Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Oklahoma scene: Cowgirls continue record-setting run
FROM STAFF REPORTSThe Oklahoma State soccer team continued its school-record-setting run Sunday, beating Missouri 2-0 at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex.Read more on NewsOK.com
Formulas Vee, B, and Ford at the 1998 Meadowbrook Historics
Speaking of the Meadowbrook Historic Races, here’s some video from the 1998 running of the event. The shooter here must have been there to support #55 and has a bit of a wandering camera but it’s still a fun artifact from an event that is precious to me. I grew up not far from this [...]
Williams co-founder Head to end F1 involvement
LONDON (AP) ? Williams co-founder Patrick Head says he is ending his involvement in Formula One.
The 65-year-old Head set up the team with Frank Williams in 1977.Read more on NewsOK.com
The 65-year-old Head set up the team with Frank Williams in 1977.Read more on NewsOK.com
The Evolving State of Powersports Design
For me, suspension performance, acceleration, engine character (sound, vibration, harshness) and driver comfort are the most important qualities in a new ATV, but I’ve got to admit: I’m a sucker for good design. Sometimes it’s the little things like the type of headlight bulb used, a textured material in just the right place or a [...]
India Wins, as Vettel Leads From Start to Finish
Defying all expectations of failure, India staged its inaugural Grand Prix without a serious glitch, while Sebastian Vettel won, taking his 11th race of the season.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Holley NASCAR EFI Throttle Bodies
In the true spirt of “hot rodding” your car, fuel injection is nothing new. But with the transission to fuel injection in NASCAR its only a matter of time before you see one of the new EFI throttle bodies under the hood of a ride at Power Tour, Drag Week or your local drag strip. [...]
India Wins, as Vettel Leads From Start to Finish
Defying all expectations of failure, India staged its inaugural Grand Prix without a serious glitch, while Sebastian Vettel won, taking his 11th race of the season.
MCACN: Motion Car Image Collection
One of the yearly highlights of the MCACN Muscle Car and�Corvette�Nationals is the amazing collection of Motion Chevrolets that are in attendance…as well as a�opportunity�to talk with�Joel “Mr. Motion” Rosen�and Marty�Schorr about the�unveil�of Dan�McMichael’s MACO Corvette.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Pic to drive for F1 team Marussia next year
PARIS (AP) ? Charles Pic will drive for Marussia in Formula One next year, replacing Belgian driver Jerome d'Ambrosio.
Virgin Racing will be known as Marussia Virgin Racing next season.Read more on NewsOK.com
Virgin Racing will be known as Marussia Virgin Racing next season.Read more on NewsOK.com
Cover of the Week: May 1994
Boyd Coddington and Chip Foose pose for the May 1996 cover alongside the Boydster. Chip was working for Boyd at the time, but designed the Boydster eight years before the car was built. Check out the initial sketch. Gray Baskerville wrote the feature on the Boydster, you can check it out here. For more on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sunday, November 27, 2011
1960 Indy 500 winner Jim Rathmann dies
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) ? Jim Rathmann won seven times on auto racing's biggest stages.
An elusive win at Indianapolis in the historic 1960 race finally turned him into a star.
Son Jimmy Rathmann said in an e-mail message to Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials that his father died Wednesday at a hospice facility in Melbourne, nine days after having a seizure at his home. Read more on NewsOK.com
An elusive win at Indianapolis in the historic 1960 race finally turned him into a star.
Son Jimmy Rathmann said in an e-mail message to Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials that his father died Wednesday at a hospice facility in Melbourne, nine days after having a seizure at his home. Read more on NewsOK.com
eBay Find of the Day: 1954 Chevrolet Pick-Up Buick Turbo/C4 Suspension
Take a old farm truck, drop in a Grand National Turbo V6, C4 Corvette Suspention�sprinkled�with RideTech and what you get is a very cool ride. To take a peek at this auction CLICK HERE and happy away.
Wish List for a Fairy Tale End to the Season
Teams and drivers arrived in S�o Paulo for the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. Here is a wish list for the most exciting and interesting end to the season.
A Tiger on the Road
He wanted a Fiat Spider. She wanted a Fiat ?600?. They got them both (and saved a garageful of money!) The FIAT 1200 SPIDER is all the car a man could want. A tiger on the road. Stunning Italian style by Pinin Farina. Careful Italian craftsmanship in every detail. A humming 1221 cc. engine that [...]
Vintage Ad of the Week: Ed Roth Swag
We dug this out of the back of a February 1964 HOT ROD. $1.98 for a shirt doesn’t sound too bad, but considering, “Big Daddy Pays All Postage” it’s practically a steal. We checked out the address on Google street view and it’s hard to tell the exact address, but we don’t see any airbrushed [...]
