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Ford Dover Busch Race

Ford Dover Busch Race

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Stonebridgeracing.com 200 (Busch), Page 1 June 3, 2006 Dover International Speedway GREG BIFFLE-16-Ameriquest/Soaring Dreams Ford Fusion (Finished 8th) - "I had a fast car. I just screwed up. I hit the apron and scraped the right side of the car. It doesn't look that bad, but I took myself ... Continue reading

Leon Cupra Will Make World Debut At British Motor Show

Leon Cupra Will Make World Debut At British Motor Show

- Cupra version of new generation SEAT Leon to make world premiere at London Show - Even more power and driver appeal than highly-respected predecessor - On sale in UK early in 2007 - Follows launch of 200 PS petrol and 170 PS diesel Leon FR models this summer LONDON - June 4, 2006: SEAT has announced that the exciting ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, final results from Mission Raceway

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, final results from Mission Raceway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHWEST DIVISION MISSION RACEWAY, MISSION, B.C. Saturday, June 3, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 SHIELDS, THOMPSON OUTLAST THE COMPETITION AT MISSION RACEWAY MISSION, B.C. - Because of the ominous weather forecast for Sunday, NHRA and Mission R ... Continue reading

Document from Doran Racing

Document from Doran Racing

If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading

Formula 1 Istanbul FIT Rates

Formula 1 Istanbul FIT Rates

FORMULA 1 ISTANBUL GRAND PRIX 25 - 26 - 27 / 08 / 2006 PRESTIGE HOTEL **** LALELI / OLD CITY / ISTANBUL 3 DAYS BRONZE COMBINED TICKET 1. DAY + 2. DAY + LAST DAY FINAL RACE TRANSFERS AIRPORT - HOTEL - AIRPORT 3 DAYS HOTEL - RACETRACK - HOTEL PP in Double 259 Euro Single Supplement 60 Euro Included: 3 Nights 4 Days Accom ... Continue reading

Herta to Start Ninth at Watkins Glen in XM Satellite Radio Car

Herta to Start Ninth at Watkins Glen in XM Satellite Radio Car

If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email/fi ... Continue reading

Rocketsports Racing Milwaukee Report - Saturday

Rocketsports Racing Milwaukee Report - Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Haupt ▪ cell: (517) 927-8472 ▪ e-mail: heatherh@rocketsportsracing.com PASTORELLI LEARNS THE DIFFERENCES OF OVAL RACING VERSES ROAD/STREET COURSE RACING AS HE QUALIFIES FOR HIS FIRST-EVER OVAL RACE IN MILWAUKEE WEST ALLIS, Wisc. (June 3, 2006) – The Milwaukee Mile is ... Continue reading

Cameron-Chris at Madera

Cameron-Chris at Madera

Please NOTE Cameron Veach 12th and Chris Veach 17th in feature. -------------- USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-14.821; 2. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-14.843; 3. Tim Skoglund, 40, Camarillo-14.847; 4. ... Continue reading

Madera Focus Feature!!!

Madera Focus Feature!!!

This one has the complete fetaure finish!! ------------ USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-14.821; 2. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-14.843; 3. Tim Skoglund, 40, Camarillo-14.847; 4. Darrell Herzog, 0, Herzog-14 ... Continue reading

Madera Sprint Results

Madera Sprint Results

USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway (Co-Sanctioned by CASA) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Hunt, 4, Kaiser-12.735; 2. Kody Swanson, 75, KT-12.750; 3. Brian McClish, 04, McClish-13.822; 4. Bradley Galedrige, 21, Hamilton-13.842; 5. ... Continue reading

Madera Focus Results

Madera Focus Results

USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS PAVEMENT SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 - Madera, California - Madera Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Michael Faccinto, 4, Scelzi-14.821; 2. Nic Faas, 17, Faas-14.843; 3. Tim Skoglund, 40, Camarillo-14.847; 4. Darrell Herzog, 0, Herzog-14.872; 5. ... Continue reading

Ventura CRA Results

Ventura CRA Results

USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 -- Ventura, California - Ventura Raceway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jimmy Crawford, 17c, Crawford-12.182, 2. Mike English, 3, Jory-12.261, 3. Cory Kruseman, 38, Crossno-12.270, 4. Damion Gardner, 50, Chaffin-12.275, 5. ... Continue reading

Pro Street favorites include Troy Coughlin (NMCA/JEG'S)

Pro Street favorites include Troy Coughlin (NMCA/JEG'S)

Pro Street favorites include Troy Coughlin COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 3) -- Jeg's Mail Order racer Troy Coughlin will enter race day at the Jeg's NMCA Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals as one of the favorites after successfully qualifying his Jeg's Mail Order Chevrolet Cavalier in the lofty No. 3 position. Coughlin had the fast ... Continue reading

Impress Your Friends...Amaze Your Neighbors...Be A Hero To Your Kids...

Impress Your Friends...Amaze Your Neighbors...Be A Hero To Your Kids...

