Oval Racing Stock car style in Québec, Ontario and New England States: 01/01/2014

2014-01-31

Le vice-champion 2013 de retour pour la prochaine saison

Supporté par son entourage, particulièrement son père, son frère et sa conjointe, c'est en 2006 que Gerry Bilodeau fait ces débuts en Stock Car. C'est dans la classe Semi-Pro de l'Autodrome Chaudière qu'il roulera de 2006 à 2009. Gagnant de plusieurs prix de la plus belle voiture et terminant en 2e position en 2008 et 2009; Gerry Bilodeau était prêt à relever de nouveaux défis!

En 2009, on peut le voir faire quelques apparitions avec les Sportsman mais c'est en 2010, alors qu'il achète l'ancienne voiture de Rock Poulin qu'il fait le saut définitivement dans cette classe. Pour sa première année; alors que l'organisation avait mis en place 2 catégories, il termine la saison avec 4 victoires dans la division Sportsman Québec intermédiaire. Un beau tableau pour ce pilote qui n'en est qu'à sa 4e saison de course !

L'année 2011 fût marqué par le départ de son père; il ne fera que quelques sorties mais réussira tout de même à compléter un podium. En 2012, Gerry Bilodeau décide de participer à la saison en Sportsman mais avec la classe locale de Vallée Jonction. Il obtient alors 1 victoire et compte plusieurs podiums. Il se démarque pour offrir à chaque programme une voiture impeccable.

On peut dire que 2013 a été une superbe année pour le #24, Gerry Bilodeau. Comptant 5 podiums sur 10 courses dont 2 victoires, il réussit à se classer au 2e rang du classement général. Combatif tout au long de la saison, Gerry est particulièrement fier de son podium à l'Autodrome de Montmagny; piste sur laquelle il n'avait pas connu beaucoup de succès jusqu'à ce jour. C'est sans aucun doute sa détermination et l'expérience acquise au fil des années qui a permis à Gerry Bilodeau de se classer parmi les meilleurs !

Que nous réserve le #24 pour la saison 2014? Lorsqu'il a fait l'acquisition de la voiture de Michaël Lavoie, son idée était claire; être encore plus compétitif. Il est certain que cela vient avec de nouveaux défis dont celui de s'adapter à la nouvelle voiture tant au niveau de la conduite que des finir toutes les courses! Qu'est-ce qu'on peut souhaiter à celui qui a terminé si près du championnat 2013? Si vous lui demandez, vous verrez un sourire qui en dit long; gageons que ce pilote de la Guadeloupe se battra pour obtenir son 1er championnat en Sportsman Québec.

Il tient à remercier parmi ces commanditaires :

Plomberie chauffage Martin Veilleux qui s'est joint à l'équipe en 2013.
Garage GBL

Une saison assurément remplie de beaux défis pour l'équipe #24 de Gerry Bilodeau; bon succès !

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste.

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2014-01-28

ILR CAR CONTROL SCHOOL TO EXHIBIT AND OFFER A DRIVER SEMINAR AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

ILR CAR CONTROL SCHOOL TO EXHIBIT AND OFFER A DRIVER SEMINAR AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

The Canadian Racing Season Begins February 7, 8, & 9, 2014 at Toronto’s International Centre

(TORONTO, ON // JANUARY 27, 2014) Almost every news report reinforces the fact that public roads and highways can be dangerous places, especially when you add in ever-changing road conditions. The unfortunate truth is that most drivers rely on luck, limited experience and maybe some rudimentary training to help them avoid problems. The daily accident reports clearly demonstrate that more needs to be done.

One person doing what he can to address the situation is Ian Law. His ILR Car Control School (ILRCCS) specializes in ‘ProActive’ driver training. For those interested in giving themselves and their family members more tools to be able to safely navigate the roads, regardless of conditions, ILRCCS will have a booth and offer a seminar at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News. The CME runs takes place February 7, 8 & 9 at Toronto’s International Centre.

“Vehicle and tire design have made cars much safer over the years,” explains Law (at right). Even road design has been improved to keep drivers safe. The only thing that hasn’t advanced is the driver portion of the equation. Kids taking driving schools are taught enough to allow them to get their licenses, but not enough so that they can be safe on the roads.”

