August 26,2011 InMotion by Production Manager

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Scott Aumen secures Daffodil Cup victory in weekend of racing “Flower power” thrilled race fans last Friday and Saturday night when Western Speedway welcomed the annual Daffodil Cup for the winged sprint cars, plus plenty of action from the WILROC Wingless sprint cars. Mark Stewart sped through Friday time trials with a fast time for the Wilroc Wingless Lites Sprint Cars of 16:262. A mix of drivers would see success on the night, with Matt Verhagen winning the B Trophy Dash, Jesse Dardengo taking the A Trophy Dash, Steven Dardengo winning the first Heat Race and Lance Wade taking the second Heat Race. Crossing the line first in the 30lap Main Event was Robbie Haslam, followed by Paul Verhagen, Wayde Heckford, Duane Zeinstra and Stewart. WILROC / N.S.R.A Winged Sprint Cars set the pace for the night with a fast time by Scott Aumen of 13:770, which he followed with a win in the 30-lap Main Event, followed under the checkered flag by Andy Alberding, Sierra Jackson, Guy Barrett and Jeff Montgomery. B Trophy Dash honours went to Randy Vincent while Matt Mansell took the A Trophy Dash. Barrett crossed the line first in the first Heat Race, while Montgomery took the second Heat Race and Ron Larson the third.

The second half of the Sprint Cars racing program – and the Daffodil Cup – went Saturday night before a huge crowd. Marc Parkinson set fast time for the Wilroc Wingless Lites Sprint Cars at 16:000, a success he followed up with a 30-lap Main Event win, followed by Robbie Haslam, Wayde Heckford, Jesse Dardengo and Steven Dardengo. Other victories on the night went to Duane Zeinstram, winner of the B Trophy Dash, Jeff Bird, winner of both the A Trophy Dash and second Heat Race, and Haslam, crossing the line in the first Heat Race. Jeff Montgomery set the pace Saturday with a fast time of 13:831 in WILROC / NSRA Winged Sprint Cars, a success he followed up with victories in the third Heat Race and the 50-lap Main Event, when he was followed across the line by Andy Alberding, Matt Hein, Scott Aumen and Matt Mansell. Other winners on the night were Marty Venoit, for the B Trophy Dash, Matt Hein, for the A Trophy Dash and first Heat Race, and Scott Aumen, in the second Heat Race. Combining total points for the twoday event, No. 44 Scott Aumen drove away at the end of the weekend as the Daffodil Cup winner.

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The Wilrock INSRA Winged Sprint cars (above) and Wilroc Wingless Sprint cars (below) thrilled fans Friday and Saturday night.

Kia to unveil four-door sports sedan concept at Frankfurt Motor Show Metroland Media Carguide Magazine Powerful, dynamic and forward-looking, Kia’s new concept car signals the company’s distinctive new design direction. The rear-wheel drive four-door sports sedan marries sleek and muscular proportions with a sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit. “No matter from which perspective you look at it – this concept car is roaring with energy and ready for take-off,” said Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Chief

Design Officer. “I believe the car is a strong statement from Kia: we are ready to fast forward to an all new chapter.” Visitors to the Kia stand will also see the world premiere of the three-door version of the all-new Rio and a facelift version of the Kia Soul. Hyundai plans to bring plug-in hybrid vehicles to market soon, while the company is currently operating test fleets of its hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles and pure-electric vehicles called BlueOn.

Kia will show a four-door sports sedan concept at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show.

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