Saturday, 30 April 2011

Raceday @ Richmond: Toyota twosome again?

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/29/1164794/raceday-the-richmond-regulars.html

Victory in Jesus Chevrolet Eric McClure Kroger Ford Kenny Wallace

Earnhardt Jr.?s season is at a crossroads (Yahoo! Sports)

The next six races will determine if Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a pretender or a contender.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/earnhardt-jr-s-season-is-at-a-crossroads-yahoo-sports.html

Georges Grignard Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard

Porsche Eager anticipation for the exacting Ardennes circuit

PORSCHE Motorsport Le Mans Series / Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Round 2 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Stuttgart, Fri, 29 Apr 2011 Porsche's works drivers are very much looking forward to round two of the Le Mans Series which takes place on...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/porsche_eager_anticipatio.php

Kevin Conway Extenze Toyota Mattias Ekstrom Red Bull Toyota

We Hit the 2011 California Mille Classic Car Rally ? Part 2

This week, our esteemed Road Warrior Howard Swig is at the 2011 California Mille, a four-day, 1000-mile tour through the Golden State. The event was founded by Howard?s father, Martin, but Howard?s not just there to watch?he and his brother are piloting a 1959 Lancia Appia in the event. Below, his first dispatch from the [...]

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Boudreaux s Butt Paste Chevrolet Justin Allgaier Verizon Wireless Dodge Ryan Truex

Tarquini ends Chevrolet?s winning run

Gabriele Tarquini survived race-long pressure from assorted Chevrolets to win today's World Touring Car Championship reversed grid race at Zolder. Tarquini started from pole, but the presence of Chevy trio Rob Huff, Alain Menu and Yvan Muller immediately behind him meant that the former series champion was forced into defensive mode right from the start

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/tarquini-ends-chevrolets-winning-run/

Zaxby s Ford Morgan Shepherd Victory in Jesus Chevrolet Eric McClure

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/

Mike Harris Cuth Harrison Brian Hart Gene Hartley

Friday, 29 April 2011

Chasing the Elusive New Transit Rider, Missing the Bus?

New ridership is the holy grail of many a transit planner. It’s a demographic with strong allure — catch a newbie and you potentially remove a car from congested streets, give the environment a boost and, of course, increase revenue.
While there are many compelling reasons for chasing new transit customers — not to mention federal [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/04/28/chasing-the-illusive-new-transit-rider-missing-the-bus/

Tayler Malsam Iron Horse Jeans Toyota Mike Bliss Key Motorsports Chevrolet

Nieminen Notches Another

Round Five of the iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing (iWCSRR) paid a visit to the twisty and dusty turns of the Infineon Raceway, where Jesse Nieminen jumped his way to the front of the pack to claim his third victory of the season. The My3id Team sim-racer started from the second row of the grid in fourth position, and by the time the first round of pit-stops arrived, Nieminen was up to third position, after capitalising on an error by Ilkka Haapala. This is when the Finn launched his Williams-Toyota FW31 into the lead, as a hair-raisingly fast entry to pit lane and subsequent high-speed service brought him out alongside erstwhile leader Luca Masier and ahead of Greger Huttu, who’d over-shot his pit box. ?Everyone pitted on the same [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/nieminen-notches-another/

Kurt Kuhnke Masami Kuwashima Robert La Caze Jacques Laffite

Ecclestone willing to sell QPR stake

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says he is willing to sell his stake in football team Queens Park Rangers. Ecclestone, together with former Renault boss Flavio Briatore, completed a 14 million pound takeover back in 2007, with the Italian becoming the team's chairman.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/ecclestone-willing-to-sell-qpr-stake/

Brian Scott BigSpot com Toyota Carl Long Millennium Fuel Energy Drink Chevrolet

Bautista thrilled to be back in action

Alvaro Bautista was delighted to be back in action in practice for the Portuguese MotoGP event following his leg injury. The Suzuki rider had broken his left leg in the first race of the season in Qatar, but returned to action just over a month later in today's session. Although he finished at the bottom of the times in both sessions, Bautista was elated to be able to ride again.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/bautista-thrilled-to-be-back-in-action/

Kyle Busch Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman

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/

Bobby Labonte Phoenix Construction Chevrolet Chevrolet Mikko Kozarowitzky Willi Krakau

Which Places Have the Best Complete Streets Policies?

