Mercedes-Benz Introduces AMG GLE43 Sports SUV 02/01/2017 Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz USA has announced the 2017 AMG GLE43 SUV, the ninth model in its new line of AMG 43 performance vehicles. Replacing the GLE400 by early 2017 as a more performance-oriented variant, the 2017 GLE43 SUV is a companion model to the GLE43 Coupe. The GLE43 SUV features a 362 hp AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo powertrain in a roomy five- passenger SUV package. Beginning as an independent tuner and racer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and now an integral part of Daimler AG, AMG marks
Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz USA has announced the 2017 AMG GLE43 SUV, the ninth model in its new line of AMG 43 performance vehicles. Replacing the GLE400 by early 2017 as a more performance-oriented variant, the 2017 GLE43 SUV is a companion model to the GLE43 Coupe. The GLE43 SUV features a 362 hp AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo powertrain in a roomy five- passenger SUV package. Beginning as an independent tuner and racer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and now an integral part of Daimler AG, AMG marks
O'Neil Rally School Offers Focus RS Course in February 02/01/2017 After months of development of the Ford Focus RS, we (Editor's Note - Team O'Neil Rally School in New Hampshire) have the opportunity to add a fun, course for next weekend (February 11-12)! It's no secret Tim O'Neil and our staff has quickly fallen in love with the new Ford Focus RS! This is your chance to get behind the wheel of this special car in a very unique environment. Tim O'Neil will introduce the Focus RS and educate students on our ongoing experiences with developing the car for
After months of development of the Ford Focus RS, we (Editor's Note - Team O'Neil Rally School in New Hampshire) have the opportunity to add a fun, course for next weekend (February 11-12)! It's no secret Tim O'Neil and our staff has quickly fallen in love with the new Ford Focus RS! This is your chance to get behind the wheel of this special car in a very unique environment. Tim O'Neil will introduce the Focus RS and educate students on our ongoing experiences with developing the car for
GSPSS Entries Received From Every New England State 02/01/2017 There have already been 15 drivers representing every New England state, along with Pennsylvania, who have filed entries for the 2017 Granite State Pro Stock Series. The Series has an 11-race schedule planned for the upcoming season starting April 30th at Lee USA Speedway. The schedule is highlighted by the tour's first ever race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as part of the New England Short Track Showdown on June 30th-July 1st. The schedule consists of 10 different tracks and concludes on
There have already been 15 drivers representing every New England state, along with Pennsylvania, who have filed entries for the 2017 Granite State Pro Stock Series. The Series has an 11-race schedule planned for the upcoming season starting April 30th at Lee USA Speedway. The schedule is highlighted by the tour's first ever race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway as part of the New England Short Track Showdown on June 30th-July 1st. The schedule consists of 10 different tracks and concludes on
Stafford Champ Frank L'Etoile Enters Street Stock Showdown 01/31/2017 Stafford Motor Speedway (CT) standout Frank L'Etoile, Jr. is the latest entrant in the first ever New England Short Track Showdown to be held June 30th-July 1st at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. L'Etoile, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, has registered the #33 for the event. In 2016, L'Etoile finished fourth in the Limited Late Model standings at Stafford with one victory as a rookie. The 25-year-old driver's most notable accomplishment though may have been finishing in the top ten for each of the
Stafford Motor Speedway (CT) standout Frank L'Etoile, Jr. is the latest entrant in the first ever New England Short Track Showdown to be held June 30th-July 1st at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. L'Etoile, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, has registered the #33 for the event. In 2016, L'Etoile finished fourth in the Limited Late Model standings at Stafford with one victory as a rookie. The 25-year-old driver's most notable accomplishment though may have been finishing in the top ten for each of the
Racer's Expo Trade Show is Set For This Weekend 01/31/2017 A racing show put on for racers by racers is coming to New England this coming weekend. The Racer's Expo will take place this Friday and Saturday in Marlborough, Massachusetts. There will be over 40 exhibitors at the show - all focused on the needs of the racer. Several tours and tracks will be on hand to discuss rules packages and promote their 2017 schedules. Several vendors will be on hand including the Joie of Seating, Kirkey, New England Racing Fuel/Sunoco and Seymour Performance