MCACN: Best hood ever designed?
At this years MCACN Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals you could not help but notice the�array�of beautiful cars and all the design that went into each and every one of them. But it would be hard to dipute that the hood/scoops of the muscle car was a point of focus to not�only�bring buyers into [...]
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Truck Series' Hornaday Jr. will drive for Denette
Both of Kevin Harvick's Truck Series drivers have found rides for 2012.
Stenhouse Jr. cruises to N'wide championship
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drove dozens of laps as a champion -- and didn't even know it.
Available in Italy: 1949 DeLuca Fiat-Lancia Sport
How is it possible to look at this stunning 1949 De Luca Fiat-Lancia Sport Special and not fall in love? It’s an Italian representation of a hot-rodding zeitgeist that was taking hold worldwide in at the end of the 1940s. This bare utility is one of the things I so love about early barchettas. The [...]
NASCAR: Carl Edwards second, Tony Stewart third at Phoenix
NASCAR: Carl Edwards second, Tony Stewart third at Phoenix
By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Published Nov 14, 2011 12:01AM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Kasey Kahne snapped an 81-race winless streak Sunday by holding off championship contenders Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart at Phoenix International Raceway.
Stewart dominated the race, leading 160 of the 312 laps, but had to pit for gas with 18 laps remaining. He then had to work his way back to the front, and used a late pass of Jeff Burton to finish third, right behind Edwards.
The points margin didn?t change, and Edwards goes into next weekend?s season finale leading Stewart ...
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By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Published Nov 14, 2011 12:01AM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Kasey Kahne snapped an 81-race winless streak Sunday by holding off championship contenders Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart at Phoenix International Raceway.
Stewart dominated the race, leading 160 of the 312 laps, but had to pit for gas with 18 laps remaining. He then had to work his way back to the front, and used a late pass of Jeff Burton to finish third, right behind Edwards.
The points margin didn?t change, and Edwards goes into next weekend?s season finale leading Stewart ...
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Friday, November 25, 2011
NASCAR: Tony Stewart eighth, Carl Edwards ninth in Phoenix qualifying
NASCAR: Tony Stewart eighth, Carl Edwards ninth in Phoenix qualifying
By Jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Nov 12, 2011 06:48PM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Matt Kenseth had no idea his pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway could benefit his championship-contending teammate.
When he found out he had assisted Carl Edwards, Ken�seth pretended it was all part of the plan.
?That was my plan. I thought, ?Man, if we can sit on the pole, that will really help him,?? Kenseth laughed.
Kenseth turned a lap at 137.101 mph on Saturday to win his third pole of the season. It came in a late run, and separated title contenders Edwards...
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By Jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Nov 12, 2011 06:48PM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Matt Kenseth had no idea his pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway could benefit his championship-contending teammate.
When he found out he had assisted Carl Edwards, Ken�seth pretended it was all part of the plan.
?That was my plan. I thought, ?Man, if we can sit on the pole, that will really help him,?? Kenseth laughed.
Kenseth turned a lap at 137.101 mph on Saturday to win his third pole of the season. It came in a late run, and separated title contenders Edwards...
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Live update: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Ryan Hunter-Reay has just won the MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 when the race was called on Lap 220 after a controversial decision to restart after a caution came out for moisture on the track. Lap 220,...
Gentleman Racer
Gentleman Gentleboy Racer. I’m starting to think that saddle shoes should make a return to motorsport. via Magnetic Brain You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Adjusting valve clearances explained: video how to
No matter what type of ATV you have if it is a 4 stroke your valves will need the occasional adjustment.� What is involved with adjusting valves?� What exactly is being adjusted when someone says “I adjusted my valves today”?� In this video I will show you the basics of how to adjust valves on [...]
Steve Addington quits as Kurt Busch's crew chief
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) ? Kurt Busch has lost his second crew chief in three seasons.
Penske Racing confirmed Tuesday that crew chief Steve Addington has left the organization.Read more on NewsOK.com
Penske Racing confirmed Tuesday that crew chief Steve Addington has left the organization.Read more on NewsOK.com
eBay Find of the Day: 1954 Chevrolet Pick-Up Buick Turbo/C4 Suspension
Take a old farm truck, drop in a Grand National Turbo V6, C4 Corvette Suspention�sprinkled�with RideTech and what you get is a very cool ride. To take a peek at this auction CLICK HERE and happy away.
NASCAR: Carl Edwards qualifies 1st for finale, Tony Stewart 15th
NASCAR: Carl Edwards qualifies 1st for finale, Tony Stewart 15th
By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Nov 19, 2011 07:29PM MDT
Homestead, Fla. ? Tony Stewart has run his mouth for almost a month, trying to rattle Carl Edwards in the race to NASCAR?s championship.
