1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Entry List
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Final Standings
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Qualifying Times
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Standings
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Starting Lineup
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Thursday Afternoon Practice
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1999 NASCAR Winston Cup Brickyard 400 Thursday Morning Practice
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ADESA Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer
ADESA Corporation has appointed Don Harris chief operating officer of the Company," stated Jim Hallett, president and chief executive officer of ADESA Corporation. ... Continue reading
AMA: Second Women & Motorcycling Conference set for July , 2000
AMA news releases (2) ... Continue reading
Americredit Announces Its 21st Consecutive Quarterly Earnings Increase
Americredit Corp. announced record net income of $22,477,000, or $0.33 per share, for its fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1999, versus earnings of $13,901,000, or $0.21 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 1998. ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Group Acquires 22% Ownership of PBT Brands, Inc.
Automotive Performance Group announced it has purchased a 22% equity ownership position in PBT Brands, Inc. (PBT), a new company which was formed to acquire the Automotive Aftermarket Business of Loctite Corporation ... Continue reading
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 31
AUTO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR WEEK 31 ... Continue reading
Badawy Joins TRW Chassis Systems as Vice President of Engineering
Dr. Aly Badawy has joined TRW as vice president of engineering for its Chassis Systems business, located in Sterling Heights, Mich. ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Reports 1999 Second Quarter Results
Ballard Power Systems Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1999. All amounts reported are in Canadian dollars. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever July Sales Reported by Toyota's Chicago Region
Toyota's Chicago Region posted best-ever July car sales of 7,406, a 12 percent increase over July 1998 when 6,622 were sold. Combined car and truck sales for the month were 8,089, a 16 percent increase over last year's 7,001 total. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever July Sales Reported By Toyota's Cincinnati Region
Toyota's Cincinnati Region posted best-ever July car sales of 8,880, a seven percent increase over July 1998 when sales totaled 8,337. ... Continue reading
Bikers Dream Agrees to Co-Brand With Castrol
Bikers Dream Inc. announced that it had entered into a co- branding agreement with Castrol. ... Continue reading
BMW Selects iMAN from Unigraphics Solutions as its New PDM Tool
Unigraphics Solutions Inc. announced that BMW AG, in Munich, Germany has selected iMAN to become its new product data management (PDM) solution of choice. ... Continue reading
Brown & Sharpe Announces China Joint Venture
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company announced its participation in a Joint Venture in Qingdao, Shandong Province on the East Coast of the People's Republic of China, with Qingdao Qianshao Precision Machinery and Indivers B.V. ... Continue reading
Carey Closes Mortgage Financing on Facilities of Auto Parts Retailer
Carey Diversified LLC has announced the closing and funding of a $17 million non-recourse mortgage financing secured by 48 retail facilities leased to AutoZone, Inc. under triple net leases. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Increases Dividend
The Board of Directors of Carlisle Companies Incorporated increased the quarterly dividend on common stock by 12.5% to $.18 per share. ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies To Acquire Titan International, Inc.
Carlisle Companies Inc. and Titan International, Inc. jointly announced that the two companies have entered into a letter of intent providing for the merger of Titan into Carlisle Co in a transaction valued at approximately $600 million. ... Continue reading
CASCAR: CASCAR Castrol National Super Series set to commence in Calgary
CASCAR Castrol Super Series / National event #1 preview (Calgary) ... Continue reading
1999 Chrysler LHS ... Continue reading
Customer Incentives and Warranty Make Hyundai Products a Great Value
Hyundai Motor America announced continuation of consumer incentives, effective through August 31, 1999, on selected 1999 Hyundai models. The August incentives are: ... Continue reading
Dega Technology, Inc. reports that on Thursday, July 29th, 1999 Judge Bruce J. Dowds, of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, denied the application by Spectre Industries for a writ of possession on property owned by Dega. ... Continue reading
Discount Auto Parts Completes of $265M, 5 Year Revolving Credit Facility
Discount Auto Parts, Inc. announced it had completed a new five year $265 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndication of banks. ... Continue reading
'Drive and Survive' Telematics Marketplace to Explode, ABI Says
The telematics market will be one of the most robust segments of the burgeoning intelligent transportation systems (ITS) marketplace, according to a new study from Allied Business Intelligence. ... Continue reading
ERIM International, Inc. Develops Versatile New Tool
A versatile new high-technology tool is going to work for automotive safety research in the 21st century. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Recognized by General Motors as a Supplier of the Year
Federal-Mogul Corporation, Waupun, Wisconsin manufacturing facility has been recognized by General Motors as a Supplier of the Year. ... Continue reading
FinishMaster Announces Strong Second Quarter Results
FinishMaster, Inc., the leading national distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, reported that net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 increased 86% to $1,302,000 on net sales of $83,212,000. ... Continue reading
Ford Unveils New-Look 2000 NASCAR Taurus
