davideder7: November 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

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.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/rab-racing-reinstates-john-wes-townley-nascar-fan-reaction-yahoo-contributor-network.html

David Brabham Gary Brabham Jack Brabham†

CTC Gallery: Watkins Glen

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/galleries/ctc-gallery-watkins-glen

George Constantine John Cordts David Coulthard

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

Eric Brandon Don Branson Tom Bridger

Brawn: Schumacher showed all his skills

Ross Brawn believes Michael Schumacher "showed all of his skills" to salvage a points finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix after suffering a puncture early on. Schumacher was competing in his final race in Formula 1, having announced his retirement from the sport for a second time following Mercedes' decision to sign Lewis Hamilton for 2013

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/brawn-schumacher-showed-all-his-skills

Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal

Ghirelli gets Auto GP Super Nova test

Auto GP 2012 teams' champion Super Nova will run Vittorio Ghirelli at next week's two-day Auto GP test in Barcelona. The 18-year-old was an occasional top-10 finisher in Formula Renault 3.5 this season with Comtec. Euronova has also confirmed its line-up for next Thursday's test, with Japanese driver Yoshitaka Kuroda set to continue his relationship with Vincenzo Sospiri's squad.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ghirelli-gets-auto-gp-super-nova-test

Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton

Trucks Add Eldora Dirt and Canada Road Course To 2013 Schedule

Retrofitted: Eldora, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Give Trucks Throw-Back Feel New Additions, Classic Look For 2013 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 28, 2012) – NASCAR today announced the 2013 schedule for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, a slate that includes two exciting firsts: the series’ first race on dirt [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/11/28/trucks-add-eldora-dirt-and-canada-road-course-to-2013-schedule/

Andrea Chiesa Ettore Chimeri Louis Chiron

Ferrari vows it won’t be underdog in ’13

Ferrari is confident that it will be able to provide Fernando Alonso with a car that is capable of winning the Formula 1 championship next year after his near-miss in 2012. Alonso led the points at various stages this year, but he was unable to overcome a performance deficit with the F2012 that left him playing catch-up to Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ferrari-vows-it-wont-be-underdog-in-13

Christian Danner Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson

Ram to Launch New Fiat Ducato–Based Promaster Full-Size Van in Late 2013 [2012 L.A. Auto Show]

A new full-size van has arrived at Ram. After the Daimler-Chrysler juggernaut was dissolved, the Sprinter was no longer an option, leaving Chrysler without a full-size cargo hauler. In 2003, that Mercedes-engineered van replaced the positively ancient Ram Van, whose roots went back to 1971. Dodge stopped selling the Sprinter a few years ago, and [...]

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Antonio Creus Larry Crockett Tony Crook

Raikkonen: I knew where I was going

Kimi Raikkonen says he knew where he was going when he tried to drive through a escape road after going off during the Brazilian Grand Prix . The Finn went off-track on lap 52 and tried to rejoin by using an access road

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/raikkonen-i-knew-where-i-was-going

Ian Burgess Luciano Burti Roberto Bussinello

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Motorsports This Week on ESPN

ESPNNASCAR Season Finales Live on ESPN from Miami The 2012 NASCAR season comes to an end this weekend and ESPN will have live telecasts of the season finale races for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18, from Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida. Brad Keselowski will try to hold...more»

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Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth

Earnhardt Jr. voted most popular driver for 10th time

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/29/2515075/earnhardt-jr-voted-most-popular.html

Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto

McReynolds, Petty Discuss Controversies in Phoenix Race

SPEED Analysts Larry McReynolds & Kyle Petty - Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesMCREYNOLDS AND PETTY ANALYZE NOS. 15/24 FIGHT, GORDON RETALIATION, CAUTION FLAGS AND FALLOUT FROM PHOENIX McReynolds: “I feel that 15’s pain. I totally support what that 15 group did in the garage area.” On Sunday’s NASCAR Victory Lane following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race...more»

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Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz Duke Dinsmore

2013 Fiat 500C Abarth Photos and Info: Lose the Roof, Hear More Exhaust Burble [2012 L.A. Auto Show]

Looking at Fiat’s new 500C Abarth as an exemplar, one wonders if Fiat intentionally builds cars to fulfill decades-old Italian-car stereotypes, wherein at-times glaring flaws are overcome by charisma. “My Punto’s interior is so cheap,” one Fiat devotee says to his friend, “but check out that mini-Maserati styling!” His pal agrees: “I know what you [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/5Bp0pasHcvM/2013-fiat-500c-abarth-photos-and-info-news

