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NASCAR Nationwide Series: Who's Where in 2012?

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:06:38 +0000

NASCAR Nationwide Series: Who's Where in 2012?
New to the series this year is last year's truck champion, Austin Dillon. He'll be driving the iconic black No. 3 Chevy for Earnhardt/Childress Racing with Bass Pro Shops and AdvoCare as backers. I predict numerous top 10 runs with at least one win, …
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AMA MX: Official Footwear Named
The 2012 season is set to kick-off on Saturday, May 19, and will travel throughout the country before returning to California on Saturday, September 8, for the inaugural event from the brand new Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
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2012 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Revealed Ahead Of Dubai 24 Hours
More The new 2013 Dodge Dart has finally been revealed thanks to an early leak, with the stylish compact… Read More Last summer Nissan unveiled a new racing version of its GT-R supercar designed to meet FIA-GT3 regulations.
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HAVASU 95 SPEEDWAY TO PRESENT A FULL WINTER RACING SCHEDULE T

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:06:40 +0000

HAVASU 95 SPEEDWAY TO PRESENT A FULL WINTER RACING SCHEDULE T
This Saturday Havasu 95 Speedway will open its spectator gates this Saturday, January 21st, for the latest round of their winter racing season. The ASA sanctioned quarter mile paved oval, located within the Sara Park complex in Lake Havasu City-Arizona …
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AUTOS: Gordon McCall Joins B-J Team
A Class judge at the Pebble Beach Concour's d'Elegance and Field Coordinator for more than 25 years, Gordon is the co-founder and Motorsports Director for the world-renowned The Quail A Motorsports Gathering and the latest addition, …
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Dereck Ramirez Launches New Website; Ready for Tucson
by Ben Shelton, Dereck Ramirez Racing WOODWARD, Okla. — Dereck Ramirez from Woodward, Oklahoma, is the latest addition to the MSR Mafia team and has launched a new website at www.DereckRamirezRacing.com . Dereck, who is 25-years-old, is preparing to …
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The complete WRC season preview

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:06:22 +0000

The complete WRC season preview
A new World Rally Championship kicks off with next week's Monte Carlo Rally amid a genuine belief that somebody can stop Sebastien Loeb from taking an unprecedented ninth title. David Evans previews the season. Okay, forget the last week or so.
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BMW to build X4 in South Carolina: Autoweek TV
Also in this episode: Ford rolls out its Fiesta for the 2012 World Rally Championship, Cadillac considers a smaller crossover and we check out the car gear at the Consumer Electronics Show. It's Friday, and the white flag is out on another workweek.
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Monte Carlo Rally MINI

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:06:28 +0000

Monte Carlo Rally MINI
Rally fans will be able to celebrate a double return next week when the first round of the 2012 FIA World Rally Championship is held. Even though the MINI WRC Team will be taking part in the Monte Carlo Rally for the first time, this is an event that …
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Andersson and Basso head Proton's challenge in S-WRC
SHAH ALAM: After a successful season in the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) last year, Proton Motorsport have set their sights on the Super 2000 World Rally Championship (S-WRC). Proton's challenge will be spearheaded by Per Gunnar Andersson of …
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Dmack launches two new WRC tyres at Monte Carlo
Dmack Tyres will introduce two new tyres for its second season in the FIA World Rally Championship at next week's series opener, Rallye Monte Carlo, which returns to WRC after a few years away. The tyre brand says it will approach the 2012 season “with …
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Räikkönen's first test a success
The 2007 world champion returned to the track after two years in the World Rally Championship and a foray into Nascar. He tested a 2010 model Renault R30 for the team renamed for 2012 as Lotus, completing 171 laps of the Valencia track for a total of …
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Things are Changing, for the Better, as Motorsports 2012 is Quickly Approaching

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:06:24 +0000

Things are Changing, for the Better, as Motorsports 2012 is Quickly Approaching
There is something new being added to the Motorsports 2012 Presented by SEF Small Engine Fuels Race Car and Trade show each day as the opening day moves closer. The three day show, offering just about everything imaginable in motorsports, …
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Fan Opinion: Who Will Be NASCAR's Rookie of the Year in 2012?
This is what is wrong with the current state of NASCAR racing. NASCAR has allowed the big teams to manipulate the system. Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Fenway downsized to four teams each after NASCAR attempted to eliminate possible monopolies by the …
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Oakland Supercross Preview 2012
The newest addition to victory circle is TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed, who is now tied for second in the series after proving he too could control the field at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. It wasn't an easy contest for the Aussie to win, however, …
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Wood Brothers welcome back Trevor Bayne in 2012

