News By Topic: Leagues and Associations

Motorsports Brands - Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Makes UK Debut At Goodwood

Jun 28, 2012

The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is making its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today (June 28). ... Continue reading

Special Motosports Events - Michigan Walmart Stores Offer NASCAR Driver Appearances, Authentic Merchandise, Fan Events Starting June 13

Jun 12, 2012

As Michigan prepares for the upcoming Quicken Loans 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting June 13. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy a special appearance by Brad Keselowski, along with show car and simulator displays -- per ... Continue reading

WEC - Audi Prepared for Le Mans 24 Hours with R18 Diesel and e-tron Cars +VIDEO

Jun 11, 2012

Le Mans premiere for Audi R18 ultra and R18 e-tron quattro Eleven drivers take turns at the wheel Positions one to three for Audi in first comparison INGOLSTADT - June 8, 2012: At the Le Mans test day held two weeks before the 24-hour race, Audi completed its preparation phase with a wealth of valuable findings. The br ... Continue reading

Automotive Performance Brands - New Pennzoil Ultra; 0W-40 Designed For All SRT Vehicles

Jun 7, 2012

Today, Pennzoil® is introducing the new Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 synthetic motor oil, created alongside Chrysler Group engineers specifically to keep SRT engines running clean. The advanced, co-engineered formulation is the result of months of collaboration between Pennzoil scientists and Chrysler Group engineers to ... Continue reading

Fuel Prices - Daily Index 5.31.2012

May 31, 2012

<p>SEE ALSO: <a href="/news/2010/12/28/512614.html"> Thank Limbaugh, Beck, Hannity, Prager and Savage for Rising Gasoline Prices</a></p> <br><p><b>Regular Gas </b> <p> Current Avg. $3.826 <p> Yesterday Avg.$3.830 <p> Week Ago Avg. $3.881 <p> Month Ago Avg.$3.911 <p> Year Ago Avg.SEE ALSO:bbbbbbbbbb ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Sleeping With The Enemy

May 27, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton – Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> Austin, May 25, 2012: While I appreciate successful decisions that drive motorsports businesses positively, I am particularly interested in evolutions that become troublesome, and subsequently fall into the category of having to deal with ‘unintended cons ... Continue reading

Performance Brands - Abarth Announces Price Of New 695 Maserati Edition

May 22, 2012

The new limited edition Abarth 695 Maserati Edition will cost £32,000 (OTR) when it goes on sale in the UK at the end of this year, the high performance brand has just announced. ... Continue reading

Porsche 918 Spyder Development Races Ahead +VIDEO

May 16, 2012

The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road. Driving trials of the super sports car of the future has progressed a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Really NASCAR? That Dog Won't Hunt

May 8, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</p> Austin, May 7, 2012: Last Saturday at Talladega, NASCAR finally stuck its fleshy parts in a hornet's nest, by declining an opportunity to fine Danica Patrick as a result of her flagrant wall slam of Sam Hornish at the finish of the Aaron's 312. NASCAR Robin Pemberton, ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Finally Some Good News In IndyCar

May 2, 2012

Austin, May 1, 2012: Although I probably appear unimpressed by the quality of the recently reconstituted IndyCar to date, the truth is that I'm rooting for the series in the long term. Having watched various management 'teams' critically since the late 80s, IndyCar's administrations have been primarily populated by ego ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Tweet This - Would You Like Some Cheese To Go With That Whine?

Apr 29, 2012

<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</b> <p> So, I get up this morning, brew my coffee, proceed to sit down at my workstation and the first thing I see is a press statement from IndyCar. Now, typical Saturday releases are germaine to on-track, or sponsor promos, but the content of this one was curious, somewh ... Continue reading

At 662 HP, 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Certified As World's Most Powerful V8! Segment-Leading Fuel Efficiency +VIDEO

Apr 28, 2012

The 5.8-liter supercharged V8 in the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is SAE certified at 662 horsepower and 631 lb.-ft. of torque The world's most powerful production V8 is backed up by chassis, aerodynamic and braking performance that makes the GT500 an outstanding all-around sports car Even with 112 horsepower more than the 2 ... Continue reading

Targa Tasmania - Mazda's Targa Prologue Plan Plays Out

Apr 18, 2012

Today's Targa Tasmania prologue stages went exactly as planned for Mazda Motorsport with all four cars coming through unscathed and in perfect condition for the start of racing proper tomorrow. ... Continue reading

FIA GT1 World Championship - Hexis Racing Round 1: Nogaro, France

Apr 11, 2012

The Hexis Racing team were prepared for a challenging race at Nogaro with the entry of two brand-new cars in the FIA GT1 World Championship. ... Continue reading

Motorsports Commentary - Holy Moly Batman, We're Not In Open-Wheel Racing Anymore!

Apr 7, 2012

Austin, Apr. 6, 2012: After my initial op-ed, related to IndyCar's 'new' semi open-wheel car, I decided to give the series a break. Hey, I'm not a complete a-hole, and figured that perhaps the car's looks would grow on me, even though the brick's transgender 'Godzilla Eats New York' styling continued to irritate me, pa ... Continue reading