Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Ford Racing, 2011 NSCS Crown Royal 400 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Ford RacingCARL EDWARDS ? No. 99 Scotts eZ Seed Ford (Qualified 8th) ?That was a good lap. I think we will be okay and that will be a good starting spot. A couple hundredths would have made a big difference, but that was a good safe lap. We have to go back and look hard...more»
Research Bolsters Case for Cycle Tracks While AASHTO Updates Guide
For decades, dueling camps of cycling advocates have feuded about how to best accommodate riders. Some have pushed for the construction of Dutch-style cycle tracks, arguing that separated lanes make bicycling safer and less intimidating, while others have insisted such infrastructure isolates riders and makes cycling more dangerous than simply remaining within the flow of [...]
Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith
Elliott Sadler Brings Home Fourth-Place Finish at Home Track
Top-Five at Richmond International Raceway Advances Sadler to Second in Points 2011 NNS Elliott Sadler - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCARRICHMOND, Va. (April 30, 2011) – Elliott Sadler came to his home track, Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, sixth in the running for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship, but a top-five finish bumped the...more»
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Bowyer on roll as Sprint Cup heads to Richmond (PA SportsTicker)
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin
?Upset? Rossi rues front-end issues
Valentino Rossi admitted that his ninth place on the Portuguese Grand Prix grid was significantly below his and Ducati's expectations, as he blamed a front-end handling issue for the poor result. The former champion had been fourth quickest in Friday practice, but could not match that pace today and will start on row three. "We are very upset about the performance this afternoon and especially about the position, because our target was to fight for the second row, around fifth or sixth place, and we had that potential yesterday," said Rossi
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/upset-rossi-rues-front-end-issues/
Mazda CX-5 caught with less camo
Filed under: Frankfurt Motor Show, Spy Photos, Crossover, Mazda
Mazda CX-5 spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery
Mazda is quickly readying its new CX-5 small crossover, previewed by the shapely Minagi concept that bowed at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The test mule you see here still uses a lot of bits from the larger CX-7, but as more of the camouflage comes off, we can start to see the Mazda's shapely new front end, inspired not only by the Minagi, but by the automaker's Shinari design concept from 2010.
When it enters production, the CX-5 will replace the Tribute CUV in Mazda's lineup. The Tribute is simply a rebadged version of the Ford Escape, and since the Blue Oval is prepping its new Vertrek-based global crossover to replace the Escape (and Kuga overseas), the Tribute will simply go the way of the dodo.
Look for the production version of the CX-5 to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
When it enters production, the CX-5 will replace the Tribute CUV in Mazda's lineup. The Tribute is simply a rebadged version of the Ford Escape, and since the Blue Oval is prepping its new Vertrek-based global crossover to replace the Escape (and Kuga overseas), the Tribute will simply go the way of the dodo.
Look for the production version of the CX-5 to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
[Sources: KGP Photography, Kicking Tires]
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Honda Will Launch the All-New 2012 CR-V this Fall
Honda, like your local artisanal bakery, has a habit of throwing away perfectly good stuff on a regular schedule. Except that while�La Crise Cardiaque Belle is tossing out that morning’s croissants, Honda disposes of vehicles that are still near the top of the class. To wit: the present CR-V, introduced in 2006, still was good [...]
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100-year-old NASCAR fan tackles the track, lives to see 101
Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., Videos
100-year-old NASCAR fan drives NHMS - Click above to watch the video after the jump
We're not the biggest NASCAR fans in the world, but we can't think of a much better way to celebrate a 100th birthday than with a few laps around New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Rachel Gilbert, a NASCAR follower since the 1960s, took five live laps around the speedway in a Toyota Camry pace car. Ms. Gilbert, we salute you.
The great grandmother of nine never passed 50 miles per hour, but she seemed pretty darn pleased with her shot at NASCAR glory. The good people at the speedway also gave Gilbert VIP tickets to the July Spring Cup and a shirt signed by Carl Edwards. Hit the jump to watch video of Gilbert as she cruises around NHMS.
