X Rider Becomes First Electric Highway Motorcycle to Receive EPA Certification
Jul 9, 2009
Las Vegas, July 09, 2009: Xtreme Green Products, Inc. (XGP), an eco-vehicle company specializing in the development of electric land vehicles and personal watercraft, has announced today that the X Rider has become the first electric highway motorcycle to receive a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate ... Continue reading
Toyota Pulls Sponsorship of Japan Grand Prix
Jul 7, 2009
TOKYO July 7, 2009; Shino Yuasa writinfg for the AP reported that Toyota-owned Fuji International Speedway said Tuesday it will pull out of hosting the 2010 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix and beyond because of the prolonged economic slump. "It has become extremely difficult for us to host the F1 Grand Prix as we face ... Continue reading
Yokohama's Dan Guiney Appointed to Tire Society Advisory Board
Jul 6, 2009
FULLERTON, July 6, 2009: Dan Guiney, Yokohama Tire Corporationâs director of technical services, has been appointed a member of the Tire Societyâs advisory board. âThe Tire Society is a 29-year-old organization thatâs widely respected within the tire industry for its high-level technical and scienti ... Continue reading
Renault Z.E. (Zero Emission) Concept Shocks Goodwood Festival of Speed - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 6, 2009
GOODWOOD, England - July 6, 2009: While a succession of high-powered Renault race cars thrilled the vast, 135,000-strong crowd at Silverstone during the World Series by Renault weekend, the second largest motorsport event in the UK, a futuristic electric car was generating quite a buzz of its own at the Goodwood Festiv ... Continue reading
MontereyCarWeek.com Announces Complete Internet Resource for Classic Car Enthusiasts
Jul 5, 2009
Monterey, July 04, 2009: MontereyCarWeek.com has been established to provide automotive enthusiasts with an Internet resource for planning their annual visit to the famed Monterey Car Week. âI created this website as a result of years of frustration when trying to find details on all the classic car auctions, car ... Continue reading
Porsche at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Jul 3, 2009
LONDON - July 2, 2009: With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917, the first Porsche to win Le Mans outright, and it is there ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2009
FULLERTON, July 1, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs all-new ultra high-performance tire (UHPT), the ADVAN Neova® AD08, received high praise and scores from Tire Rack in its recent Extreme Performance Summer Tire Testing session. Matched against three of Tire Rackâs newest Extreme Performance Summer Tire c ... Continue reading
Renegade Lights Motorcycle LED Lights Will Light Up the West Texas Sky at Black Gold Rally
Jun 27, 2009
Slaton, TX, June 27, 2009: For those in the know the sounds of motorcycles rumbling across the roadways of West Texas means it is the middle week end of July which is to be spent in the small West Texas town of Goldsmith at the Black Gold Rally. The 7th Annual Black Gold Rally is July 17, 18, 19 this year and as always ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December
Jun 25, 2009
Special Events & 1200+ Exhibiting Companies Make PRI Trade Show This December 'The Three Biggest Business Days in Racing' Vast Array of New Racing Components & Machining Equipment Promise Profit Opportunities + Competitive Advantages to Buyers at 22nd Annual PRI Trade Show LAGUNA BEACH, CA â Racing industry profes ... Continue reading
Olivia Ortiz Wins Miss TW Steel 2009 at Grand Prix Ball
Jun 24, 2009
Amsterdam, June 22, 2009: TW Steel, the Dutch watch brand, capped a stellar eveningâs entertainment on Saturday night, 20th June, at the Grand Prix Ball in England, by crowning Miss Olivia Ortiz as the overall winner of âMiss TW Steel 2009â. Before a packed and enthusiastic audience at the glamorous blac ... Continue reading
Roush Brings Innoviation To Replacement Car Parts
Jun 24, 2009
LIVONIA, June 23, 2009: For many companies it would be a challenge to bring a fresh approach to your typical replacement auto parts, but thatâs what ROUSH® Performance has done with their new line of service parts; this lineup includes ROUSH air and oil filters, headlamps and motor oil. The new ROUSH Oil Filter ... Continue reading
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Launches Championship Race Series
Jun 23, 2009
CHANDLER, Ariz., June 22 -- The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, a leader in advanced driver training for more than four decades, is proud to announce the new Bondurant Championship Race Series. The Bondurant Championship Race Series begins this September for the 2009-2010 race season and includes 18 r ... Continue reading
TV's Jesse James Fraudulantly Claims Hydrogen-Powered World Speed Record, Says 'Landspeed Louise'
Jun 23, 2009
CREVE COEUR, MO - June 23, 2009: Noted automotive journalist and world land-speed historian Louise Ann Noeth has taken issue with television motorcycle guy Jesse James over his claim to have set a new world speed record. According to a press release from Ms. Noeth and her company, Landspeed Productions, Jesse James cla ... Continue reading
Northern California Center to Receive Portion of Monterey Car Week Event Ticket Sales
Jun 20, 2009
Auburn, June 20, 2009: La Dolce Vita Automobili at Black Horse will be contributing a portion of each spectator ticket purchased to Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California (SHCNC). âWe are very grateful that La Dolce Vita Automobili is a member of our team, joining the host of physicians, surgeons, nur ... Continue reading
Team News - AIM Autosport Watkins Glen Qualifying
Jun 9, 2009
AIM Autosports run in the Six Hours of The Glen comes up short of luck |Mechanical issues put team five laps down. Finish eleventh. Woodbridge, Ontario (2009.06.08) AIM Autosport arrived at Watkins Glen full of energy, enthusiasm and high hopes for their run at the Sahlens Six Hours of The Glen this past weekend. The N ... Continue reading
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