On Monday, we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle from whence it came. While the photo wasn’t of the best quality and this shifter was particularly tough, we still expected one of you internet detectives to figure it out. We were wrong: No one who [...]
We went this week to witness the unveiling of the 991-generation 2012 911 at the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, Germany. Against a backdrop of Porsche’s most significant racing cars and design studies—Le Mans–winning 917, the 001, a 956 mounted on the ceiling; y’know, the usual—Michael Mauer, the brand’s head designer, and Wolfgang Hatz, executive vice [...]
: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 31, 2011 Engine Woes Sideline Sallows at MIR Heavy Rain Washes Out Cornwall Double Features By Craig Revelle Finish Line Web Design It was all set to be a busy weekend for Dillon Sallows and the DKD Racing . team First up was the usual Friday night stop at Mohawk Raceway , and then it was a double header at Cornwall Speedway with a make up feature from a month . ago At Mohawk Raceway on Friday night , Sallows started in the front row for the 35 lap main Frenchie’s Built Ford Tough main event and battled in the top five for much of the event , but motor issues developed just past half way , and Sallows was forced to the . pits It was soon discovered that the motor problems were terminal , and Sallows began making phone calls to get a replace: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 31, 2011 Robbie Shuttleworth Claims Ontario Topless Sprints Victory at Humberstone Speedway The much-anticipated debut of the Ontario Topless Sprints at Humberstone Speedway in Port Colborne , Ontario finally took flight last Friday night . nbsp A field of 11 Wingless Sprint Cars were on hand and thrilled the crowd at Humberstone . Speedway The night started out with qualifying events , and Don Adamczyk and Brad Knab took home the checkered flag in their respective events . nbsp Robbie Shuttleworth won the C.J . Ricker Mobile Maintenance Dash for . Cash In the 15 lap main event , Shuttleworth , of Geneva , New York survived a pair of red flag incidents and took home the 2500 top prize and became the inaugural winner in Ontario Topless: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 31, 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Back to Mosport for Trent Hindman Wayside , N.J . August 31 MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development driver Trent Hindman returns to Canada this weekend to rejoin the battle for the 2011 Ontario Formula Ford Championship at Mosport International Raceway off of his second win of the season in Skip Barber National competition at Lime Rock Park . With the school year fast approaching , Hindman is getting in as much seat time as possible before classes become the priority . After Lime Rock Park , Hindman enjoyed a well deserved break before heading down to Florida for the second round of the selection process for Team USA Scholarship a two-day shoot out in slightly detuned USF2000 cars at Andersen RacePark . Hindman
One can look back at practically any decade in the history of the automobile and think, “What a bizarre time!” Take the 1910s, with huge-displacement engines cranking out horsepower numbers similar to one of today’s hot hatches. Or the 1950s, an era of fins and chrome and chrome with fins and finned chrome with chromed [...]Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports': , , skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 31, 2011 Exotic Ferrari , Lamborghini , Maserati supercars headed for Targa Newfoundland CALGARY August 31, 2011 A brace of the world’s most exotic cars are headed for one of the world’s great automobile adventures as five supercars’ make the long trek from Alberta to the start of the 10th annual Targa . Newfoundland The names conjure visions of the greatest sports cars of the century Ferrari , Lamborghini and Maserati . And although it’s the first time most of their names have appeared on the Targa Newfoundland entry list , group organizer Zahir Rana thinks a visit to Newfoundland is . overdue Rana , principal of ZR Exotic Auto of Calgary and self-described car-crazy , believes that the world’s most sophisticated cars are meant to be
In Western automotive circles, Tata’s primarily known for its cheap cars, including its recent bucks-down mobility device, the Nano. When the Indian conglomerate purchased Jaguar/Land Rover, many scratched their heads. Imagine for example, if General Motors had actually tried to use its tinny, buzzy J platform to underpin a Cadillac! Perhaps saddled with a name [...]Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports'Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports'
The Audi S8 trades cylinders for turbochargers. The idea of a high-revving Lamborghini V-10 in an executive sedan still sounds pretty ridiculous, but that’s exactly the formula Audi followed to create the last S8. It’s a car of which we have fond memories, excepting perhaps our long-term example’s costly facial rearrangement (our fault) and propensity [...]
Audi introduces the next generation of its moderately sporty A6 model. Car enthusiasts are an impatient lot. No sooner had we first seen Audi’s all-new A6 than we and many “Audisti” worldwide began speculating about the S6 variant. We had a pretty good idea of what it would look like—Audi’s S models tend to be [...]
