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Sunday, September 30, 2012
200-Proof LeMons Photo: Fleetwood Fixing In the Nelson Ledges Mud
The Lamest Day 24 Hours of LeMons, held at Ohio’s Nelson Ledges in 2009, gave us the 200-Proof shot of the Infiniti Q45 Shanty Town. We have many more tales of heroism in the muddy trenches of the Lamest Day, though, and today we’re sharing this photograph of Dave “Caddywrecker” Mills working on his team’s [...]
Gangnam Style star to perform in Korea
'Gangnam Style' sensation Psy is to perform at the Korean Grand Prix, after being announced as an ambassador for the event. The Korean, whose music video hit has attracted almost 300 million hits on YouTube and has set a world record as the most-liked ever on the video sharing site, will perform after the race on October 14. His signing is a big coup for the Korean GP organizers, who will be hoping that his presence at the event will help attract a bigger crowd on race day.
Crutchlow upbeat despite missing third
Cal Crutchlow said his disappointment at missing a second MotoGP podium at Aragon was tempered by the fact that, unlike last year, he was at least in a position to challenge. The Briton claimed his breakthrough grand prix rostrum at Brno last month, and was in contention to add to his tally throughout this weekend's 23-lap race in Spain.
2012 NSCS AAA 400 Q&A with Toyota Racing Driver Martin Truex Jr.
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Tonight’s Ride and Forum Are About Livable Streets for All
Mayor John Lindsay (center) and Parks Commissioner August Hecksher (in white shirt) lead ride up Sixth Ave. to Central Park, April 1, 1968.
New York City bicyclists will celebrate bike activism’s past, present and future this evening in a ride from Greenwich Village to Central Park South and back to the Village, culminating in a community [...]
New York City bicyclists will celebrate bike activism’s past, present and future this evening in a ride from Greenwich Village to Central Park South and back to the Village, culminating in a community [...]
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2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP Hatchback: Mini Has Saved Its Fastest for Lastest
Mini began producing 30-something-hp hatchbacks in the early ’60s—before even the Rolling Stones formed—but unlike Mick Jagger, the days of the original Mini are behind us. In fact, even the 114-hp comeback-tour Mini seems like something of a distant memory. And that’s especially true with the introduction of the second-generation John Cooper Works GP hatchback, [...]
Roselli, Gelink Crowned 2012 Premier GRAND-AM Champions
A visit to Lime Rock Park for the tenth and final round of Premier Grand-Am iRacing.com Online Sports Car Series last weekend heralded the crowning of two champions in the mixed class online racing series: Anthony Roselli (Daytona Prototypes) and Dave Gelink (Mustang FR500S). With nearly $3500 in total prize money on the line, this year’s GRAND-AM-sanctioned series proved to be as competitive as ever, with a host of sim racer collecting wins in each class over the course of the season. Daytona Prototypes Fittingly, Roselli powered to the front of the DP class after 114 laps of racing at Lime Rock. Although it was his eighth win of the season, the New York based sim-racer had to work hard to finish at the front, after dropping from first to [...]
Lamborghini Gallardo Edizione Tecnica Photos and Info: Sending Off the Smallest Lambo [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Apparently concerned that its lightweight, performance-focused LP570-4 Superleggera and Spyder Performante Gallardo models were in danger of becoming wallflowers in the world of high-dollar automotive sculpture, Lamborghini has cranked up both cars’ already extroverted presence to 11 with Edizione Tecnica models. (We reported last month that the Gallardo would be treated to one more special [...]
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Dario Franchitti joins Level 5 for Petit
Dario Franchitti will race a Le Mans prototype for the first time since 2009 when he joins the Level 5 LMP2 squad for Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta in October. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time IndyCar champion will share one of the Level 5 HPD-ARX-03bs with younger brother Marino, who raced for the squad at Petit in 2011, and team boss Scott Tucker, in the 1000-mile American Le Mans Series finale on October 20. It will be the elder Franchitti's first start in an LMP prototype since racing for the Highcroft Acura team at the same event in 2009
200-Proof LeMons Photo: Fleetwood Fixing In the Nelson Ledges Mud
The Lamest Day 24 Hours of LeMons, held at Ohio’s Nelson Ledges in 2009, gave us the 200-Proof shot of the Infiniti Q45 Shanty Town. We have many more tales of heroism in the muddy trenches of the Lamest Day, though, and today we’re sharing this photograph of Dave “Caddywrecker” Mills working on his team’s [...]
