Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wickens controls opening Spa race
Robert Wickens produced a faultless victory in the opening Formula Renault 3.5 race of the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. The Canadian led every lap from pole position and completed his dominance by setting fastest lap.
Toro Rosso to introduce Monaco upgrade
Scuderia Toro Rosso plans to wait until the Monaco Grand Prix to deliver the first major update to its car - with the team optimistic it has the platform to fight with Williams, Sauber and Force India. The Italian-based team's aggressive STR6 has delivered an encouraging step forward in form, and the outfit has already pencilled in when it plans to deliver developments to help boost its chance of fighting for more points
AMA announces U.S. team for 2011 International Six Days Enduro
American Motorcyclist Association(AMA) 2011 International Six Days Enduro PICKERINGTON, Ohio Fri, Apr 29, 2011 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the U.S. riders for the World Trophy Team that will contest the 86th International Six Days Enduro...
Edwards, Kenseth Talk Richmond
FORD Racing Richmond, Fri, Apr 29, 2011 Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, currently leads the point standings, five points ahead of second place Jimmie Johnson, heading into Saturday night's Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International...
2011 Nissan Juke SL ? Long-Term Road Test Intro
To lower cost and consumption, Nissan shrinks the crossover. Months in Fleet: 2 months Current Mileage: 3116 miles Average Fuel Economy: 23 mpg Average Range: 304 miles Service: $0 Normal Wear: $0 Repair: $0 The 2011 Nissan Juke defines a new micro-niche: the sporty B-segment (subcompact) economy crossover. It has more ground clearance than mainstream [...]
Mercedes-Benz hooks DTM up with a new C63 AMG safety car
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2011 DTM Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG safety car - Click above for high-res image gallery
The DTM series and Mercedes-Benz have a long and beautiful history together. Particularly when it comes to the AMG-tuned C-Class. That's the car that the German automaker currently runs in the touring car series, and stands as the most successful in the series' history. Also, one of the most coveted models Mercedes AMG ever made was the CLK DTM. And now the latest C63 AMG will be setting the pace as the series' new safety car.
The safety car is essentially the same as the model you can order from your local showroom, complete with the AMG Performance Package, but has been outfitted with such features as flashing LEDs front, rear and top, Safety Car decals on every exterior surface and an interior fitted with a communications radio, TV monitor for watching the live race feed, a pair of bucket seats with four-point harnesses and a steering wheel covered in Nappa leather and Alcantara.
While this latest iteration will debut at Hockenheim this weekend, this isn't the first time that the C63 has been called into this particular line of duty. In fact Mercedes-AMG has provided pace cars to DTM every year since its relaunch in 2000, the C63 filling the role since 2008. But rather than replacing the R8 safety car, the Mercedes alternates with Audi from race to race. Which are the only two teams currently on the grid, leaving us to wonder what they'll do when BMW joins in next year.
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Rossi pleased with improved fitness
Valentino Rossi believes he has taken another step forward in fitness between the Spanish and Portuguese Grands Prix, having finished Friday practice at Estoril today fourth fastest. With the postponement of the Japanese GP following last month's natural disasters in the nation, there has been a near-month-long gap in the MotoGP schedule, and Rossi felt he was riding more naturally when the series resumed today that at any time since he damaged his shoulder in a Motocross crash a year ago. "I'm pretty satisfied with how the day went," he said
Friday, April 29, 2011
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Casey Currie Embarks on the 1,400-Mile Rip to the Tip Adventure Through Baja
Monster Energy Kawasaki Irvine, Calif. (April 28, 2011) Monster Energy Kawasaki's Casey Currie saddled up his KX?450F this morning and ventured across the U.S. border into Tecate, Mexico to begin the 1,400-mile, eight-day adventure to the tip of the Baja...
?NASCAR Unites? Creates Two Million Ways For NASCAR Fans To Support Children?s Causes
Unifying The Motorsports Community Through Volunteerism And Fundraising The NASCAR FoundationRICHMOND, Va. (April 29, 2011) ? The NASCAR Foundation today announced ?NASCAR Unites,? an industry initiative led by The NASCAR Foundation that creates an opportunity for NASCAR fans, drivers, teams, tracks, sponsors and more to unite to improve the lives of children across the nation....more»
2012 Kia Soul ? Auto Shows
Kia strengthens its Soul with more power, improved efficiency, and some new luxury equipment. Kia?s well-designed, well-equipped, and rather fun Soul has made a lot of friends around here. Now, two years after the boxy hatch?s launch, Kia is showing off a mid-cycle refresh for the 2012 model. Previewed at the 2011 New York auto [...]
