INDYCAR IN CALIFORNIA

HELIO CASTRONEVES-2ND, ROGER PENSKE-OWNER, WILL POWER-1ST, RYAN BRISCOE-3RD

Roger Penske is a happy man. His team came in 1-2-3 for the first time since 1994. A decent race at a beautiful track in Sonoma, California. Very few cars were counted as out so they had almost a full field at the end. There were three substitute drivers filling in for two injured drivers and for Simona di Silvestro who was not allowed back in the country after a visit home in Switzerland. That is a load of crap and I sure want to find out more about that. You could see what racing is up against in this rough economic time. The stands were empty as they are at all races in Indycar and Formula One. It has been this way for three years and television does such a good job most people feel 'why go.' But this is the first time I have ever heard announcers make mention of it. Can racing last? Formula One has 600 million viewers, but the stands are empty.....except for China. Next week a new race on the Streets of Baltimore.

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CUBA STILL HAS DETROIT STEEL

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FORMULA ONE IN BELGIUM

VETTEL IS THE WINNER

The usual suspects came in one and two, Vettel and Webber, both driving for Red Bull. Jenson Button did a nice job coming in third from 13th. Michael Schumacher did one better, went from 24th to 5th. This track is one of the old ones and one of favorites. I have never been there, but they tell me that it is in a beautiful area.

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STOLEN IN MISSOURI

1970 FORD MAVERICK

Features include: front fenders and valance are welded together to form a 1-piece front clip, shaved door handles and key entry, shaved antenna frenched into rear quarter panel, side marker lights all shaved, front hood flips the opposite way, front and rear spoilers, disc break front end, 302 w/ 6-71 blower dual Holley carbs, C-4 auto with stall and shift kit, aluminum radiator, Weld wheels 15×6 and 15 x 10 multi-lug wheels, gray cloth interior, all the chrome and stainless are show quality. The color is bright orange with metallic green flames extending into the door area. VIN is OK91T310878.

Anybody with information on the whereabouts of the Maverick should call the Warren County Police Department at 636-456-4332, reference police report 11-00776SD.

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edited text: Dan Strohl via © 2011 hemmings.com

ARTIST AT WORK

NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 26TH

ABSOLUTE AUCTION

by Bid King

Metrolina Trade Show Expo

7100 Statesville Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

http://www.bidkingauctions.com/

1-800-359-5608

NEVADA ON THE 25TH

1958 OLDSMOBILE

RENO AUCTION

GARTH RICHARDS MUSEUM COLLECTION

by Silver

Silver Oak Golf & Event Center

Carson City, Nevada

http://www.silverauctions.com/

1-800-255-4485

1963 CORVAIR

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NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 25TH

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION
by Dealer Auctions
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte, North Carolina

http://www.dlrauctions.com/

1-704-881-1104

CALIFORNIA ON THE 20TH

1934 PACKARD

PEBBLE BEACH AUCTIONS

by Gooding & Company

The Lodge at Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, California

http://www.goodingco.com/

1-310-899-1960

1937 Hispano-Suiza K6

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MAINE ON THE 20TH

1969 AMC

NEW ENGLAND AUTO AUCTION

by Owls Head Museum

Owls Head Transportation Museum

117 Museum Street

Owls Head, Maine

http://www.owlshead.org/

1-207-594-4418

1951 MERCURY

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CALIFORNIA ON THE 19TH

1935 BUGATTI TYPE 57

MONTEREY

by RM

Portola Hotel & Spa

Monterey Conference Center

Monterey, California

http://www.1-519-352-4575/

1936 MERCEDES BENZ 540K

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CALIFORNIA ON THE 18TH

1948 BRAZIER (PIKES PEAK)

EXCEPTIONAL MOTORCARS

by Bonhams & Butterfield

Quail Lodge Golf Club

Carmel, California

http://www.bonhams.com/

1-415-503-3353

1987 PORSCHE TYPE-969 (SEABRING)

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CALIFORNIA ON THE 18TH

1959 DESOTO

THE GOLDEN ERA OF AMERICAN CARS RETURNS

by Russo & Steele

Monterey Marriott Hotel

350 Calle Principal

Monterey, California

http://www.russoandsteele.com/

1-602-252-6260

1957 PONTIAC

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CALIFORNIA ON THE 18TH

1964 NORTON ATLAS

PEBBLE BEACH

by MidAmerica

1700 17 Mile Road

Pebble Beach, California

http://www.midamericaauction.com/

1-651-633-9655

ICE CREAM BIKE

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CALIFORNIA ON THE 18TH

1931 FORD HOTROD

THE DAYTIME AUCTION

by Mecum

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel on the Del Monte Golf Course

Monterey, California

http://www.mecum.com/

1-815-568-8888

1932 FORD HOTROD

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INDYCAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

RYAN HUNTER-REAY

I don't know why I don't like oval track racing because they are always exciting. This race with 5 or 6 yellow flags and 2 red flags which knocked out half of the cars was something. With most of the field gone by lap 220, in a misty rain, running on the yellow flag the drivers and the owners asked that the race not be restarted because it was too wet. But, start they did, taking out about half of the 12 cars that were left. With the race stopped, the officials decided to let the race stand as it was under the yellow instead of awarding the drivers that crossed the finish line. Ryan Hunter-Reay got a 1st place under that decision. Oriol Servia crossed the line as first, but was bumped back to second. Scott Dixon got a third.



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STOLEN IN TEXAS

1959 STANGUELLINI FORMULA JUNIOR

Stanguellini (serial number 00196)

Contact Officer de la Rosa at the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7484, reference police report number 11198976

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KENTUCKEY ON THE 13TH

1967 CORVETTE

CORVETTE EXTRAVGANZA

by Lyon

3277 Lexington Road

Richmond, Kentucky

http://www.lyonauction.com/

1-315-633-2944

photo credit: consignor of Lyon Auction

STOLEN IN CALIFORNIA

1955 STUDEBAKER

1955 Studebaker President State four-door sedan that was recently stolen out of a locked garage in Rancho Cordova, California.

California plates EHH 525. Its VIN is 7808209. Anybody with information on the whereabouts of the car should call the Rancho Cordova Police Department at 866-870-2441

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INDYCAR IN OHIO

DARIO FRANCHITTI, 2ND - SCOTT DIXON, 1ST - RYAN HUNTER-REAY, 3RD

Ever since this track opened in 1962 it has been one of my favorite road courses. And now almost 50 years down the road it still is a fantasic track. During the 60's I was there many, many times. With the points from his second place finish, Dario Franchitti has pulled far into the championship lead. Scott Dixon got his first win of the season and has won here before, 2007 and 2009. Ryan Hunter-Reay is a happy camper with third. My favorite this year, Tacumo Sato, came in 4th....got to be happy with that.

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NEVADA ON THE 11TH

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS

by B & T Specialty Classic Car Auction & SAAAS Inc.

Reno-Sparks Convention Center

2060 East 2nd Street

Reno-Sparks, Nevada

http://www.hotaugustnights.net/

1-800-901-0022

NEVADA ON THE 6TH

THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE EXPERIENCE

by B & T Specialty Classic Car Auctions and SAAAS Inc.

Montbleu Casino Resort

55 Highway 50

South Lake Tahoe, Nevada

http://www.hotaugustnights.net/

1-775-356-1152

CALIFORNIA ON THE 3RD OF AUGUST

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS

by EG Auctions

300 East Ocean Blvd.

Long Beach, California

http://www.egauctions.com/

1-888-296-0528, ext. 104