Gurney leads after first hour
Alex Gurney leads the Daytona 24 Hours for GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing at the end of the opening hour of the race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/gurney-leads-after-first-hour/
Gurney leads after first hour
Alex Gurney leads the Daytona 24 Hours for GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing at the end of the opening hour of the race.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/gurney-leads-after-first-hour/
Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte
Toro Rosso reveal set for 6 February
Scuderia Toro Rosso will unveil its new 2012 car on February 6, the evening before its first test at Jerez in Spain next week. The STR7 is set to run for the first time on February 7, but the team has announced that it will pull the covers off the car in the Jerez pitlane on the day before. Daniel Ricciardo is set to give the new car its debut test outing, with the team also confirming on Monday that oil giant CEPSA will continue its sponsorship deal into this season
Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith
Francois Migault dies aged 67
Former Formula 1 and Le Mans racer Francois Migault has died at the age of 67.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/francois-migault-dies-aged-67/
William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield
DNAInfo: Pedestrians Have No Time to Cross Delancey
In the wake of the death of Dashane Santana, the 12-year-old girl killed by a minivan driver while she was crossing Delancey Street earlier this month, Lower East Side leaders are demanding safety improvements for the many pedestrians who cross this approach to the Williamsburg Bridge. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, Borough President Scott Stringer, State [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/01/31/dnainfo-pedestrians-have-no-time-to-cross-delancey/
NASCAR says no more “secret” fines, will disclose future fines to public
Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2012/01/nascar-says-no-more-secret-fines-will.html
Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman
Spindel Takes Pro Series Finale at Suzuka
In a breathtaking 53 laps around the virtual Suzuka International circuit, Emil Spindel held-off the advances of newly-crowned champion Atze Kerkhof to take his first victory in the iRacing.com Pro Series Road Racing (iPSRR). As the lights went green on the twelfth and final race of the season, CST Ajira’s Spindel saw his pole-position advantage immediately evaporate, as Martin Krönke in the My3id Williams-Toyota FW31grabbed maximum traction off the line to lead the field into Turn One. Also making a good start was Kerkhof, who forced his Team Redline entry beneath Spindel as the pair entered the first corner. However, contact between the duo whilst heading to Turn Two sent the series champion sliding across the track and down to fifth position. With a clear track ahead, Krönke set about [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/spindel-takes-pro-series-finale-at-suzuka/
Barrichello to test with KV Racing
Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar single-seater at Sebring next week as he explores his racing options for 2012. The Brazilian’s last chance to remain in Formula 1 ended last week when Williams announced that it was not renewing a deal with him, and instead opted to sign his compatriot Bruno Senna. But with Barrichello seemingly keen to continue racing, sources close to the Brazilian have confirmed that he is now seriously looking at options in IndyCar
NASCAR introduces 2012 diversity class
Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/26/1809856/nascar-introduces-2012-diversity.html
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MORE THAN 1000 FANS CELEBRATE MATT HAGAN’S 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPIONSHIP IN HIS HOMETOWN
MATT HAGAN 2011 FUNNY CAR CHAMPION CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Dec. 19, 2011) More than 1000 fans and friends celebrated Matt Hagan’s 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car championship at the special event hosted by Shelor Motor Mile in…
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/more_than_1000_fans_celeb.php
Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals
Sponsorship despite the tough times
Ganassi teams figure to be up front at Daytona
Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/27/1811807/ganassi-teams-figure-to-be-up.html
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Mike Conway signs with AJ Foyt Racing for the 2012 Indy Car season
AJ Foyt Racing Mike Conway London, UK – Tuesday 20th December 2011 Long Beach Grand Prix winner Mike Conway has signed with AJ Foyt Racing to drive the No. 14 ABC Supply Honda in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series….
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/mike_conway_signs_with_aj.php
WSBK: BMW’s Big Bet
BMW is still looking for that big breakthrough season in World Superbike competition. Is this the year the effort finally lives up to its promise (and budget)?
