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 | HOLLYWOOD SHINES AT THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM, FEBRUARY 12- MARCH 14 |
 
Throughout Hollywood history, motorcycles have shared the spotlight with heroes and heartthrobs as the ultimate symbol of rebellion, passion, heroism, and good ol’ American rock ‘n’ roll. The 1953 film The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando, cemented the public’s fascination with the biker rebel image and put the motorcycle on the map when it came to Hollywood films. Ever since, the motorcycle has shared the spotlight with some of Tinseltown’s greatest stars.
The Harley-Davidson Museum is home to many iconic stories starring the motorcycle. Beginning February 12 – and just in time for the Oscars – the Museum is rolling out the red carpet for some very special guest appearances as it showcases “Harleys & Hollywood,” an exclusive, limited-time exhibit.
Visitors to the Museum will have the chance to see, live and in person, some of the famous Hollywood motorcycles that have defined pop culture over the years. Bikes on display include those seen in the films G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Trek, and Wild Hogs, as well as those owned by stars Clark Gable, Steve McQueen, Ludacris, and Jesse James.
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Posted by frank on Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 21:42:40 EST (2 reads)
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| TW Steel Welcomes 2010 Renault F1 Team Partnership |
 TW Steel’s association as ‘Official Timing Partner’ to the Renault F1 Team roared into life this week at the Circuit de Valencia in Spain as the team’s new R30 F1 car and 2010 driver line-up was unveiled for the first time.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands ( Vocus/ PRWEB ) February 5, 2010 -- TW Steel’s association as ‘Official Timing Partner’ to the Renault F1 Team roared into life this week at the Circuit de Valencia in Spain as the team’s new R30 F1 car and 2010 driver line-up was unveiled for the first time.
Robert Kubica testing the Renault F1 Team's R30
The Renault F1 Team sported a completely new, striking yellow and black livery as the R30 was revealed to the world’s media on Sunday 31st January prior to three days of pre-season testing at the Spanish track.
The Dutch watch brand’s logos feature on the R30’s nose-cone and on the front side-pod covers with ‘The Watch in Steel’ similarly enjoying key visibility on the Renault F1 Team uniforms, driver overalls and garage display.
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Posted by frank on Saturday, February 06, 2010 @ 20:09:17 EST (5 reads)
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| Luxury Armored Vault Limo Fleet Arrives in Miami |
Dallas-based Vault Services announced today the arrival of its fleet of armored limousines for Super Bowl XLIV weekend. The meticulously maintained VAULT is more personal than a cab, more spacious than a stretch, and offers interiors and electronics that will keep the party going while in transit. The VAULT moves groups of all sizes at costs comparable to conventional or specialty limousine service.
“When you’re moving from event to event, you need plenty of space, lots of comfort, and you want your vehicle ready to go when you are”
“When you’re moving from event to event, you need plenty of space, lots of comfort, and you want your vehicle ready to go when you are,” says Wally Lynn, Vice President of Media Relations for VAULT Services LP. “The VAULT is precisely what you need. And I think the cost will surprise you.”
The VAULT’s special pricing includes chauffeured limousine service, and the 2010 XL Vault Limousine is debuting in Miami for smaller parties of 10 – 12. “You will see them all over the city starting tonight,” says Lynn.
The VAULT is the ultimate chauffeured limousine. Where traditional stretch, conventional SUVs, or even exotic limousines allow a compromise in security plans, the VAULT combines top-notch interior appointments and accessories with bullet resistant exteriors. It gives customers a luxurious environment in which to relax, have fun and minimize risk.
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Posted by frank on Friday, February 05, 2010 @ 08:17:55 EST (6 reads)
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| Leilani Münter’s ‘Eco Dream-Team’ Announces NASCAR Green Challenge |
 Daytona Beach, Fl. - When Leilani Münter gets behind the wheel, people watch. But if she has her way at Daytona’s ARCA Series race on February 6th, they’ll also listen. This is one driver who is using the platform of the raceway to educate fans about climate change, and the steps they can take in the race to save the planet.
