It’s fitting that the Bank of America 500 took place in the former home of Mid-Atlantic wrestling. The race was over-shadowed for most of the week by the fight between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick, but when the lights came on, it was the grizzled veteran Jeff Burton who …
Fellowship of the Prius
The following is one in a series of reflections from Micheline Maynard, a business correspondent in Detroit, on her recent switch from a Lexus S.U.V. to a hybrid electric Toyota Prius.
Stefanyshyn To Succeed Wallace as Corvette Boss
Chevy’s Corvette is about to experience a major changing of the guard. Pictured: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Full Test and Video
Vehicle Tested: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2dr Hatchback MSRP of Test Vehicle: $103,970 Price It!! What Works: Landslidelike power; capable chassis; world-class brakes; brilliant ride.
Tim and Kim Richards to retire from Bernstein’s Top Fuel team
I just got an email announcement that Kim and Tim Richards will retire from Kenny Bernstein’s Budweiser/Lucas Oil Top Fuel team after the 2008 season finishes.
“We are deeply indebted to Tim and Kim for their dedication and talent,†said six-time champion Bernstein. “When Tim and Kim joined our team …
Five to go!
With Lowe’s Motor Speedway in the rearview mirror of the Sprint Cup haulers our fearless band of Cup Chasers head to Martinsville Speedway. While only four drivers changed positions out of the 12 Cup Chasers, it really didn’t lead to any decisive movement. In all reality, Martinsville will probably not …
GM temporarily idles two U.S. plants on slow demand
General Motors Corp. will temporarily close two U.S. factories for one week each in the coming months to keep inventory in line with lower demand, the company said Monday.
Car dealers show off new models at auto show
The foundering economy may have people thinking twice about buying a new car. But they can still look.
Mt. Fuji GP: The Strange Cases Of Lewis Hamilton And Felipe Massa
A dry Japanese Grand Prix produced racing results hardly expected by anyone. Fernando Alonso wins his second race in a row followed by Robert Kubica and Kimi Raikkonen. Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa were no where near the podium.
Strange Case No. 1, Lewis Hamilton (or the ultimate race loser): How …
1,000 Feet Racing: You Better Get Used To It
In my regular jaunt around the web I read Jeff Burke’s editorial piece Burk’s Blast that regularly appears on Drag Racing Online. In Burke’s latest piece he reveals that his sources are telling him the NHRA is very close to announcing that nitro class racing in the NHRA will race …