Coming in May: Honda's Retro CB Series Motorcycle 03/06/2017 Since 1959, when they first adorned the twin-cylinder CB92 Benly, the letters CB have always meant a great deal to Honda and Honda owners. They came to mean even more in 1969, as the four-cylinder CB750 represented a seminal moment for motorcycling, as the world's first production superbike took center stage, laying down a blueprint that still stands today. Old school became new school in 2013, when Honda brought the CB1100 to the U.S., satisfying pent-up demand from an army of riders for whom
Since 1959, when they first adorned the twin-cylinder CB92 Benly, the letters CB have always meant a great deal to Honda and Honda owners. They came to mean even more in 1969, as the four-cylinder CB750 represented a seminal moment for motorcycling, as the world's first production superbike took center stage, laying down a blueprint that still stands today. Old school became new school in 2013, when Honda brought the CB1100 to the U.S., satisfying pent-up demand from an army of riders for whom
LaJoie Gets High Placed Truck Driver for Western Trip 03/06/2017 When #NASCARGoesWest next week, an honorary hauler driver will be along for the ride. JAS Expedited Trucking is heading out West with BK Racing to sponsor the No. 83 Toyota Camry of Corey LaJoie in the Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 12, 2017. Following the race, Tony Freeland, Owner of JAS, will also be riding in the BK Racing haulers as they make their journey from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Phoenix, Arizona, and he is asking fans to ride along with him via social media. JAS
When #NASCARGoesWest next week, an honorary hauler driver will be along for the ride. JAS Expedited Trucking is heading out West with BK Racing to sponsor the No. 83 Toyota Camry of Corey LaJoie in the Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 12, 2017. Following the race, Tony Freeland, Owner of JAS, will also be riding in the BK Racing haulers as they make their journey from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Phoenix, Arizona, and he is asking fans to ride along with him via social media. JAS
Honda to Build 10-Speed Automatic at Georgia Plant 03/06/2017 Honda today launched global production of a new, state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission at Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Honda also announced that it has invested nearly $150 million in two U.S. manufacturing plants for production of the industry's first 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) for front-wheel-drive vehicles. The new investment includes $100 million for a new assembly line and production modifications at HPPG and an additional
Honda today launched global production of a new, state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission at Honda Precision Parts of Georgia, LLC (HPPG) in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Honda also announced that it has invested nearly $150 million in two U.S. manufacturing plants for production of the industry's first 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT) for front-wheel-drive vehicles. The new investment includes $100 million for a new assembly line and production modifications at HPPG and an additional
Fearn Chases Back-to-Back Stafford LM Titles 03/06/2017 East Longmeadow, MA native, Tom Fearn completed a remarkable 2016 Late Model season that saw him claim the track championship and complete every lap during the Late Model season. Fearn finished all 17 races in the top-10 with 7 wins and was seen on the podium in 13 feature events. As the 2017 season draws nearer to taking the green flag, Fearn and the crew of the #92 King Ward Coach Lines Chevrolet are ready to defend their crown. "Last year we had a pretty good season with a lot of podium
East Longmeadow, MA native, Tom Fearn completed a remarkable 2016 Late Model season that saw him claim the track championship and complete every lap during the Late Model season. Fearn finished all 17 races in the top-10 with 7 wins and was seen on the podium in 13 feature events. As the 2017 season draws nearer to taking the green flag, Fearn and the crew of the #92 King Ward Coach Lines Chevrolet are ready to defend their crown. "Last year we had a pretty good season with a lot of podium
Joey Logano Starts Sixth, Finishes Sixth at Atlanta 03/06/2017 Joey Logano started and finished in the sixth position with the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion in Sunday's Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While the box score would make it appear that it was just an average day for the Shell-Pennzoil Ford, the true story would show that the 22 team is poised to make a championship run yet again. On the first lap of the event, Logano made contact with another competitor in the first turn, nearly spinning as the field exited Turn 2.
