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Sunday, February 6, 2005

Angelelli, Taylor, Collard Win at Daytona

Angelelli, Taylor, Collard Win at Daytona

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 6, 2005; Mike Harris writing for the AP reported that a Pontiac-powered Riley prototype co-driven by sports car aces Max Angelelli, Wayne Taylor and Emmanuel Collard coasted to victory Sunday in the Rolex 24 sports car endurance race. It wasn't supposed to be so easy in a race that saw a re ... Continue reading

TRG / TRG East - Rolex 24 final

TRG / TRG East - Rolex 24 final

TRG and TRG East 18h to 24h car GT position at 24h 16 7 61 3 62 23 63 8 64 27 (out of race) 65 5 race report time car driver action 18h15 61 Nearn tires, fuel, rear brake pads 18h46 62 change Fujita in, tires, fuel 19h 65 change Lally in, tires, fuel 19h23 63 change Flanagan in, tires, fuel 19h27 16 change Carrio in, t ... Continue reading

Krohn/TRG - Rolex 24 final

Krohn/TRG - Rolex 24 final

Krohn Racing 18h to 24h car DP position at 24h 66 10 67 11 race report time car driver action 18h1 67 Said tires, fuel 18h15 66 change Bergmeister in, tires, fuel 18h55 67 change Krohn in, tires, fuel 19h15 66 change Gavin in, tires, fuel 19h30 67 change Morales in, tires, fuel 19h45 66 Gavin tires, fuel 19h57 67 Moral ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls: Honda; Ford; Dodge; Suzuki; Autocar; Jayco; Crane; HME

NHTSA Recalls: Honda; Ford; Dodge; Suzuki; Autocar; Jayco; Crane; HME

Report Date : February 6, 2005 at 02:50 PM New Information Added Since : January 27, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FORD / EXPEDITION 2000 FORD / F150 2000 FORD / SUPERCREW 2001 LINCOLN / NAVIGATOR 2000 Manufacturer : FORD MOTOR COMPANY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V017000 Recall Date : JAN 27, 2005 Component: ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls Focus; Chrysler Recalls Durango

Ford Recalls Focus; Chrysler Recalls Durango

DETROIT February 6, 2005; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 359,000 of its Focus cars because of a potential problem with their rear door latches, U.S. federal safety regulators said on Sunday. The recall, announced on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is the sec ... Continue reading

2005 Chicago Auto Show: Handicapped Amenities

2005 Chicago Auto Show: Handicapped Amenities

McCormick Place offers many services to Chicago Auto Show visitors with disabilities. McCormick Place offers many services to Chicago Auto Show visitors with disabilities. Handicapped parking is available in all McCormick Place parking garages and lots. McCormick Place Lot A is a parking garage with an adjacent surface ... Continue reading

TRG / TRG East - Rolex 24 12h

TRG / TRG East - Rolex 24 12h

TRG and TRG East 6h to 12h car GT position at 12h 16 6 61 5 62 28 63 11 64 22 65 10 race report time car driver action 6h7 61 change Shep in, tires, fuel 62 change Inoue in, tires, fuel 65 change Bunting in, tires, fuel 6h22 64 Couceiro tires, fuel 63 change Masters in, tires, fuel 6h32 16 change Braun in, tires, fuel ... Continue reading

Valentine Bugs are Sweet in Tokyo

Valentine Bugs are Sweet in Tokyo

Tokyo February 5, 2005; Japan Today reported that a Volkswagen New Beetle is covered with strawberry chocolate, candy and cookies at the City's Harumi Triton Square as part of a Valentine's Day promotion. It will be on display until White Day on March 14. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor sees profit drop in 4Q

Hyundai Motor sees profit drop in 4Q

Seoul February 5, 2005; Kim So-hyun writing for the Korean Hearald reported that Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's largest automaker, said it sold 16 percent more vehicles year-on-year during the fourth quarter but its net income saw a 21 percent unexpected drop due to soaring raw material costs and the strong domestic curren ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - SATURDAY RESULTS from Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Fla.

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - SATURDAY RESULTS from Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Fla.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Defending Division Champs Kelly and Payne on Top at Bradenton BRADENTON, Fla. - After the final rounds of qualifying at the ... Continue reading

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