Monday, February 28, 2011
Bahrain Grand Prix Canceled
Due to the political unrest, Bahrain has called off the Formula One race that was to take place on March 13.
Evolution of Online Car Racing Games auto racing
Today one can find plethora of such car racing games, bike games and other types of high end games available over the internet. Once there was a time when people used to play the games in the computer because the online games could not grant the indispensable elements that are required to make one feel...
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Forbes ranks Hendrick top value in NASCAR
Forbes' annual rankings show that Hendrick Motorsports is the most valuable team in NASCAR for the third consecutive year.
Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Daytona
I?m sure as the changes were announced for this year in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt and Jim Hunter debated the issue. As Speed Weeks arrived, the debate heated up.
?Tandem racing? grumbled Dale, ?… not what the fans want to see?.
Hunter countered, ?NASCAR will adjust things so it?s not boring.?
After the Duels they both agreed it wasn?t as [...]
?Tandem racing? grumbled Dale, ?… not what the fans want to see?.
Hunter countered, ?NASCAR will adjust things so it?s not boring.?
After the Duels they both agreed it wasn?t as [...]
Santa?s Ride
Still stuck on the notion that good ol’ St. Nick zooms around the Christmas skies in his sleigh pulled by reindeer? Think again! Santa’s cruisin’ around in a stylish VW Bug with Rudolf in the back. Play this fun holiday game to try and help Santa with all the presents. PLAY!
Ford Beats Ferrari in Name Dispute
Ferrari decides to back down from dispute with Ford over the name of its racing car.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
20-year-old Trevor Bayne wins Daytona 500
By The Associated PressDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? Dale Earnhardt Jr. Read more on NewsOK.com
2012 Ford Mustang Competition Roller Available
Didn?t get on the list to buy one of Ford Racing?s NHRA-legal Cobra Jet Mustangs? Well, here?s another chance. The Competition Roller is complete less motor and transmission and comes with Strange brakes, a Strange 9-inch rearend with 4.29:1 gears, an 8.50-certified roll cage, Aeromotive fuel system complete to the regulator, Weld wheels, Goodyear race [...]
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thoughts on a Kubica Return
What chance does Robert Kubica have of returning to Formula One racing? His past might tell the story.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Earnhardt won?t be leader of the pack
Earnhardt won?t be leader of the pack
By Chris Jenkins
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 17, 2011 12:11AM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Instead of leading the field to the green flag in the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his primary race car in practice.
Earnhardt still could win Sunday?s season-opening race ? he?ll just have his work much harder to do so.
Earnhardt mangled his pole-winning car in practice Wednesday, colliding with five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and sliding into a wall.
?We?ve got plenty of race cars,? Earnhardt said. ...
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By Chris Jenkins
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 17, 2011 12:11AM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Instead of leading the field to the green flag in the Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his primary race car in practice.
Earnhardt still could win Sunday?s season-opening race ? he?ll just have his work much harder to do so.
Earnhardt mangled his pole-winning car in practice Wednesday, colliding with five-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and sliding into a wall.
?We?ve got plenty of race cars,? Earnhardt said. ...
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2011 Daytona 500: Hendrick Motorsports teams collected in 14-car wreck
Three of the team's four cars, including five-time defending Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, were involved in a 14-car wreck early in the 500-mile race.
Rookie brings small team to biggest race of his career
Rookie brings small team to biggest race of his career
By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 19, 2011 12:06AM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Wanted: Crew members, new car parts, a strong engine and enough hotel rooms for five people.
The list of things Brian Keselowski needs heading into the Daytona 500 is long and overwhelming. A day after earning a spot in the biggest race of his career, everything Keselowski doesn?t have seemed trivial.
?We?ve already won the Daytona 500,? Keselowski said Friday. ?Just getting in was the win.?
A week ago, the journeyman racer had no idea if he could even afford to come to Day...
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By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 19, 2011 12:06AM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Wanted: Crew members, new car parts, a strong engine and enough hotel rooms for five people.
The list of things Brian Keselowski needs heading into the Daytona 500 is long and overwhelming. A day after earning a spot in the biggest race of his career, everything Keselowski doesn?t have seemed trivial.
?We?ve already won the Daytona 500,? Keselowski said Friday. ?Just getting in was the win.?
A week ago, the journeyman racer had no idea if he could even afford to come to Day...
