Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Red Bull not taking title for granted
Red Bull Racing is refusing to believe that the world championship is now its to lose, despite Sebastian Vettel having won five of the opening six races of the campaign.
Maldonado sets sights on first points
Williams rookie Pastor Maldonado is eyeing his first points finish in Formula 1 after securing eighth on the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Venezuelan outqualified his team-mate Rubens Barrichello and made it in to Q3 for the second time in a row on Saturday, and Maldonado, who has a reputation for always being fast on the street circuit in junior formula, believes that Monaco represents his best chance so far of finishing in the top 10. "Every time I get in the car I feel better," he told AUTOSPORT
Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings
Jeff Burton, 2011 NSCS STP 400 Race Preview
2011 NSCS Jeff Burton - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARJeff Burton No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet Impala Race Notes and Quotes This Week’s Caterpillar Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway … Jeff Burton will pilot chassis No. 355 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. Built new for the 2011 season, this No....more»
Ruby Tuesday Dodge Carl Edwards Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota
Latvala retires from day two
Jari-Matti Latvala has been forced to retire from day two of Rally Argentina after a temporary repair to the broken compression strut his Ford sustained on SS13 proved unsuccessful. The Finn had been in control of the event until the problem, which the team suspected was caused by an impact. He made it to the start of SS14, albeit late and out of order, but was ordered by the team to park his car after losing time through the first part of the stage
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/latvala-retires-from-day-two/
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon
Domenicali ?still believes? in title bid
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says his squad must keep believing that it can turn the title battle around, despite Fernando Alonso suggesting that Sebastian Vettel is getting out of reach in the championship race after pulling 74 points clear of the Spaniard with victory in Monaco. Vettel has only been beaten once in 2011, while Alonso's second place in Monte Carlo was only his second podium of the year - leaving the double champion pessimistic
Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert
2012 Volkswagen Passat Priced from $20,765; TDI Diesel Starts at $26,765
Volkswagen has released pricing for its all-new 2012 Passat, and the new mid-sizer will start at $20,765?or, as the ads will say over and over again, $19,995 before destination. For their 20-ish grand, shoppers will get the base Passat S, powered by the familiar 170-hp, 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Oh, [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/UChESF30DhQ/
Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte
Renault: Lotus tie-up stronger than ever
Renault says its partnership with Group Lotus, which includes title sponsorship, is more solid then ever - despite rival Team Lotus being allowed to keep its name. Group Lotus had tried to stop Team Lotus from using the 'Lotus' name in F1, but the High Court did not accept its claims
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil
F1 driver Sergio Perez released from hospital (PA SportsTicker)
The Sauber Formula One team says Mexican driver Sergio Perez has been released from the hospital in Monaco.
Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage
Elliott Sadler, 2011 NNS STP 300 Race Preview
(Left to right) NASCAR Nationwide Series points leader Elliott Sadler and car owner/NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick talk in the garage - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCARElliott Sadler No. 2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet Impala NASCAR Nationwide Series Race 14 of 34 – Chicagoland Speedway DEEP DISH RACING: Elliott Sadler will make...more»
Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones
Charlotte Motor Speedway to Recognize Local Elementary School Students for Their Efforts in Establishing Stock Car Racing as the Official State Sport
RWR signs Best Western Timber Creek Inn for Chicagoland
Rick Ware Racing (RWR)Fort Worth, TX. (May 28, 2011) — Through a partnership with Linkous Enterprises, Inc. (LEI), Best Western Timber Creek Inn & Suites and Convention Center will host Rick Ware Racing for the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Chicagoland Speedway. The Best Western Timber Creek Inn & Suites logo will be prominently...more»
Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III
Harvick?s team has all the makings of a champion (NASCAR.com)
Harvicks team has all the makings of a champion
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Monday, May 30, 2011
2012 Honda Civic EX Tested: Comfier, but Disappoints
Honda?s new Civic boasts lots of refinements and good fuel economy, but the thrill is gone. It?s been a compact-car sales leader for decades, a pacesetter in technical innovation since the clever emissions-reducing Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion engine in 1975, and a car whose fun-to-drive index has almost always ranked at the top of its [...]
Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax
Hamilton met stewards after ?poor joke?
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says the Monaco GP stewards "accepted" Lewis Hamilton's explanation of his "poor joke" following the Monaco GP. The angry British driver slated the stewards after being penalised during and after the race. When asked by the BBC why he thought the stewards had been paying attention to his driving, he said jokingly: "Maybe it's because I'm black
Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson
F1: Vettel Wins Grand Prix Of Monaco
Sebastian Vettel profited from a large stroke of fortune to win Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-vettel-wins-grand-prix-of-monaco/
Nico Hülkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison
Briatore suspects Red Bull favouritism
Former Renault Formula 1 boss Flavio Briatore has voiced his suspicions that Red Bull duo Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel may not be getting equal treatment this year.
Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous
Monaco Saturday quotes: Pirelli
Paul Hembery: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with Sergio Perez. We wish him a very swift recovery and the fact that we heard he was conscious and talking so soon after such a big accident is a great testimony to the safety standards that operate in Formula One these days. "As for the action on the track, it's going to be very interesting to see which strategies the teams choose to adopt tomorrow.
Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan
Hyundai?s 429-hp Genesis R-Spec to Cost $47,350, While Other Genesis Sedans Get Price Bumps
Hyundai has released pricing information on its refreshed 2012 Genesis sedan (read a full rundown of the 2012′s cosmetic changes and powertrain updates here), including the brawny 5.0 R-Spec model. The Hyundai with the five-point-oh produces 429 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, and is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/hhbjTAyQvlI/
Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
Dixon tops Carb Day practice
Scott Dixon led the way for Ganassi in the final Carb Day practice ahead of Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/dixon-tops-carb-day-practice/
Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani
Heidfeld says bumps hurting Renault
Nick Heidfeld has blamed his car's inability to deal with the bumps on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit as the key factor in his team's disappointing showing so far.
Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Perez ruled out of Monaco GP
Sergio Perez will not take part in the Monaco Grand Prix following his qualifying accident, Sauber has confirmed. The Mexican was taken to the Prince Grace hospital on Saturday after crashing heavily against the barriers at the chicane, having lost control of his car under braking. Perez escaped serious injury, but his concussion means he will be unable to race in the Monte Carlo event
Race Command For The 52nd Coca-Cola 600 To Be Delivered By Heroic Marine Who Returned To Combat After Losing Leg
Master Sgt. William “Spanky” Gibson, First Above-the-Knee Amputee to Go Back to Battlefield, Will Give “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines” Command at Charlotte Motor Speedway Marine Master-Sergeant William "Spanky" GibsonCHARLOTTE, N.C., May 28, 2011 - Even in a long line of American military heroes, Master Sgt. William “Spanky” Gibson stands out. He’s the first service member...more»
Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich
Matt Kenseth Takes Charlotte Nationwide Series Checkers
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. — In his first Nationwide Series start of the season — and his first ever in the current-generation racecar — Matt Kenseth out-dueled Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards to win Saturday?s Top Gear 300 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Subbing for sidelined Trevor Bayne, [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/29/matt-kenseth-takes-charlotte-nationwide-series-checkers/
William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray
Hamilton slates ?joke? stewarding
Lewis Hamilton hit out at Monaco Grand Prix race stewards after being penalised for over-aggressive driving during the race. Hamilton was given a drive-through penalty for causing an avoidable incident with Felipe Massa while the pair disputed 10th place. He was then informed following the race that another incident - a collision with Pastor Maldonado's Williams - was being investigated.
Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk
Cars.com performs ultimate minivan shootout. Guess who won...
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen
Cars.com rounded up the year's crop of new minivans for a comparison, the rare thrill being that minivans from every major maker are completely fresh for 2011. The entrants were the Nissan Quest (pictured), Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country, Volkswagen Routan and Dodge Grand Caravan.
The testing format was also novel, in that Cars.com paired its own editors with reviewers from USA Today and the MotorWeek television show, plus the Weatherby family, an 'average' family of five - husband, wife and three kids.
