Evernham staying out of Gordon's divorce
Daytona February 8, 2003; The AP said that Ray Evernham was one of the many car owners who refused to open his books for Brooke Gordon to use in her ongoing divorce suit with four-time Winston Cup champion Jeff Gordon. Evernham, Gordon's former crew chief, said the decision was both business and personal. "It was a dou ... Continue reading
Jeff Gordon - Distracted By Life's Foibles
Daytona February 8, 2003; The AP reported that the season hasn't even started yet and Jeff Gordon already is tired of the often-asked questions about his personal life. Gordon is in the middle of a divorce from his wife, Brooke, and spent much of last season denying the split was a distraction in his racing career. The ... Continue reading
2003 Daytona 500 Qualifying Order
1. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford 2. (32) Ricky Craven, Pontiac 3. (4) Mike Skinner, Pontiac 4. (84) Norm Benning, Chevrolet 5. ... Continue reading
1. (25) Joe Nemechek, Chevrolet, 185.189 mph 2. (15) Michael Waltrip, Chevrolet, 184.953 3. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 184.759 4. (20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 184.589 5. ... Continue reading
25th Daytona Budweiser Shootout Starting Line-up
1. (11) Geoffrey Bodine, Ford. 2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet. 3. ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Hot Wheels Hall of Fame to Open At Petersen Automotive Museum This Spring
-- In celebration of its 35th anniversary, this spring Mattel, Inc. will unveil the first-ever museum exhibit dedicated to the people, cars and moments in automotive history that embody the spirit of the landmark Hot Wheels(R) line. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_s ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels Hall of Fame to Open At Petersen Automotive Museum This Spring
Sports & Photo Editors/Automotive Writers NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.020803/bb1 Exhibit Marking 35th Anniversary Honors Automotive History and Legends Of Speed, Power and Performance with Hot Wheels(R) Attitude EL SEGUNDO, Cal ... Continue reading
Restrictor plate will be the great equalizer
#10 Valvoline Pontiac Driver Johnny Benson was the 31st fastest of the 49 cars practicing Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. Tomorrow each of the cars will qualify to determine the order for Thursday's Twin 125-mile races. The finishing order in Thursday's race determines most of the positions for the Daytona ... Continue reading
VW expects to sell 7,800 Phaetons in 2003
FRANKFURT, Feb 8, 2003; Reuters reported that Volkswagen AG said on Saturday it expected to sell over 7,800 of its new Phaeton executive saloons this year, but denied a magazine report that it had slashed its sales target for the model. A spokesman for Europe's largest carmaker denied that the company had originally pl ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 7 -- Delphi Corporation today announced the appointment of several executives to top positions in its global communication and marketing staffs and a corresponding realignment of its branding communication to help integrate the company's public affairs and brand development activities. Corporate Commu ... Continue reading
ITec Recycling Services Expands Motor Oil Bottle Recycling Program
OAKDALE, Calif., Feb. 7 -- ITec Recycling Services (ITecRS), a division of ITec Environmental Group, Inc. has recently expanded its motor oil bottle recycling program in California to include one of the top automotive retail chains in the United States, Pep Boys. Through the California Integrated Waste Management Oppor ... Continue reading
Montgomery/Cooper Unveil Team, Meet with Fans
Montgomery/Cooper Unveil Team, Meet with Fans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daytona Beach, FL (February 7, 2003) -The Alice Cooper/Montgomery Racing team will be busy meeting with both the media and fans during their stay in Daytona Beach this week. The official team announcement will be made in the Daytona International Speed ... Continue reading
Dirt Track Auto Racing Returns to East Houston With Re-Opening of Battleground Speedway
HOUSTON--Feb. 7, 2003--Championship dirt track auto racing returns to East Houston when Battleground Speedway re-opens on Saturday, March 8, 2003. Located just four miles north of I-10 on FM 2100, Battleground Speedway features a 3/8 mile groomed dirt track, a 4,000-seat grandstand, and a 1/8 mile infield racing track ... Continue reading
As FanFest/Saturn Donor Day Will Be Held Saturday, February 8 in Oakland OAKLAND, Calif.--Feb. 7, 2003--The California Transplant Donor Network will have a special opportunity to promote organ and tissue donation at the Oakland As' FanFest, Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Oakland Coliseum, as part of S ... Continue reading
American Academy of Pediatrics Strongly Reaffirms Backseats Are Safest; Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign to Redouble its Efforts WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- As the nation kicks off Child Passenger Safety Week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign will relea ... Continue reading
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