Thursday, January 31, 2013
It?s a Bird, It?s a Plane, It?s a . . . Superman-Themed Kia Optima Hybrid! [2013 Chicago Auto Show]
Kia’s relationship with DC Entertainment is by now well known?the duo created a batch of superhero-themed Kias for last year’s SEMA show?and now the partnership has resulted in a Superman-themed Optima hybrid, set to debut at the 2013 Chicago auto show. Comparison Test: 2012 Kia Optima EX vs. Honda Accord EX-L, Hyundai Sonata SE, Toyota [...]
Shedlick, Kiss Top 2.4 Hours of Daytona
Jim Shedlick and Norbi Kiss came out on top of the nearly 2000 iRacers competing in last weekend’s 2.4 Hours of Daytona, aka Round Two of the 2013 World Tour of iRacing. Like the Rolex 24 at Daytona itself, the 2.4 Hours of Daytona was not without its challenges (click here for more on that front). In the end, however, the drivers put on a great show ? make that 48 great shows over two days ? in their Riley Mk XX Daytona Prototypes and McLaren MP4-112C GT3s. Anthony Roselli bested Riku Alatalo to set fastest DP qualifying time with a lap of 1:35.733, while Fredrik Follestad edged Rens Broekman for the overall pole in the McLaren class with a lap at 1:42.692. As for the online races, it was [...]
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Ford Racing Revs Up Charlotte Race Fans
Ford Racing Revs Up Race Charlotte Race Fans ?�Following the Roush Fenway Racing media availabilities, members of the Ford Racing team, including 2012 Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Travis Pastrana, Joey Logano, Rickey Stenhouse Jr., Marcos Ambrose, Trevor Bayne and others took their rides to the streets of Charlotte in [...]
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Team Honda Research - West and Rimicci Corse Prepare for the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - The United States Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill race is just over a month away with plenty of high profile entries preparing for the twice around the clock plus one hour race...
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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It?s Official: LaHood Is Out
Should I stay or should I go? LaHood decides to go. Photo: FoxNews
After a few false alarms, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has finally come out and said it: He’s leaving the administration.
In a letter sent�to U.S. DOT staff and contractors this morning, he listed the accomplishments of the last four years:
We have put safety front [...]
After a few false alarms, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has finally come out and said it: He’s leaving the administration.
In a letter sent�to U.S. DOT staff and contractors this morning, he listed the accomplishments of the last four years:
We have put safety front [...]
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Huff to make Bathurst 12 Hours debut
World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff will make his Bathurst debut next month in the 12-hour race at the legendary circuit.
Report: Fiat 500 least safe vehicle to drive according to insurance website [w/video]
Filed under: Coupe, SUV, Truck, Safety, Videos, Hatchback, GMC, Fiat
When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crashed a 2012 Fiat 500, the little car got the best scores in all categories. It's a safe car, then, right?
"If safety is a priority, you should avoid the smallest cars," advises Russ Rader, spokesperson for IIHS. "Weight counts. Smaller, lighter cars are safer than they used to be, but all things being equal, people riding in bigger, heavier vehicles get more protection in crashes."
That's why, despite its near-perfect crash-test score, the Fiat 500 is No. 1 on Insure.com's list of worst vehicles for protecting passengers from injuries. In an accident with a larger object, the Fiat's safety cage and array of air bags do what they can to protect passenges, but like eggs in a coffee can, the passengers get thrown about and smashed up.
If the Fiat 500 is like a coffee can, then a fullsize GMC pickup (which tops the website's list of vehicles best at protecting passengers) would be a 50-gallon barrel. In a collision between the two, the barrel of eggs will win every time. The GMC Sierra 1500 is rated best at protecting passengers by Insure.com, but IIHS rated it just average in the side impact test and marginal in the roof strength test. Second place on Insure.com's best list is the Porsche Cayenne, which has not been tested by IIHS. The third through fifth place spots go to the GMC Yukon, Sierra 2500 and Terrain.
The listings are the result of Insure.com's analysis of personal injury protection and medical payment claims which affect what car owners are charged for insurance.
Check out videos of the IIHS crash test of the Fiat 500 as well as the 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 below.
Continue reading Fiat 500 least safe vehicle to drive according to insurance website [w/video]
Fiat 500 least safe vehicle to drive according to insurance website [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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STEVE KINSER & DONNY SCHATZ
Tony Stewart Racing Seeking Ultimate Bragging Rights for 2012 As Outlaws Close Campaign at Charlotte's World Finals INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 30, 2012) - The achievement most competitors strive for is to be named champion at season's end. It's a goal not...
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to qualify, race on same day at Rockingham
Rockingham "The Rock" Speedway LogoRockingham, N.C. (January 29, 2013) - When the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) makes its return to Rockingham Speedway for the Carolina 200 presented by Cheerwine in April, the field for the second event at the venerable one-mile track will not be set until morning of the race. Qualifying for...more»
NASCAR?s Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. ARE Dating
Not exactly a surprise as the two have been “friends” for quite a while now and Danica’s recent divorce filing made things official. �What adds an extra element of intrigue for the NASCAR world is the fact these two drivers are competing for the 2013 Cup Series Rookie of the Year. FROM TWITTER Danica Patrick�?@DanicaPatrick [...]
While DOT Is Removing Signs, How About Yanking These Pedestrian Warnings?