After three days of testing and the tallying of numerous criteria, there was, of course, one 7-seater to rule them all. We won't tell you which one it is, but its reviews included both "It doesn't look like such a mommy car" and "Distressingly ugly in profile." The Cars.com video review is after the jump, or head over to the link for the long-form skinny.
Continue reading Cars.com performs ultimate minivan shootout. Guess who won...
Cars.com performs ultimate minivan shootout. Guess who won... originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 29 May 2011 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/29/cars-com-performs-ultimate-minivan-shootout-guess-who-won/
Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis
Perez ruled out of Monaco GP
Sergio Perez will not take part in the Monaco Grand Prix following his qualifying accident, Sauber has confirmed. The Mexican was taken to the Prince Grace hospital on Saturday after crashing heavily against the barriers at the chicane, having lost control of his car under braking. Perez escaped serious injury, but his concussion means he will be unable to race in the Monte Carlo event
Racing For Recovery: McMurray to Drive Convoy of Hope Joplin Car in Coca-Cola 600
No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet to Pay Tribute to Joplin Tornado Relief Efforts No 1 Bass Pro Shops Convoy of Hope ChevroletSpringfield, MO—May 27, 2011?During Sunday?s race, the No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet will be dedicated to bringing awareness to on-going relief efforts for the tornado-stricken families of Joplin, Missouri. The Convoy of...more»
Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson
Matt Kenseth Takes Charlotte Nationwide Series Checkers
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. — In his first Nationwide Series start of the season — and his first ever in the current-generation racecar — Matt Kenseth out-dueled Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards to win Saturday?s Top Gear 300 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Subbing for sidelined Trevor Bayne, [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/05/29/matt-kenseth-takes-charlotte-nationwide-series-checkers/
Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner Billy Garrett
Perez conscious, talking after crash
Sergio Perez was conscious and talking following his accident during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, his Sauber team confirmed. The Mexican crashed heavily against the barriers at the chicane after losing control at the exit of the tunnel and was not moving inside the car. He was extracted from the cars by the marshals and then taken to the medical centre in an ambulance
Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith
Q and A: Wickens on Monaco
Carlin's Robert Wickens has been one of the fastest men in this year's Formula Renault 3.5 Series. Despite non-scoring in the last round at Monza, the Canadian remains third in the drivers' standings, and in touch with team-mate and championship leader Jean-Eric Vergne. Wickens, second in this morning's free practice session at Monaco, talked to AUTOSPORT about his prospects ahead of the series' most prestigious meeting
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/q-and-a-wickens-on-monaco/
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
Could have done better: fourth and sixth places for Ferrari
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 2011 Monaco Grand Prix Monte-Carlo, Saturday May 28, 2011 It was a very hectic qualifying session, marred by the accident which befell Sergio Perez, which led to a long red flag period just 2'26" from the end...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/05/could_have_done_better_fo.php
Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bayne set to return next week
Roush Fenway officials have delayed Trevor Bayne's Nationwide Series competitive return another week and expect him to race again on June 4 at Chicagoland Speedway. This year's Daytona 500 winner continues to recover from illness and according to Roush Fenway Racing president Steve Newmark, Bayne doesn't show symptoms any more and successfully tested a Nationwide Series car at Virginia International Raceway last Tuesday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/bayne-set-to-return-next-week/
Jean Marc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene
2013 Infiniti JX Crossover Spy Photos ? Future Cars
Infiniti?s three-row crossover may be covered in garbage bags, but it?s still a Nissan. Infiniti?s EX and FX crossovers are a hoot to drive, but as showroom performers, they?re the Microsoft Zunes of the automotive world. Crossovers like the Lexus RX and Acura MDX trounce the duo?s combined sales by tremendous margins every month in [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/gg5b-MtuXRk/
Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne
Justified - Save My Love
Winona's blunder could put her behind bars, unless Raylan can weave his way through a locked down federal courthouse.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/justified/season/2/episode/7
Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill
JEGS / CRA All-Stars Tour and Columbus Motor Speedway up next for 19-year-old Chad Finley
