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Pace named to Road America BOD

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:50:11 +0000

Pace Joins Road America Board of Directors Elkhart Lake, Wis., December 18, 2005 -- Road America Board of Director's Chairman, Jonathan Laun, is pleased to announce the addition of Director Ronald Pace. Pace has served as President of Plumbing Americas at Kohler Company since 1999 after joining the company in 1995. An avid sports car enthusiast, Pace is a Road America shareholder ... Keep reading

SCRAMP 2006 officers, BOD announced

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:50:10 +0000

SCRAMP ANNOUNCES 2006 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTEREY, Calif. (December 16, 2005) - The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP), the not-for-profit organization that operates major racing events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, today announced the results of recent elections of the officers and board of directors for the 2006 season. SCRAMP officers ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: The passing of Keith Duckworth

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0000

Keith Duckworth, one of the founders and driving forces of Cosworth Engineering, passed away December 19 at the age of 72. Duckworth and Mike Costin founded the company in 1958 in a little shop with just the basics like an engine stand in Shaftsbury Mews, London, England. "We thought it must be possible to make an interesting living messing about with racing cars and ... Keep reading

Introne named new SCCA Chairman

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:47:08 +0000

TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 13, 2005) -- The Sports Car Club of America, Inc. Board of Directors welcomed three new members this weekend and selected Area 1 representative Robert E. Introne, of Londonderry, N.H., as its Chairman, beginning January 1, 2006. Introne serves as the Chairman for the first time, replacing outgoing board member Gary Pitts, who has served his current successive ... Keep reading

2005 Porsche Cup winner announced

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 07:41:01 +0000

BRITAIN'S TIM SUGDEN WINS PORSCHE CUP WORLDWIDE DRIVERS AWARD American Le Mans Series and FIA-GT pilot secures title with Porsche 911 GT3 RSRs ATLANTA - December 12 -- Tim Sugden, a 41 year-old professional racer and team owner from Leeds, England, has won the 2005 Porsche Cup - the trophy awarded annually to the most successful driver in privately-run race cars, by Dr. Ing. h.c ... Keep reading

Jesse Alexander works added to Wheels on Walls

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:23:04 +0000

JESSE ALEXANDER WORKS ADDED TO WHEELS ON WALLS Wheels On Walls Over 1500 visitors in first week Detroit -- After only one week of operation, over 1500 visitors have viewed the magnificent fine art motorsports photography presented at Wheels On Walls. This week we are pleased to announce the installation of four new galleries and the addition of ... Keep reading

CHAMPCAR/CART: Maury Kraines passed away

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:34:27 +0000

Maurice H. Kraines, the founder of Kraco Enterprises, passed away on November 29, 2005 in Rancho Mirage, California. Kraines was a successful businessman who opened the doors to Kraco Enterprises in 1954 at the age of 34 and never looked back. Those in racing will fondly remember Kraines' delight when Michael Andretti placed the Kraco Team Indy racing machine in the winner's circle ... Keep reading

Atlanta Motor Speedway staff addition announced

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:04:39 +0000

Kanyon West Joins Atlanta Motor Speedway Staff HAMPTON, Ga. (December 6, 2005) -- Kanyon West, a 14-year veteran of the sports ticketing industry, has joined Atlanta Motor Speedway's staff as the director of ticket operations, starting January 2. A Clemson, S.C. native and graduate of Clemson University, West most recently served as the assistant ... Keep reading

Atlanta Motor Speedway staff promotions

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:04:34 +0000

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY PROMOTES THREE TOP STAFF MEMBERS Hampton, Ga. (December 5, 2005) Atlanta Motor Speedway president and general manager, Ed Clark announced today the promotion of three standout staff members. Brandon Hutchison was promoted to vice president of events, Greg Walter was promoted to vice president of sales and Greg Harvey was promoted to senior ... Keep reading

IRL: IMS report on AARWBA Awards dinner

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 05:47:34 +0000

HULMAN-GEORGE FAMILY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS MEDIA AWARD INDIANAPOLIS, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 -- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chairman Mari Hulman George accepted the prestigious Dusty Brandel President's Award on behalf of the Hulman-George family at the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association annual All-America Team dinner presented by Sprint NEXTEL on Dec. 3 in ... Keep reading

