Results and summary of the Moto2 race at Sepang:
Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Lorenzo Underwhelmed By Yamaha Engine Updates
From MCN: “It is only a slight difference but for sure in Indy we will use this engine. It seems a little bit better in top speed but it is not clearly much better.” Jorge Lorenzo is not exactly brimming with praise for the engine update tested in Brno, which apparently will be used at [...]
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BIKES: Motorman?s Road Test: 2012 Electra Glide Classic
Jerry Motorman test's the 2012 Electra Glide Classic.
Source: http://motorcycling.speedtv.com/article/bikes-motormans-road-test-2012-electra-glide-classic/
Team Chevy, 2011 NSCS TUMS Fast Relief 500 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Team Chevy LogoTEAM CHEVY ADVANCE TUMS FAST RELIEF 500 MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY MARTINSVILLE, VA OCTOBER 30, 2011 DID YOU KNOW? Chevrolet sold 1.2 million vehicles globally in the third quarter, the best July-to-September results in the brand?s 100-year history. In the first nine months of 2011, Chevrolet sold 3.6 million vehicles globally, positioning the brand for...more»
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Report: One-third of red light camera violators in LA opting not to pay voluntary citations
Filed under: Government/Legal
Red light traffic cameras can be a real pain in the butt. The fines can be outrageous, the points lead to higher insurance rates and the programs can even take hard-working police officers off the streets. But what happens if you simply throw the ticket in the trash? In Los Angeles County, the answer seems to be a whole lot of nothing.
The Newspaper reports that red light camera revenue is down by one third after LA Police Commissioner Alan Skoban called the cameras "a voluntary citation program" back on June 7. The cameras have already been shut down in Los Angeles, but surrounding cities are losing boat-loads of dough. Since that June announcement, photo enforcement vendors are reportedly losing $1 million per month.
Still, while red light camera tickets are down, they're certainly not out. Drivers still paid 25,693 tickets at nearly $500 a pop from May through September. That's nearly $30 million over the course of a full year, which gets split between municipalities and the traffic camera system companies.
We're not sure what is more noteworthy - red light cameras that dole out $500 tickets, or ticked motorists that continue to pay outrageous fines even though the program is "voluntary." It appears the moral fiber of this country is still high... or not enough motorists know that the tickets don't have to be paid.
One-third of red light camera violators in LA opting not to pay voluntary citations originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Subaru WRX and STI to Get Dedicated Platform for 2013, Drop ?Impreza? from Their Names
The Subaru WRX and STI will cease their association with everyday Imprezas in 2013, when the pair will be redesigned and ride on a new, dedicated platform separate from the normal Impreza?s. Until then, the WRX and STI will soldier on using the old Impreza platform and be sold alongside the redesigned 2012 Impreza sedan [...]
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KTM riders pull off 2-3 podiums at Morocco Rally
KTM Rally of Morocco Morocco, Sunday, Oct 23, 2011 KTM riders Jakub Przygonski of Poland and Pal Anders Ullevalseter put in some very solid riding to finish 2-3 on the podium of the Morocco Rally....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/ktm_riders_pull_off_2-3_p.php
The Final Lap #179 ? Bobby Labonte & AJ Allmendinger Guests
SHOW #179 – We discuss the Charlotte Chase Race #5, RIP Dan Wheldon, Jimmie Johnson’s wreck, have a chat with Bobby Labonte and AJ Allmendinger. Plus we get you set up for Talladega Superspeedway. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop (About 65 mins) LISTEN HERE SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE RSS FEED EXTERNAL LINK: [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/19/the-final-lap-179-bobby-labonte-aj-allmendinger-guests/
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Menu takes commanding opening win
Alain Menu secured a commanding win in the WTCC's opening race at Suzuka. The Swiss driver's pole position kept him clear of a chaotic run to the first corner, which removed the Chevrolet's biggest threat in the form of Robert Dahlgren's Volvo, and then capitalised on team-mate running Yvan Muller running wide through Turn 7 a few laps later to secure complete control of the race. He crossed the line more than three seconds ahead of fellow Chevy racer Rob Huff, while SUNRED's Michel Nykjaer was able to keep Muller at bay to claim third outright in his independent SEAT.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/menu-takes-commanding-opening-win/
Motomatters.com: Preziosi Not For Turning
From MotoMatters.com’s transcript of the Q&A session with Preziosi: We are exploring different solutions, though I don’t think material is the key point. But for sure, shapes, stiffness, distribution of the stiffness through the length are concepts that we want to explore in order to build up knowledge. The clearest indication yet that Ducati are [...]
