2015-10-30

IT’S BACK! SPRING FEVER AT MOTORAMA

IT'S BACK! SPRING FEVER AT MOTORAMA

TRADITIONAL 'TUNER ROOM' RETURNING TO CANADA'S BIGGEST INDOOR CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORSPORTS EXPO!

 

TORONTO, ON • For many years, the 'Tuner room' was a significant and popular component of the annual spring custom car and racing show at Toronto's International Centre. New for 2016 – when the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo returns to the massive venue across from Pearson International Airport – the Modified community will once again have its own dedicated space at the show!

 

On March 11, 12 & 13, 2016, the International Centre's 30,000 square-foot Hall 4 will play host to 'Spring Fever: Modified Cars & Culture.' The high-profile showcase will feature the region's top Modified vehicles in a setting that highlights the community's unique lifestyle, sights and sounds.

 

Kristine Danton (below right), the founder and organizer of the long-running 'Summer Showdown' in Simcoe, Ontario will work with the full Motorama team to produce Spring Fever.

 

"We're very excited to be working with Kristine Danton on this new component ofMotorama," said Mike Galipeau. "It was a priority to incorporate the 'Modified' car community back into the show – in its own dedicated space – and Kristine's experience, reputation and vision are ideally suited to make Spring Fever a success."

 

Discussing her new role, Danton said, "I'm really looking forward to spearheading Spring Fever at Motorama. I love these cars and the people who are passionate about them. I have a lot of experience with my own show, and I'm excited about being part of bringing the 'Tuner room' back to the big spring show at the International Centre. Because of its size and it being the first event of the season, it's an important event for the community. I know a lot of people are going to be working hard all winter so that their cars can be part of it."

 

In addition to showcasing the 'best of the best,' Spring Fever will be a family-friendly venue that features the latest products and trends. The stage will offer non-stop entertainment throughout the three-days of the show, including a DJ, celebrity appearances, industry forums and discussions, awards presentations and more.

 

Vehicle registration applications, exhibitor space forms and sponsorship packages for Spring Fever are available at MotoramaShow.com or by emailing info@MotoramaShow.com or calling (416) 962-7223.

 

ABOUT SPRING FEVER AT MOTORAMA: Building upon the long history of Tuner, Import and Modified cars having their own space at the spring custom car and motorsports show at Toronto's International Centre, the 2016 edition of Canada's biggest indoor show of its kind will include the inaugural Spring Fever at Motorama. Spring Fever will take place in the 30,000 square foot Hall 4 and will spotlight the unique vehicles, equipment, lifestyle and companies that make up this unique segment of the automotive enthusiast community. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visitwww.MotoramaShow.com.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The second annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 11, 12 & 13, 2016 at Toronto's International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson International Airport. With a footprint of almost 300,000 square feet, the show will be Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports.

 

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2015-10-28

Northwest Legend Evans Set To Tackle PASS Events At Concord And Hickory in November


Northwest Legend Evans Set To Tackle PASS Events At Concord And Hickory in November

 

-       For Immediate Release



CHARLOTTE, NC (October 28) – As the 2015 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model season enters the homestretch, teams are preparing for two of the biggest races of the year.  PASS will help bring the North-South Shootout home to Concord Speedway on Saturday, November 7 and will follow that up by crowning the series champion three weeks later at Hickory Motor Speedway as part of the 10th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown 200.

One of the most excited drivers for these two big PASS events in the Tarheel State is Ardenvoir, WA's, Garrett Evans.  Evans is one of the most legendary names when it comes to racing in the Pacific Northwest, having won four titles in the old NASCAR Northwest series between 1985 and 2000.  But even though he lives nearly 3000 miles away, it will not be his first trip to Concord Speedway.  Evans competed regularly in the Big 10 Series at Concord in the 1990's and has even raced with PASS there.  Evans led several laps in the late going of the 2012 Mason Dixon Meltdown at Concord, before eventually falling from the race and finishing 16th.

"Concord is my favorite track," says Evans, who is already making his trip east for the next two PASS races.  "I love the dogleg and have a lot of friends in that area.  I almost feel like it's my home track.  The key there will be to get the car handling good for 125 green flag laps and to be smart."

