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Monday, February 28, 2011
Race Recap: Jeff Gordon Breaks 66 Race Winless Streak
RACE RECAP | PHOENIX 10 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 9 AJ Allmendinger 8 Kurt Busch 7 Tony Stewart 6 Kasey Kahne 5 Ryan Newman 4 Kevin Harvick 3 Jimmie Johnson recovers from Daytona woes 2 Kyle Busch came up just short of the weekend sweep after winning the Truck and Nationwide Series races. VICTORY LANE 1 [...]
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan shows its new face in Geneva
Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Volkswagen
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Click above for high-res image
The Volkswagen Tiguan is getting a makeover for the 2012 model year, and the changes will be on display this week at the Geneva Motor Show. Changes include a refreshed front end that incorporates the automaker's new sullen yet distinctive aesthetic.
The grille has been remade to mimic that of the new Jetta and Passat, with a pair of horizontal chrome strips that blend into the Tiguan's updated headlamps. Jumping up to the top SEL trim will net you updated peepers with Bi-Xenon lamps and the LED eyeliner treatment that seems to be all the rage these days. Volkswagen still hasn't released a photo of the Tiguan's new boot, but the post-jump press release tells us that the taillamps have been updated to reveal a "double L" pattern. SEL buyers will also get new 19-inch "Savannah" wheels designed by R GmbH.
VW made minor enhancements to the Tiguan's interior as well, including updated material choices and a rash of standard features. All 2012 Tiguan models will receive an eight-speaker sound system and Bluetooth, aux-in and heated side view mirrors.
The Tiguan will retain the excellent 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, but fuel economy has been given a serious bump. VW claims the updated engine will fetch 29 miles per gallon in highway driving, up considerably from the 25 mpg of the outgoing model. Follow the jump to read over the the official press release, and click on the photo above for a closer look at the 2012 Tiguan.
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2012 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible Sport Official Photos and Info ? Auto Shows
Maserati puts its most powerful V-8 into its heaviest car.
When an open-topped version of a car comes along, it?s invariably accompanied by a weight increase over its coupe analogue. Such was the case with the GranTurismo Convertible, but now Maserati has a solution to that problem: give it more power. And so the [...]
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CUP: Kyle Busch Tops Power Rankings
Kyle Busch won twice and finished second once at Phoenix this weekend...
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-kyle-busch-tops-nascar-power-rankings/
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Carl Edwards Grabs Pole for Phoenix Race
Filed under: Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phoenix International Raceway is filled with bumps and cracks and has patches on top of patches trying to hold it together for one last race.
It may be falling apart, but one thing it has never lost is speed.
Carl Edwards had the fastest lap on one of the fastest days ever at Phoenix, setting the last in a slew of track records on Saturday during the final qualifying session before the surface undergoes a makeover.
"This track is great," Edwards said. "I talked to (track president Bryan) Sperber earlier and I think the question I asked him seems a lot of people have asked was: 'Why would you even mess with this?"
Raceway officials don't have a lot of choice with the track nearly crumbling.
It's at least going out with flourish.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Repaving Phoenix Int?l presents a challenge (Yahoo! Sports)
Plan calls for a reconfiguration in order to maintain side-by-side racing.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/repaving-phoenix-intl-presents-a-challenge-yahoo-sports.html
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Busch dreams of Daytona sweep
Kurt Busch hopes to become the first driver in history to claim a full sweep of victories at Daytona today, following his wins last week in the Budweiser Shootout and the Gatorade Duel qualifying race. While the winner of the Shootout has also won his duel race 11 times in the 52 years of the Daytona 500, none of them have gone on to take victory the main event as well in the past. Busch could be the first one, although he shrugged off the pressure that comes with being labelled as the favorite to win the 500
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/busch-dreams-of-daytona-sweep/
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Today?s Headlines
Oil Prices Spike, Stocks Tumble as Absolutist Regimes Wobble in Middle East (NYT)
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F1: 'I Consider Myself Very Lucky' - Kubica
Despite a long road to recovery, Robert Kubica is thankful to be alive...
