IRONMAN STEWART TO APPEAR AT SF CUSTOM SHOW
Oct 21, 2008
Ivan âIronmanâ Stewart, winner of more offroad and stadium racing championships than any other driver in motorsports history, will appear to sign autographs, meet his many fans and show off his latest Toyota racing truck creations at the 9th Annual San Francisco Rod, Custom and Motorcycle Show, which runs Feb ... Continue reading
HANS Sliding Tethers Nominated for International Safety Award
Oct 17, 2008
ATLANTA, Oct. 15 -- The patent pending Vision Advantage PLUS(TM) sliding tether system from HANS has been shortlisted for the 2008 Safety Innovation of the Year Award. It is one of four finalists. The award will be presented as part of November's Professional MotorSport World Expo held in Cologne, Germany. Previous win ... Continue reading
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas (NHRA)
Sep 18, 2008
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas DALLAS (Sept. 17) -- With just a handful of passes on his brand-new, Tommy Mauney-built Pro Mod '68 Camaro racecar, Troy Coughlin couldn't be happier with its performance. That's why the veteran racer is more than a little excited to resume racing this weekend in the JE ... Continue reading
2008 Limited Edition Coin Released to Benefit Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital
Aug 25, 2008
Concord, N.C., August 25, 2008 â The Jeff Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a 2008 LIMITED EDITION Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital Coin.<p> The one-time-only numbered coin is available now with a $50 donation at the Foundation web site, www.jeffgordonfoundation.org. <P> The coin is part of th ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing: Discovering the Valencia F1 Street Circuit - VIDEO FEATURE
Aug 21, 2008
Formula 1 is preparing for a new addition to the calendar this weekend, when the Valencia street circuit in Spain hosts the European Grand Prix for the first time. The 5.419km street circuit around the spectacular Americaâs Cup port combines a glamorous location with a technical challenge and Panasonic Toyota Raci ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Individuals and Teams Honored for Leadership, Spirit, Pioneering Activities and Providing Opportunities to Women Race Car Drivers 6th Annual Women in the Winner's Circle Luncheon celebrated women race car drivers from all Series Indianapolis, IN (July 2 ... Continue reading
Coughlin out-drives opponents en route to quarterfinal showing in Denver
Jul 14, 2008
DENVER -- Pro Stock veteran Jeg Coughlin Jr. looked as sharp as ever in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, racing to an elite eight finish at Denver's Bandimere Speedway with some great driving. Coughlin beat both of his Sunday foes off the launch pad but was caught and passed by Greg Anderson three-quarters of the way dow ... Continue reading
Lyn St. James -- Project Podium Grant Winners
Jul 8, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Five Up-and-Coming Women Drivers Awarded Project Podium Grants Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation Matching-Grant Program Advances Careers Indianapolis, IN, (July 2, 2008) - Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation today announced the five young wome ... Continue reading
PRI's Sprint & Midget Classic Postponed One Year
Jul 3, 2008
Greetings! Please see advisory below. Happy 4th to you and yours! -- Pete Evanow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pete Evanow 714.289.2242 pevanow@performanceracing.com PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Takes One-Year Hiatus LAGUNA BEACH, CA (July 3, 2008) - The PRI Trade Show's annual Friday night tradition of an exciting eve ... Continue reading
Segal, Thornton Lead Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series
Jul 3, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Segal knows Watkins Glen a little better now than he did during his second-place finish in last year's Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series visit to the 3.4-mile track. He knows the course, how to run up front, and exactly where the track's new victory lane is. The defending Grand Sport (GS) co-cha ... Continue reading
Marathon Partners Sends Letter to the Board of Directors of Dover Motorsports
May 29, 2008
The Time is Right for a Sale of the Company NEW YORK, May 29 -- Marathon Partners L.P., the largest outside shareholder of Dover Motorsports, Inc. , has sent a letter to the Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors dated May 29, 2008. The letter can be read in its entirety by visiting www.sellthecompany.com or by rev ... Continue reading
IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN...HYBRID RACING IS ABOUT TO DEBUT
May 15, 2008
Gumpert Sportwagen is about to take the jump into hybrid racing with the Apollo hybrid. ... Continue reading
Nation's Top High School Auto Techs Compete for Opportunity with Roush Fenway Racing
Apr 25, 2008
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest Winners to Job-shadow Auto Racing's Best TALLADEGA, Ala., April 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roush Fenway Racing, AAA and Ford announced today that the nation's best young automotive technicians, as identified during the 59th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, will re ... Continue reading
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing
Apr 13, 2008
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 13) -- NASCAR superstar and Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana have teamed with NHRA drag racing veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. to explore the option of fielding a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA competition. The propos ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â Multitalented singer-actress-dancer Julianne Hough will sing the national anthem before the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Universal Music Group Nashville artist Hough also will perform songs from her upcoming, country music debut ... Continue reading
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