Yes, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in first place. Really.

Up is down! Black is white! Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be leading the NASCAR points race in August!
We're here, folks. We're here at the point where no sane NASCAR fan (a contradiction in terms, we grant you) can in any way deny that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a legitimate championship contender in 2012.
This is no small statistical matter. Earnhardt is in most ways the face of NASCAR: its most popular driver, its most recognizable name, its most marketable commodity. But in the one way that really counts — wins — he ranks far behind his peers. And for most of the last half-dozen years, you couldn't even say "championship contender Dale Earnhardt Jr." without dissolving into fits of laughter.

 

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Everything's different now. At the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis on Sunday, some steady driving, yet another top-five finish, and a fortuitous-for-Junior late-race wreck involving then-leader Matt Kenseth put Earnhardt right at the top of the standings. This marks the latest in the season he's been this high since 2004, back when everyone assumed the 2000s would belong to Junior, back when everyone still thought "the Cowboys coach?" when they heard "Jimmie Johnson." (Technically, he held the lead in October 2004, but lost it after a points deduction for cursing in victory lane, so NASCAR "officially" has his latest lead as September 2004 after New Hampshire.)
The 2000s came and went, and so too did chance after chance for Earnhardt to establish dominance — hell, even a fingerhold — atop the NASCAR heap. Shortly after he joined the Hendrick Dream Team, Earnhardt began The Streak; one of the uglier runs in professional sports; a four-year, 143-race losing run whose effects even today keep a significant majority of NASCAR fans from taking the possibility of an Earnhardt championship seriously.
It's time to start doing exactly that. With his fourth-place finish on Sunday, Earnhardt tied Jeff Gordon's record of consecutive lead-lap finishes with 21. He's got a win on the season about ">Auto diagnostics, but then so does Joey Logano. What distinguishes Earnhardt this year is the way he's staying near the front, race after race. He's got 15 top-10 finishes in 20 races, a total matched only by Jimmie Johnson. And only Johnson's 10 top-fives exceed Earnhardt's nine.
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Earnhardt's detractors are having to dig deeper to find reasons to cut on the 88 team. Sure, you could say that he's always fallen short before, and thus he will again. But you could have said that about any driver who's never won a championship. You could also say that simply running close to the front is no guarantee of success; Carl Edwards proved that last year. But you could also note that a driver has to be close to have a chance, and Earnhardt is keeping himself close, week after week.
Will Earnhardt win the 2012 Sprint Cup? As Edwards, Kevin Harvick and others could attest, a regular-season points lead is worth a handful of greasy lug nuts come Chase time. And there doesn't appear to be any driver capable of challenging Jimmie Johnson on a week-to-week basis.
Still, Earnhardt is here, in command as the summer wanes, and that's something that only the most delusional denizens of Junior Nation would have predicted back in February. Enjoy the ride, Junior fans, for as long as it lasts ... and it might last right on through the season finale in Homestead, Florida.

DMC arrives in New York with Lamborghini Gallardo Toro sports car (Photos)

German sports car designer and tuner, DMC offers a wide range of modifications for owners of Ferrari and Lamborghini ">Obd2 scanner. Offers include individualization as also interior and exterior options for owners of these cars. Based on customer feedback, its safe to assume that once your car has undergone modifications, its will be more defined and beautiful than the original.

Keeping up with the modern world and in order to cater to the North American market, DMC has opened a luxury tuning showroom in Manhattan, New York. DMC is a famous brand offering solutions for resellers and has been able to expand its network of sales channels mainly in the USA and Canada. Based on its previous work, DMC has a lot of experience which will help influence clientele both past and future as also bring together more dealerships in USA and Canada. The new showroom is located right within Manhattan Motorcars, which is the official Lamborghini dealer in NY.

At the showroom in NY, it can be seen that newer models will be given top preference. Gallardo 'TORO' (LP560) was brought into the dealership to help kick start the new venture. This car has undergone a number of modifications which have transformed it into an entire new mobility device. The car has been modified using industrial made carbon fiber and has been given a whole array of aerodynamic features.

Rear diffuser, rear spoiler, front lip and side skirts are some of the additions this car has seen which not only improve the looks but also provide a great deal of stability while on the road. Luxurious interiors designed using Italian leather and carbon fiber along with addition of a new titanium exhaust system by Titav engineering give this car a redefined and prestigious look.
Read the press release below for more information.

Auto News Release
DMC Germany opens "Lamborghini Tuning" Showroom in Manhattan New York.
NYC (USA), July 2012 - German luxury tuner DMC is enjoying strong exposure in the North American market, thanks to a growing number of dealers that seek to become authorized resellers. The company that has become famous for refining Italian Sport cars, has been able to set up a global network of sales channels, including many being based in  the USA and Canada. The new showroom is located at 11th Avenue, NYC's prime location for luxury retailers of all kind. The hands-on experience that is made possible here, is set to create a great marketing exposure for past, current and future clients, and DMC's dealers across the US and Canada.

Naturally, newer models will be given preference to make an appearance, and if you happen to be in NYC, make sure to come by to find out what's currently on display. To kick off the new venture, DMC's brought over it's "Toro", a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 that underwent heavy modifications by the German tuner. DMC equipeed the Stallion from St. Agata with the full load of aerodynamic components, all made of industry leading dry carbon fiber:

Front Lip, Side Skirts, Rear Diffuser and Rear Spoiler are not only creating a stylish apearance, but most importantly improve the car's stability while being tamed on the road. Beautiful interiors render great looks in the cabin, while being made of the finest italian leathers and carbon fiber again. To complete the masterpiece, DMC added a new Titanium Exhaust System launch-x431-products-cid23">launch x431 products that was developed by Titav Engineering.

The showroom is located right within Manhattan Motorcars, who also happen to be the official Lamborghini Dealer. What greater sign of trust in DMC's craftsmanship could one possible ask for? Make sure to contact DMC in Germany, Manhattan Motorcars in the US, or Lexim in Canada to schedule a visit, or to get contact details from DMC Tuning Partners near you.

Castec Procures Ipsen’s H2 TITAN Vacuum Furnace

This particular furnace features a work zone with dimensions of 455 x 455 x 610 mm with 2,000 lbs hearth gross load weight capacity. It is equipped with a blower vacuum system and a mechanical pump and is built up for 3 phase, 60 Hz, 460 V. The furnace is slated to be installed by Ipsen’s team of certified field service engineers within a period of 12 weeks.

 

 The multi-purpose TITAN vacuum furnace can be delivered to any place of the world in less than 10 weeks. It can be operated in any language and fulfills international standards. It also enables a wide range of standard processes, which include brazing, hardening, annealing, and tempering, to name a few. It consumes 30% less energy when compared to competitive models. It is offered in vertical and horizontal models with a capacity as high as 10,000 lbs. It is available in a variety of sizes, uniformity and speed, featured with a Vacu-Prof control system to offer improved quality, enhanced operational safety and repeatable results.

Castec has been involved in the Die Casting industry for more than four decades and produces different components. The company manufactures products such as superior-quality core pins and inserts for use in die cast dies. It provides several options such as coating method, heat treatment and core pin material. Ipsen designs and makes thermal processing systems for markets such as automotive, chemical, medical energy and aerospace. Learn more information click :.