Saturday, March 31, 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 [...]
Connecticut Bill to Limit Access to Antique/Rare/Special Interest Motor Vehicle Registration
Legislation (H.B. 5405) to increase the age requirement for vehicles eligible for registration as “antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles” was approved by the Connecticut Joint Committee on Planning and Development by a narrow 10-9 vote. Under the bill, vehicles seeking registration as antique, rare or special interest motor vehicles would be required to [...]
OPG 30th Anniversary Show This Weekend
On Sunday, April 1, 2012, Original Parts Group is celebrating 30 years of restoration! Since 1982, OPGI has been the industry leader in reproduction GM restoration parts and Chevelle parts. Do you have a classic GM you would like to show (or better yet, show off)? The ?30th Anniversary Car Show? is right around the [...]
Friday, March 30, 2012
Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Who would win? NASCAR or the Rain?
The Sprint Cup drivers were racing Smoke, and the rain this past Sunday at Fontana… would they win, or Smoke, or would the weather?
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race with Allgaier on the outside.
Kyle Busch has to start from rear of field for missing driver intros.
Logano to the lead on the start.
Kyle Busch up [...]
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race with Allgaier on the outside.
Kyle Busch has to start from rear of field for missing driver intros.
Logano to the lead on the start.
Kyle Busch up [...]
Helton defends appeals process in Knaus case
Mike Helton said he believes in the sport's rules inspectors and the overall appeals process, despite the decision that overturned most of the penalties imposed on the No. 48 team from a body-alignment issue at Daytona last month.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Gatornationals rained out, postponed until Monday
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) ? The NHRA event in Gainesville has been postponed until Monday.
Intermittent showers forced the sanctioning body to halt elimination rounds several times Sunday. Read more on NewsOK.com
Intermittent showers forced the sanctioning body to halt elimination rounds several times Sunday. Read more on NewsOK.com
Sadler wins at Bristol for 2nd victory of season
Elliott Sadler has won the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Court refuses to revisit ex-driver Mayfield's suit
A federal appeals court in Virginia has refused to revive a lawsuit by former racecar driver Jeremy Mayfield's against NASCAR over his suspension for failing a random drug test.
Wednesday, March 28, 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!
Oklahoma scene: Swindells dominating Chili Bowl so far
FROM STAFF REPORTSSammy Swindell's son, two-time Chili Bowl champion Kevin Swindell, advances to Saturday's main eventRead more on NewsOK.com
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance
All Times EDT
NASCAR
AUTO CLUB 400
Site: Fontana, Calif.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 7-9 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR
AUTO CLUB 400
Site: Fontana, Calif.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 7-9 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
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,...
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
NASCAR: Brad Keselowski dominates at Bristol
NASCAR: Brad Keselowski dominates at Bristol
By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Mar 18, 2012 04:13PM MDT
Bristol, Tenn. ? Brad Keselowski used Bristol Motor Speedway last fall to cement his spot in NASCAR?s championship race.
Back at the track Sunday, Keselowski again made his way to Victory Lane.
And he again began to think about a Sprint Cup title.
Keselowski led a career-best and race-high 232 laps, then held off Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth on a late restart to cruise to his first victory of the season.
?What can I say? I love Bristol and Bristol loves me,? said Keselowski, who immediately b...
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By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Mar 18, 2012 04:13PM MDT
Bristol, Tenn. ? Brad Keselowski used Bristol Motor Speedway last fall to cement his spot in NASCAR?s championship race.
Back at the track Sunday, Keselowski again made his way to Victory Lane.
And he again began to think about a Sprint Cup title.
Keselowski led a career-best and race-high 232 laps, then held off Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth on a late restart to cruise to his first victory of the season.
?What can I say? I love Bristol and Bristol loves me,? said Keselowski, who immediately b...
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Fire and rain: Matt Kenseth wins, Danica Patrick finishes 38th in Daytona 500
Fire and rain: Matt Kenseth wins, Danica Patrick finishes 38th in Daytona 500
By CHRIS JENKINS
The Associated Press
Published Feb 28, 2012 11:48AM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Three races, three wrecks. Even if it wasn?t really her fault, Danica Patrick went 0-for-Daytona.
Patrick got caught in a crash on just the second lap of her Daytona 500 debut Monday, a continuation of a week?s worth of troubles at Daytona International Speedway. After her crew made extensive repairs to her car, she got back in the race and finished 38th.
After noting that she was disappointed for any new fans who might have tuned in to watch her race, Patrick acknowledged ...
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By CHRIS JENKINS
The Associated Press
Published Feb 28, 2012 11:48AM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Three races, three wrecks. Even if it wasn?t really her fault, Danica Patrick went 0-for-Daytona.
Patrick got caught in a crash on just the second lap of her Daytona 500 debut Monday, a continuation of a week?s worth of troubles at Daytona International Speedway. After her crew made extensive repairs to her car, she got back in the race and finished 38th.