Photo: Nathan H.
The Times reported yesterday that DOT is in the process of taking down all of the city’s “Don’t Honk” signs. Ostensibly the signs are being removed in tandem with efforts to declutter the visual environment. For better or worse, it’s also a tacit admission that they probably don’t do very much good.
Other signs [...]
The Times reported yesterday that DOT is in the process of taking down all of the city’s “Don’t Honk” signs. Ostensibly the signs are being removed in tandem with efforts to declutter the visual environment. For better or worse, it’s also a tacit admission that they probably don’t do very much good.
Other signs [...]
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Kubica: Recovery still a long way off
Robert Kubica believes he still has a long way to go in his recovery from the injuries he sustained in a rally crash in 2011. The Pole returned to the cockpit of a racing car last week, as he sampled a DTM Mercedes at Valencia .
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RAB Racing Reinstates John Wes Townley: NASCAR Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On March 23, RAB Racing announced that driver John Wes Townley has been reinstated and will be able to compete at the Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on March 31. Townley was officially placed on probation by NASCAR on March 22 because of a previous DUI arrest.
Video: Runway Rumble: Nissan GT-R, Ducati 1098 and Lamborghini Reventon Roadster battle it out
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Lamborghini, Nissan, Motorcycle, Luxury
One 2.5-mile runway, three different ways to take off: a Ducati 1098, a tuned Nissan GT-R with 580 horsepower and a launch control upgrade, and a Lamborghini Reventon Roadster. You'd naturally expect the Ducati to assert it's lightweight, high-horsepower authority in these matters, but with more than two miles to run, the ride that gets the jump at the line isn't always the one that gets the win.
That comes in especially handy for the Lamborghini, which suffers from a bad start in the first race and just looks plain ordinary in the second, until it finds redemption. You can see how it all goes down in the video below.
Runway Rumble: Nissan GT-R, Ducati 1098 and Lamborghini Reventon Roadster battle it out originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
SX: Villopoto Streaks Into Angel Stadium
Davi Millsaps still owns the red plate but defending double champ Ryan Villopoto is the man on the move as Monster Energy Supercross returns to Anaheim.
IndyCar keeps engine-change penalty
IndyCar's engine-change penalty system will remain in place for the 2013 season, despite moves to change it. With the return of manufacturer rivalry under the new-for-2012 technical package, IndyCar ruled that drivers exceeding the five-engines-per-season limit or changing engines before the minimum mileage threshold must take 10-place grid penalties. This led to a large number of penalties through the year, most notably in Long Beach , where all Chevrolet-powered cars needed precautionary engine switches.
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Today?s Headlines
With No Payback Plan in Sight, Thruway Authority to Borrow $500M for Tappan Zee (MTR)
Twice as Many NYC Homes and Buildings Encompassed by Revised Flood Zones (NYT)
Bloomberg Admin Drops Plans to Outsource Parking Meter Operations (WSJ)
Obstruction Sensors Seen as Alternative to Subway Platform Doors (CapNY, NYT, SAS)
MTA Says G Train Improvements Are Under Consideration (Bklyn [...]
Twice as Many NYC Homes and Buildings Encompassed by Revised Flood Zones (NYT)
Bloomberg Admin Drops Plans to Outsource Parking Meter Operations (WSJ)
Obstruction Sensors Seen as Alternative to Subway Platform Doors (CapNY, NYT, SAS)
MTA Says G Train Improvements Are Under Consideration (Bklyn [...]
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Hamilton ready to be patient
Lewis Hamilton says he is ready to be patient with Mercedes if the team does not manage to deliver a competitive car right away. The British driver is joining the German squad after having spent all his Formula 1 career at McLaren , but he has already stated that he is not expecting to fight for wins this year.
Ganassi Wins 5th Rolex 24, Gives Record Run For Scott Pruett
Ganassi win in Rolex 24 means record run for Scott Pruett DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.?With the swagger of inevitably, given a decisive power advantage, the No. 01 BMW/Riley of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates captured the 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona on Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Jan. 27, [...]
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2014 Subaru Forester First Drive: 2.5i Manual and CVT, and 2.0XT Turbo
The Forester could be credited as the original formulator of the car-based crossover SUV. This most recent iteration stands proud against its newly redesigned, sleek, and carlike competition?the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, and Mazda CX-5?while looking neither particularly sleek nor carlike. But the evolutionary styling masks a comprehensive overhaul that includes a new turbo engine [...]
Stanaway ?back to full fitness?
Richie Stanaway believes he is back to 100 per cent fitness following the back injury which curtailed his 2012 Formula Renault 3.5 season. The Gravity-backed Lotus F1 junior driver was forced out of action following an aerial crash at Spa in June. Following a long lay-off from the cockpit, Stanaway is satisfied that he is back to full fitness.
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No News is Definitely Good News for Michael Waltrip Racing
No News is Definitely Good News for Michael Waltrip Racing Tuesday morning found Media Tour participants meeting with two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip and his lineup of 2013 Michael Waltrip Racing drivers. ?2012 was obviously a breakthrough year for MWR,? said Waltrip. ?All of us had a lot of hope and anticipation for the [...]