Jean Behra Derek Bell Stefan Bellof

Elated Vettel says race toughest ever

Sebastian Vettel believes the race that made him a three-time Formula 1 world champion was the toughest he has ever had. The Red Bull driver dropped from fourth to seventh at the first corner, then fell to last after a collision with Bruno Senna that left him with a damaged car

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/elated-vettel-says-race-toughest-ever

Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown

Ecclestone: Pass furore a complete joke

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes the controversy over Sebastian Vettel's overtaking move in the Brazilian Grand Prix is a "complete joke". Vettel took his third championship after finishing in sixth position in Brazil, but rival Ferrari said it was reviewing video footage allegedly showing the Red Bull driver passing Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne in a yellow-flag sector between Turns 3 and 4 on the fourth lap. Since then, however, the FIA has made it clear there is no case to answer as it was clear a green flag was being waved before Vettel completed the pass.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ecclestone-pass-furore-a-complete-joke

Georges Berger Gerhard Berger Eric Bernard

McReynolds, Petty Discuss Controversies in Phoenix Race

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Manny Ayulo Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti

2013 Smart Forjeremy: It Gives You Wings [2012 L.A. Auto Show]

Designer Jeremy Scott is known for his attention-grabbing clothing. Outlandish, bright, and impossible to ignore, his designs have adorned celebrities like Kanye West, Rihanna, and Katy Perry. Scott also has designed costumes for Lady Gaga. Recall that Gaga has worn a dress made of bubbles and one made out of Kermit the Frog puppets—the cutting [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/zbmyEh735Aw/2013-smart-forjeremy-photos-and-info-news

Johnny Claes David Clapham Jim Clark†

Alonso wants 'chaotic' race to keep hopes alive

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/24/2503775/alonso-wants-chaotic-race-to-keep.html

Yannick Dalmas Derek Daly Christian Danner

17th For Jason Bowles In No. 81 505 Southwestern Chile Sauce / Honor and Remember Toyota Camry At Phoenix International Raceway

Jason Bowles(MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA) November 11, 2012 – Jason Bowles and his MacDonald Motorsports team continue to impress people each weekend and Phoenix was no different. Driving the 505 Southwestern Chile Sauce / Honor and Remember No. 81, Bowles brought the team their 17th top-20 finish of 2012, with a 17th place result. “It’s great...more»

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Erwin Bauer Zsolt Baumgartner Elie Bayol

Todd Bodine, No. 11 Tundra Endeavour Toyota Tundra Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview

Todd Bodine - Photo Credit: Andy Lyons / Getty ImagesTodd Bodine No. 11 Tundra Endeavour Toyota Tundra NASCAR Camping World Truck Series | Race 22 of 22 Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance | Ford EcoBoost 200 Towing the Endeavour: Todd Bodine will head to the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on...more»

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David Clapham Jim Clark† Kevin Cogan

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Mears Escapes Wild Phoenix Race with 22nd-Place Finish

Casey Mears (GEICO) - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesAvondale, AZ (November 11, 2012) – Casey Mears and the GEICO team descended upon the Phoenix area looking to extend the momentum they gained over the previous two weeks at Martinsville and Texas. With the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season rapidly coming to a close, Phoenix offered an...more»

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Mark Blundell Raul Boesel Menato Boffa

Rob Ford’s Greatest Hits

Ford wipes sweat from his brow during the judicial hearing that found him guilty of a conflict of interest. Photo: Edmonton Journal
Rob Ford, internationally renowned nemesis of the livable streets movement, was removed from his post as mayor of Toronto today after being found guilty of violating local ethics laws. Ford will have an opportunity [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2012/11/26/rob-fords-greatest-hits/

Peter Collins Bernard Collomb Alberto Colombo

Infiniti becomes Red Bull title sponsor

Japanese car manufacturer Infiniti is to increase its Formula 1 involvement with Red Bull next year after agreeing to become title sponsor of the team.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/infiniti-becomes-red-bull-title-sponsor

Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni

Infiniti to Become Title Sponsor of Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team

