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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:23
DETROIT, Nov. 5, 2007 - Following an incredible season on the NHRA POWERade tour that included Jeg Coughlin's third NHRA Pro Stock championship (2002, 2000) and class wins at numerous Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events across the United States, Chevrolet has won the 2007 NHRA Manufacturers Cup, one of the longest and most enduring standards of racing excellence....
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:23
CRUZ PEDREGON NARROWLY MISSES FIELD IN TIGHT QUALIFYING IN POMONA JINDIANAPOLIS (November 5, 2007) -- Cruz Pedregon and his Advance Auto Parts NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car team carriedlate-season momentum into the 43rd running of the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at the Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. A quick Funny Car field...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:23
Long Afternoon in Lone Star State for Baker, Cottonelle Racing Team Fort Worth, TX (November 3, 2007) ... The 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway can be a very difficult, even treacherous track, to drive for even the veteran drivers on the NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup Series. Imagine how difficult the challenge would be making your first ever start at the high-banked...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:23
TONY PEDREGON WINS SECOND NHRA WORLD FUNNY CAR TITLE INDIANAPOLIS (November 5, 2007) -- Tony Pedregon claimed the 2007 NHRA POWERade World Funny Car Championship at Sunday's Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. It was his second Funny Car title and first as an owner. [...] For the full story, visit http :// www .motorsport,com /news/article.asp?ID=274817&F=N --- http :// www .motorsport,com ...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:11
MICHELIN LOOKS FORWARD TO 2008 Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V-Michelin) and Valentino Rossi (Fiat Yamaha Team YZR-M1-Michelin) have secured second and third places in the 2007 MotoGP World Championship for Michelin. And although the renowned French brand has lost this year's crown, after scoring an unprecedented 15 consecutive title victories from 1992...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:10
After the budget 2007, the first test for new season The 2007 season of World Series by Renault cames at the end Sunday, October 28, with G.P. of Montmelò in Spain. Draco Team can now draft the final budget that, seen the points at the end of the season, is very good. A good 2 place on 15 Team in the Constructors Championship, with 24 points advantage...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:08
A1 Team Canada's latest rookie recruit, Toronto's Robert Wickens, followed up an impressive A1GP event debut earlier in October in the Czech Republic, where he topped the timesheets in the second rookie-only session, with trips to Portugal and Spain competing in the final two rounds of the World Series by Renault. The 18-year-old's European travels kicked...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:07
WINTERSERIES CLIMAX SET FOR CROFT Croft Circuit near Darlington hosts the final race action of the 2007 season when the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) holds their Winterseries Race Meeting this Saturday, 10th November. [...] For the full story, visit http :// www .motorsport,com /news/article.asp?ID=274853&F=N --- http :// www .motorsport,com ...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Chase for The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Week 9: Phoenix International Raceway DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2007) -- Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 going into the Checker Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil at Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 11. [...] For the full story, visit http :// www .motorsport,com /news/article.asp?ID=274808&F=N --- http :// www .motorsport,com ...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Llewellyn Wraps Up Fantastic Rookie Season Peggy Llewellyn finished her championship contending, first full year on the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle circuit with a second round loss to new series champion Matt Smith at the season finale at Pomona, California. "It's been a learning season," said Llewellyn. "I learned what it is to run a full year on the...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Sadler fights loose-handling car on way to 24th place finish GRAPEVINE, TX (November 3, 2007) -- Elliott Sadler was hopeful about his return to the NASCAR Busch Series. A solid run appeared to be in the cards for Sadler, a former winner at Texas Motor Speedway, and his No. 9 Auto Value-Bumper to Bumper Dodge. [...] For the full story, visit http :// www .motorsport,com /news/article.asp?ID=274806&F=N --- http :// www .motorsport,com ...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Race recap: Jimmie Johnson led just nine laps on the day, but took over the top spot from Matt Kenseth with three circuits remaining to win by 0.944 seconds in the NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Texas on Sunday. The victory was Johnson^Òs third in a row. He also took the top spots at Martinsville and Atlanta the last two Sundays. He leads the series with nine...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Schatz Earns Second Consecutive World of Outlaws Title Donny Schatz earned his second consecutive World of Outlaws title, over the weekend after earning two Top-Five finishes in the inaugural Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. [...] For the full story, visit http :// www .motorsport,com /news/article.asp?ID=274805&F=N --- http :// www .motorsport,com ...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
Lester Buildings to Discontinue NASCAR Sponsorship in 2008 November 5th, 2007 -- Lester Buildings, one of the nation's largest manufacturers of pre-engineered post-frame buildings, has announced its will not return to NASCAR racing in 2008. Lester Buildings' primary sponsorship of the Green Light Racing #07 and driver Tim Sauter will end at the conclusion...
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From: press@motorsport,com - 06 Nov 2007, 01:06
JHIGHT WINS ALL JFR FINAL TO CAP EMOTIONAL SEASON Team Castrol/Auto Club driver Robert Hight ended the season in the same position he started but with better results, winning the 43rd Auto Club NHRA Finals. In February Hight crossed the centerline in the final round at the Winternationals to hand Gary Scelzi a season opening win, today Hight bested teammate...
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