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Monday, February 28, 2011
Manor reveals 2011 GP3 line-up
Manor Racing has retained Rio Haryanto and Adrian Quaife-Hobbs for a second season in the GP3 Series, and added former Formula 3 Euro Series driver Matias Laine. Indonesian 18-year-old Haryanto was Manor's lead GP3 driver last year, taking fifth in the championship and winning the second race at Istanbul
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/manor-reveals-2011-gp3-line-up/
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Massa leads the way at Barcelona
Felipe Massa put Ferrari on top of the times on the final day of testing at the Barcelona circuit on Monday. The Ferrari driver posted a best time of 1m22.625s to go over eight tenths of a second faster than Red Bull rival Mark Webber, second today. Massa, who had another very productive day with 121 laps covered, posted his best time over a two-lap stint, the same as Webber.
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In Anti-Bike Lane Case, Gibson Dunn Strays From Pro Bono Standards
In an effort to undo a bike lane reportedly opposed by Senator Chuck Schumer, Jim Walden, a partner at Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, is providing free legal services to wealthy Prospect Park West residents who live in some of the most exclusive real estate in Brooklyn. Photo: Gibson Dunn.
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Nissan ESFLOW Concept Revealed in Early Photos
Nissan has already released nifty renderings of the ESFLOW electric sports-car concept that’s headed for the upcoming Geneva auto show, but pictures from AllCarsElectric bring us the real deal ahead of schedule. (Check out AllCarsElectric’s full exterior and interior galleries from a pre-show event.) It looks damn good, don’t you think? The teaser images showed [...]
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Is Towler Up To The Challenge?
Whilst we can be a pretty liberal bunch here at inRacingNews, we’re not quite sure if the bridesmaid dress is really suited to Richard Towler. Along with winning� the inaugural NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship, the Englishman was the only sustained challenger to Greger Huttu’s domination of the 2010 iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing, finishing the season 215 points behind the Finn with a plethora of second place finishes. With the 2011 season just around the corner, the internationally-renowned sim-racer is playing down his chances of battling it out at the front of the iWCSRR this year; in fact Towler’s sights are aimed relatively low for the championship. ?I’m not sure if I’m running the full road season, but I’m going to try for the top 25 for next [...]
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Wiesmann Spyder concept spied on the floor in Geneva
Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Specialty, MISC
Wiesmann Spyder Concept
We mentioned last weekend that German niche sports car manufacturer Wiesmann was bringing a new concept to Geneva to gauge interest in a possible production version, and here it is. Color us very interested. Full details on the Wiesmann Spyder are yet to be released, but judging by the photos, it should impress.
Our team in Geneva will have more details and plenty of live photos of the Spyder concept once the exposition officially gets underway. Until then, head over to Autogespot check out one more angle of Wiesmann's sports car.
[Source: Autogespot.com]
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GP2 Asia confirms Bahrain cancellation
The withdrawal of the Bahrain Grand Prix from the Formula 1 calendar also means the final rounds of the GP2 Asia Series will not take place in the country. After the opening rounds of GP2 Asia in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain was set to host the final two visits. The second round was cancelled last week and now the grand prix weekend finale has also been called off.
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3-D Photo Gallery From Daytona International Speedway
Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Reed Sorenson, Daytona Int'l Speedway, NASCAR Fans, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Here's a 3-D photo gallery from Speedweeks here at Daytona International Speedway, as well as several photos from the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour in January.To see these photos in 3-D, use common red-cyan 3-D glasses. Remember, left eye red.
Except as noted, all 3-D photos were taken by FanHouse motorsports editor Bob Zeller using a Fuji W3 3-D camera.
Jeff Gordon answers questions from fans in a live chat with FanHouse senior motorsports writer Holly Cain from the media center at Daytona on Friday afternoon.
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2012 Ford Focus SEL ? Short Take Road Test
Ford?s new Focus feels fine, and it?s fairly swift, too.
Suavely shaped, swift on the run, and sophisticated in handling, technology, and amenities, the 2012 Ford Focus has a tough road ahead trying to turn a profit for its maker. Why?
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
It's Tony Stewart Again at Daytona in Nationwide Photo Finish
Filed under: Clint Bowyer, Tony Stewart, Daytona Int'l Speedway, Nationwide Series, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The venerable Daytona International Speedway may as well be classified a completely new venue for the Nationwide Series this season.
The victory lane celebration, however, remains much the same.
Tony Stewart pushed by Clint Bowyer in the final feet of Saturday's DRIVE4COPD 300 to win his sixth checkered flag of the season-opener in his last seven tries. The winning margin of .007 seconds was the third closest in series history.