The Red Bull Formula 1 team has carried Infiniti’s name and logo since the start of the 2011 season. Over this past weekend at 2012′s final round in Brazil, the pair announced that their relationship would extend further. From 2013, Red Bull Racing will be known as Infiniti Red Bull Racing. In addition to the [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/EpJhOYMUXRU/

Jorge Daponte Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies

Pons reconfirms Amberg for 2013

Pons Racing has reconfirmed Swiss driver Zoel Amberg will stay with the team for a second season of Formula Renault 3.5 in 2013.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/pons-reconfirms-amberg-for-2013

Chris Bristow Peter Broeker Tony Brooks

Infiniti to Become Title Sponsor of Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team

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Duke Dinsmore Frank Dochnal Jose Dolhem

Massa says fifth feels like pole position

Felipe Massa described his fifth place in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying as being as satisfying as a pole position, feeling he produced a "perfect" performance. The Ferrari driver qualified fifth, three places ahead of team-mate Fernando Alonso. "It was a great lap, a great performance," said Massa.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/massa-says-fifth-feels-like-pole-position

Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto

2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview

Yas Marina Circuit facts & stats The ultra-modern Yas Marina circuit hosts round 18 of the 2012 world championship. The track is located on a man-made island on the eastern side of Abu Dhabi and it's one of five anti-clockwise...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/2012_abu_dhabi_grand_prix.php

Fred Agabashian Kurt Ahrens Jr Christijan Albers

Mears Escapes Wild Phoenix Race with 22nd-Place Finish

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Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

Mark Martin’s Plans for His Twitter Hacker: NASCAR Fan View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mark Martin has revealed his plans to get revenge on the person who hacked his Twitter account and changed the name to Epic Swag. Although Mark Martin has been able to recover his account, he plans to use Epic Swag as his name on the No.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/mark-martins-plans-for-his-twitter-hacker-nascar-fan-view-yahoo-contributor-network.html

JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

MOUNTAIN VIEW RACING TEAM REPORT NHRA Nationals

The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Another final round for Nobile in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (October 29) - still one week shy of his 21st birthday, Mountain View Racing Pro Stock driver Vincent Nobile has never...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/10/mountain_view_racing_team.php

John Cannon Eitel Cantoni Bill Cantrell

MWR Weekly Wrap-Up: Clint Bowyer finishes 2012 on a high note

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/11/mwr-weekly-wrap-up-clint-bowyer.html

Don Branson Tom Bridger Tony Brise

Marussia devastated to lose 10th

Marussia boss John Booth described losing 10th place in the Formula 1 constructors' championship to Caterham in the Brazilian Grand Prix as a huge emotional blow for his team. Marussia had moved ahead of Caterham after Timo Glock finished 12th in the Singapore GP. A thrilling Interlagos race gave both teams the chance to get their best result of the year, and Caterham's Vitaly Petrov passed Charles Pic for 12th position near the end of the race.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/marussia-devastated-to-lose-10th

Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert Eugene Chaboud

Real Power for Chevy’s EV: 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV [2012 L.A. Auto Show]

There are still hot-rodders at Chevy, and they work in the electric-car division. “Build a small EV,” the management said. “We’ll stuff a high-output motor in a tiny car,” the engineers said. And they did. When the Spark EV begins arriving at dealers in the summer of 2013, it’ll be powered by a 130-hp electric [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/nyEwPFkaD84/2014-chevrolet-spark-ev-photos-and-info-news

Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves

Report: Ex-GM marketing chief Ewanick winds up at Fisker

Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Marketing/Advertising, Fisker

Big fish, meet small pond. Automotive News reports that former head of global marketing for General Motors, Joel Ewanick, has just joined Fisker Automotive as its head of global sales and marketing on an interim basis. Ewanick held GM's top marketing post for 18 months and left this summer in a fog of intrigue and budgetary musical chairs said to be related to a sponsorship deal with the English soccer club Manchester United.

Gossip is that he's been consulting with companies ever since, Fisker included. When the Karma company's head of sales and marketing, Richard Beattie, announced his retirement, it was easy for Fisker to ask Ewanick to fill in because Fisker Automotive's CEO is Tony Posawatz, former chief engineer of the Chevy Volt.