[Source: The Daily What]
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Bayne still in hospital, Buescher to race Richmond (PA SportsTicker)
Chris Buescher is making his first career NASCAR start in place of Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne, who remains hospitalized for symptoms believed to be related to an insect bite.
Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
Team Peugeot Total Into the final Straight
Peugeot Sport Team Peugeot Total Le Mans Series / Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Round 2 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, 1,000km OF SPA: 5-7 May There'll be more than a hint of this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans lingering in the...
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/team_peugeot_total_into_the_final_straight.php
Buemi calm about Toro Rosso future
Sebastien Buemi says he is far from worried about the pressure situation he has found himself in at Scuderia Toro Rosso this year - with the outfit looking for an opportunity to slot tester Daniel Ricciardo into a race seat later in the season. Toro Rosso chiefs have made no secret of the fact that both Buemi and team-mate Jaime Alguersuari need to lift their game this year if they are to keep their seats ? with Ricciardo ready to step in if the outfit feels there is a good opportunity for him. But despite the stress that Ricciardo's presence brings, Buemi insists that he feels his situation is firmly under control
Gimax Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock
Vettel: Staff stability key for new deal
Sebastian Vettel says that Red Bull Racing securing the future of key team personnel like Adrian Newey was vital for him electing to remain at the outfit for the next few years. The world champion announced on the eve of this season that he had extended his contract until the end of 2014 - as part of a series of moves that included around 50 senior personnel at the outfit also signing new contracts. In an interview with Italian magazine Autosprint, Vettel confirmed that having the commitment of key staff ? including Newey ? played a vital role in his decision to remain on board
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FIM says Jerez marshals acted well
MotoGP's ruling body, FIM, has declared the behaviour of the Spanish GP marshals "safe and appropriate" following a review of their actions after complaints from Casey Stoner.
Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard Bobby Grim
Summer decision on Kubica?s return
The doctor overseeing Robert Kubica's recovery says it will be mid-summer before it is clear if and when the Pole will be ready to return to racing. Kubica will finally leave the Santa Corona hospital - where he has been since his horrific rally crash in early February - in just over a week
Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan
Pirelli promises not to get complacent
Pirelli insists it cannot sit back and think that it has done enough with its tyres to guarantee exciting races in 2011, despite the first three events of the year having been deemed a success.
David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris Cuth Harrison
Sprint Fan Vote Eclipses 1 Million Vote Mark
David Ragan climbs into Top 10, bumps out Martin Truex Jr. 2011 NASCAR Sprint All Star Fan VoteHUNTERSVILLE, N.C. ? April 28, 2011 ?Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today that more than 1 million votes have been cast in the 2011 Sprint Fan Vote, which allows fans to place a driver into the field of the 2011...more»
Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch
Audi drivers thrilled with new car
Audi's drivers hailed the performance and driving ease of the new R18 TDI at Le Mans after it emerged quickest from yesterday's pre-race test day. Tom Kristensen and Mike Rockenfeller gave Audi a one-two in the test, although Stephane Sarrazin was within 0.2 seconds in the best of the Peugeots. Although Audi has completed extensive testing elsewhere with its new closed-top car, this was its first run at the home of the race it has been primarily designed for.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/audi-drivers-thrilled-with-new-car/
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ford's EcoBoost V6 accounts for 36% of all F-150 sales
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost - Click above for high-res image gallery
When gas prices hit $4 per gallon in the past, pickup sales suffered as a result. We have to wait until April sales are released to know how much truck sales have been hurt by the latest spike at the pump, but it's clear that the Ford F-150 is getting a big boost from its turbocharged V6.
Automotive News reports that 36 percent of all F-150s are equipped with the optional EcoBoost V6, which costs between $750 and $1,750 depending on the model. What's more, the EcoBoost model is reportedly accounting for 40 percent of all F-150 orders, and there is currently a scant 13-day supply of the boosted trucks.
