A Glimpse at the Life of Formula One Racer Ralf Schmacher - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 27, 2007
July 27, 2007: Ralf grew up in Kerpen, Germany, just a few miles from the Panasonic Toyota Racingâs factory in Cologne. He started riding karts when he was two, raced in club championships by the age of five, and made his Formula 1 debut 10 years ago, challenging his brother, Michael, on the race track. Ralf stood ... Continue reading
NHRA (KENT) - Beckman wins again!
Jul 23, 2007
"Fast" Jack Beckman won his second straight NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car national event today, his third career, and the first at the Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals at Pacific Raceways. And he did it against the 14-time Funny Car champion John Force. Beckman, driving the Mail Terminal Services Dodge ... Continue reading
Martin Brundle, Former F1 Driver Examines Physical Challenges of Racing - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2007
Martin Brundle, former F1 driver and TV pundit, investigates the physical effects of driving a Formula One car by undergoing a series of assessments at QinetiQ's human performance laboratories. ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (BRACKLEY) - GIL DE FERRAN TO LEAVE HONDA RACING F1 TEAM
Jul 16, 2007
Brackley, UK 16 July 2007 GIL DE FERRAN TO LEAVE HONDA RACING F1 TEAM By mutual agreement with the Honda Racing F1 Team, Gil de Ferran will leave his role as Sporting Director to pursue other opportunities with immediate effect. Nick Fry, Chief Executive Officer of the Honda Racing F1 Team, said: "I am disappointed tha ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2007
Bike is one of the first Victory Visions available to public with all net proceeds to benefit children of Victory Junction Gang Camp MINNEAPOLIS, July 11 -- Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. , announced today it will put up for auction the brand new Victory Vision(TM) that Kyle Petty will ride ... Continue reading
Crown Royal Debuts National Television Campaign to Promote Responsible Drinking
Jul 4, 2007
NASCAR Driver Jamie McMurray Stars in Spots Inspired by Crown Royal's 'Safe Rides Home' Designated Driver Program NORWALK, Conn., July 3 -- While most fans are accustomed to seeing NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray in the cockpit of a fully loaded Ford Fusion, a new television campaign being launched by Crown Royal this wee ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2007
$25,000 Prize Money for Winner's Favorite Charity TORRANCE, Calif., July 2 -- Nine of the most dominant personalities in motorsports will race on the same track for the first time when they suit up to compete in the inaugural Race of Legends at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, presented by Toyota, August 1 ... Continue reading
INDUSTRY NOTES (GM)- Bondurant Named the Official High Performance Driving School of General Motors
Jun 29, 2007
PHOENIX, June 28 -- In an exclusive agreement, General Motors named the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving the "Official High Performance Driving School of GM." The announcement comes as part of a three-year renewal contract between GM and Bondurant. GM will provide a fleet of new GM vehicles for use by s ... Continue reading
A Glimpse Into the Life of Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Franck Montagny - VIDEO FEATURE
Jun 27, 2007
Growing up in the south of France, Franck Montagny was exposed to rally and motorsport at an early age, thanks to his father. This is the 29-year-old Frenchmanâs first season as the third driver for the Panasonic Toyota Racing team. Away from the track, Franck Montagny enjoys kite surfing and riding motocross bike ... Continue reading
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