Saturday, April 30, 2011

Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS Crown Royal 400 Post-Qualifying Recaps

Ford RacingCARL EDWARDS ? No. 99 Scotts eZ Seed Ford (Qualified 8th) ?That was a good lap. I think we will be okay and that will be a good starting spot. A couple hundredths would have made a big difference, but that was a good safe lap. We have to go back and look hard...more»

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Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover

Ecclestone willing to give Bahrain time

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is willing to give Bahrain Grand Prix organisers more time to decide whether or not they can hold their race this year, ahead of this weekend's deadline laid down by the FIA.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ecclestone-willing-to-give-bahrain-time/

Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich

Four More to Go for Hendrick Motorsports

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/04/four-more-to-go-for-hendrick.html

John James Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson

Friday, April 29, 2011

TV Schedule April 29-May 1

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/04/tv-schedule-april-29-may-1.html

Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk

Edwards to Auction-Off Nashville ?Guitar? Trophy in Benefit for Family of Jonathan Bunting

Carl Edwards celebrates his fourth NASCAR Nationwide Series victory and 11th top-10 finish in 12 races on Satuday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (Photo Credit: Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCAR)CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2011) ? Roush Fenway?s Carl Edwards has accumulated quite a few trophies since joining the NASCAR circuit, but he...more»

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Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt

Driver Eric McClure, family safe after tornado

NASCAR Nationwide series driver Eric McClure says he and his family are safe after a tornado brought ``probably the scariest few seconds of our lives.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/driver-eric-mcclure-family-safe-after-tornado-ap.html

Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson

Thursday, April 28, 2011

John Phillips: Memories of My Favorite Boss ? Column

In 1969, there was a Boss. And it wasn?t Bruce Springsteen. At about 6 p.m. on a rainy Halloween in 1969, I took delivery of a chrome-yellow 1970 Mustang Boss 302 from Dan Rohyans Ford in Columbus, Ohio. I don?t know what my father was thinking. He dropped me off, thus installing me?age 18?behind the [...]

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Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage

Nasr and Foresti take Oulton poles

Felipe Nasr and Lucas Foresti locked out the front row and the two pole positions in qualifying for the second round of British Formula 3 at Oulton Park. Late improvements from the two Brazilians denied T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar what would have been a sensational double pole position result from a hectic qualifying session. Carlin's Kevin Magnussen had just set the fastest time of the session when he crashed heavily at Cascades 10 minutes into the 30-minute session and brought out the red flags

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/nasr-and-foresti-take-oulton-poles/

Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.27.11

First Drive: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler Unlimited diesels

The Europeans have just been shown their next-generation Jeep turbo diesels and we had a chance to sample these latest and greatest oil-burners at the Fiat Auto proving grounds in Balocco, Italy.

Why Cadillac hasn't found success yet in World Challenge Series, and why it's not giving up

The last time Cadillac lined up for the World Challenge Series from 2004 to 2007, it was competing with the CTS-V sedan. As put by an understated Jim Vurpillat, Cadillac's global head of marketing, "We've been here before and had some success."

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David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Study: Steering wheels are nine times dirtier than public toilet seats

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Have you ever driven a vehicle that had a sticky steering wheel? It's probably one of the most disgusting feelings there is, and a report in IBN Live shows that the adhesive can be more than just grape jelly. Researchers at Queen Mary University in London claim that there are, on average, 700 different kinds of bacteria per square inch of steering wheel. That compares to 80 distinct bacteria types on a public toilet seat. Even worse, the trunk has 1,000 bacteria types per square inch. The most common form of bacteria was bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning.

The reason cars are filthy is simple; we simply don't clean them. While we vacuum, dust and disinfect our home on a semi-regular basis, only one third of study participants cleaned their vehicle once a year or more. That sounds pretty crazy (and a bit lazy), but think about it. You may jettison the trash and vacuum the carpet on a somewhat regular basis, but how often do you wipe down that nasty steering wheel? And when you think about how many Americans regularly eat in their vehicles, our cars could be a solid reason why we are sick as often as we are. Now we know why valet parking attendants tend to wear white gloves.

