With this 535i-based gas-electric, BMW finally moves toward mainstream hybrid appeal. BMW?s earlier steps into hybridization haven?t been the most decisive. The hybrid vehicles it has offered so far start at nearly $90,000 and don?t quite have the impressive fuel-economy numbers commonly associated with hybrids. The hybrid 7-series is rated by the EPA at 17 [...]

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Derrike Cope Charter Communications Dodge Kevin Harvick Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet

Hector Barbera has been diagnosed with a fractured right collarbone after his crash in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Aspar Ducati rider fell at Turn 12 on the second lap of the race and had a heavy impact with the ground.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/barbera-fractures-collarbone/

Ignazio Giunti Timo Glock Helm Glöckler Paco Godia

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/10/01/1532807/brown-leads-way-in-top-fuel.html

Boy Hayje Willi Heeks Nick Heidfeld Fred Gamble

Mihai Marinescu edged out Alex Brundle to secure his first pole position of the season at Monza. Having finished second fastest in both practice sessions, the Romanian built upon his strong opening to set a 1m40.071s, which was enough to earn him his best qualifying result of the year. "I'm very happy about it and very pleased that it's happened right here at Monza which is a very special place for me," Marinescu said.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/marinescu-beats-brundle-to-pole/

Charter Air Transport Ford Masahiro Hasemi Naoki Hattori Paul Hawkins

Sebastien Ogier continues to lead the Rally of France - but Dani Sordo is closing in again. Although Citroen driver Ogier managed to pull out a 9.5-second advantage over the chasing Mini yesterday afternoon, Sordo was quicker on today's opener Graviere de Bischwiller, fastest of all on Vignoble de Cleebourg, then equalled Ogier on the Haguenau street stage. The gap between them now stands at 4.5s with three stages to go

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/ogier-hangs-on-as-sordo-closes-in/

Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Jason Keller TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet Coleman Pressley

Mini driver Dani Sordo is leading the Rally of France at the end of the opening day in the Alsace region - a major breakthrough in the new Mini World Rally Championship programme. The Spaniard talked to AUTOSPORT about his progress through the day in his John Cooper Works WRC

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/q-and-a-sordo-on-leading-in-france/

Geki Olivier Gendebien Marc Gené Elmer George

Mirko Bortolotti made the perfect start to what could be a title-clinching weekend in Monza by going fastest in first practice.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/bortolotti-fastest-in-first-practice/

Armour Vienna Sausage Kroger Chevrolet Brad Keselowski Ruby Tuesday Dodge Trevor Bayne

1 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 22.641 159.004 2 22 Kurt Busch Shell Pennzoil Dodge 22.644 158.983 3 27 Paul Menard Pittsburgh Paints / Menards Chevrolet 22.689 158.667 4 99 Carl Edwards Aflac Ford 22.705 158.555 5 18 Kyle Busch Interstate Batteries Toyota 22.706 158.548 6 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s / Kobalt [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/01/dover-cup-series-starting-lineup-truex-on-pole/

Gimax Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous Ignazio Giunti

Carl Edwards does a backflip to celebrate winning - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCARCarl Edwards tamed “the Monster Mile” Saturday afternoon, as he won the NNS OneMain Financial 200 in dominate fashion. Edwards, who led 179 laps of the 200 that were run, received his 7th series win of the 2011 season,...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2011/nationwide/10/01/2011-nns-onemain-financial-200-race-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-nns-onemain-financial-200-race-results

Eric McClure Kroger Ford Kenny Wallace Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet

Go ahead. Count out Jimmie Johnson.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/johnson-believes-6th-championship-in-reach.html

Verizon Wireless Dodge Ryan Truex NAPA Toyota Joe Nemechek