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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Key Motorsports Team Owner Curtis Key Reflects on 2010 Season

ORGANIZATION SENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS WITH WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Key Motorsports LogoWith 2010 nearing an end as the Christmas holiday rapidly approaches, Key Motorsports team owner Curtis Key reflected on the past twelve months and how much his Nationwide Series program has grown since making its NASCAR debut at Martinsville in...more»

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Repaved Daytona Track Smooth and Bump-Free, Drivers Say

Filed under: Bobby Labonte, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray, Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Daytona Int'l Speedway, NASCAR Sponsors, NASCAR Testing, Sprint Cup, NASCAR

The freshly repaved track at Daytona International Speedway is smooth, has plenty of grip and plenty of room for racing, said NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers who participated in Wednesday's Goodyear tire tests at the track.

"They smoothed out all the bumps," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., the 2004 Daytona 500 champion. "The track is real smooth. It's got a lot of grip. The track reminds me a lot like Talladega was like when they first finished it.

"The racing during the drafting was exciting and I think it is going to be a good show, a more exciting show for the fans because the cars are going to stay real tight on each other throughout entire runs."

The speedway said 18 drivers took part in the tire test Wednesday -- the first day of a two-day Goodyear test to determine the proper tire compound for the 2.5-mile speedway's new racing surface before the 53rd annual Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. Drivers turned laps on the speedway in both single car and drafting sessions.

It was the first time race cars have been on the track at speed since the repaving job was completed earlier this month. From July to December, the entire track was repaved for only the second time since it was built and opened in 1959.

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Bahrain 1's Hernandez Leads the Team with PX Finals appearance in ARDL Round 3

Bahrain 1 Racing Team Round 3 of 8 Final Report Arabian Drag Racing League Qatar Race Club, Doha, Qatar (December 19, 2010) Joshua Hernandez led Bahrain 1's performance with a runner-up finish in the Pro Extreme Finals of Round 3...

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Today?s Headlines

Vacca, Reyna, Queens Pols Shake Fists Over Rising Meter Rates (Queens Courier, Transpo Nation)
Three City Workers Busted For Drunk Driving in One Day (News)
With Fare Hikes About to Kick In, NY1 Does a Quick MTA Year-in-Review
Pete Donohue: Frivolous Lawsuits Against MTA Hurt Us All (News)
Speed Bumps Coming to Astoria’s 21st Ave (Queens Chron)
No Jail For [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/12/20/todays-headlines-1043/

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Acura Will Keep Flagship Sedan Conservative, May Add High-End Sporty Vehicle to Lineup

The launch of the refreshed Acura RL flagship gave us a chance to drill the company?s executives and PR reps with questions about the car?s successor as well as Acura?s latest plans to bring back something sports-car-like to the lineup. The information firewall was up in full force, so we were left to read between [...]

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Team Lotus rebrands factory

Team Lotus is pressing full steam ahead with its plans to use the famous name in Formula 1 next year after rebranding its factory and relaunching its team website in the build-up to Christmas.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/team-lotus-rebrands-factory/

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

The China Auto Show

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Andersson pleased with Proton test

P-G Andersson has reported a positive first test with the Proton Motorsports team ahead of his debut in a Satria Neo S2000 on next month's Monte Carlo Rally. The Swede drove the Satria for two days close to Grenoble earlier this week and will return to the French Alps, along with Proton team-mate Chris Atkinson, for a further test ahead of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge opener next year. Andersson drove a current specification Satria on his first test, but the British-based Proton Motorsports team is working on a revised engine for the January 19-22 event.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/andersson-pleased-with-proton-test/

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Toyota FT-86 Sports Car Boxer-Engine Logo Uncovered

Toyota’s upcoming rear-drive FT-86 sports car was developed in collaboration with Subaru, and it’s been said all along that the car would feature a 2.0-liter flat-four engine. If you had any doubt about the engine configuration, this logo for the Toyota version that we uncovered should put those questions to rest.
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Friday, December 24, 2010

2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4�4 Diesel ? Long-Term Road Test Update

20K down and 20K to go for this brute.
Date: December 2010
Current Mileage: 23,232 miles
Months in Fleet: 8 months
Average Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
Average Range: 476 miles
Service: $662
Normal Wear: $0
Repair: $0
Our Ram 2500?s long-term stay is more than halfway over, and now it?s time for the truck?s true test: winter. We?ll keep towing and hauling [...]