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/wsbk-bmws-big-bet/
Brad Keselowski Announces Twitter Contest For Fans Around Season-Opener NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR)MOORESVILLE, NC (Jan. 30, 2012) – Brad Keselowski announced today that he and Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) will conduct an online contest that will provide fans an opportunity to have their Twitter handle featured on the No. 19 BKR RAM that Brad will pilot in the season-opening NASCAR Camping World Truck Series…more»
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Marussia team revises testing plans
The Marussia F1 team has revised its pre-season plans and will not attend the first test at Jerez in order to concentrate on the development of the new car.
Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie
MSR takes first Daytona 24 Hours win
AJ Allmendinger held on to secure a maiden Daytona 24 Hours victory for Michael Shank Racing as Ryan Dalziel and the Starworks team edged closer in the final stint of the 50th running of the famous race. The #60 MSR Riley-Ford that Allmendinger shared with Ozz Negri, John Pew and Justin Wilson was a factor in an absorbing and ever-changing lead battle throughout the event, and despite the polesitting Starworks Riley-Ford driven by Dalziel, Lucas Luhr, Allan McNish, Alex Popow and Enzo Potolicchio keeping the pressure on to the finish, Allmendinger crossed the line 5.198 seconds in front after 761 laps of racing.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/msr-takes-first-daytona-24-hours-win/
GRAND-AM: Michael Shank Racing Wins Gripping 50th Rolex 24
No. 60 Riley of AJ Allmendinger, Justin Wilson, Ozz Negri and John Pew lead Ford 1-2-3 in DP; Magnus Racing takes highly contested GT win…
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/grand-am-michael-shank-racing-wins-gripping-50th-rolex-24/
Mercedes says test plan will pay off
Mercedes GP remains confident that it has made the right decision in opting to delay running of its new car until the second pre-season Formula 1 test, even though it is the only frontrunning outfit to adopt such a tactic. The Brackley-based team announced last year that its 2012 contender would only hit the track at the second test in Barcelona
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Nine Racing To Feature Three Cars At Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
Nine Racing Inc. Brownsburg, Indiana January 4, 2012 Nine Racing, Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of three excellent drivers for the 26th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire midget event that will take place…
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/nine_racing_to_feature_th.php
Official: Mazda recalls over 52,000 Tribute crossovers, warns owners to park outside
Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Mazda
Mazda is recalling has issued a recall of the 2001- and 2002-model-year Mazda Tribute crossover for a possible brake fluid leak. It’s been found that fluid leaking from the reservoir cap on the master cylinder might come into contact with the ABS wiring harness connector, leading to potential corrosion and/or fire.
We’ve been waiting on this action for the better part of a month, as its mechanical twin, the Ford Escape, was the subject of a similar NHTSA recall announced on January 11. The Blue Oval recall covered some 244,000 units for the same problem.
There are 52,390 Tributes affected in total, and Mazda is taking the unusual step of advising that if you have one, you should park it outside until a dealer has made the necessary repairs. You can find a release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the matter after the jump.
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In the Rearview Mirror: Jarrett wins the 1993 Daytona 500
Petrov in frame for Pirelli test role
Vitaly Petrov is in the frame to land a test driving role with Pirelli for 2012 if he fails to land a race seat for the season ahead. The Russian, who has most recently been linked with a drive at Caterham following his dismissal from Renault at the end of last season, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday at a Pirelli press event in Abu Dhabi
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Allmendinger, Michael Shank Racing win Rolex 24 at Daytona
Loeb leads, podium fight closes up
Sebastien Loeb continues to lead the Monte Carlo Rally, while Petter Solberg has begun catching Dani Sordo for second. Citroen driver Loeb’s advantage over the rest of the field grew to two and a half minutes over the first two of Saturday’s four stages – the rest of which take place after dark tonight
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Photos: NASCAR Sprint Cup Media Tour Day One
PHOTO CREDIT: NASCAR MEDIA
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/01/23/photos-nascar-sprint-cup-media-tour-day-one/
The Weekly Carnage
The Weekly Carnage is a Friday round-up of motor vehicle violence across the five boroughs and beyond. For more on the origins and purpose of this column, please read About the Weekly Carnage.