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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video
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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 86: 2011 Ford F-150 V-6
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Almost everyone who commented was in the ballpark on what engine this sound belonged to, but didn’t pair it with the correct vehicle.� This week’s sound came from the 3.7-liter V-6 in the 2011 Ford [...]
AmD Milltek to support Jake Hill
British Touring Car squad AmD Milltek has signed Ginetta racer Jake Hill to be its junior driver.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Vettel: Staff stability key for new deal
Sebastian Vettel says that Red Bull Racing securing the future of key team personnel like Adrian Newey was vital for him electing to remain at the outfit for the next few years. The world champion announced on the eve of this season that he had extended his contract until the end of 2014 - as part of a series of moves that included around 50 senior personnel at the outfit also signing new contracts. In an interview with Italian magazine Autosprint, Vettel confirmed that having the commitment of key staff ? including Newey ? played a vital role in his decision to remain on board
Charlotte Motor Speedway Applauds N.C. Senate Ruling To Establish Stock Car Racing as the Official State Sport
Charlotte Motor SpeedwayCONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2011) – The North Carolina Senate voted yesterday to establish stock car racing as the “official state sport” by a margin of 46-3 and as the largest motorsports facility in the state, Charlotte Motor Speedway is celebrating the Senate’s ruling. “North Carolina is truly the world capital of motorsports...more»
Kyle Busch Dominates Nashville Truck Race
By Lee Montgomery Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (April 17, 2011) LEBANON, Tenn.?Kyle Busch had to work a little harder than he expected, but he still scored a dominant victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck race Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. made things interesting, passing [...]
FLASQ Wines, Infineon Raceway Enter into Alliance for 2011 Race Season
Infineon RacewaySONOMA, Calif. (April 28, 2011) ? Infineon Raceway and FLASQ Wines have entered into a new agreement giving the St. Helena (Calif.)-based winery its first-ever sports venue alliance in the United States. Located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley, the raceway is an ideal fit for FLASQ, as it is the first domestic wine sold...more»
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Fernandes: No decision on team name
Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes says has no immediate plans to rebrand his F1 outfit as Caterham, despite buying the car company and revealing he will rename his GP2 squad.
21-year-old driver survives 200-foot plunge into Grand Canyon
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Veering off the road is a scary event. Veering off the road that runs around the rim of the Grand Canyon is downright terrifying. Typically, a scenario that involves the terms "Grand Canyon," "automobile" and "plunge" usually end with the phrase "the fat lady has sung." For one particular 21-year-old man, that luckily doesn't seem to be the case.
Stating that he "accidentally drove over the rim," the driver and his vehicle dropped 200 feet before winding up snagged in some trees. The man climbed back to the top of the canyon's rim, flagged down help and was treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. This leads us to believe the vehicle in question was either a Canyonero or the driver's bones are made up of a mixture of horseshoes and rabbit's feet. In any case, we're glad he made it out alive.
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Crash test dummies enjoying their employee lounge - Click above to watch video after the jump
Once there was this kid, who, got into an accident and couldn't come to school... he said it was from when the cars had smashed so hard (Mmm mmm mmm mmm). Thankfully, that "kid" is actually a full-scale anthropomorphic test device, better known as a crash test dummy. General Motors, along with all major automobile manufacturers, use them extensively to gain precious insight into the physics of a crash, and the toll it takes on the human body. Like when it turns people's hair from black to bright white.
Data is constantly being collected from these unsung heroes of the automotive industry. As Moore's Law continues to hold true, the data collecting devices become smaller and more powerful. This allows engineers to stuff the ATDs with more gear, thus collecting even more information. Click past the jump to get an inside look at General Motors' Anthropomorphic Test Device Laboratory.
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Fernandes: No decision on team name
Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes says has no immediate plans to rebrand his F1 outfit as Caterham, despite buying the car company and revealing he will rename his GP2 squad.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Foresti scores dominant maiden win
Lucas Foresti claimed his maiden British Formula 3 win with a commanding performance in the first race at Oulton Park this afternoon. The Brazilian Fortec driver converted the first pole position of his British F3 career into an immediate lead with a ballistic start, while fellow front row starter Felipe Nasr (Carlin) made a poor getaway and fell behind T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar, who nipped up the inside through Old Hall.
