"Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500" Unveiled
Aug 16, 2013
YOKOHAMA, Japan â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today unveiled the new-for-2014 rules' compliant GT500-class spec SUPER GT machine, the "Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500.â From 2014, cars in the GT500 class of SUPER GT will be developed based on the same new technical re ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils the NSX CONCEPT-GT Designated for Entry in the 2014 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class
Aug 16, 2013
Tokyo, Aug 16, 2013; Honda has unveiled the NSX CONCEPT-GT, a racing machine designated for entry in the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series* Round 5 "2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT" at Suzuka Circuit. The NSX CONCEPT-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the next-generation super sports model that mad ... Continue reading
Ferrari Club of America At Road America August 1, 2013
Jul 28, 2013
The Ferrari Club of America (FCA) has announced that its upcoming meet at Elkhart Lake's Road America, August 1-4, will include a public, internationally recognized FCA Concours d' Elegance. Elkhart Lake Wisconsin is an ideal destination for car lovers and racing enthusiasts because it is a revered place in the annals ... Continue reading
Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient
Jul 7, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) â Known for more than 50 years as the âDean of American Motorsports,â the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15
Jun 11, 2013
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading
Rally America National Championship Resumes At Oregon Trail
Apr 1, 2013
Williston, VT (April 1st, 2013) -- After two wintery Rally America National Championship rounds 70 national and regional rally teams - the largest entry list this year - are ready for warmer temperatures and the fast sweeping stage roads of the Oregon Trail Rally, the third round of the Championship on May 3-5th in Por ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2013
Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) today announced the selection of veteran Pikes Peak racer Paul Dallenbach to race in the 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) Time Attack 2WD class. Dallenbach will drive the same production-based Genesis Coupe that set last year's all-time world record with Rhys Millen ... Continue reading
Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary Review
Dec 12, 2012
BLACK AIR: THE BUICK GRAND NATIONAL DOCUMENTARY Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Auto Central, December 11, 2012; Twenty-five years ago today the last Buick Grand National was built. It signaled the end of GM G-Body production and the only year for the limited-production 547-car run ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Ford's 2012 Jim Clark Award For Rally Driver David Bogie
Jul 11, 2012
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has honoured Dumfries rally driver David Bogie with this year's Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Award in recognition of his sporting achievements. ... Continue reading
Historics - Derek Bell And Bentley Inspired By 'Mission Motorsport' Team At Le Mans Classic
Jul 11, 2012
Bentley's brand ambassador and five time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE, returned to the iconic French race circuit last weekend to spearhead a unique motorsport challenge. ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR And Google Confirm April Fools Day Joke
Apr 2, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, April 1, 2012: NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning â the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Googleâs very popular, annual April Foolsâ Day joke. The collaboration highlights an evolving relat ... Continue reading
Automotive Affairs - Weekly NHTSA Recalls - Oct. 17, 2011
Oct 17, 2011
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 11V496 Manufacturer : MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2011
FULLERTON, Sept. 22, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation annually offers experiential ride and drive training programs across the country for dealers. Now, the Fullerton, California-based tire manufacturer is looking at opening the event to consumers. On September 21, Yokohama invited a group of enthusiasts from local car ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Tire Announces Price Hike
Sep 12, 2011
FULLERTON, Sept. 12, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 8% on all of its light and medium commercial truck tires in the U.S., effective October 1. There will be in-line adjustments, as well, which will be announced at a later date. âSeveral factors make the in ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - America's Car Museum Partners With McPherson College
Aug 26, 2011
TACOMA, Aug. 25, 2011: LeMay â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) has established a partnership with McPherson College to promote both institutions and their work in automotive preservation and education. Through the alliance, ACM, set to open in June 2012, will provide vehicles and educational opportunities for McPh ... Continue reading
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