"We just got a great run," Stewart said. "We had a good push from Landon Cassill there at the line."
Cassill, a young driver without a full-time ride this season, finished third to take the Nationwide Series' points lead.
The path to success again for Stewart had plenty of reasons to derail this time around.
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Jeff Gordon Ends 66-Race NASCAR Drought at Phoenix International Raceway
Track excavation begins will Gordon?s pull of the lever Jeff Gordon douses new crew chief Alan Gustafson with champagne after ending his 66-race winless streak with his SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 victory. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR(PHOENIX, Ariz.) ? While fans at Phoenix International Raceway said goodbye to the track?s old...more»
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The Final Lap #146 ? Trevor Bayne Mania
SHOW #146 – Guest Host Farrah Kaye joins us from rubbingsracing.com to discuss The Daytona 500, Trevor Bayne, headlines, and our Phoenix Preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey LISTEN HERE (About 51 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_146_11.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! Subscribe to our audio shows from iTunes, and [...]
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Monday deadline for test decision
Formula 1 teams will meet tomorrow night to make a final decision on whether the final pre-season test in Bahrain will go ahead, AUTOSPORT can reveal. The Barcelona test concludes on Monday and sources indicate that it is impossible to delay making a call any longer because of the problems that could arise from uncertainty over whether to go to Bahrain or remain in Spain. Barcelona and Jerez are strong candidates to hold the replacement test and if Bahrain were dropped, teams would need to put into place alternative logistical plans as soon as the test finishes tomorrow.
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Tommy Baldwin Racing Changes Plans for West Coast Races
Blaney to Drive the No. 36 Accell Construction Chevrolet at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Tommy Baldwin Racing LogoPHOENIX, ARIZ. (February 26, 2011) ? Following a practice incident, Tommy Baldwin Racing decided to change plans and run the complete race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) and start-and-park the race at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). Dave...more»
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BMW Announces New M Performance Exhaust System for M3 (You?ll Want to Download the Ringtone)
While the BMW M3 sounds good, it could always sound better. Enter this new M Performance exhaust system, which BMW is offering as a dealer accessory. The setup is crafted from Inconel and will fit coupe, sedan, and convertible M3s; it includes perforated inner pipes and polished titanium tips, the latter laser-engraved with the M [...]
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Video: Yes, you can change a tire on a moving car
Filed under: Etc., Videos, Middle East
Changing tires while moving - Click above to watch video after the jump
Can you change a tire quickly? It doesn't matter, because your skills fail to impress this crew of
While this stunt takes a lot of skill, and cojones far outweighing the curb weight of the vehicle involved, we checked the stupidity meter and it exploded in our hands. Click past the jump to see the most thrilling tire change you may ever witness.
[Source: Youtube via Jalopnik]
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iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing Broadcast Tonight
The world?s elite online road racers kick-off the 2011 iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing tonight.� The race will be broadcast live on iRacing.com and will feature defending iWCSRR champion Greger Huttu and 2010 series runner-up Richard Towler along with a host of newcomers including 2010 iRacing.com Pro Series Road Racing champion and rookie of the year Luca Masier racing their Williams-Toyota FW31s at majestic Spa-Francorchamps. Catch all the action on www.iRacing.com tonight at 5:00 pm ET (22:00 GMT).
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Indy wants guest drivers for Vegas
IndyCar has confirmed that Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host its season finale - and announced a $5 million bonus for any driver from outside the IndyCar Series who can come in and win the race. In another innovation, fans buying a ticket for any other IndyCar Series race this year can get a free ticket for the Las Vegas finale. It had been expected all winter that Las Vegas would be the venue for IndyCar's final 2011 round on Sunday 16 October, marking the championship's return to the track, which it last visited in 2000.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/indy-wants-guest-drivers-for-vegas/
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BMW 3-series Hybrid Prototype Spied Wearing Next-Gen Sheetmetal
The German auto industry was late to the hybrid game. While Toyota slowly pushed forward with gasoline hybrids, Germany’s preferred fuel-economy solution?the diesel?failed to make inroads.
Now it?s time to catch up. Every German carmaker is pushing hybrid technology, often with execution surpassing that of the Japanese competition, and BMW is looking at a system for [...]
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Edwards sets track record at Phoenix
Phoenix International Raceway is filled with bumps and cracks, has patches on top of patches trying to hold it together for one last race.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/edwards-sets-track-record-at-phoenix-ap.html
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Parking Requirements Force Affordable Housing Project to Shrink
This block of Bathgate Avenue will have two fewer affordable apartments as a result of parking minimums. Image: Google Street View.
