Saturday, March 31, 2012
SRT Motorsports (Dodge) KEYS FOR SUCCESS: Goody’s Fast Relief 500
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports LogoMARTINSVILLE, Va. (Saturday, March 31, 2012) – Each race weekend, selected SRT Motorsports Engineers, Penske Racing engineers and crew chiefs, drivers or engine specialists give their insight on the ‘Keys for Success’ for the upcoming race. This week, Howard Comstock, SRT Motorsports Engineering, provides the keys for Sunday’s Sprint...more»
Fontana Tough to Watch but NASCAR Drivers Love to Race: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to the West Coast to race the two-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana March 25. Fontana is a double-edged sword for NASCAR. The track is a favorite for drivers because it is smooth, wide and racy but for fans it is a long, drawn out race that usually ends...
Community Board 3 Approves Delancey Street Safety Improvements
Image: NYC DOT
Manhattan Community Board 3 signed off on a package of safety improvements for deadly Delancey Street Tuesday night, according to State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office. The plan, presented by NYC DOT in February, narrows the crossing distance at 14 out of 19 intersections between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Bowery, but doesn’t substantially [...]
Manhattan Community Board 3 signed off on a package of safety improvements for deadly Delancey Street Tuesday night, according to State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office. The plan, presented by NYC DOT in February, narrows the crossing distance at 14 out of 19 intersections between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Bowery, but doesn’t substantially [...]
Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart looks on from his car in the garage area - Photo Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesTONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the first practice session, how the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet team is performing and other topics. WELL, YOU...more»
Plato: BTCC title fight wide open
British Touring Car star Jason Plato believes this year's championship is wide open ahead of this weekend's opener at Brands Hatch. Double champion Plato has joined the Triple 8-run works MG squad for 2012. A lack of testing with the new car means Plato just wants some points for Brands
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/plato-btcc-title-fight-wide-open
William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield
2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Carl Edwards
Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Fastenal Ford - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARCarl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion, is still looking for his first Martinsville Speedway victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He spoke to reporters after Friday’s first practice session to discuss his chances. CARL...more»
Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer
Chevy to replace Impala in 2013
Chevrolet is developing a new car with a new name for its 2013 NASCAR entry, replacing the Impala used by Team Chevy, and plans to eventually market and sell the new model to consumers #NASCAR..................
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James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III
Friday, March 30, 2012
Quaife-Hobbs on pole at Valencia
Super Nova's Adrian Quaife-Hobbs claimed his second consecutive Auto GP pole position at Valencia on Friday. The British racer was in control at the top of the timing screens for over two thirds of the half hour session, gradually improving an early effort of 1m23.911s to record an eventual pole time of 1m23.480s. Russian Sergey Sirotkin was the only other driver to break the 1m24s barrier on Kumho's new soft compound tyres, which have been introduced at this meeting.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/quaife-hobbs-on-pole-at-valencia
Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer
GLOBAL iPRINT NAMED OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF NHRA
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. Jan. 4, 2012 Global iPrint, a premier printing and distribution company, has signed a three-year agreement to become the "Official Print Sponsor" of NHRA....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/global_iprint_named_offic.php
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Fontana Tough to Watch but NASCAR Drivers Love to Race: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NASCAR Sprint Cup returns to the West Coast to race the two-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana March 25. Fontana is a double-edged sword for NASCAR. The track is a favorite for drivers because it is smooth, wide and racy but for fans it is a long, drawn out race that usually ends...
Hermie Sadler in the #33 at Martinsville
Hermie Sadler has landed a one-race deal to drive Richard Childress Racing’s #33 Chevy..........
Source: http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20120324c
Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glˆckler
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Ferrari Builds a One-Off Berlinetta Boxer Homage—the SP12EC—for Eric Clapton [Updated with Video]
Captured last night by U.K.-based photographer Michael P. Sannwald at H.R. Owen Ferrari Showroom in London, the car you see here, which is clearly channeling the spirit of a 1970s Berlinetta Boxer, is said to be based on a 458 Italia. Sannwald says the staff confirmed that it is Eric Clapton’s car, and referred to [...]