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Pirelli hopes to help F1 funding woe
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli believes it can help teams overcome mounting concerns about costs in the sport. Following the demise of HRT, and amid a worldwide financial slowdown, there are now worries that the high cost of the change of regulations in 2014 could leave teams struggling to secure the necessary budget
iRacer Profile: Leila Wilson
At first glance, it might appear that F1 driver-turned iRacing director of partner relations Divina Galica is virtually alone when it comes to the distaff side of iRacing.� Not so.� While the overwhelming majority of iRacers are men, scores of women compete on the service . . . none more enthusiastically than Leila Wilson. Fully embracing the challenge of online racing, this self-described ?crazy Californian chick? has gravitated to the rough & tumble world of Silver Crown and Sprint Cars, having placed in the top 20 overall in both the iRacing Silver Crown and Sprint Cars series in the past two seasons.� Nor is Wilson limited to Sprints and Silver Crown, witness a Tour Modified win and podium finish in Late Model in 2012 S4 and Mazda MX-5 road course [...]
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Photos: 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour, Day 1 & Day 2
Photos from the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour in the Charlotte North Carolina area. PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA
Vacca and Lappin Press DOT, Not NYPD, for Data on Dangerous Intersections
New Yorkers who pay attention to street safety policy know that NYC DOT has been busy constructing sidewalk extensions, pedestrian islands, and speed humps, while NYPD has lagged behind on traffic enforcement and crash investigations. So it was perplexing to see City Council members James Vacca and Jessica Lappin on the steps of City Hall [...]
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Roush Fenway Racing is ?Driven? in 2013
Roush Fenway Racing is ?Driven? in 2013 ? Founder, CEO and co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing Jack Roush could think of no better way to celebrate 25 years of motorsports success than to spend Thursday morning of the Sprint Media Tour with a room full of racing media at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in [...]
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
Cheever joins Prema?s line-up
Eddie Cheever has completed Prema Powerteam's line-up for this year's European Formula 3 Championship. The 19-year-old Italian, whose father Eddie scored nine podiums during his Formula 1 career and won the Indianapolis 500, will partner Raffaele Marciello, Alex Lynn and Lucas Auer in the four-car squad of Dallara-Mercedes F312s.
Mugelli to race Dinamic BMW
Max Mugelli will remain with BMW outfit Team Dinamic for this year's Superstars International Series. The 38-year-old Italian started 2012 year with Mercedes team Caal Racing, but quit mid-season and joined Dinamic for the final two rounds
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Team Honda Research - West and Rimicci Corse Prepare for the USAF 25 Hours of Thunderhill
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (October 30, 2012) - The United States Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill race is just over a month away with plenty of high profile entries preparing for the twice around the clock plus one hour race...
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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Tested: A Bulldoggy Wagon with Extra Ground Clearance
Aside from a passel of Jeeps, the odd Toyota, and a few hulking pickups, the population of new vehicles that traffic in off-pavement readiness right off the showroom floor is limited. Except, that is, at the Subaru store. In 2012, the company?s sales accounted for barely two percent of the U.S. market; that?s a profitable, [...]
ETC: Infographic: The history of the garage
Filed under: Etc.
Infographics are the energy bars of information delivery - not bad for you, lots of tasty calories and just enough to get you by, but not so heavy on the lasting sustenance. Yet because they skip all the boring bits they can make just about any subject interesting, and that's how we've come to know all kinds of interesting things that we'll shortly forget about the humble home garage.
The IFA Insurance Company lays out the stats on the domestic carport, from its origins in the word "garer" and as a place for horses, to being covered for feature stories and magazines and a source of envy for homeowners. Oh, and the US alone has 82 million homes with a garage - enough to store every car made in the world last year, with a few garages left over to fix a few million of those cars.
You'll find more factoids in the full infographic below.
Continue reading Infographic: The history of the garage
Infographic: The history of the garage originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Infiniti Q50 Will Get Mercedes-Benz Turbocharged Four
Infiniti boss Johan de Nysschen connected the all-too-close dots during the Detroit auto show, explaining that the new Q50?that’s the G37 replacement, remember??will be offered in the U.S. with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine designed by Mercedes-Benz. De Nysschen was speaking with Autoweek, and Infiniti reps have since confirmed to us the accuracy of the [...]
Glock at ease on DTM test debut
Formula 1 refugee Timo Glock felt he settled in quickly as he made his DTM testing debut with BMW at Valencia on Thursday. Glock lost his Marussia F1 drive earlier this week, but swiftly secured the BMW DTM try-out. The German firm, which took Bruno Spengler to last year's DTM title on its series return , still has one vacancy in its 2013 line-up
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Gen-6 NASCAR Cars Level Playing Field Heading Into Daytona
Gen-6 Cars Level Playing Field Heading Into Daytona Teams Use Testing At Charlotte To Fine-Tune Gen-6 Car For 2013 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 18, 2013)�? After rain interrupted day one at Charlotte Motor Speedway, teams tested all day and into the evening under the lights on Friday. Fans and teams have embraced the Gen-6 car, [...]
Ram adds Griffin to ELMS line-up
Ferrari GT specialist Matt Griffin will join the new British Ram Racing team for its assault on the European Le Mans Series this season. The 30-year-old Irishman, who has successfully raced the Italian manufacturer's cars in a variety of series since 2008, will join stalwart sportscar driver Johnny Mowlem in one of Silverstone-based Ram's Ferrari 458 Italia GTE contenders.
