Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Richard Petty and Investors Take Control of RPM From George Gillett Jr.
Filed under: A.J. Allmendinger, Petty Enterprises, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Richard Petty will once again run his race team and participate in day-to-day operations as chairman of the new ownership group that was announced Monday.The assets of Richard Petty Motorsports have been sold from George Gillett Jr. to an investment group that consists of Petty, Medallion Financial Corp. and DGP Investments.
"Today is a great day for me, my family, our fans and our wonderful sponsors," Petty said in a statement that listed 10 partners that "have supported me through thick and thin and I thank them from the bottom of my heart."
RPM will field cars for AJ Allmendinger and Marcos Ambrose in 2011.
The transfer of assets has been in the works for several weeks because of Gillett's ongoing financial problems. Debt-laden English soccer club Liverpool recently was sold despite the objection of Gillett and business partner Tom Hicks. And a U.S. hedge fund is suing Gillett over what the firm says is more than $117 million in debt he racked up investing in Liverpool.
Carpenter replaces Fisher at SFR
Ed Carpenter will drive for Sarah Fisher Racing during the 2011 IndyCar season, with Fisher herself stepping out of the car to focus on her role as team owner. Fisher said she is confident the decision to quit driving will help her team grow. "This change in my career is a direction I have been thinking about very hard," said Fisher in a statement on Monday.
ILMC: Petit Le Mans Confirmed For 2011
Six-hour enduro at Imola completes first full season calendar for Intercontinental Le Mans Cup...
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Monday, November 29, 2010
With Truck Mirror Law, Albany Can Save Children?s Lives Next Week
The cross over mirror, on the right, allows truck and school bus drivers to see in front of their hood. Photo: Moblog.
Governor Paterson has called a special session for the legislature next week, and it’s full of big, tough bills. For example, both David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo are urging legislators to close a $315 [...]
Governor Paterson has called a special session for the legislature next week, and it’s full of big, tough bills. For example, both David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo are urging legislators to close a $315 [...]
Tomczyk tops practice in Shanghai
Martin Tomczyk topped the first DTM free practice of the weekend on the streets of Shanghai, while a massive accident for Maro Engel brought the session to an early finish. Tomczyk only started to feature towards the top of the times with just over 20 minutes remaining
Paefgen retiring at Bentley, D�rheimer appointed chairman and CEO
Filed under: Europe, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Bentley
The game of game of CEO musical chairs at Volkswagen is still underway. Wolfgang Dürheimer (at right), formerly executive vice president of Porsche, is now the chairman and CEO of Bentley. Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen (above), the company's current CEO, will retire in February after eight years of leading the ultra-lux brand. Though he's hit the traditional German retirement age of 65, the well-regarded exec is slated to stay on the payroll as a consultant for VW and an adviser for Bentley.Dürheimer, 52, has a long history in the automotive and motorcycle worlds. He joined up with BMW in 1986 and held lead roles in product development for the Roundel's two-wheeled operation as well as research and development for the company's passenger car division before moving to Porsche in 1999. While there, he helmed the 911 line before heading up research and development for the sportscar maker.
Hit the jump for the full press release.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsPorsche Cajun mini-SUV confirmed, due to arrive in 2014
Filed under: Performance, SUV, Crossover, Porsche, Luxury
Porsche has officially confirmed what's been rumored for at least three years - the German automaker will build a small SUV to slot in below its highly successful Cayenne. With the working name "Cajun," Porsche wants the mini 'ute to provide younger customers another point of entry into the brand. Designer Walter da Silva has apparently taken the lead on the project, which is expected to be loosely based on the Audi Q5, and the press release (available after the jump) claims that the Cajun will have "typical Porsche features such as light weight, ease of handling and agility." Here's hoping... [Source: Porsche]
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsPhoenix International Raceway Offers Gift Ideas for Race Fans
Ticket Promotion Takes the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping Phoenix International Raceway(PHOENIX, Ariz.) ? Just in time for the holiday season, Phoenix International Raceway is offering the ?12 Days of Christmas? ticket sale promotion ? giving shoppers an easy and stress-free way to purchase that perfect NASCAR-themed gift idea. The promotion offers 12 different but...more»
Horner backs Webber for 2011 title bid
Christian Horner believes Mark Webber can come back and fight for the world championship in 2011, after the disappointment of losing out to Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel this year.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
2012 Mazda5 priced from $19,990, hits dealerships in January
Filed under: Car Buying, Minivan/Van, Mazda
2012 Mazda5 - Click above for high-res image gallery
We have quite the soft spot for the Mazda5 mini-minivan. It's a taller, more capacious version of the zippy Mazda3, and it stands totally alone in a class of Americanized small MPVs (until the Ford Grand C-Max arrives on our shores, that is). Mazda has given the 5 a healthy once-over for the 2012 model year, and the automaker has just announced that the swoopy new people-mover will be priced from $19,990 (including destination and delivery).