Beyond cleanliness, the study also shows that many drivers know next to nothing about their vehicles. For example, two-thirds of us don't know how to change a tire, while one third of those surveyed don't even know how to put air in the tires. It's a sad, sad world.

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David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland

The Champions are Coming

To most Antipodeans and indeed Europeans, North America is a mecca for little more than high speed, high-banked left turn ovals, whose only variations are in size or location. They might think that, perhaps, road racing of the turn-left-and-right variety is a mere afterthought. And yet, North America is home to many of the world’s most picturesque, fast and challenging road circuits, whose corners, rises and falls are of the classic kind, well on par with Europe’s best. Mosport International Raceway is one such place. It’s a simple yet exciting layout, and a favourite amongst many of the V8 regulars. For the feature race of Week 11 in the iRacing V8 Supercar Series, Trans Tasman Racing’s Madison Down was on pole in the 1 minute 19s. The two Macs, McLeod [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/the-champions-are-coming/

Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther

NYC Taxi of Tomorrow Finalist Karsan May Build Vehicles in Brooklyn

New York City?s known the end of the Crown Vic era was nigh for some time now. Everyone with a stake in the taxi industry has been planning for it?repair shops even hoard parts?and New York’s Taxi and Limousine Commission is holding a competition for the city?s next cab. There are now but a mere [...]

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Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Canadian Steve Meehan launches all-Canadian NASCAR team

Get out your checkered flags Canada: Canadian Steve Meehan launches all-Canadian NASCAR team -New team to kick off its run at this weekend?s NASCAR Nationwide Series Nashville 300- TORONTO, ON, April 19, 2011 ? Today, Go Canada Racing, the newest all-Canadian NASCAR contender, officially starts its quest for NASCAR glory. Go Canada Racing is the [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/20/canadian-steve-meehan-launches-all-canadian-nascar-team/

Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video

Watch the Video: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 – Video

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Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax

Activists hope Bahrain is not reinstated

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been urged not to reinstate the Bahrain Grand Prix to the world championship calendar until the Gulf State's political situation has returned to normal. With ongoing conflict between the authorities and pro-democracy activists, and the island under a State of Emergency, there already appears little chance of this year's Bahrain GP getting rescheduled.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/activists-hope-bahrain-is-not-reinstated/

Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota

Monday, April 25, 2011

Team AirAsia GP2 Main Series Pre Season Test 19th - 20th April 2011

Team AirAsia GP2 Main Series Pre Season Test 19th - 20th April 2011 Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday 19th April Team AirAsia was back on track and setting the pace today at the final pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya in...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/team_airasia_gp2_main_ser.php

Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne

TRG Takes Fifth and Sixth at Long Beach

The Racer's Group (TRG) Long Beach, CA (April 19, 2011) Following a roller coaster day that included everything from taking the lead, to contacting the unforgiving walls of the famous street circuit in downtown Long Beach, TRG took fifth and...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/trg_takes_fifth_and_sixth.php

Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias Taki Inoue Innes Ireland

Wood Tames Thompson

The iRacing.com Street Stock Series made its second stop at Thompson International Speedway during the season for some classic short track action in New England.� A total of 719 sim racers tried to tame the beast known as Thompson, but there was one man who stood above them all at the weeks end and that was AJ Wood (Plains).� Wood?s week was full of twos.� Wood?s two starts, two wins and two poles earned him 166 points for Week Eleven, a small margin over second place point earner, Cyril Nousbaum (France) who earned 161 points for the week.� Nick Ottinger (Carolina), Robert Cottell Jr (Ohio) and Jeff Dillon (Atlantic) round-out the top five for Week Eleven. Although Wood earned the most points during Week Eleven, it was Ottinger who won [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/wood-tames-thompson/

Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy

Sunday, April 24, 2011

2012 Fiat 500C Convertible ? Auto Shows

Go on and let your fresco flag fly: The 500 Cabrio is here. The second Fiat 500 model has hit America: The 500C, an open-air version of the relentlessly adorable three-door hatchback. Its beachhead is the New York auto show. Keep Reading: 2012 Fiat 500C Convertible – Auto Shows

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Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III