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Loeb firm on retirement despite win
Monte Carlo Rally winner Sebastien Loeb says he has no regrets over his decision to retire from the World Rally Championship despite starting his part-time season with a victory.
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Report: Gumball 3000 team planning to run Batman Tumbler and bespoke supercar
Filed under: Performance, Etc., Specialty
The 2013 Gumball 3000 rally - this year is the 15th anniversary of the supercar cavalcade - will begin on March 18 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Among the 120 go-faster-mobiles at the starting line will be two rides that just might pierce the ennui of the loaded leisure class: a replica of Batman's Tumbler and a one-off supercar.
The two gents of Team Galag, from Saudi Arabia, have put the ideas and money behind it. This will be their third year running the Gumball, and from the humble beginnings of a Porsche 911 Turbo in 2011 they went on to a Lamborghini Aventador and Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster last year. The Tumbler is being built by Parker Brothers Concepts, the company that constructs vehicles for the SyFy Channel's Dream Machines show.
As for that one-off supercar, it's called the TG1 for the time being and building it has been "a decision that we have regretted ever since." Not that there won't be a TG2, mind you. They've promised updates on the build, so we can safely say that it's not the diamond-trimmed LykanHypersport. Which is a good thing.
If you want to look out for them, the Gumball route runs through Stockholm, Turku (Finland), Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Warsaw and Vienna on its way to the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix the weekend of May 23.
Gumball 3000 team planning to run Batman Tumbler and bespoke supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Robert Kubica reckons his Mercedes DTM test at Valencia this week will be a significant step in his comeback progress, but played down the chances of it leading to a race deal. AUTOSPORT understands that Kubica is already committed to a European Rally Championship programme , having begun his motorsport return in rallying, and that date clashes make a 2013 DTM drive unlikely regardless of the success of the test
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Attack Performance returns for US races
American outfit Attack Performance will return to MotoGP for all three United States races this year. AMA Superbike runner-up Blake Young will ride the team's Kawasaki-powered APR chassis at the inaugural Austin MotoGP event plus the Laguna Seca and Indianapolis rounds.
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Sharman Goes 3 for 3 as Aussies make it a 1-2
Round 12 of the iRacing.com Cadillac Cup would see the battle for second position well and truly alive.� Two-time champion Dylan Sharman had a 160 point lead over Nathan Moore and Carlos Reyes Aiguad� and was looking like he would be able to hold on to claim his third straight title. 127 sim-racers took to a race during the final week with 57 of them taking part in the qualifying and 52 also to participating in the time trial competition. Qualifying Top 10 Qualifying for the final round was lead by Aiguad� with a new lap record of a 1:29.408 with team mate Xavier Cuartero Silvente second on a 1:30.021. Pavel Okhrimenko was third fastest just ahead of the Cadillac CTS-Vs of Moore and Michael Engelage in fifth. Kristopher Hen [...]
Aoyama fractures wrist
MotoGP returnee Hiroshi Aoyama has sustained a fractured wrist in a motocross accident.
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Friday, January 25, 2013
KV Racing Technology 2013 Season Launch
KV Racing Technology 2013 Racing Teams with Drivers Simona De Silvestro and Tony KanaanBaltimore, MD (Wednesday, January 23, 2013) - KV Racing Technology hits the streets of Baltimore today for the unveiling of the 2013 No. 11 KV Racing entry driven by Tony Kanaan and No. 78 Nuclear Clean Air Energy Chevrolet Dallara IZOD IndyCar...more»
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Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway Free and Open to the Public!
Darlington Raceway LogoFebruary 5 test will feature new Gen-6 car driven by NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., Paul Menard and Juan Pablo Montoya� DARLINGTON, S.C. (Jan. 23, 2013) ? Testing returns to Darlington Raceway! This time with the new and highly-touted Gen-6 racecar! On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Darlington will...more»
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Audi to send two e-trons to Sebring
Audi will kick off its 2013 LMP1 prototype campaign with an assault on the Sebring 12 Hours. Audi has firmed up its intention to contest the opening round of the American Le Mans Series on March 16 with a pair of R18 e-tron quattros, even though the race is not part of the World Endurance Series this season.
Video: VW Super Bowl teaser with Jimmy Cliff is like a less-mean Tosh.0 Web Redemption
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Volkswagen, Celebrities
Reggae super-duper-star and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Cliff has been using music to send positive vibes out into the universe for decades now, so its no surprise that his message on behalf of Volkswagen is one of redemption.
Dubbed Sunny Side, this web-spot is VW's warmup of sorts for what promises to be another blockbuster year in the world of Super Bowl commercials. Without giving away the game, the euphonious commercial sees Cliff opening his arms and his heart to some YouTube 'celebrities' that might see courser treatment from the likes of Tosh.0, for instance. We can't help but be reminded of Coca-Cola's legendary 1971 Hilltop spot with the "I'd like to buy the world a Coke" lyric, too.
Enjoy the pre-Super Bowl VW spot below, and don't forget to pay it forward... your karma will thank you. For those of you that just can't get enough of commercial-making magic, we've included a "making-of" video, as well.
