Category Archives: racing

Job One for Shelby GT350R at Flat Rock

Posted on 21 August 2015 by Ken Zino

In 1965, Ford and Carroll Shelby developed a road-racing version of the popular Ford Mustang – the Shelby GT350 Competition model. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Disavows Racist Confederate Flag

Posted on 3 July 2015 by Ken Zino

“To do that, we are asking our fans and partners to join us in a renewed effort to create an all-inclusive, even more welcoming atmosphere for all who attend our events. This will include the request to refrain from displaying the Confederate Flag at our facilities and NASCAR events. Continue reading →

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Penske’s Pagenaud on Pole at Fontana IndyCar Race

Posted on 27 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #22 Penske Truck Rental IndyCar, qualifies fastest Friday 26 June 2015, taking the pole position for Saturday’s IndyCar race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Continue reading →

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Dodge Challenger Drag Pak – Too Much Might be Enough

Posted on 26 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Just bring money, lots – and lots of driving expertise, as the cars are eight-second quarter mile wild beasts, giving another meaning to Challenger. Continue reading →

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White Dominated NASCAR Nixes Stars and the Bars

Posted on 23 June 2015 by Ken Zino

While most Republicans are floundering over their long-held and overt promotion racism and vocal support of the Confederate flag – aka stars and the bars – one large organization deeply rooted in the south – NASCAR – has once again affirmed its commitment to an inclusive environment at its events. Continue reading →

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Porsche Dominates Le Mans and sister Group Company Audi

Posted on 16 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Victory in the 83rd running of Le Mans was decided between Audi and Porsche on Sunday morning when things were wrong for Audi. This prevented it from taking its 14 victory at the La Sarthe circuit in front of 263,500 fans. Porsche basically led from the ninth hour on. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Corvette Wins GTE Pro at Le Mans

Posted on 15 June 2015 by Ken Zino

A Chevrolet Corvette C7.R takes first at Circuit de la Sarthe winning the GTE Pro class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, the eighth Corvette victory Continue reading →

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Ford GT to Run in GTE Pro Next Year at Le Mans

Posted on 12 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Both the production car and racecar will appear in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ford GT racecars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. That year Ford beat Ferrari in the far faster and more expensive unlimited class. Ford went on to repeat its victory at Le Mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969 when the Europeans changed the rules to effectively ban the cars. Continue reading →

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Scott Dixon Wins in Texas

Posted on 7 June 2015 by Ken Zino

Scott Dixon, driver of the #9 Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, takes a victory on Saturday 6 June 2015, at the IndyCar Series Firestone 600 race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Continue reading →

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Chevy Beats Honda at Rainy IndyCar Racing “Rubber” Match

Posted on 31 May 2015 by Ken Zino

The winning run was made possible – but by no means assured – when a red flag halted the race on Lap 65 of the scheduled 70-lap contest as an IRL safety crew cleaned up debris from an a race ending incident between Team Penske teammates Will Power and Helio Castroneves, who made crashed in Turn 2 of the difficult 14-turn, 2.35-mile street circuit on a restart. Continue reading →

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Montoya on Pole for 2nd IndyCar Race in Detroit

Posted on 31 May 2015 by Ken Zino

Juan Pablo Montoya, in the #2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet V6, runs in the rain during qualifying Sunday, 31 May 2015 for today’s Verizon IndyCar Series on Belle Isle in Detroit. Continue reading →

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Wild, Wet Drivers’ Duels in Detroit Sees Honda Edge Chevy

Posted on 30 May 2015 by Ken Zino

The Detroit Grand Prix was a great IRL race because it was wet – leading to wild drivers duels. Continue reading →

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Greed in Formula One as Germany dropped for 2015

Posted on 22 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Germany of course was the home of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. Moreover, though Germany is home to Daimler whose Mercedes brand won the championship last season with the help of driver Nico Rosberg. Sebastian Vettel, a four-time champion with Red Bull – who now drives for Ferrari – is also German. Continue reading →

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NASCAR Ban Lifted. Kurt Bush can Return to Racing

Posted on 11 March 2015 by Ken Zino

The NASCAR ban of driver Kurt Busch has been lifted. He is eligible to return to NASCAR racing under indefinite probation subject to “mandatory requirements that include but are not limited to participation in a treatment program and full compliance with any judicial requirements placed upon him.” Continue reading →

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Honda, Chevy Indy Car Aero Kits Revealed. Transformers?

Posted on 10 March 2015 by Ken Zino

Honda today debuted, as Chevrolet previously, packages of aerodynamic upgrades and components its teams will use on the spec Dallara chassis in the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series, one that Chevrolet dominated last season. The most radical looking package comes from Honda with the seeming aesthetics of Transformer toys. If so, these are serious adult toys. About 200 individual pieces can be fitted to the existing Honda-powered Dallara DW12. Continue reading →

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