News By Topic: Touring Car Racing

SPECIAL EVENT (VIDEO) - 2008 Cadillac CTS On The Road And On The Track

Nov 17, 2007

by Carey Russ The plan was simple enough - a new 2008 Cadillac CTS would be delivered to my house, near San Francisco, CA, and I would drive it to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to watch the last race of Cadillac's current career in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. Then I'd drive home. Seat time in the second ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (TORRANCE, CA.) - Honda Supports Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

Oct 27, 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 25 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today a pledge of $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist the Red Cross in providing shelter, relief and recovery support to those affected by the Southern California wildfires. In addition, American Honda is working with th ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (BOULDER) - Carroll Shelby and Other Racing Legends to Attend Shelby American Collection's 11th Annual Holiday Gala

Sep 25, 2007

Carroll Shelby, Bob Bondurant, Phil Remington and other racing heroes will headline the Shelby American Collection's 11th annual celebration at its museum in Boulder on December 1, 2007. The annual holiday party honors the race history of Carroll Shelby, his legendary 1960s Shelby American Team and the automobiles they ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT) - Explore Grand Auto Racing Collection at Henry Ford Museum

Aug 25, 2007

DEARBORN, Mich.--When the Motor City hosts the Grand Prix this Labor Day weekend, nearby Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan is the perfect place to whet your appetite for all things racing. With an automotive racing collection that is among the very best in the country, Henry Ford Museum is home to automobiles spa ... Continue reading

Volkswagen to Compete in 39th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500

May 11, 2007

Diesel powered Race Touareg 2's head to Mexico with American Mark Miller and South African Giniel de Villiers AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 10 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has officially entered two Volkswagen Motorsport Dakar Rally vehicles in this year's running of the Tecate SCORE Baja 500, June 1-3, 2007. This will be ... Continue reading

CLUB RACING - Coming to a Track Near You: Club Racer-Inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype Makes World Debut at the New York International Auto Show

Apr 9, 2007

New York, U.S.A., April 2007; The club racer-inspired 2008 Honda S2000 CR Prototype making its world debut at the New York International Auto Show introduces a higher level of track-worthy performance and style to the S2000 roadster, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. The S2000 CR will be available as an entire ... Continue reading

Cannonball Run World Events: Start Your Engines For The Great American Run!

Apr 3, 2007

For Immediate Release 02 April 2007 Contact: Rebecca Appleton Tel: +44 (0)208 786 1958 Start Your Engines For The Great American Run! Following in the high-octane wheel tracks of the hugely successful Cannonball Rally, a cavalcade of outrageous cars, daredevil drivers and madcap thrill seekers will make history in just ... Continue reading

RALLY AMERICA RACERS COMPETE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AT THE 2007 OREGON TRAIL RALLY

Mar 21, 2007

COMPETITORS CHALLENGE FOR CRUCIAL POINTS AT THE THIRD RALLY AMERICA EVENT OF THE SEASON TO QUALIFY FOR X GAMES 13 PORTLAND, OR., March 20, 2007 – Take the perfect scenic route and enjoy the sights and sounds of many of the top race car drivers in the country as they compete at the Oregon Trail Rally. This event is ... Continue reading

SPEED GT Cars Get First Taste of Charlotte's High Banks; Jimmie Johnson Makes "Official" Debut

Mar 21, 2007

For Immediate Release Round and Round: SPEED GT Cars Get First Taste of Charlotte's High Banks Jimmie Johnson Makes "Official" Debut In Cadillac CONCORD, N.C. (March 19, 2007) - SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship drivers got their first taste of oval racing Monday with a test on the Lowe's Motor Spee ... Continue reading

Audi TDI Diesel Wins Again at Sebring

Mar 19, 2007

18 March 2007 SEBRING, Fla. - Despite new regulations, the Audi R10 TDI remains the sports car to beat. By achieving an impressive victory in the 12 Hours of Sebring (USA), AUDI AG made a perfect start into the 2007 motorsport season with its revolutionary diesel sports car and also a successful dress rehearsal for the ... Continue reading

Corsa Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Sebring - Thursday Report

Mar 16, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corsa Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Ferrari Repaired and Quick Lopez Runs Second Quick GT2 Time in Wet Nighttime Conditions at Sebring SEBRING, Fla., March 15, 2007 – For the veterans at White Lightning Racing, the saga that the Corsa Motorsports’ No. 32 EquiWest/Michelin Ferrari F4 ... Continue reading

Mobil 1 and GM Racing Aim for Record Breaking Corvette Run

Mar 15, 2007

FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil today announces the 11th year of its technical partnership with reigning American Le Mans Series (ALMS) champions General Motors (GM) Corvette Racing team and further support of GM’s Cadillac, Pontiac and Cobalt race teams. The six-time ALMS championship winning Corvette team will continue ... Continue reading

Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing Sebring Wednesday Report

Mar 15, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing’s Enge Turns Top Time in Sebring Practice Sebring, Fla., March 14, 2007 – Petersen Motorsports/White Lightning Racing sat on top of the GT2 class time charts in the first official practice day for the 55th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring ... Continue reading

US Automotive Manufacturer SSC Attempts to Break Production Car Speed Record Next Week

Mar 14, 2007

WEST RICHLAND, Wash., March 14 -- SSC, manufacturer of exclusive super cars, announced today that testing to set the world production speed record will commence on March 21st, 2007. In conjunction with MKM Racing, SSC has closed down a 12-mile stretch of Highway 93 in Elko County, Nevada to attempt to break the 253 mph ... Continue reading

DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2007

Mar 14, 2007

KARIYA, Japan, March 13 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sport sponsorship plan for the 2007 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams participating in the world's top motor sports including FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (F1), FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP (WRC), and FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS ... Continue reading