Series Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Addition of Road Course Event to 2006
Courtesy IROC
Crown Royal International Race of Champions (IROC) Series officials announced today that it will hold one of its 2006 races on a road course for the first time in 14 years. As part of its 30th anniversary season, the Crown Royal IROC Series will race on the famed road course at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) on Thursday, June 29, in conjunction with the NASCAR Cup race weekend.
The Daytona road course event is Race Three of the four-race invitational all-star series, which also includes events held at one superspeedway and two intermediate tracks. The series will make return engagements to three of the tracks it competed at in 2005.
The season-opener will be contested at Daytona on the 2.5-mile, high-bank tri-oval on Friday, February 17, followed by a pair of intermediate tracks: Texas Motor Speedway on Friday, April 7 and the season finale at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 28. Daytona and the Crown Royal IROC Series share plenty of history, with its road course being the site of the inaugural 1973-74 IROC Series season finale.
Legendary open-wheel driver Mark Donohue won that race and solidified his IROC championship in its first season. A road course event was a regular stop in the series from 1973 to 1991, with NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace winning the last road course event at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) in 1991. “We’ve missed the road racing element of the series over the years and I can’t tell you how thrilled we are to add a road course back into the mix,” said Jay Signore, IROC President and General Manager.
“This will be the first time the Crown Royal IROC Series will race on the Daytona road course since our inaugural season. I want to thank Robin Braig (President, DIS) and his staff, as well as everyone at NASCAR and the Grand-Am Series for working with us on the schedule to make road racing once again a part of the challenge for the Crown Royal IROC Championship.”
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Thursday, January 5, 2006
Ford Reflex show concept features diesel-electric hybrid system
Ford hopes its Reflex concept shows that small cars can be bold, American and innovative. Ford thinks the concept will be one of the stars of the Detroit show. Reflex features a diesel-electric hybrid system using diesel, electric and solar power. This combination of power can deliver maximum fuel economy – up to 65 mpg, says Ford – without compromising performance.
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.
The energy is stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the technology found in cell phones. Ford was the first manufacturer to produce a vehicle using this type of battery system when it introduced the Ford Ka research vehicle in 2000.
Another green feature is that the concept uses ground rubber from scrap athletic shoes, called Nike Grind, as insulation to reduce noise and vibration in the car’s interior.
The interior uses a 2+1 backseat configuration. Mesh seat covers are transparent, offering maximum airflow for comfort. The cockpit comes alive with keyless activation: At the touch of a button, the instrument cluster controls appear in a blue hue as the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) switch on.
Safety features include inflatable safety belts and BeltMinder for backseat passengers. The inflatable safety belt helps reduce injury risk to second-row occupants. BeltMinder alerts the driver when second-row occupants are not buckled up.
© autoweek.com
The concept features an electric motor on the rear axle in addition to the hybrid system on the front axle. The rear motor provides all-wheel-drive capability.The energy is stored in a new-generation lithium-ion battery pack, using the technology found in cell phones. Ford was the first manufacturer to produce a vehicle using this type of battery system when it introduced the Ford Ka research vehicle in 2000.
Another green feature is that the concept uses ground rubber from scrap athletic shoes, called Nike Grind, as insulation to reduce noise and vibration in the car’s interior.
The interior uses a 2+1 backseat configuration. Mesh seat covers are transparent, offering maximum airflow for comfort. The cockpit comes alive with keyless activation: At the touch of a button, the instrument cluster controls appear in a blue hue as the light-emitting diodes (LEDs) switch on.Safety features include inflatable safety belts and BeltMinder for backseat passengers. The inflatable safety belt helps reduce injury risk to second-row occupants. BeltMinder alerts the driver when second-row occupants are not buckled up.
© autoweek.com
Volvo C30 Takes On VW
Volvo’s also readying a Detroit debut for a new vehicle - only this time in the reverse of the Aston, it’s a coupe drawn from a four-door model. The new C30 - technically a concept, but certain for production - is drawn from Ford’s versatile C1 platform, which also has bred the Mazda3, Euro Ford Focus and the Volvo S40 sedan.
The new hatchback is targeted at “young urbanites with accelerating careers and intensive, active lifestyles” - people whose lives are patently busier and handsomer than anyone at TCC. The four-seater is patterned after the Volvo Safety Concept Car, and will be followed in short suit by the production version, which will be shown at the Paris auto show in the fall. An on-sale date in 2007 for the U.S. is planned, and Volvo says the new model will help it grow worldwide sales to 600,000 a year.
