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2010 World Rally Championship calendar

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:08 +0000

Date Country Event Support Category ---------------- -------- ----------------------- ---------------- February 12-14 SWE Swedish Rally PWRC March 05-07 MEX Rally Mexico PWRC April 01-03 JOR Jordan Rally PWRC April 16-18 TUR Rally of Turkey JWRC May 07-09 NZL Rally ... Keep reading

Ingram's Flat Spot On: Johnson, F1 exodus - top stories

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:07 +0000

Ingram's Flat Spot On By: Jonathan Ingram Johnson, F1 exodus: top stories The Top Ten motor racing stories in 2009, according to one man's opinion. 1. Jimmie Johnson wins four straight -- This is the story of the decade. It only changes when Johnson wins a fifth Sprint Cup next year. (You read it here first.) ... Keep reading

WTCC star Rob Huff to appear at Autosport International

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:06 +0000

WORLD TOURING CAR STAR ROB HUFF TO APPEAR AT AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL Rob Huff, Chevrolet's World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) race-winner, will be one of the special guests at Autosport International, Europe's largest motorsport show, held 14-17 January 2010 at the NEC in Birmingham. The British ace, already confirmed in Chevrolet's WTCC line-up for next season, finished fifth ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-24

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:49:06 +0000

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW PROVIDES THE WORLD WITH A ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE Detroit, MI - December 24, 2009 - More than 40 glitzy cars and concepts, technology of the future, thousands of journalists and top governmental officials are only the front fender to the vehicle that is going to motor the world's economy starting Jan. 11, 2010 when the North ... Keep reading

2010 USAC National Midget Championship schedule

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:03:51 +0000

2010 USAC Mopar National Midget Championship


Date      Location              Track                                   Track Type      Day/Night
Feb 19-20 Tucson, AZ            USA Raceway                             3/8 D           Night
Feb 25    Las Vegas, NV         Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track     1/2 D           Night
Feb 27    Perris, CA            Perris ... Keep reading

2010 USAC National Sprint Championship schedule

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:49:07 +0000

2010 USAC National Sprint Championship


Date       Location             Track                                   Track Type      Day/Night
Feb 8      Gibsonton, FL        East Bay Raceway                        1/3 D           Night
Feb 9      Gibsonton, FL        East Bay Raceway                        1/3 D           Night
Feb 10     Gibsonton, FL        East Bay Raceway ... Keep reading

2010 USAC Silver Crown Championship schedule

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:20:04 +0000

2010 USAC K & N National Silver Crown Championship Schedule


Date       Location             Track                      Track Type   Day/Night
Feb 19-20  Tucson, AZ           USA Raceway                3/8 D        Night
May 22     Newton, IA           Iowa Speedway              7/8 P        Day
May 28     Indianapolis, IN     Indiana State Fairgrounds  1 D ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-23

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:09 +0000

Two More Reveals Slotted for 2010 North American International Auto Show Troy, MI - December 23, 2009 - The list of 2010 North American International Auto Show reveals is growing. Recent updates include the worldwide reveal of the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and the US debut of the Honda CR-Z. Check out the latest from Motor Trend Magazine's online outlet below. "We anticipate more news ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-22

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:07 +0000

Successful Ride & Drive Returns and Expands at the 2010 North American International Auto Show Detroit, MI - December 22, 2009 - One of the highlights of the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is making a grand return in 2010. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) EcoXperience will feature upwards of 20 vehicles available for the press to drive ... Keep reading

Autosport International pre-event news 2009-12-21

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:06 +0000

FERODO RACING EXTENDS ITS HIGH-PERFORMANCE RANGE The Ferodo name is synonymous with racing, but the brake company is also renowned for its high-performance materials for use on track days and the road. Ferodo is exhibiting its latest products, including Super Formula, its innovative new brake fluid at Autosport Engineering, 14-15 January 2010 at the NEC, Birmingham. The road legal ... Keep reading