ILR’s ‘ProActive’ driver training goes beyond ‘defensive driving’ by teaching methods of controlling not only the vehicle, but also the driving situation.

“People don’t realize that behind the wheel, everything is counter-intuitive,” continued Law. “The human brain doesn’t always give you the right answer. A lot of what we do is ‘vision training,’ which teaches drivers where to look so they can either avoid – or get out of – trouble.”

For more than 20 years, Law’s Car Control School has offered both summer and winter courses and has taught thousands of people, between the ages of 15 and 85, to be better drivers.

But Law and his 21 highly-trained, hand-picked instructors also share a competitive background. Therefore, the Car Control School has added to its curriculum by offering instruction in Advanced Autoslalom and at Track Days. These courses are held at Brampton, Ontario’s Powerade Centre and Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

Catering to the motorsport enthusiast – and drawing on his own, extensive racing experience – Law will use his appearance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo to offer a Sunday seminar on driving techniques, with the theme: ‘Techniques to help you get the most from your technology.’

“I’ve been around Autoslalom for years, and I see a lot of guys spending money on technology, but their skills don’t match their cars,” notes Law. “What we do at our school is work on the driver so they can get the most out of their wheels.”

He concludes, “Whether you want to be a safer and more confident driver, or learn performance driving techniques, the ILR Car Control School has the advanced driving courses for you.”

ABOUT THE ILR CAR CONTROL SCHOOL: Founded in 1989 as an offshoot of his racing school, Ian Law and his staff of experienced instructors apply the skills of keeping a car under control while either racing or in everyday driving, keeping drivers safe in emergency situations. The ILR Car Control School courses are offered in both summer and winter, and for the more competitive student, the school also offers Advanced Autoslalom and Track Day courses.

Founder Ian Law is a four-time Canadian Autoslalom champion and has translated his expertise to an instructional capacity, working as the Solo Director of the CASC-Ontario Region, and as the Chief Solo Instructor. He has also been rewarded with multiple Ice Racing victories and titles, and currently competes in the CASC’s GT Championship Series. Away from the track, Law pens a regular column, ‘Better Driving’ for the Toronto Star.

For more information about the ILR Car Control School, interested parties can visit their website, www.carcontrolschool.com, or contact them by telephone, (905) 473-9500.

ABOUT THE CME: The 8^th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News takes place February 7, 8 & 9, 2014 at Toronto’s International Centre, adjacent to Pearson International Airport. The show features motorsport content geared to racers, fans and automotive enthusiasts. NASCAR Sprint Cup racer Ryan Newman will be at the CME on Saturday, February 8. For information about the show, including news, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, call (416) 962-7223, or email info@CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com. The CME’s website is located at www.CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com.

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ISMA Supermodifieds return to Airborne

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SOUTH PLATTSBURGH – Airborne Park Speedway had added an International Supermodified Association (ISMA) event to its 2014 stock car racing schedule on Saturday, May 24.

It will be the 3rd-ever appearance on the South Plattsburgh half-mile for the winged, big-block methanol fuel-injected 800HP Supermodifieds.

The Supermodifieds Airborne debut produced the closest finish of the 2010 season - in a race won by multi-time ISMA champion Russ Wood. In 2011, Ted Christopher of Plainfield, Conn. drove to victory for car-owner Clyde Booth. That same year, Rob Summers of Vernon, Conn set a fast-lap track record in 14.020 seconds. ISMA Supermodifieds average over 100 mph per lap at Airborne and reach speeds in excess of 130 mph on the straightaways.

Lou Cicconi Jr. of Aston, PA, the defending ISMA champion, will pilot a Clyde Booth car at the Airborne event.

“I’m looking forward to that one, absolutely,” Cicconi said. “I’ve turned some laps in a DIRT 358 Modified at Airborne while working with Todd Stone, but mechanical problems kept me out of the ISMA race the first time I was there.”

“It’s a great track for us,” ISMA President Howie Lane said. “This is a stand-alone weekend event. All the teams love the place and they have notes from the earlier races. They should run even tighter this time.”

Airborne’s 61st season weekly schedule begins Saturday, May 3 with a 50-lap feature for DIRTcar 358-Modifieds as the main event.

On Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. – regardless of track conditions, Airborne plans a “Meltdown” Demo Derby and Enduro for 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder cars. Both the Demo Derby and the Enduro will pay $500-to-win – for more info, visit www.airborneparkspeedway.com.

Contact: Tom Herzig

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2014-01-26

L’Association de Stock Car Vintage Québec se prépare pour 2014

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L'Association de Stock Car Vintage Québec se prépare pour 2014

Une structure améliorée

pour l'ASCVQ en 2014

Mise sur pied à l'automne 2007, l'Association de Stock Car Vintage Québec (ASCVQ) ne cesse d'agrandir sa famille, tant au niveau des participants qu'au niveau du comité de direction.

Habilement dirigée par le duo Patrick Verner et Josée Ratté depuis sa fondation, eux même secondés par de précieux collaborateurs, tels les Jocelyn Laliberté, Line Plouffe, Lucie Villeneuve et autres, l'ASCVQ se prépare fébrilement pour la saison 2014 qui arrive à grand pas.

Lors du week-end dernier s'est tenue la première réunion de 2014 du comité de direction au cours de laquelle ont participé deux nouveaux membres.

« Notre objectif premier est de maintenir l'ambiance familiale et de camaraderie qui a toujours existé au sein de notre organisation, mais le temps est maintenant venu de clarifier et d'établir des normes, tant au niveau de la réglementation technique, que des procédures de course…… » de préciser Josée Ratée.

Pour se faire, l'ASCVQ s'est dotée d'un inspecteur technique, Ghislain Lecours, un pilote de course et mécanicien dans une équipe de pointe de l'ACT, qui a compétitionné dans la série au cours des dernières années. Nul doute que l'expérience de Monsieur Lecours sera d'une grande utilité pour l'ASCVQ au niveau de l'application des règles à suivre au niveau technique des voitures.

Une autre mesure sera la mise en vigueur d'une réglementation au niveau des procédures de course et la venue d'un directeur de course pour voir à la bonne marche du déroulement des compétitions sur les différents circuits où évolue l'Association de Stock Car Vintage Québec. Yves Ladouceur, qui a cumulé 29 saisons au sein de l'ANCA et de l'ASE, est celui qui a accepté le mandat de la préparation de ces procédures, qui ont été amendés et acceptées lors de cette réunion, et qui occupera le poste de directeur de course en 2014.

Au niveau des participants, de nouvelles équipes de courses on manifesté leur intérêt pour l'ASCVQ, et il ne serait pas surprenant de voir arriver de nouveaux pilotes d'ici le premier départ de la prochaine saison.

Comme on le sait, les voitures participant aux compétitions de l'ASCVQ sont des modèles des années 1972 et antérieures dont plusieurs sont des répliques de voitures qui ont fait leur marques sur les différents circuits au cours des années 50-60-70 Quelques unes de celle-ci sont même pilotées par leurs pilotes de l'époque encore actifs dont Langis Caron (#35), Lucien Rocheleau (66) entr'autres. Inutile de préciser qu'il s'agit de voitures V-8 et que le son de l'époque et l'odeur du « gaz de course » sont une règle des plus suivie !!....le tout dans une ambiance de camaraderie et de convivialité.

C'est donc avec enthousiasme que l'ASCVQ se prépare pour la saison 2014. La majorité des pistes ont déjà sélectionné des dates qui seront annoncées lorsque les discussions pour confirmer les dernières dates manquantes du calendrier estival seront conclues.

D'autres discussions se poursuivent également au niveau de commandites et autres projets pour une visibilité accrue de la série.

C'est une saison des plus prometteuses qui s'annonce pour l'Association de stock car Vintage Québec. Il sera donc intéressant de suivre l'évolution de la préparation de la saison qui vient. D'autres communiqués et annonces suivront très bientôt.

Pour tout renseignement concernant la série, on peut communiquer avec les dirigeants au courriel stockcarvintagequebec@hotmail.com ou en consultant le site web www.ascvq.org

Source : ASCVQ par Yves Ladouceur

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Photo : Line Plouffe

Sur la photo prise lors de la première réunion de 2014: à gauche : Yves Ladouceur, Ghislain Lecours, Jocelyn Laliberté , à droite : Francyne Ladouceur, Josée Rattée, Patrick Verner.