A crash at Broadway and 97th Street injured a pedestrian and sent a cab into scaffolding. Photo:DNA
Fatal Crashes (2 killed this week, 11 [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/01/27/the-weekly-carnage-161/
Q and A: Mini team boss on Monte podium
Mini team principal Dave Wilcock came within a place of winning the Monte Carlo Rally with Mini on his first event in his new job. He tells AUTOSPORT how it happened. Q: What does the Monte Carlo Result mean for the future?
OneMain Financial Team Set to Compete for NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship in 2012
“Sadler paired with Crew Chief Luke Lambert at Richard Childress Racing” No. 2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet Impala (Elliott Sadler) – Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARWELCOME, N.C. (January 20, 2012) – When the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season kicks off in late February, Elliott Sadler will once again be driving the No….more»
Breaking: California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025
Filed under: Hybrid, Government/Legal, Electric
Less than a year after everyone with any sort of say in the matter seemed to agree that 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025 was a properly attainable goal, the California Air Resources Board has decided to change things up a bit.
In addition to CAFE requirements of a 54.5-mpg fleet average (using the government’s formula, not what you see on window stickers), at least 15.4 percent of all cars sold by any major automaker doing business in California will have to be either fully electric, a plug-in hybrid or be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell by 2025. There are questions about the “over-compliance” section of the bill, which we’ll be investigating further.
According to Mary Nichols, chair of the California Air Resources Board, 15.4 percent is “actually a relatively modest goal, but that’s all that we’re mandating.” Most automakers are on board, says Nichols. “Probably the most heartening aspect of this whole rulemaking was the level of cooperation that we received from the industry… Overall, the degree of support for the package was just extraordinary.”
Even if automakers are on board, though, there’s still a question of who will actually buy the vehicles. While everyone wants better fuel efficiency, not everyone is willing to pay for it, counters the California New Car Dealers Association, estimating that the plan would add about $3,200 to the average price of a new car or truck. Perhaps to help dissuade such fears, Nichols added that “direct incentives to people who buy these cars (like) rebates and credits” are also in the works.
At least 10 more states are likely to follow California’s lead, reports Automotive News. That would put the total number of advanced green vehicles (either with a plug or powered by hydrogen) at around three million total units by 2025, 1.4 million of which would be in California.
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Breaking: California breaks rank again, demands over 15% of cars sold be non-polluting by 2025
Filed under: Hybrid, Government/Legal, Electric
Less than a year after everyone with any sort of say in the matter seemed to agree that 54.5 miles per gallon by the year 2025 was a properly attainable goal, the California Air Resources Board has decided to change things up a bit.
In addition to CAFE requirements of a 54.5-mpg fleet average (using the government’s formula, not what you see on window stickers), at least 15.4 percent of all cars sold by any major automaker doing business in California will have to be either fully electric, a plug-in hybrid or be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell by 2025. There are questions about the “over-compliance” section of the bill, which we’ll be investigating further.
According to Mary Nichols, chair of the California Air Resources Board, 15.4 percent is “actually a relatively modest goal, but that’s all that we’re mandating.” Most automakers are on board, says Nichols. “Probably the most heartening aspect of this whole rulemaking was the level of cooperation that we received from the industry… Overall, the degree of support for the package was just extraordinary.”
Even if automakers are on board, though, there’s still a question of who will actually buy the vehicles. While everyone wants better fuel efficiency, not everyone is willing to pay for it, counters the California New Car Dealers Association, estimating that the plan would add about $3,200 to the average price of a new car or truck. Perhaps to help dissuade such fears, Nichols added that “direct incentives to people who buy these cars (like) rebates and credits” are also in the works.
At least 10 more states are likely to follow California’s lead, reports Automotive News. That would put the total number of advanced green vehicles (either with a plug or powered by hydrogen) at around three million total units by 2025, 1.4 million of which would be in California.