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Jeep Mighty FC and J-12 Pickups Among Six Concepts Revealed for 2012 Moab Easter Safari [Photo Gallery]
This morning Jeep rolled out six concept vehicles it plans to show off at this year’s Moab Easter Jeep Safari outing. The concepts are the Jeep Mighty FC, Jeep J-12, Jeep Wrangler Apache, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, and the Jeep Wrangler Traildozer. A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon decked out in Mopar accessories was also on hand, [...]
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Video: Chevy adding navigation to Sonic, Spark with GogoLink smartphone app
Filed under: New York Auto Show, Budget, Sedan, Technology, Videos, Hatchback, Chevrolet, GM
We're already familiar with the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system that's slowly making its way across the brand's entire portfolio, but today, we were able to get our first look at the next big feature being added to General Motors' Bowtie tech. First available on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark and Sonic, GogoLink is a smartphone-based app that works with the car's touch-screen display to provide a fully functional navigation feature to the MyLink system.
We spent some time with Sara LeBlanc, GM's program manager for global infotainment systems, who showed us exactly how the GogoLink app works. When your smartphone is tethered to the car, the app can be launched from the MyLink interface and works just like any other high-quality navigation system. GogoLink includes things like points of interest, 3D mapping, emergency information (police, fire, etc.), local search via Google and live traffic details. Disconnect your phone from the car, and your maps and routes are available right on your phone. (Note: Even though that last part doesn't show up in the video, trust us, it works.)
Pricing for the GogoLink app has not been announced as of this writing, and will be confirmed closer to the system's on-sale date this fall. The 2013 Spark will go on sale before the GogoLink app is available, so the first round of Sparks will require a simple MyLink upgrade that can be installed for free at Chevy dealers.
Now, take a closer look at the MyLink head unit in the video below - there's no CD player. LeBlanc provided this explanation for us:
Of course, LeBlanc assures us that this is only for the Sonic and Spark MyLink system right now. The rest of the Chevrolet products will continue to be offered with CD players.We talked to our Sonic and Spark customers and we asked them about the features they were looking for. They wanted connectivity. They said, "We have all that music on our smartphone, can't you just find a way to transfer it? We don't want CDs. We don't use that."
The MyLink system with GogoLink arrives this fall, and pricing has yet to be announced as of this writing. Follow the jump for a tour of the new system, as well as the official release from GM.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz G-class Update Found Hiding in 2013 GLK Photos
A photo of the latest upgrade to the 33-year-old Mercedes-Benz G-class was leaked in official photos released by the company. The revised G can be seen lurking in the background of a shot of the 2013 GLK. As shown here, the 2013 G will add a bar of LED running lights—they’re now required equipment on modern [...]
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Yamaha and PETRONAS Conclude MotoGP Partnership
Yamaha Racing Sunday, 01 Jan 2012 As 2011 draws to a close it marks the end of a successful partnership between Yamaha's Factory MotoGP Team and PETRONAS....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/yamaha_and_petronas_concl.php
Malaysia Sunday quotes: Caterham
Vitaly Petrov - 16th: "I am really happy with the performance today. We didn't show the car's true potential in qualifying, but today I was able to put in similar lap times to the cars ahead and didn't make any mistakes in the tricky conditions. The car felt good all afternoon and the team worked really well to help me get the most out of it, both on the pitwall and with the stops, so I'm very pleased I've been able to record my first race finish for the team and to start to show what we can do in races
2013 Aston Martin DB9 Spied: More Aggressive Styling for Aston’s Middle Child
What It Is: A thinly camouflaged example of the next-generation Aston Martin DB9. (Our most recent spy shots of the next DB9 were of a more heavily covered car.) The DB9 is Aston’s two-door middle child, slotting between the “entry level” Vantage and the more-powerful DB9-based DBS. This family tree recently grew with the addition [...]
