. Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2010 L.A . Design Challenge Focuses on Featherweight Four-Seaters 2010 L.A . Design Challenge Focuses on Featherweight Four-Seaters October 29, 2010 at 4:34 pm by David Gluckman One of the most interesting , yet little-known events affiliated with the Los Angeles auto show is its annual Design Challenge , conducted by the organizers of Design Los Angeles , an automotive design conference that runs concurrently with the show’s media days . Now in its eighth year , the Design Challenge is a friendly competition between OEM design studios to see which can dream up the best answer to a challenge assigned by the . organization This year’s mission for the OEMs that chose to accept
Freedom is just another word for “you did what with your crankshaft?”
Most car engines today are pretty similar. Even the ones that we’d call different, like Porsche’s flat-sixes, or Fiat’s new two-cylinder, follow tried-and-true engineering maxims that have dominated the industry for the past 50 years. But not every car manufacturer plays [...]
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Lexus’s new full hybrid luxury compact model is priced from £23,485 on the road and has plenty of features that should please all sorts of driver! Ownership costs are kept low thanks to the high fuel efficiency and ultra-low emissions performance of the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain: producing 94g/km* of carbon dioxide, the CT 200h [...]
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4×4 First Drive Review 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4×4 First Drive Review October 29, 2010 at 12:44 pm by Erik Johnson A fancy painted top and a new interior update Jeep’s icon for 2011. It’s the fanciest damn Jeep Wrangler you’ve ever seen . For 2011, all Wranglers get a new , more upscale interior in place of the previous assemblage of Playskool-grade plastics , and the optional hardtop can be painted body color on Sahara editions like our test vehicle . Available new features include heated seats , heated power mirrors , automatic climate control , and a steering wheel with buttons for the radio , cruise control , and Bluetooth
: skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , October 29, 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP CELEBRATIONS SET FOR CASTROL EDGE DODGE TEAM October 29, 2010. Just over a month ago Castrol Edge Dodge driver DJ Kennington claimed the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Championship after closing out the final event at Kawartha Speedway with a third place . finish The result from Kawartha was his ninth podium finish of a remarkable season that saw the team prove their mettle every weekend of the grueling thirteen race series that took competitors from coast to . coast And with the championship smiles still clearly visible on their faces , the Castrol Edge Dodge team is about to begin an off season of celebration Almost immediately after the final checkered flag closed out the season and the Castrol Edge Dodge driver was
Hi Speedhunters! I’m Efrain Arias from Boostiao.com, the Dominican Republic is well known for it’s baseball players, but what we also is a big love for motorsports. We currently have one of the best Touring car and Drifting series in the Caribbean and Drag racing is also growing quickly, especially street cars. ...(read more)
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Official Photos and Info 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Official Photos and Info October 28, 2010 at 5:16 pm by Jake Holmes Dodge’s minivan earns a new V6, retuned suspension , and a sporty” R T . trim Chrysler recently announced a small update for the 2011 Town Country and predictably—Dodge’s Grand Caravan will mirror its sibling’s changes . For 2011, the Grand Caravan will receive a new crosshair front grille and a more sculpted front fascia . Around back are a redesigned bumper and a liftgate sporting sharper creases and new . lettering Keep Reading : 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Official Photos and Info : Share Related : posts Dodge Grand Caravan Uconnect Web
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Seven Modified Ford F-series Trucks for SEMA Seven Modified Ford F-series Trucks for SEMA October 28, 2010 at 5:05 pm by Jake Holmes It’s not all sport compacts and muscle cars at the SEMA show . Ford will display a smattering of F-150 and F-350 trucks outfitted for tasks like off-roading , towing , or looking , uh , different . Here’s a peek at the offerings from various . customizers A.R.E . Accessories above This Pro Football Hall of Fame–themed F-150 wears silhouette graphics showing stadiums , footballs , and other pigskin-y stuff . The truck’s bed is filled with Hall of Fame memorabilia , and the interior is accented with pigskin leather . Also , big . wheels Godfather
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Dodge Avenger Official Photos and Info 2011 Dodge Avenger Official Photos and Info October 28, 2010 at 5:01 pm by Erik Johnson Dodge’s mid-size family sedan gets overhauled for 2011 with a new interior and V6 . engine The Avenger name is pretty sweet , evoking an image of speeding through an apocalyptic wasteland , charging toward a moment in time where revenge can finally , deliciously be exacted upon those who have wronged you . If you bought a 2008–2010 Avenger , of course , that group of offenders would include Dodge—the name was among the car’s few redeeming qualities . While it was an okay effort , delivering a modicum of sportiness and a dash of style , a low-buck
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Nine Customized Mustangs Headed to Ford’s Display at SEMA Show Nine Customized Mustangs Headed to Ford’s Display at SEMA Show October 28, 2010 at 1:42 pm by Jake Holmes Ford’s Mustang has long been a favorite target of tuners , so it’s no surprise the Blue Oval’s stand at this year’s SEMA show will be home to a range of modified Stangs . Here’s a look at how each tuning entity will tweak the pony . car Ford Vehicle Personalization above This Mustang GT shows off parts available from the Ford Custom Accessories catalog . Outside , this includes a new rear wing , faux side scoops behind the doors , a billet grille , 18-inch wheels , and louvers for the rear quarter windows .
