Monday, October 31, 2011

Coughlan promoted to technical director

Williams has promoted Mike Coughlan to the role of technical director, following his appointment to the outfit as chief engineer earlier this year.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/coughlan-promoted-to-technical-director/

Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel Bruce Kessler

Hamilton still upbeat about race hopes

Lewis Hamilton said he remains optimistic about his Indian Grand Prix chances having gone second fastest in qualifying - which translates to fifth on the grid when his yellow flag penalty is applied. The McLaren driver knew the highest he could start would be fourth as he had been awarded a three-place grid penalty for going too fast through a yellow flag zone in Friday morning practice.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/hamilton-still-upbeat-about-race-hopes/

Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings

Skirts and Scuffs Takes on The Chase: Tony Stewart emerging as a title contender

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/skirts-and-scuffs-takes-on-chase-tony.html

Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy

Ram Adds Two Trims for the Power Wagon and a New 1500 Mossy Oak Edition to its 2012 Lineup

Ram Truck has announced that a new special-edition 1500 Mossy Oak edition and two additional trim levels for the mud-slinging Power Wagon will join its lineup for 2012. The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is a capable off-roader and for 2012, two new trim levels are available to bookend the until-now lone SLT model. The first [...]

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André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney

Q and A: Massa on Hamilton clash

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton came together for the sixth time this season in the Indian Grand Prix. In previous incidents, it has been Hamilton who has received the lion's share of criticism and sanction, but in India the stewards gave Massa a drive-through penalty - a decision the Ferrari driver vehemently disagreed with.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/q-and-a-massa-on-hamilton-clash/

Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan

India Sunday quotes: Renault

Bruno Senna - 12th: "It was a very mixed race for me today. I got a very strong start where I jumped four places so I was delighted with that. But, unfortunately I suffered a KERS problem, so I had to fight the race without it which made things very difficult.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/india-sunday-quotes-renault/

David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes

Martinsville practice rained off

Rain hampered Friday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice at Martinsville Speedway, forcing officials to adjust Saturday's schedule.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/martinsville-practice-rained-off/

Jimmy Jackson Joe James John James Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean

Massa calls for changes to kerbs

Felipe Massa believes the design of the kerbs at the Buddh circuit's Turn 9 should be altered for future years after his crash in qualifying.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/massa-calls-for-changes-to-kerbs/

Matthew Roy Kenseth Alan Dennis Kulwicki Travis Wade Kvapil Robert Allen Labonte Terrence Lee Labonte

Honda to Unveil 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV Next Month in L.A.

Honda has announced that it will reveal the 2012 CR-V and the all-electric 2013 Fit EV at next month’s 2011 Los Angeles auto show. Honda brought the Fit EV concept to last year?s L.A. show and has been bandying about a concept version of the next CR-V since July; we expect the production models to [...]

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Joe James John James Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson

Spied: 2013 BMW 3-series/4-series Coupe

The rollout party that took place last week in Munich for the unveil of the 2012 BMW 3-series sedan is over, and the next 3-series coupe has taken to the street. This car might be heavily camouflaged, but it doesn’t take much guessing to figure out that the car will look like a two-door version [...]

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Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman

Today?s Headlines

Jury Finds Driver Not Guilty of Homicide in 2010 Fatal Bike Crash, Sentences Him to Ten Days Jail (Post)
Sixteen Arrested For Ticket-Fixing, Related Corruption Charges (NYT)
…Tix Fix Charges Could Threaten Thousands of Routine Cases (News)
Tappan Zee Financials Pending, While Residents Keep Calling For Transit (LoHud,�TranspoNation)
Transportation Engineer: Transit-Free Tappan Zee Will Create “Boom in Sprawl” (LoHud)
Q [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/10/28/todays-headlines-1257/

Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V Kevin Michael Harvick Virgil Ernest Irvan III

Sunday, October 30, 2011

2012 Fiat 500 Sport Long-Term Test Intro: Welcome Back, Fiat

We sign on for 40,000 miles of Rosso Brillante Italian minimalism. What are the practical minimums of small? As more and better subcompact cars roll into the competitive arena, the answer to that question is undergoing constant revision. The Smart Fortwo seems to be a little below the threshold of acceptability, at least by our [...]

