Photos: Goodyear Tire Test at Daytona International Speedway

Drivers hit the racetrack on December 15-16 to test the brand new racing surface at Daytona International Speedway.  What drivers had to say about the new Daytona were mostly complimentary.  They say it’s really fast, really smooth, tires hardly wear, has a lot of grip, and they love the wider pit road, but enough about [...]

Source: http://finallapradio.com/2010/12/16/photos-goodyear-tire-test-at-daytona-international-speedway/

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Kanaan sure de Ferran team can win

Tony Kanaan is confident he will be able to win races with the De Ferran Dragon Racing team, even though it has not been a regular frontrunner so far. After eight seasons with Andretti Autosport (formerly Andretti Green), Kanaan lost his seat at Michael Andretti's squad over the winter due to a sponsor pull-out

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/indycar-news/indycar/kanaan-sure-de-ferran-team-can-win/

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Name That Shifter, No. 6: Toyota Tercel 4WD SR5

On Monday, we posted another mystery shifter photo for you to identify. We received plenty of correct answers?it is indeed a Toyota Tercel 4WD SR5?with the first two arriving at approximately the same time. In the spirit of the holiday season, we’ll be givinig both Tony Edwards and Mike Rice a Save the Manuals swag [...] Related posts:
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Lotus Confirms it May Develop V-8 In-House

A spokesperson for Lotus Cars has told us that the company is very seriously considering building its own V-8 engine for the upcoming Esprit sports car, among other planned models. This confirms recent rumors while contradicting the powertrain plans set forth for the car at the recent Paris show. Previously, Lotus had said that it would [...] Related posts:
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Domenicali praises Alonso

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali hailed Fernando Alonso’s pole-to-flag Singapore Grand Prix triumph as an “exceptional performance”. Alonso produced a flawless display for 61 laps under the lights of the Marina Bay street circuit that included two safety car periods … Continue reading

Source: http://nascar-news-update.com/domenicali-praises-alonso/

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Calado eager to take on Bottas in GP3

James Calado is confident he can defeat highly-rated new team-mate Valtteri Bottas and become the first Racing Steps Foundation driver to win a single-seater championship when he moves into GP3 in 2011. The Briton narrowly missed out on the 2009 Formula Renault UK title with Fortec, before finishing a distant runner-up to Carlin team-mate Jean-Eric Vergne in British F3 in 2010

Source: http://www.inracingnews.com/3rdparty/calado-eager-to-take-on-bottas-in-gp3-2/

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LEONARD EDWARDS JOINS NHRA AS DIRECTOR OF SALES

NHRA GLENDORA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2010) Edwards will be based in NHRA?s Charlotte office As part of NHRA?s initiative to continue to develop and expand its sales team, Leonard Edwards has been hired as director of sales. Edwards will report...

Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2010/12/leonard_edwards_joins_nhr.php

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NASCAR Legends Honored with Prestigious Palmetto Patriot Award

Left to right: Chris Browning, Scott Hunter, Ann Hunter, Dakota Hunter, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Cotton Owens, Bud Moore and Lt. Governor Andre Bauer pose for a photo following Bauer's presentation of the Palmetto Patriot awards - Darlington Raceway PhotoDARLINGTON, S.C. (Dec., 17 2010) ? Darlington Raceway president Chris Browning was awarded the prestigious Palmetto...more»

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