BIZ: Rumor Of Edelbrock Sale To German Co. Pure Speculation?
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 07:22 PM EDT
Meinung: Rumors, like an egg, until it's hatched you won't know whether it'll cluck or quack. If there's truth, a logical suitor might be 'tedrive', a 'drive-train' manufacturer owned by a private equity fund, advised by Orlando Management GmbH, a Munich-based firm. But then again?
www.tedrive.com/unternehmen_standorte.php
NASCAR: Hall of Fame Opening Ceremony Successful Fans Pleased
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 12:29 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Officials probably cringed a bit when N.C. Governor proclaimed NASCAR as No. 1 spectator sport, (NFL is), but that blooper aside the opening ceremony was a success. The 'Hall' is welcoming, exhibits accessible, and the fan experience educational, as well as entertaining. Congrats Charlotte!
www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/12/1430343/theres-a-lot-to-drink-i...ml
IRL: Cautiously Optimistic. Yellow Flag For Baltimore Grand Prix
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 10:35 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Citing 2002 'one-n-done' Cadillac GP in neighboring D.C., which lost millions, the "Sun" reminds: '…we should be sure we [city] can recoup our investment…' (five-year agreement with Baltimore Racing Development, the first in 2011.) $8mm improvements already higher than initial estimates.
articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-05-05/news/bs-ed-indy-car-baltimore-g...t/
NASCAR: HoF Opening Day Tomorrow $60 Million Over Budget
Monday, May 10th, 2010 02:19 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Built/operated by the city of Charlotte for $200mm, and licensed by NASCAR which gets royalties on virtually everything, including 10% of ticket sales. However, payments are deferred until the 'Hall' makes money. $19.95 day tix is a great value, the challenge now selling annual memberships.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/NASCAR_Hall_of_Fame...ml
WRC: Ford Sets New Victory Record In New Zealand
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 10:29 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Amazing what a company can do without a bailout. Recently recognized as 'leading' brand in consumer survey, now the 'Blue Oval' earns most successful manufacturer in WRC history, the toughest competition in motorsport for production-based cars. 75 wins, record stood since 1992.
www.crash.net/world+rally/news/159550/1/ford_sets_new_wrc_victory_re...ml
BIZ: Toyota Out Ford In As Leading Brand In Q1
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 10:13 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Kelley Blue Book reports it developed a means to gauge how consumers view OEMs, which can indicate how a brand is perceived relative to the market and competitors. The data diagnostic tool was designed to help automakers improve brand strength, and marketing efforts.
www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/06/476443.html
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 07:22 PM EDT
Meinung: Rumors, like an egg, until it's hatched you won't know whether it'll cluck or quack. If there's truth, a logical suitor might be 'tedrive', a 'drive-train' manufacturer owned by a private equity fund, advised by Orlando Management GmbH, a Munich-based firm. But then again?
www.tedrive.com/unternehmen_standorte.php
NASCAR: Hall of Fame Opening Ceremony Successful Fans Pleased
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 12:29 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Officials probably cringed a bit when N.C. Governor proclaimed NASCAR as No. 1 spectator sport, (NFL is), but that blooper aside the opening ceremony was a success. The 'Hall' is welcoming, exhibits accessible, and the fan experience educational, as well as entertaining. Congrats Charlotte!
www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/12/1430343/theres-a-lot-to-drink-i...ml
IRL: Cautiously Optimistic. Yellow Flag For Baltimore Grand Prix
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 10:35 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Citing 2002 'one-n-done' Cadillac GP in neighboring D.C., which lost millions, the "Sun" reminds: '…we should be sure we [city] can recoup our investment…' (five-year agreement with Baltimore Racing Development, the first in 2011.) $8mm improvements already higher than initial estimates.
articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-05-05/news/bs-ed-indy-car-baltimore-g...t/
NASCAR: HoF Opening Day Tomorrow $60 Million Over Budget
Monday, May 10th, 2010 02:19 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Built/operated by the city of Charlotte for $200mm, and licensed by NASCAR which gets royalties on virtually everything, including 10% of ticket sales. However, payments are deferred until the 'Hall' makes money. $19.95 day tix is a great value, the challenge now selling annual memberships.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/NASCAR_Hall_of_Fame...ml
WRC: Ford Sets New Victory Record In New Zealand
Sunday, May 9th, 2010 10:29 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Amazing what a company can do without a bailout. Recently recognized as 'leading' brand in consumer survey, now the 'Blue Oval' earns most successful manufacturer in WRC history, the toughest competition in motorsport for production-based cars. 75 wins, record stood since 1992.
www.crash.net/world+rally/news/159550/1/ford_sets_new_wrc_victory_re...ml
BIZ: Toyota Out Ford In As Leading Brand In Q1
Saturday, May 8th, 2010 10:13 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Kelley Blue Book reports it developed a means to gauge how consumers view OEMs, which can indicate how a brand is perceived relative to the market and competitors. The data diagnostic tool was designed to help automakers improve brand strength, and marketing efforts.
www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/05/06/476443.html
