As of May3, 2003 UMP Late Model Name Car # 05-03-YTD 1 Sievert, Bret 5 1225 2 Scheffler, Russ 10 1205 3 Scheffler, Rick 15 1000 4 Specht, Scott 99 970 5 Watson, Jim W-1 950 6 Letizia, Turk D-1 730 7 Stroika, Ron 33 725 8 Meinig, Art 91 500 9 Carlson, Chris C-12 380 Konopka, Brian 6 380 Sorce, Dan 14 380 12 Rezutek, Bil ... Continue reading
Bradford Adds Stainless Steel Sanitary Squeeze Clamps to New Product Line-up
BROOKFIELD, Wis.--May 5, 2003--Bradford announces the introduction of stainless steel squeeze clamps. Made of all-304 stainless steel components, these clamps work on all types of clamp ferrules, achieving a leak-proof connection. Bradford squeeze clamps feature a patented spring-loaded design, allowing for effortless ... Continue reading
AAA Approved Repair Facilities Now Available Coast to Coast
ORLANDO, Fla.--May 5, 2003--AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists and other travelers, announced today it has completed expansion of its Approved Auto Repair network to all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the ten Canadian provinces. Expansion of the service means AAA members and the public ca ... Continue reading
Ballard Powered Fuel Cell Bus Begins Field Trials in Europe
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 5, 2003-- Madrid Receives the First of Three Zero-Emission Buses Powered by Ballard(TM) as Part of the European Fuel Cell Bus Project Ballard Power Systems' customer and partner, DaimlerChrysler, today delivered the first zero-emission Mercedes-Benz Citaro Bus powered with a Ballard(R) ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler In Talks On Chinese Production
BERLIN May 5, 2003; Dow Jones reported that German-U.S. carmaker DaimlerChrysler AG is in talks with Chinese companies about setting up joint ventures to produce cars and trucks in the world's most populous country, a company spokesman said Monday. "We are in successful talks with potential partners," the spokesman sai ... Continue reading
"PRESS RELEASE" For Immediate Release May 3, 2003 Contact: Kevin Wright Phone: 518-794-9606 HEARN BOOMS TO 1ST WIN OF SEASON, WATSON GETS CAREER FIRST West Lebanon, NY- Brett Hearn was victorious in the 30-lap DIRT modified feature at Lebanon Valley Speedway Saturday night. Second-generation pilot, Jeff Watson, visited ... Continue reading
Review: 2003 Honda Accord Coupe EX V6
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS One day during my recent week with a new top-of-the-line Honda Accord EX V6 coupe, I came back to the car after running errands and found a first-generation Accord hatchback parked next to it. That produced a moment of surprise and reflection. There has been a little change in the ... Continue reading
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--May 5, 2003--Ecora, the leader in total configuration management, today announced Patch Manager 3.0, the latest version of its automated, enterprise-wide patch analysis and remediation solution for eliminating security vulnerabilities caused by missing patches, which delivers significant feature enhan ... Continue reading
GenCorp's Aerojet Subsidiary to Acquire Atlantic Research Propulsion from Sequa
NEW YORK--May 5, 2003--GenCorp Inc. and Sequa Corporation announced today that GenCorp's Aerojet-General Corporation subsidiary (Aerojet) has signed an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets related to the propulsion business of Sequa's Atlantic Research Corporation subsidiary (ARC), as well as the shares ... Continue reading
Imre Communications Lands Two New Clients
BALTIMORE, May 5 -- Louisiana Pacific's Specialty Siding Products division and Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants have selected Imre Communications to provide public relations and marketing services. "These new clients are important wins for us as we continue to expand our hardware/home improvement business unit," says agen ... Continue reading
Safety-Kleen Extends Voting Deadline for Reorganization Plan
PLANO, Texas, May 4 -- Safety-Kleen Corp. today announced that it has voluntarily extended until July 25, 2003, the period of time for lenders under the Company's pre-petition secured credit facility to cast their votes regarding the Company's proposed Chapter 11 reorganization plan. The original deadline was May 2, 20 ... Continue reading
Encompix ETO ERP Selected by Leading Canadian Moldmaker
