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FRANCHITTI UNABLE TO CONTINUE RACING CAREER

FRANCHITTI UNABLE TO CONTINUE RACING CAREER

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Nov. 14, 2013) – Target Chip Ganassi Racing (TCGR) announced today that three-time Indianapolis 500 Winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Dario Franchitti will be unable to continue his auto racing career. The IndyCar Series legend ends his career with 31 Indy car wins (tied for eighth o ... Continue reading

Mazda Bringing Game-Changing SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel Technology to TUDOR United SportsCar Championship

Mazda Bringing Game-Changing SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel Technology to TUDOR United SportsCar Championship

Nov 14, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 -- At Mazda, "Never Stop Challenging" isn't just a catchphrase, it's a company maxim. After nearly two years of planning, Mazda Motorsports will field a pair of factory-backed SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel-powered racecars in the top Prototype Class for the 2014 TUDOR United SportsC ... Continue reading

A day to remember a life in Ferrari Red

A day to remember a life in Ferrari Red

An unforgettable day. Felipe Massa's farewell parade in front of the Ferrari crowd will always stay in the Brazilian's heart. ... Continue reading

Hyundai and Carlton Football Club Renew Partnership

Hyundai and Carlton Football Club Renew Partnership

Hyundai Motor Company Australia has announced the extension of its major sponsorship of the Carlton Football Club for a further four years ... Continue reading

E15 Powers NASCAR

E15 Powers NASCAR

American-Made Ethanol From American-Grown Corn Has Fueled Sport Since 2011; On-Track Emissions Reduced Across All Three National Series DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2013) – NASCAR announced today that during the NASCAR Nationwide Series™ race in Phoenix this past weekend it surpassed more than five million c ... Continue reading

Teenage Rookie Wins Incredibly Close 2013 Shannons Supercar Showdown

Teenage Rookie Wins Incredibly Close 2013 Shannons Supercar Showdown

17 year old Todd Hazelwood won the 2013 Shannons Supercar Showdown by less than a tenth of a second after a nail-biting grand final showdown with Tim Macrow on 7mate last Saturday. ... Continue reading

Sherwin-Williams To Become 'Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR'

Sherwin-Williams To Become 'Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR'

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes today announced that effective January 1, 2014, Sherwin-Williams will become 'The Official Automotive Paint of NASCAR.' ... Continue reading

Manchester United Legend Supports Chevrolet Trax Tour To Help Foundation

Manchester United Legend Supports Chevrolet Trax Tour To Help Foundation

Gary Pallister is the latest Manchester United legend to support the Manchester United Themed Chevrolet Trax Auction. ... Continue reading

It's A Rugby Union As Jeep Announces New Ambassador Austin Healey

It's A Rugby Union As Jeep Announces New Ambassador Austin Healey

Rugby star and sports commentator Austin Healey has avoided the usual scrum for a new Jeep Grand Cherokee, after signing up as an official UK brand ambassador to the 4x4 manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Three Finalists Named in SRT Viper Color Contest

Three Finalists Named in SRT Viper Color Contest

More than 11,000 names submitted by SRT brand enthusiasts SRT Viper GTS at 2013 SEMA show wears the new exterior color Fans can cast their vote at the show and at driveSRT.com/colorcontest Person who submits winning name rewarded with trip to 2014 Rolex 24 Hours at DAYTONA SRT brand enthusiasts submitted more than 11,0 ... Continue reading

Toyota And Lexus Put Wheels Under England's Bid For Rugby League World Cup Glory

Toyota And Lexus Put Wheels Under England's Bid For Rugby League World Cup Glory

Toyota and Lexus are helping keep England's Rugby League World Cup heroes ahead of the game, providing a fleet of vehicles for the national team's overseas players and physio. ... Continue reading

Land Rover To Be Official Sponsor Of The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 In Normandy

Land Rover To Be Official Sponsor Of The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 In Normandy

Land Rover will extend its support for international sporting excellence as an Official Sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. ... Continue reading

BorgWarner's EFR Turbochargers Continue Winning Reputation

BorgWarner's EFR Turbochargers Continue Winning Reputation

BorgWarner's second year as the official turbocharger supplier of the IZOD IndyCar Series reinforced its reputation for durability and powerful performance. BorgWarner's EFR (Engineered For Racing) turbochargers maintained their no-incident track record after logging nearly 450,000 miles during practice, test, qualifyi ... Continue reading

Renault in Pole Position with New Formula 1 Record

Renault in Pole Position with New Formula 1 Record

Mark Webber's pole position on Saturday for Infiniti Red Bull Racing took Renault's total number of poles in the FIA Formula One World Championship to 209, a new record for the most pole positions held by an engine manufacturer. ... Continue reading

Houston Grand Prix Showcases Business Value Created by Shell Lubricants

Houston Grand Prix Showcases Business Value Created by Shell Lubricants

Continuing a rich motorsports history, Shell Lubricants has proven again that its storied relationship with IndyCar translates learning from the track to real-world benefits on the road and beyond. Serving as the ultimate proving ground, education taken from the racetrack adds value to multiple areas of Shell Lubricant ... Continue reading

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