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
IXCR Announces 2011 Full Throttle Racer Pack
Indiana Cross Country Racing (IXCR) announced that it will offer a discount to racers participating in its series by offering the 2011 Full Throttle Racer Pack. The kit, which offers a savings of around $150, includes eight races and one T-shirt from each 2011 event. The good news is racers are only paying for 6 [...]
Top 5 Reasons We?re Thankful
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought what a better way to prepare for the drooling at the great feast by salivating a little early over a few of our favorite women in racing. These talented race car drivers are hot on and off the track…take a look. Danica Patrick Milka Duno Katherine Legge [...]
Greetings from Daytona!
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Greetings from (sunny and warm) Daytona International Speedway where country artist Brad Paisley, the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, is performing a pre-race concert on a state-of-the-art mobile stage down...
Waltrip scores emotional Truck win at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- On the 10th anniversary to the date of his seminal Daytona 500 victory, one which was tragically overshadowed by the death of Dale Earnhardt in a last-lap crash, Michael Waltrip captured...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pro-Hobbyist Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Introduced in Washington State
SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle titling and registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature by Senator Mike Carrell (Carrell.michael@leg.wa.gov).� The bill (S.B. 5585) defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 [...]
Kubica Involved in Rally Accident
Robert Kubica, the Lotus Renault GP driver, was involved in an accident in a rally in Italy.
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Off Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 at Leguna Seca
A racing legend and a race-inspired car will team up to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. A spectacular, one-of-a-kind factory-painted Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be sold to the highest bidder with none [...]
Trevor Bayne gave the Wood Brothers a win; old Ford family ties first gave them hope
How did the fabled Wood Brothers team go from barely breathing to Victory Lane in the Daytona 500? It put a 20-year-old driver in the seat and rebuilt a 60-year-old relationship with the Ford family.
Monday, February 21, 2011
NASCAR to lengthen offseason by week in 2012
The 2012 Daytona 500 will be held a week later than normal, eliminating the early off date and shortening the Sprint Cup season.
Top 5 Reasons We?re Thankful
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we thought what a better way to prepare for the drooling at the great feast by salivating a little early over a few of our favorite women in racing. These talented race car drivers are hot on and off the track…take a look. Danica Patrick Milka Duno Katherine Legge [...]
Auto racing: Earnhardt Jr. wins pole for Daytona 500
Auto racing: Earnhardt Jr. wins pole for Daytona 500
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 13, 2011 11:43PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? NASCAR is back ? and so is Juniormania.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reclaimed the spotlight in Daytona speedweeks, winning pole position for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 186.089 mph in qualifying Sunday.
It?s a boost for Earnhardt, who is coming off a disappointing season and spent part of the past week facing questions about the 10th anniversary of his father?s death at the track.
Earnhardt acknowledged that qualifying at Daytona is far more about the car than it is about the driv...
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The Associated Press
Updated Feb 13, 2011 11:43PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? NASCAR is back ? and so is Juniormania.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reclaimed the spotlight in Daytona speedweeks, winning pole position for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 186.089 mph in qualifying Sunday.
It?s a boost for Earnhardt, who is coming off a disappointing season and spent part of the past week facing questions about the 10th anniversary of his father?s death at the track.
Earnhardt acknowledged that qualifying at Daytona is far more about the car than it is about the driv...
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Trading Paint ? Book Highlight
Ever argued with your beer-holding, chip munching buddy about who the greatest NASCAR driver of all time was? Ever bet about how Danica Patrick would perform in NASCAR? Ever heckle your brother-in-law because he thought the crash of the century was merely a fender bender? In Trading Paint, Jerry Bonkowski, a veteran NASCAR writer gets [...]
Williams Team Contemplating Going Public
Williams Formula One team is planning to sell shares in the team publicly.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Top Gear rallies Fans for 13th Season opening with Giveaway Contest
Fanboi favorite Top Gear kickstarts its 13th season with a weeklong giveaway.
As all you serious gearheads know, Season 13 is where the Stig outs his mystery mug. Fans can watch the buildup in Seasons 11th and 12th DVDs which go on sale starting Tuesday, January 12th. Already BBC America is accepting pre-orders here.
But that’s not [...]
