By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Kurt Busch, winner of Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, and Jeff Burton both visited Victory Lane today after their respective victories in today's Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile races to determine...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Stewart wins drag race over Bowyer in Nationwide opener
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Tony Stewart won the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona International Speedway for the fourth consecutive year after outsprinting runner-up Clint Bowyer to the finish line by a scant margin of .007...
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Sprint Cup Results
1. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267 laps, 134.4 rating, 47 points.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Shift 2: Unleashed, NFS?s New Muscle Cars
Growing up, the reoccurring Christmas gift every year was the latest addition in the Need for Speed video game franchise and whatever console it was playing on at the time. As I grew up so did the technology, causing me to never fully leave behind the once considered childish act of video games. Now Need [...]
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Grid Schematic of the Past
Do any publications still use this format for describing the starting grid of Formula 1 races? I see this format or variations of it frequently in old magazine clippings and books and I find it to be immediately browsable. It gives a great deal of information for as simple as it is?the indication of the [...]
In Melbourne, Talk of Another U.S. Race and Great Aussie Fans
As Melbourne prepares for the first race of the season, the talk is of Bernie Ecclestone in New York.
NASCAR Nationwide-Scotts EZ Seed 300 Results
1. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 300 laps, 150 rating, 0 points, $44,725.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tony Stewart and F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton to Trade Places
By Jesse Kiser Lewis Hamilton, the long time star driver for the McLaren Mercedes F1 team, to run NASCAR? What about Tony Stewart, the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver and team owner (and occasional IndyCar driver), running F1? Not really, but the two will switch cars for a few exhibition laps. Thanks to their mutual sponsor [...]
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Sprint Cup Results,1st Ld-Writethru
1. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267 laps, 134.4 rating, 47 points, $401,541.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Live updates from the 53d Daytona 500
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Lap 197, 5:11, Caution No. 15 -- Regan Smith gets bumped from behind by his draft partner, Kurt Busch, and makes a hard right into heavy traffic, collecting the cars of Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin...
2009 Moab Jeep Safari shows off six Tricked-up Jeeps courtesy of Mopar
Moab, Utah, April, 2009� - The Mopar� Underground design team showcased six customized Jeep� vehicles and Dodge trucks today at the 43rd annual Moab Jeep Safari 2009.
Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer?Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 [...]
Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer?Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 [...]
Monday, March 28, 2011
I.C.E. Racing Series Wrapping Up Soon
After nearly a two-month break, the bikes, quads and bar stool racers who make up the field of the International Championship Series (I.C.E.) will be back at it Friday, March 25 at the War Memorial Coliseum in Johnstown, Pa. Heading into the finale, former three-time I.C.E. champion Mandy “Wild Child” Brodil leads Sammy Wiggins in [...]
Making Promises
The BBC gets it. They know why people still love Formula 1. They know the importance of the heritage of the sport. They’ve demonstrated it perfectly in this clip that served as the introduction to the 2011 season. I wonder why Formula 1 doesn’t know it themselves. You can read this post in its original [...]
Mark Martin steals Nationwide win in Vegas; Danica Patrick finishes 4th
Mark Martin has won the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after Brad Keselowski hit the wall, and Danica Patrick finished a career-best fourth.
I.C.E. Racing Series Wrapping Up Soon
After nearly a two-month break, the bikes, quads and bar stool racers who make up the field of the International Championship Series (I.C.E.) will be back at it Friday, March 25 at the War Memorial Coliseum in Johnstown, Pa. Heading into the finale, former three-time I.C.E. champion Mandy “Wild Child” Brodil leads Sammy Wiggins in [...]
2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway Winner
Maybe you’ve dreamed about winning a Corvette. Well, one lucky guy won two at once: an immaculately restored ’67 427 convertible and a brand-new, one-of-a-kind ZR1. Brian Landgren of Seattle, Washington won the matching pair of red-on-white screamers in the 2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway, a charity fundraiser raffle in support of the Kids Wish Network’s [...]
Sunday, March 27, 2011
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...
Late call gives Kyle Busch three-peat at Fontana
Kyle Busch used pit strategy to take a late lead and held off Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick to win his third straight Nationwide race at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday.
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 [...]
2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway Winner
Maybe you’ve dreamed about winning a Corvette. Well, one lucky guy won two at once: an immaculately restored ’67 427 convertible and a brand-new, one-of-a-kind ZR1. Brian Landgren of Seattle, Washington won the matching pair of red-on-white screamers in the 2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway, a charity fundraiser raffle in support of the Kids Wish Network’s [...]
Saturday, March 26, 2011
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Nationwide Results, CAR
1. (7) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 150 laps, 128.5 rating, 0 points.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Two groups vow to pitch new proposals for racing in OKC
BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.comTwo rival groups say they will pitch new proposals for grand prix racing in Oklahoma City after the rejection of a plan last summer by the Oklahoma City Council.Read more on NewsOK.com
Danica "more comfortable'' second time around at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. _ Although she says she feels much more comfortable in a stock car, Danica Patrick was quick to remind the media today at Daytona International Speedway that Saturday's Nationwide Series opener marked...
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
Final pit stop key as Carl Edwards wins in Las Vegas
Carl Edwards earned his first victory of the season Sunday by winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Friday, March 25, 2011
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...
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 [...]
2 Driver Announcements; Further Confirmation of Red Bull Strength in Spain
Vitantonio Liuzzi joins the Hispania team, Pedro de la Rosa returns to McLaren and Red Bull is fastest again in Spain.
Nissan Cars, Crossovers, Pickup, Trucks, and SUVs up by $25 for 2009
April, 2009 , Franklin, TN — Nissan North America, Inc. announced a Destination & Handling (D&H) increase of $25 on 2009 Nissan cars, excluding GT-R, effective today. New D&H charges for Nissan vehicles are $720 for Versa, Sentra, cube, Altima, Maxima and Z Coupe and Roadster. D&H chargse remain at $780 for Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, [...]
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Brian Keselowski undergoes gall bladder surgery
Brian Keselowski is not at Bristol Motor Speedway because he had emergency surgery to remove his gall bladder.
2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway Winner
Maybe you’ve dreamed about winning a Corvette. Well, one lucky guy won two at once: an immaculately restored ’67 427 convertible and a brand-new, one-of-a-kind ZR1. Brian Landgren of Seattle, Washington won the matching pair of red-on-white screamers in the 2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway, a charity fundraiser raffle in support of the Kids Wish Network’s [...]
Creamer NEATV-MX and WORCS
Clearly something didn’t go right for Josh Creamer out west or he wouldn’t be back home preparing for the New England ATV Motocross series. Or could it simply be new sponsorship opportunities? (seriously, this late in the game?…Maybe). But really, doesn’t a fourth-place ride in the WORCS opener and a victory at Round 2 qualify [...]
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...
Two groups vow to pitch new proposals for racing in OKC
BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.comTwo rival groups say they will pitch new proposals for grand prix racing in Oklahoma City after the rejection of a plan last summer by the Oklahoma City Council.Read more on NewsOK.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Track Trash: Thunder Valley, Spring Race
Oh yeah…..they’re beginning to run this track like it should be run.
Beatin’ and bangin’, all day long.
I can hear some of ‘em saying
“git outta my way, you dirtbag”.
And then he pushes his ‘horn’ button
(the one on the floor, next to the brake pedal).
JJ Cobb: Saturday?s Busch League race was tainted with controversy, as [...]
Beatin’ and bangin’, all day long.
I can hear some of ‘em saying
“git outta my way, you dirtbag”.
And then he pushes his ‘horn’ button
(the one on the floor, next to the brake pedal).
JJ Cobb: Saturday?s Busch League race was tainted with controversy, as [...]
NASCAR Camping World Truck-Too Tough To Tame 200 Results
1. (2) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 147 laps, 145.3 rating, 0 points.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
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.
Toes on the Track
Usually I’d take this opportunity to once again extoll the virtues of closeness in photography; remark on the shooters standing this close to the track; and bemoan that racing today’s photography may be more colorful, but is certainly less dramatic. But instead I’ll do the unthinkable and just shut up and let these shots of [...]
Investment Portfolio: Rare Cars are Better than Gold
A ?63 Shelby Cobra was the top seller at $467,500 at the Auctions America Collector Cars of Ford Lauderdale auction in March 2011. The Cobra is a numbers-matching, low mileage CSX2080 and the fifth 289 Cobra built. Sold to only its third owner, this car is a pristine piece. The funny thing about this one [...]
