NASCAR WCUP: Race Results, MBNA 400, Dover Downs
June 4, 2001 DOVER, DE: Following are the race results for the MBNA 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 2. Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo, 400 2. 9. ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Race Results, MBNA 400, Dover Downs
June 3, 2001 DOVER, DE: Following are the race results for the MBNA 400 NASCAR Winston Cup race held Sunday. Results include finishing position, starting position, driver, car model, and laps completed: 1. 2. Jeff Gordon, Monte Carlo, 400 2. 9. ... Continue reading
Autoweb's AIC Launches Newly Redesigned www.autosite.com
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., June 1 Autoweb's Automotive Information Center (AIC) today announced a redesign of http://www.autosite.com, the leading Web site that delivers industry-best, independent automotive information for consumers researching the purchase of any car, van, light truck and sport utility sold in the United St ... Continue reading
Dana Sells Forging Operation to Sypris Solutions
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 1 Dana Corporation announced today that it has completed the sale of its Marion, Ohio, forging facility to Sypris Solutions Inc. . As a result of the sale, Dana will record an after-tax loss of approximately $7 million (5 cents per share) in the second quarter of 2001. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
Ford Credit and the Colorado Springs Community Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Service Center, June 1
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 1 Ford Credit and community officials will gather today with Ford Credit employees to celebrate the grand opening of Ford Credit's new regional service center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the service center at 9930 Federal Drive. Ford Credit's state-of ... Continue reading
Goodyear Executive Patricia Kemph to Retire
AKRON, Ohio, June 1 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Patricia A. Kemph, 61, assistant secretary, will retire June 29, after more than 36 years of service. "Those of us at Goodyear, and in the community, who have had the privilege of knowing and working with Pat are well acquainted with her outsta ... Continue reading
State Farm Adjusts Ohio Auto Rates
NEWARK, Ohio, June 1 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, the largest auto insurer in the state and in the nation, is raising its overall insurance rates in the state an average of 3.8 percent effective July 1. The last change was last year when overall rates were lowered 4.9 percent. In addition, dividends ... Continue reading
VIA Information Tools, Inc. Showcases Manufacturing Software Solution
Man-IT(TM) Puts Automotive Manufacturing On Track ROCHESTER, Mich., June 1 Man-IT(TM) (Manufacturing Information Tool) software systems, developed by VIA Information Tools, Inc., answers the automotive industry's plea for compliance with government traceability regulations, OEM quality standards and supply-chain visibi ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: June 1, 2001 GM May Sales Up 1%; Industry on Pace for Third-Best Sales YearBest Month Ever for GM Truck Sales -- Up 10%Car Sales Down 9%GM Announces May Production Results; Second Quarter Forecast Revised DETROIT -- General Motors dealers sold 459,050 new cars and trucks in April in the United States, up o ... Continue reading
Household Auto Finance and PeopleFirst.com Create Alliance To Expand Lending Options for Customers
SAN DIEGO, June 1 Household Auto Finance(R), one of the largest nonprime/sub-prime auto finance companies in the U.S., has announced an alliance with PeopleFirst.com (http://www.peoplefirst.com), the nation's largest online vehicle lender. Household Auto Finance will provide financing to PeopleFirst's applicants who me ... Continue reading
Manley to Oversee Corporate Giving at Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, June 1 Mary E. Manley has been named director, community involvement and executive communication at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. In this newly created position, Manley, 49, will oversee Goodyear's corporate charitable gifts program, which had been the responsibility of Patricia A. Kemph, assistant s ... Continue reading
<<Chicago Notes.doc>> MOPAR PARTS & DODGE MOTORSPORTS NHRA NOTES EATON'S TAKING CHICAGO OFF JOLIET, Ill. (June 1, 2001) -- The father-son NHRA Pro Stock Truck tandem of Dale and Craig Eaton will miss this weekend's Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, located just outside Chicago. Dale Eaton, father, team owner ... Continue reading
Sears Point Raceway Lands Big O Tires as `Season Presenting Sponsor' of Facility
SONOMA, Calif.--June 1, 2001--Big O Tires and Sears Point Raceway have formed a strategic partnership that will make the major tire retail company the "Season Presenting Sponsor" of the raceway. The four-year partnership will also make Big O Tires the "Official Tire Retailer of Sears Point Raceway." Big O Tires will be ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/California Lottery Awards First Harley-Davidson Motorcycle to Fresno Winner
--California Lottery What: Prize Presentation of Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom motorcycle When: June 2, 2001 10:00 a.m. Location: Harley-Davidson of Fresno, Inc. 5105 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 Harley-Davidson Contact: Richard Miller 559/275-8586 Lottery Contact: Charles Castillo Fresno District Office 559 ... Continue reading
