Chevy, Duramax and Allison Get Back Into Truck Game 03/15/2017 DETROIT — General Motors, which fields the industry’s most expansive portfolio of diesel-powered passenger cars, crossovers, pickups and vans, confirmed today that Chevrolet’s highly-anticipated, all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck will be powered by a Duramax engine and Allison transmission – a legendary combination that has powered close to two million trucks. Chevrolet made the announcement today at The Work Truck Show 2017, and confirmed the truck is on track to launch in 2018. It is being
DETROIT — General Motors, which fields the industry’s most expansive portfolio of diesel-powered passenger cars, crossovers, pickups and vans, confirmed today that Chevrolet’s highly-anticipated, all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck will be powered by a Duramax engine and Allison transmission – a legendary combination that has powered close to two million trucks. Chevrolet made the announcement today at The Work Truck Show 2017, and confirmed the truck is on track to launch in 2018. It is being
Kazaam! Kaz Grala Looks To Join Elite Company 03/15/2017 GMS Racing driver and Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Kaz Grala, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, has already locked himself into the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs thanks to his win in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Grala joins 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Sunoco Rookies William Byron and Christopher Bell as the only rookies to win and make the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs since the inception of the playoff system
GMS Racing driver and Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Kaz Grala, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, has already locked himself into the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs thanks to his win in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Grala joins 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Sunoco Rookies William Byron and Christopher Bell as the only rookies to win and make the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs since the inception of the playoff system
LaJoie's Ride Gets New Look for Phoenix Cup Race 03/15/2017 This weekend at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 83 Toyota (driven by Norwalk, Connecticut native Corey LaJoie) will have a unique paint scheme courtesy of the team’s creative department, BK Racing Graphics. Many fans and sponsors have frequently commented of BK Racing’s colorful and unique paint schemes. What few realize is that the team designs, prints, and wraps all of their cars completely in-house. With their own state-of-the-art printing equipment, BK Racing Graphics offers their services to
This weekend at Phoenix Raceway, the No. 83 Toyota (driven by Norwalk, Connecticut native Corey LaJoie) will have a unique paint scheme courtesy of the team’s creative department, BK Racing Graphics. Many fans and sponsors have frequently commented of BK Racing’s colorful and unique paint schemes. What few realize is that the team designs, prints, and wraps all of their cars completely in-house. With their own state-of-the-art printing equipment, BK Racing Graphics offers their services to
New 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Hits the Streets 03/15/2017 With more than 2.7 million sold last year, compact SUVs are the largest vehicle segment in the U.S., and customers want passenger and cargo space that fits their lifestyle without compromising on fuel efficiency. That was the task for the Design and Aerodynamic teams working on the shape of the all-new 2018 Equinox: to create an all-new compact SUV that is a perfect balance of style, function and efficiency. “Working closely with the aerodynamics team, we were able to craft a final design that
With more than 2.7 million sold last year, compact SUVs are the largest vehicle segment in the U.S., and customers want passenger and cargo space that fits their lifestyle without compromising on fuel efficiency. That was the task for the Design and Aerodynamic teams working on the shape of the all-new 2018 Equinox: to create an all-new compact SUV that is a perfect balance of style, function and efficiency. “Working closely with the aerodynamics team, we were able to craft a final design that
Pair of Short Track Showdown Tickets Up For Grabs 03/14/2017 A pair of tickets to the first ever New England Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are up for grabs on this snow day. Just go to Facebook and "like" the page for the New England Short Track Showdown. Once that 750 likes are received, a pair of tickets will be given away. The Showdown will be held on June 30th-July 1st and will feature four big races for the most common cars in short track racing throughout New England - Super Late Models (with the Granite State Pro Stock
A pair of tickets to the first ever New England Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway are up for grabs on this snow day. Just go to Facebook and "like" the page for the New England Short Track Showdown. Once that 750 likes are received, a pair of tickets will be given away. The Showdown will be held on June 30th-July 1st and will feature four big races for the most common cars in short track racing throughout New England - Super Late Models (with the Granite State Pro Stock
Winter Performance - Focus RS2 Sales Stay Strong 03/14/2017 Weather Remains Chilly, Ford Focus RS Sales Still Hot Thanks to All-Wheel Drive, RS2 Package 1. Sales momentum is strong. Since introduction in the summer of 2016, Ford has sold over 3,500 Focus RS models in the U.S., averaging more than 500 vehicles per month. 2. Popularity spread across the country. The Focus RS is most popular in California with 627 sold to date. Second is Michigan (256), third is Texas (244), fourth is Florida (230) and fifth is Pennsylvania (192). 3. Customers
Weather Remains Chilly, Ford Focus RS Sales Still Hot Thanks to All-Wheel Drive, RS2 Package 1. Sales momentum is strong. Since introduction in the summer of 2016, Ford has sold over 3,500 Focus RS models in the U.S., averaging more than 500 vehicles per month. 2. Popularity spread across the country. The Focus RS is most popular in California with 627 sold to date. Second is Michigan (256), third is Texas (244), fourth is Florida (230) and fifth is Pennsylvania (192). 3. Customers
The Ferrari 812 Superfast - The Baddest Ferrari Ever 03/14/2017 The first and most difficult challenge Ferrari always faces when it decides to develop a new model is to push the boundaries of its own achievements yet again. This challenge is made all the tougher when the task at hand involves designing a new 12-cylinder engine, the power unit that hailed the start of the glorious Prancing Horse story 70 years ago in 1947. On this occasion, intensive research and development focused on exploiting Ferrari’s wealth of track-derived engineering know-how has
The first and most difficult challenge Ferrari always faces when it decides to develop a new model is to push the boundaries of its own achievements yet again. This challenge is made all the tougher when the task at hand involves designing a new 12-cylinder engine, the power unit that hailed the start of the glorious Prancing Horse story 70 years ago in 1947. On this occasion, intensive research and development focused on exploiting Ferrari’s wealth of track-derived engineering know-how has
2017 Frank Maratta Car Show Racearama Photo Gallery 03/14/2017 Check out the racecars that were on display in last weekend's Racearama portion of the Frank Maratta's Car Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts by visiting the photo gallery at the TachNeedle.com Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Frank-Marattas-Auto-Show-Race-A-Rama-153559904692326/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
Check out the racecars that were on display in last weekend's Racearama portion of the Frank Maratta's Car Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts by visiting the photo gallery at the TachNeedle.com Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Frank-Marattas-Auto-Show-Race-A-Rama-153559904692326/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE
Entries for 44th Annual Oxford 250 Already Rolling In 03/14/2017 The 44th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME) is still more than five months away, but the entries for the event are already starting to roll in. Entries have been received from throughout New England and from as far away as Georgia. Listed below are the current 250 entries. We will keep you posted as notable new entries are announced for the race to be held on August 27, 2017. 44TH ANNUAL OXFORD 250 ENTRIES RECEIVED (As of 3-14-17) CAR# DRIVER NAME HOME TOWN CAR OWNER PRIMARY
The 44th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME) is still more than five months away, but the entries for the event are already starting to roll in. Entries have been received from throughout New England and from as far away as Georgia. Listed below are the current 250 entries. We will keep you posted as notable new entries are announced for the race to be held on August 27, 2017. 44TH ANNUAL OXFORD 250 ENTRIES RECEIVED (As of 3-14-17) CAR# DRIVER NAME HOME TOWN CAR OWNER PRIMARY