CINCINNATI--May 5, 2003--Weber Manufacturing Limited, a preferred full service tool supplier for plastic molders worldwide, recently purchased Encompix ERP software to improve their manufacturing operations. Weber management recently spent a year and a half evaluating their entire ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) sys ... Continue reading
Exponential Growth in the Patch Management Marketplace Propelling Ecora towards Leadership Role
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--May 5, 2003-- Driven by customer demand, Ecora announces accelerated product development roadmap to deliver major feature enhancements throughout the year With customer demand driving the rapid escalation of the patch management market, Ecora Software is today announcing its comprehensive patch analys ... Continue reading
MILPITAS, Calif.--May 5, 2003-- Demand for Intersil's Power Solutions Surges with Growing Computing and Information Appliance Markets Intersil Corporation , a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions, today announced a move to add significant out-sourced fo ... Continue reading
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--May 5, 2003-- Joint Development and Assembly Operation with Celestica Readies PLC Technology for Volume Production Lynx Photonic Networks (www.LynxPN.com), the leading photonic communications subsystems company with its own patented PLC (planar lightwave circuit) switching and light management ... Continue reading
CARPINTERIA, Calif.--May 5, 2003--QAD Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, today announced an agreement to partner with SAIC Information Systems Co., Ltd. (SAIS), the services division of the Shanghai Automotive Corporation (SAIC) conglomerate, to implement QAD solutions at SAI ... Continue reading
PARIS, May 5 -- Delphi Corp. has won contracts with a lifetime value estimated at US $551 million for the supply of Electrical / Electronic Distribution Systems to PSA Peugeot Citroen. Delphi will also supply body computers for future Citroen models through a new contract estimated at US $168 million over the lifetime ... Continue reading
Shimano American Corporation Reels In Improved Sales Performance Insight With Comshare(R)
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 5 -- Comshare, Incorporated announced today that long-time customer Shimano American Corporation, a distributor of bicycle components and fishing equipment and a subsidiary of Shimano Inc. (Nikkei: 7309 JP), chose Comshare MPC(TM) software for corporate performance management (CPM). Initially, the ... Continue reading
SAE Detroit Section to Introduce 2004 Cadillac XLR at June 4 Meeting
DETROIT--May 5, 2003--The new era of Cadillac continues with the 2004 XLR, a two-seat retractable hardtop convertible roadster. XLR traces its design to the Evoq concept car and is equipped with heads-up display, Adaptive Cruise Control, Magnetic Ride Control, StabiliTrak (TM), heated and cooled seats, Keyless Access w ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Leverages DealerTrack to Accelerate Dealer-to-Lender Relationships
MELVILLE, N.Y.--May 5, 2003--DealerTrack, Inc. today announced that Kia Motors America (KMA) is participating on its DealerTrack(TM) auto financing platform as a part of Kia's recently announced alliances with Chase Manhattan Bank USA, N.A., and AmeriCredit Financial Services, Inc. Kia joins a community of 30 lenders a ... Continue reading
LINCOLN, Neb.--May 5, 2003--Centurion Wireless Technologies, Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of antennas and power products for wireless communications, today announced the Waterproof Internal Mercury(TM) antenna for automotive communications systems. The tri-band antenna, which enhances in-vehicle cellular ... Continue reading
BLAINVILLE, Canada, May 5 -- NewTech Group International Inc., announced today the sale of a license to its subsidiary, NewTech Brake Corp. (OTC BB: NWTB), to market its NewTech's full contact disc brake for the heavy-duty vehicle for the rest of the world market. Already having the licensee agreements for North Americ ... Continue reading
'Ride Safe Tour' Virtual-Reality Automotive Experience to Visit Salt Lake City May 9-10
Free Consumer Driving Safety Experience to Make 2 Local Stops SALT LAKE CITY, May 5 -- The Monroe Ride Safe Tour, a multi- million-dollar interactive driving safety experience that will visit more than 150 North American markets this year, will make two high-profile stops in the Salt Lake City area Friday and Saturday, ... Continue reading
Mini Me- AutoVision GmbH invests in NanoMuscle Inc.
