Jul 2, 2010
NFB, Virginia Tech, and Grand-Am Form Historic Partnership to Advance Innovative Technology DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, College of Engineering (Virginia Tech) announced today that they have par ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Electric Vehicle Wins with Record Time at Pikes Peak
Jul 2, 2010
<b>EV bests previous âRace to the Cloudsâ mark by over a minute</b> Vehicle driving on Yokohama tires and powered by a new AC Propulsion motor broke the record for electric vehicles in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado over the weekend. With Japanese driver Ikuo Hanawa ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2010
⢠Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has joined the effort of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes by partnering with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in raising funds and awareness through its NASCAR Sprint Cup Program. ⢠JDRF children have the chance to design the paint scheme of the No. 21 Mot ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2010
Tuxedo NY, June 18, 2010: Take 55 cars, 54 men and one woman, add six miles of asphalt, $500,000 worth of prizes at stake, throw them together for two days of challenging racing in the historic Hudson Valley and what do you get? The Robin Hood Rally, www.robinhoodrally.com, a televised series of 10 amateur road races o ... Continue reading
Yokohama Adds Orange Oil-Infused Race Tires to Pikes Peak Electric Buggy
Jun 16, 2010
FULLERTON, June 16, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs ADVAN® ENV-R2⢠orange oil-infused race tires have another mountain to conquerâ¦literally. Already the official spec tire in the IMSA Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama and the new ALMS GT3 Challenge (GTC) Class, the ENV-R2 is now poised to take on ... Continue reading
Audi Achieved Record Victory at Le Mans with New Technology
Jun 15, 2010
- First Le Mans exploit with Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) - New distance record thanks to efficiency and reliability - All three Audi R15 TDI cars in top three places INGOLSTADT, Germany - June 15, 2010: For the ninth time Audi has won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans and thus equalized Ferrari's position in the ro ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's New 4-Year Contract with Union Highlights Positive Working Relationship
Jun 8, 2010
FULLERTON, June 7, 2010: The new four-year contract between Yokohama Tire Corporationâs manufacturing plant in Salem, Virginia and the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1023 signifies the positive working relationship between the two sides, according to Rex Simpson, Yokohama vice president, administration. Previousl ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation To Release Series Of Educational Videos
Jun 5, 2010
<b>First âYokohama Tire Tipsâ segment â featuring off-road racing champion Cameron Steele â to go live on the companyâs Web site and YouTube during Tire Safety Week</b> FULLERTON, June 5, 2010: To increase public awareness about a wide variety of tire-related subjects, Yokohama Tire Corporation ... Continue reading
Drivers on Yokohama Tires Claim Redline Time Attack Victories at Auto Club Speedway
Jun 5, 2010
FULLERTON, June 4, 2010: Yokohama Tire Corporation-shod race cars took the overall win and earned three first-place finishes at the Redline Time Attack event at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, May 29-30. The drivers scored the wins on Yokohamaâs ADVAN A005® and ADVAN Neova® AD08 tires. The Redline ... Continue reading
May 18, 2010
New York, May 17, 2010: The Robin Hood Rally, a series of amateur races on closed public roads across the US, will kick off the 2010 series in Berlin, New Hampshire on May 22nd and 23rd. The band of 55 merry men and women will spend two days racing Porsches, Ferraris, Corvettes, Lotuses, STIs, racing cars and other exo ... Continue reading
Walter P. Chrysler Museum Spotlights Dodge Viper Racing Heritage With Born to Race Exhibition
May 4, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum proudly presents Born to Race: Dodge Viper Racing Heritage May 4 - Aug. 29 in Boss Chrysler's Garage. The special exhibition showcases eight concept and production models that played a pivotal role in the vehicle's storied history. Complete with an historical ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Chooses Michigan for 2010 Competition Events
Jan 12, 2010
<b>$10 Million Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles Announces Partnership with Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Host Multi-Stage On-Track Challenges at MIS</b> Detroit, January 12, 2010: The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE has chosen the state of Michigan to host an intense multi-stage com ... Continue reading
Return of the Five Liter Ford Mustang
Dec 30, 2009
By Thom Cannell Youâd have to be a geezer to admit you remember the original 289 âHiPoâ V8 offered in 1964 Mustang. If youâre a bit younger the original 302 cubic inch / 5.0-liter motor stirred your heart and probably initiated several conversations with law enforcement. With no disrespect to later ... Continue reading
Peugeot Sport Stars Reunite For Brabham's Celebrity Karting Challenge
Dec 9, 2009
Media Release: Peugeot Sport Stars Reunite For Brabham's Celebrity Karting Challenge London UK - Tuesday 8 December, 2009; David Brabham will be reunited with his Le Mans 24 Hours winning teammate Alex Wurz and fellow Peugeot Sport stars Franck Montagny and Nicolas Minassian as they join the Celebrity Karting Challenge ... Continue reading
Audi R15 TDI Wins Efficiency Trophy in the U.S.
Sep 28, 2009
INGOLSTADT, Germany and ATLANTA, Sept. 28 -- -- Rain brings "Petit Le Mans" race to an early end -- Classification after less than five of the scheduled 10 hours -- Audi R15 TDI winner of the "Michelin GreenX Challenge" Audi Sport Team Joest's test entry in the 1000-mile "Petit Le Mans" race at Road Atlanta (U.S. state ... Continue reading
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