After noting that she was disappointed for any new fans who might have tuned in to watch her race, Patrick acknowledged ...
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NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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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...
Monday, March 26, 2012
Vintage Vintage Racing
Somehow Graham Hill even managed to look dapper behind the wheel of this replica of an 1896 Henry Ford Quadricycle. With a top speed of 20 Miles per hour and no brakes, Henry’s contraption was probably a walk in the park for Graham, who seems to be enjoying himself in this shot from ’63; taken [...]
Looking in the Rearview Mirror: Who would win? NASCAR or the Rain?
The Sprint Cup drivers were racing Smoke, and the rain this past Sunday at Fontana… would they win, or Smoke, or would the weather?
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race with Allgaier on the outside.
Kyle Busch has to start from rear of field for missing driver intros.
Logano to the lead on the start.
Kyle Busch up [...]
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race with Allgaier on the outside.
Kyle Busch has to start from rear of field for missing driver intros.
Logano to the lead on the start.
Kyle Busch up [...]
Russian Mustang Driver Skipped His Drifting Lesson
Rear-wheel drive and lots of torque in a lightweight package is a recipe for fun, provided you know what you’re doing. Heck, even if you don’t know what you’re doing it can be fun as long as there’s nothing for you to smash your shiny, red Mustang GT into. Well, it looks like this guy’s [...]
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Oklahoma scene: Kevin Swindell three-peats as Chili Bowl champ
FROM STAFF REPORTSFive laps added to A feature in memory of Broken Arrow driver Donnie Ray Crawford, who died Saturday in a shooting incidentRead more on NewsOK.com
Video: Wagon Vs. Wagon in 1,100hp 1/2-mile Drag Race
Cadillac and Mercedes face off in a 1/2-mile drag race with their top performance. . . wagons? We’ve got to admit, the CTS-V wagon is one of the coolest long-roofs on the market since the Vista Cruiser went on to that big road trip in the sky, and we’ve got a little bias towards the [...]
HRML: The G10 parts table is becoming bare?
Though I’m not having as much fun as�Freiburger�and Finnegan in the desert…I have been�whittling�away at the first wave of upgrades on the G10 Shorty. The Ignition system is completely installed and after selling one of my personal vehicles I have the one thing any low-budget build needs…CASH. After a call to the parts store I [...]
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, [...]
Russian Mustang Driver Skipped His Drifting Lesson
Rear-wheel drive and lots of torque in a lightweight package is a recipe for fun, provided you know what you’re doing. Heck, even if you don’t know what you’re doing it can be fun as long as there’s nothing for you to smash your shiny, red Mustang GT into. Well, it looks like this guy’s [...]
Saturday, March 24, 2012
NASCAR's Tony Stewart to compete in Tulsa's Chili Bowl Nationals
NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart said Tuesday that he will race in the Chili Bowl Nationals next month at the QuikTrip Center's Tulsa Expo Raceway.Read more on NewsOK.com
Testing Resumes in Spain; Trulli Rejected Ferrari
Testing started up again in Spain on Tuesday, and Jarno Trulli, the Italian driver who has just been let go by the Caterham team, revealed for the first time that he had received an offer to drive at Ferrari in 2009.
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...
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...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Patrick shrugs off TV anchor's comment
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) ? Danica Patrick shrugged off the suspension of a San Diego TV sports anchor for implying a sexist slur, saying she thought it was funny someone felt that strongly about her.
Fox 5 San Diego suspended Ross Shimabuku without pay for a week for his comments about Patrick before her Sprint Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
Fox 5 San Diego suspended Ross Shimabuku without pay for a week for his comments about Patrick before her Sprint Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
California Introduces Bill to Exempt pre-1981 Vehicles From Emissions Inspection Requirement
In 2004, legislation was enacted to repeal California’s rolling emissions-test exemption for vehicles 30 years old and older and replace it with a law requiring the lifetime testing of all 1976 and newer model-year vehicles. This year, a bill has been introduced in the California Senate (S.B. 1224) by Senator Doug LaMalfa (Senator.LaMalfa@senate.ca.gov ) to [...]
Looking in the Rear View Mirror: Bristol
Heather Meyer takes a look in the rear view mirror at this past weekend’s action in Bristol.
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race, while he wasn?t supposed to be racing this weekend Bayne started on the outside.
Danica asked her spotter, Rick Carelli, for words of wisdom before the race ?any is more than I have.?
Logano [...]
Logano on the pole for the Nationwide race, while he wasn?t supposed to be racing this weekend Bayne started on the outside.
Danica asked her spotter, Rick Carelli, for words of wisdom before the race ?any is more than I have.?
Logano [...]
