2011-05-12

Procam Super Truck PR : La saison s’amorce samedi prochain à l’autodrome Montmagny

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La saison s'amorce samedi prochain à l'autodrome Montmagny

 

Le NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge

devient présentateur officiel du Challenge Procam Super Truck 2011

 

Montréal, le 11 mai 2011 – Stock-Car Montréal, promoteur du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge est heureux d'annoncer la conclusion d'une entente qui fait du spectaculaire événement des 19 et 20 août prochain au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, le présentateur officiel de la série québécoise Challenge Procam Super Truck 2011. Dès le week-end prochain, à l'autodrome Montmagny, les coureurs participant à ce championnat afficheront sur leurs camionnettes les couleurs de l'événement NASCAR Nationwide de fin d'été. Il en sera ainsi lors des dix épreuves inscrites au championnat.

NEWS UPDATE           For Immediate Release

 

Season Opener Next Saturday at Autodrome Montmagny

 

The NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge

Named the Official Presenting Sponsor of the 2011 Procam Super Truck Challenge

 

Montréal, May 11, 2011 — Stock-Car Montréal, promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge, is proud to announce it has entered into a partnership agreement with the Quebec-based Procam Super Truck Challenge. The August 19th and 20th event at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve will be the official presenting sponsor of the series. Starting next weekend at Autodrome Montmagny, drivers competing in the 2011 Procam Challenge will sport the logos of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Montreal event on their trucks. The NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge will become the event sponsor for the 10 championship truck series races.

 

« Avec notre objectif avoué d'être au cœur de l'action, en ce qui concerne le stock-car au Québec, nous sommes fort heureux de nous associer cette fois directement au Challenge Procam Super Truck 2011. Cette série a des racines solides dans toutes les régions et elle sera présente cette saison sur trois importants circuits de chez nous. explique François Dumontier, président d'Octane Management et promoteur délégué du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200, présenté par Dodge. Pour nous, il s'agit en somme d'une autre belle façon de nous rapprocher des amateurs québécois tout en encourageant des coureurs de chez nous. »

 

Le Challenge Procam Super Truck propulsé par le NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge (telle est l'appellation officielle pour cette saison 2011) existe depuis 1997, créé par monsieur Rhéal Carpentier. Il réunit des pilotes des quatre coins du Québec, de La Pocatière à Rawdon, d'Hemmingford ou Rigaud à St-Agapit, avec deux contingents importants dans les régions de Montréal et de Québec. Il rassemble aussi des coureurs de tous âges, des vétérans comme Martin Goulet Sr ou de jeunes loups comme Alexandre Jeannotte, 17 ans. Seront aussi du championnat 2011, entre autres les Jean Duchesneau, Sylvain Lemieux, Stéphane Lévesque et Christian Provost.

 

« Cette saison, notre Challenge Procam Super Truck fera beaucoup de place aux jeunes coureurs. Nous voulons qu'il leur serve de tremplin vers des séries de plus haut niveau, explique Jean-François Fredette, son porte-parole. Mais la présence de plusieurs vétérans aux côtés des plus jeunes annonce beaucoup d'action en piste. En fait, nos courses seront sans doute un peu à l'image justement des récentes éditions du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge. Pour ce faire, nous avons aussi la ferme intention de voir en piste à chacune de nos épreuves les meilleurs coureurs de la région de Montréal se mesurer aux meilleurs de la région de Québec. »

 

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Le Challenge Procam Super Truck propulsé par le NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge a inscrit dix épreuves à son calendrier 2011. On visitera l'Autodrome Montmagny en ouverture et en fin de saison, les 14 mai et 3 septembre et l'Autodrome Saint-Eustache, les 16 juillet et 6 août. Le Riverside Speedway de Sainte-Croix de Lotbinière aura droit à six visites des camionnettes, les 11 et 18 juin, 9 et 23 juillet, 13 et 27 août. La série fera évidemment relâche le samedi 20 août alors que ses pilotes seront au nombre des milliers de spectateurs attentifs lors du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge. On peut en apprendre plus sur la série et connaître les résultats en saison en visitant le www.procamsupertruck.com.

 

On peut se procurer des billets pour assister au NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, et y voir en piste les vendredi et samedi 19 et 20 août prochain, les Elliott Sadler, Trevor Bayne, Marcos Ambrose, Danica Patrick et plusieurs autres étoiles de NASCAR. Pour mettre la main sur les meilleures places en tribunes, il suffit de composer le 514 397-0007 ou de visiter le www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca sans tarder.

Depuis 2009, Octane Management inc. agit à titre de promoteur délégué du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, sous mandat de Stock-Car Montréal, laquelle est une filiale en propriété exclusive d'International Speedway Corporation (ISC) de Daytona Beach, en Floride. ISC, chef de file dans la promotion du sport motorisé en Amérique du Nord, organise plus de 100 événements de sport motorisé chaque année.