Rosberg bemoans missed opportunity

Nico Rosberg was disappointed after missing the chance to finish on the podium in the Chinese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led the event for a handful of laps and looked in contention for a spot in the top three before he was hit by fuel consumption issues.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/rosberg-bemoans-missed-opportunity/

Nico Hülkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise

Kentucky Speedway Unveils Fan-Inspired NSCS ?Quaker State 400? Trophy Design

Fan William Stohr of Sparta, Ky., submitted a contest-winning concept ?Quaker State 400? trophy design inspired by fan William Stohr of Sparta, Ky., through a fan contestSPARTA, Ky. ? Kentucky Speedway unveiled its inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ?Quaker State 400? trophy design inspired by fan William Stohr of Sparta, Ky., through a fan contest....more»

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Brian Gubby André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Ecclestone says Formula 1 not for sale

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the sport in not for sale following reports that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in talks over acquiring control of grand prix racing. "It's rubbish," Ecclestone told the Telegraph Sport

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ecclestone-says-formula-1-not-for-sale/

Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler

Today?s Headlines

More Than Petty Corruption: Harlem Precinct Had Policy to Not�Ticket Double Parkers (News)
Revived Congestion Pricing Push Has No Flag-Bearer in Legislature (Crain’s)
DOT Gives Red Hook Streetcar Thumbs Down Over High Cost (Transpo Nation)
Park Slope Dead End to Become Weekday Plaza For Middle School Students (Bklyn Paper)
Helpful Tip for Avoiding Bike Crackdown: Win an Academy Award [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/20/todays-headlines-1123/

Nico Hülkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise

Jackson wins destructive race three

Mat Jackson took Motorbase Performance's first victory with the Ford Focus in the reversed grid British Touring Car round at Donington Park this afternoon. The race was marred by several accidents, which started even before the pack got to the first corner, when the fast-starting Dave Newsham lost control of his Geoff Steel Racing BMW on the grass, spun and hit the Speedworks Motorsport Toyota Avensis of Tony Hughes. Poleman Alex MacDowall (RML Chevrolet Cruze) led into Redgate, but Tony Gilham's Triple 8 Engineering Vauxhall Vectra touched Tom Onslow-Cole's AmD Milltek VW Golf while squabbling over second

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/jackson-wins-destructive-race-three/

Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen

Friday, April 22, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Si ? First Drive Review

Down 1800 rpm on its predecessor, the Honda Civic Si searches for its mojo. ?People have been saying that Honda?s lost its mojo, but that?s not true. We just put it in a closet for a while.? That pronouncement comes from a Honda insider, delivered in a whisper, and on condition of anonymity. After all, [...]

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Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

AT&T Williams 2011 Chinese GP Preview

AT&T Williams 2011 Chinese GP Preview Shanghai International Circuit, China Round: 3 of 19 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 The Shanghai International Circuit has all the hallmarks of a Hermann Tilke-designed racetrack: it's wide, it has a long straight followed by...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/att_williams_2011_chinese.php

Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig

STR drivers ?must prove their quality?

Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi must deliver good enough results this season to prove they can be future candidates for Red Bull Racing now that they have a competitive car. That is the view of their Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost, who says that the time has come for his driver pairing to show they have the potential to drive for the world championship-winning team. With Toro Rosso's third driver Daniel Ricciardo waiting on the sidelines and ready for promotion to a race seat if Buemi or Alguersuari disappoint, Tost has laid out just what is expected from his men in 2011.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/str-drivers-must-prove-their-quality/

Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne

Di Resta thrilled with season start

Paul di Resta has admitted that the start to his Formula 1 career has exceeded even his own expectations after scoring again in the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Force India driver added to his points tally with a strong drive to 10th place in Sepang, just a fortnight after being promoted to that same position in Australia following the disqualification of the Saubers. And having made such a good impression with his strong race craft, di Resta has said that he could never have predicted doing so well so early on

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/di-resta-thrilled-with-season-start/

Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne

Monday, April 11, 2011

Vettel says KERS was vital for pole

Sebastian Vettel believes he would not have been on pole position if his Red Bull team had not run KERS during qualifying at Sepang. The team had decided not to use the device in Australia in order to avoid problems, but despite that Vettel went on to take a commanding pole and victory. However, with longer straights in Sepang, Red Bull decided to run KERS today, and Vettel finished on top again, although by just a tenth of a second from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/vettel-says-kers-was-vital-for-pole/

Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison

Better Place?s First Commercial Battery Swap Location Opens in Israel

At the end of the 19th Century, cars were a hodgepodge of drivetrain/control layouts. Even Ford?s Model T veered far from what we know as convention today. Despite being motivated by a front-mounted internal-combustion engine driving the rear wheels, the Tin Lizzie featured a control layout that would seem bizarre to today?s driver: it featured [...]