GRAND-AM: Barber Preview
After two-month post-Rolex 24 break, GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series roars back into action this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park...
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/grand-am-barber-preview1/
Stewart wins at Auto Club
#14-Tony Stewart won the rain shortened Auto Club 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway for his 46th career win and 2nd of the season, #18-Busch finished 2nd.................
Source: http://jayski.com/stats/2012/pdfs/05acs2012results.pdf
Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Whitmarsh defends FOTA teams
Martin Whitmarsh has defended the decision of FOTA members to agree unilaterally to commercial terms offered by Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, even though he originally pushed hard for teams to stick together on the subject. Before Ferrari and Red Bull quit the organisation at the end of last year, FOTA was determined that its members remained united to give themselves a better bargaining position against Ecclestone. In an email that Whitmarsh sent to FOTA members at the end of 2010, a copy of which has been seen by AUTOSPORT, he wrote: "If the teams are able to reach an agreement on distribution we will undoubtedly, collectively be able to secure a more favourable overall total for the teams
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SRT Motorsports (Dodge) 2012 NNS Royal Purple 300 Post-Race Recaps
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports LogoBrad Keselowski (No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger R/T) Finished 3rd “We started off really strong and drove off to the lead. Things were looking really good and we had a great day going. I had some pit stop trouble where I slid through the (pit) box a little...more»
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
2012 Auto Club Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Starting Lineup – Denny Hamlin
1 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota 38.626 186.403 2 18 Kyle Busch Interstate Batteries Toyota 38.807 185.534 3 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Toyota 38.807 185.534 4 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 38.812 185.510 5 5 Kasey Kahne Quaker State Chevrolet 38.812 185.510 6 39 Ryan Newman US ARMY Chevrolet 38.850 185.328 7 29 Kevin [...]
Greg Biffle, 2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Race Preview
2012 NSCS Greg Biffle - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland, Getty Images for NASCARGreg Biffle – NSCS ADVANCE Team: No. 16 3M Ford Fusion Crew Chief: Matt Puccia Chassis: Primary: RK-807 Brand new chassis; Backup: RK-759 Last ran Phoenix as the No. 6 – finished 33rd QUOTES: Biffle on racing at Martinsville Speedway: “Believe it or not, I’m actually looking forward to...more»
New, Ostensibly Sporty Ford Explorer Model Coming Tomorrow [Video, New York Auto Show]
Ford has posted a video to YouTube, which you can watch below, that teases a new Explorer model. The company says it will make its official debut tomorrow, March 28. It’s clear from the clip that the new Explorer will be something sporty: The opening shot implies a race course—but probably is just Ford’s proving [...]
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Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Poor weather halts Malaysian GP
The Malaysian Grand Prix was stopped after eight laps on Sunday when the event was marred by poor weather. The race had started amid a light shower, but conditions worsened in the early stages as Lewis Hamilton led team-mate Jenson Button
Capital Bikeshare Both Replaces and Promotes Transit Trips
Image: Wash Cycle
One of the criticisms you hear about bikeshare systems is that they will only replace trips that would otherwise have been by walking or taking transit. But Capital Bikeshare keeps confounding the critics. The full picture is much more complex and interesting, with Cabi replacing bus and rail trips but also leading subscribers [...]
One of the criticisms you hear about bikeshare systems is that they will only replace trips that would otherwise have been by walking or taking transit. But Capital Bikeshare keeps confounding the critics. The full picture is much more complex and interesting, with Cabi replacing bus and rail trips but also leading subscribers [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2012/03/26/capital-bikeshare-both-replaces-and-promotes-transit-trips/
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-class Photos and Info: Freshened Face, Optional Diesel
If you’re an automotive enthusiast, then small luxury crossovers probably don’t light your candle. (Audi’s Red Bull–snorting, 310-hp Q3 with a turbocharged five is one noteworthy exception.) Still, the refreshed-for-2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK deserves your attention. Keep Reading: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class – Official Photos and Info
Tony Stewart wins rain-shortened Cup race at Auto Club Speedway
March 25, 2012 By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service FONTANA, Calif. — Tony Stewart made all the right moves Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, and the last one proved decisive in taking the three-time champion to Victory Lane in the rain-shortened Auto Club 400. After raindrops slowed the race on Lap 124, Stewart, the race [...]
Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV
Capital Bikeshare Both Replaces and Promotes Transit Trips
Image: Wash Cycle
One of the criticisms you hear about bikeshare systems is that they will only replace trips that would otherwise have been by walking or taking transit. But Capital Bikeshare keeps confounding the critics. The full picture is much more complex and interesting, with Cabi replacing bus and rail trips but also leading subscribers [...]
One of the criticisms you hear about bikeshare systems is that they will only replace trips that would otherwise have been by walking or taking transit. But Capital Bikeshare keeps confounding the critics. The full picture is much more complex and interesting, with Cabi replacing bus and rail trips but also leading subscribers [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2012/03/26/capital-bikeshare-both-replaces-and-promotes-transit-trips/
Monday, March 26, 2012
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Vettel hoping prime strategy pays off
Sebastian Vettel is hoping his tyre strategy will pay off in the Malaysian Grand Prix after another difficult qualifying session for him. The Red Bull driver was the only man in the top ten to use the harder Pirelli tyres for his final run in Q3 after struggling with his car's handling on the medium compound rubber. Although Vettel said that he hadn't opted to go with the hard tyres for strategic reasons but because he was quicker with them during qualifying, the world champion is still hoping it will be beneficial for him.
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
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Electric-Car Predictions Set New Records [Bruce McCall]
The U.S. Wattage Council, the visionary consortium of Sunday-supplement editors, appliance-store owners, high-school shop teachers, and people who have taken rides in flying saucers, has announced that the electric automobile is finally poised to fulfill its century-old promise “any minute now.” In one typical breakthrough, the electric car’s oft-lamented limited driving range has been almost [...]
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Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
Magneti Marelli and Mopar Team Up to Create Fiat 500 Abarth Venom Concept
A few weeks ago, at the U.S. launch event for the 500 Abarth, Fiat showed off an Abarth concept called the Venom; while it was overshadowed by the production-bound car, it’s worth taking a closer look now. The prototype Abarth is an exercise intended to demonstrate the kind of weight-saving and power-enhancing tweaks that are [...]
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Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille
Time to get into the Top 35 in owners points
Attention NASCAR Sprint Cup Owners: This Is Cut-Down Week Last season’s Car Owner Championship standings locked in the top 35 teams automatically qualifying for each of 2012’s first five races. The Auto Club 400 is race No. 5 after which the lock-in will be based upon current points. Five teams are fighting for a top-35 [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/03/23/time-to-get-into-the-top-35-in-owners-points/
Bottas happy with practice showing
Williams test driver Valtteri Bottas said he was pleased to outpace team-mate Pastor Maldonado on his debut in a grand prix weekend session, even if free practice times are not very important. The reigning GP3 champion stepped into Bruno Senna's car at Sepang for the first of 15 planned Friday outings on F1 weekends this season.
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Auto Club Pit Stall Selections
The selections of pit stalls for the Auto Club 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway have been made............
Source: http://jayski.com/news/races/2012/story/_/page/05-AutoClub-NASCAR-Sprint-Cup-Series-Pit-Stalls
Alonso holds off Perez to win at Sepang
Fernando Alonso held off Sergio Perez to take victory in a remarkable Malaysian Grand Prix, that saw changing weather, a long red flag, and a sensational lead battle between two unlikely contenders.
Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV
Bottas happy with practice showing
Williams test driver Valtteri Bottas said he was pleased to outpace team-mate Pastor Maldonado on his debut in a grand prix weekend session, even if free practice times are not very important. The reigning GP3 champion stepped into Bruno Senna's car at Sepang for the first of 15 planned Friday outings on F1 weekends this season.