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Iconic AC Roadster First Drive Review Iconic AC Roadster First Drive Review October 28, 2010 at 12:59 pm by Andy Didorosi What doesn’t kill you could be awesome—that is , if it ever comes to life in the first . place This story is familiar in so many ways , but unique in one : Claudio Ballard , founder of Iconic Motors , has actually built a car . He let us drive it , and not only did it not catch fire , lose a wheel , or otherwise attempt to self-destruct , it drove pretty . well Keep Reading : Iconic AC Roadster First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2009 Tesla Roadster First Drive Review 2010 Tesla Roadster Sport Quick Take 2011 Tesla Roadster 2.5 Official Photos and Info
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport First Drive Review 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport First Drive Review October 28, 2010 at 12:27 pm by Aaron Robinson The insane in Spain feels mainly like a . plane Sun-sopped Andalusia , home to Picasso and the flamenco , is a solitary landscape of rolling cordovan-hued hills stitched by vineyards and olive orchards and best explored on the back of a donkey . At 204 mph , Andalusia sprays at you in a brown and green . smear Keep Reading : 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport First Drive Review : Share Related : posts 2011 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport Official Photos and Info 2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport First Drive Review
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 Short Take Road Test 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 Short Take Road Test October 27, 2010 at 5:40 pm by Mark Gillies The V6 Panamera may have two fewer cylinders , but it doesn’t skimp on much . else Sticking a 3.6-liter V-6 engine into the Porsche Panamera s ample frame would seem to be as good a performance recipe as chopping off a couple of engines from a Boeing 747, but in reality the base Panamera is still plenty fast . Okay , so it doesn’t leap off the line and hurtle toward the horizon like its Turbo sibling , but our all-wheel-drive Panamera 4 still posted a 0-to-60-mph time of 5.0 seconds and covered the standing quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds . Those are
: Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Wednesday Afternoon Crew Chief : Ferrari Makes Hay Wednesday Afternoon Crew Chief : Ferrari Makes Hay October 27, 2010 at 3:45 pm by Mark Gillies Okay , at mid-season , who thought that Fernando Alonso would be leading the world driver’s championship with two races left to run At that time , a McLaren or a Red Bull was the car to have and Ferrari looked to be out of the . picture But while Ferrari put all of its considerable resources behind Alonso as long ago as July because his teammate Felipe Massa was effectively out of the title race , McLaren and Red Bull have allowed their drivers to compete against each other . In the case of Red Bull , particularly , they should have: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 27, 2010 Celebrity Welders and Welding Enthusiasts at Lincoln Electric’s Booth During the 2010 SEMA Show What Lincoln Electric will host television celebrities Chip Foose , Bryan Fuller and Jessi Combs as well as race driver Tony Schumacher in its booth 24113 at this year’s Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA show , being held November 2-5, 2010, in Las . Vegas : When Chip Foose Friday , November 5 10 am 12 pm Tony Schumacher Tuesday , November 2 1 3 pm Bryan Fuller Periodic booth appearances Tuesday , November 1 Friday , November 5 9 am 5 pm Jessi Combs Wednesday , November 3 2 4 pm : Where Lincoln Electric’s SEMA Booth 24113Las Vegas Convention Center , Las Vegas Foose , Combs and Schumacher will be available during the
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Stasis Engineering to Unveil 710-hp Audi R8 Spyder at SEMA Show Stasis Engineering to Unveil 710-hp Audi R8 Spyder at SEMA Show October 27, 2010 at 1:22 pm by Jake Holmes Audi’s first-ever SEMA booth will feature an R8 5.2 Spyder massaged by Stasis Engineering . The car is officially known as the Stasis Signature Series Challenge Extreme Edition R8, and therefore has more syllables than it does . cylinders Stasis installed a Roots-type supercharger blowing 7.5 psi of boost into the V-10, reprogrammed the engine-management computer , and added a low-restriction , stainless-steel exhaust system that’s a claimed 30 pounds lighter than stock . The result is 710 hp and 523 lb-ft of
Sometimes, a picture does say it all and in this case I believe it wholeheartedly. Just look at it! The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC [...]