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Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias Taki Inoue

Kenseth?s skid wasn?t only one snapped at Texas (NASCAR.com)

Kenseths skid wasnt only one snapped at Texas

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/kenseths-skid-wasnt-only-one-snapped-at-texas-nascar-com.html

Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Hamilton backed to bounce back

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says Lewis Hamilton will waste little time dwelling on the disappointment of his Malaysian Grand Prix result. Hamilton had been bidding to win his first race of the season but fell away in the second half of the race while on the prime tyres

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/hamilton-backed-to-bounce-back/

Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford

Texas Nationwide Series Starting Lineup ? Carl Edwards Pole Sitter

1 60 Carl Edwards(i) Fastenal Ford 30.178 178.938 2 22 Brad Keselowski(i) Discount Tire Dodge 30.211 178.743 3 2 Elliott Sadler OneMain Financial Chevrolet 30.243 178.554 4 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Easy Feet Ford 30.254 178.489 5 33 Paul Menard(i) Menards/Rheem Chevrolet 30.286 178.300 6 16 Trevor Bayne RickyvsTrevor.com Ford 30.361 177.860 7 20 Joey [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/08/nascar-texas-nationwide-series-starting-lineup-carl-edwards-pole-sitter/

Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide

Darlington Night Race Leads Voting in NASCAR.com Poll

2011 SHOWTIME Southern 500DARLINGTON, S.C. (April 8, 2011) ? It has long been known that the SHOWTIME Southern 500, under the lights at Darlington Raceway, was a favorite among NASCAR fans and now fans are letting their voices be heard in a poll on NASCAR.com. With three of the next four NASCAR Sprint Cup events...more»

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Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Robert Richardson Jr. bounces back from spin to take two steps forward in Texas race

No. 23 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Dodge Challenger R/T (Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images)CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 9, 2011) ? Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge team of R3 Motorsports had a daunting task ahead of them at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night. First, they needed to...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/nationwide/04/09/robert-richardson-jr-bounces-back-from-spin-to-take-two-steps-forward-in-texas-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=robert-richardson-jr-bounces-back-from-spin-to-take-two-steps-forward-in-texas-race

Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins

Baguette gets Rahal deal for Indy

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will run a second car in this year's Indianapolis 500 for Bertrand Baguette. Bobby Rahal's squad had already announced that it would field Jay Howard in collaboration with Sam Schmidt Motorsports, and has now added an entry in the #30 for Baguette. The 2009 Formula Renault 3.5 champion impressed in an IndyCar rookie campaign with Conquest Racing last year but was unable to put together a full-season deal for 2011.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/baguette-gets-rahal-deal-for-indy/

Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill

Moving Beyond the Automobile: Traffic Calming

What’s the most effective way to make city streets safer? As Chicago Alderman Mary Ann Smith told Streetfilms, “Signs don’t do the job, even having police officers on the corner does not do the job.” To prevent traffic injuries and deaths, you need to change how the street functions and make it feel slower [...]

Source: http://www.streetfilms.org/mba-traffic-calming/

Carl Edwards Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota

Friday, April 8, 2011

Texas Cup Series Starting Lineup ? David Ragan First Career Pole

1 6 David Ragan UPS Freight Ford 28.448 189.820 2 99 Carl Edwards Scotts Ford 28.644 188.521 3 33 Clint Bowyer Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet 28.688 188.232 4 17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal Black Ford 28.693 188.199 5 78 Regan Smith farmamerican.org Chevrolet 28.731 187.950 6 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s/KOBALT Tools Chevrolet 28.760 187.761 7 9 [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/08/texas-cup-series-starting-lineup-david-ragan-first-career-pole/

