Steve Fossett LSR Declares Driver Short-List
Mar 2, 2008
The Steve Fossett World Land Speed Racing Team today announced a preliminary short list of eight driver candidates for its jet-powered race car that will attempt to establish a new Absolute Supersonic Land Speed Record in excess of 800MPH.</p> <pre> Candidates are from motorsports and aviation and include: Vicki Cruse ... Continue reading
No. 43 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Sells for $228,143.43!
Feb 28, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28 -- -- 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction of the 43rd production Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp -- More than $800,000 raised for three charities by auctioning the no. 1, no. 2, and no. 43 production Challengers -- Limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger S ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (HOUSTON, TX.) - Pennzoil Announces "Feel the Clean" Brand Strategy
Feb 13, 2008
Sent by Blair Hefty at Coyne PR 973-316-1665 NEW PENNZOIL "FEEL THE CLEAN" POSITION KICKS OFF AS DAYTONA 500 TAKES CENTER STAGE Focuses on strong technical claims involving active cleansing agents HOUSTON, TX, February 13, 2008 - PennzoilR, America's top-selling motor oil, has embarked upon a new brand strategy that ma ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Harley Earl: History behind the Daytona trophy
Feb 13, 2008
Alan Tays interviewed Richard Earl, grandson of the legendary car guy and visionary car designer for GM Harley Earl, for whom the Dayton 500 winners trophy is named and submitted this story for the Palm Beach Post: What are the best-known sports trophies? Even casual fans know about the prizes for the Super Bowl, the N ... Continue reading
Dec 24, 2007
New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of a Bedeviling Performance Experience DETROIT â The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft â but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance. Chevrolet officia ... Continue reading
Nov 6, 2007
VICTORVILLE, Calif., Nov. 5 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the Stanford Racing Team's clean diesel Passat wagon TDI, "Junior," has scored a second place victory at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge. "Junior" was one of only six vehicles to complete this challenging ... Continue reading
NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - Mike Ashley's Luck Runs Out Early in Vegas
Oct 29, 2007
FINAL REPORT - Las Vegas MIKE ASHLEY'S GOTHAM CITY RACING 2007 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For high-resolution photos and interviews, please contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Ashley's Luck Runs Out Early in Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 28, 2007) - W ... 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 (FONTANA) - California Speedway Announces Southern California Wildfire Relief Aid
Oct 27, 2007
Speedway, ISC and the France Family Pledge a Minimum of $250,000 in Services and Aid for Victims of Southern California Wildfires SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif., Oct 26 -- California Speedway along with International Speedway Corporation and the France family have joined together to pledge a minimum of $250,000 in servi ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2007
TALLADEGA AL (10-6-07) - Erin Crocker clinched the Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Championship for her Gillett Evernham Motorsports team Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway, becoming the first female driver in the 55-year history of the ARCA RE/MAX Series to earn the prestigious award. âItâs a r ... Continue reading
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
NHRA (ST LOUIS) - Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Saturday from Gateway Int'l Raceway
Jul 15, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY, ST. LOUIS Saturday, July 14, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 ELIMINATIONS SET FOR SUNDAY AT GATEWAY INT'L RACEWAY'S LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES ST. LOUIS - Final qualifying ran late into the night on ... Continue reading
Jul 7, 2007
LUCAS OIL/USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: July 6, 2007 - Toledo, Ohio - Toledo Speedway - "Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bryan Clauson, 67k, Kunz-14.860; 2. Levi Jones, 20, Stewart-14.919; 3. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 21, Stewart-14.985; 4. Darren Hagen, 67, Kunz-15.078; 5. ... Continue reading
Crown Royal Debuts National Television Campaign to Promote Responsible Drinking
Jul 4, 2007
NASCAR Driver Jamie McMurray Stars in Spots Inspired by Crown Royal's 'Safe Rides Home' Designated Driver Program NORWALK, Conn., July 3 -- While most fans are accustomed to seeing NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray in the cockpit of a fully loaded Ford Fusion, a new television campaign being launched by Crown Royal this wee ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DAYTONA) - VIDEO STORY Car of Tomorrow
May 14, 2007
DETROIT - May 11, 2007: The NASCAR Car of Tomorrow is scheduled to debut in 16 of the 2007 Nextel Series races. Following the death of legendary driver Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR officials set out to create a safer vehicle. To accomplish this task, NASCAR employed various auto manufacturers to design a car that is ... Continue reading
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