Parking minimums continue to stymie the creation of affordable housing in New York City, according to an architect who frequently designs those projects. When a rezoning suddenly�put parking minimums in effect for an affordable housing [...]
Parking minimums continue to stymie the creation of affordable housing in New York City, according to an architect who frequently designs those projects. When a rezoning suddenly�put parking minimums in effect for an affordable housing [...]
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Turner Holds-Off Kersey at VIR
Les Turner knew he had his hands full when the green flag dropped at this week?s Red Sox Racing League event at the Virginia International Raceway.� First opened in 1957, VIR?s full course is a beautifully designed layout featuring some of the most interesting stretches of racing terrain anywhere in the world.� Located near the Virginia/North Carolina border, the track has six different configurations. Sixteen members of the RSR league competed on the track?s 17 corner, 3.27 mile Full Course layout in their fifth online race of the 2011, Season One schedule.� Negotiating 130 feet of elevation changes through corners with names like Left Hook, Oak Tree, Roller Coaster, and Hog Pen during practice, league drivers quickly learned their fellow sim racers might not be the only thing standing between [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/turner-holds-off-kersey-at-vir/
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Bayne trying to drum up sponsors
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is still working on finding sponsors for his Sprint Cup and Nationwide cars.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/bayne-trying-to-drum-up-sponsors-ap.html
Novikov plans cautious return
World Rally Championship returnee Evgeny Novikov insists he will drive cautiously when he rejoins the series for next week's Rally Mexico. The 20-year-old former Citroen Junior driver had to sit out the 2010 WRC due to a funding shortfall, competing in his native Russia instead. He has now secured a partial WRC programme with Stobart Ford this year, but despite his hard-charging reputation, Novikov is adamant that his Mexico strategy will be conservative
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/novikov-plans-cautious-return/
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PIR . . . Berry?s House?
Josh Berry once again proved that Phoenix International Raceway is his house, as he went top of the charts in Week Three of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series. Amongst many hungry class A sim racers trying to fight and claw their way into the Pro Series, Berry provided a reality check. In only one start, Berry earned the most points for the week, 342. He was able to hold off Steve Sheehan, who put up a charge to the front late only to fall one position short of the win. The first A Class driver of the field was in third, earning a 310 massive points for Kevin King. This puts King’s season back on track after a, by his standards, less than thrilling start. Jim Caudill Jr.’s had [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/pir-berrys-house/
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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 ? First Drive Review
Faithful to the original, except for surpassing it in every way.
Jim Farley, Ford?s global VP of marketing, didn?t have to fly to California for the debut of the Mustang Boss 302. No one told him to. ?It?s just that I?ve been driving my own Mustang right through the last two Michigan winters thinking [...]
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iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing Broadcast on Saturday
The world?s elite online road racers kick-off the 2011 iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing on Saturday, February 26.� The race will be broadcast live on iRacing.com and will feature defending iWCSRR champion Greger Huttu and 2010 series runner-up Richard Towler along with a host of newcomers including 2010 iRacing.com Pro Series Road Racing champion and rookie of the year Luca Masier racing their Williams-Toyota FW31s at majestic Spa-Francorchamps. Catch all the action on www.iRacing.com this Saturday at 5:00 pm ET (22:00 GMT).
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GP2 Asia hunts for substitute event
GP2 is working to find at least one meeting to replace the dropped Bahrain rounds of its Asia series, this week's AUTOSPORT magazine reveals. Teams were already in Bahrain last week when the Gulf state was plunged into turmoil as protests against the ruling monarchy turned violent
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/gp2-asia-hunts-for-substitute-event/
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Highways Take Center Stage at Columbus Transpo Field Hearing
Make federal transportation dollars more flexible. Tie infrastructure investment to economic development. Streamline the construction process.
Those were the suggestions of a panel of Ohio officials at a Congressional Field Hearing on Transportation held Saturday in Columbus.
Congressman Mica greets a cyclist at the Transportation Field Hearing held in Columbus this weekend. Photo: Angie Schmitt
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Those were the suggestions of a panel of Ohio officials at a Congressional Field Hearing on Transportation held Saturday in Columbus.
Congressman Mica greets a cyclist at the Transportation Field Hearing held in Columbus this weekend. Photo: Angie Schmitt
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Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/02/23/highways-take-center-stage-at-columbus-transpo-field-hearing/
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 2.25.11
Review: 2011 Lexus GX 460
Despite the rise of the crossover, there's still a market for traditional SUVs. If you're in that market, the GX 460 is one of your most opulent options. Does that mean it's right for you?