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Spa Treatment

I?m living a motorsports fan?s dream:� Watching a race at Spa-Francorchamps from the window of my room at Auberge de la Source, the picturesque country inn overlooking the La Source hairpin which, of course, takes its name from the adjacent establishment. The amazing thing is that I?m actually nearly 4,000 miles west of Francorchamps, Belgium, [...]

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Kia bringing KV7 gullwing concept to Detroit

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Crossover, Kia

Gullwing doors... they're not just for SLS AMG owners or Back to the Future fans anymore. Kia is bringing its KV7 crossover concept to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and the ingress/egress on it looks to be pretty simple. This is very clearly just the rendering of the concept vehicle, and we'd bet a pair of DeLorean-themed Nikes that nothing with these doors or interior finish enters production. However, the KV7 could offer some subtle styling clues as to the future of Kia's crossover design language. We'll be in a better position to break it all down when we see it up close in Detroit.

Just past the break, you'll find a brief official statement from Kia on the KV7 concept. Enjoy!

[Source: Kia]

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AMERICAN MICHAEL LEWIS COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL FORMULA 3 ITALIA TEST

PREMA Powerteam Formula 3 Michael Lewis Laguna Beach, California (December 21, 2010) Michael Lewis quickly made a positive impression as he participated in several days of testing for the PREMA Powerteam Formula 3 Italia team in Europe last week. Michael...

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Chili Bowl Qualifying Nights Set

TULSA, Okla. ? With just a few weeks until the 25th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, officials have determined qualifying night assignments for the silver anniversary of the midget classic, on tap Jan. 11-15 at the QuikTrip Center?s Tulsa Expo Raceway.� This year?s entry list, now at 258 entrants from 29 states as well as Australia and New Zealand, has been quartered into four qualifying nights, Tuesday through Friday, with the top three finishers from each night?s main event transferring into Saturday night?s 50-lap main event

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/chili-bowl-qualifying-nights-set-2/

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Rosberg confident of stronger 2011

Nico Rosberg has full confidence that Mercedes GP has all it needs to deliver at the top in Formula 1 - as it seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 2010 campaign. The Brackley-based outfit had gone into the season hoping to fight for world championship glory, but its car did not live up to expectations and the team's best results were podium finishes.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rosberg-confident-of-stronger-2011/

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Nissan Sunny Revealed in China, Foreshadows Next Versa

Nissan previewed the next-generation Versa in China this week, taking the wraps off of the Chinese-market Sunny at the China International Automobile Exposition in Guangzhou. Now that we’ve seen it, we wouldn’t mind if they put the wraps back on.
Although Nissan is officially mum on what badge this car will wear when it arrives in [...]

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Ken Block's official RC Gymkhana car arrives just in time for Christmas [w/video]

Filed under: Videos, Ford, Toys/Games

Traxxas channels its inner 1/16-scale Ken Block - Click above to watch the video after the break

Master of the Gymkhanna (with a minor in marketing) Ken Block has teamed up with Traxxas to create a radio-controlled version of Block's #43 Ford Fiesta. The 1/16-scale Fiesta is fitted with a brushless motor that turns all four wheels and sends the mini-Block car down your driveway at up to 30 miles per hour. If that's not enough juice to play out your dreams of winning a Gymkhana event, you can opt for another setup that features a new pinion gear, second NiMH battery and series connector. The additional hardware raises the top speed to over 50 mph.

