2019-12-24

Qwick Wick/Mister Transmission Sponsored Friesen Heats Up Ohsweken Race Entries with 22 Racing



Qwick Wick/Mister Transmission Sponsored Friesen Heats Up Ohsweken Race Entries with 22 Racing
Monday Dec. 23, 2019:  22 Racing is excited to announce today that NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen will drive the #24 car out of their stable in the history making NASCAR Pinty's Series event on the dirt at Ohsweken Speedway on August 18th.
 
Canadian Stewart Friesen is now a full-time competitor in the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series where he most recently finished 4th in the series season ending championship in 2019. He is also a veteran of over 900 dirt races in his career.  He is one of the top competitors in Northeast Dirt Modified racing, and he also has triumphed in the World of Outlaws sprint car series. He has won the Syracuse 200 Modified race four times. His extensive experience on dirt tracks will bring a lot of excitement to this his debut in the NASCAR Pinty's Series history making event in Canada. 
 
"I am very excited to be coming back to Ohsweken," said Stewart Friesen.  "When I saw this race come up on their schedule, I immediately wanted to race in it.  We can also bring our experience from Eldora to the 22 Racing team.  I look forward to working with Scott (Steckly) and his group and representing Qwick Wick & Mister Transmission."
 
The Niagara-On-The-Lake native's #24 entry will prominently feature two proudly Canadian brands in support of his Ohsweken Speedway entry. Qwick Wick fire starters will make a second appearance on the hood of a 22 Racing entry after partnering with them on the #26 car of Chandler Smith at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in August 2019. Their environmentally friendly fire starters are must for cottage fireplaces and for campers alike. Since introducing Qwick Wick to NASCAR Pinty's Series fans, we've heard nothing but rave reviews.
 
"We are extremely excited to partner with 22 Racing again and sponsor the #24 car of Stewart Friesen," said Frank Wall, President & CEO of Qwick Wick Inc.  "Last year we had the great pleasure of working with their team and meeting some of the amazing fans of the NASCAR Pinty's Series.  We're thrilled to be part of this iconic moment in NASCAR history at the Ohsweken Speedway.  Most importantly, we're looking forward to hearing some great racing stories around the campfire this upcoming race season!"
 
Also making Friesen's NASCAR Pinty's Series debut possible is Mister Transmission. Proud of their history as Canada's leading transmission and technology experts since 1963, they've earned their reputation by getting Canadian motorists back on the road as quickly as possible.
 
"At Mister Transmission, we're proud to be part of Canada's premier race series, the NASCAR Pinty's Series and we're pleased to be supporting Stewart Friesen, a Canadian-born NASCAR driver.  For over 55 Years, Mister Transmission has been supporting both Canadian racing enthusiasts and daily commuters alike with our transmission & driveline expertise and Canada's best nationwide warranty", said Tony Kuczynski, President and CEO at Mister Transmission.
 
"Everyone at 22 Racing is extremely excited to have Stewart in the #24 car at Ohsweken for the inaugural NASCAR Pinty's Series dirt race," said Scott Steckly owner of 22 Racing. "He brings a wealth of knowledge with him and he is a great competitor and a welcome addition to our driver roster for this event.  Qwick Wick returning to our team is also huge for us as we had a blast at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with them last year handing out samples and getting to know them. We are also thrilled to welcome Mister Transmission to our partner group.  We met a few of their franchisees a couple of years ago at Jukasa and they were an enthusiastic group."
 
Ohsweken Speedway is a 3/8ths mile dirt track located in the town of Ohsweken, southeast of Brantford Ontario. The inaugural NASCAR Pinty's Series dirt event will take place on Tuesday August 18, 2020.  Tickets, camping and event information can be found at www.npsondirt.com
 
"Having Stewart Friesen racing at our event is going to be huge for our fans," said Ohsweken's Clinton Geoffrey. "He's arguably one of the most talented and sought-after drivers anywhere in North America, especially on the dirt!"
 
