2013 is scheduled to be the final year of production for the sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, otherwise known as the C6. Having replaced the fifth-generation C5 Corvette in late 2005 as a 2006 model, that will mark a seven-year run on the market, which is impressively long in anyone’s book, but fairly typical in Corvette history. [...]

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Hill now fully behind Bahrain decision

by AUTHOR & ORIGINAL WEBSITE BELOW on April 13, 2012

David PhillipsEditor and Chief David Phillips is a long-time contributor to print and electronic publications in the U.S. and abroad, including Racer, Autosport, AutoWeek, Motor Sport and SPEEDtv.com, oversees the daily updating of news stories and assigns, edits and contributes feature material for inRacingNews.com. Chris HalliRacing.com Series Writer Chris Hall has been writing since the [...]

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Official: NADA, J.D. Power shack up

April 12, 2012

NADA, J.D. Power Form Strategic Alliance Alliance Will Provide Industry Leadership in Vehicle Marketplace Data MCLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has formed a strategic alliance with J.D. Power and Associates to help dealers leverage their own business data to receive enhanced market intelligence through J.D. Power’s Power Information Network (PIN). The [...]

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The Blackstone Courtyard by Marriott Partners with LEI and Rick Ware Racing for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Event at Texas Motor Speedway

April 11, 2012

Rick Ware Racing (RWR) Fort Worth, TX. (April 11, 2012) ? Through a continued partnership with LEI, The Blackstone Courtyard by Marriott will host Rick Ware Racing for the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The Blackstone Courtyard by Marriott logo will be prominently displayed on the RWR Nationwide Series race entree [...]

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The Great Sprawlback: Census Data Shows A Very Good Year For Cities

April 10, 2012

The end of the exurbs ? that?s the way many pundits are interpreting the latest round of census data. The last year offered good news for cities and central suburbs across the country and bad news for the McMansion boomtowns of the ?90s. Of course, it wasn?t always that simple. Some metros ? Detroit, Cleveland, [...]

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F1: Team Boss Expresses Bahrain Concerns

April 9, 2012

F1: Team Boss Expresses Bahrain Concerns Bahrain GP is being questioned by at least one team leader… An unidentified F1 team boss has spoken out about his fears for the safety of his personnel should the Bahrain GP go ahead. Until now team insiders have resolutely stuck to the ?we have faith in the FIA [...]

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Kansas Speedway Offering Free Admission on April 20, Request Donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

April 8, 2012

Kansas Speedway Logo KANSAS CITY, Kan. (April 5, 2012) ? Kansas Speedway is offering fans free admission to the grandstands on Friday, April 20 for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practices. In lieu of admission, Kansas Speedway is requesting fans make an on-site donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. [...]

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Hanninen hangs on as Mikkelsen gains

April 7, 2012

David PhillipsEditor and Chief David Phillips is a long-time contributor to print and electronic publications in the U.S. and abroad, including Racer, Autosport, AutoWeek, Motor Sport and SPEEDtv.com, oversees the daily updating of news stories and assigns, edits and contributes feature material for inRacingNews.com. Chris HalliRacing.com Series Writer Chris Hall has been writing since the [...]

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Federal Transpo Policy Entering New Era, Say NYC Officials. Now What?

April 6, 2012

The shift in driving habits has exposed the inadequacy of the federal gas tax to fund national transportation programs, and the need to shift away from road building. Graph adapted from the FHWA It?s a new era for federal transportation policy, say the top New York City Department of Transportation officials tracking action on Capitol [...]

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Hynes Deal: Community Service for Firefighter in Deadly Hit-and-Run

April 5, 2012

A city firefighter who left a man to die on a Brooklyn street was sentenced to community service on Monday, the result of a plea deal with Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes. Manuel Tzaj Guachiac. Photo via New York Times Pat Quagliariello was reportedly texting his girlfriend and speeding when his BMW SUV struck [...]

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