MX-5 Cup Pole Number Seven for Lamb at VIR
ALTON, October 3, 2009: Todd Lamb, of Atlanta, Ga., collected his seventh-career SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup pole in preparation for Saturdayâs Round Nine race at VIRginia International Raceway. Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., qualified second to make it an all-AMG front row for the first half of an MX- ... Continue reading
Super Sweep, Nationwide Point Winners Revealed
TOPEKA, October 3, 2009: The results are in, and the first ever SCCA Club Racing Super Sweep and nationwide points Champions have been crowned. Announced at the 2009 SCCA National Convention, the Super Sweep was developed to recognize drivers accomplishing four major feats in the 2009 SCCA Club Racing National seasonâ ... Continue reading
USW Members at Bridgestone-Firestone Ratify New Four-Year Contracts
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) announced today that its members at Bridgestone-Firestone ratified by more than a 2:1 ratio new four-year contracts covering 4,500 workers at seven tire and rubber product plants. The expiration date is July 27, 2013. (Logo: http://www.newscom. ... Continue reading
2009 Japanese Grand Prix - Qualifying
2009 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX SUZUKA 3 OCTOBER QUALIFYING Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button came through a chaotic and delayed qualifying session at the Suzuka circuit today to qualify their Brawn-Mercedes cars in fifth and seventh positions respectively for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix.* Both drivers progre ... Continue reading
In His Own Words: Jim Hall On GIl DeFerran
Braselton, October 2, 2009: Gil de Ferran (above in 1995) won his first race in the US at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Jim Hall. Photo: Dan Boyd As part of the special celebrations to mark Gil de Ferran's final appearance as a race car driver, which comes next weekend in the American Le Mans Seriesâ season finale ... Continue reading
American Muscle Mustangs, Camaro, Challenger Square Off
DAYTONA BEACH, October 2, 2009: This weekend revives an era where Pony cars - Ford Mustangs, Dodge Challengers and Chevrolet Camaros, among others - competed against each other for the victory. The four-hour Bosch Engineering Octoberfest, the season-ending race for the KONI Challenge, is scheduled for noon ET Sunday at ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - Suzuka - October 3, 2009
Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button came through a chaotic and delayed qualifying session at the Suzuka circuit today to qualify their Brawn-Mercedes cars in fifth and seventh positions respectively for tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix.* Both drivers progressed easily through Q1 before taking part in a heavil ... Continue reading
A Look At The Championship Chases...
Since 2004, the American Le Mans Seriesâ annual visit to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca means four hours of the worldâs premier sports cars, teams and drivers racing into the twilight and darkness on the Pacific coast. It also draws a curtain to the championship chase, and this year is no different. Heading into n ... Continue reading
2009 Japanese Grand Prix - Practice
2009 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX SUZUKA 2 OCTOBER PRACTICE The first of the practice sessions for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix got underway today with rain showers impacting on the amount of track time for all of the teams around the 5.897km Suzuka circuit. The morning practice session started on a wet track which began ... Continue reading
Becker takes Fall Nationals Prelim victory
PRESS RELEASE –HOOSIER TIRES CIVIL WAR SPRINT CAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net            Becker takes the win in Thursday night Fall Nationals Prelim Feat ... Continue reading
Best’s Review: Auto Insurers Compete by Extending Coverage to Pets, Other Areas
OLDWICK, N.J.--Best’s Review’s cover story reports the latest tactics automobile insurers are using to grab market share — insuring pets and offering payment options. One of six stories in Best’s Review’s annual Auto Package, “Pet Projects” examines how new coverage, technology and underwriting are helpin ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Advances in Latest Global Brand Ranking
PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 2 -- With a value of $5 billion, the Caterpillar Inc. brand ranks 66th in the most current Best Global Brands List compiled by Interbrand, the world's largest brand consultancy. The 2009 ranking marks the eighth-consecutive year Caterpillar has been ranked as one of the world's top 100 brands. In 200 ... Continue reading
Chase honors best U.S. auto auctions
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Mary Kay Bean Chase Media Relations (o) 313-225-2831 (c) 586-536-0060 Chase honors best U.S. auto auctions Manheim Metro Detroit earns top Chase Cup Award New York, Oct. 2, 2009-A Motor City auto auction claimed three awards - including the top overall prize -- when Chase, the natio ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Third-Quarter 2009 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 2 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its third-quarter 2009 financial results before the market opens on Monday, Nov. 2. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
