May 7, 2008 9:51 PM
CRANDON RACEWAY TO OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR 2008 SEASON
CRANDON, Wisc.
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway, professional off-road racing’s most revered track, officially opens this week. Rumbling through the Crandon gates for the first time in 2008 for testing will be Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR) racers Matt Gerald and Ben Wandahsega
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GENERAL TIRE NAMED “OFFICIAL TIRE” OF OFF-ROAD WORLD SERIES
CORONA, Calif., May 7, 2008
Team Lucas has announced that General Tire will serve as the official tire of the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR) for the 2008 season and beyond. General Tire is one of the premier Team Lucas sponsors and the announcement extends General Tire’s exposure to the growing off-road racing market in the U.S
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JIM CLARK MEMORIAL AWARD 2008
Rab McDonald receives the 2008 Jim Clark Memorial Award from Bill Caven (President ASMW)
BENALUP, Spain, 07 May, 2008
One of the unsung heroes of the motor racing world has been recognised. Rab MacDonald was presented with the Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2008 in recognition of his commitment to the sport.
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Chevrolet Unveils New Midget Racing Engine
Tony Stewart Racing to Introduce All-New Chevy Engine in USAC National Midget Car Series
INDIANAPOLIS
Chevrolet's all-new Midget racing engine was unveiled today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by GM representatives and United States Auto Club (USAC) team owner Tony Stewart. Designed by GM Racing specifically for the USAC National Midget Car Series, the new purpose-built, four-cylinder Chevrolet racing engine will initially power Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) drivers Tracy Hines and Levi Jones in upcoming events. The new Chevy Midget engine will be available to all USAC competitors through independent engine builders.
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May 5, 2008 8:38 PM
FasTrak®, Infineon Raceway Combine on Exciting New Partnership for 2008
SONOMA, Calif. (May 5, 2008)
FasTrak® has extended its reach beyond the eight Bay Area bridges, thanks to a partnership with Infineon Raceway for the 2008 motor-racing season.
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May 2, 2008 8:34 PM
E3 Spark Plugs Ignites 2008 WSORR Season
CRANDON, Wisc., May 2, 2008
E3 Spark Plugs is the latest sponsor to join the wide world of off-road racing on the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing’s Tour 2008. E3 Spark Plugs will be introduced to off-road racing fans at all 12 rounds of WSORR racing and nationally on SPEED TV Network broadcasts.
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April 28, 2008 6:45 AM
WILLIAMS HYBRID POWER LAUNCHED
Venture to propel Formula One KERS solution and new environmental technologies
Oxford, UK, 28 April 2008.
Williams F1 today announced that it has acquired a minority shareholding in Automotive Hybrid Power Limited, a company developing high-energy composite flywheels for use in energy recovery systems. AHP has relocated from Norwich to Williams’ headquarters outside Oxford, UK and has been renamed Williams Hybrid Power Limited.
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April 25, 2008 8:16 PM
NHRA, Full Throttle Teleconference Transcript
Transcript of today's teleconference with NHRA President Tom Compton and Coca-Cola Vice President and General Manager of Water and Beverage Brad Goist, which followed the announcement earlier in the day that Coca-Cola had extended its partnership with NHRA by two years to 2013 (from 2011) and beginning in 2009 FullThrottle would succeed POWERade as the Series sponsor.
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April 24, 2008 9:31 PM
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DELIVERS NOTEWORTHY TELEVISION AND ATTENDANCE GAINS
SPEED was on site for the live broadcast of the Sebring preview. Photo: Dan Boyd, American Le Mans Series
In an era where television ratings and attendance at many sporting events are showing declines, the American Le Mans Series is moving the needle appreciably. Any way you cut it or count it, attendance and television viewing for the Series is up significantly.
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Petter Solberg made the first Global Ambassador for Peace Through Sport
Dead Sea, Jordan: Petter Solberg has become the first Global Ambassador for HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein’s initiative to bring together conflicting communities across the world through sport. Solberg’s involvement with the programme was announced prior to the ceremonial start of the inaugural Rally Jordan on Thursday 24 April.
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April 19, 2008 9:22 AM
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES ANNOUNCES LONG BEACH EXTENSION THROUGH 2013
The American Le Mans Series and the Grand Prix of Long Beach announced a five-year extension Friday.
The American Le Mans Series and the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach today announced an extension to keep the world's premier sports car series racing at one of the world's most iconic street circuits. The Series competes this weekend in the Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series at Long Beach for the second consecutive season. The extension will allow southern California fans to enjoy the cars and stars of the American Le Mans Series through 2013.
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April 18, 2008 4:56 PM
Grump" Heads to the Hall - Interview with Bill Jenkins on his Induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame
COMMERCE, Ga., April 18, 2008
Legendary racer, engine builder and motorsports innovator Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins will join Art Arfons as the latest members of the drag racing community to enter the International Motorsports Hall of Fame when they are inducted on April 24. Jenkins will join a select group representing the sport that will include Arfons, Wally Parks, Bob Glidden, Warren Johnson, Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Don Prudhomme and Joe Amato.
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April 14, 2008 9:40 PM
SPAL USA TEAMS WITH THE CONTINGENCY CONNECTION
ANKENY, Iowa
SPAL USA has partnered with The Contingency Connection to enhance brand awareness and demand for its electric cooling fans in the racing industry.
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NHRA ENTERS INTO STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH IMG TO ENHANCE SPONSORSHIP SALES EFFORTS FOR THE SPORT
GLENDORA, Calif. (April 14, 2008)
NHRA, the world’s largest motorsports organization, has entered into a strategic alliance with global sports and entertainment company IMG to assist the premier drag racing sanctioning body as its exclusive outside sponsorship marketing agent. IMG will work alongside the current sales team at NHRA, led by senior vice president of sales & marketing, Gary Darcy.
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