2018-02-06

Creating the Template for an Exciting 2018 Season at Peterborough Speedway

Creating the Template for an Exciting 2018 Season at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

The 51st season of continuous action at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval is taking shape as the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway gets ready for the 2018 schedule. A rain-free silver anniversary campaign may have set the mark of perfection for the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City, track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says everyone will be doing their part to create a memorable schedule.

 

"Obviously there is nothing we can do about the weather, but there are things we can control," Josiasse said. "The gates are scheduled to open Victoria Day weekend and our staff and officials will be ready to maintain the high level of customer satisfaction that we established during the 2017 schedule."

 

Peterborough Speedway will once again offer fans 5 regular classes of weekly action; plus, special guest divisions throughout the year. The entry level 4Fun group has been rebranded as Bone Stock, with the Thunder Cars working under the Super Stock banner. Mini Stock, Renegade Truck and Late Model classes will remain unchanged.

 

After capturing the Renegade Truck championship a year ago, Tim Burke announced plans to move to the Super Stock division. The veteran racer from Bancroft, Ontario – who has also logged laps with the OSCAAR Modified and Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series – will hope to contend for the track title with the new car and says he'll likely run both machines for at least part of the new season.

 

Home track Super Stock teams will have the chance to set their eyes on a bigger prize in 2018. Saturday, June 9thPeterborough Speedway will host a qualifying event for the Canadian Short Track Nationals, to be staged Labour Day Weekend at Jukasa Motor Speedway. Full event details will be available at the track.

 

"These crews work as hard anyone else in the pit area and they deserve the chance to play on the biggest stages available," Josiasse said. "As a promoter, we're supposed to be impartial; but it would thrill me to see one of our regulars holding the trophy in victory lane."

 

Bullring bullet points: Fans can pick up a copy of Peterborough Speedway's 2018 schedule during the 4th annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 9th, 10th & 11th – at the International Centre in Toronto.

 

Keep up-to-date with the latest off-season news and information by visitingwww.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track's Facebook page and following it on Twitter.


 

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

 

Bancroft's Tim Burke made his first Thunder Car/Super Stock start at the 25th Autumn Colours Classic. The 2017 Renegade Truck champion will run in 2 different divisions during the 2018 season.

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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JP Motorsports Announces its 2018 Pro All Stars Series Schedule

JP Motorsports Announces its 2018 Pro All Stars Series Schedule

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Temperatures here at home are still a bit chilly, but JP Motorsports is getting ready heat things up as they hit the road for the 2018 Pro All Stars Racing Series tour. From their Ennismore, Ontario home base, driver J.P. Josiasse and the team are looking forward to getting the new season underway.

 

"We're always excited to get to the first race of the year; especially when it takes us away from the cold weather," Josiasse said. "We've been working hard to get things ready for the season opener. It takes a lot of effort, but the crew and I know it'll all be worthwhile when load the car into the hauler and hit the highway."

 

The car that will take JP Motorsports into the 2018 campaign is affectionately known as 'Clare'. It's the same Port City Chassis that the #24J team introduced at the second race of last year, with a 6thplace finish in the final point standings and a pair of 8th place finishes in 8 starts. With another year of action in the highly competitive series under his belt, Josiasse is confident that they'll get the year off to a strong start. 

 

"Our group is having fun. We've made some new friends and we're learning how to get the most from our equipment," the driver admitted, during a break at the team's shop. "That's what this sport has always been about and its what keeps us coming back."

 

For the 2018 season, JP Motorsports will carry sponsorship support from The Old Smoke House, Stoneridge Specialty Insurance, AR Bodies, APT Transport, Kawartha Outdoor Décor, Kirkey Racing and Impact Safety Equipment. The team is also looking for additional marketing partners for the upcoming season.

 

JP Motorsports 2018 Pro All Stars Racing Series Schedule

 

February 24th:               Dillon Motor Speedway

 

March 11th:                    Caraway Motor Speedway

March 31st:                    Hickory Motor Speedway

 

May 25th:                       Concord Speedway

 

August 3rd:                    Lee USA Speedway

 

September 28th:            Thunder Road Speedbowl

 

October 20th:                 Richmond International Raceway

 

November 10th:             Concord Speedway

November 17th:             Hickory Motor Speedway

 

Follow the team throughout the upcoming season by liking the JP Motorsports page atwww.facebook.com.


 

Photo attachment: JP Motorsports Collection

 

JP Motorsports is looking forward to a successful 2018 season on the Pro All Stars Racing Series, with driver J.P. Josiasse.

 

Prepared by: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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                      613.968.6410



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