Carlos Munoz will switch from Mucke Motorsport to Signature for this season's Formula 3 Euro Series. The 19-year-old Colombian finished ninth in the Euro Series standings, and also contested six British F3 races and the Masters with Mucke, as well as Macau with Hitech Racing. "This contract is a big chance for me," Munoz said.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Signature signs Munoz for Euro Series
Carlos Munoz will switch from Mucke Motorsport to Signature for this season's Formula 3 Euro Series. The 19-year-old Colombian finished ninth in the Euro Series standings, and also contested six British F3 races and the Masters with Mucke, as well as Macau with Hitech Racing. "This contract is a big chance for me," Munoz said.
Senna film wins Sundance award
The new movie on Ayrton Senna has triumphed in scooping a prestigious award at the famous Sundance Film Festival.
First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus
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Ford Proves It Can Build A Compact With A Pulse 
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In a way, the change was all but inevitable. Whereas the compact segment once served up a cornucopia of rides that were low on power but big on handling, the market has proven that above all else, buyers in this neck of the woods want value. In an effort to pinch every last copper cent, both Hyundai and Chevrolet have scrapped the independent rear suspension in their respective compacts in favor of the considerably cheaper torsion-beam design.
So when Ford announced that American buyers would finally be able to get their hands on the global Focus, our ears perked up. The last Euro-Focus had built a reputation for being a smart handler, and if this latest version could make it across the pond without becoming too watered down in the process, compact buyers would once again have a vehicle that's as fun to drive as it is responsible to own. Now we get to find out if Ford pulled it off.
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Senna film wins Sundance award
The new movie on Ayrton Senna has triumphed in scooping a prestigious award at the famous Sundance Film Festival. Jeremy Clements Boudreaux s Butt Paste Chevrolet Justin Allgaier
Addition of the Wild Card Element Sure to Provide Even More Excitement at America?s Premier Short Track
Richmond International Raceway Will Likely Play Integral Role in the Final Two Positions in the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Richmond International RacewayRICHMOND, VA (January 27, 2011) - NASCAR announced Wednesday that it has added a wild card element to setting the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field. While the 12-driver Chase...more»
Ganassi looking for one that got away at Daytona (PA SportsTicker)
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Hulkenberg to get Valencia outing
Nico Hulkenberg will begin work as Force India's reserve next week when he drives for the team at the start of testing at Valencia.
Ford?s Jost Capito Talks SVT and RS Future, RevoKnuckle, and Technology Trickle-Down
?You will see new technology in the Focus ST. I can?t tell you what yet,? Jost Capito says. Ford SVT PR flack Henry Platts chimes in, ?We haven?t said anything about the suspension yet.? I?m at the Ford Special Vehicle Team headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan, just a few miles away from the mother ship [...]
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Enge stays with Young Driver Aston
Long-time Aston Martin driver and former Le Mans Series champion Tomas Enge will stay with the Young Driver Aston team in the GT1 World Championship this year. Enge and team-mate Darren Turner were title contenders in GT1's inaugural world contest last season until a disappointing final round dropped them to fourth in the final standings.
Buckwalter Wins Crazy TQ Feature
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. ? Crazy. That?s how Tim Buckwalter, 22, of Douglassville, Pa., described Friday night?s TQ-Midget 30-lap preliminary feature at Boardwalk Hall
Addition of the Wild Card Element Sure to Provide Even More Excitement at America?s Premier Short Track
Richmond International Raceway Will Likely Play Integral Role in the Final Two Positions in the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Richmond International RacewayRICHMOND, VA (January 27, 2011) - NASCAR announced Wednesday that it has added a wild card element to setting the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field. While the 12-driver Chase...more»
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Tony Stewart: 'I'm Embarrassed' About Scuffle at Australian Track
Filed under: Tony Stewart, Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Stewart-Haas Racing, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Two-time NASCAR champ Tony Stewart said Thursday during a break in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway that he was "embarrassed" and "ashamed" about an altercation with a race track owner in Sydney, Australia, during the last night of a recent month-long vacation there.
