Wednesday 31 August 2011
FIA Institute expands academy
The FIA Institute has boosted its Young Driver Excellence programme for 2012, offering 18 places on its global training scheme. Twelve drivers were selected for this year's pilot programme, but such has been the success of the current drivers, the Institute has elected to add a further six spaces to the 2012 intake.
UMB BANK INTRODUCES AFFINITY CARD PROGRAM AS PART OF SPONSORSHIP WITH NHRA
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2011) NHRA announced today that it has entered into a multi-year relationship with UMB Bank, the lead bank of UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF), to provide an NHRA-branded affinity credit card. The new NHRA Affinity...
Name That Shifter, No. 38: 1982 Cadillac Cimarron
On Monday we presented this week?s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. Many guessed that the shifter was from a Datsun, but those of you who recognized it as a Cadillac Cimarron?s four-speed were correct. The first commenter to correctly identify it as a [...]
JR Motorsports (Aric Almirola & Jamie McMurray) Atlanta Motor Speedway Pre Race Notes & Quotes
JR MotorsportsJR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW No. 88 Hellmann?s Chevrolet No. 7 GoDaddy.com / Get Together / Get Online.ORG Chevrolet EVENT ? Great Clips 300 (195 laps / 300.3 miles) TRACK ? Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.5-mile quad-oval) DATE ? Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 TV / RADIO ? ESPN2 (coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. EST) / PRN...more»
Charity Auction at INDYCAR Raises Nearly $10,000 for Youth Groups in Sonoma County
Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2011) Nearly $10,000 was raised for the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities at the INDYCAR Charity Auction held at the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma....
A podium slips away in the closing stages
Scuderia Ferrari 2011 Belgian Grand Prix - Day 3 Race Report Spa-Francorchamps, Sunday August 28 2011 Spa-Francorchamps, 28 August - Fernando Alonso finished the Belgian Grand Prix in fourth place and Scuderia Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa ended the twelfth round...
Alonso: Safety car helped Vettel
Fernando Alonso believes that the four laps spent behind the safety car during the Belgian Grand Prix turned the race in favour of Sebastian Vettel. The Red Bull driver had already made two pitstops by the time the safety car was deployed following the accident between Lewis Hamilton and Kamui Kobayashi, whereas the then leader Alonso had made only one stop and was forced to give away some of his advantage by running at slow speeds. Ferrari driver Alonso still thinks, however, that his team's decision not to call him in for a stop at the time was the right one - even if he did fall to fourth place by the finish
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Ferrari to focus on tyre compatibility
Ferrari says its priority in the future must be to ensure its car can use its tyres better - after again seeing its form slump on harder compound rubber during the Belgian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso had been a close match for Red Bull Racing duo Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the soft tyre at Spa, but he fell away dramatically in the closing stages after his switch to the medium tyre. Ferrari had experienced similar issues earlier in the campaign but appeared to have overcome them
Bentley CEO Wolfgang D�rheimer Describes Styling of Proposed SUV
The man who brought the world the Porsche Cayenne, Wolfgang D�rheimer, is now chief executive at Bentley, and so it is fitting that his first proposed new product is a Bentley SUV. The third model would also help by filling the gap in the product cycle between redesigns of the Mulsanne and Continental. ?By accident, [...]
Cadillac Ciel Sedan Rendered: Putting a Top On Caddy?s Stunning Droptop Concept
As far as the public is concerned, the Cadillac Ciel concept has only existed for a few days, but our artist has already begun to imagine what it might look like with a roof and door handles (and conventional rear doors). Might as well: The big convertible doesn?t have much of a chance of making [...]
Monday 29 August 2011
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI First Drive: In Search of Redemption for the Jetta
Volkswagen had it right with the ?GTI sedan? idea before. Why mess with a good thing? The new Volkswagen Jetta has been a bit of a disappointment for many of us. On the surface, the car seems to have taken a step backwards, adopting an ancient engine in base trim while getting heavier, cheaper, and [...]
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S: Wider, Longer, and a Seven-Speed Manual
Behold: The all-new 2012 Porsche 911 has been revealed. The Porsche 911 became an icon almost the instant it arrived nearly 50 years ago, so when it comes up for a redesign, relatively small steps have usually won the day. Bowing at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show, the seventh-generation 911 Carrera and Carrera S may [...]
Today?s Headlines
Most Subway and Bus Service Restored, But Metro-North and NJ Transit Down All Day (NYT,�WSJ)
Here’s Why MTA Closed the Transit System (Gothamist)
Cabbies Stayed Open for Business (News)
It’s Unofficially Official: Bloomberg Wants Mayor Quinn In 2013 (NYT)
Bike Parking, Now Major Amenity, Appears in Real Estate Brochures and Sales Pitches (NYT)
Transportation Alternatives Bike Ambassadors Sign Up 13,000 [...]
Here’s Why MTA Closed the Transit System (Gothamist)
Cabbies Stayed Open for Business (News)
It’s Unofficially Official: Bloomberg Wants Mayor Quinn In 2013 (NYT)
Bike Parking, Now Major Amenity, Appears in Real Estate Brochures and Sales Pitches (NYT)
Transportation Alternatives Bike Ambassadors Sign Up 13,000 [...]
Name That Shifter, No. 39
It’s Monday, and that means it’s time to present this week’s shifter. You’ll have until mid-day Wednesday to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence this shifter came. The first person to respond correctly in the Backfires section below will win a Save the Manuals button and sticker. Good luck!
Lexus Teases 2013 GS350 F-Sport and GS Hybrid; Models Will Debut at SEMA and Frankfurt
Lexus unveiled its new 2013 GS350 sedan last week at the festivities surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours d?Elegance in California, and it snuck in peeks at two key GS variants that will follow the 350 to market. The first is the enthusiast-minded GS350 F-Sport?we?ve already driven a prototype?which Lexus teased with a zoomed-in shot of [...]
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 police chase in Flushing ended in a crash that injured a 61-year-old pedestrian. Photo:Daily News
Fatal Crashes (1 killed this week, 98 this [...]
A police chase in Flushing ended in a crash that injured a 61-year-old pedestrian. Photo:Daily News
Fatal Crashes (1 killed this week, 98 this [...]
Brad Keselowski Ends List of Sprint Summer Showdown Finalists
Brad Keselowski Closes Out List of Sprint Summer Showdown Finalists Has Chance at $3 Million Payout on Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ? August 27, 2011 ? With his win in Saturday?s IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski closes out the list of qualified [...]
Sunday 28 August 2011
Terol takes another pole at Indy
Nico Terol dominated qualifying for the 125cc Indianapolis Grand Prix to take his sixth pole position of the season.
Senna Q and A: On his qualifying form
Bruno Senna confounded expectations in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix when the Brazilian not only made it into Q3, but outqualified his more experienced Renault team-mate Vitaly Petrov to line-up seventh on the grid. Afterwards he spoke to the press about his remarkable performance and explained why he needed to keep in context and that it only really meant anything if he could build on it in the race and the next grand prix at Monza, in Italy. AUTOSPORT was there to hear what he had to say
Ryan Newman Wins the Pole for Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway
Ryan Newman celebrates winning the Coors Light Pole Award for the 51st Annual IRWIN Tools Night Race with a lap of 15.624 seconds, 122.811 mph. - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCARBRISTOL, Tenn (August 26. 2011) ? For the 48th time in his career, Ryan Newman is the pole winner for a NASCAR Sprint...more»
Rain frustrates Chandhok again
Karun Chandhok was again frustrated by the rain after wet conditions heavily restricted his running during Friday morning practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. The 27-year-old Indian was able to complete only 11 laps during the 90-minute session, and only five of those were flying laps after rain struck early. He ended up 21st fastest, almost 19 seconds off the pace of Michael Schumacher - one of only two drivers to complete a flying lap at speed in the dry.
Saturday 27 August 2011
Webber signed new deal before break
Mark Webber knew before the summer break that he would be racing for Red Bull again in 2012, having signed the deal in Hungary. It was announced on Saturday morning at Spa that the 35-year-old Australian had concluded another one-year extension with the team he has raced for since 2007, dispelling speculation that he was considering retirement or switching outfits. Having qualified third for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, Webber revealed in the press conference that he came into the weekend already certain of his future
Pebble Beach Concours d?Elegance Photos and Coverage: A Fabulous Weekend, Capped by a Voisin
The world?s most fabulous weekend for cars is capped by the incredible Voisin C-25 Aerodyne. The third weekend in August has been the date for the Pebble Beach Concours d?Elegance for 61 years, but the schedule has blown up to include about a half dozen other major events over the past couple of decades. Pebble [...]
2012 Porsche 911 Teaser Video Offers a Peek, Lots of Exhaust Sound
We have reported extensively on the gestation of the 2012 911, publishing spy photos of the car and prototype ride-along impressions?we even confirmed rumors it would get a seven-speed manual transmission. Now, just before the new 911?s official reveal at the Frankfurt auto show, Porsche has released a video entitled ?The New Porsche 911 is [...]
