Strongest Field in Years Expected for Easter Bunny 150 04/11/2017 The best short track racers from across North America will once again be descending on Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend as they seek to claim the checkered flag in the 12th Annual Easter Bunny 150. Super Late Model racers have flocked to the legendary speedway nestled in the North Carolina Piedmont since 2006. The "Bunny" has become an Easter weekend tradition for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and this year's race has added importance. In addition to being part of the
The best short track racers from across North America will once again be descending on Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend as they seek to claim the checkered flag in the 12th Annual Easter Bunny 150. Super Late Model racers have flocked to the legendary speedway nestled in the North Carolina Piedmont since 2006. The "Bunny" has become an Easter weekend tradition for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and this year's race has added importance. In addition to being part of the
2018 Lexus LS500 F Sport is Shown Off at NYC Show 04/11/2017 Having debuted its reinvented flagship sedan earlier this year—the all-new 2018 LS 500—Lexus is putting an exclamation point on this signature model with the new F SPORT model. The LS 500 F SPORT, unveiled today and on display this week at the New York International Auto Show, moves the driving emotion needle even farther with handling enhancements and a performance-infused design outside and in. The original luxury disruptor when it debuted to launch the brand, the Lexus LS has for nearly
Having debuted its reinvented flagship sedan earlier this year—the all-new 2018 LS 500—Lexus is putting an exclamation point on this signature model with the new F SPORT model. The LS 500 F SPORT, unveiled today and on display this week at the New York International Auto Show, moves the driving emotion needle even farther with handling enhancements and a performance-infused design outside and in. The original luxury disruptor when it debuted to launch the brand, the Lexus LS has for nearly
Mother Nature is Cooperating for Opening Day at Lee 04/11/2017 Last weekend, a combination of snow, standing water and mud left over from a harsh late winter season postponed the season-opening Governor's Cup race at Lee USA Speedway (NH) back two weeks. Now, things are looking very good at the oval along side of Route 125 in Lee, New Hampshire. Photos released by the track on Tuesday show a dry infield and track areas that are completely free of any left over snow. The Governor's Cup will be the season opening show for both the ACT Late Model Tour and
Last weekend, a combination of snow, standing water and mud left over from a harsh late winter season postponed the season-opening Governor's Cup race at Lee USA Speedway (NH) back two weeks. Now, things are looking very good at the oval along side of Route 125 in Lee, New Hampshire. Photos released by the track on Tuesday show a dry infield and track areas that are completely free of any left over snow. The Governor's Cup will be the season opening show for both the ACT Late Model Tour and
A New Ford Ranger is Coming....To China 04/11/2017 SHANGHAI – Ford Motor Company plans to introduce its best-selling Built Ford Tough truck brand in China to pursue growth opportunities in the country’s emerging pickup market. Ford will outline the strategy Saturday at a special event in Shanghai led by President and CEO Mark Fields. In addition to announcing pricing for the F-150 Raptor high performance pickup going on sale now in China, Ford will announce plans to start selling the globally popular Ford Ranger mid-size pickup in the market
SHANGHAI – Ford Motor Company plans to introduce its best-selling Built Ford Tough truck brand in China to pursue growth opportunities in the country’s emerging pickup market. Ford will outline the strategy Saturday at a special event in Shanghai led by President and CEO Mark Fields. In addition to announcing pricing for the F-150 Raptor high performance pickup going on sale now in China, Ford will announce plans to start selling the globally popular Ford Ranger mid-size pickup in the market
Want to Buy Your Own Jersey Barrier? Now You Can! 04/11/2017 Have you ever wanted your own Jersey Barrier? Maybe you could build your own backyard road course or use them as fencing? Well, no matter what creative use you can come up with, there is now a place where you can buy one...or a few...but supplies might be limited, so act quickly. The Maine Turnpike Authority is retiring some barriers and offering them to the public at the price of just $25 each. They are located in South Portland, Maine and probably won't fit into the back of whatever you are
