Tulsa Raceway Park gearing up for X-citement Spring Nationals
Feb 10, 2013
TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 9) - Entries are now open for the X-treme Drag Racing League's inaugural event, the X-citement Spring Nationals on April 6-7 at Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park. "We really expect to see the best of the best doorslammers for this event," said Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park co-owner and racer Keith Ha ... Continue reading
Schatz Opens UNOH All Star Season with Win at Bubba Raceway Park
Feb 10, 2013
Schatz, a five time World of Outlaws champion, passed 2012 UNOH All Star Eastern Region champion Daryn Pittman on the 11th lap and then held off Pittman in traffic to claim his 10th career UNOH All Star victory. âThereâs just nothing like winning. I think the media picking me to win the World of Outlaws title ... Continue reading
A Car's Life After the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Feb 8, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - February 8, 2013: Days after the checkered flag waved over the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the winning No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates BMW/Riley was largely unrecognizable except to its mechanics. That's because the car, co-driven to victory by Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Juan Pablo Montoya and ... Continue reading
Kyle Larson Looks to Compete Full-time In NASCAR Nationwide Series In 2013
Feb 6, 2013
Kyle Larson Looks to Compete Full-time In NASCAR Nationwide Series In 2013 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates development driver will pilot the No. 32 Chevrolet Camaro for Turner Scott Motorsports CONCORD, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2013) - Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) announces today that Kyle Larson, ... Continue reading
A McQueen Takes Home 1964 Continuation Shelby Cobra from the Carroll Shelby Foundation
Feb 5, 2013
GARDENA, Calif.--Even though he isnââ¬â¢t related to the ââ¬ÅThe King of Cool,ââ¬??? a McQueen will once again be behind the wheel of a Shelby Cobra as a result of the 2012 Win-A-Shelby raffle. Ronald McQueen will be a celebrity in Pennsylvania when he pulls up in a rare, 50th anniversary Sh ... Continue reading
Subaru Sweeps the Podium at Rallye Perce-Neige
Feb 4, 2013
Subaru Rally Team Canada gains five-point lead in first event of the CRC season. - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is thrilled to announce Subaru Rally Team Canada's victory at Rallye Perce-Neige, held February 2 and 3, in Maniwaki, Quebec. Subaru Rally Team Canada driver Pat Richard and new co-driver Rob Fagg gained 22 poin ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
Nov 24, 2012
Vroom vroom! Black Friday became Fast Friday in the Racing Capital of the World November 23, 2012 as Santa traded in his sleigh for a slick new Dallara IndyCar. It was all part of the plan to whisk Mr. Claus to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in record time before the holidays. It started with a pre-dawn Pit Stop ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Remembers Legendary Race Car Driver John Fitch
Oct 31, 2012
John Fitch, legendary race car driver and an influential figure in developing professional road racing, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 4, 1917. After serving as a fighter pilot in WW II, Fitch began racing cars in 1950. He participated in several races in 1951 and he became the first Sports Car Club of Ame ... Continue reading
Oct 21, 2012
After weeks of following four accomplished Toyota racing drivers and their talented build teams create four utterly unique and exciting vehicles for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge, anxious fans will finally get to see the completed vehicles when each is unveiled on the Dream Build website this Saturday, Oct. 2 ... Continue reading
Jun 21, 2012
SONOMA, CA - June 20, 2012: Race fans and media members are invited to watch Thursday's live Toyota/Save Mart 350 press conference from San Francisco in advance of this weekend's NASCAR event in Sonoma. The raceway will host NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Joey Logano (No. 20 The Home Depot Toyota) and AJ Allmendinger ... Continue reading
WEC - Toyota's Anthony Davidson Recovering From Le Mans Crash +VIDEO
Jun 18, 2012
Q+A WITH TOYOTA RACING DRIVER ANTHONY DAVIDSON COLOGNE - June 17, 2012: During the Le Mans 24 Hours, TOYOTA Racing's Anthony Davidson suffered a heavy accident at the wheel of the #8 TS030 HYBRID when he was hit by a lapped car. He will remain in hospital until Wednesday to begin the recovery process after suffering tw ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2012
NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer will rev up the crowd at the 3rd Annual Barrett-Jackson Orange County Auction in Costa Mesa, Calif., when his 2011 Toyota Tundra custom truck crosses the auction block on Saturday, June 23, to raise money for the Emporia Community Foundation (ECF). Bowyer and his design crew teamed up with To ... Continue reading
WEC - Audi Prepared for Le Mans 24 Hours with R18 Diesel and e-tron Cars +VIDEO
Jun 11, 2012
Le Mans premiere for Audi R18 ultra and R18 e-tron quattro Eleven drivers take turns at the wheel Positions one to three for Audi in first comparison INGOLSTADT - June 8, 2012: At the Le Mans test day held two weeks before the 24-hour race, Audi completed its preparation phase with a wealth of valuable findings. The br ... Continue reading
Porsche 918 Spyder Development Races Ahead +VIDEO
May 16, 2012
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. ... Continue reading
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