EcoBoost Contributes 125 New U.S. Patents, Continues Ford Tradition of Patent Quality
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 2 -- -- New EcoBoost(TM) gasoline direct-injection turbocharged engine technology adds 125 patents and patent applications to Ford's 4,618 active and thousands of pending U.S. patents -- Leading patent analyst The Patent Board(TM) ranks Ford above all other automakers for the quality and significa ... Continue reading
Ecologic Transportation, Inc. to Attend The Alternative Car Expo
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:EGCT) today announced it will be attending the Fourth Annual Alt Car Expo - The Alternative Car and Transportation Expo October 2nd and 3rd. Edward W. Withrow III, Founder and Chairman of Ecologic Transportat ... Continue reading
Friday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ Atco Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION ATCO RACEWAY; ATCO, N.J. Friday, October 2, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 Down to the Wire at Atco Raceway ATCO, N.J. (October 2, 2009) - Competition is underway at the season's final NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeas ... Continue reading
General Motors' Fritz Henderson to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
DETROIT, Oct. 2 -- NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that Frederick (Fritz) Henderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, will kick off NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo by delivering a keynote address on Sunday, April 25, in Detroit, Michigan. The I&E is NAFA's annual meeting, bri ... Continue reading
GREAT MEMPHIS TRACK HAS HIGHT FLYING HIGH AGAIN
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Friday Qualifying Summary3rd race of the NHRA Countdown to 121st of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 22nd annual O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South NationalsMemphis Motorsports ParkMillington, TNOct. 1-4, 2009 * * * * GREAT MEMPHIS TRACK HAS HIGHT FLYING HIGH AGAIN-Force H ... Continue reading
Halloween Hollywood Ride and Fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion
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When: Sessel's presentation: Monday, October 5, 2009; 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. during the SPE Conference being held October 4 -7, 2009 Who: Maurice Sessel, vice president, product engineering for International Automotive Components Group North America (IAC). Sessel has worked in the automotive sector for more than 25 years wit ... Continue reading
Langdon leads Team Lucas' opening day efforts in Memphis
Langdon leads Team Lucas' opening day efforts in Memphis MEMPHIS (Oct. 2) -- Rookie of the Year candidate Shawn Langdon continued his impressive performance streak Friday during opening day action at the 22nd annual O'Reilly Midsouth Nationals, posting a 3.883 at 313.00 mph in the second round of professional qualifyin ... Continue reading
Lofton Finishes Second at Kansas, Leads Points Entering Finale
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Media Release: One step away from Championship success
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Motor News in TV - IAA Frankfurt - Italiano - English - Espanol
Italiano Nella home page del sito internet www.electricmotornews.eu sono state inserite le clip della puntata n° 19 del programma televisivo Motor News. Si parla delle nuove Subaru, Maserati Gran Cabrio, Wartburg, Zundapp, Rolls Royce, Porsche e del Museo Tecnico di Spayer. Nelle prossime puntate di Electric Motor New ... Continue reading
Nationwide Insurance and NETS Team up to Promote Drive Safely Work Week
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide Insurance and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) are reminding workers during Drive Safely Work Week (October 5-9, 2009) of the dangers of multitasking behind the wheel – including talking and texting on a cell phone and checking emails on mobile devices. We are a nation of ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Finals Firebird Int'l Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Friday, October 2, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 688-8646 NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION KICKS OFF SUMMIT SERIES DIVISION FINALS CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 2, 2009) - Day one kicked off for the NHRA Pacific Division ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Friday from South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, Ga.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Finals South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, Ga., Friday, October 2, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 688-8646 RACE OF CHAMPIONS CROWNED CECIL, Ga. (Oct. 1, 2009) - The NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series crowned it's Race of Champions wit ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Receives Award to Integrate Camera Systems on M-ATVs
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today its Defense Segment received a $33 million award from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply a rear mounted camera system on more than 2,200 MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) to provide improved situatio ... Continue reading
Putting the Brakes on Texting and Talking While Driving: Post-Summit Insights from Nationwide
