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Sunday, September 30, 2012
Brawn: Schumacher?s future undecided
Ross Brawn says a decision about Michael Schumacher's future in Formula 1 will be a tough one, as it awaits a final decision from Lewis Hamilton about his plans.
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Sebring bullish about WEC date loss
Sebring is confident that World Endurance Championship teams will still contest its 2013 12-hour race despite the event being left off the WEC calendar. The FIA has announced that Austin will replace Sebring as the WEC's American date
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/sebring-bullish-about-wec-date-loss
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Dieter Gass to reinforce Audi Sport
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 19, 2011 - New position: Head of Racing Commitments - Engineer is returning to Audi family - Experience from eleven years in Formula One Audi is tackling the 2012 motor sport season with an extended leadership...
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Lauda gets Mercedes management role
Niki Lauda is to join Mercedes in a management role as part of a renewed push by the German car manufacturer to win the championship after the arrival of Lewis Hamilton.
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Sebring bullish about WEC date loss
Sebring is confident that World Endurance Championship teams will still contest its 2013 12-hour race despite the event being left off the WEC calendar. The FIA has announced that Austin will replace Sebring as the WEC's American date
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/sebring-bullish-about-wec-date-loss
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Donington to undergo major revamp
Donington Park will undergo a multi-million pound renovation in a bid to restore the infield damage which resulted from the track's ill-fated bid to land the British Grand Prix.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/donington-to-undergo-major-revamp
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2012 NCWTS Smith?s 350 Final Practice Session Speeds
Joey Coulter Driver of the NCWTS No. 22 Richard Childress Racing Chevy SilveradoJoey Coulter, with a lap speed of 176.108 mph, showed the fastest way around Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the final (and only) NCWTS Smith’s 350 practice session. Second fastest with a lap speed of 175.627 mph, was Timothy Peters, followed by Grant...more»
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M-Sport confirms building of R5 Fiesta
M-Sport has confirmed it is building a Ford Fiesta R5 car, following AUTOSPORT's exclusive story last week . M-Sport's commercial director John Steele admitted work on the all-new Fiesta had actually begun, with the first test car expected to be running before the end of the year. Steele said: "We have had a team working on the project since May this year, following the initial evaluation work that had been undertaken." He added that the new car - aimed at regional and domestic rallying in the world - would fit neatly into M-Sport's range of R1, R2, Super 2000, Regional Rally Car and World Rally Car Fiestas.
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Pedrosa warns against spec ECUs
Dani Pedrosa has warned against the possible introduction of a control ECU to MotoGP in the coming years. Series promoter Dorna announced this week that it has signed a four-year deal with electronics specialist Magneti Marelli to make a standard ECU available to all teams from 2013. Although teams will still have a choice between running the Magneti Marelli unit or producing their own ECUs next year, Dorna is known to be pushing for mandatory use of a control system from 2014
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MOTOGP: Spies Fastest In Spanish Rain
American Ben Spies was the fastest man on a weather-impacted opening day to the Grand Prix of Aragon.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Mercedes ?didn?t offer more money?
Mercedes did not break the bank to secure Lewis Hamilton's services, claims its team principal Ross Brawn. Hamilton's move from McLaren to Mercedes came amid suggestions that the Brackley-based outfit was offering him a higher retainer than his current team - as well as greater commercial freedom to find personal sponsors. However, Brawn says that Hamilton's motivation to move teams had nothing to do with money ? and was instead about finding a new challenge in his career
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Toyota Introduces Trendy Yaris Trend Special Edition for Europe [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Besides offering up a new Auris compact and Verso MPV for Europe at this year?s Paris auto show, Toyota also brought along this Yaris Trend special-edition model. Even though Toyota theoretically could send us a similar styling package for the identical Yaris we get here, this stuff probably will stay in Europe. That said, we [...]
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Rigon joins BVM Target for Ricard
Ferrari Formula 1 test driver Davide Rigon will make his return to single seater racing with BVM Target in Formula Renault 3.5 at Paul Ricard this weekend. The Italian, who recently tested Ferrari's F2012 at the Magny-Cours young driver test , has not raced a single seater since breaking his leg in the 2011 GP2 opener at Istanbul . Rigon is the fifth driver to take the seat alongside BVM Target's regular driver Nikolay Martsenko this season.