Carlin fills International Trophy line-up
Carlos Huertas and Tom Dillmann have completed Carlin's three-car squad for the FIA F3 International Trophy, which gets underway at Hockenheim this weekend. The pair, who have already secured deals to race for Carlin in other championships this year, will join Jazeman Jaafar, who confirmed his participation in the six-round series earlier this week.
Jaafar joins F3 International Trophy
British F3 racer Jazeman Jaafar will compete in the inaugural FIA F3 International Trophy this year, which gets underway at Hockenheim this weekend. The Malaysian will compete for an F1 Superlicence in the six-race series, which will also visit Pau, Spa, Zandvoort, Macau and Yeongam.
Caraviello: For original Nashville track, race now is one for survival (NASCAR.com)
Caraviello: For original Nashville track, race now is one for survival
Kyle Busch Dominates Nashville Truck Race
By Lee Montgomery Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (April 17, 2011) LEBANON, Tenn.?Kyle Busch had to work a little harder than he expected, but he still scored a dominant victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck race Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. made things interesting, passing [...]
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Kristensen keeps Audi on top in test
Tom Kristensen ended up fastest in the best of the new Audi R18 TDIs at the Le Mans Test Day. The eight-time winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours set the best time of the day with a 3m27.687s in the four-hour afternoon session.
DRS could be banned in Monaco
Formula 1 chiefs are considering banning the use of the Drag Reduction System for the Monaco Grand Prix because of safety considerations, AUTOSPORT can reveal. The introduction of the DRS this year has been viewed as a great success in helping improve the racing - with Nico Rosberg even claiming last weekend that it was one of the best ideas that F1 has ever had
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Jordan: I can win again at Thruxton
Andrew Jordan believes he can win again at Thruxton's round of the British Touring Car Championship at the end of the month. The Eurotech Racing Vauxhall Vectra driver took his first non-reverse race victory in the BTCC at Donington Park last weekend. He also added two seconds to move into fourth in the standings, despite two punctures at the Brands Hatch opener.
Ferrari sees no quick fix for car woes
Ferrari does not expect a quick fix to its ongoing car woes, with the team admitting that it still does not have answers for the wind tunnel/track correlation issues that are the root of its problems. The Maranello-based outfit has been baffled about why some development updates fitted to its car since the final pre-season test have not produced the increase in downforce that wind tunnel figures suggest they should. Investigations will continue at Maranello this week to address the issue - and until the team has answers it makes it hard for it to design news parts for the car that can bring it the downforce that it requires to match Red Bull Racing and McLaren.
Sam Hornish Jr., No. 12 Olympic Paints Dodge Challenger R/T Richmond International Raceway Preview
SAM HORNISH, JR. No. 12 Olympic Paints Dodge Challenger Richmond International Raceway ? Bubba Burger 250 No. 12 Olympic Paints Dodge Team News and Notes � Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the No. 12 Olympic Paints Dodge Challenger, will make his fourth start of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) season Friday night in the...more»
AmD Milltek to support Jake Hill
British Touring Car squad AmD Milltek has signed Ginetta racer Jake Hill to be its junior driver.
Chevrolet dominates second practice
Chevrolet has laid down a marker ahead of this afternoon's World Touring Car Championship qualifying sessions at Zolder by locking out the top three places in second practice.
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Audi reveals R18 Le Mans colours
Audi has revealed the colour schemes that its three new R18 TDIs will race in at Le Mans this year ahead of this weekend's pre-event test day. The three cars will again feature the marque's traditional black, red or yellow markings to differentiate them from a distance.
Conor Daly to walk away from championship lead
MAZDASPEED Conor Daly- Q&A Noblesville, Indiana, Mon, April 25th 2011 MAZDASPEED driver Conor Daly dominated the Star Mazda championship last season setting new records in just about every category. 2011 has started off in a similar fashion having just completed...
Edwards holds off Kyle Busch to win Nashville 300 (PA SportsTicker)
Carl Edwards was coming in for his postrace news conference when a race official remarked that he now has enough guitars to start a band.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Retro Racing: DePaolo?s all-star team was Fantastic Five (NASCAR.com)
Retro Racing: DePaolos all-star team was Fantastic Five
This Week: Toll Tech, Parking Minimums, and Auto Motives
Get educated this week, with three impressive-looking panels and workshops on the future of fare payment, residential parking requirements, and why we drive.