The car is currently selling for around $300. No word on whether that price includes replaceable fenders and other body panels... a necessity after the Ken Block RC car inevitably hits a tree. Check out a mini Gymkhanna-style video of the micro car in action after the break... and, answering the last possible remaining question, proof that it will indeed blend.

[Source: Traxxas via Jalopnik]

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Van der Garde sticks with Addax

Giedo van der Garde has decided to remain in GP2 with the Addax team for another year after losing out on the chance to move into Formula 1 for 2011. The Dutchman had been in talks with Virgin Racing about a seat for next season, but the team opted for Jerome d'Ambrosio instead

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Too many tempting deals to pass up at Cruisin? this year

Is it just me, or does it seem as if there are a lot more cars for sale at this year’s Cruisin’ than we’ve seen in years past? Some of the prices on the stickers seem to be from yesteryear … Continue reading →

Source: http://nascar-news-update.com/too-many-tempting-deals-to-pass-up-at-cruisin-this-year/

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Historic ?Checkered Flag Run? will Help Celebrate Black History Month at Phoenix International Raceway

First-of-its-kind event to culminate with escorted motorcycle run to NASCAR race Phoenix International Raceway(PHOENIX, Ariz.) ? To celebrate Black History Month this February, Phoenix International Raceway ? in conjunction with Talking Stick Resort and Casino and the Second II None Phoenix Motorcycle Club ? are hosting a historic ?Checkered Flag Run.? The Run, a first-of-its-kind...more»

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Star Mazda Adds Barber To Schedule

INDIANAPOLIS ? The Star Mazda Championship Series will join the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Firestone Indy Lights Series at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala., April 9-10.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/indycar-news/indycar/star-mazda-adds-barber-to-schedule/

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 Crew Cab 4�4 Diesel ? Short Take Road Test

Heavy hauling in the fast lane.
With more than a million annual sales at stake?very profitable sales, at that?as well as bragging rights for who can move the largest mountain, the rivalries in the full-size-truck segment are some of the hottest in the automotive world. Nowhere is this more true than in the [...]

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The 25 Hours of Thunderhill in the B-spec Mazda 2 and Honda Fit ? Video

B?s: We find fun?and even success?racing the Honda Fit and a Mazda 2.

Related posts:The 25 Hours of Thunderhill in the B-spec Mazda 2 and Honda Fit – Feature2011 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Fit, 2011 Mazda 2 – Comparison TestsHonda to Build CR-Z and Fit Hybrids in 2010

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Holiday Gift Ideas for the iRacer

Whenever friends and family ask me what I want for Christmas I am always stumped. Maybe it’s because they put me on the spot. Or maybe I just never bothered to think about it. Whatever the reason, I get the feeling I’m not alone when it comes to bumbling through an answer and finally settling [...]

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Nissan Sunny Revealed in China, Foreshadows Next Versa

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Russian GP bosses say track on schedule

Russian Grand Prix chiefs are confident that their inaugural Formula 1 race in Sochi in 2014 in well on course to run on schedule - despite complications caused by the city hosting the winter Olympics earlier that year. Sochi is gearing up for a major sporting double after it signed a seven-year deal to host the Russian Grand Prix earlier this year

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/russian-gp-bosses-say-track-on-schedule/

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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 69: 2011 Scion tC

On Wednesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Several of you correctly identified the sound of a four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission, in this case situated inside of a 2011 Scion tC.
Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, [...]

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Whitmarsh to stay on as FOTA chairman

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh is set to remain in place as chairman of the Formula One Teams' Association (FOTA) for 2011, AUTOSPORT has learned, with a formal announcement set for the New Year.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/whitmarsh-to-stay-on-as-fota-chairman/

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Kenny Wallace lands Nationwide ride with RAB Racing

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/12/kenny-wallace-lands-full-time.html

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Transit Riders Keep Same Tax Benefits As Drivers

President Obama is about to sign the controversial tax-cut compromise into law, now that the House and Senate have both voted in favor of the bill. That means the transit benefit extension, hidden inside the $858 billion package, will become law as well.
Transit riders get to keep their equal tax benefits, thanks to pressure from [...]

