Official website: www.nuerburgring.de
1967
Nurburgring '1967 [TEAM LOTUS]
2005
2007
The Nürburgring, known as simply "the Ring" by enthusiasts, is the name of a famous motorsport race track in Nürburg, Germany, built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains, which is about 70 kilometres south of Cologne and 100 kilometres northwest of Mainz. Originally, the track featured four track configurations: the 28.265 km long Gesamtstrecke ("Combined Loop"), which in turn consisted of the 22.810 km Nordschleife ("Northern Loop"), and the 7.747 km Südschleife ("Southern Loop"). There also was a 2.281 km warm-up loop called Betonschleife, around pits area. Between 1982 and 1983 the start-finish area was demolished to create a new GP-Strecke, and this is currently used for all major and international racing events. However, the Nordschleife is still in use; nicknamed The Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, it is widely considered the toughest and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Jay Leno's Garage Site
New site - Jay Leno's Garage: www.jaylenosgarage.com
Complete with videos, photos, articles, games and more.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards Co-Hosted By Rosie Perez - Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 @ 5PM - Detroit, Michigan
Urban Wheel Awards site: www.urbanwheelawards.com
On Wheels Inc site: www.onwheelsinc.com
Acclaimed actress Rosie Perez, currently starring on Broadway in The Ritz, and Kevin Frazier, "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent and weekend anchor, will co-host the 2008 Urban Wheel Awards.
Considered the Academy Awards of the car industry, the Jan. 15 event's theme is Fashion, Stars and Cars.
The feisty Perez made her feature film debut in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and earned an Oscar nomination for "Fearless. She also was the choreographer for the Fly Girls on the TV series, "In Living Color."
Frazier, who worked as an anchor at Fox Sports Net and later at ESPN, where he hosted "Sports Center," said, "The Urban Wheel Awards is the only event that brings together the worlds of the entertainment and automotive industries, and I am looking forward to co-hosting this year. It's going to be an exciting event."
The show honors pioneering automotive industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create products and services that appeal to a larger customer base. The star-studded awards forum recognizes the top African-American, Asian-American and Latino executives in the automotive and ancillary industries.
Presented during Press Week of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, UWA will be at the elegant Fox Theatre.
Also on hand will be supermodel and TV series host Tyson Beckford. Beckford, who is of Jamaican and Chinese ancestry, became a household name as the main model for the fashion house of Ralph Lauren. Having graced countless billboards, been featured in numerous ads, and strutted down catwalks worldwide, Beckford hosts the automotive series "Fine Tuned" on the Speed Channel.
Our theme this year is Fashion, Stars and Cars, and Tyson epitomizes each aspect -- he's a top fashion model, a star and hosts his own car show on TV," noted UWA creator Randi Payton, CEO and founder of OnWheels Inc. "We're delighted to have him take part in this year's event. It's going to be a great show."
Said Beckford: "Cars have always been a passion of mine and I am honored to be asked to present at the Urban Wheel Awards. Throughout my career I have always worked to have diversity be embraced -- and that's what the UWA does."
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Winning (1969) - Paul Newman Joanne Woodward Robert Wagner
Saw this movie on DVD over the weekend. Never saw it before. The musical score by Dave Grusin is really very good. To see the old Formula Cars from 1968-1969 was a real treat.
Storyline from DVD:
Fast cars, a fast romance and a behind-the-scenes look at the world famous Indy 500 -- Winning has it all. It stars Paul Newman as Frank Capua, a hotshot race car driver who will do anything to win. However, this obession nearly causes him to lose his wife, Elora (Joanne Woodward), and his friendship with arch-rival Luther Erding (Robert Wagner) along the way.
Released in 1969, Winning features a believable personal drama, spectacular footage of the 1968 Indy 500 with its famous 17-car pileup and a biting look at the people who make their living in the fast lane. It also marks the screen debut of Richard Thomas, who went on to become television's John-Boy of The Waltons.
Friday, November 30, 2007
The Great Books - These Are The Top 10 Racing Books You Should Own By Rick Houston
From Racing Milestones, America's Race Fan Magazine
December 2007 www.RacingMilestones.com
The Great Books - These Are The Top 10 Racing Books You Should Own By *Rick Houston.
*Rick Houston is also the author of Second To None: The History of the NASCAR Busch Series, which he originally selected as Nos. 1, 4, 7 and 9 for this list.