Joey Logano started and finished in the sixth position with the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion in Sunday's Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While the box score would make it appear that it was just an average day for the Shell-Pennzoil Ford, the true story would show that the 22 team is poised to make a championship run yet again. On the first lap of the event, Logano made contact with another competitor in the first turn, nearly spinning as the field exited Turn 2.
New England's NASCAR Atlanta Wrap-Up 03/06/2017 Several drivers and one team with New England roots competed in the three top divisions of NASCAR this past weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In Sunday's headlining NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series race, Joey Logano of Middletown, Connecticut finished sixth and Corey LaJoie of Norwalk, Connecticut finished 24th. The #32 Go FAS Racing team, owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire, finished 28th with driver Matt DiBennetto. In Saturday's NASCAR XFinity Series race, LaJoie finished 16th. Also on
Several drivers and one team with New England roots competed in the three top divisions of NASCAR this past weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. In Sunday's headlining NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series race, Joey Logano of Middletown, Connecticut finished sixth and Corey LaJoie of Norwalk, Connecticut finished 24th. The #32 Go FAS Racing team, owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire, finished 28th with driver Matt DiBennetto. In Saturday's NASCAR XFinity Series race, LaJoie finished 16th. Also on
Four Drivers Split DT 100 Indoor Karting Victories 03/06/2017 The temperature may have been frigid outside, but the action indoors was hot as drivers and race fans supported the 9th Annual DT100 for Make-A-Wish at Maine Indoor Karting on Saturday! In the inaugural DT100 Extra Heavy Division race it was NH's Dennis Dumas taking down a strong win over the other twelve drivers who took the green. Also earning his first DT100 Heavy Division win in... dominating form was ME's Evan Beaulieu. A last lap pass by ME's Ryan Green scored him is first win in the
The temperature may have been frigid outside, but the action indoors was hot as drivers and race fans supported the 9th Annual DT100 for Make-A-Wish at Maine Indoor Karting on Saturday! In the inaugural DT100 Extra Heavy Division race it was NH's Dennis Dumas taking down a strong win over the other twelve drivers who took the green. Also earning his first DT100 Heavy Division win in... dominating form was ME's Evan Beaulieu. A last lap pass by ME's Ryan Green scored him is first win in the
Trouble Finds New England Drivers in Dogwood 300 03/06/2017 Editor's Note - Dave Farrington of Jay, Maine finished 13th and Kyle DeSouza of Fairhaven, Massachusetts finished 17th in the Dogwood 300. Defending Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model champion, Matt Craig captured the lead from Spencer Davis on lap 16 and never looked back en route to his second career series win in the Dogwood 150 Saturday afternoon at Southern National Motorsports Park. Following his win, Craig laid down a challenge amidst a furious chassis builder battle
Editor's Note - Dave Farrington of Jay, Maine finished 13th and Kyle DeSouza of Fairhaven, Massachusetts finished 17th in the Dogwood 300. Defending Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model champion, Matt Craig captured the lead from Spencer Davis on lap 16 and never looked back en route to his second career series win in the Dogwood 150 Saturday afternoon at Southern National Motorsports Park. Following his win, Craig laid down a challenge amidst a furious chassis builder battle
Correction - NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Story 03/03/2017 In the story, "Road to Stop Doug Coby May Run Through Long Island" posted on TachNeedle.com earlier this week, the writer made an error in which Eric Goodale and Kevin Goodale were misidentified. The cousins, who are both from Riverhead, New York and are accomplished Modified drivers, had their names interchanged at one point in the story due to human error. The issue has since been corrected. TachNeedle.com apologizes to our readers and especially the Goodales and their team members.
In the story, "Road to Stop Doug Coby May Run Through Long Island" posted on TachNeedle.com earlier this week, the writer made an error in which Eric Goodale and Kevin Goodale were misidentified. The cousins, who are both from Riverhead, New York and are accomplished Modified drivers, had their names interchanged at one point in the story due to human error. The issue has since been corrected. TachNeedle.com apologizes to our readers and especially the Goodales and their team members.