As all you serious gearheads know, Season 13 is where the Stig outs his mystery mug. Fans can watch the buildup in Seasons 11th and 12th DVDs which go on sale starting Tuesday, January 12th. Already BBC America is accepting pre-orders here.
But that’s not [...]
Michael Annett apologizes for driving underthe influence
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett admits he drank too much and got behind the wheel. Now he's apologizing for his "horrible" judgment and hopes to prove he can turn around his life.
Nathan Woods Memorial Ride Day
Glen Helen Raceway ? February 23, 2011 The off-road community was deeply saddened when the news arrived that 2-time WORCS Champion Nathan Woods had passed away in a motorcycle accident last Friday during a practice session for the opening round of the WORCS. Woods is survived by his wife Amanda and their two sons Nathan [...]
Online Racing Games auto racing
If you are the type who's into extreme sports or if you prefer the frenzy of adrenaline in your body if you are racing, then you can do this online too. The internet offers loads of racing games. Your choices are endless - from car racing games to truck racing games. Pick one that you like the most or...
GM Performance Parts to Auction First LSX454R Crate Engine
GM Performance Parts (GMPP) will auction the first production LSX454R crate engine at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event this month, with the proceeds going to the American Heart Association. The charity sale is scheduled for the evening of Friday, Jan. 21, and will be carried live on SPEED?s coverage of the Barrett-Jackson auction. The engine carries [...]
Friday, February 18, 2011
Ok. Not EVERYTHING in F1 Has Gotten Worse.
Graphically, I prefer the 1961 version, but everything-else-ly, I prefer the 2009. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Auto racing: Earnhardt Jr. wins pole for Daytona 500
Auto racing: Earnhardt Jr. wins pole for Daytona 500
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 13, 2011 11:43PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? NASCAR is back ? and so is Juniormania.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reclaimed the spotlight in Daytona speedweeks, winning pole position for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 186.089 mph in qualifying Sunday.
It?s a boost for Earnhardt, who is coming off a disappointing season and spent part of the past week facing questions about the 10th anniversary of his father?s death at the track.
Earnhardt acknowledged that qualifying at Daytona is far more about the car than it is about the driv...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Associated Press
Updated Feb 13, 2011 11:43PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? NASCAR is back ? and so is Juniormania.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reclaimed the spotlight in Daytona speedweeks, winning pole position for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 186.089 mph in qualifying Sunday.
It?s a boost for Earnhardt, who is coming off a disappointing season and spent part of the past week facing questions about the 10th anniversary of his father?s death at the track.
Earnhardt acknowledged that qualifying at Daytona is far more about the car than it is about the driv...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Heuer Rally-Master
From the instruction manual: “Rally-Master. Perfect timekeeping with the Rally-Master combination. The combination of an 8 day Master-Time with a Monte-Carlo timer on the same back plate permits simultaneous reading of the following times: Master-Time: Time of day (official time) or Total elapsed time. Monte-Carlo: Time of trip or Elapsed time during a lap. The [...]
Kurt Busch wins Shootout
Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR Kurt Busch celebrates his win in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway. By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kurt Busch won an exciting last-lap drag race over apparent winner Denny...
Chrysler Group LLC to Showcase Mopar at 2011 North American International Auto Show
Company Continues to Leverage its Service, Parts and Customer-care Brand Moparized vehicles will be front and center in each brand exhibit; more than 100 accessories to be on display Accessorization Station will feature live demos showcasing installation of Mopar accessories 200 Super S is Mopar?s interpretation of new Chrysler 200 Mopar Ram Runner kit production [...]
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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has several organisations which are dedicated to improving motorcycle safety by providing advanced rider training over and above what is necessary to pass the basic motorcycle test. These include the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and free...
2008 Hyundai Veracruz, Santa Fe crossovers ?Best Bets? for 2009
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 04/06/2009 The Hyundai Veracruz and Hyundai Santa Fe were named 2009 ?Best Bets? in the SUV and Crossover category by Cars.com, the leading destination for online car shoppers.
?Both the Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe are exactly what value car buyers are looking for,? said Mike Hanley, an editor at Cars.com. ?They offer [...]
?Both the Hyundai Veracruz and Santa Fe are exactly what value car buyers are looking for,? said Mike Hanley, an editor at Cars.com. ?They offer [...]
New York Reconsiders Taxing ?Gas Guzzlers?