Ricciardo says points are possible
Daniel Ricciardo is confident that Toro Rosso can be the in the mix for points on Sunday. The Australian said that while he did not expect his fifth place finish in second practice to be representative, it was nevertheless a sign that Toro Rosso has the potential to challenge for top 10 honours.
Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot
Vettel: Red Bull closer on race pace
World champion Sebastian Vettel believes Red Bull may be closer to McLaren in terms of race pace in this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix. The German, however, admitted he was not entirely pleased with his car yet after finishing down in 10th position in this afternoon's practice at Sepang
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Colin Monahan Named Marketing Coordinator at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) Colin Monahan has been named Marketing Coordinator at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/colin_monahan_named_marke.php
Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson
Internationally Known: Return of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer
We’ve been aware of the return of Chevy’s TrailBlazer for quite some time now, so its official debut earlier this week in Thailand was a bit anti-climatic. And while we’re thrilled an honest to goodness, mid-size body-on-frame SUV still exists in the General’s portfolio, we—and a host of vocal internet commenters—are a bit miffed that the [...]
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Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille
BMW to Debut 2012 M6 Convertible and Refreshed, U.S.-Spec 2013 X1 Crossover [New York Auto Show]
BMW has announced it will debut the 2012 M6 convertible and updated 2013 X1 crossover for the first time at the 2012 New York auto show. The company already released M6 convertible information and photos ahead of this year’s Geneva auto show (our story on the car is here), but it will make its first [...]
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Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glˆckler
2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Drivers, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle
Ford RacingCarl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion, and Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, held back-to-back press conferences in the Auto Club Speedway infield media center after today’s practice session. Transcripts of each follow: CARL EDWARDS – No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion – “We couldn’t be coming...more»
Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil
Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway starting lineup
NASCAR Sprint Cup starting lineup for Sunday's Auto Club 400 at
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Auto Club Speedway.
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Blue Bunny joins Johnson's Helmet of Hope for '12
FONTANA, Calif. -- Five-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson kicked off the 2012 Helmet of Hope campaign Friday at Auto Club Speedway by announcing Blue Bunny Ice Cream as the title sponsor of the program. Johnson unveiled this year's helmet, custom designed by Jason Beam and complete with ice cream scoops.
Source: http://nascar.com/news/120323/jjohnson-helmet-of-hope/index.html?eref=/news/headlines/cup
Joseph Francis Nemechek III Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty Floyd Anthony Raines
SRT Motorsports (Dodge) 2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports LogoBrad Keselowski (No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger R/T) Qualified 17TH CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR QUALIFYING LAP? “Obviously, Fontana is a lot different than Bristol and even though we ran well last weekend, we have to prove it again here at Fontana. Our Miller Lite Dodge is pretty...more»
Friday, March 23, 2012
Jimmie Johnson’s 48 Team Points & Penalties Overturned
NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING CHIEF APPELLATE OFFICER STATEMENT On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/03/20/jimmie-johnson-48-team-points-penalties-overturned/
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett
Chief Appellate Officer reduces #48 penalty
On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports, John Middlebrook reduced the #NASCAR..................
Source: http://jayski.com/cupnews.htm#20120320d
Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene
Variety is the Spice of iGPS
Cornett, Stergios and Beteille Win at Zandvoort Running simultaneously with the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series World Championship (iGPSWC), the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series also moved to Zandvoort over Week 7 of 2012 Season 1. Circuit Park Zandvoort is located in the dunes north of the town of Zandvoort, in the Netherlands, near the North Sea coast line. The circuit is notoriously popular because of its fast, sweeping corners such as Scheivlak as well as the “Tarzanbocht” (Tarzan corner) hairpin at the end of the start/finish straight. Tarzanbocht is the most famous corner in the circuit, helped by the banking on the outside of the corner, allowing for excellent overtaking opportunities with a good run down the pit straight. Courtesy of some extra iGPWSC practice, Jake Stergios set a blistering lap [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/variety-is-the-spice-of-igps
Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr
FIA insists Mercedes rear wing is legal
Lotus and Red Bull Racing's complaints that the DRS-activated F-duct on the Mercedes rear wing is illegal have been rejected by the FIA, AUTOSPORT has learned. The two outfits wanted clarification on the matter ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, with both teams reckoning the duct that helps stall the Mercedes wings for a straight-line speed boost is a breach of the rules that prevents driver activated aerodynamic devices.