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Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner

Caption this winner: ljc777

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/caption-this-winner-ljc777_26.html

André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney

Vettel wins inaugural F1 Indian GP

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/30/1607265/red-bulls-vettel-wins-f1-indian.html

Kyle Eugene Petty Floyd Anthony Raines Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani

The Final Lap #180 ? Jeff Burton is our guest

SHOW #180 – We have a chat with Jeff Burton, and we talk Talladega, team orders, put a fork in Jimmie, Waltrip’s wayward windshields, plus a full preview of Martinsville. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop (About 65 mins) LISTEN HERE SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE RSS FEED SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take us with you! [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/26/the-final-lap-180-jeff-burton-is-our-guest/

Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon

Chevrolet Cruze Dusk and Z-Spec Concepts Headed to SEMA

Two takes on the turbocharged sedan. All told, Chevy will be scattering 51 vehicles throughout SEMA?s various halls this year. Ten of those will be Cruzes, two of which we checked out prior to heading to Vegas. Keep Reading: Chevrolet Cruze Dusk and Z-Spec Concepts Headed to SEMA

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Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover

Sahara Force India Formula One Team 2011 Indian Grand Prix Qualifying Report

Sahara Force India Formula One Team 2011 Indian Grand Prix Qualifying Report Buddh International Circuit, India, Saturday, October 29 2011 Sahara Force India delivered a strong performance at Buddh International Circuit today as Adrian Sutil qualified in eighth place for...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/sahara_force_india_formul_3.php

Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther

Miller, Hazard Celebrate at Homestead

While Thomas Hazard won his second consecutive round in the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (NiCCS) at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, it was Ashley Miller who celebrated as the series’ season champion. Miller had been in a season long battle with Thomas D Smith for the championship but it was Miller who was better over the final few weeks of the season to take charge of the series. Meanwhile, Hazard was perfect on the season, scoring his second overall victory in just his second start of the quarter. Over 1,200 sim racers took to the track in Week Twelve for the 2011 Season Three finale. Hazard, who finished third in the ’11 NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship, recorded four starts at Homestead for the NiCCS and came home victorious in three [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/miller-hazard-celebrate-at-homestead/

Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling Ernst Klodwig

Today?s Headlines

Bloomberg Sold on Secaucus 7 Extension, Hoping to Lock In Project by 2013 (Post)
Elected Officials and Residents Blast State For Removing Tappan Zee Transit (LoHud)
County Exec Astorino: Transit-Free Bridge “Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish” (Nyack News/Views)
Bill Thompson’s MTA Plan: Swap Payroll Tax for Commuter Tax, Add Weight-Based Vehicle Fee (Post)
MTA Board Member: Before Raising Staten Island Tolls [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/10/26/todays-headlines-1255/

Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs

SEMA 2011: Ford Announces a Trio of Custom Fiesta Hatchbacks

Ford?s Fiesta subcompact is pretty stylish?in� five-door guise, anyway; the sedan is seriously frumpy?which makes it a decent tableau for customization. Ford is bringing three worked-over examples to next week’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, each prepped by a different tuning outfit. (Truthfully, we’re a little sad that none of them are a production version [...]

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Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle

Crafton tops in truck qualifying at Martinsville

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/29/1604541/martinsville-qualifying-washed.html

Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby André Guelfi

Jeep Grand Cherokee to Get Diesel Option in U.S. in 2013, Other Large Chryslers Soon After

The Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer a diesel-engine option in the U.S. starting in 2013, Chrysler’s chief Sergio Marchionne told Automotive News in an interview published this week. Chrysler spokespeople have confirmed that in addition to the Grand Cherokee, other “large” Chrysler family vehicles also will get diesel power in the near future. In Europe, [...]

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Eddie Keizan Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Coomans Doubles his (NVIDIA Cup) Pleasure

While Kelvin van der Linde scored his first overall victory of 2011 Season 3c at Okayama International Circuit, it was Jan Coomans who took away his second consecutive championship in the NVIDIA Cup. While this is Coomans’ second straight title, he has finished in the top two spots in the last four seasons, solidifying Coomans as one of, if not the top Mazda MX-5 sim racers on the service. What is not to be overlooked in all the championship celebration is van der Linde?s win. The 166 points he earned to best the other 1,800 drivers during Week Four were obtained during a 2651 Strength of Field (sof) race on Monday. The International Club driver led 21 of the 25 laps of the race after taking the lead from the [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/coomans-doubles-his-nvidia-cup-pleasure/

David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes

Edwards to miss Valencia race

Colin Edwards will miss the final MotoGP race of the season at Valencia as he requires surgery on injuries sustained in the Sepang crash in which Marco Simoncelli lost his life. Tech 3 Yamaha rider Edwards was diagnosed with multiple fractures to his left arm in an examination in hospital in Houston this week

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/edwards-to-miss-valencia-race/

Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones

Talladega Race Recap ? Clint Bowyer gets 100th RCR Win

RACE RECAP | TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY 10 Martin Truex Jr. 9 Michael Waltrip 8 Denny Hamlin 7 Tony Stewart 6 Kasey Kahne 5 Brian Vickers 3rd top 5 this season 4 Brad Keselowski 3 Dave Blaney 2 Jeff Burton VICTORY LANE 1 Clint Bowyer makes it two years in a row at Talladega, for his first [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/23/talladega-race-recap-clint-bowyer-gets-100th-rcr-win/

Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin

Talladega Race Recap ? Clint Bowyer gets 100th RCR Win

RACE RECAP | TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY 10 Martin Truex Jr. 9 Michael Waltrip 8 Denny Hamlin 7 Tony Stewart 6 Kasey Kahne 5 Brian Vickers 3rd top 5 this season 4 Brad Keselowski 3 Dave Blaney 2 Jeff Burton VICTORY LANE 1 Clint Bowyer makes it two years in a row at Talladega, for his first [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/23/talladega-race-recap-clint-bowyer-gets-100th-rcr-win/

Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje

Button: Buddh layout suits McLaren

Jenson Button believes the layout of the Buddh International Circuit could play into McLaren's hands and boost its chances of victory at the weekend. Button said the circuit's design was most akin to Spa-Francorchamps and Suzuka, high speed circuits on which McLaren has made big improvements. Button qualified 0.009s off pole and won at Suzuka earlier this month

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/button-buddh-layout-suits-mclaren/

Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt

MIS boss named ?Customer Champion? by 1to1 Media

MIS President Roger Curtis - Photo Credit: International Speedway Corp.Roger Curtis lauded for his relationship with fans� STAMFORD, Conn. (Oct. 19, 2011) ? Roger Curtis, the president of Michigan International Speedway, has joined elite company, being recognized by 1to1� Media as a Customer Champion because of his positive and strong relationships he has built with...more»

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David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch

Mallya brings driver decision forward

Vijay Mallya has brought forward a decision on Force India's 2012 driver line-up, after revealing he will now finalise the matter before the next race in Abu Dhabi. Mallya had originally intended to wait until the middle of December to decide which of Paul di Resta, Nico Hulkenberg and Adrian Sutil will race for his outfit next year. However, with Sutil having made it clear this week that he wants a decision sooner - because he needs to find another drive if he is not retained ? Mallya has agreed to a change of plan.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/mallya-brings-driver-decision-forward/

Peter Hirt David Hobbs Gary Hocking Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland

Button says danger remains inherent

Jenson Button says danger remains an inherent element of motorsport's make-up, as he paid tribute to his friend and past rival Dan Wheldon. Button said that the shock of losing Wheldon had been hard to take, but accepted that an element of risk would always remain and therefore preferred to remember the positives from Wheldon's career

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/button-says-danger-remains-inherent/

André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney

Notes and Photos from Talladega Superspeedway

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Crew chiefs of two Michael Waltrip Racing teams and one affiliated program are facing penalties after NASCAR confiscated the front windshields from all three vehicles on Friday. (from NASCAR.com) The front windshields from David Reutimann’s No. 00 car, Martin Truex Jr.’s No. 56 car, and Bobby Labonte’s No. 47 car were all [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/21/notes-and-photos-from-talladega-superspeedway/

Zaxby s Chevrolet Brad Keselowski Ruby Tuesday Dodge Carl Edwards Copart Ford

Kristensen joins RoC line-up

Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen is the latest driver to sign up to compete in December's Race of Champions in Dusseldorf. The 44-year-old Dane, who has won the Le Mans 24 Hours a record eight times, and secured five victories at the Sebring 12 Hours, will take part in the individual event as well as partnering Mattias Ekstrom in Team Scandinavia in the Nations' Cup

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/kristensen-joins-roc-line-up/

Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Brian Gubby André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra

NASCAR Returns to Montr�al August 17-18, 2012

“Octane Management is the new promoter of the event” Octane ManagementMontr�al, Wednesday October 19, 2011 - Fran�ois Dumontier, President of Octane Management, is pleased to announce that his company will become the new promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge on August 17-18, 2012 at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montr�al. NASCAR has confirmed...more»

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Juan Jover Oswald Karch Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh

Friday, October 28, 2011

The Continental: Audi Design Heading to China, Europe?s Sonata, and BMW-PSA?s New Project

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. I am writing this post from mainland China. A nearly week-long Audi trip is leading a [...]

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Marc Gené Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin

Michael Waltrip Racing reacts to NASCAR issued penalties

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/michael-waltrip-racing-reacts-to-nascar.html

Narain Karthikeyan Ukyo Katayama Ken Kavanagh Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan

Over The Wall With @mini_chad

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/over-wall-with-minichad.html

Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen Mike Harris

Massa tops second Indian GP practice

Felipe Massa put Ferrari on top as the Formula 1 teams continued to get to grips with India's Buddh International circuit in the second free practice session ahead of this weekend's inaugural grand prix in the nation. While the Ferrari's new front wing continued to prompt distinctive showers of sparks as it vibrated again the track surface, the revised car showed promising pace, with Massa lapping the dusty track in 1m25.706s 18 minutes before the end of the session to claim the top spot.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/massa-tops-second-indian-gp-practice/

Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson

India Friday quotes: Virgin

Timo Glock - 20th: "It's been a good first day here in India.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/india-friday-quotes-virgin/

Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann

Today?s Headlines

Bloomberg Sold on Secaucus 7 Extension, Hoping to Lock In Project by 2013 (Post)
Elected Officials and Residents Blast State For Removing Tappan Zee Transit (LoHud)
County Exec Astorino: Transit-Free Bridge “Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish” (Nyack News/Views)
Bill Thompson’s MTA Plan: Swap Payroll Tax for Commuter Tax, Add Weight-Based Vehicle Fee (Post)
MTA Board Member: Before Raising Staten Island Tolls [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/10/26/todays-headlines-1255/

David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton

2011 NASCAR Race #32 Results, Chase Race #6: Talladega

1 3 33 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet 100 Years Chevrolet 2 25 31 Jeff Burton Caterpillar Chevrolet 3 41 36 Dave Blaney Golden Corral Chevrolet 4 16 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Dodge 5 30 83 Brian Vickers Red Bull Toyota 6 26 4 Kasey Kahne Red Bull Toyota 7 12 14 Tony Stewart El Monterey/Office [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/23/2011-nascar-race-32-results-chase-race-6-talladega/

Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje

Schumacher: Passing could be tough

Michael Schumacher suspects that the dusty track surface at the Buddh International Circuit could make overtaking difficult in Sunday's Indian Grand Prix.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/schumacher-passing-could-be-tough/

Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs

Truck title fight continues at Martinsville

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/26/1597032/truck-title-fight-continues-at.html

Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota

Roush denies Talladega team orders

Jack Roush claims there were no team orders for any Roush Fenway or Ford drivers during last weekend's Chase round at Talladega. In the closing laps of Sunday's race title contender Jeff Gordon was left alone in the pack despite having agreed to work with Ford racer Trevor Bayne, who switched drafting partners on the final restart to work with Roush Fenway's Matt Kenseth.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/roush-denies-talladega-team-orders/

Taki Inoue Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille

Supercross ace to try NASCAR with Gibbs

American Supercross star James "Bubba" Stewart is set to try his hand at NASCAR, having signed a deal to ride and drive for Joe Gibbs Racing's motocross and NASCAR teams. Joe Gibbs Racing announced Tuesday that the multiple Supercross champion will join their outfit as its two-wheel outfit vows to step up to championship-contending level in AMA

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/supercross-ace-to-try-nascar-with-gibbs/

Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Up in the Air

Coming into Week Eleven of the Twelve Week NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series season, the battle to make it into the NASCAR iRacing.come Pro Series could not be more up in the air. The good news for bubble drivers was the week’s venue was the very familiar Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track has been a fixture in the NiCLAS since the COT’s introduction to iRacing. However, with all the sim racers being acclimated to CMS track position would be vital for anyone looking to come up big. One driver walking the tight rope at the edge of the cut-off point coming into Charlotte was Mitchell Hunt. With that being said, Hunt came to North Carolina to race, grabbing a dominating win and earning the most points on the week. With [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/up-in-the-air/

Clint Bowyer Zaxby s Chevrolet Brad Keselowski Ruby Tuesday Dodge Carl Edwards

Seattle Drivers Cause Most Crashes, But Seattle Cops Increasingly Cite Peds

You’ve heard the complaints. People walk and use cell phones at the same time. They jaywalk. If you’re on foot, you’re a danger to yourself and drivers by virtue of your own carelessness.
Research from Seattle shows that motorists' failure to yield is a major cause of collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: San Deigo [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/10/25/seattle-drivers-cause-most-crashes-but-seattle-cops-increasingly-cite-peds/

François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill

Green takes Hockenheim victory

Jamie Green took his first victory of 2011 in the final DTM race of the season at Hockenheim. From the front row, the British driver out-dragged polesitter Miguel Molina into the first corner, and was never challenged throughout the rest of the 38-lap race. By lap five the HWA Mercedes man was already 2.5s clear, and he increased his lead to as much as 7s before the end to take the seventh win of his DTM career and the first since last year's Norisring race

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/miscellaneous/dtm/green-takes-hockenheim-victory/

Terrence Lee Labonte Randy Joseph Lajoie Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin

Karthikeyan: India will ?surprise? F1

Narain Karthikeyan says Formula 1 will find India an 'eye-opening' experience when the grand prix fraternity comes to race in the nation for the first time this weekend. Karthikeyan will return to an HRT race seat, replacing Tonio Liuzzi, for his country's first GP, which takes place at the new Buddh International Circuit, and he thinks F1 will love - and be surprised by - his home nation. "It will certainly be an eye-opener, there's no two ways about it," said Karthikeyan.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/karthikeyan-india-will-surprise-f1/

Ruby Tuesday Dodge Carl Edwards Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota

Hayden and Rossi confident of gains

Nicky Hayden said his qualifying result was not necessarily the maximum he could have achieved, a view echoed by Ducati team-mate Valentino Rossi. Hayden matches his best qualifying performance of the year by sealing sixth on the grid for the Malaysian Grand Prix, ending within two tenths of Tech 3 Yamaha's Colin Edwards in fourth

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/hayden-and-rossi-confident-of-gains/

Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori

Up in the Air

Coming into Week Eleven of the Twelve Week NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series season, the battle to make it into the NASCAR iRacing.come Pro Series could not be more up in the air. The good news for bubble drivers was the week’s venue was the very familiar Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track has been a fixture in the NiCLAS since the COT’s introduction to iRacing. However, with all the sim racers being acclimated to CMS track position would be vital for anyone looking to come up big. One driver walking the tight rope at the edge of the cut-off point coming into Charlotte was Mitchell Hunt. With that being said, Hunt came to North Carolina to race, grabbing a dominating win and earning the most points on the week. With [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/up-in-the-air/

Hans Herrmann François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill

Video: The Final Lap NASCAR Recap ? Bowyer Wins Talladega

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/23/video-the-final-lap-nascar-recap-bowyer-wins-talladega/

Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover Oswald Karch

Malvern among GP3 test line-up

Runaway British Formula Ford champion Scott Malvern, Formula Renault 3.5 race-winner Kevin Korjus and Ferrari protege Brandon Maisano head the list of newcomers in GP3 testing at Catalunya this week.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/malvern-among-gp3-test-line-up/

Kevin Paul Lepage William Ashton Lewis Jr Sterling Burton Marlin Mark Anthony Martin Jeremy Allan Mayfield

Action, Weather, Prices Should Make For Perfect Weekend At Martinsville Speedway

Martinsville (Va.) SpeedwayMARTINSVILLE, Va. (October 26, 2011) ? A perfect storm is brewing for Sunday?s TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and it has nothing to do with bad weather. In fact, it?s partly about great weather. Three of the best things a race fan can ask for will come together at Martinsville Speedway...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/sprintcup/10/26/action-weather-prices-should-make-for-perfect-weekend-at-martinsville-speedway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-weather-prices-should-make-for-perfect-weekend-at-martinsville-speedway

Rupert Keegan Eddie Keizan Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy

2013 Audi A4 and S4 Official Photos and Info: A Freshening for Audi?s 4 Family

A new face and new toys will keep us entertained until the next Audi 4 family arrives. We?d say that what?s good for the goose is good for the gander, but, between the Audi A4 and A5, we?re not sure which is the female and which is the male. We don?t know what it says [...]

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Juan Pablo Montoya Joseph Francis Nemechek III Ryan Joseph Newman Kyle Eugene Petty Floyd Anthony Raines

Franchitti: We should race on ovals

Four-time IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti believes ovals should remain on the category's schedule in the future as the investigation into the 15-car crash during the Las Vegas finale that led to Dan Wheldon's death continues. Franchitti was critical of the decision to run the event on the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motorspeedway venue at the time because the nature of the track led to close proximity racing with little or no margin for error.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/indycar-news/indycar/franchitti-we-should-race-on-ovals/

Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott Jeffrey Michael Gordon Charles Robert Hamilton IV Charles Robert Hamilton V

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Merhi ends year with win

Roberto Merhi ended his championship-winning F3 Euro Series campaign with a dominant 10th victory of the year.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/merhi-ends-year-with-win/

Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton Lewis Hamilton

Promising Parking Reforms Brewing Inside Department of City Planning

A generation ago, every new building in New York City had to include parking. Even in downtown and midtown Manhattan, the law required developers to build parking spaces for 40 percent of all new residences. The most walkable, transit-accessible districts in the country had mandates to set aside space for car storage.
The Department of City [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/10/25/promising-parking-reforms-brewing-inside-department-of-city-planning/

Eddie Johnson Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones

Official: 2012 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain recalled over tire pressure monitors

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2010 GMC TerrainGeneral Motors is recalling nearly 34,000 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers over improperly calibrated tire pressure monitoring sensors.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the monitors are required to be calibrated to illuminate a warning light any time a tire is inflated to 25 percent below the recommended level. The sensors in 2012 Equinox and Terrain models may not illuminate until the tire is much further below that threshold. NHTSA says that improperly inflated tires could lead to an accident due to premature wear and excess heat.

In addition, improperly inflated tires can reduce fuel economy and result in poor handling as well. GM will update the body control module on affected vehicles free of charge once the recall gets under way this month.

Of course, this is as good of a time as any to remind drivers to always check their tire pressure at regular intervals, regardless of what the light on the dash says. Hit the jump to see the full recall notice for yourself.