Edwards has tuned it all out, and on Saturday he did his talking on the track.
Edwards won the pole for Sunday?s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the Sprint Cup Series championship will be decided. Edwards goes into the race with a three-point lead over Stewart, who qualified 15th. One of the two will bring an official end to Jimmie Johnson?s re...
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By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Nov 19, 2011 07:29PM MDT
Homestead, Fla. ? Tony Stewart has run his mouth for almost a month, trying to rattle Carl Edwards in the race to NASCAR?s championship.
Edwards has tuned it all out, and on Saturday he did his talking on the track.
Edwards won the pole for Sunday?s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where the Sprint Cup Series championship will be decided. Edwards goes into the race with a three-point lead over Stewart, who qualified 15th. One of the two will bring an official end to Jimmie Johnson?s re...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
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?s Your Favorite Make Modification?
We have comprosed a few lists of our favorite vehicle modifications listed out by make and posted them up on the AutoAnything.com website. Send us your feedback or simply reply with a comment to the following questions: What is the favorite mod that you have done to your ride? What is the one mod that [...]
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 [...]
Carl Edwards vs Jimmie Johnson ? Who Will Take The Cake
Image Source: http://www.dragnix.net/Legends/ The race between Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson is panning out to be neck and neck after 11 races. There are still many believers in a few strong outings from Kevin Harvick, but it will likely come down to these 2 power houses. Many bloggers and NASCAR enthusiasts have been noting that [...]
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The Evolving State of Powersports Design
For me, suspension performance, acceleration, engine character (sound, vibration, harshness) and driver comfort are the most important qualities in a new ATV, but I’ve got to admit: I’m a sucker for good design. Sometimes it’s the little things like the type of headlight bulb used, a textured material in just the right place or a [...]
Stewart wins Homestead to win NASCAR championship
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) ? When the rain came at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the drivers climbed from their parked cars, a confident Tony Stewart practically strolled down pit road.
He was in fifth place at the time, had a hole in the front of his Chevrolet, and needed to catch leader Carl Edwards in the race for the Sprint Cup championship.
And yet Stewart didn't seem to have a care in the world. Read more on NewsOK.com
He was in fifth place at the time, had a hole in the front of his Chevrolet, and needed to catch leader Carl Edwards in the race for the Sprint Cup championship.
And yet Stewart didn't seem to have a care in the world. Read more on NewsOK.com
TV Times: Final NASCAR Chase race at Homestead is ?Our game 7!?
Going into this past Sunday’s NASCAR Chase To The Sprint Cup finale’ at Homestead, Florida, NASCAR Chairman Brian France told the Miami Herald “This race is our game 7.”
Tony Stewart ended up coming from a three point deficit to tie up the points at the checkered flag with rival Carl Edwards. As a result, the [...]
Tony Stewart ended up coming from a three point deficit to tie up the points at the checkered flag with rival Carl Edwards. As a result, the [...]
1st Annual Victory Juntion Wish Upon A Star Holiday Gala
Friday December 17th marked the 1st annual Victory Junction Wish Upon A Star Holiday Gala in Charlotte, NC.The children and grandchildren of famous NASCAR drivers worked to spread the word to give back to the community. The event was sponsored by Victory Junction & Newman’s Own Foundation. Victory Junction is a camp for chronically ill [...]
A Passage to the Buddh Circuit in India
Entering the new Buddh International Circuit outside New Delhi, scene of the F1 race this weekend, felt like coming into a different country.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday Rundown: Crew chief Grubb the key to title
Tony Stewart's championship run wasn't a solo act. Crew chief Darian Grubb might have been the most impressive part of the No. 14 team, holding things together when he knew he was losing his job.
Hornish claims N'wide race for 1st NASCAR win
Sam Hornish Jr. raced to his first NASCAR victory and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took a big step toward the Nationwide Series season title when Elliott Sadler was taken out late at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday.
First NA Coyote Mustang in the 9s
On November 13th, Joe Marini piloted the first 9-second naturally aspirated Coyote-powered Mustang through the traps. His ’11 GT was fitted with the latest speed parts from JPC and Rich Groh Racing, including a 318 stroker kit, Stage II heads, and custom camshafts. The resulting 550hp and 440 lb-ft of torque was enough to propel [...]
Stewart becomes 1st driver/owner champ since 1992
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) ? Tony Stewart's third NASCAR championship was much different his first two.
It was historic.
Stewart became the first driver/owner to win a championship since Alan Kulwicki accomplished the feat in 1992. Read more on NewsOK.com
It was historic.
