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      <title><![CDATA[BBS Wheels 2007 season wrap-up]]></title>
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BBS Wheels Dominates 2007 Motorsports Season


From Indy to LeMans, BBS Led Victory Laps Around the World


Braselton, GA (December 20, 2007) - BBS of America, a leader in the design
and manufacturing of limited-volume, high-performance wheels, accompanies
more champions across the race track finish line than any other wheel
company.  For 2007, many of the world's leading drivers ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/bbs-wheels-2007-season-wrap-up/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Grand-Am announces COO and a VP position]]></title>
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Grand-Am Adds Chief Operating Officer, Vice President To Staff Entering
2008 Season



DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2007) -- Following tremendous
expansion since the inception of the Daytona Prototype formula to the
Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16
only five years ago, Grand-Am President Roger Edmondson announced today
the addition of a pair of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/grand-am-announces-coo-and-a-vp-position/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:56:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Watkins Glen Int'l tears down old press tower]]></title>
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AND THE WALLS COME TUMBLIN' DOWN
Iconic Press Tower Demolished While Shovels are in the Ground at New
Location


Watkins Glen, NY (December 19, 2007) -- Another chapter in the storied
history of Watkins Glen International came to a close when Craig Rust,
President of WGI, began the demolition of the historic road course's
iconic Press Tower during a ceremony this afternoon. Members of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/watkins-glen-int-l-tears-down-old-press-tower/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: AJ Foyt Racing on loss of Ken Hendricks]]></title>
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A.J. Foyt Racing Mourns Loss of Ken Hendricks





WALLER, TX December 21, 2007--It is with great sadness that we at A.J.
Foyt Racing have learned of the death of Ken Hendricks, the founder,
chairman and chief executive officer of ABC Supply Co., Inc. He had
sustained a massive head injury after falling at a construction site at
his home Thursday evening and died during emergency ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/irl-aj-foyt-racing-on-loss-of-ken-hendricks/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Canadian Motorsports Expo date change]]></title>
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Canadian Motorsports Expo has moved to a new date for the 2008 edition.
The new dates are February 29 through March 2, 2008.


Originally scheduled for January 18th to 20th, 2008, construction delays
of the new hall at the Toronto Congress Centre has necessitated the date
switch.





"Learning of the construction delays from the Toronto Congress
Centre was certainly a surprise." ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/canadian-motorsports-expo-date-change/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lowe's Motorspeedway promotions announced]]></title>
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Lowe's Motor Speedway Promotes Lauri Wilks,
Roger Slack and Scott Cooper to Key Management Positions


CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 14, 2007) - Three Lowe's Motor Speedway
employees, Lauri Wilks, Roger Slack and Scott Cooper, have been promoted to
key management positions. The promotions were announced by H.A. "Humpy"
Wheeler, president and general manager of the motorsports facility.


Wilks ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/lowe-s-motorspeedway-promotions-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bentley returns to coaching young drivers]]></title>
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                            Ross Returns to Roots


December 10, 2007 - After cutting back on the amount of race and
performance driver coaching he was doing in the past couple of years,
Speed Secrets Driver Development Services announced today that Ross
Bentley is looking to focus on his "first love" - coaching - again in
2008. As such, any driver wishing to have the coach that many ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/bentley-returns-to-coaching-young-drivers/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ford Blue Box on all 2008 NHRA nitro cars]]></title>
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FORD AND NHRA TEAM UP ON SAFETY; BLUE BOXES TO DEBUT IN ALL NHRA NITRO
CARS AT START OF 2008 SEASON


* NHRA will mandate Ford Blue Box crash sensors on all Funny Car and Top
Fuel race cars in 2008


* Ford's safety efforts in NHRA are the latest in the company's efforts
to make auto racing safer for all competitors


DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 11 -- Accelerating safety development in ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/ford-blue-box-on-all-2008-nhra-nitro-cars/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[AARWBA 2007 All-America Auto Racing Team announced]]></title>
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2007 AUTO RACING ALL-AMERICA TEAM SELECTED



BURBANK, Calif. - With voting completed for the 2007 All-America Auto
Racing Team, five drivers emerge as contenders for the Jerry Titus Award --
two from the world of NASCAR and three open-wheel champions although one of
them runs more than 100 mph faster than the other two if only for a quarter-
mile at a time.


That would be Tony ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/aarwba-2007-all-america-auto-racing-team-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:35:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Michigan Int'l Speedway names new staff position]]></title>
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MIS ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF MICHAEL PRINTUP AS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITY
DEVELOPMENT
Newly created position brings another job to the State of Michigan


BROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 6, 2007) -- Michigan International Speedway is as
much about job creation and contributing to the local and state economy
as it is about hosting thrilling motorsports events.


On the heels of the news that ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/michigan-int-l-speedway-names-new-staff-position/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Awards led by NASCAR engineers]]></title>
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NASCAR SCOOPS TWO OF THREE AWARDS


At a special Awards dinner in the magnificent Rhodes House in Oxford,
organised by Racecar Graphic and attended by senior motorsport engineers
and executives from around the world, the Race Engine Designer of 2007
and the Racecar Aerodynamicist of 2007 both went to NASCAR recipients.


