Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Ford Fine Tunes NASCAR Fusion
Ford has been fine-tuning the look of the final version of their 2013 Fusion with a number of tweaks?all intended to reinforce the Fusion branding. Actual grille bars can now be seen in this Ford Design photo, and further detailing was added to the fog light housings and headlights, since its initial reveal in January. [...]
Logano rolls to Pocono win from pole position
Joey Logano slipped under Mark Martin in the closing laps Sunday at Pocono Raceway for his first victory since 2009 and become the first Sprint Cup driver this season to win from the pole.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Greetings from Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Greetings from Daytona International Speedway, where the green flag will be unfurled this afternoon for the Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile qualifying heats that will set the 43-car grid for...
It?s a Gas!
I’d like to nominate whoever designed these Sunoco ads (posters?) for a Lifetime Achievement Award in typesetting. Gorgeous. Via Just A Car Guy. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Power Tour 2012 From the Participants? Eyes: Part Two
Power Tour participants have been sharing photos from the road on our Facebook page and Twitter, here are some of our favorites.
Kyle Busch wins All-Star pole
Kyle Busch wins All-Star pole
By Steve Reed
The Associated Press
Published May 18, 2012 06:34PM MDT
Charlotte, N.C. ? Kyle Busch captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race for the second straight year.
Busch completed the unique three-lap qualifying that included a mandatory four-tire pit stop in 1 minute, 19.11 seconds. He was the last qualifier on the track and knocked Ryan Newman to the outside of the front row.
While winning the pole puts Busch and his No. 18 Toyota in great position to win his first All-Star race, it certainly doesn?t guarantee a first-place finish and the accompanyin...
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By Steve Reed
The Associated Press
Published May 18, 2012 06:34PM MDT
Charlotte, N.C. ? Kyle Busch captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race for the second straight year.
Busch completed the unique three-lap qualifying that included a mandatory four-tire pit stop in 1 minute, 19.11 seconds. He was the last qualifier on the track and knocked Ryan Newman to the outside of the front row.
While winning the pole puts Busch and his No. 18 Toyota in great position to win his first All-Star race, it certainly doesn?t guarantee a first-place finish and the accompanyin...
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
Atop the Spotters Stand: Poco-doze
There are two extra days at Pocono for testing because of the repave. Several spotters are whining about how bored they are, and how hopeful they are that the weather holds out. Nine times out of ten it usually rains.
So Twitter has been abuzz this week. One spotter has been in Pocono most of the week [...]
So Twitter has been abuzz this week. One spotter has been in Pocono most of the week [...]
Seneca Cup. Watkins Glen, 1951.
I absolutely adore seeing little Cooper and Effyh 500s mixing it up with big Chrysler-Allards and Jags and Ferrari coupes in this brilliant footage from the 1951 Seneca Cup event at the Watkins Glen road races. Watch how that exhaust smoke just poured out of George Weaver’s Maserati when he got on the gas out [...]
Off the Beaten Track: Six Guys in a Starbucks in Bahrain
Three Western sports-journalist friends and three Bahraini race-fan friends have an exchange that is anything but ordinary. Was our reporter spun or was this an untold side of the story? Or both?
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Factory Tour: Covercraft Industries, INC
We like machines. We like cars. We really like machines making components for cars, so we were excited to get a special tour of the Power Tour Day 7 Lunch Stop, the Covercraft facility in Pauls Valley, OK. Covercraft makes all its car covers, seat covers and other protective accessories on site [...]
It?s a Gas!
I’d like to nominate whoever designed these Sunoco ads (posters?) for a Lifetime Achievement Award in typesetting. Gorgeous. Via Just A Car Guy. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Power Tour Day 4: Holley
Here’s what a long-hauler engine bay looks like. We stopped by Holley’s booth at the Madison Power Tour stop and came across a rough-around-the-edges Impala that looks like it could belong to Freiburger. Lance Sharp rescued a ’66 Impala from the crusher and he, along with his buddies Jeffery Mink, Anthony Mahan, and Micheal Matthews [...]
Friday, June 8, 2012
Villeneuve to run 2 Nationwide races for Penske
Penske Racing has hired Jacques Villeneuve to run the two road course races this season in the Nationwide Series.
Indianapolis 500: Dario Franchitti wins third Indy 500
By JENNA FRYERINDIANAPOLIS ? Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.Read more on NewsOK.com
Power Tour in Motion: Driving Gallery
Muscle cars, trucks and hot rods cruising public highways and occasionally leaving a stop sign with vigor?what more do we need to say?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Stevens wins Exergy, stakes claim to Olympic berth
BOISE, Idaho (AP) ? Evelyn Stevens won the Exergy Tour following a final-stage breakaway, firmly cementing her claim to a berth on the U.S. Olympic team for the London Games.
Stevens, of Boulder, Colo., took second place in a sprint with Germany's Claudia Haeusler after the 46.7-mile stage.Read more on NewsOK.com
Stevens, of Boulder, Colo., took second place in a sprint with Germany's Claudia Haeusler after the 46.7-mile stage.Read more on NewsOK.com
Power Tour 2012 Day 6: Kicker ?Livin? Loud?
The guys at Kicker are having a blast as the sponsors of Day 6 here in Stillwater, OK. The morning’s weather looked bad, so there was a last minute location change from Kicker Corporate (where we would have all been parked on wet grass) to Oklahoma State University a little bit down the [...]
NHRA to race in New Hampshire in 2013
NHRA president Tom Compton said the sanctioning body has been working for 10 years to plant its flag in the New England market.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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 [...]
Kyle Busch wins wild Bud Shootout at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Time and again, Kyle Busch got knocked down in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout. But the indomitable driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was never knocked down out for...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Sundhage picks 6 newcomers for US Olympic team
CHICAGO (AP) ? Sydney Leroux's spectacular start earned her a trip to London.
