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Saturday, April 24, 2010

THUNDERHILL RACEWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THUNDERHILL RACEWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 23 & 24, 2010 DONNA BUROW MEMORIAL THUNDER STOCK RACE & ROOKIE DRIVER NIGHT Friday, April 23—4:00 p.m.–Dark—Open Practice—Tech Opens—Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage/pit access throughout the weekend—wit ... Continue reading

Two-Time Sprint Cup Champ to Drive No. 14 J.D. Byrider Entry in WKYQ 93.3FM Night of NASCAR Stars Event

Two-Time Sprint Cup Champ to Drive No. 14 J.D. Byrider Entry in WKYQ 93.3FM Night of NASCAR Stars Event

INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2010: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will return to his dirt-track roots Thursday night at Paducah (Ky.) International Raceway. He is set to drive the No. 14 J.D. Byrider/Chevy/Rayburn Dirt Late Model entry for Steve Barnett Racing as he attempts to win the WKYQ 93.3 FM ... Continue reading

Solid Qualifying Effort Follows Top-Three Practice Runs for No. 99 Red Dragon

Solid Qualifying Effort Follows Top-Three Practice Runs for No. 99 Red Dragon

DANVILLE, April 24, 2010: Defending Bosch Engineering 250 race winners GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, with drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, will start the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Chevrolet Riley from row two in tomorrow’s 2-3/4-hour timed race at Virginia International Raceway after Fogarty qualified four ... Continue reading

The following is issued on behalf of Talladega Superspeedway Officials

The following is issued on behalf of Talladega Superspeedway Officials

Talladega, April 24, 2010: “In the interest of fan safety, all activities scheduled at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday have been postponed due to the significant threat of extended periods of severe weather. This decision was made based on advice from the National Weather Service and the Talladega County Emerg ... Continue reading

Pombo Leads Opening Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Practice at VIR

Pombo Leads Opening Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Practice at VIR

ALTON, April 23, 2010: Mat Pombo, of Atlanta, Ga., was quickest in the opening SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice of the 2010 season at VIRginia International Raceway, part of the Bosch Engineering 250 Weekend. Pombo got progressively faster through the first half of the 30-minute session, turning his fast ... Continue reading

Ford recalls 33K vehicles because of problems with manual front seat recliners

Ford recalls 33K vehicles because of problems with manual front seat recliners

WASHINGTON April 23, 2010; The AP reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling 33,000 midsize vehicles and SUVs in the United States to fix front seat recliners. The recall affects some versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and 2010 Mercury Milan and Mountaineer with front seat manual recliners. ... Continue reading

NFPA and SAE International Announce National Safety Summit on the Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles

NFPA and SAE International Announce National Safety Summit on the Safe Implementation of Electric Vehicles

Summit scheduled for October 19-20 DETROIT, April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the SAE International will be co-sponsoring the U.S. National Electric Vehicles Safety Standards Summit on October 19-20, 2010, at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, Mich. The purpose ... Continue reading

Maritime Attorney Matthew Shaffer Discusses Transocean Safety Precautions with KHOU Houston

Maritime Attorney Matthew Shaffer Discusses Transocean Safety Precautions with KHOU Houston

HOUSTON--A burning offshore oil platform sank into the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and 11 workers are still missing. “There should be systems in place that would prevent a rig of this magnitude from exploding in the middle of the night” Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, a Houston-based maritime l ... Continue reading

Patrick Sheltra Electrifies ARCA Field With Thrilling Runner-Up Effort At 'Dega

Patrick Sheltra Electrifies ARCA Field With Thrilling Runner-Up Effort At 'Dega

Patrick Sheltra Electrifies ARCA Field With Thrilling Runner-Up Effort At Talladega TALLADEGA, Alabama (April 23, 2010) - - Patrick Sheltra in the No. 60 Buffalo Wings & Rings Dodge Charger electrified the ARCA field in Friday’s Talladega ARCA 250 after recovering from damage in the “big one�?? to fin ... Continue reading

Polk Selected by Automotive Distribution Network to Supply Vehicles in Operation Information

Polk Selected by Automotive Distribution Network to Supply Vehicles in Operation Information

ADN's Network Intelligence solution to be powered by Polk VIO data SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 23 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today that it has been selected by the Automotive Distribution Network(TM) (ADN) - the umbrella organization for Parts Plus, Independent Auto Parts of America, Auto Pride, and CMB Network - as it ... Continue reading

Aflac and NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Launch Crew of Courage, Honoring People with Inspiring Stories

Aflac and NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Launch Crew of Courage, Honoring People with Inspiring Stories

Aflac Invites Injured Spectator to Track on First Anniversary of Talladega Crash COLUMBUS, Ga., April 23 -- They have overcome illnesses, accidents and injuries -- all with incredible courage and strength. Now these individuals are being honored by Aflac , NASCAR driver Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Roush-Fenway te ... Continue reading

