Thursday, December 30, 2010

2012 Toyota Yaris Previewed by New Japanese-Market Vitz

Toyota revealed its latest Vitz, a B-segment car better known here as the Toyota Yaris, today in Japan. This car�likely�will come to the American market as a 2012 model after a trip to the plastic surgeon trims the front fascia, a Toyota logo is added, and the car is generally tweaked for our market.
In Japan, [...]


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Lightning Lap 2011 ? Feature

For the fifth time, we shake down the year’s hottest metal at VIR.
In an ideal world, we’d love to drive these cars on a public road, but running machines such as these at their limit on the highway pre�sents practical problems?things like other drivers, speed limits, and roadside hazards.
Keep Reading: Lightning Lap 2011 – Feature


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DRIVEN: Maxima Turns On The Charm

Nissan's flagship sedan boasts premium accommodations and sporty drivability even with continuously variable transmission.

Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/driven-maxima-turns-on-the-charm/

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Talladega Superspeedway Announces Fan Advisory Network

Talladega (Ala.) SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala. ? Talladega Superspeedway has selected 30 race fans to serve as the first members of the Talladega Superspeedway Fan Advisory Network (TSS FAN).� The TSS FAN will focus on creating constructive dialogue with the Talladega Superspeedway administration team. ?Our goals is to have a team of race fans that can help...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2010/sprintcup/12/20/talladega-superspeedway-announces-fan-advisory-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=talladega-superspeedway-announces-fan-advisory-network

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

McAnally Tabs Champs For All-Star Showdown

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Championship-winning car owner Bill McAnally has increased his odds of seeing one of his drivers in victory lane in next month?s NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown as three 2010 NASCAR titlists will be racing out of the Bill McAnally Racing fold for the special event

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/mcanally-tabs-champs-for-all-star-showdown/

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Todd Gordon named crew chief of Penske 22 Nationwide Car

TODD GORDON NAMED AS CREW CHIEF FOR CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING PENSKE RACING NO. 22 NATIONWIDE SERIES TEAM MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 27, 2010) ? Penske Racing has announced that experienced crew chief Todd Gordon has been named as the crew chief for the defending NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) championship-winning No. 22 Discount Tire/Ruby Tuesday Dodge team for 2011. [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2010/12/27/todd-gordon-named-crew-chief-of-penske-22-nationwide-car/

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Muller: I?m driving better than ever

Yvan Muller believes he is now driving better than he has at any point in his career, after winning the World Touring Car Championship for the second time. The 41-year-old Frenchman added his success with Chevrolet this year to his 2008 title with SEAT, and has only finished outside the top two in a championship once since 2000.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/muller-im-driving-better-than-ever/

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4�4 Diesel ? Long-Term Road Test Update

20K down and 20K to go for this brute.
Date: December 2010
Current Mileage: 23,232 miles
Months in Fleet: 8 months
Average Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
Average Range: 476 miles
Service: $662
Normal Wear: $0
Repair: $0
Our Ram 2500?s long-term stay is more than halfway over, and now it?s time for the truck?s true test: winter. We?ll keep towing and hauling [...]


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Season Rewind: Formula One

CHAMPION: Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel won the last two races of the Formula One season to beat Fernando Alonso and win the Formula One World Driving Championship. (Steve Etherington Photo) Sebastian Vettel became the youngest driver to win the Formula One World Driver?s Championship, clinching the title by winning the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and defeating former World Champion Fernando Alonso by four points

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/schumacher/season-rewind-formula-one-2/

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Doug Randolph Named Crew Chief For Steve Wallace And No. 66 Rusty Wallace Racing Team

“Veteran Crew Chief to Lead 2011 Championship Charge for 5-Hour Energy Team” Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR)MOORESVILLE, NC (December 28, 2010)– Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) announced today that NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series veteran, Doug Randolph, has been named crew chief for driver Steve Wallace and RWR’s No. 66 5-Hour Energy Toyota, in...more»

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