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Schumacher delay led to Hamilton chase
Michael Schumacher's inability to provide Mercedes over the summer with a definitive answer on his future intentions prompted his bosses to swoop for Lewis Hamilton, AUTOSPORT has learned. The seven-time champion had been weighing up whether or not he wished to continue with Mercedes for 2013, and team management had been eager to get an answer from him by the end of the summer break about his plans.
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2013 Ram 2500/3500 HD Photos and Info: Tow Your Boat (and the Factory It Was Built In)
It?s time for the Texas State Fair, which means it?s also time for some pickup-truck news. To that end, Ram has introduced refreshed versions of its 3500 and 3500 HD pickups. The new trucks roll off the assembly line at the Saltillo truck plant in Coahuila, Mexico, starting in early January. READ MORE ?? Read [...]
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Tesla Kicks Off ?Supercharger? Network of Free Solar-Powered Recharging Stations
Range limitations will no longer be such a roadblock for electric cars, an uncharacteristically demure Elon Musk predicted tonight. At an event in Tesla’s California design studio, the CEO announced that the company was developing a network of solar-powered, high-speed charging terminals to be installed at roadside restaurants, rest stops, and shopping centers. The Supercharger?a [...]
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
2014 Audi A3 Sportback: Two More Doors and a Passport to America?Probably [2012 Paris Auto Show]
The Audi A3 family is growing. After the launch of the three-door hatchback, Volkswagen’s premium brand now is adding the five-door Sportback. To justify the “Sportback” moniker, Audi hasn?t simply added two doors. While the front end remains unchanged, the five-door’s wheelbase is 1.4 inches longer than is the three-door, the tailgate and rear bumper [...]
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Texas circuit gets FIA?s green light
The Circuit of the Americas has been declared ready to host the United States Grand Prix by Formula 1 race director Charlie Whiting.
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Kurt Busch seals Furniture Row switch
Kurt Busch will replace Regan Smith at Furniture Row Racing for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The 2004 champion has signed a one-year deal with the Denver-based squad, concluding a short spell with the low-funded Phoenix Racing outfit, which he joined after parting ways with Penske at the end of 2011 . Busch, who was suspended from the June race at Pocono this year after verbally abusing a journalist , said he expects to be more competitive as a result of his move
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2013 Ford Fusion 1.6 and 2.0 EcoBoosts Driven: Great Chassis, Sultry Styling, Some Packaging Missteps
Like a heaping scoop of fried ice cream, the outside of the 2013 Ford Fusion is hot. The all-new car is easily the best looking mid-size four-door the company has ever built and maybe the best looking mainstream sedan yet from an American company. Yes, the grille looks like it was ripped off an Aston [...]
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Vincent and Rhyne repeat
After several weeks of testing and racing in Japan to open their 2012 Season Three schedule, the Red Sox Racing League finally returned to the United States for this week’s event, the “Tracksunlimited.net presents Barber Motorsport Park” in Leeds, Alabama.� Nineteen drivers made the trip to northern Alabama to test their skills on the tricky 2.38 mile, 16 corner layout. Brad Vincent, confident he could keep his winning streak alive after back to back wins in Japan, led the way in the Class A HPD qualifying session and earned the pole with a lap time of 1:12.136.� Justin Kirby (2nd), Les Turner (3rd), and John Koscielniak (4th) also posted sub 1:13 lap times as they looked to knock Vincent out of victory lane.� Terry Daul (5th), Ed Sutcliff (6th), and [...]
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Rumormill: BMW M750i and 728i may be launching next March
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, BMW, Rumormill
Fresh off its mid-cycle update, the BMW 7 Series is once again the center of rumors, this time in the context of the new swath of M-branded vehicles that BMW is set to unleash upon the world. The rumor was dropped by German blog BimmerToday, and suggests that an M750i would join the ranks of the M550d, X5 M50d, and M135i. This seems rather plausible, as BMW has long been hesitant to produce an out-and-out M7 performance saloon.