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:06:29 +0000

Wood Brothers welcome back Trevor Bayne in 2012
With a new season generally come many changes in NASCAR. One of the most unlikely offseason driver changes was AJ Allmendinger's move from the No. 43 car of Richard Petty Motorsports to the No. 22 Dodge at Penske Racing, where he joins Brad Keselowski …
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Danica Patrick, Trevor Bayne still among those who don't have Daytona 500 …
He has worked for Street & Smith's Motorsports Group since 2003. Editor's Note: Each week, SceneDaily.com's Bob Pockrass takes you inside the garage, providing insight, perspective and the latest news on the hottest topics in NASCAR.
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NASCAR Links: David Reutimann signs with Tommy Baldwin Racing; Aric Almirola …
By Jason Remillard, The Republican Elsa/Getty Images for NASCARDavid Reutimann (seen here at New Hampshire in 2010) is heading to Tommy Baldwin Racing. It's been a long time since the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entered January with people still talking …
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GReddy And Scion Racing Unveil FR-S Drift Car In Detroit

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:58 +0000

GReddy And Scion Racing Unveil FR-S Drift Car In Detroit
More There's a new Honda Accord going on sale this fall, the ninth-generation of the popular… Read More Scion, through its Scion Racing division and several other partners, currently competes in the exciting world of Formula DRIFT using a heavily …
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Two drivers with new rides may fall short in 2012
Michael Waltrip Racing has a lot riding on Clint Bowyer. But first, Bowyer has to familiarize himself with his new ride. Bowyer once called Michael Waltrip "the worst driver in NASCAR, period." But that's all water under the bridge, now that Bowyer …
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Is Kurt Busch and His Old-School Team the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wild Card?
He may also outperform the likes of his replacement at Penske Racing, AJ Allmendinger, and the latest acquisition at Richard Petty Motorsports, Aric Almirola. Busch is still a first-class driver, NASCAR Cup champion and a driver with outstanding …
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Citroen pleased with Hirvonen 'professionalism'

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:06:24 +0000

Citroen pleased with Hirvonen 'professionalism'
Citroen team boss Yves Matton has praised Mikko Hirvonen for his 'professionalism' after the Finn secured fourth place on the opening round of the WRC season in Monte Carlo. The season opener marked Hirvonen's first event at the wheel of the Citroen …
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'Gymkhana 4' top viral video ad of '11
Block, who competes for Ford in the Rally America series and the World Rally Championship, was named Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship in 2005 and has earned several podium appearances and X Games medals. "The success of 'Gymkhana …
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Who needs a WRC car…? Ogier enjoys S2000 life
By Anthony Peacock Sebastien Ogier says that he enjoys fighting for the top six with his Skoda Fabia S2000 just as much as he did fighting for victory with the Citroen DS3 WRC. The Frenchman is driving on all 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship …
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Thunder only whetted appetites for Speedweeks

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:32 +0000

Thunder only whetted appetites for Speedweeks
It should be noted that after further adjustments to the cars, the fastest tandem-draft speeds recorded during the final day of testing last Saturday appeared to be 201.545 mph, achieved by Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne …
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'Forza Motorsport 4' (X360) Gets Free Hyundai DLC And Car Giveaway
This game add-on for “Forza Motorsport 4” is brought to you by Hyundai and includes two drivable cars and an all-new Autovista experience: 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo – Officially unveiled today at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this race-inspired, …
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Metrolina Speedway Only Historic Charlotte Track To Still Survive
It's a part of Charlotte racing history that will more than likely go unnoticed this week at NASCAR inducts its latest group of legends into the Hall of Fame. That is, unnoticed everywhere but here. John Close has been involved in auto racing since the …
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Watch A Fiesta WRC Blast Through Beautiful Alpine Roads

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:06:23 +0000

Watch A Fiesta WRC Blast Through Beautiful Alpine Roads
The World Rally Championship kicks off this weekend and every team has been out testing on the freezing roads around Monte Carlo. We have our eyes on Jari-Matti Latvala in a factory Ford Fiesta RS, so watch him tear through the scenery in beautiful …
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Alister McRae's World Rally Championship return confirmed for Sweden
By David Evans Alister McRae will return to the World Rally Championship for the first time in almost five years when he tackles Rally Sweden with Proton next month. The February 9-12 event, round two of Proton's Super 2000 WRC commitment, …
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World Rally Championship is in search of a New Year boost
Once they get through Monte, the pair will be on more familiar territory with the Swedish Rally and Rally Mexico the next two rounds of the championship. However, the UK rally season has already kicked into action with the Christmas Stages at Croft …
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Lake Elsinore MX Park is the New SoCal Home of Lucas Oil Pro MX Championship

