Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Convers goes into Administration
The World Rally Championship's commercial rights holder, Convers Sports Initiatives, has gone into administration. One of CSI's major backers, Vladimir Antonov, was arrested in London last Friday and questioned in connection with an investigation into the asset-stripping of Bankas Snoras, a bank that he was a 68 per cent shareholder in. Antonov, who was later bailed, denies any wrongdoing.
Awaiting NYPD Checkpoints for NYC?s Most Dangerous Streets
Prospect Park loop, Saturday afternoon.
This was the scene on the Prospect Park loop Saturday afternoon. With two pedestrians having sustained serious injuries in collisions with cyclists on the southwest side of the park over the last six months, NYPD and the Parks Enforcement Patrol set up at the base of the hill where the crashes [...]
This was the scene on the Prospect Park loop Saturday afternoon. With two pedestrians having sustained serious injuries in collisions with cyclists on the southwest side of the park over the last six months, NYPD and the Parks Enforcement Patrol set up at the base of the hill where the crashes [...]
Nissan Juke NISMO Concept Revealed, Points to More Factory-Tuned Models
Starting now, expect to hear more from Nissan?s performance division. Nissan?s performance division has had a fairly narrow scope in the U.S. of late?a NISMO-badged 370Z here and a few upgrade parts there, but little else. Nissan wants that to change, and plans to expand NISMO?s influence to more road cars in the future. To [...]
Unsolicited Personal Image Advice for Jennifer Lopez: Film a Bike Ad
Before Streetsblog goes offline for the Thanksgiving weekend, I’d like to reiterate my unsolicited advice for Jennifer Lopez: There is an easy and, I believe, highly effective way to control the damage from the revelation that you did not actually film this Fiat 500 Cabrio commercial on the streets of the Bronx.
For those just tuning [...]
For those just tuning [...]
Ford NASCAR Nationwide Series Homestead-Miami Speedway Post Race Notes & Quotes: 2011 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. And Jack Roush
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. hoists a championship flag after clinching the NASCAR Nationwide Series crown at the Ford 300 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 19. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Ford 300, November 19, 2011 Homestead-Miami Speedway RICKY STENHOUSE JR. POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE WHAT...more»
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Awaiting NYPD Checkpoints for NYC?s Most Dangerous Streets
Prospect Park loop, Saturday afternoon.
This was the scene on the Prospect Park loop Saturday afternoon. With two pedestrians having sustained serious injuries in collisions with cyclists on the southwest side of the park over the last six months, NYPD and the Parks Enforcement Patrol set up at the base of the hill where the crashes [...]
This was the scene on the Prospect Park loop Saturday afternoon. With two pedestrians having sustained serious injuries in collisions with cyclists on the southwest side of the park over the last six months, NYPD and the Parks Enforcement Patrol set up at the base of the hill where the crashes [...]
Tokyo: Toyota GT 86 makes a compelling case for itself
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota
Certainly for the moment, this is the biggest competition the Subaru BRZ has: its twin, the Toyota GT 86. The volcanic orange coupe was unveiled in another corner of the Tokyo Motor Show, and frankly, it's got a lot to recommend it. The frontal treatment is slightly different than on the BRZ, but the only digression out back is the lack of a spoiler, and the GT 86 looks pretty good without it.
Inside, it's a tale of two cabins. Clearly Toyota has brought a higher-spec cockpit to the party, and although you might not dig the red two-tone scheme, the iPhone cradle, toggle switches and white gauges are nifty. Of course, that niftyness will cost you a navigation screen, but these are exactly the kinds of choices the GT 86 vs BRZ crowd will need to make. Brush up on the specs in the release after the jump and take a walk around it in our high-res image gallery.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Petersen Automotive Museum co-founder Margie Petersen passes away at 76
Filed under: Etc., Celebrities
Margie Petersen, philanthropist and wife of late automotive publisher Robert E. Petersen, died on November 25, succumbing to breast cancer at the age of 76.Mrs. Petersen was best known in automotive circles for helping her husband found the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, which opened in 1994, and serving on the Board of Directors of the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. Earlier this year, she made a $100 million contribution to the museum that bears her name, which included her family's private car collection.
But Mrs. Petersen's philanthropy extended beyond the automotive world, as the long list of organizations she worked with included Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Cedars Sinai Research for Women's Cancers in Los Angeles, St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood in Los Angeles, and Friends of Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills, California, among many others.
Born Margie McNally, in her youth Petersen was a model and actress. She and her husband had two sons that died in a plane crash in 1975. Robert E. Petersen died from cancer himself in 2007, after a lifetime of publishing such esteemed car magazines as Hot Rod and Motor Trend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Petersen Automotive Museum at 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036, or the charity of your choice in Mrs. Petersen's honor.
Click past the jump to read the entire press release.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsSpied: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate Black Series Expands Black Portfolio, Tugs at Our Heartstrings
In addition to a lengthy name, the hard-core 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has a beastly 510-hp V-8 and a generally sinister disposition. Based on these spy photos, it appears the C63 Black Series line may soon add ?extreme cargo capacity? to that list of boasts. You read that right?our spy photographers have [...]
Predictable qualifying, Unpredictable race?
Scuderia Ferrari 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying Report Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos, Brazil, Saturday November 26 2011 For fans of Grand Prix who have no particular loyalty to a team or driver, it has to be said that the...
Vettel fastest in final practice at Brazilian GP (PA SportsTicker)
Sebastian Vettel was fastest in the final practice before qualifying at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Teased: Gumpert teases new model to debut in Geneva
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Europe
Gumpert looks to be making a habit of unveiling new models at the Geneva Motor Show. The company pulled the sheets back on the Tornante during this year's exhibition, and a new teaser hints that the automaker has something special planned for 2012.