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D?Ambrosio secures Virgin race seat

Jerome D'Ambrosio has secured the second race seat at Virgin Racing for 2011, the team announced on Tuesday.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/dambrosio-secures-virgin-race-seat-2/

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18 Cup teams to participate in Goodyear tire test next week

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Petrov Sticking With Lotus Renault Until 2012

Vitaly Petrov will stick with the recently renamed Lotus Renault GP team through the 2012 Formula One World Championship season. (Steve Etherington Photo) VIRY-CHATILLON, France ? Russian Vitaly Petrov isn?t going anywhere in 2011 after signing a two-year contract extension to remain with the recently rebranded Lotus Renault GP in the Formula One World Championship

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Whitmarsh to stay on as FOTA chairman

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/whitmarsh-to-stay-on-as-fota-chairman/

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Michael Waltrip has very busy 2011 planned

MICHAEL WALTRIP WON?T SLOW DOWN IN 2011 New Book, Racing, TV, Comedy Garage On Tap As New Year Begins If you thought Michael Waltrip?s 2010 season was a bit out of the mainstream just wait until you see what 2011 has in store for the two-time Daytona 500 winner and owner of Michael Waltrip Racing. [...]

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2011 Chrysler 300 / 300C Official Photos ? Auto Shows

Chrysler?s redesigned 300 and 300C are officially revealed.
Chrysler has released some official pictures of the new 300, as well as an information appetizer about some of the car?s features.
Keep Reading: 2011 Chrysler 300 / 300C Official Photos – Auto Shows

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Alonso: 2011 rule changes will succeed

Fernando Alonso is confident that Formula 1's rule-makers have hit upon the solution to the sport's lack of overtaking with the arrival of moveable wings and the return of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) next year. The wing device will allow drivers to activate an F-duct-style drag-reduction system when within a prescribed distance behind a car ahead, giving the chasing driver a straightline speed advantage over their opponent - who will not be able to trigger their own wing device in defence. In parallel with this new initiative, the power-boosting KERS will be reintroduced after a one-year absence.

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2010 Full of Milestones and Highlights for Roush Fenway

Roush Fenway Ends Season Strong; Looks to next season Roush Fenway RacingCONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2010) ? The 2010 NASCAR season was full of ups and downs for Roush Fenway. The organization started solid, got off path slightly at mid season and finished with a bang, winning the final two Sprint Cup events, two of...more»

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Di Grassi wins first heat of kart event

Virgin Formula 1 driver Lucas di Grassi won the first heat of Felipe Massa's annual International Challenge of Go-Kart Champions karting event at the Arena Sapiens track in Florianopolis, Brazil, on Saturday night. The event has again attracted a large number of past and present Brazilian F1 drivers, IndyCar racers and stars of the country's national racing scene.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/di-grassi-wins-first-heat-of-kart-event/

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McLaren MP4-12C to race from 2012

McLaren has confirmed that it plans to bring its name back to sports cars racing, with the news that it will supply its MP4-12C car for competition in the GT3 category.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/mclaren-mp4-12c-to-race-from-2012/

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Shank Racing Adds Wolf As Lead Engineer

COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Michael Shank Racing has added veteran engineer Henry Wolf to the team?s Grand Am Rolex Series No. 60 Crown Royal XR Ford Riley Daytona Prototype operation

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/grand-am/shank-racing-adds-wolf-as-lead-engineer/

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2010 Full of Milestones and Highlights for Roush Fenway

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New surface could wreak havoc at Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 could have higher speeds, wilder races and closer finishes.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/new-surface-could-wreak-havoc-at-daytona-500-ap.html

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Drivers pleased with Daytona's new track surface

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/16/865848/drivers-pleased-with-daytonas.html

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GMC Sierra All-Terrain HD Concept ? Auto Shows

If we have one complaint about Ford’s kick-ass halo truck, the SVT Raptor, it’s the lack of torque. Sure, it’s great to be able to rip through Saskatchewan’s wilderness at four million miles an hour or climb Niagara Falls (these claims may be a bit exaggerated), but with only 434 lb-ft on tap, the Raptor [...]