Traditionally, full-size truck buyers have been more inclined to opt for larger V8 engines, but the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 appears to have changed some minds. The mill's V8-like 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque means that capability won't be compromised, while fuel economy rises by up to 20 percent. The Environmental Protection Agency gave the boosted F-150 a 16 mile per gallon city rating and a 22 mpg rating in highway driving.
At the same time, Ford claims a maximum tow rating of 11,300 pounds with an EcoBoost-equipped F-150, depending on the model configuration. For comparison's sake, F-150s that come with the 411-hp, 6.2-liter V8 can also tow 11,300 pounds, but fuel economy tops out at only 18 mpg in highway driving.
With the EcoBoost F-150 off to a rousing start, the next big question is whether the boosted V6 has staying power in the event gas prices drop back down to more normal levels. We'll have to wait and see, but with power and capability that matches other trucks in the F-150 lineup and a significant fuel economy savings, we can't see why not.
Photos copyright (C)2010 Jeremy Korzeniewski / AOL and Ford Motor Company
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Huff leads first Zolder practice
Chevrolet's dominance of the 2011 World Touring Car Championship season-opener at Curitiba has carried through to the first part of this weekend's round at Zolder, with Rob Huff and Yvan Muller setting the pace in this morning's opening practice session. Huff's marker of 1m38.531s put him 0.2 seconds clear of his reigning champion team-mate, leaving third-placed Michel Nykjaer a further second in arrears as the quickest of the non-Chevys in his two-litre SUNRED SEAT
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/huff-leads-first-zolder-practice/
Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle
BYRON, CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ST. THOMAS ADDED TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK ROSTER
NHRA Mon, 25 Apr 2011 The NHRA has announced that three tracks have joined the North Central Division member track roster including Byron Dragway and Central Illinois Dragway in Illinois and St. Thomas Raceway Park in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada....
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/byron_central_illinois_an.php
Cecil Green Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard
iRacing.com Announces iRacing 2.0
iRacing.com Announces iRacing 2.0 World?s Premier Online, Multiplayer Racing Game to Release Revolutionary Updates over the Summer Months BEDFORD, MA (April 20, 2011) ? iRacing.com today formally announced its most dramatic software release to date ? Version 2.0. Coming in the summer of 2011, iRacing 2.0 will feature enhancements across the board for the popular online, multi-player racing title. In contrast to gaming software brands that typically release a new title once every few years, the online racing game takes advantage of digital distribution to provide regular updates of its service to the more than 25,000 iRacing members four times per year. “iRacing is now to sim racing what NASCAR is to stock car racing.”� -� John Henry ?By summer?s end, we will have clearly ?launched? a truly amazing step [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracing-com-announces-iracing-2-0/
Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III
By the Numbers: Richmond filled with dominating performances (NASCAR.com)
By the Numbers: Richmond filled with dominating performances
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The Final Lap #154 Podcast ? Richmond Preview/Brad Keselowski
SHOW #154 – We recap the Truck/NNS Nashville race weekend, preview the coming Richmond weekend, talk with Brad Keselowski, and The NASCAR Foundation’s Sandy Marshall. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop THE NASCAR FOUNDATION LISTEN HERE (About 49 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_154_11.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! [...]
Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen
Ten Things NBBL Doesn?t Want You to Know
#3: Before NBBL was lobbying City Hall to remove the Prospect Park West bike lane, Marty Markowitz and Iris Weinshall were lobbying DOT to not even build the PPW bike lane (PDF). #4: NBBL has a U.S. Senator on their side.
If opponents of an effective street safety project repeat dishonest distortions about it often enough, [...]
If opponents of an effective street safety project repeat dishonest distortions about it often enough, [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/26/ten-things-nbbl-doesnt-want-you-to-know/
Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan
Cadillac Planning RWD Sedan to Go After the 7-series and S-class . . . And Maybe Even the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Cadillac has talked about building a true flagship for years?the beautiful Sixteen concept, shown above, dates to 2003?and it appears that a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan is finally taking shape. The brand’s bosses have realized that the XTS, a stretched derivative of the front-wheel-drive Epsilon platform also underpinning the Buick LaCrosse and Saab 9-5, will not [...]