China Tire e-commerce.com Limited; Change of Company's Name to 'China Enterprise Limited'
HONG KONG, June 1 The board of directors of China Tire e-commerce.com Limited ("China Tire") announced yesterday at the annual meeting of shareholders all resolutions proposed in the Company's proxy statement dated April 23, 2001 were passed. The Company's name will be changed to "China Enterprise Limited" subject to t ... Continue reading
China Tire E-Commerce.Com Limited; Change of Company's Name to 'China Enterprise Limited'
HONG KONG, June 1 The board of directors of China Tire e-commerce.com Limited ("China Tire") announced yesterday at the annual meeting of shareholders all resolutions proposed in the Company's proxy statement dated April 23, 2001 were passed. The Company's name will be changed to "China Enterprise Limited" subject to t ... Continue reading
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FANUC Robotics Introduces ARC Mate 100i MODEL B and ARCworks PRO
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 1 FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. is showcasing the new ARC Mate 100i MODEL B and ARCworks PRO at the International Robots & Vision Expo 2001 in booth #300 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., from June 5 to 7. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2001053 ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics Introduces New P-200E Paint Robot at Finishing 2001
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 1 FANUC Robotics North America, Inc., the robotic paint finishing industry leader, is introducing its new P-200E paint robot in Booth #515 at Finishing 2001 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., from June 5 to 7. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010525/ ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics Introduces the New i Pendant with an Integrated Web Browser
ROSEMONT, Ill., June 1 FANUC Robotics North America, Inc. is debuting the i Pendant with an integrated web browser in an arc welding application at the International Robots & Vision Expo 2001 in booth #300 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., from June 5 to 7. (Photo: http://www.newsco ... Continue reading
News from Hino: Jim Layman Named National Fleet Sales Manager
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Reetz, 845-365-1400, reetz@hino.com Hino Targets Fleets: Names Jim Layman as National Fleet Sales Manager ORANGEBURG, NY., June 1, 2001 -- Hino Diesel Trucks (USA) has named Jim Layman as its National Fleet Sales Manager. The appointment was made by Ted J. Fick, Hino's senior vice president, ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Mobilizes Automobile Dealerships With Innovative DealerAdvance Sales System
WHIPPANY, N.J.--May 31, 2001--Stronghold Technologies, a leader in mobile sales applications and solutions, is revolutionizing the automotive retail industry. Founded in August 2000, the company has developed a groundbreaking mobile solution that puts a wide range of information at auto dealers' fingertips. Stronghold ... Continue reading
LONDON, June 1 United Business Media plc has today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Allison-Fisher International Inc, the leading supplier of pre-purchase syndicated market research to the automotive industry in the United States. This acquisition, which is subject to normal regulatory approval, is the lates ... Continue reading
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., June 1 In conjunction with Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, you are invited to listen to a replay of the speech by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President/CEO Chrysler Group; Board of Management, DaimlerChrysler AG. The replay will be available on the Internet on ... Continue reading
Action Performance to Present At Institutional Investor Conference
PHOENIX--June 1, 2001--Action Performance Companies Inc. (Action) , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today announced that Chief Financial Officer David Martin will be giving a presentation to analysts and portfolio managers at The Wall Street Analyst ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Bobby Labonte celebrates 10th anniversary in NASCAR
June 3, 2001 Bobby Labonte BOBBY LABONTE, NO. 18 INTERSTATE BATTERIES PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: * Today marks the 10th anniversary of Bobby Labonte's first NASCAR Winston Cup start, which came at Dover Downs on June 2, 1991. The Corpus Christi, Texas native started 33rd and finished 34th in a car that he owned. * The start c ... Continue reading
FIA RALLY: Sainz and McRae dominate in Cyprus for Ford
June 3, 2001 Ford Martini drivers Colin McRae and Nicky Grist and team-mates Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya dominated today's second leg of the Cyprus Rally to set up a thrilling four-car showdown for victory on tomorrow's final leg of this sixth round of the FIA World Rally Championship. McRae's Ford Focus RS World Rally ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Many Ford drivers still struggling in 2001