Stewart became the first driver/owner to win a championship since Alan Kulwicki accomplished the feat in 1992. Read more on NewsOK.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Oklahoma scene: Cowgirls continue record-setting run
FROM STAFF REPORTSThe Oklahoma State soccer team continued its school-record-setting run Sunday, beating Missouri 2-0 at the Cowgirl Soccer Complex.Read more on NewsOK.com
KHI drivers Hornaday, Piquet land new Trucks rides
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) ? Both of Kevin Harvick's Truck Series drivers have found rides for 2012.
Ron Hornaday Jr. Read more on NewsOK.com
Ron Hornaday Jr. Read more on NewsOK.com
356 Rally
We don’t often think of the rallying successes of the Porsche 356. Maybe we should reconsider the little beauty’s abilities off the tarmac. After all, if scores (hundreds?) of Beetles can run the Baja, then certainly its cousin can, and did, hold her own. You can read this post in its original form on The [...]
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 [...]
Ride with ?The Junk Man?: Kingston peak
Have you ever ridden at a place where the ambient temperature can swing 40 degrees in one day?� Well come ride in the mountains of Colorado!� This time I took a ride up around the St. Mary’s Glacier area near the town of Alice in Colorado.� The glacier is a sheet of ice and snow [...]
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes
FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTSNov. 17, 2011 ? Kurt Budke, 50, Oklahoma State women's basketball coach and assistant coach Miranda Serna, Perryville, Ark. Read more on NewsOK.com
The Exhaust Circuit
After overcoming long odds to earn a sponorship and ride, Tony Kanaan could be a Brazilian favorite in today's MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Gentleman Racer
Gentleman Gentleboy Racer. I’m starting to think that saddle shoes should make a return to motorsport. via Magnetic Brain You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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, [...]
Alliteration Pic of the Day: Wild White Wagon Wheelie!
Just one from this year’s Drag Week, snapped by Jesse, “New Guy” Kiser. It’s Rick Prospero’s big-block power-adder ’65 Nova Wagon. Not bad, Jesse, not bad. . .
Friday, November 18, 2011
Camaro ZL1: 0-60 in 3.9, 12.0 in the 1/4, 184mph top speed, and $55K
Chevrolet announced that the 2012 Camaro ZL1 will have a sticker price of $54,995, including destination. That makes it the most expensive factory Camaro ever.* However, it is also the most powerful, the fastest and likely the best-handling Camaro ever built. There’s no question a new ZL1 would wipe the floor with any other production [...]
Let?s Take a Drive in a Meticulously Restored Jaguar D-Type
Harvington Motor Co. must have been equally excited and nervous to handle the mechanical restoration of the 1956 Mike Hawthorn D-Type. It always impresses the hell out of me when restoration and race shops routinely tear into a priceless machine (or in this case, valued at about ?7 Million). That sort of confidence is what [...]
Vettel Wins Title, but Button Wins Race
Sebastian Vettel finished third in the Japanese Grand Prix and became the youngest double world champion in Formula One history, while Jenson Button won the race.
Live update: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Ryan Hunter-Reay has just won the MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 when the race was called on Lap 220 after a controversial decision to restart after a caution came out for moisture on the track. Lap 220,...
The Evolving State of Powersports Design
For me, suspension performance, acceleration, engine character (sound, vibration, harshness) and driver comfort are the most important qualities in a new ATV, but I’ve got to admit: I’m a sucker for good design. Sometimes it’s the little things like the type of headlight bulb used, a textured material in just the right place or a [...]
Thursday, November 17, 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 [...]
Video: Bosch 125 Formula Drift Pros
Jessi Combs asks Formula Drift drivers, including Vaughn Gitten Jr., what it takes to get started in the world of drift.
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 [...]
Well Dressed Brothers
The brothers Maserati at the original workshop in Bologna. I don’t know the exact date here but it was before Alfieri died from liver complications in ’32. The building has since been demolished. Which makes me a bit sad. It brings to mind the dilapidated Model-T factory in Detroit that I used to pass on [...]
Ford Releases Details on 650hp 2013 GT500
Well, there it is. Ford’s new GT500 powerplant that HOT ROD got to see first hand in Detroit. It’s bigger, at 5.8L, and it’s badder, thanks to a TVS2300 supercharger. At 650hp and 600lb-ft of torque it’s officially the world’s most powerful production V8 engine and is promising to deliver a 200+mph top speed to [...]
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Vettel Takes 10th Victory, Red Bull Takes Title, but Hamilton Provides the Story
Sebastian Vettel won his tenth Grand Prix of the season in Korea, and his team took the 2011 constructors' title. But the story of the weekend, and the excitement of the race, came from Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes.