Howden Ganley Frank Gardner Billy Garrett Jo Gartner

Renault investigates suspension uprights

Renault will hold back on running its cars in second free practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix until it gets to the bottom of what caused the incidents its drivers suffered in the morning session.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/renault-investigates-suspension-uprights/

Olivier Gendebien Marc Gené Elmer George Bob Gerard

Coulthard, Ralf secure Mercedes deals

David Coulthard and Ralf Schumacher will continue to race for Mercedes-Benz in the DTM during the 2011 season, it was announced on Wednesday.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/miscellaneous/dtm/coulthard-ralf-secure-mercedes-deals/

Al Herman Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Motor Mouth: The emotions of a win that almost was

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/04/motor-mouth-emotions-of-win-that-almost.html

Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller

Eric McClure, No. 14 Hefty� BlackOut? / Reynolds? Chevrolet Impala Texas Motor Speedway Preview

�No. 14 Hefty� BlackOut? / Reynolds? Chevrolet Impala (Eric McClure) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCAREric McClure No. 14 Hefty� BlackOut? / Reynolds? Impala NASCAR Nationwide Series (Race 6 of 34)?Texas Motor Speedway Primary Sponsor: Hefty� BlackOut? (www.hefty.com); Associate Sponsors: Reynolds? (www.reynoldspkg.com); Cattlemen?s Steakhouse (www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com) Series Off-Weekend: McClure has First Taste...more»

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Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino

This Week in Ford Racing (April 5, 2011) with NSCS Driver David Gilliland

2011 NSCS David Gilliland - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARDavid Gilliland, driver of the No. 34 Gander Mountain Ford Fusion, got the 2011 season off to a flying start with a third-place finish in the Daytona 500.� Since then, however, he has been beset by a series of accidents, including last weekend at...more»

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Aldo Gordini Horace Gould Jean Marc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

McMurray earns Martinsville pole

Jamie McMurray made it two pole positions in a row for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing after setting the fastest time in qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville. McMurray set a quick lap of 19.621 seconds, at an average speed of 95.509 mph, which beat the previous benchmark set by Martinsville favorite Denny Hamlin.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/mcmurray-earns-martinsville-pole/

Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone

Harvick is happy again

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/03/1100867/harvick-is-happy-again.html

Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot

Kobayashi ?very confident? for Sepang

Kamui Kobayashi is "very confident" about the pace of his Sauber team ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix next week. The Swiss squad enjoyed a strong start to the season in Australia, with Sergio Perez finishing in seventh place, one position ahead of Kobayashi

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/kobayashi-very-confident-for-sepang/

Gus Hutchison Jacky Ickx Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias

Monday, April 4, 2011

World Stars Shine in Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge Opening Leg

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge ABU DHABI (UAE). Sunday, April 3, 2011 Peterhansel and Coma running first, as UAE contestants start well against world's best Two of the world's leading racers laid down the gauntlet during the opening leg of the...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/world_stars_shine_in_abu.php

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon

Jeep Wrangler Renegade and Pork Chop Concepts to Debut at Moab Jamboree

While we wait with slightly bated breath for the return of a ?Honcho?-branded Jeep, Chrysler?s deemed us fit only to gaze upon a rendered Renegade-nouveau and an illustration of a neat little thing they?re calling the Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop. Other than the fact that they?re creations by Chrysler?s Mopar aftermarket division, the company hasn’t [...]

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Joe James John James Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean

2011 NSCS Goody?s Fast Relief 500 Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

2011 Dale Earnhardt Jr on Pit Road - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARDALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 AMP ENERGY/NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed racing at Martinsville, the tire situation for Sunday?s race, Texas Motor Speedway, Kimi Raikkonen and other topics. WHAT DO YOU...more»

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Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Guerrieri switches to Indy Lights

Esteban Guerrieri will leave the European racing scene this season and switch to Indy Lights with multiple championship-winning team Sam Schmidt Motorsports. The 26-year-old from Argentina was a title contender in Formula Renault 3.5 last year, and raced in Formula 3000 as far back as 2004

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/guerrieri-switches-to-indy-lights/

Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals