to bring to market an innovative safety product that is designed to inflate certain types of automotive airbags more effectively and efficiently than conventional g ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Operational Restructuring and 2001 Outlook
CTS Corporation announced today that it had adopted a plan to realign its operations. This action will position CTS as a leading cost effective electronic components and assemblies producer and will allow it to leverage the improvements when the market demand recovers. The plan involves the consolidation of plants, wri ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports First Quarter Results
Champion Parts, Inc. reported net sales of $6,096,000 for the first quarter ended April 1, 2001, compared to $7,429,000 in the same period last year. Net income was $67,000, or $0.02 per share, compared to $602,000, or $0.16 per share in the same period in 2000. First quarter results included a $124,000 extraordinary w ... Continue reading
Subaru and OnStar Partner to Bring OnStar Services To Outback Customers
Subaru of America, Inc. and OnStar announced an agreement to offer OnStar in-vehicle safety, security and information services to Subaru customers beginning with the 2003 Outback. "The inclusion of a premium driver safety and communications system like OnStar further differentiates Subaru in a highly competitive market ... Continue reading
Ford and Jamie Lee Curtis Call on Congress to Keep Kids Safe
In an effort to help keep kids safe, Ford and award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis are addressing congressional members and law enforcement officials at the 6th Annual Congressional Breakfast & Law Enforcement Awards. The event is sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in honor of N ... Continue reading
Automotive Occupant Restraints Council Supports Seat Belt Enforcement
A nationwide law enforcement effort to increase seat belt use has won the support of the Automotive Occupant Restraints Council. More than 10,000 police agencies, coordinated by the Air bag and Seat Belt Safety Campaign, are participating in the buckle up campaign and looking for drunken driving and other traffic offen ... Continue reading
Vacation Costs Rise 5% -- Biggest Increase in 3 Years
Travelers will need to budget 5 percent more for vacations this year -- the highest one-year increase in three years -- according to AAA. AAA's annual vacation survey shows that a family of two adults and two children can expect to pay an average of $223 per day for food and lodging. Lodging rates will average $113 a n ... Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 23 Fred Poses, chairman and CEO of American Standard Companies Inc. , will be a featured presenter at the Merrill Lynch Global Industries Conference in London today. Poses will discuss the importance of European markets in American Standard's global strategy for its air conditioning, plumbing and ... Continue reading
Arnold Worldwide Drives Away With $100,000 MPA Kelly Award for Its Volkswagen Beetle Campaign
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-- May 23, 2001-- Also wins "Best at Meeting Campaign Objectives" and "Best Idea/Concept" honors Carmichael Lynch wins "Best Headline and Copy" and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners wins "Best Design and Graphics" Arnold Worldwide of Boston has won the $100,000 MPA Kelly Awards Grand Prize for its Vol ... Continue reading
CAREFREE, Ariz.--May 23, 2001--Guardian Technologies International, Inc. , announced today that merger candidate Vairex Corporation has been issued a patent pertaining to its proprietary work in air and gas management systems for fuel cell powerplants. The patent, assigned to Vairex by Ski Milburn (Vairex President & C ... Continue reading
Mazda Chooses Ask Jeeves(R) for Online Customer Support
Natural Language Navigation Will Provide Mazda Customers With Relevant Information and Give Mazda Critical Insight Into Customers' Interests EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 23 Ask Jeeves Business Solutions, a division of Ask Jeeves, Inc. , today announced that Mazda North American Operations has selected Ask Jeeves to help del ... Continue reading
ZAP Launches POWERBIKE Production in Taiwan
SEBASTOPOL, Calif.--May 23, 2001--Electric vehicle pioneer ZAPWORLD.COM announced today that it has initiated production of its new model POWERBIKE(R) electric bicycle with Taiwanese contract manufacturers. The new model POWERBIKE electric bicycle from ZAP integrates a new propulsion system design that ZAP expects to b ... Continue reading
ADESA Corporation Announces Management Changes
INDIANAPOLIS--May 23, 2001--In an ongoing effort to enhance and improve its service to the automotive remarketing industry, ADESA is pleased to announce several changes in management. Warren Byrd has been promoted to senior vice president of information services. In his new position, Byrd will be responsible for coordi ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 23 To help vehicle manufacturer and supplier executives learn about industry best practices -- which can improve productivity, boost quality and enhance competitiveness in the global marketplace -- the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) will host its annual AUTO-TECH Conference & Exhibition ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reorganizes Its Web Site for Faster Customer Communication
TROY, Mich., May 23 The ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced it has used the "voice of the customer" to upgrade and redesign the product and services section of the company's Web site (http://www.arvinmeritor.com/products). In addition to new content and system functionality, ArvinMeritor removed several layers of naviga ... Continue reading
Autoweb Launches Enhanced Lead Filtering Process for Dealers
15-Step Procedure Ensures More Qualified Customer Prospects for Dealers SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 23 Autoweb.com, Inc. , a leading automotive Internet service, today announced an enhanced lead referral process designed to increase automotive dealers' sales. The new quality control measures, centered around a data integr ... Continue reading
ETL Brings Its Astus(R) Light Fleet Management System to the U.S.