Vettel Wins Title, but Button Wins Race
Sebastian Vettel finished third in the Japanese Grand Prix and became the youngest double world champion in Formula One history, while Jenson Button won the race.
Hornish claims N'wide race for 1st NASCAR win
Sam Hornish Jr. raced to his first NASCAR victory and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. took a big step toward the Nationwide Series season title when Elliott Sadler was taken out late at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday.
Circle City Hot Rods Pair of Rare Projects
We’d never even seen a Byers SR100, yet the guys at Circle City Hot Rods in Orange, California, had two in their shop owned by a single customer. The Byers SR100 was a fiberglass body kit car designed by Jim Byers in 1956 using Corvette windshields and windshield trim and intended to fit on shortened [...]
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins in Texas, cuts Carl Edwards? lead to 3 points
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins in Texas, cuts Carl Edwards? lead to 3 points
By stephen hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Nov 6, 2011 11:36PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Tony Stewart figures he has no need to issue any more verbal jabs in what has become quite a fight for the Cup title.
Stewart raced to his second consecutive victory, and won for the fourth time in eight NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup races, finishing just ahead of points leader Carl Edwards in the so-called ?Texas Title Fight? that fully lived up to its billing Sunday.
?I?m pretty sure what we did on the racetrack said everything we needed to tell him today. I don?t know ho...
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By stephen hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Nov 6, 2011 11:36PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Tony Stewart figures he has no need to issue any more verbal jabs in what has become quite a fight for the Cup title.
Stewart raced to his second consecutive victory, and won for the fourth time in eight NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup races, finishing just ahead of points leader Carl Edwards in the so-called ?Texas Title Fight? that fully lived up to its billing Sunday.
?I?m pretty sure what we did on the racetrack said everything we needed to tell him today. I don?t know ho...
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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, [...]
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 [...]
Reutimann: Firing by MWR 'a pretty big surprise'
David Reutimann said Tuesday he had no idea he was about to be fired last week and that he expected to be with Michael Waltrip Racing at least through the end of his contract in 2012.
Monday, November 14, 2011
World?s Quickest Portrait of Wally Parks
TJ Zizzo?s season-long tribute to drag racing artist Kenny Youngblood will end the year featuring Youngblood?s portrait of NHRA Founder Wally Parks. The Peak Performance Top Fuel Dragster has worn a variety of Youngblood?s creations as vinyl wraps. The team tried to make Kenny’s prints reflect the history of the locations they raced, so the [...]
Busch to compete in last 2 races sans M&M's
Kyle Busch will compete in the final two Sprint Cup races but without primary sponsor M&Ms as the sponsor of his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, sources told ESPN.com on Thursday.
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins in Texas, cuts Carl Edwards? lead to 3 points
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins in Texas, cuts Carl Edwards? lead to 3 points
By stephen hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Nov 6, 2011 11:36PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Tony Stewart figures he has no need to issue any more verbal jabs in what has become quite a fight for the Cup title.
Stewart raced to his second consecutive victory, and won for the fourth time in eight NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup races, finishing just ahead of points leader Carl Edwards in the so-called ?Texas Title Fight? that fully lived up to its billing Sunday.
?I?m pretty sure what we did on the racetrack said everything we needed to tell him today. I don?t know ho...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
By stephen hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Nov 6, 2011 11:36PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Tony Stewart figures he has no need to issue any more verbal jabs in what has become quite a fight for the Cup title.
Stewart raced to his second consecutive victory, and won for the fourth time in eight NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup races, finishing just ahead of points leader Carl Edwards in the so-called ?Texas Title Fight? that fully lived up to its billing Sunday.
?I?m pretty sure what we did on the racetrack said everything we needed to tell him today. I don?t know ho...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
IndyCar Series not returning to New Hampshire in 2012
Citing heavy financial losses of its August race, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will not host an Izod IndyCar Series event in 2012.
Danica to make Cup debut at 2012 Daytona 500
Danica Patrick will make her Sprint Cup debut in the season-opening Daytona 500 in February, her first of 10 races in NASCAR's highest division for Stewart-Haas Racing next season.
Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon dies in crash
FROM WIRE REPORTSDan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 in May, died Sunday in a fiery 15-car wreck in Las Vegas.Wheldon was transported to a hospital in a helicopter after his car went sailing through the air on the 12th lap in the Las Vegas Indy 300.The wreck left Townsend Bell upside down, smoldering cars strewn all over the track and debris nearly halfway up the straightaway of the 1.5-mile oval.Read more on NewsOK.com
Circle City Hot Rods Pair of Rare Projects
We’d never even seen a Byers SR100, yet the guys at Circle City Hot Rods in Orange, California, had two in their shop owned by a single customer. The Byers SR100 was a fiberglass body kit car designed by Jim Byers in 1956 using Corvette windshields and windshield trim and intended to fit on shortened [...]
