Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Two More Women Accuse Brett Favre Of Coming On To Them While He Was With New York Jets

» 17 commentsvideo In the middle of the “Political Party” last night on Parker Spitzer, Kathleen Parker turned to her co-host Eliot Spitzer and said she wanted to “find out what your guilty pleasure is.” Then she began answering: “Eliot…” … Continue reading

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Carpenter To Drive For Sarah Fisher

Sarah Fisher will retire as a driver in 2011, handing the seat of her IZOD IndyCar Series entry to Ed Carpenter. (Jim Haines/IRL IndyCar Photo) INDIANAPOLIS ? Sarah Fisher will move from the drivers seat to the owner?s chair permanently in 2011, handing the reigns of her No. 67 Dollar General Dallara Honda over to Ed Carpenter for nine races next season.

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ARCA Returning To Winchester

WINCHESTER, Ind. ? The ARCA Racing Series will return to Winchester Speedway next season for the first time since 2007

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ARCA Returning To Winchester

WINCHESTER, Ind. ? The ARCA Racing Series will return to Winchester Speedway next season for the first time since 2007

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NASCAR team owner finds way to share faith

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) LogoSome of you are avid NASCAR fans; some of you know nearly nothing about it. Here?s what Wikipedia says: ?Professional football is the only sport in the United States to hold more viewers than NASCAR. Internationally, NASCAR races are broadcast in over 150 countries. NASCAR holds 17 of the top 20...more»

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante ? Auto Shows

The Superleggera treatment for the open-top Gallardo.
Most people who drive the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder invariably come away depressed, thinking the same thing: With 552 hp, a 0-to-60-mph time of about 3.5 seconds, and a claimed top speed of 201 mph, this thing is too damned slow. Lamborghini gets it. Although public attention is focused [...]


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Download the C/D iPad App!

Our iPad app is now live in the iTunes app store. Better still, the first three issues are free. Just download the app, tap on the October, November, and December issues, and before you can say “I have seen the future and it is good”?okay, maybe not that fast?you will have a quarter-year’s worth of [...]


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F-1 Notes: Vettel Goes For A Ride In Berlin

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. ? World champion Sebastian Vettel drove his Red Bull F-1 car through the streets of Berlin. ?It was a dream come true for me,? he said, ?and it was great that so many people were here, even in the cold weather

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Reed Sorenson And The Dollar General Team Take Home 14th Place Finish In Season Finale At Homestead-Miami Speedway

No. 32 Dollar General Toyota CamryHOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 22, 2010) ? The NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) traveled to Homestead, Florida this weekend for the final race of the 2010 season. Reed Sorenson and the No. 32 Dollar General team entered the weekend with high hopes for a solid finish to the year. Sorenson battled a...more»

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Video: Lamborghini Murcielago production end honored with V12 parade

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After nine years and 4,099 examples produced, the Lamborghini Murciélago has reached the end of its production cycle. A new V12-equipped Lambo is on the horizon, but before that beast roars to life the Italian automaker decided to take its resident raging bull for one more lap through Sant'Agata Bolognese.

Not content to trot the Murciélago out alone, Lamborghini also lined up a 350 GT, Miura, Countach and Diablo to escort the Super Veloce. Baby-brother Gallardo also gets in on the parade action by means of the local polizia. The whole affair was captured on video and, while it might not be action packed, it is packed with beautiful and exotic examples of Lamborghini's history.
Hop the jump to watch the Murciélago take on final victory lap through its hometown.

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NASCAR Notes: Conway Locks Up Tyro Honors

ON A TEAR: Carl Edwards (99) leads a pack of cars through turn four Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400.

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Video: Audi teases blurry 2012 A6

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Audi has made no secret about its plan to become the world's largest luxury automaker by volume by 2015, but the Four-Ringed automaker can't take on BMW and Mercedes-Benz without new product. Over the past few years, Audi has been doing exactly that, launching new and revised models at a breakneck pace. The A5 and R8 were introduced in 2008, followed by the new A4, A8 and the soon-to-arrive A7. Meanwhile, the midsize A6 has soldered on mostly with little more than a refresh, though it has aged gracefully, beating far newer rivals from its main German rivals in a handful of key comparison tests.