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Pirelli announces GP3 prize fund
The 2012 GP3 Series champion will receive a 200,000 euro prize from tyre supplier Pirelli if they graduate to GP2 for 2013, the series has announced. The champion driver will also drive in a GP2 development test during the winter
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/pirelli-announces-gp3-prize-fund/
Pocono track founder Mattioli dies
Cuomo Admin Denies Requests for Information on Tappan Zee Financing
How does Andrew Cuomo plan to pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge? The state isn’t saying — and it isn’t letting the public weigh in, either.
Why won't the Cuomo administration say how it plans to pay for a new Tappan Zee Bridge? Photo: Angel Franco/Newsday
The Cuomo administration won’t release its financial plan for the [...]
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG First Drive: A 500-Plus-HP SUV that Can Outrun Your Worries
At some point during a two-day drive of the all-new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, something interesting happened. Your author learned to stop worrying and love the bomb. Keep Reading: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG – First Drive Review
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Solberg gets suspended ban
Petter Solberg has been given a suspended ban from Rally Sweden after being caught speeding on a road section during the Monte Carlo Rally last night. The Ford driver, who finished third in the event, was caught doing 106km/h in a 50km/h limit at 21.10 local time on Saturday, following the final stage of leg four.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/solberg-gets-suspended-ban/
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A sneak peek at Chevrolet’s plan for the Super Bowl
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Chevrolet
Chevrolet has purchased seven spots.
It’s the two-minute warning in terms of Super Bowl advertising and Chevrolet still has some ground to cover. General Motors‘ largest brand is still mulling its advertising lineup with less than two weeks remaining until the New York Giants and New England Patriots meet in the big game.
Chevrolet has purchased seven spots. Exactly which vehicles will be featured and at what times is still stirring healthy debate at GM headquarters.
“Every day, we’re changing the spots of what’s running where,” said Chris Perry, Chevrolet’s vice president of global marketing and strategy. “We’re probably going to push it to the end.”
That comes Tuesday, Jan. 31 when NBC wants final decisions. Click past the jump to continue reading.
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Cuomo Admin Denies Requests for Information on Tappan Zee Financing
How does Andrew Cuomo plan to pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge? The state isn’t saying — and it isn’t letting the public weigh in, either.
Why won't the Cuomo administration say how it plans to pay for a new Tappan Zee Bridge? Photo: Angel Franco/Newsday
The Cuomo administration won’t release its financial plan for the [...]
Video: GM launches ad campaign touting Chevy Volt safety [w/video]
Filed under: Hybrid, Government/Legal, Marketing/Advertising, Safety, Hatchback, Electric
General Motors has launched an advertising campaign touting the safety of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in electric vehicle, just as its CEO testified to Congress that a recent Volt fire that took place after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test would never occur under real-world circumstances, Bloomberg has reported.
GM CEO Dan Akerson (pictured) said in the campaign that he “couldn’t be prouder” of the technology the company uses to produce the Volt, the wire service noted. The campaign includes full-page ads in 19 U.S. daily newspapers, including the The New York Times, as well as a television ad that will debut on News Corp’s Fox News channel. GM has also released a new “normal” ad that calls the Volt “the car America had to build.” You can watch the 30-second clip, which may appear in or around the Super Bowl, after the jump.
Akerson spoke Wednesday in a hearing with the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending. Both he and NHTSA Administrator David Strickland said the car was safe and defended NHTSA’s handling of the situation against accusations from some Republican members of Congress who’ve been critical of the Obama Administration and its relationship with GM.
NHTSA said late last week that it finished its two-month investigation into the crash test that resulted in a fire three weeks after the fact last summer, and concluded that neither the Volt nor other electric vehicles pose more of a fire risk than conventional vehicles.