As we start to wind down drag month (seriously, is it going to be November already?), there's still plenty of awesome retro material that we wanted to share with you guys.
Ford operates a huge bank of historic racing images, and there are some cool shots of Blue Oval drag cars that we dug up and had to post....(read more)
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Ford Edge Sport Short Take Road Test 2011 Ford Edge Sport Short Take Road Test October 26, 2010 at 6:49 pm by Eddie Alterman The new Edge Sport is surprisingly . satisfying If you , like us , find the notion of a complicated , expensive , 4500-pound crossover wearing Sport badging somewhat ridiculous , our advice is simple : Get used to it . The CUV segment keeps growing , and variations on the theme continue . apace Keep Reading : 2011 Ford Edge Sport Short Take Road Test : Share Related : posts 2011 Ford Edge Edge Sport First Drive Review 2011 Ford Edge and Edge Sport Official Photos and Info 2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD Short Take Road Test 2009 Ford Escape Ford Escape
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 BMW 535i Long-Term Road Test Intro 2011 BMW 535i Long-Term Road Test Intro October 26, 2010 at 6:44 pm by K.C . Colwell We hate the steering , but like pretty much everything else about this . long-termer : Date September 2010 Months in : Fleet 4 months Current : Mileage 18,000 miles Average Fuel : Economy 24 mpg Average : Range 444 miles : Service 0 Normal : Wear 9 : Repair 0 When it comes to ordering long-term test vehicles , we often choose stuff that’s fared well in previous evaluations , and we usually load them up with options—case in point : our 100,000-plus long-term BMW 750Li xDrive The idea , of course , is to see if our infatuation with a new model can stand the
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Images Leaked Future Cars 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Images Leaked Future Cars October 26, 2010 at 6:19 pm by Jens Meiners Mercedes lets slip a poorly kept . secret It wasn’t exactly a well-kept secret , and now it’s officially out : Mercedes-Benz is working on an SLS roadster , 8221 the company confirms . Stuttgart has simultaneously leaked pictures of a prototype that seems to be . production-ready Keep Reading : 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Images Leaked Future Cars : Share No related . posts Tags : convertible German luxury Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster roadster sports
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Official Photos and Info 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Official Photos and Info October 26, 2010 at 11:45 am by David Gluckman The long-rumored appearance of the 6.4-liter Hemi comes first in this updated Challenger SRT8. You thought Chrysler was going to ignore the Hemi in the face of politically correct fuel miserliness Not so—in fact , the biggest series-production Hemi V-8 just got bigger , and all 392 glorious cubic inches will be found first in the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. Keep Reading : 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Official Photos and Info : Share Related : posts 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Short Take Road Test 2011 Dodge Durango
: , , Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Mopar Modifies New Products for SEMA : Charger , Durango , Fiat 500 Mopar Modifies New Products for SEMA : Charger , Durango , Fiat 500 October 25, 2010 at 4:49 pm by Jake Holmes As usual , the Mopar SEMA stand will be crowded with plenty of one-off and accessorized vehicles—a whopping 35 are promised for this year’s show . As a preview , Chrysler has released renderings of three of the in-house customs , each based on a new-for-2011 . product 2011 RedLine Dodge Charger above Dodge’s revised Charger gets even angrier in this Mopar RedLine version . This R T’s 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 is supplemented by a cold-air intake , headers , and an exhaust