NEFF, FORCE HOOD LEAD JFR AT SONOMA
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Saturday Qualifying Summary15th of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series22nd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA NationalsInfineon RacewaySonoma, Calif.July 24-26, 2009* * * * NEFF, FORCE HOOD LEAD JFR AT SONOMA- John Force also in top half, Hight winds up 10th - SONOMA, CA –- Two ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series @ National Trail Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY; HEBRON, OHIO SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 Contact: BRETT LYONS (626) 483-8242 Weather Halts Qualifying at National Trail Raceway HEBRON, Ohio. (July 25, 2009) - Final qualifying has been postponed at National Trail Racew ... Continue reading
2009 Hungarian Grand Prix - Qualifying
2009 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX HUNGARORING 25 JULY QUALIFYING Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix today was overshadowed by an accident suffered by Ferrari's Felipe Massa towards the end of the second session. Rubens, Jenson and everyone at the Brawn GP team sends their very best wishes to Felipe. Jenson and Rubens prog ... Continue reading
ADRL NATIONALGUARD.com U.S. Drags II Final Qualifying Orders
Final order after 2 rounds of qualifying in Pro Extreme at the National Guard American Drag Racing League, ADRL National Guard.com U.S.Drags II: PRO EXTREME Psn---Num-Driver, Home Town, Car Type---------------Qual-ET--Qual-Spd-Top Spd</b> 1 1065 Mike Janis, Lancaster NY, '68 Firebird 3.762 203.22 203.22 2 1 Jason Scrug ... Continue reading
Beckman banks No. 6 in Sonoma qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN BANKS NO. 6 IN SONOMA QUALIFYING SONOMA, Calif. (July ... Continue reading
Capps is first Funny Car driver to clinch a spot in Countdown
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS IS FIRST FUNNY CAR DRIVER TO CLINCH A SPOT IN COUNTDOWN ... Continue reading
Capps qualifies No. 14 in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS QUALIFIES NO. 14 IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 200 ... Continue reading
CORRECTION: Suzuki rider Smith nails down a No. 2 in Sonoma qualifying
CORRECTION: It¹s the FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals (misspelled in first paragraph in original release) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy S ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma Final Qualifying
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 7:51 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma Final Qualifying [cid:image001.jpg@01CA0D5F.7883ACB0] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com< ... Continue reading
Hagan claims his first Funny Car provisional pole in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN CLAIMS HIS FIRST FUNNY CAR PROVISIONAL POLE POSITION IN ... Continue reading
Hagan hangs on to No. 1 in Sonoma
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HANGS ON TO NO. 1 IN SONOMA SONOMA, Calif. (July 25, 20 ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Rolls out Nine New Models for 2010
More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle Platforms MILWAUKEE, July 25 -- Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and tech ... Continue reading
I-55 the Site of the Inaugural World of Outlaws Ironman 55
HighSideLogo-metal-72dpi.jpg Pass YOUR Competition On The HighSide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: PR@HighSideMedia.com I-55 the Site of the Inaugural World of Outlaws Ironman 55 $20,000 to win at Pevely on Aug. 7-8 PEVELY, Mo. - Fans of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series were disappointed this spring when the event ... Continue reading
Lucas team riding high heading into race day
Lucas team riding high heading into race day SONOMA, Calif. (July 25) -- For the 11th time this season, Morgan Lucas Racing teammates Shawn Langdon and Morgan Lucas have secured top-half starting spots for an NHRA national event. This time the duo pulled off the impressive feat at the 22nd annual Fram-Autolite NHRA Nat ... Continue reading
McClenathan snares No. 3 in Sonoma qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net McCLENATHAN SNARES NO. 3 IN SONOMA QUALIFYING SONOMA, Calif. ... Continue reading
Michelin Teams With Harley-Davidson for Original Equipment Motorcycle Tire
Michelin unveils all-new Scorcher(TM) "31" tire for Harley-Davidson(R) Dyna(R) models GREENVILLE, S.C., July 25 -- For the first time in their long history, Michelin and Harley-Davidson have joined forces to develop the all-new MICHELIN Scorcher(TM) "31" tire, which carries both companies' trademarks on its sidewalls a ... Continue reading
National Guard ADRL Releases 2010 Schedule
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us *National Guard ADRL Releases 2010 Schedule* O'FALLON, MO (July 25, 2009) -- The National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced its 2010 tour schedule today. With the exception of ... Continue reading
NEFF, FORCE HOOD KEEP STATUS QUO ON SONOMA SATURDAY
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Saturday Qualifying Summary15th of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series22nd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009Â * * * *Â NEFF, FORCE HOOD KEEP STATUS QUO ON SONOMA SATURDAY- JFR Looking to Extend Win Streak at Infineon - SONOMA ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series @ Houston Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION HOUSTON RACEWAY PARK; BAYTOWN, TEXAS Friday, July 24, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 Callaway Grabs NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car Pole BAYTOWN, Texas (July 24, 2009) - The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series takes over Houston R ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series @ National Trail Raceway