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Mercedes ‘didn’t offer more money’
Mercedes did not break the bank to secure Lewis Hamilton's services, claims its team principal Ross Brawn. Hamilton's move from McLaren to Mercedes came amid suggestions that the Brackley-based outfit was offering him a higher retainer than his current team - as well as greater commercial freedom to find personal sponsors. However, Brawn says that Hamilton's motivation to move teams had nothing to do with money – and was instead about finding a new challenge in his career
Connecticut Towns Nix Highway for Greenway
This is probably the best news ever in history, or at least close.
Portions of the Norwalk River Valley Trail are already complete, reports Rails to Trails. Photo: Trail Blog
According to the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Connecticut towns of Norwalk and Danbury are building a greenway, which will also serve as an important commuter [...]
Portions of the Norwalk River Valley Trail are already complete, reports Rails to Trails. Photo: Trail Blog
According to the Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Connecticut towns of Norwalk and Danbury are building a greenway, which will also serve as an important commuter [...]
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2012 NSCS AAA 400 Q&A with Toyota Racing Driver Clint Bowyer
2012 NSCS Clint Bowyer - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCARCLINT BOWYER, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How was your car in the first practice session? “It was good. We need to be better in race trim. In qualifying trim, all three of our MWR (Michael Waltrip Racing) cars were...more»
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Folger claims breakthrough pole
Jonas Folger captured his first pole position in grand prix racing after a thrilling Moto3 qualifying session on a drying Aragon track. Times tumbled throughout the 35 minutes, with the lead changing hands almost ceaselessly as a result.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/folger-claims-breakthrough-pole
Denny Hamlin wins pole at Auto Club Speedway
Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up in pole position for Sundays race.
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Today’s Headlines
Read All the Way to the End of This Times Piece for the Real Story on NYC’s Traffic Death Spike …
… Or Just Read the Brooklyn Spoke Edit
Gothamist Wonders If Next Mayor Will Twist Fatality Uptick to Roll Back Safe Street Improvements
NYPD Still Withholding Crime Data, and Chris Quinn Has Nothing to Say (City Limits)
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… Or Just Read the Brooklyn Spoke Edit
Gothamist Wonders If Next Mayor Will Twist Fatality Uptick to Roll Back Safe Street Improvements
NYPD Still Withholding Crime Data, and Chris Quinn Has Nothing to Say (City Limits)
Traffic [...]
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Today’s Headlines
Read All the Way to the End of This Times Piece for the Real Story on NYC’s Traffic Death Spike …
… Or Just Read the Brooklyn Spoke Edit
Gothamist Wonders If Next Mayor Will Twist Fatality Uptick to Roll Back Safe Street Improvements
NYPD Still Withholding Crime Data, and Chris Quinn Has Nothing to Say (City Limits)
Traffic [...]
… Or Just Read the Brooklyn Spoke Edit
Gothamist Wonders If Next Mayor Will Twist Fatality Uptick to Roll Back Safe Street Improvements
NYPD Still Withholding Crime Data, and Chris Quinn Has Nothing to Say (City Limits)
Traffic [...]
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Friday, September 28, 2012
2012 NSCS AAA 400 Q&A with Ford Racing Driver Matt Kenseth
2012 NSCS 17 car (Ford EcoBoost) - Photo Credit: Getty ImagesMatt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Ford EcoBoost Ford Fusion, comes to Dover International Speedway this weekend 11th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings. Kenseth held a Q&A session at his team hauler before the first of two scheduled practice sessions on...more»
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An Ohio Sprawl Leader Begins to Recognize Its Mistakes
Dublin, a wealthy suburb of Columbus, Ohio, was a regional pioneer in job sprawl in the 1990s. Built on former corn fields, this city of 42,000 had barely 5,000 residents in 1980. The suburb was an early and prolific builder of suburban-style office parks, and it was extremely successful at luring big employers. Companies like Wendy’s [...]
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Gangnam Style star to perform in Korea
'Gangnam Style' sensation Psy is to perform at the Korean Grand Prix, after being announced as an ambassador for the event. The Korean, whose music video hit has attracted almost 300 million hits on YouTube and has set a world record as the most-liked ever on the video sharing site, will perform after the race on October 14. His signing is a big coup for the Korean GP organizers, who will be hoping that his presence at the event will help attract a bigger crowd on race day.
Rigon joins BVM Target for Ricard
Ferrari Formula 1 test driver Davide Rigon will make his return to single seater racing with BVM Target in Formula Renault 3.5 at Paul Ricard this weekend. The Italian, who recently tested Ferrari's F2012 at the Magny-Cours young driver test , has not raced a single seater since breaking his leg in the 2011 GP2 opener at Istanbul . Rigon is the fifth driver to take the seat alongside BVM Target's regular driver Nikolay Martsenko this season.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/rigon-joins-bvm-target-for-ricard
Williamson to make BTCC debut
Aaron Williamson will make his British Touring Car Championship debut at the Brands Hatch season finale with Tony Gilham Racing. Williamson, 20, will drive the team's S2000-spec Honda Civic that has been raced by team owner Gilham, Robb Holland and Howard Fuller so far this year.
