2015-02-28

“The Howler” Returns To Greenville-Pickens For PASS National Championship Finale





"The Howler" Returns To Greenville-Pickens For PASS National Championship Finale 

* PASS Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models to be joined by KOMA Unwind Modifieds and possible additional feature division  

NAPLES, ME (February 27) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) President Tom Mayberry and Greenville-Pickens Speedway promoter Anthony Anders announced today that the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models will return on Saturday, October 24 for the final race of the PASS National Championship Series.  Although PASS has competed at the legendary Greenville-Pickens Speedway in recent years, this will be the first time the popular "Howler" event has returned to the series schedule since 2009.  "The Howler" becomes the sixth and final race of the 2015 PASS National Championship Series joining the Peach Blossom Special at Anderson (SC) Motor Speedway, the Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway, the inaugural Super Late Model event at the 1-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a 200 lapper at Plattsburgh, NY's Airborne Park Speedway, and the 42nd Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains (ME) Speedway. 
"After a lot of hard work, we could not be more proud to announce the return of 'The Howler' and Greenville Pickens Speedway to the PASS schedule," said PASS President Tom Mayberry.  "This event was always really popular the fans and competitors.  I can't think of a better place to crown Super Late Model racing's true national champion than a place with the history and prestige of Greenville-Pickens." 
In addition to the PASS Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models, the KOMA Unwind Modifieds will join PASS at Greenville-Pickens Speedway on Saturday, October 24.  It will be the third pairing of PASS and the KOMA Unwind Modifieds, joining combo events between the two sanctioning bodies at Kingsport (TN) Speedway and Concord (NC) Speedway in May.  This event will mark the first time Tour-type Modifieds have raced at Greenville-Pickens Speedway since 2007.  An additional feature division could be added to the stellar card of racing in the coming weeks. 
Former racer turned promoter Anthony Anders has recently taken the reigns at Greenville-Pickens Speedway making numerous improvements to the facility.  Anders, who has raced with PASS at times over the years, is excited to close out the season at the nearly 70-year-old facility with such a major event. 
More information on the PASS National Championship Series can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com. 
The 2015 PASS season will get under way on Saturday, March 7 when the PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models take to Dillon Motor Speedway for the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash.  The PASS North Super Late Model season is slated to start on Saturday, April 18 with the Ripley & Fletcher Ford 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway. 
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 Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  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 at @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens. 
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2015-02-25

South Carolina College Teams With Hal Goodson In PASS



South Carolina College Teams With Hal Goodson In PASS

 

-      For Immediate Release

 

Florence, S.C. (February 25) - Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) has partnered with two-time NASCAR All-Pro Series champion, Hal Goodson, for the 2015 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model seasons. 

Goodson, who's a Darlington, S.C. native, is also a former NASCAR XFINITY Series driver and is looking to claim his seventh Super Truck divisional track championship at Dillon Motor Speedway in 2015. 

"I am looking forward to the partnership with local race car driver, Hal Goodson," said FDTC President Dr. Ben Dillard. "Not only does Florence-Darlington Technical College provide a quality education, but the college also supports the local economy, and the Pee Dee area has such a rich history in stock car racing." 

Throughout the 2015 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series season, Florence-Darlington Technical College will be the primary sponsor for Goodson as he competes at Dillon Motor Speedway, Florence Motor Speedway, Myrtle Beach Speedway, as well as any other track that may be added to the schedule this season. Goodson's black No. 13 Florence-Darlington Technical College Super Truck will be adorned with the blue and gold colors of the college as the team competes throughout the Carolinas. 

"I can't thank Florence-Darlington Technical College enough for jumping onboard with Hal Goodson Motorsports this season," Goodson said. "I am looking to win my seventh career Super Truck championship this season at Dillon Motor Speedway, so we're going to go out and do everything we can to put the No. 13 Florence-Darlington Technical College Chevrolet front and center to all of the fans sitting in the grandstands." 

Florence-Darlington Technical College will also be an associate sponsor on Goodson's No. 16 Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model that is scheduled to compete in the South Carolina Clash 125 at Dillon Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 7 and for "The Bash at the Beach" at Myrtle Beach Speedway on Saturday, April 25.  Goodson finished 2ndto race winner Ryan Blaney in the 2010 South Carolina Clash at Dillon.

"The Pro All Stars Series is by far one of the most competitive Super Late Model divisions in the country," saysFDTC Public Relations/Marketing Specialist, Hunter Thomas.  "With the experience Hal Goodson has at Dillon Motor Speedway and Myrtle Beach Speedway, I'd certainly look for him to be a top contender when the Pro All Stars Series visits South Carolina." 

Over the last decade, Goodson has won the inaugural 2013 Pee Dee Coastal Super Truck Series championship, as well as all but two of the Super Truck divisional track championships at Dillon Motor Speedway since the speedway reopened in 2007. He was also named the Late Model divisional track champion back in 2009 at Dillon Motor Speedway. 

The 2015 season will begin on Saturday, March 7 with the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway with rotating practice starting at Noon, followed by qualifying at 3:30 PM, and feature racing at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, PASS Pro Late Models, Challengers/Chargers, and Legends.  Please go to ProAllStarsSeries.com for entry forms and the complete weekend schedule.