Oklahoma scene: Funeral scheduled for race car driver Donnie Ray Crawford
FROM STAFF REPORTSFuture sprint car star died at age 24 after being shot by his grandfather. Crawford was scheduled to race the day of his death.Read more on NewsOK.com
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...
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Class is in Session with Prof. McLaren
Settle down, class. Now take your seats. Mosport 101 is about to begin. thanks, @Pete_Aron. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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 [...]
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins at Las Vegas
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins at Las Vegas
By John Marshall
The Associated Press
Published Mar 11, 2012 10:28PM MDT
Las Vegas ? Timing the restart perfectly, Tony Stewart dived to the edge of the apron and ducked under the two cars in front of him.
With one bold move, the defending Sprint Cup champion was on his way to a redemptive win.
Stewart made a three-wide pass on a late restart and held off Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning at a track that was the site of his biggest disappointment last season.
?We had to wait 365 days for a shot at it again,? Stewart said. ?I might not hav...
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By John Marshall
The Associated Press
Published Mar 11, 2012 10:28PM MDT
Las Vegas ? Timing the restart perfectly, Tony Stewart dived to the edge of the apron and ducked under the two cars in front of him.
With one bold move, the defending Sprint Cup champion was on his way to a redemptive win.
Stewart made a three-wide pass on a late restart and held off Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning at a track that was the site of his biggest disappointment last season.
?We had to wait 365 days for a shot at it again,? Stewart said. ?I might not hav...
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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, March 21, 2012
NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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F1 Qualifier: The World Turned Upside Down Down Under
The qualifying results of the Australian Grand Prix confirm that 2012 will not be a repeat of the last two seasons, where Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team dominated. The biggest surprise: the third place finish of Romain Grosjean in a Lotus, while his teammate and former world champion, Kimi Raikkonen, finished 18th.
Stenhouse dominates late for Vegas N'wide win
Defending Nationwide champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. led the final 54 laps at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday for his first victory of the season.
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...
Steven Cheramie?s ?51 Ford Project
Steven Cheramie and Ben Brignac of Raceland, Louisiana, are working on this Ford shoebox with the goal of debuting it at SEMA. The two-tone flat white and metallic flat green body was chopped six inches and features the originally hood that has since been louvered. Frenched headlights will flank a ’49 Ford grille and ’51 [...]
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 to Monday night
The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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The Associated Press
Published Feb 26, 2012 11:43PM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Are you ready for some racing - some Monday night racing?
NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
?We hope to have ?Lady and gentlemen, start your engines,? at 7:02 and then warm up and go to green flag,? NASCAR President Mike Helton said. ?We believe this is a reasonable expectation.?
Helton made the announcement Monday morning when it became clear that steady rain at Da...
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Oklahoma scene: Swindells dominating Chili Bowl so far
FROM STAFF REPORTSSammy Swindell's son, two-time Chili Bowl champion Kevin Swindell, advances to Saturday's main eventRead more on NewsOK.com
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!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Ford Announces Pricing of 2013 Shelby GT500
News of Ford’s 650hp super-Mustang spread through the automotive industry like wildfire, leaving benchracers clamoring for info on when they could buy the world’s most powerful V8, and how much it would cost them. The price for the GT500 coupe has been set at $54,995, while the drop top will set you back an additional [...]
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 [...]
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...
Smith, Menard not injured in one-car accident
NASCAR drivers Regan Smith and Paul Menard escaped injury Wednesday when Smith lost control of his truck and crashed into trees after hitting a patch of ice near his mountain home in Evergreen, Colo.
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance
All Times EDT
NASCAR
FOOD CITY 500
Site: Bristol, Tenn.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, noon-1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 3:30-5 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 9:30-10:30 a.m., noon-1 p.m.); Sunday, race 1 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR
FOOD CITY 500
Site: Bristol, Tenn.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, noon-1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 3:30-5 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 9:30-10:30 a.m., noon-1 p.m.); Sunday, race 1 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Sadler wins at Bristol for 2nd victory of season
Elliott Sadler has won the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Track Trash? Pheenix
Sorry, no glib comments to speak of. Will do better next weekend (I hope).
Heaps,
RM
Chad:�� The grey cloud is again hanging over das Knaus? head, and if found guilty, this time the penalty might be a huge knockout punch to his gut.� Got to admit that a ?visual? inspection might not hold up in the appeal process, [...]
Heaps,
RM
Chad:�� The grey cloud is again hanging over das Knaus? head, and if found guilty, this time the penalty might be a huge knockout punch to his gut.� Got to admit that a ?visual? inspection might not hold up in the appeal process, [...]
Auto racing: Carl Edwards wins pole for Daytona 500
Auto racing: Carl Edwards wins pole for Daytona 500
By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 19, 2012 11:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season?s bid to win the NASCAR championship.
He?s starting 2012 out front.