Although the move is being billed as "interim" at the moment, a Fisker spokesman wouldn't say whether Ewanick could take the position full-time. No doubt everyone will be looking to see how he does, and we wouldn't be surprised to see him stick around if he can make some big moves quickly, which is his forte - even so, his task at the small plug-in in hybrid maker will be different, but probably just as challenging, as that as GM.

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Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews

Berry Blisters Miami

The third week of online racing in the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (fixed setup) sent the online racers to South Florida for some action at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Put up against 1,548 sim racers proved to be no challenge to JR Motorsports Late Model driver Josh Berry (Mid-South). Berry dominated Week Three’s high Strength of Field event, leading an impressive 32 out of 45 laps enroute to a 0.594 second margin-of-victory over North Carolina native Brad Wright. Week Three’s NiCCS open setup weekly winner Kenny Humpe (Ohio) finished in the third postion 0.781 seconds back. Richie Davidowitz (New York) came home in the fourth position and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Scott Speed (Carolina) rounded out the top five. Berry’s victory enabled him to earn the most championship points for [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/berry-blisters-miami

Jean Alesi Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot

Get to Know: Alex Warren

For this week’s article, I interviewed a fellow sim-racer from Illinois. In the three years he has been on iRacing, he has accomplished a great deal. Besides winning many races on the oval and road side, he has won several different iRacing championships, including last year’s NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series. He was able to race full time in the NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship this year, where he finished in the top 25 in points. When not iRacing, he is currently attending North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. The driver I interviewed for this week is the one and only Alex Warren. The 20 year old Warren has started nearly 900 oval races on iRacing, including the Class A, Pro and SWC series. He has visited victory lane 67 times, [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/get-to-know-alex-warren

Fabrizio Barbazza John Barber Skip Barber

Nissan Aims to Fill Titan-Sized Hole in Full-Size Pickup Market

Nissan promises to right its wrongs and says the upcoming redesigned Titan pickup will appeal to a wider range of buyers. After struggling for nearly 10 years and capturing a mere 1.5 percent of the full-size pickup market, the logical next step would be abandoning that segment, right? Instead, the automaker says it will come back smarter, [...]

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Warwick Brown Adolf Brudes Martin Brundle

McReynolds, Petty Discuss Controversies in Phoenix Race

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Anthony Davidson Jimmy Davies Colin Davis

Report: Entry-level Jaguar X-Type successor due in 2015, crossover a year later

Filed under: Sedan, Crossover, Jaguar, Luxury

Jaguar's future product plans keep on slipping, slipping, slipping onto the internet, and the latest on it's entry-level luxury challenger is a 2015 due date. According to Automobile magazine, "most significant game-changer from Coventry" will be arriving on the same PLA platform that supports the Jaguar XJ and 2013 Range Rover. Kacher says the small sedan has already got the green light as codename X760, and will bow first as a four-door sedan, then as a crossover a year later.

This puts a date to a recent Autocar report that a small sedan and crossover were in the works. We've been getting reports of and concepts for a successor to the X-Type ever since Tata bought Jaguar - like the Bertone B99 concept last year, and this enthusiast concept more recently - since everyone knows it's what has to happen for "a new Jaguar" to succeed. We're looking forward to seeing what the English maker comes up with; if it remains true to form, it could be one of the few luxury competitors whose distinct model each look, well, truly distinct.

Entry-level Jaguar X-Type successor due in 2015, crossover a year later originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Karl Gunther Bechem Jean Behra Derek Bell

McLaren not worried about rain prospects

McLaren has no fears about its performance in the wet if expected rain hits the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have had mixed fortunes in wet conditions so far this year, something which has left it with no guarantee about its pace should the weather turn as bad as predicted

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/mclaren-not-worried-about-rain-prospects

Rene Arnoux Peter Arundell Alberto Ascari

Next Year’s Volkswagen Beetle Will Get an R-Line Package

When Volkswagen launched the second-generation of the front-engined Beetle in New York last year, it was emphasized that this is a much sportier car than the cute, cuddly New Beetle that caused a stampede to VW dealers in 1997. That car put VW back on the radar in the U.S. for an entire generation of [...]