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 legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor 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.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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TWO-TIME NASCAR TRUCK SERIES CHAMP TODD BODINE IS COMING TO TORONTO’S MOTORAMA SHOW

TWO-TIME NASCAR TRUCK SERIES CHAMP TODD BODINE IS COMING TO TORONTO'S MOTORAMA SHOW

 

Will appear Saturday & Sunday to sign autographs and meet fans



 

TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 25, 2015 • Continuing the long tradition of NASCAR stars who have come to Toronto to meet the fans and be part of Canada's biggest indoor racing show, two-time NASCAR Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will appear at this year's inaugural Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo.

 

Known as 'The Onion,' Bodine is a member of NASCAR's legendary Bodine racing clan. Originally from Chemung, New York, and now residing in North Carolina, Bodine will appear at Motorama on Saturdayand Sunday, March 14 & 15, to meet fans, sign autographs and participate in several events and presentations during the show.

 

The inaugural Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15 at Toronto's International Centre, across from Pearson International Airport.

 

"I'm looking forward to coming to Motorama to meet the fans, sign autographs and take part in the show," said Bodine. "I raced at Ontario's Cayuga Speedway way back, so I'm sure I'll run into some familiar faces at the show."

 

After achieving success racing in the northeast, Bodine made the jump to NASCAR's second-tier Xfinity Series, in 1986. In the years since, he made almost 800 career total starts in NASCAR's three elite touring series; NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series. During his career, Bodine went to victory lane 37 times in Xfinity and Truck Series competition, and twice won the Truck Series points championship, in 2006 and 2010.

 

Currently, Todd Bodine is putting his experience, knowledge and colourful personality to good use, working as an analyst on the NASCAR Truck Series shows NCWTS Setup and NASCAR Race Hub, on Fox Sports.

 

"It's an honour to have Todd Bodine come to the show for two days," said Motorama's David Weber. "In addition to his on-track achievements at the highest levels of the sport, he's also one of the most popular, knowledgeable and charismatic people in NASCAR, and we look forward to welcoming him to Motorama."

 

While at Motorama, Todd Bodine will participate in fan Q&As on the Johnsonville Stage, autograph sessions and VIP Meet & Greets. Watchwww.MotoramaShow.com for times and details.

 

ABOUT TODD BODINE: Originally from Chemung, NY, Todd Bodine was born and raised into a racing family. His parents owned the asphalt track Chemung Speedway, near Elmira, NY. A two-time champion of NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, Bodine made almost 800 combined career starts on the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series. In addition to his championships, he won 37 total Xfinity and Truck Series races. These days, he's working as a NASCAR Truck Series analyst on Fox Sports. For more information about Todd Bodine, visit TeamOnion.com.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The inaugural Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto's International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson International Airport. With a footprint of almost a quarter-million square feet, the show will be Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, or email info@MotoramaShow.com. Advance tickets and schedule information can be found at www.MotoramaShow.com.

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2015-02-24

Josh Demers Led All Newcomers at Florida American Racer Challenge

Josh Demers Led All Newcomers at Florida American Racer Challenge

 

ATTACHED PHOTO: New Smyrna.jpg - Josh Demers (10VT) races hard with Travis Stearns (16ME) and Wayne Helliwell, Jr. (27NH) during the American Racer Cup Challenge at New Smyrna Speedway. (Photo by Eric LaFleche)

 



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                       ACT-022415-10

Waterbury, VT – American Canadian Tour (ACT) sophomore driver Josh Demers of East Montpelier, VT graduated from the Bond Auto Tiger division in 2013, an intermediate division at his home track Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT.

That year, Demers also bought a used ACT Late Model in anticipation of moving full-time to the ACT Late Models at Thunder Road in 2014. He entered his first ACT Late Model event at the inaugural International race held in July 2013 at Airborne Speedway, Plattsburgh, NY. It was a $25,000.00 to win race with every major team in ACT registered to compete. After qualifying heats and consolations, Demers had one final chance to get into the biggest race of the year. He needed to win the "last chance race" which offered a purse of $3,000.00 to win or, give up the money, and receive a starting spot in the 300-lap segment main event and start dead last in 40th position. He gave up the money and went into his first ever ACT Late Model event.

"I will take the spot and race. We came to race and this win gives us that chance. Forget about the money! Let's do it," said Demers. The crowd sent out a cheer for this former Tiger driver. He finished 28th out of 40 teams that went to post that day.

The 2014 Thunder Road season included a full effort of weekly racing for the family-run team from East Montpelier. He finished a respectable 12th overall. They also entered the Thunder Road ACT opening Merchants Bank 150 lap Championship race. He failed to qualify for one of the 30 starting spots among the 43 drivers who entered. The only other ACT Late Model event the Demers team competed in during 2014 was the Bond Auto ACT Invitational at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway last September, finishing 35thout of the 43 cars that started.

