Evergreen pilot nabs second place in air race Oct 31, 2009
The Rare Bear's first flight with its new engine and oil cooler was early Monday morning of race week, and it had to be flown at least three hours for testing before operating at full power on the race course. The engine ran smoothly but the crew was kept busy adjusting and evaluating the oil cooler all week ... Power was also limited because the anti-detonation injection (ADI) system was temporarily rerouted to act as a backup fluid supply for the oil cooler. (Denver Post)
What Are The Odds? Sep 18, 2009
An oil cooler failure at Atlanta this September resulted in his first finish outside the top 15 on those ovals, a sign this driver knows where his bread and butter is come Chase time. Weakness: Ford. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Ouch! Edwards still hobbling around on crutches Sep 12, 2009
He finished seventh in the Nationwide Series race on Saturday night and 37th in the Sunday race after the oil cooler in his car was punctured. He's more concerned about avoiding more bad luck than the injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BOWLES:NASCAR's bubble drivers where they are for a reason Sep 11, 2009
Winless ever since, and after a faulty oil cooler in Atlanta, those 100 points could really come in handy right about now. Kasey Kahne. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Sep 10, 2009
" Now, he heads to Richmond with nothing to lose, needing nothing short of a win to have any sort of realistic chance at the playoffs. 10Last Week: 5 Carl EdwardsWhen Edwards said he was still nervous about making the Chase last week in his diary, I was skeptical at best. After all, shouldn't nearly 200 points be enough of a cushion with two races left? But in one of the big surprises of the weekend, Ford's top driver saw a nightmare unfold right before his eyes. Not only was he busy nursing a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne surges to Atlanta victory, gives Chase chances a boost Sep 7, 2009
" Edwards, a three-time winner at Atlanta who fractured his right foot playing Frisbee earlier in the week, finished 37th after his No. 99 Ford pulled behind the wall with a hole in its oil cooler. Kurt Busch, who dominated Atlanta in a March victory, also struggled, finishing 38th after a crash and falling to seventh in the standings, 10 points behind Edwards and one point behind Kahne. They all retained a comfortable lead over Vickers, who staged a comeback of his own by finishing seventh... (USA Today -- Sports)
Night racing boosts attendance at AMS Sep 7, 2009
"---NIGHTS OF THUNDER: Actor Tom Cruise, who became friends with team owner Rick Hendrick while filming the racing movie "Days of Thunder," attended the race.Cruise, wif 00004000 e Katie Holmes and daughter Suri also were Hendrick's guests in June at Infineon Raceway in Sonomo, Calif.---NO REPEAT: Defending Pep Boys 500 champion Carl Edwards was forced into the garage on lap 83 to have his radiator and oil cooler repaired. He returned 23 laps down. Track debris ruptured the radiator.Edwards... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Miata is still tops after 20 years May 15, 2009
It required a new forged steel crankshaft, revised pistons, stiffer valve springs and an engine oil cooler, among other things. The test Grand Touring model with manual transmission was adaptable to all driving conditions -- city traffic and on less-traveled country roads -- without being fussy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mike, Wayne finish first as misfortune hits Karamjit Apr 14, 2009
It was only in the final special stage that Mike secured the lead from Indian Arjun Rao, who failed to finish due to a busted oil cooler, which caused his Mitsubishi Lancer s engine to seize. Karamjit was the fastest in every stage of the rally but he was slapped with a 15-minute penalty on Saturday and was forced to start from 19th place, making it almost impossible for him to make up the difference. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2009 Toyota Venza Mar 3, 2009
In a straight line it can be brisk, but the real payoff of the big engine is a tow rating of 3,500 pounds when you order a $220 package that adds an engine oil cooler and upgrades the alternator and radiator fan. The all-wheel drive system is "on demand," which in this case means that it really only kicks in when the car starts to slip and slide. (Fox News)
Construction Equipment Feb 7, 2009
Standard features include: high visibility glass, power steering, front and rear working lights, wet-disc brakes, rear differential lock, one lever joy stick loader control, electronically engaged four wheel drive, electronically engaged PTO with auto and manual positions, an oil cooler and Kioti's 4-year, full-fleet warranty. Market Watch. (Variety)