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
?MX vs. ATV Alive? announces riders; Pat Brown
ATV Pro racer Pat Brown made the list of pro riders recently released by the folks behind the “MX vs. ATV Alive” video game. The longtime quad racer is the lone four-wheeled pro on the initial list. Brown is not competing in the AMA ATV MX Championship series this year, but is still one of [...]
The Exhaust Circuit
Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- As a general rule, sportswriters are not allowed to cheer in the press box. It's a tenet I've adhered to in my quarter century (I'm dating myself, yes) in this business. It's...
Avalanches, Gators and Brute Force
Good day, and happy St. Patrick’s Day to all you Irish riders and (responsible) drinkers. I’m not sure where to begin with this week’s update. It’s been an interesting week, and I’ve got a lot of exciting stuff in the hopper. Best to take this as it came, chronologically. Since I last checked in, I [...]
Eastwood Launches Professional TIG 200 Welder at DIY Prices
The Eastwood Company, do-it-yourself innovators of automotive restoration tools, today launched an affordable, industrial quality TIG welder. The Eastwood TIG Welder is designed for the DIY fabricator who wants precise welding of thinner-gauge materials up to 1/4″ thick. The Eastwood TIG Welder sets up in minutes, has a high frequency start for precise tack welds, [...]
Monday, March 21, 2011
Creamer NEATV-MX and WORCS
Clearly something didn’t go right for Josh Creamer out west or he wouldn’t be back home preparing for the New England ATV Motocross series. Or could it simply be new sponsorship opportunities? (seriously, this late in the game?…Maybe). But really, doesn’t a fourth-place ride in the WORCS opener and a victory at Round 2 qualify [...]
Return of the Double Bubble
I don’t love the styling, but I’m glad to see that the newly debuted Fiat 500 Coup� Zagato features the signature Zagato design detail: The double bubble roof. More at Luxury Addicted You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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...
Sunday, March 20, 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...
AMA ATV MX Round 1 Photos
While the last couple of years have been filled with a lot of “firsts” for this country boy from central Oregon, one opportunity that always managed to escape me is attending an AMA national.� Mostly because of the distance factor, but even with all of my industry connections I’ve still never managed to make it [...]
Let?s Ride Along with Walter R�hrl in a Porsche 904GTS
I can think of worse ways to spend the next few minutes than riding shotgun with Walter R�hrl in the Porsche Museum’s 6-cylinder 904 GTS. Love the heel-toe cam! via Top Gear You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Off-Roader?s New Year
Hello everybody, It’s been a long one since I last updated my travels and, in fact, it’s been an awfully long winter. Not that I’m complaining, but my travel schedule has been heavy – new ATV intros, snowmobile tour stories, a very exciting side-by-side unveil and, most recently, a solid week of snowmobile testing on [...]
Interesting Horse Racing Games for You and Your Child auto racing
Since a lot of folks are into racing games, web developers have thought of numerous games that may satisfy gamers all around the world. Apart from the favored car racing games, you could find horse racing games too. These horse racing games could be fully enjoyed within the comforts of your own home.When...
Saturday, March 19, 2011
2010 Audi Q7: More Powerful, Cleaner than ever with TDI
INGOLSTADT, Germany, Apr 14, 2009� -� When it was first rolled out three years ago, the Audi Q7 performance SUV immediately achieved a leadership position ? as a sporty, comfortable as well as high-performance recreational and business vehicle on a grand scale. Now Audi is making it even better ? more elegant and more efficient, [...]
2009 Dodge Challenger, Ram 1500 win Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Awards
Auburn Hills, Mich., April, 2009� -� The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 and Dodge Challenger continue charging ahead, taking home the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) Association?s ?Truck of the Year? and ?Car of the Year? awards.
?Both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Challenger were decisive winners in this year?s competition,? said Michael Cotsworth, [...]
?Both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Dodge Challenger were decisive winners in this year?s competition,? said Michael Cotsworth, [...]
Kubica Involved in Rally Accident
Robert Kubica, the Lotus Renault GP driver, was involved in an accident in a rally in Italy.
