By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Matt Kenseth drove from the back of the field to take the Daytona 500 lead minutes before the sky opened up, handing the former series champion his first victory in NASCAR's version of the Super Bowl.
Coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, Kenseth's bad luck followed him into Daytona International Speedway. He wrecked his primary car, had to go to a backup and started Sunday's race in last place.
But as rain closed in on the season-opening event, the field turned it up a notch — anticipating the race would not go the distance. Kenseth used a huge push from Kevin Harvick to pass Elliott Sadler with 54 laps to go. Caution came out moments later for an accident started by Paul Menard, and the rain that had been threatening all day finally arrived.
NASCAR stopped the race two laps later, and the cars were called to pit road. Some drivers climbed from their cars to await NASCAR's decision on whether to restart the race, but Kenseth sat patiently inside his parked Ford on pit road.
When NASCAR declared it over, the 2003 Cup champion tearfully climbed from his car to celebrate his victory, which snapped a 36-race winless streak. It was also the first Daytona 500 win for team owner Jack Roush.
"It's going to be really wet if I cry like a baby," the usually cool Kenseth said as he choked back tears. "I tell you what, after last year, winning a race means a lot to me."
Kevin Harvick, who used a push from Kenseth to win the 500 in 2007, finished second.
AJ Allmendinger, who had to race his way into the field in one of Thursday's qualifiers, finished third.
Clint Bowyer was fourth and Sadler was fifth, devastated he lost the lead moments before the rain stopped the race.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Matt Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Cube cromeEdition to Chicago Auto Show
Another Cube style custom introduced. Accompany the standard variant 2009 Nissan Cube, Cube model chrome appear confident the event Chicago Auto Show recently. Through basic changes in the exterior appearance great make the special edition Nissan Hatchback pride is the fresh look.
Based Cube 1.8 S model, the view outside the chrome appear with the steady application of 3 bar chrome grill, chrome bar on the 2 front bumper, compact body that is integrated directly from the front to rear, side sills and the application model simple. Not to stop there, the chrome appears to have an 5 this style with the additional rear roof spoiler, special Emblem on the stern and unique applications velg 16 inch size that is of course already chrome.
Into the interior, visible on the uniqueness of the outside felt reduced. This is because some parts are inherent in the cockpit features nearly the same as the cabin Cube 1.8 S. The standard features include Bluetooth is Hands-free Phone System, wheel rim berbalut skin, texture seat color combinations of black and gray, and upgraded audio with 6 speakers and Rockford Fosgate subwoofer.
Intensity features complete interior, chrome Cube is also provided for the iPod interface system, pedal of aluminum, as well as automatic temperature control (Automatic Temperature Control). For labor endorsement, as basic Cube variants, S and SL, kitchen spur Cube is also chrome trim dipersenjatai engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. With this engine bursts of energy produced is able to touch the number 122 Hp.
Intensity features complete interior, chrome Cube is also provided for the iPod interface system, pedal of aluminum, as well as automatic temperature control (Automatic Temperature Control). For labor endorsement, as basic Cube variants, S and SL, kitchen spur Cube is also chrome trim dipersenjatai engine 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. With this engine bursts of energy produced is able to touch the number 122 Hp.
New Honda Coupe
Manufacturer Honda enthusiast market to try to expose consumers to immediately newest product released in two years. After previously only tangible concept, this time the Honda CR-Z has reached the pole up bertipe coupe. Sporty design with a back bend curvature body image building aerodynamics. Honda CR-Z Hybrid based fuel is marketed soon in the year 2011.
As the preceding CRX, Honda CR-Z is also mengusung motor gasoline sub-2-liter for front wheel drive. But the difference lies in the system kelistrikannya that can be driven with the engine or can also use the battery to generate power and is able to save fuel consumption.
As the preceding CRX, Honda CR-Z is also mengusung motor gasoline sub-2-liter for front wheel drive. But the difference lies in the system kelistrikannya that can be driven with the engine or can also use the battery to generate power and is able to save fuel consumption.
gasoline type engine 1.8 liter torsi extra strength and able to transmit large power to reach 104 horse power. CR-Z also made using CVT gearbox manufacturer, to help the performance of manual transmission . According to the senior mechanical Honda, the system has been applied to the ideal Honda CR-Z Hybrid is motorized.