Scuderia Toro Rosso 2011 Belgian Grand Prix - Day 1 Free Practice Report
Scuderia Toro Rosso 2011 Belgian Grand Prix - Day 1 Free Practice Report Spa-Francorchamps, Friday, August 26, 2011 Laurent Mekies (Chief Engineer): The weather made it difficult to evaluate some new components we were running today, but that is to...
2011 Nissan Leaf Long-Term Wrap: Three Months with an Electric Car
Nissan?s first try at an EV might make a good second car. Fear. The Nissan Leaf thrives on it. Sure, it projects a friendly, green image?the cute chime at startup, the Zero Emissions badge on the back, the way it quietly breezes past gas stations?but the car?s main reason for existence, the ?why? explaining this [...]
Today?s Headlines
Squadron and Chin Call on DOT for Safer Delancey, Again (DNAinfo)
J/Z Line Tops Latest Straphangers’ State of the Subways Rankings
MTA Prepares for Hurricane Irene (Second Ave Sagas)
Community Board Holds Up BoltBus Move to Chelsea (DNAinfo)
Hunters Point Businesses Say Film Crews Hog Parking, Sidewalks (NY1)
Carl Kruger Crony Frank Seddio Pegged as Frontrunner for Fidler’s Council Seat [...]
J/Z Line Tops Latest Straphangers’ State of the Subways Rankings
MTA Prepares for Hurricane Irene (Second Ave Sagas)
Community Board Holds Up BoltBus Move to Chelsea (DNAinfo)
Hunters Point Businesses Say Film Crews Hog Parking, Sidewalks (NY1)
Carl Kruger Crony Frank Seddio Pegged as Frontrunner for Fidler’s Council Seat [...]
Friday 26 August 2011
Hyundai Motor America CEO Tweets 2012 Veloster Will Start at $18,060
Hyundai?s upcoming 2012 Veloster coupe/hatchback will start at $18,060, according to Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik, who tweeted the news late last night. The CEO promised that full Veloster pricing will be available later this week. That base price is aggressive, and undercuts those of the similarly funky-cool Honda CR-Z, Mazda 3 hatchback, Ford [...]
Webber expects contract in near future
Mark Webber expects his contract extension with Red Bull Racing to be sorted out in the very near future, even though he admits his new deal is not yet a 'formality'. The Australian met with Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz over the summer break to discuss his future plans, and also held further talks with team principal Christian Horner to talk about 2012. But despite matters moving in the right direction, Webber has said that nothing is finalised yet - although he thinks it only now a matter of time.
Capirossi praying for rain
Loris Capirossi is praying for rain at this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix as it will ease the strain on the shoulder injury he has been suffering from for the last two months. The Pramac Ducati rider dislocated his right shoulder during a qualifying crash for the Dutch TT at Assen and missed two races as a result
McLaren to keep ?attacking? in 2011
McLaren's approach to the second part of the 2012 Formula 1 season will remain uncompromising with its stated aim to keep on winning races while both Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button will be free to keep an 'attacking' mentality and race each other for victory.
Decorps Delivers in Okayama
Davy Decorps sent a statement to his fellow NVIDIA Cup drivers in Week Two that he is here to vie for the 2011 Season 3a championship. Decorps, who boasts a 3300+ road iRating took the overall win this week over 2300 fellow sim racers when the series visited the popular Okayama Short Course. Decorps scored 157 points in his only start of the seven day span, one which ended in Victory Lane in Tuesday’s tilt. Eleven drivers began the 2518 sof race with Decorps leading every lap en route to the win over Alexander Ossadtchikh. Ivan Seco, Paul A. Taylor and Tony Galliani completed the top five in the race. With his runner-up finish and the 141 points that went with, Ossadtchikh was credited with fifth place overall for the [...]
An Interview With: DEL WORSHAM, MIKE NEFF, GREG ANDERSON, EDDIE KRAWIEC
NHRA NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship Teleconference Call Wed, 24 Aug 2011 THE MODERATOR: This call is to preview the upcoming Mac Tools U.S. Nationals and also the NHRA Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship. The drivers that...
Thursday 25 August 2011
Would Taxing Bikes Solve the Infrastructure Problem?
Around the Network today:
Would a tax on bikes and cycling equipment lead to a dramatic increase in infrastructure spending? Photo: Bike Europe
A Tax on Bikes, Deft Political Move?: Would you support a tax on bikes if it provided infrastructure that made your ride safer and more pleasant? Network blog Straight Outta Suburbia says that [...]
Would a tax on bikes and cycling equipment lead to a dramatic increase in infrastructure spending? Photo: Bike Europe
A Tax on Bikes, Deft Political Move?: Would you support a tax on bikes if it provided infrastructure that made your ride safer and more pleasant? Network blog Straight Outta Suburbia says that [...]
Lowndes secures another pole
Craig Lowndes' superb weekend at Queensland Raceway continued in Sunday qualifying as he took pole position for the third race of the event. The Triple Eight Holden driver had already taken a double victory in Saturday's twin 22-lap races, before adding pole for today's 65-lap finale as well
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque First Drive: A Small Rangie with a Big Mission
A small Range Rover with a big mission. Can style rule in a utilitarian realm? That?s the $43,995 question riding the broad shoulders of the smallest-ever Range Rover, the Evoque. To be accurate, it?s the $43,995 to $53,895 question, if we include all the trim levels. That lofty base-price range makes the thesis issue?the preeminence [...]
Yamaha: Lorenzo must win at Indy
Jorge Lorenzo needs to win this weekend's Indianapolis Grand Prix if he is to stand any chance of defending his MotoGP world title, according to his Yamaha team manager Wilco Zeelenberg. Lorenzo, who lies second in the title race, has won only twice this year and saw the gap to Casey Stoner increase to 32 points as the Honda rider took his sixth victory of 2011 at Brno last time out
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Team Chevy, 2011 NSCS IRWIN Tools Night Race Notes & Quotes
Team Chevy LogoTEAM CHEVY ADVANCE IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY BRISTOL, TN AUGUST 27, 2011 DID YOU KNOW? The 100-millionth Chevy Small Block engine will be produced in 2011, commemorating a defining chapter in Chevrolet?s 100-year history. Introduced in 1955, the ?Chevy V-8? transformed the brand, and fueled American?s love of performance that...more»
2012 Volkswagen Up! Official Photos and Info: How VW Hopes to Realign the Small-Car Segment
VW hopes to redraw the map of the small-car segment. Finally, here’s a production car that looks like the concept from which it was derived. The Volkswagen Up! (yes, it includes the exclamation point) doesn?t deviate much at all from the show car that surprised the industry four years ago?at least not visually. Like that [...]
NASCAR Penalizes Crew Chief Jerry Baxter
CC Jerry Baxter Pulls Steve Wallace's HairDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2011) ? NASCAR has penalized Jerry Baxter, crew chief for the No. 99 car that competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series event Aug. 20 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, for his actions following the completion of the race. Baxter has been fined $5,000 and placed...more»
Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 101: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Almost everyone who commented figured out that this week?s sound came from the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, make your own ringtone, or just lull yourself to [...]
Loeb still leads Ogier in Germany
Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier continue to dominate Rallye Deutschland for Citroen, running 4.8 seconds apart at the head of the field after 10 stages. The gap between the pair has ebbed and flowed this morning, with two stage wins for Ogier and one for Loeb, who admitted he lost a little time with a mistake on the morning's final stage, the famous Panzerplatte.
Dodge Motorsports Presents, THE NUMBERS for the IRWIN Tools Night Race
Dodge MotorsportsTHE NUMBERS for the IRWIN Tools Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway 0 ? fewest cautions for a race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7/11/71) 0 ? fewest lead changes for a race (3/25/73) 1 ? fewest laps led by race winner (7/26/64 ? Fred Lorenzen) 4 ? number of jet dryers available for track drying...more»
Rock Legend FOREIGNER Create ?No Limits? Theme Song for Texas Motors Speedway with ?Hot Blooded? Remix
Remix Of Foreigner Hit Song To Become Focal Point Of Speedway’s “No Limits” Marketing Campaign Free Song, Ring Tone Downloads Available At www.texasmotorspeedway.com Foreigner Also To Release New Three-Disc Set, Feels Like The First Time, On Sept. 13 ForeignerDALLAS, Texas (August 23, 2011) – There truly are “No Limits” to the relationship between legendary rock-n-roll...more»
FIA bans DRS use through Eau Rouge
Formula 1 drivers will be banned from using DRS through Eau Rouge at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, after the FIA accepted safety concerns about its use. After deliberation over recent weeks about whether or not to outlaw the use of DRS through the 180mph corner, the FIA decided on Monday that the best way forward was to not allow drivers to open their wings there
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Latvala hopes to rejoin for final leg
Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala is hoping to restart the final day of Rallye Deutschland tomorrow, despite crashing heavily on the penultimate stage of today's leg. The team is awaiting the return of the Fiesta RS WRC before it can decide if the damage can be fixed, but the Finn is hopeful of more German mileage on the final day.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Official Photos and Info: A New V8 for the Most Powerful SLK Ever
A new V8 for the most powerful SLK ever. The third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-class just went on sale, and it offers a more dynamically and aesthetically satisfying experience than ever before. There?s no better way, though, to crank those attributes up than to pass the new model to the AMG werks. Keep Reading: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 [...]