 
About Qwick Wick
Qwick Wick is a family owned business that produces and ships the Worlds Best fire starter.  While enduring all the ups and downs of a small business, we strive to maintain our core values; family, community and the environment. Each one of our fire starters will burn for approximately 30 minutes with an 8-10" flame and is guaranteed to start any campfire, wood stove or fireplace without the need for kindling or paper. Made from recycled wax and shavings, our fire starters don't contain any kerosene which makes them extremely safe and reliable.  Qwick Wick has started million sof fires over the last 28 years and are looking forward to lighting every campfire at the races this season. For more information and to order online visit qwickwick.com
 
 
About Mister Transmission
Mister Transmission is Canada's leading chain of transmission and technology experts.  Mister Transmission has spent more than 50 years keeping customers on the road.  With more than 65 locations coast-to-coast, Mister Transmission can offer outstanding warranty protection, expert service, and quality transmission repairs.  For more information visit  mistertransmission.com
 
About 22 Racing:  
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offer turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support.  Visit 22racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.
 
The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors:  Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, WorldCAST, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Wilride Transport, Lincoln Electric, Dickies, Rustoleum, Dayco, Trico Products, Fram, Autolite, Driving Force and Mathias Sports.
 
Follow the 22 Racing team on social media for behind the scenes updates on; Twitter@22RacingTeam, Facebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram 22racingteam
 
For more information please contact:
Linda Jones
22 Racing


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2019-12-20

Statement from NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France on the Passing of Junior Johnson

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 20, 2019) – "Junior Johnson truly was the 'Last American Hero.' From his early days running moonshine through the end of his life, Junior wholly embodied the NASCAR spirit. He was an inaugural NASCAR Hall of Famer, a nod to an extraordinary career as both a driver and team owner. Between his on-track accomplishments and his introduction of Winston to the sport, few have contributed to the success of NASCAR as Junior has. The entire NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of a true giant of our sport, and we offer our deepest condolences to Junior's family and friends during this difficult time."

 

Contact:                                                                                                                               

Josh Hamilton

NASCAR Communications

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2019-12-11

TAG E-KARTING & AMUSEMENT


TAG E-KARTING & AMUSEMENT



Pour diffusion immédiate

ALEX TAGLIANI ET SES PARTENAIRES D'AFFAIRES PRÉSENTERONT CE VENDREDI LEUR NOUVELLE BANNIÈRE DE DIVERTISSEMENTS TAG E-KARTING & AMUSEMENT À SHERBROOKE


Sherbrooke. 11 décembre 2019 - Le pilote de course automobile Alex Tagliani invite les journalistes et les médias à le rencontrer ce vendredi 13 et samedi 14 décembre, à partir de 10 heures au Carrefour de l'Estrie à Sherbrooke pour des entrevues lors du lancement officiel de son centre d'attraction TAG Amusement. Alex sera également disponible pour les médias dès mercredi pour des entrevues téléphoniques afin de parler de l'ouverture de ce premier centre familial d'amusement nouvelle génération.


Au local de la nouvelle bannière d'amusement situé au Carrefour de l'Estrie, le pilote de la voiture #18 de la série canadienne NASCAR Pinty's recevra également les amateurs qui désirent le rencontrer vendredi et samedi alors qu'il expliquera les facettes de ce centre d'attraction interactif. Alex mettra au défi de battre son pointage dans les différents jeux pour courir la chance de mériter un chandail et une casquette dédicacés d'une valeur de 100 $.


« Je rêve depuis plus de 20 ans du jour où je pourrais créer un centre hautement technologique où puissance et sensation offriraient une expérience client sans pareil et où les gens pourraient y faire le plein d'adrénaline, explique le pilote originaire de Lachenaie. À la recherche d'un concept innovateur, notre équipe travaille depuis plus de deux ans sur un nouveau centre d'amusement de 65,000 pieds carrés unique au Canada. Ce centre sera localisé dans la grande région de Montréal et ouvrira ses portes dès l'automne 2020. L'un de nos partenaires Vincent Chiara nous a proposé de créer du divertissement dans son carrefour pour les gens de Sherbrooke et des environs d'où la création du nouveau centre TAG Amusement qui offrira aux amateurs trois attractions d'immersions interactives dont le cinéma 4D - XD Dark Ride, le jeu de réalité virtuelle VR Maze et le jeu Typhon pour les plus jeunes et parents. C'est un rendez-vous que les médias et les amateurs de courses et de jeux virtuels ne voudront pas manquer. »


Au local TAG Amusement, les visiteurs pourront également se faire photographier en compagnie d'Alex à côté de la monoplace IndyCar Lola B02 Rocketsports Racing, voiture gagnante qu'il a pilotée en 2003 et 2004 après un passage de six ans avec l'équipe Player's et repartir avec une affiche autographiée.