William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V
CUP: Harvick, Johnson Top Guns At Fontana
Chevy drivers have staged memorable battles at Auto Club Speedway…
Subaru EyeSight Driver-Assistance System Coming to 2013 Legacy and Outback [New York Auto Show]
Subaru is bolstering its nanny-tech chops with the introduction of its EyeSight system at next month’s New York auto show. We first previewed this new technology in the Impreza concept at the 2010 L.A. auto show, although it’s been available on the Japanese-spec Legacy since mid-2008. EyeSight is a driver-assistance system that purports to act [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/dec5NZ9zoFA/
Concerts for the Iowa Speedway 2012 Race Season
“Local Bands, Pre-Race Concerts to Drive More Fans to Attend” Iowa-Speedway ThumbnailNEWTON, IA. – March 22, 2012 – As part of the initiative to improve the already great fan experience, Iowa Speedway is moving this year’s concert acts to the pre-race festivities – allowing more fans an opportunity to attend. Also new for this year:...more»
Paul Goldsmith JosÈ Froil·n Gonz·lez Oscar Gonz·lez Aldo Gordini
Hamilton quickest in first practice
Lewis Hamilton continued McLaren's strong form by setting the fastest time in the opening free practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang. The Briton topped the morning by half a second over world champion Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull, with the two Mercedes next up. Melbourne winner Jenson Button was hampered by an oil leak and was back in ninth for McLaren.
Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Lynn tops times at Silverstone test
Reigning Formula Renault UK champion Alex Lynn ended the Carlin domination of British Formula 3 Championship pre-season testing by going fastest on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit for Fortec. Lynn was quickest in each of the three sessions on the final day of the test in his Dallara-Mercedes, setting three laps good enough to set the overall pace in the opening session and topping the day in 1m53.530s. Further encouragement for Fortec came as his Dutch team-mate Hannes van Asseldonk chased Lynn up the order to third best on the day.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/lynn-tops-times-at-silverstone-test
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch
Hamilton confident of bouncing back
Lewis Hamilton says post-race analysis has helped him pinpoint why he slipped back in the Australian Grand Prix, leaving him in a far more optimistic frame of mind heading into Malaysia.
Alfalla Wins Caution-filled Chicagoland
Defending NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Champion Ray Alfalla won his first race of the year at Chicagoland Speedway Tuesday night, dominating the second half of the online race after taking the lead on Lap 54. Even the several late race yellows which bunched the field were no trouble for Alfalla, as he easily held-off Michael Conti and Steve Sheehan on the final green flag run to the checkered flag. After running second for 65 laps, Patrick Baldwin slipped to fourth ahead of Tyler D Hudson. Alfalla was pleased with the result, which also moved him up to second in the championship standings behind Conti. “Car was excellent through the curved portion of the course, as they say. It was tough to keep focus on all the consecutive restarts, and I [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/alfalla-wins-caution-filled-chicagoland
Mark Martin’s Twitter Account Hacked
MARK MARTIN No. 55 AARON’S DREAM MACHINE AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY PREVIEW CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin watched last weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway on television. But it wasn’t a peaceful weekend. Martin’s 60,000-follower Twitter account (@55markmartin) was hacked early Saturday morning rendering the 30-year [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/03/20/mark-martins-twitter-account-hacked/
Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick
on March 20, added a 2nd PLENTITUDE of Column / Article / Blog Links
often adding article / columns / decent blog links to the Jayski Article Links page a few times daily...........