Today, Münter ‘s ‘Eco Dream-Team’ of Daytona sponsors announced a list of initiatives they hope her fans will adopt to save on energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and move America toward a more sustainable future.
“If each of the more than 2.2 million fans expected to watch this ARCA race would take just one of the eight steps we recommend, they could collectively save more than $250 million dollars each year, and help avoid more than four million tons of carbon emissions over the next 10 years,” said Charlie Szoradi, CEO and founder of GREENandSAVE. “That’s like taking 67,000 cars off the road each year.”
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Posted by frank on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 13:55:28 EST (3 reads)
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| The 'Wild Mercurial Documentary' Behind Hyundai Team R's 3,147 Km Race |
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Documentary maker Tony Wilson follows Hyundai on its victorious Darwin-Adelaide transcontinental Global Green Challenge. The Hyundai Santa Fe R took on one of the toughest challenges towards the end of last year which ran across Australia from Darwin to Adelaide.
The Global Challenge, which took place 24-31 October 2009, is a competition to identify the world's green energy vehicles. Competing vehicles – which include environmental-friendly cars from various manufacturers – are measured on fuel consumption and efficiency.
The documentary film behind Hyundai Team R's entry to the 3,147 Km race across Australia by Tony Wilson, gives an insight into the stress, chaos, worry and fun which the team had on its way to winning the competition's SUV category.
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Posted by frank on Thursday, February 04, 2010 @ 10:46:27 EST (6 reads)
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| Toyo Tires® Unveils New Double-Sided Model Poster for 2010 |
Toyo Tires unveiled its new 2010 model poster which is printed double-sided so you can select your favorite scene, whether with Robby Gordon’s Hummer H3 Dakar® racer equipped with Toyo® Open Country M/T®-R tires, or with Rhys Millen’s RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car equipped with Toyo Proxes® R1R™ extreme performance tires. Center stage in both posters are the gorgeous 2010 Toyo models, Brittany Herrera, Jennifer Hall and Dianna Dahlgren. These three beautiful ladies travel the U.S. with Toyo Tires throughout the year to autograph posters at events such as off-road racing, drag racing, drifting and car shows. Make sure you look for the Toyo Tires display at your favorite race or show event and get your personally signed poster. If you can’t wait, these sensational posters are also available as downloadable backgrounds for your computer.
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Posted by frank on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 @ 22:40:45 EST (8 reads)
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| BOSS IS BACK |
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Daytona Beach, Fla. — Forty years after it’s namesake became a road racing legend, the BOSS 302R is back on track for 2010 with the new 5.0-liter V-8 engine.
Jamie Allison, director Ford North American Motorsports; Fritz Wilke, Ford Mustang Brand Manager; Mike Harrison, Ford Motor Company Engine Programs manager; and the man who made the original BOSS 302 famous, Parnelli Jones participated in a press conference before the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series season-opener to celebrate the debut of the new BOSS 302R.
JAMIE ALLISON – DIRECTOR, FORD NORTH AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DISCUSS THE NEW VEHICLE?
“Absolutely. What an exciting moment here with Parnelli. Almost 40 years, actually 40 years and counting when Parnelli established and set the legend of the original BOSS 302. We couldn’t be more thrilled. Brand new car, this year at Ford Motor Company, it’s the 2011 Mustang with a new 5.0-liter engine. That in itself is a great history, but to actually track it down and actually build a race car around that historic 5.0-liter and be surrounded by the legend, and our dear friend Parnelli, to re-introduce the BOSS 302R to its true form, which is back on the track where it belongs.”
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 09:09:09 EST (5 reads)
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| News from GWG WHEELS, INC. |
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GWG WHEELS, INC. Announces
GWG wheels Corporation is proud to announce our joint venture with Real Wheels Corporation for two years in a row.
Our award-winning designer wheels at GWG wheels Corporation are known for their unique look and quality. Each year, these innovative designs are unveiled at the automotive industry's largest aftermarket products event, the SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association).