2010 Audi Q7: More Powerful, Cleaner than ever with TDI
INGOLSTADT, Germany, Apr 14, 2009� -� When it was first rolled out three years ago, the Audi Q7 performance SUV immediately achieved a leadership position ? as a sporty, comfortable as well as high-performance recreational and business vehicle on a grand scale. Now Audi is making it even better ? more elegant and more efficient, [...]
Red Bull Takes Lead as Winter Testing Begins
Sebastian Vettel set the fastest lap time in his new Red Bull racing car at the first Formula One test session of the year.
Friday, March 18, 2011
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Sprint Cup Results,1st Ld-Writethru
1. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267 laps, 134.4 rating, 47 points, $401,541.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Mike Yager?s Corvette Bible
“I Wrote This Book Targeted to the First Time Corvette Buyers Nothing Frustrates Me More Than Seeing A Fellow Corvette Owner Making Poor Decisions When Buying Their First Corvette!” Book includes: Hardcover, 7 1/4″ x 9 1/4″ 336 Pages 429 Full Color and 2 Black & White Illustrations The purpose of Mike Yager’s Corvette Bible [...]
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Junior crashes Daytona 500 pole-winning car; will start at rear
Daytona 500 pole sitter Dale Earnhardt Jr. crashed his primary car in practice. He was unhurt but car sustained heavy left side and rear deck damage.
20-year-old Trevor Bayne wins Daytona 500
By The Associated PressDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? Dale Earnhardt Jr. Read more on NewsOK.com
Model Car: The ?65 Mustang That?s Not Actually a Mustang.
By Jesse Kiser Photos by Jesse Kiser What is it? Guess. Early model Mustang? Well sort of, but it started life as a Miata. This one, spotted in March at a Heart of the Carolina’s Cruise In, in Clemmons, NC, is one of about a dozen in the U.S. It was comical to stand and [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Let?s Ride Along with Walter R�hrl in a Porsche 904GTS
I can think of worse ways to spend the next few minutes than riding shotgun with Walter R�hrl in the Porsche Museum’s 6-cylinder 904 GTS. Love the heel-toe cam! via Top Gear You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Getting Your Ride Ready For Spring
Spring is almost here and it’s time to start getting your bike ready for the new riding season! Assuming that you did a proper job of winterizing and storing your ride, getting it ready should not be much more difficult than removing the motorcycle cover, hooking up the battery, filling it with [...]
Thoughts on a Kubica Return
What chance does Robert Kubica have of returning to Formula One racing? His past might tell the story.
Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton win Gatorade Duels
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Kurt Busch, winner of Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, and Jeff Burton both visited Victory Lane today after their respective victories in today's Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile races to determine...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Stradale Soundtrack
They may be faster. They may be more comfortable. They may be more practical. But modern sportscars?even modern supercars?absolutely get their asses handed to them when it comes to engine sound. Case in point, the 1967 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale. The 8C Competizione, as remarkable as it is, never stood a chance. You can [...]
H-Bomb Media?s ?WORCS Sizzle? Video
When I spoke with Wes Miller of H-Bomb Media a few weeks back, we spoke of the World Off-Road Championship Series, the signing of Josh Creamer (reigning AMA ATV MX Pro Champion), television on the Versus Network and the sport in general. Miller told me he was thrilled with the signing of Creamer (who won [...]
Off-Roader?s New Year
Hello everybody, It’s been a long one since I last updated my travels and, in fact, it’s been an awfully long winter. Not that I’m complaining, but my travel schedule has been heavy – new ATV intros, snowmobile tour stories, a very exciting side-by-side unveil and, most recently, a solid week of snowmobile testing on [...]
Monday, March 14, 2011
Denny Hamlin expects knee to keep 'aching for a while'
Denny Hamlin expects his left knee to be "aching for a while" since he never wants to slow down.
Variety of competitors to chase records at World?s Fastest Half Mile Speed Trials
BRISTOL, Tenn. (Wednesday, March 9, 2011) ? Ford NASCAR drivers in a street legal Mustang, a Tony Stewart-owned sprint car, two supermodifieds, and a world superbike champion will attempt to establish half-mile closed course records in the ?World?s Fastest Half-Mile Speed Trials? Saturday, March 19, immediately following the Scotts EZ Seed 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
?The [...]
?The [...]