The boutique automaker has dropped a shadowy image of what's likely to be the company's next supercar. Don't expect too much in the way of details, however. Currently, Gumpert is only revealing that the vehicle will boast an "unmistakable sound" and that it recently spent some time at the Altenburg Airport for an impromptu photo shoot.
Beyond that, all we know is what we can suss from the photo. The vehicle looks to be based on the company's Apollo heathen, as we can clearly see the pronounced fender arches, short hood and roof-mounted air intake, though the headlights look to have received some attention. Whatever the aesthetics, the vehicle is likely to bring plenty of power to the table... Gumpert isn't exactly known for its subtlety.
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Toyota and BMW have reportedly begun discussions on swapping their signature green technologies. The Japanese automaker would open up its hybrid tech to BMW, while the Germans would provide diesel engines for Toyotas. This is a little different than the recent memorandum of understanding signed between Ford and Toyota, since that partnership - if it comes to fruition - would see both companies jointly developing a hybrid system for trucks.
The BMW and Toyota talks are about swapping tech to save money on "core technologies." BMW's gain would be in the U.S., where hybrids are still much more in vogue than in Europe, while Toyota's interest is in shoring up its diesel position in Europe, where hybrids aren't yet the thing and the company posted a loss through the first half of the year. For instance, of the eight family cars that Toyota sells in the UK, only three can be had with a diesel.
Only talks have begun, so there's no official deal in place while Toyota works to see if BMW diesels will fit in its cars. One also has to wonder how managers at Lexus would feel about seeing their hybrid tech behind a roundel badge.
Toyota, BMW may build green cars together originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Four for Four for Kerkhof
In yet another dominant display of sim racing, Atze Kerkhof steered his Williams-Toyota FW31 to a fourth victory in the iRacing.com Pro Series Road Racing at the virtual Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. With maximum points to his name, the Dutchman looks set to breeze into next year’s iRacing.com NVIDIA Grand Prix Series and challenge for the 2012 title, even though there’s still two-thirds of the Pro season remaining. Starting from pole position after setting 1:18.668 lap in qualifying, Kerkhof maintained his position at the front as the pack filtered their way through Turn One aka Copse, with Jeremy Bouteloup and Samuel Libeert in close vicinity. After capitalising on a bad start for Libeert, Twister Racing’s Bouteloup couldn’t hang on to the coattails of the leader for the opening laps, as [...]
Monday, November 28, 2011
Ford Adds Passenger-Friendly Transit Connect Electric Wagon to its 2012 EV Lineup [UPDATE]
The 2012 Focus Electric may be Ford?s sexiest EV, but it wasn?t its first. That honor goes to the Transit Connect Electric, an electrified cargo van marketed primarily to fleets beginning late last year. Now, almost a year later, Ford is releasing a people-friendly electric Transit Connect Wagon, basically a TC with more windows and [...]
From Melbourne to Sao Paolo the circle is completed
Scuderia Ferrari 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix Qualifying Report Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos, Brazil, Saturday November 26 2011 Weather: air 27/26 �C, track 37/35 �C; sunny then cloudy. Chassis: Alonso 291, Massa 290 Alonso fifth and Massa seventh in qualifying...
New F30 BMW 3-series to Offer Diesel Engine in U.S.?Eventually
BMW is in the midst of launching the volume versions of its all-new F30 3-series sedan?you can read our hot-off-the-press first drive here?but a company insider has confirmed that a diesel version will join the U.S. lineup once the dust has settled. The outgoing 3-series was available with a torque-tastic 425-lb-ft, 3.0-liter diesel inline-six; that [...]
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Longer second race for Auto GP in 2012
From 2012 Auto GP will extend the duration and introduce mandatory pit stops for the second race of each weekend. Pit stops were already compulsory in the longer opening race in 2011, but not in the second feature race. While race length has been extended, the grid for race two will still be decided by reversing the top-eight finishers of race one, and consequently will also feature a reduced points allocation
2012 BMW 528i Driven: Small DI Turbo Four Makes 5er More Efficient, but Not Better
Future-tech?s holy trinity makes for a more efficient base 5-series, but not necessarily a better one. We?ve been skeptical of claims that direct injection and turbochargers could replace displacement while returning sky-high fuel economy since the beginning. Our observed mileage with many such engines has suggested that potential fuel savings are being overstated, but in [...]
Unsolicited Personal Image Advice for Jennifer Lopez: Film a Bike Ad
Before Streetsblog goes offline for the Thanksgiving weekend, I’d like to reiterate my unsolicited advice for Jennifer Lopez: There is an easy and, I believe, highly effective way to control the damage from the revelation that you did not actually film this Fiat 500 Cabrio commercial on the streets of the Bronx.
For those just tuning [...]
For those just tuning [...]
Vettel happy tyre failure not his fault
Sebastian Vettel says he takes heart from the fact that the tyre failure that pitched him out of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not his fault - even though Red Bull Racing remains unsure about the exact cause of it.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Interlagos considers moving pits
Brazilian Grand Prix chiefs are considering a plan to move the Interlagos pits and paddock to the current back straight as part of circuit improvements pencilled in for the next few years. With the track evaluating modifications in the wake of two fatal stock car accidents earlier this year, there is already a scheme in place for revisions to be made to the run-off areas and current pitlane entry for next year. One longer-term proposal being considered for 2013 is the total relocation of the pits and paddock - to allow the circuit to build new garages, team offices, media centre and hospitality areas
Hamilton: 2011 a ?year of growth?