While the North-South Shootout will not be his first trip to Concord, the Mason Dixon Meltdown 200 in late November will be his first chance to compete at Hickory Motor Speedway.  While Concord is fast, treacherous, and completely unique, Hickory is smaller and has similar characteristics to many of the speedways Evans has competed on back on the West Coast.

"I have never raced at Hickory, but I've heard a lot about it and I'm looking forward to the race there," says Evans, driver of the familiar #64 sponsored by Leonard Evans Used Cars.  "I'm hoping to get some good pointers from my good friend Larry Pollard of LP Gear."

While Evans will be one of the many drivers fans will be watching at Concord, they will also have to keep their eyes on the PASS South points battle, which was turned on its head following the most recent race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway.  The top four in points are only separated by 16 markers, with Tate Fogleman now out front by just 14 points over former points leader Zane Smith. Veterans Jeff Batten and Brandon Ward have filed entries, along with Anderson winner, Jared Irvan, making his first start in the Coulter Motorsports #2.  PASS Pro Late Model champion Kodie Conner will make the move to Super Late Model and Dicky Woodman will field two entries for Trevor Sanborn and 2006 Oxford 250 winner, Jeramie Whorff.

Action begins on Thursday, November 5 at Concord Speedway with open practice from 12-6 PM.  On Friday, November 6, practice will begin at 10 AM with qualifying starting at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, Tour-type Modifieds, SK Modifieds, North East Mini Stock Tour, and Street Stock.  On Saturday, November 7, practice begins at 9 AM for the 13th Annual North-South Shootout, with grandstand gates opening at 11 AM, followed by the pit party at 12:30 PM, and main events are set to start at 2 PM

  PASS South Super Late Model entry forms and the complete weekend schedules for the events at Concord and Hickory can be found at 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 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 704-231-2039or 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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2015-10-27

NASCAR Statement: on TALLADEGA FINISH

NASCAR Statement

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 27, 2015) – "NASCAR has worked to review an extensive amount of material from Sunday's NASCAR race in Talladega including video, team radio transmissions and downloadable data. Based on that review, the race results are considered official as we prepare for the upcoming 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Eliminator Round starting Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.

 

"Post-race inspection is currently being conducted. The five cars at the NASCAR Research & Development Center for post-race inspection are the No. 22 (winner), No. 88 (runner-up), No. 18 (final car qualifying for the Eliminator Round), No. 31 (first car not qualifying for the Eliminator Round) and the No. 98 (random).

 

"Additionally, aside from today's post-race inspection, NASCAR has completed review of any other potential penalties from the track this past weekend, and there will be no further actions."

 

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2015-10-26

SCOTT STECKLY VICTORY TOUR RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

SCOTT STECKLY VICTORY TOUR RAISES MONEY FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

 

 



MILVERTON, ONTARIO, Monday October 26, 2015:  On Tuesday October 27th  four time NASCAR Champion Scott Steckly will kick off the Victory Tour at St. Michaels Catholic Elementary School in Cambridge at 2:30 p.m. with a "Show & Tell" for the kids with his 520 H.P. NASCAR race car.  He will also talk to them about having goals and dreams and how you can achieve them if you work hard. 

 

Volunteers from St. Michaels and the parents will all work together to host a giant BBQ and fundraiser in the Canadian Tire parking lot at 65 Pinebrush Road, Cambridge afterwards from4:00 – 6:30 p.m. with all monies raised going to the school.

 

His actual winning NASCAR race car, which competes at events throughout Canada will be on site for all the students to check out and get an autographed picture from driver and four time champion Scott Steckly.

 

Everyone is welcome to come out and support this fundraising effort.

 

For more information on Scott Steckly and this Victory Tour event please contact:

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Heywood Continues Record Run

For Immediate Release

 

Heywood Continues Record Run

Earns Second Straight Airborne NASCAR Track Title


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2015) — Consistency was the key in 2015 for Nick Heywood as he repeated as NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track champion at Airborne Park Speedway.

 

Heywood secured another title behind two wins, 15 top fives and 18 top 10s across 19 feature races in the J&S Steel Modified division at Airborne. It was his fourth-consecutive crown at the .4-mile asphalt oval in the Adirondack Park region of Plattsburgh, New York, and second under the NASCAR banner.

 

"Competition wise, we had a lot stiffer competition this year," Heywood said. "I only had two wins, but had a consistent year and only one DNF."