Leroux, who has seven goals in just nine appearances with the U.S., was one of six newcomers on the 18-woman roster for the London Olympics announced Sunday.Read more on NewsOK.com
Leroux, who has seven goals in just nine appearances with the U.S., was one of six newcomers on the 18-woman roster for the London Olympics announced Sunday.Read more on NewsOK.com
Tokyo governor critical of low Olympic support
TOKYO (AP) ? Tokyo's governor has criticized citizens of the Japanese capital for their lack of support for the city's bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee last week selected Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul as finalists in the 2020 race.Read more on NewsOK.com
The International Olympic Committee last week selected Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul as finalists in the 2020 race.Read more on NewsOK.com
Jimmie Johnson's car fails NASCAR inspection
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet, the same car he looked to race in next Sunday's 54th Daytona 500, failed to pass NASCAR's initial inspection today on the opening day of Speedweeks...
Monday, June 4, 2012
Toyota unveils deals with 3, including Gibbs
Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and JTG Daugherty Racing announced new multi-year extensions with Toyota on Tuesday.
Power Tour Day One: Painless Performance
Well over 1,000 cars have rolled in to the Milford Proving Ground for the kickoff to HOT ROD magazine’s Power Tour 2012, which is right where we left the Long Haulers at the end of last year’s tour. Painless Performance is the main sponsor for today’s stop and “Miss Painless Performance” Veronica Jensen has been [...]
Sunday, June 3, 2012
You Rank It! Vulcans Vicky
We want your input on our feature cars to print in the magazine. Here are three photos to see if you would cruise it around town or straight to the junkyard. Use our V8 scale: Vote 1 if you hate it or 8 if you love it. After you rank it join the conversation in [...]
Kurt Busch's friendship with Newman on rocks?
Kurt Busch doesn't have any issues with NASCAR or the penalties it meted out from last week's incidents at Darlington Raceway, but the driver's relationship with former teammate Ryan Newman needs some work.
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 [...]
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Indy 500: Will Power wants to ?win something of significance?
Indy 500: Will Power wants to ?win something of significance?
By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Published May 25, 2012 09:51AM MDT
Indianapolis ? Will Power has 18 victories since moving to America, where he?s one of the most decorated drivers in open-wheel racing.
But his r�sum� has some glaring holes: He?s never won an Indianapolis 500, and he?s never won a championship.
?I?d just love to win something, just one time win something of significance,? he said Thursday. ?I?m so sick of it.?
The most dominant driver in IndyCar the last three seasons isn?t content with his results. And make no mistake, they are quite impressive...
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By Jenna Fryer
The Associated Press
Published May 25, 2012 09:51AM MDT
Indianapolis ? Will Power has 18 victories since moving to America, where he?s one of the most decorated drivers in open-wheel racing.
But his r�sum� has some glaring holes: He?s never won an Indianapolis 500, and he?s never won a championship.
?I?d just love to win something, just one time win something of significance,? he said Thursday. ?I?m so sick of it.?
The most dominant driver in IndyCar the last three seasons isn?t content with his results. And make no mistake, they are quite impressive...
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Indianapolis 500: Dario Franchitti wins third Indy 500
By JENNA FRYERINDIANAPOLIS ? Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.Read more on NewsOK.com
Friday, June 1, 2012
Tokyo governor critical of low Olympic support
TOKYO (AP) ? Tokyo's governor has criticized citizens of the Japanese capital for their lack of support for the city's bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee last week selected Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul as finalists in the 2020 race.Read more on NewsOK.com
The International Olympic Committee last week selected Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul as finalists in the 2020 race.Read more on NewsOK.com
Ziegler wins 200 free at Olympic tune-up meet
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) ? Kate Ziegler won the 200-meter freestyle and two-time Olympian Ellen Gandy of Britain swam under a minute to win the 100 butterfly at the Speedo Grand Challenge on Saturday night.
Ziegler touched in 2 minutes, 1.72 seconds for her second victory in two days. Read more on NewsOK.com
Ziegler touched in 2 minutes, 1.72 seconds for her second victory in two days. Read more on NewsOK.com
Two Weeks Until Power Tour
The HOT ROD staff heads out to Detroit in two weeks, we’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces as well as all of the first-timers. Just a reminder, you can find all of our Power Tour information HERE, so check there first if you have any Power Tour-related questions.
Atop the Spotters? Stand: The Longest Race of the Year
We turn our eyes to racing in Charlotte for the second week in a row. Even with being able to sleep at home there are a lot of activities going on to keep you busy.
As I type this our spotter, Earl Barban, has just finished grilling for the 88 & 48 teams as they help load [...]
As I type this our spotter, Earl Barban, has just finished grilling for the 88 & 48 teams as they help load [...]
Spa. ?58.
Let’s take a spin around Spa in her configuration for the 1958 Belgian Grand Prix, shall we? You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Busy Weekend of Tradition & Racing
I love racing Memorial Day weekend as we span the globe for what seems like the best racing always. I grew up with the Indy 500 and can remember a book I got early in grade school about the Indy 500 and I kept adding the winners names in the back of the book.
We start [...]
We start [...]
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 [...]
A Decision on the Bahrain Grand Prix - Oh, and There's a Race in China Too
The Bahrain Grand Prix will go on despite local protests against the race and continuing violence in the country. Meanwhile, the racing begins in Shanghai ahead of the China Grand Prix on Sunday.
Just Park Her Anywhere
Check out the spectator parking on the outside of a turn at the ’73 Targa Florio. With safety standards like this, it’s little wonder that this was the last proper Targa. Race winning Martini entry piloted by Herbert M�ller/Gijs van Lennep wiggles around this parking lot in their 911RSR with little effort, but even this [...]
