New Date, Added Excitement For PASS Beech Ridge 300 04/27/2017 NAPLES, ME (April 27) – Moving from the Fall to its new date now in April, one of New England's biggest race weekends is in store for competitors and race fans alike. The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and PASS Modifieds head to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME, once again this Saturday afternoon to bring together some of the best drivers from the Northeast and Canada. Adding to the importance of this big day of racing, the Beech Ridge 300 will be the fifth race of
NAPLES, ME (April 27) – Moving from the Fall to its new date now in April, one of New England's biggest race weekends is in store for competitors and race fans alike. The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and PASS Modifieds head to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME, once again this Saturday afternoon to bring together some of the best drivers from the Northeast and Canada. Adding to the importance of this big day of racing, the Beech Ridge 300 will be the fifth race of
Mistsubishi and West Coast Customs Recreate An Icon 04/27/2017 To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is reaching back to its beginning. In partnership with West Coast Customs, Mitsubishi will re-create the vehicle that started it all, the Mitsubishi Model A, with the latest technology found in the brand in this century. West Coast Customs will build a current day Mitsubishi Model A with the looks of the original 1917 vehicle on the platform of the brand's most technologically advanced vehicle, the Outlander
To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is reaching back to its beginning. In partnership with West Coast Customs, Mitsubishi will re-create the vehicle that started it all, the Mitsubishi Model A, with the latest technology found in the brand in this century. West Coast Customs will build a current day Mitsubishi Model A with the looks of the original 1917 vehicle on the platform of the brand's most technologically advanced vehicle, the Outlander
2018 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Gets Ready to Hit the Market 04/27/2017 Toyota today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2018 Yaris hatchback. The fuel-efficient Yaris represents a great value for buyers on a budget as it is the Toyota brand’s least expensive model, yet it is equipped with many standard safety and convenience features. Among the many standard carryover safety features is Toyota Safety Sense- C™ (TSS-C), a trio of driver assist technologies that help drivers get from point “A” to point “B” with safety assurance.
Toyota today announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2018 Yaris hatchback. The fuel-efficient Yaris represents a great value for buyers on a budget as it is the Toyota brand’s least expensive model, yet it is equipped with many standard safety and convenience features. Among the many standard carryover safety features is Toyota Safety Sense- C™ (TSS-C), a trio of driver assist technologies that help drivers get from point “A” to point “B” with safety assurance.
Twisted Thoughts - ESPN Makes a Big Mistake in Layoffs 04/27/2017 On Wednesday, ESPN made some very massive cuts to its on-air and editorial staff. Among the dozens of professionals who covered the NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA beats for what is arguably the world's largest sports news machine was one person who is very well known and loved by auto racing fans - Dr. Jerry Punch. It wouldn't quite be accurate to say that Punch merely covered auto racing for ESPN. That would be selling his role short. He was ingrained as part of their motorsports coverage -
On Wednesday, ESPN made some very massive cuts to its on-air and editorial staff. Among the dozens of professionals who covered the NFL, NHL, MLB and NCAA beats for what is arguably the world's largest sports news machine was one person who is very well known and loved by auto racing fans - Dr. Jerry Punch. It wouldn't quite be accurate to say that Punch merely covered auto racing for ESPN. That would be selling his role short. He was ingrained as part of their motorsports coverage -
Nissan Sets Up New Unit to Boost NISMO Road Car Biz 04/26/2017 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has set up a new unit to expand its NISMO road car business by making a greater range of models available to customers in more markets. The NISMO Cars Business Department is part of Autech Japan, Inc., a Nissan group company that makes converted vehicles. Using talent from Nissan, Autech, Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. and other group companies, it will plan and develop more appealing products in a shorter time. Nissan plans to expand the range of NISMO road
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has set up a new unit to expand its NISMO road car business by making a greater range of models available to customers in more markets. The NISMO Cars Business Department is part of Autech Japan, Inc., a Nissan group company that makes converted vehicles. Using talent from Nissan, Autech, Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. and other group companies, it will plan and develop more appealing products in a shorter time. Nissan plans to expand the range of NISMO road
Race Notes - North East Mini Stock Tour Kicks Off '17 at Lee 04/25/2017 The North East Mini Stock Tour started out their 2017 season Sunday at Lee USA Speedway (NH) and there were plenty of stories from the 50-lap race - too many for just one race report. So here are a few of the extra tales from the event. Dream Day Turns Bad for Young Guns Racing The Lee race was the first time that NEMST used time trials in a Northern race and the Young Guns Racing team of Matt Sonnhalter and Brandon Gray adapted very quickly to that experiment. Sonnhalter set fast time for
The North East Mini Stock Tour started out their 2017 season Sunday at Lee USA Speedway (NH) and there were plenty of stories from the 50-lap race - too many for just one race report. So here are a few of the extra tales from the event. Dream Day Turns Bad for Young Guns Racing The Lee race was the first time that NEMST used time trials in a Northern race and the Young Guns Racing team of Matt Sonnhalter and Brandon Gray adapted very quickly to that experiment. Sonnhalter set fast time for
Mustang Takes Title of Best Selling Sports Car on Earth 04/25/2017 DEARBORN, Mich., – Ford Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the United States over the last 50 years, and now, thanks to growth in international markets, the iconic pony car is the most popular sports car in the world, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit new vehicle registration data in the sports car segment. Mustang expanded its sales lead in 2016 as the world’s best-selling sports car with more than 150,000 Mustangs sold, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registration
DEARBORN, Mich., – Ford Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the United States over the last 50 years, and now, thanks to growth in international markets, the iconic pony car is the most popular sports car in the world, according to Ford analysis of IHS Markit new vehicle registration data in the sports car segment. Mustang expanded its sales lead in 2016 as the world’s best-selling sports car with more than 150,000 Mustangs sold, according to IHS Markit new vehicle registration
No More Late Models or Pro Stocks to Race at Unity 04/25/2017 Maine's Unity Raceway, which has already announced plans to convert to a dirt racing surface for the 2018 season, will not host any Late Model or Pro Stock/Super Late Model races in 2017. The track made the announcement on social media citing a track surface that would not be suitable for the higher powered racecars. The winter weather took its toll on the already-tired surface to the point where this call was made. The track is running a somewhat limited schedule of races this season that
Maine's Unity Raceway, which has already announced plans to convert to a dirt racing surface for the 2018 season, will not host any Late Model or Pro Stock/Super Late Model races in 2017. The track made the announcement on social media citing a track surface that would not be suitable for the higher powered racecars. The winter weather took its toll on the already-tired surface to the point where this call was made. The track is running a somewhat limited schedule of races this season that
Road Food - Chick-Fil-A is Coming to Dedham, Mass. 04/25/2017 WCVB-TV has reported that a Chick-Fil-A location is coming to Dedham, Massachusetts soon. The new location is already under construction and will be located on Route One near Ocean State Job Lots. The area is just south of the "Automile", a cluster of new car dealerships that was one of the first of its type in the country and just north of the area where the Norwood Arena race track was once located. Chick-Fil-A is based in Georgia and is known for a unique style of chicken sandwiches and
WCVB-TV has reported that a Chick-Fil-A location is coming to Dedham, Massachusetts soon. The new location is already under construction and will be located on Route One near Ocean State Job Lots. The area is just south of the "Automile", a cluster of new car dealerships that was one of the first of its type in the country and just north of the area where the Norwood Arena race track was once located. Chick-Fil-A is based in Georgia and is known for a unique style of chicken sandwiches and
