Club Racers Honored, SCCA Hall of Fame Adds Five as National Convention Closes
Feb 22, 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 22, 2009) â In addition to another full day of productive seminars and meetings, the final day of the 45th SCCA National Convention, at the South Point Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nev., recognized achievements in Club Racing and added five new members to the SCCA Hall of Fame. Like the pr ... Continue reading
ROUSH AND PERC PROGRESS TOWARD DETROIT'S GREEN-COLLAR REVOLUTION
Feb 18, 2009
<b><i>ROUSH and PERC Shift Focus to Existing Green Technology to Make Biggest Impact Now</b></i> Livona, MI February 18, 2009: ROUSH® Performance, with support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), today introduced two new alternative fuel vehicles available through Ford dealers in the United States an ... Continue reading
REAL WORLD AUTOMOTIVE STIMULUS - JOIN THE VINTAGE RACING LEAGUE COMMUNITY!
Feb 13, 2009
If you've ever owned, or wished you owned a vintage race/performance car, we'd like to invite you to join the global VRL Community. <p> The Vintage Racing League (VRL) is committed to the protection and development of "living motorsports history", by showcasing the passion, power, nostalgia and excitement associated wi ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Engines Unveils New Aluminum 351W Block
Feb 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES--Carroll Shelby Engine Company, a company owned by Carroll Shelby, has introduced a new aluminum 351 Windsor engine block for high performance Ford cars. The lightweight, robust block can be bored and stroked to 427 c.i.d. and is available individually or as a new high performance engine. Like the big block ... Continue reading
Feb 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its mot ... Continue reading
Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header in 2009
Feb 10, 2009
WATKINS GLEN, NY February 10, 2009: Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two unique opportunities to test their vehicles â and have a lot of fun while doing it â at the 5th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen on May 2. This year, organizers are ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2009
WASHINGTON--Profile America â Sunday, February 8th. Corvette fans from across the country are focused on the town of Puyallup, Washington, where the annual Corvette and High Performance meet is winding up its 35th gathering today. Some 10,000 fans of the American sports car are expected to stroll through a swap me ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2009
RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's, announce the most significant Ferrari to be offered on the world's auction stage - the legendary 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (TR). Expected to set a new world record* for a vintage motor car sold at auction, this exciting car will be offered at 'Ferrari Leggenda e Passione' ... Continue reading
Atherton Addresses Government and Industry Leaders
Feb 4, 2009
Scott Atherton: "Our collective goal is to get to the technology of tomorrow, faster." Addressing a noteworthy group of government and automobile industry executives at SAE International's Government Industry Meetings in Washington, D.C., American Le Mans Series President and CEO Scott Atherton today encouraged manufac ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2009
Washington, February 3, 2009: EPA's Margo T. Oge (right) and Series President and CEO Scott Atherton (left) declared the Series' position as the global leader of green racing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy held a press conference in Washington, D.C. today at the Washington Auto ... Continue reading
Things Are Getting Sticky at Roush
Feb 2, 2009
Things are getting sticky at ROUSH Performance with the introduction of a new ROUSH Threadlocker and ROUSH Super Glue. Far from another âme tooâ type of product, these two offerings are unique in the adhesives marketplace in a number of ways, including an innovative new glue dispenser. One of the most common ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2009
Wikipedia, February 1, 2009: Edward Everett "Teddy" Mayer (8 September 1935 â 30 January 2009) was an American motor racing entrepreneur who was successful in several categories of racing, including Formula One and IndyCars. Mayer was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While studying law at Cornell, he became involve ... Continue reading
ONLINE CASTROL GTX NATIONALS OFFERS FANS PRIZES, FUN
Feb 1, 2009
ONLINE CASTROL GTX NATIONALS OFFERS FANS PRIZES, FUNWAYNE, NJ (January 31, 2009) --- Starting tomorrow fans of Castrol GTX funny car driver Ashley Force can race the 2007 NHRA Rookie of the Year in cyberspace and have a chance to win a 2009 Ford Mustang or a variety of other prizes instantly. Fans can visit www.gtxnati ... Continue reading
X103.9 FM FULL FORCE FANFEST REVS UP WINTERNATIONALS
Feb 1, 2009
X103.9 FM FULL FORCE FANFEST REVS UP WINTERNATIONALSYORBA LINDA, CA (January 31, 2009) --- On Wednesday, February 4th John Force Racing will be teaming up with KCXX 103.9 FM for a free fan event at Auto Club Raceway on the Fairplex grounds at 1 p.m. The X103.9 Full Force Fanfest will feature appearances by 14-time funn ... Continue reading
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