Yves Ladouceur

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Devil’s Bowl Speedway to Honor Champions on Saturday

ATTACHED PHOTO: Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT will collect his 2013 Devil's Bowl Speedway championship on Saturday, February 1 at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington. (MemorEvents photo)

Devil's Bowl Speedway to Honor Champions on Saturday

Season schedule, other announcements to be made at Banquet of Champions

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RUTLAND, VT – Local stock car racers will be celebrated for their high-speed achievements on Saturday, February 1 at the Devil's Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions. The annual awards gala will be held at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington in Rutland, VT, honoring champions and top award winners from the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and other divisions.

Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT will collect awards for his championship in the headline Bond Auto Parts Modified division, and crew chief Jeff Carter will be honored as the winner of the UNOH Ultimate Mechanic Challenge. Claremont, NH veteran Chris Bergeron will be toasted as the champion of the highly competitive Late Model division after a four-win campaign. Richie Turner of Fairfax, VT will collect top honors in the Renegade class, and Jake Noble of Benson, VT will be recognized for his title in the Central Vermont Motorcycles Mini Stocks.

Rookie of the Year awards will be given to Modified driver Jamie LaFountain, Late Model pilot Josh Masterson, Renegade racer Brad Bushey, and Mini Stock runner Chuck Bradford. Sportsmanship award winners will be named in each division, as well as the winners of the prestigious Award of Excellence and the John Bruno Award – Devil's Bowl Speedway's highest annual honor.

In addition to the weekly divisional champions, Vince Quenneville, Jr., will be saluted as the first-ever champion of the six-race Northern Modified Challenge Series, a traveling circuit sanctioned by Devil's Bowl Speedway. Nick Sweet will be honored with his first Vermont State Late Model Championship Series title, and Eric Messier will take the stage as the first-ever Enduro Series champion.

The full 2014 season schedule will be revealed at the Banquet of Champions on Saturday, February 1, along with several other major announcements. Last-minute ticket orders are available by calling (802) 265-3112 or emailing devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com. To reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Rutland-Killington, call (802) 775-1911 and mention the Devil's Bowl Speedway Banquet of Champions.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4. For more information, visit www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com or call (802) 265-3112. Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed.

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2014-01-24

PASS Pro Late Models: Perimeter Or Straight Rail - Which Will Take The Title In 2014?

PASS Pro Late Models: Perimeter Or Straight Rail – Which Will Take The Title In 2014?

CHARLOTTE, NC (January 23) – Since its inception in 2012, the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Pro Late Model division has been all about creating another avenue for up-and-coming racers to take their next steps up the racing ladder. But, it has also been about inclusion. A division where a straight rail chassis, like the PASS South Super Late Models, or a perimeter chassis, those mainly utilized by Late Model Stock racers, can compete together on a level playing field. And the results speak for themselves.

In the inaugural season for the PASS Pro Late Model division in 2012, perimeters and straight rails went head-to-head. Veteran Clay Thomas won the series first ever race at Dillon Motor Speedway and Lexington, SC’s Austin Leitner had multiple wins en route to the championship. Both while driving perimeter machines. Along the way, youngsters like Tate Fogelman and Cole Timm showed their prowess with wins driving straight rails. Last year, Trevor Noles and Harrison Burton dominated the division also driving straight rails. So, which combination will come out on top in 2014?

The PASS Pro Late Model division utilizes a limited tire usage rule and places restrictions on engines and shocks. The division provides an avenue for racers to compete at many of the same tracks that the PASS South Super Late Models compete on. The PASS Pro Late Models will race 13 times in conjunction with the PASS South Super Late Model division this year. Also in 2014, the Ford McGunegill crate engine has been made legal for competition. Additionally, former UARA-STARS Late Model competitors are invited to compete with the PASS Pro Late Models with minor modifications to their machines.