Beckman to be at SpeedZone in City of Industry, Calif., on Saturday, April 24

Beckman to be at SpeedZone in City of Industry, Calif., on Saturday, April 24

DON SCHUMACHER RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN TO BE AT SPEEDZONE ON SATURDAY IN CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF., FOR LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY NORCO, Calif. (Aprl 23, 2010) - California native and driver of the Valvoline/Mail Terminal Ser ... Continue reading

Hyundai Reclining Seat Kills In Car Accident, Injury Attorney Todd Tracy Issues Car Safety Alert

Hyundai Reclining Seat Kills In Car Accident, Injury Attorney Todd Tracy Issues Car Safety Alert

DALLAS, April 23 -- A federal jury in San Angelo found that Hyundai Motor Company's reclining seat caused the death of a passenger in a single car accident of a 2005 Hyundai Tucson Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The lawsuit marks the first time ever that a jury has found that a defect in a reclining seat can kill a passe ... Continue reading

Jada Inventory Update 4/26 - 4/30/2010

Jada Inventory Update 4/26 - 4/30/2010

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Mad Catz Enters into Multi-Year License Agreement with Harmonix as Official Global Manufacturing and Distribution Partner for Rock Band Music Game Peripherals

Mad Catz Enters into Multi-Year License Agreement with Harmonix as Official Global Manufacturing and Distribution Partner for Rock Band Music Game Peripherals

SAN DIEGO--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., the leading developer of music-based games, to serve as the principal peripherals partne ... Continue reading

Moments in JEGS 50-Years / 'JEGS Week' in Delaware, Ohio, a family highlight

Moments in JEGS 50-Years / 'JEGS Week' in Delaware, Ohio, a family highlight

'JEGS Week' in Delaware, Ohio, a family highlight _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com) The Honorable Windell Wheeler, Mayor of Delaware, Ohio, bestowed on the Coughlin family and the 350-plus associates of locally-based JEGS High Performance an exceptional tribute in May of 2006 when he took to the steps ... Continue reading

Remy: Product Safety Alert

Remy: Product Safety Alert

EDMOND, Okla.--Remy Power Products, LLC (“Remy�??) has recently learned of a potential component deficiency in certain aftermarket alternators sold through retail auto parts and/or service locations between December 28, 2009 and April 9, 2010 with the following part numbers: 12359, 21749, 21816, 21845, 84000 ... Continue reading

RPMTV Coverage of the SRL at the Orange Show

RPMTV Coverage of the SRL at the Orange Show

Gomes Leads the Way – Kanke Scores the Win ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - <>M.K. Kanke the reigning Spears SRL Southwest Tour Championship team of RPM Motor Sports bounced back to claim victory Saturday night in the Citizens Business Bank 135 at Orange Show Speedway in ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Take to the Track for the First Time in 2010 at VIR

Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Drivers Take to the Track for the First Time in 2010 at VIR

Ellis wins the poles for Rounds 1 & 2 at VIR ALTON, Va., April 23 -- The VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) provided the perfect setting for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup. For the third straight year, VIR, the home track of the Jetta TDI Cup Series, will host the first races of the season. Today's acti ... Continue reading

Volvo Group – Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

Volvo Group – Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): During the first quarter of 2010, the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to SEK 58.6 billion, which adjusted for currency was a 12% increase compared with the year-earlier period. Operating income improved considerably to SEK 2.8 billion, compared with a ... Continue reading

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Event to Feature Passat Wagon E.R.V. Accessories Concept

2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Event to Feature Passat Wagon E.R.V. Accessories Concept

Volkswagen Fleet and Accessories put together a Passat with some attitude ALTON, Va., April 23 -- Virginia International Raceway (VIR) -- Volkswagen will show off its new Passat Wagon Emergency Response Vehicle Concept at the 2010 inaugural Jetta TDI Cup Double Header, the company announced today. Developed for the Her ... Continue reading

Ford and the Turnaround of the Automotive Industry as New Book Explains All

Ford and the Turnaround of the Automotive Industry as New Book Explains All

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 23 -- It was announced today that the book, Return to Greatness: Driving the American Dream, just released by Clifton Lambreth and co-authored by Mary Calia and Patrick Doyle, explains to the American public for the first time, in candid and inspiring detail, how Ford Motor Company, a 100-year o ... Continue reading

Ford Expands List of Key Suppliers Selected for Long-Term Relationships, Collaboration

Ford Expands List of Key Suppliers Selected for Long-Term Relationships, Collaboration

DEARBORN, Mich., April 23 -- -- Ford adds 13 suppliers to the Aligned Business Framework (ABF), bringing the total to 90 members. -- ABF is strengthening supplier relationships as Ford increases global common sourcing under ONE Ford transformation plan Ford Motor Company is adding 13 new companies to its Aligned Busine ... Continue reading