If the rumors are to be believed, the M-variant 7 Series would have a version of the turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 currently in the 750i, but tuned to 450 horsepower. Power would be sent to either the rear wheels or all corners via BMW's xDrive. The question remains, though, what would happen to the Alpina B7 if this car were to come to market? All the added power and handling seems to fall right on top of the B7's piece of the 7 Series pie. Its future would remain to be seen.
Also in the rumor-mongering was word that there could be an entry-level 728i, employing BMW's N20B20 turbocharged 2.0-liter mill, albeit with the help of an electric motor. Such a vehicle would be slotted below the current 740i and positioned to take on small-displacement hybrid flagships from Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
Remember to take these reports with perhaps a few grains of salt; but its interesting to consider the possibility of BMW expanding the 7 Series lineup in both directions.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Quick Spin: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, Quick Spins
After ripping around in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 supercar and enjoying every tire-shredding moment, we were worried that the Corvette Grand Sport Coupe, its lesser sibling, would be a letdown. We were very wrong. Chevrolet has made sure its Corvette Grand Sport deliberately lacks the supercharger and bad-boy displacement of its big brothers, but its masterfully-tuned 6.2-liter V8 is nothing to laugh at, boasting 430 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque.
- Power is more than abundant, and the soundtrack sent chills down our hardened spines (for best results, remove the silencing exhaust flapper fuse - it takes about three minutes).
- Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission (a 6AT is optional) and a limited-slip differential, this two-door will blast to 60 mph in about four seconds flat. Top speed, about 190 mph, is fast enough to lift a loaded commercial jetliner off the ground.
- Our coupe, a 4LT model, arrived decked out in Arctic White paint with 60th Anniversary Design and 60th Anniversary Stripe packages. Some may consider the celebratory packages a bit gaudy, but it garnered more than a few compliments from passer-bys.
- The Corvette's cabin might be getting woefully dated, but our car's diamond-blue leather upholstery helped this C6's cabin look about as good as we've ever seen it.
- Taming a big American V8 isn't easy, but Chevrolet has done an excellent job. Upgraded with GM's Active Handling, unique body components and a higher, wider rear spoiler, our car also featured the Z52 Performance Package (bundled with a track-ready dry-sump oil system, differential cooler, sticky Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires and larger cross-drilled brakes).
- While the Grand Sport starts at $56,000, our as-tested price, including the must-have Magnetic Selective Ride Control (magnetorheological shocks) and some other options, was about $70,340.
- Despite being down a couple of hundred horsepower, we found the Grand Sport Coupe slightly more enjoyable than the ZR1 on public roads - its power is simply more useable. We could more easily put our foot to the floor coming out of the corners without worrying about kissing a guardrail or an immobile tree. The steering is razor-sharp, and the brakes and suspension were easily up to everything we could throw at them.
- For maximum pleasure, enjoy the 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe sans roof panel and with all the windows down. We did, often.
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NYC Residents Who Drive to Work: Homeowners, Government Employees
NYC residents who work for the government are more likely than private sector employees to drive alone to work. Source: 2011 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table S0802
The Census has released a new set of data that helps shed some light on how New Yorkers get to work. Nationally, the percentage of workers driving to [...]
The Census has released a new set of data that helps shed some light on how New Yorkers get to work. Nationally, the percentage of workers driving to [...]
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It Has a Movie Projector: Smart Forstars Concept Debuts [2012 Paris Auto Show]
It?s fitting that Daimler will show the Smart Forstars concept at the Paris auto show later this month; the impermeable French capital is one of the few cities on Earth where the little two-seaters actually make sense. READ MORE?? Read full story »
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Slate Examines the Irrational Biases That Underlie Cyclist Hatred
Not surprisingly, everybody’s talking about the Slate article that attempts to explain “Why You [presumably a motorist] Hate Cyclists.”
Writer Jim Saksa basically concludes that motorist haterade is based mostly on logical fallacies that stem from the marginalization of cyclists, and our predilection to use anecdotes to confirm our own deeply held biases.