For the complete schedule and rules for the PASS Pro Late Model division, please go to ProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America’s premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the Florida Winter Meltdown at New Smyrna Speedway, the Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, the Autobus La Qubecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere, and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway. For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com. For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com. Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information. And, don’t forget to “Like” the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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PASS Finalizes National Championship Series Schedule

PASS Finalizes National Championship Series Schedule

- Provisional Starting Spots for Highest Non-qualified Points Contenders in the 41^st Annual Oxford 250, Paying $25,000 to the Race Winner

- 3^rd Leg of Autobus La Quebecois Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudiere Will Bring PASS National Series To Canada Again

- Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Continues Tradition as Spring’s Premier Super Late Model Event

NAPLES, ME (January 22) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced that a slate of select races have been set to comprise the 2014 PASS National Championship Series. Six PASS races spanning the Southeast, New England, and Canada will be featured once again to crown Super Late Model racing’s only true national champion. The tracks selected to host PASS National Championship races in 2014 will be New Smyrna Speedway, Hickory Motor Speedway, Oxford Plains Speedway, Autodrome Chaudiere, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and Southern National Raceway Park. While awards are still being finalized with sponsors, the 2014 PASS National Champion will once again be presented with a diamond encrusted championship ring from long time series supporter Northern Race Tire. Former PASS National Champions include Cassius Clark, Ben Rowe, Preston Peltier, and Jay Fogleman.

“We’re very happy to once again bring the PASS National Championship Series to some of North America’s most legendary short tracks in 2014,” said PASS President Tom Mayberry. “Since 2008, we’ve been able to bring some of America’s greatest short track racers together to compete for the PASS National Championship. We feel the tracks that have been selected this year will provide a true test of man and machine throughout the season and will provide some truly exciting events for our race fans.”

Fans will not have to wait long for the PASS National Championship Series to get underway as it will begin in just over two weeks at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway. The 3^rd Running of the Florida Winter Meltdown will mark a return to the fast, high-banked half mile for the first time since Brad Leighton took the checkered flag there in 2010. In addition to being the first PASS National Championship Series race, the Winter Meltdown will also serve as the opener for the PASS South Super Late Model points season. Last year, Maine’s Joey Doiron parlayed a win in the Winter Meltdown, held last year at Auburndale Speedway, to runner-up finishes in PASS National and PASS North Super Late Model points.

From New Smyrna in February, it is back to the most traditional stop on the PASS National Series at Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina on April 19. Hickory’s Easter Bunny 150 has grown to be one of short track racing’s biggest events of the Spring. Since veteran Mike Rowe won the first Easter Bunny back in 2006, Hickory Motor Speedway’s hallowed victory lane has been one cherished by every Super Late Model driver that has followed in his tire tracks.

Race three of the 2013 PASS National Series will be, at perhaps, the most legendary of all short track races. The 41^st Annual Oxford 250 at Maine’s Oxford Plains Speedway on July 20 will once again bring the best short track drivers from across North America together to compete for $25,000 to win. With nearly 70 Super Late Models in attendance last year, points provisionals following New Smyrna and Hickory will be at a premium. The list of past winners reads like a “who’s who” in stock car racing and includes such names as Lindley, Bodine, Hanley, Craven, Rowe, Harvick, Busch and last year’s winner, Travis Benjamin. With $25,000 in lap leader money in addition to the race purse, this year’s Oxford 250 winner could take home upwards of $50,000.

Next up, will be back-to-back PASS National Series races in the month of September. The PASS National Series returns to Canada’s Autodrome Chaudiere on September 6. The 200 lap race will serve as the final event of the Autobus La Quebecoise Triple Crown, a “mini-series” of the three PASS North races at Autodrome Chaudiere with a separate bonus points fund for drivers who compete in all three events there. Last year, Ross Kenseth took the checkered flag in the finale, while 6-time PASS North champion Johnny Clark came out on top in the Triple Crown.

The following week the PASS National Series returns to another traditional stop in New England, the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME. The PASS 400 Weekend at Beech Ridge on September 12-13 is always a favorite for both fans and competitors and this year’s contest will be no different.

Finally, the PASS National Series will conclude on November 15 at Southern National Motorsports Park with the 9^th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown. The 200 lap test on Southern National’s fast, high banks will once again crown both the PASS National Series and PASS South Super Late Model champions.

The first event of the PASS National Series will be the Florida Winter Meltdown from New Smyrna Speedway on February 8 and will be broadcast live on PASS TV. This 125 lap event is attracting some of the best in Super Late Model racing and is sure to become an instant classic. If you would like to purchase the Florida Winter Meltdown on PASS TV pay-per-view you can now find the link on ProAllStarsSeries.com.

Parties interested in advertising on PASS TV at a very affordable rate can contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.