In another misguided attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, legislation (A.B. 1318) has been reintroduced in the New York State Assembly to establish a progressive purchase surcharge for some new motor vehicles based on state calculations of carbon emissions.� Depending on the vehicle purchased, this surcharge could require owners to pay up to $2,500 more [...]
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s practice crash frees the pole for Sunday's Daytona 500
As if setting the field for Sunday's Daytona 500 couldn't get any more complicated. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s practice crash Wednesday added yet another monkey wrench.
A Force to be reckoned with
HOMESTEAD, Fla. --- John Force, the legendary but garrulous NHRA drag racer who won his 15th Funny Car championship with a come-from-behind victory last weekend in Pomona, Calif., was rendered uttlerly speechless when he was presented with the prestigious Spirit...
NASCAR lowers age limit for touring series to 15
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) �?? NASCAR has lowered the age limit for drivers competing in its regional touring series from 16 to 15.
The change is effective immediately and applies to drivers in the K&N Pro Series East and West, Whelen Modified Tour, Whelen Southern Modified Tour and Canadian Tire Series.
George Silbermann, NASCAR's managing director of racing operations, says the change is the "next logical step" for developing young talent in the sport.
Silbermann says it will increase the opportunities for drivers to "gain experience at the regional level and prepare them for the higher levels of the sport."Read more on NewsOK.com
The change is effective immediately and applies to drivers in the K&N Pro Series East and West, Whelen Modified Tour, Whelen Southern Modified Tour and Canadian Tire Series.
George Silbermann, NASCAR's managing director of racing operations, says the change is the "next logical step" for developing young talent in the sport.
Silbermann says it will increase the opportunities for drivers to "gain experience at the regional level and prepare them for the higher levels of the sport."Read more on NewsOK.com
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
2010 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational TV Special Air Dates
2010 OPTIMA Invitational to Premiere on SPEED? Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. ET Every year in November, the hottest show vehicles in the world make their way to Las Vegas to be featured at the SEMA Show, the leading specialty automotive trade event. For the third year in a row, 50 of the most [...]
Darrell Gwynn Foundation Raises $490,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
The Darrell Gwynn Foundation auctioned two cars and made a wheelchair donation at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction on Friday, January 21. Proceeds from the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction totaled $490,000 which will primarily benefit the foundation?s Wheelchair Donation Program, but also the foundation?s Education & Prevention Program, Paralyzed Assistance Fund and Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week [...]
Ford Beats Ferrari in Name Dispute
Ferrari decides to back down from dispute with Ford over the name of its racing car.
Daytona: Lap 3 moment of silence for Earnhardt
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) �?? Daytona International Speedway is asking for a moment of silence on the third lap of the Daytona 500 as a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt.
Earnhardt was killed in an accident on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
Earnhardt was killed in an accident on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
Lewis Hamilton to Wed?
After three years with his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussy Cat Dolls, Lewis Hamilton is still in no rush to tie the knot. The racer and singer both acknowledge they are at the height of their careers and are both equally happy and focused on that at the moment. However, Formula 1′s Hamilton did [...]
Monday, February 14, 2011
Lost Track: Greenwood Roadway
Pebble Beach. Torrey Pines. Bridgehampton. Indianola, Iowa? In a lot of ways, it’s the loss of the tracks of the middle of the country that is all the more tragic than the biggies on the coasts. The lack of artifacts make the memory more distant, the tracks somehow more forgotten. It’s almost as if they [...]
GNCC UTV Racing: Rules Changes!
The UTV racing rules for the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series were revamped in late January, so be sure your side-by-side is ready to go before you head to the UTV opener March 12 in Georgia. Change 1: Under the MACHINE ELIGIBILITY AND CLASSIFICATION header, clutch and ignition changes� are now permitted in the [...]
Kubica Involved in Rally Accident
Robert Kubica, the Lotus Renault GP driver, was involved in an accident in a rally in Italy.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Ecclestone Survives Mugging
The 80-year old Bernie Ecclestone was robbed outside of his Formula One Holdings headquarters in Knightsbridge, central London. He was punched in the face and kicked by four men. Ecclestone was heading to his HQ with girlfriend Fabiana Flosi. Bernie Ecclestone was taken to a London hospital and treated for a minor head injury. Since [...]
Blaming Drivers in F1
At least three team directors have publicly criticized their drivers after the 2010 Formula One season.