system from the Mopar catalog .: skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , October 24, 2010 Mosport Speedway Banquet Port Perry , ON Mosport Speedway officially closed the 2010 chapter of the record books with the annual year-end banquet held on October 23. Sponsors , supporters , drivers and teams were recognized at the celebration , their efforts rewarded with plaques , photographs and trophies detailing their . accomplishments From the THORSONS EVT Six Or Less : class Champion : 19 Kevin Pickford Rookie of the Year : 89 Nick Mulders Most Sportsmanlike Driver : 03 Kyle Hope Most Improved Driver : 19 Kevin Pickford Best Appearing Car : 26 Duane Jeffery Hard Luck Award : 79 Ryan . Oosterholt From the Bob’s Towing Sportsman : class Champion : 77 Brad Stevenson Most Sportsmanlike Driver : 63 John Baker . Jr Best Appearing Car: : , skip to main skip to sidebar Sunday , October 24, 2010 NASCAR : Hamlin Wins TUMS Fast Relief 500 At Martinsville , Cuts Into Points Lead MARTINSVILLE , Va . October 24, 2010 Denny Hamlin knew he had to have a perfect weekend in the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway to take a big bite out of Jimmie Johnson’s lead in the Chase for the Sprint . Cup And Hamlin was pretty near perfect Sunday afternoon winning the TUMS Fast Relief 500 and closing within six points of Johnson with four races left in the season . It is the closest Chase ever through six . races Kevin Harvick remained within striking distance in third after a third-place run Sunday . Harvick gained 15 points on Johnson and is 62 behind the four-time defending . champion Mark Martin overcame an awful start Sunday ,
This is the new Range Rover Evoque – the smallest Rangey ever and it is a cross-coupe! Offering CO2 emissions sub 130g/km and fuel economy of 58mpg combined, the Evoque is the lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever and a strong demonstration of the marque’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The Range Rover Evoque’s dramatic exterior [...]: : . skip to main skip to sidebar Saturday , October 23, 2010 DIRTcar : O'Brien Comes up Short in Bid for Mr . DIRTcar 358 Modified Championship BROCKVILLE , ON Entering the Global Warranty DIRTcar Fall Nationals at the Brockville Speedway last weekend , Danny O’Brien had a mere 10 point lead over his nearest competitor and was only 5 more points up on third place . nbsp While O’Brien has 25 years of experience , and is a nine-time Brockville Speedway champion , winning this year’s Mr . DIRTcar 358 Modified championship was going to be no easy task with both Danny Johnson and Pete Bicknell look to pounce on any opportunity to take over the points lead on the final night of the . series Time trials set the starting line up for the qualifying heats , and O’Brien turned the fastest time in: skip to main skip to sidebar Saturday , October 23, 2010 Get Inside Track on your computer or iPad The new issue of Inside Track Motorsport News is available in electronic version . Click here to see a sample and to find out how you can subscribe . Single copies of this issue and back issues are also available for a buck Posted by GREGM at 10:13 AM Labels : Inside Track Motorsport News iPad Zinio 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom READ INSIDE TRACK ON YOUR COMPUTER OR IPAD Subscribe 9.99 for 12 issues or purchase a single issue 99 cents The new issue of Inside Track is available right now . Click on the image above to find out . more ITMN Slideshow : Brockville Ontario Speedway Fall Nationals 2010 by Greg MacPherson Loading . Follow
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Martinsville (GaeaTimes.com) — First ever in NASCAR history, that a set of twins Amber and Angela Cope will compete together in a national division in the Camping World Truck Series race Saturday at Martinsville.
For the 27-year old identical twins, racing is not an odd profession, instead it runs into their blood. Because they are .... Source article Amber and Angela Cope: Twin Sisters to Debut in NASCAR.
