RACING VENUES (HAMPTON, GA.) - Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Smoke and Alcohol-Free Seating Option
Fans attending the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 event weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway will have a new seating option to choose from, a smoke and alcohol-free section in three grandstands. Nicorette, the official smoking cessation product of NASCAR, has partnered with AMS to sponsor the new smoke and alcohol-free sectio ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (FONTANA, CA.) - TRD NEWS AND QUOTES
<b>DAVE BLANEY, No. 22 Caterpillar Toyota Camry, Bill Davis Racing</b> How's the West Coast pre-season testing going? âThis morning was okay. I think we're average as far as the way the car felt in lap times. We didnât really find anything to help, so weâre kind of going in a different direction this aft ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Provides Map Network Maps and Event Guide for Super Bowl XLII
Internet Site Maps and Event Guide Enhance Visitor Experience and Allow Advertisers to Expand Their Reach CHICAGO, Jan. 31 -- NAVTEQ Corporation , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced today that its Map Network maps and solutions have been selected to ... Continue reading
Theyâre back at it again. You could even call them the three musketeers as ARCA RE/MAX Series drivers Patrick Sheltra (No. 60), Bryan Silas (No. 11) and Gabi DiCarlo (No. 90) will reunite together again to make an appearance together in Florida this Sunday, February 3rd at The Corner Bar in Ft. ... Continue reading
RACE MARKETING (AUSTIN, TX) - PRRACEwire Announces Low-Cost "Priority" Media Distribution Program
PRRACEwire Announces Low-Cost "Priority" Media Distribution Program PRRACEwire has announced a professional services offering based on the rapid convergence, and electronic delivery of Automotive/Motorsports media releases (text, video, audio.) The company offers conversion and distribution of client information within ... Continue reading
NASCAR (INDIANAPOLIS, IN.) - ALLSTATE 400 AT THE BRICKYARD NOTEBOOK
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will use a new qualifying format this season, including at the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on July 25-27, that will increase drama and excitement. All cars outside the top 35 in ownerâs points will attempt to qualify consecutively at the end of the session, facing similar track and w ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DELAWARE, OH.) - Bench Race Winter Nationals raises funds for JEGS Foundation
The fourth annual Mr. Aruba's Bench Race Winter Nationals in Ostrander, Ohio, raised $2,800 for the JEGS Foundation's Racing for Cancer Research program. Held by sportsman racer Mike "Mr. Aruba" DeChicco and Dr. Jane Graebner, the event contested a Gambler's Race, a "Pink's" style eliminator, and a 50/50 raffle drawing ... Continue reading
In a relatively short period of time, 2004 NASCAR champion Kurt Busch has grown from a competitor who was often perceived as undisciplined along the most elite stock car circuit in the world to be accepted as a polished leader of Penske Racingâs NASCAR contingent. âI feel really comfortable in my role as the ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (HIGH POINT, NC.) - Another McGilton in the Family
Bill Davis Racing's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Phillip McGilton and his wife Mandi announce the addition of their fourth girl today. Presley Jade McGilton was born January 30, 2008 at 9:20 CST. She weighed in at 8lbs and 1oz, 20 inches long. Presley joins the overjoyed couples three other children Kylie, Shea ... Continue reading
ALMS (SEBRING, FLA.) - 2007 SEBRING FINISH VOTED SERIES' GREATEST MOMENT
The final-lap duel between Risi Competizione and Flying Lizard Motorsports at Sebring last year was voted the Series' Greatest Moment by fans. Throughout its history, the American Le Mans Series has been filled with memorable and celebrated moments. With the start of its 10th season on the horizon with the 56th Mobil 1 ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (LONDON, UK.) - RALLYING'S BIG GUNS TO THRILL CROWDS AT RACE RETRO
Top names from the world of rallying are visiting this year's Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show held at Stoneleigh Park from 14th to 16th March, to reminisce about the golden days of motorsport's most gruelling discipline. Markku Alen, Bjorn Waldegard and Russell Brookes will be showing they've sti ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (SEBRING, FLA.) - PEUGEOT FASTEST ON FINAL DAY OF WINTER TEST
The No. 07 set the fastest time on the final of day of Winter Test. Photo: Dan Boyd, American Le Mans Series The final day of the fourth annual American Le Mans Series wrapped up on Wednesday with Peugeot on top of the timing charts, with a fastest lap of 1:43.771. The driving team of Pedro Lamy, Nic Minassian and Step ... Continue reading
ALMS (BRASELTON, GA.) - IN THEIR OWN WORDS: SCOTT ATHERTON & TIM MAYER
