Tag Archives: NASCAR
Miscellaneous Thoughts: We want the 2009 Lancia Delta in the U.S., Buick gears up for brand reintroduction

Miscellaneous Thoughts: We want the 2009 Lancia Delta in the U.S., Buick gears up for brand reintroduction

You know the routine by now. It’s time to bring together some of the random things we’ve been reading on our laptops. 2009 Lancia Delta had us ‘wowed’ in Angeles and Demons: Yes, I know that Angeles and Demons has been out for a while now, but I went to see it this past weekend [...]

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Video: NASCAR Pit Stop in Times Square

Red Bull has just released a new advertising stunt with NASCAR driver Brian Vickers and his pit crew perform a full pit stop in the middle of Times Square, New York. We’re not sure if they got permission from the City to perform this stunt, but we’re pretty sure all the onlookers and passerbys had no [...]

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2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid becomes first hybrid to pace NASCAR Sprit Cupe Series

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid becomes first hybrid to pace NASCAR Sprit Cupe Series

A 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid will make history tomorrow at the Coca-Cola 600 becoming the first hybrid to pace a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from start to finish. Of course, before NASCAR threw the 187-hp Camry Hybrid on the track, the hybrid had to go through some performance tests for the 600-mile race. Toyota says [...]

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Danica Patrick poses for “Got Milk?” (with video)

Danica Patrick poses for “Got Milk?” (with video)

After posing for the 2009 Sports Illustrated”s Swimsuit Edition, Danica Patrick is back with a new “Got Milk?” campaign. 28-year old Patrick said that she will also participate in the Body by Milk education program and that her milk choice for Victory Circle at the Indy 500 is chocolate. The new Danica Patrick “Got Milk?” campaign [...]

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Elliott to break NASCAR speed record in a E-85 powered Mustang FR500C

Elliott to break NASCAR speed record in a E-85 powered Mustang FR500C

Bill Elliott, working Hajek Motorsports and Ford Racing, announced today that he will attempt to break his 22-year-old NASCAR top speed record. Hajek Motorsports owner, Brent Hajek, said that he will work with Ford Racing on the company’s Hajek E-85 Mustang FR500C, which has been reconfigured to NASCAR specs. Elliott will attempt to break his own record [...]

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Chrysler won’t abandon NASCAR, will cut spending

Chrysler won’t abandon NASCAR, will cut spending

Chrysler LLC said today that it will not abandon NASCAR racing but will reduce spending. Mike Accavitti, director of the Dodge brand and Chrysler’s motorsports business, said that the company will not end its relationship with the sport but will “throttle back.” “NASCAR is not exempt from anything else that we do to market and promote [...]

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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to lead green flag at NASCAR Sprint Cup

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid to lead green flag at NASCAR Sprint Cup

The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport will be the official pace cars of the Ford 400, the NASCAR Sprint Cup season finale and the final race of the Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway on Sunday. The Ford Fusion hybrid will be the first hybrid vehicle ever to lead [...]

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