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 Your weekly car-guy guide to the Internet takes a look at the high-end Monterey auctions.
Competizione Berlinetta that finished first in its class and third overall at Le Mans highlights the Mecum auction in Monterey. (Photo: Mecum Auctions)
In just a couple of weeks, the high-end collector-car auctions happen in Monterey and thereabouts, so here are websites of the major big-dog events, including their sale catalogs.
Maybe you can’t afford these top-of-the-heap vintage rides, but you are permitted to gaze and dream:
Bonhams & Butterfields
In its Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia Auction, the venerated British auction house has some big-buck collectibles, such as a historic 1908 Thomas Flyer, a 1930 Mercedes-Benz sports tourer and, glory of glories, a 1970 Porsche 917K Spyder. Bonhams.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 16:47:18 EDT (1 reads)
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| Clock Ticking For Martin, Earnhardt |
 Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are outside the top 12 in NASCAR Sprint Cup points...
Teammates Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Left) and Mark Martin (Right) talk in the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage area. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
At the moment, Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are on the outside looking in, with the clock starting to wind down.
With 20 of 26 races complete in NASCAR’s regular season, Martin is 13th in the Sprint Cup points standings, 62 behind Clint Bowyer in the race for the final transfer spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Earnhardt is 14th, 93 points in arrears of Bowyer.
And with just six races left until the Chase field is set, Martin and Earnhardt both need to come up big at Pocono Raceway, site of Sunday’s Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500. It will be a tall order — neither man has ever won a Cup race at the 2.5-mile triangle, although Earnhardt has been runner-up twice and Martin has finished second here six times
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 16:36:17 EDT (1 reads)
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| Five Women Business Owners Join Forces to Promote AutoTex PINK Windshield Wiper |
Automotive Product that Benefits Breast Cancer Research Brings Women Together with One Goal: Wipe Out Breast Cancer
 We are doing more than selling windshield wiper blades. We are working for a cause and doing so by creating a community where women can share ideas and be educated about their health and their vehicles. 
Pine Brook, NJ (Vocus) July 28, 2010
A product for a cause is not unusual, but an automotive product that targets women and supports a cause is. That’s why five woman-owned businesses have joined forces to promote AutoTex PINK Windshield Wiper Blades which benefits breast cancer research through the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:32:22 EDT (1 reads)
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| SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup at Autobahn |
The SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup series gets an infusion of excitement this weekend when, following a single-race trial at New Jersey Motorsports Park, both races at the Harrah’s Autobahn Grand Prix presented by Mazda will feature standing starts instead of the traditional double-file rolling starts to take the green flag.
And when the lights go green, the competition will find themselves locked in one of the tightest Championship battles anywhere in motorsports.
Michael Cooper capitalized on the standing start in the second race at New Jersey to earn his first professional win, starting third and quickly making his way to the front of the field in the No. 84 AMG/Bromante Landscaping & Design MX-5. Once on the point, Cooper ran away and hid, dominating the field to the checkered flag.
With the win, Cooper now trails Championship leader Justin Piscitell by just two points. Piscitell’s No. 89 Team MER/DAMG Worldwide Mazda MX-5 finally earned his first win, also at New Jersey, after a season and a half of podium finishes in the MX-5 Cup. Piscitell earned a third and a fourth-place finish last season at Autobahn, the top finishes of a returning driver.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:26:20 EDT (1 reads)
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| FRIEND OF NHRA, REPORTER NORM FROSCHER DIES AT 79 |
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FRIEND OF NHRA, LEGENDARY MOTORSPORTS REPORTER NORM FROSCHER DIES AT 79 Norm Froscher, a longtime friend and supporter of NHRA Drag Racing, who worked for several Florida newspapers including the Gainesville Sun and later as a freelance writer, died July 29 at the age of 79. The media center at NHRA's Gainesville Raceway, where Froscher tirelessly worked to cover nearly every edition of the NHRA Gatornationals, is named in his honor. “Everyone at NHRA is saddened by today’s news of the passing of Norm Froscher,” said Jerry Archambeault, NHRA vice president of communications and public relations. “Norm was a constant fixture at Gainesville Raceway, treating the facility as though it was his second home. He was not just a reporter, but a friend to every racer that went down the dragstrip and everyone at NHRA. We will miss him, but his spirit will always be with us.”