Biffle ends pole drought at Michigan
Greg Biffle claimed his first pole position in more than three years as Roush Fenway Racing dominated qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan. Biffle had been third fastest earlier in practice but was able to pick up nearly half a second on his qualifying lap to beat the previous benchmark set by Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin
Why Michele Rides
Here?s the latest portrait in Streetsblog?s ?Why I Ride? series.
I met Michele at the foot of the Brooklyn end of the Manhattan Bridge cycle path. She is a freelance scenic artist and regularly commutes over the Manhattan Bridge to Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where she paints sets for a TV show.
For years, [...]
I met Michele at the foot of the Brooklyn end of the Manhattan Bridge cycle path. She is a freelance scenic artist and regularly commutes over the Manhattan Bridge to Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where she paints sets for a TV show.
For years, [...]
NASCAR Reinstates One Member; Suspends One Member
NASCAR LogoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2011) ? NASCAR has reinstated Denise Harmon-Mixon, a crew member in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, following her successful completion of NASCAR?s Road to Recovery Program. Harmon-Mixon had been suspended July 5 for violating the sanctioning body?s Substance Abuse Policy. Shane Sieg, a driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck...more»
Monday 22 August 2011
Lowndes wins again in second leg
Craig Lowndes completed a highly successful day at Queensland Raceway by adding race two victory to his earlier pole position and triumph in race one.
Repave project begins
SAFER barrier removal kicks off historic project at MIS SAFER barrier being removed from MISBROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 22, 2011) ? The asphalt is still sizzling from Kyle Busch?s victory burnout following Sunday?s Pure Michigan 400, but that hasn?t stopped Michigan International Speedway from moving toward next season and 44 years of history. Crews were hard...more»
Kia to Show Rear-Drive, Four-Door Sports Sedan Concept at Frankfurt Auto Show
Kia has announced that it will display a new rear-wheel-drive, four-place sports sedan concept at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show and gave us a glimpse at the sleek four-door. Aside from the heads-up that it will show the yet-unnamed sports sedan at Frankfurt, Kia gave little other information about the car. Kia had previously confirmed [...]
Subaru Releases Pricing for 2012 Impreza; Base-Model Prices Unchanged and Start at $18,245
Subaru announced pricing for the 2012 Impreza sedan and hatch, and prices for the base models will be the same as those on the outgoing model. As such, $18,245 gets you into a four-door sedan with a manual transmission, and a base five-door Impreza with a stick will run you $18,745. A new range-topping, CVT-only [...]
Double Duty For DJ Kennington In Montreal
August 21, 2011. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team once again came to Montreal for round number nine of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series looking for another solid result at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a track they?ve run very well at in the past. Kennington and the team were focusing on claiming a...more»
Recession Forcing Cutbacks at Nearly 80 Percent of U.S. Transit Agencies
How bad have the past two years been for transit agencies in the United States? In a word: bad. In two words: very bad.
Chicagoans protest transit cuts in late 2009. That was the beginning of a deluge of cuts across the U.S. that still persists today, according to a new survey from the American Public [...]
Chicagoans protest transit cuts in late 2009. That was the beginning of a deluge of cuts across the U.S. that still persists today, according to a new survey from the American Public [...]
Sunday 21 August 2011
Graf gives Muscle Milk Elkhart pole
Klaus Graf put the Muscle Milk Lola-Aston Martin on pole for the second time this year in American Le Mans Series qualifying at Road America.
New 1962 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van Kit from Lego is Our Kind of Magic Bus
There isn?t a lot we can say about the latest scale creation from Lego that the 1962 VW camper van kit can?t express on its own. The thing is simply amazing, and features a depth of detail we didn?t think was possible for a Lego construction of this scale (the bus is about a foot [...]
2011 NSCS Pure Michigan 400 Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin
Denny HamlinDENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How was practice Friday at Michigan? “It was a good practice. I felt like we have learned a lot. Obviously, we’ve had some good finishes the last three times here. Once you get a car to a certain feel, and it has obviously...more»
Belgium preview quotes: Lotus
Heikki Kovalainen: "After a really good break in Finland it'll be good to get back to work. I'm feeling better than ever and it's always exciting heading to Spa.
Hirvonen carries podium battle into final day in Germany
Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team ADAC Rally Germany Sat, Aug 20, 2011 Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen ended today's second leg of Rallye Deutschland in fourth place. The Finns are 33.1sec from...
Latvala hopes to rejoin for final leg
Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala is hoping to restart the final day of Rallye Deutschland tomorrow, despite crashing heavily on the penultimate stage of today's leg. The team is awaiting the return of the Fiesta RS WRC before it can decide if the damage can be fixed, but the Finn is hopeful of more German mileage on the final day.
Ottinger Dominates the Week; Erlekotte Takes Points Lead
Week 2 of the 2011 Season 3 saw the iRacing.com Street Stock Series travel north to Connecticut as sim racers tackled Thompson International Speedway. A familiar name found its way to the top this week as Nick Ottinger (Carolina) made his seasonal debut in the series. It did not take long for the two time series champion to knock-off the rust. Weekly High Strength of Field Ottinger, who is currently vying for a spot in the 2011 NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series, took time out of his busy NASCAR iRacing.com Class A schedule to run this week’s Street Stock race at Thompson. Ottinger never looked back as he led all 40 laps in this week’s top Strength of Field (SoF) race that paid 205 points to win and finished 5.8 seconds [...]
Saturday 20 August 2011
Yelloly disqualified from FR3.5 debut
Pons Racing's Nick Yelloly has been disqualified from sixth place in Saturday afternoon's opening Formula Renault 3.5 race at Silverstone.
Infiniti Releases Sixth 2013 JX Teaser
Infiniti?s slow reveal of the 2013 JX has gotten old. Not that we’re impatient, but the teaser shots released over the past five weeks have provided essentially a look at the entire vehicle. Last week, we speculated that Infiniti might next serve up a look at the interior, but teaser No. 6 is instead another [...]
Toyota to Debut Production Prius Plug-In Hybrid at Frankfurt Auto Show
Toyota has dangled the plug-in version of its popular Prius hybrid in front of the world for almost two years, and it will finally unveil the production car at this fall’s Frankfurt auto show. Toyota first showed off a ?concept? Prius PHEV at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show, and we even drove one last year; [...]
Lowndes wins again in second leg
Craig Lowndes completed a highly successful day at Queensland Raceway by adding race two victory to his earlier pole position and triumph in race one.
Jaguar C-X16 Concept ? Auto Shows
A two-seat sports car from Jaguar won?t look back at the E-type. The long-held hope that Jaguar would build a proper successor to the E-type becomes tangible with the announcement that it will bring what it is calling the ?C-X16 production concept? to this year?s Frankfurt auto show. Along with the announcement, Jaguar released a [...]
Friday 19 August 2011
Special Fan Event Joins NASCAR Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Special Fan Event Joins NASCAR Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony For Inaugural ?NASCAR Acceleration Weekend? Next Jan. 20-22 NASCAR Preview 2012, Presented By Sprint To Boost Fan Experience And Draw Visitors CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 16, 2011) ? NASCAR announced today the addition of a new fan-friendly event ? the NASCAR Preview 2012, Presented by Sprint [...]
2012 Volvo S60 R-Design First Drive: Return of the Volvo S60R?Kind Of
Volvo?s newest R-Design has more R than design. We?re okay with that. ?High performance? is not a descriptor typically employed for products from Volvo, the safety-savvy Swedish company previously operated by Ford and now owned by China?s Geely. But three years after cancelling its R-badged performance derivatives of the V70 and S60, Volvo is dipping [...]
Audi A7 3.0T Quattro vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS550: Four-Place Frippery Compared
In an Eccentric Orbit: Two big Germans chase tiny cracks in the market. If we take a Darwinian view, the automotive world until very recently broke down into the following species: sedan, coupe, wagon, truck, minivan, SUV, and Pontiac Aztek. But evolution never stops its relentless churn, especially when it is believed that gold lies [...]
Dallara unveils 2012 F3 car images
Dallara has revealed the first images of its 2012 Formula 3 car, codenamed the F312.