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Monday, October 24, 2011
NASCAR World Reacts to the Loss of IndyCar?s Dan Wheldon
STATEMENT FROM NASCAR CHAIRMAN AND CEO BRIAN FRANCE ON THE PASSING OF DAN WHELDON “NASCAR offers its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Dan Wheldon, his teammates, and the entire IndyCar Series community for their tragic loss today. They will be in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.” Statement From [...]
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/16/nascar-world-reacts-to-the-loss-of-indycars-dan-wheldon/
Loeb leads but Latvala closes
Sebastien Loeb continued to lead the Rally of Spain after SS12, but a stellar drive from Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala allowed him to close to within 27.6s of the Frenchman. The asphalt stages seemed to offer Loeb a chance to further extend his lead, but instead he ended up dropping just over five seconds to Latvala.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/loeb-leads-but-latvala-closes/
Report: Marchionne aims Maserati at Porsche and Bentley
Filed under: Maserati
Expanding an automotive empire is tricky business. You can either pit one brand within the group against another, or you have to differentiate them significantly. Volkswagen has opted for the former, with numerous competitors from different group brands in the same segments, but the Fiat/Chrysler group over which Sergio Marchionne presides is going the other route.
As a result, Marchionne insists that Ferrari isn't after the same market that the likes of Porsche and Bentley - both part of the Volkswagen group - currently pursue. Ferrari, he says, is in a league of its own, but in fact it plays against the likes of Lamborghini and Bugatti. So what is Marchionne pitting against Porsche and Bentley? Maserati.
Reiterating that Ferrari will never build an SUV or a four-door sedan, Marchionne points to Maserati to fill those niches. In order to get there, as we know, the Trident marque is launching a pair of sedans - one larger and one smaller - to succeed the current Quattroporte, and the SUV currently known as the Kubang, previewed in concept form at the Frankfurt show last month.
Together with the GranTurismo range - the convertible version of which Marchionne is pictured with above - the new models are pegged to boost Maserati's sales up tenfold over the course of the coming years, from the 5,675 units it sold last year up to 55,000 or even 60,000 units. Ferrari's sales, meanwhile, will be limited to 10,000 units from the 6,573 it sold last year in markets around the world.
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MotoGP: Malaysian GP Cancelled
After a tragic accident involving Marco Simoncelli, Colin Edwards, and Valentino Rossi, MotoGP has decided not to resume the Malaysian GP. The decision came down as Marco Simoncelli battled for his life at the track-side medical center, with Race Direction stating that it would be inappropriate to restart the race while Simoncelli was in such a precarious position medically. Succumbing to his injuries shortly after the cancellation was announced, heartbreak swept the paddock with the ...
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BMW DTM livery revealed
BMW has revealed the livery of its M3 DTM machinery ahead of this weekend's season finale at Hockenheim. The manufacturer, which will re-enter the championship next year after a 20-year absence, presented the car in its traditional white, blue and red motorsport livery.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/miscellaneous/dtm/bmw-dtm-livery-revealed/
Ben Spies Out for the Malaysian GP with Continued Injuries
Yamaha Racing just can’t seem to get a break these last few rounds of the 2011 MotoGP season. With Jorge Lorenzo already sidelined from the Malaysian GP because of the finger injury he sustained at Philip Island, factory Yamaha rider Ben Spies has also withdrawn from the Malaysian round. Sitting out the Australian GP last weekend, Spies had been struggling with the injuries he received while crashing at 167 mph at Phillip Island. Sore and ...