A new twin-turbo V-8 adds to the S7’s hotness. Audi’s presence at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show will be brought to you by the letter S: The German automaker is rolling out its high-performance S6 sedan and Avant, S8 flagship, and this beautiful S7 hatchback. (Plus its Urban Concept and Urban Concept Spyder, but when [...]
French automaker Peugeot has unveiled yet another alternative-propulsion concept vehicle, the HX1, on the heels of its sporty EX1 and SR1 (which won a 10Best Concept Car award). The title of this post says it all, really. The HX1 is a suicide-scissor-doored plug-in hybrid hatchback, and it will make its debut at the 2011 Frankfurt [...]
The battle for the quickest lap around the Nürburgring Nordschleife has become nearly bloodsport among automakers like Porsche and Nissan, who most recently duked it out after Nissan’s GT-R beat the 911 Turbo around the ‘Ring. Toyota isn’t immune from a little Nürburgring name-dropping itself, though, and today its Motorsport GmbH subsidiary announced that it [...]
McLaren has announced the creation of a Special Operations personalization arm, allowing current and future customers to add unique touches to their McLaren sports cars. The small automaker says it already has “the knowledge and capability to design, engineer, and produce almost anything a customer may desire for their 12C.” Only now, McLaren has packaged all [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , August 30, 2011 Vampt Founder Ian Toews Announces NASCAR Sponsorship August 30, 2011 ATLANTA , GEORGIA and KELOWNA , BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire Aug . 30, 2011 Vampt Founder Ian Toews is proud to announce that it will sponsor J.J . Yeley at the AdvoCare 500 Atlanta Motor Speedway's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series taking place Sept . 2 to 4, 2011. Vampt's sponsorship of Yeley marks its foray into NASCAR sponsorship and coincides with launch of its initial product offering two agave-infused ready-to-drink malt beverages . Both the nectarine SMOOTH TALKER(TM and citrus MIDNIGHT WARRIOR(TM flavours have 8 percent alcohol by volume and offer less sweetness and more alcohol than other malt beverages . The Vampt drinking experience easily connects to the NASCAR: : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , August 30, 2011 NASCAR : Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup field taking shape DAYTONA BEACH , Fla . Aug . 29, 2011 Two races remain before the complete 12-driver Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is set , seedings and . all Here’s what we know : Five drivers have clinched a Chase spot in some fashion . Kyle Busch , five-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson , Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards have locked up a top-10 spot . Kevin Harvick , on the strength of three 2011 victories , has clinched at least a Wild Card spot and will likely cement a top-10 berth in this Sunday night’s AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor . Speedway After race No . 26 at Richmond International Raceway , the top-10 drivers in points will fill out the first portion of the 12-driver Chase: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , August 30, 2011 The Change CRAFTER Services Mazda RX-8 was crowned Canadian GT1 Time Attack Champion Aug 28, 2001- Mosport International Raceway : nbsp The Change CRAFTER Services Mazda RX-8 was crowned Canadian GT1 Time Attack Champion by turning two record laps at the 2011 ASN Canada FIA Time-Attack solo I National Championships this weekend at MIR . nbsp Driven by MIR expert Scott Murfin the car broke the GT1 lap record of 1:36.868 on Saturday with a new record of 1:36.568 to be followed on a cool Sunday with a truly amazing 1:35.168. I doubt that I could repeat that lap , it was a real one off effort where I was on the limit everywhere commented Murfin Car owner Gary Wood said , this is the 2nd Canadian National Championship for the car which
This is the latest gorgeous Italian stallion – the one and only Ferrari 458 Italia Spider. It’s a hard top of the standard car with the same epic performance. Apparently conversation can still be had up to 200 kilometres per hour thanks to superb noise damping. An even better way to enjoy the thrills of [...]: : skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , August 29, 2011 KAWARTHA SPEEDWAY : August 26, 2011 report and photos Every short track speedway promoter in the land dreams of a packed pit area and a spectator area where every seat is filled . Those dreams came true Friday , August 26th as Kawartha Speedway welcomed the Ontario Legend and Pro Challenge tours to a night of racing that also included a 50 lap Better Carpet Thunder Car invitational main event , along with the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models and Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks The night’s action got underway with a pair of 10 lap late model qualifying heats won by Ryan Kimball and Larry Jackson . Chad Strawn and defending track champion Willie Reyns shared the opening round of thunder car battles and earned the front
Infiniti mines the design talent of reigning F1 champ Sebastian Vettel for this “concept.” Last week we stumbled across a video that showed Infiniti-sponsored Red Bull Racing F1 driver Sebastian Vettel consulting on a special-edition FX crossover, and now comes a single image of the result. The white FX concept you see here will be [...]