________________________________ From: Brett Lyons Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 6:46 PM Subject: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series @ National Trail Raceway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY; HEBRON, OHIO FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 Contact: BRETT LYONS (626 ... Continue reading
Race cars needed for giant display,concert
 Tribute to Al Hinds; Cars needed for giant race car show and free BBQ this Saturday!  Official Press Release from Handy Racing Promotions Inc.  PLACERVILLE (7-25-09) –Saturday, August 1 is a big night of racing at Placerville Speedway with the annual Family Chevrolet Tribute to Al Hinds Civil War race.  ... Continue reading
Round One Qualifying Results -- ADRL NATIONALGUARD.com U.S. Drags II
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us *Round One Qualifying Results* *ADRL NATIONALGUARD.com U.S. Drags II * *Virginia** Motorsports Park*** *Petersburg**, VA** * DINWIDDIE, Va. - SUMMIT FastNews - Order after one round of qualifyi ... Continue reading
Strong start in Sonoma for California boys Langdon, Lucas
Strong start in Sonoma for California boys Langdon, Lucas SONOMA, Calif. (July 24) -- Top Fuel teammates Shawn Langdon and Morgan Lucas had a strong start to the 22nd annual Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals, racing to the sixth and seventh spots on the provisional ladder in the opening day of activity at a cool and windy I ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Equipment Named Title Sponsor for National Guard ADRL Event in Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us <http://www.ADRL.us> *Summit Racing Equipment Named Title Sponsor for National Guard ADRL Event in Ohio* O'FALLON, MO (July 25, 2009) -- The National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is p ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Friday Update: Anderson Opens Sonoma Qualifying in Sixth
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Anderson Opens Sonoma Qualifying in Sixth  Event:  Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California Date: July 24, 2009  On paper, it would seem Greg Anderson had a good opening day at the Fram Autolite Nationals ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Qualifying Report: Anderson Qualifies No. 1 in Sonoma
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Greg Anderson Qualifies No. 1 in Sonoma  Event:  Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California Day/Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009  On the strength of a track record 6.571-second elapsed time recorded on his thir ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Celebrates His Birthday, Places Third in Friday Sonoma Qualifying  Event:  Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California Date: July 24, 2009  Jason Line celebrated his 40th birthday on Friday by opening hi ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line Qualifying Report: Line Will Start Second in Sonoma
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Jason Line Will Start Second in Sonoma  Event:  Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California Day/Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009  Jason Line completed a very impressive qualifying effort on Saturday, earning the ... Continue reading
Super Saturday squirt secures top-half slot for Coughlin (NHRA/JEGS)
Super Saturday squirt secures top-half slot for Coughlin SONOMA, Calif. (July 25) -- Knowing it would be hard to match the hero numbers posted on a cool and breezy Friday night under the lights of Infineon Raceway, back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and his JEGS.com crew opted to work on their race day se ... Continue reading
Suzuki rider Smith nails down a No. 2 in Sonoma qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 9 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net SUZUKI RIDER SMITH NAILS DOWN A NO. 2 I ... Continue reading
Ulsch Makes Record Run in Highlight of National Guard ADRL Qualifying
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us *Ulsch Makes Record Run in Highlight of National Guard ADRL Qualifying * PETERSBURG, VA (July 24, 2009) --- In the competition debut of a new, purpose-built '68 Camaro, Chuck Ulsch of Clarksvil ... Continue reading
Newman Wachs Racing Claim P1-2 At Autobahn
Joliet, July 25, 2009: Today was picture perfect for Newman Wachs Racing at the Harrahâs Autobahn Grand Prix Presented by Mazda. Atlantic Championship drivers John Edwards and Jonathan Summerton finished 1-2 for the first of two races this weekend at the Autobahn Country Club, which is just a short distance from t ... Continue reading
De Silvestro finishes 3rd and keeps points lead while Muniz clutches 7th place
Joliet, July 25, 2009: With scattered clouds abound and 80 degree conditions the first race of the Harrah's Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda double-header weekend arrived and the Team Stargate Worlds driver duo of Simona De Silvestro and Frankie Muniz were hoping to leave the day with smiles and valuable points. ... Continue reading
Edwards Scores Second Atlantic Victory in Race 1 at Autobahn Grand Prix Doubleheader