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Autodrome St-Eustache - Compte à rebours: 120 jours

Compte à rebours: 120 jours

Pour publication immédiate

Saint-Eustache, le 24 janvier 2014

C’est dans un peu moins de 120 jours que le drapeau vert sera déployé pour le départ de la 50^e saison de course automobile à l’Autodrome St-Eustache. Un retour remarqué pour cette année de festivités, que celui de la prestigieuse organisation NASCAR alors que nous allons retrouver pas moins de 3 divisions NASCAR Whelen All American Series en piste : Sport Compacte, Légendes Modifiés et la catégorie reine de l’ASE : les Sportsmans Lucas Oil. Ajoutons également les Challenge 4 parmi les catégories locales qui seront en piste à tous les programmes du championnat du Québec NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil disputés à St-Eustache cet été.

Aucun changement majeur n’a été annoncé quant à la règlementation des différentes classes. Toutefois, quelques précisions sur certains points seront ajoutées éventuellement. Les règlements officiels pour la saison 2014 seront disponibles à compter de la mi-février directement sur le site Autodrome.ca. D’ici-là, vous pouvez envoyer vos questions à l’adresse suivante : info@autodrome.ca

De plus, les pilotes intéressés à joindre les rangs de NASCAR sont invités à venir remplir les documents requis pour leur accréditation et par le fait même, se voir remettre leur fameux ensemble d’autocollants, ce samedi le 25 janvier de 10h00 à 13h00 directement au Bistro de l’Autodrome. D’autres dates d’inscriptions seront annoncées ultérieurement pour ceux qui ne pourront se présenter ce samedi.

NB : Le calendrier 2014 suivra sous peu, par voix officielle

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2014-01-23

Big Name Inductors And Active Drivers Add To NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Star Power

Big Name Inductors And Active Drivers Add

To NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Star Power

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2014) – A brother, a contemporary, a rival, a colleague and a friend will all take the stage to induct this year's Class of 2014 into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Richard Petty, Waddell Wilson, Harry Gant, Humpy Wheeler and Blake Shelton will induct the fifth class – Maurice Petty, Fireball Roberts, Jack Ingram, Tim Flock and Dale Jarrett – on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.

The five legends, who account for 15 NASCAR championships, will also be joined on stage by five current stars, combining for 15 national series championships of their own. Aric Almirola, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart will all take part in the evening's festivities.

The Induction Ceremony begins at 7 p.m. ET and will air live on FOX Sports 1, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Tickets start at $45 and are available at

www.nascarhall.com/inductees/induction-ceremony and the NASCAR Hall of Fame box office.

Jarrett has experience as an inductor, joining his brother Glenn and sister Patti Makar to induct father Ned into the NASCAR Hall of Fame's second class.

"That was really a cool place to be and see the pride on his face, and to be able to show him how proud we were of him," Jarrett said of inducting his father. "This time will be a little different as I'm the one handing out the 'thank-you's' and accolades to others. It's going to be an emotional time, it will be a tough seven or eight minutes to get through with some of the things I have to say."

As long lasting as they are varied, this year's inductee-inductor relationships are uniquely special – each with a story all its own…

· Maurice Petty built the engines that propelled his brother Richard to seven NASCAR championships and most of his 200 wins.

· Fireball Roberts won the 1963 Southern 500 with an engine built by Waddell Wilson.

· Jack Ingram and Harry Gant had a fierce rivalry that helped build the popularity of what is now the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

· Tim Flock worked with Humpy Wheeler at Charlotte Motor Speedway for more than 30 years.

· After an introduction by former teammate Elliott Sadler nearly a decade ago, Dale Jarrettand country music star Blake Shelton have become close friends.

"I couldn't have all four of my kids as inductors, and I couldn't just ask one. I wanted my dad to be able to enjoy the moment with my mom and the rest of my family. So it just kind of opened up the opportunity," said Jarrett.

"This sport brought a lot of really good things to me. It gave me a chance to be a competitor, an opportunity to compete at the highest level and win, but it also has allowed me to make some really good friendships and Blake Shelton is one of those people."

The NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will kick off with a media red carpet entrance in the Great Hall at the NASCAR Hall of Fame at 4:15 p.m. ET. The formal presentations begin during the Induction Dinner, where the inductees will receive their NASCAR Hall of Fame jackets. Chris Economaki will also be honored as the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, NASCAR Nationwide Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) governs the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information, visit www.nascar.com and follow NASCAR at www.facebook.com/NASCAR and Twitter: @NASCAR.

About the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte, N.C., the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010, and includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop and NASCAR Productions-operated broadcast studio. The venue is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. seven days a week and has an attached parking garage on Brevard Street. The five-acre site also includes a privately developed 19-story office tower and 102,000-square-foot expansion to the Charlotte Convention Center, highlighted by a 40,000-square-foot ballroom. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.www.nascarhall.com

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VT State Late Model Championship Sees Changes in 2014

VT State Late Model Championship Sees Changes in 2014

Labor Day Replaces Governor's Cup

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Waterbury, VT – The four race Vermont State Late Model Championship series, which boasts an $11,000 point fund, will see changes in 2014. The series, which features four events split between Vermont's only two paved oval speedways, will now include the Labor Day Classic at Barre's Thunder Road on the schedule, instead of the Vermont Governor's Cup as in years past.

The Vermont State Late Model Championship was created in 2012 and hosts two races each at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven and Thunder Road in Barre. Once again the series will kick off with the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic 100 at Thunder Road on Sunday, May 25. The 1/4-mile portion of the series will conclude with the Labor Day Classic 200 on Sunday, August 31. The Labor Day event will also be the final Thunder Road Late Model point-counting event for 2014.

The Devil's Bowl 1/2-mile will host a 100-lap event on Friday, May 30 and conclude the series with another 100-lap event during the Vermont 200 weekend on Sunday, September 14. For the third season, the Vermont State Champion will be crowned following the September event at Devil's Bowl. Past VT State Champions were Dave Pembroke in 2012 and Nick Sweet last season, who each picked up a $2,000 point fund check.

2014 Vermont State Late Model Championship
# Day Date Event Track Laps
1. Sunday May 25 Memorial Day Classic Thunder Road 100
2. Friday May 30 Devil's Bowl 100 Devil's Bowl Speedway 100
3. Sunday August 31 Labor Day Classic Thunder Road 200
4. Sunday September 14 Vermont 100 Devil's Bowl Speedway 100

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MOBIL 1 SET TO CONNECT WITH RACERS AND FANS FOR THE 8TH YEAR IN A ROW AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

MOBIL 1 SET TO CONNECT WITH RACERS AND FANS FOR THE 8^TH YEAR IN A ROW AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO!

The Canadian Racing Season Begins February 7, 8, & 9, 2014 at Toronto's International Centre

Mobil1 logo (TORONTO, ON // JANUARY 23, 2014) This year'sCanadian Motorsports Expo Presented by Inside Track Motorsport News will mark the eighth consecutive year that Mobil 1 will be an exhibitor at Canada's only motorsports-oriented trade and fan show. The CME takes place February 7, 8 & 9 in Hall 5 at the International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson Airport.

"Right from the beginning, we saw the potential of this show," said David Swain, Mobil 1's Grassroots Motorsport Coordinator. "The CME brings together all the players in the Canadian motorsports scene, including track owners, racers and the companies that produce and sell the products the racers use, such as Mobil 1."

Swain continued, "Each year we have been able to connect directly with the people who count in the motorsport community. These are the people who use our products and can share their experiences and ask questions to learn more."

Throughout the years, the Mobil 1 booth at the CME has featured a wide variety of vehicles representing the diverse Canadian motorsport scene, including stock cars, sprint cars, sports cars and even an 1800 HP diesel pulling truck. The common feature of all of them, however, is that they've relied on Mobil 1 products. Mobil 1 oils can deliver crucial advantages to your engines, in terms of long oil life, reduced fuel consumption and wear, quicker cold starts, and cleaner, longer-lasting engines.

For more than 30 years, ExxonMobil has collaborated with some of the top motorsports teams in the world. This enables the company to test its products in some of the harshest, most demanding environments, and to use this experience to develop the next generation of high performance lubricants.

Mobil 1 Racing oil technology has been developed using the company's extensive experience in premier automotive racing series and events around the world, including Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, Formula 3, SCCA GT, ALMS and many others.