Source: http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/f1-i-consider-myself-very-lucky-robert-kubica/
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Carl Edwards Grabs Pole for Phoenix Race
Filed under: Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Phoenix International Raceway is filled with bumps and cracks and has patches on top of patches trying to hold it together for one last race.
It may be falling apart, but one thing it has never lost is speed.
Carl Edwards had the fastest lap on one of the fastest days ever at Phoenix, setting the last in a slew of track records on Saturday during the final qualifying session before the surface undergoes a makeover.
"This track is great," Edwards said. "I talked to (track president Bryan) Sperber earlier and I think the question I asked him seems a lot of people have asked was: 'Why would you even mess with this?"
Raceway officials don't have a lot of choice with the track nearly crumbling.
It's at least going out with flourish.
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Video: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah knows how to make an entrance
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King Abudallah returns home - Click above to watch video after the jump
It's kind of a big deal when Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz returns home from overseas. Following a massive welcome ceremony at the airport that includes hundreds of men performing a traditional sword dance, the monarch is treated to a vehicle procession that makes the American president's motorcade look like a couple of VW Buses caravanning to Bonnaroo. In addition to a fleet of armored German hardware, King Abdullah is accompanied by a number of assault SUVs just in case anything should go awry.
In the video after the jump, you'll see that the Saudi ruler's route is lined with both flag-waving supporters and members of the country's armed forces. AThe king returned to Saudi Arabia amidst growing unrest in Africa and the Middle East that has seen more than one ruling party ousted amidst calls for democracy. Hit the jump to see the video for yourself.
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Replay of Jeff Gordon Live FanHouse Chat
Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon returned again this year for another live FanHouse chat from Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, is a three-time Daytona 500 winner and is looking for his first Cup title since 2001. He posted the second-fastest qualifying speed last Sunday and will start The Great American Race from the outside of the front row.
The champ chatted with FanHouse senior motorsports writer Holly Cain. See a 3-D photo of Friday's chat here.
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Steady as She Goes
The seven sweeping turns at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut really tested the skill and consistency of the iRacers last week. Consistency is definitely the right word to describe Marcello Maio and Artur Turcu. Both drivers have wheeled their Mazda MX-5s to top five finishes in every online race so far this season, and each mounted the top step of the podium every time they raced last week at Lime Rock.� Maio scored a win in his only start of the week on Thursday, easily outdistancing a fierce battle for second between Giuseppe Curri and Dominik Pieper.� Turcu doubled-up on Maio in the W column, besting Laszlo Kotrocz and Artur Sulkowski on Saturday before coming home 1.4s ahead of Marcus Hamilton and Igor Krstinic on Sunday. Despite their perfect winning [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/steady-as-she-goes/
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Barcelona to host final F1 test
The final test of the pre-season will take place at the Barcelona circuit following the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Bahrain was scheduled to host the test from the start of next week, but with the news that the Sakhir event has been withdrawn, teams have decided to do all their winter testing in Spain.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Headed to Geneva, Will Stay in Europe
Jeep?s stand at the Geneva auto show includes a Grand Cherokee fitted with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine. (Sweet!) The engine won’t, however, be offered here. (Bummer!)
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Bayne embraces fame with humility (Yahoo! Sports)
Trevor Bayne remains humble despite a Daytona 500 win thats turned his life upside down.
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/bayne-embraces-fame-with-humility-yahoo-sports.html
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In Treatment - Jake and Amy - Week Five
Jake gets emotional at their latest session, whilst Amy make a life changing choice.
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Ford Says It Isn?t Planning an Explorer SHO, Quashing Rumors
Despite a typist’s trip-up on Ford’s consumer site earlier today, whereby an Explorer SHO was listed among other EcoBoosted models, the company confirms that it is not working on a high-performance variant of its latest crossover.
The Explorer is currently sold with a 3.5-liter V-6 making 290 hp and 255 lb-ft, and the company is preparing [...]
