October 6, 2008 8:41 PM
NHRA, FULL THROTTLE UNVEIL NEW SERIES LOGO, SET TO DEBUT IN 2009
NHRA
Atlanta, Oct. 6, 2008
NHRA Partnership is First Major Sports Association for Full Throttle and the Brand’s Lead Marketing Platform for 2009
The transformation of NHRA’s top professional series from POWERADE to Full Throttle – which began earlier this year – has reached another milestone as the new NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series logo was unveiled.
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September 30, 2008 8:32 PM
Tim Boeve Named Volunteer Coordinator at Infineon Raceway
Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2008)
Sonoma’s Tim Boeve has been named Volunteer Coordinator at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced.
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September 27, 2008 4:42 PM
REMEMBERING PAUL NEWMAN: 1925-2008
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
Saturday September 27, 2008
Series founder Don Panoz (right) called Paul Newman "much more a contributor to the world than a taker. He was a dear friend and will be missed."
The American Le Mans Series paddock remembered Paul Newman on Saturday as a larger-than-life personality and one of the world's most renowned figures in motorsports. When hearing the news of his passing, stories and memories came flooding as testing began at Road Atlanta for Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6, an event Newman competed in during the 2000 season.
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September 24, 2008 8:04 PM
Paolo CATONE and Peugeot Sport have decided not to extend the contract between them
Peugeot Sport
Following a period of three years of fruitful cooperation together, and by common accord, Paolo CATONE and Peugeot Sport have decided not to extend the contract between them which extended until the end of 2008. Indeed, Paolo Catone wishes to give a new direction to his career.
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September 18, 2008 9:00 PM
INDUSTRY LEADERS SPEAK:
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
REGISTER NOW FOR GREEN CHALLENGE™ ROUND TABLE MEDIA FORUM AT PETIT LE MANS
All media are invited, and registration is now available for the Green Challenge™ Round Table Media Forum on Thursday, October 2 at Road Atlanta in conjunction with this year's Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6.
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September 9, 2008 10:01 PM
Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green Welcomes New Amateur MX Supervisor
Monster Energy Kawasaki
Irvine, Calif. (September 8, 2008)
“ Monster Energy Kawasaki has named Ryan Holliday as the amateur motocross supervisor for the esteemed Team Green program. Holliday will take charge of the proud and successful Team Green motocross racing program, now entering its twenty-eighth year.
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September 4, 2008 9:36 PM
NASCAR Holdings Announces Plan to Acquire Grand-Am
NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2008)
Partnership allows for sharing of resources with NASCAR
NASCAR Holdings today announced an agreement to acquire Grand-Am Road Racing (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that includes the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and many of its subsidiaries.
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August 28, 2008 8:11 PM
The death of Phil Hill - Montezemolo's appreciation
Ferrari
Maranello, 28th August
Former Ferrari Formula 1 1961 World Champion Phil Hill died today at the Salinas-Monterey Hospital (California). As soon as he got word of Phil Hill's passing, Ferrari's president Luca di Montezemolo declared: "I, as well as all employees of Ferrari are extremely saddened by the news of the passing of Phil Hill, a man and a champion who gave so much to Ferrari and who has always greatly represented the company's values inside and outside the racing track. Phil Hill raced and won many competitions both with prototype cars, like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring, won three times each, as well as with F1 single seaters. With our car, Phil won the Formula One Championship title in 1961 as the first American-born to reach this result. Phil and I have always kept in touch throughout the years and I know I will miss his passion and love for Ferrari very much. My deepest sympathies are with his wife Alma and son Derek in this sad moment."
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August 25, 2008 8:45 PM
NHRA ADDS NEW POSITION TO COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
NHRA
GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2008)
Appoints Halie Schmidt as Community Relations Manager
Halie Schmidt has been hired as community relations manager for the National Hot Rod Association, NHRA Vice President of Public Relations and Communications Jerry Archambeault announced today.
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August 18, 2008 9:02 PM
MAKE PLANS TO JOIN THE GREEN RACING ROUND TABLE FORUM AT PETIT LE MANS
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES
The American Le Mans Series in conjunction with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) will conduct a "Green Racing" Round Table Forum for media on Thursday, October 2 at Road Atlanta. It will be held in conjunction with the Series' signature race Petit Le Mans and the worldwide debut of the Green Challenge™.
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August 15, 2008 8:17 PM
American Motorcyclist Association announces partnership for Road Race Grand Championships
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, OHIO
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that it is partnering with the Championship Cup Series (CCS) to help run and operate the 2008 AMA Sports Road Race Grand Championships, set for September 19-21 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
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August 5, 2008 9:40 PM
NEW EXHIBIT SALUTING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NASCAR TO OPEN AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MOTORSPORTS MUSEUM, AUG. 6
Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum
New exhibit celebrating the 60th anniversary of NASCAR opens August 6, 2008 and continues through February 28, 2009 at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California. The August 6th opening is in conjunction with the Museum's monthly Prolong® Twilight Cruise Night. Among the cars on display will be Dale Earnhardt's famous #3 Monte Carlo that raced at Daytona. Below are the cars that will be featured:
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IndyCar® Series, Infineon Raceway Reach Three-Year Agreement
Infineon Raceway
SONOMA, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2008)
IndyCar Series to Race in Sonoma Valley Through 2011
The IndyCar® Series and Infineon Raceway have reached a three-year agreement that will keep the country’s premier open-wheel series in the Sonoma Valley through the 2011 season.
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The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum Adds New Key Position to the Organization
NHRA
POMONA, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2008)
Appoints Monique Valadez as Museum’s First Education and Public Relations Manager
The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Monique Valadez, as Manager, Education and Public Relations.
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July 31, 2008 9:36 PM
WSORR Oshkosh Races Garner More National TV
World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR)
OSHKOSH, Wisc. (July 31, 2008)
The net result of a successful weekend of first ever back-to-back night races by the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR) at Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway, is the announcement of a special Lucas Oil “On the Edge” TV program.
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