Unlike the CRX that has a slim body design, while the CR-Z gambot better shape and have weight around 1270 kg. One thing that is unique, the entire cabin roof-shaped see-through to buritannya. Then two twin silincer deliberately placed in the middle of the back side, considering the form of bumpernya which integrates with the wide body shape. While futuristic and interior color combinations are very harmonious and elegant, standardization has become a factory. The Honda expects attendance got good response from the market, and will be assessed during the two years before launched
Scion tC Series 5.0, comingsoon in chicago
Each automobile has always been in the place to show the teeth for the car manufacturer and the opportunity to exhibit works mutakhirnya race. As with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), which spread Scion TC 5.0 series event at Chicago Auto Show, this year. Sedan is only produced in 2000 as the unit changed to be very sporty appearance.
Starting from the concept of mind for all black eksteriornya to even up the process tools-tools that are all derived from the inherent Toyota Racing Development (TRD). At the rodanya use velg 18 inch color mengusung who also similar to the bodinya. And then to per Suspensi vary with the color red, which also lansiran from TRD. Use of spare-part foot feet can make the car handling better.
While the engines combustion chamber does not get too mean changes. The only visible to the exhaust system on it, supported by the TRD sport muffler stainless based, able to produce sound engine gahar and become more varied. Then in the interior part of the course which is dominated by the color black. Meanwhile, for more seats combined with the color red, there are also TRD logo on the floor kabinnya. Specifications are dibanderol with the price $ 19,300, and only offered at the event titled Chicago Auto Show.
While the engines combustion chamber does not get too mean changes. The only visible to the exhaust system on it, supported by the TRD sport muffler stainless based, able to produce sound engine gahar and become more varied. Then in the interior part of the course which is dominated by the color black. Meanwhile, for more seats combined with the color red, there are also TRD logo on the floor kabinnya. Specifications are dibanderol with the price $ 19,300, and only offered at the event titled Chicago Auto Show.
KTM X-Bow ABT modyfication engine
If you hold on one extreme of the vehicle you want to see on the road, may KTM X-Bow alternative answers. How the car does not sport a roofed open this line of distinction that makes it so very attractive. Standardnya is not surprising if the car has been good from the compact exterior, interior and kitchen pacunya. But it is not satisfactory Abt to remodel their kitchen in order to spur the car the more vigorous and more wild.
The default motor car manufacturer, the paper is visible Austria seen the withdrawal Transformer, a combination car and a robot. Berkelir typical orange and black, some parts are visible on the exterior so strong with the dominance of carbon fiber as pelapisnya. Design your own theme is to emphasize the element aerodinamitas
Abt modifications on the car itself appears to change in the prominent part machine. The application includes the upgrading of research and re-engine 2.0-liter TFSI to be more powerful. The result is remarkable because the car bursts of energy from the rapid increase was only a 300 Hp 240 Hp. In line with the acceleration of the KTM German tuner also melesat offset increased power output. Although no change interior and exterior, which means, KTM X-Bow Abt far more visible mumpuni.
Abt modifications on the car itself appears to change in the prominent part machine. The application includes the upgrading of research and re-engine 2.0-liter TFSI to be more powerful. The result is remarkable because the car bursts of energy from the rapid increase was only a 300 Hp 240 Hp. In line with the acceleration of the KTM German tuner also melesat offset increased power output. Although no change interior and exterior, which means, KTM X-Bow Abt far more visible mumpuni.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Horse join with car
by,Justin Thomas
Here's an extreme car modification to combat the rising gas prices in the U.S. This mod will really cut down on trips to the pump, though you will need to start visiting the local feed store more often. One thing you will need to watch out for with this kind of set-up is going to be the exhaust issues, just so you’re aware. The other issue may be irate motorists who find themselves behind you — the Amish can certainly attest to this problem.
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