Video: Ferrari FF tackles every type of terrain
For the internet coming-out of the FF, Ferrari showed off its capabilities with a video of the car being driven in a manner that no one in their right mind would ever attempt. See for yourself.
Videos: Mini Rocketman Concept detailed from every angle
Hungry for Rocketman information? This plethora of video footage ought to satiate you.
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Webber cautious about RB7?s pace
Mark Webber insists that Red Bull remains cautious about the competitiveness of its RB7, despite the car showing signs of an advantage over its rivals. The new Red Bull topped the first two days at Barcelona this week in the hands of Sebastian Vettel, though more impressive was its ability to lap consistently quickly over a stint, while most teams struggled to hold on to tyre performance. But Webber is adamant that Red Bull still has issues to focus on and believes Ferrari is looking strong.
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Report: Bentley Continental Supersports "Ice Speed Record" Convertible coming to Geneva
Filed under: Motorsports, Convertible, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Bentley, Luxury
Bentley "Ice Speed Record" Continental Supersports Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery
It looks like Bentley isn't wasting any time when it comes to capitalizing on the company's latest feat of speed. According to Cars UK, the automaker is planning to roll out 100 special-edition models to commemorate Juha Kankkunen's recent record-breaking ice-speed run. Officially called the Bentley Continental Supersports Ice-Speed Record Convertible, the special-edition cars will be available with one of three unique paint colors; Beluga, Quartzite and Arctic White. Red detail accents will be found all over the vehicle, and a special dark gray soft top caps off the whole shebang.
Under the hood, buyers won't be disappointed to find a 6.0-liter W12 engine with a galactic 631 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque on tap. Those numbers are identical to the standard edition, though given that Kankkunen's record-breaking vehicle was powered by the same lump, we can't exactly fault Bently for not turning up the heat.
Bentley isn't saying exactly how much the new special-edition vehicle will set you back, but we do know that the drophead is supposed to show its face at this year's Geneva Motor Show next month. Expect to hear more then.
[Source: Cars UK]
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Lotus Launches Elise Club Racer, Says We Can?t Have It
Lotus has released another variant of its entry-level Elise called the Club Racer, but as with most Elise spin-offs, this one will stay in Europe. There are minor visual enhancements, but the new CR?s calling card is that it shaves 53 pounds from what is already one of the lightest cars on the market. Lotus [...]
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Ralph Lauren car collection going on exhibit in Paris
Filed under: Classics, Etc., Bentley, Bugatti, Jaguar, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo
1955 Jaguar XKD - Click above for high-res image gallery
The public is getting a chance to slather its eyeballs all over a few choice gems from fashion designer Ralph Lauren's personal automotive collection. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris is planning to exhibit some of the more shining examples of automotive history and design from the Lauren collection from April 28 to August 28, and the crew over at Luxist have managed to get a sneak peek at what exactly will be on display. Visitors to the museum can look forward to seeing a quartet of luscious metal that includes a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta Scaglietti, a 1956/1958 Jaguar XKS and a 1931 Alfa Romeo Monza 8C 2300.
Deep breath.
In addition to those lovely ladies, a total of 13 other Lauren vehicles will be on display as a part of the exhibit, titled The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces from the Ralph Lauren Collection. Those include two of the world's most expensive vehicles: a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and a 1938 Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe. Both of those pieces are worth an estimated $30-$40 million each.
[Source: Luxist]
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Smart Forspeed Concept ? Auto Shows
Need for speed: This Smart could use some extra power.
Things are changing when 0-to-60 times proudly flaunted by auto manufacturers refer to reaching a speed in kilometers, rather than miles, per hour. Such is the case with Smart’s Forspeed concept, which?as Daimler proudly informs us?reaches the equivalent of 37 mph in [...]
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From the notebook: Teen son of former champ Elliott getting a shot (NASCAR.com)
From the notebook: Teen son of former champ Elliott getting a shot
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KTM X-Bow finally on sale in North America
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Europe, Audi, Racing
KTM X-Bow - Click above for high-res image gallery
Long ago, we told you that the KTM X-Bow was coming to the United States in street-legal form. Now, the magic moment is upon us - the Audi-powered, carbon fiber X-Bow is available now as a special construction vehicle kit car through British Racing Group, LLC.
The X-Bow is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged Audi four-cylinder with direct injection, good for 240 horsepower. While 240 hp isn't exactly astronomical by anyone's standards, the X-Bow's Formula 1-style carbon fiber monocoque chassis means it'll shoot to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. This lightweight chassis also helps the X-Bow pull 1.5g on a skidpad if you're running track tires. When you finally manage to terrify yourself and your passenger, as you inevitably will, huge Brembo brakes will bring you to a halt from 60 mph in just 99 feet.