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Virgin Racing signs D?Ambrosio for 2011 F1 season (PA SportsTicker)

Formula One team Virgin Racing says Jerome DAmbrosio has been signed to drive alongside Timo Glock for the 2011 season.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/virgin-racing-signs-dambrosio-for-2011-f1-season-pa-sportsticker.html

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New surface could wreak havoc at Daytona 500 (PA SportsTicker)

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/new-surface-could-wreak-havoc-at-daytona-500-pa-sportsticker.html

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U.S. Grand Prix Submits Homologation Plan

AUSTIN, Texas ? Formula One United States Grand Prix developers have submitted the United States Grand Prix track homologation design the Federation Internationale de l?Automobile (FIA) for approval. ?We are excited to submit the track design to the FIA for homologation design approval.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/texas/u-s-grand-prix-submits-homologation-plan/

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Kolles: Rookie drivers hampered HRT

Hispania team boss Colin Kolles believes his squad would have been a match for Lotus and Virgin if it had signed more experienced drivers for its debut season. The squad was generally the slowest in the field this year, though it beat Virgin to 11th in the constructors' championship on countback of best race results

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/kolles-rookie-drivers-hampered-hrt/

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Garcia Lands Indy Lights Ride

ORLANDO, Fla. ? Mexican driver Juan Pablo Garcia will join Jensen MotorSport to race in the Firestone Indy Lights Series next year.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/indycar-news/indycar/garcia-lands-indy-lights-ride/

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Decrease In Number Of Cautions During 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season

40 Fewer ServiceMaster Clean Cautions This Season ServiceMaster Clean RacingMEMPHIS, Tenn. (December 16, 2010) ?The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season had a significant decrease in the number of cautions compared to 2009. There were 265 ServiceMaster Clean cautions during the regular-season, 36-race schedule just completed compared to 305 in 2009. The number was 56...more»

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Harley-Davidson and AHDRA Announce New Draggin? Bagger Class Drag Racing Class Features Screamin? Eagle 120R Race Engine

Harley-Davidson and AHDRA Milwaukee (December 17, 2010) Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce the continuation of its long-standing sponsorship of the All Harley Drag Racing Association along with the launch of a new Draggin? Bagger drag racing class for...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/harleydavidson_and_ahdra_1.php

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Nelson Piquet Jr. to race full-time for Kevin Harvick Inc. in Truck Series in 2011

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2010/12/nelson-piquet-jr-to-race-full-time-for.html

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Sidetracks: Don?t forget about the Nationwide race

But don’t — not if you care about racing. Whether you approve of Cup drivers racing the Nationwide cars, it does keep things interesting when racers at the top of their game compete against young men and women aching to … Continue reading →

Source: http://nascar-news-update.com/sidetracks-dont-forget-about-the-nationwide-race/

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Whitmarsh to stay on as FOTA chairman

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/whitmarsh-to-stay-on-as-fota-chairman/

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AMA SX: Dominant Dungey Still The Underdog?

Ryan Dungey did what no man had done before by winning the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross titles as a rookie. But is he still the underdog?

Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sx-dominating-dungey-still-the-underdog/

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ABC-7.com WZVN News for Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Naples, FloridaNASCAR warns RCR on Bowyer?s Chase-clinching car

By JENNA FRYERAP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR warned Richard Childress Racing that Clint Bowyer's car came close to failing inspection after his Chase-clinching drive at Richmond. NASCAR scheduled a Tuesday meeting with RCR officials to go … Continue reading →

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Williams receives BBC award

Williams team boss Sir Frank Williams has been presented with the Helen Rollason Award during tonight's BBC Sports Personality of the Year event. The award is given for outstanding courage and achievement in the face of adversity.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/williams-receives-bbc-award/

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Newmark New Roush Fenway President

CONCORD, N.C. ? Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Steve Newmark will succeed Geoff Smith, who is retiring at the end of December, as president of the multi-car NASCAR organization. Newmark, who previously was a shareholder at the law firm of Robinson, Bradshaw and Hinson, joined the organization as senior vice president of business operations in April.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/newmark-new-roush-fenway-president-2/

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Desperate in the Desert

Week Sixteen of the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series took the drivers out west to Phoenix International Raceway for the first time this season. With only three weeks left until the end of the season, drivers on the bubble of qualifying for the 2011 NASCAR iRacing Series World Championship needed to keep their noses clean, while [...]

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/iracing-news/desperate-in-the-desert/

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe AMG Spy Photos ? Future Cars

AMG readies a direct competitor for BMW?s golden-boy M3.
AMG used to be about straight-line performance above all. The small subsidiary, located some 15 miles north of Stuttgart in the village of Affalterbach, has traditionally focused on stuffing monstrous V-8 and V-12 engines into pretty much everything Mercedes makes. But now, the sub-brand is focusing more [...]

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Former NYPD Traffic Chief Scagnelli on Traffic, Safety, and Open Data

This interview is re-published from the fall issue of Transportation Alternatives’ quarterly magazine, Reclaim.

A few months after he turned 63 and was forced to retire from a distinguished 39-year career with the New York City Police Department, Chief Michael Scagnelli testified in favor of a T.A.-backed City Council bill that would make [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/12/16/former-nypd-traffic-chief-scagnelli-on-traffic-safety-and-open-data/

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?Boys, Have At It? Starts At NASCAR Home Tracks

Guest Column by Cathy Elliott When Jimmie Johnson accepted his 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner’s trophy in Las Vegas on Dec. 3, it seemed that all of our champions had received their just rewards; NASCAR Nationwide Series victor Brad Keselowski and Todd Bodine, who took home the NASCAR Camping World Series title, celebrated their [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2010/12/13/boys-have-at-it-starts-at-nascar-home-tracks/

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Domenicali praises Alonso

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali hailed Fernando Alonso’s pole-to-flag Singapore Grand Prix triumph as an “exceptional performance”. Alonso produced a flawless display for 61 laps under the lights of the Marina Bay street circuit that included two safety car periods … Continue reading →

Source: http://nascar-news-update.com/domenicali-praises-alonso/

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Detroit Preview: Mini Paceman concept relieves Countryman of extra doors

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Crossover, Mini

Mini Paceman concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

How many Minis is too many? Mini's about to find out as its product portfolio expands faster than a jilted lover's waistline. The hatchback that (re)started it all and the cabrio that followed shortly thereafter have since been joined by the Clubman wagon and the Countryman crossover, with WRC and Dakar rally versions, speedsters and coupes and more in the production pipeline. But that doesn't even take into account some of the concept derivatives that haven't (yet) made it to production, and this is the latest.

Called the Paceman, it's essentially a Countryman minus a couple of doors. It's set to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January as a concept car, but could very well make it to production as well. Taking a page out of its parent company's BMW's playbook, Mini calls the Paceman a "Sports Activity Coupe" (sort of like the BMW X6) and insists it's the first of its kind in the small premium segment. A "first" is pretty easy to achieve when you define the category yourself, but to our eyes the Paceman, with its sloping white roof, looks set to take on the likes of the three-door Range Rover Evoque, only smaller.

Under the hood, Mini's fitted the JCW turbo four with 211 horsepower, mated to the same ALL4 all-wheel drive system used in the Countryman. More details are available in the press release after the jump, along with the initial images in the gallery below. We'll be on hand at Cobo Hall to bring you live impressions from NAIAS, so stay tuned.

