All Volvo Cars to Go Electric Starting in 2019 07/05/2017 Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. The announcement represents one of the most significant moves by any car maker to embrace electrification and highlights how over a century after the invention of the internal combustion engine electrification is paving the way for a
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor, marking the historic end of cars that only have an internal combustion engine (ICE) and placing electrification at the core of its future business. The announcement represents one of the most significant moves by any car maker to embrace electrification and highlights how over a century after the invention of the internal combustion engine electrification is paving the way for a
Go Fas Racing Signs Anest Iwata as New Sponsor 07/05/2017 Go Fas Racing, a team owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire, is proud to announce that Anest Iwata will be teaming up with Matt DiBenedetto, CorvetteParts.net, and the #32 team for multiple races starting at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. Anest Iwata specializes in manual and automatic spray guns guns used across fine art, high end automotive refinish, and industrial markets. Besides being among the top manufacturers of spray guns in the world, Anest Iwata is a leading manufacturer of
Go Fas Racing, a team owned by Maine's Archie St. Hilaire, is proud to announce that Anest Iwata will be teaming up with Matt DiBenedetto, CorvetteParts.net, and the #32 team for multiple races starting at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. Anest Iwata specializes in manual and automatic spray guns guns used across fine art, high end automotive refinish, and industrial markets. Besides being among the top manufacturers of spray guns in the world, Anest Iwata is a leading manufacturer of
Showdown (VMRS) - Woody and Team Work To a Win 07/04/2017 When the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown was held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, there were plenty of highlights. However, the most thrilling race of the afternoon may have been the 50-lap Valenti Modified Racing Series feature event. A number of drivers including Ted Christopher, Steve Masse, Eric Goodale, Dave Schnieder and Woody Pitkat drafted and side drafted in and out of the lead often on multiple times during a single lap. All of those drivers spent time out front, but in
When the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown was held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, there were plenty of highlights. However, the most thrilling race of the afternoon may have been the 50-lap Valenti Modified Racing Series feature event. A number of drivers including Ted Christopher, Steve Masse, Eric Goodale, Dave Schnieder and Woody Pitkat drafted and side drafted in and out of the lead often on multiple times during a single lap. All of those drivers spent time out front, but in
Showdown (NEMST) - Trombley Wins on Magic Mile 07/04/2017 The 30-lap North East Mini Stock Tour feature event during the inaugural New Hampshire Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was a race where four-cylinder veterans were able to shine while a newcomer almost stole the show. Multi-time NEMST champion Emerson Cayer and two-time race winner Nick Manathis were among the leaders all race long while Connecticut Modified star Woody Pitkat, driving the #91 Dodge Neon in relief for Waterford’s Jamie Heath who suffered a race morning
The 30-lap North East Mini Stock Tour feature event during the inaugural New Hampshire Short Track Showdown at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was a race where four-cylinder veterans were able to shine while a newcomer almost stole the show. Multi-time NEMST champion Emerson Cayer and two-time race winner Nick Manathis were among the leaders all race long while Connecticut Modified star Woody Pitkat, driving the #91 Dodge Neon in relief for Waterford’s Jamie Heath who suffered a race morning
Ernie Irvan Appears in Conn. Before Thompson Race 07/04/2017 THOMPSON, CT – 1991 Daytona 500 Champion, Ernie Irvan, is planning several appearances in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, in conjunction with the Inaugural Busch North Throwback at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Irvan's son, Jared, announced last week that he would be driving for Martin-McClure Racing, in the No. 4 Kodak car, identical to what his father drove in a Busch North/South combination event at Waltkins Glen International. Together, the father-son duo will be making several
THOMPSON, CT – 1991 Daytona 500 Champion, Ernie Irvan, is planning several appearances in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, in conjunction with the Inaugural Busch North Throwback at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Irvan's son, Jared, announced last week that he would be driving for Martin-McClure Racing, in the No. 4 Kodak car, identical to what his father drove in a Busch North/South combination event at Waltkins Glen International. Together, the father-son duo will be making several
Showdown (SSSS) - Hutchings Holds Down Competition 07/04/2017 Connecticut’s Corey Hutchings left no doubt in the minds of race fans at New Hampshire Motor Speedway that he was there to win a portion of the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown. The driver of the #36 Chevrolet dominated the 30-lap Street Stock Showdown Series main event to win over fellow Connecticut driver Frank L’Etoile and John Hanafin of Quincy, Massachusetts. “I’m hot, tired and I just can’t describe how happy that I am,” said a worn out and emotional Hutchings in victory lane.
Connecticut’s Corey Hutchings left no doubt in the minds of race fans at New Hampshire Motor Speedway that he was there to win a portion of the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown. The driver of the #36 Chevrolet dominated the 30-lap Street Stock Showdown Series main event to win over fellow Connecticut driver Frank L’Etoile and John Hanafin of Quincy, Massachusetts. “I’m hot, tired and I just can’t describe how happy that I am,” said a worn out and emotional Hutchings in victory lane.
Showdown (GSPSS): It's Eddie Mac Back in Victory Lane 07/04/2017 For a record-tying tenth time in his career, Massachusetts native Eddie MacDonald has won a race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The latest victory came during the Granite State Pro Stock Series portion of the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown. For all of those victories, Maine’s Rollie LaChance has been calling the shots and setting up his cars as the crew chief. The duo has just taken to the tricky one-mile oval in a way that few ever do and the latest example of this came in the
For a record-tying tenth time in his career, Massachusetts native Eddie MacDonald has won a race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The latest victory came during the Granite State Pro Stock Series portion of the inaugural New England Short Track Showdown. For all of those victories, Maine’s Rollie LaChance has been calling the shots and setting up his cars as the crew chief. The duo has just taken to the tricky one-mile oval in a way that few ever do and the latest example of this came in the
Ford Unleases Mustang Ecoboost with Line Lock 07/04/2017 More rubber meets the road later this year when Ford expands the availability of electronic line-lock on 2018 Mustang. The track-exclusive feature – previously available only on V8-powered Mustang GT – will be standard on all pony cars, including those equipped with 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engines. The feature is available with either the 10-speed SelectShift® automatic or six-speed manual transmission. On models equipped with an available 12-inch, all-digital instrument display, drivers will see
More rubber meets the road later this year when Ford expands the availability of electronic line-lock on 2018 Mustang. The track-exclusive feature – previously available only on V8-powered Mustang GT – will be standard on all pony cars, including those equipped with 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engines. The feature is available with either the 10-speed SelectShift® automatic or six-speed manual transmission. On models equipped with an available 12-inch, all-digital instrument display, drivers will see
Kyle Busch to Race Thunder Road in Governor's Cup 150 07/04/2017 Thunder Road officials have announced that 2015 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch will be coming to the Barre high banks on Thursday, July 13 for the Vermont Governor's Cup 150 presented by VP Racing Fuels. It will be the first time the Las Vegas, Nevada driver has visited the famed quarter-mile oval. Busch has more than 170 victories in NASCAR's top three national touring series, including 38 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. He was also the winner of the 2011 Oxford
Thunder Road officials have announced that 2015 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch will be coming to the Barre high banks on Thursday, July 13 for the Vermont Governor's Cup 150 presented by VP Racing Fuels. It will be the first time the Las Vegas, Nevada driver has visited the famed quarter-mile oval. Busch has more than 170 victories in NASCAR's top three national touring series, including 38 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. He was also the winner of the 2011 Oxford