Cool CARS Episode Ideas, Although it?s Not Disney?s
By Jesse Kiser These photos we found floating around the internet hint at possible cool episodes of Disney’s CARS franchise, which is releasing a sequel on June 24th. The problem is that these photos are not from Disney but rather are from a random person. But how cool are they? Combining CARS with some of [...]
Sunday, March 13, 2011
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Sprint Cup Results,1st Ld-Writethru
1. (3) Carl Edwards, Ford, 267 laps, 134.4 rating, 47 points, $401,541.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Live updates from the 53d Daytona 500
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Lap 197, 5:11, Caution No. 15 -- Regan Smith gets bumped from behind by his draft partner, Kurt Busch, and makes a hard right into heavy traffic, collecting the cars of Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin...
2010 Audi Q7: More Powerful, Cleaner than ever with TDI
INGOLSTADT, Germany, Apr 14, 2009� -� When it was first rolled out three years ago, the Audi Q7 performance SUV immediately achieved a leadership position ? as a sporty, comfortable as well as high-performance recreational and business vehicle on a grand scale. Now Audi is making it even better ? more elegant and more efficient, [...]
Nissan Cars, Crossovers, Pickup, Trucks, and SUVs up by $25 for 2009
April, 2009 , Franklin, TN — Nissan North America, Inc. announced a Destination & Handling (D&H) increase of $25 on 2009 Nissan cars, excluding GT-R, effective today. New D&H charges for Nissan vehicles are $720 for Versa, Sentra, cube, Altima, Maxima and Z Coupe and Roadster. D&H chargse remain at $780 for Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, [...]
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Vintage Racing Calendar Updated for 2011
Better late than never, right? Head on over and find a vintage event near you… And keep those calendars coming my way if there’s a sanctioning body that I’ve overlooked. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
NASCAR Nationwide-Sam's Town 300 Results
1. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 200 laps, 112.2 rating, 0 points, $82,020.
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
2. Read more on NewsOK.com
Kurt Busch botches qualifying runs in NHRA debut
Kurt Busch botched both qualifying passes on Friday at the NHRA Gatornationals, leaving him little room for error heading into his final two runs on Saturday.
2009 Moab Jeep Safari shows off six Tricked-up Jeeps courtesy of Mopar
Moab, Utah, April, 2009� - The Mopar� Underground design team showcased six customized Jeep� vehicles and Dodge trucks today at the 43rd annual Moab Jeep Safari 2009.
Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer?Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 [...]
Overseen by Mark Allen, Chief Designer?Jeep/Truck Design Studio, Chrysler LLC, the Mopar Underground design team has been customizing production vehicles since its creation in 2002 and has introduced 14 [...]
Mark Martin steals Nationwide win in Vegas; Danica Patrick finishes 4th
Mark Martin has won the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after Brad Keselowski hit the wall, and Danica Patrick finished a career-best fourth.
Friday, March 11, 2011
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...
NASCAR to slow cars at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- In response to the 200-mile-per-hour speeds cars reached during last Friday evening's Budweiser Shootout practice, which were sustained by two-car drafts that reached 206 m.p.h. during the 75-lap event itself Saturday...
Eastwood Launches Professional TIG 200 Welder at DIY Prices
The Eastwood Company, do-it-yourself innovators of automotive restoration tools, today launched an affordable, industrial quality TIG welder. The Eastwood TIG Welder is designed for the DIY fabricator who wants precise welding of thinner-gauge materials up to 1/4″ thick. The Eastwood TIG Welder sets up in minutes, has a high frequency start for precise tack welds, [...]
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton win Gatorade Duels
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Kurt Busch, winner of Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout, and Jeff Burton both visited Victory Lane today after their respective victories in today's Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile races to determine...
Two groups vow to pitch new proposals for racing in OKC
BY STEVE LACKMEYER slackmeyer@opubco.comTwo rival groups say they will pitch new proposals for grand prix racing in Oklahoma City after the rejection of a plan last summer by the Oklahoma City Council.Read more on NewsOK.com
Kubica Involved in Rally Accident
Robert Kubica, the Lotus Renault GP driver, was involved in an accident in a rally in Italy.
NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremony moved to January
NASCAR is moving its Hall of Fame induction ceremony from May to January beginning in 2012.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
AMA ATV MX Round 1 Photos
While the last couple of years have been filled with a lot of “firsts” for this country boy from central Oregon, one opportunity that always managed to escape me is attending an AMA national.� Mostly because of the distance factor, but even with all of my industry connections I’ve still never managed to make it [...]