Complete streets policy adoption nationwide. Image: National Complete Streets Coalition


With adoptions in more than 200 localities and 23 states, complete streets policies have nearly doubled in number every year over the last three, according to a new report by the National Complete Streets Coalition.
Of course, all policies aren’t created equal, and the coalition separates [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/04/27/which-places-have-the-best-complete-streets-policies/

Olivier Gendebien Marc Gené Elmer George Bob Gerard

Thursday, 28 April 2011

Alfalla Shines Under the Lights of Richmond

Ray Alfalla collected his second NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship victory of the season last night, holding-off Josh Parker over several late-race restarts at Richmond International Raceway. Alfalla led the field for most of the evening, with the JDR Graphics Chevy setting pace for a race high 146 of 200 laps. The online race was slowed by the yellow flag 19 times, nearly as many as the Martinsville race earlier this season, placing a premium on smart pit strategy and good short run calls. The night got underway with Brad Davies leading the field to the green flag with Alfalla to his outside. It only took Alfalla ten laps to grab the top spot, which he would only relinquish on pit road. As the night got progressed it became apparent [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/alfalla-shines-under-the-richmond-lights-2/

Shelby Howard InternationalTrucks com Chevrolet Kelly Bires Raybestos Ford

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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Niki Lauda† Roger Laurent Giovanni Lavaggi Chris Lawrence

Trevor Bayne Hospitalized, Will Not Race Richmond

Trevor Bayne Undergoing Medical Tests; Will Not Race in Richmond this Weekend CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2011) ? Roush Fenway?s Trevor Bayne has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month. ?Trevor was not feeling well early this week and [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/04/28/trevor-bayne-hospitalized-will-not-race-richmond/

Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Jason Keller TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet Coleman Pressley

Vintage Class A

For the first time this season, the NASCAR iRacing.com Class A Series went road course racing, in wine country, USA, aka Sonoma.� The ten turn, 1.99 mile Cup configuration of Infinion Raceway challenged online racers in ways they never thought possible, and brought new names to the front. Michael Conti led 50 of the 55 laps en route to winning the top split of the week, setting fast time in the process. Conti is known more as an oval racer, but showed his capabilities on road as he took the dominating win by 55 seconds over Neil Pearson. Kenny Humpe was on the grid, and as always a favorite to win, but was unable to connect and failed to complete a lap. PJ Stergios, Marcus Lindsey and Brad Wright were [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/vintage-class-a/

Jason Keller TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet Coleman Pressley R3 Motorsports Chevrolet

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video

Watch the Video: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle – Video

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Toyota Kimmy Z Line Designs Toyota Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne

Nieminen Notches Another

Round Five of the iRacing.com World Championship Series Road Racing (iWCSRR) paid a visit to the twisty and dusty turns of the Infineon Raceway, where Jesse Nieminen jumped his way to the front of the pack to claim his third victory of the season. The My3id Team sim-racer started from the second row of the grid in fourth position, and by the time the first round of pit-stops arrived, Nieminen was up to third position, after capitalising on an error by Ilkka Haapala. This is when the Finn launched his Williams-Toyota FW31 into the lead, as a hair-raisingly fast entry to pit lane and subsequent high-speed service brought him out alongside erstwhile leader Luca Masier and ahead of Greger Huttu, who’d over-shot his pit box. ?Everyone pitted on the same [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/nieminen-notches-another/

Eric McClure Kroger Ford Kenny Wallace Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet

The Hit List: 10 Top Debuts from the 2011 New York Auto Show ? Feature

Best of the Big Apple: The season-ender turns out to be a fruitful auto show. Once again, the annual sheetmetal gathering in New York marks the end of auto-show season. Now it?s time for the playoffs. Wait, no, that?s hockey. Now?s the time for us to reflect on the important, exciting, and downright awesome debuts [...]

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Reed Sorenson Dollar General Toyota Michael Annett Germain com Toyota

Wednesday, 27 April 2011

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 [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/04/27/research-bolsters-case-for-cycle-tracks-while-aashto-updates-guide/

Travis Kvapil Long John Silver s Ford David Gilliland Charter Air Transport Ford

Hudson, Hill Build Late Mo? in NiCCS

While most have their sights on the end of 2011 Season One, some drivers of the NASCAR iRacing.com Class C Series (NiCCS) are building momentum to carry them to the end of this season and onto the next. While Tyler Hudson looks poised to lock up the overall title after the previous two weeks of sim racing competition, the third place slot is wide open for the taking ? and only one of a handful of sim racers will have the chance to take that coveted podium position after the dust settles. Speaking of Hudson, he was the one who topped the field two weeks ago at ?the Paperclip.? Martinsville Speedway played host to Round Ten of the NiCCS schedule and it was Hudson who sent the statement that he [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/hudson-hill-build-late-mo-in-niccs/