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Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne
Chevrolet gets weight increase
Chevrolet has had the weight of its Cruze model increased by 30kg for this year’s World Touring Car Championship, following its domination of the 2011 series.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/chevrolet-gets-weight-increase/
David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss
Dalziel captures pole for 24-hour race at Daytona
Ryan Dalziels qualifying performance was somewhat surprising. He knew his car was fast, but given that the team had just two weeks to tune it and then failed to turn a lap in the first practice session because of engine failure, sitting on the pole was hardly expected. Nonetheless, Dalziel bested Max Angelelli, Chip Ganassis two-car powerhouse team and IndyCar regular Ryan Hunter-Reay on…
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/dalziel-captures-pole-for-24-hour-race-at-daytona.html
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American Ethanol Announces Partnerships with Richard Childress Racing And RAB Racing with Brack Maggard
American EthanolCHARLOTTE, NC – In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol today announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season. Austin Dillon, 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, will drive the iconic…more»
Official: Nissan Note gets minor upgrades for 2012
Filed under: Budget, Minivan/Van, Europe, Hatchback, Nissan
For 2012, the funky little Nissan Note is getting some upgrading for its top two trims, the oddly named Acenta and N-TEC+, while the Note lineup itself is getting some downsizing. Outside, the Acenta sits on 16-inch wheels now and gets “chrome-effect” caps on the side-view mirrors and around the front fog lights. Inside, items like climate control and automatic headlights are standard, as is a blue cross-stitching on the seats for “a more premium feel.”
Above that, in the UK, the new N-TEC+ trim is now the top-of-the-line model, as the former top-tier Tekna is going away. The N-TEC+ gets rear parking sensors, privacy glass and Nissan’s “Connect” touch-screen satellite navigation.
The base Visia model remains unchanged, as does its £11,200 price (around $17,500 USD). The Acenta gets a £200 price bump to £13,000 ($20,400), the N-TEC+ rises £100 over the plain old N-TEC of yore to £13,500 ($21,200), all prices inclusive of Britain’s costly Value Added Tax. Engines in the range, the 1.4- and 1.6-liter petrols and 1.5-liter diesel, are also carried over. Follow the jump for the press release and have a closer look at the Note in the gallery of high-res photos.
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Barrichello to test with KV Racing
Rubens Barrichello will test an IndyCar single-seater at Sebring next week as he explores his racing options for 2012. The Brazilian’s last chance to remain in Formula 1 ended last week when Williams announced that it was not renewing a deal with him, and instead opted to sign his compatriot Bruno Senna. But with Barrichello seemingly keen to continue racing, sources close to the Brazilian have confirmed that he is now seriously looking at options in IndyCar
Spy shot: Raikkonen tests old Renault
Kimi Raikkonen has returned to the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time since the end of 2009, driving a two-year-old Renault R30 at Valencia as he reacclimatises himself to the sport with Lotus. Raikkonen arrived at the track at 0830 CET and took to the wheel of a two-year-old Renault R30 car – painted in Lotus’s contemporary black and gold livery and using Pirelli’s demonstration-spec rubber – for an installation lap just after 0900. The Finn is taking part in a two-day session designed to help him reacclimatise himself with grand prix machinery
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Diesel-Powered Mazda to Arrive in the U.S. in Early 2013
A Mazda with a diesel engine finally will arrive in the U.S. in early 2013, spokesman Jeremy Barnes tells us. “It’ll be here between 15 and 18 months behind the launch of the Skyactiv-G gasoline engine in the Mazda 3.” That car hit the market in October of last year, so the math says to [...]
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NASCAR wants to reduce two-car drafting this year
Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/26/1809472/nascar-wants-to-reduce-two-car.html
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Video: Peter Berg directs Mini Roadster cliffhanger
Filed under: Convertible, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Mini
The Mini Roadster ad campaign is continuing the “Another Day. Another Adventure.” campaign begun with the Mini Coupe. The Roadster spots, directed by Peter Berg, started with two well-dressed gents darting through the various avenues of Istanbul. It picks up with them having, somehow, nearly driven off a bridge.
At that point, Mini-type antics take over, and you can watch them in high-def in the video after the jump.
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