McLaren Launches New Car
A day after the first Formula One test session ended in Spain, the McLaren Mercedes team launched its new car in Berlin.
One Last Wintry Blast
Good day ATV Magazine enthusiasts, and welcome to the final throes of winter for most of us. It can’t come soon enough, and I am excited for the snow to melt, the ground to thaw and the ATV trail to open across the northern chunk of the country. After a successful 2011 Indianapolis Dealer Expo, [...]
ROHVA ROV E-Course
Although it’s not designed to teach someone how to drive a recreational off-highway vehicle (UTV, SxS), the ROHVA Safety E-Course online is an educational and interactive learning program for owners (or potential owners), sellers and passengers of these types of machines. Best of all, it’s free. I say, why not take the course – all [...]
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Mexico Demands Apology from Top Gear UK; They?ll Probably Have to Get in Line
By Jesse Kiser Yea that’s right, the boys of British Top Gear are back at it again pissing off anyone and everyone they can. Top Gear is one of the highest-rated television shows in BBC history, and part of its popularity no doubt comes from how the three hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James [...]
Ray Evernham suing Gillett GEMS for unpaid monies
Ray Evernham has filed a lawsuit seeking $19.3 millon from the man who purchased the majority interest of Evernham Motorsports from him in 2007.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca gets name change as Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
MONTEREY, Calif., January 20, 2010 - Automobile enthusiasts worldwide have been descending on the Monterey, California peninsula each August for three decades. They come to enjoy the world’s finest pre- and post-war race cars competing as they were originally intended on the challenging road course. This rich tradition continues August 12-15 with a fresh new [...]
Monday, March 7, 2011
Despite Lackluster Racing, Danica Still Gets Racy
Based on past racing performance, Danica Patrick isn’t creating any NASCAR buzz for this upcoming 2011 season. However, Miss Patrick has found another way to get racy. GoDaddy.com is known for their provocative commercials?which are always a big hit amongst the Super Bowl audience. And, this year is no exception. GoDaddy features a commercial with [...]
GNCC Round 1 Recap: Borich Wins Again
One victory, especially only at the the first round, does not signify dominance. Nope! Successive championship seasons/years automatically relate to someone who was/is dominant in their sport. For Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki’s Chris Borich – the reigning two-time Grand National Cross Country Pro ATV champion – taking control of the GNCC XC1 ATV pro class points race is [...]
How to Make One of the Greatest TV Ads
Making of the Shell/Ferrari ad “Circuit”: The ad in question: You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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 [...]
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sprint Cup driver Robby Gordon placed on indefinite probation
Sprint Cup driver Robby Gordon was placed on indefinite probation Saturday by NASCAR because of an altercation he had with driver Kevin Conway in the garage area Friday evening.
2009 Dodge Ram wins Ward?s ?Interior of the Year? award
Auburn Hills, Mich., April, 2009�� — The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram earned a place on Ward?s distinguished list of winners, taking home the ?2009 Interior of the Year? award in the popular-priced truck category. The all-new 2009 Dodge Ram has won 15 awards since its introduction.?From the big, chunky knobs on the dashboard to the [...]
What happens at Las Vegas Motor Speedway doesn't stay there, it's usually a sign of things to come
What happens at Las Vegas Motor Speedway doesn't stay there, it's usually a sign of things to come.
World Motocross Championship Series ? Quads, UTVs and Bikes!
The DWT World Motocross Championship Series will be held March 12-13, at Crazy Horse Campground in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The event, which is being promoted by the World Off-Road Championship Series (WORCS) and is controlled by WMCS (Off Road Sports), is being dubbed as “Moto on the Beach,” and will host quad racing on [...]
Heidfeld Replaces Kubica at Lotus
Nick Heidfeld has been hired to replace the injured Robert Kubica at the Lotus Renault GP team.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Mark Martin steals Nationwide win in Vegas; Danica Patrick finishes 4th
Mark Martin has won the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after Brad Keselowski hit the wall, and Danica Patrick finished a career-best fourth.
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 [...]