Calm, smiling at reporters and speaking in subdued tones, Stewart sported a near full beard, but showed no signs of a "black eye" that was widely reported by Australian media last weekend. According to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, Stewart received a black eye in a brief physical altercation between himself and Sydney Speedway co-owner Brett Morris.
Stewart did not reveal the details of the incident, but confirmed he went to a local police station to give a statement and was released with no restrictions on his plans to travel back to the United States the following day. The issue between him and Morris was the condition of the track.
"I've always been one to speak up for what is right, especially when it comes to the safety aspect,''said Stewart, one of 40 drivers participating in a three-day test on Daytona's new $20 million pavement. "It's not uncommon to see drivers and track operators have disputes, but this one went a little farther.''
"I'm definitely not proud of what happened. .... I've lost a lot of sleep over it. I'm embarrassed. I made it all the way through a trip and the last night get in an altercation. I'm ashamed.''
Kevin Kennedy Honored with 25th Spirit of Ford Award
Ford RacingConcord, NC, Jan. 27, 2011 ? Kevin Kennedy, who has worked with some of the greatest names in Ford Racing history as director of Ford Racing public affairs, was presented the prestigious Spirit of Ford Award in a surprise ceremony today as part of the annual Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour. The Spirit of...more»
Speed Read: The Man in the White Suit by Ben Collins (The Stig)
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It's been over four months since racer Ben Collins officially outed himself as the skill behind The Stig's otherworldly driving talent. And, despite the bellyaching of fans and critics all around the globe, both Top Gear and life itself have continued to trundle on as if nothing ever happened. Sure, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have been forced to visit a Stig farm to find a new tame racing driver, and yes, they've even taken to gunning down cardboard cutouts of their former compatriot, but by and large, Top Gear itself is no worse off for no longer having the white suit on board.
Readers are given the best explanation as to why Collins turned his back on Top Gear.
Despite controlling our news cycle for what felt like seven eternities, Collins has rather quietly picked up a gig with rival UK car show Fifth Gear, leaving plenty of us to wonder what could possibly cause someone to give up a life of driving the world's quickest cars in some of the most amazing scenery our planet has to offer. Fortunately, the former Stig worked up The Man in the White Suit ($26.95 on Amazon)- a quick memoir that includes everything from his stint as an army reservist to his trials on the world's various race circuits. There's even a good bit on the man's time on Top Gear as the silent wheelman we all know and love.Now that the dust has settled around the whole Stiggate fiasco, we settled in to give The Man in the White Suit a full read. Tucked between stories of training Tom Cruise to beat the life out of a reasonably priced car and vaporizing a Koenigsegg while attempting to put the supercar around Dunsfold in the quickest time possible, readers are given the best explanation as to why Collins turned his back on Top Gear for good.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsVW Jetta TDI v Mazda MX-5/Roadster: The Latest in Mixed Class Racing
With the release of the 2011 Season One schedule (now available in the iRacing.com Staff Announcements forum on the iRacing member site), iRacing announced that the former Jetta TDI Cup D-Class series will now be the Class D Jetta MX-5/Roadster Series, featuring the Volkswagen Jetta TDI and the Mazda MX-5/Roadster.� This will be a full [...]
NASCAR Theme for Fantasy Night ? The Missourian: Pacific News
Fantasy Night is more than just a chance to win a quick $10,000,according to Mike Miner, who chairs this year’s Chamber of Commercefundraiser. It’s a turbo-charged engine that has pumped more than $200,000into the local civic community while serving as … Continue reading
Possible NASCAR Points System Change Has Drivers Talking
Jimmie Johnson: “I think it’s more of an attempt to make our points system easier to understand. I don’t think that it would be a huge change from the thought that I’ve put into it so far. I don’t see it being a big thing. I know people expect me to react and think, oh, [...]