Lewis Hamilton says the trials and controversy of his 2011 season were necessary in order for him to learn and grow - and that such knowledge means he can now see the positives from his current campaign. The Briton has attracted flak throughout the season both as a result of off-track outbursts and on-track incidents, while he also faces finishing second to a team-mate for the first time in his Formula 1 career
Vettel wants to end season on a high
Sebastian Vettel is determined to end his title-winning campaign with even more success in Brazil this weekend. Although the Red Bull Racing driver has achieved all he needed to this season, after securing the title in Japan, he says there is no way he wants to finish the year with anything less than a victory. "All in all, we cannot complain about the races or the results we have had this year," he explained
Van Buren Victorious in British Road Racing Tournament
Rudy van Buren topped an international field of sim racers in iRacing?s first British Road Racing Tournament, held on November 21/22 and featuring the Radical SR8 at Oulton Park.�� Winner of one of last night?s four semi-finals, Van Buren started from pole position in the final and led all 15 laps to come home 1.662s ahead of Marius Golombeck who worked his way up from sixth on the grid, setting fastest lap of the race (1:25.110s) along the way. Pablo L�pez, another semi-final winner, finished third ahead of a fierce battle for fourth that saw Dave Gelink, Evan Maillard and Davy Decorps finish within 1.3s of one another. V8 Supercar standout Shane van Gisbergen (Australia/NZ) came home seventh ahead of David Williams and Marcello Maio, with Marc Fangmann rounding-out the [...]
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Webber content to be close to Vettel
Mark Webber said he was pleased to at least keep Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel on his toes in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying at Interlagos. Webber could not prevent Vettel wrapping up a record 15th pole position of the 2011 season, but was within 0.181 seconds of his team-mate
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Four Series Champions Honored At Awards Banquet In Miami Beach
“Stenhouse Jr., Dillon, Roush Fenway Racing, Kevin Harvick Inc. Celebrate 2011 Titles” NASCAR Logo LargeMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) ? NASCAR?s future was front and center Monday night as four champions in two national series were crowned. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 24 and Austin Dillon, 21, officially were proclaimed champions of the NASCAR Nationwide Series...more»
Images of Production Toyota FT-86 Leaked
Okay, we promise this is it. (There?s a good chance we break that promise.) Here, taken from an Italian website that apparently has good Japanese sources, are what appear to be two images of the Toyota FT-86?s actual, final, production sheetmetal?er, one image showing two views of the car. We will do our damnedest to [...]
Brazil Saturday quotes: Pirelli
Paul Hembery: "It was interesting for us to see the performance of our new compound in qualifying conditions, and I'd like to congratulate Sebastian Vettel for breaking the record of the most number of poles in one season with a spectacular lap: I actually had a bet with one of my colleagues that somebody would get under the 1m12s mark today. "After the threat of rain didn't materialise, it turned out to be a reasonably straightforward qualifying, but most people are expecting a much more mixed up race tomorrow
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 114: 2012 Hyundai Veloster
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 figured out that this week?s sound came from a four-cylinder engine. Only a few of you correctly identified it as the 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Like that sound? Download the MP3 and [...]
Volkswagen eT! Concept Theorizes a New Way to Haul the Mail
Unless you lived in Germany in the 1960s or ?70s?where it was omnipresent?or happened to read our coverage of this year?s Concours d?LeMons, chances are you’ve never seen an example of the Volkswagen ?Fridolin.? The small commercial vanlet, which was based on the original VW Beetle, was developed with and for the Deutsche Bundespost, the [...]
Mark Martin & Michael Waltrip to drive 55 in 2012
MARTIN AND WALTRIP CAR NUMBER SWITCHES FROM 00 TO 55 Number Commemorates Aaron?s Founding in 1955 CORNELIUS, N.C. ? Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip?s Toyota Camrys will carry the number 55 during the 2012 and 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons. The number commemorates Charlie Loudermilk?s founding of Aaron?s, [...]
Hamilton tops second practice in Brazil
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton led the way in the second free practice session for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Amid continued perfect weather at the Sao Paulo track, Hamilton spent the vast majority of the afternoon at the head of the order
iRacing Pro Race of Champions Set for December 14
Real World Pros Meet in the Virtual World The inaugural iRacing.com Pro Race of Champions (iPRC), featuring top professional race drivers from America and around the world, is set for December 14 with nearly $2,000 going to the winners? favorite charities.�� Among the drivers who have already committed to compete in the event are former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte, ALMS GT champion Joey Hand, perennial NHRA Funny Car standout Ron Caps, INDYCAR winner and former Formula One driver Justin Wilson, Australia V8 Supercar winner Shane van Gisbergen, and GRAND-AM winner Jordan Taylor. The online racing event will be broadcast on www.iRacing.com beginning at 8 pm EST and will consist of two segments.� The first will see the stars racing their virtual Chevy Silverados for 20 laps under the [...]
Friday, November 25, 2011
Neighborhood Slow Zone Opens in Claremont, Perhaps the First of Many
The "gateway" treatment at Longfellow Avenue and 167th Street marks the lower speed limit with prominent signage and stenciling on the street. A new speed hump is just visible in the background. Photo: Noah Kazis
The city’s first “neighborhood slow zone” officially opened this morning, bringing a 20 mph speed limit and new traffic calming treatments [...]
The city’s first “neighborhood slow zone” officially opened this morning, bringing a 20 mph speed limit and new traffic calming treatments [...]
Team Lotus pleased with new rear wing
Team Lotus has pinned its hopes on a new rear wing tested during Friday practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix as it seeks to end its season on a high and secure its coveted tenth position in the constructors' championship this weekend.
BBC reveals 2012 F1 coverage plans
The BBC has announced its coverage plans for 2012 - revealing the 10 races it will broadcast live and outlining its plans for highlights programmes. With Sky showing every grand prix live, the BBC will not broadcast its first live race until the third round of the championship in China. After that, it will broadcast the races in Spain, Monaco, Valencia, Britain, Belgium, Singapore, Korea, Abu Dhabi and Brazil.