JOLIET, July 25, 2009: In the first Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda race of the Harrahâs Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda doubleheader, John Edwards picked up his second series victory and led a 1-2 sweep for Newman Wachs Racing on the teamâs home turf. Edwards started f ... Continue reading
Super Saturday squirt secures top-half slot for Coughlin
SONOMA, July 25, 2009: Knowing it would be hard to match the hero numbers posted on a cool and breezy Friday night under the lights of Infineon Raceway, back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. and his JEGS.com crew opted to work on their race day setup Saturday at the 22nd annual Fram-Autolite NHRA Nationals. ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Qualifying - Hungary - July 25, 2009
Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix today was overshadowed by an accident suffered by Ferrari's Felipe Massa towards the end of the second session. Rubens, Jenson and everyone at the Brawn GP team sends their very best wishes to Felipe. Jenson and Rubens progressed through the first qualifying session with relative ... Continue reading
Power Leads Penske Sweep At Edmonton
EDMONTON, July 25, 2009: Will Power earned his second PEAK Performance Pole Award by posting the quickest lap in the Firestone Fast Six qualifying session. Power, driving the in the No. 12 Penske Truck Rental car, turned a lap of 1 minute, 1.0133 seconds (116.414 mph) on the 1.973-mile, 14-turn Edmonton City Centre Air ... Continue reading
Daly Takes Podium In First Star Mazda Doubleheader
Joliet, July 25, 2009: Mazdaspeed driver Conor Daly put in another outstanding performance in today's first of two races this weekend at The Star Mazda Autobahn Grand Prix. The youngster, came home P3 after a race long duel with eventual P2 driver Chris Adam Christodulou. <P> <b>About HDNEt</b> The Autobahn doubleheade ... Continue reading
One View of Obama's Answer to the Economic Crisis
Just in from a TACH reader EDITOR'S NOTE: To be fair, it's not just a commentary of Obama, but Congress and all State Legislatures as well. I donât think thereâs one senator or congressman or assemblyman that has any idea of what happened, whatâs going on, or how to fix it. It is a slow day in the East T ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Qualifying - Hungary - July 25, 2009
Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix today was overshadowed by an accident suffered by Ferrari's Felipe Massa towards the end of the second session. Rubens, Jenson and everyone at the Brawn GP team sends their very best wishes to Felipe. Jenson and Rubens progressed through the first qualifying session with relative ... Continue reading
Pobst Stays on Top in World Challenge GT Autobahn Practice Session Two
JOLIET, July 24, 2009: Randy Pobst, of Gainesville, Ga., ended Friday afternoonâs SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT practice session the same place he ended the first oneâat the top. Pobst leads the series into qualifying Saturday for Sundayâs World Challenge GT Grand Prix Presented by Blackdog Sp ... Continue reading
Penske Trio Tops Opening Day At Edmonton
EDMONTON, Friday, July 24, 2009: Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe ended the opening day of preparations for the Rexall Edmonton Indy in a familiar position. The Team Penske drivers were 1-2 on the time chart for practice. That's where they started last year's race. Castroneves posted a quick lap of 1 minute, 1.5467 s ... Continue reading
Miller Quickest in First MX-5 Cup Practice at Autobahn Country Club
JOLIET, July 24, 2009: Marc Miller, of Holland, Mich., topped the first SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice session at Autobahn Country Club. Brian Domont, of Bourbonnais, Ill., and Zach Ply, of Joliet, Ill., were second and third quickest, respectively, in preparation for Sundayâs Round Six race, part ... Continue reading
MESCO Building For The Future Rookie Of The Year Award Update
DAYTONA BEACH, July 24, 2009: Penske Racing drivers Romain Dumas and Timo Bernhard lead the standings for the MESCO Building Solutions Building for the Future Rookie of the Year Award with four races remaining in the 2009 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Meanwhile, Josh Hurley lead ... Continue reading
Honda Performance Development, Inc. Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative
<B>Will Develop Products, Services for Amateur, Lower-Level Professional Racers</b> ELKHART LAKE, July 24, 2009: Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroot ... Continue reading
Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying - Edmonton - July 25, 2009
EDMONTON, Alberta - Qualifying Friday for the Grand Prix of Edmonton Firestone Indy Lights event on the 1.973-mile Edmonton City Centre Airport circuit, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, time and speed in parentheses: 1. (26) J.R. Hildebrand, 1:05.9065 (107.771) 2. (37) Richard Philippe, 1:06.4 ... Continue reading
Foss Leads SPEED TC Practice 2 at Autobahn; Cunningham Fastest on the Day
JOLIET, July 24, 2009: Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, led the second SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car session of the day in preparation for Sundayâs SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Grand Prix Presented by Mazda, part of the Harrahâs Autobahn Grand Prix Presented by Mazda weekend. Peter Cu ... Continue reading
Edwards Earns First Career Atlantic Pole Position At Autobahn