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
Meeke unsure about running in dark
Mini driver Kris Meeke has questioned the running of the final stage on today's opening leg of the Catalunya Rally due to the excessive dust on the Spanish gravel. There has been growing concern through the morning at the dust problem, with the drivers complaining bitterly about going off the road while being blinded by the dust. Having already increased the usual two-minute gap to three minutes, the organisers have now added another minute to try and ensure a safe passage through the stages.
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2013 Chevrolet Spark Specs and 2014 Spark EV Announced
The smallest Chevy also will spawn a small fleet of electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Spark has taken the long way to the U.S. market, although it?s one car for which we haven?t minded waiting. Now GM is sharing more details, including which gas engine we?ll get (the big one!) and news of a small-scale Spark [...]
Winterbottom and Lyons triumph in R2
Mark Winterbottom and Richard Lyons claimed victory in the second and final V8 Supercars race at Surfers Paradise. Lyons started the race and was able to remain in touch with the lead Triple Eight Holdens, providing Winterbottom with the perfect platform from which to attack. He snatched the lead less than ten laps from the end, clinching his and the FPR squad's first victory of the year, and only Ford's third of the season
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/winterbottom-and-lyons-triumph-in-r2/
Report: India's exotic car market booms as economy births more millionaires
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Lamborghini, Earnings/Financials, Ferrari, India, Luxury
Demand for supercars in India has exotic automakers scrambling, with Lamborghini on the verge of opening its second dealership in India this year, and Ferrari planning to open four more by the end of 2012.
Ferrari opened its first Indian dealership in May as the country's blossoming economy continues to spit out millionaires left and right. The number of India's millionaires is expected to double by 2015.
Despite climbing numbers of millionaires and increased demand for exotic rides, a chilling fact remains: World Bank estimates that 75 percent of Indians live on less than $2 a day.
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Rule tweak ?won?t change? Talladega
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers do not expect Sunday's race at Talladega to be affected by new technical rules after testing the changes during Friday's practice sessions. Hoping to limit the tandem style of drafting that has prevailed at Daytona and Talladega this year, NASCAR issued a new restrictor-plate for this weekend's race, with an increase of 1/64th of an inch in the diameter of the plate holes which gives around a seven to 10 horsepower boost. Additionally a new calibration for the pop-off valve that controls maximum pressure in the radiator was also set in order to try to prevent drivers from pushing each other for as long as they have done in previous restrictor-plate races this year
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/rule-tweak-wont-change-talladega/
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Wallace wins Talladega subbing for Sadler
Mike Wallace proved to be a suitable substitute for Elliott Sadler at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, racing to his first Truck Series victory since 2000.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/wallace-wins-talladega-subbing-for-sadler.html
Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon
Saturday, October 22, 2011
FIA in engine-mapping clampdown
Formula 1 teams have been told that there will be stricter limitations on engine mapping next year, as part of a clampdown by the FIA to prevent teams exploiting exhausts gases. Although moves to outlaw blown diffusers have already resulted in teams being forced to run with periscope exhausts in 2012, there have been mounting concerns that some outfits are still trying to exploit loopholes in this area of the regulations. Earlier this week, Mercedes GP team principal Ross Brawn voiced his fears on the matter - especially because it had become clear to everyone this year just what benefit can be had from using exhaust gases for improved aerodynamic performance
Hendrick sweeps front row at Talladega
Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson swept the front row of the grid in qualifying for Sunday's Chase round at Talladega. The veteran beat the benchmark set by the reigning champion - who spent most of the session on provisional pole - with his second lap of 52.799 seconds, just edging his team-mate by two thousandths of a second