That sub-$20,000 price point gets you the base Sport model, which has 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, tilt/telescope steering wheel, remote keyless entry and safety features like Dynamic Stability Control and traction control. The $21,990 Touring model adds 17-inch alloys, a five-speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The top-rung Grand Touring ($24,670) will net you a moonroof, automatic xenon headlamps, heated mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather front seats and an upgraded audio system with Sirius satellite radio.
The entire Mazda5 range is powered by the automaker's 2.5-liter inline-four (found in the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-7) that produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. Base Sport models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while a five-speed autobox is the only transmission available on Touring and Grand Touring models.
Look for the 2012 Mazda5 to hit dealerships in January of 2011. For the full details, follow the jump for Mazda's press release.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsMke Bliss Finishes 31st in Nationwide Series Finale at Homestead; Key Motorsports 21st in Championship Owner Points
Mike Bliss driver for Key MotorsportsMooresville, NC (November 22, 2010) Mike Bliss encountered a difficult day Saturday in the season ending�300-mile NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The veteran driver finished a disappointing 31st after an altenator problem forced the�Westerman Companies Chevrolet to pit road for a battery change, a costly stop that sent...more»
Kevin Harvick Comes Full Circle From Dramatic Cup Debut
Filed under: Kevin Harvick, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Sitting on stage just to the left of his two championship rivals for a final NASCAR championship contenders press conference, Kevin Harvick leaned back in his chair and smiled, listening to Sprint Cup series points leader Denny Hamlin and second place Jimmie Johnson trade barbs and confidently explain how they planned to rise to the occasion in Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.At times they looked awkward and uncomfortable with the situation -- each arguing the other was under greater pressure -- while Harvick, a 46-point third place underdog, couldn't have appeared more settled, looking every bit his nickname, "Happy" Harvick.
Pressure? That was 10 years ago.
"It seems like it has worked backwards for me with coming in and taking over Dale's (Earnhardt) car,'' said Harvick, 35, who was picked by Richard Childress to drive the late seven-time champion's car in the days after Dale Earnhardt's fatal crash in the 2001 Daytona 500.
"You started with the biggest press conference you'll ever be a part of in your whole life. You start with the weight of the world on your shoulders. As it's gone through the years, it's actually gotten easier. It's almost like you've gotten prepared for these situations before you even got started.
"There is no pressure this week. It's so easy, we're having fun, we're relaxed. We realize we have a small deficit to overcome and we've done it throughout the year beating both cars. So we're having fun with it.''
Many New Venues For K&N East
NASCAR President Mike Helton and NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion Ryan Truex earlier this year. (Getty Images photo). DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Too many tempting deals to pass up at Cruisin? this year
Is it just me, or does it seem as if there are a lot more cars for sale at this year’s Cruisin’ than we’ve seen in years past? Some of the prices on the stickers seem to be from yesteryear … Continue reading
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SPEED - Best Move: Rossi Vs. Lorenzo - MotoGP
Valentino Rossi's showdown with Jorge Lorenzo at Motegi has been nominated for 'Best Move' in this year's SPEED Performance Awards.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Jakes leads Abu Dhabi GP2 test
James Jakes was quickest on the first day of this week's GP2 test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina track.