Hyundai has been running around plenty of camouflaged 2013 Genesis coupes recently, and now an eagle-eyed observer for an Italian blog has captured the refreshed coupe sans coverings. We knew from previous spy photos that the Genesis coupe would inherit Hyundai’s new hexagonal corporate grille and a very Elantra-like interior, while we also heard that [...]
Acura has unveiled this 2012 TSX Special Edition as part of the brand’s 25th anniversary celebration. The mods are strictly cosmetic. Cars with the Special Edition package receive slight tweaks to the lower front and rear fascias, as well as unique 17-inch, five-spoke wheels. Inside, the automaker has spiced up the seats with faux suede [...]
This is the concept car to star at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13 and Infiniti got none other than Sebastien Vettel to assist in the design process! It does look like a ‘current trend’ suv/crossover but I’m loving the hinted huge rear spoiler on the back. Want one? Yes please! No word yet [...]
Mini chief Kay Segler has confirmed that the Mini Paceman concept, a three-door derivative of the five-door Countryman, will go into production. The series-production model will be built at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, alongside the Countryman and share its architecture and powertrain. The Paceman might still get another name, but it will look almost [...]
A turbocharged four-cylinder aims to give this crossover the edge. Americans like big stuff. We like big houses, big helpings of food, and big cars with big honkin’ engines. But no one—anywhere—likes big fuel bills, and with a gallon of gas here costing much more than the loose change found in our big, cushy couches, [...]
Ford’s EcoBoost cocktail proves not quite as tasty in the Explorer. Ford has pledged to make its downsized, turbocharged, direct-injection EcoBoost motors available as options in 90 percent of its American product line by 2013. So far, the technology cocktail has been served up in the Taurus SHO and Flex, as well as the Lincoln [...]
Every sport has rules that govern the game. Regulations that are done to keep the playing field level; to keep sport being sporting . Motor sport is no different, particularly at the pinnacle. In the world of Formula 1, a constantly evolving telephone...(read more)
Infiniti recently announced its partnership with/sponsorship of F1′s Renault-powered Red Bull Racing, and now a video has surfaced that hints at the first real-world fruit of the tie-up: a special-edition Infiniti FX. The clip shows Red Bull driver and reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel and Infiniti/Nissan chief designer Shiro Nakamura standing around a table littered [...]
Mercedes-Benz is about to replace its compact A- and B-classes, augmenting its small-car family with a miniature crossover and a midget twin of the CLS. (Read the details on the whole family here.) Of the four forthcoming tiny Benzes, the newly unveiled B-class is the one least likely to come here. However, the small Benzes [...]
Too Cool for School: Three SUVs that do the job of a minivan without jeopardizing your hipster status. When it comes to automotive function, it’s hard to beat the minivan. But, aside from a fussy two-year old, few things shout “Mommy!” quite as loudly. Minivans are about parenting, and moms and dads—as any teenager can [...]: : skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , August 26, 2011 OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY : Racing to fight Autism tonight The season is winding down at Ohsweken Speedway , but there’s still plenty of racing action left , including this week’s edition of Friday Night Thunder . Kids Race” presents the Mod-Lite Stars Championship Tour North racing for the Canadian National Autism Foundation this Friday , along with the Corr Pak Merchandising Sprint Cars , Lighthouse Tattoos Thunder Stocks , HRW Automotive Mini Stocks , and Pierced Parts . Bombers CANADIAN NATIONAL AUTISIM FOUNDATION Ohsweken Speedway is honoured to host the Canadian National Autism Foundation for Friday’s benefit race night for autism . The Canadian National Autism Foundation promotes the positive enhancement and quality of life for: : skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , August 26, 2011 PHOTOS : Capital City Speedway August 24, 2011 from Rick Young Shots from Capital City Speedway on August 24, 2011, courtesy of Rick Young www.RickAtTheRaces.com Posted by GREGM at 9:51 AM 0 comments : Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Inside Track TV READ INSIDE TRACK ON YOUR COMPUTER OR IPAD Subscribe 9.99 for 12 issues or purchase a single issue 99 cents The new issue of Inside Track is available right now . Click on the image above to find out . more Follow the Inside Track Blog on Twitter ITMN Slideshow : F1 Montreal Atmosphere' by Paolo Pedicelli Loading . 2011 Canadian Racing Guide . 100s of schedules Click to view the 2011 Canadian Racing Guide issue of Inside Track Motorsport News .: : . skip to main skip to sidebar Friday , August 26, 2011 DELAWARE : NASCAR Modifieds coming to Canada . preview The NASCAR Whelen Modifieds are now just over one week from arriving in Canada for their first-ever event north of the border . 160 The event is a major one for Delaware Speedway as the Nascar Whelen Modifieds are a top-level regional touring series and represents a significant level of confidence from Nascar in racing in Canada , especially at Delaware Speedway . 160 Please take note of the following as we prepare for this exciting , historic : event General Information NASCAR WHELEN MODIFIEDS Are a top-level NASCAR Touring Series from the United States featuring big horse-power , big tires , big speed and big talent . 160 Race date : Sunday , Sept 4, 2011. Are technically
This new mid-size Nissan should appear by the end of next year. Among the recent whirlwind of mid-size sedan updates—including the 2012 Toyota Camry and the forthcoming 2013 Chevrolet Malibu—you might have forgotten about one of the group’s elders, the Nissan Altima. Right on cue, then, arrives this heavily camo’d prototype of the next-generation model, [...]
