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
Ethanol Is The Right Choice for Conservationists by Richard Childress
May 7, 2012
Some may question how the owner of a NASCAR racing team can promote air quality with a straight face. After all, for years, my business has been burning rubber and racing fuel in front of massive crowds that leave a lot of litter behind. But times are changing. And the sport of NASCAR, including my team, Richard Childr ... Continue reading
Who Killed Racing Legend Mickey Thompson?
Mar 18, 2012
Hello Friends of Michael Goodwin, Our friend John Bradley (creator of Justice On Trial<http://www.justiceontrial.com/>) sent out the News Release (below) a few days ago. I thought I would pass it on to all of you. Also, I talked to Michael a few days ago and he still has not received his boxes of legal papers from Susa ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Ferrari Drivers Fuel Formula One Fans With Free Coffee
Mar 16, 2012
Scuderia Ferrari's Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa served a special Shell V-Power Caffe Veloce to Ferrari fans today at Brunetti café in Carlton, MelbourneScuderia Ferrari ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) plays an increasingly critical role in modern Formula 1, not only in the design analysis of vehicle aerodynamics, but also in engine development through advanced in-cylinder simulation. CD-adapco is helping expert engine supplier Renault Sport F1 by providing engineering simulation to ... Continue reading
Exclusive Young Danica Patrick VIDEO Interview from The Auto Channel Archives (she was 18)
Mar 1, 2012
Up close and personel with Danecia Patrick professional race car driver. This exclusive interview by The Auto Channel motorsport maven, was conducted at the Kentucky Speedway's Beterra 300 in September 2001 enjoy. ... Continue reading
Richards to revive Touring Car glory at Phillip Island
Dec 15, 2011
Australia's greatest active touring car driver, Jim Richards, will relive the first of his four National titles when returns to the wheel of one of his 1985 Championship-winning BMW 635 CSi cars at the 2012 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 9-11. ... Continue reading
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