Joliet, July 24, 2009: Just 60 miles away from the Newman Wachs Racing workshop in Mundelein, driver John Edwards earned his first Atlantic Championship pole position at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. This is the teamâs second pole position, the first of which was earned by teammate Jonathan Summerton. Summe ... Continue reading
Edwards Takes First Career Atlantic Pole for Race #1 at Autobahn Doubleheader
JOLIET, July 24, 2009: In qualifying for Race #1 of this weekend's Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda doubleheader, John Edwards earned the first pole position of his Atlantic career at the Harrah's Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda. Driving the No. 36 MAZDASPEED Motorsports Developme ... Continue reading
Team Stargate Worlds De Silvestro Starts in the Front
Joliet, July 25, 2009: The Harrah's Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda double-header weekend officially begun when the green flag dropped for the Race #1 qualifying session and the Team Stargate Worlds duo of Frankie Muniz and Simona De Silvestro took to the track. Both were looking to end the session owning two so ... Continue reading
Report Says Porsche Told by Deutsche Bank to Pump in Cash Quickly
FRANKFURT July 25, 2009; Marilyn Gerlach writing for Reuters reported that Deutsche Bank's CEO Josef Ackermann has told Porsche's owner families of the urgency to stump up cash in order to pay down the company's debts, which have risen to 14 billion euros (20 billion pounds), a German magazine said on Saturday. Ackerma ... Continue reading
NHRA: Van Buren's steady improvements keep AGP Motorsports team optimistic
AGP Motorsports Rider: Kenny Van Buren Friday Qualifying Report FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 Round 9 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matthew Brammer, Active Marketing - pr@activemarketing.com (602) 882-4290 Van Buren's steady improvements keep ... Continue reading
2009 Hungarian Grand Prix - Practice
2009 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX HUNGARORING 24 JULY PRACTICE The Brawn GP team began its preparations for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Round Ten of the 2009 Formula One season, at the Hungaroring just outside Budapest today. In hot and sunny conditions, Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button completed a busy Friday testing progra ... Continue reading
7.24Beijing Auto says fails in bid for GM's Opel brand
Beijing Auto says fails in bid for GM's Opel brand http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011445/Beijing-Auto-says-fails-in -bid- for-GM-s-Opel-brand.html Shanghai, July 24 (Gasgoo.com) China's Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. (BAIC) said today it had failed to reach an agreement with General Motors on the buying of GM ... Continue reading
7.24Chery, JAC merging to form Da-An Motors
Chery, JAC merging to form Da-An Motors http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011441/Chery-JAC-merging-to-form- Da-An -Motors.html Shanghai, July 24 (Gasgoo.com) The Anhui provincial government is set to merge Chery Automobile Co and Jianghuai Automobile Co (JAC) and turn them into the so called "Da-An Motors" Group by ... Continue reading
7.24Citic, BBVA to open car loan joint venture in China
Citic, BBVA to open car loan joint venture in China http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011446/Citic-BBVA-to-open-car-loa n-joi nt-venture-in-China.html Shanghai, July 24 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese banking group China Citic Bank Corp Ltd. and its Spainish partner Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (BBVA) will set up a join ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that its Brillion Iron Works Division recently received a Supplier of the Year Award for quality, cost, and delivery from Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, (Columbus, Ind.), the U.S. manufacturing plant for Toyota lift trucks. The Quality Cos ... Continue reading
AIAM Praises Start of Cash for Clunkers Program
ARLINGTON, Va., July 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) released the following remarks by Michael J. Stanton, President and CEO, on the first day of the U.S. government's "Car Allowance Rebate Program" (CARS), also known as "cash for clunkers." "Today ma ... Continue reading
Air Quality Action Day Declared for Saturday, July 25, 2009
New York Downstate Metropolitan Residents are Encouraged to Drive Less ALBANY, N.Y., July 24 -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced that tomorrow, July 25, will be an Air Quality Action Day, a day when air quality will be unhealthy, especially for sensitive individuals, such as children, seniors a ... Continue reading
SEALY, Texas, July 24 -- Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) announced today it has joined forces with California-based C&D Performance. The new partnership will bring together HPE, Lonestar Motorsports Park and the newly established Tuner School -- all under the same management group. Effective immediately, C&D Pe ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Second Quarter 2009 Conference Call
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 24 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Company will issue an earnings announcement prior to the conference call. Mervin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer, and ... Continue reading
El Paso Police Get $80,000 for High Tech Anti-Auto Theft Tools
Allstate Foundation Partners With Police, Awards Grant EL PASO, Texas, July 24 -- Bionic ears, night vision gear and thermal imaging equipment are on the El Paso Police Department's shopping list after receiving an $80,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation. The grant is helping the El Paso County Auto Burglary and The ... Continue reading