Charter Air Transport Ford Tony Raines A and W Ford Kevin Conway

Newman Aiming for More Richmond, Short Track Success

2011 NSCS Ryan Newman - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARRICHMOND, Va. (April 27, 2011) — Richmond International Raceway and short track racing have only spelled good news for U.S. Army driver Ryan Newman. In 18 career Sprint Cup starts at the .75-mile Richmond track, Newman has one win, five top fives,11 top 10s...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/sprintcup/04/27/newman-aiming-for-more-richmond-short-track-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newman-aiming-for-more-richmond-short-track-success

Justin Allgaier Verizon Wireless Dodge Ryan Truex NAPA Toyota

John Phillips: Memories of My Favorite Boss ? Column

In 1969, there was a Boss. And it wasn?t Bruce Springsteen. At about 6 p.m. on a rainy Halloween in 1969, I took delivery of a chrome-yellow 1970 Mustang Boss 302 from Dan Rohyans Ford in Columbus, Ohio. I don?t know what my father was thinking. He dropped me off, thus installing me?age 18?behind the [...]

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Clint Bowyer Zaxby s Chevrolet Mike Bliss PRISM Motorsports Toyota

Scion iQ Sales to Begin in July

Along with the introduction of a Scionized version of the Toyota-Subaru joint sports car, the New York show press conference for Toyota’s offshoot brand brought word on another new offering: the Scion iQ. Specifically, the information that the four-seat microcar will go on sale in July of this year. If you’ve forgotten?and we don’t blame [...]

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Brian Scott BigSpot com Toyota Carl Long Millennium Fuel Energy Drink Chevrolet

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

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/summer-decision-on-kubicas-return/

Romain Grosjean Olivier Grouillard Zaxby s Chevrolet Brad Keselowski

Audi fastest in morning test session

The new Audi R18 TDI topped the times in the first session of the Le Mans Test Day. Romain Dumas ended the first four-hour period on a 3m27.900s lap, which was just over half a second quicker than team-mate Benoit Treluyer. The three Audis blocked out the top three positions, with the first Peugeot 908 HDi on a 3m30.516s in the hands of Anthony Davidson

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/audi-fastest-in-morning-test-session/

Kevin Conway Extenze Toyota Mattias Ekstrom Red Bull Toyota

Greg Biffle, 2011 NSCS Crown Royal 400 Race Preview

2011 NSCS Greg Biffle - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCARBiffle on Richmond: ?Richmond is definitely a driver?s track. I think that?s one of the biggest reasons I have always liked it. It allows for really good racing and the night race this weekend will be exciting for the fans no matter what. We...more»

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Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Brad Keselowski Ruby Tuesday Dodge Trevor Bayne

Tuesday, 26 April 2011

SFPark, Putting Shoup?s Ideas to the Test, Launches to Much Political Support

"I think SFPark will give San Francisco the best of both worlds. If it works it will make San Francisco an even better place to live and work and visit and do business. It will be another feather in the city's cap and other cities around the world will copy you," said UCLA professor and [...]

Source: http://sf.streetsblog.org/2011/04/21/sfmta-launches-sfpark-to-much-fanfare-and-political-support/

Citifinancial Ford Michael McDowell Red Line Oil Dodge Steve Wallace

The New Dynamics That Are Eroding the Market for Sprawl

The argument that sprawl is the natural product of market forces and consumer preferences is ringing a little more hollow with each passing day.
While charlatans like Wendell Cox use overly simplistic analyses of Census results to argue that the urban renaissance is a figment of our collective imagination, the underlying trends tell a [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/04/26/the-new-dynamics-that-are-eroding-the-market-for-sprawl/

Richmond Menards Ford Mark Green Sons of Anarchy FX Network Chevrolet Ryan Newman

Peugeot expects ultra-close Le Mans

Peugeot motorsport boss Olivier Quesnel believes the Le Mans test day proved there will be very little to choose between his squad and arch-rival Audi in this year's race. Although Audi's new R18 TDI set the top two times yesterday, lead Peugeot runner Stephane Sarrazin was only just over 0.2 seconds off Tom Kristensen's 3m27.687s benchmark in third place

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/peugeot-expects-ultra-close-le-mans/

Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin Piercarlo Ghinzani

Red Bull plans KERS upgrade for Turkey

Red Bull Racing plans an upgrade of its KERS for the Turkish Grand Prix, as it hopes that the changes will prevent a repeat of the issues that have dogged the team in the early races of the campaign. Both Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber have encountered problems with their KERS at every race held so far this season - with the issues almost certainly playing a part in preventing Vettel extending his winning streak in China last weekend

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/red-bull-plans-kers-upgrade-for-turkey/

Jean Marc Gounon Emmanuel de Graffenried Lucas di Grassi Cecil Green

Succesful Debut for Thursday Night V8 Supercars

V8 Supercar sim racers were invited to join the newly-organized Thursday night time slot this week. Not only did this race count as official, but it also had so many interested iRacers, there was a race split.� In total, 21 cars took the green flag at Canada?s Mosport International Racweay, known for high speed turns and tricky elevation changes. The first split had a strength of field of nearly 3000, with pole position going to Brazil?s Eduardo Prado and Paul Hesla joining him on the front row of the grid.� Patrick Guerin and Chris Damron Jr. filled Row Two with Tristan Bayless and Patrick Spence in Row Three.� Casey Carpentiere was alongside Jeffrey Detrick on Row Four, with Adam Brodziak and Ian Wat taking up positions nine and 10, and� [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/succesful-debut-for-thursday-night-v8-supercars/

Tony Raines A and W Ford Kevin Conway Extenze Toyota

Mazda Still On Track to Bring Diesel Four-Cylinder to the U.S. in 2012

Just as Mazda took the wraps off of the face-lifted Mazda 3 with its new SKYACTIV four-cylinder gasoline engine, the company quietly reconfirmed that it will bring a diesel engine to the U.S. market in 18 months. The diesel is a member of the same family as the gas mill, and will probably arrive here [...]

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Piercarlo Ghinzani Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax

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»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/otherseries/04/24/2011-nscs-nns-nknps-e-richmond-international-raceway-weekend-track-event-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-nscs-nns-nknps-e-richmond-international-raceway-weekend-track-event-schedule

Mark Green Sons of Anarchy FX Network Chevrolet Ryan Newman Phoenix Construction Chevrolet

Monday, 25 April 2011

It?s the Sprawl, Stupid ? The Budget Buster No One?s Talking About

Buffalo tripled its area served by infrastructure between 1950 and 2000 but added no population. And we wonder why states are broke. Photo: Urbanophile
Across the nation, there’s a lot of hand wringing going on about how state budget crises will affect local communities. Will trash pickup be less frequent? Will senior services be cut? [...]

Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/04/21/the-budget-buster-no-ones-talking-about-its-the-sprawl-stupid/

Masten Gregory Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard Bobby Grim

Grid line up with prominent names

PORSCHE Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland Round 1 in Hockenheim Stuttgart, Fri, 22 Apr 2011 The Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland heads into an exciting year. The season opens on 1 May on the Hockenheimring Baden-W�rttemberg with a top-class starter field. Some...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/grid_line_up_with_promine.php

Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Fred Gamble

Team Lotus linked to Caterham tie-up

Team Lotus has been linked to a tie-up deal with sportscar manufacturer Caterham, with an announcement about a takeover possible as early as next week. The Hingham-based outfit has announced that it is to hold a major press conference at Duxford Airfield next week - although it has not confirmed any further details. In an invite sent to the press, the team stated that the media event would be "an incredibly exciting announcement about the future of the team"

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/team-lotus-linked-to-caterham-tie-up/

Rudolf Krause Robert Kubica Kurt Kuhnke Masami Kuwashima

Long Beach finish boosts for Briscoe, his No. 6 Penske team

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/14/1145518/long-beach-result-provides-boost.html

Paul Goldsmith José Froilán González Oscar González Aldo Gordini

10 PEUGEOT DRIVERS TO TAKE PART IN TEST DAY

Peugeot Sport Test day at Le Mans Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10 Peugeot drivers are set to take turns behind the wheel of the three official 908s at this weekend's test day at Le Mans. The 23-year old French driver,...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/04/10_peugeot_drivers_to_tak.php

Reed Sorenson Dollar General Toyota Michael Annett Germain com Toyota

Sunday, 24 April 2011

Nasr and Foresti take Oulton poles

Felipe Nasr and Lucas Foresti locked out the front row and the two pole positions in qualifying for the second round of British Formula 3 at Oulton Park. Late improvements from the two Brazilians denied T-Sport's Menasheh Idafar what would have been a sensational double pole position result from a hectic qualifying session. Carlin's Kevin Magnussen had just set the fastest time of the session when he crashed heavily at Cascades 10 minutes into the 30-minute session and brought out the red flags