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Project Car Update: BS Industries
As always the goal of this information superhighway is to share the updates from builders and fabricators from�around�the nation. Bodie Stroud from BS Hot Rods has�created�some�memorable�rides like the ’60 Starliner and the “Real Deal” Mustang and Bodie is hard at work on his next creation – a 1963 R-Code�Ford Galaxie 427 XL500 with what will [...]
Sweet and Sour Suzuka Qualifying Session
An exciting qualifying session with a mixture of action at the front and some cars taking a break, there was also a controversy between Lewis Hamilton and two other drivers.
ATVing Colorado: The San Juan National Forest
Picture a thick aspen forest, with the leaves all bright golden yellow, and the trunks completely white. Now add beautiful snow-capped mountains in the background, with green, brown, gold, and yellow colored treetops all blending together on the slopes. The weather is perfect ? clear blue sky and a temperature around 70. Now, to top [...]
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 [...]
Franchitti: The race I've been waiting for
Guest blogger Dario Franchitti offers his thoughts on racing IndyCars in New Hampshire this weekend.
Friday, November 11, 2011
IndyCar Series not returning to New Hampshire in 2012
Citing heavy financial losses of its August race, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will not host an Izod IndyCar Series event in 2012.
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 [...]
Tony Stewart wins Sylvania 300 at NHMS
Live updates from the Sylvania 300, the second race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Adjusting valve clearances explained: video how to
No matter what type of ATV you have if it is a 4 stroke your valves will need the occasional adjustment.� What is involved with adjusting valves?� What exactly is being adjusted when someone says “I adjusted my valves today”?� In this video I will show you the basics of how to adjust valves on [...]
NASCAR: Series leaders catch break as clouds open
NASCAR: Series leaders catch break as clouds open
By hank kurz jr.
The Associated Press
Published Oct 29, 2011 10:29PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth couldn?t have asked for a better scenario than rain washing out qualifying for Sunday?s race at Martinsville Speedway.
Edwards had never qualified better than seventh on the 0.526-mile oval, and Kenseth had never qualified better than 14th before weather handed them the front row spots Saturday.
?Qualifying, I think, is one of the most important parts of this race and it?s no secret that?s been a tough thing for me a...
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By hank kurz jr.
The Associated Press
Published Oct 29, 2011 10:29PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth couldn?t have asked for a better scenario than rain washing out qualifying for Sunday?s race at Martinsville Speedway.
Edwards had never qualified better than seventh on the 0.526-mile oval, and Kenseth had never qualified better than 14th before weather handed them the front row spots Saturday.
?Qualifying, I think, is one of the most important parts of this race and it?s no secret that?s been a tough thing for me a...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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 [...]
Ex-driver Mayfield indicted on meth possession
A grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield on charges of possessing methamphetamine.
The Exhaust Circuit
The Exhaust Circuit, spanning the garage area at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, catches up with Dale Earnhardt Jr.
TV Times: Now It?s A Two-Man Chase
With Tony Stewart’s decisive win at Texas, his fourth, followed by rival Carl Edwards, the Chase to the Sprint Cup with two more races to go is pretty much down to those two drivers.
Jimmie Johnson also thinks so, as he said the same after the race was over. When the dust settled, Edwards still leads [...]
Jimmie Johnson also thinks so, as he said the same after the race was over. When the dust settled, Edwards still leads [...]
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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 [...]
Stewart brings in Quicken Loans as new sponsor
Tony Stewart won yet another race Tuesday, when he beat several other teams courting a sponsor new to NASCAR.
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!
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 [...]
Tuesday, November 8, 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, [...]
NASCAR bars Kyle Busch for rest of Texas weekend
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ? Kyle Busch finally went too far for NASCAR, even in the era of "Boys, have at it.Read more on NewsOK.com
Knaus talks to NASCAR about damage comment
NASCAR officials met with crew chief Chad Knaus on Friday to discuss his asking Jimmie Johnson prior to Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway to damage the car if it wins.
Andretti Autosport to test 2 developmental drivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? Andretti Autosport will test two developmental drivers Thursday at Palm Beach International Raceway.
James Davison of Australia and Colombian driver Gustavo Yacaman will both test the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
James Davison of Australia and Colombian driver Gustavo Yacaman will both test the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
Monday, November 7, 2011
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, [...]
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 [...]
Patrick will run 10 Cup races, debut at Daytona
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) ? Danica Patrick will make her Sprint Cup debut in the season-opening Daytona 500 in February, her first of 10 races in NASCAR's highest division for Stewart-Haas Racing next season.