It's Turkey Day, and Autoblog is thankful for...
Click above to find out what the Autoblog team is thankful for
We here at Autoblog are a mighty thankful bunch, and we really shouldn't need just one day to sit down and consider what it is that we are truly just pleased as pumpkin pie for. But, in case you hadn't noticed, today is, in fact, Thanksgiving here in the good ol' United States of America, and so we've put together this list of what team Autoblog is most grateful for this year - check it out by clicking on the big inflatable bird above.
Of course, this isn't an exhaustive list by any means. For instance, we're all rather grateful that there's still an automotive industry - and perhaps more specifically an American automobile industry - for us to be obsessive about. Most of us are also happy that Top Gear USA has finally gotten off the ground, and we're hopeful that it proves entertaining over the long haul.
Sure, there's more. But we're also interested in knowing what you are most thankful for in 2010. Go ahead, leave us all a note in 'Comments.'
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsAn Early Accident Relegates Eric McClure to the 37th Position in the Season Finale
No. 24 Hefty� Odor Block� Ford Fusion Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCARHomestead, FL (November 20, 2010)? The Hefty� Racing? Team started the final race weekend of 2010 on a positive note by qualifying in the 29th position. However, the team was involved in a two-car accident on lap 41, which resulted in a 37th-place...more»
NASCAR Receives Three Awards At The Inaugural Sports Media Marketing Awards
NASCAR LogoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2010) ? The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was honored in three separate categories at the Inaugural Sports Media Marketing Awards, held at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City on Thursday, November 18, 2010. NASCAR was awarded Gold honors in the category of ?Team...more»
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CUP: Busch Brothers Roll Home On Downslide
Kyle and Kurt Busch remain in competitive rides but have fallen short of the brass ring?
Friday, November 26, 2010
Kavanagh and Squadron Kick Off Bus Lane Camera Enforcement
Dan Squadron and Brian Kavanagh announce that bus lane cameras will be enforcing First and Second Avenue starting today. Photo: Office of Dan Squadron
Camera enforcement of the First and Second Avenue bus lanes began today. To mark the occasion, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh held a press conference gathering together community [...]
Camera enforcement of the First and Second Avenue bus lanes began today. To mark the occasion, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh held a press conference gathering together community [...]
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INDYCAR: Let?s Get Ready To Rumble!
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday with SPEED.com's celebration of festive fisticuffs, featuring our 10 favorite Indy car fights.
Klien: F1 deals tougher than ever
Christian Klien says he is working on staying in Formula 1 next season, but it is harder than ever for a driver to secure a seat. The 27-year-old Austrian raced in three grands prix of the season with HRT and says the team is his most likely destination for 2011
Horner backs Webber for 2011 title bid
Christian Horner believes Mark Webber can come back and fight for the world championship in 2011, after the disappointment of losing out to Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel this year.
F-1 Notes: Williams Dumps Hulkenberg
ABU DHABI ? Team Williams has dumped Nico Hulkenberg despite the promising talent he displayed in his rookie season. Rubens Barrichello has been retained and will compete in a record 19th season in F-1. In recent years the sport has seen wonder kids like Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel soar to stardom and championships.
Blazusiak wins '10 Endurocross championship with victory in Las Vegas
KTM-Sportmotorcycles AG Mattighofen, Austria, Red Bull/KTM rider Taddy Blazusiak finished his year on top. Not only did Blazusiak earn his 5th victory of the AMA EnduroCross Series but he wrapped up his second EnduroCross Championship....
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
GM to invest $163 million in three plants
Filed under: Etc., Plants/Manufacturing, GM, Earnings/Financials
General Motors is investing $163.2 million three plants as it prepares to ramp up engine production for the Chevrolet Volt, Cruze and a new small Chevrolet. The company's Flint Engine Operations will take home the lion's share of the money, with $138.3 million going to help boost production of the Ecotec turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine used in each of the company's fuel-thrifty cars. Meanwhile, The General's Bay City Components plant will receive $12.7 million and Defiance Castings in Defiance, Ohio will see $12.2 million. All told, GM says that the money will protect 184 jobs across the three manufacturing sites.At the beginning of 2011, the Flint plant will be responsible for producing around 400 engines per day, though GM wants to increase that number to 800 by the end of next year. The Bay City plant is set to increase production of both connecting rods and cam shafts while the Defiance facility will increase its output of crank shafts and engine blocks. Hit the jump for the full press release.