Economical and Easy-to-Use Fleet Management System for 4 to 50 Vehicles Enables Fleet Owners to Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs CHICAGO, May 23 Expo 2001 - Booth #560 - ETL Electronique Ltd. -- the largest Canadian manufacturer of electronic protection products in the automobile after-sales market -- introduces ... Continue reading
EWRX Appoints New Board Member
DENVER, Colo., May 23 EWRX Internet Systems Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EWRXE) announced today it has appointed Mr. Michael Dodds of Beverly Hills, CA., to the Board of Directors. Mr. Dodds brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique blend of Automotive, Marketing, Advertising and Financing to the company. He is very well ... Continue reading
How to Drive Lean and Green -- from AutoTrader.com
ATLANTA--May 23, 2001--As summer temperatures rise, traffic on roadways swell and vehicle emissions make breathing in congested cities difficult, many Americans are looking toward more economical, fuel efficient and cleaner operating vehicles that cost less, reduce smog and improve the air. AutoTrader.com, the Internet ... Continue reading
Mark Meyer Named Plant Manager at Hayes Lemmerz Cadillac Operations
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 23 Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. , a leading global supplier to the automotive and commercial highway industries, announced that Mark R. Meyer has been promoted to the position of Plant Manager of its Cadillac, Michigan Operations. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010522/HLILOGO ... Continue reading
BURLINGAME, Calif.--May 23, 2001--CrossWorlds(R) Software, Inc. , a leading business integration software provider, announced today that its business process integration solutions are now deployed within Renault.SITe, the new e-commerce site at Renault. The CrossWorlds solution was implemented to enable a seamless flow ... Continue reading
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Tony Stewart Doubles Up with GM Power in Indianapolis and Charlotte INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2001 -- Question: What has 16 cylinders, 48 valves, five camshafts and produces 1,365 horsepower? Answer: The two GM racing engines that wi ... Continue reading
Volvo Selects GraphOn's GO-Global Software to Run Finance Application Suite Remotely
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--May 23, 2001-- GraphOn Technology Enables Volvo To Run Global Treasury Operations Across Multiple Time Zones GraphOn(R) Corporation, http://GO.GraphOn.com, developers of business infrastructure software for network- and web-enabling UNIX, Windows and Linux applications, today announced a licensing ... Continue reading
Volvo Selects GraphOn's GO-Global Software to Run Finance Application Suite Remotely
MORGAN HILL, Calif.--May 23, 2001-- GraphOn Technology Enables Volvo To Run Global Treasury Operations Across Multiple Time Zones GraphOn(R) Corporation, http://GO.GraphOn.com, developers of business infrastructure software for network- and web-enabling UNIX, Windows and Linux applications, today announced a licensing ... Continue reading
AMHERST, N.H.--May 23, 2001--Mobile asset tracking is making the transition from a high-end service with questionable value to an essential business tool for transportation fleets. New, more integrated product designs that come closer to meeting the industry's economic price points and value-added information reporting ... Continue reading
Edelbrock Corp., Torrance, Calif. Announces Stock Repurchase
TORRANCE, Calif.--May 23, 2001--Edelbrock Corp. today announced that the board of directors of the company authorized a systematic program for the repurchase of up to 100,000 additional shares of its common stock, having a par value of $0.01 per share, for cash, in the open market on the NASDAQ National Market system a ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Asks Drivers to Put 'Safety First'
Verizon Wireless is taking its push for responsible driving to a new level in central and western Pennsylvania during Wireless Safety Week (May 21 through May 27). In its continuing effort to encourage drivers to put "safety first," the company is further supporting hands-free phone use by giving away free earbud heads ... Continue reading
Record Gas Prices, Economic Woes Won't Cause Travel Tailspin
More than 2.6 million Southern Californians are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, despite high gas prices and economic uncertainty, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. About 90 percent of the Southern California travelers, or 2.33 million people, are projected to drive to holiday getawa ... Continue reading
Aon Corporation To Acquire First Extended, Inc.