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 75: 2011 Dodge Avenger
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. There were fewer responses than normal this week, and no one correctly identified the vehicle. We did have one positive ID on the engine, Chrysler’s new Pentastar V-6, which was found here in a 2011 [...]
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Montezemolo: Ferrari F150 must win title
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says his team's new F150 has to win the world championship this year on the back of last year's title heartbreak. JD Motorsports Chevrolet Hermie Sadler III Virginia Commonwealth University Ford
Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change: Vision California
A future San Jose Diridon Station with high-speed rail. Image: CHSRA
Editor’s note: This week and next, we’re presenting a 5-part series of excerpts from Peter Calthorpe’s book, “Urbanism in the Age of Climate Change.” This is installment number two. Thanks to Island Press, a few lucky Streetsblog readers will be selected to [...]
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Vickers admits he doubted return
Brian Vickers has admitted to being unsure about his return to the Sprint Cup series at one point but is thrilled to be making it back in 2011 with Red Bull Racing Team.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
BMW Turbo Four-Cylinder Will Debut in X1 xDrive28i in Europe, U.S. Model Will Launch with Inline-Six
This whole downsizing thing is getting serious. BMW will soon introduce an X1 with a 2.0-liter turbo four to replace two versions of its venerable 3.0-liter naturally aspirated inline-six.�In the Euro-market X1 xDrive28i, the engine is rated at 241 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, which compares favorably to VW/Audi’s ubiquitous 2.0T engine (211 hp, [...]
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A Brief History of Ferrari Shooting Brakes
By now you’ve seen, drooled upon, and set your computer’s desktop wallpaper to pictures of Ferrari’s latest creation, the FF. (Get details and see the photos here.) In honor of Maranello’s first factory shooting brake,�we present a brief look back at the coachbuilt Ferrari brakes of yore.
250 GT SWB “Breadvan”
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Refreshed 2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Acura will show a refreshed version of the TL at the upcoming Chicago auto show, the first major update for the car since the fourth-generation model debuted for the 2009 model year. Details are thin for now, with the company simply describing the TL as ?newly refined? for 2012.
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Team AirAsia Joins Forces With FXPM.com
Team AirAsia Hingham, UK 6th January 2011 New GP2 entrant Team AirAsia is proud to announce FXPM.com has joined as a team partner and will race with the team throughout the Asian and Main GP2 series in 2011....
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SPENCER GALLAGHER QUICK FACTS / SEASON PREVIEW No. 23 Allegiant Chevrolet Toyota Speedway at Irwindale NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown January 26, 2011 Spencer Gallagher Geared Up for Showdown Action at Irwindale! Clark-Diederich Racing, the Spencer Clark Driven Foundation (SCDF) and Allegiant Travel Company have partnered together to compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West...more»
Statement from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage Regarding NASCAR?s Restructured Points System
Texas Motor Speedway logoFORT WORTH, Texas (January 26, 2011) ? The following is a statement from Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage regarding the announcement today from NASCAR on its restructuring of the points system for all three national series (Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series). NASCAR is incorporating a ?one point per...more»
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Group Lotus upbeat over naming row
Group Lotus says it is upbeat that it will prevent Tony Fernandes from using the Lotus name in Formula 1 when their dispute hits the courts in March. The London High Court on Monday demanded that the row over the use of the Lotus name in F1 should go to trial as soon as possible - with a March 21 court date having now been laid down
Charlotte Motor Speedway ? Sprint Media Tour Notes and Quotes ? Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011
Michael Waltrip, team owner and driver of the No. 15 NAPA Toyota, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway, held at Hilton University on Tuesday in Charlotte, N.C. - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCARMichael Waltrip Unveils New Book About 2001 Daytona 500 During breakfast on...more»
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Starts at $231,400 and Goes On Sale This Summer
When last we saw the McLaren MP4-12C, an early prototype and its handlers were in our garage for a walkaround, during which we were told the car would wear a base price of between $225K and $250K. We now know the actual price: $231,400. Right on target, and surprisingly toward the low end of the [...]