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/nasr-and-foresti-take-oulton-poles/

Millennium Fuel Energy Drink Chevrolet Willie Allen Cash America Chevrolet Derrike Cope

Massa delighted with improved form

Felipe Massa believes that he produced his best performance for some time after finishing sixth in the Chinese Grand Prix, having run as high as second after his final stop, before his tyres faded and he dropped down the order. The Ferrari driver was a factor all weekend having matched his double world champion team-mate Fernando Alonso for pace in qualifying and then managing his strategy more successfully than the Spaniard during the race. "I'm very, very happy with my performance," Massa told the BBC

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/massa-delighted-with-improved-form/

Michel Leclere Richard Lee Rudd Elliott William Barnes Sadler

Turkish GP under threat for 2012

The Turkish Grand Prix's future appears to be in doubt with local officials said to be baulking at a doubling of the fees demanded to keep the race for 2012. The current contract at Istanbul Park runs until this year, and discussions are ongoing between organisers and Formula 1 commercial chiefs about an extension

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/turkish-gp-under-threat-for-2012/

Copart Ford Denny Hamlin Z Line Toyota Kyle Busch

Huertas leads Oulton practice day

Carlos Huertas set the pace in both sessions of pre-race practice ahead of British Formula 3's second round at Oulton Park this Easter weekend. The Colombian third-year Carlin driver set the quickest time of the day in this morning's cooler opening session to beat Double R's Scott Pye to the overall top spot by just under a tenth of a second.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/huertas-leads-oulton-practice-day/

Martin Lee Truex Jr Brian Lee Vickers Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan ? Auto Shows

Nissan?s new subcompact is all-new and positively less distinctive?thank goodness. Nissan?s biggest news at the New York auto show is small in scale, but important in terms of a market segment that?s likely to expand in direct proportion to escalating fuel prices. Meet the 2012 Versa sedan, the second generation of Nissan?s four-door subcompact. While [...]

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Mark Green Sons of Anarchy FX Network Chevrolet Ryan Newman Phoenix Construction Chevrolet

Saturday, 23 April 2011

2012 Honda Civic Keeps $16,355 Base Price, New Civic Si Prices Same as Old

We’ve driven a bunch of�2012 Civics, including the Civic Si, so now it’s time to talk money. Prices for the 2012 Civic are largely unchanged from those of the 2011 models. Honda has kept the cheapest version just as cheap, with the�DX coupe starting at $16,355 with a manual, while its sedan counterpart continues to [...]

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Edwards holds off Kyle Busch to win Nashville 300

Carl Edwards claimed his fifth career victory at Nashville Superspeedway, holding off Kyle Busch to win the Nashville 300 on Saturday.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/edwards-holds-off-kyle-busch-to-win-nashville-300-ap.html

Kevin Lepage Hyatt Place Richmond Airport Toyota Ricky Stenhouse Jr Citifinancial Ford

Kyle Busch wins Nashville Trucks race

Sprint Cup star Kyle Busch raced to his second NASCAR Trucks Series victory of the season, passing Ron Hornaday Jr. on a late restart and easily holding off Nelson Piquet Jr. on Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/kyle-busch-wins-nashville-trucks-race-ap.html

A and W Ford Kevin Conway Extenze Toyota Mattias Ekstrom

Rusty Wallace To Cruise Aboard Royal Caribbean?s Freedom Of The Seas December 4, 2011

“Seven-Night Caribbean Cruise Offers Exclusive Opportunity for Fans to Interact with Racing Legend” Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR)MOORESVILLE, NC (April 22, 2011)– Gentlemen–and ladies–start your engines! Rusty Wallace, Inc., Landry & Kling and Royal Caribbean, International are pleased to announce another popular sailing of the Rusty Wallace Cruise. The voyage will be held aboard Royal Caribbean...more»

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Jason Leffler, No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet Impala Nashville Superspeedway Preview

No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCARJASON LEFFLER QUICK FACTS No. 38 Great Clips Impala Nashville Superspeedway Nashville 300 No. 38 Great Clips Chevrolet News and Notes Leffler Knows the Way to Victory Lane at Nashville Superspeedway… In 2004 (June), Jason Leffler captured his first career...more»