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Formula One Comes Home
After running the first four races of the season on the other side of the world, Formula One set up the sparkling hospitality 'motor homes' and basked in the sun of Barcelona. But the palpable sense of belonging also raised questions about how global the series is.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Jimmie Johnson's car fails NASCAR inspection
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet, the same car he looked to race in next Sunday's 54th Daytona 500, failed to pass NASCAR's initial inspection today on the opening day of Speedweeks...
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 [...]
You Rank It! Vulcans Vicky
We want your input on our feature cars to print in the magazine. Here are three photos to see if you would cruise it around town or straight to the junkyard. Use our V8 scale: Vote 1 if you hate it or 8 if you love it. After you rank it join the conversation in [...]
Monday, May 28, 2012
Liukin makes big impression in 1st meet back
CHICAGO (AP) ? Nastia Liukin sat in her hotel room and pulled out her competition leotard ? hot pink, of course.
Just like that, all the jitters and the weirdness the Olympic champion had been feeling about her first meet in three years disappeared.
"I finally felt like I got back in the groove of things," she said.Read more on NewsOK.com
Just like that, all the jitters and the weirdness the Olympic champion had been feeling about her first meet in three years disappeared.
"I finally felt like I got back in the groove of things," she said.Read more on NewsOK.com
Indianapolis 500: IndyCar relishing Andretti-Rahal rivalry
Indianapolis 500: IndyCar relishing Andretti-Rahal rivalry
By PAUL NEWBERRY
The Associated Press
Published May 25, 2012 06:10PM MDT
Indianapolis ? When Bobby Rahal was racing, he hung a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room.
That?s who Rahal wanted to beat more than anyone else on the track. And rest assured, Andretti felt the same way.
Looks like they?ve passed on that vitriol to their kids.
Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have developed quite an IndyCar rivalry, which was only heightened when Rahal took the blame for an April crash at Long Beach that catapulted Andretti?s car into the air before it slid into a t...
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
The Associated Press
Published May 25, 2012 06:10PM MDT
Indianapolis ? When Bobby Rahal was racing, he hung a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room.
That?s who Rahal wanted to beat more than anyone else on the track. And rest assured, Andretti felt the same way.
Looks like they?ve passed on that vitriol to their kids.
Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have developed quite an IndyCar rivalry, which was only heightened when Rahal took the blame for an April crash at Long Beach that catapulted Andretti?s car into the air before it slid into a t...
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Start of Daytona 500 delayed by rain
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- The originally scheduled 1:29 p.m. start of the 54th Daytona 500 has been delayed by steady rain fall. ''Obviously, we're in a holding pattern,'' said NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp. NASCAR's season-opener,...
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 [...]
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Never Before Seen Carroll Shelby Photos
Upon hearing the news of Carroll Shelby’s death (May 10, 2012), we took a look into our archives. Archivist Thomas Voehringer found some old film that was never scanned. This photo was shot by long-time Petersen Publishing head photographer, Bob D’Olivo, in 1977. This photo was shot at the ’65 Indy 500, that’s Carroll talking [...]
Video: Motor Trend Looks at Carrol Shelby?s Personal Collection
Motor Trend’s Wide Open Throttle took a look at Carrol Shelby’s personal collection of cars and gives a brief overview of his life as a driver, car builder, and entrepreneur.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
JYHelbe?s 1967 LeMans
With the Ford/Ferrari wars in full swing, it was already bound to be a fantastic June day?and night. Add Jim Hall’s newfangled adjustable wing and air-damn equipped Chaparral 2F and a “throw ‘em all in there” 906/907/910 field from Team Porsche and who knows what could happen? JYHelbe was all over Le Sarthe, and found [...]
Newton: Weekend fit for "The King"
Aric Almirola may have put Richard Petty's iconic No. 43 car on the pole for Sunday's Coke 600. But he also learned a valuable lesson: When "The King" talks, listen.
IOC still working with Saudis on female issue
QUEBEC CITY (AP) ? Describing talks with Saudi Arabia as "not an easy situation," IOC President Jacques Rogge said the Olympic body is still working with the Gulf country on sending female athletes to the London Games.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brunei are the only countries that have never fielded women on their Olympic teams.Read more on NewsOK.com
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Brunei are the only countries that have never fielded women on their Olympic teams.Read more on NewsOK.com
Friday, May 25, 2012
Video: Roadkill Episode 4, Extreme El Camino Engine Swap
Freiburger and Finnegan filled the bed of a ’69 El Camino and headed north from our SoCal headquarters to Summit Racing’s massive showroom in Sparks, Nevada. The plan: pull the original 350 that was running on 7 cylinders and drop in a crate 383, all in the parking lot. What could go wrong? Well, snow [...]
Perfect Teamwork
Perfect teamwork wins Grand Prix of the United States! Jimmy Clark The “Flying Scot,” winner of more Grand Prix races than any other active driver. Lotus by Chapman Winner of the constructors’ title in 1963, winner of the Indianapolis 500. Achievements like this make Colin Chapman one of the most creative pioneers in the business [...]
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Power Tour Directions are Here
HOT ROD Power Tour 2012 is quickly approaching. If you’d like to join us mid-route, here’s the info you’ll need. Just click the image below to get the full-page, turn-by-turn directions that you can print.
Jimmie Johnson's car fails NASCAR inspection
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet, the same car he looked to race in next Sunday's 54th Daytona 500, failed to pass NASCAR's initial inspection today on the opening day of Speedweeks...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Kyle Busch wins wild Bud Shootout at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Time and again, Kyle Busch got knocked down in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout. But the indomitable driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was never knocked down out for...
Dungey claims Supercross main event
Dungey claims Supercross main event
By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
You Rank It! Troy?s Talladega
We want your opinion on our feature cars. Here are three photos to help you decide if you would cruise it around town or cruise it to the junkyard. After you rank it, add comments in our comment section below. You might be quoted in the magazine, so please include your full name and a [...]