© thecarconnection.com
The new hatchback is targeted at “young urbanites with accelerating careers and intensive, active lifestyles” - people whose lives are patently busier and handsomer than anyone at TCC. The four-seater is patterned after the Volvo Safety Concept Car, and will be followed in short suit by the production version, which will be shown at the Paris auto show in the fall. An on-sale date in 2007 for the U.S. is planned, and Volvo says the new model will help it grow worldwide sales to 600,000 a year.© thecarconnection.com
Mazda CX-7 2007 Shakes Up the Crossover Segment
The 2007 Mazda CX-7, the first of three new Mazda vehicles designed specifically for the North American market, will hit showrooms in the spring of 2006. The new crossover makes its debut at the Los Angeles auto show, followed by an appearance at the Detroit auto show.
Mazda says the five-passenger CX-7 takes its "emotional" styling cues, most notably its prominent front fenders, from the RX-8 as well as the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles.
The CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter, four-cylinder direction-injection gasoline engine that produces 244 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and is mated to a six-speed Sport AT transmission. Mazda says key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched Mazdaspeed 6, but the CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm. The CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined city/highway driving.
The interior includes a three-dial instrument cluster, a sports-car-inspired high-mounted shifter, and front bucket seats.
© edmunds.com
Mazda says the five-passenger CX-7 takes its "emotional" styling cues, most notably its prominent front fenders, from the RX-8 as well as the 1995 RX-01 and 2005 MX-Crossport concept vehicles.
The CX-7 is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter, four-cylinder direction-injection gasoline engine that produces 244 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and is mated to a six-speed Sport AT transmission. Mazda says key powertrain features are shared with the recently launched Mazdaspeed 6, but the CX-7 is exclusively tuned to deliver 258 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm. The CX-7 delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined city/highway driving.The interior includes a three-dial instrument cluster, a sports-car-inspired high-mounted shifter, and front bucket seats.
© edmunds.com
TERRY LABONTE’S 2006 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
TWO-TIME CHAMPION TO DRIVE FINAL NEXTEL CUP SEASON
Courtesy Jesse Essex, Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2006) – Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled the 2006 schedule of two-time champion Terry Labonte, who will appear in 10 races with the organization during his final year of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competition.
The team will again campaign its No. 44 Chevrolets with primary sponsorship from Kellogg Company, GMAC and CARQUEST Auto Parts. Kellogg’s will continue its 12-year relationship with Labonte as primary sponsor in half of the planned events.
“This is an opportunity for me to have a little more fun,” said Labonte, 49, who has 22 career Cup victories and two series championships (1984 and 1996) to his credit. “I’ve been fortunate to do this for nearly three decades and I’m excited to go back to some of the places that have meant so much to me, my team and my family over the years.”
Labonte, who began racing at the Cup level in 1978, will appear at six different venues during his 2006 Hendrick Motorsports “Shifting Gears – Lone Star Style” schedule, including multiple races at Texas Motor Speedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway.
A Corpus Christi, Texas, native, Labonte will compete April 9 at Texas Motor Speedway, followed by dates at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway.
The July 23 event at Pocono will open the second half of the 10-race slate, prior to dates at California Speedway, Kansas Speedway and Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
The final race of Labonte’s storied career will come Nov. 5 at Texas Motor Speedway.
TERRY LABONTE – 2006 ‘SHIFTING GEARS’ SCHEDULE:
April 9, Texas Motor Speedway
May 13, Darlington Raceway
May 28, Lowe’s Motor Speedway
June 11, Pocono Raceway
July 9, Chicagoland Speedway
July 23, Pocono Raceway
Sept. 3, California Speedway
Oct. 1, Kansas Speedway
Oct. 14, Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Nov. 5, Texas Motor Speedway
Courtesy Jesse Essex, Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 5, 2006) – Hendrick Motorsports today unveiled the 2006 schedule of two-time champion Terry Labonte, who will appear in 10 races with the organization during his final year of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competition.
The team will again campaign its No. 44 Chevrolets with primary sponsorship from Kellogg Company, GMAC and CARQUEST Auto Parts. Kellogg’s will continue its 12-year relationship with Labonte as primary sponsor in half of the planned events.
