Ashley ready to win again in Bristol
Press Release For Immediate Release Media Contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Ashley ready to win again in Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 4, 2007) - On the heels of his second NHRA Funny Car event win, Mike Ashley, driver of the Torco Race Fuels, Inc. Dodge Charger R/T, is an ... Continue reading
Canadian Couple Choose ''The World's Toughest ATVs'' for Cross-Continent Quadtrek
MINNEAPOLIS--During a camping trip in Utah in 2000, Marc Joinville and France Labonté discovered an ATV trail that ran lengthwise through the state of Utah. Their finding sparked the dream to ride their ATVs from Canada to Mexico, through the United States. “There are so many extraordinary places to discover, to exp ... Continue reading
Media Advisory - SCCA SPEED World Challenge Grand Prix of Toronto
MEDIA ADVISORY SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships SCCA SPEED GT Round Six SCCA SPEED Touring Car Round Six Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ont., Canada Contact: Eric Prill, VP Marketing & Communications, (785) 250-7920, eprill@scca.com <mailto:eprill@scca.com> , Eric Cechal P ... Continue reading
USAC/UMARA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 7, 2007 - Morris, Illinois - Grundy County Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mario Clouser, 6, Clouser-15.439; 2. Yasuyoshi Yamamoto, 41, Griffith/Horn-16.039; 3. Mark Wachter, 28, Wachter-16.297; 4. Justin Plunkett, 17, Plunkett-17.750; 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Bristol Pre Race: KJ Is Confident of a Turnaround in Thunder Valley
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Is Confident of a Turnaround in Thunder Valley ACDelco Cobalt crew returns to proven set-up for rescheduled race at Bristol Dragway Sugar Hill, Ga., July 4, 2007 - The 2007 POWERade Drag Racing Series has taken on a new complexion in 200 ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Pre Race: Recent Tough Stretch has WJ Motivated to Break Out in Bristol
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Recent Tough Stretch has WJ Motivated to Break Out in Bristol Team preps GM Performance Parts GTO to step up in Thunder Valley Sugar Hill, Ga., July 5, 2007 - As anyone who has ever participated throughout the realm of sports will tell you, ... Continue reading
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a world leader in LED technology and high performance automotive products, has developed the next generation of its already impressively bright OSTAR® Headlamp LED. The new and improved headlamp LED features five chips connected in a series, with a color temperature of 6 ... Continue reading
TÜVRheinland® Creating Standards for All Categories
NEWTOWN, Conn.--Finding a product testing, assessment and certification company with the resources to manage your business is critical to maintaining maximum profitability and minimum product liability exposure. From WiFi chipsets and home computers to 18-Wheeler trucks, TÜVRheinland®, the leader in comprehensive pro ... Continue reading
15th Annual Memorial Race Honoring Earl and Ethel Kouba Set for July 7, 2007
FOR RELEASE JULY 5. 2007 15th Annual Memorial Race Honoring Earl and Ethel Kouba Set for July 7, 2007 at North Central Speedway Family Continues Tribute to Parents That Built Sprint Car Racing Tradition Brainerd, MN - The 15th annual Earl and Ethel Kouba Memorial Race will be held Saturday, July 7, 2007 at North Centra ... Continue reading
7-7-7 Summer Championships at SSP on Saturday, July 7
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stock Car Saturday Night Series Drivers Hope for Lots of Luck on July 7 with the 7-7-7 Summer Fun Championships Newberrytown, PA (July 5, 2007) - Racing returns to the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday, July 7, with the 7-7-7 Summer Fun Championships featu ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Allied Healthcare International Inc. , (AIM:AHI), a leading provider of healthcare staffing in the United Kingdom, has appointed H.J. Mark Tompkins, a non-executive director of Allied Healthcare, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board following a Board Meeting held on July 5, 2007. Mr. Tompkins has been a member ... Continue reading
Bristol track holds special place in Troy Coughlin's heart (NHRA)
Bristol track holds special place in Troy Coughlin's heart BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 5) -- Troy Coughlin returns to the site of one of his biggest drag racing victories this weekend when he competes at the seventh annual O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals presented by Q at Bristol Dragway. Coughlin scored $50,000 at fam ... Continue reading
Camping World Collision Centers Become Part of Nationwide Insurance Blue Ribbon Repair Program