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"With our goal of being part of stock car racing action in Quebec, we are pleased to have secured a direct partnership with the 2011 Procam Super Truck Challenge. This series has a strong fan base in all Québec regions and is showcased on three important grassroots race tracks," explained François Dumontier, President of Octane Management and delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge. "This is another fine way to get close to Québec stock car fans while supporting home grown racers."

 

Created in 1997 by Mr. Rhéal Carpentier, the Procam Super Truck Challenge, powered by the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge (the official name of the series for 2011), is entering its 15th season of competition. The series draws drivers from all corners of Québec, from La Pocatière to Rawdon, Hemmingford and Rigaud, to Mascouche. It also attracts a strong delegation of competitors from the Quebec City region and the Montréal area. The field is made up of drivers of all ages including veterans such as Martin Goulet Sr., and a seventeen-year old named Alexandre Jeannotte. Other series stars include Jean Duchesneau, Sylvain Lemieux, Stéphane Lévesque, and Christian Provost.

 

"This season, our Procam Super Truck Challenge program is geared towards the young drivers. We want to make this a series that will launch their careers into the higher echelons of stock-car racing," says Jean-François Fredette, the series spokesperson. "However, these up and coming drivers will face plenty of opposition with the return of several series' veterans. In fact, our races could very well mirror the recent editions of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge. Right now, we are working to make sure that at every race, the best drivers from the Montréal area face the Québec City region competitors."

 

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The Procam Super Truck Challenge, powered by the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, has scheduled 10 races for its 2011 season. The series will open and close at Autodrome Montmagny on May 14 and September 3. In between those two dates, drivers will visit Autodrome Saint-Eustache on July 16 and August 6, while Riverside Speedway in Sainte-Croix de Lotbinière will host six Super Truck events: June 11 and 18, July 9 and 23 and August 13 and 27. The series will of course be inactive on Saturday August 20th as many of its drivers will be at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and be among the many tens of thousands of fans watching the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge. Fans can learn more on the series and on race results by visiting the Procam website at www.procamsupertruck.com. 

 

Tickets for the 2011 Montreal NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge are currently on sale. To order the best grandstands tickets available and see Nationwide drivers Elliott Sadler, Trevor Bayne, Marco Ambrose and Danica Patrick, as well as several other NASCAR stars on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Friday and Saturday August 19-20, fans must call now 514 397-0007 or order online anytime at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca. 

 

Mandated by Stock-Car Montréal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Octane Management is, since 2009, the delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge. ISC is the leading promoter of motorsports in North America, hosting over 100 major racing events each year.

 

 

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AUTODROME DRUMMOND - Ce samedi, c'est gratuit à l'Autodrome

Ce samedi, c’est gratuit à l’Autodrome Drummond !

Drummondville, Québec – mercredi 11 mai, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, directeur des communications

Le compte à rebours est maintenant à zéro alors que l’Autodrome Drummond ouvrira ses portes ce samedi, 14 mai dans le cadre de la soirée découverte NRJ 92.1 Drummondville. Lors du programme d’ouverture, l’admission sera gratuite pour tous, vous pourrez ainsi voir les nouvelles couleurs des voitures pour la saison 2011. Il s’agit d’une excellente opportunité d’amener famille et amis et qui sait, peut-être découvrirons nous de nouveaux amateurs de course sur terre-battue ?

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It is free this Saturday at Autodrome Drummond!

Drummondville, Québec – Wednesday, May 11, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, Public Relations Director

The countdown is now over as Autodrome Drummond will open the doors to a new season this Saturday, May 14 on NRJ 92.1 Drummondville Discovery Night. On this opening event, the admission will be free for everyone, a great opportunity to bring friends and family to see the new colour schemes and who knows, this might get news fans hooked up!

 

Sur la piste, Il y aura des temps chronométrés en modifié alors que le pilote qui effectuera le meilleur temps partira 2e sur la grille de départ de la finale de 100 tours du samedi 21 mai prochain. De plus, une finale de 20 tours est également à l’horaire dans cette catégorie où le vainqueur se méritera la pôle position pour la grande finale du week-end prochain. La catégorie sportsman aura également des temps chronométrés afin de déterminer l’ordre de départ pour la finale alors que pro-stock, STR et lightning sprint seront également en action alors qu’ils auront leurs épreuves de qualifications en préparation pour les finales de la fin de semaine suivante.

Donc, beaucoup d’action à prévoir et il s’agit également d’une belle opportunité de faire découvrir la course sur terre battue à un ami en cette soirée découverte !

