Microchip Technology Named Presenting Sponsor of the Trans-Am on the Tarmac Race in Cleveland
Jul 9, 2002
CHANDLER, Ariz.--July 9, 2002--Microchip Technology Inc. Tuesday announced it has been named the presenting sponsor of the Trans-Am on the Tarmac race by the Trans-Am Series, headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. The Trans-Am on the Tarmac Presented by Microchip Technology, Round 5 of the 2002 Trans-Am Series for the BFGoo ... Continue reading
SAE SoCal -- Bonneville trip this summer
Jul 7, 2002
For anyone interested in learning more about Bonneville racing, UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL............ > Behind the Scenes at the Bonneville Salt Flats > ----------------------------------------------------------- --------- > > Be part of the fastest weekend in the world. > August 10-13, 2002 > Join SAE and hostess Louise A ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2002
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 1 -- Swedish rallycross racer Per Eklund piloted the most powerful modified Saab ever -- an all-wheel- drive 750-hp Saab 9-3 Viggen -- to victory in the Unlimited Class. Eklund clocked the second fastest overall time of the day in the 80th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2002
PIKES PEAK, Colo., July 1 -- Subaru Rally Team USA's Mark Lovell and Steve Turvey finished first overall in the SCCA ProRally class at this weekend's 2002 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Lovell and Turvey completed the 12.5-mile, 156-turn course in just 11 minutes, 52.69 seconds. Lovell and Turvey are the first ev ... Continue reading
Ryan and Morter Rein King and Queen of the Mountain--Morter Wins "Rookie of the Year" at Pikes Peak
Jul 1, 2002
Contact: Yancey Casey (312) 729-4379 ycasey@golinharris.com RYAN AND MORTER REIN KING AND QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN Morter Wins "Rookie of the Year" at Pikes Peak Hill Climb CHICAGO (July 1, 2002)--Mike Ryan and Molly Morter each added a page to the history books on Saturday at the 2002 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. ... Continue reading
Leitzinger Holds Off Multiple Late-Race Challenges to Claim First Career Win in Trans-Am Buckeye 100
Jun 30, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: T.E. McHale (727) 533-0503 LEITZINGER HOLDS OFF MULTIPLE LATE-RACE CHALLENGES TO CLAIM FIRST CAREER WIN IN TRANS-AM BUCKEYE 100 LEXINGTON, Ohio (June 29, 2002) - Rookie Butch Leitzinger of Tom Gloy Racing refused to wither under oppressive heat and the determined challenges of his three c ... Continue reading
SCCA ProRally at Pikes Peak - Test Day News & Results
Jun 28, 2002
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SHANE LEWIS TO DO SPORTS CAR WEEKEND DOUBLE
Jun 26, 2002
SHANE LEWIS www.shanelewis.com SHANE LEWIS TO DO SPORTS CAR WEEKEND DOUBLE —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JUPITER, Fla., Monday, June 24, 2002 – Following the great American tradition of playing two baseball games back-to-back, Shane Lewis, of Jupiter, Florida, will attempt his own sort of amazing motorsport ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3 to Challenge Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Unlimited Class
Jun 26, 2002
NORCROSS, Ga., June 25 -- Swedish rallycross racer Per Eklund will return to Colorado to compete in the 2002 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Saturday, June 29. At the wheel of the most powerful Saab Car -- an All-Wheel-Drive, 750-hp Saab 9-3 Viggen -- former open-class winner Eklund will now be competing in the ... Continue reading
Law Earns Another Podium Finish at Six Hours of The Glen
Jun 25, 2002
Law Earns Another Podium Finish at Six Hours of The Glen ELMIRA, New York (June 23, 2002) - Sunday's 6 Hours of The Glen race went better than expected for Rolex Sports Car Series driver Darren Law in one aspect and not-quite-as-planned in another. Law picked up right where he left off in the GT class at Watkin's Glen ... Continue reading
Doncaster Wins Grand Sport 250 in Thrille
Jun 23, 2002
EDITORS NOTE: Photos and race agate from today's races are available on the Grand American media-specific website at www.grand-am.com/media. Additional information may be requested from: Grand American Road Racing Association Christie Hyde (386) 681-4182; email: CHyde@grand-am.com ************************************** ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT - SCCA ProRally at Pikes Peak Intl Hillclimb
Jun 21, 2002
The press release text included below is also available in a formatted Word97-Word2000 document. If you would prefer to receive our press releases in that format, or if you wish to opt out of these distributions, please send your request to: sccaprorally@aol.com. For immediate release 19 June 2002 MEDIA ALERT: SCCA® P ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2002
NOVI, Mich., June 13 -- As Teresa Earnhardt went on stage to accept her late husband's "Horsepower" statuette for his induction into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, she spontaneously walked to Dale's famous number three car, which was center stage, and kissed it. She then turned to the audience and asked them, ... Continue reading
Bill Auberlen and two great cars
Jun 6, 2002
Bill Auberlen heads to France this week for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the comfort of knowing he is exactly where he wants to be - in the driver's seats of two great race cars. The Hermosa Beach, Calif., driver wasn't idle for long after his BMW team withdrew from sports-car competition in January. Ferra ... Continue reading
RSAC Scottish Rally Media Centre
Jun 4, 2002
RSAC Scottish Rally Media Centre The Ice Bowl, King Street, Dumfries THURSDAY, JUNE 8 SUNDAY, JUNE 9 Tel 01387 248680 Fax 01387 248701 NOTE: Please do not publish the above numbers, they are for MEDIA USE ONLY! If you wish to publish a rally telephone number give the Help Desk number 01387 248696 The RSAC Scottis ... Continue reading
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