Best Week Ever: Camping In The Dunes
Good Friday, and welcome to what I hope is the final winter deep freeze. It’s cold out there for most of America, and it’s a toasty 3 degrees here in Minneapolis. It’s quite a shock after returning from a glorious week of 70+ degrees riding sport quads in the Imperial Sand Dunes (a.k.a. Glamis) in [...]
Pro-Hobbyist Street Rod and Custom Vehicle Bill Introduced in Washington State
SEMA model legislation to create a vehicle titling and registration classification for street rods and custom vehicles has been introduced in the Washington State Legislature by Senator Mike Carrell (Carrell.michael@leg.wa.gov).� The bill (S.B. 5585) defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949 and a custom as an altered vehicle at least 25 [...]
Saturday, February 12, 2011
France hints at tweaks to 2011 Chase
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Brian France, NASCAR's chairman and CEO, addressed the media today at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed a number of issues, including the possibilty of tweaking the Chase format even though, as he said, ``we are very excited about...
Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson set to square off for Sprint Cup title
BY SCOTT WRIGHT, Staff Writer, swright@opubco.comDenny Hamlin says being known as the guy who ended Jimmie Johnson's run for a fifth consecutive Sprint Cup championship would be ?the greatest moment in my life.?Well, Denny, here's your shot.Read more on NewsOK.com
Meguiar?s Introduces World?s Most Advanced Car Wax: Ultimate Wax
Meguiar?s, the world?s leader in car care technology, has introduced Ultimate Wax its newest and most advanced pure synthetic car wax. Featuring Meguiar?s� Thin Film technology, this revolutionary new product makes application and wipe-off effortless, even in full sun ? a first for Meguiar?s products. ?For Meguiar?s� Ultimate line, our bar is simply higher,? said [...]
Five Expert Tips to Keep Your Car Protected this Winter
An estimated 70 percent of drivers are unprepared for winter driving and as gloomy weather and poor driving conditions set in, Meguiar?s�, the experts in surface care technology are providing consumers with the top five tips for keeping vehicles protected and polished this winter. To prepare glass surfaces for winter?s arrival, Meguiar?s� recommends using their [...]
Friday, February 11, 2011
Rest in Peace Tom Walkinshaw
At the age of 64, Tom Walkinshaw died Sunday after suffering from cancer. Most people know Walkinshaw as the engineering director for Michael Schumacher during one of his championship seasons with the Benetton Formula One team. He also was known for his victories in 1988 and 1990 with Jaguar in the 24 Hours of Le [...]
Trading Paint ? Book Highlight
Ever argued with your beer-holding, chip munching buddy about who the greatest NASCAR driver of all time was? Ever bet about how Danica Patrick would perform in NASCAR? Ever heckle your brother-in-law because he thought the crash of the century was merely a fender bender? In Trading Paint, Jerry Bonkowski, a veteran NASCAR writer gets [...]
Auto Traffic Monopoly Review auto racing
Auto Traffic Monopoly is software created by Andrew Wallace and uses a strategy they call linkwheel. What this means is, that with the click of a button you can created back links and content pointing toward your website from countless other pages and blogs.Can you make money with this tool? More then...
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has several organisations which are dedicated to improving motorcycle safety by providing advanced rider training over and above what is necessary to pass the basic motorcycle test. These include the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and free...
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ford Beats Ferrari in Name Dispute
Ferrari decides to back down from dispute with Ford over the name of its racing car.
Jimmie Johnson wins fifth Sprint Cup title
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- To be the man, you have to beat the man. But over the last five seasons in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, there has not been anyone capable of dethroning Jimmie Johnson, who captured an amazing fifth consecutive...
Atmosphere
This is a shot any contemporary catalog designer would kill for. This photo has been sitting on my hard drive for years. There’s something about the mood of it that I find mesmerizing. Whether it’s the moment captured, the perfection of the composition, or simply the colors?that Jag and the Baracuta-ish jacket are almost a [...]
Jason Bowles wins NASCAR All-Star Showdown
IRWINDALE, Calif. (AP) ? Jason Bowles won the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown on Saturday night, beating Canadian D.J. Kennington by 0.501 seconds on the half-mile track.
Bowles, the 2009 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion from Ontario, Calif., took the lead on the final restart in the 225-lap race that was slowed by 11 cautions.