N’oubliez pas de visiter notre page Facebook et continuez de participer au concours dans le but de remporter une passe pour la saison 2011. De plus, le nouveau concours a été lancé dernièrement alors qu’une question sera posé en lien avec l’évènement qui aura lieu le samedi suivant, tous les gens qui auront la bonne réponse seront éligibles à remporter une paire de billets pour cette épreuve, on vous invite donc à y aller en grand nombre ! Suivez le lien suivant pour accéder à notre page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

L’Autodrome Drummond là où l’action et l’excitation est au max!

On the track, time trials are scheduled for the modified with the fastest drivers starting second in the 100-lap feature on Saturday, May 21. A 20-lap demonstration race is also planned with the winner getting the pole position for next week`s race. The Sportsman class will also have some time trials that will determine the starting positions for next week with the Pro-Stock, STR and Lightning Sprints also seeing some action in preparation for next week.

A lot of action on the speedway and a great way to bring someone new at Autodrome Drummond on discovery night!

Do not forget to visit our Facebook page and participate in our contest in which you could win a season pass for 2011. A second contest has appeared on our page, a question related to the next event is asked and people, who has the good answer, will be eligible to win 2 passes for the event, we invite you to participate! You can access the page by visiting the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

Autodrome Drummond, great racing and always exciting!

Martin Bélanger

Public Relations Director

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

 


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Brent Dragon: ACT Late Model Tour Oxford Plains Speedway Race Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 5.11.11

For more information, visit www.BrentDragon.com or email TbarrettGWC@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Brent Dragon: ACT Late Model Tour

Oxford Plains Speedway Race Preview

 

 

 

THE STORY

 

Brent Dragon of Milton, Vt., looks to gain ground on the ACT Late Model Tour championship leaders when the series runs The Big Jab 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, on Sunday, May 15. The all-time ACT leader in starts has been plagued by power steering issues through the first two events of the season, but the veteran driver has forged ahead to sit seventh in the overall standings. This will mark the third straight event in which Dragon will compete for Avery Motorsports.

 

THE FACTS

 

WHO: Brent Dragon, Milton, Vt.

TEAM: Avery Motorsports No. 55 Beverage Mart/Furniture World of VT/Charlesbois Freightliner Chevrolet

CREW CHIEF: Donnie Avery, Ashland, N.H.

 

BEST CAREER OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY FINISH: 2nd (May 2001)

LAST RACE AT OXFORD PLAINS SPEEDWAY: 7th (June 2010)

 

WHAT: ACT Late Model Tour The Big Jab 150

WHERE: Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford, Maine (.375-mile oval)

WHEN: 2 p.m., Sunday, May 15

 

ACT LATE MODEL TOUR

LAST RACE: May 1, Merchants Bank 150, Thunder Road International Speedbowl, Barre, Vt. (15th)

NEXT RACE: May 22, Spring Green 111, Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, Vt. (.500-mile oval)

CURRENT POINTS POSITION: 7th

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

 

  • Brent Dragon has more starts than any driver in the history of the ACT Late Model Tour with 188.
  • Brent Dragon is one of only nine drivers to have qualified for both ACT events in 2011, and he's yet to finish worse than 15th in either of them.
  • Avery Motorsports won three straight ACT Late Model Tour events in 2006 with driver Ben Rowe.
  • Last season, Brent Dragon finished in the Top-10 in both ACT races at Oxford and also finished fourth in the TD Bank 250.

 

 

 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

 

BRENT DRAGON, Driver of the No. 55 Beverage Mart/Furniture World of VT/Charlesbois Freightliner, On putting power steering issues behind them for this week: “Those things just happen. (The team) got home (after the race at Thunder Road) and Monday shipped everything out to the manufacturer. They ordered a bunch of new parts. I'm sure that it will be fine – I know they really want it to be.

 

“It's just one of those things that you can't fix it ahead of time. It happens after you get racing for 20 laps or so. When you practice, you don't get enough time to ever run 20 laps at once – so it's something where you don't have enough laps on the car to know you have a problem until you really get racing.”

 

On turning around his luck to start the year: “It's important to me, especially for that whole Avery group. They work really hard. It's a great group of guys, and hopefully we can have a good run for them fairly soon. I think the car's been pretty good each of the first two races, but we just don't have anything to show for it.”

 

On racing at Oxford Plains Speedway: “We race there twice out of the 14 races, so it's a seventh of your series. I'm looking forward to it. People who have been over there already (to test) said the track's in good shape. Hopefully, the last few years, it's been a good place for us.”

 

On whether it's a setup track or a driver's track: “It's probably been more chassis-wise and learning the line a little better for me. I think the track is actually quite a bit different every time we go there, at least that's what I've sort of found. This time of year it's usually a different setup than in July.

 

“I've been lucky enough to hit on something on both ends – when the track is cool and green and also when it's hot and slippery in the summer. Hopefully we'll keep it going this weekend.”

