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DTM: Audi newsletter 2008-05-11
2008-05-12 00:00:00 Audi re-captures lead in Le Mans Series LMS: Audi has taken the lead of the manufacturers’ championship of the European-based Le Mans Series at the 1000-kilometre race at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium). The two Audi youngsters Alexandre Premat (26/France) and Mike Rockenfeller (24/Germany) in their Audi R10 TDI finished the third race of the season again in second place. Dindo Capello and Allan ... More About: Audi , Newsletter , 2008
WSBK: Monza: Yamaha Teams preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Haga returns to scene of double triumph The World Superbike Championship moves from the classic circuit of Assen to an even more historic one - Monza - for the fifth round of the series this Sunday, May 11. Built in 1922, as first a speed bowl and then a fast parkland circuit, Monza is the oldest permanent race circuit in ... More About: Preview , Teams , Yamaha
WSBK: Monza: YZF Yamaha preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 SCORING POINTS 5 TIMES OUT OF 6 Shinichi Nakatomi is confident coming at Monza because the Yamaha R1 he is riding is reliable and performing well. He scored some points 5 times in the last 6 WSBK races. The Italian circuit has a layout that is very different of the other tracks because of several long straight lines. So it ... More About: Preview
WSBK: Monza: Series preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Bayliss Takes Healthy Points Margin to Monza for Round 5 Following his double victory at Assen, Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) will come to Monza for the IDS Italian Round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship this weekend with a healthy 70 point lead in the table over his closest rivals as the series reaches third distance. In eight races ... More About: Preview , Series
WSBK: WSS: YZF Yamaha Monza preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Baz in great shape, Barrier to have surgery Loris Baz, who is now in second position in the Superstock 600 European Championship, is confident for the Monza race. Sylvain Barrier (in the FIM Cup Superstock 1000) will have surgery soon after the event and he will do his best in Italy. Martial Garcia (team-manager): “Sylvain Barrier’s crash in Assen did show ... More About: Preview , Yamaha
WSBK: Monza: Ducati preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 A TRIP TO MONZA FOR THE FIRST OF THREE “HOME” RACES FOR THE DUCATI XEROX TEAM The Ducati Xerox Team looks forward to the first of three “home” races on the 2008 Superbike calendar, to take place this weekend at the Monza park circuit. A special track for both the Ducati Xerox riders, the weekend is sure to be as ... More About: Preview
WSBK: Monza: Series pre-event news
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Monza gets ready for another slipstreaming thriller As the gates opened at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza for the traditional SBK Open Paddock, riders taking part in this weekend’s races have been facing up to an intense day of PR activity, both inside and outside the circuit. The first appointment of the day saw six Superbike riders — Troy Bayliss, Max ... More About: News , Event , Series
WKA: IRL SoK: Scott Rossi Utah summary
2008-05-09 00:00:00 “Canadian pilot impresses in Stars of Karting ICC debut” Vancouver, British Columbia — May 8, 2008 — Genesis Racing pilot Scott Rossi scored a very strong result at the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar Western division opener at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah . Competing in the ultra-competitive Intercontinental C division, Rossi claimed a pair of top ten ... More About: Summary
WSR: Spa: Charles Pic weekend summary
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Charles comes a cropper at Combes No sooner had they returned from Monza than the Formula Renault 3.5 Series drivers headed off to Francorchamps for the second round. A good crowd enjoyed a sunny weekend for this ‘World Series by Renault’ race which was contested at one of the greatest F1 venues. After picking up a podium place in Italy, ... More About: Weekend , Summary , Charles
SCORE: Sponsor news 2008-05-08
2008-05-09 00:00:00 Third straight year American Suzuki SCORE associate sponsorship includes 2008 SCORE Desert Series and Suzuki SCORE Rookie of the Year 2008 Suzuki SCORE Rookie of the Year to receive new fuel-injected Suzuki RM-Z450 Motocross Motorcycle Or Suzuki QuadRacer R450 ATV LOS ANGELES–American Suzuki has renewed its associate sponsorship of the SCORE Desert Series to again include a special award for the ... More About: News , Sponsor , Score