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/hendrick-sweeps-front-row-at-talladega/
Hendrick sweeps front row at Talladega
Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson swept the front row of the grid in qualifying for Sunday's Chase round at Talladega. The veteran beat the benchmark set by the reigning champion - who spent most of the session on provisional pole - with his second lap of 52.799 seconds, just edging his team-mate by two thousandths of a second
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/hendrick-sweeps-front-row-at-talladega/
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2011 NSCS Good Sam Club 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Kevin Harvick
2011 NSCS 29 Jimmy John's Chevrolet Impala SSKEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 JIMMY JOHN?S CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway and discussed fuel injection testing, competing with fellow ?Race to the Chase? competitors Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth at Talladega, learning how to drive restrictor plate tracks and other topics. COMING IN...more»
Newey not ruling out new parts in 2011
Adrian Newey has not ruled out introducing new developments to Red Bull's RB7 chassis before the end of the season, but only if there is no risk of giving away the team's 2012 design secrets to rival teams. Newey, whose RB6 and RB7 designs have scooped up the last two drivers' and constructors' world titles with Sebastian Vettel, insisted that all focus is now going into the new RB8 project which he said would likely be influenced by the change in blown diffuser regulations for next year. "All our research is on next year, but if we find something that comes out of that in regards to this year's car we may choose to do so depending on whether it could give the game away," he said at the team's headquarters during its world title media event in Milton Keynes.
Nakasuga to replace Lorenzo at Sepang
Yamaha test rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga will replace the injured Jorge Lorenzo during this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix. The Spanish rider missed the Australian Grand Prix last weekend and will also be absent from Sepang race after he injured a finger in a crash during the warm-up at Philip Island. Nakasuga, 30, will be making his MotoGP racing debut this weekend
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Friday, October 21, 2011
AUTOS: Ford Compacts Tuned For SEMA
Tuners prepare 10 Focus and Fiesta customs for annual aftermarket-equipment show in Las Vegas; photo gallery.
Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-ford-compacts-at-sema/
Today?s Headlines
More on New Transit Chief Joe Lhota (NYT,�Post,�WSJ,�Crain’s,�Observer)
Post: If You Liked Mayor Giuliani, You’ll Like MTA Chair Lhota
Protected From Competition, Taxi Medallions Sell For $1 Million (NYT)
Upper East Side CB Reverses Committee, Votes Against Bike Licensing Proposal (DNAinfo)
Manufacturer Displaced By Eminent Domain in Kosciuszko Bridge Widening Prepares to Exit NY (News)
Edit Boards: If Pat Foye [...]
Post: If You Liked Mayor Giuliani, You’ll Like MTA Chair Lhota
Protected From Competition, Taxi Medallions Sell For $1 Million (NYT)
Upper East Side CB Reverses Committee, Votes Against Bike Licensing Proposal (DNAinfo)
Manufacturer Displaced By Eminent Domain in Kosciuszko Bridge Widening Prepares to Exit NY (News)
Edit Boards: If Pat Foye [...]
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JOHN FORCE ULTIMATE CAR SHOW ADDED TO AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NHRA FINALS CELEBRATION
NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. Monday, 17 Oct 2011 NHRA's 60th Anniversary celebration will finish in spectacular fashion at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, Nov. 10-13, as NHRA will honor 15-time world champion John Force, the sport's most prolific...
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Today?s Headlines
Gene Russianoff’s Checklist for New MTA Chief: Cut Borrowing, Stick Up for Congestion Pricing (News)
Hasidim Enforce Gender Segregation on Public Franchise B110 Bus (NYWorld)
With 39 Percent of Drivers Speeding, Staten Island Pols Get Behind Camera Enforcement (Advance)
Check Out This Nice Interactive Map of MetroCard Swipe Data (WSJ)
Port Authority, MTA Finances Drive Conflict Between Cuomo and [...]
Hasidim Enforce Gender Segregation on Public Franchise B110 Bus (NYWorld)
With 39 Percent of Drivers Speeding, Staten Island Pols Get Behind Camera Enforcement (Advance)
Check Out This Nice Interactive Map of MetroCard Swipe Data (WSJ)
Port Authority, MTA Finances Drive Conflict Between Cuomo and [...]