[Source: General Motors]
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsTop Gear's Middle East tour reportedly shot for Christmas Special
Filed under: Etc., Middle East
Top Gear in Israel - Click above for high-res image gallery
Were you wondering what the Top Gear crew were doing in Israel when they were spotted there last month? Well wonder no more.
Reports from the British Isles are now stating that the tour across the Middle East was actually shot for a Christmas Special in which Clarkson, Hammond and May retrace the steps of the Three Wise Men who, according to Christian lore, visited the Virgin Mary and the Baby Jesus in the manger in Bethlehem. Only while the trio of yore did it on camel-back, two millennia later, the team of British auto journos - who may have picked up as many followers today as the Nazarene messiah did in his - rode in across Turkey and Syria in three old roadsters.
Looks like it's going to be a Merry Christmas after all, Charlie Brown.
[Source: Telegraph]
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFoust completes RoC entry
Tanner Foust has completed the line-up for this year's Race of Champions, which takes place in Dusseldorf this weekend. The American drifting, rallying and rallycross star will join motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan in Team All-Stars for the Nations' Cup element of the end-of-season contest. Foust has competed in the RoC for the past two years, and took Team USA to the semi-finals of the 2009 Nations' Cup alongside Travis Pastrana
BMW boosts Dakar entry
The X-Raid BMW team will field its biggest ever entry for the Dakar when seven X3CCs line up for the start of next January's Dakar Rally. The German outfit has also received a financial boost in the shape of sponsorship for three of the X3s from Monster Energy
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Some Hints of What to Expect From NYC Bike-Sharing
D.C.'s Capital Bikeshare is currently the U.S.'s largest bike-sharing program, but New York is setting its sights on launching a system nine times larger. Photo: James Schwartz via Flickr
In just the first year after introducing V�lib, Parisian bike traffic jumped 70 percent. Montreal’s Bixi system saw 1 million rides in its first four months. And [...]
In just the first year after introducing V�lib, Parisian bike traffic jumped 70 percent. Montreal’s Bixi system saw 1 million rides in its first four months. And [...]
Tung Takes First Laps In FAZZT IndyCar
SEBRING, Fla. ? Chinese driver Ho-Pin Tung, who serves as a reserve and test driver for the Renault Formula One team, made history over the weekend by becoming the first Chinese driver to take the wheel of an IndyCar during a test with the FAZZT Race Team at Sebring Int?l Raceway. The test, funded by FAZZT?s primary sponsor Bowers Wilkins, was the first step in what the team hopes will become a fulltime effort for Tung in a second IZOD IndyCar Series entry for FAZZT in 2011.
Latvala: Hirvonen will return to form
Jari-Matti Latvala says he has no doubt his Ford team-mate Mikko Hirvonen will return to form next season. Hirvonen has suffered his toughest year as a professional driver, enjoying just one World Rally Championship victory this season. Richmond Menards Ford Mark Green Sons of Anarchy FX Network Chevrolet
NASCAR Championship Scenarios as Finish Line Nears for 2010
Filed under: Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
Denny Hamlin certainly had plenty of frustration boiling over after late-race strategy failed to work in his favor. So, he took a water bottle and threw it Sunday in Phoenix.
The temperament, however, may be unjustified: Hamlin heads into Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the proverbial driver's seat to win the 2010 crown.
Sure, the Virginia driver is sporting just a 15-point lead and could lose it by finishing second to Jimmie Johnson at Homestead.
But if that happens, Hamlin will be just the third driver in NASCAR's modern points system era to lose the championship in the season's final race. The first was 1979 when Richard Petty beat Darrell Waltrip and the second in 1992 when Alan Kulwicki topped Davey Allison.