If this sight makes [...]
Writer Jim Saksa basically concludes that motorist haterade is based mostly on logical fallacies that stem from the marginalization of cyclists, and our predilection to use anecdotes to confirm our own deeply held biases.
If this sight makes [...]
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Richard Childress Racing Drivers Look Forward to Homecoming When NASCAR Chase Returns to Charlotte
Richard Childress Racing drivers (left to right) Kevin Harvick, Ty Dillon, Austin Dillon, team owner Richard Childress, Jeff Burton, Elliott Sadler and Paul Menard discuss the upcoming Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a media luncheon on Tuesday. (CMS/HHP Photo)CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 25, 2012) ? NASCAR team owner Richard Childress has a...more»
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Vergne not angry at Schumacher
Jean-Eric Vergne said there was no point in being angry at Michael Schumacher, despite feeling that he lost a seventh-placed finish in the Singapore Grand Prix because of the German. The seven-time world champion crashed into the back of Vergne's Toro Rosso on lap 38 after the appearing to leave his braking too late
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NASCAR Announces 2013 Sprint Cup Series Schedule
Date Site Network 2/16 Daytona International Speedway (Shootout) FOX, MRN, SiriusXM 2/17 Daytona International Speedway (Daytona 500 Qualifying) FOX, MRN, SiriusXM 2/21 Daytona International Speedway (Duel) SPEED, MRN, SiriusXM 2/24 Daytona 500 FOX, MRN, SiriusXM 3/3 Phoenix International Raceway FOX, MRN, SiriusXM 3/10 Las Vegas Motor Speedway FOX, PRN, SiriusXM 3/17 Bristol Motor Speedway FOX, [...]
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Pic accepts penalty is fair
Charles Pic says he accepts the penalty he got for his incident during final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.
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LeMons South BS Inspections: 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S, a Caddy That Zigs, and a Parade
The 24 Hours of LeMons has been coming to Carolina Motorsports Park in South Carolina since 2008, making this weekend’s race the fifth annual 24 Hours of LeMons South Fall. Many legendary LeMons teams have made their reps here, and this weekend sees some cars among the 103 entrants that will hold a place in [...]
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Tyler Shoemaker Has Strong Run to the Front at Clay County Speedway
Tyler ShoemakerFlora, IL (9-15-12) ? Saturday, Tyler and the TSR (Tyler Shoemaker Racing) team headed to southern Illinois for their first appearance at Clay County Speedway. Cooler temperatures would help provide a fast racing surface early on in the night. The 27-year-old Bloomington, IL, native, Tyler Shoemaker wheeled his steel-block 360 to being one of...more»
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Shifting Into High Gear at Pro Walk/Pro Bike 2012
Nearly 1,000 transportation professionals, advocates and place-makers gathered in beautiful Long Beach, California for the�Pro Walk/Pro Bike�conference last week. Streetfilms caught up with attendees to find out what some of the hot topics were. Of course, we couldn’t talk to everyone, so let us know what we missed in the comments section.
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RIR Retains Traditional NASCAR Weekend Dates in 2013
Richmond International RacewayNASCAR Sprint Cup Series & NASCAR Nationwide Series Return to RIR April 26-27 & September 6-7 9/24/2012 -�The tradition continues at Richmond International Raceway as the track hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2013. The short track action ?under the lights? resumes next season, April 26-27...more»
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Next-Gen Volkswagen GTI to Get Performance Pack
Current-generation 2010 Volkswagen GTI In June of next year, the seventh-generation Volkswagen GTI will be launched on the European market, and it will arrive in the U.S. market in the first quarter of 2014. Europe will get an interesting option: For the first time, a factory performance package will be offered, but it?s not yet [...]
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Vettel wins as Hamilton retires
Sebastian Vettel finally scored the second victory of his latest Formula 1 title defence in the Singapore Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver benefited from Lewis Hamilton's McLaren suffering a gearbox failure while holding a narrow lead. Jenson Button claimed second in the other McLaren, with Fernando Alonso's third place maintaining the Ferrari driver's world championship cushion.
