NASCAR: New Saftey Rules and Other Stuff
Dec 31, 2001
Belt installation addressed in rule changes DAVE KALLMANN of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel wrote this great article about NASCAR. "Almost overlooked in the recent NASCAR safety enhancements for 2002 is the directive that seat belts must be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. We all picked up on t ... Continue reading
Safari Associates' Motorsports ``soft wall'' Tested by NASCAR
Nov 27, 2001
AMSTERDAM, N.Y.--Nov. 27, 2001--Safari Associates, Inc., (OTCBB:SAFR) announced that its Molecuthane(TM) motorsports "soft wall", which the company successfully demonstrated on September 26th at the Indianapolis Speedrome, is now being tested by NASCAR. On October 24th, NASCAR officials contacted Safari Associates and ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports "Race To Profitability Results" C'mon Baby
Nov 14, 2001
for Three And Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 CONCORD, N.C., Nov. 13 -- Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today reported total revenues for the third quarter increased 3% or $1.8 million to $53.4 million compared to last year. Net loss decreased 51% or $2.4 million to $2.3 million, and diluted loss per share decreased $0 ... Continue reading
Action Performance Reports Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Results
Nov 8, 2001
PHOENIX--Nov. 7, 2001--Action Performance Companies, Inc. (Company) , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today reported financial results for the fourth-quarter and twelve-month period ended Sept. 30, 2001, including record quarterly revenues and net in ... Continue reading
Benson Third at Rockingham; Nearly Equals Career Top Fives
Nov 5, 2001
Benson Third at Rockingham #10 Valvoline Pontiac driver Johnny Benson rarely misses a chance in a radio or television interview to thank his crew chief James Ince as well as his teammates on the Valvoline racing team. All drivers do that, but sometimes Benson takes it to an extra level. And there ’s a reason why. ... Continue reading
ARIE LUYENDYK, JR. TO COMPETE IN WINSTON WEST RACE AT IS
Nov 2, 2001
ARIE LUYENDYK, JR. JOINS TRITON REALTY MOTORSPORTS Scottsdale, Ariz. - - The newest member of the NASCAR community, Arie Luyendyk, Jr. , 20-year-old son of the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk, will be making his NASCAR debut at Irwindale, California in the Winston West championship race scheduled there f ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Randy Tolsma / Team Rensi Rockingham Notes
Nov 1, 2001
North Carolina Speedway â“ November 3, 2001 Randy Tolsma on Rockingham: Randy Tolsma, driver of the No. 25 Team Marines Chevrolet, will make his first career start at the Rock this weekend and is ready to tackle the challenge. âœWe had a great test session in Rockingham a few weeks ago,â said Tols ... Continue reading
Nov 1, 2001
ATLANTA, Oct. 31 -- Exide Technologies announced today during the SEMA and AAPEX shows that it has renewed its worldwide licensing agreement to remain the sole automotive battery licensee of NASCAR®. With the agreement, Exide extends its title as the official battery of NASCAR through 2006. Exide Technologies is the g ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green / Nesquik Racing Rockingham Notes
Oct 31, 2001
North Carolina Speedway ⓠNovember 3, 2001 Jeff Green On "The Rock": Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, is the defending race winner this weekend at North Carolina Speedway. "The win at Rockingham last fall was one the most exciting wins in my ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Gordon credits qualifying as important ingredient to title run
Oct 31, 2001
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. - Jeff Gordon knows that championships are not won solely based on race day performances. It all starts off with how a driver performs during qualifying on Fridays and is something that Gordon has excelled at in 2001. Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, has started in the top five in 14 of 3 ... Continue reading
Action Performance Announces Closure of Goodsports Subsidiary, Sale of Assets
Oct 25, 2001
PHOENIX--Oct. 25, 2001--Action Performance Companies Inc. (Action) today announced the closure of its Goodsports Holdings Pty Ltd. (Goodsports) subsidiary and the sale of certain Goodsports' United Kingdom subsidiary's assets to Podia Group PLC (UK) (Podia). Goodsports designed, marketed and distributed Formula One app ... Continue reading
Sears Point Ready to Begin Construction of Tunnels, Hillside Terrace Seats
Oct 24, 2001
JPEG IMAGE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Contact: John Cardinale Sears Point Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Crews Ready to Begin Construction of Underground Tunnels, Hillside Terrace Seats SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - Preliminary work is just about complete on several key areas of the $50 million Modernization Plan as co ... Continue reading
Race Rock Las Vegas Collection To Be Auctioned-One Race Themed Restaraunt Too Many?
Oct 23, 2001
Car Enthusiasts From Around the World Compete for First Opportunity to Bid On Cars and Racing Memorabilia From Las Vegas' Race Rock Restaurant SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 23 -- Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has signed a deal to auction the world's greatest automotive memorabilia collection from the motorsports themed Rac ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Talladega factsheet
Oct 18, 2001
Updated info & entry list at arcaracing.com, and thanks. Don Radebaugh TALLADEGA FACTSHEET RACE: Food World 300, 10-20-01 TRACK: Talladega Superspeedway, 2.66 mile paved oval LOCATION: Talladega, Alabama DISTANCE: 300 miles (113 laps) SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #24 of the 2001 ARCA RE/MAX Series PROMOTER: Internation ... Continue reading
Taylor Motorsports Announcement "time to begin to look for another job"
Oct 10, 2001
This release just came from Taylor Motorsports > - For Immediate Release - > > WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (October 9, 2001) -- Taylor Motorsports Team Owner > George Taylor announced today that the team would close its racing > operations effective immediately. > > "In the wake of the September 11th tragedy, we have found th ... Continue reading
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