When the ACT teams were invited to return to the New Smyrna Speedway to be part of the week long festivities known as the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, the Demers team was not one that ACT officials thought would be interested in attending such an event, but the Demers #10VT team's entry was one of the first to be received. The results of that interest turned out to be one of the great highlights of the three races run at NSS during the annual yearly event known as speed-weeks throughout the Daytona Beach area, held at various short tracks, in conjunction with the Great American Race at the Daytona International Speedway. What was not known was that the family team (Josh, father Randy, and sister Joellen) were also going to bring along former Tiger and veteran ACT driver "Chip" Grenier as added help. Grenier is known as an accomplished set-up man and crew chief, when not behind the wheel of his own race operation.

President of the American Canadian Tour, Tom Curley said, "Josh, Chip, and their overall team effort certainly was one of the highlights of the American Racer Challenge weekend for me. I knew there was something special going on when we ran 100 lapsSunday night without a caution. Josh was competing at a very high level with veteran champions like Patrick Laperle. He ran side-by-side on that big half mile he had never seen before, with little experience on bigger tracks. Good Lord, he was in the top five most of the three nights with guys like Eddie MacDonald, who went on to sweep the three events, Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Ray Parent, and a host of the best ACT has in our present system."

Bruce Bernhardt, owner of two-time ACT Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover New Hampshire, said, "How could you not notice the 10VT performance (Josh Demers). That was a real surprise. I went over to him and congratulated him for racing so hard and clean. It is really great when a young team like that can have an impact on the kind of racing we all enjoy. They should be congratulated."

He was so impressive that the Fans Choice television broadcasters all started to take notice and the Demers effort became a big part of the weekend's live flag-to-flag telecasts.

"For me, the complete effort from the Demers Florida trip was total validation for the rules work we have put in for the past 15 years. We have tried to make and keep this a 'driver's series', and not just a money series for those who have unlimited budgets to buy tires, shocks, engines, and all the tricked up parts to go fast. I have never believed that short track racing should be defined by who can outspend the other, which generally results in separation of the bigger teams and talented teams with fewer resources. In my opinion, that really does not work for keeping things equitable and exciting for fans and teams. I was very proud of the results by a relatively inexperienced home-grown Thunder Road team having such success at New Smyrna. The Demers/Grenier effort should have given great hope to all those race teams who work so hard to be competitive, and proved that a level playing field will assist in that effort. At least for this week, we found a "poster boy" for selling that concept to short tracks across the nation. I left the Daytona Beach area with a smile on my face," concluded Curley.

The ACT teams will now direct their attention to the annual New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150 lap race at Lee USA Speedway, Lee, NH to be held on Sunday, April 12. ACT has opened the Lee USA Speedway 14 times over the years with both its former Pro Stock (Super Late Model division) and now Late Model division. Harmon "Beaver" Dragon, Milton, VT won the race in 1987 at the re-opening of the track by Red and Judy MacDonald. The NH Governor's Cup will start the 2015 campaign of 17 point and non-point specials for the US ACT teams. Eddie MacDonald is the defending champion of the race. The Freddy Petersen-owned, and Rollie Lachance team has plenty of momentum going into Lee. They won the closing race of the 2014 campaign, the Milk Bowl at Thunder Road, Barre VT, last October. They are now coming off three consecutive wins at New Smyrna Speedway. They will be challenged by Lee USA multi-time Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr., 2014 ACT Champion Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. and 2013 first-time winner Jimmy Hebert of Williamstown, VT.

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com, acttour.com, or visit media atleeusaspeedway.com

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Carbopoxy(R) de Techniseal(R) de retour à titre de partenaire majeur de la série Procam Super Truck



Un meeting positif pour les Pilotes de la Série Procam Super Truck

Plusieurs pilotes de la série étaient présents pour cette première rencontre. 

À l'ordre du jour : Calendrier, réglementations et présentation du partenaire majeur

de la série.

À tout seigneur tout honneur, nous sommes très fiers d'annoncer le retour, après un an de pause, de Techniseal® à titre de partenaire majeur de la série. Les pilotes représenterons le protecteur pour plancher de garage Carbopoxy® de Techniseal®.

C'est un bel honneur d'être à nouveau les représentants de ce produit qui protège et embellit votre surface de béton.

Carbopoxy® de Techniseal® sera aussi un partenaire important de la série ACT Québec.

Un seul changement à la réglementation; les radios seront acceptées dans la série Procam Super Truck propulsée par Carbopoxy® de Techniseal®. Aucun autre règlement ne devrait changer pour les prochaines saisons.

Un calendrier de 8 courses sur des pistes ovales (une sur terre battue et 7 sur asphalte) passant par Granby, Vallée Jonction, Plattsburgh, Ste-Croix et Montmagny.

Les camions seront en piste, pour la plupart du temps, avec la série ACT et ils seront en vedette à Vallée Jonction et lors de la course Mira à Granby.

Les pilotes ont très bien reçu les nouvelles annonces, les nouveaux bonis et un grand sentiment de positivisme est ressorti lors de cette rencontre.

 




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Inaugural Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals Coming to The Dirt Track at Devil’s Bowl



ATTACHED PHOTOS (credit MemorEvents): The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints and the Bond Auto Parts Sprint Cars of New England will meet on The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, VT for the inaugural $3,000-to-win Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals event on Saturday, September 26.
 