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:18:47 EDT (1 reads)
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| First Look at the all-new Ford Explorer |
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The wait is over – the official unveiling of the all-new Ford Explorer took place today on the Ford Explorer Facebook page. In case you didn’t catch it there, you can watch it here.
The 2011 Ford Explorer has a bold new design, yet is instantly recognizable as an Explorer and a Ford. As with the exterior, the Explorer interior design brief was to modernize, making soft-touch surfaces and occupant comfort key priorities. A goal was to make the Explorer interior a three-row medium for the technology, convenience and connectivity it contains, while inspiring driver confidence in dynamic driving on any road, anytime, anywhere.
World-class Explorer craftsmanship mandates precision engineering to uniform tolerances and margin gaps, adding high-quality materials and soft-touch trim to change customer perceptions about SUV fit, finish and quality
A smooth, quiet ride results from the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) team sweating the details throughout the virtual, prototype and validation phases of Explorer development
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:03:48 EDT (1 reads)
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| FIESTA SET TO PACE NASCAR FIELD AT MIS |
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Dearborn, Mich. — It’s already setting the pace when it comes to hot new vehicles coming into the market. Now, Ford’s new 2011 Fiesta will bring its great looks and segment-leading fuel economy to NASCAR for the first time when it becomes the official pace car for the CarFax 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 15.
The new Fiesta pace car was officially unveiled today at the Henry Ford Museum by Ford NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Matt Kenseth and Jamie Allison, director of Ford North America Motorsports, in a media event to promote the upcoming race.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:57:13 EDT (3 reads)
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| Germany's Best Quality Car is... a Hyundai |
Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild has given the Hyundai i30 its award for Best Quality Car in the annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010.
New accolades for Hyundai i30 compact sedan, as the Korean brand is handed Germany's quality award.
Hyundai is always proud to receive awards for its products, particularly this one from AutoBild, which places the company ahead of brands many have considered to be at the pinnacle of the industry.
(PRWEB) July 30, 2010
Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild has awarded the Hyundai i30 compact sedan the top honour in its annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010. Hyundai edged out local manufacturers BMW and Audi, and eclipsed its rival Toyota to take the prestigious award based on a comprehensive analysis of reliability, long-term quality and customer satisfaction.
AutoBild's annual list evaluates seven key criteria, each weighted equally, including feedback received from 9278 owners, manufacturer warranty provisioning, recall information, and data from a trusted German report based on 7.5 million vehicle inspections.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:40:38 EDT (1 reads)
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| MONSTER JAM: PATH OF DESTRUCTION OFFICIALLY NAMED AND DATED |
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Minneapolis, Minn. – Activision today announced the official name of the upcoming Monster Jam® videogame - Monster Jam: Path of Destruction. The video game will be available at retail on November 9, 2010 on Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Monster Jam: Path of Destruction is the ultimate, authentic monster truck experience complete with unprecedented realism, customization, truck handling and all-out destruction. Fan-favorites Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, and Grinder™ are all in the mix, and players can also create and customize their own trucks with thousands of options, unlocking new parts and upgrades as they progress through the game with the ultimate goal of reaching of reaching the Monster Jam World Finals.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:21:47 EDT (1 reads)
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| Sculptor Bruce Wheeler Reveals the Spirit of Innovation |
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AUTOMOTIVE FINE ART SCULPTOR BRUCE WHEELER REVEALS THE SPIRT OF INNOVATION THROUGH A RENAULT RACE CAR
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – July 30, 2010 – Sculptor and Automotive Fine Arts Society member Bruce Wheeler will reveal a new sculpture of a 1906 Renault race car at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 15, 2010. The 24” long sculpture is of hand-formed copper and brass construction and the first of a 12-piece series. Wheeler continues to attract art connoisseurs from across the globe, as part of the Automotive Fine Arts Society, a group of international automotive artists who create subjects in watercolors, acrylics, oils, wood and various metals.