Hamlin, however, clinches his fate by simply leading the most laps and finishing second or better. If Hamlin pulls that feat while Jimmie Johnson wins, the two will finish tied in the point standings.
Jakes leads Abu Dhabi GP2 test
James Jakes was quickest on the first day of this week's GP2 test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina track.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Top 5 Before and After Homestead-Miami
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s top five finishers talk before and after the race By Dwight Drum Photo credit: Dwight Drum @ Racetake.com The top five drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week?Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Aric Almirola and A.J. Allmendinger?ran to the front to finish the 1.5-mile oval with 18-20 variable degree [...]
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Phoenix International Raceway Offers Gift Ideas for Race Fans
Ticket Promotion Takes the Stress Out of Holiday Shopping Phoenix International Raceway(PHOENIX, Ariz.) ? Just in time for the holiday season, Phoenix International Raceway is offering the ?12 Days of Christmas? ticket sale promotion ? giving shoppers an easy and stress-free way to purchase that perfect NASCAR-themed gift idea. The promotion offers 12 different but...more»
2011 Hyundai Elantra Official Photos and Info ? Auto Shows
Hyundai launches a baby Sonata to take on the Civic and Corolla.
In a flooded segment handily conquered by cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the current Hyundai Elantra is a forgettable-looking also-ran. But the 2011 model changes that. This new car, debuting at the L.A. auto show, boasts slick and attractive styling, [...]
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In a flooded segment handily conquered by cars like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the current Hyundai Elantra is a forgettable-looking also-ran. But the 2011 model changes that. This new car, debuting at the L.A. auto show, boasts slick and attractive styling, [...]
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Massa pleased with strong Pirelli start
Felipe Massa is confident that his Ferrari team has understood the performance of the new-for-2011 Pirelli rubber after he topped the first day of tyre testing in Abu Dhabi. The Brazilian outpaced world champion Sebastian Vettel by 0.330 seconds and completed 94 laps of the Yas Marina circuit. He believes that the team now has a greater understanding of how the Pirelli rubber will change the characteristics of the 2011 cars.
Auto GP joins WTCC bill for 2011
Auto GP will join the World Touring Car Championship bill for the majority of its 2011 season, and its races will also be broadcast live on Eurosport as part of the new deal. The second series of the new single-seater championship, which is based on the former A1GP Lolas, will run alongside the Monza, Marrakech, Brno, Donington Park, Oschersleben and Valencia WTCC rounds, as well as featuring a standalone event on the Bucharest street track in mid-August
Monday, November 22, 2010
Eric Adams Talks Speeding and Street Safety on a Neighborhood Walkabout
In September, State Senator Eric Adams introduced a bill that would add a component about interacting with pedestrians and cyclists to the licensing course for first-time New York State drivers. He said he’s pushing for better driver education to “make the roads safer for those who use the roads other than vehicles.”
Adams’ interest [...]
Adams’ interest [...]
Dutch Planners School U.S. Cities on Bikeability
In the Netherlands, 30 percent of trips under five miles are by bike.
The Dutch like their bike lanes continuous, two-way, and separated from traffic so "bikes flow like water." Image: Planet Green
I know, I know, Euro-envy can get a little old. So the Dutch are trying to give us a little less to be jealous [...]
The Dutch like their bike lanes continuous, two-way, and separated from traffic so "bikes flow like water." Image: Planet Green
I know, I know, Euro-envy can get a little old. So the Dutch are trying to give us a little less to be jealous [...]
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Kenny Wallace Appears To Be Moving On For 2011
SPEED’s Larry McReynolds mentioned during Nationwide Series qualifying at Homestead that Kenny Wallace hopes to run a limited schedule next season for his brother, Rusty Wallace. UPDATE: (11.20.2010) Kenny Wallace tweeted Saturday night, “I want to say THANK YOU to JRR, I drove for Jay 3 years in the NNS and we were good for...more»
Speeding Penalty Derails Kevin Harvick's NASCAR Title Run
Filed under: Kevin Harvick, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Kevin Harvick and his team owner, Richard Childress, were diplomatic in the moments following Sunday's Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Diplomatic, but not satisfied. Harvick was not happy.Harvick, who entered the final race in third place in the championship -- 46 points behind Denny Hamlin -- had positioned himself to make a heroic, if unlikely run at his first title, dethroning four-time champ Jimmie Johnson and capitalizing on Hamlin's Sunday afternoon of misfortune.