Yesterday, Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik took to Twitter to spill the beans on the 2012 Veloster’s $18,060 base price. Today comes the full rundown on the upcoming four-door coupe’s—it has three passenger doors plus a hatch—pricing and equipment. The Veloster will come powered by a 138-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder bolted to a six-speed manual [...]
We’ve all been there—you’re sitting around with all of your buddies and their 2012 Camrys when all of a sudden someone blurts out, “Hey, we should all do burnouts in our front-wheel-drive family sedans!” One among your ranks then declares, “Good luck with that, I’ll do a good ol’ rear-drive burnout, because my Camry is [...]
Wolfgang Dürheimer provided scintillating insights into the future of the Bentley brand at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, much of which we highlighted in separate blog posts on the company’s planned SUV and sports car. But the chairman also touched on plans he has for Bentley’s core products, the Continental and Mulsanne. Continental: As [...]
Lexus unveiled its new 2013 GS350 sedan last week at the festivities surrounding the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, and it snuck in peeks at two key GS variants that will follow the 350 to market. The first is the enthusiast-minded GS350 F-Sport—we’ve already driven a prototype—which Lexus teased with a zoomed-in shot of [...]
We must admit, we’re starting to feel a bit like paparazzi. Here we have this beautiful celebrity, the Aston Martin V-12 Zagato, and we just can’t stop following it as it travels around the world. One day it’s at Villa d’Este, the next it’s at the Nürburgring, then Pebble Beach. And now, we’re happy to [...]: . skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , August 25, 2011 NASCAR boss Brian France welcomes Danica . full-time Statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France August 25, 2011 We are pleased Danica Patrick has chosen to race full time in NASCAR in 2012. She has demonstrated a strong desire to compete and NASCAR provides the best opportunity to race against the top drivers in the world with the largest and most loyal fan base in motorsports on a week-to-week basis . nbsp Danica has shown solid improvement in NASCAR and we believe her decision to run full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series , with additional races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series , will be exciting for our fans and a great challenge for her . 8221 From NASCAR Posted by GREGM at 12:38 PM 0 comments : Post a Comment Older: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , August 25, 2011 TWO TO GO AS PRO STOCKS ENTER PETTY FOR THE CARQUEST 100 Halifax , NS , August 24, 2011 The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour will make its second and final visit of the season to Petty International Raceway on Saturday August 27th , for the CARQUEST 100. The race will mark round eleven of twelve for the regional touring . series The CARQUEST 100 is the feature event of the 46th River Glade International weekend , the winner of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour show will have his name engraved on the International trophy alongside greats such as Jim Hallahan , Don Biederman , Greg Sewart and Frank Fraser Sr . nbsp Qualifying at the 1 4 mile oval , located in River Glade , NB , will start at 5:10 p.m . with the Atlantic Tiltload Time
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental. Last weekend, the Nürburgring racetrack hosted the “Oldtimer Grand Prix,” a sequence of historic car races [...]