Roush Fenway Continues to Build on ?Home Track? Success
Nine different drivers have won a total of 21 times at Michigan for Roush Fenway Roush Fenway RacingBROOKLYN, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2011) ? They call it ?The House of Roush? and no track on the NASCAR circuit has been more successful for the Roush Fenway Racing organization than Michigan International Speedway (MIS). The organization?s 21...more»
Tost: Vettel should stay put
Sebastian Vettel should stay with Red Bull for many years to come if he wants to win multiple world championships, according to his former boss Franz Tost. The Toro Rosso team principal ran the German to his maiden grand prix win in Italy in 2008 before seeing Vettel leave for Red Bull the following year. He believes that keeping a consistent line-up of drivers and team personnel is crucial to any outfit challenging for race wins and titles and thinks that Vettel, who is committed to Red Bull until at least the end of 2014, is in the best position possible.
Jaguar C-X16 Concept ? Auto Shows
A two-seat sports car from Jaguar won?t look back at the E-type. The long-held hope that Jaguar would build a proper successor to the E-type becomes tangible with the announcement that it will bring what it is calling the ?C-X16 production concept? to this year?s Frankfurt auto show. Along with the announcement, Jaguar released a [...]
2013 Audi A3 Spy Photos: The A3 Gets Ready for Round Three
Audi?s compact car gears up for new competition from Mercedes-Benz and BMW. After the Audi A3 concept debuted with an asylum escapee of an engine at last February?s Geneva auto show?it packed a 408-hp turbocharged five-cylinder?it?s hard not to be disappointed by these spy pictures of the three-door prototype, which is closer to production form. [...]
Thursday 18 August 2011
Rossi encouraged by Friday pace
Valentino Rossi said he was encouraged by his pace in Friday practice for the Czech Grand Prix, although the Italian admitted it was too early to get carried away. Rossi finished second practice in seventh position, 1.2 seconds off the pace of Honda's Dani Pedrosa, quickest in both sessions.
Today?s Headlines
PPW Ruling: Safe Streets Win, NBBL Vanquished in Court (NYT, Observer, DP, WSJ)
Jen Chung: “This Is a Defeat for Bike Lane-Hating Borough President Marty Markowitz” (Gothamist)
And the Award for Outstanding PPW Twitter Performance Goes to Adam Sternbergh
Now That the Bill Is Due on Infrastructure, Port Authority’s Public Rep Taking a Hit (Post, NY1)
Daily News: $4 [...]
Jen Chung: “This Is a Defeat for Bike Lane-Hating Borough President Marty Markowitz” (Gothamist)
And the Award for Outstanding PPW Twitter Performance Goes to Adam Sternbergh
Now That the Bill Is Due on Infrastructure, Port Authority’s Public Rep Taking a Hit (Post, NY1)
Daily News: $4 [...]
Silverstone submits planning application
Silverstone has submitted its outline planning application for the ambitious development schme to continue to safeguard the future of the circuit. The application, submitted to the to Aylesbury Vale District Council and South Northants District Council, includes business and technology parks, three hotels, an education campus, and ancillary retail and spectator facilities including a museum of motorsport. According to Silverstone, the development plan will create around 8,400 permanent jobs in the firms and activities attracted to the site, plus an average of around 550 construction jobs per year throughout the development phase
New 1962 Volkswagen T1 Camper Van Kit from Lego is Our Kind of Magic Bus
There isn?t a lot we can say about the latest scale creation from Lego that the 1962 VW camper van kit can?t express on its own. The thing is simply amazing, and features a depth of detail we didn?t think was possible for a Lego construction of this scale (the bus is about a foot [...]
Today at Noon: Bike Lane Debate at the Daily Politics
Today at noon I’ll be venturing over to the Daily News’ Daily Politics blog to participate in a live chat about bike lanes. The debate, which the Daily News has assigned the unfortunate title “Bike Lanes: Good or Evil,” was prompted by the paper’s editorials on cyclists using the wrong side of the Manhattan Bridge [...]
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Royce Rumbles at Richmond
Untamed Motorsports continued their trip to the top of the NASCAR iRacing.com Tour Modified Series in Week Two with Royce Valley topping the field of ground-pounders as the victor at the Richmond International Raceway. The first race on August 9th proved to be the big race for the week as four of the top five spots in the weekly standings were occupied by sim racers who scored top finishes in the 100-lap affair. Valley?s win in the 3594 sof race gained the Modified veteran 225 points at the Richmond oval. Valley led the final 13 laps of the race, defeating Taylor Meyn, who led the most laps of the event, pacing the field for 69 laps. Brandon Salvatore came home in third after leading 18 laps from the pole while [...]
David Reutimann, 2011 NSCS Pure Michigan 400 Race Preview
David Reutimann - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCARCORNELIUS, N.C. ? No. 00 Aaron?s Dream Machine Toyota driver David Reutimann said Monday?s crash and flip on the road course at Watkins Glen was one of the hardest hits of his career. Less than four days later Reutimann will buckle into the No. 00 on...more»
Busch, Edwards, Johnson, Harvick Could Clinch Chase Spots
Four Drivers May Lock Up Chase Spots This Weekend This is usually the time drivers start to gobble up Chase spots. Four drivers can clinch this weekend at Michigan. Leaving this weekend, to officially clinch a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, a driver has to have a 145-point lead over 11th [...]
Wittmann tops Q2, Merhi keeps pole
Signature's Marco Wittmann set the fastest time in a wet second qualifying session at Zandvoort, but the German's 1m47.803s effort stood no chance of denying Roberto Merhi pole position for Sunday's Masters of Formula 3. The Spaniard was some 17 seconds faster in the earlier dry session.
Team Chevy, 2011 NSCS Pure Michigan 400 Race Notes & Quotes
Team Chevy LogoTEAM CHEVY ADVANCE PURE MICHIGAN 400 MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN AUGUST 21, 2011 DID YOU KNOW? A beautiful 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 1.4-liter turbo 5-door with a 6-speed manual transmission will pace the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday? CELEBRATING CHEVROLET CENTENNIAL WITH GREATEST TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACING MOMENTS: In 1958, Chevrolet won...more»
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Judge Dismisses PPW Bike Lane Lawsuit: Open Thread
Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Bert Bunyan has ruled in favor of the city in the Prospect Park West bike lane case, dismissing the plaintiffs’ lawsuit on the grounds that they did not file before the statute of limitations had run out. We will have more for you tomorrow, Streetsblog readers. If you care to peruse [...]
Lola reveals cost-capped LMP2 coupe
Lola has announced it will introduce a cost-capped LMP2 coupe for 2012. The B12/80 is a response to the latest low-budget LMP2 ethos and will be the first coupe for the class's new era.
Mike Wallace looking to make up points at Montreal road course race
2011 NNS JD Motorsports' Driver Mike Wallace having fun with fans - Photo Credit: Grant Halverson/Getty Images for NASCARGAFFNEY, S.C. (August 16, 2011) ? Mike Wallace and the No. 01 JD Motorsports Chevrolet team are heading to the road course of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal with one purpose on their collective minds ? make...more»
Lally Finishes 21st at Watkins Glen, Improves Points Position For Third Consecutive Week
2011 NSCS Andy Lally - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARMooresville, N.C. (8/16/2011) - Andy Lally drve his Interstate Moving Services Ford to a 21st place finish in his home state this weekend as he and his TRG Motorsports team improved their Top-35 points position for the third consecutive week. Lally?s performance at Watkins...more»
2013 Mazda 6 Hybrid Spied: Getting High (MPG) with a Little Help from Its Friends
Getting high (mpg) with a little help from its friends. You?re looking at a prime example of the pressure on automakers to increase the fuel economy of their lineups. Mazda, which has built its modern reputation on the ?Zoom Zoom? slogan, is working on another hybrid. And what?s more, the test mule you see here [...]
Pain Leads To Gain For Keselowski
Guest Column by Cathy Elliott The famous runner Steve Prefontaine was once quoted as saying, ?Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts.? ?Pre,? as he was called, would most certainly have enjoyed Brad Keselowski?s gutsy performance in Good Sam RV Insurance [...]
Monday 15 August 2011
Joey Logano Races to Third-Place Finish in Nationwide Series Event at Watkins Glen
No. 20 GameStop Toyota Camry (Joey Logano) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARThe Finish: Joey Logano used a great late-race call from Crew Chief Adam Stevens to drive the No. 20 GameStop Toyota from fifth to third on a green-white checkered finish in Saturday?s NASCAR Nationwide Series event, the Zippo 200,...more»
American Motorcyclist Association announces U.S. team for 2011 FIM Motocross of Nations
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) 2011 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio, Sat, Aug 13, 2011 The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the members of the U.S. team that will compete at the FIM Motocross of Nations, Sept....
Pocono gets shorter races in 2012
Pocono Raceway officials have announced that their 2012 Sprint Cup races will be 100 miles shorter than in the past, becoming 400-mile events.