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Kline Upends Field at USA
While Brandon Salvatore continued to add to his point total in the NASCAR iRacing.com Tour Modified Series (NiTMS) on Week Ten, it was veteran sim racer Shane Kline who showed the way in Round Ten. The Untamed Motorsports driver captured the top split race of the week at the USA International Speedway to take the overall win for the week. Kline took the win in Saturday’s 3476 Strength of Field affair by just over one second. Kevin Walker came home as the runner-up, edging-out Derrick Cormier2, Carl Sundberg and Mitch Miller. Kline led 90 laps en route to the win. The race featured just a single caution period and just two lead changes between Kline, who started on the pole, and Walker. Kline gained 217 points for the win. Though [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/kline-upends-field-at-usa/
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ford Working on New Small V6, We?re Guessing It?ll Be Turbocharged
The same UAW release confirming that the Ford Transit van will be assembled and sold in the U.S. also contains a line about a small-displacement V-6. In reference to Ford’s Lima, Ohio, engine plant, the UAW says that “a new industry-leading�small V-6 will be added to the plant at an investment of $400M.” A Ford [...]
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Bridgestone Press Release: Hirohide Hamashima Talks About Soft Compounds And Bumps At Phillip Island
After the latest round of MotoGP at Phillip Island in Australia, Bridgestone issued their customary post-race press release. In it, Hirohide Hamashima talks about the paradox that Phillip Island presents in terms of tire performance. The press release follows below:
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Find of the Day: Jacques Villeneuve's 1997 title-prize Hennessey Viper Venom
Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Performance, Dodge, UK, Celebrities
Say what you will about what he's done since, but nobody was as hot a talent as Jacques Villeneuve in the mid '90s. The French Canadian driver - and son of Gilles Villeneuve, who died while racing for Scuderia Ferrari - won both the Indy 500 and the IndyCar title in only his second season in the series. Then he moved up to Formula One and repeated the feat by taking the championship in only his second season, having only lost out to his Williams teammate Damon Hill the season before.
The 1997 world championship was nothing short of epic, pitting the newbie against Michael Schumacher in a battle that came down to the last race and saw Schumi disqualified from the standings for some questionable driving tactics. Needless to say, Williams was elated at securing what would, unfortunately, be the end of its dominant winning streak. And so were their sponsors. So much so, in fact, that Rothmans - the tobacco brand that was the team's title sponsor - gave Jacques the very special gift you see here.
What might look like an ordinary Viper, in fact, packs some serious Venom - modified by Hennessey to the tune of over 600 horsepower, and decked out in Rothmans racing stripes to boot. It cost $135,000 new, but with a 3.3-second sprint to 60 and a 205-mile per hour top end, was capable of keeping pace with the half-million Ferrari Enzo that wouldn't come out for another few years. Of course, with all that power driving the rear wheels and no electronic aids whatsoever, you'd have to be an F1 driver to keep it all under control.
The car traveled with Villeneuve as he contested the 1998 world championship to considerably less success, and, with 23,000 miles on the odometer, is now up for grabs in the UK with a £39,995 asking price - equivalent to $63k at today's conversion rates. Which may be worth it for the performance capabilities alone, never mind the provenance.
Find of the Day: Jacques Villeneuve's 1997 title-prize Hennessey Viper Venom originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
2011 Phillip Island Moto2 And 125cc Post-Race Press Release Round Up
Press releases from the Moto2 and 125cc teams after the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island:
Year:
2011
Nobile collects third win of 2011 season
Mountain View Racing Vincent Nobile, NHRA Arizona Nationals Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz.. Sunday, Oct 16, 2011 Rookie sensation Vincent Nobile, 19, claimed his third win of the 2011 season when he drove his NAPA/Mountain View Dodge Avenger to a...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/nobile_collects_third_win.php
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Wear a ponytail? Buy a Buick Verano
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Buick, Design/Style, Luxury
With the launch of the $23,470 Buick Verano, General Motors has its work cut out in differentiating this luxury compact from its mass market sibling, the Chevrolet Cruze. Verano's price tag starts less than $500 above a top-of-the-line Cruze LTZ, but GM has a few arrows in its premium-product quiver to insure Verano doesn't come off as a badge-engineered baby Buick.