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Jeff Gordon Joins Team Umizoomi For Hit Nickelodeon TV Spot
Jeff Gordon stars in a new spot about math for Nickelodeon’s hit animated preschool series, Team Umizoomi. In the spot, Gordon notices the wheels of his race car are triangles instead of circles. It’s Team Umizoomi to the rescue as the three miniature math-powered superheroes zoom onto the track in their UmiCar to change the [...]
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Gibbs hails Hamlin influence
Team owner Joe Gibbs has hailed the role Denny Hamlin played in galvanising his team en route to securing his outfit's 100th NASCAR victory. After running out of fuel and losing a top five finish on the final lap at Chicagoland , Hamlin then had to contend with a team error when his tyres were set to the wrong pressure in qualifying at Loudon, leaving him a lowly 32nd . Gibbs said Hamlin's ability to handle both setbacks without accusation was a major factor in the team's subsequent resurgence in the race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/gibbs-hails-hamlin-influence
New doubts over New Jersey Grand Prix
New doubts have been raised over the planned 2013 New Jersey Formula 1 street race after Bernie Ecclestone revealed the existing contract for the race had been annulled. The provisional 2013 schedule circulated during last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix had the second American event slated for a mid-June date. That was despite previous suggestions of the New Jersey project encountering difficulties , and the departure of its chief Tom Cotter in August .
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4: Aesthetic Tweaks Freshen the Baby Bull [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Whatever the impetus for Lamborghini’s “flat planes and sharp creases” era of design—a deep pathological fear of curves, dwindling stock in Italy’s strategic reserve of protractors—the decision has paid off in spades. Take the Gallardo for instance: Lamborghini claims to have assembled nearly 13,000 of the baby bulls at its Sant’Agata Bolognese factory. Not bad [...]
Big Race Hopefully Means Big Results For Ryan Wilson Motorsports At Caraway
Ryan WilsonRANDLEMAN, North Carolina (September 28, 2012) – - The Mid-Atlantic Shootout hoisted this weekend at Caraway (N.C.) Speedway is sure to bring plenty of competition, plenty of drive and plenty of pressure to capture the checkered flag in the last race of the season at the Sophia, North Carolina-based racetrack. For Ryan Wilson and...more»
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tony Stewart – Delaware Destroyer
Tony Stewart - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCARKANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Sept. 26, 2012) – Back in the day, Tony Stewart gave George Thorogood a run for his money as the real Delaware Destroyer. Wilmington, Del., native Thorogood, and his band, the Delaware Destroyers, pumped out such hits as “Bad to the Bone” and a...more»
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Underdog Comparo: Affordable Sports-Car Messiah (Scion FR-S) Versus Less-Affordable Sports-Car Messiah (Porsche Cayman S)
It’s rotten what we’re doing, and we admit it. Totally rotten and unfair and, well, maybe just a little bit un-American. We’re taking the most enthralling new sports car in a generation—my God, it’s actually affordable!—and throwing it under the galloping hooves of a semi-exotic thoroughbred that most of us here couldn’t afford even if [...]
Paris: Smart Forstars Concept is a rolling drive-in movie theater in orange
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Smart, Design/Style, Electric
Smart tells us that its new Forstars Concept is a Sports Utility Coupé. We're pretty sure that's a misnomer. After all, the electric powertrain, while supremely efficient, isn't a powerhouse. Plus, with room for just two occupants and a golf bag plus toiletries, utility doesn't really seem to be its forte either.
So, what is the Smart Forstars good for? Well, judging from our image gallery, it makes an excellent prop for impossibly cute auto show models to lean against. Plus, it's got a completely clear roof, which is how it got its name - you can stare at the stars... get it? Oh, and it also sports an integrated projector on its hood for impromptu drive-in movie nights.
Power comes from a 60-kW electric motor and 17.6-kWh lithium ion battery pack, and Smart claims a top speed of 80 miles per hour.
As you can see, the exterior, which reportedly previews the automaker's future design direction, is painted in a bright hue that Smart calls Alubeam Rouge, and the interior is finished in white, red and matching orange. Check out the nifty projector feature in the official video below and be sure to peruse the official press release while you're at it.