Kennington, the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, gave Toyota a sweep of the top two spots in his first start at Irwindale.
Jonathon Gomez was third, followed by Luis Martinez Jr., Johnny Borneman, action sports star Travis Pastrana, Derek Thorn, Travis Motley, Moses Smith and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Steve Wallace.
Earlier, Sean Woodside won the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model race, holding off Nick Joanides in a green-white-checkered finish.
Read more on NewsOK.com
Bowles, the 2009 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion from Ontario, Calif., took the lead on the final restart in the 225-lap race that was slowed by 11 cautions.
Kennington, the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, gave Toyota a sweep of the top two spots in his first start at Irwindale.
Jonathon Gomez was third, followed by Luis Martinez Jr., Johnny Borneman, action sports star Travis Pastrana, Derek Thorn, Travis Motley, Moses Smith and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Steve Wallace.
Earlier, Sean Woodside won the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model race, holding off Nick Joanides in a green-white-checkered finish.
Read more on NewsOK.com
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lotus Family Speaks
The family of the founder of the Lotus company takes sides in the controversy of two teams using the Lotus name next season.
New Racing Team: Junior Johnson Racing
Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has created Junior Johnson Racing (JJR). Why? He’s hoping to use the team to propel his young son, Robert, into the Sprint Cup Series. Junior plans to run this team from shops on his Hamptonville estate?yep, surrounded by animals and all. The new team has names behind it like Keith [...]
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
The Drive to End Hunger
What happens when AARP teams up with NASCAR? The Drive to End Hunger. The campign includes volunteer-led food driver, corporate fundraising, local outreach and more.� Thanks to Jeff Gordon and Hendrick Motorsports, the No. 24 ride is wrapped in AARP logos to spotlight the fight to solve the problem of hunger in older Americans. The [...]
Barrett-Jackson to Auction Off Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 at Leguna Seca
A racing legend and a race-inspired car will team up to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. A spectacular, one-of-a-kind factory-painted Grabber Blue 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be sold to the highest bidder with none [...]
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Annett gets DWI
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) ? NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett has been charged with driving while impaired following a two-car accident.
Annett, entering his first season for Rusty Wallace Racing, also was charged with resisting arrest, failure to reduce speed and unlawful use of a mobile phone to text or send e-mail.Read more on NewsOK.com
Annett, entering his first season for Rusty Wallace Racing, also was charged with resisting arrest, failure to reduce speed and unlawful use of a mobile phone to text or send e-mail.Read more on NewsOK.com
?Racer TV? Announces 29 weeks of ATV Racing On Versus
Racer TV has expanded to show even more powersports racing for 2011. Footage will include bike and ATV coverage from not only Grand National Cross Country series, but also the second season of “ATV-24/7″, 11 Pro ATV MX rounds and even some amateur ATV/UTV/utility quad coverage. In fact, a full season of powersports racing – [...]
Cadillac Returns To Racing With CTS-V Coupe
Cadillac announced today it will return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe competing in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge, North America?s top production-based racecar series. The move returns Cadillac to a series where it competed from 2004 to 2007. Competing in the GT Class with the [...]
Monday, February 7, 2011
?Racer TV? Announces 29 weeks of ATV Racing On Versus
Racer TV has expanded to show even more powersports racing for 2011. Footage will include bike and ATV coverage from not only Grand National Cross Country series, but also the second season of “ATV-24/7″, 11 Pro ATV MX rounds and even some amateur ATV/UTV/utility quad coverage. In fact, a full season of powersports racing – [...]
Cadillac Returns To Racing With CTS-V Coupe
Cadillac announced today it will return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe competing in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge, North America?s top production-based racecar series. The move returns Cadillac to a series where it competed from 2004 to 2007. Competing in the GT Class with the [...]
France hints at tweaks to 2011 Chase
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Brian France, NASCAR's chairman and CEO, addressed the media today at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed a number of issues, including the possibilty of tweaking the Chase format even though, as he said, ``we are very excited about...
2010 OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational TV Special Air Dates
2010 OPTIMA Invitational to Premiere on SPEED? Friday, March 11 at 8 p.m. ET Every year in November, the hottest show vehicles in the world make their way to Las Vegas to be featured at the SEMA Show, the leading specialty automotive trade event. For the third year in a row, 50 of the most [...]
