Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas (NHRA)
Sep 18, 2008
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas DALLAS (Sept. 17) -- With just a handful of passes on his brand-new, Tommy Mauney-built Pro Mod '68 Camaro racecar, Troy Coughlin couldn't be happier with its performance. That's why the veteran racer is more than a little excited to resume racing this weekend in the JE ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Driver Jarno Trulli Looks Back on His Life in Motorsport - VIDEO FEATURE
Sep 9, 2008
COLOGNE - September 9, 2008: Ahead of his home Grand Prix at Monza circuit on 14 September, Panasonic Toyota Racingâs Italian driver Jarno Trulli looks back on the road he has taken to reach the pinnacle of motorsport â Formula 1. Born in Pescara, which hosted one of the most famous races of the early 20th ce ... Continue reading
Sep 8, 2008
TOKYO - September 8, 2008: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich - will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally which will take competitors through Argentina and Chile from ... Continue reading
2008 Limited Edition Coin Released to Benefit Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital
Aug 25, 2008
Concord, N.C., August 25, 2008 â The Jeff Gordon Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a 2008 LIMITED EDITION Jeff Gordon Children's Hospital Coin.<p> The one-time-only numbered coin is available now with a $50 donation at the Foundation web site, www.jeffgordonfoundation.org. <P> The coin is part of th ... Continue reading
Brian Redman Named Grand Marshal and Honored Guest at U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
Aug 13, 2008
BRIAN REDMAN NAMED GRAND MARSHAL & HONORED GUEST Redman, F-5000, Triumph, and the 50th Anniversary of Lola Will Be Honored During the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Watkins Glen, NY (August 13, 2008) - Brian Redman, one of the most accomplished drivers to compete at Watkins Glen International, will be the honored guest for th ... Continue reading
Green Racing in the City Becomes a Success - VIDEO STORY
Aug 9, 2008
GOTHENBURG - August 9, 2008: The Swedish Touring Car Championship, STCC, moved into to the city of Gothenburg this summer. Thanks to a firm determination to make racing more environmentally-friendly, the city council and the local authorities accepted the idea of hosting the Gothenburg City Racing, attracting more than ... Continue reading
Jul 24, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Individuals and Teams Honored for Leadership, Spirit, Pioneering Activities and Providing Opportunities to Women Race Car Drivers 6th Annual Women in the Winner's Circle Luncheon celebrated women race car drivers from all Series Indianapolis, IN (July 2 ... Continue reading
Mini Challenge expected in North America
Jul 18, 2008
By Henny Hemmes The Mini Challenge has become a much beloved series on the European race tracks. The Mini club sport races started in Great Britain, Belgium and Switzerland and Germany and from 2004 also in Germany. From this year on, the participants all drive the second generation of the Mini in the Mini John Cooper ... Continue reading
Home Run for Timo Glock: Looking Forward to Hockenheim F1 Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 18, 2008
COLOGNE, Germany - July 18, 2008: For every Formula 1 driver, their national Grand Prix is an event to look forward to, but for Timo Glock, this weekendâs German Grand Prix represents a very special homecoming. With his mature approach and consistent pace, it is easy to forget Timo is in his first full season of r ... Continue reading
Coughlin out-drives opponents en route to quarterfinal showing in Denver
Jul 14, 2008
DENVER -- Pro Stock veteran Jeg Coughlin Jr. looked as sharp as ever in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt, racing to an elite eight finish at Denver's Bandimere Speedway with some great driving. Coughlin beat both of his Sunday foes off the launch pad but was caught and passed by Greg Anderson three-quarters of the way dow ... Continue reading
Lyn St. James -- Project Podium Grant Winners
Jul 8, 2008
Media Contact: Jan Fambro (310) 308-6770 jfambro@speedworksllc.com Five Up-and-Coming Women Drivers Awarded Project Podium Grants Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation Matching-Grant Program Advances Careers Indianapolis, IN, (July 2, 2008) - Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation today announced the five young wome ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Joins Forces With 'The Dark Knight' at Silverstone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Formula 1 met Hollywood at Silverstone yesterday when Panasonic Toyota Racing's TF108 Formula 1 car drove head-to-head with the 'Batmobile', as part of a promotion for the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight. Timo Glock drove the TF108 alongside the Batmobile, which made a Formula 1-style pit stop, ... Continue reading
Jul 4, 2008
LONDON - July 4, 2008: Sir Jackie Stewart, three-time Formula 1 World Champion and RBS Global Ambassador, and Gary Anderson, technical consultant, share their thoughts on F1 race strategy ahead of the 2008 British Grand Prix taking place at the Silverstone racetrack on July 6. Sir Jackie Stewart also discusses his high ... Continue reading
PRI's Sprint & Midget Classic Postponed One Year
Jul 3, 2008
Greetings! Please see advisory below. Happy 4th to you and yours! -- Pete Evanow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pete Evanow 714.289.2242 pevanow@performanceracing.com PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Takes One-Year Hiatus LAGUNA BEACH, CA (July 3, 2008) - The PRI Trade Show's annual Friday night tradition of an exciting eve ... Continue reading
Segal, Thornton Lead Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series
Jul 3, 2008
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Segal knows Watkins Glen a little better now than he did during his second-place finish in last year's Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series visit to the 3.4-mile track. He knows the course, how to run up front, and exactly where the track's new victory lane is. The defending Grand Sport (GS) co-cha ... Continue reading
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