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Helm Glöckler Paco Godia Carel Godin de Beaufort Christian Goethals Paul Goldsmith

Talladega was more than a win for Mike Wallace

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/talladega-was-more-than-win-for-mike.html

Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert

Time to See Older Drivers Through Dry Eyes

?Have you cried at your desk at work yet today? Would you like to?? Time Magazine asked last week, inviting its readers to indulge in emotion on behalf of an Iowa couple whose story went viral last week. Gordon and Norma Yeager died as the result of a car crash, the same way about 630 [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/10/24/time-to-see-older-drivers-through-dry-eyes/

Walt Hansgen Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley

Tyler?s Law aims to educate about CO poisoning (NASCAR.com)

Tylers Law aims to educate about CO poisoning

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/tylers-law-aims-to-educate-about-co-poisoning-nascar-com.html

Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins Mike Hawthorn Boy Hayje

Fantasy Preview: A focused Harvick no good for rest of field (NASCAR.com)

Fantasy Preview: A focused Harvick no good for rest of field

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/fantasy-preview-a-focused-harvick-no-good-for-rest-of-field-nascar-com.html

Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt

Spies withdraws from Malaysia

Ben Spies will not participate in tomorrow's Malaysian Grand Prix, Yamaha has confirmed.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/spies-withdraws-from-malaysia/

Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton

2012 Fiat 500 Sport Long-Term Test Intro: Welcome Back, Fiat

We sign on for 40,000 miles of Rosso Brillante Italian minimalism. What are the practical minimums of small? As more and better subcompact cars roll into the competitive arena, the answer to that question is undergoing constant revision. The Smart Fortwo seems to be a little below the threshold of acceptability, at least by our [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/H-kLIIpl37k/2012_fiat_500_sport-long-term_road_test_intro

Jesús Iglesias Taki Inoue Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin

Speak Your Mind: Outcries after Talladega over strategy and team orders

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/speak-your-mind-outcries-after.html

Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez

Merhi wins again at Hockenheim

Roberto Merhi resisted intense pressure from Felix Rosenqvist to score his 10th F3 Euro Series win of the year in the first race at Hockenheim. Merhi, who secured the title last time out at Valencia, made a rocket start from pole position, and the Prema Powerteam driver held a 1.5s lead at the end of the first lap.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/merhi-wins-again-at-hockenheim/

Jean Marc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV: Wherein We Attend Porsche?s Orgy of Self-Congratulation and Have Our Minds Blown

So there is this thing that occurs shortly after a 1972 Porsche 917/10 fires up approximately three feet from your face. Your manly parts curl up and withdraw into your lower esophagus, and your toes shrink a little, and you sit there simply trying to come to grips with the ungodly noise. It’s thick and [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/ilXgcPTGS9g/porsche_rennsport_reunion_iv_there_is_no_substitute-feature

Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney Hubert Hahne Mike Hailwood

Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV: Wherein We Attend Porsche?s Orgy of Self-Congratulation and Have Our Minds Blown

So there is this thing that occurs shortly after a 1972 Porsche 917/10 fires up approximately three feet from your face. Your manly parts curl up and withdraw into your lower esophagus, and your toes shrink a little, and you sit there simply trying to come to grips with the ungodly noise. It’s thick and [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/ilXgcPTGS9g/porsche_rennsport_reunion_iv_there_is_no_substitute-feature

Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert

2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport Official Photos and Info: The F-ed Up GS Debuts at SEMA

Added athleticism for the promising new GS. When the standard GS350 debuted at Pebble Beach, we reported that a GS350 F Sport version would bow at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This has now come to pass. F Sport, of course, indicates �this car?s sporty intentions; the letter F is similarly applied to the [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/VWNRgGcE7hc/2013_lexus_gs350_f-sport-official_photos_and_info

José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould Jean Marc Gounon

Malvern among GP3 test line-up

Runaway British Formula Ford champion Scott Malvern, Formula Renault 3.5 race-winner Kevin Korjus and Ferrari protege Brandon Maisano head the list of newcomers in GP3 testing at Catalunya this week.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/malvern-among-gp3-test-line-up/

Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler David Carl Allison

NASCAR By the Numbers: ?DEGA

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/nascar-by-number-dega.html

Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith

Introducing the Car and Driver Luxury Vehicle Advisor: Find and Share (Or Just Fantasize About) Your Perfect Luxury Ride

With so many variables to consider when you’re shopping for one of life’s richer rides, deciding on the right sedan, coupe, SUV?or even supercar?can be daunting. We?ve simplified the task with our new Luxury Vehicle Advisor, which delivers a definitive ranking of every luxury vehicle in six critical areas: craftsmanship, convenience and technology, all-weather capability, [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/hxyS8Iv6MWY/

Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble

Spies withdraws from Malaysia

Ben Spies will not participate in tomorrow's Malaysian Grand Prix, Yamaha has confirmed.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/spies-withdraws-from-malaysia/

Cecil Green Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard

Ford Probably Unveiling Licensed Repro 1965?1966 Mustang Bodies at 2011 SEMA Show

News of brand-spankin?-new reproduction shells for classic Ford Mustangs and Chevy Camaros isn?t fresh?Dynacorn Classic Bodies has been making them for years?but the Mustang catalog is likely to grow a bit fatter, if the video embedded below is anything to go by. Dynacorn currently holds a license from Ford to reproduce 1967?70 Mustang fastback bodies, [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/bz5wb-5k9ZU/

