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Extra.(Briefs)
Costly kart
Lewis Hamilton finally made a mistake. The F1 rookie sensation sold one of his racing karts for charity-and crashed it while demonstrating it to its new owner. The kart sold on eBay for $84,000 and was to have been handed over to the auction's winner in Brunswick Square in central London. Hamilton drove the kart around a narrow, makeshift course in front of 200 onlookers but clipped a barrier. The kart will be repaired before being delivered to its new owner.
New NASCAR name
For the third time since 2003-and the fifth time in its 60-year history-NASCAR's top series will get a new name next year. Expect Sprint/Nextel Inc. to drop the "Nextel Cup'' name and rebrand the series "Sprint Cup.''
Sprint and Nextel merged last year, leading to immediate talk about a name change. Nobody at NASCAR or Sprint/Nextel will comment on the speculation.
AT&T re-ups
Despite its looming legal battle with NASCAR over naming rights (Competition, June 25), AT&T extended its sponsorship contract with Richard Childress Racing through the 2010 Cup season. In turn, RCR extended its contract with driver Jeff Burton. AT&T has been with the Richard Childress-owned team since 2002, and Burton has been an RCR driver since the fall of 2004.
- Shell Oil Company and Richard Childress Racing Announce Primary Sponsorship.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 7, 2006 700+ words
...Kevin Harvick," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing. "Shell has a...The new alliance with Richard Childress Racing and Kevin Harvick...victories in both the American Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours...
- LE MANS LOWDOWN; The 2007 French enduro looks like another classic.(Peugeot...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek Watkins, Gary June 11, 2007 700+ words
...beat Audi in the turbodiesel battle for Le Mans supremacy? Over one lap, probably...Peugeot has modest expectations for its Le Mans return after a 13-year absence. At...racing-and winning-in the European Le Mans Series in April, Peugeot Sport team manager...
- Test Drive Le Mans Gets the Green Light to Head to Stores This Week for the...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 4, 2000 700+ words
...Hour racing simulation, Test Drive(R) Le Mans(R), will begin shipping to stores...PlayStation(R) Game Console. Test Drive Le Mans is currently available for the personal...R) Color in June 2000. "Test Drive Le Mans is a game of endurance and skill," said...
- Infogrames, Inc. Races Its Award-Winning Le Mans Series to Stores With Le Mans...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 21, 2001 700+ words
...Melbourne House Continues to Create Le Mans Racing Excellence With Its Latest Installment...ultimate 24-hour endurance racing title, Le Mans 24 Hours(R) for PlayStation(R) 2...real-world racing teams from the 2000 Le Mans race, fully animated pit crews and drivers...
- XL Capital Ltd Becomes Majority Shareholder in Le Mans Re.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 14, 2002 700+ words
HAMILTON, Bermuda and LE MANS, France -- XL Capital Ltd ("XL...acquisition of a 67% majority shareholding in Le Mans Re, the joint venture reinsurer formed...MMA, which previously held 51% of Le Mans Re, will retain a 33% stake in Le...
- American Le Mans Series Announces Green Racing Initiatives in Association with...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 15, 2008 700+ words
...Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Le Mans Series reaffirmed its position as motorsports...its 2008 racing season. The American Le Mans Series will be the first motorsports series...DOE and SAE partnerships, the American Le Mans Series announced the creation of a first...
- Six U.S.-based drivers in Jaguar's Le Mans lineup; four Indianapolis runners...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 24, 1988 700+ words
...U.S.-BASED DRIVERS IN JAGUAR'S LE MANS LINEUP; FOUR INDIANAPOLIS RUNNERS WILL...will line up for the start of the 56th Le Mans 24 Hours on June 11, ready to represent the British manufacturer in the toughest Le Mans 24 Hour field for 20 years. Among the...
- Infogrames Brings Le Mans Racing to the Test Drive Franchise With Test Drive Le...
- Press release article from: Business Wire August 9, 1999 700+ words
...successful Test Drive(R) Franchise, Test Drive Le Mans(TM). Test Drive Le Mans will be available for the personal computer and...game console in early 2000. Formerly known as Le Mans 24 Hours, Test Drive Le Mans delivers a realistic...
Source: HighBeam Research, Extra.(Briefs)