Edwards, who lost the championship last season on a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart, won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500, beating teammate Greg Biffle for the top starting spot during a windy Sunday qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway.
Edwards turned a lap at 194.738 mph ? the fastest pole-winning speed since Jeff Gordon?s lap of 195.06...
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By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 19, 2012 11:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season?s bid to win the NASCAR championship.
He?s starting 2012 out front.
Edwards, who lost the championship last season on a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart, won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500, beating teammate Greg Biffle for the top starting spot during a windy Sunday qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway.
Edwards turned a lap at 194.738 mph ? the fastest pole-winning speed since Jeff Gordon?s lap of 195.06...
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Ford Announces Pricing of 2013 Shelby GT500
News of Ford’s 650hp super-Mustang spread through the automotive industry like wildfire, leaving benchracers clamoring for info on when they could buy the world’s most powerful V8, and how much it would cost them. The price for the GT500 coupe has been set at $54,995, while the drop top will set you back an additional [...]
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Welcome Racing Fans!
Formula One is the pinnacle of auto racing and the 2012 season begins next week at the Australian Grand Prix, a season with more questions than certainties. To mark the occasion, Brad Spurgeon's Formula One blog moves to Rendezvous. In his first post, Brad introduces the IHT's season preview, his Virtual Paddock - and a novel deal from Malaysia: free tickets to its Grand Prix for U.S. tourists...
HOT ROD Math, No Slide Rule Necessary
This lead illustration from a January 1961 article in HOT ROD shows an intrepid hot-rodder driving his slide rule, no doubt headed to race his pocket-protector-piloting opponent. I can’t speak for the rest of the HOT ROD staff, but I’ve never even seen a slide rule in person, much less now how to use one. [...]
Friday, March 16, 2012
HOT ROD Drag Week 2012 Registration Has Begun
We’ve happy to announce that registration for Drag Week is now open! Each year seems to draw out more racers than the last and this year we’ve got some sticky tracks on the schedule, so it could be a milestone event. To buy your entry and register for the event, CLICK HERE For updated 2012 [...]
Behind the Scenes in the HOT ROD Archive Room
If you guys ever wonder where we’re finding all of these vintage photos we’re always posting in the blogs at in HOT ROD DELUXE, this is your answer. This is the archive room in our El Segundo office and that’s Thomas Voehringer, our Archivist, at the computer. If we’re looking for a photo of a [...]
Langdon races to No. 1 qualifying in NHRA Arizona
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) ? Shawn Langdon raced to the provisional No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Patrick shrugs off TV anchor's comment
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) ? Danica Patrick shrugged off the suspension of a San Diego TV sports anchor for implying a sexist slur, saying she thought it was funny someone felt that strongly about her.
Fox 5 San Diego suspended Ross Shimabuku without pay for a week for his comments about Patrick before her Sprint Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
Fox 5 San Diego suspended Ross Shimabuku without pay for a week for his comments about Patrick before her Sprint Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Read more on NewsOK.com
Mercedes Benz SLS, Chevy Z06 benefit Charities on Valentine?s Day through CharityBuzz
New York, NY ? January, 2009 ? For that special someone who has everything, the best gifts rise above red roses to reveal a big heart and a bit of creativity.� Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com), a trendsetter in cause marketing dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits through incredible online auctions, launches its Valentine?s Day Auction today featuring [...]
Antron Brown wins NHRA Arizona Nationals
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) ? Antron Brown won the Top Fuel division in the NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday at Firebird International Raceway, holding off Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tony Schumacher in the final round with a run of 3.793 seconds at 319.82 mph.
Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field and Jason Line won the Pro Stock competition in the second of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
Brown took the top spot in the Top Fuel standings, 32 points ahead of Schumacher.
Schumacher is winless in his last eight finals. Read more on NewsOK.com
Robert Hight topped the Funny Car field and Jason Line won the Pro Stock competition in the second of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season.
Brown took the top spot in the Top Fuel standings, 32 points ahead of Schumacher.
Schumacher is winless in his last eight finals. Read more on NewsOK.com
Suspended NASCAR driver Mayfield faces new charges
CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) ? Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was hit with new criminal charges as he fights his suspension from the racing circuit.
Indictments by a Catawba County grand jury released Monday charge Mayfield with three counts of possessing property stolen from businesses, and a fourth charge of obtaining property by false pretense.
The indictment accuses Mayfield of possessing goods stolen from three companies, including a sofa, love seat, and other furniture from DEA Ventures Inc.Read more on NewsOK.com
Indictments by a Catawba County grand jury released Monday charge Mayfield with three counts of possessing property stolen from businesses, and a fourth charge of obtaining property by false pretense.