Parade of Racing Cars Lines Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
Maybe it’s because I’ve seen too many Noire movies; or read too many detective novels; or played too much LA Noire on Playstation; but I love the notion of Downtown Los Angeles being the epicenter of the city’s life. There’s a certain amount of wonder in old photos of Downtown LA thronged with people and [...]
Monday, May 21, 2012
Stenhouse rockets to third straight win at Iowa
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led for 209 of 250 laps and won the NASCAR Nationwide race at the Iowa Speedway on Sunday, his third straight win on Iowa's short oval.
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 [...]
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
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The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying
COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) ? Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Southern Nationals, and Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field at Atlanta Dragway.
Schumacher, winless in 29 races since October 2010, powered his dragster to a track-record time of 3.815 seconds at 322.58 mph, putting him in position to earn his first No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Schumacher, winless in 29 races since October 2010, powered his dragster to a track-record time of 3.815 seconds at 322.58 mph, putting him in position to earn his first No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Perfect Teamwork
Perfect teamwork wins Grand Prix of the United States! Jimmy Clark The “Flying Scot,” winner of more Grand Prix races than any other active driver. Lotus by Chapman Winner of the constructors’ title in 1963, winner of the Indianapolis 500. Achievements like this make Colin Chapman one of the most creative pioneers in the business [...]
NASCAR ? Denny Hamlin holds off Truex to win at Kansas Speedway
NASCAR ? Denny Hamlin holds off Truex to win at Kansas Speedway
By DAVE SKRETTA
The Associated Press
Published Apr 22, 2012 11:24PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.
At the most opportune of times, too.
Hamlin?s car hooked up after the final pit stop Sunday, just as the sun finally broke through on an overcast afternoon, and he powered by Martin Truex Jr. for the lead. Hamlin then managed to hold off a late charge by Truex to win for the second time this season.
?Whether it was coincidence or not,? Hamlin said, ?our car definitely felt better when the sun came out. I felt the car...
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By DAVE SKRETTA
The Associated Press
Published Apr 22, 2012 11:24PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.
At the most opportune of times, too.
Hamlin?s car hooked up after the final pit stop Sunday, just as the sun finally broke through on an overcast afternoon, and he powered by Martin Truex Jr. for the lead. Hamlin then managed to hold off a late charge by Truex to win for the second time this season.
?Whether it was coincidence or not,? Hamlin said, ?our car definitely felt better when the sun came out. I felt the car...
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Details on Project PUMA
NEW YORK - General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities.
Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. It could allow people to travel around [...]
Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. It could allow people to travel around [...]
Video: Roadkill Episode 4, Extreme El Camino Engine Swap
Freiburger and Finnegan filled the bed of a ’69 El Camino and headed north from our SoCal headquarters to Summit Racing’s massive showroom in Sparks, Nevada. The plan: pull the original 350 that was running on 7 cylinders and drop in a crate 383, all in the parking lot. What could go wrong? Well, snow [...]
Friday, May 18, 2012
A Great Show in China, a Lingering Cloud Over Bahrain
A well-attended and extraordinary race in China still has not wiped out doubts about the Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend. Did Formula One miss its chance to leave China riding a new-found wave of popularity?
Carl Edwards leads Roush Fenway sweep of Daytona 500 front row
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Color the front row of the 54th Daytona 500 green. Roush Fenway Racing green, that is. Carl Edwards, twice a runner-up to rookie driver Trevor Bayne in the season-opening Daytona 500...
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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 [...]
The Unforeseen Consequences of the Bahrain Grand Prix
Teams completed the first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix, as anti-government protesters gathered for "three days of rage." Since the beginning of the uprising in Feb. 2011, the country and its problems have never been so front and center.
Paul Jr. Designs & Trans American Muscle Team Up to Build a Unique Camaro
Paul Jr. Designs partners with Trans American Muscle to create a “one of a kind” modern day American muscle car based on the massive popularity of the new Camaro. This car is built for power and speed and carries all the details and upgrades you would expect. Paul Jr. used the theme of his latest [...]
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Paul Jr. Designs & Trans American Muscle Team Up to Build a Unique Camaro
Paul Jr. Designs partners with Trans American Muscle to create a “one of a kind” modern day American muscle car based on the massive popularity of the new Camaro. This car is built for power and speed and carries all the details and upgrades you would expect. Paul Jr. used the theme of his latest [...]
Dungey claims Supercross main event
Dungey claims Supercross main event
By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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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 [...]
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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 [...]
Auto racing: Madison Snow scores again at Miller Motorsports Park
Auto racing: Madison Snow scores again at Miller Motorsports Park
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 29, 2012 06:01PM MDT
Tooele ? Madison Snow will always remember the 2012 Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park.
Snow, a 16-year-old from Pleasant Grove, won his second IMSA GT3 Challenge Cup Platinum Class race of the weekend on Sunday afternoon.
Snow took an early lead and drove his No. 62 car to a half-second victory over Sean Johnson of Mt. Shasta, Calif.
The other Utah driver in the Platinum Class was 19-year-old Sloan Urry of Park City, who finished in fifth place.
In other events on the final day of the U...
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The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 29, 2012 06:01PM MDT
Tooele ? Madison Snow will always remember the 2012 Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park.
Snow, a 16-year-old from Pleasant Grove, won his second IMSA GT3 Challenge Cup Platinum Class race of the weekend on Sunday afternoon.
Snow took an early lead and drove his No. 62 car to a half-second victory over Sean Johnson of Mt. Shasta, Calif.
The other Utah driver in the Platinum Class was 19-year-old Sloan Urry of Park City, who finished in fifth place.
In other events on the final day of the U...
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Hamlin holds off Truex to win at Kansas Speedway
Hamlin holds off Truex to win at Kansas Speedway
By DAVE SKRETTA
The Associated Press
Published Apr 22, 2012 03:00PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.
At the most opportune of times, too.