 
 
Inaugural Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals Coming to The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl

ESS, SCoNE to co-sanction historic $3,000-to-win open-comp Sprint Car event

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                 DBS-022315-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Sprint Car racing history will be made in Vermont as The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl Speedway hosts a blockbuster open-competition event – the inaugural "Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals" – on Saturday, September 26.  The new 1/3-mile clay oval is set for a showdown featuring the region's most fearless racecar drivers and their lightning-quick, winged, open-wheel machines.

The Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals will be the richest Sprint Car race in Vermont history and is expected to draw the region's top teams.  The purse boasts a $3,000 winner's prize and a minimum of $300 to start.  The event is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) and the Bond Auto Parts Sprint Cars of New England (SCoNE), but is open to any winged Sprint Car with a 360-cubic-inch engine limit.

SCoNE champion Chris Donnelly of Piermont, NH became the first Sprint Car winner at The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl last fall.  Other top SCoNE racers include Dan Douville, Clay Dow, Kevin Chaffee, Luke Greenwood, Jake Williams, Tyler Austin, and SCoNE president Will Hull.  Front-running ESS drivers include Chuck Hebing, Jason Barney, Jeff Cook, Matt Tanner, and Cory Sparks, along with Canadians Lee Ladouceur and 2014 champion Steve Poirier.  A family rivalry is also expected between SCoNE's Lacey Hanson and her cousin, ESS competitor James Hanson, who are each based in Orwell, VT just 10 minutes from Devil's Bowl.

"I think the Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals will be something special," ESS promoter Dean Reynolds said.  "We'll see the best of both series, and I bet a few Canadian teams will come to Devil's Bowl for the great purse being offered.  We can't wait for this race."

"I'm excited and anxious to bring together all of the region's top Sprint Car teams for the first time," SCoNE president and competitor Will Hull said.  "We had a great time at Devil's Bowl last fall and I really think this is going to be a race to remember."

"Our fans are going to see a wild show at the Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals," Devil's Bowl promoter Mike Bruno said.  "Dean Reynolds of ESS and Will Hull from SCoNE deserve a lot of credit for putting this event together.  It'll be exciting to see how the best from each series stack up against each other."

The inaugural Green Mountain Sprint Car Nationals will be held on Saturday, September 26, with additional details to follow.  Drivers will also have two additional opportunities to compete at The Dirt Track at Devil's Bowl, as SCoNE holds stand-alone events on Sunday, July 5 and Sunday, August 9.

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 atfacebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway, and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

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Former Dillon PASS South Winners Produce At Daytona


Former Dillon PASS South Winners Produce At Daytona

 

-      For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 24) – With Speedweeks 2015 concluding at Daytona International Speedway, race fans and pundits are now reflecting on what this year's action might tell us about the new season.  Upon observation, several Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Model graduates had a successful start.  2011 PASS South Super Late Model rookie, Ryan Reed, shocked the racing fraternity by capturing his first Xfinity Series win with a last lap pass of former PASS South car owner Brad Keselowski.

            But, looking even closer, one notices that the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash coming up on March 7 at Dillon Motor Speedway could produce a future Daytona storyline.  As a matter of fact, four of the last five South Carolina Clash winners made their debuts in various series at Daytona.

            Former PASS South Super Late Model Champion Ryan Blaney made his first start in the Daytona 500 this past weekend, driving the iconic #21 for the Wood Brothers.  Blaney had a strong showing, running in the lead draft late in the race before being sidelined by an engine failure.

            Blaney is the only two-time winner of the South Carolina Clash at Dillon, taking the checkered flag in 2010 and 2011.  In fact his win in 2010 at Dillon Motor Speedway, was his first of five career PASS South Super Late Model triumphs.

            Maine's Austin Theriault actually took over the #29 Brad Keselowski Racing Ford in the Truck Series upon Blaney's move up to the Cup Series in 2015.  In his first ever Truck Series start at Daytona, Theriault finished fourth in a four-wide photo finish at the line, after helping teammate Tyler Reddick to the win.

            This was not Theriault's first time crossing the line in a photo finish though.  In the 2013 South Carolina Clash, Theriault took advantage of race leader Preston Peltier as he slowed for the lapped car of John Hunter Nemecheck entering turn three, to take the win in the closest finish in PASS South Super Late Model history.  Not only has Theriault tasted success in PASS South, but he is also a former PASS North Super Late Model winner, winning at Oxford Plains Speedway in 2012 and at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway the following year.

            And finally, last year's South Carolina Clash winner, Daniel Hemric, was able to get his first experience at Daytona International Speedway.  To start Speedweeks, Hemric hit the high banks for the first time with the ARCA series, getting valuable experience in the draft and finishing a very impressive 12th.

            Then, Hemric joined the NTS Motorsports team for their first race together as they go for the Truck Series championship.  Again, Hemric accounted himself well, running near the front, before being collected in a multi-truck accident not of his own making.

            While Daytona International Speedway and Dillon Motor Speedway have little more in common than that they are both asphalt and are both located off Interstate 95, there is little denying that success at the South Carolina short track could someday lead to big things on stock car racing's biggest stage.