Zanardi on the road again

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 05:33:44 +0000

Now that the racing season is done and he's got a win - and fourth (from 27th on the grid) last weekend in China - under his belt, Alex Zanardi is on the road again. Wife Daniela is along for this promo tour for his marvelous book "My Sweetest Victory", which talks more about the wonderful life Alex has had than his altering accident at EuroSpeedway Lausitz back in 2001. Now in ... Keep reading

Earnhardt Jr, Schrader purchase race track

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 21:52:25 +0000

NASCAR STARS DALE EARNHARDT, JR., AND KEN SCHRADER USHER IN A NEW ERA AT PADUCAH INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY PADUCAH, KY (November 26, 2005) -- NASCAR Nextel Cup racers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Ken Schrader along with well known Midwestern promoter Bob Sargent are now the proud owners of Paducah International Raceway. The trio recently finalized their purchase of the popular McCracken ... Keep reading

Chris Kouri joins Lowe's Motor Speedway staff

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 21:45:27 +0000

Chris Kouri Joins Lowe's Motor Speedway As Director of Governmental Relations and General Counsel CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 23, 2005) - Chris Kouri, a Charlotte attorney whose 2002 campaign for Congress garnered national attention, has joined Lowe's Motor Speedway as director of governmental relations and general counsel. In his new position, Kouri, 35, will work closely with ... Keep reading

Economaki Champion of Champions nominees

Thu, 24 Nov 2005 21:45:25 +0000

STRONG LIST OF CONTENDERS FOR THIRD ECONOMAKI CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS AWARD HARRISBURG, NC - A talented group of drivers is being considered for the third annual Economaki Champion of Champions Award, presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel and America's Weekly Motorsport Authority, National Speed Sport News. The field of 25 contenders quickly narrows to 10 finalists, who will ... Keep reading

RML Group announce new engine facility

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 07:01:20 +0000

RML Group Announce New Engine Facility RML announced today that they are expanding their comprehensive in-house capabilities with the addition of an engine facility at their headquarters in Wellingborough, UK. The new facility will be utilised on a range of RML motorsport and automotive projects to include the Chevrolet World Touring Car programme. The facility will be ... Keep reading

Road America expansion plan announced

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:24:02 +0000

Road America Announces Five Million Dollar Facility Enhancement Plan Elkhart Lake, Wis., November 10, 2005 -- The Road America board of directors and staff is proud to announce a three-year, five million dollar facility enhancement plan. Road America continuously makes improvements to meet racer and fan expectations. Significant in scope and investment, the new three-year plan will ... Keep reading

2005 All-America Auto Racing Team chosen

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:24:02 +0000

2005 AUTO RACING ALL-AMERICA TEAM IS LARGEST EVER SELECTED BURBANK, Calif. - A 17-member Auto Racing All-America Team, the largest ever selected, has been chosen by voting members of the motorsports press. The champions of NASCAR Nextel Cup, IndyCar, Champ Car, NHRA Top Fuel and the World of Outlaws were among the top vote-getters. One of them will be announced as the winner of ... Keep reading

Thawley releases World Challenge 2005 yearbook

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 23:23:53 +0000

John Thawley Announces Release of SCCA Pro SPEED World Challenge Year In Review 2005 Yearbook Motorsports photographer, John Thawley, announced today the release of his SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Year in Review 2005 book. The hardbound 54-page book will feature Thawley's photography and a race by race recap of the 2005 SCCA Pro Racing season. The book can be purchased ... Keep reading

Watkins Glen announces new identity, guidelines

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 21:04:12 +0000

HISTORIC ROAD COURSE INTRODUCES NEW IDENTITY AND GUIDELINES Watkins Glen, NY (October 31, 2005) -- Watkins Glen International president Craig Rust unveiled a new track logo on September 23rd following the announcement of the 2006 season schedule. The previous track logo was used as a base for the redesign to maintain the current brand identity. Today, the style guidelines were also ... Keep reading

2005 Auto Racing All-America team nominees

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 17:05:33 +0000

BALLOTS ARE OUT FOR 2005 AUTO RACING ALL-AMERICA TEAM BURBANK, Calif. - Voting has begun among almost 300 members of the motorsports press to select the 2005 Auto Racing All-America team. Among those on the ballot are former Jerry Titus Award winners Tony Kanaan (2004) and John Force (1996, 1999, 2000, 2002), as well as the driver who has been All-American more than any other ... Keep reading