 

 

 

UP NEXT

 

The ACT Late Model Tour heads Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vt., on Sunday, May 22, for the Spring Green 111. This marks the first time the event will be contested at the half-mile speedway... Brent Dragon is the only three-time champion of the Spring Green.

 

 

 

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Travis Barrett
GWC Motorsports Marketing
TBarrettGWC@hotmail.com
(207) 522-0357

 


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Joey Doiron PR: PASS North Series Star Speedway Race preview

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Joey Doiron: PASS North Series

Star Speedway Race Preview

 

 

 

THE STORY

 

Joey Doiron looks to rebound from a disappointing start to the 2011 season when the PASS North Series competes in the Star 150 at Star Speedway in Epping, N.H., on Saturday, May 14. The 2010 PASS Rookie of the Year won his one and only career start at the newly-resurrected Star Speedway, having taken the checkered flag in an open competition Late Model race at the track in 2008. This marks his first start in a Super Late Model on the flat quarter-mile track.

 

THE FACTS

 

WHO: Joey Doiron, Berwick, Maine

TEAM: No. 73 JBJ Machine/Dale Shaw Race Cars Chevrolet

CREW CHIEF: John Doiron, Berwick, Maine

 

BEST CAREER STAR SPEEDWAY FINISH: 1st (2008)

LAST RACE AT STAR SPEEDWAY: 1st (2008)

 

WHAT: PASS North Series Star 150

WHERE: Star Speedway, Epping, N.H. (.25-mile oval)

WHEN: 4 p.m., Saturday, May 14

 

PASS North Series

LAST RACE: April 30, PASS 150, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough, Maine (21st)

NEXT RACE: May 21, PASS 150, White Mountain Motorsports Park, N.Woodstock, N.H. (.25-mile oval)

CURRENT POINTS POSITION: 16th

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW?

 

  • Joey Doiron collected his most recent victory in a full-bodied stock car at Star Speedway back in 2008.
  • In his spare time, Joey Doiron competes in go-kart races both indoors (during the winter) and outdoors.
  • Joey Doiron was one of just 13 cars to finish on the lead lap the last time the PASS North Series competed on a quarter-mile track, last September at White Mountain Motorsports Park in North Woodstock, N.H.

 

 

 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

 

JOEY DOIRON, Driver of the No. 73 JBJ Machine/Dale Shaw Race Cars Chevrolet, On rebounding from a disappointing day at Beech Ridge two weeks ago: “I'm pretty sure that setup-wise we were way better than we performed. It came down to getting a bad set of tires. We kind of shot ourselves in the foot with the tires all day – we just had to play the hand we were dealt in the race. I don't think we were as bad as what the finish was.

 

“I just want a good finish (at Star Speedway) – I don't care if we have a terrible race and luck into a good finish. At this point, I'd almost rather have that than run up front all day and have bad luck at the end take us out like has happened the last couple of races for us.

 

“I just want to get the kind of result our performance says we should have had.”

 

On racing at Star Speedway: “I like the track. It's a track where you can get up on the wheel. A driver can make up for it more so than at Beech Ridge or some place like that, where the car has you along for the ride if you don't hit the setup.”

 

On how Star compares to other quarter-mile tracks in the series: “I thought it drove like Canaan (Fair Speeday), but it's smaller and tighter than that.

 

“It's flatter, and the corners are a lot tighter than White Mountain. It's way rougher, too. We just have to go there and try and keep the fenders on it, and we should be pretty good.”

 

 

UP NEXT

 

The PASS North Series visits its second straight quarter-mile in the Granite State with a stop at White Mountain Motorsports Park in North Woodstock, N.H., for the PASS 150... Joey Doiron posted finishes of ninth and 13th in the two races at White Mountain in 2010. His ninth-place finish in the first race there in May gave him back-to-back Top-10s to open the season.

 

 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

 

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Travis Barrett
GWC Motorsports Marketing
TBarrettGWC@hotmail.com
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Oxford Plains Speedway to display at Monument Square in Portland on Friday, May 13

May 10, 2011

 

OXFORD, Maine – Oxford Plains Speedway will kick off its 2011 season with a display of race cars in Portland's Monument Square this Friday, May 13, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  It is the second year in a row that the Speedway has brought its display to Maine's biggest city.

 

Two-time TD Bank 250 Champ Eddie MacDonald will be on hand with his 2011 ride.  Corey Morgan, a local favorite who finished third in last year's event, will also be on hand with his racing machine.  Joining Corey will be his wife Missy Morgan, a fierce competitor in Oxford's Ladies Division.  Speedway personnel will also be on hand to answer questions.

 

Racing action at Oxford starts this Sunday with the Big Jab 150 American Canadian Tour event.  The Late Models will be joined by the other seven Speedway divisions for what promises to be an action filled afternoon.

 

For more information, please contact the Speedway at 207-539-8865 or go to www.oxfordplains.com.