1. Forty Years of Stock Car Racing by Greg Fielden (The Galfield Press 1988).
2. Along For the Ride: A Collection of Stories from the Fast and Furious World of Stock Car Racing, by Larry Woody (Sports Publishing 2003).
3. Best Damn Garage in Town: The world According to Smokey, by Smokey Yunick (Carbon Press 2001).
4. Unseen Earnhardt: The Man Behind the Mask, editedby Lee Klancher (MBI Publishing Co. 2002).
5. Junior Johnson: Brave in Life, by Tom Higgins and Steve Waid (David Bull Publishing 1999).
6. Daytona 500: An Official History, by Bob Zeller (David Bull Publishing 2002).
7. Daytona: The Quest for Speed, by Tom Tucker and Jim Tiller (the News-Journal 1994).
8. The Wildest Ride: A History of NASCAR (or, How a Bunch of Good Ol' Boys Built a Billion-Dollar Industry Out of Wrecking Cars), by Joe Menzer (Simon & Schuster 2002).
9. Fireball: Legends Don't Fall From the Sky, by Godwin Kelly (Carbon Press 2005).
10. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Checkered Flag, by Dick Thompson (Precision Publishing 2004).
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
The 2008 Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future"
GM Vice President Mark R. LaNeve to Open Washington Auto Show
Dynamic Auto Industry Leader Headlines Five-Day Showcase
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Nov. 7, 2007) - In a joint statement, The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) today announced that Mark R. LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, will deliver the keynote address to the Washington Auto Show®: "Engineered for the Future" during International Media Day on Jan. 22, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
LaNeve is expected to talk about GM's transformational performance in a challenging industry environment and the latest environmental and technological advances in the company's product portfolio. His speech is scheduled for noon, following morning press conferences as part of Media Day activities.
"We are proud to host Mr. LaNeve, who has had great success at Cadillac and is considered one of today's most dynamic auto executives," said John Ourisman, principal, Ourisman automobile dealerships and show chairman. "This year's show will explore what it means to be 'engineered for the future,' from innovations in automotive design to green technology. As General Motors celebrates its 100th anniversary, Mr. LaNeve will offer a unique perspective on what lies ahead."
Kimatni D. Rawlins, president of WAPA, added "On behalf of the Washington Automotive Press Association we welcome the leadership and acumen Mark LaNeve brings to the automotive world and respectfully welcome his keen insight on the future of this industry."
Mark R. LaNeve was appointed General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing on March 1, 2005. He had served as GM North America vice president of marketing and advertising since September 1, 2004.
In May 2001, LaNeve was named general manager of Cadillac, returning to GM and Cadillac, where he began his career, following a stint as president and chief executive officer at Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. (VCNA). He left GM in 1997 to become vice president of marketing at VCNA. Prior to leaving GM, he was brand manager for the Pontiac Bonneville and held several sales and marketing positions at Cadillac between 1981 and 1995.
During LaNeve's tenure as general manager, Cadillac committed to a new design direction, launched eight new vehicles including the popular XLR luxury roadster, and introduced a successful ad campaign featuring the music of Led Zeppelin. In LaNeve's first full year heading the division, Cadillac sales rose 16 percent and, in 2003, reached their highest level in 13 years; in July 2004 the division achieved its best monthly sales since 1990. LaNeve's success with the Cadillac brand was recognized and rewarded in 2003 when he was named "Grand Marketer of the Year" by Brandweek magazine. He was singled out as one of Ad Age magazine's "Power Players" of the year in 2006.
Born in 1959, LaNeve is a native of Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor's degree in business communications from the University of Virginia, where he was an Academic All-American football player. He is heavily involved in groups supporting children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and was named to the board of directors of Autism Speaks in 2007.
The 66th staging of the Washington Auto Show will bring more than 700 new cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The 2008 Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future" dates and hours: Wednesday & Thursday, Jan. 23 and 24, 10 AM - 9 PM; Friday & Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, 10 AM - 10 PM; Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 AM - 6 PM.
For more information, call WANADA at 1-866-WASH-AUTO
Now in its 90th year, WANADA represents new car dealerships throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Dynamic Auto Industry Leader Headlines Five-Day Showcase
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Nov. 7, 2007) - In a joint statement, The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) today announced that Mark R. LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, will deliver the keynote address to the Washington Auto Show®: "Engineered for the Future" during International Media Day on Jan. 22, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
LaNeve is expected to talk about GM's transformational performance in a challenging industry environment and the latest environmental and technological advances in the company's product portfolio. His speech is scheduled for noon, following morning press conferences as part of Media Day activities.