The 2015 season will begin on Saturday, March 7 with the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway with rotating practice starting at Noon, followed by qualifying at 3:30 PM, and feature racing at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, PASS Pro Late Models, Challengers/Chargers, and Legends.  Please go to ProAllStarsSeries.com for entry forms and the complete weekend schedule.

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 legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions topassracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2015-02-23

Stewart-Haas Racing Names Regan Smith Interim Driver for No. 41 Team at Atlanta

Stewart-Haas Racing Names Regan Smith

Interim Driver for No. 41 Team at Atlanta

 

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Feb. 23, 2015) – Stewart-Haas Racing has named Regan Smith interim driver of its No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend Feb. 26-March 1 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

 

Smith will begin driving the No. 41 car during the open test session on Thursday. The race on Sunday will be Smith's seventh Sprint Cup start at Atlanta. His most recent Sprint Cup start at the 1.54-mile oval was on Sept. 2, 2012 when he finished 14th.

 

Atlanta will be Smith's second race in the No. 41 car. He drove the Haas Automation Chevrolet to a 16th-place finish last Sunday in the Daytona 500. Smith already had some history with Stewart-Haas Racing prior to Daytona. He subbed for Tony Stewart in the team's No. 14 car last August at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

 

Smith was the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year and won the 2011 Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. He is a fulltime driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and finished second in the 2014 championship standings. Smith, 31, is from Cato, New York.

 

An interim driver for the No. 41 team at next weekend's Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and subsequent races has not been determined.

 

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Pre-Season Hard Work ‘Shows’ for Peterborough Speedway

Pre-Season Hard Work 'Shows' for Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke. Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

For close to half a century, motorsports fans in Central Ontario have looked to one specific venue as their source of entertainment. From humble beginnings – with cars built in backyard garages, with equipment and parts acquired from the local salvage yard – to today's high-tech, mass-produced machines, the racing world has grown and continues to thrive on a tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road west of the Liftlock City.

 

Whether your introduction to competition at the venue eventually nicknamed Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval came via the original Westgate Speedway banner or under its current moniker, Peterborough Speedway has been in continuous operation since 1967 and has claimed an enviable position on motorsports landscape. Under the direction of current owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse beginning with the first green flag of the 2000 campaign, the track is a popular Saturday night destination throughout the region.

 

"We've had a great run over the years and show no signs of slowing down," said Josiasse. "This will be my 16thseason at helm and we have an amazing team in place to give our supporters an action-packed campaign. From the ticket takers, to the popcorn makers and the drivers in each of our divisions, we're all working toward a common goal of giving our fans outstanding value for their entertainment dollar."

 

Peterborough Speedway's 2015 schedule kicks off Saturday, May 16th when Country 105 presents the opening ceremonies and a full night of racing with free spectator grandstand admission and action in the 4Fun, Mini Stock, Renegade Truck, Thunder Car, Late Model and Legend divisions and a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission.

 

Fans can get details on this year's full calendar when the track participates in the first ever Canadian International Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 13th to 15th – at the International Centre in Toronto. There will also be pre-season displays April 10th, 11th and 12th at the 37th annual Kawartha Home, Cottage and Country Show at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough and April 12th through 18th at the Lindsay Square Shopping Mall.

 

"Some people might have the impression that there isn't much going on between the end of one season and the start of another, but nothing could be further from the truth," stated Josiasse. "Actually, once the green flag flies, things settle down a little, but there is always something happening and things that need to be done. Operating a speedway is far from a Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00 proposition."

 

Find the latest news leading up to the new campaign by visiting www.peterboroughspeedway.com or by liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter.  You can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.

 

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Fans can expect to see some excellent racing in every division – including the Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Models – throughout the 2015 season at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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2015-02-20

Le samedi 26 septembre, l’enfer sera à Vallée-Jonction


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Le 20 février 2015, Vallée-Jonction

Le samedi 26 septembre, l'enfer sera à Vallée-Jonction

Un évènement s'ajoute à la programmation de la saison 2015 de l'Autodrome Chaudière 2014. En effet, le 26 septembre prochain, on pourra assister à un Enfer 200 tours commandités par Les Pièces d'Autos Fernand Bégin.

Pour cette course, les voitures de rues 4, 6 et 8 cylindres seront acceptées si elles respectent la règlementation qui sera mise en ligne à compter du 15 mars prochain. Il en coûtera 25$/voiture pour l'inscription et le prix d'entrée sera de 10$. De plus, des bourses seront remises aux 3 premiers d'un montant de 600$, 300$ et 100$.  Tous sont les bienvenus; une seule catégorie regroupant les hommes, femmes et adolescents.  L'objectif est d'établir un nouveau record sur asphalte à l'Autodrome Chaudière et de prendre le départ avec au moins 75 voitures!

Il est a noté que tous les participants devront venir accompagnés d'un marqueur et de plus, avoir en main un casque sécuritaire. Les formulaires d'inscription seront disponibles sur le site de l'Autodrome Chaudière, et ce à compter de la mi-mars. Aussi, si vous désirez réserver votre numéro, il vous faudra compléter l'inscription et faire le paiement afin que le tout soit confirmé. Une liste des inscrits à jour sera en ligne pour voir l'évolution des inscriptions sur notre site.