Joey Logano and GameStop Team Grab Top-10 Finish to Round Out 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season
No. 20 GameStop Toyota Camry (Joey Logano) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARThe Finish: Joey and the GameStop team put an exclamation point on the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway. After staring ninth, Joey and the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team fought a loose racecar...more»
Finale Earns ESPN?s Largest NASCAR Sprint Cup Viewership Ever
Finale Earns ESPN?s Largest NASCAR Sprint Cup Viewership Ever The final race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup featured a down-to-the-wire battle for the championship and earned the largest viewership ever for a NASCAR Sprint Cup race telecast on ESPN. With a peak audience of 10.5 million when the checkered flag fell on [...]
Newman Finishes 12th in Sprint Cup Finale; Stewart Wins Race, Captures Season Championship in Tiebreaker
Ryan Newman in Car - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty ImagesHOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2011) – Ryan Newman posted a 12th-place finish in Sunday’s Sprint Cup season finale, which was red-flagged twice for rain at Homestead-Miami Speedway. While Newman ran a steady and solid race in his No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, all eyes were on...more»
Report: The story behind that wacky Mosler RaptorGTR video is even stranger than we thought [w/video]
Filed under: Videos
We've seen some painful product placement efforts revolving around cars over the past few years. Some of them involve movies or television shows, but more than a fair share come down to music videos. Yet none, absolutely none, can compare with the bizarre spectacle of Abby Cubey behind the wheel of the Mosler RaptorGTR.
For those not yet acquainted, the music video (available after the jump) features a performing artist unknown until now singing some extremely cheesy lyrics in, on and around the Florida-built supercar, accompanied by some very strange sideshow acts. It hardly does the performers any favors, and certainly doesn't help the exotic sports car along any either. But just how did this collaboration come into being?
The story is a little stranger than you might have thought. This wasn't, according to an investigative report undertaken by our friends at Jalopnik, just some American Idol reject getting ahold of a hot car in an attempt to jump-start her career. It actually runs a lot deeper than that, delving deep into a struggle over the business itself responsible for creating the car.
It all seems to revolve around one Todd Wagner, an engineer who, while at Mosler, helped create the RaptorGTR. Wagner has long since been ejected from the company, which is now being controlled by his ex-wife Jill. Todd says he has a distributorship agreement with Mosler in place - a claim that the company flatly denies - and that he created the video in order to promote the vehicle.
Reports also indicate that the terms of Mosler's sale specifically preclude Todd Wagner - who is quickly emerging as severely delusional - from having any involvement. Jill Wagner, meanwhile, speculates that her ex-husband is romantically involved with Cubey, and that the video is part of some misguided effort to promote her career as well as the business that is apparently not his to promote in the first place.
So is it working? Well, with some 40,000 YouTube hits in less than a week, we're reminded of the truism that there's no such thing as bad publicity. But after watching the video ourselves, we're beginning to doubt that very much. Follow the jump for the original video.
The story behind that wacky Mosler RaptorGTR video is even stranger than we thought [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Report: The story behind that wacky Mosler RaptorGTR video is even stranger than we thought [w/video]
Filed under: Videos
We've seen some painful product placement efforts revolving around cars over the past few years. Some of them involve movies or television shows, but more than a fair share come down to music videos. Yet none, absolutely none, can compare with the bizarre spectacle of Abby Cubey behind the wheel of the Mosler RaptorGTR.
For those not yet acquainted, the music video (available after the jump) features a performing artist unknown until now singing some extremely cheesy lyrics in, on and around the Florida-built supercar, accompanied by some very strange sideshow acts. It hardly does the performers any favors, and certainly doesn't help the exotic sports car along any either. But just how did this collaboration come into being?
The story is a little stranger than you might have thought. This wasn't, according to an investigative report undertaken by our friends at Jalopnik, just some American Idol reject getting ahold of a hot car in an attempt to jump-start her career. It actually runs a lot deeper than that, delving deep into a struggle over the business itself responsible for creating the car.
It all seems to revolve around one Todd Wagner, an engineer who, while at Mosler, helped create the RaptorGTR. Wagner has long since been ejected from the company, which is now being controlled by his ex-wife Jill. Todd says he has a distributorship agreement with Mosler in place - a claim that the company flatly denies - and that he created the video in order to promote the vehicle.
Reports also indicate that the terms of Mosler's sale specifically preclude Todd Wagner - who is quickly emerging as severely delusional - from having any involvement. Jill Wagner, meanwhile, speculates that her ex-husband is romantically involved with Cubey, and that the video is part of some misguided effort to promote her career as well as the business that is apparently not his to promote in the first place.
So is it working? Well, with some 40,000 YouTube hits in less than a week, we're reminded of the truism that there's no such thing as bad publicity. But after watching the video ourselves, we're beginning to doubt that very much. Follow the jump for the original video.
The story behind that wacky Mosler RaptorGTR video is even stranger than we thought [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsHamilton: 2011 a ?year of growth?
Lewis Hamilton says the trials and controversy of his 2011 season were necessary in order for him to learn and grow - and that such knowledge means he can now see the positives from his current campaign. The Briton has attracted flak throughout the season both as a result of off-track outbursts and on-track incidents, while he also faces finishing second to a team-mate for the first time in his Formula 1 career
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Robert Kubica to miss start of 2012 F1 season (PA SportsTicker)
Robert Kubica will miss at least the early part of the 2012 Formula One season for Renault while he recovers from injuries that once threatened his life.