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:06:23 +0000

Lake Elsinore MX Park is the New SoCal Home of Lucas Oil Pro MX Championship
(January 11, 2012) – MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports announce that the brand new Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park will become the new home of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, in Southern California.
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Mustang and Motorcycle drift on canyon roads
Then you will most likely love the latest video brought to by Icon Films and Icon MotorSports which features two motorcycles and a Mustang drifting. The video entitled “Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle 2” features professional motorcycle stunt riders …
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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8® and Dodge Charger
Best performing and most powerful Jeep vehicle ever: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds; quarter mile in mid-13 second range; top speed of 160 mph; 60-0 mph braking in 116 feet and an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 that delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb.
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Casey Smith to Kick Off 2012 Racing Season Early with SpeedFest Event …
I know the car count looks good and towards the end of the year last year we really found out what made our car fast, so I'm pretty eager to get there and hit the track for practice,” said Smith. “Supposedly Kyle Bush and David Regan, whose hometown in …
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SA-Dakar Rally: Al Attiyah rumours – good WRC start instead of bad Dakar?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:07:05 +0000

SA-Dakar Rally: Al Attiyah rumours – good WRC start instead of bad Dakar?
2012 Nasser Al Attiyah is to start in the WRC World Rally Championship as factory driver for Citroen – and the debut is the "Rally Monte Carlo" on January 18th. "There is speculation that he was upset about missing the first stage of that event, …
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Donnelly makes rally comeback
Donnelly has been enticed back behind the wheel with the lure of driving a McGeehan Motorsport owned Mini World Rally Car. This will be the first Mini WRC to see action on the Irish tarmac and Donnelly admitted he cannot wait to get behind the wheel.
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WRC close to promoter solution
The situation regarding the promotion of the World Rally Championship is close to being resolved, AUTOSPORT has learned. The future of WRC promoter North One Sport was cast into doubt last month when parent company Convers Sports Initiatives went into …
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Australian Open: Roddick injured; Serena rolls

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:08:02 +0000

Australian Open: Roddick injured; Serena rolls
Andy Roddick, left, of the US shakes hands with Australia's Lleyton Hewitt as he retires injured from their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft) …
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Australian Open: Mixed doubles, smashing day for Baghdatis
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – The mixed doubles draw was a little more star-studded than usual at the Australian Open this year, at least until Andy Roddick's hamstring injury. By Paul Crock, AFP/Getty Images Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus went on a …
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Serena and Venus Williams to represent US at Fed Cup
Serena Williams, who was upset in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday, and her sister Venus Williams, who sat out the season's first major tournament because of an immune disorder she revealed at last year's US Open, were selected to the …
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The Weekly Dirt: January 25, 2012

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:06:31 +0000

The Weekly Dirt: January 25, 2012
In the meantime, off-road racing kicked off this week, as well, with Hare Scrambles in the east and Hare and Hound in the west. Meanwhile, the opening round of the Rekluse/AMA National Enduro series is this coming Sunday in Sumter, South Carolina.
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NASCAR's fan-pleasing formula beats F1's technology
Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon knows that NASCAR's technology isn't up to snuff compared to open wheel racing, and it's perfectly fine with him. That's because NASCAR may not stack up to Formula One in areas like technology, but it delivers …
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IndyCar brings in outsider as new race director
Beaux Barfield has become the latest lieutenant enlisted by IndyCar Series CEO Randy Bernard in his effort to install his own regime and rebuild the open-wheel racing series. Barfield was introduced Wednesday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the …
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NASCAR pleased with test session results
There were quite a few changes leading up to the recent three-day test at Daytona International Speedway, and you can rest assured that there will be more changes now that the NASCAR Sprint Cup test session is over. NASCAR officials seemed pleased …
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Japan's Nishikori makes history at Australian Open

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:08:19 +0000

Japan's Nishikori makes history at Australian Open
(CNN) — Kei Nishikori became the first Japanese male to reach the quarterfinals of the Australian Open since 1932 when he held on to earn a shock five-set win over sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Monday. Nishikori, ranked 26th in the world, …
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