Terol storms to Brno pole
Nico Terol took his fifth pole position of the year with a commanding performance in qualifying for the 125cc Czech Grand Prix at Brno. The world championship leader had been embroiled in a mid-session battle with his nearest title rival Johann Zarco, but grabbed pole for good on what was his first clear lap with 12 minutes of the session remaining. The Aspar Aprilia rider then improved his mark three more times to secure the top spot - and his sixth career pole - in 2m08.118s, a sizeable 0.385s clear of Zarco's Ajo Derbi.
Rossi encouraged by Friday pace
Valentino Rossi said he was encouraged by his pace in Friday practice for the Czech Grand Prix, although the Italian admitted it was too early to get carried away. Rossi finished second practice in seventh position, 1.2 seconds off the pace of Honda's Dani Pedrosa, quickest in both sessions.
2012 Honda Crosstour Drops Accord From Name, Gets More Equipment
Honda?s Crosstour?the odd wagon/humpback/crossover amalgam has had ?Accord? dropped from its name?gets a host of new features and a slightly higher price tag for 2012. The Crosstour again comes in three flavors: EX, EX-L, and EX-L with navigation, and in front- and all-wheel-drive guise (the latter is only available on EX-L models). The entry EX [...]
Sunday 14 August 2011
Jeff Gordon Becomes Member of The Legends of The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, NY ? Michael Printup, president of Watkins Glen International, announced earlier today that Jeff Gordon has been named the first member of the Class of 2011 for the Legends of The Glen. In front of local, regional, and international media, Printup presented Gordon with a hand-blown glass vase made by Vitrix Glass of [...]
Lincoln to Unveil MKZ Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Lincoln’s replacement for the current MKZ will debut in concept form at the 2012 Detroit auto show this January, we’ve learned from two sources inside Ford.�Lincoln’s new design director, Max Wolff, arrived from Cadillac with enough time to influence the MKZ’s styling, which is described as clearly evolved from the current design language, rather than [...]
San Antonio?s Sprawl-Busting Transit Chief
What we are about to tell you would be awesome anywhere. But the fact that it is happening in Texas just makes it that much better.
The chief of San Antonio's transit agency wants to shift resources from supporting this to supporting streetcars and buses. Photo: Get Energy Smart Now
Keith Parker, new head of the San [...]
The chief of San Antonio's transit agency wants to shift resources from supporting this to supporting streetcars and buses. Photo: Get Energy Smart Now
Keith Parker, new head of the San [...]
2011 NSCS Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Carl Edwards
2011 Carl Edwards In Car - Photo Credit: Nick Laham/Getty ImagesCarl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Scotts Ortho Ford Fusion, has a nine-point lead in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings heading into this weekend. Edwards sat on the pole for this event last year before finishing fifth. He came into the WGI...more»
Lorenzo Delivers Front Row for Brno Grand Prix
Yamaha Racing 2011 MotoGP Czech Republic Round 11 Qualifying 1 Report Brno, Czech Republic, Sat, Aug 13, 2011 Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo put maximum effort into this afternoon's qualifying session, delivering second place and a front row start ahead...
2011 NSCS Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin
Denny Hamlin - Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARDENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What is your outlook on trying to get into the Chase? “We’ve got five, six races to kind of get back to trying to be competitive and consistent during a full course of a race....more»
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 ? Archived Road Test
Fastest European Sedan: Mercedes Unleashes the Potent 6.9! Just as they?re closing the gas station. Five-hundred Americans will fork over a total of $19,500,000 for the pleasure of owning Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9s in the next twelve months and, presumably, each year thereafter, until Mr. Carter or his successor puts a stop to all such automotive [...]
Lincoln to Unveil MKZ Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Lincoln’s replacement for the current MKZ will debut in concept form at the 2012 Detroit auto show this January, we’ve learned from two sources inside Ford.�Lincoln’s new design director, Max Wolff, arrived from Cadillac with enough time to influence the MKZ’s styling, which is described as clearly evolved from the current design language, rather than [...]
Saturday 13 August 2011
Majors Majors in NASCAR Class A
The twelve week countdown to the NASCAR iRacing Pro Series started last week at Pocono Raceway, with iRacers from all over the world tackling the “Tricky Triangle.” Getting the 3,450 pound, 750+ Chevrolet Impala around the tri-cornered, bumpy, odd ball of a track is no easy task. With that being said, many Class A drivers attacked the track, and came out of Long Pond, Pennsylvania with a lot of confidence, and the points to go with it. TJ Majors led the way among the Pro hopefuls with a staggering 298 points, topping all Class A sim racers and only trailing current NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship driver Brad Davies by five markers. Majors, who many people know as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s spotter in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, only ran [...]
2011 NSCS Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Final Practice Session Speeds
Marcos Ambrose (right), driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, talks to team owner Richard Petty (left) in the garage - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesIt was Marcos Ambrose, with a lap speed of 126.604 mph, showing the fastest way around Watkins Glen Int’l during the final NSCS Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The...more»
Gibbs, Toyota join forces for 2012
Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota Racing Development will join forces in a single engine programme to build NASCAR Toyota units from 2012. The leading Toyota outfit had been reviewing its engine programe following reliability issues that have hampered its this season, but instead of scrapping its own effort, JGR will add to the strengths of the TRD-built units. Joe Gibbs Racing drivers have suffered from repeated failures during the year, not only in races but also during practice sessions.
JR Motorsports (Aric Almirola, Ron Fellows & Jimmie Johnson) Watkins Glen International Preview
JR MotorsportsEVENT ? Zippo 200 (82 laps / 200.9 miles) TRACK ? Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile 11-turn road course) DATE ? Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 TV / RADIO ? ESPN (coverage begins at 2 p.m. EST) / MRN (broadcast begins at 1:30 p.m. EST) Aric Almirola No. 88 Ragu Chevrolet “What a great few weeks...more»
Friday 12 August 2011
Pocono Sprint Cup Series Races Shortened to 400 Miles
Pocono Raceway Announces 2012 Race Dates NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races Shortened to 400 Miles Long Pond, PA (August 10, 2011) Pocono Raceway?s first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974, a second Sprint Cup Series race was added to the Pocono schedule in 1982. Sunday?s Good Sam RV Insurance 500 was the 68thSprint [...]
At St. George, EDC Wants Suburban-Style Parking for Its ?Vibrant Downtown?
Two surface parking lots are set to be developed into a new downtown for Staten Island. But even in this transit-rich location -- the ferry, bus terminal and railroad are all visible in the lower right of this satellite image -- NYCEDC is making parking a priority. Image: NYCEDC
St. George Staten Island could become the [...]
St. George Staten Island could become the [...]
Terry Labonte to wheel #38 at Watkins Glen
Statesville, N.C. (August 9, 2011) – Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Terry Labonte will return to Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International for the first time since 2007 – and he’ll do it for the first time in the seat of the No. 38 Long John Silver’s Ford. “Texas Terry” has had solid runs in his career [...]
Pedrosa sets blistering early pace
Dani Pedrosa set a blistering pace in the opening practice session for the Czech Moto GP at Brno on Friday morning. The Spaniard, refreshed from the mini-summer break having suffered a sequence of injury issues, moved to the top of the times halfway through the 45-minute session. The Honda rider then emphasised his pace with a sub-lap record 1m56.328s lap on his penultimate lap.
Surprise: Aston Martin One-77 Sounds Amazing [VIDEO]
Aston Martin?s limited-run One-77 halo car is a lot of things, but beautiful, aggressive, and rare are the traits that spring instantly to mind. Now you can definitively add “sonorous” to that group: Aston has released a new video of a One-77 laying waste to twisty and achingly scenic European roads, all accompanied by the [...]
Hudson Square BID Puts Pedestrians First Near Entrance to Holland Tunnel
A pedestrian manager hired by the Hudson Square Connection BID helps pedestrians cross traffic headed for the Holland Tunnel. Photo: Hudson Square Connection.
Every afternoon, all four lanes of Varick Street are packed solid with traffic heading to the Holland Tunnel. Drivers block crosswalks and cross-streets as they press forward, hoping the traffic would continue to [...]
Every afternoon, all four lanes of Varick Street are packed solid with traffic heading to the Holland Tunnel. Drivers block crosswalks and cross-streets as they press forward, hoping the traffic would continue to [...]
Thursday 11 August 2011
Pagenaud subs for injured Wilson
Simon Pagenaud will stand in for Justin Wilson at Dreyer & Reinbold in qualifying for the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio after the Briton was injured in second practice on Saturday morning. Wilson was taken to the Mansfield MedCentral hospital where he received a CAT scan, after initial checks at the circuit's medical centre proved inconclusive.
New tyre rules for Brno
MotoGP riders will have a greater variety of tyres to choose from as of this weekend's Czech Grand Prix, following the approval by Grand Prix Commission of a proposal from tyre supplier Bridgestone.