 

 


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Série Sportsman Lucas Oil PR: ouvrira sa 5e saison à Montmagny.

Communiqué

10 mai 2011

Pour diffusion immédiate

 

La Série Sportsman Lucas Oil ouvrira sa 5e saison  à Montmagny.

 

C’est samedi le 14 mai 2011, que la Série Sportsman Lucas Oil  ouvrira sa 5e saison à l’Autodrome Montmagny dans le cadre du Montmagny 100.

 

La Série a déjà eu la confirmation que 31 pilotes provenant de la Beauce, de Portneuf, du Lac St-Jean, de la Rive-Sud de Québec ainsi que de la Capitale-Nationale  devraient participer à cette soirée de course des plus enlevantes.

 

Sylvain Labbé #40  de St-Joseph (Champion Élite) et Daniel Sylvain #12  de St-Georges (Champion Intermédiaire) auront fort à faire pour garder leur titre étant donné que les 9 premiers au classement général Élite sont de retour. Il ne faudra surtout pas oublier les jeunes loups de la division Inter qui comptent bien faire leur preuve maintenant qu’ils sont tous regroupés dans la même division.

 

Plusieurs pilotes seront à surveiller, Karl Drouin #39 de Vallée Jonction, Steve Lesage #95 de Pont-Rouge, Jimmy Nadeau #17 de Beauceville, Steve Malouin McKibbin #45 de Lévis, Dany Poulin #2 de Vallée-Jonction et Éric Giguère #99,7 de St-Georges.

 

Il faudra aussi surveiller la tenue de Rock Poulin #8 qui fera un retour en piste après une année d’absence. Réjean Blanchet #7 avec une construction DGR 2011, Dave Trevors #50 avec une nouvelle acquisition et Simon Roussin qui se présentera avec une nouvelle philosophie, soit de s’amuser et bâtir de course en course.

 

En terminant, la Série Sportsman Lucas Oil aura une présentation officielle qui sera un peu spécial pour sa course d’ouverture.

 

Venez voir cette course en grand nombre ce samedi à compter de 18h00.

 

André Poulin

Promoteur

 


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Alain Bergeron PR - Soirée écourtée à Black Rock.

Le 9 mai 2011 www.teambergeron.com

Soirée écourtée à Black Rock…

Saint-Pie, QC …Alain Bergeron et l'équipe de course 8b (Team Bergeron) étaient, en fin de semaine, à la piste de Black Rock Speedway à Dundee NY pour y disputer une épreuve réunissant 34 pilotes des séries ESS, Patriot et URC.

May 9, 2011 www.teambergeron.com

Shortened night at Black Rock...

Saint-Pie, QC ...Alain Bergeron and his team were, this weekend, at Black Rock Speedway at Dundee NY to compete in an event where 34 drivers from ESS, Patriot Group and URC were there.

 

La soirée a commencé difficilement alors que le pilote de Saint-Pie n'a pu prendre le départ de sa course de qualification à cause d'un problème de moteur. Heureusement, l'équipe travailla rapidement et le problème fut résolu pour permettre à Bergeron de prendre le départ dans la course B-Main. Cependant, seuls les 4 premiers au fil d'arrivée se voyaient octroyer une place en finale A-Main et Bergeron partait du 14e rang. Qu'à cela ne tienne, il y est allé d'une performance digne de mention en terminant au 3e rang pour ainsi se qualifier pour la finale.

Alain Bergeron était alors 27e sur la grille de départ de la course A-Main et avait déjà passé 4 voitures dès le premier tour… mais un contact avec le mur de protection dans la courbe #2 termina sa soirée. Malgré cet incident, le pilote de la voiture 8b était loin d'être abattu et toute l'équipe était déjà au travail pour se préparer pour la prochaine course.

Merci de votre support

Merci de votre support!

Source : Équipe de course Alain Bergeron

Alain Forcier

(819) 397-5179 forcier.al@gmail.com

The night started not much very well for the Saint-Pie driver as he was not able to take the green of his heat race due of an minor engine problem. Fortunately, the team worked quickly and the problem was solved, allowing Bergeron to start in the B-Main race. However, only the first 4 at the checkered were granted a spot in the A-Main and Bergeron was starting from the 14th position. That never mind, Bergeron offered a solid performance to finish in third and qualify for the A-Main.

 

Alain Bergeron was then 27th on the starting grid of the A-Main and had already passed 4 cars on the first lap… but a contact with the outside wall in turn # 2 ended his night. Despite this incident, the driver of the 8B car kept his positive mind and the entire team was already at work to prepare the car for the next race.

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AUTODROME DRUMMOND - L'attente tire à sa fin, seulement 1 semaine avant l'ouverture officielle de l'Autodrome Drummond !