The indictment accuses Mayfield of possessing goods stolen from three companies, including a sofa, love seat, and other furniture from DEA Ventures Inc.Read more on NewsOK.com
Auto racing: Danica Patrick wins Nationwide pole at Daytona
Auto racing: Danica Patrick wins Nationwide pole at Daytona
By Mark Long
The Associated Press
Published Feb 24, 2012 08:10PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? In about 24 hours, Danica Patrick went from her biggest crash to her biggest moment in a stock car.
The former IndyCar star won the pole Friday for the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona, becoming the first woman to secure the top qualifying spot in NASCAR?s second-tier series since Shawna Robinson at Atlanta on March 12, 1994.
It came a day after she wrecked on the final lap of a qualifying race for the Daytona 500.
?It?s a good turn of events,? she said.
It ...
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By Mark Long
The Associated Press
Published Feb 24, 2012 08:10PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? In about 24 hours, Danica Patrick went from her biggest crash to her biggest moment in a stock car.
The former IndyCar star won the pole Friday for the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona, becoming the first woman to secure the top qualifying spot in NASCAR?s second-tier series since Shawna Robinson at Atlanta on March 12, 1994.
It came a day after she wrecked on the final lap of a qualifying race for the Daytona 500.
?It?s a good turn of events,? she said.
It ...
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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 [...]
Danica returns to Vegas with Wheldon on mind
Danica Patrick, who was on the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when Dan Wheldon was killed in the IndyCar Series race last October, said Wheldon is in her thoughts this weekend.
Top 10 nascar crashes at daytona 2012 (febuary) by coolduck34.wmv
This is the worst crashes form daytona 2012 in febuary. It was a crazy crash fest month…
Mayfield turns himself in over larceny charges
Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is free on bond after turning himself in to a magistrate in North Carolina, where he is accused of stealing property belonging to Red Bull Racing and other businesses.
Welcome Racing Fans!
Formula One is the pinnacle of auto racing and the 2012 season begins next week at the Australian Grand Prix, a season with more questions than certainties. To mark the occasion, Brad Spurgeon's Formula One blog moves to Rendezvous. In his first post, Brad introduces the IHT's season preview, his Virtual Paddock - and a novel deal from Malaysia: free tickets to its Grand Prix for U.S. tourists...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance
All Times Eastern
NASCAR
SPRINT CUP
KOBALT TOOLS 400
Site: Las Vegas.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.; qualifying (Speed, 6:30-8 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR
SPRINT CUP
KOBALT TOOLS 400
Site: Las Vegas.
Schedule: Friday, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.; qualifying (Speed, 6:30-8 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.); Sunday, race, 3 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
NASCAR adds extra pace car behind jet dryers
NASCAR officials announced a change to have an extra pace car with flashing lights behind the last jet-dryer truck on the track in all races in all three series -- Sprint Cup, Nationwide and the Camping World Trucks Series.
Daytona 500: Stewart and Kenseth win qualifying races
Daytona 500: Stewart and Kenseth win qualifying races
By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Feb 23, 2012 08:30PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Roush Fenway Racing will have three cars at the front of the season-opening Daytona 500.
Matt Kenseth won the second of the twin 150-mile qualifying races Thursday with a bold pass of teammate Greg Biffle. The victory gave Kenseth a spot on the second row for Sunday?s race ? right behind teammates Carl Edwards and Biffle.
Tony Stewart, the defending NASCAR champion, won the first race and will line up next to Kenseth at Daytona International Speedway.
Biffle was leading hea...
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By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Feb 23, 2012 08:30PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Roush Fenway Racing will have three cars at the front of the season-opening Daytona 500.
Matt Kenseth won the second of the twin 150-mile qualifying races Thursday with a bold pass of teammate Greg Biffle. The victory gave Kenseth a spot on the second row for Sunday?s race ? right behind teammates Carl Edwards and Biffle.
Tony Stewart, the defending NASCAR champion, won the first race and will line up next to Kenseth at Daytona International Speedway.
Biffle was leading hea...
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Archive Photo Of the Day: 1961 Indy 500
Eric Rickman got this shot of Sam Hanks piloting the T-bird pace car at the Indy 500. The field is made up of racers Jack Brabham is in his mid-motored Cooper Climax (barely visible on inside row, fifth car back), Eddie Sachs (12), Eddie Johnson (33), Parnelli Jones (98, who was flagged with only 8 [...]
Daytona 500 an elusive prize even for NASCAR?s elite
Daytona 500 an elusive prize even for NASCAR?s elite
By Seth Livingstone
USA Today
Published Feb 20, 2012 09:44PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart avoids thinking about what it would be like to finally win a Daytona 500.
Stewart just knows it?s got a lofty spot on his bucket list.
?Very high on it,? he says.
?Some of the wildest, craziest finishes in our sport have come in the Daytona 500. I don?t know how you could honestly sit here and imagine what that [winning] moment would be like. You just hope you get to live it in real life.?
Although he?s won three July races at Day...