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2010 Chevy Camaro SS with 22X9.5 GWG wheels Black Amaya with Red Ring
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 09:00:14 EST (6 reads)
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| Rolex 24 At Daytona Ford Racing Notes & Quotes Daytona International Speedway |
No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Lola (finished 4th, qualified 9th)
TRACY KROHN – driver/owner No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Lola –– ‘This is a very, very fast, competitive race. We had a lot of yellows, but mark my words, those cars were driving hard all day and night. I think the team just did a fantastic job. The car was very well prepared. Anything we could control we did. We had a little bit of bad luck when Mr. Bouchut [GT car] ran into us. He ran into Nic [Jonsson] and it cost us about 15 laps and maybe a podium here. Would of, could of, should of. We’ll eventually get there. We’re creeping up on it. We feel pretty good but Ricardo [Zonta], Nic [Jonsson] and Colin [Braun] did a fantastic job all through the night. There were no mishaps, other than things we couldn’t control. I’m very pleased with the whole effort. We had gone through all kinds of conditions just like everybody on the podium. It was just a lot of fun.”
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:49:28 EST (5 reads)
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| BARRETT-JACKSON HELPS RAISE NEARLY $4.5 MILLION |
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company helped raise nearly $4.5 million for various charities during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale Jan. 18-24, 2010. Funds were gathered from the sale of 17 vehicles consigned by event sponsors, charities and generous Barrett-Jackson customers. Barrett-Jackson does not collect fees or commissions on vehicles sold for charity, which amounted to nearly $400,000 in waived fees.
Barrett-Jackson kicked off its charitable efforts in Scottsdale with the Childhelp Drive the Dream™ gala on Jan. 16. This star studded event was attended by over 700 people. Through a commitment for matching funds by Westminster International Humanitarian Trust, Childhelp was able to raise well over $1.5 million with more funds still pouring in. The charitable efforts of Barrett-Jackson continued throughout the week with multiple charity cars being auctioned. Many of them were captured live on SPEED.
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:39:20 EST (5 reads)
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| Kyle Petty on New Role at SPEED, Climbing out of Race Car |
Former driver Kyle Petty has joined SPEED in a role that will position the veteran television personality with John Roberts, Kenny Wallace, Wendy Venturini and Hermie Sadler on the popular NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pre-race show, NASCAR RaceDay Built by The Home Depot. Petty also will appear on the post-race program, NASCAR Victory Lane, and continue his role on the popular game show, NASCAR Smarts. SPEED caught up with the opinionated Petty to discuss his latest venture.
SPEED: Up until this point, you’ve served in a limited role for SPEED. Why have you chosen now to expand that role?
Petty: “It has taken me a full year of being out a of a race car to get my head wrapped around being out of a race car. From the time I got out of the car in Phoenix in 2008 all the way through ‘09, I still kind of thought of myself as a race car driver, and still do in a lot of ways. For lack of a better term, it took me about a year to get past the demons I’ve fought with going to the race track and not getting in a race car. That’s why I originally wanted a limited role with SPEED. It took a year for me to get over it mentally and get it in my head to do something different, but it’s an opportunity I’m excited about.”
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:36:00 EST (4 reads)
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| Mopar®-Powered Kasey Kahne Racing Squad Heads to DIRTcar Nationals with Veteran- |
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Newcomer Cody Darrah (above) will join veteran driver Joey Saldana (below) in the Mopar-powered Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) stable. The KKR duo will kickoff the 2010 campaign this weekend at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park.
Kasey Kahne Racing will field a two-car Mopar®-powered team on the 2010 World of Outlaws Sprint Series featuring a mix of experience and youth. Veteran driver Joey Saldana, who led the World of Outlaws with 20 A-Feature wins last season, will join forces with up-and-coming rookie Cody Darrah. The pair will kickoff the 2010 campaign this weekend, Feb. 5–7, at the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park.
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:34:11 EST (7 reads)
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| GM Tests Show Vibe Brakes Can Stop Unintended Acceleration |
The 2009-10 Pontiac Vibe, a sister vehicle of the Toyota Matrix, is included in two Toyota recalls related to unintended acceleration, one for sticking accelerator pedals and one for possible floor mat entrapment. The Vibe was designed, engineered and manufactured by Toyota through August 2009 at New United Motor Manufacturing, which was a GM-Toyota joint venture.