After racing near the front all day, Harvick exited the pits in first place for a restart on lap 188 of the 267-lap race -- only to be penalized for speeding on pit road (right).
NASCAR said his No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevrolet was too fast entering the pits and he was sent to rear of the lead-lap cars, dropping him back to 29th place. Harvick was understandably livid on the team radio when he received the news and still maintained after the race that he was directly behind a car -- on its bumper -- and therefore couldn't have been speeding.
"I don't think that penalty will ever settle in my stomach,'' Harvick said in a post-race press conference. "When you read me off of my pit road times of 49.6, 49.4 50.8 and then 49.6; and there's only a handful people that get to see them, I won't ever settle for that.
"I don't know how you can be speeding when you're on the bumper in front of you and if the other guy is not speeding. So that's about it. ''
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Stewart Comes Home Eighth at Homestead
Office Depot/Old Spice Driver?s 17th Top-10 of 2010 Bumps Him to Seventh in Points Tony Stewart - Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARDate: Nov. 21, 2010 Event: Ford 400 (Round 36 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 31st/8th (Running, completed 267 of 267 laps) Winner: Carl Edwards of Roush...more»
Doha "Drama" - A Race Full of Surprises!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News ABU DHABI, UAE ? Sunday, November 21, 2010 The English word DRAMA ? according to Webster's Dictionary - ?is a situation or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces.?...
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Vanthoor: Mortara deserved to win
Laurens Vanthoor conceded that Signature team-mate Edoardo Mortara fully deserved to win the Macau Grand Prix because he was the quickest man on the day. The eventual runner-up led briefly early in the race after Daniel Abt crashed out, but he could do nothing to defend against the hard-charging Mortara after making a mistake at a safety car restart on lap seven. Virginia Commonwealth University Ford Brian Scott BigSpot com Toyota
Kyle Busch ?Designs? Nationwide Series Three-Peat At Homestead-Miami Speedway
“Z-Line Designs Driver Clinches Third Straight NASCAR Nationwide Series Owner?s Championship for Joe Gibbs Racing and Wins Homestead Season Finale for Good Measure” Kyle Busch collects his 43rd checkered flag of his NASCAR Nationwide Series career and 13th of the 2010 season after winning the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday in Homestead, Fla....more»
Video: Mercedes-Benz investigates where your eyes wander
Filed under: Sedan, Etc., Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
Mercedes-Benz wants to know what catches your eye - Click above to watch the video after the jump
Chances are, if we were to ask you what catches a man's eye in the natural world, you wouldn't have to hire a team of researchers to come up with the answer. Of course, odds are that you don't work for Mercedes-Benz, either. The German automaker wanted to discover exactly what it is about its vehicles that snags someone's pupils, so it hired a team of scientists equipped with fancy camera-equipped glasses and unleashed a few unsuspecting test subjects on a quick walk-around the new CLS.
What'd they find? Not surprisingly, our eyes are immediately drawn to traits like the arching roof line, long hood and unique body contours down each flank. Surprise, surprise, we know. And what draws our eye in the opposite sex? Well, we'll just let you watch the video after the jump to figure that one out for yourself. Unlike the CLS, the answer may actually surprise you.