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Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk

Monday, November 26, 2012

Faith on the Frontstretch: Repair the damage and finish the race

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/11/faith-on-frontstretch-repair-damage-and.html

Toni Branca Gianfranco Brancatelli Eric Brandon

Slot-Car Skirmish: 2013 Ford Focus ST vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Loneliness is never a worry when you’re at the top of the hyperkinetic-hatchback class. Every few months, some punk with fat tires and delusional aspirations shows up to pick a fight. But since 2009—when the sixth-generation VW GTI arrived—this paragon of German engineering has not been caught by that succession of hostile pursuers. Over its long [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/eKJ66tKVyjg/2013-ford-focus-st-vs-2012-volkswagen-gti-comparison-test

Ray Crawford Alberto Crespo Antonio Creus

Alonso keen to just enjoy race now

Fernando Alonso says he will go into the Formula 1 championship-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix in a relaxed frame of mind as there is nothing more he and Ferrari can now do . Alonso will start the finale three places behind Sebastian Vettel on the Interlagos grid, but needs to score 14 more points than the Red Bull driver to beat him to the title. "There's not something that we can invent now, some great strategies or something like that," Alonso said.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/alonso-keen-to-just-enjoy-race-now

Kevin Cogan Peter Collins Bernard Collomb

Photos: Sunday At Homestead-Miami Speedway

PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/11/18/photos-sunday-at-homestead-miami-speedway/

Gianmaria Bruni Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci

Defeated Alonso hails best season yet

Fernando Alonso labelled his and Ferrari's 2012 Formula 1 efforts as perfect despite losing out to Sebastian Vettel in the championship battle after a thrilling Brazilian Grand Prix. The Spaniard went into the season finale 13 points behind Vettel and, during some stages of the race, Alonso was in a situation that would have allowed him to clinch his third title. In the end, however, Alonso came in second and Vettel was sixth, a result that gave the Red Bull driver his third title by three points.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/defeated-alonso-hails-best-season-yet

David Coulthard Piers Courage Chris Craft

Alonso wants 'chaotic' race to keep hopes alive

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/24/2503775/alonso-wants-chaotic-race-to-keep.html

Roberto Bonomi Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd

Jeff Gordon Wins Homestead-Miami Speedway, Brad Keselowski Is 2012 Cup Champion

RACE RECAP | HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 9 Kurt Busch (another Top 10) 8 Kevin Harvick 7 Aric Almirola 6 Martin Truex Jr. 5 Greg Biffle 4 Kyle Busch dominated again, led the most laps 3 Ryan Newman 2 Clint Bowyer finished 2nd in points on the season VICTORY LANE 1 Jeff Gordon [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/11/18/jeff-gordon-wins-homestead-miami-speedway-brad-keselowski-is-2012-cup-champion/

Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso

Rosberg unfazed by Mercedes struggles

Nico Rosberg insists he is far from worried about Mercedes recent struggles because he is adamant it is learning valuable lessons for next year.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rosberg-unfazed-by-mercedes-struggles

Ian Ashley Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston

Hamilton wins pole position for Brazilian GP

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/23/2501652/hamilton-fastest-in-practice-for.html

Gerry Ashmore Bill Aston Richard Attwood

Official: Nissan prices the 2013 Versa, Cube and Armada

Filed under: Car Buying, Budget, Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, Nissan, Luxury, Off-Road

Nissan has revealed prices for three of its 2013 offerings: the Versa, Cube and Armada. There are no exterior revisions for any beyond paint choices, but all get new combinations in packaging and tech along with minor price increases.

The Versa goes up in price by $1,000. The base, five-speed manual Versa S rings up at $11,990 before the $790 destination and handling charge. Even at that price, the Versa remains the least expensive new car in America to buy. A 1.6 S AT with a four-speed automatic joins the lineup on top of the five-speed and the Xtronic CVT, bringing 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway to the mix. A new S Plus trim gets cruise control and two more rear speakers.

Aero enhancements like low-rolling resistance tires, an air intake guide, rear spoiler and rear wheel and underbody air deflectors mean that every CVT Versa gets 40 highway mpg, up from 38 mpg in 2012. The Versa line maxes out at $16,590 for the 1.6 SL CVT.

The 2013 Cube goes up by $180, now starting at $16,760 before $790 for destination and handling. For 2013, Nissan axes the base 1.8 model, leaving just S and SL trims. Transmission choices remain a six-speed manual or CVT.

