Musgrave earns runner-up, Gaughan gets top rookie start in Dodge truck qualifying at Milwaukee
Friday, June 28, 2002 The Milwaukee Mile - Milwaukee, Wis. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series GNC Live Well Qualifying Patrick Mason Golin/Harris International 773-593-2044 TED MUSGRAVE (No. 1 Mopar Performance Parts Dodge Ram) Note: Musgrave will start second in Saturday's race, marking the fifth time this year that he has ... Continue reading
Leitzinger Secures Second Pole of Season for Trans-Am Buckeye 100 at Mid-Ohio
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 LEITZINGER SECURES SECOND POLE OF SEASON FOR TRANS-AM BUCKEYE 100 AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 28, 2002) - Butch Leitzinger of Tom Gloy Racing became the first two-time pole winner of the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup season Friday when he to ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX factsheet, South Boston
Continually updated ARCA RE/MAX Series entry lists at arcaracing.com; and thanks, Don Radebaugh. BIG DADDY’S SOUTH BOSTON FACTSHEET PLUS RACE: Big Daddy’s Liberty 200, 7-3-02 TRACK: Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway, .4-mile paved oval LOCATION: South Boston, Virginia DISTANCE: 200 laps (80 miles) SAN ... Continue reading
Powell Enters VIR Weekend With Narrow Points Lead
EDITORS NOTE: Results and photos from this weekend will be available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************** ... Continue reading
Alex Job Racing - Mid-Ohio practice
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course practice, June 28, 2002 hot times Alex Job Racing posted the second- and fifth-fastest GT times during opening-day practice for Sunday's American Le Mans Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The No. 23 McKenna Xybernaut Porsche of Lucas Luhr and Sascha Maassen was sec ... Continue reading
SCCA ProRally at Pikes Peak - Test Day News & Results
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Delco Remy International Closes $250 Million Credit Facility with Wachovia
ANDERSON, Ind., June 28 -- Delco Remy International, Inc., a leading supplier of aftermarket and OEM electrical and powertrain/drivetrain products for automotive, heavy duty and industrial applications, today announced that it has completed the agreements and closed the transaction for its $250 million secured, asset b ... Continue reading
Asset Caption: NORM HELMKE of Featherlite is new NATM president Asset Caption: NATM Decal signals compliance to recommended safety and quality standards Asset Caption: Press releaseAsset Description: Word document Asset Caption: Downloadable headline & body textAsset Description: Text file containing headline & body te ... Continue reading
AAA Texas' Weekend Gas Watch; Gas Prices Hold Steady as Independence Day Approaches
HOUSTON--June 28, 2002--Gasoline prices are holding steady as Independence Day approaches, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by AAA Texas. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at popular destinations for motoring trips. The statewide average price for regular self-serve is $1.32 a gal ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Upward Price Trend Continues At Pump
LOS ANGELES--June 28, 2002--For the second consecutive week the average price of gasoline rose, but the increases were slight in some areas and modest in others, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at po ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--June 28, 2002--MAII Holdings, Inc. (OTC:MAII) today announced that it has completed a merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Car Rental Direct, Inc. ("CRD"), with a newly-formed subsidiary of Gump & Company, Inc. ("Gump") (OTC:GUMP), an over the counter bulletin board traded public company with no revenues ... Continue reading
-- According to Norm Helmke, newly elected president of The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), the organization has implemented new safety initiatives that will give consumers vital information about the safety and quality of the horse, stock, recreational or utility trailers they are purchasing or c ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: Kersting Named SEMA President
FOR RELEASE ON OR AFTER MONDAY, JULY 1, 2002 Media Contact: Rosemarie Kitchin::<mailto:rosemariek@sema.org> SEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 CHRISTOPHER J. KERSTING NAMED SEMA PRESIDENT DIAMOND BAR, Calif. - Christopher J. Kersting, CAE, J. D., has become the new president of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Associatio ... Continue reading
What: The Best Buy Fun Zone, a mobile marketing and entertainment destination, is available for media tours. The traveling Fun Zone features: -- The latest technology offered at Best Buy stores, including products that create a state-of-the-art bedroom, kitchen and high-definition home theater. -- An interactive gaming ... Continue reading
Show-Me Software to Interface With TripPak ONLINE