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How Will Soccer Fans Get to Proposed MLS Stadium in Queens?
A proposed Major League Soccer stadium in the middle of Queens? largest park might have some cheerleaders in Albany, but lots of questions must be answered before the first game can be played. Perhaps the biggest issue is the stadium’s transportation plan, the details of which — those that have been made public, at least [...]
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Massa unimpressed by Senna incident
Felipe Massa described his near-miss with Bruno Senna in the Singapore Grand Prix as "really not nice" and admitted he had initially been furious. The two Brazilians were battling for ninth after the second safety car restart. The Williams and Ferrari went side by side through the Turn 11/12 kink over the Anderson Bridge, with Massa making contact with both Senna and the barriers before catching a huge slide as he completed the outbraking move into Turn 13
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Hamilton buoyed by McLaren handling
Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by the handling of his McLaren following Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix. "I am quite comfortable with the car and the guys have done a great job," said Hamilton after posting the fifth fastest time in the second session , having being second quickest in the opening one . "It feels a lot different to the last race where we had a lot less downforce
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Tested: Sun-Seeking Teutonic Decadence? Check
Of all the Mercedes-Benz models that could be accused of being born with a silver spoon in its mouth, the SL arguably tops the list. Unlike many grand-touring cars, the Mercedes SL has never been forced to compromise its blue-blood personal-luxury/sport ideals with feigned attempts at practicality to please executives or attract buyers. It has, [...]
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Singapore GP future not guaranteed
Singapore's future place on the Formula 1 calendar remains up in the air, with circuit chiefs suggesting there is no guarantee a fresh deal will be sorted. The race organisers and Bernie Ecclestone have been locked in negotiations for several months now trying to thrash out a fresh five-year deal - but there are disagreements about the size of the race fee.
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Gronholm delays rallycross comeback
Marcus Gronholm will miss the penultimate round of the Global Rallycross Championship in Las Vegas this weekend while he awaits a full medical following his heavy accident at X Games in July. Gronholm underwent a medical at the end of last month and will take further tests early in October before deciding whether to return to his OMSE Ford Fiesta for the final round of the championship on October 30 in Las Vegas. Gronholm was knocked unconscious in the X Games crash and admitted last month that he was still undecided about returning to the sport.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Vettel plays down rapid practice pace
Sebastian Vettel labelled Friday practice's time as inconclusive as he downplayed the significant of ending up quickest in both sessions.
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F1: Hamilton Continues McLaren Qualifying Juggernaut
Lewis Hamilton and McLaren maintained their hot hand in Singapore qualifying...
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2013 Volvo V40 Cross Country: It?s for Adventurous Non-Americans [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Volvo has been hard at work expanding its V40 premium compact?s model portfolio?already it has introduced a cool-looking R-Design iteration, and now it is rolling out a new V40 Cross Country variant. The Cross Country (XC for short) follows in the footsteps of Volvo?s other XC models like the XC70 by offering enhanced ground clearance [...]
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James Buescher Completes a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky Speedway Two-Race Sweep with a 201-Mile Victory
James Buescher, driver of the #31 Wolfpack Rentals Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway on September 21, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky. - Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images for NASCARSPARTA, Ky. ? Turner Motorsports driver James Buescher became the first driver to earn back-to-back Kentucky Speedway NASCAR...more»
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Tony Stewart Signs First Flag for ?Express Your Thanks? Program to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project at Bank of America 500
Friday, September 21, 2012
VINTAGE: Green Hornet?s Black Beauty At Barrett-Jackson
The 1965 Chrysler Imperial movie prop car, won in a raffle by an Army private, ready to hit the block at the Las Vegas auction.