Aon Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Extended, Inc., an administrator of extended service contract products. Operating as part of Aon Warranty Group, First Extended will offer unique dealer mechanical repair programs. The acquisition is expected to be financed with ... Continue reading
Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Program Announces Best-Ever April Sales
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported record-breaking April sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV). April sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled 14,786 units, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to April 2000. Calendar year-to-date sales total 56,992 units, up 10.8 percent compared to ... Continue reading
Study Shows Styled Steel Wheels Shatter Perception
A study sponsored by American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and conducted during November/December 2000 by Burke, Inc., an internationally recognized market research firm, indicates that replacing traditional aluminum wheels with styled steel wheels in upgrade packages would maintain option package demand and revenue ... Continue reading
Ford to Replace All 13M Firestone Wilderness AT Tires On Its Vehicles
Ford Motor Company said that it will replace all 13 million Firestone Wilderness AT tires on its vehicles. Ford's action, which the company described as precautionary, is based on analysis of data on the actual road performance of these tires, comparisons with the performance of comparable tires by other tire makers, a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Statement on Expanded Recall of Firestone Tires
As a tire manufacturer that is committed to providing safe, high quality tires for consumers, Goodyear regrets the fact that this situation has arisen. Goodyear is prepared to do whatever is necessary to help consumers get the right tires on their vehicles as quickly as possible. To this end, we are urgently implementi ... Continue reading
Midtronics Releases DaimlerChrysler Order for Battery Management Program
Midtronics announced the shipment of battery analyzers to all DaimlerChrysler dealers in the US and Canada as well as diagnostic chargers to selected DaimlerChrysler groups as part of a battery warranty management program scheduled to begin later this year. This new program requires the use of the Midtronics' Micro420 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Letter to Firestone Regarding Recall
The following letter was sent today to John Lampe, Chairman and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone from Jacques Nasser, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company . Dear Mr. Lampe: As you know, Ford has for many months been engaged in an intensive effort to determine the root cause of the tire failures that led to last summer's ... Continue reading
Michelin Responds to Ford News Conference
Michelin has been contacted by Ford Motor Company to assist in the replacement of some 13 million tires for their mutual consumers. "The focus here is to make sure this process of replacing tires is as convenient as possible for the consumer and to make sure replacement tires are available as quickly as possible," said ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jeff Gordon looks to sweep May races at Lowe's for second time
May 23, 2001 Jeff Gordon CONCORD, N.C. - After a win in The Winston last Saturday, Jeff Gordon has a chance to become the first driver to sweep the May races at Lowe's Motor Speedway twice. Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, won both The Winston and NASCAR's longest event, the World 600, in 1997. He is the ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Coors Carb Day is perfect mix or racing, rock and roll
May 23, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 22, 2001 - Racing and rock-and-roll fans will enjoy a full day of entertainment at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Coors Carb Day on May 24. The event marks the final day of track activity leading up to the 85th running of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May 27. Coors Carb Da ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Biffle's rookie year taking shape after second win of the season
May 23, 2001 Greg Biffle captured his second Busch Series win of the season last weekend at Nazareth Speedway in the Nazareth 200. With that win, Biffle became the second, two-time winner this season, and moved into third place in the Busch Series point standings, 145 points out of first. However, Biffle will face one ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Teams gear up for the longest race of the season at Charlotte
May 23, 2001 This weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway is the longest race of the NASCAR Winston Cup season. Drivers and crew chiefs are constantly talking about how much the track changes and all of the adjustments that have to made from the time the race starts during the day and ends at night. Ford Racin ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Elliott and Atwood hope long wait pays off at end of long day
May 23, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 17, 2001) - For the drivers of Evernham Motorsports, the wait for the first victory has been a bit longer than expected, but hopes are high the waiting will end next Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600. Bill Elliott Lowe's Motor Speedway has long been a favorite and successful track for team o ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Sarah Fisher to teach car care to Girl Scouts