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Muller was ?stressed? by grid system
World Touring Car champion Yvan Muller said he allowed himself to become spooked by the series' new qualifying format in early 2011, and that this impaired his form at the start of his title defence. Muller did not win a race until round eight in Hungary, as Chevrolet team-mate Rob Huff built up an initial points advantage
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Ford NASCAR Nationwide Series Homestead-Miami Speedway Post Race Notes & Quotes: 2011 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. And Jack Roush
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. hoists a championship flag after clinching the NASCAR Nationwide Series crown at the Ford 300 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 19. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Ford 300, November 19, 2011 Homestead-Miami Speedway RICKY STENHOUSE JR. POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE WHAT...more»
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Blomqvist, Buller to test for Carlin
Formula 3 front-runners Tom Blomqvist and Will Buller will make their GP3 test debuts with Carlin at Valencia this week alongside team regular Conor Daly. American driver Daly, who finished 17th in GP3 with Carlin this year, will drive on both days of the test, while British duo Blomqvist and Buller will take part on one day each
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2012 Mini Cooper Roadster Priced: Base, $25,050; Cooper S, $28,050; JCW, $35,200
Mini recently revealed its new 2012 Roadster, a convertible version of its rakish Coupe, and now it has announced pricing. The base Cooper Roadster starts at a fairly reasonable $25,050. Next up is the turbocharged Cooper S, which rings in at a pricey $28,050. Finally, the range-topping John Cooper Works version will set you back [...]
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Rick Kelly on pole at wet Sandown
Rick Kelly made the best of wet conditions at Sandown to secure pole position for race one of the penultimate event of the V8 Supercars season.
Edwards Falls Just Short of NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship
FORD Racing Homestead, Sunday, 20 November 2011 CARL EDWARDS - No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion PIT ROAD INTERVIEW "I just have to say congratulations to Tony. Those guys earned it. They won half the races in the Chase and he...
Stewart praises Edwards?s rivalry
Tony Stewart has praised Carl Edwards for his sportsmanship following their great battle for the Sprint Cup series title, which he believes Edwards will also win in the future. Following weeks of hard confrontation both on the track and through the media, Stewart recognised Edwards's fairness in their championship battle, which showed an even score after 36 races, the title going to Stewart by virtue of his superior win tally. Stewart revealed that Edwards was graceful in defeat when speaking to him privately after the race and appreciated his sincerity when congratulating him, while trying to deal with the bitterness of defeat at the same time
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Ancient Grease: Cool Saabs Stay Alive in California, Thanks to Bud Clark
One ride in a 1959 Saab started a lifelong devotion. A Saab changed Bud Clark?s life in 1961 when, as a senior at a trade school in Springfield, Massachusetts, he started an apprenticeship in a Saab/Volvo/Studebaker dealership. Clark recalls: ?I didn?t like the Saabs. They were ugly, they smoked, and the doors opened the wrong [...]
Earnhardt tops first practice
Dale Earnhardt Jr topped the first practice session of the weekend for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead, ahead of title contender Carl Edwards. Hendrick Motorsports driver Earnhardt set the fastest time of the 90-minute session on his first lap on Saturday, after all Cup on-track activities were cancelled on Friday due to rain. Earnhardt's best lap just edged Chase leader Edwards on a green track following Friday night's rain
Report: Nissan Titan successor pushed back to 2014
Filed under: Truck, Japan, Plants/Manufacturing, Nissan
It may be a while before buyers get their hands on the next-generation Nissan Titan. Automotive News reports that the vehicle has encountered engineering delays brought about by this year's earthquake and tsunami tragedies in Japan, and now the next-gen pickup may not debut until the 2014 model year. The news comes courtesy of Andy Palmer, executive vice president for vehicle planning and program management at Nissan, who said that he made the decision to delay the vehicle's development.
As you may recall, Nissan originally planned to co-develop a successor with Chrysler. Unfortunately, the American automaker entered bankruptcy before that plan could come to fruition. The next-generation full-size pickup from Nissan was slated to debut this year.
The current Titan debuted in 2004, making the truck one of the oldest platforms in a fiercely competitive segment. Here's hoping that the delay won't cause any issues with turbo diesel four-cylinder engine Nissan is currently developing with Cummins.
Nissan Titan successor pushed back to 2014 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsEdwards Captures Pole for Ford 400
FORD Racing Homestead, Saturday, 19 November 2011 CARL EDWARDS - No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion "Thank you to the fans for coming out to support this Ford weekend. It is a big weekend obviously and it is really neat to...
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Four Series Champions Honored At Awards Banquet In Miami Beach
“Stenhouse Jr., Dillon, Roush Fenway Racing, Kevin Harvick Inc. Celebrate 2011 Titles” NASCAR Logo LargeMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) ? NASCAR?s future was front and center Monday night as four champions in two national series were crowned. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 24 and Austin Dillon, 21, officially were proclaimed champions of the NASCAR Nationwide Series...more»
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Earnhardt tops first practice
Dale Earnhardt Jr topped the first practice session of the weekend for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead, ahead of title contender Carl Edwards. Hendrick Motorsports driver Earnhardt set the fastest time of the 90-minute session on his first lap on Saturday, after all Cup on-track activities were cancelled on Friday due to rain. Earnhardt's best lap just edged Chase leader Edwards on a green track following Friday night's rain
Rankings: Huff moves to all-time high
Rob Huff moved to an all-time high in the Castrol EDGE Rankings despite losing out to Chevrolet team-mate Yvan Muller in the fight for the 2011 WTCC title. Huff, who led the championship for the opening 16 races, trailed Muller by 20 points heading into Macau, where he had won three times in the past three years
D.C. Planning Chief Urges New York City to Scrap Parking Minimums
Washington D.C. planning director Harriet Tregoning offered her assistance to New York City in eliminating parking minimums. Photo: Washington City Paper
Yesterday, the Department of City Planning asked experts from around the country how to make a more sustainable zoning code. Their response? Scrap parking minimums.