Chad FinleyDeWitt, Michigan (Thursday, May 26th, 2011): Chad Finley has been patiently waiting to get back behind the wheel of his #42 Chad Finley Racing (CFR) Ford Fusion he races in the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts. The first race was back on April 23rd and after a rain out on May...more»
Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V
Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Ford RacingDAVID RAGAN ? No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion ? ?We?re prepared. We know what?s in front of us. Qualifying here tonight is just the beginning. It?s obviously a good tone-setter for the rest of the week and allows us to pick a good pit stall. Hopefully, we can wind up here in the top...more»
Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr
Alonso: Grid not representative of pace
Fernando Alonso believes the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix does not represent to true pecking order, as he reckons Lewis Hamilton should have been on pole. Several drivers were hindered by the stoppage caused by Sergio Perez's crash with over two minutes of the session remaining. That meant their final runs were not fast enough, and drivers like Hamilton were unable to set a significant time
Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer
Dixon tops Carb Day practice
Scott Dixon led the way for Ganassi in the final Carb Day practice ahead of Sunday's Indianapolis 500.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/indycar-news/indycar/dixon-tops-carb-day-practice/
INDYCAR: Willy T. Ribbs: One Of A Kind, Pt 5
SPEED.com concludes the look back at the dramatic tales that led to Willy T. Ribbs becoming the first African-American driver to compete at the Indianapolis 500.
Source: http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-willy-t-ribbs-one-of-a-kind-pt-5/
Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca: Corse Clienti returns to Monterey (w/VIDEO)
Filed under: Motorsports, Ferrari, Racing
Ferrari 599XX at Laguna Seca - Click above for high-res image gallery
The last time Ferrari's exclusive Corse Clienti program made an appearance at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was back in 2008. At the time, the FXX was the only race car in the Corse Clienti stable, but the 599XX joined the party for the program's return to Monterey this year.
A trio of FXXs and no less than seven 599XXs-almost a quarter of the total produced by Ferrari -took to the track last weekend, their high-revving 6.0L V12s echoing throughout the surrounding hills.
If you didn't make it to Laguna Seca to see the Corse Clienti race cars in action, no worries. We've got a huge gallery of photos below as well as a video of the cars in action after the jump.
Continue reading Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca: Corse Clienti returns to Monterey (w/VIDEO)
Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca: Corse Clienti returns to Monterey (w/VIDEO) originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 28 May 2011 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/28/ferrari-racing-days-at-laguna-seca-corse-clienti-returns-to-mon/
Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh
Plenty of ?Winning? to Go Around at Roush Fenway Racing
Four different Roush Fenway drivers have visited NASCAR victory lane in the past two weeks Roush Fenway RacingCONCORD, N.C. (May 27, 2011) ? A great deal has been made of the phrase ?winning? over the past two months, but for Roush Fenway?s diverse and talented stable of drivers, winning has become fast reality. In the...more»
Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther
Bayne upbeat about return to action
Trevor Bayne is looking forward to his racing return although he has yet to know exactly what caused the symptoms that kept him from racing for the past five weeks. The 20-year-old spoke for the first time since missing a Nationwide Series race and seemed upbeat at being back up to feeling 100 per cent as he plans to return to competition next week in the Nationwide Series at Chicago
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/bayne-upbeat-about-return-to-action/
Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini
Report: No $1M prize winners in contest to crack Toyota sudden acceleration syndrome
Filed under: Safety, Technology, Toyota
Last year, Edmunds asked its readership to recreate a mechanical or electrical cause of sudden unintended acceleration of the kind that allegedly plagued Toyota in 2009 and 2010. The prize for coming up with verifiable proof of mechanical failure causing SUA was a cool $1 million dollars. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that contest just concluded without a winner.
Over the course of the year, Edmunds readers were unable to come up with proof that a mechanical or electrical fault caused the accidents that led to Toyota's drastic recall. That backs up NASA's finding that absolved Toyota of any wrongdoing. With mechanical failure ruled out as a viable cause of SUA, we're left with an uncomfortable thought: Short of those dealing with binding floor mats or those sticky recalled pedals, driver error was almost certainly the culprit for the flurry of unintended acceleration claims.