Tuesday: Hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences, experts from the MTA, the Port Authority, and NYC DOT will discuss the future of toll and fare payment systems, looking ahead to what [...]
Tuesday: Hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences, experts from the MTA, the Port Authority, and NYC DOT will discuss the future of toll and fare payment systems, looking ahead to what [...]
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IZOD INDYCAR Premier Series Watkins Glen
It always feels like a special time when one visits Watkins Glen.� Not just for the beautiful woodland that surrounds it, but for the feel that the place gives out.� It has an aura of history that wraps around one?s soul as soon as one enters the place.� So much has happened here over the many years, road racing in North America was almost born here, and in that sense it reminds me of a trip to Spa-Francorchamps, Le Mans or the Nordschliefe.� So many racers have pedaled cars over this tarmac, so many of the great have won here, and far too many have lost their lives here. The third round of the iRacing.com IZOD INDYCAR Premier Series took place at this hallowed circuit over April the 16th, with [...]
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Huff leads Chevrolet podium sweep
Rob Huff led from start to finish to spearhead a Chevrolet 1-2-3 in the opening World Touring Car Championship race at Zolder today. Huff capitalised on his pole position to cross the line ahead of team-mate Alain Menu, who had started alongside him on the front row, while reigning world champion Yvan Muller produced a neat overtaking move at the hairpin to deny Gabriele Tarquini a place on the podium a few laps before the end. The race was punctuated by a four-lap stint behind the safety car, which was triggered by two almost simultaneous accidents on lap three
Carl Edwards Stings The Field With Nashville Superspeedway Win
Carl Edwards celebrates his fourth NASCAR Nationwide Series victory and 11th top-10 finish in 12 races on Satuday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (Photo Credit: Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCAR)Roush Fenway Racing?s Carl Edwards halted Kyle Busch?s chance at a weekend sweep at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway Saturday by winning the Nashville 300...more»
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Kyle Busch Dominates Nashville Truck Race
By Lee Montgomery Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (April 17, 2011) LEBANON, Tenn.?Kyle Busch had to work a little harder than he expected, but he still scored a dominant victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck race Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. made things interesting, passing [...]
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Gary Thompson targeting Japanese F3 title in 2011
Gary Thompson Racing 2011 Japanese F3 Championship Wed, 20 Apr 2011 Ireland's most promising racing driver, Gary Thompson, is targeting the Japanese F3 National Class title after confirming his return to the series with the SGC by KCMG team for...
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Kubica expected to leave hospital within 10 days (PA SportsTicker)
F1 driver Robert Kubica expects to leave the hospital within the next 10 days after recovering from multiples injuries in a crash two months ago.
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits ? April 18-24, 2011
Toyota Motorsports LogoTALLADEGA TALES: Camry drivers swept the top-three positions in last Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway. Kyle Busch drove his Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Camry to victory lane, and was followed to the finish line by his JGR teammate Joey Logano (second) and Joe Nemechek (third). In Sunday’s NASCAR...more»
Audi relying on ultra lightweight technology for Le Mans
AUDI Motorsport Le Mans Test Day Le Mans / IngolstadtApril 21, 2011 - Only seven weeks before the 24 Hours of Le Mans - Company's lightweight technology expertise is visible - Audi R18 TDI with innovative detail design solutions Lightweight...
Darlington Raceway Announces Extended Ticket Office Hours
2011 SHOWTIME Southern 500DARLINGTON, S.C. (April 22, 2011) ? The Darlington Raceway ticket office has extended their operating hours to allow fans additional opportunities to purchase tickets. From now until the SHOWTIME Southern 500, the ticket office will be open Saturdays and Sundays, excluding Easter Sunday. The extended hours include Saturdays from 9:00am until 5:00pm...more»
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Andretti: More to come from Conway
Michael Andretti is predicting there is more to come from his team and Mike Conway following the Briton's maiden IndyCar victory at Long Beach. Conway, who was sidelined at the 2010 Indy 500 after a massive accident, took a sensational win for Andretti's team on Sunday. Andretti said he had never had any doubts about Conway's determination following his crash, and claimend he expected the Briton to be hungrier than before.
2012 Nissan Versa Sedan ? Auto Shows
Nissan?s new subcompact is all-new and positively less distinctive?thank goodness. Nissan?s biggest news at the New York auto show is small in scale, but important in terms of a market segment that?s likely to expand in direct proportion to escalating fuel prices. Meet the 2012 Versa sedan, the second generation of Nissan?s four-door subcompact. While [...]