The 2013 Armada's price rises by $840 to $40,710 before the $995 destination fee. A new Platinum Reserve Package makes the priciest Armada sticker at $56,180. It includes 20-inch dark chrome wheels, dark chrome grille and outside mirrors, two-tone Chocolate/Almond leather seating, and dark satin chrome interior accents. For the back-seaters, the single eight-inch screen for the DVD system becomes two seven-inch, headrest-mounted screens.

The press releases below have more details on each of the new offerings.

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Juan Manuel Bordeu Slim Borgudd Luki Botha

Horner: Brazil most stressful race ever

Red Bull boss Christian Horner labelled the Brazilian Grand Prix as the most stressful race he had experienced in his career.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/horner-brazil-most-stressful-race-ever

Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

SEB, WEB AND SEB RED BULL RACING'S 2012 DRIVER LINE-UP

Red Bull Racing Thursday 5 January 2012 Red Bull Racing is pleased to confirm that Sébastien Buemi will continue his relationship with Red Bull as Red Bull Racing's test and reserve driver for 2012. The 23-year-old joins Sebastian Vettel and...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/seb_web_and_seb_red_bull.php

Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Greg Ives named crew chief for Regan Smith at JR Motorsports

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/11/greg-ives-named-crew-chief-for-regan.html

Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey Mauro Baldi

CUP: Disappointing Season For RCR

Kevin Harvick is expected to leave Richard Childress Racing in 2014…

Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-disappointing-nascar-sprint-cup-series-season-for-rcr/

Roberto Bussinello Jenson Button Tommy Byrne

Keselowski backed to win more titles

Roger Penske has no doubt that Brad Keselowski can win multiple NASCAR Sprint Cup titles and become one the sport's biggest names. In only his third full Cup season, Keselowski defeated five-time champion Jimmie Johnson to clinch the 2012 crown at Homestead last weekend.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/keselowski-backed-to-win-more-titles

JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg

Sauber recruits Frijns as reserve

Formula Renault 3.5 champion Robin Frijns has joined Sauber as the team's reserve driver. The Dutchman, who beat ex-GP2 racers Jules Bianchi and Sam Bird to the FR3.5 title after stepping up from Formula Renault 2.0, spent a day driving for the team at the recent Abu Dhabi young driver test .

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/sauber-recruits-frijns-as-reserve

Menato Boffa Bob Bondurant Felice Bonetto

Marchionne Updates the Status of Alfa Romeo’s Lineup Expansion

Alfa Romeo was supposed to be back in the U.S. quite some time ago—first it was 2003, then 2005, then 2007, then not at all, then 2010, then 2008, then 2010 again, then 2011, then 2012, then 2013, and most recently it’s understood that Alfa will be back in 2014. It seems every time Fiat [...]

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Mauro Baldi Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa

Stewart Finishes 19th in Wild, Wild West

Tony Stewart - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesMobil 1/Office Depot Driver Grabs Top-20 in Raucous Race at Phoenix Date: Nov. 11, 2012 Event: AdvoCare 500k (Round 35 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Phoenix International Raceway (1-mile oval) Start/Finish: 9th/19th (Running, completed 318 of 319 laps in a green-white-checkered finish) Point Standing: 9th (2,284 points,...more»

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JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais Thierry Boutsen

Brazil Saturday quotes: Marussia

Timo Glock - 21st: "It was quite an unusual qualifying today, but very good fun. In the first couple of laps, when it was very slippery out on track in a couple of corners, I simply made the most of it and was quicker than the guys around me

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/brazil-saturday-quotes-marussia

Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown

Mears Escapes Wild Phoenix Race with 22nd-Place Finish

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Gianmaria Bruni Jimmy Bryan Clemar Bucci

Senna: I would be stronger in 2013

Bruno Senna believes he is still in his Formula 1 learning curve and would be much more competitive with a second full season with a competitive team in 2012.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/senna-i-would-be-stronger-in-2013

Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno Ian Burgess

Ferrari confidence boosted by practice

Ferrari can head into the Brazilian Grand Prix with a level of confidence about its chances of fighting Red Bull wheel-to-wheel after an encouraging opening day of practice, reckons Felipe Massa. Although Lewis Hamilton topped the times in both practice sessions, Ferrari was boosted by the fact that Massa produced the best long-run form of the day. That result, allied to the fact Massa made a mistake on his fastest lap so could go even quicker over a single lap, has left the Brazilian upbeat about the potential for the season finale