Two Straight For Stewart In 360 Nationals
KNOXVILLE, Iowa ? Shane Stewart made it back-to-back ASCS Knoxville Nationals championships by taking the $10,000 winner?s share in Saturday night?s 25-lap Lucas Oil ASCS presented by K&N Filters feature event atop the half-mile Knoxville Raceway clay oval. Stewart held off a mid-race bid from Sammy Swindell and then slipped away in the final circuits aboard Paul Silva?s Wesmar-powered Rockstar Energy Drink No. 57 A.R.T
NASCAR Driver Joey Logano To Partake In Man v. Food Nation Challenge
Episode Airs Wednesday, Oct. 19 At 9 P.M. ET/PT On Travel Channel Joey Logano - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 11, 2011) ? Giving a whole new meaning to ?pulling double duty,? NASCAR driver Joey Logano will recover from 220.5 grueling miles of road course racing at Watkins Glen International on Sunday (ESPN,...more»
Edwards Stays On Top of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Point Standings with Top 10
FORD Racing POCONO, Sun, Aug 07, 2011 Finish at Pocono Ford Finishing Results: 7th - Carl Edwards 8th - Greg Biffle 16th - Matt Kenseth 19th - AJ Allmendinger 20th - Marcos Ambrose 23rd - David Gilliland 29th - Andy...
Robertson Racing glad to survive chaos at Mid-Ohio
Robertson Racing American Le Mans Series Round 5 in Lexington, OH, August 8, 2011 Robertson Racing were delighted to see both of its Ford GTs merely make it to the finish at Mid-Ohio last weekend as torrential rain ensured the...
Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 ? Archived Road Test
Mercedes? fuel-injected, ohc, small V-8 debuts. Automobiles may indeed be sex sym�bols, as has been suggested in song, fable and the occasional serious treatise. Even so, sexiness is a quality almost im�possible to detect in most of the Mercedes-Benz cars with which we are acquainted. Granted, the old gullwing coupe was pure, purple passion on [...]
Wednesday 10 August 2011
2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson to Feature ?Snakeskin? Leather Interior
With the SVT Raptor doing a brisk business, Ford has found time to update its other marquee pickup, the Harley-Davidson edition. It retains the 6.2-liter, 411-hp, 434-lb-ft V-8 found in last year?s model, but ditches the tapered-stripe graphic in favor of something that might suggest the owner?s interest in falconry. Or perhaps terns. Is ternrenry [...]
Justin Allgaier, No. 31 Florida Gulf Safe Chevrolet Impala Watkins Glen International Preview
Turner Motorsports ThumbnailJUSTIN ALLGAIER QUICK FACTS No. 31 Florida Gulf Safe Chevrolet ZIPPO 200 At The Glen Watkins Glen International August 13, 2011 No. 31 Florida Gulf Safe Chevrolet News and Notes Turner Motorsports Welcomes Aboard Florida Gulf Safe… Florida Gulf Safe will return to the hood of Justin Allgaier’s No. 31 Chevrolet Impala this...more»
Ford Revealing Four Global Products at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, Including Performance Focus and Design Concept
Ford has big plans for this year?s Frankfurt auto show: The company will reveal four global products including ?the next Focus performance car? and a significant design concept. We certainly welcome the news of the debut of the�2013 Focus ST, which should pack 240 hp from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the design concept seems [...]
Ross Rankine Continues Hot Streak With Another Second Place Finish
Nine Racing Ross Rankine Brownsburg, Indiana (August 8, 2011) Ross Rankine, of New London, Ohio, continued his hot streak of earning podium finishes while driving the National Pride Equipment - 4 Paws Pet Wash sponsored Nine Racing #9 Ford Focus...
Tuesday 9 August 2011
WILKERSON, WORSHAM AND LINE WIN O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS
NHRA O'REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS AT PACIFIC RACEWAYS KENT, Wash. Sun, Aug 07, 2011 Tim Wilkerson ended a yearlong winless drought by racing to his third consecutive O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Northwest Nationals Funny Car victory Sunday at...
Remembering Hugh Carey, the Man Who Saved New York?s Transit System
Governor Hugh Carey speaking at a 1975 press conference. To his left are Ed Koch and Richard Ravitch, who would later rebuild the transit system as head of the MTA. Photo: New York State Archives via Wagner College.
Hugh Carey, governor of New York from 1975 to 1982, died yesterday at the age of 92. Even [...]
Hugh Carey, governor of New York from 1975 to 1982, died yesterday at the age of 92. Even [...]
F1: Mercedes Interested In Di Resta?
Paul di Resta could be in the running for a race seat at Mercedes next season if Michael Schumacher retires...
2011 Dodge Durango R/T Hemi RWD and AWD Tested: R/T Crossovers That Feel Ready for the Road and Track
Dodge builds a pair of R/T crossovers that really feel ready for the road and track. Update: This test initially featured only the R/T AWD, but we have since tested a rear-drive R/T and added the results to the story below. Through its first two generations, the Dodge Durango was sort of an enthusiast secret, [...]
O?Neill aiming for upturn in form
Paul O'Neill is aiming for an upturn in performance for the second half of the British Touring Car Championship season after recent developments to his Tech-Speed Motorsport Chevrolet Cruze. Tech-Speed duo O'Neill and John George switched from Honda Integras to the Chevys for this season, but have generally been outpaced since O'Neill took a podium at the Brands Hatch opener
Robertson Racing glad to survive chaos at Mid-Ohio
Robertson Racing American Le Mans Series Round 5 in Lexington, OH, August 8, 2011 Robertson Racing were delighted to see both of its Ford GTs merely make it to the finish at Mid-Ohio last weekend as torrential rain ensured the...
Monday 8 August 2011
Amid Christie and Cuomo Raids, Port Authority Plans Huge Fare and Toll Hike
The Port Authority has planned massive fare and toll hikes for the PATH and its bridges and tunnels, made worse by billions taken from the agency by Governors Christie and Cuomo. Photo: Terraplanner via Flickr.
Crossing the Hudson River will get much more expensive under a proposed Port Authority plan to sharply increase tolls and fares [...]
Crossing the Hudson River will get much more expensive under a proposed Port Authority plan to sharply increase tolls and fares [...]
Luhr and Graf win in Mid-Ohio deluge
Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf gave the Muscle Milk Lola-Aston squad its second straight ALMS victory as a late deluge caused the race to be halted 15 minutes from the finish. Luhr assumed control of the race with just over an hour to run, jumping the pole-sitting Dyson Lola-Mazda of Guy Smith and Simon Dyson - which had led for much of the race - at a restart before easing away at the head of the field. Luhr then handed over to Graf, who had to survive a huge rainstorm and a spate of safety cars in the final 30 minutes.
Honda not underestimating Lorenzo
HRC team principal Shuhei Nakamoto says Honda must not underestimate the threat Jorge Lorenzo poses to Casey Stoner's championship lead, in spite of the Australian's superior win ratio - 5:2 ? and his 20-point advantage at the top of the standings. Honda's RC212V has been the most consistently competitive motorcycle this season, but Yamaha's reigning champion Lorenzo has finished no lower than second in the last three races and remains within striking distance of Stoner with eight races ? just under half the campaign - still to go. "Honda has won seven out of ten races so far," said Nakamoto.
Pirelli reveals further tyre choices
Pirelli has revealed the tyre compounds that it will take to the the next three races in Belgium, Italy and Singapore.
Funding Assumptions in MTA Capital Program Already Look Like Fantasies
The MTA is largely relying on borrowing to pay for the rest of its capital program. But other revenues it is counting on may not materialize, forcing the debt load even higher.
The MTA capital budget is risky enough as advertised: It requires putting $7 billion of repairs and system expansions on transit riders’ credit card. [...]
The MTA capital budget is risky enough as advertised: It requires putting $7 billion of repairs and system expansions on transit riders’ credit card. [...]
BMW Team RLL finishes third and fourth at wet Mid-Ohio.
BMW Team RLL American Le Mans Series Round 5 in Lexington, OH, 7th August 2011. BMW Team RLL celebrates another podium in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The team finished third and fourth in the GT class at the...
Trulli critical of FIA over Perez
Jarno Trulli has criticised the FIA for not penalising Sauber rival Sergio Perez during the Hungarian Grand Prix last weekend. The Italian driver was unhappy with the ruling body after claiming the Mexican rookie jumped the chicane in the early stages of the race in order to regain his position. Lotus driver Trulli, who retired from the race after 17 laps, believes the FIA should have given a penalty to Perez.
Sunday 7 August 2011
Funding Assumptions in MTA Capital Program Already Look Like Fantasies
The MTA is largely relying on borrowing to pay for the rest of its capital program. But other revenues it is counting on may not materialize, forcing the debt load even higher.