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What the Feds Giveth, the States Taketh Away ? From Bike/Ped Programs
It?s rescission time again, folks. That Washington lingo for ?gimme gimme.? We had a name for people who ?rescinded? gifts back in elementary school but it?s ethnically insensitive so I won?t say it. Suffice it to say, if little kids call you a name for doing something, it?s probably not a super popular thing to [...]
Race Fans Treated to Legends in Sonoma Program During 2011 Race Season
Infineon RacewaySONOMA, Calif. (April 20, 2011) ? Race fans are invited to celebrate a bit of history during the 2011 Big O Tires Racing Season with the Legends in Sonoma program at Infineon Raceway. The raceway will feature some of motor sports? biggest names at each of its major events, including the NASCAR Sprint Cup...more»
Scion FR-S Concept Official Photos and Info ? Auto Shows
The joint Toyota-Subaru sports coupe seemingly will hit the U.S. as a Scion. Whether you call it the Subelica or the Celibaru, Toyota?s version of the new rear-drive sports coupe being co-developed with Subaru and codenamed the FT-86 will land in the U.S. as a Scion. At least that?s the indication from the New York [...]
Jordan takes first victory of 2011
Andrew Jordan took his first win of 2011 in Donington Park's second British Touring Car race this afternoon. The Eurotech Racing Vauxhall Vectra driver, who has been on the leading pace since pre-season testing, jumped the polesitting Honda Civic of Matt Neal at the start. He was followed by the similar Triple 8 Engineering machine of James Nash
Friday, April 22, 2011
UK company markets caravan pulled by mobility scooter [w/video]
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2011 ETA QTVan - Click above to view video after the jump
Mobility scooter owners now have a new way to make sure they're first in line for the early-bird special or senior discount day with the QTVan, a mobility scooter-towed mini caravan. The trailer was designed by English company Environmental Transport Association as a convenient way to dodge lines, or a handy place to stay should your Rascal crap out on you. With the Royal Wedding fast approaching, ETA is touting the mini camper as a perfect way to beat the crowd in comfort and style.
It's no Airstream by any means, but manages to fit a raft of features into a package just over six feet long. Inside, there's a full-size bed, a tea service, a full bar and a 19-inch flat-screen television. It's even available for short vacations, though with a 30-mile range and six-mph top end, it won't get you much further than the park.
For those with a green-sensitive mindset, the ETA says the QTVan is 100-percent carbon neutral, provided you use sustainable energy sources to charge it. Conveniently, ETA will also sell you a mobility scooter
The QTVan is available now to English customers, with a starting price of £5,500, or about $9,000, not including the scooter itself. Breakdown coverage will run you £49.99, or around $82, per year. Click past the jump to check out an epically awesome video of the QTVan in action.
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Plato hails amazing repair effort
Jason Plato has praised his RML squad for fixing his Chevrolet Cruze to allow him to score points in the third race at Donington Park this afternoon, despite his massive race two crash. Plato's Cruze rolled after contact at the Craner Curves earlier this afternoon, but the RML team was able to repair the car in time for the final event, albeit with reduced aero.
Red Bull plans KERS upgrade for Turkey
Red Bull Racing plans an upgrade of its KERS for the Turkish Grand Prix, as it hopes that the changes will prevent a repeat of the issues that have dogged the team in the early races of the campaign. Both Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have encountered problems with their KERS at every race held so far this season - with the issues almost certainly playing a part in preventing Vettel extending his winning streak in China last weekend
Tony Stewart Racing's Outlaw Teams Return to Action in Oklahoma
STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2011) The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series has fans all across the globe. But, as of late, Mother Nature hasn't been one of them. After last weekend's WoO doubleheader was washed...
Richard Petty Driving Experience and Kansas Speedway Announce Exclusive Partnership
Richard Petty Driving Experience Logo(Concord, NC) April 20, 2011 ? Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the world leader in stock car ride and drive entertainment, and Kansas Speedway have entered into an expanded and exclusive relationship that will give racing enthusiasts and thrill seekers their choice of 50 days in 2011 during which they can...more»
Old School Driver (Kenny Wallace) To Promote ?Old School? In Nashville 300
RAB Racing with Brack MaggardCONCORD, N.C. (April 21, 2011) ? Rising country music star Chuck Wicks and his new single, ?Old School,? will be featured on the No. 09 Toyota Camry driven by Kenny Wallace this weekend in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Nashville 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. Wicks, known for his 2007 debut single ?Stealing...more»
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Receive a golden ticket and win!