Alex, qui est l'un des 230 membres du Temple de la renommée du sport motorisé canadien tout comme Jacques Villeneuve et son père Gilles, Richard Spénard, le regretté Greg Moore, les pilotes de Formule 1 Jackie Stewart et Nigel Mansell entre autres, a récolté 10 pôles, inscrit 9 victoires, 33 Top-5 et 51 Top-10 en 75 départs. Tag a été le premier pilote canadien à avoir décroché la position de tête au Indianapolis 500 lors de la 100e édition du célèbre évènement en 2011.


Durant la présentation du concept TAG Amusement à Sherbrooke le groupe annoncera qu'il tiendra un point de presse en janvier prochain pour y dévoiler l'emplacement d'un second centre de divertissement familial TAG E-Karting & Amusement dans la grande région de Montréal. Ce centre sera unique au Canada autant par sa taille que par sa conception.


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2019-12-09

Official Statement from Devil’s Bowl Speedway and King of Dirt Racing

Official Statement from Devil's Bowl Speedway and King of Dirt Racing

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                  DBS-120919-1

 

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Officials from Devil's Bowl Speedway and King of Dirt Racing have issued the following statement regarding the charges asserted on November 30, 2019 against the part-owner of Devil's Bowl Speedway and King of Dirt Racing, Mike Bruno, in connection with a situation that started with an incident of vandalism that took place at Devil's Bowl Speedway:

 

"We have been overwhelmed with positive support from members of the racing community far and wide, as well as from our many sponsors and marketing partners, local business owners, and many well-wishers who have no connection to Devil's Bowl Speedway, King of Dirt Racing, or the sport. We are deeply thankful for that support.

"With respect to the ongoing legal situation, we cannot discuss the details of the case. Mr. Bruno was released within hours of receiving his citation from the police after posting bail. Mr. Bruno entered not-guilty pleas and denies the allegations. We at Devil's Bowl Speedway and King of Dirt Racing trust that the legal process will arrive at the correct outcome and that Mike Bruno will be vindicated. Until the case is resolved, we have been advised not to comment any further regarding this case.

 "In the meantime, Devil's Bowl Speedway and the King of Dirt Racing Crate Modified Series are enthusiastically moving forward with preparations for the 2020 racing season. We are looking forward to honoring our champions, top drivers, and award winners at the Banquet of Champions on January 25, and we expect to release some exciting news about schedules, registration, rules, and more in the coming weeks."

 

For more information, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or www.KingofDirtRacing.com, or call (802) 265-3112.

 

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Contact: Justin St. Louis, Media Director                                                                                                                 Email: devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com

Cell Phone: (802) 355-3282                                                                                                                                     Track Information Line: (802) 265-3112



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2019-12-04

Stewart-Haas Racing Announces 2020 Crew ChiefLineup for NASCAR Cup Series Teams

Stewart-Haas Racing Announces 2020 Crew Chief

Lineup for NASCAR Cup Series Teams

Mike Shiplett Promoted to No. 41 Team Crew Chief;

Mike Bugarewicz Moves to No. 10 Team and John Klausmeier Moves to No. 14 Team;

Rodney Childers Remains with No. 4 Team for Seventh Straight Season

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has announced the 2020 crew chief lineup for its four NASCAR Cup Series teams.

 

The most notable change is the promotion of crew chief Mike Shiplett to the No. 41 team. SHR brings Shiplett up from its NASCAR Xfinity Series program where he spent the 2019 season guiding Cole Custer to a career-high seven wins and six poles with a runner-up finish in the championship standings. Shiplett will be paired with Custer again in 2020 as the 21-year-old Custer runs for rookie-of-the year honors

 

Crew chiefs John Klausmeier and Mike "Buga" Bugarewicz will swap teams, with Klausmeier going to the No. 14 team of Clint Bowyer and Bugarewicz going to the No. 10 team of Aric Almirola.

 

Klausmeier has been the No. 10 crew chief since 2018, where he and Almirola combined for 29 top-10 finishes, highlighted by a victory on Oct. 14, 2018 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. The duo made the NASCAR Playoffs in each of their two seasons together, with Almirola finishing a career-best fifth in the 2018 championship.

