Toyota Issues Recall on Certain 2016-2017 Tacomas 06/04/2017 Toyota Motor North America, Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 V6 engine Toyota Tacoma vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 32,000 vehicles are involved. The V6 engine crankshaft timing rotor in the involved vehicles may have been produced with excessive anti-corrosion coating. This could cause the crank position sensor to malfunction. If this occurs, the vehicle may display a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), run roughly, misfire, or in
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., announced that it is conducting a safety recall of certain Model Year 2016 and 2017 V6 engine Toyota Tacoma vehicles in the U.S. Approximately 32,000 vehicles are involved. The V6 engine crankshaft timing rotor in the involved vehicles may have been produced with excessive anti-corrosion coating. This could cause the crank position sensor to malfunction. If this occurs, the vehicle may display a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), run roughly, misfire, or in
Andretti VW Team Looks For NE Rallycross Win 06/02/2017 The championship-leading Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team aims to return to its winning ways at the first doubleheader of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Connecticut. At the last Red Bull Global Rallycross event in Louisville, both Beetle GRCs were quick in the hands of team drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, but rain turned the Final into a free-for-all, with Speed ending up third and Foust fourth. The team is aiming for better
The championship-leading Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team aims to return to its winning ways at the first doubleheader of the 2017 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Connecticut. At the last Red Bull Global Rallycross event in Louisville, both Beetle GRCs were quick in the hands of team drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, but rain turned the Final into a free-for-all, with Speed ending up third and Foust fourth. The team is aiming for better
Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown To Be Broadcast on MAVTV 06/02/2017 The Mid-Atlantic region's highest paying Super Late Model race will be making its way into living rooms nationwide. Announced on Thursday afternoon by Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials, the Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown at the famed Hickory Motor Speedway will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis on the MAVTV network. The announcement comes just one day after PASS and MAVTV officials announced that the 44th Annual Oxford 250 will be aired on a national broadcast network for the first time.
The Mid-Atlantic region's highest paying Super Late Model race will be making its way into living rooms nationwide. Announced on Thursday afternoon by Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials, the Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown at the famed Hickory Motor Speedway will be broadcast on a tape-delayed basis on the MAVTV network. The announcement comes just one day after PASS and MAVTV officials announced that the 44th Annual Oxford 250 will be aired on a national broadcast network for the first time.
Race Notes: Wrapping Up The NEMST Show at Claremont 06/01/2017 As the North East Mini Stock Tour gets ready to head to Speedway 51 in Groveton, New Hampshire on Saturday night, it is now a good time to catch up and go back two weeks to catch up on some of the leftovers from their recent stop at Claremont Speedway (NH). Nick Anderson won that race and here are the rest of the stories: Mahar Wheels His Honda Hard at Claremont One of the biggest, and more heart-warming, stories of the NEMST race at Claremont was hiding inside of a seventh place finish.
As the North East Mini Stock Tour gets ready to head to Speedway 51 in Groveton, New Hampshire on Saturday night, it is now a good time to catch up and go back two weeks to catch up on some of the leftovers from their recent stop at Claremont Speedway (NH). Nick Anderson won that race and here are the rest of the stories: Mahar Wheels His Honda Hard at Claremont One of the biggest, and more heart-warming, stories of the NEMST race at Claremont was hiding inside of a seventh place finish.
Ford Marks Focus RS End Run With Special Edition 06/01/2017 Ford Performance fans talking to each other and posting comments online about the Ford Focus RS hot hatch performance car have led to a special 1,500 unit limited-edition celebrating the end of run of this generation hot hatch. Passion from the enthusiast community led Ford to introduce an exclusive new version of its critically acclaimed Focus RS for North America. Ford was listening.The new 2018 Focus RS limited-edition hot hatch adds a few commonly requested features that unique interior
Ford Performance fans talking to each other and posting comments online about the Ford Focus RS hot hatch performance car have led to a special 1,500 unit limited-edition celebrating the end of run of this generation hot hatch. Passion from the enthusiast community led Ford to introduce an exclusive new version of its critically acclaimed Focus RS for North America. Ford was listening.The new 2018 Focus RS limited-edition hot hatch adds a few commonly requested features that unique interior
2017 New England Motor Press Association Awards 06/01/2017 Cambridge, Mass., — At its annual awards dinner, held at the MIT Media Lab, the New England Motor Press Association honored four individuals for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry and awarded trophies for their annual NEMPA Winter Vehicle, Ragtop and Automotive Excellence Awards. “NEMPA members have a distinct regionalized point of view that makes the Winter Vehicle and Ragtop Awards very special and unparalleled,” said NEMPA President John Paul. “Vehicles that allow
Cambridge, Mass., — At its annual awards dinner, held at the MIT Media Lab, the New England Motor Press Association honored four individuals for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry and awarded trophies for their annual NEMPA Winter Vehicle, Ragtop and Automotive Excellence Awards. “NEMPA members have a distinct regionalized point of view that makes the Winter Vehicle and Ragtop Awards very special and unparalleled,” said NEMPA President John Paul. “Vehicles that allow
Christopher and Preece Are Among Stafford MTS Entries 06/01/2017 The Exit Realty Modified Touring Series will make its Stafford Speedway debut this Friday, June 2nd with a strong contingent of top modified talent lining the roster. Headlining the current entry-list are two of the top modified drivers in the region, Ted Christopher and 2017 NAPA Spring Sizzler® Champion Ryan Preece. Ted Christopher, the all-time winningest driver at Stafford with 126 career victories including 104 SK Modified® wins, will pilot his familiar Brady #00 in Friday's 125 lap
The Exit Realty Modified Touring Series will make its Stafford Speedway debut this Friday, June 2nd with a strong contingent of top modified talent lining the roster. Headlining the current entry-list are two of the top modified drivers in the region, Ted Christopher and 2017 NAPA Spring Sizzler® Champion Ryan Preece. Ted Christopher, the all-time winningest driver at Stafford with 126 career victories including 104 SK Modified® wins, will pilot his familiar Brady #00 in Friday's 125 lap
Thunder Road Comes Up With Tiger Series Triple Crown 06/01/2017 Thunder Road officials have announced the creation of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers. The series will feature a trio of extra-distance races for the famed division with its own season-ending championship and point fund. The first leg of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown will be held this Sunday, June 4 as part of the Harvest Equipment event, while the second leg is scheduled for Fairpoint Communications Night on Thursday, July
Thunder Road officials have announced the creation of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers. The series will feature a trio of extra-distance races for the famed division with its own season-ending championship and point fund. The first leg of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown will be held this Sunday, June 4 as part of the Harvest Equipment event, while the second leg is scheduled for Fairpoint Communications Night on Thursday, July
44th Annual Oxford 250 To Be Televised on MAVTV 05/31/2017 One of the nation's most prestigious Super Late Model races will be making its way to a national television network in 2017. The 44th Annual Oxford 250 will air on a tape-delayed broadcast to race fans nationwide on the MAVTV network. Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and MAVTV made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon in advance of the August 27 race at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME). "The Oxford 250 is the biggest single day event in short track racing and we are glad even more
One of the nation's most prestigious Super Late Model races will be making its way to a national television network in 2017. The 44th Annual Oxford 250 will air on a tape-delayed broadcast to race fans nationwide on the MAVTV network. Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and MAVTV made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon in advance of the August 27 race at Oxford Plains Speedway (ME). "The Oxford 250 is the biggest single day event in short track racing and we are glad even more
