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There's No G.O.A.T. in Mod Racing, But Coby is Still Great

02/15/2017

This week they won again. A coach who might know more than anyone else active in his sport led a star who was once so overlooked that he was lucky at one point to get a spot on any roster have teamed up to win again. They've won so many times now that their fans are beyond proud and their critics are beyond fed up. Words like dynasty are being tossed around and there is no end in sight to when their winning will stop. They brought back another trophy to New England just like many times
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Rolls Out With 52 MPG

02/15/2017

DETROIT — The 2017 Cruze Diesel Sedan offers up to an EPA-estimated highway mileage of 52 mpg — the highest highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid/non-EV in America. Based upon the EPA highway estimate, Cruze Diesel with the six-speed manual transmission has an estimated range of up to 702 highway miles on one tank of diesel fuel. “Chevrolet is dedicated to offering customers a wide range of propulsion options. We know there are customers looking for the right combination of fuel efficiency,
New Life, and Managemenet, is Put Into ACT Quebec Series

02/14/2017

The American Canadian Tour is pleased to announce the 2017 Serie ACT schedule, which will feature six (6) events in the Province of Quebec, under the direction of a new management team. Marc Patrick Roy will serve as the Managing Director for the Serie ACT in Quebec. “M.P. Roy is a familiar presence at short tracks in Quebec and the northeastern U.S., and brings a wealth of knowledge and renewed enthusiasm to his new position”, said ACT President Tom Curley. “We are delighted to have him join
#32 NASCAR Team Has New England Roots & Ownership

02/12/2017

NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series racing is a little bit different from many sports because while the drivers who race in the series are all from different places, there usually is not much of a geographic identity for the teams. Fan are used to cheering for a home team are left out, with just a few exceptions. Nearly every team, with the exception of the Denver, Colorado-based operation of Furniture Row Racing with drivers Martin Truex, Jr. and Eric
Racearama & Maratta's Auto Show is "Show of Dreams"

02/12/2017

Springfield, MA – On March 10- 12 2017 , Frank Maratta’s Auto Show and Race-A-Rama will come to Eastern States Exposition Better Living Center with a roar. This is the car show doesn’t place value in affordability or fuel-efficiency, just fun, fantasy, speed and the hottest custom cars around. It’s sponsored this year by Trantolo & Trantolo Law Offices. It’s considered “the show of dreams.” A crowd of over 25,000 visitors are
Hyundai Debuts 2018 Elantra GT Compact Hatchback

02/12/2017

CHICAGO – Hyundai Motor America debuts the all-new 2018 Elantra GT at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Lower, wider, and longer, the all-new Elantra GT adds a more aggressive stance and interior volume to its clean European style and driving dynamics. When the new hatchback arrives this summer, shoppers can choose between two models, the efficient, smooth running GT, or the more powerful and fun-to-drive GT Sport. Elantra GT is based on the new-generation i30 model designed for the European market.
Connecticut's Coby Wins Modified Race at Myrtle Beach

02/11/2017

Milford, Connecticut driver Doug Coby went on the road and won Saturday's 50-lap Icebreaker open competition Modified race at Myrtle Beach Speedway (SC). Coby led early in the race, dropped back to conserve his tires and then made a late race charge to take the victory over North Carolina's Jason Myers and Pennsylvania's Matt Hirschman. Other New England drivers in the field included Ryan Preece of Berlin, Connecticut finishing fourth, Ron Silk of Norwalk, Connecticut finishing fifth, Woody
The King Cab is Back - Nissan's Newest Titan Truck

02/11/2017

CHICAGO – Nissan has revealed the new 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD King Cab models, completing the lineup of innovative new full-size pickups. The world debut announcement came during a media event at the Chicago Auto Show. Also on display at the show, which runs at Chicago's McCormick Place from February 11-20, are a specially built Nissan NV Cargo X and two specially modified TITAN PRO-4X models. The new King Cab is marked by its available 6-person seating, wide-opening rear doors and available
Follow Up to a Follow Up: White Finally Gets a Truck

02/10/2017

New England Patriots player James White has finally gotten his new truck. The route to those new wheels was a little bit jagged. Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady had thought that he won a new truck courtesy of General Motors for being named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LI on Sunday. In a press conference on Monday morning, Brady commented that he felt White was the true MVP of the game and planned to gift the truck to him. Brady did the same thing in 2015 by giving a new Chevrolet