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 10 Orphaned Cars to Drive Before You Die Feature 10 Orphaned Cars to Drive Before You Die Feature October 22, 2010 at 5:38 pm by Justin Berkowitz These cars’ manufacturers may have gone to the great beyond , but they left behind some great . rides A few months ago , we presented the 10 Cars to Drive Before You Die That was the survey course : A rundown of the 10 cars you should drive to get the richest , broadest , and most complete automotive experience . But there are plenty of other awesome rides that need to be experienced before you take a dirt nap , and so now we turn our focus to orphaned cars made in the postwar era 1945 to the present These 10 fantastic vehicles
: skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , October 22, 2010 Canadian DJ Kennington third overall in NASCAR's October Hunter Index' Pete Shepherd III takes 8th , while Don Thomson Jr . earns Honourable Mention DJ Kennington photo by Greg MacPherson Inside Track DAYTONA BEACH , Fla . Oct . 22, 2010 Burt Myers knew going in to the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour season finale , he would have to put forth a dominant effort and get some breaks if he was going to come away with his first . championship All Myers did was lead 149 of the 150 laps of the quarter-mile track on the frontstretch of Charlotte Motor Speedway . And when the dust settled from the various skirmishes that enveloped the other championship contenders , it was the Walnut Cove , N.C . driver standing in Victory Lane with the: : skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , October 22, 2010 PHOTOS : Sunday at Brockville Ontario Speedway's Fall Nationals This is a photo gallery from Brockville Ontario Speedway's Fall Nationals Sunday , Oct . 17, 2010 Photos by Greg MacPherson ITMN Posted by GREGM at 4:41 PM Labels : Brockville Ontario Speedway DIRTcar Inside Track Motorsport News 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom NASCAR Canadian Tire Series 2010 Official Program , produced by Inside Track Communications Click to launch the full edition in a new window Self Publishing with YUDU ITMN Slideshow : Delaware Speedway Summer Showdown with Kyle Busch 7 7 2010 DaveFranksPhotos.com Loading . Follow the Inside Track Blog on Twitter ITMN Sidebar Rotation Have Bus Racing Tours
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero XWD Road Test 2011 Saab 9-5 Aero XWD Road Test October 22, 2010 at 2:31 pm by Jared Gall Björn Again : This could be the start of another of Saab’s excellent . adventures Saab’s 11th-hour rescue at the hands of Spyker recalls one of our favorite stories of redemption . Although few would call GM’s stewardship of Saab excellent , it was certainly an adventure , and the parallels to the 1989 cinematic masterpiece Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure are strong . The heroes in both stories coasted for 20 years or so before being saved from the brink of disaster : Bill and Ted by a time-traveling rock groupie from 700 years in the future , Saab by an equally
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Kia Sportage EX FWD Short Take Road Test 2011 Kia Sportage EX FWD Short Take Road Test October 21, 2010 at 6:15 pm by David Gluckman A sporty chassis backs up the sporty looks and badge , but we’re looking forward to the upcoming turbo . model What Is It It’s Kia’s small crossover , which shares a platform with the Hyundai Tucson itself redone for 2010. The new-for-2011 Kia is the more stylish of the two , pairing a ready-for-primetime exterior and a handsome cabin with an equally competitive chassis . The look is all grown-up , although we prefer the monochromatic LX model’s exterior to the brightened-up EX’s—no vehicle needs a chrome . C-pillar Keep Reading : 2011 Kia
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2012 Nissan GT-R Official Photos and Info 2012 Nissan GT-R Official Photos and Info October 20, 2010 at 6:20 pm by Steve Siler More power and a handful of improvements are on the way for . Godzilla A freshened version of Nissan’s mighty GT-R is still about a month away from its official debut at the L.A . auto show , but Nissan went ahead and sent us some pictures of the U.S . spec car . Unfortunately , we don’t have all of the specifics on the American version yet , but we have been able to glean plenty of info about the car from press releases distributed regarding the U.K . and Japan-spec versions . Revised GT-Rs will arrive first elsewhere as 2011 models , whereas ours will