That relative stagnancy changes for the 2012 model year with a completely new A6. We're sketchy on details to this point, but the newest Audi sedan is just beginning its striptease. Beyond the jump is a very curious sneak peak of the A6, with very blurry images that leave a lot to the imagination. All we can discern from the 23 seconds of smeared video are some interesting-looking blue LED lights and the fact that the unveiling will continue on December 1. Hit the jump to watch the video for yourself. You won't see anything truly revealing, but if you're a fan of the A6, that probably won't stop you from taking a peek.

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Monday, November 29, 2010

ARCA Sets Dates At Three Tracks

TOLEDO, Ohio ? The ARCA Racing Series has announced three more dates for its 2011 racing season. Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway April 15 to open a weekend of NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action, and Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., will do the same Oct

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Denny Hamlin Leads Title Contenders in Final NASCAR Practice

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- After struggling in opening practice Friday and qualifying a disappointing 37th for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale, championship leader Denny Hamlin showed some signs of progress, posting a top-five speed in Saturday's final practice session -- best among the three drivers in contention for the title.

Hamlin's lap of 169.284 mph in the No. 11 FedEx Toyota was fourth best in Happy Hour -- as the final practice is called -- well off Kasey Kahne's pole-winning mark of nearly 177 mph, but ahead of his closest championship rivals. Four-time defending series champ Jimmie Johnson, who trails Hamlin by 15 points in the title hunt, was 22nd fastest in final practice, while Kevin Harvick, who is 46 points behind Hamlin, was 29th fastest.

"I feel pretty good about my car,'' said Hamlin, who made a beeline from the garage to his team transporter after practice. "I feel like we have a better car than the 48 (Johnson). I feel like the 29 (Harvick) is maybe a hair better than us, but we are always a little bit slower in practice than what we are in the race.

"I'm confident that we're going to have a good day tomorrow. We've just got to make sure we stay on the right strategy.''

Harvick, whose Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton was fastest on the day, was similarly satisfied with his team's preparation -- so much so that he parked his No. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevy before the session ended.

"I'm excited,'' said Harvick. "It should be a fun day tomorrow.''

 

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Petty to control race team in new ownership group

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Towler Honored at NASCAR Sprint Cup Finale

Richard Towler, inaugural winner of the NASCAR iRacing.com Series World Championship, hoists the champion?s trophy for NASCAR?s first global championship, while iRacing.com?s Steve Myers and NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt, Jr. present the winner?s check for $10,000.� NASCAR managing director Blake Davidson looks on.� The presentation to NASCAR?s first virtual racing champion took place at the [...]

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Another Day, Another Revelation That a Gas Tax Hike Is Necessary

Add another vote in favor of increasing the gas tax to pay for infrastructure investment. A few weeks ago, a couple of senators proposed raising it 25 cents. Then the deficit commission came out in favor of a 15-cent hike. And now, three left-leaning think tanks ? Demos, the Economic Policy Institute, and The Century [...]

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Shanghai track set for more tweaks

DTM organisers plan to carry out further work on the Shanghai street track overnight following the number of crashes in qualifying on Saturday. All four segments of qualifying were red-flagged at some point due to crashes. Drivers complained in particular of how slippery the white lines on the track were, and the lack of grip due to the surface at Turns 1, 2 and 3.

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Barrichello expects ?aggressive? design

Rubens Barrichello says he is excited about the 'aggressive' design approach that Williams is taking to its 2011 car, though he stopped short of predicting that the team will take a big step forward next season.

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Spotter's Stand: Carl Edwards Has Offseason Momentum in His Back Pocket

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He may have won the two races that dole out the least amount of recognition of the entire season, but Carl Edwards doesn't much care.

"For our team, to finish like this and to be on the upswing that we are, this is as good as it gets," Edwards said after winning Sunday at Homestead, his second in a row.

Of course, Edwards was overshadowed by an incredibly dramatic championship fight that he watched from the outside looking in Sunday, largely in his rear-view mirror.

Jimmie Johnson overcame Denny Hamlin and held off Kevin Harvick to win the 2010 title, and proceeded to spin through a burnout as Edwards celebrated with his traditional backflip.

"I tell you, it's a lot more frustrating to not be in victory lane and watching somebody out there doing their donuts and all that stuff," Edwards said.

 

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Ginetta releases official renderings of new G55

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The Ginetta G50 has so far been the star of the Ginetta GT Supercup, a one-make support series for the British Touring Car Championship. There's a brighter star on the way next year, though, when Ginetta introduces the G55. The new car will compete alongside the G50 in next year's races but in its own class and with separate a points system and podium ceremony.