Always searching for subject matter that is historically significant and visually interesting, Wheeler created this piece to represent the winner of the first French Grand Prix at Le Mans. That race took place on June 26-27, 1906.
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Posted by frank on Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 09:58:32 EDT (1 reads)
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| OPTIMA Batteries Announces Sponsorship of the NHRA |
OPTIMA® Batteries, a worldwide leader in high-performance batteries, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Full Throttle Drag Racing series as a Major Contingency Sponsor for the remainder of the 2010 and the entire 2011 season. OPTIMA has long been the battery of choice of many automotive enthusiasts looking for better power, longer life and greater resistance to the use and abuse of extreme applications. Now, OPTIMA is bringing the “Ultimate Power Source®” to the ultimate name in Drag Racing – the NHRA.
On the heels of the announcement of OPTIMA’s partnership with Kalitta Motorsports, one of the most accomplished teams in the history of NHRA Professional Drag Racing, the relationship with NHRA will give racers and fans alike the opportunity to learn more about what makes OPTIMA the right battery to power their passions. OPTIMA is building an extensive and integrated program to support its NHRA relationship, which includes plans for an extensive presence at each national race event featuring education and entertainment for race fans, a program to educate and award retail sales associates, and contingency programs to reward racers for running OPTIMA batteries.
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Posted by frank on Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 18:59:15 EDT (4 reads)
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| Hercules and Cooper Tire Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary Together |
 
This year Hercules Tire and COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY (NYSE:CTB) marked 50 years as partners in the tire business together. Both companies recently celebrated this significant milestone with Hercules dealers at the Hercules dealer incentive trip in Hawaii.
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company is a leading marketer of replacement tires, distributing its Hercules and associate brands around the globe. Cooper Tire manufactures the Hercules brand in addition to Cooper and other associate and private label brands. Together, both companies have been involved in the manufacture and distribution of millions of passenger and light truck tires to independent tire dealers across the United States and around the world.
“Celebrating 50 years as business partners is truly an outstanding accomplishment,” said Chairman, President and CEO of Cooper Tire Roy Armes. “Our strong relationship with Hercules is one we value greatly. We appreciate a partner like Hercules who is committed to strong relationships and dedicated to growing the business the right way. Looking ahead, we are excited about the great things we can accomplish together.”
Bill Trimarco, President and CEO of Hercules Tire, agrees, “Fifty years in business together, serves as a testament to the great relationship that has been forged between our two companies and how our customers have supported the alliance for over half a century."
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 09:16:13 EDT (4 reads)
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| Hollywood Actress Introduce LA Fire-Fighters to Teddy Bear Cops™ Program |
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Los Angeles FD Station 37 Firemen presented with Teddy Bears.
Was it the pretty lady or the excitement of helping children that got the Los Angeles Fire-Fighters to pose for the photos?
Either way LA Fire Station 37 decided to join the ranks of Fire Fighters, Police and Emergency Officials across the United States that welcome the gift of these little bears to provide to children at scenes of emergency.
Hollywood actress Stephanie Fabian - an NAPLC volunteer - recently showed up at Los Angeles Fire Station 37 (1090 Veteran Avenue) to thank the firemen for their good work in the community.