 

Heywood took home five checkered flags in 2014 to garner the Jostens National Rookie of the Year as a first-year Whelen All-American Series Division I license holder when Airborne joined the NASCAR program. This season, the native of Plattsburgh relied on regular top finishes to retain the track championship.

 

His two triumphs bookended the campaign as he won the opener on May 2 and the back end of a season-finale doubleheader on Sept. 5.

 

"We started off really strong and just stayed consistent and held our ground," Heywood said. "I think we only dropped out of the points lead once or twice, but consistency propelled us back up."

 

An owner/driver, Heywood piloted his No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet to a 96-point advantage in the division's final standings over Jason Durgan, despite Durgan's two more victories. With his father, Randy, serving as the team's crew chief, Heywood finished fourth in the Whelen All-American Series New York state standings and 21st nationally.

 

The fourth-consecutive Airborne title overall for Heywood came with some history, as it marked the first time in the track's 62-year history that a driver accomplished the feat.

 

"They started talking in early August about how nobody had ever done it," Heywood said. "It added a little bit of pressure. There's been some pretty big names that have come through Airborne during the years so to be the first two win four in a row feels great."

 

It remains to be seen whether Heywood will have an opportunity to extend the record. Airborne is currently up for sale or lease, leaving the champion unsure of his 2016 plans.

 

"I don't know if we're going to do any championship hunting," Heywood said. "We're probably going to do a little traveling. We're going to try Autodrome St-Eustache in Canada, and maybe try dirt racing as well."

 

Like Airborne, St-Eustache (Quebec) also promotes dirt-style modifieds on asphalt, which provides Heywood with a natural alternative only 90 minutes from his hometown. St-Eustache is a NASCAR-sanctioned weekly track as well.

 

Established in 1982, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series is NASCAR's national championship program for weekly short track auto racing. In all, 58 paved and dirt tracks throughout the United States and Canada participated in 2015.

 

Connecticut-based Whelen Engineering is the series' title sponsor. Whelen Engineering is a leading manufacturer of automotive, aviation, industrial and emergency vehicle lighting. NASCAR tracks and pace cars are among the many showcases for Whelen products.

 

Airborne Park will hold its 2015 Banquet of Champions and recognize Heywood's accomplishments on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Rainbow Wedding and Banquet Hall in Altona, New York.

 

Heywood will also be honored for his Airborne Park crown along with other track and state/province champions from across North America as part of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards on Dec. 11 at the Charlotte Convention Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

"We had a great time last year so we're going back down and have another good time I'm sure," Heywood said.

 

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NASCAR Reaches Five-Year Sanction Agreements with National Series Tracks

NASCAR Reaches Five-Year Sanction Agreements with National Series Tracks

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Will Visit 23 Markets in 2016;

Popular 'NASCAR Goes West' Returns for Second Year

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2015) – NASCAR today announced agreements with 23 tracks to field NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for the next five years. Additionally, 24 tracks will host NASCAR XFINITY Series races through 2020.

 

NASCAR also announced its 2016 schedule for both of these national series. The schedule and actual placement of the dates within each given season's schedule beyond 2016 will be part of the on-going discussions between NASCAR and the tracks. Details are being finalized for the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule to be announced at a later time.

 

"NASCAR and the tracks take seriously our collective responsibility to the fans and each stakeholder to ensure the sport is healthy, strong and growing, so we can deliver great racing to the fans for many decades to come," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "The live event experience always will be important to creating a lifetime fan in NASCAR.

 

"Among the goals that we set out to accomplish with our track partners was to provide consistency for race fans and the industry stakeholders. We feel like we have a nice balance of that for 2016. The stability of five-year agreements positions us well to deliver fans with schedules as early as possible over the next several years. This is a new approach for our industry, and one that benefits everyone: fans, tracks, teams, drivers, OEMs, media and partners."

 

NASCAR will kick off the 2016 season against the new backdrop of a completely reimagined Daytona International Speedway. DAYTONA Rising, the speedway's $400 million redevelopment project, will be complete when both the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series launch at Daytona Speedweeks. The 2016 DAYTONA 500 will be held on February 21 and will air live on FOX.