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Mercedes-Benz Preparing Its Own City Car ? Car News
Mercedes is considering a number of options for its own tiny urban transport.
Small, urban-friendly cars are big right now: Audi recently launched the B-segment A1, BMW is garnering headlines with its megacity vehicle, and even GM is pondering a similar car: We hear that the Cadillac ULC concept may resurface as a production model under [...]
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Small, urban-friendly cars are big right now: Audi recently launched the B-segment A1, BMW is garnering headlines with its megacity vehicle, and even GM is pondering a similar car: We hear that the Cadillac ULC concept may resurface as a production model under [...]
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Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris to be Inducted into the 24th Annual Ozark Area Racer?s Reunion Hall of Fame
Austin Dillon, Red Farmer and Bobby Allison Scheduled to Attend Richard Childress RacingSpringfield, Missouri-(January 21, 2011) Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris will be inducted into the Ozark Area Racer’s Reunion “Hall of� Fame” Saturday, January 22nd during a special ceremony beginning at 7pm.� The 24th annual event will be at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds...more»
Stewart heads formidable Yamaha wing in ?11 AMA-SX
Yamaha Racing Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 Less than three weeks remain to the start of the seventeen-round 2011 Monster Energy AMA-Supercross and FIM Supercross World Championship in Los Angeles and Yamaha can look to perhaps their...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Pandora Plans to be Everywhere, and It?s Off to a Good Start
If there is one thing we took away from this year?s Consumer Electronics Show?besides a deep hatred for the Las Vegas Monorail?it?s that Pandora is going to find a way into your car in the near future. The internet-radio service has more than 75 million registered users, and the Pandora application has been downloaded on [...]
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MWR Duo Lead Daytona Test
Martin Truex, Jr. (56) and David Reutimann draft together during the first day of testing at Daytona Int'l Speedway Thursday afternoon
NASCAR Points Restructure: 10 Reasons Not To Change Systems
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images The points system in use today is called the Latford system. It is named for Bob Latford, who was a long-time public relations official and historian with NASCAR. The system was created and first used in the … Continue reading
Field Set for 2011 NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship
The line-up for the 2011 NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship has been announced.� Heading the 50-driver roster for the 18-race, 36-week series are the defending champion Richard Towler of Hull, England and title runner-up Brad Davies of Wauchula, Florida.� The 2011 season kicks off on February 15, 9:00 p.m. ET (Feb. 16, 0200 GMT) at [...]
Zero-Emission Vehicle Regulations Get Tougher for 2012 ? Feature
California Dreaming: The CARB diet.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is trying to use a version of a ?cap-and-trade? policy to stimulate automakers to build Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs). CARB has mandated that starting in 2012, major automakers will have to produce a certain number of ZEVs. If an automaker can?t build enough to satisfy the [...]
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LiftMaster Introduced as the Official Garage Door Opener of Texas Motor Speedway
Speedway?s NASCAR Nationwide/IZOD IndyCar Series Garage Sports New High-Performance Look Powered by LiftMaster Texas Motor Speedway logoFORT WORTH, Texas (January 24, 2011) ? Texas Motor Speedway announced today that LiftMaster, the leading brand of professionally installed garage door opener systems and access solutions, has been named as the ?Official Garage Door Opener? of ?The Great...more»
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Monday, January 24, 2011
Today?s Headlines
PPW Reports:�The News Celebrates Safety Gains,�Post Boosts Data-Doubting Opponents
Brooklyn Spoke and�Tom Vanderbilt Slap Down NBBL Illogic
Cuomo Open To Replacing “Onerous” Payroll Tax, Hasn’t Met With Walder Yet (Post)
Russianoff and White: Cuomo Must Stop Raiding Dedicated Transit Funds (News)
E-Z-Pass Lanes on Henry Hudson Go Gate-Free, First Step to End of Tollbooths (Post)
Marty Golden to Rep State [...]