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Parker Kligerman Trevor Bayne Out! Pet Care Toyota Jason Leffler

Renault frustrated by low-key race

Renault boss Eric Boullier admitted the team was left frustrated following a difficult Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday. The team, which had been on the podium in the first two races, had to be content with a ninth-place finish by Vitaly Petrov, with team-mate Nick Heidfeld down in 12th. Boullier conceded qualifying poorly, added to a strategy that did not work as expected, had made for a frustrating day for Renault

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/renault-frustrated-by-low-key-race/

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Scion iQ Sales to Begin in July

Along with the introduction of a Scionized version of the Toyota-Subaru joint sports car, the New York show press conference for Toyota’s offshoot brand brought word on another new offering: the Scion iQ. Specifically, the information that the four-seat microcar will go on sale in July of this year. If you’ve forgotten?and we don’t blame [...]

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Video: 400+ Cyclists Per Hour on the Manhattan Bridge

New York Post columnist Steve Cuozzo, proponent of birther-style conspiracy theories about the growth of cycling in New York, might want to check out this YouTube clip that NYC DOT posted earlier this week, along with other information on how it conducts bike counts. It’s a time-lapse video of cyclists on the Brooklyn approach to [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/04/22/video-400-cyclists-per-hour-on-the-manhattan-bridge/

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Friday, 22 April 2011

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe and Spyder Special Edition ? Auto Shows

The Eclipse?s swan song comes with rocker stripes and rockin? wheels. Introduced more than 20 years ago, Mitsubishi?s Eclipse reaches the end of the road this summer. The Japanese automaker will shut down the Normal, Illinois, lines that crank out the slow-selling coupe and retool the plant to make the Outlander Sport, which is sure [...]

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McLaren planned two stops for China

McLaren's principal race engineer Phil Prew has revealed that the team went into the Chinese Grand Prix with the intention of making only two pitstops. Lewis Hamilton took his first win of the season after taking advantage of a three-stop strategy to outperform Red Bull rival Sebastian Vettel, who stopped only twice. Hamilton's three stops were crucial to the Briton catching and passing Vettel for the lead.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/mclaren-planned-two-stops-for-china/

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Renault frustrated by low-key race

Renault boss Eric Boullier admitted the team was left frustrated following a difficult Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday. The team, which had been on the podium in the first two races, had to be content with a ninth-place finish by Vitaly Petrov, with team-mate Nick Heidfeld down in 12th. Boullier conceded qualifying poorly, added to a strategy that did not work as expected, had made for a frustrating day for Renault

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/renault-frustrated-by-low-key-race/

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Brazilian stock car driver dies in hospital

Hospital officials say a Brazilian stock car driver has died from head injuries he sustained in a crash at Interlagos track in Sao Paulo. The Alvorada Hospital says in a statement that 67-year-old Paulo Kunze died Wednesday morning as a result of injuries from Sundays crash. Kunze reportedly lost control in a high-speed corner during a race and his car rolled several times.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/brazilian-stock-car-driver-dies-in-hospital-ap.html

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Thursday, 21 April 2011

Gabe Klein, Architect of DC?s Bike Progress, Is Chicago Bound

Chicago Mayor-Elect Rahm Emanuel has snapped up Gabe Klein, former head of the District Department of Transportation in Washington, to head up his transportation team in the Windy City.
Gabe Klein helped build a bike-friendlier DC. Now's he's headed to the nation's third-largest city. Photo: Ready Set DC
Klein earned a reputation as a transportation star in [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/04/19/gabe-klein-architect-of-dcs-bike-progress-is-chicago-bound/

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Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Hamilton ?overwhelmed? by victory

Lewis Hamilton said he was "absolutely overwhelmed" after taking his first win of the year in China.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/hamilton-overwhelmed-by-victory/

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Richard Petty Driving Experience and Kansas Speedway Announce Exclusive Partnership

Richard Petty Driving Experience Logo(Concord, NC) April 20, 2011 ? Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the world leader in stock car ride and drive entertainment, and Kansas Speedway have entered into an expanded and exclusive relationship that will give racing enthusiasts and thrill seekers their choice of 50 days in 2011 during which they can...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/sprintcup/04/20/richard-petty-driving-experience-and-kansas-speedway-announce-exclusive-partnership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=richard-petty-driving-experience-and-kansas-speedway-announce-exclusive-partnership

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Burton extends contract with RCR

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/19/1140785/burton-extends-contract-with-rcr.html

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