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By Seth Livingstone
USA Today
Published Feb 20, 2012 09:44PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart avoids thinking about what it would be like to finally win a Daytona 500.
Stewart just knows it?s got a lofty spot on his bucket list.
?Very high on it,? he says.
?Some of the wildest, craziest finishes in our sport have come in the Daytona 500. I don?t know how you could honestly sit here and imagine what that [winning] moment would be like. You just hope you get to live it in real life.?
Although he?s won three July races at Day...
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Hamlin hangs on vs. Harvick to win at Phoenix
Denny Hamlin took the lead on a restart and had to sweat out his fuel mileage over the final few laps to win at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday.
Panel to hear Johnson team's appeal Tuesday
Hendrick Motorsports' appeal of penalties NASCAR levied against the team of five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will be heard on Tuesday by the National Stock Car Racing Commission.
Oklahoma scene: Funeral scheduled for race car driver Donnie Ray Crawford
FROM STAFF REPORTSFuture sprint car star died at age 24 after being shot by his grandfather. Crawford was scheduled to race the day of his death.Read more on NewsOK.com
Sunday, March 11, 2012
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins at Las Vegas
NASCAR: Tony Stewart wins at Las Vegas
By John Marshall
The Associated Press
Published Mar 11, 2012 05:32PM MDT
Las Vegas ? Timing the restart perfectly, Tony Stewart dived to the edge of the apron and ducked under the two cars in front of him.
With one bold move, the defending Sprint Cup champion was on his way to a redemptive win.
Stewart made a three-wide pass on a late restart and held off Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning at a track that was the site of his biggest disappointment last season.
?We had to wait 365 days for a shot at it again,? Stewart said. ?I might not hav...
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By John Marshall
The Associated Press
Published Mar 11, 2012 05:32PM MDT
Las Vegas ? Timing the restart perfectly, Tony Stewart dived to the edge of the apron and ducked under the two cars in front of him.
With one bold move, the defending Sprint Cup champion was on his way to a redemptive win.
Stewart made a three-wide pass on a late restart and held off Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, winning at a track that was the site of his biggest disappointment last season.
?We had to wait 365 days for a shot at it again,? Stewart said. ?I might not hav...
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Menacing
Looking at this photo of an unidentified racing driver Dan Gurney from 1960, it’s hard to believe that “The Intimidator” was still available when people were deciding on a nickname for Dale Earnhardt after his masterful 1987 season. Thanks Gary for identifying Dan Gurney for us! You can read this post in its original form [...]
Johnny Gray tops Funny Car field
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) ? Johnny Gray took the No. Read more on NewsOK.com
Start of 54th Daytona 500 pushed back to 7 p.m.
The 54th running of the Daytona 500, posptoned by rain Sunday for the first time in its history, had its noon start today pushed back to 7 p.m. tonight, marking the first time in event history NASCAR's season-opening race will he held in primetime on FOX.
Gerhart wins another ARCA race at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? Bobby Gerhart has been downright dominant over the years at Daytona International Speedway.
This time, he was simply fortunate.
Gerhart raced to his record eighth ARCA series victory at Daytona ? and third in a row ? Saturday after two of the top cars ran out of gas just a few hundred feet from the finish.
"It took one little slip from the leader," Gerhart said. Read more on NewsOK.com
This time, he was simply fortunate.
Gerhart raced to his record eighth ARCA series victory at Daytona ? and third in a row ? Saturday after two of the top cars ran out of gas just a few hundred feet from the finish.
"It took one little slip from the leader," Gerhart said. Read more on NewsOK.com
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Auto racing: Carl Edwards wins pole for Daytona 500
Auto racing: Carl Edwards wins pole for Daytona 500
By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 19, 2012 11:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season?s bid to win the NASCAR championship.
He?s starting 2012 out front.
Edwards, who lost the championship last season on a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart, won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500, beating teammate Greg Biffle for the top starting spot during a windy Sunday qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway.
Edwards turned a lap at 194.738 mph ? the fastest pole-winning speed since Jeff Gordon?s lap of 195.06...
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By jenna fryer
The Associated Press
Published Feb 19, 2012 11:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season?s bid to win the NASCAR championship.
He?s starting 2012 out front.
Edwards, who lost the championship last season on a tiebreaker to Tony Stewart, won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500, beating teammate Greg Biffle for the top starting spot during a windy Sunday qualifying session at Daytona International Speedway.
Edwards turned a lap at 194.738 mph ? the fastest pole-winning speed since Jeff Gordon?s lap of 195.06...
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NASCAR: Mark Martin earns pole in Phoenix
NASCAR: Mark Martin earns pole in Phoenix
The Associated Press
Published Mar 3, 2012 07:24PM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Mark Martin switched teams in the offseason to join Michael Waltrip Racing, the latest move in his multi-stop career.