The variety of demands that each racing series requires of a lubricant helps them to ensure that Mobil 1 Racing oils can meet the more extreme conditions encountered on the race track.

"Mobil 1 is a 'day one' supporter of the Canadian Motorsports Expo, and for that we are extremely grateful," said show co-promoter Rob Morton. "The company is involved in a wide variety of racing series – including the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Presented by Mobil 1 – because they are valuable proving grounds for their products. As well, Mobil 1's participation in motorsport offers the company great exposure to racers and fans who care about what they put into their vehicles, whether they're competing on the race track, or driving on the street."

ABOUT MOBIL 1™: Mobil 1 is one of the most widely known and trusted performance brands in the world, especially when it comes to producing superior, technologically advanced products for motorists who want the very best. Mobil 1 is the world's leading synthetic motor oil. For more information, visit www.Mobil1.ca.

ABOUT THE CME: The 8^th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News takes place February 7, 8 & 9, 2014 at Toronto's International Centre, adjacent to Pearson International Airport. The show features motorsport content geared to racers, fans and automotive enthusiasts. NASCAR Sprint Cup racer Ryan Newman will be at the CME on Saturday, February 8. For information about the show, including news, exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, call (416) 962-7223, or email info@CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com. The CME's website is located at www.CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com.

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2014-01-20

HURRICANE MIDGETS SET TO MAKE FIRST EVER APPEARANCE AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

HURRICANE MIDGETS SET TO MAKE FIRST EVER APPEARANCE AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

The Canadian Racing Season Begins February 7, 8, & 9, 2014 at Toronto’s International Centre

(TORONTO, ON // JANUARY 20, 2014) In 2009, Charles Priestly was declared the Hurricane Midgets series champion. Shortly thereafter, Priestly hung up his helmet and assumed the mantle of club president for the Southern Ontario-based touring series.

Throwing himself into the process of growing and promoting the long-running division, Priestly has seen his dedication rewarded with overflowing grids, and close, wheel-to-wheel racing action throughout the field.

As part of their efforts to promote their exciting series, Priestly, Race Director Jackie Francis and a strong supporting crew will be part of the tour’s first ever appearance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News. The show takes place February 7, 8 & 9 at Toronto’s International Centre.

“The Canadian Motorsports Expo is one of those places where we feel we need to be,” explains Priestly. “We want to promote our series, but we also feel responsible for promoting the tracks that host us, and the sponsors that keep us running.”

In 2013, 38 Hurricane Midgets drivers scored points towards the season championship. The title was ultimately claimed by Cookstown, Ontario’s Robin McLean. For virtually all of the 18 scheduled race events, the field had to be narrowed to 24 starters through qualifying heat races, with an unfortunate few going home before the features.

Despite the overwhelming support of the series’ current participants, Priestly admits he’s looking forward to enticing fresh talent to join the Hurricane Midget fraternity.

“We always have room for more people; we need new faces in order for the series to continue to grow,” stated Priestly. “And I truly believe the cream rises to the top of the talent pool. The larger the pool we have to draw from, the better the racing, and the better the show we can put on.”

At the CME, the Hurricane Midgets display will feature McLean’s championship winning #97 mount, as well as Rob McCall’s Midget, which secured Best Appearing Car honours in 2013. Both racers will be on hand, as will Priestly and Francis, to answer questions about the series.

Concludes Priestly, “By the time the CME rolls around, we will have our 2014 schedule finalized, and I’m really hoping that we can confirm a new title sponsor for the series at the show. 2014 is looking like another exceptional year for the Hurricane Midgets, and the year starts for us at the Canadian Motorsports Expo.”

ABOUT THE HURRICANE MIDGETS: Starting out as an American-based Quarter-Midget club, the Hurricane Midgets moved into Southern Ontario over two decades ago, and have grown into a premiere touring division. The 450 pound, winged mini-sprint cars are powered by a 440 c.c. snowmobile engine pushing out approximately 85 horsepower. On some of the larger tracks, these nimble open-wheelers can attain speeds approaching 100 miles per hour. Further information, including scheduling, race results and technical details can be found on their website at www.hurricanemidgets.ca. Fans can also follow daily updates on Facebook/ Hurricane Midgets Racing Club.

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HURRICANE MIDGETS SET TO MAKE FIRST EVER APPEARANCE AT THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO

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