While we're more interested in the engine upgrade, which puts the 2.4-liter four-cylinder from the Buick Regal underhood, GM is touting the Verano's "1,000-hour" seats. They share leather, foam and padding with the top-of-the-line Buick LaCrosse, and are designed to prevent "hot spots" when driving long distances, says GM in a new press release. (The 1,000 hours GM refers to is the development time that went into the seats, not the duration you can sit in them before experiencing discomfort.)
The icing on the cake is that the Verano's seat head rests are "positioned to accommodate ponytails and other up-dos without compromising the occupants' postural comfort," says GM. Which, of course, makes us wonder whether we might someday see a Steven Seagal special edition Verano. Read the entire press release after the jump.
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Dovizioso: Beating Pedrosa vital
Andrea Dovizioso said that beating Dani Pedrosa to the final podium spot at the Australian Grand Prix was a massive lift in his intra-team battle with the Spaniard for third place in the world championship. Dovizioso, who is leaving Honda for the Tech 3 Yamaha squad at the end of the season, saw Pedrosa cut the gap between the two in the standings from 53 points to one in the space of just four races. And Pedrosa looked set to overhaul the Italian for third spot in the points as the pair battled for the final podium position at Phillip Island.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/dovizioso-beating-pedrosa-vital/
Now Sixty-Six Percent More Practical! Volvo?s Five-Door C30 Hatchback Spied
Volvo’s C30 hatchback may be attractive and a decent value, but its packaging prioritizes style over function in a very un-Volvo way. With just one door on each side and a small rear opening, the C30 would have a hard time challenging a VW Golf or Audi A3 in day-to-day practicality. And for Volvo’s sake [...]
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Greg Biffle, 2011 NSCS Good Sam Club 500 Race Preview
Greg Biffle - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARBiffle on Talladega: ?Talladega should be exciting this weekend. The Fords were the class of the field there in the spring and I expect the same thing this weekend. You?ll obviously need a good drafting partner to run well on Sunday. If we can find a...more»
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Rennsport Trivia: Keys of the Gods Edition
Few historic racing cars are as immediately identifiable as the Porsche 917. Stuttgart’s twelve-cylinder monster and the cars it spawned took the German marque to some of the most famous podiums in the world, and it gave the company the overall Le Mans win it had long wanted. The most iconic 917 is perhaps the [...]
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MotoGP Silly Season Update: Marquez Announcement Imminent, Redding To Ride A Ducati?
Fears of a tiny grid in MotoGP for 2012 appear to be receding rapidly. As the countdown to next year approaches, the final slots on the grid - along with what may turn out to be a large number of CRT entries, as we reported earlier - are starting to fill up.
The burning question in the MotoGP paddock at the moment is whether Spanish prodigy Marc Marquez will move up to MotoGP from Moto2 next season. Speculation on the matter has been hectic, with negotiations being opened in earnest at the Aragon round of MotoGP, where Marquez' mentor and manager Emilio Alzamora told reporters that Marquez had little to gain from staying in Moto2. Since then, the situation has moved on, and as Spanish petroleum giant Repsol's plans for 2012 have been clarified, a switch to MotoGP is looking increasingly likely.
Supercharged Hyundai Genesis Coupe Heads to SEMA?Could It Make It to Production?
We probably shouldn?t get too far ahead of ourselves. Hyundai hasn?t even revealed the Veloster-like,�face-lifted Genesis coupe yet, but the Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC, which the company will show off at the SEMA show this November, might be a rare situation when a SEMA show car actually hints at a potentially awesome production vehicle. Why [...]