-- NEWS BACKGROUND: The Distracted Driving Summit held this week in Washington by Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, emphasized the need for greater understanding about the dangers of distracted driving. The Summit amplified the focus on the issue of texting while driving and cemented the need for technological solu ... Continue reading
PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today announced it has completed a transaction to acquire from LKQ Corporation the assets of six self-service used auto parts facilities and to sell to LKQ its full-service used auto parts operation. In addition, Schnitzer is receiving an undisclosed amount of cash. Four ... Continue reading
STARKVILLE, Miss.--SemiSouth Laboratories, an innovator in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, announced that its breakthrough product, a highly efficient, normally-off SiC JFET, has been adopted for the first time by a Consumer Electronics company for use in a new audiophile-quality power amplifier. The new J2 Power ... Continue reading
SPX Announces Sale of Filtran Business Unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2 -- SPX Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in Filtran, a global leader in automotive filtration solutions, to Madison Capital Partners, for an undisclosed price. The financial results for the company's Filtran business unit have been r ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Friday Update: Anderson Opens Memphis Qualifying in Fourth
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com   Anderson Opens Memphis Qualifying in Fourth  Event:  O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals Location: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN Day/Date: Friday, October 2, 2009  Five days after winning the race in Dallas, Summit Racing Po ... Continue reading
Suzuki rider Matt Smith: "Don't count me out"
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of five Countdown to 1 Playoffs events for Pro Stock Motorcycle class Round 14 of 17 for season NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis Motorsports Park Oct. 2-4, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus ... Continue reading
Team ESR Win Superspeedway Challenge, Grab Three Top 15s in Kansas
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TOMMY CLOCE CROWNED AS THE 2009 JOE GIBBS DRIVEN RACING OIL ASA MEMBER TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPION
TOMMY CLOCE CROWNED AS THE 2009 JOE GIBBS DRIVEN RACING OIL ASA MEMBER TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPION By: Kevin Ramsell DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Friday, October 02, 2009) - It was a dream that father and son have always shared together and now their dream has become a reality as Tommy Cloce, the 2009 track champion from Adirondack ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRACK HEATS UP AT ROAD ATLANTA Courtney Fights for 7th Place Finish and Earns Sunoco Hard Charger Award Braselton, Georgia (September 25, 2009) - Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 KENDA Tires/Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper Competition Coupe earned another top-ten finish this weekend at the SC ... Continue reading
Two-time Memphis champ McClenathan has simple goals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of six in Countdown to 1 Playoffs Round 21 of 24 for season NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis Motorsports Park Oct. 2-4, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TWO-TIME MEMPHIS CHAM ... Continue reading
Universal Trailer Corp. Announces Purchase of Wells Cargo, Inc.
CINCINNATI--Universal Trailer Holdings Corp. (UTC) and its affiliates announced the purchase of Wells Cargo, Inc., the nation’s original cargo trailer manufacturer. Tom Frey, president and CEO of UTC, the largest specialty trailer manufacturer in North America, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Wells Cargo to Univ ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today announced a proposed exemption that, if granted, would allow the New Chrysler Corp. to transfer approximately $4.59 billion promissory note and company securities to a Voluntary Employees ... Continue reading
With new baby here, Hagan looks for Memphis win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of six in Countdown to 1 Playoffs Round 21 of 24 for season NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis Motorsports Park Oct. 2-4, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net WITH NEW BABY HERE, H ... Continue reading
XPEL Sells Canadian Subsidiary
SAN ANTONIO--XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today that it has sold its Canadian subsidiary, XPEL Canada, to Nuno Ferreira, of Didsbury, Canada. XPEL’s CEO, Ryan Pape, commented, “The sale of our Canadian subsidiary is a necessary and prudent way to raise cash to satisfy our obligations given the cu ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Production Shut Down For Week
Chrysler Group LLC said on Friday it will idle production of its Jeep Wrangler SUV for a week starting Monday due to part shortages from an unidentified supplier. Chrysler said its Toledo, Ohio plant, which produces the Jeep Wrangler and has 525 hourly factory workers, will be shut down due to the "continued stress in ... Continue reading
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