Brooklyn Spoke and�Tom Vanderbilt Slap Down NBBL Illogic
Cuomo Open To Replacing “Onerous” Payroll Tax, Hasn’t Met With Walder Yet (Post)
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Lime Rock and Roll
The iRacing Mazda Cup intensified at Lime Rock Park, with the Aussie sim racing party being gatecrashed by a quick Scandinavian and a token Brit. Mr. Consistency Jason Spencer predictably nabbed pole with a 59.756 from the very racily-named Mikko Nassi (Scandinavia), also in the 59s. Next was Kane Baxter-Smith from Adelaidean Mark Ludwigs-Christoff, making [...]Insignia HDTV Ford Clint Bowyer Cheerios Hamburger Helper Chevrolet
VIDEO: AMA SX - Los Angeles Recap
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto extended his early points lead following a dramatic AMA Supercross debut at Dodger Stadium:
inRacingNews Challenge Gets the Boot at the Glen
The penultimate round of the inaugural inRacingNews Challenge found the sim racers gathering in the Fingers Lakes region of New York to tackle a week?s worth of mixed class online racing on The Boot configuration of Watkins Glen International in their SpecRacer Fords and Pontiac Solstices.�� Qualifying showed the SRFs to be about four seconds [...]
The Physics of: Engine Cylinder-Bank Angles ? Feature
Why the angle between banks is critical to a smooth-running engine.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tonight: Backers Needed for Astor Place Reclamation
A revived Astor Place would feature thousands of additional square feet for pedestrians. Image: NYC DOT
Tonight, Community Board 2 will vote its recommendation on DOT’s plans to make Astor Place more accommodating and inviting to pedestrians.
While it’s hard to imagine how, for an area between the East Village and NYU, traffic lanes could be considered [...]
Tonight, Community Board 2 will vote its recommendation on DOT’s plans to make Astor Place more accommodating and inviting to pedestrians.
While it’s hard to imagine how, for an area between the East Village and NYU, traffic lanes could be considered [...]
AMA SX: Villopoto Strikes Back With Dodger Stadium Victory
Ryan Villopoto won the inaugural AMA Supercross event at Dodger Stadium after James Stewart crashed out of the lead.
Former SCCA Formula Vee Champ Noble Dies
Bill Noble celebrates a victory aboard his Formula Vee entry several years ago. (SCCA Photo) TOPEKA, Kan.
Dave Blaney driving No. 36 Chevrolet for Tommy Baldwin Racing
Veteran Dave Blaney to Pilot No. 36 Chevrolet; Offers Economical 16-race Partnership Package MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 17, 2011) ? Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) is pleased to announce that the team will run the No. 36 Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet in its third year of competition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS). NASCAR veteran Dave [...]
Pandora Plans to be Everywhere, and It?s Off to a Good Start
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Highway-Affiliated Pew Climate Report Favors ?Clean? Cars Over Transit
Many transportation reformers were disappointed last week when the Pew Center on Global Climate Change released a report indicating that only clean car technology had a shot at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The report dismissed smart growth development strategies and transit as trivial contributors to a lower-carbon economy.
Cleaner fuels might reduce the smog but [...]
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GP3 set for Monaco debut
The GP3 Series is set to make its debut in Monte Carlo this year, in the only change to the schedule for the category's second season. The races on the support bill of the Monaco Grand Prix are currently listed as 'to be confirmed' on the calendar announced by GP3, but if the event goes ahead it would mean the championship was present at all of Formula 1's European roundsCash America Chevrolet Derrike Cope Charter Communications Dodge
2010 Team Reviews: Roush Fenway Racing Charts Upward Trend
Filed under: Carl Edwards, David Ragan, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Roush Fenway Racing, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
Roush Fenway Racing, coming off a 2009 season that started with a bang after Matt Kenseth's Daytona 500 win and ended with the thud of being largely uncompetitive, moved in the right direction again in 2010. Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth all raced their way into the Chase for the Sprint Cup field this time around, a nice turnaround after the former champ Kenseth failed to secure a spot in last year's championship battle. David Ragan, however, continued down the same path of his dismal 2009 season.