Continue reading VW Super Bowl teaser with Jimmy Cliff is like a less-mean Tosh.0 Web Redemption
VW Super Bowl teaser with Jimmy Cliff is like a less-mean Tosh.0 Web Redemption originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Day 3: NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted By Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick (center) is surrounded by his four Sprint Cup Series drivers (left to right) Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. during Day Three of the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. (CMS/HHP Photo)Gen-6 Talk During Chevrolet?s Tuesday Night Dinner ?�No doubt the hot topic...more»
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Official: Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid nab five-star ratings from NHTSA
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Safety, Ford
Ford's Fusion and Fusion Hybrid have both received the highest five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The rating is a big upgrade for the Fusion, which was completely redesigned for 2013. The previous model fell one star short of the top rating, after scoring only three stars in the frontal crash test and four stars in the side crash test and rollover evaluations. The 2013 Fusion received four stars in side crash and rollover testing and a full five stars in the front crash test.
Test results for the 2013 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid were greatly improved at least in part due to Ford's Personal Safety System. The system utilizes smarter sensors to gather crash data and tailor the car's restraint systems to the occupants. Seatbelt usage and seat position are taken into account to ensure airbags deploy with less pressure for smaller drivers, more for larger drivers.
The 2013 Fusion twins also received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ designation. Read the official press release below.
Continue reading Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid nab five-star ratings from NHTSA
Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid nab five-star ratings from NHTSA originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nine Racing To Feature Three Cars At Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
Nine Racing Inc. Brownsburg, Indiana January 4, 2012 Nine Racing, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of three excellent drivers for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire midget event that will take place...
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Virtuosi signs Roda for Auto GP
Leading Auto GP team Virtuosi UK has reached agreement for 2013 with Formula 3 racer Andrea Roda.
NASCAR?s Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty Join Forces With Goody?s
Arguably two of NASCAR?s most iconic stars, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Richard Petty, will join forces to promote one of the sport?s most iconic brands, Goody?s headache powder, officials announced Monday night during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. As part of the new collaboration, Earnhardt Jr. and Petty will join [...]
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2014 Aston Martin Rapide S: New Looks?Sorta
The usual criticism levied against Aston Martin is that its cars?save for the Cygnet?look nearly identical. This is not news. But with the introduction of the top-shelf Vanquish last summer, Aston began the process of visually differentiating its lineup, if ever so slightly. The philosophy was reinforced with the refreshed DB9, and it continues with [...]
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Rolls-Royce Debuting Wraith, Its Most Powerful Model Ever [2013 Geneva Auto Show]
Rolls-Royce has announced the coming of an all-new model to be called Wraith, and it claims the new car will be the most powerful Roller ever. The company hasn’t specified what form the Wraith will take, but our guess is that it is a coupe version of the brand’s “entry-level” Ghost sedan. Rolls-Royce’s newest model [...]
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Tagliani Returns to Barracuda Racing for 2013
Alex TaglianiIndianapolis, IN – January 24, 2013 - Barracuda Racing is proud to announce that Alex Tagliani will return to the team as driver of the No. 98 entry. A veteran of the IZOD IndyCar Series, Tagliani has a proven track record of speed and focus. A pole position at Texas and leading laps in...more»
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IndyCar adjusts race distances
IndyCar has adjusted the race distances for four of its 2013 events to try and ensure flat-out racing rather than fuel-economy runs. The St Petersburg, Milwaukee and Mid-Ohio rounds will be increased by 10, 25 and five laps respectively
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Kubica ?not yet fit to test F1 car?
Robert Kubica is not yet physically ready to test a Formula 1 car, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, whose company is giving Kubica a DTM run this week . Kubica has already returned to competitive action in rallying and is currently expected to mount a European Rally Championship title bid this year with Ford or Citroen machinery
Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Final Lap #237 ? NASCAR Nationwide Series Preview / Miss Coors Light Rachel Rupert
Guest: Rachel Rupert ? Plus we breakdown the 2013 Nationwide Series season, Daytona Preseason Thunder testing, news of the week (que the music!) and more fun than you can shake a stick at (swish). Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton
Today?s Headlines
Under Cuomo’s Proposed Budget, Traffic Offenses Will Cost Drivers More�(NYT)
Plus: $6B for MTA/Port Authority Sandy Recovery (WNYC) and Shorter DMV Waits�(Gothamist)
Police Don’t Expect to File Charges After Van Driver Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Midwood (News, DNA)
Driver Critically Injures Woman on Ft. Hamilton Parkway in Dov Hikind’s Turf (DNA)
The Annual Number of Subway Deaths Has Held [...]
Plus: $6B for MTA/Port Authority Sandy Recovery (WNYC) and Shorter DMV Waits�(Gothamist)
Police Don’t Expect to File Charges After Van Driver Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Midwood (News, DNA)
Driver Critically Injures Woman on Ft. Hamilton Parkway in Dov Hikind’s Turf (DNA)
The Annual Number of Subway Deaths Has Held [...]
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Obama Becomes First Prez to Walk Down a Bike Lane on Inauguration Day
The networks were busy tripping over themselves trying to point out all the “firsts” during yesterday’s inauguration ceremonies. But when Barack and Michelle Obama stepped out of the presidential motorcade to greet well wishers on Pennsylvania Avenue, they missed a huge one: Obama is now the first U.S. president to walk down a bike lane [...]
Bennani stays on with Proteam
Moroccan driver Mehdi Bennani will stay with Proteam in the World Touring Car Championship for a third successive season.