Antioch, California, May 5 -- NanoMuscle, Inc., a manufacturer of lightweight, silent, miniature motors, received US$2 million investment of its open US$10 million Series C round from AutoVision GmbH, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG. NanoMuscle will also open its European headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany where Volkswag ... Continue reading
Consumer Bankers Association's 2003 Auto Finance Study; Study Shows Tighter Approval Standards
ATLANTA--May 5, 2003--BenchMark Consulting International, a process management operations consulting firm, announced the results from the Consumer Bankers Association's (CBA) 2003 Automobile Finance Study, revealing that lenders tightened underwriting standards on automobile loans in 2002, and reported lower delinquenc ... Continue reading
Continental AG Net Profit Rose 30% In Q1
BERLIN May 5, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Continental AG Monday reported higher than expected first-quarter net profit, boosted by robust earnings at its Automotive Systems division. The positive first-quarter earnings prompted the German tire and auto parts maker to raise its earnings expectations for 2003. The Hann ... Continue reading
All-New ``Off-Road Aftermarket Expo'' to Launch This Fall
SANTA ANA, Calif.--May 5, 2003--Aftermarket manufacturers in the off-road industry will soon have exciting new means of getting their products to the dealers who want them most. Advanstar Communications today announced the launch of Off-Road Aftermarket Expo 2003, their latest trade event targeting qualified ATV, off-r ... Continue reading
2003 24 Heures du Mans test Le Mans advantage Orbit Racing took full advantage of eight hours of track time to prepare the No. 87 YES Network Porsche for this year's 24 Heures du Mans. Leo Hindery noted the value of the extended test, held May 4 on the 13.658-km course in Le Mans, France. "It's one of the things Le Man ... Continue reading
Post-race Lee Beard comments re Bazemore's semifinal loss
DON SCHUMACHER RACING NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 7 of 23 SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA SOUTHERN NATIONALS Atlanta Dragway Commerce, Ga. Sunday, May 4, 2003 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501, cell 203-243-2438 POST-RACE COMMENTS FROM WHIT BAZEMORE'S MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE DODGE STRATUS R/T CREW CHIEF LEE BE ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Twins Dominate Rim of the World
CYPRESS, Calif., May 4 -- Invincible. Dominating. Indestructible. Words the top competitors in the ultra-competitive Sports Car Club of America ProRally series must be thinking now that the Lancer Evolutions of Team Mitsubishi have dominated the infamous Rim of the World rally in the rain-soaked High Desert mountains o ... Continue reading
Terry Borcheller -Daytona Prototype Phoenix races
early lead Terry Borcheller posted a strong performance in the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday. He led early and set the fastest lap in the two-hour 45-minute race, but ultimately settled for fourth in the Daytona Prototype class. Driving on his home track, Borcheller qualified ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Sunday Results from Heartland Park Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2003 Top qualifiers Bradshaw and Branch prevail for wins TOPEKA, Kan. - In the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event, being held this weekend at Heartland Park Topeka, top qualif ... Continue reading
Mopar Sunday Elimination Notes
Mopar Motorsports NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series 23rd Annual Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals Atlanta Dragway Final Eliminations Notes & Quotes Bazemore Takes Stratus to Semifinals Commerce, Ga. (May 4, 2003) -- NHRA Funny Car driver Whit Bazemore led the Mopar contingent to the semifinal round during today ... Continue reading
Mladin Sweeps AMA Superbike Doubleheader at Infineon
Contact: John Cardinale 707-938-8448, ext. 107 Suzuki’s Mladin Sweeps Superbike Doubleheader at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) — Yoshimura Suzuki rider Mat Mladin continued his early-season roll on Sunday, capturing a doubleheader in the AMA Supercuts Superbike Challenge at Infineon Rac ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Kurt Johnson Finds Father Knows Best in Atlanta quarter-finals
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Final Results Kurt Johnson Finds Father Knows Best in Atlanta quarter-finals Event: Twenty-third Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals Presented by Pontiac Location: Atlanta Dragway Commerce, GA Day/Date: Sunday May ... Continue reading
NHRA Sunday: Warren Johnson Drives His Way to his 90th Pro Stock Win in Atlanta
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net For Immediate Release Warren Johnson Drives His Way to his 90th Pro Stock Win in Atlanta Commerce, Ga., May 3, 2003 - Warren Johnson scored an exciting and historic victory in front of his hometown fans today by taking home the Pro S ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX results, release, points after Toledo (5-4-03)
ARCA RE/MAX SERIES TOP-10 POINTS AFTER TOLEDO (5-4-03) 1) Frank Kimmel 1405; 2) Billy Venturini 1245; 3) Jason Jarrett 1205; 4) Ron Cox 1120; 4) Brent Sherman 1120; 6) Mark Gibson 1105; 7) Shelby Howard 1030; 8) Christi Passmore 1025; 9) Bill Eversole 995; 10) Mike Buckley 955. KIMMEL SPINS AND WINS AT TOLEDO TOLEDO OH ... Continue reading
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