Her limited Cup schedule and Patrick's new green No.Read more on NewsOK.com
Her limited Cup schedule and Patrick's new green No.Read more on NewsOK.com
HRML: Podcast Update
This week Hot Rod Magazine Live is joined by Ryno from Blasted Air, NHRA’s Zak Elcock and Top-Fuel Driver TJ Zizzo round out the first hour.�Then in the second hour Dennis spends time with performance guru Kenny Brown and then Circle Track Magazine editor-in-chief Rob Fisher stops by to talk shop and about the all-new [...]
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson says crew chief?s gaffe won?t tarnish his image
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson says crew chief?s gaffe won?t tarnish his image
The Associated Press
Published Oct 28, 2011 11:57PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Jimmie Johnson said it?s ?crazy? to suggest his reputation has been tarnished by crew chief Chad Knaus? instructions to mess up the rear bumper if he won at Talladega last week.
Knaus was recorded telling the five-time defending champion that if he won, he needed to ?crack the back of the car,? apparently to build an explanation in case the car did not pass post-race inspection. The website SBnation.com says it obtained the recording from a fan.
Knaus said earlier in the wee...
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The Associated Press
Published Oct 28, 2011 11:57PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Jimmie Johnson said it?s ?crazy? to suggest his reputation has been tarnished by crew chief Chad Knaus? instructions to mess up the rear bumper if he won at Talladega last week.
Knaus was recorded telling the five-time defending champion that if he won, he needed to ?crack the back of the car,? apparently to build an explanation in case the car did not pass post-race inspection. The website SBnation.com says it obtained the recording from a fan.
Knaus said earlier in the wee...
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
SEMA 2011: Bonneville Legend Reborn in Ford?s Booth
Dean Batchelor piloted the SoCal Streamliner to 187.89mph at the first “Bonneville National” in 1949, earning him the fastest time of the event. Unfortunately the car was destroyed in a crash at Daytona and the best we could do was offer archive photos of the car. Now we’ve got a piece of history back thanks [...]
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, [...]
MWR says Reutimann will be out at end of season
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) ? David Reutimann will not be back with Michael Waltrip Racing next season, the team announced Thursday.
MWR has a news conference scheduled Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, and is expected to announce that Mark Martin will take over the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
MWR has a news conference scheduled Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, and is expected to announce that Mark Martin will take over the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
Possible Answer to the Button Question in Suzuka
Jenson Button would not say how many years his contract with McLaren will last, but he referred twice in an interview to "a couple of years."
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 [...]
Saturday, November 5, 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 [...]
SEMA 2011: MSD Atomic EFI
MSD’s new Atomic EFI claims to be the easiest fuel injection system to install thanks to its integrated design that eliminates many of the connections typically associated with EFI systems. The throttle body bolts on to a four barrel carb flange and includes four injectors that fire into annular rings to help fuel distribution. The [...]
Video: Tony Stewart postrace interview
Watch excerpts of NASCAR driver Tony Stewart's postrace interviews after he won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Looking in the Rear View Mirror: Martinsville
Writer and Stock Car Gazette editor Heather Meyer takes a look in the rear view mirror at the past weekend’s racing in Martinsville.
Rain has played with teams this weekend.
Matt Crafton qualified on the pole for the truck race.
Side by side racing at the start of the truck race with Crafton and Hornaday battling, with Crafton finally [...]
Rain has played with teams this weekend.
Matt Crafton qualified on the pole for the truck race.
Side by side racing at the start of the truck race with Crafton and Hornaday battling, with Crafton finally [...]
Race Tech of Yesteryear: Ferrari Craft?s Wool Seals
The team at Restoration & Performance Motorcars has posted a how-to on making wool seals for 1934 Aston-Martin Lagonda M45 Rapide on their blog. Tools required: spoon, ball-peen hammer, scissors and a razor blade. I’ve replaced plenty of cork seals, but I’ve never seen a wool seal before. I’m sure there’s a long tradition of [...]
SEMA 2011: Edelbrock?s New Peogressive Carb Linkage
Edelbrock just made it a lot easier to run multiple carbs on vintage-style intakes. They still make 3×2 manifolds for flatheads and 6×2 manifolds for small-block Chevy, but new for this year is their progressive linkage that simplifies instalation and gets all the carbs working in concert. For more information, check out Edelbrock’s website.
IndyCar's Ed Carpenter to start own team
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter is leaving Sarah Fisher Racing to start his own team and said Wednesday he plans to run a full season in 2012.