June 3, 2001 JASON WHITE-86-National Wild Turkey Federation Ford F-150 (Finished 29th, Retired Lap 73) - WHAT HAPPENED? "At first we were tight, and we were hoping that an early caution would allow us to make some changes. We ended up going a lap down early, but when the caution came out we came in for tires and loosen ... Continue reading
NASCAR Trucks: Silverado finishes second for the sixth time in 2001
June 3, 2001 For the sixth time in eight races, Chevrolet Silverado finishes second to Dodge. Dodge has now tied Chevrolet's record win streak of eight victories in a row, set in the first eight races of the inaugural season for the series in 1995. Dodges have won each race of 2001 so far. JACK SPRAGUE, driving the No. ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Top Practice Time Gives Bell Dayton Indy Lights Pole
June 3, 2001 WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Townsend Bell (DirecPC Lola) will start on the pole for Sunday's Dayton Indy Lights Championship race at the Milwaukee Mile even though he and the 11 other drivers entered here this weekend never turned a lap in official qualifying. Steady rain showers hit the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds ... Continue reading
CART: Rain forces cancellation of qualifying for Miller Lite 225 at Milwaukee
June 3, 2001 WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Rains forced cancellation of Saturday's scheduled qualifying session for Round 6 of the FedEx Championship Series, the Miller Lite 225 at The Milwaukee Mile. The starting grid for the event will be based on points, with Kenny Brack (Shell Ford Lola) of Team Rahal starting on the pole and ... Continue reading
CART: Starting Lineup, Miller Lite 225, Milwaukee
June 3, 2001 WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Starting grid for Sunday's Miller Lite 225 FedEx Championship Series race at The Milwaukee Mile, with car number in parentheses, driver, type of car, and championship points (grid established based on championship standings due to qualifying rainout): 1. (8) Kenny Brack, Ford Lola, 49 p ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green's day ends with a crash at Dover
June 3, 2001 JEFF GREEN-10-Nestle Nesquik Ford Taurus (Finished 29th) - YOU MADE CONTACT WITH THE WALL IN TURNS 1 and 2. WHAT HAPPENED? "The throttle hung. It hung one other time, and it barely hung, and I kind of forget about it the last 100 laps and for some reason it didn't come back that time. We were still too tig ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Sawyer, Biffle get top ten finishes at Dover
June 3, 2001 ELTON SAWYER-98-Mike and Ike/Starter Ford Taurus (Finished 6th) - "We had a good car. Ricky (Viers) made a good call there with 60 to go to pit before the red flag came out. We got in and made some adjustments, but we were still a little too tight from the center off. We kept working on the car all day and ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX: Race Results, Kansas Speedway, BFU 200
June 3, 2001 2001 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #8 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City KS, 6-2-01 Official Results, BPU 200 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 7 67 Jason Jarrett/Hickory NC Biomet-Damon RV Chevrolet 134 Running 2 3 46 Frank Kimmel/Jeffersonville IN Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford 134 Running 3 2 16 T ... Continue reading
NHRA: Bernstein, Force set National Records at Route 66
June 3, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. - Records continued to fall at Route 66 Raceway as Kenny Bernstein earned the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals with a national elapsed time record run 4.477 seconds at 330.88 mph. Bernstein earned his 57th career pole and fifth this season aboard the Budwei ... Continue reading
NHRA: Lucas Oil Products Nationals First Round Pairings, Route 66 Raceway
June 3, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. -- First-round pairings for professional eliminations Sunday for the Fourth annual Lucas Oil Products NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway, the 10th of 24 events in the $50 million NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which ended Saturday. Top Fuel -- 1. Kenn ... Continue reading
NHRA: Holley Pro Stock Truck Dominator Duel results
June 3, 2001 JOLIET, Ill. -- Final results for Saturday's Holley Pro Stock Truck Dominator Duel at the 4th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. The special bonus event features the eight quickest Pro Stock Trucks from the last 14 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series events. ROUND ONE -- Jeff Gracia, GMC Sono ... Continue reading
ASA: Gibson Guitar Stays in Sauter Family
June 3, 2001 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rookie Johnny Sauter continued his hot hand in the 2001 ASA ACDelco Series, picking up his second consecutive victory and third in the last four races by capturing the Luxaire 300 presented by Hecht’s Department Store at N ashville Speedway USA in Nashville, Tenn. The win all ... Continue reading
USAC: NAPA Hawkeye Hundred goes to J.J. Yeley
June 3, 2001 J.J. Yeley of Phoenix, Ariz. captured Saturday night's NAPA "Hawkeye Hundred" at the Knoxville, Ia. Raceway, leading the final 30 laps around the 1/2-mile dirt track to beat Paul White and Tracy Hines and claim the $10,340 winner's check. Yeley started eighth in the USAC Coors Light Silver Bullet race and ... Continue reading
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