Hamlin?s car hooked up after the final pit stop Sunday, just as the sun finally broke through on an overcast afternoon, and he powered by Martin Truex Jr. for the lead. Hamlin then managed to hold off a late charge by Truex to win for the second time this season.
?Whether it was coincidence or not,? Hamlin said, ?our car definitely felt better when the sun came out. I felt the ca...
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By DAVE SKRETTA
The Associated Press
Published Apr 22, 2012 03:00PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? The sun shined brightly on Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway.
At the most opportune of times, too.
Hamlin?s car hooked up after the final pit stop Sunday, just as the sun finally broke through on an overcast afternoon, and he powered by Martin Truex Jr. for the lead. Hamlin then managed to hold off a late charge by Truex to win for the second time this season.
?Whether it was coincidence or not,? Hamlin said, ?our car definitely felt better when the sun came out. I felt the ca...
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Kurt Busch to double dip at Iowa Speedway in 2012
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ? Former NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch says he's planning to run both Nationwide series races at Iowa Speedway this season.
Busch says he's slated to run both the May 20 and August 4 races in Iowa this season in the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
Busch says he's slated to run both the May 20 and August 4 races in Iowa this season in the No.Read more on NewsOK.com
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, May 13, 2012
Atop the Spotters Stand: Darlington Special
I don?t know about you but I know that I loved doing this column last year and missed doing it.
I ran into Earl Barban while at Kansas and we decided to start back up again. Schedules got tight last week so we missed last week. Before I heard back from Earl I had kind of twisted [...]
I ran into Earl Barban while at Kansas and we decided to start back up again. Schedules got tight last week so we missed last week. Before I heard back from Earl I had kind of twisted [...]
Danica Patrick set for NASCAR transition
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Danica Patrick, quite naturally, was the buzz of NASCAR's Media Day today at Daytona International Speedway. Patrick, the former IndyCar Series driver who split time the last two years between the...
Tony Stewart wins Gatorade Duel No. 1
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Tony Stewart, the three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion, captured his 17th career victory at Daytona International Speedway with his triumph today in the first of two 50-mile heats in...
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Matt Kenseth wins 54th Daytona 500
Lap 202, End of race Matt Kenseth won the 54th running of the Daytona 500 in a green-white-checkered finish over runner-up Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Roush Fenway Racing teammate Greg Biffle, who finished third after getting caught down the home...
NASCAR: Roush drivers expect more success in Texas
NASCAR: Roush drivers expect more success in Texas
By Stephen Hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Apr 14, 2012 12:33PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Matt Kenseth has led more laps than anybody in Texas, current points leader Greg Biffle has seven consecutive top-10 finishes, and Carl Edwards is the only three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup winner there.
The 11/2-mile, high-banked track certainly suits the Roush Fenway drivers.
?I don?t really know why, but it has been a pretty good track for us in the past,? said Kenseth, who has two wins and 13 top-10 finishes in 19 starts. ?Whenever you come back to a track you?ve had success a...
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By Stephen Hawkins
The Associated Press
Published Apr 14, 2012 12:33PM MDT
Fort Worth, Texas ? Matt Kenseth has led more laps than anybody in Texas, current points leader Greg Biffle has seven consecutive top-10 finishes, and Carl Edwards is the only three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup winner there.
The 11/2-mile, high-banked track certainly suits the Roush Fenway drivers.
?I don?t really know why, but it has been a pretty good track for us in the past,? said Kenseth, who has two wins and 13 top-10 finishes in 19 starts. ?Whenever you come back to a track you?ve had success a...
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Team Alfa-Romeo?s Sartorial Flair
Looking at this photo of (left to right) Fangio, Nino Farina, Felice Bonetto, and Toulo de Graffenried in the pits at Monza’s 1951 Italian Grand Prix, I can only assume one thing? That the Alfa-Romeo team had a mandated waistband altitude regardless of driver’s height. You can read this post in its original form on [...]
Hight opens bid for 5th straight Funny Car win
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) ? Robert Hight opened his bid for a fifth straight Funny Car victory with the seventh-fastest run Friday in qualifying for the NHRA Spring Nationals.
Hight had a run of 4.153 seconds at 256.65 mph in his John Force Racing Ford Mustang, while Cruz Pedregon, topped the field at 4.103 and 306.19 in a Toyota.
Hight is attempting to tie the Funny Car season record of five straight victories set by Don Prudhomme in 1976 and matched by Pedregon in 1992 and John Force in 1993 and 1994.Read more on NewsOK.com
Hight had a run of 4.153 seconds at 256.65 mph in his John Force Racing Ford Mustang, while Cruz Pedregon, topped the field at 4.103 and 306.19 in a Toyota.
Hight is attempting to tie the Funny Car season record of five straight victories set by Don Prudhomme in 1976 and matched by Pedregon in 1992 and John Force in 1993 and 1994.Read more on NewsOK.com
Freiburger Makes First 200-mph Pass in Camaro ZL1
Our boss, David Freiburger, piloted�Lingenfelter Performance Engineering’s new Camaro ZL1 to the first 200-mph pass in a ZL1, running�202.67 mph at Continental/General Tire’s Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas. This was the same ZL1 that was the first to dip into the 10′s in the quarter-mile. The 200-plus-mph number didn’t come easy, as the team edged [...]
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 [...]
Thursday, May 10, 2012
NMCA Brings Drag Racing Back to Pomona!
Finally some good news in SoCal drag racing! The National Muscle Car Association has managed to bring back street legal drag racing to Auto Club Raceway. We don’t know if the city realized that a little engine noise is a small price to pay for spectator revenue, but we hope it’s a harbinger of things [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Ron Capps wins NHRA Southern Nationals
COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) ? Ron Capps won the NHRA Southern Nationals on Sunday at Atlanta Dragway to end John Force Racing's season-opening Funny Car winning streak at six.