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2012 NCWTS Kentucky 201 Starting Lineup
Joey Coulter Celebration - Photo Credit: Getty ImagesJoey Coulter, with a qualifying lap speed of 176.488 mph, captured the 2012 NCWTS Kentucky 201 Keystone Light Pole Award at Kentucky Speedway. This was Coulter’s second series pole of the 2012 season, his second series career pole and his first series pole at Kentucky Speedway. Starting on...more»
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HAYDEN INJURED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT
DUCATI HAYDEN INJURED IN TRAINING ACCIDENT Thursday Dec 29 2011 Nicky Hayden's winter vacation was marred on Tuesday, December 27, when he broke his left scapula and fractured two ribs while training near his home in Owensboro, Kentucky. Hayden was...
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Stoner sure he?ll race in Australia
Casey Stoner is adamant he will be back in time for his home grand prix at Phillip Island, although he played down his chances of triumphing for a sixth consecutive time. The Australian hasn't raced since Brno after suffering ligament damage and fractures to his right ankle in a heavy qualifying crash at Indianapolis . Speaking to Channel Seven , the reigning MotoGP world champion said there was no chance of him missing what will be his final home MotoGP race before he retires at the end of the season.
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Report: Chrysler trademarks 8 Mile, ProMaster
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Marketing/Advertising, Work, Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, Ram
Chrysler has been busy at the trademark office. Allpar.com reports the manufacturer has laid claim to a stack of new names, including Detroit Motor Works, Wrangler Freedom Edition, 8 Mile, Crossroad and Chrysler 100, as well as Ram ProMaster and the Ram ProMaster City. The automaker has made no secret of the fact that it wants to build a new small car, and that the machine will almost certainly ride under the Chrysler 100 banner. Dealers reportedly got a closer look at the vehicle at a recent gathering in Las Vegas.
Likewise, the two ProMaster names are little surprise, as Fiat intends to give the Ford Transit and Transit connect some competition with its own European-style Ducato vans. Now it looks as if those will come with Promaster badges.
But, names like Detroit Motor Works, 8 Mile and Crossroad all leave the door open for some speculation. Allpar.com also reports Chrysler has laid claim to Active Air, which it speculates may be applied to the company's variable valve timing systems.
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Peugeot to Debut Onyx Supercar Concept?It Has Copper Doors! [2012 Paris Auto Show]
This futuristic Gallic hell sled, the Onyx concept, is Peugeot?s answer to the question, ?What would happen if the French went berserk with carbon fiber, sustainable materials, a crazy powerful diesel hybrid powertrain, and, uh, copper and wool felt?? READ MORE?? Read full story »
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Report: Chrysler trademarks 8 Mile, ProMaster
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Marketing/Advertising, Work, Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat, Ram
Chrysler has been busy at the trademark office. Allpar.com reports the manufacturer has laid claim to a stack of new names, including Detroit Motor Works, Wrangler Freedom Edition, 8 Mile, Crossroad and Chrysler 100, as well as Ram ProMaster and the Ram ProMaster City. The automaker has made no secret of the fact that it wants to build a new small car, and that the machine will almost certainly ride under the Chrysler 100 banner. Dealers reportedly got a closer look at the vehicle at a recent gathering in Las Vegas.
Likewise, the two ProMaster names are little surprise, as Fiat intends to give the Ford Transit and Transit connect some competition with its own European-style Ducato vans. Now it looks as if those will come with Promaster badges.
But, names like Detroit Motor Works, 8 Mile and Crossroad all leave the door open for some speculation. Allpar.com also reports Chrysler has laid claim to Active Air, which it speculates may be applied to the company's variable valve timing systems.
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FIA?s Singapore tribute to Watkins
Formula 1 will pay tribute to the late Professor Sid Watkins during this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. Watkins died at the age of 84 last Thursday.
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Paffett relaxed about dwindling lead
Gary Paffett remains confident of taking his second DTM title, despite Bruno Spengler slashing his championship lead to just 11 points at Oschersleben last weekend .
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
BMW Concept Active Tourer: A Front-Drive Plug-In Hybrid BMW [2012 Paris Auto Show]
BMW is changing. The naturally aspirated straight-six has been purged from the brand?s lineup and stripping rear-wheel drive from its compact models is next. The Concept Active Tourer, which will be unveiled at the Paris auto show, previews a small, high-roof hatchback that?s likely to be called the 1-series Gran Turismo when it reaches production [...]