Source: http://jayski.com/news/pages/story/_/page/nascar-article-links#mar20
Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Mercedes-Benz “Baby CLS” Sedan to Debut as Concept at L.A. MOCA Event
More news from Mercedes-Benz: The compact, front-wheel-drive sedan touted as a “baby CLS” by the manufacturer—spy photos and more information here—likely will make its debut in concept form at the “Transmission LA: AV CLUB Curated by Mike D” event at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles on April 20. (Yes, that’s Mike D, [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/g46sW4G61iQ/
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Double R signs pair for British F3
Double R Racing has signed Fahmi Ilyas and Duvashen Padayachee to race in British Formula 3 this year. Ilyas, who raced for Fortec last year and also took a race win in the European F3 Open, will contest the International Class in a Dallara F312-Mercedes.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/double-r-signs-pair-for-british-f3
MATT ARTIN JOINS NHRA AS DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) NHRA announced today that Matt Artin, an eight-year veteran in media planning, advertising and promotions, has joined the world's largest motorsports sanctioning body as director of advertising and promotions....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2012/01/matt_artin_joins_nhra_as.php
Kopecky wins in dramatic finish
Jan Kopecky picked up a last-gasp Rally Islas Canarias win when rival Andreas Mikkelsen's Skoda UK Fabia developed a misfire on the very last stage. Mikkelsen appeared to have done enough to win his event-long battle with fellow works Skoda driver Kopecky, taking a 3.6-second lead into the final stage despite his Czech sparring partner being fractionally quicker on the deciding afternoon. But the misfire cost Mikkelsen nearly half a minute, robbing him of what would have been his first victory on asphalt, and halting his streak of Intercontinental Rally Challenge wins
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/kopecky-wins-in-dramatic-finish
Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage
Vettel: Red Bull vindicated by podium
Sebastian Vettel said his second place in the Australian Grand Prix proved that Red Bull is in much better shape than its surprise row three qualifying spots in Melbourne suggested. After dominating the 2011 season, Red Bull found itself back in fifth and sixth on the Melbourne grid with Mark Webber and Vettel. But Vettel was able to move forward in the race, getting up to third when Michael Schumacher retired his Mercedes, and then vaulting Lewis Hamilton's McLaren for second at the final pitstops
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Brawn adamant Merc rear wing is legal
Ross Brawn hopes that the Australian Grand Prix does not get overshadowed by a protest over his Mercedes team's rear wing - as he remains adamant there is nothing illegal about it.
Maldonado shrugs off incidents
Pastor Maldonado says his last lap crash at Melbourne was not a consequence of trying to harry Fernando Alonso and capture fifth. The Venezuelan driver had been set for his best grand prix finish when, on his final tour of the circuit, he lost the rear on the exit of Turn 6 and crashed heavily into the barriers. Maldonado said it had been a simple racing incident, and denied that it came as a result of trying to close on Alonso and steal fifth
Former Hendrick Crew Member & SPEED™ Insider Matt Clark Gives Team Perspective on NASCAR’s Penalty Reductions
SPEEDs Matt ClarkFormer Hendrick Motorsports crew member and SPEED Insider Matt Clark talked about NASCAR’s reduction of penalties for Chad Knaus & Ron Malec, the respective crew chief and car chief on the No. 48 driven by five-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. Here’s is Clark’s reaction: Matt Clark, SPEED NASCAR Insider & Former...more»
Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV
Voting for 2012 NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award
Voting for the 2012 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) NASCAR Most Popular Driver award will officially begin March 15. The 10-week playoff format will return, with the top 10, based on votes received, competing for top accolades at season’s end. Fans can visit www.MostPopularDriver.com and vote once a day for their favorite NASCAR Sprint Cup driver. [...]