Capps raced to his 34th career victory, outrunning JFR's Robert Hight in the final round with a 4.166-second run at 303.91 mph in a Dodge Charger. Read more on NewsOK.com
Capps raced to his 34th career victory, outrunning JFR's Robert Hight in the final round with a 4.166-second run at 303.91 mph in a Dodge Charger. Read more on NewsOK.com
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
JJ says Texas issue with Newman not resolved
The issues Jimmie Johnson had last weekend with Ryan Newman over racing etiquette at Texas Motor Speedway weren't resolved with a conversation.
10 Questions About PRI
There has been a lot of attention around the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) buying the Performance Racing Industry trade show. We posed 10 questions to Scooter Brothers, SEMA’s chairman of the board, to find out. 1. Why would SEMA buy PRI? SEMA has a responsibility to its members to work for the betterment of [...]
Monday, May 7, 2012
Start of Daytona 500 delayed by rain
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- The originally scheduled 1:29 p.m. start of the 54th Daytona 500 has been delayed by steady rain fall. ''Obviously, we're in a holding pattern,'' said NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp. NASCAR's season-opener,...
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 [...]
Dungey claims Supercross main event
Dungey claims Supercross main event
By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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By Jay Drew
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 28, 2012 11:30PM MDT
Ryan Dungey got the last laugh, but just in the nick of time.
The rider from Minnesota overcame mechanical problems with his KTM 450 SX-F bike in the day?s first two practices and got put into the blocks momentarily by Idaho?s Jake Weimer just short of the midway point of Saturday?s Supercross main event in front of 40,548 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
But Dungey, 22, recovered from those setbacks, took advantage of a couple of late-race mistakes by David Millsaps and won for the third time this seaso...
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Chevy High Performance to Host X275 Drag Racing
If you’ve got a Chevy-powered drag car and you’re itching for some drag radial action, Chevy High Performance has the event for you. We’re a little hurt that CHP is running their event the same time we’re on Power Tour, but I guess we’ll get over it. Here’s the press release: The inaugural Chevy High [...]
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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 [...]
Tony Schumacher leads Top Fuel qualifying
COMMERCE, Ga. (AP) ? Tony Schumacher raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Southern Nationals, and Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field at Atlanta Dragway.
Schumacher, winless in 29 races since October 2010, powered his dragster to a track-record time of 3.815 seconds at 322.58 mph, putting him in position to earn his first No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Schumacher, winless in 29 races since October 2010, powered his dragster to a track-record time of 3.815 seconds at 322.58 mph, putting him in position to earn his first No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Saturday, May 5, 2012
As French Election Heats Up, So Does Campaigning for French Grand Prix
Formula One races are supposed to have nothing to do with local politics, but the fight to stage them usually becomes a political affair. Nowhere is this quite so clear as in France.
TV Times: Hand The Younger Busch A Broom!
Kyle Busch swept Richmond both as a car owner and driver.
Getting the win in the undercard Nationwide race at RIR was Kurt Busch driving his brother Kyle’s mount. A day later Kyle took advantage of a last lap scramble in the Sprint Cup race at that same venue. It also happened to be his fourth consecutive [...]
Getting the win in the undercard Nationwide race at RIR was Kurt Busch driving his brother Kyle’s mount. A day later Kyle took advantage of a last lap scramble in the Sprint Cup race at that same venue. It also happened to be his fourth consecutive [...]
Friday, May 4, 2012
Auto racing: Madison Snow scores again at Miller Motorsports Park
Auto racing: Madison Snow scores again at Miller Motorsports Park
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 29, 2012 06:01PM MDT
Tooele ? Madison Snow will always remember the 2012 Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park.
Snow, a 16-year-old from Pleasant Grove, won his second IMSA GT3 Challenge Cup Platinum Class race of the weekend on Sunday afternoon.
Snow took an early lead and drove his No. 62 car to a half-second victory over Sean Johnson of Mt. Shasta, Calif.
The other Utah driver in the Platinum Class was 19-year-old Sloan Urry of Park City, who finished in fifth place.
In other events on the final day of the U...
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The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Apr 29, 2012 06:01PM MDT
Tooele ? Madison Snow will always remember the 2012 Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park.
Snow, a 16-year-old from Pleasant Grove, won his second IMSA GT3 Challenge Cup Platinum Class race of the weekend on Sunday afternoon.
Snow took an early lead and drove his No. 62 car to a half-second victory over Sean Johnson of Mt. Shasta, Calif.
The other Utah driver in the Platinum Class was 19-year-old Sloan Urry of Park City, who finished in fifth place.
In other events on the final day of the U...
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Tony Stewart would support Patrick's run at Indy 500
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Although Danica Patrick ruled out a run at this year's Indianapolis 500 to concentrate on her stock car obligations racing for Stewart-Haas Racing in the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor...
Thursday, May 3, 2012
TV Times ? A Great Day for the FedEx Team
Denny Hamlin scored his second win of the Sprint Cup season in the STP 400 at the Kansas Speedway. “It was a great day for the FedEx team. At the end we were where we needed to be, ” he said in Victory Lane.
Runner-up Martin Truex, Jr., was disappointed that his bonzai effort at the end [...]
Runner-up Martin Truex, Jr., was disappointed that his bonzai effort at the end [...]
Eric Dean?s Freshly Restored Vee is Ready for Action
Eric says, “I took some photos of the ASP before I rolled her in the trailer for this weekend’s race. I guess that means the restoration is officially done. I hope it gets around the track a little faster than before.” Those of you that have been following along with Eric’s ASP Formula Vee restoration [...]
Start of Daytona 500 delayed by rain
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- The originally scheduled 1:29 p.m. start of the 54th Daytona 500 has been delayed by steady rain fall. ''Obviously, we're in a holding pattern,'' said NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp. NASCAR's season-opener,...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Bonneville: The Great American Playground
Bonneville Speed Week 2011 was my first time on the salt. While Jesse Kiser and I were shooting cars features and land speed racers taking off from the starting line, videographers Clint Stringfellow and Alistair Creaser were capturing some great video. Here’s a quick look at what makes Bonneville such a special place to racers [...]