“We ran the Vibe wide open at 60 miles an hour and the brakes were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop within 169 meters, consistent with our internal requirement for brake performance.” said Martin Hogan, GM director of brake systems.
In the rare case of a sticking throttle, a driver should apply the brakes firmly and steadily until you come to a stop. Do not pump the brakes, which can deplete the available vacuum boost from the brake system.
Any customer who experiences any accelerator pedal issue should immediately park the vehicle, and have it towed to their GM dealer for an inspection.
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:09:29 EST (4 reads)
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| New World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Video Game Becomes Reality Feb. 9 |
Do you think you can hold your own against Steve Kinser and the toughest racers on the planet? Now is your chance to find out. THQ Inc. has created the all-new video game World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars exclusively for the Xbox 360(R) and it's as close to real life as you can get.
Including a myriad of options, this game is ideal for everyone -- from the rookie gamer to the veteran racer -- and also features 12 of the most famous dirt tracks in the land, including Knoxville Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Williams Grove Speedway, Lernerville Speedway, The Dirt Track at Charlotte, and Silver Dollar Speedway.
In the game, players can race against 18 top drivers like current champion Donny Schatz, 20-time champion Kinser, Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, and Danny Lasoski in 24-car main events featuring full fields, -- a first in any Sprint Car game.
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 08:04:00 EST (5 reads)
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| Reigning Champ Richards, Teenager Hubbard Build Momentum For DIRTcar Nationals |
Two young guns on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series one about to turn 22 and already the reigning tour champion, the other a teenager anxious to follow the national schedule for the first time proved last weekend that they re ready for the start of the 2010 points chase. Tuning up for the WoO LMS lidlifters on Feb. 11 and 13 during the 39th annual DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, defending champ Josh Richards and Rookie of the Year candidate Austin Hubbard shined brightly in their season debuts. Both drivers tallied a victory and an impressive third-place finish during the three-night Super Bowl of Dirt Racing VI at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Ga. Richards, 21, of Shinnston, W.Va., hit paydirt first, pocketing $10,000 for capturing the 50-lap O Reilly Southern All-Stars Series A-Main on Friday night (Jan. 29). Then Hubbard, a rising talent from Seaford, Del., who will celebrate his 18th birthday on Feb. 17, registered the biggest win of his career with an emotional $12,000 score in the 60-lap finale on Saturday night (Jan. 30).
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 07:57:07 EST (4 reads)
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| Audi plans test run at Le Castellet |
• Racing debut of latest specification Audi R15 TDI brought forward • Participation in 8-hour race at Le Castellet (France) • Total of three starts in 2010 Le Mans Series Ingolstadt, February 2, 2010 – To further prepare for the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans, Audi Sport is planning an additional racing commitment with the Audi R15 TDI that has undergone additional development. For April 11, the participation in the 8-hour race at Le Castellet in southern France is planned for testing purposes. Originally, the diesel racing sports car that is internally designated as "R15 plus" was to make its racing debut at the 1000-kilometer race at Spa-Francorchamps. The Belgian endurance classic continues to be on Audi Sport Team Joest’s race schedule as the final dress rehearsal for Le Mans. However, to complement these plans, Audi Sport also wants to use the season opener of the 2010 Le Mans Series (LMS) on the high-speed circuit at Le Castellet to test the "R15 plus" in racing conditions.