The team reeled off three wins in the 2010 campaign, but most notably finished it on quite a high note with Edwards' end-of-the-season dominance as Jimmie Johnson strutted to the Sprint Cup title.
Outside of the stats, Edwards also made it an interesting year for the Roush-Fenway public relations department with his on-track actions, particularly with Brad Keselowski.
But no one was involved in more dramatics than team co-owner Jack Roush himself, who survived his second plane crash when he crash-landed his jet while trying to touch down at Oshkosh, Wis., in July. The crash cost Roush the sight in his left eye, among other non-permanent injuries.
4th - Carl Edwards [2 wins, 9 Top-5s, 19 Top-10s, 2 DNFs, 11.8 Avg. Finish]
The Carl Edwards roller coaster -- a ride that featured a loop around the 2007 Chase and a near-miss at dethroning Jimmie Johnson and then a steep drop into a mediocre 2009 season -- started back up the next hill in 2010, complete with some jaw-dropping bumps along the way.
The most obvious reflection on 2010 for Edwards was his late-season performance that netted him wins in the season's final two races. They were the culmination of the steady progress Edwards started to most noticeably show in mid-summer races. After his long drought, winning 2010's final two races had to leave Edwards and No. 99 team feeling good headed to Daytona Beach in February.
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2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet ? Short Take Road Test
The closest you?ll ever get to a Porsche with cash on the hood.
The press intro for the new 911 Carrera GTS in Palm Springs left some casualties on the battlefield. One car had a hole in its oil sump; another had its lower lip torn off. And a couple of vehicles still hadn?t returned as [...]
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BMW 1 Series M Coupe To Pace Rolex 24
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. ? Only 20 days after its world debut at the North American Int?l Auto Show in Detroit, it has been revealed that the BMW 1 Series M Coupe will serve as the official pace car alongside the BMW M3 during the Rolex 24 at Daytona Int?l Speedway Jan. 28-30
F1 TV audience increased in 2010
Formula 1's television audience figures increased in the 2010 season following one of the most thrilling championships in recent history. Formula One Management (FOM) said on Friday that the audience increased to 527 million individuals over the course of the season.
Friday, January 21, 2011
F1: Williams Considers Company Flotation
Williams plans to broaden its shareholder base with public shareholders, while having a stable core of long-term investors...
Edo Competition transforms the Porsche Panamera Turbo into 750hp "Moby Dick"
Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Porsche
Porsche Panamera Turbo "Moby Dick" by Edo Competition - Click above for high-res image gallery
Say what you will about its styling, but the Porsche Panamera Turbo is one of the most devastatingly fast four-door whatever-you-want-to-call-its on the market. But that's just not enough for some people. And for those people, there are companies like Edo Competition.
The German tuner may be best known for customizing exotica like Ferraris and Lamborghinis, but have this time focussed on the Panamera. Edo's fitted a Mansory body kit for for a little extra visual oomph, but that's hardly where the story ends.
Under the hood, the creation they call Moby Dick benefits from 50% increased output, from 500 horsepower stock to a whopping 750. That, according to Edo, should be enough to drive the Autobahn-crunching top speed up to 211 miles per hour, while dropping the 0-60 run down below four seconds. Well below, we'd figure.
A variable exhaust system, dropped suspension and 22-inch wheels round out the package, and buyers can specify from a range of interior options as well, all of which you can read about in the press release after the jump and the see in the image gallery below.
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Hamilton to give new McLaren debut run
Lewis Hamilton will be the first man to test McLaren's 2011 car when it makes is on-track debut at Jerez in February, his team has confirmed. The Woking-based outfit is using an interim car for the first winter at Valencia from February 1-3, before the new car runs at Jerez from February 10-13.