WSK World Series PRI Trade Show news 2009-21

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:05 +0000

At the PRI Trade Show taking place in Orlando, Florida, the WSK Promotion has announced in the United States the four 2010 championships, with the first WSK World Series at the head of the list. The international motorsport expo was the setting of the world karting series, running in North America the second round, next year on August 1. Such a specialized background, attended by the ... Keep reading

2010 Trans-Am schedule revision 2009-12-21

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:05 +0000

SCCA Pro Racing 2010 Trans-Am Schedule


Date            Venue                           With                            Location
May 8 - 9       New Jersey Motorsports Park     Headliner                       Millville, N.J.
May 21 - 23     Mosport International Raceway   Co-Headliner                    Bowmanville, Ont. (Canada)
June 5 - 6      Miller Motorsports Park ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-21

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:47:05 +0000

Debut List Continues to Grow for 2010 North American International Auto Show Detroit, MI - December 21, 2009 - To date, an estimated 40 new car unveilings, and counting, have been committed to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center. With approximately three weeks left before one of the world's premier international automotive forums takes place, NAIAS ... Keep reading

2010 Trans-Am schedule revision 2009-12-10

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:02:46 +0000

SCCA Pro Racing 2010 Trans-Am Schedule


Date            Venue                           With                            Location
May 8 - 9       New Jersey Motorsports Park     Headliner                       Millville, N.J.
May 21 - 23     Mosport International Raceway   Co-Headliner                    Bowmanville, Ont. (Canada)
June 5 - 6      Miller Motorsports Park ... Keep reading

Road Racing Drivers Club news 2009-12-21

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:53 +0000

RRDC MEMBERS RAHAL AND REDMAN NAMED TO IMRRC GOVERNING COUNCIL WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (Dec. 21, 2009) - Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) members Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman have been elected to the Governing Council of the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) at Watkins Glen, announced Center president J.C. Argetsinger. Founded in 1998, this one-of-a-kind facility is ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-18

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:50 +0000

Green Vehicles and Technology Electrify 2010 North American International Auto Show Detroit, MI - December 18, 2009 - Media, government officials, the global auto industry and the public will see fresh exhibits highlighting "green" technology at the 2010 NAIAS. The show marks the debut of Electric Avenue presented by The Dow Chemical Company on the main show floor, a ... Keep reading

Kentucky Speedway news 2009-12-18

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:50 +0000

ORIGINAL KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY OWNERSHIP WILL NOT PURSUE FURTHER LEGAL OPTIONS IN ANTITRUST LITIGATION FT. MITCHELL, Ky. -- Former Kentucky Speedway Chairman Jerry Carroll announced today the founding track ownership group will not exercise remaining legal options in the case of Kentucky Speedway, LLC v. NASCAR, et al. "On behalf of the original partners of Kentucky Speedway, I ... Keep reading

Porsche Museum news 2009-12-18

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:49 +0000

New Porsche Museum Already Welcomes Half a Million Visitors Lucky Visitor Enjoys a Surprise Weekend with Porsche's New Panamera Atlanta/Stuttgart December 18, 2009-Less than a year after it opened its doors in Stuttgart, the new award-winning Porsche Museum has set a record by welcoming its 500,000th visitor, already far exceeding its expectations for the year. The Museum ... Keep reading

Ford North America Motorsports names new director

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:25:49 +0000

JAMIE ALLISON NAMED NEW DIRECTOR, FORD NORTH AMERICA MOTORSPORTS DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 18, 2009 -- Jamie Allison, a 22-year Ford veteran with experience in engineering, product planning and marketing, has been named director, Ford North America Motorsports, effective January 1, 2010, it was announced today. Allison, who most recently has been Ford Performance Group Manager ... Keep reading

Detroit NAIAS news 2009-12-17

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:52:46 +0000

NAIAS Gallery Expands to MGM Grand Detroit to Showcase Luxury Brands; Multiple Luxury Brands Under One Roof for the Public Detroit, MI - December 16, 2009 - The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is bringing high-end luxury vehicles to Detroit in an exclusive setting when The Gallery converges on the MGM Grand Detroit January 11-12, 2010. Opening to the public on ... Keep reading