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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

Sprint and All NASCAR Fans Celebrate Richard Petty Day - VIDEO FEATURE

Sprint and All NASCAR Fans Celebrate Richard Petty Day - VIDEO FEATURE

In honor of The King's 50th Anniversary The Auto Channel’s proudly presents an encore showing of the award-winning Stock Car documentary that we produced about 18 years ago, which features Richard Petty, his son Kyle and even some racing footage of Richard’s father Lee. HUNTERSVILLE, NC - July 12, 2008: Sprin ... Continue reading

F1 Race Driver Nico Rosberg Swaps Car for Surfboard - VIDEO

F1 Race Driver Nico Rosberg Swaps Car for Surfboard - VIDEO

SYDNEY, Australia - June 3, 2008: It's not easy being a racing driver. Outside of the cockpit, they're dragged from pillar to post fulfilling sponsor and media commitments, that is when they aren't testing. Every so often, however, a sponsor will come up with a fun day out, like RBS did for Nico just before the Austral ... Continue reading

Cadillac Breaks Production Sedan Speed Record - VIDEO FEATURE

Cadillac Breaks Production Sedan Speed Record - VIDEO FEATURE

NURBURGRING, Germany - May 16, 2008: Last Friday, the new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V laid down a blistering time at Germany's Nurburgring. Driver John Heinricy completed a lap of the legendary Nordschleife in 7:59.32 which could possibly be the fastest recorded time for a production sedan on factory-spec street tires. ... Continue reading

Road Trip: 2008 Roush 427R TrakPak Mustang - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FEATURE

Road Trip: 2008 Roush 427R TrakPak Mustang - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FEATURE

Take a Road Trip on and off track with The Auto Channel in an exciting Roush supercar. Produced and edited by Marc J. Rauch The Auto Channel was recently invited by David Ray and Roush Performance to take an in-depth look at their modern day muscle car. After weeks of waiting for a return to tourbook beautiful Californ ... Continue reading

2008 Bahrain Grand Prix - Desert Race Without Traction Control - VIDEO STORY

2008 Bahrain Grand Prix - Desert Race Without Traction Control - VIDEO STORY

BAHRAIN - April 1, 2008: The introduction of a standard electronic control unit (ECU) has seen the elimination of traction control on Formula 1 race cars for the 2008 F1 season. According to Panasonic Toyota Racing driver Jarno Trulli, the traction control ban compels drivers to demonstrate their driving abilities at a ... Continue reading

Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi EVO - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE

Road Trip: 2008 Mitsubishi EVO - EXCLUSIVE 3-PART VIDEO FEATURE

Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Mitsubishi EVO. In the first episode of this 3-part series The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer rides with Mike Evanoff, Mitsubishi Motors' Manager of Product Planning, and discusses the new Lancer EVO. In episodes 2 and 3, Mark rides with a professional rally racer ... Continue reading

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