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--June 28, 2002--TMI, the parent company of TripPak EXPRESS and TripPak ONLINE document management services announced today the release of new database level integration resources for fleets using Show-Me Software, a Missouri based provider of fleet management software with more than 140 medium sized an ... Continue reading
Tiger Telematics, Inc. Acquires Comworxx, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 28, 2002--Tiger Telematics Inc. (OTCBB:TIGR) today announced that it has closed its acquisition, effective June 25, 2002, of Comworxx Inc., the US mobile telematics solutions provider, for the issuance of $4.3 million of Tiger Telematics stock and the assumption of certain liabilities. Comwo ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Test Notes from Mid-Ohio
Test Notes at Mid-Ohio - Three half-hour sessions were run on the Thursday test day. - The first two sessions were run under cloudy skies, but on a dry track. The last session was shortened after a strong thundershower. - No. 6 McDonough did the Mid-Ohio School on Wednesday to learn the track. ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Results from Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OHIO - Practice times for the 22 lap, 49.676-mile Round Eight race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (9),Tonis Kasemets, Mundelein, Ill., F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 1:24.504, 96.194. 2 (2),Jeffrey Jones(R), Sarasota, Fla., F2A, Va ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice 2 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Practice 2 Notes at Mid-Ohio - Run under clear skies with high humidity. - No. 27 Andersen is reported to be spraying something early in the session. - No. 24 McIntosh reported to had rough ride across rumble strips. ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice 2 Results from Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OHIO - Practice times for the 22 lap, 49.676-mile Round Eight race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with practice position, driver, hometown, car, time and speed in miles-per-hour. 1 (3),Bryan Sellers, Centerville, Ohio, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 1:23.651, 97.175. 2 (2),Jeffrey Jones(R), Sarasota, Fla., F2A, V ... Continue reading
Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Practice Notes from Mid-Ohio
Practice Notes at Mid-Ohio - The first practice session was run under cloudy skies in warm temperatures, on a clean track. - No. 34 Wilkins spins on course and becomes high-sided on a curb, resulting in a black-flag. - No. 24 McIntosh has entered the pits dragging something. ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-British GP Preview
British Grand Prix - 5/6/7 July 2002 - PREVIEW After another strong qualifying performance but ultimately unsatisfactory conclusion to the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team has redoubled its preparations for the forthcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The mainstay of preparation wo ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team-Barcelona Test
BARCELONA TEST - 25-28 June 2002 Summary: The BMW WilliamsF1 Team has concluded a four day test at the Barcelona circuit in Spain today in preparation for the forthcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Test team drivers Marc Gené and Antonio Pizzonia headed the programme and focused on resolving deficiencies that ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Seen Rebounding in June
DETROIT Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales are expected to bounce back in June from a surprising slump in May as a boost in incentives lures more buyers to showrooms, industry analysts said this week. Strong June sales would offer reassurance that American consumers are still willing to spend. But another weak month ... Continue reading
Christopher J. Kersting Named SEMA President
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., June 28 -- Christopher J. Kersting, CAE, J. D., has become the new president of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. Kersting succeeds Chuck Blum, CAE, who becomes SEMA president emeritus after 22 years as the association's chief of staff. Kersting is explicit about his goals for SEMA. ... Continue reading
Washington's Booster Seat Law Takes Effect
OLYMPIA, Wash., June 28 -- Drivers beware! If you have a child in your vehicle between the ages of four and six, you are required to have the child in a booster seat beginning July 1. That's when Washington's new booster seat law takes effect. The law was approved by the state Legislature two years ago, but the impleme ... Continue reading
Tiger Telematics, Inc. Acquires Comworxx, Inc.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 28, 2002--Tiger Telematics Inc. (OTCBB:TIGR - News) today announced that it has closed its acquisition, effective June 25, 2002, of Comworxx Inc., the US mobile telematics solutions provider, for the issuance of $4.3 million of Tiger Telematics stock and the assumption of certain liabilities ... Continue reading