Alfa, BMW, Fiat, Volvo.. Datsun?
Marvelous video of the SCCA 2.5 Trans America Challenge effort of the BRE Racing Datsuns. I’ve long been a fan of the Datsun 510, and this video only reinforces that sentiment. Thanks for the heads up, Mandy! You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Jason Bowles wins NASCAR All-Star Showdown
IRWINDALE, Calif. (AP) ? Jason Bowles won the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown on Saturday night, beating Canadian D.J. Kennington by 0.501 seconds on the half-mile track.
Bowles, the 2009 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion from Ontario, Calif., took the lead on the final restart in the 225-lap race that was slowed by 11 cautions.
Kennington, the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, gave Toyota a sweep of the top two spots in his first start at Irwindale.
Jonathon Gomez was third, followed by Luis Martinez Jr., Johnny Borneman, action sports star Travis Pastrana, Derek Thorn, Travis Motley, Moses Smith and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Steve Wallace.
Earlier, Sean Woodside won the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model race, holding off Nick Joanides in a green-white-checkered finish.
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Bowles, the 2009 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion from Ontario, Calif., took the lead on the final restart in the 225-lap race that was slowed by 11 cautions.
Kennington, the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, gave Toyota a sweep of the top two spots in his first start at Irwindale.
Jonathon Gomez was third, followed by Luis Martinez Jr., Johnny Borneman, action sports star Travis Pastrana, Derek Thorn, Travis Motley, Moses Smith and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Steve Wallace.
Earlier, Sean Woodside won the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model race, holding off Nick Joanides in a green-white-checkered finish.
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Live at the Sylvania 300
LOUDON, N.H. - Race over: Clint Bowyer is your newest Sylvania 300 champion, holding off an impressive comeback attempt by Denny Hamlin (0.477 behind). Lap 250: With 50 laps to go, Tony Stewart has maintained his lead, despite a number...
Sylvania 300 - NASCAR - Sprint Cup Series - Jimmie Johnson - Sports
Sylvania 300 - NASCAR - Sprint Cup Series - Jimmie Johnson - Sports
Kevin Swindell wins second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals
FROM STAFF REPORTSKevin Swindell became the first driver in Chili Bowl National Sprint races history to win back-to-back championships.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR drivers in favor of simpler points system
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? Jimmie Johnson understands that speculation over a new points system is often viewed as NASCAR's attempt to end his five-year championship reign.
It makes no difference to him, though, if NASCAR throws out its 36-year-old points system or rewrites the eligibility requirements on the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Johnson said he'll be ready to race ? and win ? under any format.
"I don't care what races are in the Chase, the format to win the championship, I could care less," Johnson said, "because I feel confident that my team will be able to win championships under any set of circumstances."Read more on NewsOK.com
It makes no difference to him, though, if NASCAR throws out its 36-year-old points system or rewrites the eligibility requirements on the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Johnson said he'll be ready to race ? and win ? under any format.
"I don't care what races are in the Chase, the format to win the championship, I could care less," Johnson said, "because I feel confident that my team will be able to win championships under any set of circumstances."Read more on NewsOK.com
Saturday, February 5, 2011
North Dakota Transportation Committee Hearing Scheduled for Thurs., Feb. 3
A bill (H.B. 1442) has been introduced in the North Dakota State Legislature to prohibit the modification of any motor vehicle that alters the manufacturer’s original suspension, steering or brake system unless the state highway patrol issues an inspection certificate.� Current law permits modification if the equipment meets ?SEMA standards.?� H.B. 1442 adds that modifying [...]
Trading Paint ? Book Highlight
Ever argued with your beer-holding, chip munching buddy about who the greatest NASCAR driver of all time was? Ever bet about how Danica Patrick would perform in NASCAR? Ever heckle your brother-in-law because he thought the crash of the century was merely a fender bender? In Trading Paint, Jerry Bonkowski, a veteran NASCAR writer gets [...]
I?d rather race than play ATV baseball
Decisions are a lot easier to make after the fact, in hindsight. For instance, if you make a decision and then don’t like the outcome or the feedback that is generated from that outcome, you probably won’t do it ever again. Example, let’s say you really try to ride a your neighbor’s prize-winning Brahma bull. [...]