L’attente tire à sa fin, seulement 1 semaine avant l’ouverture officielle de l’Autodrome Drummond !

Drummondville, Québec – samedi 7 mai, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, directeur des communications

L’attente tire à sa fin, alors que le mois de mai est finalement entamé ! Il ne reste plus qu’une semaine avant le début de la saison 2011 de l’Autodrome Drummond qui débutera le samedi 14 mai prochain avec le premier de 12 programmes haut en couleur. Parmi ceux-ci, une nouvelle série fait son apparition cet été avec la Super Série 2011 qui visitera l’Autodrome à 2 occasions.

Pour diffusion immédiate - For immediate release

 

One week left before the Autodrome Drummond opener!

Drummondville, Quebec – Saturday, May 7, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, Public Relations Director

The wait is almost done with the month of May that has started! Only 10 days left before the start of the 2011 season at Autodrome Drummond that will start on Saturday, May 14 with the first of 12 programs. The new Super Series 2011 will make two visits at the speedway.

 

L’an dernier, le Super Challenge avait attiré un excellent peloton de 33 voitures incluant plusieurs pilotes de l’extérieur lors de cette finale de 100 tours. Steve Bernard avait remporté la victoire dans cette épreuve excitante devant Clément Therrien et Gino Clair.

Cette saison, les Autodrome Drummond, Granby et le RPM Speedway, ont décidés d’unir leurs efforts afin d’offrir aux amateurs québécois une série comportant 6 manches de 100 tours avec plus de $125,000 en bourse à l’enjeu. La série s’arrêtera à Drummond le samedi 18 juin et le samedi 28 août.  Les meilleurs pilotes du Québec ainsi que plusieurs visiteurs de l’Ontario et des États-Unis seront également présents. Les amateurs pourront également voir cette série à l’Autodrome Granby le vendredi 10 juin, le RPM Speedway les samedis 25 juin et 20 août et elle se terminera à Granby le vendredi 2 septembre.

En plus de la Super Série, les amateurs auront droit à 5 autres soirées où les modifiés seront en compétition dans une finale d’une distance de 100 tours, incluant les 2 visites des gros-blocs le 18 juillet et lors du RaceMania 7 le 10 septembre. En action lors des 12 soirées de la programmation, la catégorie vedette de l’Autodrome, aura également une finale de 50 tours lorsqu’une des associations de sprint car sera en visite.

Donc, pour les amateurs de modifiés, vous en aurez pour votre argent en 2011 avec vos pilotes favoris en action à tous les programmes de la prochaine saison à Drummond !

N’oubliez pas de visiter notre page Facebook et continuez de participer au concours dans le but de remporter une passe pour la saison 2011. À compter de lundi le 9 mai, un nouveau concours fera son apparition sur notre page, une question sera posé en lien avec l’évènement qui aura lieu le samedi suivant, tous les gens qui auront la bonne réponse seront éligibles à remporter une paire de billets pour cette épreuve, on vous invite donc à y aller en grand nombre ! Suivez le lien suivant pour accéder à notre page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

L’autodrome Drummond là où l’action et l’excitation est au max!

Martin Bélanger

Directeur des communications

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

Last year the Super Challenge attracted a stellar field of 33 cars including several invaders for this 100-lap finale. Steve Bernard won the exciting feature race in front of Clément Therrien and Gino Clair.

This season, the Autodrome Drummond, Granby and RPM Speedway, decided to build a series that will give the Quebec race fans something to remember with more than $125,000 in prize money given throughout 6 events.  The series will stop at Drummond on Saturday, June 18 and August 28. The best Quebec drivers along with visitors from Ontario and United-States will be in the pits. The series will also make stops at Autodrome Granby on Friday, June 10, RPM Speedway on Saturday, June 25th and August 20th and will end at Granby on Friday, September 2nd.

Along with the Super Series, the fans will be able to enjoy 5 nights where the modifieds will have 100-lap feature events, including 2 big blocks races on July 18 and also during the RaceMania 7 on September 10. In action during all the races at the speedway this year, the modifieds will also have 50-lap features when a major sprint car association will be in the pits.

For modified fans, it will be a great 2011 year with your favourite drivers in action on every night!

Do not forget to visit our Facebook page and participate in our contest in which you could win a season pass for 2011. Starting on Monday, May 9th, a new contest will appear on our page, a question related to the next event will be asked and people, who have the good answer, will be eligible to win 2 passes for the event, we invite you to participate! You can access the page by visiting the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

Autodrome Drummond, great racing and always exciting!

Martin Bélanger

Public Relations Director

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

 


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MOSPORT PR - TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN TO MOSPORT'S SEASON OPENER

TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN TO MOSPORT’S SEASON OPENER

 

Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am, Castrol Canadian Touring Car, SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford, SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises and Sundown Grand Prix Highlight Mosport's Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend

 

(BOWMANVILLE, ON – May 5, 2011)  In just two weeks, Mosport International Raceway will kick off its 2011 season with the sights and sounds of thundering GT and Touring car racers on the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend, May 20-22.