[Source: YouTube]
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Martinez Top Rookie Out West
Eric Holmes (20) battles Luis Martinez, Jr. during a NASCAR K&N Pro Series West event at Colorado National Speedway in Dacono, Colo., earlier this year. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Photo) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla
Mann Breaking Stereotypes On Path Up Open-Wheel Ladder
Pippa Mann picked up her first Firestone Indy Lights triumph this season. (Bret Kelley/IndyCar Photo) Pippa Mann?s 2010 Firestone Indy Lights season was momentous, often tough, sometimes disappointing, occasionally jubilantKerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr
Justin Allgaier?s faith bearing fruit under pressure
Justin Allgaier (Photo Credit: NASCAR)Times are tough in NASCAR right now. Even a guy like Justin Allgaier, who won the 2008 ARCA championship, signed with Penske Racing for the 2009 and 2010 Nationwide seasons and then went on to win a race at Bristol this season, found himself looking for a ride for the 2011...more»
Kubica: Tyre test won?t show ?11 form
Robert Kubica has warned against making predictions about 2011 form based on the first Pirelli tyre test - underlining that not only will the cars be different next year, but that he expects Pirelli to alter its tyres before the new season. The Pole described the Abu Dhabi test, which concludes today, as nothing more than an initial data-gathering exercise for teams to get a first impression of how the Pirellis behaveJamie McMurray Bass Pro Shops Tracker Chevrolet Jason Leffler
Ravitch: Tolls on Every Major Road Needed, Just to Keep Transpo Afloat
The State DOT disassembling an unsound bridge over Lake Champlain. Without new revenue streams, warns Richard Ravitch, this will be a common sight. Photo: Tri-State Transportation Campaign.
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch opens his new report on transportation funding in his characteristically blunt fashion:
“New York State currently lacks the revenues necessary to maintain its transportation system in [...]
Lieutenant Governor Richard Ravitch opens his new report on transportation funding in his characteristically blunt fashion:
“New York State currently lacks the revenues necessary to maintain its transportation system in [...]
Friday, November 19, 2010
Pirelli: First test times not priority
Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery insists that the laptimes produced during the two-day tyre test that starts in Abu Dhabi tomorrow are not the Italian company's priority. All 12 Formula 1 teams will run during the test, most of them using their regular race drivers. It will be the first time that the Pirelli development rubber has run on 2010-specification machinery after all of the test running was completed using a 2009 Toyota TF109.
Hyundai Genesis 100K or Bust: As Luck Would Have It
Our�extra-long-term Hyundai Genesis is in need of a little extra push to reach the 100,000-mile mark. To that end, everyone here is pitching in to finish the final 38K by December 31?about�two months.�Follow along as we take road trips of varying necessity in an attempt to roll over that sixth odometer digit.
Trip Mileage: 720 miles
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2010 NSCS Ford 400 Q & A with Ford Racing Driver, Matt Kenseth
Matt Kenseth with Daughter Kaylin Kenseth - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCARMatt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, comes into this weekend fifth in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings. He spoke about this weekend?s championship finale and the improvement his team has made the last couple of...more»
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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 66
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Forget High-Speed Rail, Let?s Get High-Speed Buses
I would put this up there with China’s proposal for huge buses that allow cars to drive under them, but it’s still worth a good laugh. Who needs shoulders on highways anyway?!
2012 BMW 650i Convertible ? Official Photos and Info
It?s no big surprise, but this new 6-series is a welcome update.
Having seen the 6-series coupe concept in Paris just a few weeks ago, we?re in no way surprised by the styling of the 2012 650i convertible. What is a bit of a surprise is that BMW chose to display the 6-series coupe concept in [...]
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Q and A: Maldonado on his crucial tests
Pastor Maldonado is in the spotlight in this week's Abu Dhabi tests as he has become a strong favourite for a 2011 Williams seat following the team's split with Nico Hulkenberg. The GP2 champion was in the Hispania today, and set an impressive pace. As he told AUTOSPORT afterwards, he thinks today's outing will have been crucial preparation for tomorrow's potentially very significant test
Toyota NASCAR Notes & Quotes ? November 15 ? 21, 2010
Toyota MotorsportsTOYOTA TALK: Hamlin Hopeful Heading to Homestead Season-Finale Reed Ready to End Season in Victory Lane Bodine, Busch Talk Truck Series Titles NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) NEWS, NOTES & NUMBERS: This year, Toyota drivers have combined for 12 wins, 41 top-five results, 80 top-10 finishes and six poles after 35 of 36 NASCAR...more»
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Rennsport: Another name for Diversity
Although you?d never know it by reading inRacingNews, the Rennsport Racing League has had quite an active past couple of weeks.� In keeping with its core value of diversity, two weeks ago the series journeyed to Australia where the Rennsport regulars race their Mazda MX-5s at Phillip Island.� Last night, the sim racers pulled their [...]
