12 HOURS OF SEBRING PRE-RACE NOTES
The American Le Mans Series begins its 10th season with the 56th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida on Saturday, March 15 (10:00 am - 10:00 pm). It is arguably the most prestigious and historic endurance race in the Western Hemisphere. Should you be interested in feature mate ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 - END OF TEST REPORT
The Honda Racing F1 Team today concluded its preparations for the start of the 2008 Formula One season following a three-day private test at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain. Race drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, along with Test and Reserve Driver Alex Wurz, each spent two days at the wheel of the RA108 ... Continue reading
The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport crosses the Atlantic next weekend with Mexico City hosting Round 8 of the 2007-08 season at the famed Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March. A1 Team Canada's driver line-up will remain unchanged from the previous round in South Africa with Toronto's Robert Wicken ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES COMMUNITY HELPS NEW TEAMS TRANSITION TO THE SPORT
The clock is ticking for teams preparing for the 2008 IndyCar Series season that begins on March 29 under the lights at Homestead-Miami Speedway. No teams are feeling the deadline as much as the teams from the Champ Car World Series that will be joining the IndyCar Series following the recent announcement of unificatio ... Continue reading
Farm Bureau Insurance Banking on Busch at Atlanta
Kyle Busch and his fellow NASCAR Nationwide Series competitors waved goodbye to his hometown of Las Vegas after last weekendâs Samâs Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The series is now onto Atlanta Motor Speedway, and even though Busch is changing horses for the third time in four events this season, he r ... Continue reading
J.J. YELEY - Random Thoughts and Observations Heading Into Week Four
Three races down, 33 to go. So, hereâs a scary thought: Major League Baseball Spring Training is in full swing in Florida and Arizona (FYI â Tucson, Ariz., is the spring home of the 2007 National League West Division Champion Arizona Diamondbacks â in case you were wondering). Also, March Madness is gear ... Continue reading
TRAVIS KVAPIL AND ZAXBY'S PARTNER FOR ATLANTA CUP RACE
Yates Racing announced today that Zaxbyâs will sponsor the No. 28 entry with driver Travis Kvapil for this weekendâs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 9th. âIâm really thrilled to have Zaxbyâs as the sponsor of our No. 28 Ford Fusion for this weekend at Atlanta,â ... Continue reading
John Coughlin's title defense begins in Orlando
A year ago, John Coughlin arrived at the annual Orlando Speed World Dragway Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event with a pair of new race cars and returned home with a coveted NHRA âWallyâ trophy after claiming the Top Dragster title. By seasonâs end, Coughlin had won three more times and clinched the Divis ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart - No Rest for the Weary
Ready or not, round four of the 36-race NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule is upon us. The days and weeks leading into this weekendâs stop at Atlanta Motor Speedway have been harried, and for some, a bit hurtful. After 10 days spent in Daytona Beach, Fla., for Speedweeks, teams journeyed west to Fontana, Calif. And ... Continue reading
SunTrust Pontiac Dallara Hits the Test Track
The all-new No. 10 SunTrust Racing Pontiac Dallara DP-01 chassis of Wayne Taylor Racing wrapped up its first on-track test session at Carolina Motorsports Park Wednesday afternoon as it continued preparations for the Daytona Prototypeâs highly anticipated Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series debut March 29 at Homestea ... Continue reading
Statement from Robby Gordon regarding today's decision by the National Stock Car Racing Commission
âWe see this as good news. We are grateful the commissioners rescinded the points penalty and suspension but disappointed by the fine. Still, we see this as a victory for Robby Gordon Motorsports. We feel like justice was done and appreciate NASCAR creating a system that allowed us to take our appeal to the Nation ... Continue reading
ROUSH FENWAY RACING STATEMENT ON NO. 99 PENALTY
Concord, N.C. (March 5, 2008) â Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smithâs statement on the penalty given to the No. 99 team following Sundayâs Las Vegas race. âThe bolt holding the lid in place failed in its purpose as a result of vibration harmonics generated by the car and the race track during ... Continue reading
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING COMMISSION STATEMENT - ROBBIE GORDON RACING
: On March 5, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Robby Gordon Motorsports regarding the #7 car. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following opening day inspection on February 8, 2008 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Daytona International Speedw ... Continue reading
1. Team Penske takes over at Sebring: Team Penske took over at Sebring International Raceway where Tony Kanaan and Andretti Green Racing left off. Ryan Briscoe and Helio Castroneves led a half day of an Open Test on a 1.7-mile, 11-turn course as eight drivers completed 456 laps. Kanaan and Andretti Green Racing swept a ... Continue reading
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PREPARES TO USHER IN NEXT ERA OF GREEN RACING
Audi has captured overall victory at Sebring the last two seasons using diesel power with its R10 TDI factory prototype. The American Le Mans Series unleashes a new era next week at the 56th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida when it becomes the first major racing series in t ... Continue reading
Print At Home Option Available To Talladega Superspeedway Ticket Buyers
Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that ticket buyers now have the opportunity to print their tickets at home. âThe ability to print tickets at home gives our ticket holders a new level of convenience and security,â explained Talladega Superspeedway President Rick Humphrey. âNow, instead o ... Continue reading
No. 99 Team Penalized For Infractions At Las Vegas Motor Speedway