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MATT ARTIN JOINS NHRA AS DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) NHRA announced today that Matt Artin, an eight-year veteran in media planning, advertising and promotions, has joined the world's largest motorsports sanctioning body as director of advertising and promotions....
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Paris: 2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP marks the return of something awesome
Filed under: Performance, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Mini
For the past six years, members of the Autoblog team have been dreaming of a return of the Mini John Cooper Works GP kit. We fell head-over-heels in love with the two-seat hot hatch when it launched in limited production in 2006, and we're happy to say that our little baby is back. Feast your eyes on the 2013 Mini JCW GP, which makes its first public debut here at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
And what's not to love? Under the hood there's a 218-horsepower version of Mini's 1.6-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder, also cranking out a healthy 192 pound-feet of torque (or 207 lb-ft during brief moments of overboost). Hitting 62 miles per hour will take just 6.3 seconds, and hardcore drivers will enjoy the fact that Mini has employed a fully adjustable coilover suspension that allows the car to sit 20 millimeters closer to the ground. Even with the performance additions, the JCW GP weighs in at 2,558 pounds - just over 20 pounds heavier than a base Cooper hardtop with the naturally aspirated engine.
Our favorite part about the new Mini GP formula is how much of its styling is reminiscent of the original GP, right down to the unique 17-inch four-spoke wheels, gray-and-red color scheme (with truly adorable red mirrors), and big ol' spoiler at the rear. We can't wait to drive it.
Scroll down for the full details in case you missed them the first time around, and click through the attached image galleries to get your drool on.
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Paris: MkVII Volkswagen Golf shows off its slimmer bod
Filed under: Budget, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Diesel
When we first saw the seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf in the manufacturer-provided stock photos, we were a little let down. In a word, it looked... droopy. But now that we've seen Volkswagen's new global hatch in person, we have to say, it's a handsome little thing.
Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the new Golf is that it's a full 220 pounds lighter than the outgoing model. That's all thanks to the new MQB platform that underpins the compact VW, which uses lightweight, high-strength steel in droves.
In Europe, buyers will be able to choose from a range of gasoline and diesel powerplants, including a new 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four that's reportedly good for about 49 miles per gallon (on the European cycle). Here in the States, rumor has it that the aging 2.5-liter inline-five will be swapped out for a new 1.8-liter turbo-four. And we don't see any reason why the lovely 2.0-liter turbodiesel unit won't carry over, as well.
Check out a fresh batch of Golf images live from the Paris Motor Show floor in our gallery above, and scroll down to thumb through Volkswagen's press release.
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FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Chase Competition Heats Up For All In Fall At Loudon
by Dwight Drum at Racetake.com Fans like the excitement of playoffs and teams work all season to be there for them. That’s true in all sports and in NASCAR as well. The 36-race stock car racing season is months long and only the last 10 races determine the champion. Getting in the top 12 spots after [...]
Lotus says it paid for poor Friday
Lotus believes its below-par performance in Singapore owed more to a scrappy weekend on track than any fundamental weakness with its car. Trackside operations director Alan Permane reckons the outfit never bounced back from a difficult Friday when new aerodynamic parts did not work as expected .
Denny Hamlin wins pole at Auto Club Speedway
Denny Hamlin went low when most drivers went high at Auto Club Speedway, and he ended up in pole position for Sundays race.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/denny-hamlin-wins-pole-at-auto-club-speedway.html
Kodo Strikes Again: 2013 Mazda CX-9 Inherits Brand’s Latest Design Language
Ever since debuting its new Kodo styling language on the Minagi concept last year, Mazda has set about proliferating the look to the rest of its lineup. The Minagi presaged today’s CX-5 crossover, which was quickly followed up by the new Mazda 6 sedan, and now there’s this: A light refresh for the 2013 CX-9 [...]
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Despite record, Dover track continues to be among Smith’s favorites
Regan Smith - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCARDENVER, Colo. (Sept. 26, 2012) – When you mention Dover International Speedway to Regan Smith, he lights up with excitement. He always has a glowing review for the all-concrete oval, known as the Monster Mile. “Dover is one of my favorite racetracks, I love racing there,”...more»
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Cioci replaces Vilander for GT1 finale
Marco Cioci will replace Toni Vilander at the AF Corse team in the final round of the FIA GT1 World Championship at Donington.
Kyle Busch Fired Up for Shot at Another Winchester Riffle
“2009 Winner Returns to “World’s Fastest Half Mile” for 41st Annual Event” Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Patrick McDermott / Getty Images for NASCARMOORESVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 26, 2012) - Kyle Busch will return to Winchester (Ind.) Speedway Sunday Oct. 14 to compete in the Winchester 400 for the first time since winning the event in...more»
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Widow of Manhattan Pedestrian Rubin Baum Not Likely to See Justice Done
Another innocent bystander was killed by an outlaw motorist in Manhattan last weekend, and indications are that another perpetrator will go unpunished by police and prosecutors.
