Yamaha MotoGP Teams complete a successful second day of testing in Malaysia
Yamaha Racing
Sepang, Malaysia 05/02/2010
Valentino Rossi led the way for the second day running in Sepang today, concluding the first test of the year on top of the standings. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo was also on the pace today, finishing the test third fastest behind Casey Stoner.
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2010 Yamaha Monster Energy MX colours unveiled!
Yamaha Racing
The 2010 Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Teams have broken cover for the upcoming season with the new YZ450 and 250Fs boasting a radical and fresh design. The ’10 machinery has received a youthful and modern look to completely reflect the innovative technology housed beneath. David Philippaerts and Gautier Paulin have been charged with responsibility of the YZ450 and 250FMs in the FIM Motocross World Championship MX1-GP and MX2-GP classes respectively for the factory Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team. Ken De Dycker (MX1-GP), Loic Larrieu and Alessandro Lupino (MX2-GP) will represent the Yamaha Monster Energy Ricci MX squad.
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AMA Pro Racing Announces Daytona 200 Purse, Schedule and Entry Extension
AMA Pro Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, FL (February 5, 2010)
AMA Pro Racing and the Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce the comprehensive purse structure and schedule of events for the March 3-5 Daytona 200 Week at the world famous Daytona International Speedway.
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Calling all AMA Racers: Daytona Bike Week is almost here
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio
Nearly all AMA Racing disciplines will be on full display at Daytona Beach this Feb. 27 through March 7, making 2010 one of the best years ever for American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) amateur and pro-am racers to experience Bike Week.
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Alex Job Racing Returns to ALMS Competition for 2010 Season
Alex Job Racing
Tavares, Fla Feb. 5, 2010
Two Cars in new ALMS GTC at Sebring with strong driver lineup
Alex Job Racing (AJR) is coming back to the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) to compete in the full 2010 nine race GTC championship. The team will field two 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars with a strong driver lineup.
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Fans Invited to FREE Daytona 500 Party;
Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2010)
One Lucky Fan will Celebrate with Winner of Race
Infineon Raceway is gearing up to host the biggest Daytona 500 party in the Bay Area on Sunday, Feb. 14, and the best part is fans are invited for FREE.
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DTM countdown: Oliver Jarvis follows in Tom Kristensen’s footsteps
AUDI - DTM
Ingolstadt, February 5, 2010
- Eleven weeks to go before the 2010 DTM season starts
- Great chance for Audi’s youngest “factory” driver
- Jarvis to succeed Tom Kristensen in Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline
There is one Audi driver who is looking forward to the opener of the new DTM season at the Hockenheimring on April 25 with particularly eager anticipation: Oliver Jarvis. Jarvis, who at the age 26 is the youngest Audi "factory" driver, will take the place of Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen in Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline to make his debut in the most popular international touring car series in a current-specification Audi A4 after a two-year "apprenticeship" in a prior-spec model. This automatically moves him into the group of candidates for the title.
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New FIA GT1 World Championship Brand Identity
FIA GT1 World Championship
London (February 5, 2010)
Interstate Associates Develop New Branding For The FIA GT1 World Championship
SRO Motorsports Group (SRO) have launched a new 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship brand identity. Having been awarded world championship status by the FIA World Motor Sport Council, next year’s FIA GT1 World Championship will visit 10 countries in four continents, supported with a new logo and identity.
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Yokohama to Sponsor 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series
Yokohama
Fullerton CA (Feb. 4, 2010)
Tiremaker returns to short-course racing for the first time since 1994
Yokohama Tire Corporation is expanding its off-road activities, becoming an associate sponsor of the eight-weekend 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Series. The one-year sponsorship agreement includes track signage and a space in the vendor/pit area.
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Drayson Racing Privileged with Second Invitation to Le Mans
Drayson Racing
Le Mans France
4 February, 2010
images of car by Regis Lefebure
Drayson Racing is privileged today to earn its second consecutive invitation to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Automobile Club De l'Ouest (ACO), official sanctioning body of the 24 Heures du Mans, has named Drayson Racing as one of 21 Le Mans Prototype One (LM P1) entries to its field. 84 total entries were received across the four classes to fill the 55 position starting grid for the 78th running of the classic sports car race. The 12-13 June event will also mark the second time for drivers Paul Drayson (London/Gloucestershire, UK) and Jonny Cocker (Guisborough, Yorks, UK) to campaign a car on the 13.629 Km/8.468 mile-long Circuit de la Sarthe for Drayson Racing. The duo will share a Lola B09-60 Coupé with Judd V10 power on Michelin tyres with a third driver to be announced at a later date.
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NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES TO CALL ESPN2 AND ESPN2HD HOME IN 2010
NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES
GLENDORA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2010)
NHRA Sportsman Spotlights, showcasing
NHRA member track network, to air on ESPN2
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will once again be televised in 16 one-hour shows on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD, with coverage from select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events. In addition, the popular NHRA Sportsman Spotlights, focusing on NHRA’s member track network, will air on ESPN2 and ESPN2HD as part of the race coverage.
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Yamaha MotoGP Teams off to a flying start in Malaysia
Yamaha Racing
Sepang, Malaysia 04/02/2010
Reigning World Champion Valentino Rossi got his pre-season off to the best possible start today, finishing fastest on the first day of testing in Sepang. His Fiat Yamaha team-mate and last season's runner-up Jorge Lorenzo also made a strong start, ending the day in fifth.
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