A racing show put on for racers by racers is coming to New England this coming weekend. The Racer's Expo will take place this Friday and Saturday in Marlborough, Massachusetts. There will be over 40 exhibitors at the show - all focused on the needs of the racer. Several tours and tracks will be on hand to discuss rules packages and promote their 2017 schedules. Several vendors will be on hand including the Joie of Seating, Kirkey, New England Racing Fuel/Sunoco and Seymour Performance
At Least Six New Englanders Entered in Winter Meltdown 01/31/2017 At least six New England drivers will travel to Dillon Motor Speedway in South Carolina this coming weekend to take part in the PASS South Super Late Model Winter Meltdown. The race will pit some of the best Southern Super Late Model drivers up against a small, but powerful, faction of Northeastern teams. Defending, and multi-time, PASS National Super Late Model champion Ben Rowe of Turner, Maine will led the New England group to Dillon. He will also be joined by former Oxford 250 winner Joey
At least six New England drivers will travel to Dillon Motor Speedway in South Carolina this coming weekend to take part in the PASS South Super Late Model Winter Meltdown. The race will pit some of the best Southern Super Late Model drivers up against a small, but powerful, faction of Northeastern teams. Defending, and multi-time, PASS National Super Late Model champion Ben Rowe of Turner, Maine will led the New England group to Dillon. He will also be joined by former Oxford 250 winner Joey
A Legend with a Camera: Howie Hodge Remembered 01/30/2017 Veteran motorsports photographer Howie Hodge passed away this weekend. Earlier this month, he and his wife Mary were inducted into the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Those are his facts. Those facts are a good start to his story. Yet when it came to Howie, there is so much more of a story to be told. Howie's impact on the sport of auto racing, particularly short track auto racing, cannot be measured. He photographed just about every type of oval track, and a few types
Veteran motorsports photographer Howie Hodge passed away this weekend. Earlier this month, he and his wife Mary were inducted into the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Those are his facts. Those facts are a good start to his story. Yet when it came to Howie, there is so much more of a story to be told. Howie's impact on the sport of auto racing, particularly short track auto racing, cannot be measured. He photographed just about every type of oval track, and a few types
NE Mini Stock Tour Preps for the Racer's Expo Show 01/30/2017 The Texas Roadhouse North East Mini Stock Tour will make a visit to the Racer's Expo trade show in Marlborough, Massachusetts this weekend. The visit to the show is part of the Tour's off-season schedule of appearances throughout New England in an effort to promote the 2017 schedule of races, meet fans and answer questions from current and potential competitors. The visit to the Racer's Expo will be highlighted by the appearance of Brandon Gray's #00 Volkswagen Jetta "Truck" that competes on
The Texas Roadhouse North East Mini Stock Tour will make a visit to the Racer's Expo trade show in Marlborough, Massachusetts this weekend. The visit to the show is part of the Tour's off-season schedule of appearances throughout New England in an effort to promote the 2017 schedule of races, meet fans and answer questions from current and potential competitors. The visit to the Racer's Expo will be highlighted by the appearance of Brandon Gray's #00 Volkswagen Jetta "Truck" that competes on
Tom Scully, Jr. Announces Seekonk Late Model Ride 01/30/2017 Tom Scully, Jr. will drive the #5 Gifford Brothers Racing Late Model in a schedule of nine events in the Everett's Used Auto Parts Late Model division at Seekonk Speedway (MA) during the 2017 season. The exact schedule of racing will be announced at a later date. Scully is the 2016 Pro Stock (Super Late Model) champion at Seekonk Speedway. He plans to return to defend that title as well this coming season. Scully has also won one PASS North Super Late Model race, which occurred when the tour
Tom Scully, Jr. will drive the #5 Gifford Brothers Racing Late Model in a schedule of nine events in the Everett's Used Auto Parts Late Model division at Seekonk Speedway (MA) during the 2017 season. The exact schedule of racing will be announced at a later date. Scully is the 2016 Pro Stock (Super Late Model) champion at Seekonk Speedway. He plans to return to defend that title as well this coming season. Scully has also won one PASS North Super Late Model race, which occurred when the tour