The announcement comes less than a month after Carpenter won his first career race at Kentucky.Read more on NewsOK.com
The announcement comes less than a month after Carpenter won his first career race at Kentucky.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson says crew chief?s gaffe won?t tarnish his image
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson says crew chief?s gaffe won?t tarnish his image
The Associated Press
Published Oct 28, 2011 11:57PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Jimmie Johnson said it?s ?crazy? to suggest his reputation has been tarnished by crew chief Chad Knaus? instructions to mess up the rear bumper if he won at Talladega last week.
Knaus was recorded telling the five-time defending champion that if he won, he needed to ?crack the back of the car,? apparently to build an explanation in case the car did not pass post-race inspection. The website SBnation.com says it obtained the recording from a fan.
Knaus said earlier in the wee...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Associated Press
Published Oct 28, 2011 11:57PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Jimmie Johnson said it?s ?crazy? to suggest his reputation has been tarnished by crew chief Chad Knaus? instructions to mess up the rear bumper if he won at Talladega last week.
Knaus was recorded telling the five-time defending champion that if he won, he needed to ?crack the back of the car,? apparently to build an explanation in case the car did not pass post-race inspection. The website SBnation.com says it obtained the recording from a fan.
Knaus said earlier in the wee...
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Death of Dan Wheldon in IndyCar Race
Dan Wheldon, a British contemporary of Formula One drivers, dies in an accident at the Last Vegas Motor Speedway.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Take a ride with The Junk Man: Red Cone and Webster Pass
Want to ride where you can encounter almost all 4 seasons in one ride?� Well check out my latest video from a recent ride up to Red Cone and Webster pass.� The ride starts out with a nice sunny 70 degrees in the valley and ends up being 35 and snowy.� Click to watch the [...]
Dario Franchitti statement on passing of Dan Wheldon
Dario Franchitti, the IndyCar driver who wrote a guest blog on Boston.com this season, issued a statement following the death of fellow driver Dan Wheldon on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Taking beginners out on the trail
A few weekends ago I took some first time riders out on a mountain trail.� This trail is pretty tame however it shows that if you choose a trail that is not too difficult it can really inspire confidence rather than frustration.� Below the video will show just how well these first time riders did. [...]
SEMA 2011: Introduction of GM Special Edition Rides
above photo by GM. GM held a special unveiling for their new COPO AA/Stock Eliminator Camaro which was surrounded by a few�other cool�concept and production vehicles. Check them out. They also threw some of us the keys to new Sonics, Volts, and convertible�?Vettes for some short test drives. � Ricky Carmichael said to possibly be [...]
Live update: MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff Ryan Hunter-Reay has just won the MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 when the race was called on Lap 220 after a controversial decision to restart after a caution came out for moisture on the track. Lap 220,...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
A wild IndyCar ride at NHMS
By Nicole Auerbach, Globe Correspondent LOUDON, N.H. � Before today, I�d never seen an IndyCar up close. I�ve still never watched a full Izod IndyCar Series race. (Tomorrow will be my first.) So when IndyCar officials offered up two-seater rides...
SEMA 2011: Chevrolet Debuts Hot Wheels Camaro Concept
When Hot Wheels first released their product lineup, a bright green Chevrolet Camaro was in the ranks. Today, Chevrolet has a bright chrome-green Camaro in their booth to to pay homage to the relationship they have with Hot Wheels. It’s just a concept, but the Redline wheels look production ready to us. As for the [...]
Stewart wins Martinsville to tighten Chase race
Tony Stewart passed Jimmie Johnson on a restart with three laps to go Sunday and surged into contention for his third NASCAR Sprint Cup championship with three races left.
Vettel Takes 10th Victory, Red Bull Takes Title, but Hamilton Provides the Story
Sebastian Vettel won his tenth Grand Prix of the season in Korea, and his team took the 2011 constructors' title. But the story of the weekend, and the excitement of the race, came from Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Harvick, Biffle clash during Martinsville practice
Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle had a run-in on the track when the Sprint Cup Series got in its only practice after the rain stopped Saturday, and then had words as the confrontation spilled over into the garage later.
Taking beginners out on the trail
A few weekends ago I took some first time riders out on a mountain trail.� This trail is pretty tame however it shows that if you choose a trail that is not too difficult it can really inspire confidence rather than frustration.� Below the video will show just how well these first time riders did. [...]
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 [...]
Button Signs Multiple-Year Contract at McLaren Mercedes
Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion, has signed up to continue racing at McLaren Mercedes, though it was not clear for how long.
Carl Edwards vs Jimmie Johnson ? Who Will Take The Cake
Image Source: http://www.dragnix.net/Legends/ The race between Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson is panning out to be neck and neck after 11 races. There are still many believers in a few strong outings from Kevin Harvick, but it will likely come down to these 2 power houses. Many bloggers and NASCAR enthusiasts have been noting that [...]
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