Chevy Returns to Open-Wheel Racing
Feb 26, 2002
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Chevrolet's Return to Indy Car Racing Is a Promise Fulfilled DETROIT, Feb. 25, 2002 -- History has proven that former Chevrolet General Manager Jim Perkins was a prophet. On Sept. 14, 1993, Perkins announced the conclusion of Che ... Continue reading
Rolex 24 Winner Anthony Lazzaro To Run Rolex Series and IRL On Same Day
Feb 21, 2002
Rolex 24 Winner Pulling Double Duty in Homestead Anthony Lazzaro To Run Rolex Series and IRL On Same Day DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2002) -- Anthony Lazzaro will be the busiest man at Homestead-Miami Speedway next weekend when he races in both the Indy Racing League 20th Anniversary Grand Prix of Miami and the R ... Continue reading
Giaffone Wraps Up Preparations for IRL Season Opener
Feb 21, 2002
CONTACT: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com GIAFFONE WRAPS UP PREPARATIONS FOR IRL OPENER AT HOMESTEAD HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Feb. 20) - Felipe Giaffone and the #10 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force wrapped up preparations for the 2002 Indy Racing League season opener with two solid ... Continue reading
Workhorse Inks Agreement to Sponsor Campgrounds At Texas Motor Speedway
Feb 14, 2002
DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--Feb. 13, 2002--In its continuing mission to be the most consumer-focused chassis manufacturer in the RV industry, Workhorse Custom Chassis will have a multi-year presence at the Texas Motor Speedway. At the core of this relationship is Workhorse's sponsorship of all campgrounds with more tha ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports Reports Record Results
Feb 12, 2002
CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 12 Speedway Motorsports, Inc. today reported record revenues and earnings for 2001. Total revenues for the fourth quarter increased 5% or $4.2 million to $80.9 million compared to last year. Net income increased 8% or $542,000 to $7.7 million, and diluted earnings per share increased $0.01 or 6% to ... Continue reading
Action Performance Companies Move to New York Stock Exchange
Feb 11, 2002
PHOENIX--Feb. 11, 2002--Action Performance Companies, Inc. , the leader in the design, marketing, promotion, and distribution of licensed motorsports merchandise, today announced it will transfer its stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) effective February 20, 2002, and will trade under its new ticker sym ... Continue reading
IRL: Giaffone Phoenix Saturday
Feb 11, 2002
FELIPE GIAFFONE #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force IRL Test in the West - Test Day 2 of 2 - Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 Phoenix International Raceway - Phoenix, Ariz. - 1-Mile Oval Felipe Giaffone and the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Chevrolet G-Force wrapped up the two-day test session at Phoenix International ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2002
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500 as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2002 -- The 86th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2002, will bring together two powerful symbols that stir the imaginations of e ... Continue reading
McLaren Engines to Return to Indy Racing as GM Engine Builder
Jan 16, 2002
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McLaren Performance Technologies announced today that its McLaren Engines group has aligned itself with the Indianapolis-based Blair racing team to build GM Racing Indy Racing League (IRL) engines. Blair Racing will enter the 2002 IRL series with Dallara chassis and Che ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Present Trophies to Winning Indy 500 Driver and Team Owner
Jan 16, 2002
Helio Castroneves and Roger Penske to be Honored for 2001 Indy Victory DETROIT, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 2001 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves and Penske Racing Team Owner Roger Penske will be honored this week with the BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy and the BorgWarner Team Owner's Trophy. Bo ... Continue reading
IRL's Sharp Joins Factory-Backed Riley & Scott Effort for Rolex 24 At Daytona
Dec 28, 2001
IRL's Sharp Joins Factory-Backed Riley & Scott Effort for Rolex 24 At Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 27, 2001) -- Riley & Scott Racing and Jim Matthews Racing announced that 1996 Rolex 24 At Daytona and IRL champion Scott Sharp will partner with Brit Guy Smith and team owner Jim Matthews in the 2002 Rolex 24 At Dayt ... Continue reading
Lazier Tops 225 mph with Chevy Indy V8
Dec 21, 2001
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 Note to Editors: Digital images of the Chevy Indy V8 track test at California Speedway are available on request. LAZIER TOPS 225 MPH IN SUCCESSFUL 570-MILE TEST WITH CHEVY INDY V8 FONTANA, Dec. 19, 2001 -- Christmas came early fo ... Continue reading
Chevy Returns To Indy With New V-8
Nov 19, 2001
FOR RELEASE: November 15, 2001 Detroit- Chevrolet returns to open-wheel racing in 2002 with a new Chevy Indy V8. The spiritual heir to nearly 50 years of Chevrolet performance tradition, the new Chevy Indy V8 is also the latest evolution of GM's highly successful Premium V racing engine family. In the four months since ... Continue reading
Bell Wins California Speedway Pole !!!
Nov 4, 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Hyneman jhyneman@compuserve.com TOWNSEND BELL DOES IT AGAIN IN QUALIFYING - ANOTHER POLE ! Damien Faulkner is Sixth on the Starting Grid FONTANA, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2001) - - Townsend Bell, of San Luis Obispo, Calif., showed why he is the undisputed champion of the 2001 Dayton Indy Lig ... Continue reading
CART: Championship decided; Drivers focus on $1 million prize at Marlboro 500
Nov 1, 2001
DETROIT (October 31, 2001) - Although the 2001 FedEx Championship Series champion has finally been decided, more than $1 million of unfinished business remains as the series prepares to conclude its 2001 campaign with this weekend's Marlboro 500 Presented by Toyota at California Speedway. A winner's prize of $1 million ... Continue reading
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