Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 69: 2011 Scion tC

On Wednesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Several of you correctly identified the sound of a four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission, in this case situated inside of a 2011 Scion tC.
Like that sound? Download the MP3 and quiz your friends, [...]


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More of NASCAR's best, worse in 2010

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Denny Hamlin's Christmas spirit

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Kia KV7 Concept ? Auto Shows

While the gullwing doors are surely fantasy, does this concept preview a bigger Kia box?
Kia has released this single rendering of a concept it plans to show at the 2011 Detroit auto show. The name: KV7. The seating: Swivel-y. The method of entry: Gullwing doors, at least for rear passengers.
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(Kenny) Wallace heads to RAB Racing

During the 2010 season, Kenny Wallace thought that his career in NASCAR racing may have been coming to a close. With sponsorship dollars hard to come by for many independent Nationwide Series teams and the trend that had car owners seemingly looking for the next young superstar to bring into the sport, Wallace’s future in...more»

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The Continental: SAIC?s Lack of Strategy, Great Wall?s Throwback Styling, and the Audi RS4 Dies but the RS6 Continues

Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.
I?ve heard that of the 3500 or so roadster models that SAIC/Nanjing built in the largely vacated [...]


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Berry Closes on Pro Title

This week it was off to the high banks of Talladega, Alabama for the NASCAR iRacing.com Pro Series. It seems no matter the size of the track, Josh Berry finds a way to steamroll the competition. He once again found victory lane at Talladega Superspeedway, and once again got top points of the week. Berry [...]

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GMC Sierra All-Terrain HD Concept ? Auto Shows

If we have one complaint about Ford’s kick-ass halo truck, the SVT Raptor, it’s the lack of torque. Sure, it’s great to be able to rip through Saskatchewan’s wilderness at four million miles an hour or climb Niagara Falls (these claims may be a bit exaggerated), but with only 434 lb-ft on tap, the Raptor [...]


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Team Lotus unveils winning design

Team Lotus has unveiled the black-and-gold paint scheme that it would have based its 2011 design on if it had not decided to keep the colours it ran this year. The Hingham-based team launched a fans' competition in November to design its car's colouring for next year after announcing its intention to run in black and gold

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Three New Toyota Prius Models to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

As we expected, Toyota will use the 2011 Detroit auto show to take the wraps off new variants of the Prius hybrid. The debuts comprise the plug-in version of the current Prius, a concept vehicle of undisclosed type, and what Toyota characterizes as an ?addition to the Prius family.?
We suspect the latter vehicle is the [...]


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Flying Lizard Retains ALMS Drivers

SONOMA, Calif. ? Flying Lizard Motorsports won?t be breaking in any new drivers next year as all four of its drivers will return to the team for the 2011 American Le Mans Series season. Joerg Bergmeister and Patrick Long will return to drive No.

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Todt to reconsider superally rule

FIA president Jean Todt has strongly hinted that he would like to get rid of the superally regulation which allows crews to re-enter rounds of the World Rally Championship when they have retired. The controversial regulation began on the Acropolis Rally in 2004 and has divided opinion in the sport ever since. Purists believe retirement from an event means just that, while the alternative argument points to the benefits of returning retired cars to the event for the following day for spectator entertainment and the opportunity for younger drivers to gain experience.

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Coulthard will not take top Mercedes

Mercedes has admitted that the possibility of David Coulthard being promoted to a top car in the DTM is not being discussed for 2011. Both the manufacturer and the 13-time grand prix winner have said they are keen for their relationship to continue into next season. But Coulthard has always stated that he does not want to move up to a front-line car when there are other drivers in the team more deserving of the chance.

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Calado eager to take on Bottas in GP3

James Calado is confident he can defeat highly-rated new team-mate Valtteri Bottas and become the first Racing Steps Foundation driver to win a single-seater championship when he moves into GP3 in 2011. The Briton narrowly missed out on the 2009 Formula Renault UK title with Fortec, before finishing a distant runner-up to Carlin team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne in British F3 in 2010

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/calado-eager-to-take-on-bottas-in-gp3-2/

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Filippi still seeking Formula 1 drive

Luca Filippi says he is still aiming to secure a seat in Formula 1 next year, even if it is as a test driver. He admitted, however, that he can't see it happening at the moment

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/filippi-still-seeking-formula-1-drive/

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Michael Waltrip Won?t Slow Down in 2011

New Book, Racing, TV, Comedy Garage On Tap As New Year Begins Michael WaltripIf you thought Michael Waltrip?s 2010 season was a bit out of the mainstream just wait until you see what 2011 has in store for the two-time Daytona 500 winner and owner of Michael Waltrip Racing. Book and comedy tours, welcoming an...more»

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Yamaha primed for 2011 Dakar

Yamaha Racing Mon, 20 Dec 2010 Photo credit: Paulo Calisto / Red Bull Photofiles The 33rd Dakar Rally draws ever closer and the 2011 edition of the historic and daunting event will begin in Buenos Aires on new year?s day...