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--Camping World, America’s largest retailer of RV supply and outdoor accessories and recreational vehicle sales, today announced that it has been selected as a Nationwide Insurance Blue Ribbon collision center. This is a historic arrangement in that no other repair network has direct repair status ( ... Continue reading
Delos Group Receives A.M. Best Ratings
NEW YORK--Delos Insurance Company, a leader in program business, today announced that A.M. Best Company, the credit rating organization, has assigned a financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent, a financial size category (FSC) of 5678) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” to Lightyear Delos Group and its ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Completes Sale of Wabash, Indiana Powertrain Components Facility
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 5 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. today announced the sale of Hayes Lemmerz International - Wabash, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary that operates its Wabash, Indiana facility, to Harvey Industries LLC, a privately held company based in Michigan. Under the agreement announced today, Harvey I ... Continue reading
It's nail-biting time in Bristol says Beckman
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Round 12 of 23 O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Bristol (Tenn.) Dragway July 6-8, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net IT'S NAIL-BITING TIME IN BRISTOL SAYS BECKMAN NORTH HILLS, Calif. ... Continue reading
July 5, 2007 Contact: Darren Jacobs, (248) 553-4566 E-mail: djacobs@jrthompson.com Johnson Returns Home, Stevens Looks to Return to Form at O¹Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals € Allen Johnson heads to O¹Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals with momentum € Richie Stevens Jr. seeks to capitalize on strong qualif ... Continue reading
KINETIC MOTORSPORTS TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM AT THE GLEN
KINETIC MOTORSPORTS TO BUILD ON MOMENTUM AT THE GLEN Ortiz and Price Will Pilot the No. 79 for Kinetic Motorsports at Watkins Glen Buford, Ga. - After a successful weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Kinetic Motorsports is on the way to Watkins Glen International to compete on the 3.4 mile long road course at the ne ... Continue reading
Moment of Truth: SCCA ProSolo Meets the DoubleCross Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Moment of Truth: SCCA ProSolo Meets the DoubleCross Challenge Atlanta, Ga. (July 5, 2007) - Adventurous SCCA Solo competitors headed to the Tire Rack(r) SCCA Atlanta ProSolo, June 30 - July 1, where the Atlanta Region hosted a innovative event on the Solo calendar dubbed the DoubleCross Challenge. ... Continue reading
News Brief: New EPA Web Site Features Hazard PSAs for Radio
** *News Brief* If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer For Release: (Washington, D.C. - Thursday, July 5, 2007 ) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *New EPA Web Site Features Hazard PSAs for Radio* * * Contact: Dale Kemery, (202) 564-4355 / kemery.dale@epa.gov The U.S. E ... Continue reading
Numbers don't lie: Coughlin the best in Pro Stock over last eight races (NHRA)
Numbers don't lie: Coughlin the best in Pro Stock over last eight races BRISTOL, Tenn. (July 5) -- The best Pro Stock driver over the last eight races hasn't been POWERade points leader Greg Anderson. Instead, the steadiest hand in the Pro Stock stable has been none other than three-time series champion Jeg Coughlin Jr ... Continue reading
Proliance Comments on 8-K Filing
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--As noted in Proliance International, Inc.’s (AMEX: PLI) 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 3, 2007, an arbitrator has ruled that the Company must pay Paul S. Wilhide additional consideration for its acquisition from him of EVAP, Inc. in July 1998. Commenting on the ruling ... Continue reading
Raceway Hosts Ice Cream Social, Other Tributes, for Eric Medlen
Raceway Plans Ice Cream Social, Other Tributes for the Late Eric Medlen SONOMA, Calif. (July 5, 2007) - Infineon Raceway will honor the memory of the late Eric Medlen with a series of tributes at the upcoming FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 27-29. Medlen, who won the Funny Car title in the Sonoma Valley in 2006 and ... Continue reading
Southwall Technologies Adds Dennis Bunday to Board of Directors
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance films and glass products that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of architectural and automotive glass, announced today the appointment of Dennis Bunday to the Board of Directors effect ... Continue reading
TCI Circle Track Catalog Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from TCI on their NEW Circle Track catalog. TCIR All-New, Full-Color Circle Track Racing Catalog Debuts Just in time for the upcoming race season, the new TCIR 16-page catalog highlights hottest drive train products for dirt and pavement racing and towing applications. Succe ... Continue reading