“This is an opportunity for me to have a little more fun,” said Labonte, 49, who has 22 career Cup victories and two series championships (1984 and 1996) to his credit. “I’ve been fortunate to do this for nearly three decades and I’m excited to go back to some of the places that have meant so much to me, my team and my family over the years.”
Labonte, who began racing at the Cup level in 1978, will appear at six different venues during his 2006 Hendrick Motorsports “Shifting Gears – Lone Star Style” schedule, including multiple races at Texas Motor Speedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway.
A Corpus Christi, Texas, native, Labonte will compete April 9 at Texas Motor Speedway, followed by dates at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway.
The July 23 event at Pocono will open the second half of the 10-race slate, prior to dates at California Speedway, Kansas Speedway and Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
The final race of Labonte’s storied career will come Nov. 5 at Texas Motor Speedway.
TERRY LABONTE – 2006 ‘SHIFTING GEARS’ SCHEDULE:
April 9, Texas Motor Speedway
May 13, Darlington Raceway
May 28, Lowe’s Motor Speedway
June 11, Pocono Raceway
July 9, Chicagoland Speedway
July 23, Pocono Raceway
Sept. 3, California Speedway
Oct. 1, Kansas Speedway
Oct. 14, Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Nov. 5, Texas Motor Speedway
The Shouldice ALSTAR Series welcomes a new partner!
Courtesy Joe Chisholm, Sauble Speedway
Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park as an official sponsor of the "Long Distance - Hard Luck Award" for the 100 Lap Feature events at Steelback Sauble Speedway. Event details for the award will pay $200.00 per 100 lap feature. All DNF’s for the 100 Lap feature will be included, but will exclude Black Flag Rough Driving. The Winner of this “Long Distance Hard Luck Award” will be determined by towing distance, as per map quest. To learn more about the sponsor visit: www.saublefallscamping.com for more info on the series visit: www.alstarseries.com, Host Track: www.saublespeedway.com
Be sure and visit www.saublefallscamping.com to book your home away from home for these 3 super long weekend events in 2006.
Happy New Years Guys.....
Joe and Sue at the Beach
Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park as an official sponsor of the "Long Distance - Hard Luck Award" for the 100 Lap Feature events at Steelback Sauble Speedway. Event details for the award will pay $200.00 per 100 lap feature. All DNF’s for the 100 Lap feature will be included, but will exclude Black Flag Rough Driving. The Winner of this “Long Distance Hard Luck Award” will be determined by towing distance, as per map quest. To learn more about the sponsor visit: www.saublefallscamping.com for more info on the series visit: www.alstarseries.com, Host Track: www.saublespeedway.com
Be sure and visit www.saublefallscamping.com to book your home away from home for these 3 super long weekend events in 2006.
Happy New Years Guys.....
Joe and Sue at the Beach
The Shouldice ALSTAR Series welcomes a new partner!
Courtesy Joe Chisholm, Sauble Speedway
Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park as an official sponsor of the "Long Distance - Hard Luck Award" for the 100 Lap Feature events at Steelback Sauble Speedway. Event details for the award will pay $200.00 per 100 lap feature. All DNF’s for the 100 Lap feature will be included, but will exclude Black Flag Rough Driving. The Winner of this “Long Distance Hard Luck Award” will be determined by towing distance, as per map quest. To learn more about the sponsor visit: www.saublefallscamping.com for more info on the series visit: www.alstarseries.com, Host Track: www.saublespeedway.com
Be sure and visit www.saublefallscamping.com to book your home away from home for these 3 super long weekend events in 2006.
Happy New Years Guys.....
Joe and Sue at the Beach
Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park as an official sponsor of the "Long Distance - Hard Luck Award" for the 100 Lap Feature events at Steelback Sauble Speedway. Event details for the award will pay $200.00 per 100 lap feature. All DNF’s for the 100 Lap feature will be included, but will exclude Black Flag Rough Driving. The Winner of this “Long Distance Hard Luck Award” will be determined by towing distance, as per map quest. To learn more about the sponsor visit: www.saublefallscamping.com for more info on the series visit: www.alstarseries.com, Host Track: www.saublespeedway.com
Be sure and visit www.saublefallscamping.com to book your home away from home for these 3 super long weekend events in 2006.
Happy New Years Guys.....
Joe and Sue at the Beach
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