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Honda Premieres "Racing Against Time" Short-Film Documentary Featuring Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk and Star Trek Screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman - VIDEO ENHANCED

Honda Premieres "Racing Against Time" Short-Film Documentary Featuring Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk and Star Trek Screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman - VIDEO ENHANCED

TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda will debut its fifth short-film documentary, Racing Against Time, as part of the DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE Documentary Series on Mon., Oct. 19 at http://dreams.honda.com. Directed by Joe Berlinger with producers @radical.media, “Racing Against Time” takes a personal look at what defines ... Continue reading

Sprint Car Invasion Stopped By Rain on Saturday Night

Sprint Car Invasion Stopped By Rain on Saturday Night

Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP's Sprint Car Invasion Stopped By Rain on Saturday Night Newberrytown, PA (September 12, 2009) - The PA Sprint Series (PASS) invasion of Stock Car Saturday Night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on September 12 was cancelled due to rain. The track was ready ... Continue reading

Driver Alan Burgess Succumbs to Burns from Daytona Fire

Driver Alan Burgess Succumbs to Burns from Daytona Fire

TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 28, 2009) – Alan C. Burgess, of Winter Garden, Fla., died Aug. 24 at Orlando Regional Hospital after sustaining burns from a fire at a Sports Car Club of America-sanctioned race at Daytona International Speedway on Aug. 9. ... Continue reading

The 80th birthday of 'Mr Goodwood' to be celebrated at the 2009 Goodwood Revival

The 80th birthday of 'Mr Goodwood' to be celebrated at the 2009 Goodwood Revival

In just one month's time Goodwood will be swaying to the strains of 'Happy Birthday' when the 120,000+ visitors to the Goodwood Revival (18-20 September) sing in harmony to wish Sir Stirling Moss - a.k.a. Mr Goodwood - their heart-felt best wishes for his 80th birthday. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Top Ten New Car Videos - Consider These Rides for Your 'Cash For Clunkers' Trade-Up

The Auto Channel's Top Ten New Car Videos - Consider These Rides for Your 'Cash For Clunkers' Trade-Up

Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading

"Landspeed" Louise Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year

"Landspeed" Louise Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year

COLUMBUS, OH - The Auto Channel's good friend, renowned author, historian and columnist "Landspeed" Louise Ann Noeth was named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year at the 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. A veteran of motorsport and land speed racing journalism, she accepted the award in front of a packed house during t ... Continue reading

ACDelco's Kurt Johnson Qualifies No. 4 at ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals

ACDelco's Kurt Johnson Qualifies No. 4 at ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals

[cid:image001.jpg@01C9A4DB.381F0580] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jfromack@cs.com<mailto:jfromack@cs.com> www.ACDelco.com<http://www.ACDelco.com> ACDelco's Kurt Johnson Qualifies No. 4 at ACDelco NHRA Gatornationals GAINESVILLE, Fla., M ... Continue reading

2009 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Launches Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Drift Team Sponsorship - COMPLETE VIDEO

2009 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Launches Rhys Millen Racing Red Bull Drift Team Sponsorship - COMPLETE VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its mot ... Continue reading

Force Enjoys, Thrills Fans at Super Bowl

Force Enjoys, Thrills Fans at Super Bowl

TAMPA January 31, 2009: 14-time Funny Car World Champion John Force never won a football game as a high school quarterback. Today he was at the epicenter of the football universe. <P> He did not disappoint the thousands of fans that were in Tampa to enjoy the Super Bowl XLIII festivities at the ESPN The Magazine NEXT C ... Continue reading

Shelby Autos and Ford Racing to Offer up to 37 2009 Shelby GT "R Model" Jerry Titus Edition Track Cars to the Public

Shelby Autos and Ford Racing to Offer up to 37 2009 Shelby GT "R Model" Jerry Titus Edition Track Cars to the Public

LAS VEGAS, NV Jan 29, 2009; Four decades after Shelby and Ford collaborated on a race version of the legendary Mustang, the companies are offering a limited edition track day version of the Ford Shelby GT. Ford Racing and Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (Other OTC:CSB ... Continue reading

Behind the Scenes of a Race Day Experience - VIDEO FEATURE

Behind the Scenes of a Race Day Experience - VIDEO FEATURE

GROVE, England - October 1, 2008: The Williams F1 Race Day is the opportunity for Formula One fans to get closer to the sport without the expense of attending a race, as guests are invited to watch a Grand Prix at the AT&T Williams team’s headquarters at Grove, United Kingdom. The RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre ... Continue reading

Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Jarno Trulli Looks Back on His Life in Motorsport - VIDEO FEATURE

Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Jarno Trulli Looks Back on His Life in Motorsport - VIDEO FEATURE

COLOGNE - September 9, 2008: Ahead of his home Grand Prix at Monza circuit on 14 September, Panasonic Toyota Racing’s Italian driver Jarno Trulli looks back on the road he has taken to reach the pinnacle of motorsport – Formula 1. Born in Pescara, which hosted one of the most famous races of the early 20th ce ... Continue reading

Continuously Improving Safety at Panasonic Toyota Racing - VIDEO STORY

Continuously Improving Safety at Panasonic Toyota Racing - VIDEO STORY

COLOGNE - September 2, 2008: Safety is the top priority for the Panasonic Toyota Racing Formula 1 team. A concerted effort from teams and the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) has drastically improved the protection offered to drivers and bystanders. Through innovations such as the head and neck safe ... Continue reading

Panasonic Toyota Racing: Discovering the Valencia F1 Street Circuit - VIDEO FEATURE

Panasonic Toyota Racing: Discovering the Valencia F1 Street Circuit - VIDEO FEATURE

Formula 1 is preparing for a new addition to the calendar this weekend, when the Valencia street circuit in Spain hosts the European Grand Prix for the first time. The 5.419km street circuit around the spectacular America’s Cup port combines a glamorous location with a technical challenge and Panasonic Toyota Raci ... Continue reading

Brian Redman Named Grand Marshal and Honored Guest at U.S. Vintage Grand Prix

Brian Redman Named Grand Marshal and Honored Guest at U.S. Vintage Grand Prix

BRIAN REDMAN NAMED GRAND MARSHAL & HONORED GUEST Redman, F-5000, Triumph, and the 50th Anniversary of Lola Will Be Honored During the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Watkins Glen, NY (August 13, 2008) - Brian Redman, one of the most accomplished drivers to compete at Watkins Glen International, will be the honored guest for th ... Continue reading

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