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Saturday, October 9, 2010

Another monster Round 1 match-up for Coughlin

Another monster Round 1 match-up for Coughlin

READING, Oct. 9, 2010: The Countdown to 1 playoffs have been tough for five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. Not only has his usually reliable JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt been giving him fits, but he keeps running into top flight competition in the opening round of elimination racing. This weekend's 26th a ... Continue reading

First Drive: BMW 1 Series M Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED

First Drive: BMW 1 Series M Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amsterdam Bureau The Auto Channel MUNICH, October 9, 2010. This summer, I reported on the surprise unveiling of a prototype of the M version of the 1 Series Coupe. It was even possible to be taken for a ride on the Ascari race track in Spain by Albert Biermann, the development chi ... Continue reading

MotoGP PREVIEW: GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA

MotoGP PREVIEW: GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA

EVENT: Grand Prix of Malaysia WHERE: Sepang Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Circuit is 3.447 miles (5.548 km), with 15 turns. Race is 21 laps. WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 10. ... Continue reading

Mercedes GP/Petronas Qualifying - Suzuki - October 9, 2010

Mercedes GP/Petronas Qualifying - Suzuki - October 9, 2010

The first practice sessions for the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix got underway today at the Suzuka circuit in dry and warm conditions ahead of the heavy rain showers forecast for qualifying tomorrow. MICHAEL SCHUMACHER "It's a great feeling to be driving this track again. It's really fun and a great challenge. I have always ... Continue reading

SCCA Seeks Member of Excellence Nominations

SCCA Seeks Member of Excellence Nominations

TOPEKA, October 8, 2010: Sports Car Club of America is seeking nominations for the third annual Member of Excellence award to be presented at the 2011 SCCA National Convention in Las Vegas. The winner of the award will be the member who provides a great contribution in the previous 12 months to the Club overall, regard ... Continue reading

Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Drivers To Participate in Super DIRT Week

Tony Stewart Racing Outlaw Drivers To Participate in Super DIRT Week

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 8, 2010: No matter where the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series races, it seems the excitement finds a way to follow. After last weekend’s $50,000-to-win Morgan Hughes National Open, next on the docket for the traveling winged warriors is a Saturday night special during Super DIRT Week, th ... Continue reading

Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

SEE ALSO: Honda Buyers Guide SEE ALSO: E-Carmony: Is the 2011 Honda Fit Your Perfect Match? Tokyo, Oct 8, 2010; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. begins sales in Japan of a newly refreshed Fit model together with the all-new Fit Hybrid, a new addition to the Fit lineup. The popular Fit lineup has been highly acclaimed for unique f ... Continue reading

Cadillac Selects CureDuchenne as 2011 Super Bowl Charity Partner

Cadillac Selects CureDuchenne as 2011 Super Bowl Charity Partner

CORONA DEL MAR, Calif.--Today, CureDuchenne announced that they have been selected as Cadillac’s 2011 Super Bowl Charity partner. This marks the first time one of America’s largest Fortune 500 companies will partner with a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-specific organization to join the fight ... Continue reading

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