NASCAR has issued penalties and fines to the No. 99 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions found last Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The No. 99 car driven by Carl Edwards was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q ( ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 6 -- Although many new-vehicle buyers may want to purchase an environmentally friendly vehicle, only 11 percent are "very willing" to pay more to do so, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Power Auto Offline Media Report(SM) - Spring Edition. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi ... Continue reading
Tank Sports Releases Xi(TM) Product Line at the 2008 Dealer Expo
LOS ANGELES, March 6 -- Tank Sports, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TNSP) announced the launch of its newest line of vehicles under the Xi(TM) (Pronounced Sai or Sigh) brand name by debuting the new line at the largest Powersports trade show in the U.S., the Dealer Expo(TM), held in Indianapolis the third weekend in Februar ... Continue reading
Stile Bertone unveils the B.A.T. 11
This project is the logical outcome of the evolution of the B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T. 9, developed by Nuccio Bertone together with Alfa Romeo between 1953 and 1955. The aim at that time was to build aerodynamic cars: BAT stands for Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica (Aerodynamic Technical Coupe). Romeo between 1953 an ... Continue reading
Suzuki Debuts Concept Kizashi 3 at New York Auto Show
- Concept Kizashi 3 makes global debut in New York - Suzuki's complete Kizashi concept series on display for first time - Latest Suzuki concept fuses automotive passion, exquisite design and engineering excellence BREA, Calif., March 6 -- The New York International Auto Show welcomes American Suzuki Motor Corp. on Thur ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's ANCO Wiper Blades Brand Responds to Changing Weather
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation is helping consumers battle through tough driving conditions and prepare for spring and summer with attractive mail-in rebate offers on leading ANCO® wiper blades. ANCO wipers, âThe Clearest Choice in Wiper Bladesâ¢,â feature the latest materials and technol ... Continue reading
TPMS Will Tell You if Your Tires are Under Pressure
BETHESDA, Md., March 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- You've just purchased a new vehicle and already a dashboard warning light is on, but this is one you might not have seen before. There's a good chance it's the new warning light tied to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which as of 2008, is standard on all new ... Continue reading
Capstone Receives Order from Italian Hybrid Electric Bus Manufacturer
Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.microturbine.com) , the worldâs leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, today announced that it received an order for 15 microturbines to be deployed in 12 hybrid electric buses in the Abruzzi region of Italy and 3 for the Ministry of the Protection o ... Continue reading
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aura Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:AUSI) announced today that Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has announced the availability of an all-electric transport refrigeration unit powered by the AuraGen. This system eliminates the need for a diesel motor to run the compressor on refrigerated trucks. M ... Continue reading
Renault chooses Allison for extreme construction vehicles
Allison Transmission Europe B.V. Communications Sliedrecht, The Netherlands Renault chooses Allison for extreme construction vehicles Allison's next generation transmission system at work in construction worldwide. Allison Transmission, a worldwide provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions for on- and off-roa ... Continue reading
SpongeTech Steven Moskowitz New Exclusive Webcast Interview for SPNG Shareholders and Investment Community! NEW YORK, March 6 -- SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) is pleased to announce that COO Steven Moskowitz will conduct a new exclusive webcast interview with "The Green Baron Report" so that ... Continue reading
Goodyear Receives Penske's Outstanding Supplier Award
AKRON, Ohio, March 6 -- Penske Truck Leasing recently presented The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with its Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007, a first for a tire supplier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear supplies Penske with a variety of truck tires, including replacement and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Installs Electronic Stabilization Program Across the Line in 2009 - Video Enhanced
Volkswagen ahead of industry and the government's deadline AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 6 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that its Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) will be standard equipment on every 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicle -- passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and minivans. By offeri ... Continue reading
James A. Squatrito Named CEO of Compass Automotive Group
FRANKLIN, Ind.--Compass Automotive Group, Inc, a leading provider of aluminum and magnesium component solutions to car makers and Tier I automotive suppliers, today announced that James A. Squatrito has been named Chief Executive Officer. Current President and CEO Craig Conaty will remain with the company as President ... Continue reading
DUSSELDORF, Germany, March 5 -- The emerging connection of personal portable navigation devices to telematics services traditionally provided through embedded vehicle systems will be the focus of a presentation by ATX Vice President Shiva Kalisetty at "Navigation Day @ CeBIT 2008," the world's largest trade fair showca ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the Show
The magazine's Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun GENEVA, March 5 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff today announced its Editors' Choice Award winners for the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070921/CLF046LOGO ) For more than a dec ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Lancia Delta Makes Dramatic Entrance - COMPLETE VIDEO
GENEVA - March 6, 2008: With great fanfare, Lancia unveiled its stunning new Delta at the 78th Geneva Motor Show. Delta: a name that embodies all the strength of one of the highest moments in automotive history as well as a name that means âdifferenceâ in mathematical terms; a difference conceived as evolutio ... Continue reading
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