Rubin and Denise Baum. Photo via Daily News
On Saturday night at around 10:30 p.m., Rubin and Denise Baum were attempting to hail a cab at Park Avenue and E. 59th [...]
Rubin and Denise Baum. Photo via Daily News
On Saturday night at around 10:30 p.m., Rubin and Denise Baum were attempting to hail a cab at Park Avenue and E. 59th [...]
Alfa Romeo SBK Edition MiTos: Four Wheels and Less Power than a Superbike [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Alfa Romeo has been involved with the World Superbike series since 2007, when the MiTo and the Giulietta started sharing duties as safety car. After six years, Alfa decided the time was right to introduce a couple of special-edition MiTos honoring the affiliation: The SBK Limited Edition and the SBK Special Series. SBK Limited Edition [...]
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Pic accepts penalty is fair
Charles Pic says he accepts the penalty he got for his incident during final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/pic-accepts-penalty-is-fair
Di Resta: Beating Sauber still possible
Paul di Resta believes Force India can target Sauber's sixth place in the constructors' championship following his best finish in Formula 1 . The Scotsman produced a strong drive in the Singapore Grand Prix to finish fourth, right behind championship leader Fernando Alonso .
Brawn: Mercedes upgrades positive
Mercedes team principal Ross Brawn has described progress with its major exhaust upgrade as "positive" so far.
Australia wants GP fee reduced
Melbourne officials want to keep the Australian Grand Prix beyond its current deal, but have admitted they are not comfortable with the current financial terms. Tourism Minister Louise Asher said on Wednesday the government had subsidised this year's event by $56 million despite an increase in the number of tickets sold. Melbourne has a contract to host the grand prix until 2015, but has been under presser from F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone to turn it into a night event .
Hamilton hoping for clean start
Lewis Hamilton says he hopes his Singapore Grand Prix front-row partner Pastor Maldonado does not take an "all or nothing" approach to the start and respects the fact he is among championship contenders. Williams driver Maldonado has been involved in a number of incidents during the 2012 Formula 1 season , including a late tangle with Hamilton in Valencia . Maldonado proved to be Hamilton's closest rival in Marina Bay qualifying , and will start ahead of title protagonists Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso
2013 Ford Fusion 1.6 and 2.0 EcoBoosts Driven: Great Chassis, Sultry Styling, Some Packaging Missteps
Like a heaping scoop of fried ice cream, the outside of the 2013 Ford Fusion is hot. The all-new car is easily the best looking mid-size four-door the company has ever built and maybe the best looking mainstream sedan yet from an American company. Yes, the grille looks like it was ripped off an Aston [...]
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Team Chevy 2012 NSCS AAA 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Team Chevy LogoTEAM CHEVY ADVANCE AAA 400 DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DOVER, DELAWARE SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 DID YOU KNOW? Chevrolet Continues to Support Breast Cancer Fight. Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers are again uniting against breast cancer, hoping to exceed the nearly $1.1 million raised by the American Cancer Society in 2011 through...more»
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Redesigned 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Priced from $83,500
Many owners won't use their 2013 Land Rover Range Rovers this way Land Rover has revealed pricing for its totally reworked 2013 Range Rover, and the next-gen carriage for the wealthy will start at $83,500. The new Range may not look a whole lot different on the outside, but Land Rover shaved hundreds of pounds [...]
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Alfa Romeo SBK Edition MiTos: Four Wheels and Less Power than a Superbike [2012 Paris Auto Show]
Alfa Romeo has been involved with the World Superbike series since 2007, when the MiTo and the Giulietta started sharing duties as safety car. After six years, Alfa decided the time was right to introduce a couple of special-edition MiTos honoring the affiliation: The SBK Limited Edition and the SBK Special Series. SBK Limited Edition [...]
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Razia: No reason to be downbeat
GP2 championship runner-up Luiz Razia believes he has no reason to be disappointed with his season after losing out to Davide Valsecchi. The Brazilian went into last weekend's Singapore title decider with an outside shot at winning the title. But DAMS driver Valsecchi sealed the crown in the first race of the weekend by finishing just ahead of his rival
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RAB Racing Reinstates John Wes Townley: NASCAR Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On March 23, RAB Racing announced that driver John Wes Townley has been reinstated and will be able to compete at the Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on March 31. Townley was officially placed on probation by NASCAR on March 22 because of a previous DUI arrest.
