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But Wait, There's More.(BWTM)(automotive industry-related stories)
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When you mix MTV's Cribs with an internal-combustion engine, what do you get? Why, you get Celebrity car magazine from the duPont Registry people. It describes itself with this Frank Burns-ian malaprop: "What celebrities drive and what drives them to drive what they drive.'' Got that? Cc promises to give us a look into the garages of athletes, entertainers, musicians (who presumably aren't entertaining) and corporate giants. Bring the bling.
Living Words
Ol' Rufus Parnelli Jones was in rare form at the opening of the Salute to Parnelli Jones exhibit at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona, California. Full of wit and wisdom, spit and vinegar, PJ shared some of his insight:
"I was asked how long it would take to win, and I said I'd do it in 15 hours. The record back then was 18 hours and something. I won in 14:59. They thought I was Houdini.''
-On racing "Big Oly'' and winning the Baja 1000,
"I never officially retired. I always thought retiring is just promoting yourself out of business. Seems like every time someone retires and then comes back, it never goes well. That's why I never retired...''
- The 2007 Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang Debuts at the New York...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 13, 2006 700+ words
Design Celebrates Racing Legend, Parnelli Jones, and Delivers 370 SAE hp NEW YORK, April...and celebrates legendary racecar driver, Parnelli Jones, by announcing the Saleen / Parnelli Jones Limited Edition Mustang. (Photo: http...
- DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS: PARNELLI JONES/DOBS TIRES SETTLES FOR $800,000...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 15, 1994 700+ words
...000 out-of-court settlement with Parnelli Jones/Dobs Tires Inc. after a two-year...the investigation into accusations Parnelli Jones/Dobs Tires employees sold unnecessary...industry." As part of the settlement, Parnelli Jones/Dobs Tires will have the automotive...
- Parnelli Jones
- Picture from: Archive Photos January 1, 1996 700+ words
Archive Photos 01-01-1996 Parnelli Jones An all-around driver famous for his versatility, Parnelli Jones won the Indy 500 in 1963, then later...sports legends. sports. athletics. Parnelli Jones. Jones. race car drivers. drivers...
- Gottschalks sells auto-center business to Parnelli Jones.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire March 16, 1988 700+ words
...AUTO-CENTER BUSINESS TO PARNELLI JONES FRESNO, Calif., March 16...auto-center business to Parnelli Jones. The sale is effective immediately...the terms of the agreement, Parnelli Jones will assume responsibility...
- Parnelli Jones Enterprises offers the General Tire product line in its retail...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 19, 1986 700+ words
...Ohio, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Parnelli Jones, one of the most famous names in auto...extremely delighted to welcome the Parnelli Jones tire group to our distributions network...Grabber line of light truck tires. Parnelli Jones Enterprises currently operates 35 retail...
- Parnelli Jones line slimmed down.
- Magazine article from: Tire Business Mikolajczyk, Sigmund J. June 5, 2000 700+ words
...PJs down. The guiding force behind the marketing of the "Parnelli Jones" private label, he recently faced a predicament: good...Aftermarket Industry Week shows in Las Vegas. Called the "Parnelli Jones Dirt Grip," it features the letters PJ as an integral...
- Parnelli Jones to pace Indy in a Corvette.(Auto Weekend)(Indianapolis 500)
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Times Gould, Art May 22, 1998 700+ words
...yellow in-your-face color scheme. This is the fourth time a Corvette has paced this famous race. Former race car driver Parnelli Jones will be at the wheel of the very special 1998 Corvette convertible pace car. Offered as an option on all 1998 1/2 Corvette...
- AN EVENING WITH PARNELLI JONES.(Revs)
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 23, 2006 700+ words
* The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles will host an evening honoring the legendary Parnelli Jones, at right with Al Unser Jr. at Ontario Speedway in 1974, on Nov. 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a cocktail...