SAORC: Sugarbelt 400: Round three preview
2008-05-09 00:00:00 NISSAN SUGARBELT 400 BACK IN ESTON AREA After a short ’sabbatical’ the Nissan Sugarbelt 400, round three of the Absa Off Road Championship, returns to the Eston area on May 16 and 17. Last year saw the event, organised by the Natal Off Road Motor Club, run in the Hluhluwe are in northern KwaZulu-Natal. This year, however, it is back ... More About: Preview , Round
AMA-SC: Kawasaki season finale summary
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki ’s Villopoto Finishes Supercross Season with Runner-up Finish Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto finished second in the season finale Dave Coombs Sr. Memorial Lites Shootout at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas. Villopoto’s teammates Brett Metcalfe and Austin Stroupe finished seventh and tenth while Branden Jesseman did not race after crashing during the first practice. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Travis ... More About: Finale , Summary
FIA-GT3: Bradley Ellis seals Matech Racing seat
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Croydon’s Bradley Ellis will rekindle the partnership with Alex Mortimer that saw the sensational pairing seize the 2007 Avon Tyres British GT Championship crown at the next rounds of the FIA GT3 European Championship at Monza, 17&18 May. The British GT Champions have signed to complete the rest of the season in the Swiss Matech Racing Team’s Ford GT following ... More About: Seat
WKA: Pit Board 2008-05-06
2008-05-07 00:00:00 WKA’s Pit Board presented by AMB i.t. - 05.06.2008 WKA Road Racers Return to Summit Point 05.06.2008 — Following a two-year hiatus, WKA road racers will make their way to Summit Point Raceway in Summit Point, WV this weekend for stop number three of the eight-race WKA / Dunlop Tire National Road Racing Series driven by Mazda. While rapidly rising fuel ...
Giggle becomes official Fiat Yamaha Team paddock scooter
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Giggle with YZR-M1 The fantastic and unique-styled Yamaha Giggle has been given a thorough stamp of approval thanks to its official adoption by the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team. The retro-sculpted 50cc fuel-injected four-stroke will carry the personnel of the factory squad around the circuits and paddocks of the 2008 MotoGP championship and no doubt the manageable ... More About: Team , Scooter , Official
GRANDAM: Chris Prey wins Pontiac ride at Laguna Seca
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Setup II Winner To Race Banner Pontiac At Laguna Seca Chris Prey to team with Leighton Reese in Banner Racing GXP.R Detroit, Mich., May 6, 2008 — Banner Racing will field Setup II winner Chris Prey in round five of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 to be run at Laguna Seca ... More About: Ride , Wins
NHRA: DSR names Johnny West crew chief for Beckman
2008-05-07 00:00:00 JOHNNY WEST JOINS DON SCHUMACHER RACING BROWNSBURG, Ind. (May 6, 2008) - Effective immediately, Johnny West has been named crew chief on the Valvoline/Mail Terminal Services Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car driven by Jack Beckman. Phoenix native West replaces Rick Cassel and will work with tuner Tommy DeLago on the Valvoline/MTS car out of Don Schumacher Racing’s Brownsburg, Ind., race shop. ... More About: Chief , Crew , Names
NHRA: Kurt Johnson facts after win in St. Louis
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Fast Facts & Figures on Kurt Johnson ’s Win at The O’Reilly Midwest NHRA Nationals Sugar Hill, Ga., May 6, 2008 — The following are a few facts and figures surrounding Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team’s victory this weekend at the O’Reilly Midwest NHRA Nationals in Madison, IL. After qualifying fifth, Johnson defeated Todd Hoerner, Jeg Coughlin, V. Gaines ... More About: Louis , St Louis
GRANDAM: TRG adds Stanton, Maher for Laguna Seca
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Craig Stanton and Hima Maher Join TRG Assault for Victories Series Champion and Porsche Veteran Join TRG For Next Round at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca No. 65 TRG Porsche PETALUMA, Calif. - In a season that has featured a team driving lineup which included everything from Rolex 24 At Daytona winners and series champions to standouts from open-wheel and ...