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel First Drive Review 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel First Drive Review October 20, 2010 at 6:18 pm by Mark Gillies Bigger , but not as endearing as the old . Jetta Here’s Volkswagen’s American dilemma : Fans like the way the brand’s cars are more expensively engineered than their mainstream rivals , but it’s difficult to shift Jettas in the same quantities as Civics and Corollas when the cars cost more—to both VW and the customer . Because the corporate bosses in Wolfsburg , Germany , want the North American arm to sell a lot more cars , quickly—the stated aim being to triple sales by 2018—they’ve forged ahead with a new factory in Chattanooga ,
: : , skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 20, 2010 NASCAR : As soon as she could drive , Ashley Young started driving to Martinsville Speedway MARTINSVILLE , Va . October 20, 2010 Ashley Young has been coming to two races a year at Martinsville Speedway since she became old enough to drive which hasn’t been all that long , because she’s just 23. But to call her an avid fan of Martinsville Speedway and Dale Earnhardt Jr . would be a gross understatement . That’s why it was only fitting that she won the Farm Bureau Insurance contest to be the honorary starter for Farm Bureau Insurance Pole Day on Friday . She will get to throw the green flag for the first car out in qualifying for the TUMS Fast Relief 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race and then get to have her picture taken with the
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Dodge Journey Receives Face Lift , Pentastar V6, Revised Interior 2011 Dodge Journey Receives Face Lift , Pentastar V6, Revised Interior October 20, 2010 at 3:43 pm by Jake Holmes Dodge’s latest product makeover is for the Journey crossover , which receives several upgrades for the 2011 model year . Outside , the Journey benefits from a new crosshair-style front grille like that of the Durango bolder fog-light housings , LED taillights , and new 19-inch wheel . designs More important , the Journey receives Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine making 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque . The new optional engine mates to a six-speed automatic and replaces a 3.5-liter
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Mazda Announces Lightweight Chassis and Body Designs , SKYACTIV is the New SKY Mazda Announces Lightweight Chassis and Body Designs , SKYACTIV is the New SKY October 20, 2010 at 3:32 pm by Jake Holmes Mazda’s next generation of fuel-efficient powertrain technologies has been rebranded from SKY to SKYACTIV . That means the previously announced engines and transmissions will henceforth be known as the SKYACTIV-G , SKYACTIV-D , and SKYACTIV-Drive . For more information on those , read our full rundown from a recent Mazda technology preview and mentally add ACTIV wherever you see the word . SKY Mazda has now announced that the first vehicle to use the SKYACTIV-G engine will be a
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T Short Take Road Test 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T Short Take Road Test October 20, 2010 at 2:43 pm by Tony Swan Who needs a V6 In our May issue , we lamented that the new Hyundai Sonata lacks a V-6 engine option Practically Chic The absence persists , but most of our complaining has ceased . The Sonata’s performance version spreads 1998 cc among just four cylinders , fed by a new direct-injection system and enhanced by a new twin-scroll . turbocharger Keep Reading : 2011 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T Short Take Road Test : Share Related : posts 2011 Hyundai Sonata Short Take Road Test 2009 Hyundai Sonata SE V6 Short Take Road Test 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 20, 2010 FW : Star Mazda Drivers Test Indy Lights At Sebring Pacoima , CA Oct . 20, 2010 Conor Daly , 2010 champion of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear , will claim part of his career-enhancing prize package on the morning of Thursday , October 28th in Sebring , Florida when he climbs into the seat of an Andersen Racing Indy Lights car to begin a day of intensive testing to help prepare him for his next step up the open-wheel ladder . nbsp The Andersen team expects Daly to run 150 test miles during the day . nbsp 2010 Andersen Racing Star Mazda drivers Tristan Vautier and Nick Andries will also test the team's Indy Lights cars at Sebring . nbsp Andersen Racing is the 2010 Star Mazda team champion and one of the leading: : skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , October 20, 2010 DIRTcar : SEF 200 Champ Canadian Stewart Friesen on Raceline Radio Weedsport , NY October 19, 2010 Super DIRTcar Series SEF Small Engine Fuels 200 Presented by Ferris Snapper Simplicity winner Stewart Friesen takes another parade lap around his homeland when he is the feature interview the week of October 24 across the Raceline Radio Network in . Canada Friesen , 27, joins host Erik Tomas live” Sunday , Oct . 24 on the Raceline Radio Network with the one-hour session beginning at 8 p.m . EST from Network flagship AM 900 CHML Hamilton , then on the balance of the Network's 20 stations including Toronto’s The FAN 590 : www.fan590.com , Monday night and throughout the week . Boasting over 450,000 listeners every week , Raceline
