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  • American Le Mans Series kicks off Green Challenge for 2009

    It seems only a short time ago that a $60 barrel of oil caused great concern among industry business leaders, politicians and consumers. There are now predictions that $200 a barrel may be likely. Gasoline prices have escalated to all-time highs while automobile sales are decreasing at rates not seen...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 07-17-2008
  • Tales from the Track (Part II): When Racing on the Edge, Weird Stuff Happens

    Editor’s Note: Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. This time he writes about the trials and tribulations the team encountered...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 06-16-2008
  • Big E Look-a-Like Reads Engine Builder Magazine!

    No, it's not a ghost, it's a Dale Earnhardt Sr. (aka, Big E) look-a-like, Bob Brinkerhoff. We have been running into Bob, er, Big E on the trade show circuit as he was hired by Professional Products to work the SEMA and PRI booth to freak people out who see him walking around. When Big E stopped...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 05-23-2008
  • View From The Track: Dave Caracci Takes Us Behind the Scenes at Sebring's Famed Sportscar Race

    Dave Caracci, retired VP from Robert Bosch, has returned to his first love – racing. In this multi-part series, Caracci takes us behind the scenes on the road with Prime Time Racing, where he serves as Logistics Engineer. Stay tuned for more notes from Caracci’s race team travel journal. What Goes Around...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 05-21-2008
  • Attention Race Fans: Champ Car World Series Goes Up for Auction

    After years of two competing open wheel champ car racing series in the U.S., only one Indy-type series remains standing: the Indy Racing League. The assets of Champ Car World Series, LLC, which filed bankruptcy earlier this year, will sell to the highest bidders at auction early next month. Gallivan...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 05-13-2008
  • NASCAR's Biggest Crash

    Who needs the Car of Tomorrow (COT) when the car of yesterday worked just fine, thank you very much. I'm willing to bet these cars were quite a handful to drive as well. All totaled, 37 drivers were knocked out of the race, and no one was seriously injured. Boogity, boogity, boogity, let's fire...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 05-07-2008
  • Pictures of Entire 1952 Indianapolis 500 Starting Grid Found

    I wholeheartedly agree with this writer's opinion about how much cooler vintage racing cars are than today's modern marvels. Dig deep enough and there's a really awesome photo of Mario Andretti's hero, Alberto Ascari in a 1952 Ferrari Special. The Brickyard used to be a magical place...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 04-30-2008
  • What Revs to 19,000 in a Parking Lot?

    Answer: The BMW Sauber F1 car. BMW's Nick Heidfeld recently demonstrated his spectacular driving skill to a crowded parking lot at the company's Munich plant in a show of support for employees, only a minor mishap made for some extra fun. BMW's F1 engine is 2.4L pneumatic four-valve engine...
    Posted to Bottom End (Weblog) by bbaker on 04-25-2008
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