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ferrari-confidence-boosted-by-practice

Johnny Cecotto Andrea de Cesaris Francois Cevert

Mears Escapes Wild Phoenix Race with 22nd-Place Finish

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Alain de Changy Colin Chapman Dave Charlton

OneMain Financial to sponsor Elliott Sadler and Joe Gibbs Racing

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/11/onemain-financial-to-sponsor-elliott.html

Luca Badoer Giancarlo Baghetti Julian Bailey

Saturday, November 24, 2012

DTM submits final 10-race calendar

DTM organisers have submitted a final 10-race calendar for the 2013 German touring car championship to the FIA. Organisers confirmed the series will, as previously planned, make its debut in Russia at the Moscow Raceway in August

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/miscellaneous/dtm/dtm-submits-final-10-race-calendar

JeanDenis Deletraz Patrick Depailler Pedro Diniz

McLaren: Too early to judge 2013 tyres

McLaren sporting director Sam Michael thinks it is too early to judge whether Pirelli's 2013-spec tyres are easier to use, despite an encouraging first run in Brazil. Formula 1's teams have been handed extra sets of 2013 rubber to try out for the first time at Interlagos, with Pirelli keen to ensure the new rubber is easier to get into the right temperature window than this year's products

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/mclaren-too-early-to-judge-2013-tyres

Thierry Boutsen Johnny Boyd David Brabham

GM partnering with tire researchers for better fuel economy

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Starting next year, General Motors engineers will work with researchers at the National Tire Research Center in an effort to create safer and more efficient tires. The automaker has invested $5 million in the facility in Halifax, Virginia, which uses cutting-edge tire performance machinery to recreate real-world driving events.

The $11.2 million test equipment can spin a tire to the equivalent of 200 mph while monitoring data on handling, ride, torque and braking forces and replicating various road conditions. GM says tire efficiency can theoretically be increased up to seven percent by varying attributes like tread design, construction and manufacturing techniques.

GM hopes its work at the National Tire Research Center will help the company advance the arrival of next-generation tire technology, thereby increasing vehicle efficiency and reducing fuel consumption at the same time. You can take a closer look at the full press release below for more information.

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Colin Chapman Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves

Bike-Powered Disaster Response Gets National Spotlight

One of the most memorable stories of last year’s tsunami in Japan was the 83-year-old woman who escaped the waters by riding her bike.
Last night, MSNBC carried this photo -- taken for the Atlantic Cities by former Streetsblog reporter Sarah Goodyear -- of New Yorkers hauling supplies to the Rockaways by bicycle. Via Bike Portland
In [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2012/11/21/bike-powered-disaster-relief-gets-national-spotlight/

Conny Andersson Mario Andretti Michael Andretti

Jeff Burton has carpal tunnel surgery on wrist

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/11/21/2499529/jeff-burton-has-carpal-tunnel.html

Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella Mário de Araújo Cabral

F1 ‘must capitalise’ on Austin impetus

Austin circuit boss Bobby Epstein has urged Formula 1 not to let the impetus of a successful United States Grand Prix go to waste if it wants to make a breakthrough in America. With the sport revelling after a sell-out crowd was treated to a thrilling race at the new Austin track , Epstein is convinced that next year's event can be even better if the sport makes an effort to build on what has been created

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/f1-must-capitalise-on-austin-impetus

Bobby Ball Marcel Balsa Lorenzo Bandini

MotoGP postpones Argentinian round

MotoGP has postponed its planned return to Argentina until 2014 due to political rows. The event at the revamped Termas de Rio Hondo track had been scheduled as round two of the 2013 world championship on 14 April.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/motogp-postpones-argentinian-round

Adrián Campos John Cannon Eitel Cantoni

In Texas, during what will go down as one of the absolute best inaugural Grand Prix weekends in series history, there was yet another Formula One record set by his lordship, the soon to retire Michael Schumacher of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 squad. And, no, it wasn't his finishing in 16th place and lapped by the leaders that got the attention. Nor was it his recent purchase of a 500-acre horse ranch in Texas.