 

Some of North America's best road racing sedan championships - the Pirelli World Challenge Series, the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship, the classic Sundown Grand Prix endurance race into darkness and new to Mosport in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford and SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises - take to the 3.96 km circuit for Mosport’s traditional holiday season-opener.

 

Headlining the three-day weekend is a Pirelli World Challenge doubleheader, with combined class races for GT, GTS and Touring cars.  The “Sports Car Wars” entry list is full of popular brands such as Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Viper, Volkswagen and Volvo.  The 2010 GT Rookie of the Year Fred Roberts of Toronto, coming off an eighth place finish at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, placing him 11th in points, will have his work cut out for him as he battles against the brand new Cadillac CTS-V one-two punch of Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim.  Roberts’ Viper teammate Jason Daskalos is coming off a win and currently sits third in the driver’s championship.  Two-time defending American Le Mans Series GT champion and Porsche factory driver, Patrick Long will look to take back the points lead after missing the last race.

Long got his 2011 campaign off to a hot start, winning the first two races of the year.

 

Road racing veteran and Mississauga native Aaron Povoledo is coming off a Touring class win in Utah and currently sits second in the drivers championship.  Povoledo has joined the K-PAX Racing team this season and is competing in the new Volvo C30.  He will be looking to use the momentum of his last race as he makes his return to Canada.

 

After returning to Mosport in 2009 following a six-year absence, the SCCA Trans-Am Series will continue their storied history at Mosport, which dates back to 1976.  The Series has switched to a new three-class format this season (TA, T2 and T3).  Defending champion Tony Ave is coming off a win in Round 2 at Miller and will be a race favourite in his Chevrolet Corvette.  Gateway Racing’s Blaise Csida, who finished third at Mosport in 2010, will look to use his home track advantage to once again finish on the podium.  Other drivers to keep an eye on will be RJ Lopez, Cliff Ebben and Simon Gregg.

 

The country's top sedan road-racing series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship, makes its first of three season stops at Mosport boasting a 40-car field with several new teams and marques competing in Touring and Super Touring classes. This is a doubleheader weekend for the Championship.

 

New to Mosport in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford for sports cars and the SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises for open-wheel racers will be running a doubleheader race weekend.  Both series’ open their season on May 13-15 at Virginia International Raceway.

 

The Sundown Grand Prix endurance race-into-darkness on Saturday returns to SpeedFest for a seventh consecutive year.  There will be GT and Touring cars competing for overall and class wins in the three-hour classic.

 

It wouldn't be a Victoria Day weekend celebration without Mosport’s popular fireworks show scheduled for Saturday night after the Sundown GP.

 

The racing action starts Friday (May 20) with a full-day of practice for all six championships.  Saturday (May 21) is a mix of practice and qualifying in the morning, followed by races for the SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises, Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring Car Championship and the Sundown Grand Prix.  Sunday (May 22) morning opens with more qualifying and then races in Formula Enterprises, Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring, World Challenge and Trans-Am to close out the weekend.

 

The three-day weekend SuperTicket is just $50 until May 18 ($60 at the Gate).  Single-day tickets are also available.  Each ticket includes parking, access to the race team paddock, the Mosport Marketplace and admission to Mosport Speedway's Saturday Night Stock Car season-opener at the half-mile paved oval located on the grounds.  As with all Mosport events, children 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult admission.

 

Camping is a popular part of the Mosport experience, with advanced general camping passes just $35 for the weekend when purchased before May 18 (tents or pop-up trailers).  Advance RV passes are $55.

 

For those who would like to get closer to the action, the SpeedFest Corral offers a VIP hospitality package which includes a meet and greet with the drivers, race team tech sessions, an opportunity to drive their car on the track in a parade lap and a BBQ lunch on Sunday, all for just $100.

 

For more information and to purchase tickets call the Mosport Hotline at

1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm ET), visit online at www.mosport.com, or email info@mosport.com.

 

 

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Une première présence au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve en août prochain

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Une première présence au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve en août prochain

Le Castrol Canadian Touring Championship présenté par Continental Tire

sera du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge

 


Montréal et Toronto, le 4 mai 2011 - Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par Continental Tire (CTCC) et Stock-Car Montréal sont fiers d'annoncer la première participation du populaire championnat canadien pour voitures de tourisme au NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, les 19 et 20 août 2011, au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Press Release For Immediate Release

 

A first appearance on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve next August

Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire

will compete at The NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge

 


Montreal and Toronto, May 4th 2011 - The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) and Stock-Car Montréal are proud to announce the first participation of the popular Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, August 19th and 20th 2011 on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

 

Depuis 2007, le NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge est un des événements de sport motorisé les plus importants au Canada avec pour principale attraction, une manche de la série Nationwide de NASCAR, la seule épreuve d'un des championnats majeurs de NASCAR présentée à l'extérieur des États-Unis.  Sur un circuit des plus exigeants, avec une ambiance unique, l'action en piste y est exceptionnellement riche. Aux dires de son président, c'est avec beaucoup d'exaltation que les compétiteurs de CTCC se préparent à offrir aux spectateurs un spectacle de qualité. Pour CTCC, il s'agit d'un des moments forts de la campagne 2011.


« Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir conclu ce partenariat avec Stock-Car Montréal, le promoteur de l'événement. François Dumontier, son équipe et les milliers de spectateurs attendus seront agréablement servis par nos coureurs. Nous sommes aussi très impatients d'offrir des prestations dignes du légendaire tracé montréalais », a aussi déclaré John Bondar, président de CTCC.


« Ce sera fort intéressant de voir enfin les voitures et les coureurs de CTCC se mesurer au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, dans le cadre du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200. C'est un championnat de qualité, en progression constante et nous apprécions qu'ils recrutent des coureurs des quatre coins du pays », de dire le promoteur délégué de l'événement et président d'Octane Management, François Dumontier.

Les amateurs pourront vivre l'expérience CTCC à compter du jeudi 18 août lors des séances d'essais libres et des qualifications. La course sera disputée en après-midi, le vendredi 19 août. Afin de répondre aux questions des amateurs, les pilotes et équipiers de la série CTCC seront disponibles dans le paddock des courses de soutien, derrière l'épingle, pendant tout le week-end. Chacun est invité à venir les rencontrer.


On peut se procurer des billets pour assister au NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, et y voir en piste les séries Nationwide et Canadian Tire de NASCAR, la série ROLEX Grand-Am et la série Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par  Continental Tire. Pour mettre la main sur les meilleures places en tribunes, iI suffit de composer le 514 397-0007 ou de visiter le www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca  sans tarder.


À propos de CTCC
Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par Continental Tires est la seule série professionnelle de courses de voitures sur route au Canada. Maintenant à sa cinquième année d'existence, CTCC présente des voitures de course basées sur leur version initiale de tourisme. Outre lors du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge à Montréal, CTCC disputera des épreuves en 2011 au Circuit ICAR, au Mosport International Raceway, au Honda Indy Toronto et au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.


À propos d'Octane Management et de Stock-Car Montréal
Depuis 2009, Octane Management inc. agit à titre de promoteur délégué du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, sous mandat de Stock-Car Montréal, laquelle est une filiale en propriété exclusive d'International Speedway Corporation (ISC) de Daytona Beach, en Floride. ISC, chef de file dans la promotion du sport motorisé en Amérique du Nord, organise plus de 100 événements de sport motorisé chaque année.

 

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Since 2007, the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge is one of the premier sporting events in Canada and features a round of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the only major NASCAR race outside the USA. With its demanding road course, and its unique atmosphere, the on-track action is exceptional. As the President of CTCC says, the CTCC competitors are preparing excitedly to provide fans a fantastic show. For CTCC, this will be the highlight of 2011.
 

"We are very happy to have concluded this partnership with Stock-Car Montréal. The Event Promoter François Dumontier, his team, and the thousands of expected spectators will also be greatly impressed by our drivers. We are looking forward to offering our fans outstanding performances that will meet the Circuit's historical expectations," stated John Bondar, President of CTCC. 


"It will be very interesting to finally see the CTCC cars and drivers compete on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at the NAPA Auto Parts 200. It is a great Championship with outstanding growth and we appreciate that they recruit drivers from across Canada," said the Event delegated Promoter and President of Octane Management, François Dumontier.


Fans will be able to experience the rush of CTCC on Thursday August 18 with practice and qualifying sessions followed by a race on Friday August 19. CTCC drivers and crew will be available in the Support race paddocks, behind the hairpin, throughout the event to interact with fans. Everyone is invited to meet with them.


Tickets to the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge featuring the Nationwide and Canadian Tire NASCAR series, the ROLEX series and Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire, are available. One shouldn't wait to order the best grandstands tickets by calling 514 397-0007 or order online at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca.


About CTCC
The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire is Canada's only professional road racing series. Now in its fifth year, CTCC showcases race cars based on their stock street version. In addition of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge in Montreal, CTCC will be featured in 2011 at Circuit ICAR, Mosport International Raceway, Honda Indy Toronto and Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.

Experience the rush of touring car racing!


About Octane Management and Stock-Car Montréal
Mandated by Stock-Car Montréal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Octane Management is, since 2009, the delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge. ISC is the leading promoter of motorsports in North America, hosting over 100 major racing events each year.

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