U. S. Steel Names William McNally Controller-Tubular
PITTSBURGH, July 5 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that William P. McNally has been appointed controller-Tubular for U. S. Steel's tubular products and services business, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas. In his new position, McNally has financial responsibility for the merged tubular operations of ... Continue reading
NHRA FRAM Autolite Nationals Fact Sheet for Sonoma
20th FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals Fact Sheet July 27-29 WHAT: Infineon Raceway will host the top drag racers in the world at the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals. This marks the 20th anniversary of NHRA drag racing in the Sonoma Valley. WHEN: July 27-29. This is the 15th stop on the 23-race series for 2007. TRACK: Quarter- ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com "Best Deals" for July Show Little Impact from New Round of Automaker Incentives
CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIAâs IntelliChoice.com (www.intellichoice.com), the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its âBest Deals of the Monthâ for cars, trucks and SUVs for July 2007. Winners for July reveal that the recent increase in incentives and rebates, e ... Continue reading
NHRA (VARIOUS LOCATIONS ) - NEWS NUGGETS
DEUCES WILD IN NORWALK: All four winners at the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio were second time winners in 2007. Tony Schumacher in Top Fuel, Mike Ashley in Funny Car, Dave Connolly in Pro Stock, and Andrew Hines in Pro Stock Motorcycle each ... Continue reading
NASCAR (DAYTONA) - No. 5, No. 70 Teams Penalized for Infractions at New Hampshire
Kyle Busch, Johnny Sauter lose 25 driver points<P> Crew chiefs fined and placed on probation<P> <p> NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 5 and No. 70 teams that compete in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found this past weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT, July 5, 2005; Reuters reported that Volkswagen appointed its global head of marketing and sales to replace its head of U.S. operations, effective September, as the German carmaker looks set to post another loss in North America this year. "In close deliberations with the management board, Stefan Jacoby will ... Continue reading
General Dynamics Receives $111 Million for Mine-Protected Vehicle Work
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 5 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , has received a $111.5 million work order from Force Protection Inc. to produce 235 vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps' Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. Force Protection and General Dynamics hav ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Atwood Mobile Products
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (OTC:DRRAQ) today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Atwood Acquisition Co., LLC for the sale of DURAâs Atwood Mobile Products division, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. The agreement provides for the acquisition of Atwood Mob ... Continue reading
As Oil Prices Pass $70, ZAP Electric Vehicles Zoom
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sales for electric vehicles from ZAP (OTCBB:ZAAP) are taking off faster than predicted. Initial supplies of the ZAPPY3 and Zapino scooters have now sold out and ZAP estimates a 4-week waiting list. "We have increased our orders and the new shipments are expected by the end of July," said ZAP CEO Ste ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - In The Loop
Stewart: Winning A Matter Of Time The last time it took Tony Stewart this long to win a race, he was new to NASCAR. In 1999, Stewartâs rookie season, he needed 25 races to win his first race. He ended the season with three wins, beginning a trend as a late-coming, wins-in-bunches type driver. In 2000, Stewart won ... Continue reading
TURIN, Italy and PARIS, July 5 -- - Fiat 500 global launch further demonstrates continuing success of Microsoft and Fiat's Blue&Me. Following the unveiling of Blue&Me(TM) Nav at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft Corp continue their innovative partnership by offering the award-winning Blue ... Continue reading
Sale of North American Operations Expected to Close Later in Quarter TOLEDO, Ohio, July 5 -- Dana Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: DCNAQ) has closed the previously announced sale of its European fluid products hose and tubing operations to Orhan Holding, A.S., receiving cash proceeds of $66.9 million, and expects to receiv ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announces Intention to Withdraw Listing From the NYSE
