Knoper Named SCCA Pro Racing President
Feb 2, 2006
For Immediate Release Knoper Named SCCA Pro Racing President TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 2, 2006) - SCCA Pro Racing Ltd., the wholly owned professional auto racing subsidiary of Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Inc., announced today that Earl Knoper will be its next President. Knoper, 64, joins the SCCA Pro Racing staff after ... Continue reading
Feb 2, 2006
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 1, 2006 - Tampa, Florida - East Bay Raceway Park - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ryan Scott, 4, Real Race Cars-17.466; 2. Ryan Smith, 55, S & S-17.491; 3. Terry Hall, 8, Hall-17.760; 4. Mike Ward, 80, Ward-17.787; 5. ... Continue reading
Q&A with Whit Bazemore, driver of the Matco Tools Dodge Funny Car
Feb 2, 2006
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2006 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net Q&A WITH WHIT BAZEMORE, DRIVER OF THE MATCO TOOLS IRON EAGLE DODGE FUNNY CAR INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 1, 2006) - Whit Bazemore joined Don Schumacher Racing in 2001 t ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Adds Phinny to Formula BMW Fold
Feb 2, 2006
Hearn Motorsports Adds Phinny to Formula BMW Fold LAS VEGAS, Nev., February 1, 2006 - Richie Hearn (Henderson, Nev.) will add karting star and 2005 Red Bull Driver Search Finalist Ryan Phinny (Carmel Valley, Calif.) to his Formula BMW USA Series program in 2006. The 15 year-old is the latest kart driver that Hearn, him ... Continue reading
Jason Jarrett Joins Team at Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
Feb 2, 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 1 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that Jason Jarrett has joined the team at its new corporate headquarters in Newton, North Carolina. Also, Troi Hayes, formerly the Senior Director of marketing at Talladega Superspeedway for International Speedway Corp ... Continue reading
Infineon Raceway Kicks-Off New Season With 'Ignition Tour 2006' for Race Fans
Feb 1, 2006
Contact: John Cardinale 707-933-3907 Infineon Raceway Kicks-Off New Season With 'Ignition Tour 2006' for Race Fans SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Race fans can satisfy their motor-racing craving long before Infineon Raceway officially opens its gates for the 2006 Big O Tires Race Season in May. The raceway will h ... Continue reading
Bloomington Speedway -- 2006 Schedule Highlights
Feb 1, 2006
BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY P.O. Box 239 Clear Creek, IN 47426-0239 Contact: Tim McKinney, 812-372-3936 email: redclay@bluemarble.net www.bloomingtonspeedway.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY OPENS APRIL 14, 2006 (Bloomington, Ind. - February 1, 2006) Although Mike Miles is still putting the finishing touches on ... Continue reading
The AAA-Sponsored Roush Racing #6 Ford Fusion to Appear at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 1, 2006
WHAT: AAA is previewing its new 2006 NEXTEL Cup race car sponsorship. AAA has signed a contract with Roush Racing to sponsor the #6 AAA Ford Fusion, driven by Mark Martin, at NEXTEL Cup Series races in 2006. At the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the #6 AAA Ford race car will be on display, as well as a racing si ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2006
USAC FLORIDA FORD FOCUS SERIES RACE RESULTS: January 31, 2006 (day) - Tampa, Florida - East Bay Raceway Park - "Tangerine Midget Tournament" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Arin McIntosh, 34, McIntosh-19.051; 2. Ryan Smith, 55, S&S-19.190; 3. Terry Hall, 8, Hall-19.266; 4. Nick Daugherty, 7, Daugherty-19.705; 5. ... Continue reading
NHRA Newsmakers: Jan. 31, 2006
Jan 31, 2006
NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport NEWS NUGGETS * SCHUMACHER AND ANDERSON FINALISTS FOR SPEED DRIVER OF THE YEAR: Tony Schumacher and Greg Anderson have been named finalists for the Speed Channel Driver of the Year award. The two NHRA POWERade Series drivers are among six finalists fo ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Jason Line on Back In The Pits
Jan 31, 2006
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK JASON LINE – DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net* *Jason Line on Wednesday’s /Back In The Pits/* Winner of the 2004 Automobile ... Continue reading
KB Racing: Greg Anderson Nominated for pee Channel Driver of the Year
Jan 31, 2006
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2006 KB RACING NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT PONTIAC GTO PRO STOCK GREG ANDERSON - DRIVER MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz PHONE: 425-557-8899 E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net Attachment: GA 2005 headshot (NHRA) (Photo Credit: NHRA.com) * *Greg Anderson Nominated ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa
Jan 30, 2006
COMPANY CONTACT: Patricia Brown Cooper Tire 419-424-4370 pjbrown@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Guides the Way to Victory in South Africa Joe Verstappen of A1 Team Netherlands wins on last lap of race FINDLAY, OHIO, January 30, 2006 - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY's Cooper-A1 Grand Prix racing radials helped lead the way to ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2006
Sascha Maassen raced to one of his best finishes in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, bolstered by a flawless performance from the Brumos Racing crew. Although Maassen, of Raeren Belgium, had a fast qualifying time, he started the No. 58 Porsche-powered Fabcar 29th on the 66-car grid due to an administrative glitch. He quickly ... Continue reading
News From Atlantic Racing Team
Jan 30, 2006
ing Team 201 Glenforest Drive Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada B3M 1J3 902 488 5823 (24 hrs) ------------------------ Article 1: Welcome Richard Spenard! Atlantic Racing Team (www.atlanticracingteam.com) is in the midst of testing their 17-year old ex-Honda Series driver, Canadian Philip Major of Ottawa, Ontario (www.majorsp ... Continue reading
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