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Eligible drivers would receive a reimbursement voucher for the purchase of a new or used vehicle with a fuel economy rating that exceeds the CAFE target for that class of vehicle by at least 25 percent. The bill also requires that the voucher be used towards the purchase of a vehicle that has an MSRP of less than $45,000, is model year 2004 or later, ... Full story

Alvarado, the two-time defending IMCA Modified series champion, topped the feature rescheduled from Friday after a power shortage left the track dark after six heats races were run. DeVilbiss had his hands full in capturing the second checkers, regaining the lead from Harvey Howard after midway and then holding off Alvarado. Full story

The new Chilton TSB database includes expanded search criteria capabilities available to customers. Database searches are now possible using several criteria, including system, symptom, diagnostic trouble code and TSB number. A keyword search also allows users to type in any word to find the information quickly. Full story

NuFormz Racing team owner Shaun Carlson and driver Samuel Hübinette have enjoyed long and illustrious careers competing under the Team Mopar banner. Carlson debuted with Team Mopar beginning in 2002 as a driver in the NHRA Sport Compact division. He went on to pilot the Team Mopar/SRT® Dodge Stratus R/T NHRA Pro Stock car for Don Schumacher Racing during the 2006 season. Full story

Some of the biggest names in Desert racing have signed up, including: Chet Huffman & Jerry Whelchel, defending 2008 Trick Truck champions; Tim and Troy Herbst, Terrible’s Motorsports; Andy McMillin, current Trick Truck points leader, Rick D. Johnson, 2008 overall Vegas to Reno winner; BJ “Ballistic” Baldwin; Sigal Greenberg, 2008 Class 1100 defending champion; Lee Banning Jr, and Bryan Folks, Banning Motorsports; Chuck Hovey, class 1500 points leader; Full story

Bigelow passed two more racers and gained 13 minutes on the eventual 7th place finished before finally crossing the finish line in 8th place. "We really pushed it as hard as I could imagine trying to catch everyone that was way ahead of us. The HammerKing Productions staff and Rausch Creek did an awesome job of putting together a phenominal race course. Full story

“We hope this enthusiast Car Show will become the showcase event of the summer and grow each year so that we can raise more money for two deserving children’s charities,” said Mike Spagnola, chairman of the SEMA Old Town car show, and president of Street Scene Equipment based in Costa Mesa, California. While SEMA is a trade association and the world-famous SEMA Show is a ... Full story

The recommendations were proposed in a letter to the Congressional leadership as lawmakers finalize an accelerated vehicle retirement program known as “cash for guzzlers.” While SEMA has supported vouchers toward the purchase of fuel-efficient new vehicles as a mechanism to direct new car sales to the automakers and dealerships, the association has steadfastly opposed tying these vouchers to a vehicle scrappage requirement. SEMA offered the ... Full story

Being that the rock racer class is new to CHCA, they let us go first. I was lucky enough to be the first victim in line so I pinned the gas and hoped for the best. I quickly learned how important it is to be smooth with the steering wheel. I flung the #232 AMSOIL / Torchmate Ranger all over the road. Full story

For the second time in his career, Chris Forsberg and the NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Nissan 350Z took the victory at Road Atlanta. Forsberg was consistent throughout the event and fought his way through very tough competition on his way to both the event victory the point lead for the Tires.com Triple Crown bonus. Darren McNamara piloting the Falken / Sears Auto Center Saturn ... Full story