The recommendation came during a major conference held yesterday by DCP [...]
Yesterday, the Department of City Planning asked experts from around the country how to make a more sustainable zoning code. Their response? Scrap parking minimums.
The recommendation came during a major conference held yesterday by DCP [...]
Brazil preview quotes: Pirelli
Paul Hembery: "Preparations for the 2012 season are well underway, so it will be really interesting to hear the thoughts of the drivers about the new hard and soft tyres that we will be trying out in Brazil. We've already collected plenty of information on the new soft tyre from the young driver test, so it will be useful to compare that to real race data.
Williams silent on PDVSA investigation
Williams has declined to comment on speculation that its sponsorship with Venezuelan oil company PDVSA could be under threat because of an investigation by the country's congress into the sponsorship deal. The Grove-based team had secured a lucrative long-term deal with PDVSA, which AUTOSPORT understands will be worth between �21 million and �29.4 million next season depending on the level of logo exposure the company has on the car
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tony Stewart Wins 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship
With ?Walk-Off Win,? Stewart Takes Third Title At Homestead DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2011) ? Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Tony Stewart went from all-time great to legend, capturing his third career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in grand fashion ? a number that places him among a short list of historic NASCAR figures. With [...]
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Nasr wants more speed in city
Felipe Nasr believes he needs to improve his car's speed over the city section of the Macau Grand Prix track if he is going to win Sunday's main race. The Carlin driver finished second to Marco Wittmann in Saturday's qualification event, after fighting off race-long pressure from Roberto Merhi behind him.
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CUP: How Did The 2011 Teams Rate?
The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season has just been completed. So, how did all the teams fare...
Merhi handed another penalty
Roberto Merhi has been handed a further seven-place grid penalty for crashing into Felix Rosenqvist in first qualifying for the Macau Grand Prix. After a day of drama for Merhi, who was more than 1.6 seconds quicker than his nearest rival in first qualifying but then crashed his car and was given a penalty for crossing the pit lane exit lane, the Spaniard is now facing a 10-place drop on Saturday
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2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Debuts: Just 25 Will Come to the U.S.
Jaguar makes its super coupe available as a super convertible, albeit in very small quantities. With its 550-hp supercharged V-8, snarling exhaust note, and no-ordinary-housecat body mods, the 2012 Jaguar XKR-S coupe is a serious performance machine. But for every coupe fan, there is another person?often the coupe fan?s spouse?that would prefer a droptop. Allow [...]
Wittmann leads wet Macau practice
Marco Wittmann led the way during a wet opening practice session for the Macau Grand Prix, which had to be red-flagged twice because of incidents. With the track soaked, drivers adopted a cautious approach in early running - but that did not stop Hironobu Yasuda running wide at the Melco hairpin twice.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
In-Depth with Lotus?s Electric-Vehicle Range Extender
With its Range Extender engine, Lotus Engineering is asking, ?Why use a car engine in an EV?? The firm first showed off the powerplant in an Evora concept at the 2010 Geneva auto show and later announced it would produce the setup in partnership with Spanish automotive supplier Fagor Ederlan. The idea is simple: If [...]
Huff quickest, Barth has big crash
Rob Huff maintained Chevrolet's dominance of the World Touring Car Championship season finale in Macau by setting the fastest time in second practice on Friday, but the session was red-flagged after a fiery accident involving Fredy Barth. As Huff edged out team-mates Alain Menu and Yvan Muller - with the trio separated by 0.129 seconds - the running had to be stopped when Barth crashed heavily at Faraway shortly before the scheduled end of the session
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Nasr wants more speed in city
Felipe Nasr believes he needs to improve his car's speed over the city section of the Macau Grand Prix track if he is going to win Sunday's main race. The Carlin driver finished second to Marco Wittmann in Saturday's qualification event, after fighting off race-long pressure from Roberto Merhi behind him.
Volvo Shows Four Possible Design Directions for Next-Gen XC90
While Volvo?s stand at the 2011 Los Angeles auto show didn?t house anything we haven?t seen before (save a sassy version of the doomed C70 convertible), we did see some interesting stuff at the company?s slick Camarillo, California, design studio just prior to the show. There we got a peek at these four sketches, which [...]
The Continental?s L.A. Notebook: Bentley?s New Direction, a Lambo SUV, BMW?s i8 Saves Weight with a Three-Cylinder, and Some Designer Talk
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Bentley’s new boss, former Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang D�rheimer, is beginning to put his stamp on [...]
Loyalties could make or break Sprint Cup winner (Yahoo! Sports)
A rival and non-contender may be the difference-maker when the 2011 Cup champion is crowned.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Mercedes out to end season on a high
Mercedes GP team principal Ross Brawn says his squad is determined to finish the season on a high in the Brazilian Grand Prix. The team has already secured fourth place in the standings and is fully focused on the development of next year's car. But Brawn insists Mercedes is eager to finish the year on a high note at Interlagos after a series of positive results.
NNS: Keselowski Wins At Homestead As Stenhouse Takes Title
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins his first Nationwide title as Brad Keselowski takes the season finale...
More Evidence That Bike Facilities Are Good for Local Businesses
It’s a shame businesses so often line up against better bike infrastructure. Believing that business depends on customers who drive, local store owners have opposed bike improvements in Philadelphia, Memphis and many other cities.
More bikes on the street could translate into money in the bank for local businesses. Photo: This Big City
But research shows that [...]
More bikes on the street could translate into money in the bank for local businesses. Photo: This Big City
But research shows that [...]