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Alonso: Next three races key to title
Fernando Alonso says it will be key to maximise his opportunities in the three upcoming races, as he believes Ferrari will perform strongest before the final run-in begins. The Spaniard arrives in Singapore for this weekend's race with a 37-point lead over McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, who has won two of the past three grands prix. Alonso believes that of the seven circuits left on the calendar, the Marina Bay, Suzuka and Yeongam tracks will suit the Ferrari F2012 far better than those that follow
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Video: Chris Harris discovers new niche with Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake
Filed under: Performance, Wagon, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
There are a number of interesting tidbits in Chris Harris' review of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake, one of them being that he spends most of his seat time talking about the station wagon like it's a sports car. This isn't all that surprising if you limit yourself to the side of the spec sheet that lists "twin-turbo V8 with 557 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque, limited-slip differential and seven-speed paddle-shifted transmission."
One the other side, though, is the part about it being more than 16 feet long, having four doors, seating for five and a cargo capacity that can go from 590 liters to 1,550 liters by folding down the rear seats (that's about 21 cubic feet to 55 cubic feet). And that gets Harris examining how a wagon can not only fill a niche, but can actually be something special and, perhaps, even a cult vehicle.
Another measure of how far the automotive world has come is when Harris says, "Only a little 285-section [tire] at the back," which means a new goalpost for "little" tire sizes comes from a review of a station wagon. You can see what else Harris has to say in the video below.
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Nissan TeRRA Concept: Clamoring for a Hydrogen-Powered Off-Roader [2012 Paris Auto Show]
According to Nissan, the kids these days are environmentally friendly and they?re weary of vehicles that could let them down in the snow or (gasp) deep sand. With the kids in mind, Nissan set out to create a vehicle that was both green (figuratively) and provided a secure feeling under any road conditions (again, figuratively). [...]
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Crutchlow couldn?t push to maximum
Cal Crutchlow says his excellent front row qualifying spot at Misano came despite tyre-warming issues preventing him from extracting everything out of the bike. Fresh from securing his first MotoGP podium in the previous grand prix at Brno , Crutchlow stormed into provisional pole before improving his own benchmark with two minutes of the session to run
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Gai stripped of Ferrari pole
Stefano Gai has been stripped of his pole position for the second Ferrari Challenge race at Silverstone after he was penalised for failing to respect the track limits in second qualifying.
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Gilliland Ready for Loudon
David Gilliland - Front Row MotorsportsStatesville, N.C. (9/19/12) – - David Gilliland takes the No. 38 Taco Bell Ford to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend for the running of the Sylvania 300. Gilliland finished 27th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ visit to Loudon earlier this season. Gilliland has a career best finish of...more»
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Luis Zooms to Zolder Victory as Huttu Nears Second Title
In a gruelling 77 laps around iRacing’s latest addition to its growing catalogue of race tracks, Hugo Luis scored his fifth victory of the 2012 season at the beautifully rendered Circuit Zolder.�� Despite scoring maximum points, the Brazilian did little to slow Greger Huttu?s inexorable march to the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series World Championship, a title he had previously won in 2010.� After finishing second, just a few tenths behind Luis, the Finn heads to the final two online races of the season needing only to avoid a pair of DNFs to secure the crown. Starting from pole position with a qualifying time of 1:07.052, My3id’s Luis made a perfect getaway to lead Atze Kerkhof, Huttu and Martin Kr�nke through the high speed Turn One. Luis maintained his position at [...]
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2012 NASCAR CHASE RACE #1 RESULTS, CHICAGO ? BRAD KESELOWSKI WINS
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2013 Schedule Set at NASCAR?s Fastest Racetrack
Michigan International Speedway LogoTrack will host a pair of race weekends, June 14-16 and Aug. 16-18 BROOKLYN, Mich. (Sept. 19, 2012) ? The high-paced action at Michigan International Speedway, the fastest racetrack in NASCAR, will continue in 2013 with two weekends of racing, June 14-16 and Aug. 16-18. MIS will be just one of 23...more»
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