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The Search for the 'Fastest Person on Earth' Is Accelerating

The Search for the 'Fastest Person on Earth' Is Accelerating

North American Eagle Land Speed Racing jet car's challenge: hit 800 mph and take back record from the British SPANAWAY, Wash., April 1, 2008 -- The biggest one-day sporting event of 2008 may well be the breaking of the Land Speed Record by the North American Eagle (NAE), a group of Canadians and Americans working toget ... Continue reading

2008: A VINTAGE YEAR

2008: A VINTAGE YEAR

Once again, Morocco was extraordinarily kind to competitors on the "Classic", skillfully run as usual by the Rageys family and their team. Leaving behind the miserable and fickle European spring, lovers of old classics have for 15 years enjoyed a peerless welcome and the chance - for one week - to enjoy driving in the ... Continue reading

PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker Announce Management and Marketing/Sponsorship Agreement

PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker Announce Management and Marketing/Sponsorship Agreement

Austin, TX – 3/28/2008 – PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker, professional NHRA Top Alcohol driver, have announced a new business relationship based on the management, development and promotion for Ms. Harker’s various professional racing programs. “Kate is a first-rate talent, and we’re looking ... Continue reading

Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team

Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team

Pro Stock star Enders unveils brand-new approach to fund her race team HOUSTON (March 26) -- Pro Stock driver Erica Enders has taken control of her racing future by assuming the responsibilities of vice president of marketing of Master Formula Xtreme Polishes, Waxes, Cleaners, and Sealers. The agreement will allow the ... Continue reading

INDYCAR SERIES NOTES

INDYCAR SERIES NOTES

1. In Case You Missed It: Dan Wheldon, Logan Gomez teleconference: IndyCar Series driver Dan Wheldon and Firestone Indy Lights driver Logan Gomez were guests on today’s Indy Racing League teleconference. Background on Dan Wheldon: Dan Wheldon is competing in his sixth full season in the IndyCar Series, and his thi ... Continue reading

DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2008

DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2008

KARIYA, Japan, March 12 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sport sponsorship plan for the 2008 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams participating in the world's top motor sports including FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (F1), FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP (WRC), and FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS ... Continue reading

SPRINT NAMES STEVE GAFFNEY TO LEAD NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES INTEGRATED MARKETING TEAM

SPRINT NAMES STEVE GAFFNEY TO LEAD NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES INTEGRATED MARKETING TEAM

Media Contact: Becky Cox, Sprint 704-634-5899 rebecca.cox@sprint.com Sprint Names STEVE GAFFNEY to Lead NASCAR SPRINT Cup SeriesTM Integrated marketing team HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - March 4, 2008 - Sprint today announced the expanded role of Steve Gaffney as marketing director for all aspects of the company's NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading

Steve Fossett LSR Declares Driver Short-List

Steve Fossett LSR Declares Driver Short-List

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!

No. 43 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Sells for $228,143.43!

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

SPECIAL EVENT (HOUSTON, TX.) - Pennzoil Announces "Feel the Clean" Brand Strategy

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

SPECIAL EVENT (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Harley Earl: History behind the Daytona trophy

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

SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT, MI.) - 2009 Corvette ZR1 Powered By The Most Powerful Production Engine Ever From GM: The Supercharged LS9 Small-Block V-8

SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT, MI.) - 2009 Corvette ZR1 Powered By The Most Powerful Production Engine Ever From GM: The Supercharged LS9 Small-Block V-8

New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of a Bedeviling Performance Experience DETROIT – The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance. Chevrolet officia ... Continue reading

SPECIAL EVENT (VICTORVILLE, CA.) - Volkswagen's Fully Autonomous Passat Wagon 'Junior' Claims Second Place at DARPA Urban Challenge

SPECIAL EVENT (VICTORVILLE, CA.) - Volkswagen's Fully Autonomous Passat Wagon 'Junior' Claims Second Place at DARPA Urban Challenge

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

NHRA (LAS VEGAS) - Mike Ashley's Luck Runs Out Early in Vegas

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

SPECIAL EVENT (TORRANCE, CA.) - Honda Supports Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

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

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