The Continental?s L.A. Notebook: Bentley?s New Direction, a Lambo SUV, BMW?s i8 Saves Weight with a Three-Cylinder, and Some Designer Talk
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Bentley’s new boss, former Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang D�rheimer, is beginning to put his stamp on [...]
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Red Bull Racing Young Driver Test - Day Three
Red Bull Racing Young Driver Test - Day Three Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Thursday 17 November 2011 Driver: Jean-Eric Vergne (Best Time: 1:38.917) Car: RB7 Laps: 46 Circuit Length: 5.554 km Fastest lap: Jean-Eric Vergne (see above) Jean-Eric Vergne...
NASCAR?s ?secret? fines shrouded in mystery (Yahoo! Sports)
Drivers dont know when theyve crossed the line until theyre hit with a penalty.
Bottas feeling more confident today
Valtteri Bottas believes that he is driving even better on his second day of testing for Williams than he did yesterday.
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Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car Announces B-Spec Class for 2012 Season, Releases List of Competitors
The recent rash of B-Spec race cars automakers such as Honda, Mazda, Ford, and Kia have shown off at various auto shows and events this past year finally have a racing series in which to compete. The Pirelli World Challenge series has announced that its upcoming season will have a Touring Car class for the [...]
Friday, November 18, 2011
Coletti feels better prepared now
Stefano Coletti is confident of being better prepared for his final half-day of running with Scuderia Toro Rosso during the Abu Dhabi young driver test after sitting out today in favour of Kevin Ceccon. Coletti, a race-winner in GP2 Asia in Abu Dhabi earlier this year, completed 87 laps yesterday, finishing the day 11th fastest
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2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible Shown in Production Trim at L.A. Show
Infiniti?s Performance Line officially becomes a ?line? with this souped-up G for sun lovers. The Infiniti Performance Line was launched late last year with but a single model, a sharpened and slightly more powerful version of the G37 coupe called the IPL G coupe. In August, Infiniti showed us what an IPL G convertible would [...]
Greater Cleveland in Denial About Its Downfall: Sprawl
A leveled forest in exurban Avon, Ohio makes room for an unneeded Lowe's hardware store. This is what local leaders in Northeast Ohio call "economic development," not sprawl. (They don't like that word.) Photo: Angie Schmitt
Perhaps you’ve heard about Cleveland’s terrible vacancy problem, generally attributed to the decline of the manufacturing industry.
But it’s not so [...]
Perhaps you’ve heard about Cleveland’s terrible vacancy problem, generally attributed to the decline of the manufacturing industry.
But it’s not so [...]
Vergne quickest as day two ends
Jean-Eric Vergne remained at the top of the timesheets after the second day of the young driver test in Abu Dhabi. The Frenchman's running was restricted because of a mixture of sensor troubles during the morning and KERS problems in the afternoon. But Vergne's best lap of 1m40.188s from the morning was enough to earn him top spot
Mark-Viverito: Misinformation Won?t Stop East Harlem Bike Lanes
Patsy's Pizza owner Frank Brija, right, claimed at CB 11 meeting that protected bike lanes in East Harlem would make asthma rates worse. Photo: Jeff Mays/DNAinfo
After a misinformation campaign by two local business owners, East Harlem’s Community Board 11 rescinded its vote in support of plans for protected bike lanes along First and Second Avenue [...]
After a misinformation campaign by two local business owners, East Harlem’s Community Board 11 rescinded its vote in support of plans for protected bike lanes along First and Second Avenue [...]
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Tony Stewart ? Company Man
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Tony Stewart (right), driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, talks over strategy with crew chief Darian Grubb (left) - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty ImagesKANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Nov. 17, 2011) ? Tony Stewart is a company man. Yes, the outlaw who burst onto the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series scene...more»
Wood Brothers? Magical Season Ends with Ford 400 at Homestead
Trevor Bayne and the No. 21 crew celebrates winning the 53rd Daytona 500 in the infield at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. - Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesMany people in the NASCAR community look forward to this weekend?s season-ending Ford Championship weekend as there will be some much-needed down time before Speedweeks at...more»
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Harvick willing to help Stewart
Kevin Harvick hopes to give fellow Chevrolet driver Tony Stewart a push in his bid to win a third Sprint Cup series title.
An interview with: DEL WORSHAM, EDDIE KRAWIEC, MATT HAGAN
NHRA NHRA Full Throttle Series World Champions Monday, 14 Nov 2011 We'd like to welcome the media out to this teleconference call for the Full Throttle NHRA Drag Racing Series World Champions. Joining us today will be Top Fuel world...
Briscoe advocates enclosed cockpits
Ryan Briscoe believes IndyCar should be open to the idea of a closed cockpit future as it works to improve safety following the death of Dan Wheldon. Double Indianapolis 500 winner Wheldon lost his life when his car flew into the catchfencing in a horrific multi-car crash in the season finale at Las Vegas a month ago. Briscoe escaped an aerial crash of his own at Chicagoland in 2005, and hopes the Wheldon tragedy spurs significant changes.
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Ecclestone ready to axe Texas GP
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he is ready to axe the Austin Grand Prix in the wake of internal disputes between the race organisers .