 

Un partenaire impliqué

Les pièces d'autos Fernand Bégin est l'endroit par excellence pour le recyclage de véhicules accidentés. Leurs véhicules sont vendus pour être remis sur la route ou sont démontés pour la vente de pièces. De plus, avec les camions de l'entreprise, ils assurent la livraison de pièces partout au Canada. C'est grâce à leur expertise que nous sommes fiers de vous confirmer qu'il y aura possibilité de réserver une voiture de location « ready to race » en prévision de cet événement auprès d'André Poulin à compter de la mi-mars au 581-998-7388.

         

On vous attend en grand nombre ; soyez de la partie pour battre le record de piste de l'Autodrome Vallée-Jonction !

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste


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2015-02-19

Early Entries Already Pouring In For 42 Annual Oxford 250

Early Entries Already Pouring In For 42 Annual Oxford 250

 

NAPLES, ME (February 12) – Entries have already started coming in for the 42nd Annual Oxford 250, slated for August 28-30at Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway.  21 drivers have already filed entries for the event with local drivers making up the majority of those entries.  Early entries include Cassius Clark, the 2013 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Model champion from Farmington, ME, who filed the first entry for the 2015 Oxford 250.  Two-time defending Oxford 250 champion Travis Benjamin out of Morrill, ME will be attempting to pull off what only one other driver has ever done in the history of the Oxford 250 as he tries to win three back-to-back Oxford 250s.  Benjamin will have plenty of competition with past 250 Champions Mike Rowe and Ben Rowe out of Turner, ME on the early entry list along with Six-time PASS North champion Johnny Clark as he tries to grab his first 250 Victory. Joey Doiron came out on top at the PASS North Championship Event at Oxford Plains Speedway in September and is always a tough competitor anywhere on the Pro All Stars Series circuit as he seeks his first 250 win.  Glen Luce, also representing the town of Turner, ME, has filed his entry after some strong runs with the PASS North Series in 2014.  Luce had a very strong car, but was involved in a hard crash during the 2014 Oxford 250 that took him out of competition early in the event…David Oliver out Standish, ME has also entered for the 2015 Oxford 250 he dominated the majority of the September PASS Race at Oxford Plains Speedway and ended up finishing second to Doiron after a hard fought battle in the closing laps.

Oxford Plains Speedway's weekly Super Late Model roster is also well represented on the entry list with multi-time track champion Tim Brackett entered along with three-time track Champion TJ Brackett as they try to add an Oxford 250 title to their impressive accomplishments at the speedway.  Also hailing from the town of Buckfield, ME, the 2014 Budweiser Super Late Model Rookie-of-the-Year Kyle Treadwell has entered after qualifying for the 250 on his first attempt last year.  Following a successful season in Street Stock division at Oxford Plains Speedway, Super Late Model rookie Spencer Morse has entered the Oxford 250 after getting a ride in the Oxford Hills Middle School Super Late Model.

New Hampshire also has some tough competition already entered including Bryan Kruczek from New Market, NH, the 2014 PASS Modified Champion Andy Shaw out of Center Conway, NH, along with the 2012 Oxford 250 Champion and 2014 American Canadian Tour Champion Joey Polewarczyk out of Hudson, NH.

This year's Oxford 250 is once again sure to host a slew America's Greatest Short Track Competitors along with plenty of hard charging Canadian's including Raphael Lessard as he makes his way down from Quebec to compete in the prestigious event.

Advanced Tickets are on sale now and can be ordered by calling the Speedway Office at 207-539-8865, the Speedway office is open from 10:30-4:30pm on Thursday's and Friday's.

The 2015 PASS season will get under way on Saturday, March 7 when the PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models take to Dillon Motor Speedway for the 10th Annual South Carolina Clash.  The PASS North Super Late Model season is slated to start on Saturday, April 18 with the Ripley & Fletcher Ford 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway.

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 Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  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 at @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2015-02-18

Eddie MacDonald Completes the Sweep at New Smyrna

Eddie MacDonald Completes the Sweep at New Smyrna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                       ACT-021815

New Smyrna Beach, FL – Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, MA completed the sweep by winning all three American Canadian Tour events at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, FL. His third win in four days came on Wednesday, February 18 in the second 100-lap segment of the American Racer Challenge Cup. His two wins in the American Racer Challenge Cup segments earned him the overall Challenge Cup win.

MacDonald came from deep in the field after the inversion of Monday night's finish in the first segment. Two-time ACT Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr. tried to play spoiler to MacDonald's perfect week as he led the way up through the field. The duo made it inside the top ten until Helliwell spun to bring out the second caution of the event on lap 28. MacDonald continued to work his way toward the front methodically, while Helliwell came tearing back through the field.

MacDonald made it inside the top five just after the halfway mark and Helliwell joined him with just thirty laps remaining. By the time the third caution flag of the event flew on lap 66, the pair were nose to tail inside the top five with defending ACT Champion Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. dogging their every move.

