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Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Suzuki invites owners on a drive-in movie date
Suzuki Australia is saying thanks to its customer base by hosting a round of drive-in movie nights around the country next month. Owners of all Suzukis past and present are invited to attend the screenings of cult comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which will be shown at venues in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Admission is free for all Suzuki drivers and their passengers, although capacity limits apply at each drive-in cinema. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Perth event will take place at Galaxy Drive-In Theatre on May 22, while Sydneysiders get their turn on May 24 at Skyline Blacktown Drive-In. Finally, Melbourne-based Suzuki owners are invited to Coburg Drive-In on May 31. Suzuki says it's holding the community drive-in events to bring together owners and show appreciation for their ongoing support of the brand. The Japanese manufacturer first arrived Down Under in 1971 and has gone on to amass a passionate fan base. Best-known for the pint-size Jimny off-roader and small cars such as the Swift, Suzuki was among the top 20 best-selling auto brands in Australia last year, tallying 21,278 deliveries. Supplied Credit: CarExpert MORE: Everything Suzuki
7NEWS
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Suzuki invites owners on a drive-in movie date
Suzuki Australia is saying thanks to its customer base by hosting a round of drive-in movie nights around the country next month. Owners of all Suzukis past and present are invited to attend the screenings of cult comedy classic Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which will be shown at venues in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. Admission is free for all Suzuki drivers and their passengers, although capacity limits apply at each drive-in cinema. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The Perth event will take place at Galaxy Drive-In Theatre on May 22, while Sydneysiders get their turn on May 24 at Skyline Blacktown Drive-In. Finally, Melbourne-based Suzuki owners are invited to Coburg Drive-In on May 31. Suzuki says it's holding the community drive-in events to bring together owners and show appreciation for their ongoing support of the brand. The Japanese manufacturer first arrived Down Under in 1971 and has gone on to amass a passionate fan base. Best-known for the pint-size Jimny off-roader and small cars such as the Swift, Suzuki was among the top 20 best-selling auto brands in Australia last year, tallying 21,278 deliveries.
NBC Sports
17-02-2025
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Mission Possible? Jeff Gordon wants Tom Cruise to do 'Days of Thunder' sequel
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Gordon says he's trying to convince friend Tom Cruise to do a sequel to 'Days of Thunder.' The Hollywood Reporter noted last November that Cruise, also the star of the 'Mission Impossible' movies, was exploring a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR film. Dustin Long, Cruise played 'Cole Trickle' in the movie. HIs role was loosely based on NASCAR driver Tim Richmond. 'I've absolutely talked to Tom about (a sequel) because I want him to do the project, and we want to be a part of it if it were to happen,' said Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, after William Byron's Daytona 500 win. '(Cruise) seems to like to tease it, so I don't know. We'll see what happens. If that doesn't happen, I feel pretty confident there's a project out there that will get NASCAR back on the big screen, if not just a really cool docuseries or something beyond even what we're already seeing right now.' Nate Ryan, The 'Days of Thunder' movie was a seminal moment for the sport, giving it a big-screen presence as NASCAR's popularity began to rocket. Other movies followed. They included the 'Cars' movie franchise, which debuted in 2006 — the premiere was at Charlotte Motor Speedway — and had sequels in 2011 and '17. Will Ferrell starred in 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' in 2006. Even if Cruise doesn't do another 'Days of Thunder' movie, future coming attractions could include a NASCAR-themed project. 'I am seeing just a lot more momentum in projects like coming through NASCAR and coming to Hendrick Motorsports and just more interest,' Gordon said. 'So that's good, right? It talks a lot about where the sport is at, where it's heading, the amazing crowd that was here all weekend, not just (Sunday), new TV partners. 'So I do think that there's this kind of resurgence, which is awesome, and there's also a whole new landscape of opportunities with streaming services and docuseries and also the big screen, which I think it would be amazing to do.'
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Former NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dies at 67
Former NASCAR broadcaster Bill Weber dies at 67 Show Caption Hide Caption Josef Newgarden talks about IndyCar drivers crossing over to NASCAR Nashville IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden says he would like to make the crossover to NASCAR Cup racing at some point. Former NASCAR broadcaster and pit reporter Bill Weber has died, the National Motorsports Press Association announced Monday. He was 67. Weber, a New Jersey native who graduated from Butler University in 1979, spent many years working for TNT, NBC and ESPN. He served as host of a pre-race show and worked in the pits before eventually assuming lap-by-lap duties in 2004. One of Weber's most memorable calls came in 2006 when Jimmie Johnson won his first Daytona 500. Weber also called Johnson's first of four consecutive Cup Series championships that same year. Weber had also called Tony Stewart's second Cup Series championship in 2005 and Joe Nemechek's final Cup Series victory in 2004. In 2006 Weber made an appearance as himself in the comedy film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Weber also hosted a popular online portal "Ask Bill Weber a Question" where he answered fans' inquiries about the inner workings of NASCAR and commented on the sport's latest news. After his broadcasting career ended in 2009 when he was replaced by Ralph Sheheen, Weber worked as a magician in Florida. Weber, who died on Dec. 13, 2024. is survived by his wife, Teresa. Details for a memorial service will be released at a later date, according to National Press Motorsports president Deb Williams. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter.