Shayla Waddell still chasing her racing dream
BY SCOTT MUNN, Assistant Sports Editor, smunn@opubco.com19-year-old freshman at Oklahoma City University will race at Brill's Motor Speedway this weekend. But she misses the weekly challenges of State Fair Speedway.Read more on NewsOK.com
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 [...]
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Kurt Busch to run Nationwide race in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ? NASCAR Sprint Cup regular Kurt Busch will run the Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway on May 20.
Busch confirmed he'll race in Iowa for the first time.Read more on NewsOK.com
Busch confirmed he'll race in Iowa for the first time.Read more on NewsOK.com
A Great Show in China, a Lingering Cloud Over Bahrain
A well-attended and extraordinary race in China still has not wiped out doubts about the Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend. Did Formula One miss its chance to leave China riding a new-found wave of popularity?
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 [...]
Monday, April 30, 2012
10 Questions About PRI
There has been a lot of attention around the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) buying the Performance Racing Industry trade show. We posed 10 questions to Scooter Brothers, SEMA’s chairman of the board, to find out. 1. Why would SEMA buy PRI? SEMA has a responsibility to its members to work for the betterment of [...]
Shayla Waddell still chasing her racing dream
BY SCOTT MUNN, Assistant Sports Editor, smunn@opubco.com19-year-old freshman at Oklahoma City University will race at Brill's Motor Speedway this weekend. But she misses the weekly challenges of State Fair Speedway.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
NASCAR ? A.J. Allmendinger wins pole for Sprint Cup race
The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
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The Associated Press
Published Apr 21, 2012 07:35PM MDT
Kansas City, Kan. ? A.J. Allmendinger will be on the pole for the second time in his Sprint Cup career after turning the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday?s race at Kansas Speedway.
Allmendinger posted a lap of 175.993 mph in his Penske Racing Dodge to claim the top spot ahead of Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano, who had led the fastest times most of the day.
It was the first pole for Allmendinger since 2010 at Phoenix.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Forbes names Johnson most influential athlete
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, for the second straight year, is ranked by Forbes as America's Most Influential Athlete.
The Race to the 10s!
When you get an email asking if you can be at the track tomorrow to photograph the first 2012 ZL1 Camaro breaking into the 10s, you don’t ask too many questions. When we rolled into Milan Dragway in Milan, Michigan, and met up with Mike Copeland of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE), the questions we figured [...]
Saturday, April 28, 2012
NASCAR: Ryan Newman wins in wild finish at Martinsville
NASCAR: Ryan Newman wins in wild finish at Martinsville
By HANK KURZ Jr.
The Associated Press
Published Apr 1, 2012 04:51PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Ryan Newman needed help and was running out of time. Finally, Clint Bowyer provided an opening with two laps to go at Martinsville Speedway.
Bowyer?s aggressive move took out race leaders Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson entering the first turn, allowing Newman to slide into the lead, and he held off A.J. Allmendinger and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on another restart for his first win in 23 races.
?We were not a dominant race car,? Newman said. ?Clint kind of cleared out Turn One for u...
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By HANK KURZ Jr.
The Associated Press
Published Apr 1, 2012 04:51PM MDT
Martinsville, Va. ? Ryan Newman needed help and was running out of time. Finally, Clint Bowyer provided an opening with two laps to go at Martinsville Speedway.
Bowyer?s aggressive move took out race leaders Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson entering the first turn, allowing Newman to slide into the lead, and he held off A.J. Allmendinger and Dale Earnhardt Jr. on another restart for his first win in 23 races.
?We were not a dominant race car,? Newman said. ?Clint kind of cleared out Turn One for u...
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Greetings from Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Greetings from Daytona International Speedway, where the green flag will be unfurled this afternoon for the Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile qualifying heats that will set the 43-car grid for...
Veteran Martin claims Sprint Cup pole at Richmond
Veteran Martin claims Sprint Cup pole at Richmond
The Associated Press
Published Apr 27, 2012 10:40PM MDT
Richmond, Va. ? Mark Martin watched and waited as 44 other drivers made two qualifying laps around Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, then went out and beat them all.
Martin turned the second-fastest lap on his first circuit around the 0.75-mile, D-shaped oval, then nudged Carl Edwards to the outside of the front row with a lap at 128.327 mph to win the pole for Saturday night?s Sprint Cup race. It?s his 53rd career pole.
?I was very close to skinning the car up, especially off of [...
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The Associated Press
Published Apr 27, 2012 10:40PM MDT
Richmond, Va. ? Mark Martin watched and waited as 44 other drivers made two qualifying laps around Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, then went out and beat them all.
Martin turned the second-fastest lap on his first circuit around the 0.75-mile, D-shaped oval, then nudged Carl Edwards to the outside of the front row with a lap at 128.327 mph to win the pole for Saturday night?s Sprint Cup race. It?s his 53rd career pole.
?I was very close to skinning the car up, especially off of [...
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Friday, April 27, 2012
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 [...]
Busch to run Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup regular Kurt Busch will run the Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway on May 20.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Fans win: Some Bristol banking to be removed
Flanked by billboards declaring "Fans Spoke ... We Listened," track operator Bruton Smith unveiled changes Wednesday to Bristol Motor Speedway that he believes will return the excitement to the once-beloved bullring.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Repaving will change Kansas' look for fall race
Immediately after Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway, an M1A1 Abrams tank and armored combat earthmover from the Kansas Army National Guard will rumble over its asphalt surface to begin the repaving process.
A Great Show in China, a Lingering Cloud Over Bahrain
A well-attended and extraordinary race in China still has not wiped out doubts about the Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend. Did Formula One miss its chance to leave China riding a new-found wave of popularity?
