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Black Label Society: Orange County Choppers Show Canceled
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 08/23/2010 08:56 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Due to a "scheduling conflict," the previously announced free BLACK LABEL SOCIETY show that was supposed to take place today (Monday, August 23) at Orange County Choppers' retail store and showroom (14 Crossroads Court) in Newburgh, New York has been canceled. The band states, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused."No further information is available.
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Pee-wee adventures to big bike rally in S. Dakota
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 08/10/2010 01:28 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Actor Paul Reubens is reintroducing Pee-wee, his alter ego and 1980s cult character, to fans at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, which is expected to draw more than 500,000 people this week.Read more
Dodge Brand Amplifies High-performance Action Around Daytona
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 06/29/2010 03:58 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Before Friday night's highly anticipated return of the Dodge Challenger to NASCAR Nationwide Series' competition after almost 30 years, the Dodge brand will play a key role in providing Challenger owners and fans with a wide array of pre-race action and activities in and around Daytona International Speedway."Our new Dodge Challenger race car brings true brand identity back to NASCAR, so now the spotlight is going to be shared between the new car and our two star drivers from Penske Racing," said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO, Dodge Brand. "We've been looking forward to this race weekend for quite some time, and our loyal owners and fans are going to have a lot of opportunities to celebrate the return of the Dodge Challenger."
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Harley-Davidson rides to Sturgis for 2010 rally
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 06/24/2010 07:58 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Harley-Davidson will share the road with its customers this summer when Motor Company executives and employees enjoy the ride from the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee to Sturgis, S.D. for the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.The Harley-Davidson Ride to Sturgis starts in Milwaukee with Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum on Thursday, August 5 then journeys through the heart of the Midwest and Black Hills stopping at eight Harley-Davidson® dealerships and landing in Sturgis on Tuesday, August 10.
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Saleen Performance Vehicles to Display New S302 at NMRA Ford Nationals at Milan Dragway - June 12-13
Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 06/10/2010 03:24 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The Saleen S302 is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 and builds on the Saleen tradition of offering limited-edition, high-performance vehicles for enthusiasts who are looking for an exhilarating driving experience, with refined drivability for real-world road conditions.
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Solidarity wins hearts with over a million euros donated in Ferrari Sponsored Event
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 05/26/2010 01:35 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Even before the starting whistle blew, a lively atmosphere accompanied all 90 minutes of the nineteenth “Partita del Cuore” (Game of the Heart) held at Modena’s Braglia Stadium, as the red heart of Ferrari paid tribute to the warmth with which so many people supported the Telethon fund raising initiative. For the past twenty years, this foundation has worked to finance research into muscular dystrophy and other genetic illnesses, under the presidency of Luca di Montezemolo.Read more
Liverpool UK - Pageant of Power comes to town
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 05/25/2010 12:55 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Something from my home town as the local council and more so the developers of a very large shopping complex "Liverpool One" in the city want more events in the city so today Liverpool’s waterfront has been taken over by a supercharged event, which will showcase the finest motors the world has to offer. From supercars to JCBs, helicopters to powerboats, they’re all at the Liverpool Pageant of Power. This will be the first ever Liverpool Pageant of Power, part of the celebrations for the second anniversary of Liverpool One. The centrepiece will be supercar drag-racing down Liverpool's Strand. I did from work hear them fire up and rev a few cars up at lunchtime, sadly did not have the opening in my schedule to go and take some pictures for the site, an few are in the extended story at source link.Read more
The European PGA Golf Tour and BMW extend partnership to 2014
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 05/25/2010 12:12 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
The European Tour and BMW are delighted to announce a four year extension to their partnership for the BMW PGA Championship, The European Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth Club, through to 2014. The first PGA Championship under the BMW banner was held in 2005, and it has upheld its reputation as one of the highlights of the International Schedule, featuring world class fields and thrilling battles over the iconic West Course which has been extensively remodelled over the past 12 months.Read more
San Diego Braces for Muscle Car Fever
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 05/20/2010 02:53 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
With the first day of summer fast approaching, muscle car fever is set to hit Southern California as RM Auctions drops the hammer on a stellar selection of Detroit muscle and modern performance vehicles during a single-day auction in San Diego, CA.Having captured the attention of muscle car enthusiasts worldwide, the June 19 sale presents over 100 vehicles 'without reserve', many from a private Southern California collection. Considered one of America's premier muscle car collections, it spans a variety of iconic American muscle along with modern performance vehicles.
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Classic Cars, Awesome Destinations, Celebrities ... What's your Dream Road Trip?