 

After the DAYTONA 500, NASCAR events will be held the following week at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Both series then will travel to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway and Auto Club Speedway for the return of NASCAR Goes West.

 

"We learned that NASCAR Goes West worked very well in keeping momentum and interest for NASCAR in these markets," O'Donnell said. "The tracks put a lot of effort behind making it successful and we think it can continue to have a positive impact as it gains traction from being an annual effort. The efficiency of conducting three consecutive events also is helpful to the teams and industry."

 

Among the changes to the 2016 schedule:

 

·         Pocono Raceway will host its first NASCAR XFINITY Series event in June, with that series joining the Sprint Cup Series for a companion event at the famed three-turn track.

·         The spring events at Richmond International Raceway move to a Saturday and Sunday companion event for the XFINITY Series and Sprint Cup Series, from the previous Friday and Saturday schedule.

·         The first series stop at Dover International Speedway will move earlier in the schedule, to be held prior to the May events at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

·         NBC will usher in its 2016 race schedule in July at Daytona with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event moving back to a Saturday evening event.

·         The August Sprint Cup Series event at Michigan will move to later in the month.

 

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 XFINITY 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 http://www.NASCAR.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR atwww.Facebook.com/NASCAR and Twitter: @NASCAR.


 

2016 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES SCHEDULE

Date

Site

 

 

 

 

2/13

Daytona International Speedway (Sprint Unlimited)

 

2/14

Daytona International Speedway (Daytona 500 Qualifying)

 

2/18

Daytona International Speedway (Duel)

 

2/21

Daytona 500

 

2/28

Atlanta Motor Speedway

 

3/6

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

 

3/13

Phoenix International Raceway

 

3/20

Auto Club Speedway

 

4/3

Martinsville Speedway

 

4/9

Texas Motor Speedway

 

4/17

Bristol Motor Speedway

 

4/24

Richmond International Raceway

 

5/1

Talladega Superspeedway

 

5/7

Kansas Speedway

 

5/15

Dover International Speedway

 

5/21

Charlotte Motor Speedway (NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race)

 

5/29

Charlotte Motor Speedway

 

6/5

Pocono Raceway

 

6/12

Michigan International Speedway

 

6/26

Sonoma Raceway

 

7/2

Daytona International Speedway

 

7/9

Kentucky Speedway

 

7/17

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

 

7/24

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 

7/31

Pocono Raceway

 

8/7

Watkins Glen International

 

8/20

Bristol Motor Speedway

 

8/28

Michigan International Speedway

 

9/4

Darlington Raceway

 

9/10

Richmond International Raceway

 

9/18

Chicagoland Speedway

 

9/25

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

 

10/2

Dover International Speedway

 

10/8

Charlotte Motor Speedway

 

10/16

Kansas Speedway

 

10/23

Talladega Superspeedway

 

10/30

Martinsville Speedway

 

11/6

Texas Motor Speedway

 

11/13

Phoenix International Raceway

 

11/20

Homestead-Miami Speedway

 

           

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2016 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SCHEDULE

Date

Site

 

2/20

Daytona International Speedway

 

2/27

Atlanta Motor Speedway

 

3/5

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

 

3/12

Phoenix International Raceway

 

3/19

Auto Club Speedway

 

4/8

Texas Motor Speedway

 

4/16

Bristol Motor Speedway

 

4/23

Richmond International Raceway

 

4/30

Talladega Superspeedway

 

5/14

Dover International Speedway

 

5/28

Charlotte Motor Speedway

 

6/4

Pocono Raceway

 

6/11

Michigan International Speedway

 

6/19

Iowa Speedway

 

7/1

Daytona International Speedway

 

7/8

Kentucky Speedway

 

7/16

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

 

7/23

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 

7/30

Iowa Speedway

 

8/6

Watkins Glen International

 

8/13

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

 

8/19

Bristol Motor Speedway

 

8/27

Road America

 

9/3

Darlington Raceway

 

9/9

Richmond International Raceway

 

9/17

Chicagoland Speedway

 

9/24

Kentucky Speedway

 

10/1

Dover International Speedway

 

10/7

Charlotte Motor Speedway

 

10/15

Kansas Speedway

 

11/5

Texas Motor Speedway

 

11/12

Phoenix International Raceway

 

11/19

Homestead-Miami Speedway

 

 

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