News for January 16th 2010
Barber Motorsports Awesome Valentines gift
Valentine’s Day is close approaching. Do you want to give that special someone something other than a box of chocolate? A diamond is so passé. How about a two-day Porsche Driving Experience for women only? Porsche’s web site has this to say about the program. “The ‘Women Only,’ program, as the name indicates, is targeted specifically at women with a penchant for driving in truly sporting style.” Held at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama the $2995 school consists of driving skills practice, autocross, track lapping and an off-road experience. Perfect for that special someone who loves the thrill of driving fast. Of course if you’re concerned she might become faster than you, there are Porsche Driving events for men too.
Edited: January 16th, 2010
NFL Pros are stepping up to help Haitian quake victums
The NFL and the players’ union are contributing $1 million toward relief efforts in Haiti. The American Red Cross and Partners In Health will receive $500,000 each.
The NFL and its network broadcast partners will also run messages to promote donations for the earthquake-battered country. The public service announcements will drive viewers to the Red Cross Web site and feature Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma and Chargers defensive end Jacques Cesaire. Both players have Haitian parents.
In addition, NFL owners and players are making personal donations. The Redskins are helping to fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to Haiti.
The Tiger Woods Foundation will support groups providing resources to Haitian children.
Former NBA star Alonzo Mourning flew to Haiti to assist relief workers. The NBA and its players’ association are also donating $1 million.
Hendrick Motorsports loaned a 45-passenger plane to Missionary Flights International. The first flight is scheduled to leave Fort Pierce, Fla., on Saturday and will take 30 passengers and medical supplies into Haiti.
Edited: January 16th, 2010
NASCAR to switch to rear spoiler after testing
NASCAR has informed teams it will hold an open test at Charlotte Motor Speedway in March as part of a transition from a wing to a rear spoiler.
NASCAR had been speaking to teams on an individual basis about the potential of putting a spoiler back onto the cars, but nothing had been formally announced before the Friday memo that was sent to crew chiefs from Sprint Cup Series John Darby.
The memo says the test will be March 23 and 24, and NASCAR will hold an informational meeting that month to explain the modification.
No date for the switch has been decided, Darby says in the memo.
The season opens Feb. 14 with the Daytona 500.
Edited: January 16th, 2010