Schumer Calls for Increased Transit Spending, Slams Christie
Senator Chuck Schumer. Photo: Noah Kazis
In a speech at a Crain’s breakfast this morning, Senator Chuck Schumer called for reinvesting in infrastructure, including repairs to New York’s existing transportation system and new transit projects. Schumer also blasted New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for killing the ARC tunnel and for his proposal to [...]
In a speech at a Crain’s breakfast this morning, Senator Chuck Schumer called for reinvesting in infrastructure, including repairs to New York’s existing transportation system and new transit projects. Schumer also blasted New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for killing the ARC tunnel and for his proposal to [...]
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Keselowski and Chitwood explore Busch Gardens
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Keselowski and Chitwood explore Busch Gardens The Daytona 500 will start 2010 with the 53rd running of “America?s Greatest Race” on a new racing surface. To promote that event for many Tampa Bay area race fans, NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski and Daytona International Speedway President, Joie Chitwood III, visited Busch Gardens for [...]
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Clarke announces Formula 2 comeback
Jack Clarke will return to Formula 2 for a third season this year. The 22-year-old Briton scored three podiums in the 2010 championship and finished ninth in the standings
ZF Announces Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission for Front-Drivers
In Detroit this week, Germany?s ZF announced a new nine-speed transaxle it has in the works, called 9HP. It?s not based on the longitudinal 8HP that is found in BMWs and Bentleys, but an all-new automatic transmission built for front-engine, front-wheel-drive cars. We know it will end up in some Chryslers, but, beyond that, ZF [...]
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F1: 'Money Spoke' At Virgin For D'Ambrosio ? Di Grassi
Lucas di Grassi claims he was ousted at Virgin because he couldn't bring enough sponsorship...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2012 Volkswagen Passat Debuts @ Detroit Auto Show ? Video
The VW NMS finally reaches production as the 2012 U.S. Passat.
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Tony Stewart questioned in Australia (PA SportsTicker)
NASCAR star Tony Stewart has been questioned but not charged by police after an altercation at a Sydney track.
Champion Racing Association to Debut New Late Model Tour in 2011
JEGS Salem, IN (Dec 29, 2010) Crate Engines to be utilized in the ?JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour presented by GM Performance Parts? Champion Racing Association (CRA) officials announced recently the formation of a new Late Model Tour that will utilize crate...
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Mauriello?s Stafford Statement
Colley Tops Four NASCAR Tour Modified Races at Northeast Connecticut track. As expected at the start of the week, the second Thursday night race of the iRacing.com NASCAR Tour Modified Series at Stafford Motor Speedway proved to be a tough one for those looking to make a statement in the highly competitive division. With top [...]
Texas Motor Speedway To Be Featured On NBC Hit Show ?Chase.?
Texas Motor Speedway logoTexas Motor Speedway will be the backdrop for scenes on Wednesday night?s NBC TV hit show Chase (8:00 P.M. – CT – check your local NBC affiliate listing) featuring Cole Hauser, Kelli Giddish and Jesse Metcalfe. The cast and crew of Jerry Bruckheimer filmed chase scenes on the track and in the...more»
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Construction Begins on World?s Largest HD Video Board in Preparation for May Races
Construction crews using dump trucks and excavators have begun preparations for the debut of the world?s largest HD video board at Charlotte Motor Speedway?s 2011 May race events. Photo Credit: Harold Hinson PhotographyCONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 13, 2011) – Construction crews using dump trucks and excavators have begun preparations for the debut of the world’s largest...more»
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Future Supercross and Motocross stars will battle for points and purse at 2011 AMA Racing Pro/Am events
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) PICKERINGTON, Ohio Dec. 22, 2010 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am motocross schedule. These events are where dreams begin for amateur racers, and where they earn the credentials...