To go along with its more aggressive looks and aero, the G55's Ford engine is 3.7 liters instead of the G50's 3.5, and it puts out 370 horsepower - 70 horses more than the G50. Other tweaks include beefier brakes front and back and a new exhaust. Current G50 owners can upgrade to the G55 for £25,000 ($39,219 U.S.), or privateers can buy the car new for £75,000 ($117,661 U.S.).

Ginetta's latest will be publicly unveiled at Autosport International on January 13 in Birmingham, England. Follow the jump for the press release, and get a couple of glimpses in the gallery of images below.


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Too many tempting deals to pass up at Cruisin? this year

Is it just me, or does it seem as if there are a lot more cars for sale at this year’s Cruisin’ than we’ve seen in years past? Some of the prices on the stickers seem to be from yesteryear … Continue reading

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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Jimmie Johnson Again The Star As NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion?s Week Returns To Las Vegas

NASCAR Logo* Frank Caliendo, Rascal Flatts Headline Awards Ceremony At Wynn Las Vegas * Popular Victory Lap On Famous Vegas Strip Again Planned * NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon To Be Showcased At Bellagio DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2010) ? The champion is crowned, the celebration awaits. What a party it promises to...more»

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Kobayashi happy with rookie season

Kamui Kobayashi says he was pleased with his rookie Formula 1 season, despite some difficult times early on. The 24-year-old Japanese finished 12th in the championship with a best result of sixth at Silverstone, while his Sauber team finished eighth in the constructors

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Video: A closer look at the Nissan iV Design Concept

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For us, one of the most interesting parts of the LA Auto Show is the Design Challenge, in which automakers are invited to rack their brains, sharpen their pencils and crank out a concept that best matches a set of predetermined parameters. This year, manufacturers were challenged to come up with a concept that was stylish, engaging to drive, and easy on the environment, all wrapped in a 1,000-lb. package. Automakers from Honda to Maybach rolled out their ideas of what said vehicle should look like, and while the judges crowned both Cadillac and Smart as this year's winners, we were intrigued by the Nissan iV.

Fortunately, Nissan has been kind enough to give us a closer look at the vehicle. The spec sheet for the iV reads like a who's who of concept fantasy, with building materials sourced from fast-growing ivy and spider silk, plus a propulsion and steering system that makes use of clever electromagnets. While a bio-battery stores energy for your commute, the iV also makes use of a supercapacitor to recover energy that would otherwise be lost during braking. Hit the jump to take a look at a video of the concept.



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Lynch Longtime Fixture In Motorsports World

Jean Lynch (Mike Kerchner Photo) Few in racing, male or female, have influenced the sport more or handled their life?s work as professionally as Jean Lynch. But like so many other people with multiple talents, the lady is hard to define.

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2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Spyder Performante ? Auto Shows

The Superleggera treatment for the open-top Gallardo.
Most people who drive the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder invariably come away depressed, thinking the same thing: With 552 hp, a 0-to-60-mph time of about 3.5 seconds, and a claimed top speed of 201 mph, this thing is too damned slow. Lamborghini gets it. Although public attention is focused [...]


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Ecclestone Robbed In London

LONDON ? Formula One czar Bernie Ecclestone received minor injuries when he was robbed outside his London office earlier this week.

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Herck quickest on final GP2 test day

Michael Herck was quickest as his DPR team, the GP2/08 chassis and the Bridgestone tyres all bowed out on 2010's final day of GP2 testing in Abu Dhabi today. Herck led both the Sunday sessions, setting the best time of the week's four days of running with a 1m47.138s in the afternoon. While DPR has lost its place in the field with the arrival of Carlin and Air Asia for 2011, Herck will stay on in GP2 with Coloni.

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DYLAN CAPPELLO SETS QUICK TIME AT PRESTIGIOUS TURKEY NIGHT GRAND PRIX

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Cooper extends British F3 deal

Cooper Tires is to continue as title sponsor of British Formula 3 until at least the end of 2014. The American tyre company began its association with British F3 in 2009, when it took over supply from its affiliate brand Avon Tyres, which had previously been sole supplier to the series for 27 years. Julian Baldwin, managing director of Cooper Tires Europe, said: "Cooper's role in British F3 is something that everyone who works at our Melksham base is very proud of, and rightly so.

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autosport.com ? NASCAR News: Q & A with Mattias Ekstrom

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2010 Cup Series Point Standings Final Results

Pos Driver BPts Points Ldr Nxt Starts Poles Wins T5s T10 DNFs Money Won 1 Jimmie Johnson 155 6622 0 0 36 2 6 17 23 4 $7,264,781 2 Denny Hamlin 125 6583 -39 -39 36 2 8 14 18 2 $5,856,553 3 Kevin Harvick 90 6581 -41 -2 36 0 3 16 26 1 [...]

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Changes at Hendrick not just about Earnhardt (Yahoo! Sports)

Rick Hendrick made the bold move to swap three crew chiefs with three drivers not save Dale Earnhardt Jr., but to better his team.

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2012 Mazda5 priced from $19,990, hits dealerships in January

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We have quite the soft spot for the Mazda5 mini-minivan. It's a taller, more capacious version of the zippy Mazda3, and it stands totally alone in a class of Americanized small MPVs (until the Ford Grand C-Max arrives on our shores, that is). Mazda has given the 5 a healthy once-over for the 2012 model year, and the automaker has just announced that the swoopy new people-mover will be priced from $19,990 (including destination and delivery).

That sub-$20,000 price point gets you the base Sport model, which has 16-inch wheels, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, tilt/telescope steering wheel, remote keyless entry and safety features like Dynamic Stability Control and traction control. The $21,990 Touring model adds 17-inch alloys, a five-speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The top-rung Grand Touring ($24,670) will net you a moonroof, automatic xenon headlamps, heated mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather front seats and an upgraded audio system with Sirius satellite radio.

The entire Mazda5 range is powered by the automaker's 2.5-liter inline-four (found in the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-7) that produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. Base Sport models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while a five-speed autobox is the only transmission available on Touring and Grand Touring models.

Look for the 2012 Mazda5 to hit dealerships in January of 2011. For the full details, follow the jump for Mazda's press release.


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Video: First U.S. ad for the Fiat 500 is... kinda bland

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The enthusiast hordes have been gearing up for the arrival of the Fiat 500 for some time now. At last, Fiat has prepared its ad campaign to let the more casual car fan know what's about to hit, and the initial result feels, to us, a lot less exciting than the car itself. Think Anthony Robbins meets a Target commercial, with a little bit of a white 500 thrown in. Or just think Moby since, with no disrespect to the musician himself, his tunes have become the soundtrack to tapioca advertising.

The 1:47 spot you'll find after the jump will supposedly be cut up to provide more TV-friendly commercial spots of various lengths. Have a look and let us know if you think the Fiat 500 is well served, or deserves more. Hat tip to Jamie

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Goodbye and Good Luck from Toyota Motorsport GmbH

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) COLOGNE, Germany, Wednesday 24 November 2010 Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) confirms the departure of Jens Marquardt and wishes to place on record its sincere thanks for his significant contribution to the company over the past 10...

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RED BULL RACING DRIVERS GO LOCAL FOR THE WEEKEND WORLD CHAMPION IN BERLIN, RED BULL AUSSIES IN PERTH

Red Bull Racing Saturday, 27 November 2010 Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo are in their native countries this weekend, completing a number of show runs for Red Bull Racing....

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K&N West Slate Set

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will make two stops at Phoenix Int'l Raceway next season.

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2010 Cup Series Point Standings Final Results

Pos Driver BPts Points Ldr Nxt Starts Poles Wins T5s T10 DNFs Money Won 1 Jimmie Johnson 155 6622 0 0 36 2 6 17 23 4 $7,264,781 2 Denny Hamlin 125 6583 -39 -39 36 2 8 14 18 2 $5,856,553 3 Kevin Harvick 90 6581 -41 -2 36 0 3 16 26 1 [...]

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Frequent Flyer Miles Adding Up For Vettel

LUXURY CLASS: Sebastian Vettel traveled to Austria, England and then back to Abu Dhabi in the days after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Nov. 14, where he claimed the Formula One World Championship.

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Kavanagh and Squadron Kick Off Bus Lane Camera Enforcement

Dan Squadron and Brian Kavanagh announce that bus lane cameras will be enforcing First and Second Avenue starting today. Photo: Office of Dan Squadron
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2011 Acura TSX Official Photos and Info ? Auto Shows

Acura?s enthusiast sedan gets a mild face lift.
The favorite Acura of enthusiasts, the TSX, gets a very minor face lift for 2011, including a few mechanical enhancements to help fuel economy plus a Sport Wagon variation that will arrive in early 2011.


