2008 Limited Edition Coin Released to Benefit Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital
Aug 25, 2008
Concord, N.C., August 25, 2008 â The Jeff Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a 2008 LIMITED EDITION Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital Coin.<p> The one-time-only numbered coin is available now with a $50 donation at the Foundation web site, www.jeffgordonfoundation.org. <P> The coin is part of th ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Individuals and Teams Honored for Leadership, Spirit, Pioneering Activities and Providing Opportunities to Women Race Car Drivers 6th Annual Women in the Winner's Circle Luncheon celebrated women race car drivers from all Series Indianapolis, IN (July 2 ... Continue reading
Coughlin out-drives opponents en route to quarterfinal showing in Denver
Jul 14, 2008
DENVER -- Pro Stock veteran Jeg Coughlin Jr. looked as sharp as ever in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, racing to an elite eight finish at Denver's Bandimere Speedway with some great driving. Coughlin beat both of his Sunday foes off the launch pad but was caught and passed by Greg Anderson three-quarters of the way dow ... Continue reading
Lyn St. James -- Project Podium Grant Winners
Jul 8, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Five Up-and-Coming Women Drivers Awarded Project Podium Grants Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation Matching-Grant Program Advances Careers Indianapolis, IN, (July 2, 2008) - Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation today announced the five young wome ... Continue reading
Segal, Thornton Lead Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series
Jul 3, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Segal knows Watkins Glen a little better now than he did during his second-place finish in last year's Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series visit to the 3.4-mile track. He knows the course, how to run up front, and exactly where the track's new victory lane is. The defending Grand Sport (GS) co-cha ... Continue reading
Le Mans 24 Hours Won By Audi Diesel (again)
Jun 15, 2008
Allan McNish became the first Briton to drive a diesel engined sportscar to victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours today (15 June) when the Scotsmanâs Audi scored an emotional and hugely popular win. The victory earned the 38-year-old Scotsman his second Le Mans career win â 10 years after his previous triumph in th ... Continue reading
Marathon Partners Sends Letter to the Board of Directors of Dover Motorsports
May 29, 2008
The Time is Right for a Sale of the Company NEW YORK, May 29 -- Marathon Partners L.P., the largest outside shareholder of Dover Motorsports, Inc. , has sent a letter to the Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors dated May 29, 2008. The letter can be read in its entirety by visiting www.sellthecompany.com or by rev ... Continue reading
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins the 2008 Monaco Grand Prix
May 25, 2008
The start: Short before the race a light rain began to fall. Lewis and Heikki had qualified third and fourth respectively; both were on intermediate tyres. Lewis overtook Kimi Räikkönen at the start and was second after the opening lap, behind Felipe Massa. Heikki started from the pit lane, because he was not able to ... Continue reading
IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN...HYBRID RACING IS ABOUT TO DEBUT
May 15, 2008
Gumpert Sportwagen is about to take the jump into hybrid racing with the Apollo hybrid. ... Continue reading
Nation's Top High School Auto Techs Compete for Opportunity with Roush Fenway Racing
Apr 25, 2008
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest Winners to Job-shadow Auto Racing's Best TALLADEGA, Ala., April 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roush Fenway Racing, AAA and Ford announced today that the nation's best young automotive technicians, as identified during the 59th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition, will re ... Continue reading
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing
Apr 13, 2008
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 13) -- NASCAR superstar and Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana have teamed with NHRA drag racing veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. to explore the option of fielding a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA competition. The propos ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 â Multitalented singer-actress-dancer Julianne Hough will sing the national anthem before the 92nd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Universal Music Group Nashville artist Hough also will perform songs from her upcoming, country music debut ... Continue reading
The Search for the 'Fastest Person on Earth' Is Accelerating
Apr 1, 2008
North American Eagle Land Speed Racing jet car's challenge: hit 800 mph and take back record from the British SPANAWAY, Wash., April 1, 2008 -- The biggest one-day sporting event of 2008 may well be the breaking of the Land Speed Record by the North American Eagle (NAE), a group of Canadians and Americans working toget ... Continue reading
Mar 31, 2008
Once again, Morocco was extraordinarily kind to competitors on the "Classic", skillfully run as usual by the Rageys family and their team. Leaving behind the miserable and fickle European spring, lovers of old classics have for 15 years enjoyed a peerless welcome and the chance - for one week - to enjoy driving in the ... Continue reading
PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker Announce Management and Marketing/Sponsorship Agreement
Mar 29, 2008
Austin, TX â 3/28/2008 â PRRACEwire (PRRw) and Kate Harker, professional NHRA Top Alcohol driver, have announced a new business relationship based on the management, development and promotion for Ms. Harkerâs various professional racing programs. âKate is a first-rate talent, and weâre looking ... Continue reading
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