May 23, 2001 Sarah Fisher INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 22, 2001 - Indy Racing standout Sarah Fisher will give a jump start to Indianapolis-area Girl Scouts about the basics of car care at a special event May 23 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Nearly 500 Girl Scouts have registered to attend the event, which takes pla ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green still looking for first win at Charlotte
May 23, 2001 Jeff Green On Charlotte: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, is looking to post his first win at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "Just because Charlotte is shaped like Atlanta and Texas, doesn't mean it drives the same," said Green. "The corners are sh ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Winner to receive one-of-a-kind Maurice LaCroix watch
May 23, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 22, 2001 - Maurice Lacroix Swiss Watches will present the winner of the 85th Indianapolis 500 with a truly unique and elegant gift for winning the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." The winner of the 2001 Indianapolis 500 will receive a handmade, 18-karat rose-gold Maurice Lacroix I ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon and Jarrett leading contenders for No Bull 5 at Charlotte
May 23, 2001 Qualified drivers: * Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Automotive Finishes Chevrolet Monte Carlo) * Dale Jarrett (No. 88 UPS Ford Taurus) * Sterling Marlin (No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Intrepid) * Johnny Benson (No. 10 Valvoline Pontiac Grand Prix) * Todd Bodine (No. ... Continue reading
NHRA: Teams chasing Winston Championship head to Heartland Park
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - There's nothing quite like the electric atmosphere produced when a pair of richly-tuned, nitro-burning Top Fuel dragsters pop and crackle at the starting line, awaiting the green light to flash at one of the NHRA's premier speedplants. The explosive blast that rivets from two 6,000 horsepowe ... Continue reading
NHRA: Jim Yates regaining championship form
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - With each passing day of the 2001 NHRA Winston Drag Racing season, Jim Yates leaves behind the dreadful memories of an uncharacteristic 2000 campaign. Those woeful racing thoughts of last year are quickly becoming blurred recollections as Yates is coming off a big win in Atlanta and sits in ... Continue reading
NHRA: Scelzi looking to turn season around at Topeka
May 23, 2001 TOPEKA, Kan. - Three-time NHRA Winston Top Fuel champion Gary Scelzi is entering unfamiliar territory. The 23-time event winner is defending his third series crown in four years of Top Fuel competition, yet he is still seeking his first victory of the 2001 season. His 23 career wins in 34 final round appea ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Benson Sees $1 Million As The Icing On The Cake Of A Bigger Prize
May 23, 2001 Johnny Benson DETROIT, May 22, 2001 - Johnny Benson would become the first Pontiac Grand Prix driver ever to win the "No Bull 5" $1 million bonus should he win this weekend's NASCAR Winston Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. While an extremely lucrative incentive, Benson's motivation is fueled more by the ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Keller ready for more success after top five at Nazareth
May 23, 2001 Top-five at Nazareth . . . Jason Keller and the Albertson's team captured their fifth top-five finish of 2001 at Nazareth Speedway. "I'm real happy with our results in the past few weeks," said Keller. "Nazareth is just a tough track to pass on and we had quite a few slower cars we had to deal with each la ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Will Kenseth Repeat Win in Coca-Cola 600?
May 23, 2001 Matt Kenseth's thoughts on the Coca-Cola 600: How did it feel to win this race last year as a rookie? “It was awesome. We just hit the setup right on the head after the rain delay. If I have ever had a perfect car– that was it. Robbie and the guys made it happen.” Will any of the notes yo ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett guns for 2nd Coca-Cola 600 victory
May 23, 2001 Dale Jarrett CONCORD, N.C., May 22, 2001 - The Coca-Cola 600 has the distinction of being the longest race on the Winston Cup schedule. And for #88 UPS driver Dale Jarrett, it may also turn out to be the most lucrative. Noteworthy items heading into Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 (FOX; 5:45 p.m. EDT): Jarrett has ... Continue reading
FORMULA ONE: 1995 Indy Champ Villeneuve ready to return to winning ways
May 23, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, May 22, 2001 - After winning races and championships around the world, Jacques Villeneuve is accustomed to finishing first. It may come as a surprise, then, that the Canadian ace was ecstatic to finish third in the Spanish Grand Prix on April 29 earlier this year. But that all change ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Fedewa believes in stategy when racing at Charlotte
May 23, 2001 Strategy can come into play at Charlotte. I doubt we'll see anybody do two-tire stops after watching some of the races during the past couple seasons, but we may see people try to gamble with their fuel mileage. We're coming off a good finish at Nazareth and would like to get the ball rolling up hill for P ... Continue reading
Towe Auto Museum Presents - Fat Sam Pre Jubilee Concert
Towe Auto Museum Presents - Fat Sam Pre Jubilee Concert! ... Continue reading
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