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Villeneuve and Loeb join Pau event
Jacques Villeneuve will race at the Pau Grand Prix later this year against Sebastien Loeb and Yvan Muller. All three will take part in the Supertourisme 2L races that support the headline Formula 3 races around the famous French street track on May 18-20. Villeneuve, who added the 1997 Formula 1 world title to his CART Indycar crown of two years earlier, is a newcomer to the silhouette machines, which are more powerful than the similar Mitjet cars that will also compete in Pau
Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
BIKES: 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 First Ride
Kawasaki responds to its entry-level sportbike challenge from Honda and Motorcycle USA takes the new Ninja 300 for a first ride evaluation.
Binder keeps Lazarus seat for 2013
Rene Binder has retained his Lazarus seat for the 2013 GP2 campaign.
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Get to Know: Nick Del Campo
This week, I interviewed a driver who is no stranger to painting cars on iRacing.com. Along with racing the cars on iRacing, he also paints them. As the owner of N.D.D (Nick Del Campo Designs), he paints cars on iRacing as well as real world racecars. Many people know him for the signature lime green logo he places on many of the cars he paints, and if you haven?t guessed by now, the driver I interviewed for this week, is Nick Del Campo. For some iRacers, it might have taken weeks or even months until they got their first win on the service. Nick Del Campo took three days. He scored his first win on October 16th of 2010 in the Legends car at South Boston Speedway, and since then [...]
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A Smart Growth Wake-Up Call for NIMBY-Plagued Long Island
Last week, a report from the Long Island Index outlined how rail service can guide economic growth, and it also contained warnings about the slow pace of construction for transit-oriented development in the region. If transit stations are to become focal points for growth, the authors argued, Long Island’s governments need to start taking action.
Ridership [...]
Ridership [...]
Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett
The Continental: Best and Worst of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
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. Detroit is the most important American auto show by far. As a German, it is endlessly [...]
Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
Get to Know: Nick Del Campo
This week, I interviewed a driver who is no stranger to painting cars on iRacing.com. Along with racing the cars on iRacing, he also paints them. As the owner of N.D.D (Nick Del Campo Designs), he paints cars on iRacing as well as real world racecars. Many people know him for the signature lime green logo he places on many of the cars he paints, and if you haven?t guessed by now, the driver I interviewed for this week, is Nick Del Campo. For some iRacers, it might have taken weeks or even months until they got their first win on the service. Nick Del Campo took three days. He scored his first win on October 16th of 2010 in the Legends car at South Boston Speedway, and since then [...]
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle
Laine steps up to FR3.5 with P1
GP3 frontrunner Matias Laine will step up to Formula Renault 3.5 with P1 Motorsport for 2013.
Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki
IndyCar revamps Iowa heat system
The IndyCar Series has altered the heat qualifying system for its Iowa Speedway round; lengthening the races, offering points and allowing drivers from opening heats to progress to the pole-deciding final. When the heat system was first used last year, drivers were split into three heat groups based on practice times. A trio of 30-lap races then decided the order, with heats one and two sorting the grid from row five backwards, and heat three determining the top eight positions in the starting line-up
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle
Monday, January 21, 2013
McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Now for Everyman?Every Man Who Can Spare $519,865
McLaren will build still more of its MP4-12C GT3 models for 2013, not just increasing the venues at which it can race, but also making the supercars available to collectors and those who want to have the 493-hp, 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-8 competition McLaren, but don?t care to race it. And, for that matter, have enough [...]
Mears and the GEICO Team Off to Fast Start in 2013
Casey Mears - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for NASCARTeam shows up 10th�and 3rd�on speed charts at Daytona and Charlotte tests� Mooresville, NC (January 21, 2013)�? Time flies, but the Germain Racing team maximized each moment that?s passed since departing Homestead in November.� Casey Mears and his GEICO team took few days off in the...more»
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SEB, WEB AND SEB RED BULL RACING'S 2012 DRIVER LINE-UP
Red Bull Racing Thursday 5 January 2012 Red Bull Racing is pleased to confirm that S�bastien Buemi will continue his relationship with Red Bull as Red Bull Racing's test and reserve driver for 2012. The 23-year-old joins Sebastian Vettel and...
Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt
Ferrari pushing to get Bianchi a seat
Ferrari is still pushing to help secure its young driver Jules Bianchi a race seat in Formula 1 this year, as Force India continues to stall on its decision. Bianchi is believed to be going up against Adrian Sutil for the second seat at Force India alongside Paul di Resta, but the team remains undecided on its plans. The Frenchman was Force India's third driver last year and a possible promotion to a race seat has been linked with the possibility of the Silverstone-based outfit switching to Ferrari engines from 2014.
Sprint Introduces 2013 Miss Sprint Cup Lineup
Brooke Werner (L) joins Current Miss Sprint Cup Kim Coon (C) and Jaclyn Roney (R)Newcomer Brooke Werner Joins Returning Members Kim Coon and Jaclyn Roney HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.�? Jan. 19, 2013 ? With only 28 days left until the green flag drops for The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona, Sprint (NYSE: S) today unveiled the complete 2013...more»
Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
Bennani stays on with Proteam
Moroccan driver Mehdi Bennani will stay with Proteam in the World Touring Car Championship for a third successive season.
Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle
Binder Miles Ahead at Milwaukee
By being the oldest operating motorsport facility in the world, The Milwaukee Mile has its fair share of history with USAC and sprint cars. It?s only fair, then, that the iRacing Sprint Car Series devotes a week in their schedule to this historic track. Featuring long straights and flat, tricky turns, ?The Mile?�isn’t�for everyone, especially with the sprint car. However, veterans in the iSCS know how to make this track work for them, and the action seen in Week 7 of Season 4 would only serve to prove that fact. 91 entries were placed during the five time slots that went official during the week, and 44 drivers set qualifying times. At the top of the charts, it was Alan Binder once more, etching a new fast time into the [...]
Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III
Sunday, January 20, 2013
2013 NSCS Charlotte Test Q&A with Toyota Racing Crew Chief Brian Pattie
Brian Pattie Crew Chief of the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty ImagesBRIAN PATTIE, crew chief, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How is preparation going for the season? “It’s going good for us, but all the teams are behind. The Daytona test went good for us....more»
David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch
Ford Sprint Cup Drivers To Parade 2013 NASCAR Fusions Through Uptown Charlotte For NASCAR Hall of Fame Visit
Ford Racing^ Ford Racing stars from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will participate in a drive with their all-new 2013 NASCAR Fusions through the streets of Uptown Charlotte on Thursday, Jan. 24 starting at 11:15 a.m.� ^ The route will start from the NASCAR Hall of Fame complex on South Caldwell Street and then turn...more»
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
McLaren set to power Formula E racing
WOKING, SURREY, UK - 12th November 2012 - McLaren Electronic Systems Limited today announced that it will provide the electric engine, transmission and electronics for cars that will participate in the FIA's exciting new Formula E race series. McLaren will...
Force India denies future in jeopardy
Force India has rubbished suggestions that it faces an uncertain future following rumours of severe financial problems. Deputy team boss Bob Fernley told AUTOSPORT that reports suggesting the squad was in trouble were untrue. "There is absolutely no substance to it," he said
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
VINTAGE: Barrett-Jackson Blog - Saturday
The original Batmobile sold for $4.2 million, marking of the greatest moments in Barrett-Jackson history...
Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr
SX: Villopoto Storms To First Win Of '13
Ryan Villopoto scooped up his first win of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Championship Saturday night at A2.
William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick
No Alonso/Vettel line-up at Ferrari
Ferrari has ruled out the prospect of a 'dream team' line-up of Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. The Italian outfit has made no secret of the fact that Vettel is a driver that it is interested in for the future when Alonso retires, but there has been speculation that the Formula 1 world champion could do a deal even sooner and race alongside the Spaniard
Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Coming Next Week: Streetsblog Chicago
After setting up transportation news sites covering New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and national policy, next Tuesday Streetsblog will be expanding for the first time in four years with the launch of Streetsblog Chicago.
The reporters producing Streetsblog Chicago are John Greenfield and Steven Vance, who have built an impressive audience for local transportation and [...]
The reporters producing Streetsblog Chicago are John Greenfield and Steven Vance, who have built an impressive audience for local transportation and [...]
No Alonso/Vettel line-up at Ferrari
Ferrari has ruled out the prospect of a 'dream team' line-up of Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel. The Italian outfit has made no secret of the fact that Vettel is a driver that it is interested in for the future when Alonso retires, but there has been speculation that the Formula 1 world champion could do a deal even sooner and race alongside the Spaniard
Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage
iRacer Profile: Kevin Gries
When Kevin Gries says his favorite iRacing car is ?definitely? a Corvette C6.R believe him.� Officially-speaking, he hasn?t run a race, a time trial or even practiced in anything besides a ?Vette since a mid-November run in a Class A Impala at Homestead.� Since then it?s been a steady diet of Corvette and the iRacing.com Prototype/GT Challenge . . . to good effect.� With 11 wins in 23 starts, Gries has planted himself securely in second place in the overall standings, a little bit too far behind Nikita Gorlov to have any hope of taking the title but well clear of third placed Marcin Skrzypczak. With a P2 and P3 in the same category in Seasons 2 and 3, respectively, Gries is no stranger to the Prototype/GT Challenge podium.� Nor [...]
Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Spy Photos: GM Rushes in With a Refresh
What it is: The refreshed version of the Chevy Malibu, which is coming a year-and-a-half ahead of its originally scheduled arrival, and just 18 months after the car first launched. Under the mask hides a new fascia, which we believe will be brought in line with the wide-mouth look recently introduced on the Traverse. It?s [...]
Puran Thapa, 7, Killed by Motorist in Ridgewood; No Charges Filed
Myrtle Avenue at Madison Street. Image: Google Maps
A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a motorist in Ridgewood Thursday evening.
Puran Thapa was crossing Myrtle Avenue at Madison Street when, as his father looked on,�he was hit by the driver of a Toyota SUV�traveling east on Myrtle, according to reports. From the Post:
?I saw the [...]
A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a motorist in Ridgewood Thursday evening.
Puran Thapa was crossing Myrtle Avenue at Madison Street when, as his father looked on,�he was hit by the driver of a Toyota SUV�traveling east on Myrtle, according to reports. From the Post:
?I saw the [...]
