MIA And MSA Join Forces To Grow National Motorsports Week
Jan 16, 2011
Birmingham, Jan. 13, 2011: Thanks to an exciting new partnership between the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), the Motor Sports Association (MSA) and Goodwood Motorsport, the week now has a far better position in the calendar (25 June to 3 July), a much greater level of guaranteed support, and a climax at one of t ... Continue reading
Jan 15, 2011
DEARBORN, January 14, 2011: Ford Customer Service Divisionâs (FSCD) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) NASCAR Design Contest is auctioning the 2010 designed fire suit and helmet to raise additional support for great cause. FCSD brands Motorcraft and Quick Lane, Wood Brothers Racing and Bill Elliott are a ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Announces Strategic Management Promotions
Jan 15, 2011
FULLERTON, Jan. 14, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) today announced several strategic management promotions within the company. They include: -- Dan King, from vice president of sales and marketing to senior vice president of sales and marketing. âDan has been highly instrumental in securing strong performan ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors Honor Best of 2011 North American International Auto Show
Jan 14, 2011
DETROIT. January 13, 2011: The AutoWeek editorial staff presented Porsche with the 2011 NAIAS AutoWeek Editorsâ Choice Award for Best in Show this morning. The award marked the return of Porsche to the Detroit auto show and honored the certain star of the show, the Porsche 918 RSR concept. âThe 2011 Detroit s ... Continue reading
MIA To Play Key Part In Automotive Technology Revolution
Jan 13, 2011
Birmingham, Jan. 13, 2011: Key figures from the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), Automotive Council and the Motor Sports Association (MSA), today agreed a way forward for a revolutionary 'Motorsport to Automotive' initiative which was proposed to the conference delegates. Delegates talked of the future, and how t ... Continue reading
Lord Drayson Accepts Presidency Of The MIA
Jan 13, 2011
London, Jan. 12, 2011: The Right Honourable Lord Drayson of Kensington has accepted the invitation from members to become the new Honorary President of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA). Lord Astor of Hever stepped down from the role upon his appointment as a Defence Minister in the new UK Government, following ... Continue reading
All-Electric Sikorsky Firefly: Setting the Curve
Jan 13, 2011
<b>By Dale Smith - Rotor And Wing</b> Progress continues on Sikorskyâs Project Firefly. While the manufacturer has not released a timetable for the test program, the modified Schweizer S-300C is nearing its first flight, according to reports. Project Firefly was unveiled at this yearâs Oshkosh AirVenture. But ... Continue reading
PRRACEwire To Develop New Auto Focused News Magazine
Jan 9, 2011
Austin, Jan. 8. 2011: PRRACEwire is developing a new auto-oriented TV program entitled Hill Country Wheels (HCW) focusing on the Texas auto and motorsports culture. Plans call for a Q1 roll-out, with a final program schedule set to be delivered across a range of new-media platforms including Hill Country Spotlight, in ... Continue reading
Potential Union Interest In Non-US Automotive Manufacturers Bad For Consumer
Jan 6, 2011
<b>Op-Ed By Rick Carlton</b> Dark denizens of the "Union Label" are at it again. With the UAW's recent statement announcing the targeting of off-shore automotive manufacturers in 2011, those of us reporting on the industry, along with our consumer constituents, are preparing for yet another round of bumpy rides. What i ... Continue reading
Multi-national Electric Vehicle Racing Set For Show Debut
Jan 6, 2011
London, Jan. 6, 2011: EV Cup, organisers of the world's first zero-emission electric vehicle race series, will be using next week's Autosport Show to reveal full details of their race programme for 2011. A series of races are scheduled for the UK and further afield, with a choice of electrically-powered cars, making up ... Continue reading
Young Guns Get Tilt At WRC Success In Ford Fiesta R2
Jan 6, 2011
Two young Australian women are set to star on the international stage as they prepare for their debut in the World Rally Championship in March. ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Releases Schedule Of Ten Appearances
Jan 5, 2011
PLYMOUTH January 4, 2011: Jack Roush, one of the most famous names in the motorsports and the automotive industries, has released his 2011 ROUSH® appearance schedule. Fans and owners of ROUSH Performance products will have an opportunity to meet Roush and get a photo or autograph during ten events this year. âI ... Continue reading
Get F1 Fit For The 2011 Season With Porsche
Jan 4, 2011
Launching the Porsche Human Performance 2011 calendar on 29 January is the 'Get Race Fit' programme, a half-day coaching session, which takes the principles of motorsport fitness and combines them with expert advice, this year from professionals including F1 star Mark Webber and MotoGP rider Bradley Smith ... Continue reading
Cadillac Poised for Return to World Challenge
Jan 3, 2011
DETROIT, Jan. 3, 2011: Following meetings with World Challenge technical and competition staff and an announcement by the brand in late December, Cadillac will return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe competing in the World Challenge Championships, North Americaâs top production-bas ... Continue reading
McLaren Confirms GT3 Racing Programme for MP4-12C - VIDEO FEATURE
Dec 30, 2010
- McLaren and CRS Racing in partnership to develop GT3 racing car based on new McLaren MP4-12C road car - First customer cars planned for 2012 season - 12Câs innovative carbon chassis, light weight and aerodynamics promise winning performance from race-bred road car WOKING, UK - December 30, 2010: McLaren has conf ... Continue reading
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