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AutoblogGreen for 12.29.10

	Tesla pushing Toyota to be faster, better when it comes to electric cars So, a start-up and a giant OEM walk into a bar...		Debate over electric car viability revived in Canada Pictured: an EV accident in Toronto in 1912.
	2011 Green Car Vision Award finalists include five pure electric cars The Nissan Leaf won last year, but now is when it's really all about the EVs.	Other news: Wheego Whip LiFe receives EPA certification Andros ice-racing electric machines will participate in Grand Prix de Pau Nissan delivers 10 Leafs to Portugal, including one to Prime Minister Socrates

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Petrov Sticking With Lotus Renault Until 2012

Vitaly Petrov will stick with the recently renamed Lotus Renault GP team through the 2012 Formula One World Championship season. (Steve Etherington Photo) VIRY-CHATILLON, France ? Russian Vitaly Petrov isn?t going anywhere in 2011 after signing a two-year contract extension to remain with the recently rebranded Lotus Renault GP in the Formula One World Championship

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McLaren Announces MP4-12C Race Car for European GT3 Series

McLaren plans to launch a race-ready�GT3 version of its upcoming MP4-12C supercar in time for the 2012 season. The GT3 car will be offered in limited numbers to European race teams and, as a preview, the company will campaign a development model at several GT races in Europe next year.
There are few details so far, [...]


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Q and A with Andros Trophy organiser

Former French rallycross champion Max Mamers has organised the annual Andros Trophy series for the last 21 years. He shared his thoughts on the 2010-2011 season with AUTOSPORT. Q

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NASCAR rallies together for Stocks for Tots

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 Crew Cab 4�4 Diesel ? Short Take Road Test

Heavy hauling in the fast lane.
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Star Mazda Adds Barber To Schedule

INDIANAPOLIS ? The Star Mazda Championship Series will join the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Firestone Indy Lights Series at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala., April 9-10.

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 Crew Cab 4�4 Diesel ? Short Take Road Test

Heavy hauling in the fast lane.
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2013 Volkswagen Up! London Taxi Concept ? Car News

VW?s Up! microcar continues its world tour.
The paint shop at VW’s styling department is keeping itself busy. Based on the soon-to-be-launched Up! microcar platform, this all-electric microvan has been shown now in several cities, each time done up in the burg or country?s typical taxi colors.
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Senate Vote Will Give GOP a Crack at the Transpo Bill Sooner

A few weeks ago, members of the House threw up their hands and voted for a year-long extension of the 2010 budget. It included an extension of the transportation reauthorization. The Senate didn’t vote on it in time, so then the House voted for a three-day extension to give the Senate a few more days [...]

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Historic ?Checkered Flag Run? will Help Celebrate Black History Month at Phoenix International Raceway

First-of-its-kind event to culminate with escorted motorcycle run to NASCAR race Phoenix International Raceway(PHOENIX, Ariz.) ? To celebrate Black History Month this February, Phoenix International Raceway ? in conjunction with Talking Stick Resort and Casino and the Second II None Phoenix Motorcycle Club ? are hosting a historic ?Checkered Flag Run.? The Run, a first-of-its-kind...more»

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Back On Track, Daytona Stays True To Fast Tradition

Guest Column By Cathy Elliott One of the most stress-inducing undertakings in racing is a track repaving project. If you do it right, it can really cause your stock to rise with fans and drivers alike. But if you happen to get it wrong, you can literally turn a time-honored tradition upside down. And as [...]