 

Bugarewicz has led the No. 14 team since 2016, where he was Tony Stewart's crew chief for his last NASCAR season before being paired with Bowyer in 2017. Bugarewicz helped Stewart secure his 49th and final NASCAR Cup Series victory at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway and continued winning with Bowyer, securing two victories in 2018 – March 26 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and June 10 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn – as part of a three-year stint that garnered 47 top-10s and two appearances in the NASCAR Playoffs.

 

Rodney Childers returns as Kevin Harvick's crew chief with the No. 4 team for the seventh straight year. Since joining forces in 2014, Childers and Harvick have combined to produce 26 victories, 25 poles, 106 top-five finishes and 153 top-10s. They have led 9,608 laps and made the Championship 4 five times in the last six years. They won the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series title and have finished runner-up twice, to 2015 champion Kyle Busch and to 2018 champion Joey Logano.

 

"Our biggest asset at Stewart-Haas Racing is our people, and we strive to put each person in the best position to succeed," said Greg Zipadelli, Vice President of Competition, SHR. "Our driver/crew chief pairings for next season reflect this ideology, and we believe this lineup provides the best opportunity to win every time we unload our Ford Mustangs at the racetrack."

 

About Stewart-Haas Racing:

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The Kannapolis, North Carolina-based organization has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles, one NASCAR Xfinity Series championship and more than 70 NASCAR races, including such crown-jewel events as the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and Southern 500. For more information, please visit us online at www.StewartHaasRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and on Instagram @StewartHaasRacing.

 

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2019-12-02

Annual Awards Banquet Wraps-Up Peterborough Speedway’s 2019 Season

Annual Awards Banquet Wraps-Up Peterborough Speedway's 2019 Season

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Drivers and teams from the Central Ontario venue commonly known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval gathered at The Ranch Resort in Bethany Saturday, November 30th to celebrate a successful 2019 campaign at Peterborough Speedway.

 

Following a delicious meal, the evening continued as track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse acknowledged the contribution of the facility's sponsorship partners and staff, reflected on the strength of the past season, including another successful running of the annual Autumn Colours Classic and updated those in attendance on the plans for the upcoming 2020 schedule. Before presenting hardware to honour the success of the season, Josiasse announced that the Best Appearing Car awards in each division were in memory of Joann Blais, a photographer and good friend of the track who passed away during the season.

 

Point fund awards were presented, with Corey Strawn collecting the hardware for his championship in the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock division. Kyle Novis – driver of the #45 – was named the field's most sportsmanlike driver, with Jack Hannah's #27 once again taking best appearing car. Angelo Novis was dubbed the Bone Stock rookie of the year and the most improved driver.

 

In the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock field, Nolan Gould took the honours for his first place finish. The most sportsmanlike driver award went to Dan Demers. Jeremy Kelly had his #80 machine voted best appearing car and was also named rookie of the year. Dylan Wills – who finished 14th in the overall standings – earned the most improved driver award.

 

Nicholas Ledson and Brad Lavalle shared the hardware for the championship season in the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck field. Terri-Anne Whittern was tabbed as 2019 most sportsmanlike driver. Michael Feeney took the class best appearing truck and rookie of the year awards. Most improved driver honours went to the #29 of Alex McGibbon.

 

With a very strong campaign under his belt, Mark Gordon collected the KOD Disposal Super Stock title. Marlie Owen took home the most sportsmanlike driver honour. The year's best appearing car was the #99 of former Renegade Truck division champion Tim Burke, with Jeff Remington named most improved driver.

 

Dan McHattie was once again named the Late Model track champion. In memory of Terry Calvert, McHattie was also voted by others in the field as the most sportsmanlike driver. Tyler Junkin was named rookie of the year. McHattie's #71 was picked as the best appearing car, while Kyle Batty took the most improved driver honours.

 

Peterborough Speedway officials would like to thank Dart Heating & Air Conditioning, Great Canadian RV, Jiffy Lube, Pepsi, Lucas Oil, Kawartha Outdoor Décor, Battlefield Equipment Rentals, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing, Hoosier, Reinhart Trailers and other local businesses for their support during the 2019 season. Special thanks to Wallace's Collision for once again sponsoring the championship trophies.

 

Photo attachment: Melissa Smits, www.facebook.com/oneninemarketing

 

2019 track champions (L to R) Brad Lavalle, Corey Strawn, Nicholas Ledson, Nolan Gould, Dan McHattie and Mark Gordon.

 

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


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