In the city that put auto racing in America on the map, Ford today unveiled its latest race car -- the new-look 2000 NASCAR Taurus -- during a special ceremony in front of thousands of race fans at the RCA Dome in downtown Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
Fraud Class Action Against Motorcar Parts & Accessories Filed
A class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California by the law firm of Weiss & Yourman on behalf of purchasers of Motorcar Parts &Accessories, Inc. common stock between August 4, 1996 and August 1, 1999. ... Continue reading
GM Named Exclusive Automotive Partner of the Dallas Cowboys
Two American legends -- General Motors Corporation and the Dallas Cowboys are creating the ultimate sports/automotive dream team with the creation of a five-year partnership. ... Continue reading
Heatcraft Acquires Livernois Engineering Company
Heatcraft Inc. announced it has acquired Livernois Engineering Co. of Dearborn, MI, a well-known manufacturer of equipment and tooling for production of heat exchangers primarily for the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Hometown Auto Reports Record Q2 and Six Months 1999 Revenues
HOMETOWN AUTO RETAILERS, INC. announced record revenues for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
HSR Net Income Increases 33% in Fiscal Year 1999
Hi-Shear Technology Corp announced results for its fiscal year ended May 31, 1999. Net income of $2.1 million or $0.31 per share was reported for the fiscal year 1999, an increase of 33% over the $1.6m or $0.24 per share reported for fiscal year1998. ... Continue reading
INDY LIGHTS: Dorricott Looks To Extend Lead at Detroit
Dorricott Looks To Extend Lead at Detroit ... Continue reading
IRL: Olds Revs Up for New IRL Rules
Olds Revs Up for New IRL Rules ... Continue reading
IROC/BRICKYARD 400: Live Internet coverage of Brickyard 400 and IROC at Indy Events
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IROC: Fernandez tackling steep learning curve in IROC at Indy
IROC: Fernandez tackling steep learning curve in IROC at Indy ... Continue reading
IROC: IROC at Indy Starting Lineup
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IROC: Post Practice Quotes, IROC at Indy
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Jabil Circuit Among First EMS Providers to Achieve QS-9000 3rd ed
Jabil Circuit, Inc. has become one of the world's only major tier-one contract manufacturers to be certified as a QS-9000 Third Edition supplier for the auto industry. ... Continue reading
Jabil Circuit Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire GET Manufacturing
Jabil Circuit, Inc. announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire GET Manufacturing Inc, a privately held, China-based electronics manufacturing services provider. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Appoints Ian Callum as Director of Styling
Jaguar announces the appointment of Ian Callum as Director of Styling. Acknowledged as one of the leading car stylists of his generation, Callum will be responsible for all future Jaguar styling programs. ... Continue reading
Lund Announces Q2 and Year-to-Date 1999 Financial Results
Lund International Holdings, Inc. announces net sales and results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Mannesmann Reports Telecommunications Drives Further Profit Increase
During the first half of 1999, Mannesmann increased the result of ordinary activities to Euro 735 m, which represents an improvement of Euro 149 m (+ 25%). ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL AUTOMOTIVE Launches Their First Plastic Manifold
Just over two years after launching their North American Operations, MANN+HUMMEL AUTOMOTIVE has kicked-off production of their first plastic manifold for a North American application. ... Continue reading
May Davis Announces Investment Opinion on Environmental Solutions
We recommend purchase of common stock for aggressive accounts. The company's new technology eliminated precious metal coatings in catalytic converters, expanding profit margins dramatically. ... Continue reading
Mobil Confirms Major Gas Discovery in Bolivia
Mobil Corporation announced that Mobil Boliviana de Petroleos, its wholly owned subsidiary, has confirmed a significant gas discovery in Southern Bolivia. ... Continue reading
MUSE and Goodyear to Debut Racecar Analysis Breakthrough
MUSE Technologies, Inc., developer of advanced visualization and network collaboration software, and Goodyear will debut a radical innovation in the analysis of complex racecar performance data in Los Angeles on August 11. ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Buckshot Jones at Indianapolis Raceway Park, Notes and Quotes
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NASCAR BGN: Gilchrist to debut in Busch Series Race at IRP
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NASCAR BGN: Todd Bodine IRP Busch Series Notes
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NASCAR GDS: Legal Action Taken Against NASCAR Sponsor
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NASCAR SJAPS: Race Number 13, Kingsport Fact Sheet
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NASCAR WCUP: A conversation with the Champ: Jeff Gordon
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NASCAR WCUP: Brickyard 400 first round qualifying results
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NASCAR WCUP: Crew Chief Club, Brickyard 400
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NASCAR WCUP: Gordon takes record third pole at the Brickyard 400
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NASCAR WCUP: Jarrett, Labonte, Stewart Join Nike Family
Jarrett, Labonte, Stewart Join Nike Family ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Nike Racing Footware to debut at Daytona
Footwear To Debut At Daytona 500 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Pride, prestige weigh large for Michael Waltrip at Indy
Pride, prestige weigh large for Michael Waltrip at Indy ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart adding Laps at Indy
NASCAR WCUP: Tony Stewart adding Laps at Indy ... Continue reading
New WearCare Program from Ford Credit Addresses Key Concerns
Ford Credit has introduced WearCare(TM), anenhancement to Ford Credit's Red Carpet Lease and one of the first optional coverage programs offered by a major automaker to reduce customer liability for potential excess wear and use charges at lease-end. ... Continue reading
NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series; national points
NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series; national points Aug. 3 ... Continue reading
NHTSA Publishes List of June Recalls
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a list of auto safety recalls announced in June and urged consumers to have the problems fixed promptly. ... Continue reading
Nokia and Protection One Mobile To Develop New "Smart Car" Products
Nokia and Protection One Mobile Services Group announced they have entered into an agreement to jointly develop wireless- based emergency, navigational and information products and services for both the automotive industry and consumers. ... Continue reading
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Original Equipment Suppliers Ass Reports Vigorous First-Year Results
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) announced that membership approached nearly 150 companies in its first year. ... Continue reading
PAR North America Announces Appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer
PAR North America has named Don Elliott president and chief operating officer of the Company," stated Jim Hallett, chief executive officer of PAR North America. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company Names Carlos T. Alcantara President of International Operations
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced that Carlos T. Alcantara has joined the company as president of international operations. ... Continue reading
Pennzoil-Quaker State Reports Strong Second Quarter 1999 Results
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company announced second quarter 1999 net income of $16.1 million before nonrecurring charges, a 164 percent increase compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 1998. ... Continue reading
Photo Feature: Morning Festivities at the 1999 Brickyard 400
Photo Feature: Morning Festivities at the 1999 Brickyard 400 ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces More Powerful Boxster For 2000
A larger and more powerful engine headlines the list of enhancements for the model year 2000 version of the Porsche Boxster sports car. ... Continue reading
Imagine a portable electric scooter that helps handle all your errands and appointments around town, then folds up neatly in the trunk of your car. ... Continue reading
Record July in Europe for Chrysler and Jeep Brands
Sales of the Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee and the Chrysler 300M led DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler and Jeep brands to their best July ever in Europe, with 10,539 cars and trucks delivered to customers, a 6 percent jump for those brands over July 1998. ... Continue reading
Renault Continues its Investments in SDRC's Metaphase Enterprise
SDRC announced that Renault continues its investments in SDRC's Metaphase Enterprise software bringing its investment to $1.7 million since December 1998. ... Continue reading
Ricardo, Inc. Expands the Engineering Placement Group
With the addition of Mike Moses, Director of Engineering Placement Group (EPG), Ricardo, Inc. is moving into the new century with a fresh outlook and the EPG has a new team perspective. ... Continue reading
S&P Assigns Mercury Indemnity Co. of Ill. `BBBpi' Rtg
Standard & Poor's assigned its triple `Bpi' financial strength rating to Mercury Indemnity Co. of Illinois. ... Continue reading
Spatial Signs Integration Technology Solutions
Spatial Inc., the world's leading software developer of 3D modeling technology and interoperability solutions, and Integration Technology Solutions, Inc. (ITS) announced that they have signed a distributor sales agreement. ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester S (1999) ... Continue reading
Textron Automotive Names Maclean President of Its Trim Division
Textron Automotive Company, a segment of Textron Inc. announced that William Maclean has been named President of its Trim Division. ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings
T.J.T., Inc., a recycler and supplier of refurbished axles and tires to the manufactured housing industry, reported higher sales for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Top Source Reports Improved Fiscal 1999 Third Quarter Results
TopSource Technologies, Inc. reported net income of $237,175 or $.01 per share for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1999, compared to a net loss of ($1,150,151) or ($.04) per share for the same period in 1998. ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive to Build New Technical Center in Novi
Tower Automotive Inc. announced plans to build an 86,000-square- foot technical center in Novi, Mich. ... Continue reading
Turbodyne Reports Half Year and Second Quarter Preliminary Results
Turbodyne Technologies Inc. reported preliminary results for the half year and the second quarter ended June 30, 1999. ... Continue reading
Union Acceptance Corporation Announces $365 Million Securitization
Union Acceptance Corporation announced that its subsidiary, UAC Securitization Corporation has priced an offering of approximately $365 million of asset-backed notes, secured by a pool of prime automobile receivables. ... Continue reading
USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet; Dave Steele Wins at IRP
USAC: Coors Light Silver Bullet; Dave Steele Wins at IRP ... Continue reading
USAC: MCI WorldCom National Western States Midget Car Series Race Results
USAC: MCI WorldCom National Western States Midget Car Series Race Results ... Continue reading
Viasystems Group Acquires PCB Manufacturing Division of Termbray
Viasystems Group, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the PCB manufacturing division of Termbray Industries International Limited at a purchase price of $325m, subject to certain closing date balance sheet adjustments. ... Continue reading
Viasystems Nantong Earns ISO 9002 Certification
Viasystems Group, Inc. announced that its Value-Added Assemblies & Services facility in Nantong, China, received ISO 9002 certification from Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). ... Continue reading
VOLVO C70 COUPE (1999) ... Continue reading
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