GP2: Trident Racing newsletter 2008-05-06
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Formula Master: Kasper Andersen meets Silkeborg’s citizens. Trident Racing flied to Denmark last weekend. The Italian team, instead of contesting a normal weekend, experienced a public showcase, allowing the fans and supporters of Kasper Andersen to get in touch with their local driver`s car and squad. On the fascinating Silkeborg environment, Trident Racing exposed the operation set to join the ... More About: Newsletter , 2008
GP2: Istanbul: Bridgestone preview
2008-05-07 00:00:00 The Bridgestone -supported GP2 Series heads to Turkey for its second round, where two races on Bridgestone’s hard compound GP2 slick racing Potenza will be played out on the challenging and diverse Istanbul circuit, scene of the Petrol Ofisi Turkish Grand Prix on 9-11 May. The hard compound Bridgestone Potenza has already been used once before this season, in ... More About: Preview
WSR: Monza: Charles Pic weekend summary
2008-05-03 00:00:00 One 3.5 podium in the bag already! The first round of the Formula Renault 3.5 Series formed part of the Le Mans Series package, on the magnificent, sun-drenched Monza circuit, in Italy. Charles Pic made a noteworthy start by reaching the medal-winner’s stand for the first time at the conclusion of Race Two. His front-row start the day before came ... More About: Weekend , Summary
WSR: Spa: Series Friday practice report
2008-05-03 00:00:00 En-Garde for Giedo Giedo Van der Garde (P1 Motorsport) once again finished at the top of Formula Renault 3.5 Series standings. With the best performance in both sessions, the Dutchman is clearly man in form at the start of this season. Charles Pic (Tech1 Racing), who recorded the second fastest time of the day, is obviously learning quickly about this ... More About: Report , Practice , Friday
WSR: Spa: Draco Racing practice report
2008-05-03 00:00:00 Good times for Draco Team in free practice of Spa: great expectations for Qualifyng A good start for Draco Team in the circuit of Spa-Francoshamps in Belgium. In the days of Thursday 1 May and Friday 2 May there were 4 rounds of free practices for 6 hours per day and the two drivers of the Italian Team have always ... More About: Racing , Report , Practice
Qualifying times - Shanghai 2008
2008-05-03 00:00:00 Full qualifying times from the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai , round four of the 2008 MotoGP season. 1. Colin Edwards USA Tech 3 Yamaha (M) 1min 58.139 secs 2. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 1min 58.494 secs 3. Casey Stoner […] Source: Qualifying times - Shanghai 2008 More About: Times
WKA: IRL SoK: Kohilo Racingt Utah summary
2008-05-03 00:00:00 KOHILO RACING SCORES PODIUM IN FIRST STARS OF KARTING EVENT WITH PSL KARTING California-based team bags podium with support from Canadian shop TOOELE, UT (April 27, 2008) — The PSL Karting-supported Kohilo Racing team made its debut this past weekend at the Snap-on Stars of Karting Presented by IndyCar Series Western Division opener at the Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah . ... More About: Summary
WKA: IRL SoK: Phil De La O Utah summary
2008-05-03 00:00:00 PHIL DE LA O IS VICTORIOUS AT MILLER MOTROSPORTS PARK “Arizona pilot puts together strong runs in West opener” Tooele, Utah — May 1, 2008 –Advanced Karting pilot Phil De La O had a strong outing this past weekend at the Snap-on Stars of Karting presented by IndyCar Series West division opener at the Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. ... More About: Summary
WKA: IRL SoK: G-Phactory Utah summary
2008-05-03 00:00:00 G-Phactory bags three podiums in Utah April 30, 2008 (Huntington Beach, Calif.) — The busy staff at G-Phactory / Sodi Racing USA were well rewarded for a very busy month of April as they left Miller Motorsports Park with no less than five trophies to display in the glass cases of their southern California shop. Kicking off the podium celebrations was ... More About: Summary
SCORE: Armin Schwarz newsletter 2008-05-02
2008-05-03 00:00:00 Newsletter Armin Schwarz 2008 -05-02 Today. Randy Weisser, CFO, Off Road Warehouse ORW - From a Sponsor’s viewpoint: Is winning everything? Saves crucial seconds: Our new All German Motorsport Dakar Series Jacking System When I asked our friend Randy Weisser, the CFO of the Off Road Warehouse, if he could contribute a short text explaining racing from the sponsor’s side, he didn’t hesitate ... More About: Newsletter , Score
WSORR: Keith Steele season preview
More articles from this author:2008-05-03 00:00:00 Keith Steele Looks Forward to a Monster Year in the World Series Madison, WI (May 2, 2008) - In 2008, Keith Steele looks to improve upon his rookie season in the Super Truck division, of the World Series of Off-Road Racing. The two-time Stock Truck champion, made the move to the big trucks last year, and found the podium ... More About: Preview , Season , Keith 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