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Kyle Busch Sporting a New Look
The new Interstate Batteries paint scheme that will be used in 2011 in six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and two NASCAR Nationwide Series events.HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2011) ? There is no denying that Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Toyota team for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) have been ?white hot? in NASCAR Nationwide Series...more»
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Lots of Daytona 500 Winners
This past weekend produced a multitude of Daytona 500 winners.� Trevor Bayne won the opening round of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Sunday, of course, but Saturday saw 37 different iRacers take checkered flags in the iRacing.com Daytona 500, Round Two of the 2011 World Tour of iRacing.com. In reality, however, there were more than 1800 winners in the iRacing.com Daytona 500 as every sim racer who registered for either one of Saturday?s sessions earned $5 in iRacing.com credits.� Gabriel Solis of Texas won the top-rated split, coming home just .084s ahead of an even closer battle for second between Salvatore Rossi (NY), Michael Conti (NJ) and David Rattler (PA).� That was hardly Saturday?s only close finish.� No fewer than a dozen splits were decided by less than [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/lots-of-daytona-500-winners/
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Headed to Geneva, Will Stay in Europe
Jeep?s stand at the Geneva auto show includes a Grand Cherokee fitted with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine. (Sweet!) The engine won’t, however, be offered here. (Bummer!)
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Ancient Grease: The Quest to Keep Studebaker Alive ? Feature
Ken Michael restores and revives Studebakers in Arizona.
During his 31-year career as a jet- and industrial-turbine repairman, Ken Michael started collecting, driving, and restoring Studebakers as a hobby. Recall that Indiana-based Studebaker sold its last car in 1966. Studebakers were occasionally competitive?A.J. Foyt raced one in ?53?and a reputation for durability [...]
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The Shield - Breakpoint
While the Strike Team puts the finishing touches on the money train take down, Vic goes it alone and works with Dutch and Claudette to find a missing kid. David gets an unwanted visit from the Chief and Julien receives an unpleasant surprise.
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Nissan ESFLOW Concept Revealed in Early Photos
Nissan has already released nifty renderings of the ESFLOW electric sports-car concept that’s headed for the upcoming Geneva auto show, but pictures from AllCarsElectric bring us the real deal ahead of schedule. (Check out AllCarsElectric’s full exterior and interior galleries from a pre-show event.) It looks damn good, don’t you think? The teaser images showed [...]
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Bayne still committed to Nationwide
Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is set to remain focused on winning the Nationwide Series title, turning down an eventual chance to contend for a berth in the Chase for the 2011 Sprint Cup Series.
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News Bites: New Qualifying, Johnson done?, Phoenix Repave
New Qualifying Rules Begin This Weekend Starting this weekend in Phoenix, if bad weather cancels qualifying, the final starting lineup will be determined by practice speeds. The same rule book procedures will be used to determine eligibility to start a race. If weather cancels practice sessions, then the starting lineup will be set by points, [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/02/23/news-bites-new-qualifying-johnson-done-phoenix-repave/
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo Manual ? First Drive Review
Save the Manuals! Well, maybe not this one.
The basic question here is analogous to one we?ve all encountered in the course of the dating game, to wit: if the package is exceptionally attractive, is the disappointment proportionally greater when substance fails to match appearance? Buick?s recent offerings have been striking, with [...]
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Drivers surprised by durability of inters
The durability of Pirelli's intermediate tyre impressed drivers during the first hours of today's Barcelona test. The track was damp at the beginning of the day, allowing teams to run both the wet and intermediate tyre before it dried out
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Liuzzi expects quick Hispania decision
Vitantonio Liuzzi is hoping to finalise his Formula 1 future in the next few days after making his testing debut for the Hispania team at Barcelona yesterday. The Italian, who raced for Force India last year, is a contender for the second Hispania seat alongside Narain Karthikeyan, but admits that he is also chasing a possible third driver role with other teams. Liuzzi is believed to be well-regarded by HRT team principal Colin Kolles, who is keen to have a more experienced driver in his line-up, but there are also a number of others in contention for the seat
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Seinfeld - The Frogger
Elaine is confronted with cake from two separate birthday celebrations. She is tired of the forced socializing, so she calls in the sick the following day. Jerry & George are going to their old high-school hangout for one last slice of pizza. Kramer was a
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NASCAR Makes Another Small Rule Change for Daytona 500
Filed under: Daytona Int'l Speedway, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR has made another change to cars for the Daytona 500, this one because temperatures are expected to reach 80 degrees Sunday during the season-opening race.