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Alonso ?much more? confident for 2013
Fernando Alonso says he has 'much more' confidence about Ferrari's potential for the title battle ahead, after ruling out the possibility of a start to the campaign as bad as last year. The Spaniard helped Ferrari bounce back from a troubled pre-season testing programme in 2012 to take the title fight all the way to the final round in Brazil. With the lessons learned last year, allied to recruitment of new aerodynamicists, Alonso said at Ferrari's Wrooom media event on Thursday that he was optimistic the Maranello outfit will hit the ground running in 2013.
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil
Spies a major boost for Pramac
Ben Spies' presence in the satellite Pramac team will be a major boost to Ducati's MotoGP development, say team bosses. Former works Yamaha rider Spies has been recruited to the revamped Pramac squad - which now enjoys full works support - to join Moto2 graduate Andrea Iannone. Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden will ride the factory entries
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Friday, January 18, 2013
Revolution ?not necessary? at Ducati
Ducati's new MotoGP boss Bernhard Gobmeier says he will build on the team's existing strengths rather than making a complete fresh start. Gobmeier supplanted Filippo Preziosi at the end of last season as Ducati reshuffled its staff following its acquisition by Audi and its lack of success with Valentino Rossi. "We will try to base everything on the good things we have - which have to be kept and remain," Gobmeier said at the Wrooom media event, attended by AUTOSPORT
Andretti pins hopes on style change
Marco Andretti is optimistic that changes to his driving style will help him to rebound from his worst IndyCar season ever after returning to testing at Sebring earlier this week. In a year where fellow Andretti Autosport driver Ryan Hunter-Reay won the championship , Andretti finished a career-low 16th in the 2012 standings
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Auer secures Prema seat for 2013
Lucas Auer will race for title-winning outfit Prema Powerteam in the revamped European Formula 3 Championship this year. The nephew of 10-time Formula 1 grand prix winner Gerhard Berger finished second in last year's German F3 Cup in his rookie season in the category.
Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard
Get to Know: Joshua Chin
For this week, I interviewed a driver who is no stranger to iRacing. He has only been on iRacing for a little less than two years, but in that time he has made friends, learned a lot and more importantly has won a lot of races. He has won time trial championships and has won season championships on the road side of iRacing and has won his share of oval races as well.� He is 18 and is currently attending the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The driver I interviewed for this week is the one and only Joshua Chin. Josh Chin?s first day on iRacing was April 24th, 2011. His first win came on April 25th, and since then he hasn?t stopped winning. He has started 800 races [...]
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Talladega Superspeedway Donates Chicago-Style Pizza to the Red Door Kitchen
Talladega (Ala.) SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. ? When the Crimson Tide bowled over the Fighting Irish in the recent BCS National Championship, Chicagoland Speedway?s President Scott Paddock lost a bet with Talladega Superspeedway?s Chairman Grant Lynch.� That bet forced Paddock to buy lunch for the entire Talladega staff?and world famous Chicago-style deep dish pizzas were sent down...more»
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GRAND-AM: Atherton, Bennett Speak On Unification Process
SPEED.com Exclusive: John Dagys catches up with ALMS, GRAND-AM President/CEOs for added insight into the unification process for 2014...
McLaren set to power Formula E racing
WOKING, SURREY, UK - 12th November 2012 - McLaren Electronic Systems Limited today announced that it will provide the electric engine, transmission and electronics for cars that will participate in the FIA's exciting new Formula E race series. McLaren will...
Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett
RAB Racing Reinstates John Wes Townley: NASCAR Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On March 23, RAB Racing announced that driver John Wes Townley has been reinstated and will be able to compete at the Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on March 31. Townley was officially placed on probation by NASCAR on March 22 because of a previous DUI arrest.
Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Colin Monahan Named Marketing Coordinator at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) Colin Monahan has been named Marketing Coordinator at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced....
Cotton Owens Was Gentleman Competitor In NASCAR?s Early Era
Cotton Owens 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame InducteeTwo NASCAR Hall of Fame Careers Radiated From Spartanburg, S.C. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2013) ? Through stock car racing?s rough and tumble, formative years Everett ?Cotton? Owens stood out for a multitude of reasons: among them, winning driver and owner and master mechanic. But perhaps most...more»
Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Nissan Resonance Concept: Say Hello to the Next Murano [2013 Detroit Auto Show]
It seems as of late, the dial on Nissan?s Concept Car-O-Matic show-car-generation machine has been set to ?crossover.? In barely more than a year, the automaker has pulled the sheets off of the Juke NISMO concept, the Hi-Cross concept, and the TeRRA concept; the trend continues with this new Resonance concept. The show car debuted [...]
Fontana Tough to Watch but NASCAR Drivers Love to Race: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to the West Coast to race the two-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana March 25. Fontana is a double-edged sword for NASCAR. The track is a favorite for drivers because it is smooth, wide and racy but for fans it is a long, drawn out race that usually ends...
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Name That Shifter, No. 111
Typically, we publish our weekly Name That Shifter contest Monday morning, but this week the 2013 Detroit auto show�disrupted that schedule. But we didn’t forget about you guys! So?it’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Friday to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence [...]
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Detroit: We Obsessively Covered the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show
The first auto show of 2013 has officially come to a close, kids. We've had a busy couple of days here in Detroit Rock City, and this show has indeed had its share of major reveals. (You've probably heard about this new Corvette thing.) But in case you missed a single post from our obsessive coverage, we've wrangled them all up for you in one easy-to-scan post. Thanks for watching, and we'll be back at it next month in Chicago.
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