Scott Atherton (left) and Tim Mayer have been hard at work throughout the winter as the American Le Mans Series prepares for a historic 2008 season. Proving that there really is no offseason, the leadership of the American Le Mans Series has been hard at work over the winter to fortify the Series for the 2008 season. S ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (CONCORD, NC.) - CARL EDWARDS TO APPEAR IN UNDER ARMOUR SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL
Roush Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards will appear on advertising's largest stage this Sunday, February 3 - Super Bowl Sunday in a 60 second Under Amour spot, the brand's first-ever Super Bowl Commercial. The commercial, showcasing several professional athletes will mark the first time audiences will see Under Armour' ... Continue reading
Toliver makes first passes in all-new Rockstar Dodge Funny Car
EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of the Rockstar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car taken at the National Trials at Firebird Raceway. Photo credit: Ron Lewis. DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES National Time Trials Firebird Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Jan. 25-27, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ju ... Continue reading
Global Motorsport Group, Inc. Agrees to Sale With Dae-Il USA
To attend 8th Annual V-Twin and International Powersports Dealer Expos MORGAN HILL, Calif., Jan. 31 -- Global Motorsport Group, Inc. (GMG) announced today that it has agreed to sell its assets to Dae-Il USA, Inc. as a going concern. The sale includes all of GMG's US operations -- including its Custom Chrome, Motorcycle ... Continue reading
2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hummer Enters Midsize Truck Market - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - January 31, 2008: Hummer is expanding its product portfolio and entering the midsize truck market with its 2009 H3T. The vehicle, which is scheduled to make its debut at the Chicago Auto Show, was inspired by the Hummer H3, one of the brand's two sport utility vehicles (SUV). The four-door, five-passenger tru ... Continue reading
February MPG Meeting to Feature Peter Butterfield: A Finite Look at The Industry Over the Years
'Confessions of a CEO: Be Careful Who You Eat Dinner With' LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 -- The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, announces Peter Butterfield, president and CEO of ATK VEGE and long-time automotive industry veteran, will be the featured speaker at its February ... Continue reading
NERSAC, France, Jan. 31 -- Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions announced today the official opening of its new lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturing facility. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) The plant, based in Nersac, France, is dedicated to the manufacture of advance ... Continue reading
BMW: Expand in China to Meet 25% Increase in Demand
TOKYO, Jan 31, 2008; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that BMW (BMWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research), the world's biggest premium carmaker, said on Thursday it aimed to boost sales in Asia by a quarter over the next five years and unveiled plans to expand production capacity in China to catch up with demand. Th ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Differs on Kelley Blue Book Study Results
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 31, 2008: Earlier this week, TheAutoChannel.com published a story regarding a recent Kelley Blue Book consumer survey1 that indicates car-buyers think diesel (and diesel-powered vehicles) an unlikely alternative to gasoline and gas-electric hybrid technology. Michael Coates, West Coast Repre ... Continue reading
SPY PHOTOS - EXCLUSIVE FIRST TIME: Alfa Romeo 149
TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January January 31, 2008: The Auto Channel is pleased to present the first pictures of the successor to the Alfa 147, the Alfa Romeo 149. ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com to Sell Warranty Direct on Site
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 30 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced it has partnered with Warranty Direct, the consumer division of one of the largest independent extended automotive warranty providers in the U.S. and Canada, to offer visitors t ... Continue reading
Wind Energy Industry Statement on Tax Credits in Senate Stimulus Package
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: January 30, 2008 Christine Real de Azua (202) 383-2508 AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON STATUS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDITS IN SENATE STIMULUS BILL The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement by AWEA Executive Director Randall Swisher: ... Continue reading
CBS Fuels New Marketing Channel for Dealers
For Immediate Release Contact: Erin Peacock, Peacock Public Relations, for ABN 949.464.1096, peacockpr@cox.net Shannon Jacobs, CBS 212.975.3161, sljacobs@cbs.com Automotive Broadcasting NetworkT Announces Launch and Alliance with CBS Outernet, Part of CBS Television Network Content agreement serves as backbone of new s ... Continue reading
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