. . . it might look a little like this (click the images below for larger versions):: skip to main skip to sidebar Thursday , August 25, 2011 NASCAR race team adds local flavour to local charity BBQ Uxbridge , Ontario-NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver and 7-time Champion , Don Thomson Jr . along with his 8 Farmers Feed Families Dodge race car will make an appearance this Saturday August 27th at the Sunderland . Co-operative It’s a great opportunity to support the local farm community and I look forward to meeting all the NASCAR fans in the area” said Don . nbsp We’re running strong in the series this year and have been bringing a huge amount of awareness to the farmers across Canada , and here in Ontario . 8221 The Charity BBQ luncheon is being staged by Sunderland Co-operative , situated at the four corners Of HWY 7 12 in Sunderland , just north east of Uxbridge . nbsp
The next Golf is sure to raise the bar in the segment. The new Up! may represent the future for Volkswagen, but the Golf is still the core of the brand. It is the mainstream successor of the original Beetle and it is right-sized for owners with families—especially in Europe, where parking space is scarce. [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 24, 2011 News from Wholesale Tire For immediate release Wholesale Tire Distributors doubles size with Hamilton distribution centre VAUGHN , Ontario August 24, 2011 Wholesale Tire Distributors has increased both the size and geographic scope of its operations with the acquisition of a distribution centre in Hamilton , company officials announced . nbsp The acquisition of the 50,000 sq . ft . warehouse will give Wholesale Tire a second distribution point in the busy Ontario market to service independent tire retailers and commercial customers . The warehouse will be supported by a full complement of distribution and sales staff when it becomes operational on September 12, 2011. Wholesale Tire is one of the largest tire distributors in the
Today, we bring you our most pressing consumer news this week: pricing and specifications for Aston Martin’s new 2012 V-12 Vantage GT3 race car have been released. We know you all have been pining for your Aston GT3 cars, and now the 2012s are finally here. The Vantage GT3 succeeds the DBRS9 and packs a [...]
Audi showed off a seemingly production-ready A8 hybrid “concept” at last year’s Geneva auto show, and now it has announced the production specs for the big Euro-market sedan. The A8 hybrid’s dirty bits are nearly identical to those of the concept, meaning the car will combine a 211-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with a 54-hp electric [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 24, 2011 A Tomorrow’s the day Join us for Cruisin' for a Cause Day on August 25th to support an important cause . For every Teen Burger® sold at all A W Restaurants across Canada , 1 will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to help fund research and provide life-changing services for people touched by MS . You can also donate 1 to receive a cut-out for our donation . wall But visiting A W on August 25th isn't the only way to help you can also text MS to 45678 to donate 5. Last year , we all did a great job by raising over 700,000. This summer , let's see if we can do even better . So roll on in with the whole family . Because helping a great cause is just in good . taste Hope to see you tomorrow To learn more about MS , visit: : . skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 24, 2011 INDYCAR : New Hampshire results upheld . protest denied INDIANAPOLIS Aug . 24, 2011 INDYCAR announced today that the top three finishing positions of the Aug . 14 MoveThatBlock.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway were upheld during a protest hearing Aug . 23 in . Indianapolis The hearing was conducted by a panel consisting of Jerry Gappens , Rollie Helmling and Jeff Stoops . As Senior Official and pursuant to IZOD IndyCar Series Rule 12.4, INDYCAR President of Competition and Operations Brian Barnhart elected to have a panel resolve the protests filed by Newman Haas Racing and Target Chip Ganassi . Racing The protests were denied based on these grounds , according to a signed statement from the : panel After hearing
Hyundai’s upcoming 2012 Veloster coupe/hatchback will start at $18,060, according to Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik, who tweeted the news late last night. The CEO promised that full Veloster pricing will be available later this week. That base price is aggressive, and undercuts those of the similarly funky-cool Honda CR-Z, Mazda 3 hatchback, Ford [...]: skip to main skip to sidebar Wednesday , August 24, 2011 News from Targa Newfoundland Popular Chrysler exec leads three-car attack on Targa Newfoundland 2011 ST . JOHN’S August 24, 2011 A resurgent Chrysler will return to Targa Newfoundland with three hot new cars and a stellar driver line-up lead by one of the company’s top executives , Targa organizers have announced . nbsp Chrysler executive Ralph Gilles , a contender in three previous Targa events , will spearhead the assault on the 10th annual September classic and lead a team of U.S . and Canadian drivers in the largest single manufacturer team to take on Canada’s longest and toughest motorsport event . An acclaimed automobile designer , former head of the Dodge brand and newly appointed president and chief executive of the
Bentley’s newest product is pretty, pricey, and predictable. Bentley played it safe with the 2011 update of its “entry-level” cash cow, the 2012 Continental GT, very subtly refining its exterior, massaging the prodigious twin-turbo W-12 engine, and shaving weight from certain components, but leaving the car’s aristocratic attitude intact. Thus the tone was set for [...]