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Q and A with Korean Grand Prix promoter
AUTOSPORT talks to Korean Grand Prix promoter Won-Hwa Park following the second Formula 1 in the country. Q
Ogier, Grosjean to make RoC debut
GP2 Series champion Romain Grosjean will team up with WRC championship contender Sebastien Ogier for Team France in this year's Race of Champions. Both Grosjean and Citroen driver Ogier will be making their debut at the Dusseldorf event on December 3-4. Last year Team France was represented by Sebastien Loeb and Alain Prost, the duo reaching the final of the Nations' Cup.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/ogier-grosjean-to-make-roc-debut/
Monday, October 17, 2011
TaxSlayer.com Announces Extension With JR Motorsports
“TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet to race in 14 NNS events in 2012″ TaxSlayer.comMOORESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 14, 2011) ? TaxSlayer.com, an online tax service that prepares and e-files millions of tax returns each year for its customers, announced today a partnership extension with JR Motorsports for 14 NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2012. The extension was announced today...more»
D?Ambrosio baffled by lack of pace
Jerome D'Ambrosio admitted he was mystified by his lack of pace during qualifying for the Korean Grand Prix.
James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III
Sunday confirms Saturday with a twist
Scuderia Ferrari 2011 Korean Grand Prix Day 3 Race Report Korea International Circuit, Korea, Sunday, October 16 2011 When you look in a mirror, you actually see things reversed and that was the story of today's sixteenth round of the...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/sunday_confirms_saturday.php
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Wheldon airlifted to hospital
Dan Wheldon has been airlifted to University Medical Centre in Las Vegas following a huge 15-car accident in the early stages of the IndyCar Series finale. Pippa Mann, who climbed aided from her car, as well as JR Hildebrand have also been taken to the hospital by road. Wheldon, this year's Indianapolis 500 winner, was one of at least four drivers whose cars became airborne in the crash, which occurred on the 12th lap of the race.
Mazda Tweet Confirms Work on New Rotary Engine
The rotary engine is dead! Long live the rotary engine! A tweet from Mazda’s Japanese PR department confirms that the company is working on a next-generation rotary engine, which we hope means a replacement for the late RX-8 isn’t far off. If you can’t read the Japanese above?and really, shame on you if that’s the [...]
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
D?Ambrosio baffled by lack of pace
Jerome D'Ambrosio admitted he was mystified by his lack of pace during qualifying for the Korean Grand Prix.
2011 Final World Supersport Championship Standings After Round 13, Portimao
Championship standings for round , 2011
Title race comes to an end for Maisano and Marciello at Monza
Ferrari Driver Academy Formula 3 Championship Maranello,Saturday, 15 October 2011 Brandon Maisano (BVM Target) finished fifth and Raffaele Marciello (Prema) was sixth in the eighth and final round of the Italian Formula 3 Championship, held at Monza today. The two...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/title_race_comes_to_an_en.php
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CUP: Charlotte Power Rankings
Carl Edwards is now on top of the FOXSports.com/SPEED.com Power Rankings...
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-charlotte-motor-speedway-power-rankings-nascar-sprint-chase/
American Michael Lewis Wins at Monza and Claims 2011 ACI Sport Formula 3 Italia Rookie Championship
Michael Lewis Formula 3 Italia Monza/Laguna Beach, California October 15, 2011 Michael Lewis celebrates in Victory Lane as he took his third Formula 3 Italia win of the 2011 season on Saturday, October 15, at Monza. As a result of...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/american_michael_lewis_wi_1.php
TRG Motorsports Racing Two Cars in Charlotte and Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer
TRG Motorsports(10.14.2011) Mooresville, N.C. - TRG Motorsports will have not one, but two cars in the show when the green flag drops on Saturday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Andy Lally successfully qualified the No. 77 Ford Fusion into the race while Hermie Sadler will take advantage of a guaranteed starting position...more»
Saturday, October 15, 2011
AT&T Williams 2011 Korean Grand Prix Day 2 Qualifying Report
AT&T Williams 2011 Korean Grand Prix Day 2 Qualifying Report Korea International Circuit, Korea, Saturday, October 15 2011 Korean International Circuit, Korea 5.621km / 3.492 miles Weather: Dry but cloudy Air: 22 ? 23�C Track: 28 ? 31�C AT&T Williams...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/att_williams_2011_korean_1.php
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Lorenzo?s Gamble at Brno
From Randy Mamola’s column for Alpinestars: I talked to Lorenzo?s crew chief Ramon Forcada after the race about the choice to run the softer front tire and he said it was Jorge?s call after morning warm-up, as he did a good run of low 1:57?s on a tire that had 25 laps on it and [...]
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Kanaan takes Las Vegas pole
Tony Kanaan claimed his first fully-fledged pole position for KV Racing Technology as the IndyCar Series title contenders were upstaged in Las Vegas qualifying. Championship rivals Will Power and Dario Franchitti will start back on row nine, with Oriol Servia, Kentucky winner Ed Carpenter and Indianapolis polesitter Alex Tagliani completing the line-up on the front two rows
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Chandhok encouraged by practice pace
Karun Chandhok was happy with his pace during Friday morning free practice ahead of the Korean Grand Prix despite limited running. The Team Lotus driver, who took over Jarno Trulli's car for the 90-minute session, completed only 11 laps because of the wet conditions
Friday, October 14, 2011
Hamlin sees positive changes ahead at JGR
Things are changing at Joe Gibbs Racing. And Denny Hamlin couldnt more excited about the direction.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/hamlin-sees-positive-changes-ahead-at-jgr.html
Report: Ford boosts V6 F-150 forecast, will hit 100,000 sold
While there was undoubtedly some consternation among pickup truck traditionalists and industry pundits, it appears Americans like their full-size V6 pickups just fine, thank you. According to The Wall Street Journal, Ford Motor Company had expected sales of its 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6-equipped F-150 pickups to represent about 40 percent of its mix, but the turbocharged six-cylinder is on target to be around 45 percent of the mainstay model's sales tally, with sales hitting about 100,000 units in 2011.
Despite the sour economy, WSJ notes that sales of Ford's pickups are up around eight percent this year, though that increase trails that of its crosstown rivals at General Motors and Ram.
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Stoner in control at Phillip Island
World championship leader Casey Stoner remained in control of his home event at Phillip Island after second practice for the Australian MotoGP, having once again frequently lapped faster than anyone else during the 45-minute session. The factory Honda rider set a 1m30.535s lap, which was a tenth slower than he'd managed in the morning session, but more than enough to depose reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo from the top of the times.
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Jimmy Kite to Close 2011 Silver Crown Season at Toledo IndyCar Vet to Turn First Laps on Ohio Half-Mile
Sachs Racing Jimmy Kite TOLEDO, OH., October 12, 2011 Photo by John Mahoney, USAC Jimmy Kite will close his limited 2011 United States Auto Club (USAC) Traxxas Silver Crown Championship season this week at Toledo (OH) Speedway. It is rare...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/jimmy_kite_to_close_2011.php
ENDERS SEEKING HISTORIC PRO STOCK VICTORY AND DRAWS INSPIRATION AND HIGH PRAISE FROM NHRA LEGEND MULDOWNEY
NHRA CHANDLER, Ariz, Tue, 11 Oct 2011 While NHRA has been busy celebrating the legends of the sport and their historic exploits during its 60th anniversary season, Pro Stock racer Erica Enders has been chasing a little bit of history...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/enders_seeking_historic_p.php
Thursday, October 13, 2011
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider First Drive: Ferrari?s Newest Roadster Isn?t Absolutely Perfect
Ferrari?s newest roadster is not absolutely perfect. Despite some very compelling evidence to the contrary, the Ferrari 458 Spider is not actually perfect. For example, some people believe that certain details of the design, such as the flat nose or three-pipe exhaust or staircase of LEDs in the headlamp clusters, are weird or ugly. But [...]
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