Pastrana will make N'wide debut at Richmond
Travis Pastrana will have a guaranteed spot in the field for his Nationwide Series debut next week at Richmond.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Greetings from Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Greetings from Daytona International Speedway, where the green flag will be unfurled this afternoon for the Gatorade Duel, a pair of 150-mile qualifying heats that will set the 43-car grid for...
Enter the CRC Race to Indy Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win a VIP Trip
CRC Industries, Inc., leading automotive aftermarket chemical manufacturer, will send one very lucky Facebook fan and a guest to Indy in July for an action-packed weekend of NASCAR and GRAND-AM racing for the inaugural ?Super Weekend at the Brickyard.? The event will be held from July 27-29 and includes 4 epic races from the NASCAR [...]
Biffle continues Roush dominance at Texas
Greg Biffle regained the lead when he charged under Jimmie Johnson with 30 laps left Saturday night, then pulled away to end his 49-race winless streak while giving owner Jack Roush another NASCAR Sprint Cup victory in Texas.
Well Won. Shell Won.
3 World Champions in International Motor Racing. Phil Hill 1961 World Champion Driver Ferrari 1961 World Champion Formula 1 Car Shell Supershell plus I.C.A. and Shell X-100 motor oils used by Phil Hill and Ferrari team during the 1961 International Motor Racing season. Well Won ? Shell Won You can read this post in its [...]
Sunday, April 22, 2012
R.I.P. Butzi
Even if he’d only designed the 904 (his favorite) his legacy in motorsport would have been remembered. That he also penned the 911 makes him one of the great automotive designers of all time. The LA Times has a nice writeup on Ferdinand Porsche’s death and legacy. You did Grandpa proud, Butzi. You can read [...]
Saturday, April 21, 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 [...]
Friday, April 20, 2012
HRML: The project G10 is ALIVE!
After weeks of travel and splitting days up with responsibilities that range from soccer coach to�elementary�school�volunteer�I had to put aside a couple days to get down to�business�on the G10. As you can�imagine the back of the G10 was filling up with boxes and tools from end to end… Mess not withstanding I got the�vacuum�lines hooked [...]
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 [...]
Thursday, April 19, 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 [...]
Carlisle Events to Add August Event in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
For the first time in 10 years, Carlisle Events is expanding within the Keystone State, adding the Bloomsburg Nationals powered by Carlisle Events to its schedule. The event, formerly known as the Bloomsburg Annual Rod and Custom Cruise-In, will take place Friday through Sunday, August 10-12 at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The fairgrounds, [...]
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Robert Hight leads Funny Car qualifying
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) ? Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying Saturday in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with a run of 4.074 seconds at 317.19 mph in the third round.
Hight has won the last three events in his Ford Mustang
Steve Torrence led the Top Fuel competition, and Charlotte resident Jason Line topped the Pro Stock lineup ? both were their Friday runs.Read more on NewsOK.com
Hight has won the last three events in his Ford Mustang
Steve Torrence led the Top Fuel competition, and Charlotte resident Jason Line topped the Pro Stock lineup ? both were their Friday runs.Read more on NewsOK.com
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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!
Brand New Porsche 4-Cam Engine Anyone?
That gorgeously presented puzzle above is the work of the German motorsport product company, Capricorn. Their original intent seems to have been to manufacture parts to replenish the dwindling stocks of spares that threatened to make authentic 4-cam rebuilds all but impossible. The net effect, however, is something much more precious. It is now possible [...]
M&M?S Racing Announces Its ?When We Win, You Could Win? Sweepstakes
Race Fans are Invited to Enter an Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes Combo
With the Sprint Cup Series now underway, fans are gearing up for another exciting season of NASCAR racing. M&M?S Racing is celebrating the season with the ?When We Win, You Could Win? sweepstakes, which features instant-win prizes and the chance to win a [...]
With the Sprint Cup Series now underway, fans are gearing up for another exciting season of NASCAR racing. M&M?S Racing is celebrating the season with the ?When We Win, You Could Win? sweepstakes, which features instant-win prizes and the chance to win a [...]
Monday, April 16, 2012
Kyle Busch wins wild Bud Shootout at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Time and again, Kyle Busch got knocked down in Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout. But the indomitable driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was never knocked down out for...
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Man dies in accident at Oklahoma raceway
NOBLE, Okla. (AP) ? Officials say a driver was killed at a Noble raceway over the weekend.
Thunder Valley Raceway Park general manager Marcia Crook says the man died on the track after his vehicle crashed Friday night. Read more on NewsOK.com
Thunder Valley Raceway Park general manager Marcia Crook says the man died on the track after his vehicle crashed Friday night. Read more on NewsOK.com
Saturday, April 14, 2012
A Decision on the Bahrain Grand Prix - Oh, and There's a Race in China Too
The Bahrain Grand Prix will go on despite local protests against the race and continuing violence in the country. Meanwhile, the racing begins in Shanghai ahead of the China Grand Prix on Sunday.
NHRA great Jenkins dies at 81
NHRA Pro Stock racer Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, one of drag racing's most influential stars, has died.Read more on NewsOK.com
Friday, April 13, 2012
Stewart claims rain-shortened race at Fontana
Tony Stewart got his second NASCAR victory of the season Sunday when rain shortened the race at Auto Club Speedway to 129 laps.
The Viper is Back!
After teasing us with for weeks with underexposed images of its newest supercar, SRT finally pulled the wraps off the 2013 Viper. The Viper and Viper GTS will be on sale later this year, both powered by a front-mid-engine 8.4L all-aluminum V10 with 640hp (est) and 600 lb-ft of torque. The GTS will include a [...]
Bayne not running Nationwide race at Texas
A lack of sponsorship forced Roush Fenway Racing to sideline Trevor Bayne for this week's race at Texas Motor Speedway, even though he's ranked fourth in the Nationwide Series standings.
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