Ford Recognizes Global Suppliers for Delivering Superior Performance in 2009

Ford Recognizes Global Suppliers for Delivering Superior Performance in 2009

DEARBORN, Mich., April 23 -- -- Forty global suppliers received Ford's World Excellence Awards for 2009 -- Ford's supplier partners are recognized for exceeding standards in quality, cost and delivery and embracing ONE Ford Ford Motor Company recognized its top global suppliers Thursday evening with the World Excellenc ... Continue reading

Frank Kimmel II Determined to Defend Championship at Salem Speedway

Frank Kimmel II Determined to Defend Championship at Salem Speedway

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Frisco, Texas, Contracts for Intersection Safety Program

Frisco, Texas, Contracts for Intersection Safety Program

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The City Council representing Frisco, Texas, unanimously agreed to install life-saving Intersection Safety Cameras in its community to improve road safety for its residents. The City selected American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to administer the program. “We appreciate and thank the City of Fris ... Continue reading

GreenFix Energy Announces OASIIS, A Floating Solar-Thermal Island Capable of Producing Industrial Amount of Distilled Water and Electricity

GreenFix Energy Announces OASIIS, A Floating Solar-Thermal Island Capable of Producing Industrial Amount of Distilled Water and Electricity

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--GreenFix Energy today announces the culmination of years of research and work into the development of the OASIIS technology invented and patent filed by Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson worked over a decade perfecting a technology that utilizes current solar thermal and OTEC technology in a ... Continue reading

Jack Kevorkian's 'Death Bus' Goes to Auction via eBay

Jack Kevorkian's 'Death Bus' Goes to Auction via eBay

FERNDALE, Mich., April 23 -- VW parts expert Jack Finn is putting Jack Kevorkian's infamous "death bus" on the auction block. Kevorkian allegedly used the bus for assisting terminal patients in committing suicide. Finn, who sold VW parts to Kevorkian over several years, purchased the notorious Volkswagen van in 1997 pr ... Continue reading

Media Release: Racing to defeat malaria

Media Release: Racing to defeat malaria

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Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks in the Top Ten of Best Places to Work in New Jersey

Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks in the Top Ten of Best Places to Work in New Jersey

MONTVALE, N.J., April 23 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) ranks as the 7th "Best Place to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ Magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the State. The rankings were revealed at the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" awards dinner recently held in East Brunswick, NJ to hono ... Continue reading

Mobil 1 Joins Gardella Racing as Primary Sponsor in 2010

Mobil 1 Joins Gardella Racing as Primary Sponsor in 2010

FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil and Gardella Racing announced they will team up for the 2010 season in a partnership that expands ExxonMobil’s commitment to motorsports and to drifting, a high-performance form of racing. “The fact that a company like ExxonMobil is supporting our program this year says a lot about the ... Continue reading

New Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle Unveiled

New Oshkosh Striker Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle Unveiled

OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that its Airport Products division has introduced a new Striker® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle. The vehicle was unveiled at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis. The new Striker features a variety of design enhancement ... Continue reading

Three Days of Automotive Bargains, Live Music and Delicious Bar BQ

Three Days of Automotive Bargains, Live Music and Delicious Bar BQ

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23 -- The Rolling Thunder "All Things Automotive" Flea Market will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach, FL on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 8, 9 and 10, 2010. In today's economy, the Rolling Thunder "All Things Automotive" Flea Market will provide an outlet fo ... Continue reading

U Car Share Launches the Alternative to Car Ownership at Lewis & Clark College

U Car Share Launches the Alternative to Car Ownership at Lewis & Clark College

PORTLAND, Ore., April 23 -- U Car Share is expanding its growth in Portland as it partners with Lewis & Clark College by launching the alternative to vehicle ownership with the addition of two car share vehicles. U Car Share allows members access to cars 24/7, thus eliminating the need to own a car or bring one to camp ... Continue reading

Wright Express Promotes Gregory D. Iverson to President of Pacific Pride Services

Wright Express Promotes Gregory D. Iverson to President of Pacific Pride Services

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express Corporation announced today that Gregory D. Iverson has been promoted to President of Pacific Pride Services, effective August 1, 2010. Pacific Pride is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wright Express Corporation. Iverson will succeed Cindy Condon, who will retire from the Company on J ... Continue reading

BMW Group: Megacity Vehicle to Launch in 2013 - VIDEO ENHANCED

BMW Group: Megacity Vehicle to Launch in 2013 - VIDEO ENHANCED

With the launch of its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, the BMW Group will be bringing its first series-production electric-drive model to market ... Continue reading

The Bentley Mulsanne Story - Episode 6: Mulsanne Testing and Sign-Off - VIDEO FEATURE

The Bentley Mulsanne Story - Episode 6: Mulsanne Testing and Sign-Off - VIDEO FEATURE

The Mulsanne build story concludes with a range of exhaustive real world tests and checks that underline Bentley's total commitment to the quality of its new flagship. ... Continue reading

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