Sprint Cup officials say teams can add an extra inch to grill openings, allowing more air to flow to engine-cooling radiators.
The change was made following the final practice session Saturday and should help drivers keep their engines cooler at speeds nearing 200 mph around Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.
NASCAR made three changes earlier in the week, reducing the size of the horsepower-sapping restrictor plates, adding a pressure-relief valve to cooling systems and reducing the size of grill openings. The moves were made to slow downs cars after speeds topped 206 mph.
The 43-car field will take the green flag at about 1:15 p.m. ET.
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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011/02/19/nascar-makes-another-small-rule-change-for-daytona-500/
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Liuzzi set to test for Hispania
The Hispania Racing team is planning to test Vitantonio Liuzzi at the Barcelona circuit this weekend, as the Spanish squad evaluates him for its second racing seat.
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Vettel still quickest in Barcelona test
Sebastian Vettel was fastest again on day two of the Barcelona test, as Red Bull went for shorter runs for the first time and gave a hint of its potential.
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Mustang Challenge Off and Running
The Champion Motorsports 2011 Mustang Challenge is off to an excellent start, having just completed the third of twelve online races on some of the most famous road course circuits from around the world.� The Mustangs are proving to be one of the most popular series yet run at Champion, with some very close and exciting racing throughout the field. The first race of the season kicked off at Watkins Glen and saw Champion Motorsports newcomer Wayne Funston win an exciting race.� Devin Obrien would qualify on pole for the event with Funston starting alongside on the front row. Obrien got a great start and led the first six laps of the race, but Funston was in close pursuit and looking for the opportunity to make the move. It would [...]
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/mustang-challenge-off-and-running/
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Bertone Creates Special Jaguar Concept for Geneva Auto Show
Famed Italian styling house Bertone has taken it upon itself to pen a special Jaguar sedan, called the B99, for the upcoming�Geneva auto show. Bertone says it is pitching the car as a design proposal to Jaguar, with an eye toward the British company re-entering the D-segment against the BMW 3-series and Audi A4. [...]
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Williams to reveal livery online
The Williams team has announced that it will unveil its final livery for 2011 during an online event on 24th February. The team has so far tested with its FW33 with an interim livery, but will reveal its definitive colour scheme on its website next week
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Daytona 500?s television ratings up from last year
The Daytona 500s television ratings are up from last year.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Waltrip Gets First Truck Win, 10 years to ?The Day?
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (February 18, 2010) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.?Ten years to the day from his first victory in the Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip made a slingshot pass of Elliott Sadler at the end of a green-white-checkered-flag finish Friday night to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Camping World Truck Series [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/02/18/michael-waltrip-gets-first-truck-win-10-years-to-the-day/
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F1 trivial in Bahrain situation ? Webber
Red Bull driver Mark Webber says whether the Bahrain Grand Prix goes ahead or not is a very low priority issue amid the political tension in the country. Both the Sakhir race and the pre-event test scheduled to happen at the Bahrain venue on 3-6 March have been in doubt following the violent events in Manama this week, when there were fatalities and a large number of injuries when security forces dispersed protesters. The situation now appears calmer, with Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifah ordering the military and police to withdraw, and beginning talks between the opposing factions.
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Trevor Bayne Wins NASCAR?s Daytona 500 At Age 20
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.? Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, a day that featured records for cautions and lead changes. Bayne, who turned 20 Saturday, led the final two laps of the race that was decided with a green-white-checkered-flag finish. Carl Edwards finished second, with David [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/02/20/trevor-bayne-wins-nascars-daytona-500-at-age-20/
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Mercedes-Benz Taking Over U.S. Smart Distribution from Penske Automotive Group
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will take over American Smart distribution from Penske Automotive Group; Penske has served as�the sole importer and manager of the brand in the U.S. since its 2008 launch. This was a unique arrangement, since in every other country where Smart cars are available they are imported and sold through the [...]