To get the car legal for stateside use, KTM has to import the X-Bow as a kit car, which means supplying the Audi powerplant is up to you. To get your hands on one, contact British Racing Group, where you'll get an estimated purchase price proposal from one of the customer relations specialists.
[Sources: British Racing Group via Lotus Talk]
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2012 Ford Focus SEL ? Short Take Road Test
Ford?s new Focus feels fine, and it?s fairly swift, too.
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Toyota NASCAR Tidbits ? Feb. 21-27, 2011
Toyota Motorsports LogoBOBBY’S SEASON DEBUT: Former Cup champion Bobby Labonte finished fourth at Daytona International Speedway in his first race with JTG-Daugherty Racing. It was the team’s seventh top-five finish since entering the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) in 2009. In addition to his 2000 NSCS championship, Labonte has 21 career wins, 115 top-five results...more»
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Evernham sues Gillett
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car owner Ray Evernham has filed a $19 million lawsuit against his former business parter George Gillett to collect what he feels he is owed for his portion of a former version of the Richard Petty Motorsports team. Richard Petty Motorsports was reincarnated during this past offseason into a team...more»
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Novitec Rosso Smacks Ferrari 458 Italia with 601 hp, Piles of Carbon Fiber
Tuning outfit Novitec Rosso has worked over nearly every recent Ferrari, and the company has now turned its attention to the 458 Italia. The result, which appears at the 2011 Geneva auto show, has racy looks (some might call them tacky) and a neck-snapping 601 hp.
Novitec Rosso tweaked the powertrain with a new exhaust [...]
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Landon Cassill Tests For Jimmie Johnson At GMP
Gresham (Ga.) Motorsports ParkJEFFERSON, GA (February 24, 2011) ? Wednesday morning, the weather did not look favorable for the Hendrick Motorsports team as they pulled in the gates at Gresham Motorsports Park.� The clouds rolled by and the sun came out as the No. 48 Chevrolet Impala of Jimmie Johnson?s was being wheeled out of...more»
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Yamaha ?refreshed? after Rossi?s exit
Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis says the departure of Valentino Rossi has allowed the team to 'refresh' itself - and that the squad will be a more cohesive unit in 2011 with Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies. After seven hugely successful seasons at Yamaha, Rossi left for Ducati at the end of last year, with Spies promoted from the satellite Tech 3 team to take his place alongside new world champion Lorenzo. With Rossi's crew following him to Ducati and Spies bringing his own team of mechanics with him, Yamaha has a different look for 2011, but Jarvis believes the change will be good for the team
Statement about Trevor Bayne from David Pearson
Statement from 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee David Pearson CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2011) ? 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee David Pearson met Trevor Bayne this morning prior to the start of the Daytona 500. Hours later, Bayne, a 20-year-old rookie, sent the Wood Brothers to Victory Lane in the Great American Race. [...]
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This Week in Ford Racing, 2011 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 Q & A with NSCS Driver, A.J. Allmendinger
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Ecclestone aims to slot Bahrain in
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he will try his best to get the Bahrain Grand Prix back on the calendar this year following the withdrawal of the event. Bahrain finally confirmed earlier this week that the season opener would not take place as scheduled due to the unrest going on in the country
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This Week: Truck Routes and Delivery Zones
Hope everyone enjoyed the Presidents Day weekend. On the calendar this week: After a debate on the future of infrastructure megaprojects tonight, the action heads to Queens and Brooklyn.
Tonight: Top transportation builders and advocates discuss the future of large scale public works in a panel discussion at the Museum of the City of New York. [...]
Tonight: Top transportation builders and advocates discuss the future of large scale public works in a panel discussion at the Museum of the City of New York. [...]
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The Final Lap #146 ? Trevor Bayne Mania
SHOW #146 – Guest Host Farrah Kaye joins us from rubbingsracing.com to discuss The Daytona 500, Trevor Bayne, headlines, and our Phoenix Preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey LISTEN HERE (About 51 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_146_11.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! Subscribe to our audio shows from iTunes, and [...]
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Bahrain hoping for swift F1 return
Bahrain is hoping to be able to return to the Formula 1 calendar "in the very near future". The race was today withdrawn as the opening event of the 2011 championship, but no decision has yet been made on whether it will be rescheduled for later in the season or cancelled completely. Bahrain International Circuit chairman Zayed Alzayani says only that he hopes F1 will be able to return to Bahrain soon.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Heidfeld says form impossible to predict
Nick Heidfeld says it is impossible to predict the form of his Renault team ahead of the start of the 2011 season.
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