Friday, March 4, 2011
Daytona plans special tribute to Earnhardt
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Officials at Daytona International Speedway will attempt to honor the late Dale Earnhardt, who was killed 10 years ago in a last-lap crash in the 2001 Daytona 500, by asking for...
Ratings watch: Daytona 500 tops the week
From Staff ReportsFox earned a 7.6 rating for the Daytona 500, both nationally and in Oklahoma City. TNT's ratings for the NBA All-Star Game (up 71 percent) and All-Saturday Saturday Night (up 247 percent) in Oklahoma City posted big gains over last year.Sports events FeRead more on NewsOK.com
Spring Training 2011: Michael Waltrip, NASCAR team visit Chicago White Sox
Two days before the green flag drops on the Cactus League schedule, NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip brought his racing team into the White Sox clubhouse.
BC-CAR--NASCAR-Sprint Cup Results,1st Ld-Writethru
1. (20) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 144.9 rating, 48 points, $235,586.
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The question for the likes of Kyle Busch is how much racing is too much?
Some drivers feel like the more time in a car on a given weekend at the track, the better. But the question for the likes of Kyle Busch is how much racing is too much?
Thursday, March 3, 2011
DeLorean?s Life Story Good Enough for Three Separate Movies?
By Jesse Kiser The great John Z. DeLorean, one of the key players responsible for what a lot of people consider the first true muscle car, the Pontiac GTO, and later the Firebird, was a star in the history of Detroit. Whether you love or hate him, from his rise to the top of GM [...]
Jeff Gordon wins at Phoenix to snap 66-race drought
Jeff Gordon passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and stretched his lead from there at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, ending his winless streak at 66 races.
Track Trash: Phoenix Spring ?11
Andy Lally. I close my eyes and see this hulk of a car tooling around the track, taking up space, using gas, trying to get a Point or two. To what end? I say that if you can see a radiator, and the car has no front [...]
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Subway Fresh Fit 500 Results
1. (20) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 144.9 rating, 48 points.
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Gordon, Daytona take up fight against hunger
Jeff Gordon takes up an important social cause for his new cause-driven sponsor
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
NASCAR Nationwide-DRIVE4COPD 300 Results
1. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 120 laps, 125.9 rating, 0 points, $103,695.
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Thoughts on a Kubica Return
What chance does Robert Kubica have of returning to Formula One racing? His past might tell the story.
Young gun puts mark on Daytona
Young gun puts mark on Daytona
By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 21, 2011 12:33PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Trevor Bayne finally made a mistake. Fortunately for him, it didn?t happen until he missed the turn pulling into Victory Lane at the Daytona 500.
The youngest driver to win the Great American Race gave the historic Wood Brothers team its fifth Daytona 500 victory ? its first since 1976 with David Pearson ? and Bayne did it in a No. 21 Ford that was retrofitted to resemble Pearson?s famed ride.
In just his second Sprint Cup start, the 20-year-old Bayne stunned NASCAR?s bigge...
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By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 21, 2011 12:33PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Trevor Bayne finally made a mistake. Fortunately for him, it didn?t happen until he missed the turn pulling into Victory Lane at the Daytona 500.
The youngest driver to win the Great American Race gave the historic Wood Brothers team its fifth Daytona 500 victory ? its first since 1976 with David Pearson ? and Bayne did it in a No. 21 Ford that was retrofitted to resemble Pearson?s famed ride.
In just his second Sprint Cup start, the 20-year-old Bayne stunned NASCAR?s bigge...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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 [...]
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
550 Shakedown Run
German carmakers sure have an unfair advantage when it comes to testing a racing prototype. Who needs a test track when you have easy access to the N�rburgring? And why box it up and ship it when you can just take the Autobahn there? Here’s the Porsche development team testing out at 550 Spyder on [...]
Jeff Gordon wins at Phoenix to snap 66-race drought
Jeff Gordon passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and stretched his lead from there at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, ending his winless streak at 66 races.
De Portago?s Life in Racing
Seeing this color photo of Alfonso de Portago (among the last captured before his fatal crash) on Automobiliac last summer, I was inclined to agree with Bradley that there’s something haunting about it; an eeriness about how calm the moment seems, but with the dangerous proximity of the walls and the spectators and the nearby [...]
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Daytona 500 Results
1. (32) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 208 laps, 108.2 rating, 47 points, $1,462,563.
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