Tony Stewart overcame a wreck in his primary car Saturday to win the Camping World 300 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. (NASDAQ:ISCA)Stewart, who drove the No. 80 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, pitted and fell to 22nd with less than 30 laps to go, with most of the race's leaders staying on the track during its fifth caution flag.He had wrecked his primary car in Saturday's final practice for the Daytona 500.During the restart, he quickly moved through the pack and overtook runner-up Carl Edwards with seven laps remaining.The victory was Stewart's eighth in his Nationwide career, including four at Daytona."Kyle (Busch) pushed me all the way through the corner," Stewart said.Busch made a last-lap charge, nudging Stewart on the backstretch, but his former Joe Gibbs Racing teammate held on to win the season-opener at Daytona for the second straight year.2008 Nationwide champion Clint Bowyer finished third, Busch fourth and Greg Biffle fifth.
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Acura of Pleasanton is a proud Sponsor of Vista Grande Elementary School in Danville. Vista Grande Elementary will be holding "A Night in the Big Easy" at Round Hill Country Club on March 21st, 2009 in Alamo. Guests will enjoy an exciting evening filled with fun. This Annual Live Art and Silent Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year for Vista Grande Elementary. The evening consists of silent and live auctions combined with dinner and dancing.

TONY STEWART TO KICK OFF '09 WITH HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TWO-TIME CUP CHAMPION TO DRIVE NATIONWIDE RACE AT DAYTONA

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TONY STEWART TO KICK OFF '09 WITH HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TWO-TIME CUP CHAMPION TO DRIVE NATIONWIDE RACE AT DAYTONA

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2009) - Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, has won the season-opening event three times -- twice with owner Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006) and once with Joe Gibbs (2008). Should he qualify, the race will mark Stewart's first-ever start for car owner Rick Hendrick. The effort will be led by 2003 Nationwide Series champion crew chief Lance McGrew. "After winning the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona three times, we're going to try and get another one, this time for Rick," said Stewart, who has seven career Nationwide Series victories. "Hopefully we can go back-to-back for a second time and put the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in Victory Lane. Rick and I have been friends for years, so it would mean a lot to me to get a win for him."

As a car owner, Hendrick has 13 total NASCAR victories at Daytona, including three in the
Nationwide Series. He has won the prestigious Daytona 500 six times. "Tony is one of the best drivers in the world,” Hendrick said. “We know how terrific he is at Daytona, so I told the guys to build him a fast car and let him do what he does best. He's a great friend, and it's going to be fun to see him drive for Hendrick Motorsports for the first time." The best and quickest way to purchase a car online, HendrickCars.com features more than $90 million in used-car inventory and the largest selection of manufacturer-certified vehicles in the nation. Customers can browse more than 5,000 cars of all makes and models from the 80 Hendrick Automotive Group franchises nationwide. Each comes with a free CARFAX vehicle history report. "We chose the No. 80 to represent all of our stores," said Hendrick, also the chairman of Charlotte based Hendrick Automotive Group. "This is something our folks can get excited about and rally around, and it's a great way to promote HendrickCars.com. It's become a premier destination for online car buying, and we're committed to making it a world-class experience for our customers."

For more information, visit www.HendrickCars.com.

ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
Since 1984, Hendrick Motorsports has earned 12 championships in NASCAR's top three divisions and 175 victories in the sanctioning body's premier series, the Sprint Cup. The organization, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary season in 2009, fields four full-time Chevrolet teams on the Cup Series circuit with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Know your Acura down memory lane

The history of Acura which stretches to a little over two decades is as exciting as its cars. The upscale Acura brand was introduced by the parent company Honda in 1986 to create a separate luxury division for its cars in the US market. Acura began with just two cars – the Legend sedan and the Integra sport coupe and sedan. Honda's reputation for reliability along with the luxurious features and performance offered by Acura cars contributed to their quick popularity.

In 1991, Acura launched the all-aluminum NSX sports car which undercut that generation's top-selling cars with its performance and price. The new millennium saw the introduction of the MDX SUV in 2001. The successor to the Integra, the RSX sport coupe rolled out the next year. In 2004, the TSX made its entry and was followed by a complete redesign of the TL sedan. In 2005, the flagship RL luxury sedan received a makeover.

Being the number 1 volume Acura dealership, Acura of Pleasanton stocks all the latest Acura cars available in the auto market such as the MDX, RDX, RL, TL and TSX. We serve customers in San Francisco and the Bay Area. For information about any Acura vehicle, contact Acura of Pleasanton showroom in Pleasanton, CA or check out
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With Acura, it is more miles per trip!

We all know that the Acura is the true hallmark of luxury. You will discover that Acura is the answer to rising fuel prices, as well. When these are increasing by the day, one would have second thoughts about going in for a luxury model.

Not so with Acura. It shows that luxury need not be expensive. Its cars are technologically superior. By combining luxury with great fuel economy, Acura proves that the two need not be exclusive!

Take a look at the amazing mileage these luxurious models deliver. They are far better than that turned out by most other cars in their class.

Acura models' EPA estimates read thus (mpg city/highway):

Acura TL auto and EPA: 18/26
Acura TL type S auto and EPA: 17/26
Acura TL type S manual and EPA: 18/27
Acura TSX auto and EPA: 21/30
Acura TSX manual and EPA: 20/28!

Acura has proved again that there is no substitute for advancement in technology!

Drive home the turbo-charged 2008 Acura RDX!

A compact luxury SUV with a passion for performance is the USP of the latest 2008 Acura RDX. At Acura of Pleasanton, we house all brand new 2008 Acura RDX models in different colors.
The 2008 Acura RDX has a four-cylinder turbo-charged engine and sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds. This four-door, five-passenger SUV is loaded with several standard performance features such as anti-lock disc brakes, traction control and stability control. Acura's advanced SH-AWD all-wheel-drive system is also available for superb steering and handling. Acura's Navigation System with real-time traffic and the ELS Premium Surround Sound System are some of the innovative technologies available on the RDX.

New and Pre-Owned Acura models at Acura of Pleasanton We stock, sell, and service all New and Pre-Owned Acura vehicles such as the RL, TL, TSX, MDX and RDX. Our online customers can order Acura Parts and schedule a Service Appointment for their Acura cars with no hassle.

Visit us in person at 4355 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588, or call at (888) 341-1599, for details about your favorite 2008 Acura RDX model. You can also log on to our dealership website at http://www.acuraofpleasanton.com/

Drive home an amazing Acura today!

From luxury performance coupes and sedans to the MDX sport-utility vehicle or exotic sports cars, Acura builds automobiles for people who are tasteful, adventurous, and enthusiastic drivers. Acura vehicles have consistently raised the performance standards Americans expect from a luxury car.

Acura of Pleasanton, a leading dealership for new and pre-owned Acura vehicles in Pleasanton (CA), presents a superb variety of Acura vehicles like the RL, TL, TSX, MDX, and RDX. The dealership also stocks a rich inventory of pre-owned Acura models which are thoroughly checked by professionals. Acura of Pleasanton has various attractive offers on both new and pre-owned Acura vehicles. Take a look at Acura of Pleasanton’s online specials – New Vehicle Specials, Pre-Owned Specials, Finance Specials, Weekend Specials, and Lease Specials to find incredible deals.
Rush in to Acura of Pleasanton today and drive home an amazing Acura!