Jeff Gordon Named NASCAR Illustrated ?s 2011 Person of the Year
2011 Jeff Gordon in Garage - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 16, 2011) ? Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon has been named the 2011 NASCAR Illustrated Person of the Year. Gordon is the first three-time recipient of the award, but this marks the first time he is the sole...more»
Red Bull in the dark over Vettel?s tyre
Red Bull Racing thinks it may never have a definitive explanation for what caused Sebastian Vettel's puncture in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, after post-race analysis failed to uncover a firm answer. Although investigations have ruled out a structural failure of the tyre or valve, and Pirelli says it has discovered no proof that debris was to blame, Red Bull Racing suspects that the most likely cause of the tyre deflating was a piece of carbon fibre from another car that Vettel ran over at the first exit kerb. Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner said that analysis work with Pirelli had failed to uncover a definite cause
Hornish hopes win revives career
Sam Hornish Jr hopes his NASCAR career gets a new lease following his first win in the Nationwide Series on Saturday at Phoenix. Nearly five years after making his NASCAR debut at the same venue, the three-time IndyCar champion claimed his maiden victory in the Nationwide Series, edging reigning series' champion Brad Keselowski to a Penske one-two, in the first race ever held in the reconfigured Phoenix International Raceway. Hornish has only ran a partial Nationwide schedule this season after losing his drive in the Sprint Cup series at the end of last year, as his outfit downsized from three to two full-time cars for former champion Kurt Busch and Keselowski, both Chase contenders this season.
Kia Racing To Campaign Turbocharged Optima SX Sedans in 2012 Pirelli World Challenge Series
Kia?s racing portfolio already includes a Forte Koup that it runs in the Street Tuner class in Grand-Am and the recently announced Rio B-Spec race car conversion kit. Today at the L.A. auto show, the company announced that it will add to its existing programs with two turbocharged Optima SX sedans that will campaign in [...]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Phoenix Race Recap ? Kasey Kahne notches win for Red Bull Racing
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (November 13, 2011) AVONDALE, Ariz.?It was Ali-Frazier in the Garden. It was Celtics-Lakers with Bird and Magic. It was NASCAR?s dream. Punch and counterpunch?the top two drivers in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup trading shots in Sunday?s Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Yes, [...]
2012 Honda CR-V Driven: Less Ugly, But Also Slower
The new CR-V is a lot like the old one, only less ugly (good idea) and slower (bad idea). Compact crossovers are a little like toothbrushes. They perform a necessary function, but they?re rarely exciting. Everybody needs a toothbrush, though, and toothbrush manufacturers want to outsell their competitors, so we have wear-indicating bristles, flexible split [...]
Pirelli unsure why Vettel punctured
Pirelli is still unsure what caused the puncture that put Sebastian Vettel out of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the opening lap. The Red Bull driver started well from pole position and led into Turn 1, but ran wide onto the kerb exiting the corner; his right-rear tyre deflating instantly and causing him to spin off the track as he moved left for Turn 2
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NASCAR Series Clinch Scenarios Set For Homestead
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2011) ? Only one finish guarantees Carl Edwards his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship ? a victory in Sunday?s season-finale Ford 400. Just three points separate points leader Carl Edwards and second-place Tony Stewart, a margin so tight, no other finish would clinch the title for Edwards regardless of [...]
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Leimer says Sauber test ?very special?
Fabio Leimer described becoming the first Swiss driver to driver for Sauber since Neel Jani last tested for the team at Jerez in December 2003 as a special experience.
Hamilton: McLaren has pace to win
Lewis Hamilton believes that McLaren has the pace to beat Sebastian Vettel to victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - after declaring himself in a better frame of mind than he has been at recent events. Boosted by a trouble-free weekend and solid pace from McLaren, Hamilton is upbeat about the prospects of taking the fight to pole position man Vettel and deliver a win that would do much to erase memories of recent on-track troubles. "I think we have got the pace," he said when asked by AUTOSPORT about whether he believed McLaren could overhaul Vettel.
Name That Shifter, No. 50
It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence this shifter came. This week marks the 50th Name That Shifter contest, so to celebrate we?re upping the typical NTS prize ante. The first person to respond [...]
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Select Bus Service Boosted East Side Bus Ridership 9%; 34th Street Is Next
Speaking this morning at the launch of weekday Select Bus Service along 34th Street, Mayor Bloomberg, Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and New York City Transit President Thomas Prendergast released the latest stats documenting the effect of Select Bus Service improvements along First and Second Avenues.
All-door boarding is one of the features speeding up buses on [...]
All-door boarding is one of the features speeding up buses on [...]
Brian Scott, No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota Camry Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview
No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota Camry (Brian Scott) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARBrian Scott No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota Miami 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway No. 11 Shore Lodge Team Notes of Interest � Brian Scott and the No. 11 Shore Lodge Toyota team go into this weekend?s finale at Homestead-Miami...more»
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Ottinger?s Dominance Continues
For Week Two of Season 4, the iRacing.com Street Stock Series made its way to Thompson International Speedway. Three time defending champion Nick Ottinger (Carolina), who has not lost a points paying Street Stock race since Week Six of Season 2, continued his dominant ways at Thompson as sim racers look to dethrone the champ. Weekly High Strength of Field The high Strength of Field (SoF) race for Week two took place on Sunday night and had an SoF of 3112, which payed 189 points to win. Ottinger brought home the win by over seven seconds as he brought his win streak up to 18 races. Brandon Chretien (New York) came home in the second position, after starting second, and received 170 points for his efforts. Daniel L Carter (Mid-South), [...]
Giddy-Update: 2013 Ford Mustang Debuts at L.A. Auto Show
Track Apps and a GT Track package are among the new gear for 2013. A new volume knob on the radio represents big news to Mustang loyalists, and so we are preparing for a virtual meltdown in the online Mustang community. Ford is debuting the 2013 model at the Los Angeles auto show this week [...]
Motorsports This Week on ESPN
ESPNNASCAR Championships to be Determined in Miami The NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series seasons will end and championships will be determined this weekend at South Florida?s Homestead-Miami Speedway and both races, as well as selected practice sessions, will appear on ESPN networks. Sunday?s Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on ESPN will conclude the...more»
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