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog SEMA-Bound Hyundai Genesis Coupe is Prepped for Racing SEMA-Bound Hyundai Genesis Coupe is Prepped for Racing October 19, 2010 at 4:12 pm by Jake Holmes More SEMA news from Hyundai , this time a race-ready Genesis coupe prepared by Gogogear Racing . After the show , Gogogear plans to campaign the Genesis in the 2011 U.S . Touring Car . Championship The Genesis’s 3.8-liter V-6 earns a new intake , exhaust , headers , and a race clutch Gogogear claims engine output is up to 330 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque . Chassis upgrades include Stoptech brakes , ARK Performance suspension components , and lightweight Konig wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich R1 tires . Gogogear expects a
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Hyundai Equus Priced from 58,900 2011 Hyundai Equus Priced from 58,900 October 19, 2010 at 1:05 pm by Jake Holmes As the 2011 Hyundai Equus will be positioned to compete with luxury sedans from Audi , BMW , Lexus , and Mercedes-Benz , it will be loaded to the brim with luxury features when it goes on sale in the U.S . this December . The Equus is already on sale in South Korea . There will be two trim levels , the 58,900 Equus Signature and the 65,400 Equus Ultimate . The former has plenty of standard equipment , while those being chauffeured will want to splurge for the Ultimate . Both models feature Hyundai’s 4.6-liter Tau V-8, a six-speed automatic transmission ,
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Supercharged , 504-hp Toyota Tacoma Headed to SEMA Show Supercharged , 504-hp Toyota Tacoma Headed to SEMA Show October 19, 2010 at 11:13 am by Jake Holmes Body kits and shiny wheels are great , but we at C D are fiends for horsepower . Toyota’s stand at the upcoming SEMA show will sate our hunger with the Tacoma X-Runner RTR—it stands for Ready to Race—which intends to offer a serious amount of acceleration . The truck produces an SAE-certified 504 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque thanks to an engine swap and forced . induction To make the prodigious power , Toyota dropped in the Tundra’s 5.7-liter V-8 and bolted on a TRD supercharger . It uses a Tundra six-speed automatic: : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , October 19, 2010 KARTS : Waterloo Regional Kart Club Oktoberfest Grandprix Race Results With the season coming to a close some of the best kart racers in Ontario descended on the Waterloo Regional Kart Club WRKC track at Flamboro Speedway to lay claim to one of the most coveted prizes in karting , an Oktoberfest Grandprix feature win . This plus a history of great prizes ensured the grid was full in every . class As a bonus , this year’s event also featured a junior rotax . class The race was sponsored by Paris . Jewellers The club would like to thank them for sponsoring the day , and for providing the much coveted gift certificates that were awarded to 1 racer from every . class Adding to the excitement for this year’s race was a late: : skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , October 18, 2010 PHOTOS : Flamboro Speedway Octoberfest by Dave Franks These are photo galleries from the recent Octoberfest race weekend at Flamboro Speedway . Thanks to Dave Franks for sharing his work You can see Dave's website here Flamboro Octoberfest October 17, 2010 MINI STOCKS LTD . LATE MODELS LATE MODELS THUNDER CARS SPECIAL INTEREST F4 OCTOBER 16, 2010 MINI STOCKS LUCAS OIL SPORTSMAN CUP LATE MODELS LTD LATE MODELS Posted by GREGM at 10:17 PM Labels : Dave Franks Flamboro Speedway Octoberfest 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Ohsweken 2 Seater NASCAR Canadian Tire Series 2010 Official Program , produced by Inside Track Communications Click to launch the full edition in a new window: : skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , October 18, 2010 PHOTOS : North East Fall Nationals at the BOS Photos from Brockville Ontario Speedway's DIRTcar Fall Nationals , courtesy of Rick Young www.rickattheraces.com Thanks Rick Posted by GREGM at 10:07 PM 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Ohsweken 2 Seater NASCAR Canadian