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Yuji Ide Jesús Iglesias Taki Inoue Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Bye, Jr Wins Charlotte ITZR Trucks Series Race
The InTheZoneRacing.com Truck Series took to the iRacing.com version of the Charlotte Motor Speedway for race number five in the 14 race inaugural season.� 24 sim racers posted times in qualifying with first time ITZR racers Chris Keogh of Illinois and David Rattler filling-out the front row, with subsequently Keogh jumping to an early lead around the 1.5 mile high-banked speedway at the green flag. Last week’s winner Trenton Moriarity of Washington struck trouble early when he spun off Turn Four and collided with the outside wall. The incident also collected John Hensley, ending both drivers’ races on Lap Seven.� Nine laps later, Jeremy Davis of New England (who stood third in the series points standings entering the race) spun and triggered a chain reaction crash involving Rattler and John-Michael [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/bye-jr-wins-charlotte-itzr-trucks-series-race/
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Chrysler reportedly cancels plans to bring rebadged Lancia Ypsilon, Delta to North America
Filed under: Hatchback, Chrysler, Luxury, Lancia
2012 Lancia Ypsilon - Click above for high-res image gallery
When Lancia launched the new Ypsilon at the Geneva Motor Show early last month, it joined its sister-companies' Fiat 500 and Alfa Romeo MiTo in the Italian auto group's premium hatchback line-up. But while the model is being sold as a Chrysler in the British Isles, plans to bring it over to North America have reportedly been canceled. Apparently the planned launch of the Chrysler Ypsilon in the States was feared to edge in on the recently launched American-market Fiat 500 too closely and potentially cannibalize sales for the retro hatch.
The report goes on to indicate that similar plans to market the larger Lancia Delta in North America have likewise been shelved. The Delta was brought to 2010 Detroit Auto Show wearing Chrysler's winged badge, sparking discussions over whether the lackluster Golf-sized hatchback could make a dent in the North American market, but the case for the badge-engineering exercise was apparently a non-starter.
The inverse, however, remains to be seen, as Chrysler models like the 200 sedan and convertible, the 300 sedan and the Town & Country minivan are being marketed in Europe as Lancias.
[Source: Car and Driver via Italiaspeed]
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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 85: 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe
On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Many of you figured out that this week?s sound came from the 2011 BMW 1-series M coupe. Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, make your own ringtone, or just lull yourself [...]
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Banked turn among Abu Dhabi tweaks
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers plan to widen the entry to the main hairpin and radically alter the cambering on another corner as part of changes to improve overtaking at its Yas Marina circuit, AUTOSPORT has learned. With the track having come under fire for a lack of passing last year, race chiefs have agreed to revamp some of the corners to improve matters for this November's penultimate round of the Formula 1 championship.
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Mendez set to end F3 programme
Bruno Mendez will not compete in round two of the British Formula 3 championship at Oulton Park this weekend and is unlikely to return to the series later in the season.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/mendez-set-to-end-f3-programme/
Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen
2012 Kia Soul ? Auto Shows
Kia strengthens its Soul with more power, improved efficiency, and some new luxury equipment. Kia?s well-designed, well-equipped, and rather fun Soul has made a lot of friends around here. Now, two years after the boxy hatch?s launch, Kia is showing off a mid-cycle refresh for the 2012 model. Previewed at the 2011 New York auto [...]
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Kyle Busch Dominates Nashville Truck Race
By Lee Montgomery Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (April 17, 2011) LEBANON, Tenn.?Kyle Busch had to work a little harder than he expected, but he still scored a dominant victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck race Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. made things interesting, passing [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/23/kyle-busch-dominates-nashville-truck-race/
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Series-exclusive points race not changing results (NASCAR.com)
Series-exclusive points race not changing results
Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje Willi Heeks
2012 Chrysler 300 S / 300C Executive Series ? Auto Shows
AWD returns to the V-6, and urbanites and suits each get their own Chrysler 300. The redesigned 2011 Chrysler 300 has hardly cooled from the heat of the lights at this year?s Detroit show, but Chrysler is pushing onward, adding several new models to the 300 lineup at the New York affair. There, we?re being [...]
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Autowriters Aaron Robinson and Ezra Dyer added to The Car Show on SPEED
Filed under: Etc., Celebrities
First look at The Car Show - Click above for high-res image gallery
SPEED is betting big on its newest TV series, called The Car Show. You're most likely already aware that the program will be hosted by Adam Carolla, Dan Neil, Matt Farah and John Salley. Now, SPEED has announced that some well-known auto scribes are joining the team to pitch in on writing duty.
Aaron Robinson and Ezra Dyer have become a part of The Car Show family. Robinson is the Technical Editor at Car and Driver, while Dyer has written for a handful of publications and has a running column at Automobile. The two will add their automotive knowledge and insight to a team that already knows a good deal about cars. Well, we're sure of everyone except Salley. The Spider owns four NBA championship rings, was a member of the Chicago Bulls record-breaking 72-win season, and wasn't terrible in the film Eddie. None of that translates to cars, but we're hoping the writers stay away from attempting to squeeze his six-foot, 11-inch frame into a Mazda Miata.
[Source: Speed]
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 4.26.11
Quick Spin: 2012 Infiniti M35h
Sporty hybrids are quickly becoming a dime-a-dozen, but the Infiniti M35h has the potential to rewrite the book.
Autoblog Podcast #227: with Brock Yates, Jr. of One Lap of America, New York recap and more!
Brock Yates, Jr. joins Chris Shunk, Dan Roth and Chris Paukert for the 277th installment of the Autoblog Podcast to talk about the 2011 Tire Rack One Lap of America and recap the New York International Auto Show.
Spy Shots: Under this Fiat Qubo is the new small Jeep
Our tactical squad of spy shooters have caught the newest small Jeep undergoing testing, but don't be fooled by the Fiat exterior
Also of interest:
- Ford earns $2.6B in first quarter, most since 1998
- Toyota recalls 51,000 Tundra pickups over possible driveshaft fault
- Cadillac still wants a big rear-drive sedan to battle the import flagships
- Spy Shots: 2013 Ford Flex caught sporting first major update
- McLaren Automotive to introduce a new product every year
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Bugatti Veyron Johnny Cash and Moody Blues Editions Appear at Shanghai Show
Okay, so those names aren’t official, but two Veyrons did show up at the 2011 Shanghai auto show: One based on the 1200-hp Super Sport and the other a riff on the targa-roofed and 1001-hp-weakling Grand Sport. Let’s cover the roofless one first. Commissioned by an unspecified buyer from an unspecified location, this one is [...]
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FIA considering tweak to running order
The FIA is considering a change of regulation ahead of the next round of the World Rally Championship to reverse the running order on rallies. The top 15 crews after day one of world rallies were reversed until the end of the event, before a regulation change at the start of 2008, which meant the cars ran in championship order on day one and rally order on days two and three. Citroen team principal Olivier Quesnel railed against this last season and raised the issue in Jordan last week, where he felt Sebastien Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen were ruled out of the fight because they had to run first on the road.
Joseph Francis Nemechek III Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty Floyd Anthony Raines Scott Russell Riggs
Foresti scores dominant maiden win
Lucas Foresti claimed his maiden British Formula 3 win with a commanding performance in the first race at Oulton Park this afternoon. The Brazilian Fortec driver converted the first pole position of his British F3 career into an immediate lead with a ballistic start, while fellow front row starter Felipe Nasr (Carlin) made a poor getaway and fell behind T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar, who nipped up the inside through Old Hall.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/foresti-scores-dominant-maiden-win/
Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson
Huff leads first Zolder practice
Chevrolet's dominance of the 2011 World Touring Car Championship season-opener at Curitiba has carried through to the first part of this weekend's round at Zolder, with Rob Huff and Yvan Muller setting the pace in this morning's opening practice session. Huff's marker of 1m38.531s put him 0.2 seconds clear of his reigning champion team-mate, leaving third-placed Michel Nykjaer a further second in arrears as the quickest of the non-Chevys in his two-litre SUNRED SEAT
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/huff-leads-first-zolder-practice/
Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones
Banked turn among Abu Dhabi tweaks
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers plan to widen the entry to the main hairpin and radically alter the cambering on another corner as part of changes to improve overtaking at its Yas Marina circuit, AUTOSPORT has learned. With the track having come under fire for a lack of passing last year, race chiefs have agreed to revamp some of the corners to improve matters for this November's penultimate round of the Formula 1 championship.
Today?s Headlines
Get Ready for Inane Gas Price Populism From Both Parties (Politico)
Technology Hasn’t Ended Ticket-Fixing, Despite Bloomberg’s Claims (Post)
Family of Megan Charlop Suing City For Lack of Bike Lane on Crotona Ave (News)
Driver Hit and Killed Cyclist Joseph Granati in Gravesend Yesterday Afternoon, No Charges Filed (News)
Daily News: Spending Money to�Improve PPW Bike Lane Is “Path [...]
Technology Hasn’t Ended Ticket-Fixing, Despite Bloomberg’s Claims (Post)
Family of Megan Charlop Suing City For Lack of Bike Lane on Crotona Ave (News)
Driver Hit and Killed Cyclist Joseph Granati in Gravesend Yesterday Afternoon, No Charges Filed (News)
Daily News: Spending Money to�Improve PPW Bike Lane Is “Path [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/25/todays-headlines-1126/
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NASCAR Post Season Awards Remain the same
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2011) ? NASCAR has announced dates and sites for its 2011 postseason championship celebrations. Riding the momentum of 2010?s highly successful awards shows, all of this year?s events will return to the same sites. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony will again be held at Wynn Las Vegas. This [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/21/nascar-post-season-awards-remain-the-same/
Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield James Christopher McMurray Casey James Mears Juan Pablo Montoya
PlaNYC 2.0 Reactions: Paul Steely White, Transportation Alternatives
Streetsblog has been calling around to transportation advocates and experts, gathering reactions to yesterday’s release of the first major update to PlaNYC 2030 since the citywide sustainability initiative was launched four years ago. Here’s our first installment, with Transportation Alternatives director Paul Steely — we’ll be posting more reactions later this afternoon.
White told us he [...]
White told us he [...]
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Aleshin to race in German F3
Reigning Formula Renault 3.5 champion Mikhail Aleshin will participate in this year's German Formula 3 series. The Moscow driver will race Russian team Stromos Artline's Arttech F24 Mercedes. Aleshin competed in the Oschersleben final with the team last year, and has agreed to continue in a development driver role
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/aleshin-to-race-in-german-f3/
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Report: F1 driver Kubica released from hospital
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Celebrities, Skoda, Racing
Robert Kubica has finally been released from hospital following his terrifying February rally crash. In case you forgot, Kubica hit an Armco barrier, which punctured the cockpit of his Skoda Fabia S2000, nearly severing off his hand and casting doubt on the future of his driving career.
Kubica's release is an important step in his overall recovery, but hardly means the Polish Formula One ace will be back in the cockpit any time soon. According to doctors, his recovery is moving along apace, but he still has seriously limited use of the injured appendage. The main concern is the extensive nerve damage Kubica's crash caused in the affected limb. How long the nerves will take to right themselves is anyone's guess.
For now, Kubica will spend some time at home in Monaco before going back to Italy to start a long and extensive rehab program. It may be months or even years before the full implications of the crash on the 26-year-old Pole's F1 driving career are known, but we're glad to hear he's out of the hospital and on to the next stage in his recovery.