Photos: 2012 Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway Spring Race
PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA USED WITH PERMISSION
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2012/03/18/photos-2012-sunday-at-bristol-motor-speedway-spring-race/
Brian Gubby AndrÈ Guelfi Miguel ¡ngel Guerra Roberto Guerrero
Bristol Goodyear Tire Notes
Goodyear tire notes, facts, codes, pressure, number of tires and more for the Food City 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway .................
Source: http://jayski.com/news/races/2012/story/_/page/04-Bristol-NASCAR-Race-Info#goodyear
Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica
Monday, March 19, 2012
Dieter Gass to reinforce Audi Sport
AUDI Motorsport Ingolstadt, December 19, 2011 - New position: Head of Racing Commitments - Engineer is returning to Audi family - Experience from eleven years in Formula One Audi is tackling the 2012 motor sport season with an extended leadership...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/dieter_gass_to_reinforce.php
Track Smack: Junior's strong run a harbinger for success?
1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. led 70 laps last weekend at Las Vegas, after leading 52 all of last season. What does this say about his ability to win races and contend for the title at NASCAR's highest level?
Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer Zaxby s Chevrolet
Race replay opening laps from Bristol
Watch the race go green at Tennessee's tough short track.
Source: http://www.pheedcontent.com/click.phdo?i=dfac23a968fe7a01bf8e5e3cf053a451
CUP: Special K Has Special Day
Brad Keselowski has dominant run at Bristol Motor Speedway…
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-special-k-wins-at-bristol-brad-keselowski-nascar-sprint/
Bristol Pit Stall Selections
The selections of pit stalls for the Food City 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway have been made............
Source: http://jayski.com/news/races/2012/story/_/page/04-Bristol-NASCAR-Sprint-Cup-Series-Pit-Stalls
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Brawn downplays wing concept benefits
Ross Brawn has played down the performance advantage of his DRS-activated F-duct, as Michael Schumacher led the way on the opening day of practice for the Australian Grand Prix. Interest in the slot in the endplate increased on Friday when, after both Nico Rosberg and Schumacher showed impressive straight-line speed performance, pictures of the design in action emerged. The photograph published here shows a hole on the inside of the endplate that matches the shape of the activated DRS flap
Teams pushing FIA to police RRA
Formula 1 teams are pushing the FIA to police the Resource Restriction Agreement through the sporting regulations. AUTOSPORT understands that 10 of the 12 teams signed a letter to FIA president Jean Todt calling for the governing body to step in following the breakdown of talks between McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari on the future of the RRA
Toro Rosso pair top Red Bull’s list
Toro Rosso duo Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne have been told that they have a genuine chance of grabbing a race seat at Red Bull Racing in the future - with the team making it clear that it would prefer to take one of the youngsters than a driver from elsewhere. With Red Bull Racing currently having a vacancy for next season – as Mark Webber's contract remains on a rolling one-year deal – there is already talk about what the team may choose to do if its current driver decides not to stay
Ferrari F1 test for European champion
The winner of the new FIA F3 European Championship will be rewarded with a test in a Ferrari grand prix car. Ferrari has given the top drivers in Italian Formula 3 with an F1 test for the last three years, and will now do so for the champion of the new F3 series. It has not yet been confirmed when the test will be held and whether the drivers will run in a 2012 car or a two-year-old machine
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ferrari-f1-test-for-european-champion
David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
Saturday, March 17, 2012
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
Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt
Hamilton unsure of what to expect in Oz
Lewis Hamilton says he has no idea what to expect from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend. The British McLaren driver, however, reckons Red Bull, plus Lotus, Mercedes and Ferrari are looking strong. "I'm not expecting anything," Hamilton told reporters in Melbourne on Thursday.
2012 NSCS Food City 500 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin
2012 NSCS Denny Hamlin - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARDENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What are your thoughts about the Bristol race? “We come in here with a little bit of optimism — knowing that it is a short track and what we found last week is...more»
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