The MTA capital budget is risky enough as advertised: It requires putting $7 billion of repairs and system expansions on transit riders’ credit card. [...]
The MTA capital budget is risky enough as advertised: It requires putting $7 billion of repairs and system expansions on transit riders’ credit card. [...]
Kevin Harvick Wins Pocono Truck Series Race from the Pole
1 1 2 Kevin Harvick(i) Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Chevrolet 2 2 18 Kyle Busch(i) CocoaVia.com Toyota 3 6 31 James Buescher Wolfpack Rentals Chevrolet 4 16 13 Johnny Sauter SafeAuto/Carrier/Curb Records Chevrolet 5 8 3 Austin Dillon Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet 6 12 22 Joey Coulter # DarrellGwynnFoundation/RCRGraphicsCenter Chev 7 5 32 Mark Martin(i) [...]
Plato leads Cruze one-two in Race 1
Jason Plato led a works Chevrolet Cruze one-two in the first British Touring Car race on the Snetterton 300 circuit on Sunday. Plato and team-mate Alex MacDowall (from third) initially got away well, but the power of the Honda Civics and a great start by Matt Neal meant they were under pressure into Riches. Neal tried to go around the outside of Plato to take the lead, but contact between the two spun Neal round and sent him across the track in front of the pack
Cyclist Killed Near Rockaway Beach, Second Bike Fatality This Week
A motorist hit and killed 70-year-old cyclist�Andrzei Wiesniuk near Rockaway Beach last night, according to a report in the Daily News. The driver, Jonathan Rincon, was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
Wiesniuk was riding north on Cross Bay Parkway near Beach Channel Drive, the News reported, when he turned to try and cross into [...]
Wiesniuk was riding north on Cross Bay Parkway near Beach Channel Drive, the News reported, when he turned to try and cross into [...]
Brundle to develop Radical Sportscars
Alex Brundle will provide testing consultancy to Radical after being recruited as a development driver by the Peterborough-based sportscar constructor. The 20-year-old currently competes in Formula 2, where he lies eighth overall, but has competed in selected Radical events through the year - notably partnering with father Martin to take a clean sweep of victories at the Radical Nevada Cup at Ascari in February.
2014 BMW 1-series Gran Turismo Spy Photos: A Little Sibling for the 5-series GT
And then there were three: BMW preps a little sibling for the 5-series Gran Turismo. BMW seems to be pushing the reset button across its lineup, with a new styling language, downsized and turbocharged engines, front-wheel drive, and a push toward electrification all taking their places in the brand?s portfolio. What does it mean for [...]
Nationwide Series Debut for iRacing 2.0
iRacing 2.0 made its debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series last weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway, in the form of the #7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet piloted by Josh Wise — featuring a dramatic iRacing 2.0 livery designed by iRacer Kevin King, of San Diego. Things got off to an encouraging start with Wise running in the top ten in practice, but when qualifying rolled-around he could do no better than twentieth.� Despite their best efforts, Wise and the JR Motorsports team never really got a handle on the car in race conditions and brought the car home in 19th spot. They’ll get a chance to put the lessons from LOR to good use this weekend, as Wise will drive the iRacing 2.0 Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway which, by the way, [...]
Saturday 6 August 2011
2011 NNS U.S. Cellular 250 Final Practice Session Speeds
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAROnce again, it was Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., with a lap speed of 134.283 mph, showing the fastest way around Iowa Speedway during the final NNS U.S. Cellular 250 practice session. Jason Leffler was second fastest with a lap speed of 134.145 mph, and was followed...more»
Plato claims last-gasp pole
Jason Plato took a last-gasp pole position in the best qualifying session of the British Touring Car season so far at Snetterton. The battle boiled down to a fight between the works Chevrolet Cruzes and Honda Civics. Gordon Shedden's Civic set the first benchmark time, his 1m58.716s lap topping the timesheets for much of the session.
ATU President Larry Hanley on How to Build a Strong Coalition for Transit
Streetsblog sat down last week with Larry Hanley, the president of the Amalgamated Transit Union and member of the AFL-CIO executive council. Hanley started his career in New York as a bus driver in Brooklyn and then Staten Island, from 1978 to 1987. He became active in the transit union and worked his way up [...]
FIM confirms Japanese GP will go ahead
The Japanese MotoGP race will go ahead as planned in October, the sport's ruling body confirmed on Tuesday. The MotoGP bodies had commissioned the ARPA agency to carry out an investigation into the radiation levels at the Motegi circuit amid fears from some riders that it would be dangerous to race there following thee nuclear power station crisis. In the preliminary report, ARPA had already said the risks to health were "negligible" and that the event should go ahead as planned
Team Chevy, 2011 NSCS Good Sam RV Insurance 500 Post-Qualifying Recaps
FIVE TEAM CHEVY DRIVERS OCCUPY STARTING POSITIONS IN THE TOP-15 FOR SUNDAY?S GOOD SAM RV INSURANCE 500 Team Chevy LogoLONG POND, PA ? (August 6, 2011) ? Fresh from his Brickyard 400 last week at Indianapolis, Paul Menard leads the Team Chevy charge in his No. 27 Certain Teed/Menards Chevrolet with a seventh place starting...more»
Sharman Scores Thompson Triumph
?Finally!? After weeks of trying and many close calls, Dylan Sharman has come out on top of the NASCAR iRacing Tour Modified Series. Thompson International Speedway was the sight of Week Twelve and the Australia/NZ Club driver bested 94 other sim racers to take the win on the high banks! Sharman came out on top of the highest rated race of the week as he was the winner of Saturday’s 3222 sof race. Sharman made the winning pass on Paul Wisniewski with six laps to go and held on for the victory which would seal the top spot for the week. Wisniewski, who led 26 laps in the race, finished in second followed by Mitch Miller, 2011 Season Two champ Herbert Engelhart and Shannon Holbrook. The race featured four yellow [...]
Motorbase: Jackson can win title
Motorbase Performance team principal David Bartrum believes his lead driver Mat Jackson has every chance of winning the British Touring Car Championship as the series enters its second half at Snetterton this weekend.
Friday 5 August 2011
Mike Wallace and JD Motorsports in search of sponsorship for remainder of 2011
JD MotorsportsGAFFNEY, S.C. (August 4, 2011) ? After a very successful campaign with Universal Studios for their summer blockbuster movie ?Cowboys and Aliens? recently, the No. 01 Chevrolet team of JD Motorsports heads to Iowa Speedway with a blank hood and quarter panels. And, for the immediate future, it looks like the car will remain...more»
Alonso pleased to stretch podium run
Fernando Alonso believes Ferrari can be very confident for the final part of the season after taking another podium finish at the Hungaroring - his fourth straight top three result. The Spaniard had an eventful race on the way from fifth on the grid to third, with two trips off the road and a spin during the grand prix, and said that given the Ferrari performs at its best in much hotter conditions, he had to be content with another podium. "I think we are confident we can do a good second part of the championship," said Alonso
WSBK: Broke! - In The Trenches
MIST Suzuki Racing team manager Mike Edwards has more than a few ideas on how to make Superbike racing more economical and competitive.
Lowdon: Fans will judge TV deal success
Virgin Racing CEO Graeme Lowdon believes it will be the fans who will determine if the BBC/Sky deal will be good for Formula 1 next year. The BBC announced last month that it would share Formula 1 broadcasting from 2012, in an agreement that means only half the races will be broadcast live and on free-to-air TV next year in Britain.
BMW Revives Plan to Badge 3-series Coupe and Convertible as 4-series
We’ve obtained confirmation from within BMW that a scheme to badge the 3-series coupe and convertible as 4-series models is on the table. Again. The company first examined the strategy with the introduction of the E46 coupe and convertible before ultimately deciding it was a bad idea, but recent rumblings indicated the plan’s resurrection. If [...]
Blake Koch Heads Back To Iowa Speedway In No. 81 DayStar.com Dodge Challenger R/T
No. 81 Daystar.com Dodge Challenger R/TUS Cellular 250 Iowa Speedway (7/8 mile) Saturday @ 7:30 pm EST TV: ESPN2 Radio: MRN MacDonald Motorsports @ Iowa?.. In only 3 career starts at the 7/8 mile track in Newton, Iowa, MacDonald Motorsports has a pretty impressive record. In 2010 with Michael McDowell, the team achieved a solid...more»
Thursday 4 August 2011
So Here?s a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Drifting Around Two C63 AMG Sedans [VIDEO]
Mercedes-Benz asked its fans on Facebook to vote for which vehicular stunt they felt Benz?s latest commercial should feature, and the fans picked a drifting figure-eight. What, no R-class jumping through a flaming hoop while pulling off a triple-axel? Not very imaginative, these Merc fans. Still, Mercedes answered the fans’ call and produced the video [...]