X Games Recap: Moore Brothers Make History
In case you missed out on Snowmobile Best trick at Winter X Games 15, Caleb and Colten Moore brought something never before seen…or heard of. There has been much hype surrounding the return of the Moore brothers to Aspen Colorado.� After questionable judging at last years event, both brothers made it a point to keep [...]
TV Times: Water on the Smoke?
A humble and contrite Tony Stewart apologized at the Charlotte, NC, press conference for his emotional outburst and subsequent helmet throwing at the track promoter during a sprint car race in Australia. He said that he was very sorry that he became upset about the condition of the dirt track surface.
It appears that [...]
It appears that [...]
Greg Biffle working at Dunkin' Donuts
Photos from NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's stint working the drive-thru at a New Hampshire Dunkin' Donuts.
Greg Biffle - NASCAR - New Hampshire - United States - Drive-through
Greg Biffle - NASCAR - New Hampshire - United States - Drive-through
Friday, February 4, 2011
Chase contenders
LOUDON, N.H. - Here's the relevant information for the Sprint Cup's Chase contenders in today's race. 1st: Denny Hamlin (5060 points): Row 11, No. 11 car, Toyota 2nd: Jimmie Johnson (5050 points): Row 13, No. 48 car, Chevrolet 3rd: Kevin...
Denny Hamlin - Jimmie Johnson - Sprint Cup Series - sport - Motorsports
Denny Hamlin - Jimmie Johnson - Sprint Cup Series - sport - Motorsports
I?d rather race than play ATV baseball
Decisions are a lot easier to make after the fact, in hindsight. For instance, if you make a decision and then don’t like the outcome or the feedback that is generated from that outcome, you probably won’t do it ever again. Example, let’s say you really try to ride a your neighbor’s prize-winning Brahma bull. [...]
Vickers back behind the wheel after medical scare
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? After eight months away from racing, Brian Vickers was unsure what to expect when he got behind the wheel again.
He thought his seat, belts and helmet might feel a little different.
Instead, they fit perfectly. Read more on NewsOK.com
He thought his seat, belts and helmet might feel a little different.
Instead, they fit perfectly. Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR simplifies points system
By Pete Goodwin Globe Staff Here�s something that may get you race fans a bit revved up. As expected, NASCAR tonight threw out the points system it has used since 1975 in favor of a format based strictly on finishing...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Mercedes Benz SLS, Chevy Z06 benefit Charities on Valentine?s Day through CharityBuzz
New York, NY ? January, 2009 ? For that special someone who has everything, the best gifts rise above red roses to reveal a big heart and a bit of creativity.� Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com), a trendsetter in cause marketing dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits through incredible online auctions, launches its Valentine?s Day Auction today featuring [...]
Jimmie Johnson wins fifth Sprint Cup title
HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- To be the man, you have to beat the man. But over the last five seasons in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, there has not been anyone capable of dethroning Jimmie Johnson, who captured an amazing fifth consecutive...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Lotus Family Speaks
The family of the founder of the Lotus company takes sides in the controversy of two teams using the Lotus name next season.
GT40 Ride Along at LeMans ?69
I’ve watched so many clips of races that were missing the sound that I forgot how important it is. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Derek Bell?s Favorite Co-Driver
Dude doesn’t even need navigator’s notes. He knows this park like the back of his three-fingered hand. #37 Gulf Stingray. Nice. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Postcards From Spa
Post Card editor must have been one of the easiest jobs to have in the middle of the last century. I can only imagine the scenario that produced the following bounty (uploaded to French auto forum Autodiva by Tarwann). It must have gone something like this: Post Card Editor: We need photos of Spa! Intern: [...]
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New Cars Unveiled for Formula One Season
Four teams revealed their new racing cars a day before the first test of the new year begins in Valencia, Spain.
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum presented by Automobile Club of Southern California
Hear tall tales and bench racing exploits from some of the original�members of the Low Flyers of Santa Monica – one of hot rodding’s earliest and most important car clubs. Join us at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. with moderators Museum Chairman Alex Xydias and Jim Miller, ... Read full blog
Georgia Riding On My Mind
Georgia is pretty neat. It’s the gateway to tropical Florida, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is flanked on the Atlantic coast by the beautiful Sea Islands chain. Ranging from flat and muddy to tall and steep, the Peach State has a striking variety of terrain and plant life within its nearly 60,000 square [...]
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