NASCAR Championship Scenarios as Finish Line Nears for 2010
Filed under: Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
Denny Hamlin certainly had plenty of frustration boiling over after late-race strategy failed to work in his favor. So, he took a water bottle and threw it Sunday in Phoenix.
The temperament, however, may be unjustified: Hamlin heads into Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the proverbial driver's seat to win the 2010 crown.
Sure, the Virginia driver is sporting just a 15-point lead and could lose it by finishing second to Jimmie Johnson at Homestead.
But if that happens, Hamlin will be just the third driver in NASCAR's modern points system era to lose the championship in the season's final race. The first was 1979 when Richard Petty beat Darrell Waltrip and the second in 1992 when Alan Kulwicki topped Davey Allison.
Hamlin, however, clinches his fate by simply leading the most laps and finishing second or better. If Hamlin pulls that feat while Jimmie Johnson wins, the two will finish tied in the point standings.
Fourth Graders Start Spreading the News: Stop Speeding Today
DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and City Council transportation chair Jimmy Vacca measure speeds on Atlantic Avenue with students from PS 261. Photo: Ben Fried
Students at Brooklyn’s PS 261 have clocked motorists traveling on Atlantic Avenue at an average midday speed of 38 mph — and as high as 50 mph. While the city’s 30 mph [...]
Students at Brooklyn’s PS 261 have clocked motorists traveling on Atlantic Avenue at an average midday speed of 38 mph — and as high as 50 mph. While the city’s 30 mph [...]
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTec 4MATIC ? Short Take Road Test
Keeping up with the changes to Mercedes-Benz?s big SUV.
Seven seats of Mercedes-Benz, American-style. Although the GL-class is sold worldwide, it?s clearly made to target our country?s love of extra-large and extra-in-charge trucks. Plus, the GL is manufactured in the good-old U-S-of-A, down in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Chase is Hamlin?s to lose (Yahoo! Sports)
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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 66
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Infineon Raceway to use solar power in 2011 (NASCAR.com)
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Muller insists title is still satisfying
Yvan Muller, the newly-crowned World Touring Car champion, says the controversial manner of his title triumph will not take anything away from the success he has enjoyed this season. The Chevrolet driver was awarded the crown after the FIA International Court of Appeal disqualified the BMW duo of Augusto Farfus and Andy Priaulx from the Okayama round of the WTCC for using a non-homologated sequential gearbox. Their disqualification means that Priaulx cannot close down the points gap to Muller in the title chase over this weekend's final event in Macau.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Williams retains Barrichello for 2011
Williams has confirmed that Rubens Barrichello will remain with the team in 2011, and says it will annouce Nico Hulkenberg's replacement before the end of the year. Team boss Frank Williams gave no reason for Hulkenberg's departure , but praised the German's rookie season
GRAND-AM: GM Returns In Force
GM?s road racing boss tells SPEED.com, ?We?re strategically looking where to place our resources and we think GRAND-AM is a great venue to rebuild.?
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG to Debut at L.A. Show
After showing the rest of the redesigned CLS-class lineup in Paris, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the 2012 CLS63 AMG at the upcoming L.A. auto show. We?re still waiting on official pictures, but the above rendering is likely a good approximation of the car?s appearance.
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Poor soft-tyre pace hampers Mercedes
Mercedes felt a lack of affinity with the soft tyre masked its pace in Abu Dhabi qualifying today, as Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg took eighth and ninth on the grid. The team had looked competitive through practice, but could not join the fight at the front in Q3. Team boss Ross Brawn said: "We made very solid progress into Q3 today with the car looking pretty reasonable throughout qualifying.
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