Tire Series 2010 Official Program , produced by Inside Track Communications Click to launch the full edition in a new window Self Publishing with YUDU ITMN Slideshow : Delaware Speedway Summer Showdown with Kyle Busch 7 7 2010 DaveFranksPhotos.com Loading . Follow the Inside Track Blog on Twitter ITMN Sidebar Rotation Have Bus Racing Tours 2010 Brochure and Calendar Click to launch the full edition in a new window: skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , October 18, 2010 AMICO Racing and BAMF Motorsport team up to fight Prostate Cancer by growing Moustaches It started for us in 2008 rally driver Ken Block was promoting Movember as a way to help fight prostate cancer . Yes I said MOVEMBER , think moustache MO and November VEMBER hence MOVEMBER . Combining rally racing and being Tom Selleck fans has seldom been so acceptable , we sized the opportunity and were sporting some pretty awesome staches for our annual journey up to Bancroft and the Rally of the Tall . Pines During the month of November the guys don’t put razor to face until just prior our annual trip up to the Rally of the Tall Pines in beautiful Bancroft . Ontario The guys at AMICO Racing and BAMF Motorsport work hard all year and the trip
, Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog 2011 Ford Edge , Lincoln MKX Headed to SEMA Show 2011 Ford Edge , Lincoln MKX Headed to SEMA Show October 18, 2010 at 1:37 pm by Jake Holmes The Ford Explorer isn’t the only FoMoCo crossover that will be in the spotlight at this fall’s SEMA show . The 2011 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX , which were just themselves heavily refreshed in-house , are getting tunerized as . well Tuning company K-Daddyz Kustomz—those are not typos—will show off a 2011 Edge with a surf-inspired paint scheme , a surfboard rack , a leather-and-suede interior , and DVD players mounted in the car’s front headrests . The Edge has been substantially lowered slizzammed and rides on 22-inch wheels . And it has
Skip to navigation Skip to main content Skip to secondary content Skip to footer Reviews News Features Home Blog Trio of Tuned Ford Sedans on Display at SEMA Trio of Tuned Ford Sedans on Display at SEMA October 18, 2010 at 1:02 pm by Jake Holmes Still more from the Ford SEMA booth . If primped sedans are your thing , check out this pair of Taurus SHOs and Steeda’s take on the Fusion . Sport Ford Taurus SHO by Rick Bottom Designs pictured above The so-called Taurus SHOx—we’re wondering how that’s pronounced , too—touts a 10.4-inch video screen and a sound system with a claimed 16,000 watts of eardrum-busting power . Outside , there’s a body kit , NACA ducts on the hood , and new . wheels Ford Taurus SHO by H R Springs H R saw fit to complement the SHO model’s go-fast premise with a Borla: . skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , October 18, 2010 Valade Wins Brockville- Jackson Takes Mr . DIRTcar Pro Stock Crown Valade Scores 1st In Global Warranty DIRTcar Fall Nationals At Brockville Jackson locks up overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr . DIRTcar Championship Brockville , ONT October 16, 2010 It was a night of firsts Saturday at Brockville Ontario Speedway as Ghislain Valade captured his first Pro Stock Series win in the headline Global Warranty DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals 50' while full-fender veteran Louie Jackson held on to secure the overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr . DIRTcar Championship for the first time in his . career Both the race win and points title remained in doubt right up until the final checkered flag dropped as a restart with just two laps: skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , October 18, 2010 DTM AND GRAND-AM UNITE FOR US-BASED CHAMPIONSHIP Courtesy ITR e.V . Media Hockenheim . During the ninth DTM race of the season at Hockenheim , DTM rights holder and promoter ITR e.V . announced its planned co-operation with the North American sanctioning body GRAND-AM Road Racing beginning in 2013. Together with the organisers of the DTM , representatives of GRAND-AM , the road-racing component of NASCAR , have been working on the project for several months . The result of the cooperative partnership is the announcement of a new championship in the United States using cars to the new DTM regulations , to come into force in 2012. The new US-based series for DTM cars , to run from 2013, will include races in a sprint format on eventSent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com)Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports'Sent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com)Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports'