The Drive Smarter Video Contest (http://www.drivesmarterchallenge.org/contest/) invites anyone with a camera to submit a two-minute video illustrating one or more of the Drive Smarter Challenge campaign’s gas- and money-saving tips to compete for a $5,000 grand prize.
The goals of the campaign are to encourage people to drive smarter, reduce their gas consumption and drive fewer miles by combining errands, biking, telecommuting, walking, carpooling, or taking public transit.
The first 80 entrants whose videos meet the contest criteria will receive a $25 ExxonMobil Gift Card and a Car Care Council Car Care Guide. Once the contest judges select the finalists, the public will vote for the winners of these prizes:
• Grand Prize: $5,000
• Second Prize: Choice between one VIP NASCAR Race Package (two tickets and two garage/pit passes to a NASCAR race event) or one VIP Indy Racing League Package (two tickets and two garage/pit lane passes to an Indy race event, plus a ride in a specially modified Indy car driven by a pro driver);
• Third Prize: Whichever prize package hasn’t been selected by the second prize winner (either the VIP NASCAR Race Package or the VIP Indy Racing League Package);
• Fourth Prize: Transportation Efficiency Package: A set of 4 Michelin Energy Saver All Season Tires (or comparable tires for the winner’s vehicle), one-year AAA membership, and two Silver Spoke League of American Bicyclists memberships.
Russian GP2 pilot Vitaly Petrov may appear in Formula One as soon as in 2010, as he’s rumored to be joining the newly-promoted Campos Meta stable, grandprix.com reports.
The reputable British title writes that the Russian’s chances of making it to “the queen of motor sport” are extremely high.
“The 24-year-old Russian seems to have plenty of money behind him, although the identity of his sponsors is not really clear. He is rumored to have as much as $15 million to take to a Formula 1 team and, of course, the F1 world is keen to get more Russian involvement in the sport, as it is a country which has potential for many of the F1 sponsors,” according to the magazine.Russian GP2 pilot Vitaly Petrov may appear in Formula One as soon as in 2010, as... more
2007 NASCAR Whelen modifieds champion Donny Lia became the first winner of a NASCAR modified at the Bristol, TN half-mile, high-banked race track. It was the inaugural event and hopefully won't be the last. This race had everything; side-by-side racing, crashes, controversy and even a rain delay.2007 NASCAR Whelen modifieds champion Donny Lia became the first winner of a NASCAR... more
This now makes him the winningest active NASCAR driver at Watkins Glen, surpassing Jeff Gordon. Marcos Ambrose finished second, his best finish to date.This now makes him the winningest active NASCAR driver at Watkins Glen, surpassing... more
Crazy bad crash during NASCAR's rain-delayed Monday race at Watkins Glen race. Took out Jeff Gordon and a few other big names. Kasey Kahne says Ooopsie! Sorry, sorry, sorry!Crazy bad crash during NASCAR's rain-delayed Monday race at Watkins Glen race.... more
Not surprisingly, it's his 2-yr-old daughter, Ella. She may not know EXACTLY what her daddy does, but she knows it's got something to do with race cars and she knows how to cheer him on.Not surprisingly, it's his 2-yr-old daughter, Ella. She may not know EXACTLY what... more
Mitzi TV head to the Connaught Village Spring Festival in London, encountering some cool cars and the likes of Batman, Fred Flintstone, Formula 1 racecar driver and BBC Television's "Top Gear" and "Fifth Gear" presenter Tiff Needell, and Carrie Bradshaw's favourite couture shoe designer Jimmy Choo!
Mustang has enjoyed a rich history in motorsports since its introduction in 1964, winning in drag racing, IMSA and Trans-Am, Grand-Am Cup road racing and, more recently, in Formula D drifting. But it has never competed in NASCAR.Mustang has enjoyed a rich history in motorsports since its introduction in 1964,... more
Giants Despair Hillclimb is held just outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA, in Laurel Run Borough on East Northampton St. This community has been host to this event since it was first held in 1906. It is one of the oldest continuing motor racing events in the world. The Giant is rich in tradition. In its early years, all of the world’s major manufacturers sent their top cars and drivers to capture honors at the event. Early notables included Ralph DePalma (Fiat Team) and Louis Chevrolet driving for Buick. Rejuvenated in 1951, the list of Who’s Who in the driving world included Carroll Shelby (first driver to brake the magic minute), Roger Penske, Oscar Koveleski, etc. The hill starts out with a long gently rising straight about one quarter mile in length that leads into a fast left hander that tests both nerves and skill. Then on to a short chute and "Devils Elbow," a sharply rising hairpin that goes off camber at its crest. Next is a series of ninety-degree turns connected by short straights. Then comes "The Incline," a meandering quarter mile stretch that rises at twenty- two degrees to the finish.Giants Despair Hillclimb is held just outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA, in Laurel Run... more
You and your buddies pack the essentials (beer, chips and beef jerky) into one of your minivan’s and drive yourselves to the closest NASCAR track to undergo the Richard Petty Driving Experience.You and your buddies pack the essentials (beer, chips and beef jerky) into one of your... more
24 Hours of LeMons, an endurance race for cars worth less than $500, was started by Jay Lamm, in response to the elitist racing industry. “Regular racing had gotten way too expensive and took itself way too seriously, ” Lamm explains. “Anyone who thinks racing is going to be their career is probably high, but that's what racing has become by and large.”
This year there are more than 10 LeMon races scheduled all over the US.
Hit the link above for more info....24 Hours of LeMons, an endurance race for cars worth less than $500, was started by... more
Carl Edwards flips into the retaining fence headed to the checkered flag. He was leading at the time, but when pressured for the lead, Carl attempted a block and was bumped by Brad Keselowski which sent him across the top of Ryan Newman's car and careening toward the fans. Luckily the retaining fence and all other safety measures worked very well and only seven people suffered minor injuries. This could have been much worse. Check around 4:18 to see the fence do its job. Amazing.
After the wreck, some other weird things happened. Carl emerged from his car, which was on fire, and ran across the finish line, a-la Ricky Bobby. Also, Keselowski's mentor, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. congratulated Brad on his finish by bumping him, after which Keselowski turned right and across the front of Kyle Busch's car, which spun Keselowski out.
Congratulations to Brad Keselowski for his first Cup win.Carl Edwards flips into the retaining fence headed to the checkered flag. He was... more
Lewis Hamilton is so hot.
and it's a Blackberry, not an iPhone. That's refreshing.Lewis Hamilton is so hot.
and it's a Blackberry, not an iPhone. That's... more
Ever wonder what some of the big-name Hollywood directors’ pre-fame student and short films were like? Long before Star Wars or even THX 1138, George Lucas was an ordinary University of Southern California film student. For his Senior thesis film, Lucas and 13 other film students produced an eight-minute-long short called 1:42:08 (also known as 1:42:08: A Man and His Car). The dialog-free film follows racing driver Peter Brock as he takes a Lotus 23 through Willow Springs Raceway at full-throttle. The film is now available online for viewing.Ever wonder what some of the big-name Hollywood directors’ pre-fame student and... more
A long exausting day at the shop, Jeff shows up LATE- Lieing as always... And once again-Pete has to Teach his CLOWN how to do it.. It's really getting to be a JOKE!A long exausting day at the shop, Jeff shows up LATE- Lieing as always... And once... more
Brit F1 driver Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix in thrilling style.
The 23-year-old dominated the early stages in his McLaren Mercedes-Benz, and then, after being upset by two Safety Car interventions and some cautious team strategy, showed off an incredible array of passing moves in the final laps.
Many have said that Hamilton could be responsible for breathing new life and youthful energy into the sport. Brit F1 driver Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix in thrilling style.
The... more
The actor will be driving car No. 40, a SoBe Mazda RX-8 for the Brumos Porsche 250. The road course is 3.56 mile around in this competitive 250 mile, 70 lap race.The actor will be driving car No. 40, a SoBe Mazda RX-8 for the Brumos Porsche 250.... more
The Brickyard will host the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25th. The weather is forecast to be ideal when 26-year-old Danica Patrick will be one of 33 drivers vying for a big win. She is currently enjoying her career high fifth place points ranking following her first victory in Japan in April, making her the first female winner in the history of the Indy Racing League.The Brickyard will host the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 25th. The weather is forecast to... more
