Toro Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway at www.toro.com/indy
May 17, 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--May 17, 2006--The Toro Company , a leader in lawn care for more than 90 years, is teaming up with Indianapolis Motor Speedway(R) to help celebrate the 90th Running of the Indianapolis 500(R) on May 28, and kick off the Backyard to the Brickyard(R) Giveaway. Toro is the official provider of turf main ... Continue reading
Two American Traditions Race for Charity
May 17, 2006
Disneyland Resort in California and Indianapolis 500 Drivers Participate in the 'Minnie Indy Charity Race' INDIANAPOLIS, May 17 -- Checkered flags will wave, crowds will cheer and engines will roar (both big and small) as two American traditions team up to celebrate special milestones. In honor of Disneyland's 50th ann ... Continue reading
May 17, 2006
CLEVELAND, May 16, 2006 - The 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank is still more than a month away, but it is already shaping up to be a big year for the event. On the heels of announcing a new ownership group that is bringing a secure future and fresh approach to the popular Northeast Ohio tradition, th ... Continue reading
New-look Grand Prix of Cleveland Off to a Fast Start with Sponsorship Commitments
May 17, 2006
Nineteen sponsors announced, including BP, Build-a-Bear, Crocker Park, Clear Choice, Cuyahoga County and Red Bull CLEVELAND, May 16, 2006 - The 2006 Grand Prix of Cleveland Presented by U.S. Bank is still more than a month away, but it is already shaping up to be a big year for the event. On the heels of announcing a n ... Continue reading
Papis To Drive #52 Cheever Racing Entry at Indy
May 17, 2006
Indianapolis, Ind. (May 16, 2006) -- Max Papis, the versatile driver of open-wheel and sports-car racing, has been hired to drive a second Cheever Racing entry for the Indianapolis 500. Papis, 36, will attempt to put the No. 52 Cheever Racing Honda/Dallara in the 33-car field when qualifying begins Saturday for the 90t ... Continue reading
Derhaag Motorsports: No. 40 Preformed Line Products Daytona Prototype
May 17, 2006
Bingham and Ruhlman recover from qualifying race crash to finish thirteenth at Phoenix Daytona Prototype race Phoenix, AZ (May 16, 2006) Despite getting caught up in a qualifying crash that took out six of the top Daytona Prototypes in the Rolex Cup field, drivers Chris Bingham and Randy Ruhlman and the Derhaag Moto ... Continue reading
Doug Kalitta trying for three consecutive NHRA event wins in sponsor's backyard
May 17, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 16, 2006) ââ¬â Just like in the 2005 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster driver Doug Kalitta is going into his primary sponsorââ¬â¢s hometown of Columbus, Ohio, on a hot streak. Just like last season, Kalitta and his Mac Tools team are eager to race t ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pontiac Performance NHRA Nationals
May 17, 2006
KALITTA MOTORSPORTS2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing SeriesEvent 8 of 23Pontiac Performance NHRA NationalsNational Trail Raceway Columbus, OhioMay 18-21, 2006 NHRA Top Fueler Dave Grubnic looking to NHRA legends on his team for winning edge in Columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio (May 16, 2006) ââ¬â Native Australian Dave ... Continue reading
2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series
May 17, 2006
Dale Jarrett, No. 88 UPS Ford FusionTeam Notes
May 17, 2006
NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge at Loweâs Motor Speedway May 20, 2006 UPS Racing Team Notes of Interest ⢠This weekendâs NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge marks the 15th consecutive start in the annual race of winners for Dale Jarrett. Jarrett made his first appearance in the event in 1992 as a result of ... Continue reading
May 15, 2006
PHOENIX, May 15 -- CSK Auto, Inc. announced today that its Checker Schuck's Kragen Racing team will roll out a special "Madman Murray" themed Nitro Funny Car body in several upcoming NHRA Powerade Series(R) drag races. The new Chevy Monte Carlo body, resplendent in red and yellow flame graphics with a huge smiling pict ... Continue reading
Dunlop Tires Searches for 'Complete Driver' for Drivers Cup
May 15, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, May 15 -- Consumers who want to race are signing up to compete in racing's most unique competition, a multifaceted take on the "Ironman of Driving." A household name in Europe, Dunlop Drivers Cup is looking for 12 amateur automotive enthusiasts to compete in a qualifying event to represent the United State ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Makes a Winning Comeback in USA
May 13, 2006
* FSI technology helps Audi achieve comprehensive victory * Capello and McNish extend championship lead * Five-year-old Audi R8 beats latest sports-prototypes HOUSTON, May 13 -- Dindo Capello (Italy) and Allan McNish (Scotland) extended their American Le Mans Series lead when they steered their "factory" Audi R8 home t ... Continue reading
FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Diamond Hill Plywood 200
May 13, 2006
May 12, 2006 Darlington Raceway MATT KENSETH-17-Ameriquest Mortgage Ford Fusion (Finished 2nd) - "We had a good car. Jimmy (Fennig) has done a great job over here and so has everybody that works on this thing. It was fun, I just didn't get a long enough run at the end. I think we had a little bit better car than Denny ... Continue reading
A Flock of Celebrities Scheduled to Attend Red Carpet Event - Indy 500 Weekend
May 11, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS, May 11 -- PURE RUSH, the only brand to host VIP parties at every major sporting event in the past 3 years, will make their Inaugural appearance in Indy during the 500 Race Weekend to showcase one of their legendary evenings of fun on Friday, May 26th at GELO Ultra Lounge. This high-profile, red carpet eve ... Continue reading
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