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Eight-Race Slate For MX-5 Cup

IRVINE, Calif. ? Eight events comprise the preliminary 2011 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy MX-5 Cup schedule, which kicks off March 4-6 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida. Two additional races may be added at a later date, bringing next year?s slate to 10

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NASA eyes NASCAR safety work

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2011 Jaguar XJ Supersport ? Short Take Road Test

One large luxury sedan extra spicy, please.
With the new XJ, Jaguar has clarified the menu. Where once buyers had to choose between XJ8, XJ8 L, Vanden Plas, XJR, Super V-8, and Super V-8 Portfolio, now the car is offered as either a standard length XJ or the supersize-me long-wheelbase XJL. In the [...]


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Cheerios and other healthy NASCAR sponsors

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Season Rewind: World of Outlaws

CHAMPION: Jason Meyers Jason Meyers drove to 12 victories in World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competition this season.

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The Final Lap Podcast #139 ? NASCAR News Fix

SHOW #139 – Get all your off-season NASCAR news in about 10 minutes. Featuring Goodyear Tire testing at Daytona, Jimmie Johnson is DOTY, Travis Pastrana wheels a stock-car, and more. Happy Holiday’s from Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop LISTEN HERE (About 12 mins) Download audio file (tfl_podcast_139_10.mp3) SUBSCRIBE HERE DOWNLOAD HERE SUBSCRIBE FROM iTUNES: Take [...]

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Flying Lizard Retains ALMS Drivers

SONOMA, Calif. ? Flying Lizard Motorsports won?t be breaking in any new drivers next year as all four of its drivers will return to the team for the 2011 American Le Mans Series season. Joerg Bergmeister and Patrick Long will return to drive No.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/other-news/sports-cars/alms/flying-lizard-retains-alms-drivers/

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Hirschman Lands Whelen Modified Tour Ride

Matt Hirschman (Adam Fenwick Photo) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Matt Hirschman will return to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour next season as the pilot of the Boehler Racing Enterprises ?Ole Blue? No

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Calado eager to take on Bottas in GP3

James Calado is confident he can defeat highly-rated new team-mate Valtteri Bottas and become the first Racing Steps Foundation driver to win a single-seater championship when he moves into GP3 in 2011. The Briton narrowly missed out on the 2009 Formula Renault UK title with Fortec, before finishing a distant runner-up to Carlin team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne in British F3 in 2010.

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More Trouble For NASCAR Hall Of Fame

Fans and dignitaries crowd NASCAR Plaza in Charlotte, N.C., during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Opening Ceremony in May. (Getty Images Photo) CHARLOTTE, N.C

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HANS Developing Safety Products For NASA

ATLANTA ? HANS Device inventor Dr. Robert Hubbard is working with NASA and NASCAR in an effort to improve crash restraints for astronauts

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New Book Tackles NASCAR's Greatest Debates

Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Petty Enterprises, Sprint Cup, FanHouse Exclusive, NASCAR

EDITORS NOTE: When you start talking about Richard Petty's rightful place in NASCAR history vs. Dale Earnhardt vs. Jeff Gordon, you're going to get in an argument.

In his first book, Trading Paint: 101 Great NASCAR Debates, recently published by John Wiley & Sons Inc., motorsports writer Jerry Bonkowski tackles these questions and provides his unique viewpoint. Prior to joining FanHouse over a year ago as an editor, Jerry Bonkowski was National NASCAR Columnist for Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com and wrote for USA Today.

Here are several excerpts from Bonkowski's book, which is available at Barnes & Noble, Borders and other book stores, as well as online at Amazon.com.

WHO'S THE GREATEST NASCAR DRIVER EVER?

This debate always gets passionate fans going, with typically mild-mannered individuals turning into raving, obsessed fanatics if someone dares to challenge the superiority of the guy they so proudly call "their" driver. Think of a 140-pound, Woody Allen-looking dweeb who lives and breathes Kasey Kahne suddenly getting a surge of testosterone, puffing out his chest while forgetting common sense, and stupidly trying to take on a hulking, 300-pound redneck who takes great offense if you say anything bad about Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Then watch the punched-out Woody Allen-esque fan suddenly wind up doing a frightening, almost cartoonlike barrel roll through the air like the great Rusty Wallace did more than a few times during his career at places like Talladega Superspeedway.