Wherever he?s gone, the veteran driver has won, and it doesn?t look as if it?ll take long to do it again with his new team.
Martin, 53, followed up a solid run at the Daytona 500, nabbing his 52nd career pole on one of the last qualifying runs Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway.
?You look at Mark Martin, it doesn?t matter whose car he drives, he?s good in...
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The Associated Press
Published Mar 3, 2012 07:24PM MDT
Avondale, Ariz. ? Mark Martin switched teams in the offseason to join Michael Waltrip Racing, the latest move in his multi-stop career.
Wherever he?s gone, the veteran driver has won, and it doesn?t look as if it?ll take long to do it again with his new team.
Martin, 53, followed up a solid run at the Daytona 500, nabbing his 52nd career pole on one of the last qualifying runs Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway.
?You look at Mark Martin, it doesn?t matter whose car he drives, he?s good in...
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TV Times: Mr. Penske Dodges Dodge For Ford
Roger Penske, the one and only full time team owner that will be racing a Dodge this year, has announced that�he’s switching to Ford in 2013.�� Penske also builds and supplies engines to part time Dodge teams.� So it looks as though Dodge�may have�a little “situation” on their hands in�its 2012�NASCAR effort.� Dodge put all of�their [...]
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...
Friday, March 9, 2012
Smith, Menard escape injury in Colo. road accident
NASCAR drivers Regan Smith and Paul Menard escaped injury Wednesday when Smith lost control of his truck and crashed into trees after hitting a patch of ice near his mountain home in Evergreen, Colo.
The two racers along with Smith's wife, Megan, and a family friend, were on their way to a ski slope in Vail when the accident happened about 8:45 a.m., said David Ferroni of the Furniture Row Racing team.
Smith drives for Furniture Row.
Smith tweeted: "Thank you to everybody for the well wishes, everybody is doing fine, shaken up but healthy.Read more on NewsOK.com
The two racers along with Smith's wife, Megan, and a family friend, were on their way to a ski slope in Vail when the accident happened about 8:45 a.m., said David Ferroni of the Furniture Row Racing team.
Smith drives for Furniture Row.
Smith tweeted: "Thank you to everybody for the well wishes, everybody is doing fine, shaken up but healthy.Read more on NewsOK.com
It?s Official, COPO Camaro is a Go
Remember when we told you Chevrolet was dragstrip testing the COPO Camaro back in December? Even though Chevrolet Performance was being hush-hush about building the car for drag race duty, there was no real doubt in anyone’s mind that they would be bringing the COPO out to play with the Cobra Jet Mustangs and Drag [...]
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, [...]
Mercedes Benz SLS, Chevy Z06 benefit Charities on Valentine?s Day through CharityBuzz
New York, NY ? January, 2009 ? For that special someone who has everything, the best gifts rise above red roses to reveal a big heart and a bit of creativity.� Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com), a trendsetter in cause marketing dedicated to raising funds for nonprofits through incredible online auctions, launches its Valentine?s Day Auction today featuring [...]
Thursday, March 8, 2012
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 [...]
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!
Fire and rain: Matt Kenseth wins, Danica Patrick finishes 38th in Daytona 500
Fire and rain: Matt Kenseth wins, Danica Patrick finishes 38th in Daytona 500
By CHRIS JENKINS
The Associated Press
Published Feb 28, 2012 11:48AM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Three races, three wrecks. Even if it wasn?t really her fault, Danica Patrick went 0-for-Daytona.
Patrick got caught in a crash on just the second lap of her Daytona 500 debut Monday, a continuation of a week?s worth of troubles at Daytona International Speedway. After her crew made extensive repairs to her car, she got back in the race and finished 38th.
After noting that she was disappointed for any new fans who might have tuned in to watch her race, Patrick acknowledged ...
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By CHRIS JENKINS
The Associated Press
Published Feb 28, 2012 11:48AM MDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Three races, three wrecks. Even if it wasn?t really her fault, Danica Patrick went 0-for-Daytona.
Patrick got caught in a crash on just the second lap of her Daytona 500 debut Monday, a continuation of a week?s worth of troubles at Daytona International Speedway. After her crew made extensive repairs to her car, she got back in the race and finished 38th.
After noting that she was disappointed for any new fans who might have tuned in to watch her race, Patrick acknowledged ...
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Gerhart wins another ARCA race at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) ? Bobby Gerhart has been downright dominant over the years at Daytona International Speedway.
This time, he was simply fortunate.
Gerhart raced to his record eighth ARCA series victory at Daytona ? and third in a row ? Saturday after two of the top cars ran out of gas just a few hundred feet from the finish.
"It took one little slip from the leader," Gerhart said. Read more on NewsOK.com
This time, he was simply fortunate.
Gerhart raced to his record eighth ARCA series victory at Daytona ? and third in a row ? Saturday after two of the top cars ran out of gas just a few hundred feet from the finish.