HONG KONG, July 5 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the "Company") announced today that, by unanimous written resolutions dated July 5, 2007, the Company's board of directors resolved to withdraw the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs"), each representing 100 ordina ... Continue reading
Len Hunt, Executive VP and COO of Kia Motors America, to Present at July Motor Press Guild Luncheon
LOS ANGELES, July 5 -- On Tuesday, July 10, the Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will feature Len Hunt, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kia Motors America (KMA). Hunt will address his plans to lead Kia on a new journey to infuse passion into t ... Continue reading
Semcon Receives Major Order From BMW
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Semcon/IVM Automotive have received a major order from BMW. The order covers engineering, prototyping and production of a car project. âItâs very pleasing to win this order that confirms Semcon/IVM as one of BMWâs strategic partnersâ says Stefan Ohlsson, Senior Vi ... Continue reading
2007 Negro League Weekend Celebration at Comerica Park Features Tribute Games, Former League Player Autographs, Fireworks Display Detroit Tigers And Kansas City Royals Wear Replica Uniforms of Detroit Stars and Kansas City Monarchs in Honor Of Negro League Heroes DETROIT, July 5 -- The 5th Annual Negro Leagues Weekend ... Continue reading
LUCAS OIL USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 4, 2007 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Rickie Gaunt, 94, Gardner-16.628, 2. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-16.764, 3. R. J. Johnson, 15, Martin-16.764, 4. Tony Jones, 4, Alexander-16.795, 5. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Tiguan SUV Unveiled
<p>With the first pictures of the new Tiguan Volkswagen is starting the countdown for the debut of itâs 14th model series. The Sports Utility Vehicle â SUV for short â will be presented to the public for the first time in September as part of the International Motor Show (IAA in Frankfurt). A combination ... Continue reading
BMW Launches New 1-series Coupe
BMW will introduce a modern and authentic performance coupe that draws inspiration from its iconic 2002 models of some 40 years ago. The next BMW legend, the 1 Series Coupe, represents the core BMW philosophies of pure performance and premium design. By combining sporty rear-wheel-drive dynamics, agile handling, powerf ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Fully Redesigned Voxy and Noah
Tokyo â TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today the nationwide launch in Japan of the completely redesigned Voxy through "Netz" dealers, and completely redesigned Noah through "Toyota Corolla" dealers.Since their debuts as new vehicles featuring advanced styling and comfort for all passengers, the first-gen ... Continue reading
Hyundai Opens New Chapter with Launch of i30 - VIDEO ENHANCED
A new way of naming cars heralds a new era for Hyundai Designed and built for Europe Three UK trim levels with new, higher than ever levels of safety and specification First in a family of C segment cars from Koreaâs leading car maker The only C segment car with Hyundaiâs unlimited mileage five year warranty ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops Advanced Head Restraint to Help Reduce Intensity of Whiplash Injuries
Tokyo, Japan, July 3, 2007; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that it has developed the Active Headrest, a new head restraint that reduces the stress on the neck during low-speed, rear impacts. TMC plans to introduce the head restraint shortly, starting with new vehicle models. At Toyota, the utmost import ... Continue reading
Success of Mercedes-Benz Trucks continues with environmentally friendly diesel technology
Stuttgart, Jul 03, 2007; The DaimlerChrysler Truck Group has posted an outstanding number of orders for Mercedes-Benz Blue-Tec trucks. Customers from all over Europe have placed more than 100,000 orders for the vehicles since Mercedes-Benz became the worldâs first supplier to introduce the innovative diesel system ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sets Record in June 2007 Delivers 107,300 Vehicles
<div class="c2cClass3">Stuttgart - The Mercedes Car Group sold 117,200 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brand passenger vehicles in June 2007, compared to 118,800 units in the same month last year. A total of 617,700 units were sold in the first half of the year (January-June 2006: 627,300). The Mercedes-Benz bran ... Continue reading
Magazine Says BMW and M-B Considering Partnership
FRANKFURT July 4, 2007; Reuters reported that BMW, the world's largest premium carmaker, and its closest rival, Mercedes-Benz, are in negotiations over a partnership to build subcompact cars, German motor magazine Auto Bild reported. In July, the two companies are expected to make a decision on whether to build the nex ... Continue reading
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