The award for the Race Engine Designer of 2007 was presented to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/awards-led-by-nascar-engineers/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Craftsman ends NCTS sponsorship in 2009]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/craftsman-ends-ncts-sponsorship-in-2009/</link>
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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES ENTITLEMENT WILL CHANGE IN 2009
Sears' Decision Will Create Branding Opportunity With One Of
NASCAR's National Series


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2007) -- The National Association for Stock Car
Auto Racing has begun marketing entitlement sponsorship of the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series beginning with the 2009 season.


This follows a decision by Sears ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/craftsman-ends-ncts-sponsorship-in-2009/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USAC appoints new president and senior VP]]></title>
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KEVIN MILLER NAMED USAC PRESIDENT; JASON SMITH NAMED SENIOR VP OF RACING OPERATIONS








INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 4   -- The United States Auto Club (USAC)
announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Miller as
CEO and president of USAC. The Board also announced that Jason Smith has
been appointed senior vice-president of racing operations, reporting ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/usac-appoints-new-president-and-senior-vp/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New HANS Device announced]]></title>
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NEW $695 HANS DEVICE ANNOUNCED


Atlanta, Georgia (December 3, 2007) - HANS Performance Products is
excited to announce their brand new HANS Device the Sport Series.
The design is guaranteed to provide the same level of industry leading
safety as existing HANS Devices, but retail at just $695.


All models in the $695 Sport Series offer the same proven strength and
protection as ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/new-hans-device-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[IRL: Rahal Letterman Racing files lawsuit]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/irl-rahal-letterman-racing-files-lawsuit/</link>
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RAHAL LETTERMAN RACING FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST SCOTT SHARP AND PATRON
SPIRITS





HILLIARD, Ohio (November 28, 2007) -- Rahal Letterman Racing announces
that it has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court Southern
District of Florida Miami Division today against Scott Sharp Sports, LLC,
Scott Sharp Inc., driver Scott Sharp (collectively "Sharp") and sponsor
Patron ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/irl-rahal-letterman-racing-files-lawsuit/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[CHAMPCAR/CART: Jury exonerates Kalkhoven]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/champcar-cart-jury-exonerates-kalkhoven/</link>
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JURY FINDS IN FAVOR OF KALKHOVEN AND ALL DEFENDANTS





INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - - November 27, 2007 - - After an unusually short
deliberation, the jury in the matter of JDS Uniphase Securities
Litigation today has found in favor of Kevin Kalkhoven and all other
defendants.





Today's verdict completely exonerates four senior officers of JDS
Uniphase, including Kalkhoven, who is a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/champcar-cart-jury-exonerates-kalkhoven/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Derek Daly joins Riverside Motorsports Park]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/derek-daly-joins-riverside-motorsports-park/</link>
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DEREK DALY, RENOWNED FORMULA-1 & INDY RACING VETERAN, JOINS THE
RIVERSIDE MOTORSPORTS PARK PROJECT IN MERCED COUNTY, CALIF.


ATWATER, Calif., and NOBLESVILLE, Ind., November 27, 2007 -Riverside
Motorsports Park LLC (RMP) and Derek Daly Design LLC (DDD), jointly
announce that the companies have reached an agreement whereby Derek Daly
Design will provide road course final design and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/derek-daly-joins-riverside-motorsports-park/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Homestead-Miami Speedway new media center planned]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/homestead-miami-speedway-new-media-center-planned/</link>
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Homestead-Miami Speedway to Build State-of-the-Art Media Facilities in
Time for 2008 Ford Championship Weekend; Enhancements include pre-race
Driver Meeting viewing area for fans


MIAMI--When the NASCAR media press corps return to Homestead-Miami
Speedway for Ford Championship Weekend in 2008, there will be even more
to cheer than the crowning of NASCAR's champions.


Homestead-Miami ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/homestead-miami-speedway-new-media-center-planned/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Robbie Reiser moves to Roush Fenway Racing]]></title>
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Roush Fenway Racing announces new General Manager; bbie Reiser appointed
Roas new GM at Roush Fenway Racing


Concord, N.C. -- Roush Fenway Racing announced Thursday that
championship crew chief, Robbie Reiser, has been appointed General
Manager of Roush Fenway Racing's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup team operations.


"This is a great opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to the next
phase ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/robbie-reiser-moves-to-roush-fenway-racing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Yates Racing hires Max Jones]]></title>
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Doug Yates and Max Jones join forces;
Former road racer and long-time GM to head Yates Racing


Concord, N.C. -- Yates Racing announced Thursday that Max Jones,
long-time general manager for Roush Fenway Racing and former road-racing
driver has joined Yates Racing as a co-owner and will also assume the
role of General Manager .


Jones, a native of Long Beach, Calif., joins Yates ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/automotive/news/yates-racing-hires-max-jones/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
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