Jan 4, 2007
West coast car enthusiasts, racing fans, hot rodders and racers are gearing up for the 2007 Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival, scheduled for March 21st through 25th, 2007 in Oakhurst, California, the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Featuring automotive related films from the 40's through today, the ... Continue reading
World Series of Off-Road Racing Official "2007 Tour" Announced
Dec 23, 2006
The 2007 WSORR professional off-road racing Tour includes stops at seven key tracks. New to the professional off-road racing family are circuits in Owatonna, MN, and Wheatland, MO, while a revitalized I-96 Speedway stop near Grand Rapids, MI, promises to thrill race fans in the Wolverine State. Below, a photo of the al ... Continue reading
Buying a New Toyota Prius; 24 Hours of LeMons(Sic) In October's Letter from Europe
Dec 14, 2006
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel It took a long, smog-laden summer combined with gasoline at well over 3 dollars a gallon for my wife to ask me to get a Toyota Prius for a road-test. She has been a BMW driver as long as Iâve known her so it never really occurred to me that she was being seri ... Continue reading
Baja 1000 Winners, Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires(R) to Compete in Dakar(TM)
Dec 12, 2006
CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 11 -- Winners of the 2006 Baja 1000 off-road race, Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires(R), will compete once again in the upcoming Dakar(TM) in January. During the recent Baja 1000, Gordon teamed with navigator Andy Grider for their victorious drive. The duo will also be paired for the upcoming Dakar(TM) ... Continue reading
Travis Pastrana To Race For Subaru Through 2009 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 30, 2006
Travis Pastrana wins 2006 Rally America Driverâs Championship LOS ANGELES - November 30, 2006: Subaru of America today announced that 2006 Rally America Champion and X Games 12 Rally winner Travis Pastrana has agreed to a new, three-year contract to race for Subaru Rally Team USA. Pastrana is the youngest driver t ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show: Tough Compact HCD10 Hyundai Hellion Concept Debuts - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 29, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 -- The Hyundai Design and Technical Center and Hyundai Motor America presented the world debut of the HCD10 Hyundai Hellion concept during a press conference at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. Hellion is a compact three-door sport crossover designed with attitude and independence creating its unmi ... Continue reading
Team HUMMER Extends Winning Streak In Baja
Nov 27, 2006
H2 dominates full stock class; H3 secures mini stock championship title DETROIT â Team HUMMER once again demonstrated why it's one of the most successful teams in off-road racing, as Team HUMMER driver Josh Hall piloted his H2 to its second consecutive Baja 1000 Stock Full class win at the 39th annual SCORE Tecate ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Raider Truck Triumphs in the Prestigious 39th Annual Tecate Score Baja 1000
Nov 22, 2006
Dan Fresh of DXR Racing Pilots the Baja Raider Truck To a Hotly Contested Baja 1000 Class Victory CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 22 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today proudly announced that the production Mitsubishi Raider truck prepared and campaigned by DXR Racing, roared to victory in the Stock Mini class at the ... Continue reading
FORD WINS FIA 2006 WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP MANUFACTURERS' TITLE
Nov 20, 2006
"Henry Ford said that the only history that is important is the history we made today. Well, today we are proud to add the latest chapter in Ford's great Motorsport story." John Fleming, President and CEO Ford of Europe New Zealand, November 19, 2006 - The Ford Focus RS World Rally Car 06, which made its Championship d ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon and Toyo Tires(R) Win the Baja 1000
Nov 18, 2006
ENSENADA, Mexico, Nov. 17 -- Early this morning, Robby Gordon Won the Baja 1000 while providing a historic first-ever Baja 1000 Victory for Toyo Tires(R). Piloting his Red Bull Racing / Toyo Tires(R) Chevy CK1500 pickup shod with 37X13.50R17 Open Country M/T(TM) tires, Gordon drove the first 725-miles of the race befor ... Continue reading
G&R Racing Staged for Balanced Attack at the SCORE Baja 1000
Nov 11, 2006
For Immediate Release G&R Racing Staged for Balanced Attack at the SCORE Baja 1000 Mesa, Arizona (November 9, 2006) - SCORE rookie sensation, Garron Cadiente, set a blistering pace this year in his first full off road racing season. Earlier this year, he tasted victory amongst the giants of off road racing when he was ... Continue reading
Bell Miniature Replica Helmets Arrive Just in Time for the Holidays
Nov 8, 2006
RANTOUL, Ill., Nov. 8 -- You don't have to be a professional driver to take home a piece of racing history. Bell Racing has worked with drivers, sponsors and teams to produce a new line of miniature replica helmets. At a retail price of $39.95, these make a great gift item for the holidays. Each miniature helmet is a 5 ... Continue reading
Travis Pastrana Wins Rally America National Championship
Oct 27, 2006
-- Team Subaru Driver Caps 'Golden Year' -- HOUGHTON, Mich. Oct. 27 -- Subaru Rally USA driver Travis Pastrana has won the 2006 Rally America National Championship, the youngest driver ever to do so. Pastrana, who turned 23 years old in October, took a Gold medal in rally at the X Games earlier this year and now takes ... Continue reading
Rallynotes at Prescott: A national win, a regional podium, and an engagement!
Oct 12, 2006
PRESS RELEASE Rallynotes.com Media Irvine, California webkris@yahoo.com Pictures: Shea Burns Release Date: 10/11/2006 â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****************************************************************** âRALLYNOTES AT PRESCOTT: A NATIONAL WIN, A REGIONAL PODIUM, AND AN ENGAGEMENT!â The Prescott Ral ... Continue reading
Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo -America's Largest Off Road Show Series
Oct 5, 2006
For Immediate Release Showtime For G&R Racing at the Off Road Expo - America's Largest Off Road Show Series! Mesa, Arizona (October 3, 2006) - G&R Racing has been invited to display the winning trophy truck from the 2006 SCORE San Felipe 250 and the Best In The Desert Terrible's Town 250 at this weekend's largest off r ... Continue reading
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