The Search for GOP Partners on Transit: Streetsblog Q&A With Glen Bottoms

The opposition of some Republicans to any transportation policy that doesn’t follow the highway-oriented status quo seems to be reaching a fever pitch this election season. Just look to New Jersey, where Republican Governor Chris Christie just killed the ARC rail tunnel. Or to Wisconsin, where gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker has made opposition to rail [...]

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Stasis Engineering to Unveil 710-hp Audi R8 Spyder at SEMA Show

Audi?s first-ever SEMA booth will feature an R8 5.2 Spyder massaged by Stasis Engineering. The car is officially known as the Stasis Signature Series Challenge Extreme Edition R8, and therefore has more syllables than it does cylinders. Stasis installed a Roots-type supercharger blowing 7.5 psi of boost into the V-10, reprogrammed the engine-management computer, and added [...] Related posts:
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WGI President Michael Printup Statement Regarding the Passing of NASCAR VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter

Watkins Glen InternationalWatkins Glen International President Michael Printup Statement Regarding the Passing of Jim Hunter, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications: ?Jim Hunter was a great friend and mentor to me and I will truly miss him. He was always willing to take the time to provide strong encouragement when I was in Staten...more»

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Brad Keselowski Wins This Time at Gateway

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MADISON, Ill. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski won the NASCAR Nationwide 5-Hour Energy 250 on Saturday, rolling past Reed Sorenson with two laps remaining at Gateway International Raceway.

Keselowski, who has a large lead in the series standings, earned his sixth Nationwide victory of the season and No. 12 for his career.

Mike Bliss finished second, followed by pole-sitter Justin Allgaier.

Keselowski took on four tires during a pit stop with 10 laps remaining. The move paid off as he rallied from fifth place with five laps left.

The Nationwide stop likely was the final race at Gateway. Dover Motorsports, owner of the track, has put the property up for sale and has not requested any racing dates for 2011.

 

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Richmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz on the Passing of NASCAR VP of Corporate Communi

Richmond International RacewayRichmond International Raceway President Doug Fritz on the Passing of NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Hunter. His family and friends, the entire NASCAR community and all of those he touched are at a great loss. There are so many words that...more»

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Kasey Kahne: 'It Was Time for Me to Move On'

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Discussing his abrupt departure from Richard Petty Motorsports this week, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kasey Kahne insisted Friday morning that it was a mutual decision. He dismissed reports that he was owed money from the team and challenged anyone to question his commitment despite the late-season split.

"It was time for me to move on,'' Kahne told reporters Friday morning at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, where he'll begin his tenure in the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

"It definitely went down differently than what a lot of people people expected, including myself. It's a big change for myself. I'm been doing the same thing for six and a half years. ... and now everything's different, but I'm looking forward to it. I've been looking forward to next year and now I've got a quicker start on it.

"I think it's good for me that it happened. And I think it's good for RPM also.''

Red Bull Racing general manager Jay Frye concurred and acknowledged the timing certainly benefited them as well. Kahne was already set to run the full 2011 season with the team before taking over the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in 2012. With one of Red Bull's lead drivers, Brian Vickers recovering from a blood clot, the No. 83 was available for Kahne now.

 

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