Marc Gené Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin

Bowyer beats Burton to give RCR 100th victory (PA SportsTicker)

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/bowyer-beats-burton-to-give-rcr-100th-victory-pa-sportsticker.html

Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard Divina Galica Nanni Galli

Monday, October 24, 2011

Bowyer breaks away for Talladega win

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/23/1590062/bowyer-pushes-then-passes-for.html

Virgil Ernest Irvan III Kenny Dale Irwin Jr Dale Arnold Jarrett Jimmie Kenneth Johnson Kasey Kenneth Kahne

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.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/meeke-unsure-about-running-in-dark/

Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt David Hobbs

Rennsport Trivia: Mystery Hole Edition

The interior of this 1959 Porsche RSK 718 is hiding a secret in plain sight. There’s a hole in the dash to the right of the tach, ringed by a rubber grommet. It’s supposed to be there. Besides adding lightness, what purpose does it serve? Answer: It’s an alternate location for the steering column. With [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/RltwIzGS9vI/

François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill

Introducing the Car and Driver Luxury Vehicle Advisor: Find and Share (Or Just Fantasize About) Your Perfect Luxury Ride

With so many variables to consider when you’re shopping for one of life’s richer rides, deciding on the right sedan, coupe, SUV?or even supercar?can be daunting. We?ve simplified the task with our new Luxury Vehicle Advisor, which delivers a definitive ranking of every luxury vehicle in six critical areas: craftsmanship, convenience and technology, all-weather capability, [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/hxyS8Iv6MWY/

François Hesnault Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill

NASCAR Fantasy Fusion: Crunchin' Numbers and Hoping for the Best at 'Dega

Source: http://www.skirtsandscuffs.com/2011/10/nascar-fantasy-fusion-crunchin-numbers.html

Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Theo Helfrich Mack Hellings

MINI WRC Team - Rally RACC - Rally of Spain - Day Two

MINI WRC Team Rally RACC - Rally of Spain Day Two. 12th of 13 rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship Salou, Saturday 22nd October, 2011. As the cars returned to the Spanish coastal resort for the end of day...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/mini_wrc_team_-_rally_rac_1.php

Michael Duane Bliss Kurt Thomas Busch Kyle Thomas Busch Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven

India preview quotes: McLaren

Lewis Hamilton Q. Have you been to India before? "Yeah, I've been a few times before - we've done a few Vodafone promotional days there.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/india-preview-quotes-mclaren/

Jason Leffler David Carl Allison Gregory Jack Biffle David Lee Blaney Michael Duane Bliss

Jeep Grand Cherokee to Get Diesel Option in U.S. in 2013, Other Large Chryslers Soon After

The Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer a diesel-engine option in the U.S. starting in 2013, Chrysler’s chief Sergio Marchionne told Automotive News in an interview published this week. Chrysler spokespeople have confirmed that in addition to the Grand Cherokee, other “large” Chrysler family vehicles also will get diesel power in the near future. In Europe, [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/r5z1zpwJhHY/

Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glöckler

Montoya among those urging restraint in safety debate

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/22/1588034/montoya-among-those-urging-restraint.html

Oscar Alfredo Gálvez Fred Gamble Howden Ganley Frank Gardner Billy Garrett

Ram Adds Two Trims for the Power Wagon and a New 1500 Mossy Oak Edition to its 2012 Lineup

Ram Truck has announced that a new special-edition 1500 Mossy Oak edition and two additional trim levels for the mud-slinging Power Wagon will join its lineup for 2012. The Ram 2500 Power Wagon is a capable off-roader and for 2012, two new trim levels are available to bookend the until-now lone SLT model. The first [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/CSohDZbi32k/

Leo Kinnunen Danny Kladis Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk Christian Klien

Sunday, October 23, 2011

New vs. Used Comparo: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 vs. 2008 Mercedes E63 AMG

Wanna drop 50 large on something large? What-it-is-now squares off with where-it-all-was way back when. The inescapable fact is that, while you sleep, prices of new cars are rising. Take this new 470-hp Dodge Charger SRT8 we?re testing. The old one?final model year: 2010?started just below $41,000. The 2012 model, albeit with a larger engine, [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/mYOs1yxkMek/2012_dodge_charger_srt8_vs._2008_mercedes-benz_e63_amg-comparison_tests

Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould

Bayne Leads The Way for Ford in Talladega Qualifying

Trevor Bayne - Wood Bros. RacingTrevor Bayne and his No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will line up on the outside of the second row for Sunday?s 43rd annual Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after posting a qualifying lap of 181.011 miles per hour, best among Ford drivers and best of the drivers...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/sprintcup/10/22/bayne-leads-the-way-for-ford-in-talladega-qualifying/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bayne-leads-the-way-for-ford-in-talladega-qualifying

Danny Kladis Hans Klenk Peter de Klerk Christian Klien Karl Kling

Oh Brother!