Gallery: Mini Paceman Concept

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China caps boom year for autos with Guangzhou show

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/20/872505/china-caps-boom-year-for-autos.html

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New surface could wreak havoc at Daytona 500 (PA SportsTicker)

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/new-surface-could-wreak-havoc-at-daytona-500-pa-sportsticker.html

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FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Top Drivers Talk Fast Kansas City

Tony Stewart talks to media. The top five Chase drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week—Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, and Kevin Harvick—talk the 1.5-mile tri-oval with 15-degree banking at Kansas Speedway. The Price Chopper 400 … Continue reading →

Source: http://nascar-news-update.com/fyi-wirz-nascars-top-drivers-talk-fast-kansas-city/

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Petrov to reveal plans next week

Vitaly Petrov is to confirm his future Formula 1 plans next week after announcing on Friday that he is to host a press conference in Russia. The Renault driver has been widely expected to remain at the Enstone-based team for 2011, with senior management stating that they will keep him on board if he can demonstrate some increased commitment to the job

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/petrov-to-reveal-plans-next-week/

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Sunday, December 19, 2010

Season Rewind: United States Auto Club

USAC AMSOIL NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES & USAC SILVER CROWN SERIES CHAMPION: Levi Jones Levi Jones drove to two USAC National championships during the 2010 racing season. (John DaDalt Photo) Driving the No

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/stewart/season-rewind-united-states-auto-club/

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Drivers pleased with Daytona's new track surface

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/16/865848/drivers-pleased-with-daytonas.html

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Memphis Motorsports Park sold at auction

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/12/14/862631/memphis-motorsports-park-sold.html

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2011 Jeep Compass ? Official Photos and Info

Look familiar? The Jeep Compass tries on the clothes of its big brother, the Grand Cherokee.
Chrysler?s been working its way through its lineup, giving nearly all 2011 Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles reworked interiors and revised mechanicals, if not outright redesigning the entire model. Now it?s the diminutive Compass?s turn, and its [...]

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USAC Could Promote Dodge City Dirt Track

SPEED DEMONS: Sammy Swindell (1) battles Joey Saldana in a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Dodge City (Kan.) Raceway Park earlier this year. (Ken Simon Photo) ORLANDO, Fla

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/touring-cars/irc/usac-could-promote-dodge-city-dirt-track/

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Group Lotus relaxed over Renault name

Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar says he is happy with his company just being a Formula 1 team sponsor and shareholder for now - and accepts people will call his Lotus-backed outfit 'Renault'. Although Renault's F1 team has been rebranded as Lotus Renault because of the title sponsorship deal, the outfit has not designated its chassis as Lotus, which means it is still officially running Renault cars

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/group-lotus-relaxed-over-renault-name/

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Despite New York?s Huge Transit Ridership, Albany Failing On Green Transpo

New York State might be home to more transit riders than any other state, but when it comes to the transportation policies on the books, we don’t look quite so green.
This intersection, the most dangerous in Syracuse, can't inspire too many people to walk or bike. If Albany passed a complete streets law, one of [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2010/12/14/despite-new-yorks-huge-transit-ridership-albany-failing-on-green-transpo/

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Kevin Harvick Inc. Signs Brazilian Driver Nelson Piquet Jr.

Kernersville, N.C. (December 13, 2010) – Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today the addition of Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to the organization’s 2011 line-up. The 25-year-old native of Brazil will compete full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and for the series’ Rookie of the Year honors next season. Further details regarding [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2010/12/13/kevin-harvick-inc-signs-brazilian-driver-nelson-piquet-jr/

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Stewart Announces Application Process for Children?s Hospitals to Become Beneficiaries of 2011 Prelude to the Dream

Four Children?s Hospitals to Be Selected as Primary Beneficiaries of Seventh Annual All-Star Dirt Late Model Race June 8 at Eldora Speedway Tony Stewart FoundationROSSBURG, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2010) ? The seventh annual Prelude to the Dream all-star dirt Late Model race at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio is slated for June 8, and just...more»

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