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sutil says first KERS test will be key
Adrian Sutil says the final test day at Barcelona tomorrow will be a critical one for Force India as it runs its Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) for the first time ever. The team launched its latest car a week later than most, and held off using 2011 additions such as KERS and the adjustable rear wing at its maiden test at Jerez. It will now try Mercedes' KERS for the first time at Catalunya tomorrow
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Alonso positive despite car troubles
Fernando Alonso remained upbeat after encountering his first reliability problems with the 2011 Ferrari. He had run trouble-free up until today, but was sidelined for two spells due to electrical and mechanical failures on the F150 Italia. Alonso still completed 90 laps and finished the day third fastest though, and says he is pleased with the team's progress during the pre-season
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Golden Corral and Tommy Baldwin Racing Team Up to Race for American Families and Disabled American Veterans
Kids Will Eat Free with Top-10 Finish in the Daytona 500 Golden CorralDAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (February 19, 2011) ? Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will team up with Golden Corral in the Daytona 500 for their Racing for American Families promotion. TBR driver Dave Blaney will pilot the No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet at the Daytona...more»
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Sechelariu retains Tech 1 GP3 seat
Romanian driver Doru Sechelariu will stay in GP3 with the Tech 1 team this year. The 18-year-old Formula BMW graduate spent most of 2010 in the midfield, taking only three top-10 finishes and failing to score. But team boss Simon Abadie believes a year's experience will make a big difference to Sechelariu
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/3rdparty/sechelariu-retains-tech-1-gp3-seat/
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins Pole Position for Daytona 500
Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The roar from the Daytona International Speedway crowd confirmed it. On a brisk but sunny afternoon, all seemed right with NASCAR nation. Let the 2011 season begin.
The sport's favorite son, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start his No. 88 AMP Energy Chevrolet from the pole position for the Feb. 20 Daytona 500 after posting the fastest lap of qualifying (186.089 mph) Sunday on the newly-paved 2.5-mile track. It is Earnhardt's first superspeedway pole and comes 10 years after his father, the legendary seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, was killed in the 2001 Daytona 500 -- a fact not lost on a largely sentimental crowd cheering him on Sunday.
Earnhardt's Hendrick Motorsports teammate, three-time Daytona 500 winner Jeff Gordon completes the other half of one of the most popular starting front rows in recent 500 memory. Rookie Trevor Bayne was a surprise third-place qualifier for the iconic Woods Brothers Racing team. Richard Childress Racing teammates Paul Menard and Clint Bowyer rounded out the top-five fastest speeds.
Only the front row is set for the race. The remaining portion of the 43-car field will be filled out according to the finishing order in Thursday's Gatorade Duel 150-mile qualifying races. Each of the Duels starting lineups will be assigned according to the qualifying results.
The last driver to win the Daytona 500 from the pole was Dale Jarrett in 2000.
"We're fired up,'' said Earnhardt, who started second and finished second in last year's 500. "I had a great car today. I didn't have a whole lot to do about it (winning the pole), just held on. The power and the body does all the work.
"It obviously gives you the idea you've got a great car. But anybody can win the race. The main thing for me is it takes the pressure off the (Gatorade Duel) qualifier, I don't have to worry about where I finish and I can just go out there and have fun.''
As for the timing of his first pole at the track coming on the 10-mark of his father's tragic death, Earnhardt deferred the irony.
"I'm here to race,'' Earnhardt said. "I understand the situation and I look forward to seeing how people remember and honor my father. But I don't really get into the hypothetical, fairy-tale ending stuff. I just need to focus on my job and what gets me closer to victory lane on Sunday.''
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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011/02/13/dale-earnhardt-jr-wins-pole-position-for-daytona-500/
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Ecclestone ?more hopeful? on Bahrain GP
Bernie Ecclestone insists he is becoming more hopeful that the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix will be able to go ahead as planned, and that the political situation in the region will calm - despite continuing unrest. Concern has been growing over whether both the Bahrain Formula 1 race on 11-13 March and the final pre-season test at the Sakhir track on 3-6 March should take place following tension that saw several fatalities and large numbers of injuries when security forces dispersed protesters in Manama on Thursday. Angry crowds have today gathered at the funerals of some of those killed in the violence, while pro-government demonstrations have also been held in Manama
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
NASCAR Makes Another Small Rule Change for Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR has made another change to cars for the Daytona 500, this one because temperatures are expected to reach 80 degrees Sunday during the season-opening race.