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Juncadella stays on with Prema
Daniel Juncadella has re-signed with Prema Powerteam for this year's Formula 3 Euro Series. The 19-year-old Spaniard raced with the Italian team last season, winning the season finale at Hockenheim and finishing eighth in the standingsKasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Monday, January 17, 2011
Brabham ?on the market? for 2011
American Le Mans Series title-winner David Brabham says he is open to approaches for the 2011 season as he is not yet sure that Highcroft will be able to put a programme together. Racing for Highcroft in the ALMS has been Brabham's primary focus for the past four years, though he also won the 2009 Le Mans 24 Hours with Peugeot and took GT1 class wins with Aston Martin in the preceding two seasons. Though he emphasised that his preference was to stay on with Highcroft and aim for a third straight ALMS crown, Brabham said nothing was certain at present
ZF Announces Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission for Front-Drivers
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Tri-Cities Area Hotels Join BMS; Drop Rates, Minimum Nights
Bristol Motor SpeedwayBRISTOL, Tenn. (Thursday, Jan. 13, 2010) ? Five Tri-Cities area hotels, in partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway, lowered per-night room rates for 2011 and dropped a previous three-night minimum to two in a continuing effort to address issues facing race fans today. ?This is just the beginning of our efforts to offer more...more»
Mark Martin to Race in All Three NASCAR Series in 2011
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Just when we thought Mark Martin might be winding up his long and storied career as a NASCAR driver, he's decided to jump back in with both feet in 2011 by running races in all three of NASCAR's national touring series.
In his final, lame-duck year with Hendrick Motorsports in the Sprint Cup series, Martin has decided to also run selected Nationwide series and Camping World Truck series events for Turner Motorsports.
Martin will drive the No. 32 Dollar General Chevrolet in Nationwide races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Ca., Michigan International Speedway and Kentucky Speedway, with Trent Owens serving as his crew chief, the team announced Wednesday.
Martin will also drive the No. 32 Chevy Silverado truck in NASCAR Truck series races at Michigan as well as Pocono Raceway.
"I'm excited to be running back in the Nationwide and Truck Series again," said Martin. "Everyone at Dollar General and Turner Motorsports has been great and I'm looking forward to hitting the track with them next year. Working with Turner, I get to extend my relationship with Chevrolet and continue to have Hendrick horsepower under the hood, which is really, really good."
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Whitmarsh predicts even closer battle
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh believes that 2011 could deliver an even closer battle for the world championship than last year - when four drivers went to the final race of the season fighting it out for the world title. With teams due to begin testing their new cars in the next fortnight, Whitmarsh says that there is every reason to believe that things could be even tougher at the front of the field when the season kicks off in Bahrain
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Kia Previews Next-Gen Rio Ahead of Geneva Auto Show
As part of its current product overhaul, Kia will soon re-do the Rio. The company has released sketches of the next-generation Rio, which will make its global debut at the Geneva auto show in March. You?re forgiven for forgetting about the current car; the slow-selling sedan and Rio5 hatchback were introduced here for the 2006 [...]
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible @ Detroit Auto Show ? Video
With up to 426 hp, an available stick, and some real structural reinforcements, this Camaro could banish the redneck jokes for good.
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Best of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show ? Feature
The best from this year?s Motown extravaganza include a Porsche supercar, a full-size van concept, and a subcompact from Chevy. Yeah, the show was that weird.
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Chevrolet Volt and Ford Explorer Claim 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year
It was a second-consecutive hometown show as Chevrolet and Ford won the 18th annual North American Car and Truck of the Year awards at the Detroit auto show.
Chevrolet collected the car trophy for the Volt, while Ford?s new Explorer took the truck honors. It is Ford?s third-straight truck trophy and its seventh in the history [...]
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Successful shoulder surgery for Melandri
Yamaha Racing Fri, Dec 24, 2010 Yamaha Factory World Superbike Team's new recruit for the 2011 series, Marco Melandri, underwent minor and completely successful surgery on his right shoulder yesterday (Thursday 23rd December) and expects to be fully fit for...
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