Now You Can Learn All the Current Vehicle Country Identification Codes AUTO CENTRAL - June 4, 2006: We know you've always wanted to know this information, so here it is, the complete list of all Vehicle Country Identification Codes. This way, when you're driving down the road and you see a car with one of those black a ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Launches Integrated Campaign for Introduction of the New-Generation E-Class

Mercedes-Benz Launches Integrated Campaign for Introduction of the New-Generation E-Class

Innovative marketing mix with roadshow, dedicated website, charity auction and long-distance drive Exclusive test drives to highlight the strengths of the new E-Class “Personal guide” guides users through special interactive website STUTTGART - June 4, 2006: Mercedes-Benz is launching the second phase of an i ... Continue reading

Labor Negotiations Cease with CAW Local 1941

Labor Negotiations Cease with CAW Local 1941

TROY, Mich., June 4 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that a tentative agreement was not reached with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 1941 union bargaining committee at the Tilbury, Ont., Canada Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) facility, prior to the expiration of the contract which occurred at midnight. As a ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Pays Tribute to African-American Artists

Chevrolet Pays Tribute to African-American Artists

Ad campaign Launched in Honor of Black Music Month DETROIT - June 4, 2006: In honor of Black Music Month, Chevrolet is paying tribute to African- American artists with a new divisional brand campaign. The campaign features musicians that have passed on, but whose spirits live on in the youth of today. The campaign hono ... Continue reading

Nissan Stops Sale On Some 2006 Model Year Four-Cylinder Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs

Nissan Stops Sale On Some 2006 Model Year Four-Cylinder Altimas and Sentra SE-Rs

GARDENA, CA - June 4, 2006: On Friday, Nissan North America, Inc., directed its dealers to stop selling certain 2006 model year, four-cylinder Altimas and Nissan Sentra SE-Rs because of reports of excessive oil consumption while it continues to investigate potential causes. The condition, if not detected or addressed p ... Continue reading

Forbes.Com Names Hyundai Azera "Best Luxurious Car For A Non-luxury Price"

Forbes.Com Names Hyundai Azera "Best Luxurious Car For A Non-luxury Price"

Fountain Valley, CA - June 3, 2006: Forbes.com has named the Hyundai Azera 'Best Luxurious Car for a Nonluxury Price' in the 2006 "Best Cars for the Bucks" list. Forbes.com editors praised the Azera's powerful engine, styling, interior volume and other standard upscale amenities, offered at a sticker price well below o ... Continue reading

Growing Awareness, Rising Gas Prices Boost Sales Of Ford's Hybrid Models

Growing Awareness, Rising Gas Prices Boost Sales Of Ford's Hybrid Models

DEARBORN, June 2, 2006 -- Demand for the Ford Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid is mounting as gas prices escalate and customers gain greater awareness of hybrid benefits. Ford's hybrid sales are up 55 percent for the first five months of this year compared with the same period in 2005, according to George P ... Continue reading

Knoxville Midget Results-2 & Rain

Knoxville Midget Results-2 & Rain

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 3, 2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - Knoxville Raceway - "Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Don Droud Jr. (#4 Klatt), 2. Teddy Beach (#125 Beach), 3. ... Continue reading

SAMAX - Watkins Glen race

SAMAX - Watkins Glen race

The No. 17 SAMAX/ Doncaster Racing Porsche survived a cold, wet Rolex Sports Car Series race at Watkins Glen International on June 3 to finish 10th in the GT class. Mother Nature and racing luck both played roles in the team's result. Greg Wilkins drove the first stint of the six-hour race, moving from fourth to third ... Continue reading

Marin County Drivers Top Qualifying in Wine Country Classic

Marin County Drivers Top Qualifying in Wine Country Classic

AGATE AT BOTTOM OF FILE Contact: John Cardinale 707-334-9805 Marin County Drivers Take Front Row at Jaguar Wine Country Classic Vintage Car Races SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Marin County drivers swept the front row on Saturday at Infineon Raceway during qualifying for the 20th annual Jaguar Wine Country Classi ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from BIR

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from BIR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION BRAINERD INT'L RACEWAY, BRAINERD, MINN. Saturday, June 3, 2006 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 OLIVAREZ, MOATS TOP QUALIFYING AT BIR'S LUCAS OIL SERIES RACE BRAINERD, Minn. - Qualifying is complete at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racin ... Continue reading

Andretti, NYSE Car to Start Third at Watkins Glen

Andretti, NYSE Car to Start Third at Watkins Glen

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Kanaan, Team 7-Eleven to Start Second at Watkins Glen

Kanaan, Team 7-Eleven to Start Second at Watkins Glen

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Franchitti to Start Seventh in Klein Tools/Canadian Club Car

Franchitti to Start Seventh in Klein Tools/Canadian Club Car

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Guy Cosmo Race Report - Watkins Glen

Guy Cosmo Race Report - Watkins Glen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo Doubles Down For Sahlen's Six Hours At The Glen Watkins Glen, New York - Finlay Racing will call upon the talents of Guy Cosmo to shore up their efforts for this Saturday's Grand Am Rolex Series' Sahlen's Six Hours At The Glen. Cosmo's name is painted on both ... Continue reading

Knoxville Midget Results-1

Knoxville Midget Results-1

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: June 2, 2006 - Knoxville, Iowa - Knoxville Raceway - "King Doodlebug Classic" - "Pepsi/Mt. Dew Knoxville Midget Nationals" FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jerry Coons Jr. (#11 Wilke-Pak), 2. Davey Ray (#91 Nine Racing), 3. ... Continue reading

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