Aspiring Race Car Driver Chris Fowler to Debut at Madison International Speedway July 17, 2004; Pledges to Donate Ten Percent of Winnings to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Chris Fowler of Chris Fowler Racing will make his debut race in a stock car on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at the American Speed Association's National Tour during the BFGoodrich Tires 250 at Madison International Speedway.Fowler, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., will race alongside Chad Wood of Madison-based Wood Brothers Racing. Fowler will drive the number 42 car. Fowler's previous racing record includes 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place finishes in the 2002-03 Skip Barber Formula Dodge Southern Series. His sponsors include Chiron Corporation (www.chiron.com), Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (www.inspirepharm.com), Parion Sciences (www.parion.com) and Impact Racing (www.impactraceproducts.com).
Fowler was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at six months old, and at age 29, is determined to become a major force in professional racing. CF is a genetic disease that affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States.
A defective gene causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus that leads to chronic and life-threatening lung infections and impairs digestion.
Fowler has pledged to donate ten percent of his race winnings to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., to support research towards a cure for CF. ??? "I have waited my entire life for this moment, and to finally have the opportunity to race is amazing.
I am so very thankful to my sponsors, supporters and Woods Brothers Racing for making this possible. I'm planning for a big finish and look forward to donating money to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help find a cure for CF," Fowler said.The 250 lap race is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. CST at Madison International Speedway, near Madison, Wis. The American Speed Association is based in Pendleton, Ind., and has offered racing programs since 1968, including the ASA National Tour, ASA Late Model Series, several regional series, and the ASA Member Track programs. For additional information, visit www.asaracing.com.Fowler's Web site is available at www.fowlerracing.com.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Web site is www.cff.org. Fowler is in need of additional sponsors to compete in three to four additional races this year in the ASA series. Interested sponsors may visit http://sponsor.fowlerracing.com for more information.For photos relating to this release, please contact Kelly Papinchak at 713-416-2218 or e-mail protected from spam bots.Kelly Papinchak713-416-2218e-mail protected from spam bots.
PlasmaCar Wins Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award
OTTAWA (ContentDesk) October 19, 2005 -- PlaSmart Incorporated, distributor of PlasmaCar ride-on toys across America as well as their drivers, children from ages 3 to 12, are pleased that the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio has awarded its top Platinum Award to PlasmaCar as one of the most outstanding toy products of the year.The independent consumer organization recently announced its annual awards with the publication of the 13th edition of the book, OPPENHEIM TOY PORTFOLIO 2006 Edition:
The Best Toys, Books, DVDs & Music for Kids ($12/ISBN 0972105034).
Oppenheim cofounder Stephanie Oppenheim appeared on the October 5th edition of NBCs TODAY Show to launch the book. We are delighted PlasmaCar has received this Award, says Timothy Kimber, President of PlaSmart Incorporated.
Its great PlasmaCar is recognized as a safe, innovative and fun toy for Preschoolers by an independent American consumer review of childrens media which does not accept entry fees for reviewing...
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Cycle Solutions is Your One-Stop Motorcycle and ATV Resource for Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts
CycleSolutions.net, a motorcycle and ATV accessories retailer, is now on-line!
Cycle Solutions offers motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts one site to meet all of their motorcycle and ATV accessory needs as well as get up-to-date information on all things motorcycles and ATVs.Forums are available for enthusiasts to exchange ideas and information about their motorcycles and ATVS, as well as provide helpful information to other enthusiasts regarding motorcycle and ATV accessories.
We are an authorized distributor of:
Amsoil, Superbrace, Genmar, HEL Products, MBW and Doggles products.
We are also affiliated with Ridegear and JC Whitney for all of your motorcycle and ATV accessories needs.
Motorcycle and ATV accessory retail products are sold through JN Cycles Direct, a web partner to Cycle Solutions.Motorcycle and ATV news and recall information is also provided on CycleSolutions.net.
This will enable enthusiasts to get up-to-date information...
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GMC Canyon: A Functional Vehicle
The GMC Canyon has been in the automobile world since the year 2004. It arrived at the auto scene with its relative the Chevrolet Colorado. The GMC is a truck and actually are produced and manufactured in Thailand.
When the GMC Canyon first arrived on the scene in 2004, it was a pretty impressive truck. It held plenty of power along with a very spacious interior that had the consumers and aficionados flocking to see what the truck was all about.
It also was functional for it could transport not only people but cargo as well.
There are two engine choices for this vehicle. There is the standard 2.8 liter Vortec engine with four inline cylinders. This engine could produce some 175 units of power as well as 185 pound feet of torque. As per the optional engine, it is the 3.5 liter Vortec engine with five inline cylinders.
This is the first engine with five cylinders to be used in consumer pickups. It has the capacity to produce 220 horsepower...
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How to Stop Brake Noise and Keep Your Car Safe
LEESBURG, VA (ContentDesk) August 3, 2005 -- You need a brake job. Five words no motorist wants to hear especially if you have taken good care of your car. "What did the manufacturer?or I?do wrong?" you may ask."Probably nothing," says Joel Burrows, a.k.a. "The Car Doctor" and VP of Training/R&D at Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC). "The braking system is designed to wear.
If it didn't, it couldn't do the job it does." Burrows advises motorists to view the servicing or replacement of brakes not as repair, which implies a flaw, but as a standard, predictable maintenance item. According to the car doctor, even the noises that brakes make are part of the maintenance design. Braking pads have wear indicators. When the brake pads get worn to a certain point, they are designed to scrape against the turning rotor and make a noise. According to Burrows, those nails-on-chalkboard squeals are alerting you to get your brake system inspected.
That is the impetus behind "Stop the Noise,"...
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