Vettel and Button called to stewards
Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button have been summoned to see the stewards of the Singapore Grand Prix over an incident during a safety car period. McLaren driver Button nearly made contact with Vettel as the Red Bull driver swerved and braked to warm up his tyres before the first restart. "Sebastian accelerated and braked for the right hand and I didn't expect that," said Button after the race
Filippi ruled out of Sunday’s race
GP2 Series frontrunner Luca Filippi has been ruled out of Sunday's season finale at Singapore, while James Calado's presence is in doubt. Feature race pole-starter Filippi will not race as his Coloni-run car will not be repaired in time after a heavy impact with the tyre wall at the final corner during today's race. He had collided with another car, and been into the barrier at the corner beneath the Marina Bay grandstand, before the wing detached and jammed under the chassis, which sent his car into the wall at high speed
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/filippi-ruled-out-of-sundays-race
Carlin appeal set for Wednesday
Carlin's appeal into Jack Harvey's time penalty from the British Formula 3 International Series round at Silverstone is to be heard this Wednesday, ensuring that the title will be decided on-track at Donington Park this weekend. Harvey finished second on the road in race two at Silverstone, but a 30-second time penalty for his part in a collision with Pipo Derani as they battled for the lead relegated him to 12th in the results. If the Motor Sports Association accepts the appeal, Harvey will move to within six points of his championship-leading team-mate Jazeman Jaafar, and will be three points behind second-placed Fortec Motorsport driver Felix Serralles.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/carlin-appeal-set-for-wednesday
Singapore Saturday quotes: Caterham
Vitaly Petrov - 19th: "I'm really happy with how quali went today. It's my Father's birthday and the performance is my present for him.
Webber penalised and loses point
Mark Webber has lost the point scored in the Singapore Grand Prix after he was handed a 20-second penalty. The Australian was deemed to have gone off track to overtake Sauber rival Kamui Kobayashi, and was therefore given a post-race drive-through penalty. "Car #2 left the track and gained an advantage when he rejoined", said the stewards
Monday, September 24, 2012
Lamborghini takes first win of 2012
Lamborghini took its first FIA GT1 World Championship victory of the season when Peter Kox and Stefan Rosina triumphed in Saturday's qualifying race at the Nurburgring. The team came out on top courtesy of superlative pitwork that jumped the Lambo Gallardo LP560 from fourth before the pitstop sequence into the lead at its conclusion. Kox emerged with a three-second lead after stopping right at the end of the pit window and was able to extend his advantage over the WRT Audi driven by Frank Stippler before backing off in the final stages
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/lamborghini-takes-first-win-of-2012
Pic accepts penalty is fair
Charles Pic says he accepts the penalty he got for his incident during final practice for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/pic-accepts-penalty-is-fair
Report: Mercedes E63 AMGs will race in Australia's V8 Supercar series next season, Holden debuts new Commodore race car
Filed under: Motorsports, Mercedes-Benz, Holden, Australia, Racing
Ford and Holden have, just the two of them, been holding down the V8 Supercars fort for years now. The introduction of the Car of the Future regulations, which puts carmaker body panels on top of a generic chassis, induced Nissan Australia to join the party in 2013 with four of its Altima sedans. Chrysler Group Australia recently said it would not be lining up. So did Mercedes-Benz Australia, but an acquisition and an international agreement between Erebus Motorsports, Stone Brothers Racing and AMG's Customer Sports Program run by HWA means E63 AMGs will be on the starting line for the first race of 2013.
SBR has been in V8SC since 1998, the entire time with Ford, and won three championships with The Blue Oval, while Erebus runs SLS AMG GT3 coupes in the Australian GT Championship. Erebus bought SBR and its two licenses and grandfathered the rights to the third license that SBR has a lease on, then worked out a deal with AMG to get factory support. That support will come via HWA, the company run by AMG co-founder Hans Werner Aufrecht, that also preps Mercedes DTM cars.
As with Nissan, which shrunk the displacement of its Nissan Motorsport VK56DE V8 from 5.6 liters to 5.0 liters to satisfy V8SC regs, the E63 AMG motor will be a 5.0-liter iteration of the 6.2-liter V8 from Erebus' SLS AMG GT3 racer. Final parity spec for the AMG engine is still being sorted out with the governing body, and even though other makers' cars have been unveiled and on the track, the AMG engine still hasn't made it to the dyno. Even so, the privately funded team has been provided the necessary millions to make it to the starting gate by Erebus owner Betty Klimenko, and SBR has proved that it knows how to build a car.