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Rumormill: Porsche to collaborate with Bentley?

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Porsche and Bentley are related under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, and a new rumor suggests that the two might become kissing cousins. Autocar had a chance to speak with Porsche CEO Matthias Müller, and the head honcho of the German sports car vehicle brand says that a collaboration with Bentley could help push future Panamera variants foward. Per Müller,
"I think we have to discuss with Bentley whether we can put together our performance, our engineers. It should be possible."
He goes on to state that sticking to just a four-door sports car is boring. The Panamera should be revised into a handful of iterations, and Müller uses terms like "van", "combi" and "longer." If you are a Porsche loyalist, we'll give you a minute to restart your heart.

One variant we hope the Brits and the Germans can breathe life into? A Porsche 928. There have been rumors and speculation for years now, so perhaps this inter-brand teamwork is just what the doctor (would have) ordered.
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BMW to recruit an external driver

BMW is planning to recruit one driver from outside its existing roster for its return to DTM in 2012. The German manufacturer will prioritise its currently-contracted drivers, but its motorsport boss Mario Theissen says there will probably be a spare seat. "We have started to think about our drivers," he told AUTOSPORT

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Spy Shots: Pagani C9 caught flexing its V12 muscle

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While you might be at home recovering from a Turkey-induced hangover, the dedicated spy photographers of the world are out and about, dutifully catching glimpses of new cars as they are tested. One lucky lensmith caught a camouflaged Pagani C9 being put through a rigorous testing regime.

And rigorous it is, with a reported 500,000-plus combined kilometers having ticked off the odometers of the four prototypes and one test mule. Pagani wants to hit 700,000 kilometers before the car shows its unmasked face, which looks almost Fisker-esque in the photos you see here.

The Pagani C9 is powered by an AMG-developed V12 engine, which is not related to the V12 found in the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. Rumor has it that the V12 powering the C9 produces over 700 horsepower while also lowering C02 emissions to sub-supercar levels.

We're still calling it the C9, but the real name will be revealed sometime in the next few weeks. Pagani's Zonda replacement, whatever moniker it might wear, should make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2011. If that happens, you can be certain we'll be on hand to capture it from every angle.



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Foust completes RoC entry

Tanner Foust has completed the line-up for this year's Race of Champions, which takes place in Dusseldorf this weekend. The American drifting, rallying and rallycross star will join motorcycle racing legend Mick Doohan in Team All-Stars for the Nations' Cup element of the end-of-season contest. Foust has competed in the RoC for the past two years, and took Team USA to the semi-finals of the 2009 Nations' Cup alongside Travis Pastrana

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Hendrick Motorsports makes personnel adjustments for 2011

Hendrick MotorsportsCONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 23, 2010) ? Hendrick Motorsports has made personnel adjustments in preparation for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. being teamed with new crew chiefs. Below are the driver-crew chief pairings for each Hendrick Motorsports car, effective immediately: No. 5 Chevrolet...more»

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Kasey Kahne Wins Pole for NASCAR Finale, Jimmie Johnson Leads Contenders

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Kasey Kahne won the pole position for Sunday's Ford 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while four-time defending Cup champ Jimmie Johnson's sixth-place effort was best of the three drivers vying for the season championship.

Kahne's No. 83 Red Bull Toyota turned a lap of 176.904 mph around the 1.5-mile oval, bettering Carl Edwards' Ford and Jamie McMurray's Chevrolet. (Kahne is shown at right checking times during qualifying).

But as significant as who will be starting up front is who won't be. Championship points leader Denny Hamlin, who holds a tenuous 15-point edge over Johnson, will start 37th in the 43-car field. Kevin Harvick, who trails Hamlin by 46 points, will roll off 28th.

"It was tough ... but our car is gonna be fine tomorrow,'' Hamlin said. "We know that. This is a track you can pass (at). We're looking forward to that part of it. Friday has just never been our strong suit and so we gotta battle back again."

Harvick, who has started better then 20th only one time since August, didn't appear overly concerned with his starting position. He finished third at Martinsville, Va., last month after starting 36th and was runner-up at Las Vegas despite starting 34th.