Early leaders Brad Babb and Keith Rocco remained in a battle for the lead on the lap 66 restart. As they fought side-by-side MacDonald made a three-wide move to take over the lead. Helliwell got caught in traffic for several more laps until he got around Babb to take over second with 11 laps to go. He set his sights on MacDonald's back bumper and started cutting into his lead. Helliwell did all he could to get to MacDonald, but ran out of time.

MacDonald crossed the finish line with Helliwell on his back bumper. Polewarczyk, Babb and Série ACT Champion Alex Labbe completed the top five in the segment. Keith Rocco, Daniel Descoste, Josh Demers, Rowland Robinson, Jr., and Ray Parent earned top tens in the segment.

Eddie MacDonald claimed the overall American Racer Challenge Cup win with two wins for two points. Wayne Helliwell, Jr. took second overall with two second place efforts for four points and Alex Labbe took third with a third and fifth place finish for eight points. Sophomore driver Josh Demers (5th, 8th – 13pts) and two-time Thunder Road Champion Nick Sweet (4th, 11th – 15pts) completed the top five overall. Keith Rocco (13th, 6th – 19pts), Ray Parent (11th, 10th – 21pts), Brad Babb (18th, 4th – 22 pts), Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. (21st, 3rd – 24 pts) and Brandon White (10th, 14th – 24 pts) completed the top ten.

The second leg of the American Racer Challenge Cup was completed with just four cautions in 44 minutes and 54 seconds. MacDonald edged Helliwell by .232 seconds.

That completes ACT's three events at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The stars of ACT will head back north and have a couple months off before starting their 2015 season at Lee USA Speedway in Lee, NH on Sunday, April 12.

American Racer Challenge Cup Overall 
ACT Unofficial Results
New Smyrna Speedway – New Smyrna Beach, FL
Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Seg. #1, Seg. #2, TOTAL

  1. (3) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 1, 1, 2
  2. (8) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 2, 2, 4
  3. (9) Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC, 3, 5, 8
  4. (7) Josh Demers, Montpelier, VT, 5, 8, 13
  5. (6) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 4, 11, 15
  6. (13) Keith Rocco, Berlin, CT, 13, 6, 19
  7. (12) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI, 11, 10, 21
  8. (20) Brad Babb, Windham, ME, 18, 4, 22
  9. (5) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 21, 3, 24
  10. (15) Brandon White, Kahnawake, QC, 10, 14, 24
  11. (11) Pete Yetman, Peru, MA, 6, 18, 24
  12. (17) Aaron Fellows, Croydon, NH, 9, 17, 26
  13. (10) Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC, 7, 19, 26
  14. (19) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA, 15, 12, 27
  15. (16) Brandon Atkins, Au Sable Forks, NY, 14, 13, 27
  16. (23) Emily Packard, East Montpelier, VT, 12, 16, 28
  17. (1) Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME, 8, 20, 28
  18. (18) Daniel Descoste, St-Joseph, QC, 24, 7, 31
  19. (26) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Steuben, ME, 22, 9, 31
  20. (14) Edward Leclerc, Jr., Taunton, MA, 16, 15, 31
  21. (2) Patrick Laperle, St-Denis, QC, 17, 22, 39
  22. (4) Jean-Pierre Ouimet, Terrebonne, QC, 19, 22, 41
  23. (21) Jeff Rocco, Wallingford, CT, 20, 22, 42
  24. (22) Dylan Smith, Concord, NC, 23, 22, 45
  25. (24) Kyle Welch, Newport, NH, 25, 21, 46

 

American Racer Challenge Cup Segment #2
ACT Unofficial Results
New Smyrna Speedway – New Smyrna Beach, FL
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed

  1. (16) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 100 Laps
  2. (15) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 100 Laps
  3. (17) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 100 Laps
  4. (1) Brad Babb, Windham, ME, 100 Laps
  5. (14) Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC, 100 Laps
  6. (4) Keith Rocco, Berlin, CT, 100 Laps
  7. (19) Daniel Descoste, St-Joseph, QC, 100 Laps
  8. (12) Josh Demers, Montpelier, VT, 100 Laps
  9. (18) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Steuben, ME, 100 Laps
  10. (6) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI, 100 Laps
  11. (13) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 100 Laps
  12. (2) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA, 100 Laps
  13. (3) Brandon Atkins, Au Sable Forks, NY, 100 Laps
  14. (7) Brandon White, Kahnawake, QC, 100 Laps
  15. (20) Edward Leclerc, Jr., Taunton, MA, 100 Laps
  16. (5) Emily Packard, East Montpelier, VT, 100 Laps
  17. (8) Aaron Fellows, Croydon, NH, 100 Laps
  18. (11) Pete Yetman, Peru, MA, 97 Laps
  19. (10) Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC, 85 Laps
  20. (9) Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME, 55 Laps
  21. (21) Kyle Welch, Newport, NH, 0 Laps
    DNS Patrick Laperle, St-Denis, QC
    DNS Jean-Pierre Ouimet, Terrebonne, QC
    DNS Jeff Rocco, Wallingford, CT
    DNS Dylan Smith, Concord, NC

 

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Eddie MacDonald Doubles Up at New Smyrna

Eddie MacDonald Doubles Up at New Smyrna

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New Smyrna Beach, FL – Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, MA claimed his second win in two nights of ACT competition at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, FL on Monday, August 16. MacDonald followed up his Sunday night win with another trip to victory lane in the first leg of the American Racer Challenge Cup. His second win, however, didn't come so easy.

