3-time motorcycle Grand Prix winner Abe dies in street accident
YOKOHAMA, Oct. 8 KYODO News reported that three-time motorcycle Grand Prix winner Norifumi Abe died Sunday after his motorbike collided with a truck that made an illegal u-turn. He was 32. Abe, nicknamed ''Norick,'' joined the 500 cc MotoGP, the world's premier motorcycling championship, in 1994 and earned his first vi ... Continue reading
Sport Package Helps 2008 Ford Fusion Stand Out
DEARBORN - October 7, 2007: By Robert Musial, FCN For 2008, the Ford Fusion gets a Sport Appearance Package that helps it stand out from the pack, both inside and out. Available on the SE and SEL models, the new package lets Fusion owners add custom details to make their favorite car look even better. On the outside, t ... Continue reading
NHRA (DALLAS) - RAIN PUTS A STOP TO SUMMIT RACING SERIES DIVISION FINALS
The top racers in NHRA's South Central division Summit Racing Series have come to Texas Motorplex to race in five categories for individual and team honors but today's action was cut short by bad weather. Rain fell off and on throughout the day and, ultimately, forced NHRA and track officials to pull the plug. The Race ... Continue reading
ALMS (ROAD ATLANTA) - AUDI BACK ON TOP WITH THRILLING PETIT VICTORY
Allan McNish and Dindo Capello won Petit Le Mans by 0.923 seconds, the closest finish in the race's 10-year history. After 1,000 miles and 394 laps, it came down to just 0.923 seconds between the premier teams in sports car racing. This time, the moment belonged to Dindo Capello and Allan McNish as Audi remained unbeat ... Continue reading
GRAND AM (ALTON, VA.) - Honda, HART, Lewis and Schmitt Win VIR Finale...
Shane Lewis and John Schmitt capped a dominant weekend in the No. 22 HART Honda Accord with a convincing win in the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series ST (Street Tuner) Six Hour Saturday at Virginia International Raceway while a third-place finish by No. 95 Turner Motorsport BMW 330i teammates Adam Burrows and Trevor Hopwo ... Continue reading
NHRA (ENGLISHTOWN) - DRIVERS QUALIFY AT NHRA SPORT COMPACT FALLNATIONALS
The warm temperatures at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park did not keep down the drivers of the NHRA Xplod Sport Compact racing Series. The top qualifiers at the NHRA Sport Compact Fallnationals are Marty Ladwig (Pro FWD), Leslie Armendariz (Honda Tuning Magazine All Motor), Brent Rau (Modified), Kenny Tran (Hot Rod), a ... Continue reading
NHRA (GLENDORA) - CATERPILLAR NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR...
NHRA announced today that one of the most recognizable names in the corporate world, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), will become an official sponsor of NHRA beginning in 2008. The multi-year deal with NHRA comes on the heels of Caterpillarâs recent announcement to become a primary sponsor with David Powers Motorsports, be ... Continue reading
NHRA (CECIL, GA.) - SUMMIT RACING SERIES COMPETITORS EARN TOP HONORS
The top racers in NHRA's Southeast division Summit Racing Series converged on South Georgia Motorsports Park over the last three days to compete for team and individual honors. The team from Bradenton (Fla.) Motorsports Park won the team title by 11 points over the second place team from Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga ... Continue reading
TEAMR EPORTS (SHANGAI) - HRF1 RACE NOTES...
Jenson Button boosted the Honda Racing F1 Team's championship tally by four crucial points today when he brought his RA107 home in fifth position in China. He delivered an exceptional performance in the wet-dry race, once again demonstrating his prowess in challenging weather conditions to achieve the team's best perfo ... Continue reading
Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic Exception Special Editions: Better Still in 2007/8
PARIS - October 7, 2007: Encouraged by successful market response to the Scénic Exception special edition released last year, Renault is following through with an even more attractive proposition on Scénic and Grand Scénic (five- and seven-seat versions). This yearâs Scénic Exception models come in a speci ... Continue reading
Opinión Hola al 2008 SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive, Spain's Environmentally Friendly New Car
THE NEW SEAT IBIZA ECOMOTIVE CO2 emissions of under 100 g/km Fuel consumption of just 3.8 litres per 100km 1.4 TDI 80 hp engine with a diesel particulate filter Improved aerodynamics and low-friction tyres Frankfurt was the venue chosen by SEAT to present one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles ever produced ... Continue reading
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