Michigan International SpeedwayMIS Fan Appreciation Program giving away upgrades in ticket mailings A podcast featuring MIS President Roger Curtis talking about the golden tickets and Fan Appreciation Program is available for viewing. Please click on one of the links below to view the video. MISpeedway.com: http://tinyurl.com/nqaqk5 YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/4fc7wyp Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/3vjofd9 BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 20, 2011)...more»
F1: Kubica Upbeat About Recovery
Robert Kubica plans to leave the hospital in 10 days and then continue rehab...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Vickers has new Cup outlook after health scare
Brian Vickers had a lot of questions when he suddenly found himself in the hospital last year. Doctors discovered blood clots in the drivers left leg and near his lungs, then a hole in his heart.
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New York 2011: Dodge's new Avenger R/T stiffens up in the Big Apple
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Sedan, Dodge
2012 Dodge Avenger R/T - Click above for high-res image gallery
Dodge seems eager to inject a shot of sportiness into any model it can. The redesigned Avenger is a model that could certainly use the help, thus the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T seen here. While we would love to see an SRT-tuned version of the sedan (or a better sedan entirely), the R/T touches are a good start.
Rather than focusing efforts on the 283-horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, the engineers at Dodge have elected to fiddle with the suspension. Roll stiffness, strut damping and spring rates have been increased both front and rear, while the rear stabilizer bar has grown from 19-millimeters out to 21-millimeters.
In order to let you know you're looking at an Avenger R/T, Dodge has added a signature decal across the front fenders, an R/T badge on the back, a rear spoiler and 18-inch painted-aluminum wheels. You can see the upgrades for yourself by strolling through the gallery below. Pricing has not yet been released, but the car will arrive in the third-quarter. Click past the jump for all the details in the full press release.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsVickers has new Cup outlook after health scare
Brian Vickers had a lot of questions when he suddenly found himself in the hospital last year. Doctors discovered blood clots in the drivers left leg and near his lungs, then a hole in his heart.
New York 2011: Chrysler's 200 S Convertible is the emo cousin to standard droptop
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Convertible, Chrysler
2011 Chrysler 200 S Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery
Chrysler has injected a dash of menace into the 200 convertible, and the result is the 2011 200 S droptop. It's not outright evil, since it still packs the same 283-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine and the same suspension. However, the S version trends a bit toward the dark side thanks to a host of exterior changes designed to bring a dose of cool to Chrysler's rental lot standby. Naturally, if you prefer your cars with fixed roofs, Auburn Hills will be happy to sell you a 200 S sedan, as well.
The shined-up silver paintwork looks resplendent under the New York Auto Show lights. A Chrysler wing badge sits prominently in the mesh of the black grille, while the headlights also get the black background treatment. The dark theme continues on the S-badged 18-inch aluminum wheels and then winds its way into the cabin.
The front leather seats are heated and the driver can also warm up his or her hands on the heated steering wheel. The S logo is stitched into the headrests, along with a line of contrasting silver accent along the seams.
The 200 S convertible should hit your local dealer later this spring, and will arrive carrying an as-delivered price tag of $32,490, while the sedan rings up at 26,790. You can eyeball the 2011 Chrysler 200 S Convertible in the galleries below, and be sure to click past the jump to read the full press release.
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The Honda Civic goes mainstream?and leaves us behind. Honda sells so many Civics that if the car were counted as a brand, it would be the 12th largest in the United States. More Civics went to new homes in the U.S. last year than did Volkswagens or Mazdas. With sales numbers like that, it?s not [...]
CicLAvia 2011: Angelenos (And Their Mayor) Take Back the Streets
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For the people [...]
For the people [...]
2011 New York Auto Show: Day 1 Round Up
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Day One of the 2011 New York Auto Show has come and gone, bringing with it a whole slew of new cars, trucks and concept vehicles for us to obsess over. We've gone ahead and sorted through the day's unveilings and put them all together in one handy-dandy spot. And of course, tomorrow will be more of the same. Stay tuned!
 Nissan Leaf NISMO RC |  |  Scion FR-S Concept |
 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 |  2011 Jeep Wrangler Mojave |  2012 VW Beetle |
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2011 New York Auto Show: Day 1 Round Up originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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