No $1M prize winners in contest to crack Toyota sudden acceleration syndrome originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 May 2011 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/27/no-1m-prize-winners-in-contest-to-crack-toyota-sudden-accelerat/
Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki
Friday, May 27, 2011
Teams: Spain confirmed rules success
Formula 1 bosses believes the excitement of the Spanish Grand Prix is the definitive evidence that this year's rules are a success. The Barcelona event was tipped as a key point in judging the rules, as the races there have been processional and with little overtaking in past years due to the nature of the circuit.
Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
Lightweight 2012 BMW M3 GTS Sedan Spied at the ?Ring
The lightweight M3 four-door moves closer to production. BMW added the orangalicious, bewinged, and stripped-out GTS to the M3 coupe lineup last summer; the next model in the special-edition pecking order, apparently, is the M3 sedan. Keep Reading: 2012 BMW M3 Evo / GTS Sedan Spy Photos – Future Cars
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/k2VE4mhemfY/
Timo Glock Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals
AMA MX: Who's The Man?
Defending AMA Motocross champ Ryan Dungey, reigning supercross king Ryan Villopoto, and former champion Chad Reed square off in 2011.
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-mx-reputations-on-the-line/
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Celebrating the Indy 500?s 100th Anniversary: 100 Most Interesting Facts, Milestones, and More ? Feature
A gaze into the fascinating past of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Like a lot of guys in the early years of the 20th century, Carl G. Fisher was smitten with the automobile. And like a lot of ?those guys, Fisher wanted automobiles to be faster and more reliable. Keep Reading: Celebrating the Indy 500?s [...]
Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino
Today?s Headlines
Cuomo Preparing to Fire�Respected Port Authority Chief Chris Ward (Post)
Transportation Nation Crowdsourcing Project Maps And Chronicles NYPD Bike Blitz
Christie Pulls New Jersey Out of Regional Cap-And-Trade Program (NYT)
Ticket Fixing And Cop Credibility Dominate Drunk Driving Trial (NYT, News)
Market Price for Parking Under Your Own Roof in Chelsea: $200,000 (NYT)
Livery Cab Drivers Oppose Latest Version of [...]
Transportation Nation Crowdsourcing Project Maps And Chronicles NYPD Bike Blitz
Christie Pulls New Jersey Out of Regional Cap-And-Trade Program (NYT)
Ticket Fixing And Cop Credibility Dominate Drunk Driving Trial (NYT, News)
Market Price for Parking Under Your Own Roof in Chelsea: $200,000 (NYT)
Livery Cab Drivers Oppose Latest Version of [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/05/27/todays-headlines-1151/
Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton
Bianchi gets grid Monaco grid penalty
Jules Bianchi has been given a penalty for the Monaco GP2 feature race following an incident during the Barcelona event last weekend. The Lotus ART driver caused a collision with Giedo van der Garde at the start of the sprint race on Sunday, with both men retiring right away after a heavy accident
Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler Nicolas Kiesa Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis
Alonso never thought win was possible
Fernando Alonso said he never believed he had much of a chance of fighting for victory in the Spanish Grand Prix - despite leading the early stages of the race. The Spaniard jumped from fourth on the grid to move to the front of the pack at Barcelona, but fell down the order and off the pace when he switched to the prime tyres at his third spot. He eventually finished a lap down in fifth place ? but thinks his performance looked worse than it was simply because of his strong qualifying form and early position in the race.
Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero
Ferrari Builds One-Off Superamerica 45 Based on the 599, It Debuts at Villa d?Este
Here to put beauty and Ferrari droptop back in the same sentence, we present the Ferrari Superamerica 45, a one-off roadster based on the 599. Ferrari’s Special Projects division has specially fabricated the roadster for a wealthy client, Peter Kalikow, an American property mogul, and the Superamerica 45 will debut at this year’s Villa d?Este [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/gvq_cmZvYTw/
Jason Leffler, No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet Impala Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview
No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARJASON LEFFLER QUICK FACTS No. 38 Great Clips Impala Charlotte Motor Speedway Top Gear 300 May 28, 2011 Leffler at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS), by the numbers… In 15 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) starts at CMS, Leffler has one-top five...more»
Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner
Thursday, May 26, 2011
MOTOGP: Architecture Of Aggression
Valentino Rossi's sudden vulnerability has opened the door for this new era of increased aggressiveness and hostility.