IndyCar may have the brothers Bettenhausen and Unser, NASCAR may have the� Bodines, Burtons, Buschs, Labontes and Woods (to name a few), but iRacing has the Stergios brothers.� Jake and PJ Stergios (New England) demonstrated that fact in emphatic fashion last night, driving their Star Mazdas to a brotherly one-two finish ahead of Evan Maillard (France) in the iRacing.com Road Racing Tournament final at Watkins Glen International. While Jake started on pole and led the 20 lap race from start to finish, PJ had to work a little harder ? make that a lot harder ? for his spot on the podium.� Fifth on the grid, he worked his way up to P2 by Lap Four only for Maillard to reclaim the spot on Lap 10.� The two ran nose [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/oh-brother/

Ingo Hoffmann Bill Holland Jackie Holmes Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino

Mark Martin: 'No news yet' on plans for next season

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/22/1587972/martin-no-news-yet-on-next-year.html

Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr Carl Michael Edwards III William Clyde Elliott

Solberg tops Catalunya shakedown

The World Rally Championship title rivals were overshadowed by Petter Solberg and Federico Villagra in this morning's shakedown stage for the Catalunya Rally, which begins in Salou this evening. Solberg's Citroen DS3 WRC was quickest of all across the two-mile mixed-surface test, but it was Argentinian driver Villagra who hit the headlines with an exceptional second quickest in his Ford Fiesta RS WRC.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/solberg-tops-catalunya-shakedown/

Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Clint Bowyer Zaxby s Chevrolet Brad Keselowski

Menu tops opening Suzuka practice

Alain Menu topped the opening practice session at Suzuka, edging out the Polestar Volvo of Robert Dahlgren in the final minutes. Dahlgren had been the first driver to dip under the 54s barrier, going more than 0.3s clear of the field with five minutes to go. Chevrolet still had a set of fresh rubber to use however, and it paid dividends as Alain Menu made full use to lower the benchmark to 53.608s with two minutes remaining.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/menu-tops-opening-suzuka-practice/

Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green Keith Greene Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith

Terol takes pole as Zarco struggles

Nico Terol took a big step closer to the 125cc title by taking his seventh pole of the year at Sepang, as his championship rival Johann Zarco ended up a disastrous 15th on the grid. Zarco has to out-score Terol in Malaysia to keep the title fight alive until the Valencia finale, but he crashed at Turn 11 during qualifying

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/125cc/terol-takes-pole-as-zarco-struggles/

Mike Hailwood Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton

Hornaday turns it around

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/21/1585073/things-looking-up-for-hornaday.html

Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson Joe James

MIS boss named ?Customer Champion? by 1to1 Media

MIS President Roger Curtis - Photo Credit: International Speedway Corp.Roger Curtis lauded for his relationship with fans� STAMFORD, Conn. (Oct. 19, 2011) ? Roger Curtis, the president of Michigan International Speedway, has joined elite company, being recognized by 1to1� Media as a Customer Champion because of his positive and strong relationships he has built with...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/10/19/mis-boss-named-%e2%80%98customer-champion%e2%80%99-by-1to1-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mis-boss-named-%25e2%2580%2598customer-champion%25e2%2580%2599-by-1to1-media

Leslie Johnson Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover

Latvala asked to push for Spain win

Ford team principal Malcolm Wilson has instructed Jari-Matti Latvala to go out and win this week's Catalunya Rally in an effort to help Mikko Hirvonen's World Rally Championship title hopes. Wilson said Hirvonen's priority has to be to reach the finish of the Salou-based event, while his team-mate has been told to take points away from Citroen's Sebastien Loeb. "Jari has shown he has the speed to win this rally," said Wilson

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/latvala-asked-to-push-for-spain-win/

Mack Hellings Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann

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.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/newey-not-ruling-out-new-parts-in-2011/

Jeffrey Tyler Burton Richard Allen Craven Kerry Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt Sr Ralph Dale Earnhardt Jr

Saturday, October 22, 2011

TRG Motorsports Fielding Two Cars in Talladega and Honoring Dan Wheldon

TRG Motorsports Mooresville, N.C. Thursday, October 20, 2011) TRG Motorsports will once again be fielding two entries in this Sunday's Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Andy Lally will race the No. 71 TRG Motorsports Ford Fusion while T.J....

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/10/trg_motorsports_fielding.php

André Guelfi Miguel Ángel Guerra Roberto Guerrero Maurício Gugelmin Dan Gurney

Five Ways Market Research Paints Bright Future for Public Transit

At the Tuesday morning plenary of the Rail~Volution conference, William Millar made a bold pronouncement. The president of the American Public Transportation Association suggested that, beyond the 1,200 attendees of the annual gathering, there are billions of public transit advocates ? they just don?t know it yet.
The popularity of car sharing is a good sign [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/10/19/five-ways-market-research-paints-bright-future-for-public-transit/#more-117149

Hans Heyer Damon Hill Graham Hill Phil Hill Peter Hirt