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 05/18/2010 06:15 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A recent survey by Jockey International, Inc. asked Americans who they'd most like to bring on a road trip, and George Clooney was named wingman of choice, edging out actor Will Smith. Funnyman Will Ferrell took the third spot, with star athletes Brett Favre, Tom Brady and Derek Jeter rounding out the list.Read more
Chrysler to Celebrate Production Launch of the All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee May 21st in Michigan
Posted in Automotive by: TimothyT on: 05/15/2010 09:05 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne and Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm will join other government officials, Chrysler Group executives, UAW leaders and employees to celebrate the production launch of the all-new 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee.Read more
Golfing Celebrities Visit BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 05/13/2010 11:32 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Celebrities playing in the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation kicked off tournament week by visiting the Upstate South Carolina factory, chatting with team members, signing autographs and posing for pictures. Former NFL stars Kordell Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Sterling Sharpe (University of South Carolina and Green Bay Packers) popped in Tuesday night shortly after arriving in the Upstate, and Catherine Bell (Army Wives), Terry O’Quinn (Lost), Stephanie Schaefer (The Apprentice) and Hall of Fame football star Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers) visited at lunch today.Read more
This Mother's Day, Honor Your Mom By Pledging to Walk Like MADD to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 05/06/2010 11:39 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Mothers, fathers, concerned citizens and community stakeholders turned out this morning to help MADD Colorado kick-off the 2010 Walk Like MADD campaign at the Pepsi Center. Walk Like MADD is a 5K non-competitive family walk that raises funds to support MADD's mission of eliminating drunk driving, supporting victims and their families, and preventing underage drinking. The 2010 Walk Like MADD 5k event will take place Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Sloan's Lake Park. Denver's 5th Annual Walk Like MADD event helps raise money and awareness to support MADD Colorado's education programs, victim services and the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving, which calls for lifesaving alcohol ignition interlocks for all drunk drivers, sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols, community support and the development and exploration of advanced technologies that will one day make a vehicle inoperable by a drunk driver.Read more
True evel: the amazing story of Evel Knievel at the Harley-Davidson museum
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 04/30/2010 12:59 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Marking the 35th anniversary of Evel Knievel's famous Wembley Stadium jump in London on May 26, 1975, the Harley-Davidson Museum will host True Evel: The Amazing Story of Evel Knievel, this summer celebrating the iconic stuntman's life and legend.Read more
250+ Classic Cars Expected at Budweiser's Houston Brewery for United Way Car Show
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 04/29/2010 09:26 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
For classic car lovers in Houston, it's become a tradition each May. And this Saturday, an expected 250 classic cars of all makes, models, years and colors will compete for more than 150 awards at the 19th annual "United Way Bud Classic Car Show."The show will be held Saturday, May 1, at Anheuser-Busch's Houston Brewery, 775 Gellhorn near the intersection of I-10 East and I-610 East. Other supporters of the event are Silver Eagle Distributors, Yellow Cab and the Bud Cruisers Car Club.
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Suzuki Announces 'Free Gas For Summer' Sales Event
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 04/29/2010 09:25 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) today announced its nationwide "Free Gas for Summer" sales promotion, offering car buyers three months of free gasoline on retail purchases of any new 2010 Suzuki model, including the all-new Kizashi, SX4 SportBack, SX4 Sport sedan, SX4 Crossover, Grand Vitara and Equator. Already recognized as the second most fuel-efficient automaker in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) with 29.7 mpg, as reported in the EPA 2009 Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends Report, Suzuki offers motorists at the pump even more savings this summer driving season. The Suzuki "Free Gas for Summer" sales program kicks off May 1 and runs through Aug. 31.Read more
Cops Perch on Krispy Kreme Rooftops to Support Special Olympics
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 04/27/2010 08:01 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation and local law enforcement officers have united again for the annual Cops on Doughnut Shops® program to benefit Special Olympics. This nationwide fundraising program, now in its 10th year, will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 30, and end at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. Police officers will sit on the rooftops of more than 30 Krispy Kreme stores throughout the U.S. to raise funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® and increase awareness of the Special Olympics movement.Read more
Harley-Davidson Run To Benefit VENOMIN JAMES Drummer
Posted in Events by: TimothyT on: 04/26/2010 08:11 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
A Harley-Davidson benefit run will take place in the Cleveland, Ohio area on Saturday, May 15, 2010 to benefit Jared Koston and his family.Koston, the 40-year old drummer of the Cleveland, Ohio-based metal band VENOMIN JAMES, was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma cancer.
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Tony McCoy wins John Smith's Grand National on Don't Push It
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 04/10/2010 11:54 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Tony McCoy ended his Grand National jinx in superb style as he claimed victory at the 15th attempt on board 10-1 joint favourite Don't Push It. Don't Push It jumped the last with Black Apalachi but pulled away down the straight to give trainer Jonjo O'Neill and owner JP McManus their first wins.Source: Tony McCoy wins John Smith's Grand National on Don't Push It
Final forty for John Smith's Grand National declared
Posted in Events by: DavidGP on: 04/10/2010 04:09 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
While not a motoring story from me today, this one does hold a very special place in my calendar each year, as I grew up about five minutes walk from the Racecourse at Aintree. The Grand National horse race is very famous steeplechase (over fences) the world over and its history dates back to around 1836, the race is run over two circuits of Aintree's National Course, which is triangular in shape and on which there are sixteen fences, with some fences that are notorious for their severity, particularly Becher's Brook and The Chair. Prize fund for winning this race this year is around £925,000 and race time is at 16:15 GMT.Source: Final forty for John Smith's Grand National declared
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