Archive for February, 2012

McLaren downplays engine-map changes

McLaren has played down the significance of the recent engine mapping clampdown by the FIA that has closed off a loophole in the regulations.

F1 teams predicting much closer season

The 2012 Formula 1 season will be significantly closer than the one just gone, according to Formula 1 team bosses.

HRT: No satisfaction in Marussia failure

HRT team principal Luis Perez-Sala says his outfit has taken no satisfaction from seeing rivals Marussia fail its final crash test.

Knaus, car chief suspensed; will work through appeal

Jimmie Johnson will head to Phoenix International Raceway with a negative point total after NASCAR dropped a massive penalty on the No. 48 team Wednesday that also includes six-race suspensions to the program’s crew chief and car chief.

De la Rosa calls for more testing

Pedro de la Rosa has called for increased in-season testing in Formula 1, claiming that it may even save the teams money long term, and save reserve drivers from potential embarrassment.

Maldonado sure of ‘much better’ season

Pastor Maldonado is convinced Williams will enjoy a ‘much better’ season in 2012 as it bids to move on from its disappointing campaign last year.

De la Rosa hopeful HRT can still run

Pedro de la Rosa is hopeful that his HRT team can get its new car ready to run for the first time at Barcelona on Sunday.

GSA Approval Awarded to Champion for Engine Oils, Brake Fluids, Engine…

Champion, a globally recognized industry leader in specialty lubricants and chemicals, announced today that has been awarded a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 51-V Contract to provide…

(PRWeb February 28, 2012)

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BaccOff Tobacco Free Snuff Releases Resource to Help Smokeless Tobacco…

Dipstop Inc., developer and manufacturer of BaccOff brand of tobacco free snuff announced the release of a new resource to help those battling nicotine addiction win their fight against smokeless…

(PRWeb February 28, 2012)

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Six Pack of Pop: Daugherty living the hoops and lug nut life

Brad Daugherty, co-owner of JTG/Daugherty Racing and former NBA All-Star, answers this week’s six questions.