"We are proud to host Mr. LaNeve, who has had great success at Cadillac and is considered one of today's most dynamic auto executives," said John Ourisman, principal, Ourisman automobile dealerships and show chairman. "This year's show will explore what it means to be 'engineered for the future,' from innovations in automotive design to green technology. As General Motors celebrates its 100th anniversary, Mr. LaNeve will offer a unique perspective on what lies ahead."
Kimatni D. Rawlins, president of WAPA, added "On behalf of the Washington Automotive Press Association we welcome the leadership and acumen Mark LaNeve brings to the automotive world and respectfully welcome his keen insight on the future of this industry."
Mark R. LaNeve was appointed General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing on March 1, 2005. He had served as GM North America vice president of marketing and advertising since September 1, 2004.
In May 2001, LaNeve was named general manager of Cadillac, returning to GM and Cadillac, where he began his career, following a stint as president and chief executive officer at Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. (VCNA). He left GM in 1997 to become vice president of marketing at VCNA. Prior to leaving GM, he was brand manager for the Pontiac Bonneville and held several sales and marketing positions at Cadillac between 1981 and 1995.
During LaNeve's tenure as general manager, Cadillac committed to a new design direction, launched eight new vehicles including the popular XLR luxury roadster, and introduced a successful ad campaign featuring the music of Led Zeppelin. In LaNeve's first full year heading the division, Cadillac sales rose 16 percent and, in 2003, reached their highest level in 13 years; in July 2004 the division achieved its best monthly sales since 1990. LaNeve's success with the Cadillac brand was recognized and rewarded in 2003 when he was named "Grand Marketer of the Year" by Brandweek magazine. He was singled out as one of Ad Age magazine's "Power Players" of the year in 2006.
Born in 1959, LaNeve is a native of Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor's degree in business communications from the University of Virginia, where he was an Academic All-American football player. He is heavily involved in groups supporting children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and was named to the board of directors of Autism Speaks in 2007.
The 66th staging of the Washington Auto Show will bring more than 700 new cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The 2008 Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future" dates and hours: Wednesday & Thursday, Jan. 23 and 24, 10 AM - 9 PM; Friday & Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, 10 AM - 10 PM; Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 AM - 6 PM.
For more information, call WANADA at 1-866-WASH-AUTO
Now in its 90th year, WANADA represents new car dealerships throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Sunday, September 09, 2007
IndyCar Racing - Chicagoland Indy 300
Indy Car Series: indycar.com
Chicagoland Speedway site: chicagolandspeedway.com
ABC - 4pm to 6pm (2007) From Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.
Chicagoland Speedway site: chicagolandspeedway.com
ABC - 4pm to 6pm (2007) From Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Dale - The Story Of An American Legend only on CMT - 9.4.07
The Story of An American Legend
Dale
An Exclusive Motion Picture Event
Premiering Sept. 4 at 8/7c only on CMT. dale.cmt.com
Dale
An Exclusive Motion Picture Event
Premiering Sept. 4 at 8/7c only on CMT. dale.cmt.com
Monday, September 03, 2007
Dust To Glory On DVD
Saw this over the weekend on DVD. From the creator's of Step Into Liquid, Dust To Glory. A Film by Dana Brown.
Got it at the video sale clearance section for $1.99. It's awesome.
Official website: d2gfilm.com
Got it at the video sale clearance section for $1.99. It's awesome.
Official website: d2gfilm.com
The filmmakers behind the gorgeous surf documentary Step into Liquid tackle the Baja 1000, an annual off-road race that attracts extreme racing enthusiasts from all over the world.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Highlights - Sharpie 500 - Bristol Motor Speedway - 8.25.07
Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Bristol.
Speed TV video report: speedtv.com
MSN video report: video.msn.com
Speed TV video report: speedtv.com
MSN video report: video.msn.com
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Highlights - 3M Performance 400 - Michigan International Speedway - 8.21.07
After 2 days of rain which postponed this race until Tuesday at Michigan International Speedway, Kurt Busch did it again. I thought that fog would never lift! More details at racingone.com
Monday, August 20, 2007
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