Monday, May 31, 2010

Happy Memorial Day 2010


Formerly known as 'Decoration Day,' the practice of decorating soldiers' graves commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. The first practice of this day began, after the Civil War, on May 1st, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. The first known observance was the following year in Waterloo, New York.

By 1882 it was called 'Memorial Day.' However, Memorial Day's official declaration, by Federal law, happened in 1967. After World War I, Memorial Day was expanded to include the observance to honor dead Americans from all wars.

Markley Motors thanks all who have served, and remembers those who have fallen, in service to our country.

Written and posted by Tim Northburg - Sales / Internet Manager

Friday, May 21, 2010

Buick is Back!


The All-New 2011 Buick Regal

Buick is making a resurgence in the American marketplace. With General Motors focusing on four core brands, the American automotive manufacturer is building an arsenal of stylish, interesting, diverse, and reliable vehicles. GM's goal is to make the vehicles, across model lines, different in appearance, functionality, and price point while appealing to the American senses.


GM is doing this while adding "World Class" quality and global appeal to their brands. Their goal is to take common underpinnings and design uniquely styled vehicles for each of its core brands, Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevy.


Take the new Buick Regal as an example of all of this. Their use of a European styled vehicle (the Opal Insignia) combined with refined luxury elements, brings forth a luxury sport sedan that can compete with best import sedans in this segment. This European inspired sport sedan has luxury lines that suggest motion and fluidity from all angles, a smooth yet sporty ride that gives the driver (sport, tour and standard) personal adjustments, and premium interior materials.

THIS IS NOT THE BUICK OF OLD:

Buick is in complete makeover mode, with their new range of models, starting with the Enclave, the Lacrosse and now the Regal, Their new look is modern and 'fresh' with their focus on attention to detail, premium features and finely crafted interiors, that are second to none. This truly defines Buick's newly inspired slogan, "The New Class of World Class."


REGAL AT A GLANCE:

CXL:
2.4L In line 4 cylinder engine with 182 horsepower.
Direct Injection
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
Dynamic Stability Control
18-inch alloy wheels
Leather front heated seats
Fog lamps
6 airbags
Leather -wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control
Remote keyless entry
Bluetooth for phone
Auto dual-zone HVAC
12-way power driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
Express up-down driver and passenger windows
7-speaker sound system
XM Radio
OnStar
StabiliTrak with traction control

CXL TURBO:
(Above features plus the following)
2.0L Turbo 4 cylinder engine with 220 horsepower.
Direct Injection
Dual stainless steel exhaust with bright tips
Rear park assist
12-way power passenger seat with 4-way power lumbar


Due out soon, as a 2011 model, the Buick Regal is sure to please and is sure to deliver a dynamic driving experience.

TO SET UP A TEST DRIVE CALL

GMC, Buick Sales: 877-847-9815

INTERNET SALES: 800-791-9640



Written and posted by Tim Northburg - Sales / Internet Manager

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Jack Kline BCRA Hall of Fame Mechanic


Markley Motor's Service Advisor Jack Kline
2010 Big Car Racing Association
Hall of Fame Mechanic

In racing, you usually only hear about the race car drivers. The mechanics who work hard to keep the vehicles running at their peak performance, so the drivers can take the glory, usually fade away into the history books. (That is if they make it into the history books.)

Markley Motors is pleased to report that our very own, Jack Kline has been inducted into the 2010 Big Car Racing Association Hall of Fame. He received this induction because of his great career as a BCRA Mechanic. Congratulations, Jack Kline, on receiving this prestigious racing award.

Jack Kline (Standing, on the right.)

Jack's career, as a racing mechanic, began in 1959 when he was driving through Golden Colorado with his good friend Bill Erickson. They spotted a Midget car, sitting in the driveway of a residence, so they stopped and got out. After conversing with mechanic Jimmy Mars, they were introduced to owner Gordon Herring and his wife Lee. Gordon invited them to the races at Englewood. The next night, they found themselves at the Colorado State fair in Pueblo, at the Big Car Races.

Jack Kline (Standing, first on the left.)

Jack worked for at Roger Mauro's Rambler dealership. Roger was flexible with jack on race days. As a result, Jack became a permanent mechanic in the Herring pits and traveled with the BCRA and IMCA across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Colorado.

Jack Kline (Seated)

In 1959 Gordon Herring won the BCRA Championship and took 6th place at Pikes Peak. in 1960 Herring finished second in the BCRA and was 4th in the Hill Climb. Herring won his second BCRA Championship in 1961 and finished 13th at the Hill Climb. Herring did it with the help of his team, and Jack Kline. Jack maintained the Offenhauser engines and had extensive knowledge of the various configurations that Herring ran in his cars. Herring was very particular with his vehicles. After each race day, his crew disassembled and "Freshened Up" the Offenhausers, preparing for the the next race.

Jack's Midget Car

In 1964 Jack had to return to work while Herring and his crew continued on to the Minnesota State fair to run with the IMCA. In the first race Herring and another car touched, but it appeared there was no damage done to the vehicle. In the next race Herring was barreling down the backstretch when the rear strut broke and launched the vehicle upside down on the guardrail. Herring did not survive the unfortunate accident. Jack always felt guilty for not being there to catch the damage to the strut in time. Subsequently, Jack bought the Midget. Jack continued to wrench on the Mauro Midgets and became one of the best mechanics with the new Volkswagen, Chevy II, and Cosworth engines.

From 1959 to 1976 Jack Kline was one of the best Midget and Sprint mechanic on the BCRA and Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association. Jack was "Mechanic of the Year" with RMMRA in 1971 and retired from being a racing mechanic in 1979.

Now, 31 years later he has been inducted in the BCRA Hall of Fame.

WAY TO GO JACK ON A FABULOUS BCRA MECHANIC CAREER!

Written and posted by Tim Northburg - Sales / Internet Manager