Ratel reveals first 2012 GT entries
Series organiser Stephane Ratel says seven teams representing seven different car brands have so far committed to the GT World series that the FIA and his SRO group are launching for 2012. Next year the current GT1 World Championship will be superseded by a revised series in which current GT1, GT2 and GT3 cars will be performance balanced to allow them all to race equally for outright honours
Today?s Headlines
Hundreds Enjoy Face Painting and Fire Hydrants at E. 204th Street Weekend Walks (BNN)
Other Names for New Pop-Up Caf�s: “Porch,” “Pop-Up Park,” “Oasis” (Transpo Nation)
Michael Powell on Walder: Real Leaders Embrace Crises, They Don’t Quit (NYT)
Housing�Commissioner�Darryl Towns to Plead Guilty in DUI (News)
Cortlandt Street Station to Reopen Sept. 6 (Post)
MTA Signals Division, Home to Falsified [...]
Other Names for New Pop-Up Caf�s: “Porch,” “Pop-Up Park,” “Oasis” (Transpo Nation)
Michael Powell on Walder: Real Leaders Embrace Crises, They Don’t Quit (NYT)
Housing�Commissioner�Darryl Towns to Plead Guilty in DUI (News)
Cortlandt Street Station to Reopen Sept. 6 (Post)
MTA Signals Division, Home to Falsified [...]
Travis Pastrana X Games / NASCAR Weekend Ends with broken bones
PASTRANA-WALTRIP RACING POSTPONES PASTRANA NASCAR NATIONWIDE DEBUT INDIANAPOLIS ? Pastrana Waltrip Racing announced Friday it will withdraw the No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota from Saturday?s race at Lucas Oil Raceway where action sports star Travis Pastrana planned to make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut. Pastrana broke his right foot and ankle after back-to-back crashes during [...]
Steven Wallace, No. 66 5-Hour Energy� Toyota Camry Iowa Speedway Preview
No. 66 5-Hour Energy� Toyota Camry (Steve Wallace) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARSTEVE WALLACE / 5-HOUR ENERGY RACING NEWS AND NOTES: IOWA SPEEDWAY � This Week’s 5 Hour Energy Toyota … Steve Wallace will pilot Rusty Wallace Racing chassis RWR-064 in Saturday night’s U.S. Cellular 250 presented by the Enlist...more»
Wednesday 3 August 2011
The Continental: A Maserati by Fendi, a Diesel A6 for the U.S., and More Diesel Hybrids
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Maserati is coming back strong. Company sources confirm that a lot of new product will hit [...]
McLaren disappointed to miss pole
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh said that getting the cars of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button inside the first three grid spots for the Hungarian Grand Prix was "not the result we wanted". Hamilton had taken provisional pole with his first flying lap midway through Q3, despite his McLaren appearing to suffer from excessive oversteer through the final couple of corners
Trevor Bayne, No. 16 3M Ford Mustang Iowa Speedway Preview
Trevor Bayne - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARTREVOR BAYNE Race: US Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway (.875-Mile Oval) Team: No. 16 3M Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Chris Andrews Chassis: RK-646-Last ran at Michigan, June 2011, Finished fifth Broadcast Information: Saturday, August 6, 2011- 7:00 p.m. (ET) ESPN2 and 7:00 p.m. on...more»
Mini Unveils U.K.-Only Soho Special Edition
All Minis can be extensively personalized from the factory, but Mini has no shortage of special editions for those who want a unique Mini without exerting any creative effort, and the Soho Special Edition is the company?s latest limited release. The Soho Special Edition is named after the London neighborhood, in keeping with Mini?s practice [...]
Grosjean: No rush to seal title at Spa
GP2 championship leader Romain Grosjean claims he is not thinking about sealing the title when the series resumes at Spa later this month. The DAMS driver heads into the summer break with a commanding 25-point lead over Giedo van der Garde with just two race weekends remaining in the season
CUP: Menard Taking Big Week In Stride
Brickyard 400 winner admits to shedding a few tears over breakthrough victory?
Tuesday 2 August 2011
Clint Bowyer, 2011 NSCS Good Sam RV Insurance 500 Race Preview
No 33 Good Sam Club Chevrolet Impala SS - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCARClint Bowyer No. 33 Good Sam Club Chevrolet Race Notes and Quotes This Week’s Good Sam Club Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway … Clint Bowyer will pilot chassis No. 333 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. This...more»
Sutil delighted with eighth-place start
Adrian Sutil was a delighted man after securing eighth place on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the second time in succession the German has qualified there. "I'm very pleased with my qualifying and it feels great to be starting from eighth for the second race in a row," said the Force India driver, who scored his best result of the season in last weekend's German Grand Prix with a sixth place finish. "This morning in final practice things did not look so good because I was struggling with a general lack of grip.
Infiniti Building Luxury Boat Powered By 400-Horse QX56 V8
Luxury trucks can be quite lovely, if you have the means and the need. And premium speedboats, well, those are even better. But what about combining the two? Infiniti has just announced a one-off project that will answer that very question by the start of next year?s boating season. So far, the company has only [...]
DEBUT 24 HOUR RACE FOR McLAREN GT SUCCESSFULLY ADVANCES THE 12C GT3 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
McLAREN Total 24 Hours of Spa Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Monday, Aug1, 2011 The development programme for the new McLaren MP4-12C GT3 saw McLaren GT enter three cars into the Total 24 Hours of Spa over 30-31 July 2011. Impressive lap times,...
Motorsports This Week on ESPN
ESPN NASCAR LogoNASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Tricky Triangle Live on ESPN ESPN continues its coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with a live, flag-to-flag telecast of the 500-mile race at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 7. The uniquely-shaped track, which has three turns instead of the usual four, is...more»
Vettel back on top in final practice
Sebastian Vettel suggested that Red Bull's hard late-night work might have paid off as he beat Fernando Alonso's Ferrari to the top spot in final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix. After Vettel was unhappy with the car on Friday, Red Bull used its first curfew exception of the year to work into the night trying to improve the set-up
Afanasiev triumphs in damp race one
Sergey Afanasiev withstood a late charge from Adrien Tambay to take his second Auto GP win in difficult damp conditions at Oschersleben on Saturday.
Monday 1 August 2011
Paul Menard Qualifies for Sprint Summer Showdown
Earns Chance at $3 Million Payout for Driver, Driver?s Charity and Lucky Race Fan Sprint Summer Showdown LogoHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ? July 31, 2011 ? With his win in Sunday?s Brickyard 400, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Paul Menard is qualified to be a finalist for a chance to earn a $3 million payout in the...more»
Advantage Muller in first practice
Yvan Muller fired an early warning to his World Touring Car rivals at Oschersleben by topping a wet first practice, more than three tenths of a second clear of the field. The session had initially seen all three Chevrolets locked together, with Rob Huff, Alain Menu and Muller all taking turns at the top - all three often covered by less than 0.2 seconds. With three minutes to go however Muller dipped under the 1m50s bracket for the first time, moving more than half a second clear and ultimately sealing top spot
Di Resta relieved to end point-less run
Paul di Resta admits that ending his eight-race point-less streak with seventh place in the Hungarian Grand Prix has relieved the pressure that was building on him. The Force India driver prevailed in a tight midfield battle with the Toro Rossos, Nico Rosberg and Kamui Kobayashi to claim the best result of his 11-race F1 career
Senna hopes he earned more outings
Bruno Senna is hopeful that he will have further opportunities to drive for Renault on grand prix weekends after making his 2011 debut in Friday morning practice at the Hungaroring. The 27-year-old Brazilian, who raced for HRT last season, completed 25 laps in Nick Heidfeld's race car during the 90-minute session, ending up 15th fastest
Mercedes-Benz Pitches the Viano Vision Pearl as the ?S-class of Vans?
Mercedes-Benz is a big player in the tall, narrow commercial van segment in Europe, and some of its vans even do service as high-end transporters. None factory-built Benz vans, however, are as VIP-tastic as the new Viano Vision Pearl, a luxurious ?maritime-themed? land yacht for six passengers that the company is bringing to the Frankfurt [...]
Mercedes-Benz Brings a ?TraumaHawk? Sprinter Ambulance to the C/D Office
Reps from Mercedes-Benz recently stopped by our office with a specially outfitted, incredibly sweet Sprinter van. The “TraumaHawk” has been set up for ambulance duty by American Emergency Vehicles, and it features everything you’d expect, from flashing lights and wicked-loud sirens (sorry, neighbors) to heavy-duty cabinetry. (We’re suckers for ambulances.) Like all Sprinters sold in [...]
Carl Edwards, No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang Lucas Oil Raceway Preview
No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang (Carl Edwards) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARCarl Edwards? Kroger 200 Advance Team: No. 60 Fastenal Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Mike Beam Chassis: RK-621 ? primary ? last ran in Iowa. Finished 2nd RK?596 ? backup Races Wins Top-5s Top-10s Poles Led Money Cumulative 6 1...more»
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