Unlike Sunday night, MacDonald didn't earn the pole, lead every lap or even appear to have the fastest car of the race. He started in the third position and challenged pole sitter Patrick Laperle and outside pole Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. early in the event. Laperle led the way through the first 26 caution free laps, while Polewarczyk struggled and faded back with a tire going flat. Polewarczyk finally spun on lap 26 bringing out the first caution of the event.

That caution setup a six lap battle between Laperle and MacDonald in which they would swap the lead five times with MacDonald settling into the lead on lap 32. Aaron Fellows followed MacDonald by Laperle to take the second spot and quickly set his sights on MacDonald's rear bumper. Fellows worked the inside lane until finally making the move he needed to take over the point.

Fellows broke out to a comfortable lead with MacDonald hanging at a distance. Meanwhile, sophomore ACT Late Model competitor Josh Demers had an amazing battle with Laperle for over 30 laps. Demers eventually got the advantage and took over third.

It appeared to be smooth sailing for Fellows who arguably had the fastest car of the race until the fifth caution of the event flew on lap 86. That caution came for Laperle who wrecked hard in the turn one wall after being stuck in the outside of a three-wide. Fellows hung on to the lead through the next two restarts for two more cautions. MacDonald got the advantage on the lap 87 restart and Fellows fell back to second. Just two laps later the eighth and final caution flag flew when Fellows spun in turn two, while battling for second.

MacDonald held off Wayne Helliwell, Jr. on the final restart to claim his second win in two nights. Helliwell came from eighth to claim second and his second podium finish in two nights. Quebec's Alex Labbe had to change a motor between the last practice and the heat races and managed to still take third in the feature. Nick Sweet and Demers rounded out the top five. Pete Yetman, Donald Theetge, Travis Stearns, Fellows and Brandon White completed the top ten.

The 100 lap event saw eight cautions and was completed in one hour, six minutes and 18 seconds. There were seven lead changes among three drivers.

The American Canadian Tour wraps up its trip south with the 100 lap second leg of the American Racer Challenge Cup at New Smyrna Speedway on Tuesday, February 17. The top twenty finishers from Monday's event will be inverted for the start of Tuesday's race. The overall Challenge Cup winner will be decided based on the best two combined finishes from the Monday and Tuesday events.

 

American Racer Challenge Cup Segment #1
ACT Unofficial Results
New Smyrna Speedway – New Smyrna Beach, FL
Monday, February 16, 2015
Pos. (Start) Driver, Hometown, Laps Completed

  1. (3) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, 100 Laps
  2. (8) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 100 Laps
  3. (9) Alex Labbe, St-Albert, QC, 100 Laps
  4. (7) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 100 Laps
  5. (6) Josh Demers, Montpelier, VT, 100 Laps
  6. (13) Pete Yetman, Peru, MA, 100 Laps
  7. (12) Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC, 100 Laps
  8. (20) Travis Stearns, Auburn, ME, 100 Laps
  9. (5) Aaron Fellows, Croydon, NH, 100 Laps
  10. (15) Brandon White, Kahnawake, QC, 100 Laps
  11. (11) Ray Parent, Tiverton, RI, 100 Laps
  12. (17) Emily Packard, East Montpelier, VT, 100 Laps
  13. (10) Keith Rocco, Berlin, CT, 100 Laps
  14. (19) Brandon Atkins, Au Sable Forks, NY, 99 Laps
  15. (16) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA, 99 Laps
  16. (23) Edward Leclerc, Jr., Taunton, MA, 99 Laps
  17. (1) Patrick Laperle, St-Denis, QC, 86 Laps
  18. (18) Brad Babb, Windham, ME, 86 Laps
  19. (26) Jean-Pierre Ouimet, Terrebonne, QC, 85 Laps
  20. (14) Jeff Rocco, Wallingford, CT, 28 Laps
  21. (2) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 28 Laps
  22. (4) Rowland Robinson, Jr., Steuben, ME, 26 Laps
  23. (21) Dylan Smith, Concord, NC, 25 Laps
  24. (22) Daniel Descoste, St-Joseph, QC, 8 Laps
  25. (24) Kyle Welch, Newport, NH, 0 Laps

Lap Leaders: Patrick Laperle, 1-26; Eddie MacDonald, 27-28; Laperle, 29; MacDonald, 30; Laperle, 31; MacDonald, 32-47; Aaron Fellows, 48-87; MacDonald, 88-100. (7 lead changes among 3 drivers)

Time of Race: 1:06:18

Margin of Victory: .512 seconds

Cautions: 8 (laps 26, 26, 28, 36, 86, 86, 87, 89)

Heat Winners: Alex Labbe, Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Ray Parent

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