 

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Season Rewind: NASCAR Nationwide Series

CHAMPION: Brad Keselowski Brad Keselowski used six victories to propel himself to his first NASCAR Nationwide Series championship. (HHP/Harold Hinson Photo) What many thought would be a building year for Brad Keselowski and Penske Racing became much more

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Johanna Long could be NASCAR?s best hope for a successful female driver

Johanna LongShawna Robinson, in 2002, was the last woman to race in Sprint Cup, closing out an eight-race Cup career with a 24th place finish in the July race at Daytona. Danica Patrick will likely be the next female in Cup, perhaps next year depending upon how her partial Nationwide season with JR Motorsports goes....more»

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Collect ?Em All: Buying the 2001 10Best List ? Feature

How has history treated our favorites from ten years ago, and what would it cost to buy the entire group?
We recently announced the 2011 10Best Cars, our picks for the pinnacles of automotive achievement. Each belongs at the top of your shopping list in its respective category, and owning any of them [...]


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2011 Chrysler 300 / 300C Official Photos ? Auto Shows

Chrysler?s redesigned 300 and 300C are officially revealed.
Chrysler has released some official pictures of the new 300, as well as an information appetizer about some of the car?s features.
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Send a Thank You to the People Who Are Changing NYC Streets

2010 is almost over, and it’s about time to step back and assess all the progress that’s been made in just the past 12 months. This year alone, New York City has seen the transformation of Broadway near Union Square, the taming of traffic on Prospect Park West, the launch of Select Bus Service on [...]

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Dodge Launches Free Maintenance Program for Priciest Durango and Journey Models

Dodge has announced a new three-year/36,000-mile free maintenance program for two model-year 2011 vehicles. It’s only included on the top-of-the-line 2011�Dodge Durango Citadel, which starts at $42,645, and the Dodge Journey Lux, which costs a minimum of $33,490.
The “No-Cost Maintenance Plus” program means owners won’t pay for oil changes or any scheduled or recommended vehicle [...]


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Drivers praise Daytona surface

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Chapman family backs Group Lotus

The family of Colin Chapman has thrown its support behind Group Lotus's ambitions with the Renault team, after expressing its view that it would prefer the Team Lotus name not to return to Formula 1. With no end in sight to the naming row that will see the Group Lotus-sponsored Renault team going up against Team Lotus in F1 next year, Lotus founder Colin Chapman's son Clive has now made his views clear for the first time

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Mexico to feature underground stage

Next year's Rally Mexico will feature the World Rally Championship's first underground special stage.

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Gran Turismo 5 vs. Forza Motorsport 3 ? Feature

We look at how version five of the granddaddy of racing games stacks up against its chief competitor.
In the world of racing video games, Gran Turismo is it, the big tuna, the Alpha and Omega. In an August 2007 story on the development of the highly anticipated GT5 for PlayStation 3, we mentioned that the [...]


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Lofing Snags $1000 in Landon Cassill Qualifying Challenge

One Lap, $1000.� Can you handle the pressure?� Jason Lofing proved he can by turning the fastest lap in the feature session of the Landon Cassill Qualifying Challenge.�� Landon Cassill posited the high-stakes scenario to oval sim-racers on iRacing.com.� ?I want to give sim racers the opportunity to experience the pressure that real-life professional drivers [...]

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Year in Review ? TJ Coughlin

JEGS Sun, 19 Dec 2010 Indy victory makes Coughlin?s year a success For most racers, a win at the prestigious Mac Tools U.S. Nationals is usually enough to make any season a successful one and that was certainly the case...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Not the Only Reason for Shakeup, Rick Hendrick Says

Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Crew Chiefs, Pit Crews, Sprint Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR

Although Dale Earnhardt Jr., winner of 18 career Sprint Cup races, has now stretched his winless streak at Hendrick Motorsports to 101 races, that's only part of the reason for the massive shakeup announced Tuesday, team owner Rick Hendrick said Wednesday.

"This was not a Dale Earnhardt ... this was not a move that we made -- this major a move -- because of Dale or his situation," Hendrick said Wednesday in a teleconference. "I'm excited about making all four teams better. We need to be better across the board. It was a move to make all four better."

It's hard to think that a racing juggernaut like Hendrick Motorsports, with five straight Sprint Cup championships in the history books and gunning for six in a row next year, might be going downhill.

But Hendrick said as much Wednesday in describing why he shuffled the drivers and crew chiefs among three of his teams and switched driver partners in the twin pairing arrangement he has for the four teams at the organization's sprawling Concord, N.C. complex.

"I think we just kind of got complacent and other teams were getting stronger and stronger, and we were just not where we needed to be," Hendrick said. "We just were off this year. The 48 was off. And we needed to make a lot of things better.