http://www.fasteststreetcar.com PRO-Edelbrock Drag Racing Series Race #2 Cordova Dragway - July 28-29, 2002 Race two is being held at Cordova Dragway, near Chicago, Illinois. We all know Chicago is home to perhaps the toughest street race scene in the country. As a result this area is prime with fans and potential comp ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler Full Of Big Wind (Tunnel That Is)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 28 DaimlerChrysler Corporation today opened a new $37.5 million wind tunnel facility that will provide the company with state-of-the-art aerodynamic and acoustic testing capability in the design and engineering of future Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles. "This new facility underscores our c ... Continue reading
2002 Arizona Men's Expo/Big Boys and Their Toys Show Up 50%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 28, 2002--Dynamic Imaging Group, Inc. (DIGI), a publicly traded company on the OTC:BB exchange (OTCBB:DYIG - News), announced today that the 2002 Arizona Men's Expo/Big Boys and Their Toys Show, which took place June 21-23, resulted in a 50% increase in paid attendance over the 2001 show. "D ... Continue reading
SupplySolution Announces Second Quarter 2002 Milestones
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 28 -- SupplySolution, Inc., the leading provider of supply chain execution applications for manufacturing, distribution, exchange, and supplier organizations, today announced a number of significant milestones achieved in the company's second quarter of 2002, set to conclude at the end of this w ... Continue reading
Roadway Express Named Carrier of the Year
AKRON, Ohio--June 28, 2002--Roadway Express, Inc., a leading ISO 9002-certified transporter of retail, commercial and industrial goods in the two- to five-day regional and long-haul markets, has received the "2001 Less-Than-Truckload Carrier of the Year" award from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. "To be honored as Carrier of the ... Continue reading
Covisint CEO Kevin English Resigns-Company Release
Harold R. Kutner Named Chairman and CEO Bruce Swift Named President and COO DETROIT, June 28 Company Release-- Kevin W. English, 49, chairman, CEO and president of Covisint, the global independent ebusiness exchange for the automotive industry, today announced his resignation from the company. Harold R. Kutner, 61, for ... Continue reading
Ward's Reports Estimated Production
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 28 -- Vehicle production this week in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is expected to hit an estimated 357,132 units, up from the 356,644 cars and trucks built last week, according to Ward's Automotive Reports.Including this week's estimates, calendar year North American output now totals 8,769,766 v ... Continue reading
Covisint CEO Resigns, Another 100 Jobs Cut - Ok who did not see it coming?
DETROIT Friday June 28 Reutersreported that online automotive parts marketplace Covisint said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Kevin English resigned, the second top executive to leave the company this month as it cut another 100 jobs. Covisint, created by the Big Three U.S. automakers during the e-commerce eupho ... Continue reading
ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL AND FORD MEET TO DISCUSS POLICE SAFETY
DEARBORN, Mich., June 25, 2002 – Arizona Attorney General Janet Napolitano and Ford Motor Company Vice President Susan M. Cischke today announced a series of immediate actions Ford will undertake to further improve police officer safety in high-risk traffic patrol situations. “Concrete steps forward were ma ... Continue reading
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HELPS DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MAKE-A-WISH KIDS
DEARBORN, Mich., June 26, 2002 – Thrills and excitement await more than 30 Phoenix-area children and their families from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, when Ford Motor Company provides a sneak preview of the “Ford Jets vs. Funny Cars and Fireworks Too” event. The preview takes place Friday, June 28, at t ... Continue reading
Ford:WEEKLY NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION REPORT JUNE 22, 2002
DEARBORN, MI, June 27, 2002 – Ford Motor Company's North American vehicle production for the week ending June 22 is summarized below: Car Truck Total United States 25,792 54,067 79,859 Canada 4,977 7,854 12,831 Mexico 4,429 719 5,148 Total 35,198 62,640 97,838 The following U.S. and Canadian assembly plants are w ... Continue reading
GM: North American Production for Week of June 17, 2002
Total U.S. Passenger Car 37,724 Total U.S. Truck 46,381 Total Canada Passenger Car 12,329 Total Canada Truck 6,400 Total N.A. Car and Truck 113,287 North American Production Scheduled for Week of July 1, 2002 *All GM U.S. & Canada vehicle assembly plants idled for summer shutdown North American Production Scheduled for ... Continue reading
Korea Today reported that Hyundai Motor is suffering from a series of recalls of its products both here and overseas. The Ministry of Construction and Transportation announced yesterday that it has found defections in LPG-fueled New Grandeur XG and New EF Sonata in upwards of 1,832 units and has ordered the repair of a ... Continue reading
Renault, Nissan to Extend Joint Procurement
PARIS, June 28 Reuters is reporting that Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co said today that they had agreed to take their car-making alliance a step further by jointly buying a greater proportion of components. In a statement, the French and Japanese manufacturers said joint purchasing would be increased to an annual value ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Q2 Sales Improve
HONG KONG, June 28 Reuters reported that China's largest minibus maker Brilliance China said today that sales in the second quarter had improved. It also reported that there was no formal approval yet to proceed with a long-awaited joint venture with Germany's BMW AG. The firm said sales for the second quarter ending i ... Continue reading
Exports soar but all not rosy for Japan carmakers
TOKYO, June 28 Reuters reported today that although export numbers for Japan's automakers may be going through the roof signs of weakness in the U.S. economy and a strengthening yen have emerged as darkening clouds threatening potential profit growth. Japanese vehicle exports soared 25.6 percent in May from a year earl ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Upward Price Trend Continues At Pump
LOS ANGELES--June 28, 2002--For the second consecutive week the average price of gasoline rose, but the increases were slight in some areas and modest in others, according to the Weekend Gas Watch, compiled by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The Weekend Gas Watch monitors the average price of gasoline at po ... Continue reading
NMRA's "Evil Twins" Get Press in Car Craft Magazine!
NMRA Ford Nationals Newsletter http://www.nmraracing.com In the August 2002 issue of Car Craft Magazine, two of the top draws at the NMRA Ford Nationals Series got some great press courtesy of the "Heads Up News" section! Chris Beningo's "Evil Twins" are featured in a 1/2 page spread covering their "twin wins" at the N ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, June 27 -- It was a hundred years in the making and we'll never see anything like it in our lifetime again. It's huge (more than 50 acres), it's truly an entertainment extravaganza (more than 12 bands on two stages) and it has something for everyone. California Speedway will host the third leg of a 10-city ... Continue reading
Financial Times Reports Kwik-Fit Sale Hit by Accounting Irregularities
LONDON, June 28 Reuters reported that accounting irregularities have been discovered at Kwik-Fit, the vehicle repair business sold to Ford Motor Co.of the United States for one billion pounds ($1.5 billion) three years ago and now up for sale again, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The news is likely to delay Fo ... Continue reading
Museum celebrating 50 years of the Corvette
June 28, 2002 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. AP reports that the first 50th anniversary Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line about a week ago and the National Corvette Museum began its yearlong birthday party Thursday. The main event is the Historic Corvette Motorama, representing every model year of the Corvette. The m ... Continue reading
ELEVEN BEGIN TERMS ON SEMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contacts:Lisa Guth, lisag@sema.org::mailto:lisag@sema.orgSEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 181Rosemarie Kitchin, rosemariek@sema.org::mailto:rosemariek@sema.orgSEMA, 909/396-0289, ext. 104 ELEVEN BEGIN TERMS ON SEMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (June 27, 2002) – SEMA, the Specialty Equ ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Audi 1st-half car sales rise on A4 model
June 28, 2002 BLOOMBERG NEWS is reporting that Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury car unit, sold 4 percent more vehicles in the first half as demand grew for the A4 sedan. The carmaker expects to match last year's record sales. The Audi brand's sales rose in the first six months of the year to 383,500 cars, the carmaker s ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics Celebrates 20 Years of Robotic Leadership
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 27 -- FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at its 375,000 square-foot headquarters and Customer Technology Center in Rochester Hills, Mich. FANUC Robotics is the robotics industry leader in North America. "We're extremely proud to celebrate 20 successf ... Continue reading
SCCA ProRally at Pikes Peak - Start Order & News
