Paul Arute Moves Up to Stafford Late Model Division 03/17/2017 After 3 years of full-time Limited Late Model competition, Tolland native Paul Arute will move to the Late Model Division for the 2017 season at Stafford Motor Speedway. Arute notched a division high 5 wins and 12 top 5's during his 2016 campaign in the Limited Late Model division. "We've come a long way since my first season in the Limited Late Models," explained Arute. "I can't thank my crew and all my supporters enough, a lot of people were instrumental to our success in 2016. My crew
After 3 years of full-time Limited Late Model competition, Tolland native Paul Arute will move to the Late Model Division for the 2017 season at Stafford Motor Speedway. Arute notched a division high 5 wins and 12 top 5's during his 2016 campaign in the Limited Late Model division. "We've come a long way since my first season in the Limited Late Models," explained Arute. "I can't thank my crew and all my supporters enough, a lot of people were instrumental to our success in 2016. My crew
Bubba Burger To Sponsor Corey LaJoie in California 03/17/2017 The No. 83 Toyota Camry will look good enough to eat next weekend at Auto Club Speedway. BUBBA burger, sold in grocery stores nationwide, will be the primary sponsor on board with Corey LaJoie for the Auto Club 400 on March 26, 2017. “I can’t wait to get back to the track at Auto Club Speedway and help celebrate their 20th year!,” said Andy Stenson, Vice President of Marketing, BUBBA foods, LLC. “I always have a great time at the track, and the fans love BUBBA burgers. I’m looking forward to
The No. 83 Toyota Camry will look good enough to eat next weekend at Auto Club Speedway. BUBBA burger, sold in grocery stores nationwide, will be the primary sponsor on board with Corey LaJoie for the Auto Club 400 on March 26, 2017. “I can’t wait to get back to the track at Auto Club Speedway and help celebrate their 20th year!,” said Andy Stenson, Vice President of Marketing, BUBBA foods, LLC. “I always have a great time at the track, and the fans love BUBBA burgers. I’m looking forward to
Toyota To Roll Out the 860 Special Edition in March 03/17/2017 The 2017 Toyota 86 will turn more heads than ever with the new 860 Special Edition that adds stand-out styling, premium features and performance technology. “The 86 is recognized by enthusiasts for its impressive driving performance and its value-oriented price tag,” said John Myers, Toyota national manager vehicle marketing and communications. “The 860 Special Edition will amplify these core elements with an added dose of premium styling mixed with performance technology.” On the outside, the
The 2017 Toyota 86 will turn more heads than ever with the new 860 Special Edition that adds stand-out styling, premium features and performance technology. “The 86 is recognized by enthusiasts for its impressive driving performance and its value-oriented price tag,” said John Myers, Toyota national manager vehicle marketing and communications. “The 860 Special Edition will amplify these core elements with an added dose of premium styling mixed with performance technology.” On the outside, the
Acura Electrifies SUV Lineup with MDX Sport Hybrid 03/17/2017 Acura's first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. With a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $51,9601, a premium of only $1,500 over the conventional MDX SH-AWD®, the MDX Sport Hybrid applies Acura's innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system,
Acura's first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD. With a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $51,9601, a premium of only $1,500 over the conventional MDX SH-AWD®, the MDX Sport Hybrid applies Acura's innovative three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system,
Subaru Shares the Love to the Tune of Over $23 Millon 03/17/2017 Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has donated more than $23.4 million to national and local charities during its annual Share the Love event in 2016, bringing the total donated throughout the life of the program to more than $94 million. Held at the end of each year, Subaru donates $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to a host of charitable partners, per the selection of each customer. This year’s ninth-annual Share the Love event continued its
Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has donated more than $23.4 million to national and local charities during its annual Share the Love event in 2016, bringing the total donated throughout the life of the program to more than $94 million. Held at the end of each year, Subaru donates $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to a host of charitable partners, per the selection of each customer. This year’s ninth-annual Share the Love event continued its
A Matter of Choice - The New 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 03/16/2017 Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche motorsport technology continues to be incorporated into street-legal sports cars. The new 911 GT3 was developed in Weissach,and will be manufactured on the same production line as all other 911 street and 911 GT3 Cup racecars. The centerpiece of the latest 911 GT3 is the new naturally aspirated 4.0 liter flat-six engine which produces 500 hp and 339 lb.-ft. of torque. This new, high-reving powerplant is based on the one now used in all 911 race cars, including the 911
Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche motorsport technology continues to be incorporated into street-legal sports cars. The new 911 GT3 was developed in Weissach,and will be manufactured on the same production line as all other 911 street and 911 GT3 Cup racecars. The centerpiece of the latest 911 GT3 is the new naturally aspirated 4.0 liter flat-six engine which produces 500 hp and 339 lb.-ft. of torque. This new, high-reving powerplant is based on the one now used in all 911 race cars, including the 911
Linardy and Corliss File 2017 ACT Late Model Entries 03/16/2017 Barre, VT’s Jason Corliss and Somerville, MA’s Jim Linardy have filed the first official full season entries for the American Canadian Tour’s (ACT’s) 2017 season. The 10-race ACT Late Model Tour Championship will kick off on Sunday, April 9 with the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 at Lee USA Speedway. Corliss hopes to carry forward his late-season momentum, after finishing as runner-up in the 2016 Vermont Milk Bowl at Thunder Road in October. Always a quiet, steady competitor, Corliss cut
Barre, VT’s Jason Corliss and Somerville, MA’s Jim Linardy have filed the first official full season entries for the American Canadian Tour’s (ACT’s) 2017 season. The 10-race ACT Late Model Tour Championship will kick off on Sunday, April 9 with the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 at Lee USA Speedway. Corliss hopes to carry forward his late-season momentum, after finishing as runner-up in the 2016 Vermont Milk Bowl at Thunder Road in October. Always a quiet, steady competitor, Corliss cut
Porsche Recalls Macan for Front Seat Sensor Issue 03/16/2017 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is issuing a voluntary safety recall on 17,871 Macan models manufactured between March 4, 2014, and October 20, 2015. The sensor mat for the occupancy detection system on the front passenger seat may fail, leading to a possible non-detection of a front passenger. As a result, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a crash, and, as such, may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. However, in the event that the occupant
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is issuing a voluntary safety recall on 17,871 Macan models manufactured between March 4, 2014, and October 20, 2015. The sensor mat for the occupancy detection system on the front passenger seat may fail, leading to a possible non-detection of a front passenger. As a result, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a crash, and, as such, may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. However, in the event that the occupant
Farrington Poised To Continue PASS Title Run At OC 03/16/2017 In his young career, Maine's Dave Farrington, Jr. has found quite a bit of success racing locally in his home state. The 24-year-old is a race winner and champion at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine and has been a consistent front runner competing in a limited schedule of ACT Late Model events in recent years. But now, thanks in part to an offseason shoulder surgery for former series champion, Jay Fogleman, and an unfortunate snowmobile accident for Trevor Sanborn, Farrington will team with
In his young career, Maine's Dave Farrington, Jr. has found quite a bit of success racing locally in his home state. The 24-year-old is a race winner and champion at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine and has been a consistent front runner competing in a limited schedule of ACT Late Model events in recent years. But now, thanks in part to an offseason shoulder surgery for former series champion, Jay Fogleman, and an unfortunate snowmobile accident for Trevor Sanborn, Farrington will team with