Behold: The all-new 2012 Porsche 911 has been revealed. The Porsche 911 became an icon almost the instant it arrived nearly 50 years ago, so when it comes up for a redesign, relatively small steps have usually won the day. Bowing at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show, the seventh-generation 911 Carrera and Carrera S may [...]
As far as the public is concerned, the Cadillac Ciel concept has only existed for a few days, but our artist has already begun to imagine what it might look like with a roof and door handles (and conventional rear doors). Might as well: The big convertible doesn’t have much of a chance of making [...]
Toyota has officially unveiled the 2012 Camry. In addition to the fact that it is the Camry, other mid-size sedans have a new reason to fear the Japanese sales bully, as prices start at $22,715. Only the base Camry L sees a price increase for 2012—it’s up a mere $710—the Camry LE, SE, XLE, and [...]
Ferrari’s 458 Spider packages a clever roof into a sexy shape. As the auto industry gears up for the 2011 Frankfurt auto show, Ferrari has released the first official photos of the 2012 458 Spider, the roofless iteration of the mid-engine 458 Italia. Other than losing its lid and gaining some structural enhancements, the 458 [...]: : skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , August 23, 2011 MOSPORT SPEEDWAY : Race recap for August 20, 2011 BOWMANVILLE , ON Rain clouds threatened the action at Mosport Speedway on Saturday , August 20, however , shortly before the 6 pm start , Mother Nature intervened and the green flag was able to drop uninterrupted for another great night of exciting racing at Canada's fastest half-mile paved oval . With only three race dates left on the calendar , the action was intense in the Pure Stock , Bob's Towing Sportsman and the Late Model . divisions Late Models : The Late Model division was busy on Saturday night , returning from a one-week absence for a 50-lap . feature Port Perry's Todd Delisle in the 22 Control Panel Systems Impala continued his assault on point's leader and defending: skip to main skip to sidebar Tuesday , August 23, 2011 Petty Raceway set to host River Glade Int'l this weekend RIVER GLADE , NB August 22, 2011 Petty International Raceway is set for the 47th running of the historic River Glade International this weekend . While the event is the oldest stock car race in Canada 2011 is the inaugural year with Petty as host . This year's edition of the event will see it comprised of two segments with a 100 lap sportsman race , the Jones Auto Body 100, Friday night and a 100 lap pro stock race , the CARQUEST 100, Saturday . night The first River Glade International was held in 1965 at the now defunct River Glade Speedway , located just a few minutes from Petty . Between 1965 and 1985 the race was for late models from 1989 to 2009 it was for sportsman 1986: skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , August 22, 2011 Ranger keeps PNH perfect in Montreal Team PNH earns two top-five finishes on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Saturday August 21, MONTREAL , PQ Andrew Ranger delivered PNH Solutions its second Montreal victory in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series’ biggest race Saturday . The win capped off a perfect weekend where Ranger qualified on the pole position then led every lap en route to victory . The Roxton Pond , Quebec , driver is undefeated in Montreal since pairing with large format digital printing company PNH Solutions in 2010. We couldn’t be prouder of Andrew and the Dave Jacombs Racing crew , 8221 said PNH Solutions Vice-President Court Armstrong . We created our partnership with Dave Jacombs , Andrew Ranger , and Alex Tagliani , so they: : skip to main skip to sidebar Monday , August 22, 2011 NCATS : Scott Steckly adds to points lead in Montreal MONTREAL , QUEBEC , Monday , August 22, 2011 : Scott Steckly driver of the 22 Racing Canadian Tire Dodge started the NAPA AUTOPRO 100 in ninth and crossed the finish line 23 laps later in . seventh Practice was a wash on Thursday afternoon . Just as the teams headed onto the track , rain began to fall . nbsp The No . 22 Canadian Tire driver waited on pit road for sky to clear . Unfortunately the track didn’t dry completely by the end of the session so 19th position was where they ended . up For qualifying on Friday , the cars were sent out in two groups , according to their practice times , and each group was given twenty-five minutes to turn laps from which their quickest time
The first McLaren MP4-12C GT3 racing cars have now been sold to the following teams: ASM Team Andrew Tate Apex Motorsport Boutsen Energy Racing/Ginion Group Doerr Motorsport Gulf Racing J.A.S. Motorsport Klaas Hummel Leon Price Von Ryan Racing McLaren GT Project Manager Andrew Kirkaldy said: “The new 12C GT3 has gone from its first ever [...]