While watching the broadcast television coverage, the chief commentator announced that, upon the completion of Lap 10 of the 3.4-mile Circuit of the Americas, Schumacher became the most traveled Formula One pilot in history. That lap saw him clock 80,000 kilometers - or 49,710 miles - in competition in an F1 car over 19 seasons. By the time he finishes the 2012 F1 season finale on November 25th in Brazil, that'll be over two-times the 24,901-mile circumference of planet Earth driven in a Formula One car.

This feat outdistanced the record set by his former Ferrari teammate Rubens Barrichello, though it is not known if Barrichello came to the Mercedes trailer after the race to congratulate the seven-time F1 champ. Rubens was, after all, a guest of honor over at the Ferrari compound.

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Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello

Slot-Car Skirmish: 2013 Ford Focus ST vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/eKJ66tKVyjg/2013-ford-focus-st-vs-2012-volkswagen-gti-comparison-test

Michael Bleekemolen Alex Blignaut Trevor Blokdyk

Kristensen and Priaulx join RoC

Tom Kristensen and Andy Priaulx are the latest drivers to sign up for this year's Race of Champions in Bangkok. Eight-time Le Mans winner Kristensen has an impressive track record at the RoC.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/kristensen-and-priaulx-join-roc

Jimmy Davies Colin Davis Jimmy Daywalt

Friday, November 23, 2012

Coca-Cola set to enter F1

The Coca-Cola company will enter Formula 1 next year, AUTOSPORT has learned, with the soft drinks company understood to have a signed a sponsorship deal with a leading team. The deal will be announced on Thursday afternoon at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/coca-cola-set-to-enter-f1

Alberto Ascari Peter Ashdown Ian Ashley

Stewart Finishes 19th in Wild, Wild West

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Mário de Araújo Cabral Frank Armi Chuck Arnold

McLaren not worried about rain prospects

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/mclaren-not-worried-about-rain-prospects

Luki Botha JeanChristophe Boullion Sebastien Bourdais

Kevin Harvick Wins in Wild Finish at Phoenix International Raceway

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR(PHOENIX, Ariz.) - What might have been a dominating victory by Kyle Busch in the AdvoCare 500...more»

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Dave Charlton Pedro Matos Chaves Bill Cheesbourg

Ericsson quickest in Jerez GP2 test

GP2 veteran Marcus Ericsson topped the first day of the category's final post-season test at Jerez on Thursday. The Swede, driving for DAMS, pinched top spot from Carlin's Felipe Nasr in the afternoon.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/ericsson-quickest-in-jerez-gp2-test

Piero Carini Duane Carter Eugenio Castellotti

Rosberg unfazed by Mercedes struggles

Nico Rosberg insists he is far from worried about Mercedes recent struggles because he is adamant it is learning valuable lessons for next year.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rosberg-unfazed-by-mercedes-struggles

Jaime Alguersuari Philippe Alliot Cliff Allison

Late-Race Incident Spoils Top-10 Run for Alex Bowman at Phoenix International Raceway

Alex BowmanAVONDALE, Ariz. - Alex Bowman and the Port of Tucson team were in contention for a top-10 finish in Saturday’s Great Clips 200 at Phoenix International Raceway, but late-race contact with the outside retaining wall resulted in heavy damage to the No. 99 Toyota Camry, leaving Bowman with a 15th-place finish. Bowman recorded the...more»

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Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta

Greg Ives named crew chief for Regan Smith at JR Motorsports

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/11/greg-ives-named-crew-chief-for-regan.html

Enrique Bernoldi Enrico Bertaggia Tony Bettenhausen

Button: Austin an ideal venue for F1

Jenson Button believes the level of action in the United States Grand Prix proves that Austin is the ideal venue for Formula 1's American return. The McLaren driver was able to battle through to fifth , despite falling to 16th place on lap one with a bad start from 12th on the grid

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/button-austin-an-ideal-venue-for-f1

Ivor Bueb Sebastien Buemi Luiz Bueno

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Toyota Racing 2012 NSCS AdvoCare 500 at PIR Post-Race Recaps

Toyota Racing LogoDenny Hamlin (second) was the first Toyota Camry driver to the checkered flag in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Phoenix International Raceway. Hamlin led the field twice for 46 laps (of 319). Kyle Busch, who led the field four times for a race-high 237 circuits, crossed the finish line third....more»

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Peter Broeker Tony Brooks Alan Brown