Sprint Cup officials say teams can add an extra inch to grill openings, allowing more air to flow to engine-cooling radiators.
The change was made following the final practice session Saturday and should help drivers keep their engines cooler at speeds nearing 200 mph around Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.
NASCAR made three changes earlier in the week, reducing the size of the horsepower-sapping restrictor plates, adding a pressure-relief valve to cooling systems and reducing the size of grill openings. The moves were made to slow downs cars after speeds topped 206 mph.
The 43-car field will take the green flag at about 1:15 p.m. ET.
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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011/02/19/nascar-makes-another-small-rule-change-for-daytona-500/
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Waltrip Gets First Truck Win, 10 years to ?The Day?
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (February 18, 2010) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.?Ten years to the day from his first victory in the Daytona 500, Michael Waltrip made a slingshot pass of Elliott Sadler at the end of a green-white-checkered-flag finish Friday night to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Camping World Truck Series [...]
Source: http://finallapradio.com/2011/02/18/michael-waltrip-gets-first-truck-win-10-years-to-the-day/
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Pearson?s Daytona 500 Winner Was One Memorable Mercury
David Pearson/Wood Bros. Racing 1976 Mercury Montego As he watches his rookie driver Trevor Bayne work his way into a job in the Sprint Cup Series, Eddie Wood can?t help but think back to the days when he was just coming into his own as a mechanic on his family?s race team. One race that...more»
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Speeds Top 203 MPH in Practice on Daytona's Repaved Track
Filed under: Kyle Busch, Daytona Int'l Speedway, NASCAR Testing, NASCAR Tracks, Sprint Cup, Joe Gibbs Racing, Joey Logano, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The recently repaved surface at Daytona International Speedway is fast. Really fast. Maybe too fast.
In the most significant test on the 2 1/2 -mile superspeedway, cars topped 203 mph Friday during practice for the Budweiser Shootout.
Joey Logano turned the fast lap with an average speed of 203.087 mph in the second of two practice sessions. Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch also topped 203 mph. Several others were close behind. In all, 10 cars hit 200 mph. Four more were in the 199 mph range, creating some concern at NASCAR's most famous track.
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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011/02/11/speeds-top-203-mph-in-practice-on-daytonas-repaved-track/
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Motorbase Focus makes test debut
Motorbase Performance ran its Ford Focus ST machines for the first time at Brands Hatch on Tuesday morning. Mat Jackson and Liam Griffin drove the boldly-liveried cars, which are ex-Arena Motorsport machines, on the Indy circuit, and were set to continue behind the wheel on Wednesday.
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/btcc/motorbase-focus-makes-test-debut/
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Friday, February 18, 2011
NASCAR Shrinks Restrictor Plates to Reduce Speeds
Filed under: Denny Hamlin, Sprint Cup, NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- After taking other steps last week to try to reduce the 200 mph-plus speeds of two-car tandem drafts at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR has taken a more aggressive step by reducing the size of the restrictor plate. The sanctioning body has reduced the size of the restrictor plate by 1/64th of an inch, which should cut about 10 horsepower from the engines.
Previously in Speedweeks, NASCAR made changes in an effort to minimize the ability of cars to hook up together in two-car drafts. Although Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole at slightly over 186 mph, the two-car drafts have reached speeds upward of 206 mph.
"We want to get those speeds knocked down a little bit," NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said. "That 206 is a little quick."
"Every time we get on track with these cars and NASCAR makes a change, it's going to have to be a learning curve we adapt to," said Denny Hamlin.
That learning curve was going nowhere early Wednesday, however, as coastal showers halted all activity on the track until mid-afternoon, when practice finally got underway.
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Source: http://motorsports.fanhouse.com/2011/02/16/nascar-shrinks-restrictor-plates-to-reduce-speeds/
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