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June 16, 2008 Archives


Bad economy a yellow flag for smaller racecar venues

10:50 AM Mon, Jun 16, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

A misfiring economy and rising energy prices are choking off the racing done by the semi-pro drivers who grind gears each summer at Seekonk Speedway......

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Backseat Apologia: Mea cupla on Greenwich Concours d'Elegance

10:32 AM Mon, Jun 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

Many apologies to anyone who read a short squib about the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in Saturday's projoCars section. I wrote that it was taking place......

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Honda rolls out new zero-emission car

10:21 AM Mon, Jun 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

TAKANEZAWA, Japan -- Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood......

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Oil hits record near $140 a barrel on dollar, fire

10:18 AM Mon, Jun 16, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Peter C. T. Elsworth    Email

NEW YORK -- Crude oil futures hit a record near $140 a barrel Monday as investors shrugged off Saudi Arabia's promise to boost production and......

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