Swallowed up in all the changes coming to the sport had been Holden, but not anymore. The Holden Racing Team took the hullabaloo of the Erebus-SBR as an excuse to unveil its new matte black and gold Commodore, and you can watch the covers pulled back in the video below.
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Darlington Raceway to Host NASCAR for 64th Consecutive Year in 2013
Darlington Raceway LogoThe track Too Tough to Tame will again be featured on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11 DARLINGTON, S.C. (Sept. 24, 2012) – Darlington Raceway has announced that the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will return to the track Too Tough to Tame on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, 2013. The 2013 Sprint...more»
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Button yet to ‘find his feet’ with set-up
Jenson Button admitted he still had not 'found his feet' with McLaren's Singapore set-up. The Briton was half a second off his pole-winning team-mate Lewis Hamilton's pace as he qualified fourth for Sunday's race - and conceded he currently looks unlikely to fight for victory. "I found it tough," Button said
Boullier says Lotus wins possible
Lotus team boss Eric Boullier believes his team can still achieve its target of race wins and a title challenge this year - despite difficulties in recent events. The outfit had been tipped to be one of the strongest after the summer break, but it has not lived up to the high hopes that it had had
Quaife-Hobbs takes Sonoma pole
Adrian Quaife-Hobbs made it six pole positions from seven Auto GP rounds in 2012 at the final event at Sonoma. The Super Nova driver, who wrapped up the championship last time out at Curitiba meeting, recorded a fastest time of 1m25.470s. "Adrian predicted a 1m26.9s pole time on the sim'," said Super Nova boss David Sears.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/quaife-hobbs-takes-sonoma-pole
Report: Infiniti registers highest emotional attachment among car brands
Filed under: Car Buying, Technology, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Infotainment
Do you love your car? Like, really love your car? How about your iPhone? According to Forbes, a group called New Media Metrics has a way to quantify just how much you adore your devices, and how that emotional connection determines your purchasing behavior.
The metric is called Leveraging Emotional Attachment for Profit, or LEAP, and just like it sounds, it measures how much we love products. That affection will likely lead to purchase to fill that attachment. The LEAP index began in 2010, and for the first two year the iPod topped the list, only to be unseated by the iPhone this year. Tech is a key factor as these devices have become extensions of ourselves.
The top automaker on this list, and ranked third overall, is the Infiniti brand. Its high ranking speaks to the significance of technology in the LEAP index. While many automakers offer a wealth of in-car tech, for Infiniti, it's a defining characteristic. Features like the around-view monitor and real-time traffic and weather updates have become key selling points for the Japanese luxury brand.
The next automaker on the list is Cadillac, at the sixth spot, followed followed by BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Land Rover in spots 13 through 16, respectfully. Given Cadillac's lead over the tech-heavy German automakers it will be interesting to see how the rollout of Cadillac's CUE-equipped vehicles affects its rankings in the years to come. Check out the rest of this list and see where your favorite brands stack up below.
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F1: Back In The Fight - Vettel Rolls To Singapore Win
Sebastian Vettel took the checkered flag in Sunday's Singapore GP...
Sunday, September 23, 2012
PATRICK HEAD STEPS DOWN FROM THE BOARD OF WILLIAMS GRAND PRIX HOLDINGS PLC
WILLIAMS GRAND PRIX HOLDINGS PLC Grove, UK. 31 December 2011 Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (Ticker: WGF1) today confirms that Director of Engineering Patrick Head will step down from its Board of Directors with immediate effect....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/patrick_head_steps_down_f.php
Di Resta not getting carried away
Paul di Resta is not getting carried away with Force India's strong pace so far in Singapore, but sees no reason why the team cannot maintain its form. The Scotsman and his team-mate Nico Hulkenberg were sixth and seventh fastest in practice at the Marina Bay circuit - to continue a run of good speed shown recently.
NASCAR Fan Picks: Top Five Drivers in the Auto Club 400 at Fontana, California (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR heads to Fontana, California this weekend with Sprint Cup drivers racing in the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. EST. Who will capture the checkered flag? Here is a look at the five drivers who have the best chance at a victory.
24 Hours of LeMons Thunderhill BS Inspections: 180+ Cars, Foolish Engine Swaps Galore
The Guinness Book of Records folks say that the biggest road-race event of all time had something like 184 vehicles. There’s a good chance, depending on how many not-quite-ready teams thrash their hoopties into shape overnight, that we may break that record at the Vodden the Hell Are We Doing 24 Hours of LeMons at [...]