Stephanie was well received by Captain Kevin Rudd and the other fire-fighters on duty. In fact, Stephanie was treated to mouth-watering chocolate chip cookies, straight out of the firehouse oven. Someone even suggested making Stephanie “Honorary Battalion Chief” of LA Station 37.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 09:08:16 EDT (5 reads)
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| Hyundai Reveals the Future With All-New Compact Sedan |
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Hyundai New Zealand says the striking interior design concept of an all-new compact sedan just released in Korea points to the award-winning brand’s future look.
Here’s a hint of the future, from Hyundai.
Hyundai New Zealand says the striking interior design concept of an all-new compact sedan just released in Korea points to the award-winning brand’s future look. Hyundai labels the design concept ‘Wind Craft’, a dynamic and futuristic direction aimed directly at a youthful generation. First up, it’s seen in the new model codenamed MD.
“Wind Craft highlights the depth and potential of Hyundai’s new design language,” explains Tom Ruddenklau, Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai New Zealand. 
The latest incarnation of Hyundai's signature 'Fluidic Sculpture' philosophy, in a new compact sedan codenamed MD.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 09:03:49 EDT (5 reads)
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| Kinser Conquers Quebec |
Steve Kinser has an amazing record over the years when he visits a track for the first time with the World of Outlaws, having scored well over 50 wins in debut events for the series. The 20-time series champion added to that remarkable list on Tuesday night as he was victorious in the World of Outlaws first-ever race at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada before a standing room only crowd on a picture perfect night.
Kinser started on the outside of the front row and battled his teammate Donny Schatz in the early going, taking the top spot from him on the fifth lap as the pair exited turn four, using the low side of the four-tenths-mile to surge ahead. He would quickly pull away in lapped traffic. The native of Bloomington, Indiana would pace the final 31 circuits of the 35-lap contest to score his sixth A-Feature win of the season and the 558th of his amazing career.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 08:49:07 EDT (5 reads)
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| Lanigan Opens Ohio-Pennsylvania Speedweek With Victory |
Don’t call Darrell Lanigan the ‘Bluegrass Bridesmaid’ any longer.
Snapping his unprecedented streak of four consecutive runner-up finishes on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Lanigan kicked off the national tour’s Ohio-Pennsylvania Speedweek on Tuesday night with a victory in the ‘Fear The Bear 40’ at Central PA Speedway.
Lanigan, 40, of Union, Ky., advanced from the third starting spot to take the lead from Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., on lap six and never looked back. Racing in front of a standing-room-only crowd that turned out for the first-ever WoO LMS event at Tim Bainey Sr.’s four-tenths-mile oval, the 2008 tour champion survived four caution flags and an early threat from Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, Ga., to register his long-awaited second series win of 2010.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 08:46:58 EDT (4 reads)
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| Jack Roush Hospitalized Following Plane Accident |
Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, has been hospitalized following a plane accident at Wittman Air Field in OshKosh, Wisc.
Roush, in town for the annual EAA AirVenture show, was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the accident occurred. He was transported to a local hospital.
Dr. Kevin Wasco, the attending physician, says that Roush is in serious but stable condition. His injuries are not life threatening.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 08:42:14 EDT (5 reads)
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| HARLEY-DAVIDSON OFFERS THREE NEW MODELS FOR 2011 |
Harley-Davidson introduces the new SuperLow™, XR1200X and Road Glide® Ultra models with its expansive line of 2011-model-year motorcycles. With 32 models including urban brawlers, long-haul touring machines, contemporary customs drenched in chrome, dark retro-style bobbers, exhilarating sport roadsters and inviting standards, Harley-Davidson offers a motorcycle to match the desires of almost any street rider. Each rolls to the sound track of the American road, a syncopated V-Twin cadence that is the pulse of every Harley-Davidson® motorcycle.
Highlights of the 2011 Harley-Davidson line include:
• The new SuperLow combines revised front end geometry, new wheels and tires with a reshaped seat and handlebars to achieve well-balanced handling and comfort that will inspire confidence in new riders and exhilarate those with experience.
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Posted by Frank on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 08:31:39 EDT (4 reads)
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