From Automotive to Robotics: SBA to Support Michigan’s Economic Transition
--U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): WHO: Karen G. Mills, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration; Event partners, co-hosts, and invited guests WHAT: The Michigan Automotive-Robotics Economic Cluster is the first clustering initiative supported by the SBA. It is a unique collaboration among small busin ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma/Friday Qualifying
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 11:44 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma/Friday Qualifying [cid:image001.jpg@01CA0CB6.CE59E720] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com< ... Continue reading
Honda Performance Development, Inc. Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative
Will Develop Products, Services for Amateur, Lower-Level Professional Racers ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 24 -- Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroots mot ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Notice of conference call for second quarter 2009 results
AURORA, ON, July 24 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009, on Friday, August 7, 2009. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The number to use for this call is 1-800-909-4147. Ov ... Continue reading
Modine Announces Annual Meeting Results
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that shareholders approved measures voted on at the company's annual meeting held yesterday. Shareholders took action as follows: Elected three directors, Frank W. Jones, Dennis J. Ku ... Continue reading
Montoya to drive "Retro" Target Paint Scheme at the Brickyard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Photo Attached- Contact: John Olguin at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Media Relations, 704-662-9642 Montoya to drive "Retro" Target Paint Scheme at the Brickyard Juan Pablo Montoya's No. 42 Target Chevrolet, Firesuit and Helmet All to Sport Look of 2000 Indianapolis 500 Winning Pain ... Continue reading
New Driver Lineup at CJM Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shayna Keller CJM Racing, LLC (704) 902-8381 Cell# skeller@cjmracing.com Denny Hamlin to Drive the No. 11 Nationwide Entry at Watkins Glen and Michigan Mooresville, NC (July 24, 2009) – CJM Racing has announced that Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, w ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra, No. 60 Buffalo Wings & Rings Chevrolet Berlin ARCA Fast Facts
Patrick Sheltra, No. 60 Buffalo Wings & Rings-Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS; Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac Fast Facts ARCA RE/MAX Series Race No. 12, Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac, Berlin Raceway, Marne, Michigan Race Information: Event: Wolverine Power S ... Continue reading
Pro Cup Drivers Hold Autograph Sessions in Hickory
*Pro Cup Drivers Hold Autograph Sessions in Hickory* ** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * Hickory, N.C. (July 24, 2009) –Several of the USARacing Pro Cup drivers will be making appearances this evening, Friday, July 24 while they are in town for Saturday night’s Hickory 250 presented by Calico Coatings. Clay Rogers, Luca ... Continue reading
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DETROIT, July 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- IUE-CWA and Steelworker negotiations with General Motors are intensifying as the unions push hard to mitigate the company's plan to cut off health insurance for tens of thousands of retirees. The situation was further complicated Wednesday when Delphi surrendered its hourly p ... Continue reading
Used Motor Vehicle Dealers Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Casper, Wyoming, for Odometer Tampering
WASHINGTON, July 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal grand jury in Casper, Wyo., Thursday returned an indictment charging Randy Lee (a/k/a Jimmy Lee) and Jay Lee (a/k/a John Marks, a/k/a Anthony Romero) of Cheyenne, Wyo., with odometer tampering, title fraud, securities fraud, mail fraud and conspiracy to commit th ... Continue reading
- PROGRAM DETAILS EXPLAINED FOR CONSUMERS - COSTA MESA, Calif., July 24 -- With the Cash for Clunkers program, also known as CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System), officially launched, new car shoppers have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle if their trade ... Continue reading
WyoTech Graduates Help Build Trucks for Upcoming Sylvester Stallone Movie
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WyoTech Graduates Help Build Trucks for Upcoming Sylvester Stallone Movie Santa Ana, Calif. (July 24, 2009) - When West Coast Customs needed help with the buildup of three trucks for an upcoming Sylvester Stallone film, they called on WyoTech. With a WyoTech graduate already on staff, they knew Wy ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Awards 2009 BMW M3 Convertible 'Car of the Month' for July
- The Most Powerful and Refined M3 Ever - COSTA MESA, Calif., July 24 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced the 2009 BMW M3 Convertible has received the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award for July. With the sizzling heat of summer, selecting the M3 Convertible ... Continue reading
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