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2012 NNS Kentucky 300 Race Results
Austin Dillon driver of the #3 Advocare Chevrolet celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway on September 22, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky. - Photo Credit: Andy Lyons/Getty Images for NASCAR The NNS Kentucky 300 pole-sitter and series Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Austin Dillon, made it a clean sweep...more»
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24 Hours of LeMons Thunderhill: The Winners!
The 24 Hours of LeMons series has been putting on races at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California since 2007, and some of the wildest and crashiest events in LeMons history have taken place at this challenging track. This weekend’s race was a more orderly affair (considering that 166 vehicles started on Saturday morning), but there [...]
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Chrysler Reveals Pair of 300C John Varvatos Edition Sedans
Chrysler likes to market its 300 sedan as the perfect rolling accessory for any gritty urban backdrop, whether it be L.A. or Detroit, and now the company is releasing two special 300C models that are, well, grittier. The duo are called the 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition and the 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition, and [...]
2013 Formula 1 calendar revealed
Formula 1's 2013 season will kick off in Australia on March 17 and finish in Brazil on November 24, according to a provisional calendar submitted to teams in Singapore this weekend.
Lamborghini takes first win of 2012
Lamborghini took its first FIA GT1 World Championship victory of the season when Peter Kox and Stefan Rosina triumphed in Saturday's qualifying race at the Nurburgring. The team came out on top courtesy of superlative pitwork that jumped the Lambo Gallardo LP560 from fourth before the pitstop sequence into the lead at its conclusion. Kox emerged with a three-second lead after stopping right at the end of the pit window and was able to extend his advantage over the WRT Audi driven by Frank Stippler before backing off in the final stages
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/lamborghini-takes-first-win-of-2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
2013 Mini Paceman Prototype Driven: A New Niche for the Niche
When unveiling the Paceman concept at the 2011 Detroit auto show, Mini touted it as a “totally new category of car” thanks to an “innovative body concept.” The concept hardly lived up to the rhetoric and now that it has morphed into a production car, it can be a challenge to distinguish it at first [...]
Dieter Gass to reinforce Audi Sport
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 19, 2011 - New position: Head of Racing Commitments - Engineer is returning to Audi family - Experience from eleven years in Formula One Audi is tackling the 2012 motor sport season with an extended leadership...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/dieter_gass_to_reinforce.php
Carella's 2011 World Title Turns a New Page in F1 H2O Series!
F1 H2O / F1 Powerboat News ABU DHABI - January 2, 2012 Italian Alex Carella of the Qatar Team used both his driving skills and youthful exuberance to overtake his wily veteran teammate Jay Price of the USA with a...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/carellas_2011_world_title.php
2013 Mini Paceman Prototype Driven: A New Niche for the Niche
When unveiling the Paceman concept at the 2011 Detroit auto show, Mini touted it as a “totally new category of car” thanks to an “innovative body concept.” The concept hardly lived up to the rhetoric and now that it has morphed into a production car, it can be a challenge to distinguish it at first [...]
Nissan TeRRA Concept: Clamoring for a Hydrogen-Powered Off-Roader [2012 Paris Auto Show]
According to Nissan, the kids these days are environmentally friendly and they’re weary of vehicles that could let them down in the snow or (gasp) deep sand. With the kids in mind, Nissan set out to create a vehicle that was both green (figuratively) and provided a secure feeling under any road conditions (again, figuratively). [...]
Official: Peugeot teases Paris-bound 208 Type R5 rally car
Filed under: Motorsports, Performance, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Peugeot, Off-Road, Racing
Peugeot's Paris Motor Show stand will need to make room for yet another addition, with the pre-production 208 Type R5 rally car slotted in for an appearance. The successor to the 207 Super 2000 that has won six Intercontinental Rally Challenge titles, Peugeot calls the tubular-framed 208 R5 a "true competition wildcat" for asphalt and gravel stages that will go on sale toward the end of 2013, to teams competing in IRC and national rallies.
Many of the specs carry over due to category requirements of the S2000 class, so the 208 Type R5 will have a five-speed sequential gearbox putting power through two locking differentials but no center diff, to all four wheels and supported by a long travel suspension. The 1.6-liter THP engine from the 207 S2000 also makes the jump, but the four-cylinder, 16-valve motor will output 280 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Four-pot calipers are mounted at all four wheels, hiding behind 18-inch wheels for tarmac stages and 15-inchers on gravel, while minimum weight for any setup on the Type R5, as per FIA regulations, will be 1,200 kilograms.
Peugeot hasn't revealed the price, but again, per the FIA, the maximum price allowed is €180,000 ($232,807 U.S.) before taxes. There's a press release below with more details, click on the photo above for a high-res glimpse, and we'll be sure to find out more once we get to Paris.
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