"It took one little slip from the leader," Gerhart said. Read more on NewsOK.com
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Penske supports Keselowski's usage of Twitter
Roger Penske says he has no issue with Brad Keselowski using Twitter during the Daytona 500.
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...
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. [...]
NASCAR adds extra pace car behind jet dryers
NASCAR officials announced a change to have an extra pace car with flashing lights behind the last jet-dryer truck on the track in all races in all three series -- Sprint Cup, Nationwide and the Camping World Trucks Series.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Penske supports Keselowski's usage of Twitter
Roger Penske says he has no issue with Brad Keselowski using Twitter during the Daytona 500.
NASCAR adds extra pace car behind jet dryers
NASCAR officials announced a change to have an extra pace car with flashing lights behind the last jet-dryer truck on the track in all races in all three series -- Sprint Cup, Nationwide and the Camping World Trucks Series.
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 [...]
Vintage Photo of the Day: The Meteor
The staff of HOT ROD got to meet Walter Nakamura at the California Hot Rod Reunion in Famoso last year and see the Meteor in all of its Bonneville glory. As we get ready to check out Famoso for this year’s March Meet, we were reminded of the feature on his car that ran in [...]
Monday, March 5, 2012
1959 Johannesburg 9 Hours Program
“Kyalami” loosely translated from Zulu is “My Home”. It’s a lovely name; evocative of the region and there’s something about the sentiment of it that I love. For Andrew Duncan though, it’s damn-near the literal truth. Andrew grew up a few miles from Kyalami and attended a variety of events with his father. He’s been [...]
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 [...]
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Track Trash? Pheenix
Sorry, no glib comments to speak of. Will do better next weekend (I hope).
Heaps,
RM
Chad:�� The grey cloud is again hanging over das Knaus? head, and if found guilty, this time the penalty might be a huge knockout punch to his gut.� Got to admit that a ?visual? inspection might not hold up in the appeal process, [...]
Heaps,
RM
Chad:�� The grey cloud is again hanging over das Knaus? head, and if found guilty, this time the penalty might be a huge knockout punch to his gut.� Got to admit that a ?visual? inspection might not hold up in the appeal process, [...]
Danica Patrick captures Nationwide Series pole at Daytona
By Michael Vega, Globe Staff DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Danica Patrick, who will make her Daytona 500 debut in Sunday's 54th running of the Great American Race, made some history today when she became the first woman driver to win...
Kenseth finally wins wet, fiery Daytona 500
Matt Kenseth has won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to end one of the more bizarre races in NASCAR history.
Circuito Reggio Calabria. 1953.
Lovely footage from Italy’s Circuito Reggio Calabria in 1953. Magnificent to see all these little etceterini in action. Seger doesn’t hurt either. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
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. [...]
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 [...]
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: KJ Jones 1/4-Mile Pass
While Finnegan and Freiburger were setting the timing on the Crusher Camaro at the test & tune session, KJ Jones, from 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine, was tearing up the dragstrip in his ’86 Mustang.� It’s powered by a 302-based 353 Ford that runs 15 pounds of intercooled boost from a Paxton Novi 2500 [...]
Friday, March 2, 2012
Testing Resumes in Spain; Trulli Rejected Ferrari
Testing started up again in Spain on Tuesday, and Jarno Trulli, the Italian driver who has just been let go by the Caterham team, revealed for the first time that he had received an offer to drive at Ferrari in 2009.
Kenseth finally wins wet, fiery Daytona 500
Matt Kenseth has won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to end one of the more bizarre races in NASCAR history.
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, March 1, 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,...
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 [...]
NASCAR: Matt Kenseth wins wild race at Daytona 500
NASCAR: Matt Kenseth wins wild race at Daytona 500
By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Feb 27, 2012 09:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? First came the rain. Then came the fire.
Everything that could go wrong with this Daytona 500 did go wrong, and the first NASCAR race in primetime television will be remembered for everything but the eventual winner.
Journeyman driver Dave Blaney was leading when a problem with Juan Pablo Montoya?s car sent him spinning into a safety truck.
The truck, which holds 200 gallons of jet kerosene, burst into flames. Montoya?s car slid into the grass, and he gingerly climbed from ...
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By JENNA FRYER
The Associated Press
Published Feb 27, 2012 09:09PM MDT
Daytona Beach, Fla. ? First came the rain. Then came the fire.
Everything that could go wrong with this Daytona 500 did go wrong, and the first NASCAR race in primetime television will be remembered for everything but the eventual winner.
Journeyman driver Dave Blaney was leading when a problem with Juan Pablo Montoya?s car sent him spinning into a safety truck.
The truck, which holds 200 gallons of jet kerosene, burst into flames. Montoya?s car slid into the grass, and he gingerly climbed from ...
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