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, or if you wish to opt out of these distributions, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 27 June 2002 Start Order & Late Br ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, June 27 - Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of Cummins Inc.and Westport Innovations Inc.announced today that its low-emissions C Gas Plus engine has achieved Euro 3 certification with universal natural gas fuel qualities. To obtain universal fuel certification, an engine must demonstrate emissions at or ... Continue reading
Nissan Canada, Inc. Announces New President
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 27 -- Today, Nissan Canada, Inc. (NCI) announced that Brad Bradshaw will become the company's new president. Bradshaw will replace Mamoru Yoshida, who will return to Japan for a new assignment with Nissan. "This move lets us take advantage of Brad's nearly 20 years of experience in the sales, ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) Announces New Leadership
TORRANCE, Calif., June 27 -- Today, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC) announced that Steve Lambert has been named the company's new president. Lambert will replace Katsumi Ishii, a 15-year employee of Nissan North America, who will return to Japan for a new assignment after a 3-month transition period. "This m ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Senior Management and Organizational Changes
TOKYO, June 27 -- DENSO Corporation today announced senior management and organizational changes, which were voted upon at today's shareholders meeting. Senior management changes are effective today, while organizational changes will be effective July 1. New directors appointed to the Board were: * Minoru Ohta (General ... Continue reading
Summer Heat Can Prove Deadly for Motorists, Their Families and Vehicles
PHILADELPHIA--June 27, 2002--Each year hundreds of children fall victim to injury or death due to being left unattended in or around a car -- especially during the summer months. Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe and Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, is reminding parents and ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: July 4th Travelers On the Road Again, But Stay Closer to Home
LOS ANGELES--June 27, 2002--More than 3.4 million Southern Californians and a total of 5.4 million Californians are expected to travel over the July 4th holiday weekend, with many staying at destinations close to home, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. About 79%, or 2.7 million, are expected to d ... Continue reading
Jim Anselmi of Lorillard Tobacco 2002 Fleet Manager of the Year
TORRANCE, Calif.--June 27, 2002--Jim Anselmi of Lorillard Tobacco Company in Greensboro, N.C., was named Automotive Fleet's Fleet Manager of the Year. Anselmi was recognized for his hands-on approach and insight into the future of fleet management. A $5,000 donation was made in Anselmi's name to the Neil D. Levin Found ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--June 27, 2002--In testimony before a U.S. House transportation subcommittee today, a AAA safety expert said the most effective way of reducing highway fatalities is to implement strategies that prevent crashes from ever occurring in the first place. "If I could leave you with just one message today, that wo ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Corporation To List On New York Stock Exchange
OSHKOSH, Wis.--June 27, 2002-- Move Reflects Company's Emergence in Global Markets Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a diversified manufacturer of defense and commercial trucks and truck bodies, today announced that its common stock will be listed and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the new ticker s ... Continue reading
Triumph Ride Across America Pasadena, CA - The 100th anniversary celebration of Triumph Motorcycles will be on Sunday, June 30, 2002 from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Elks Lodge, 400 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California. The event is free and the public is invited to see the official finish of the Triumph Ride Across A ... Continue reading
CASCAR - Cayuga's 'Canada Day Shootout' Preview
CASCAR Super Series For more information contact CASCAR at (519) 641-1214 For immediate release / June 27, 2002 Anticipation builds for Cayuga's 'Canada Day Shootout' LONDON, ON - Almost six months after the stunning announcement that several NASCAR Winston Cup drivers would take part in a mid-season CASCAR Super Serie ... Continue reading
Japan May vehicle exports up 25.6 pct yr/yr
TOKYO, June 28 Reuters reported that Japan's vehicle exports rose 25.6 percent in May from a year earlier to 360,246 vehicles, marking a fifth straight month of year-on-year gains, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said on Friday. In dollar terms, vehicle exports for May were up 24.0 percent from a year ag ... Continue reading
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