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Posted by frank on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 @ 07:49:52 EST (5 reads)
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| Chin Motorsports Adds 2010 Road Atlanta Track Days to HPDE Schedule |
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Track days offered to maximize fun, education and safety for high-performance car owners
Orlando, FL ( PRWEB) February 1, 2010 -- Chin Motorsports, the leading provider of non-competition track events for sports car enthusiasts, today announced additional 2010 Road Atlanta track days for their HPDE schedule. Sometimes called High Performance Driver Education (HPDE), "track days" offer entry-level drivers an opportunity to drive on some of North America's most renowned race tracks, while also delivering quality track time for intermediate and expert level drivers. The additional 2010 Road Atlanta track days will occur on July 24 and 25. The full Chin Motorsports HPDE Track Schedule is as follows: - February 20-21, Homestead-Miami Speedway
- March 20-21, Homestead-Miami
- April 17-18, Sebring
- May 1-2, Sebring
- May 10-11, Watkins Glen International
- May 31-1, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
- June 7, Road Atlanta
- June 12, Sebring
- July 5-6, Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
- July 17, Homestead-Miami
- July 24-25, Road Atlanta
- August 21, Sebring
- September 6-7, Watkins Glen
- September 20-21, New Jersey Motorsports Park
- October 9-10, Sebring
- October 16-17, Barber Motorsports Park
- October 31-1, VIR
- November 27-28, Road Atlanta
- December 4-5, VIR
- Negotiations for additional dates / venues are ongoing.
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Posted by frank on Monday, February 01, 2010 @ 09:17:09 EST (7 reads)
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| Podium Finish for No. 67 TRG/Flying Lizard Porsche, Second in GT at Rolex 24 |
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January 31, 2010 - Daytona Beach, FL - The No. 67 TRG/Flying Lizard Porsche fought through rain, cold and the relentless demands of 24 hours of endurance racing to a podium finish: second in GT at the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Drivers Joerg Bergmeister, Patrick Long, Johannes van Overbeek and Seth Neiman and the TRG/Flying Lizard crew overcame several technical issues requiring lengthy pit stops to finish second. The ShoreTel/Openwave-sponsored No. 67, which was managed by The Racer's Group for Flying Lizard, was the top finishing Porsche in GT. Joerg Bergmeister clocked the fastest GT race lap late in the race:1:49.975.
Flying Lizard Chief Strategist Thomas Blam commented, "We had a strong, fast car for the race. Unfortunately, we lost three or four laps early on due to a sticking throttle. We recovered from that to retake the GT lead, and then the left front shock failure sent us back again to third. Luckily the crew did a great job getting the car back on track. We were able to maintain third, then moved up to second after issues with the No. 71 TRG Porsche put them out of contention. But we had lost too much time, and even with the phenomenal pace set by the guys in the last quarter of the race, we couldn't catch the No. 70 Mazda in the lead."
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Posted by frank on Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 20:56:19 EST (4 reads)
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| MICKEY THOMPSON PERFORMANCE TIRES & WHEELS ANNOUNCES RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH BI |
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels is proud to announce the renewal of the partnership with Bill Glidden Racing for 2010. Through this partnership, Glidden will continue to work closely with Mickey Thompson product development staff to provide information regarding the performance of Mickey Thompson products in real world racing applications. In return, Mickey Thompson will provide support to the Bill Glidden team as they compete in the ADRL Extreme 10.5 Class throughout the year.
“Billy is working over time getting his new 2010 Mustang ready for racing season,” said Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels. “He has been working on the big horsepower he’ll need to win races, and we’re looking forward to seeing him test this vehicle and our products on the track. Billy is able to give us some of the real world results we need to consistently improve our products, and his input is invaluable.”
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Posted by frank on Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:19:51 EST (9 reads)
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| Kraig Kinser Heads to DIRTcar Nationals aboard Family Owned Machine |
Kraig Kinser first drove a sprint car for his father Steve back in 2000 when he made his debut in the machines that made his family famous. He won his first sprint car race driving for his dad in 2002. He took to the road full-time with the World of Outlaws for the first time in 2004 aboard the family owned machine and claimed the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award and then won sprint car racing's biggest event, the Knoxville Nationals for the team the following year. This season the third generation driver will be back behind the wheel for Steve Kinser Racing in the No. 11K on the World of Outlaws tour, beginning with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park, February 5-7. He will have rookie crew chief Mike Kuemper along with his sister Stevie helping turn the wrenches.
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Posted by frank on Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:08:39 EST (5 reads)
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