 

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Renault retains Vitaly Petrov for next 2 seasons (PA SportsTicker)

Lotus Renault says Vitaly Petrov will team with Robert Kubica next year in the Formula One world championship.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/renault-retains-vitaly-petrov-for-next-2-seasons-pa-sportsticker.html

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Johnny Bridges Wins 2010 Charity Sprint 360 Engine

Roush Yates Mooresville, NC (December 17, 2010) Roush Yates Engines would like to congratulate Johnny Bridges of Cherryville, NC for becoming the proud owner of a new Roush Yates Sprint 360 engine. The engine was raffled off at the recent...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/johnny_bridges_wins_2010.php

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Petrov Sticking With Lotus Renault Until 2012

Vitaly Petrov will stick with the recently renamed Lotus Renault GP team through the 2012 Formula One World Championship season. (Steve Etherington Photo) VIRY-CHATILLON, France ? Russian Vitaly Petrov isn?t going anywhere in 2011 after signing a two-year contract extension to remain with the recently rebranded Lotus Renault GP in the Formula One World Championship

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The 25 Hours of Thunderhill in the B-spec Mazda 2 and Honda Fit ? Feature

B?s: We find fun?and even success?racing the Honda Fit and a Mazda 2.
Among the BMWs, Porsche 911s, Mazda Miatas, and assorted sports cars at the National Auto Sport Association?s eighth annual 25 Hours of Thunderhill, three econoboxes stood out like camels in a herd of racehorses: two Mazda 2s and a Honda Fit. [...]


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Larson, McCreadie Latest Chili Bowl Entries

Kyle Larson is among the latest group of pre-entries for the 25th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. (Shane Muir Photo) TULSA, Okla. ? Entries continue to arrive for the 25th edition of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, with former champion Tim McCreadie and the new King of California Kyle Larson among the latest entrants

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Johnny Bridges Wins 2010 Charity Sprint 360 Engine

Roush Yates Mooresville, NC (December 17, 2010) Roush Yates Engines would like to congratulate Johnny Bridges of Cherryville, NC for becoming the proud owner of a new Roush Yates Sprint 360 engine. The engine was raffled off at the recent...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/johnny_bridges_wins_2010.php

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Lots Of Testing Done At Daytona

Kurt Busch (22) and Brad Keselowski (2) lead two rows of cars during the Goodyear Tire Test at Daytona Int'l Speedway Thursday.

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/nascar-news/nascar/lots-of-testing-done-at-daytona/

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Rea: Honda MotoGP test unbelievable

Jonathan Rea described his four-day MotoGP test with Honda this week as a 'dream come true' - but says he is still focused on World Superbikes for now. The 23-year-old from Northern Ireland, who has finished in the top five in World Superbikes for Ten Kate Honda in both his seasons in the championship, had a four-day run with Honda's MotoGP test team at Sepang.

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BIKES: Less Is More

Simplicity of function is most desirable when it comes to riding motorcycles.

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Key Motorsports Team Owner Curtis Key Reflects on 2010 Season

ORGANIZATION SENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS WITH WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Key Motorsports LogoWith 2010 nearing an end as the Christmas holiday rapidly approaches, Key Motorsports team owner Curtis Key reflected on the past twelve months and how much his Nationwide Series program has grown since making its NASCAR debut at Martinsville in...more»

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New surface could wreak havoc at Daytona 500

The Daytona 500 could have higher speeds, wilder races and closer finishes.

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Renowned Motorsports Artist Sam Bass Signs Autographs and Displays Art Work at Carolina Christmas

Sam Bass Santas and Snowmen Photo Credit: Sam BassCONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2010) – Sam Bass, renowned motorsports artist, has contributed his artistic talent and graphic design expertise to Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor now through Jan. 2, 2011 with an art gallery and autograph opportunities. Carolina Christmas is a 42-night interactive holiday light show...more»

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AMA SX: Dominant Dungey Still The Underdog?

Ryan Dungey did what no man had done before by winning the AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross titles as a rookie. But is he still the underdog?

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Q and A with Dany Bahar

The controversy over the use of the Lotus brand in Formula 1 shows no sign of abating, with both Tony Fernandes' team Lotus and Renault's new title sponsor and shareholder Group Lotus standing firm. Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar met with the press in London today to explain his position, and AUTOSPORT was there

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