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/motogp-architecture-of-aggression/
Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
NCIS: Los Angeles - Enemy Within
A Navy Intelligence commander is tracking the moves of a Venezuelan politician, then the officer disappears, leaving the team to wonder if the politician is now in danger.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/ncis-los-angeles/season/2/episode/19
Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss
Grosjean dominates practice
Romain Grosjean topped GP2 free practice at Monaco by more than one second over the rest of the field. The DAMS driver was the pacesetter for most of the session, as he was one of the few drivers to get a series of clear laps in. Grosjean was already out front by the halfway stage, and with seven minutes remaining he found another half a second to put himself 0.8 seconds clear of Racing Engineering's Dani Clos at that time
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/formula-cars/gp2/grosjean-dominates-practice/
Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney
Super softs an unknown for F1 drivers
Formula 1 drivers admit the Monaco Grand Prix will be a wide open race due to the uncertainty about the strategies for the event. For the first time this year, drivers will be using the super soft tyre during the weekend.
Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt
Hamvas Rocks Connecticut
For the second consecutive week, Central-Eastern Europe Club driver Zsolt Hamvas led his competition when it came to the NVIDIA Cup. The popular Mazda MX-5 Cup and Roadster cars visited Lime Rock Park for the second time in their first four week campaign of 2011 Season Two and it was Hamvas who came out on top over 2100 of his sim racing peers after seven days of competition and hundreds of races. Picking up where he left off from Week Two at Okayama International Circuit, Hamvas took the big win of the week on Monday when he topped an eleven car, 3193 strength of field (sof) event. He led all twenty laps of the race and gathered 200 points for the win at Lime Rock. Finishing behind Hamvas was Pedro [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/hamvas-rocks-connecticut/
Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven
Report: Audi dismisses F1 as "irrelevant"
Filed under: Motorsports, Audi
Audi R18 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery
Though rumors persist that one of the Volkswagen Group's brands could make the jump into Formula 1, Audi is adamant that it won't be the one to do so. According to the company's motorsport boss, F1 bears "no relevance to the road."
The German automaker most prominently races Le Mans Prototypes, like the new R18 TDI pictured above. Is that really so different from F1? Audi points out that over the course of a 24-hour race like Le Mans, just one of its cars covers more distance than an entire F1 season, its average speeds are 20 mph higher than in F1 and they use 42 percent less fuel in the process.
Audi has a strong racing pedigree that extends even beyond Le Mans, staking its name in rallying and touring cars, as well. Audi has brought many of its technologies from its motorsport program to its road cars, but according to this report, Audi sees little connection between grand prix racing and the development of its volume products. Hat tip to xcatchmyshadowx!
Audi dismisses F1 as "irrelevant" originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/25/audi-dismisses-f1-as-irrelevant/
Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota
2011 Nissan Leaf SL ? Long-Term Road Test Intro
We embark on three months of short trips in Nissan?s electric car. Welcome to an exceptional long-term road test, and our first all-electric experience. It?s also an exception to our normal long-term program. Nissan agreed to give us a Leaf for an extended, three-month loan, but we?re not going to cram our normal 40,000-mile regimen [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/kucPaEAOObA/
Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota
Ford bullish about form for Argentina
Ford World Rally Team head Malcolm Wilson says his squad's Fiesta RS WRCs are quick enough to end Citroen's recent dominant run in the world championship on Rally Argentina this week. Citroen has won the last four rounds of the series and hasn't been beaten in Argentina since 2004.
Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Mercedes admits it needs improvement
Mercedes GP needs to bring bigger improvements to its car if it is going to launch a serious challenge against the front-running Red Bull Racing and McLaren teams later this year. That is the view of Mercedes-Benz motorsport boss Norbert Haug, who thinks that although the outfit has struggled to consistently get the best out of its package, it must not ignore the fact that it needs to deliver a faster car. "I think speed wise we should have a better potential I would say," Haug told AUTOSPORT.
Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin
Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation Announces First Global Initiative in Rwanda With Partner Organizations Partners In Health and The Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Jeff Gordon Children's FoundationCharlotte, N.C. (May 25, 2011) ? Jeff Gordon, alongside Partners In Health representatives, Dr. Larry Shulman and Dr. Sara Stulac, gathered friends and supporters on Wednesday evening to announce their new partnership to bring accessible cancer treatment to children of Rwanda. The Jeff Gordon Children?s Foundation has committed to raise $1.5 million...more»
Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi
2011 Nissan Leaf SL ? Long-Term Road Test Intro
We embark on three months of short trips in Nissan?s electric car. Welcome to an exceptional long-term road test, and our first all-electric experience. It?s also an exception to our normal long-term program. Nissan agreed to give us a Leaf for an extended, three-month loan, but we?re not going to cram our normal 40,000-mile regimen [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/kucPaEAOObA/
Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje
Name That Shifter, No. 25: 1993 Mazda MX-6
On Monday we presented this week?s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. The presence of a ’90′s-era Mazda shift knob and leather seats helped many of you recognize the car as a Mazda MX-6. The first commenter to correctly identify the car was repeat [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/ZcwGDQJqjzE/
David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton
Rumormill: Infiniti to present Z4 rival in Geneva?
Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti, Rumormill, Luxury
Infiniti Etherea Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti took the wraps off its Etherea concept, showing its vision for a future premium hatchback. Now reports from across the pond suggest that the premium Nissan division could be preparing to unveil something decidedly sportier at next year's Swiss expo.
The report comes from Auto Express, and it suggests that the new sportscar will be targeted at the likes of the BMW Z4 and Audi TT, yet slot in below the G37 Coupe in the company's lineup. A two-seater in front-engine, rear-drive configuration is being mooted for the project, leaving questions as to where such a model might fit in the corporate hierarchy vis-à-vis Nissan's 370Z.
No word on potential powertrains, but a hybrid setup could be part of the mix. Rumor has it that Lotus is being brought in to consult on the chassis setup - a role often taken up by the British sportscar-maker and engineering consultancy. Us? We can't help but wonder if this isn't where Red Bull Racing's expertise could be brought to bear as well.
Infiniti to present Z4 rival in Geneva? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/05/25/infiniti-to-present-z4-rival-in-geneva/
Villeneuve returns to Nationwide
Jacques Villeneuve will return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series this year in selected races with Penske Racing. The former world champion, who recently tested with the team at Road Atlanta, will join the outfit for the two upcoming road races in Road America on June 25 and Montreal on August 20. The Canadian, who will drive the #22 car, will be replacing Brad Keselowski, who will be on Cup duties during those weekends.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/villeneuve-returns-to-nationwide/
Carl Edwards Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch
NCIS: Los Angeles - Enemy Within
A Navy Intelligence commander is tracking the moves of a Venezuelan politician, then the officer disappears, leaving the team to wonder if the politician is now in danger.
Source: http://iplayvideos.net/ncis-los-angeles/season/2/episode/19
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil
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.
Miguel King was killed when a city bus crashed into his SUV in a JFK parking [...]
Miguel King was killed when a city bus crashed into his SUV in a JFK parking [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/05/20/the-weekly-carnage-132/
Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith
Maldonado: Spain pace not a one-off
Pastor Maldonado is confident that Williams will be able to replicate its single-lap pace from Spain at other events after qualifying in the top 10 for the first time in his Formula 1 career. The Venezuelan, who claimed a podium finish at the Circuit de Catalunya in GP2 last year, will start ninth.
Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer Zaxby s Chevrolet
CUP: Johnson Seeking Rebirth At CMS
Hendrick driver Jimmie Johnson once dominated the 1.5-mile Charlotte track?
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-jimmie-johnson-seeking-nascar-rebirth-at-cms/
Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)