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Team Pro-Motion Partners with New Jersey Motorsports Park

Well that was quick!  One profitable track day weekend for NJ Motorsports Park and Team Pro-Motion (TPM) gets the title of “Official Motorcycle School and Trackday Provider”.  I must say that TPM’s ART Basic school is definitely top notch for the trackday newbie.  We’ll see how many days TPM has in their lineup for next year on this track.

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Press Release after the jump:
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Rumor: 2010 GT-R Spec V - 520HP

Word on the street is that the new V Spec GT-R is going to make 520hp at 6,200RPM and 440 torque between 3,200 and 5,200RPM.  Outside it may look exactly the same but cost you twice as much as a regular GT-R.

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To be honest it looks like the only purpose of this car is to beat the ZR-1 around the ‘Ring.

2010 Nissan GT-R Spec V Gets 520 HP, Drops 200 Pounds

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Wheel Concept Show, Edison NJ

Photos by Brian Chin & Somya Siva

I’ve been to alot of car shows and it’s hard to find that perfect blend of dope rides. This past weekend Wheel Concept show is on my Top 10 for 2008. I saw alot of clean cars and hey, that’s my style. F’ that funky body kit! I was glad to see that no one was rocking those teddy bear rims. You know what I’m talking about! I like simple and clean.
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NHRA ANNOUNCES CATEGORIES WITHIN LUCAS SERIES AND SUMMIT SERIES FOR INTERESTED SPORT COMPACT RACERS

Interested sport compact racers can continue to compete in this season in the
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA Summit Racing Series

GLENDORA, Calif. (July 17, 2008) – On the heels of yesterday’s disappointing announcement by NOPI Motorsports regarding the cancellation of the remainder of the NOPI Drag Racing Series season, NHRA has outlined the classes in which sport compact racers can compete in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA Summit Racing Series. Continue reading ‘NHRA ANNOUNCES CATEGORIES WITHIN LUCAS SERIES AND SUMMIT SERIES FOR INTERESTED SPORT COMPACT RACERS’

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*Updated! Rumor??? NOPI Cancels Rest of The Season!

July 16, 2008 It is with great regret that NOPI Motorsports, LLC has suspended operations for the summer and fall 2008. This will include NOPI Drag Racing Series, NOPI Drift Series and the NOPI NATIONALS Motorsports Supershow. The company is undergoing an organizational restructuring in light of severe adverse affects of a disappointing spring season. Continue reading ‘*Updated! Rumor??? NOPI Cancels Rest of The Season!’

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Formula DRIFT Round 4: High Stakes; Toshiki Yoshioka Takes Win at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Long Beach, Calif. – July 15, 2008 – Formula DRIFT entered Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time for Round 4: High Stakes and rookie Toshiki Yoshioka took home the victory. This event also marked the 2nd event of the Tires.com Triple Crown bonus prize with Rhys Millen holding the lead over teammate Daijiro Yoshihara. Continue reading ‘Formula DRIFT Round 4: High Stakes; Toshiki Yoshioka Takes Win at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway’

Evans Tuning’s July Feature

Evans Tuning’s website is now featuring some of the hottest and fastest cars that go through their shop.  These cars show and prove on the dyno AND on the track:

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Formula D & Red Bull’s Drifting World Championship

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Isn’t this an interesting turn of events.  Formula D has made a deal with Red Bull to sanction Red Bull’s Drifting World Championships in Long Beach this November.  Press Release after the jump:

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Speed Junkies Meet presented by Bridgewater Acura

Photos by Brian Chin

Speed is the rate of motion, or equivalently the rate of change in position, often expressed as distance d traveled per unit of time t. Junky is someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction. So put these two words together an you get the first annual Speed Junkies Meet presented by Bridgewater Acura. Stay tuned for the next meet!
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2008 SPOCOM Car Show

Photos by Son Mustafa & Jimmy Spence

Now trying to get some of the hottest rides in Socal together in one gigantic room is probably one of the hardest things to do. But with proper tactics such as advertising, word-of-mouth, email blast, and a random post on the car forums, you can bet to turn some heads. This was a show not to be missed and if that doesn’t entice you enough how about some of the most notorious manufacturer in the sport compact scene available to answer you questions. Still not enough? Ok, how about a couple dozen of Socal’s finest ladies? Did I get your attention yet? Yup, if your just hearing about this now you missed out, The 2008 SPOCOM Car show down in Long Beach, CA. Check out the photos and make sure you don’t miss out next year!
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