[Source: Crash.net]
Report: F1 driver Kubica released from hospital originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
AMA SBK: Schwantz vs. Rainey - The Easter Edition
Kevin Schwantz vs. Wayne Rainey is one of the most storied motorcycle racing rivalries of all time, and Easter weekend lays claim to a portion of that history.
Source: http://moto-racing.speedtv.com/article/ama-sbk-schwantz-vs-rainey-the-easter-edition/
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Ecclestone says Formula 1 not for sale
Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the sport in not for sale following reports that Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in talks over acquiring control of grand prix racing. "It's rubbish," Ecclestone told the Telegraph Sport
Volkswagen?s Next Goals for the U.S.: a Three-Row SUV and a Subcompact
Several years go, Volkswagen’s execs decided it was no longer acceptable to be a bit player in the U.S. market. The new Jetta and Passat, and the Passat’s factory in Tennessee, show how the company is pursuing massive growth here: cheap, boring-as-ice-cubes cars. The new Jetta is coming off of a tremendous sales month, and [...]
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2011 NSCS, NNS & NKNPS-E Richmond International Raceway Weekend Track Event Schedule
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY 2011 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES / NASCAR K & N PRO-EAST EVENT SCHEDULE Crown Royal Presents the Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400Wednesday, April 27TH 6:00 PM 8:00 PM������ LMSC OPTIONAL HAULER UNLOAD & PARKING Thursday, April 28TH 6:00 AM�������������� NKNPS-E REGISTRATION OPENS 6:00 AM � � � � �...more»
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Report: Honda NSX development soldiers on
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Etc., Japan, Honda, Rumormill
Automotive News reports that the long-dead NSX is back under development after its spiritual successor was sent to the round file in 2008. We've heard an increasing chorus of rumors that the project has been taken off the shelf, but this is the first time we can recall reading direct quotes from higher-ups within Honda confirming its existence. Takanobu Ito, Honda's President, reportedly disclosed that his company is currently working on a successor that will be both entertaining to drive and efficient, which likely means buyers can expect to be met with a hybrid drivetrain when the supercar launches. When will that be? Ito didn't give specific details on when the new-generation NSX will land, though he did say that the racer will be the brawnier bigger brother of the company's CR-Z hybrid.
That means that we can kiss the luscious V10 mounted in the old HSV-010 goodbye. That vehicle was intended to be the most recent take on the NSX, but was scrapped after the auto market at large began circling the drain back in 2008. While fans of the Japanese supercar were up in arms over the fact that the HSV-010 abandoned the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive finesse of the original NSX for an all-wheel drive platform, we have to imagine many NSX loyalists might not have kind words for a hybridized version of the bruiser.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req.]
Report: Honda NSX development soldiers on originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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New boost limit for turbo cars
The British Touring Car Championship has reduced the maximum boost allowed for the turbo cars in the championship by 0.1 bar ahead of the next round at Thruxton.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/new-boost-limit-for-turbo-cars/
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Eyes on the Street: NYPD?s Traffic Enforcement Resources at Work
Here’s another story of how Police Commissioner Ray Kelly allows his scarce traffic safety resources to be spent. Reader Marc Norman took this picture after an encounter at the base of the Williamsburg Bridge bike-ped path this morning. He writes:
Because I can’t help myself, I got off my bike and asked the cop parked here, [...]
Because I can’t help myself, I got off my bike and asked the cop parked here, [...]
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Video: Crazy Russian commuter's parking job
Crazy Russian parking job - Click above to watch the video after the jump
Parking can be the toughest part of any commute, unless of course you've gone to the Ken Block School of Parallel Precision. Beyond the jump is a very short clip a Russian driver who didn't have time to turn around and park like the rest of us, so (we're guessing) he jammed the parking brake at speed, spun 180 degrees and landed right where he needed to be.
This clip isn't exactly new, but it's new to us. Hit the jump to check it out. Thanks for the tip, Matt!
PS: Anyone else wonder if the driver might be related to this guy?
[Source: YouTube]
Continue reading Video: Crazy Russian commuter's parking job
Video: Crazy Russian commuter's parking job originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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