Have you ever wanted your own Jersey Barrier? Maybe you could build your own backyard road course or use them as fencing? Well, no matter what creative use you can come up with, there is now a place where you can buy one...or a few...but supplies might be limited, so act quickly. The Maine Turnpike Authority is retiring some barriers and offering them to the public at the price of just $25 each. They are located in South Portland, Maine and probably won't fit into the back of whatever you are
Eight New England Mazda Dealerships Earn Gold Cup 04/11/2017 Editor's Note - There were eight New England Mazda dealerships that were award the Gold Cup this year. Those dealerships are Autex Mazda (Keene, NH), Berkshire Mazda (Pittsfield, MA), Colonial Mazda (Danbury, CT), Flood Mazda (Wakefield, RI), Masteria Mazda (Raynham, MA), Mazda of Manchester (Manchester, CT), Premier Mazda (Hyannis, MA) and Quirk Mazda (Quincy, MA) . IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the names of 123 U.S. dealerships that have been
Editor's Note - There were eight New England Mazda dealerships that were award the Gold Cup this year. Those dealerships are Autex Mazda (Keene, NH), Berkshire Mazda (Pittsfield, MA), Colonial Mazda (Danbury, CT), Flood Mazda (Wakefield, RI), Masteria Mazda (Raynham, MA), Mazda of Manchester (Manchester, CT), Premier Mazda (Hyannis, MA) and Quirk Mazda (Quincy, MA) . IRVINE, Calif. - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced the names of 123 U.S. dealerships that have been
Rowan Pennink Plans a Very Busy 2017 Modified Season 04/11/2017 Rowan Pennink might be from Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, but he plans to race Modifieds enough in New England during the 2017 season that we might as well just give him honorary citizenship for the region. Pennink appeared on Gary Danko's "The Speedway Line Report" radio program on Monday night and shared his very ambitious racing schedule with listeners. He will compete on three tours and regularly at two tracks while driving for four different car owners from two New England states. The
Rowan Pennink might be from Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, but he plans to race Modifieds enough in New England during the 2017 season that we might as well just give him honorary citizenship for the region. Pennink appeared on Gary Danko's "The Speedway Line Report" radio program on Monday night and shared his very ambitious racing schedule with listeners. He will compete on three tours and regularly at two tracks while driving for four different car owners from two New England states. The
Woody Pitkat Chases Greatest Race in History of Spring 04/11/2017 As Stafford Motor Speedway gets set to host the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for the 46th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® on April 29-30, hometown driver Woody Pitkat is preparing to make his 9th start in "The Greatest Race in the History of Spring" for what will be his 6th different car owner. Pitkat has made starts driving for owners Don King, John Lukosavage, David Hill, Buzz Chew, Kevin Stuart, and now for the 2017 season he will be driving the #46 Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet
As Stafford Motor Speedway gets set to host the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour for the 46th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler® on April 29-30, hometown driver Woody Pitkat is preparing to make his 9th start in "The Greatest Race in the History of Spring" for what will be his 6th different car owner. Pitkat has made starts driving for owners Don King, John Lukosavage, David Hill, Buzz Chew, Kevin Stuart, and now for the 2017 season he will be driving the #46 Riverhead Building Supply Chevrolet
Ford Reveals a Fusion-Based Hybrid Police Cruiser 04/11/2017 Ford continues its drive to be a global electric vehicle leader – today revealing the second of 13 new electrified vehicles the company plans to introduce in the next five years. The industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, the all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, is part of a $4.5 billion Ford investment to make electric vehicles that give customers greater capability, productivity and performance – plus better fuel economy. The plans are part of Ford’s expansion to be an auto
Ford continues its drive to be a global electric vehicle leader – today revealing the second of 13 new electrified vehicles the company plans to introduce in the next five years. The industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, the all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, is part of a $4.5 billion Ford investment to make electric vehicles that give customers greater capability, productivity and performance – plus better fuel economy. The plans are part of Ford’s expansion to be an auto