"I thought we might have been a little better, but not much,'' said Harvick, who drives the No.. 29 Shell-Pennzoil Chevy. "Everybody on the car did a really good job. ... We've been talking about where we want to pit here, the same thing we do every week.

"Our car was very comfortable in race trim and we are ready to go.''

 

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Petty vows to continue with two cars

NASCAR legend Richard Petty says he is confident that his team will continue into 2011 despite its recent problems, but it will only run two cars compared to this year's four-driver line-up. Richard Petty Motorsports has had well-publicised funding troubles in recent weeks.

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Not The Winner, But Still Champion

Guest Column By Cathy Elliott During a press conference in Miami held three days prior to the season-ending Ford 400, a comment made before any of the three remaining NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship contenders uttered a single word made me laugh out loud. “The three drivers still in contention for this year’s series title [...]

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Rumormill: Porsche to collaborate with Bentley?

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Porsche and Bentley are related under the Volkswagen Group umbrella, and a new rumor suggests that the two might become kissing cousins. Autocar had a chance to speak with Porsche CEO Matthias Müller, and the head honcho of the German sports car vehicle brand says that a collaboration with Bentley could help push future Panamera variants foward. Per Müller,
"I think we have to discuss with Bentley whether we can put together our performance, our engineers. It should be possible."
He goes on to state that sticking to just a four-door sports car is boring. The Panamera should be revised into a handful of iterations, and Müller uses terms like "van", "combi" and "longer." If you are a Porsche loyalist, we'll give you a minute to restart your heart.

One variant we hope the Brits and the Germans can breathe life into? A Porsche 928. There have been rumors and speculation for years now, so perhaps this inter-brand teamwork is just what the doctor (would have) ordered.
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BMW to recruit an external driver

BMW is planning to recruit one driver from outside its existing roster for its return to DTM in 2012. The German manufacturer will prioritise its currently-contracted drivers, but its motorsport boss Mario Theissen says there will probably be a spare seat. "We have started to think about our drivers," he told AUTOSPORT

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FYI WIRZ: NASCAR?s Top Drivers Talk Fast Kansas City

Tony Stewart talks to media. The top five Chase drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this week—Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, and Kevin Harvick—talk the 1.5-mile tri-oval with 15-degree banking at Kansas Speedway.  The Price Chopper 400 … Continue reading

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Thursday, November 25, 2010

Michigan International Speedway vs. Daytona International Speedway in holiday food drive competition

Local Brooklyn, MI, Elementary School makes first donation to MIS Daytona to Partner with WESH-TV and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson Daytona (Fla.) International SpeedwayBROOKLYN, Mich. and DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2010) �? In the spirit of competition off the race track, Michigan International Speedway and Daytona International Speedway are having a friendly contest...more»

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Hamlin Relieved Championship Fight Is Over

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Talladega Leads The Way In Most Competitive Year In NASCAR

Talladega (Ala.) SuperspeedwayTALLADEGA, Ala.� ? 2010 was the most competitive year in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history and the racing at Talladega Superspeedway was one of the prime reasons.� Talladega Superspeedway set NASCAR records of 29 different leaders and 88 lead changes in the April 25th Aaron?s 499, smashing the previous records, also held by...more»

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Chase Coverage: Homestead Preview

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Hyundai Genesis 100K or Bust: Louisiana for Lunch

Our extra-long-term Hyundai Genesis is in need of a little extra push to reach the 100,000-mile mark. To that end, everyone here is pitching in to finish the final 38K by December 31?about two months. Follow along as we take road trips of varying necessity in an attempt to roll over that sixth [...]


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Mortara seals second Macau crown

Edoardo Mortara made history in Macau on Sunday, becoming the first man to win the Formula 3 Grand Prix for a second time. The Signature driver fought back from third place at one point in the incident-filled race to take a win that rounds off his title-winning F3 Euro Series campaign in perfect style. Mortara had led away cleanly from pole position at the start and defended well into Lisboa, holding off Daniel Abt who had jumped ahead of front-row starter Laurens Vanthoor

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Alonso fastest as Pirelli test ends

Ferrari completed its domination of the final Formula 1 running of the season, with Fernando Alonso matching team-mate Felipe Massa by topping the times in the Abu Dhabi tyre test. Over the course of the two-day test, the 12 F1 teams have had their first opportunity to try Pirelli's development rubber for the 2011 season. As well as being fastest, Alonso completed over 100 laps today, almost two full race distances.

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