2020-03-10

JF LAUNIER: RIDLER WINNER, MOTORAMA GRAND CHAMPION AND REGULAR ON RUST VALLEY RESTORERS, RETURNING TO TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

JF Launier from Rust Valley Restorers to appear at Toronto Motorama show

JF LAUNIER: RIDLER WINNER, MOTORAMA GRAND CHAMPION AND
REGULAR ON RUST VALLEY RESTORERS, RETURNING TO TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 6, 2020 • In 2019, JF Launier arrived at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo with Anvil, a 1964 Pontiac Acadian. And when it was time to pack up and head back home to Osoyoos, BC, he did so with the Motorama Grand Champion Award and the winner's cheque for $5,000.00.

For the sixth edition of the Motoramashow, running March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre, Launier will not only be an invited Motorama celebrity guest, but he will also be making another attempt to claim the show's top prize. This year, he's looking to 'a true driver,' a black 1967 GTO built as a feature project on History Channel'sRust Valley Restorers to get him back on the Pinty's Stage on Sunday afternoon, holding another big cheque.

"This car has a few body changes, nothing drastic, and is painted dead black," said Launier. "Under the hood is a big block Chevy and the interior is bright red. With the windows blacked out, this is one sinister looking car!"

When not assisting his Rust Valley Restorers TV co-stars Mike and Avery, Launier – a self-proclaimed 'Imagineer' – owns and manages his own business, JF Kustoms. Operating under the motto 'We build the cars, so you can drive the wheels off of them,' Launier has earned his reputation as one of the top custom builders in the industry.

He shot to stardom in large part thanks to the 1964 Buick Riviera, dubbed 'Rivision,' which won the prestigious Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama in 2014. That car took more than six years to create and forced Launier to re-mortgage his house to get it done.

The car was later sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for $290,000. In addition to his big wins at Detroit and Toronto, Launier's previous builds have won 'Best in Show' awards in Europe, in Quebec and across North America.

Never content to rest on his laurels, Launier currently had a shop full of on-going projects.

"We've got a bunch of stuff going on; maybe too much. There's a late '60s Bronco and a Cougar from about the same era, on the floor. We're also working on 1965 Acadian. There are also a couple of top-secret projects tucked away."

When not taking part in various discussion panels and VIP Meet & Greet sessions at this year's Motorama show, Launier will be holding court in the Rousseau Metals / FestiDrag and SilverWax displays, in Hall 1. The booth will also feature a van built by Chip Foose and a Toolkit, courtesy of Rousseau Metals, that will be awarded to one lucky showgoer at Motorama.

"I connected with Rousseau at SEMA and saw that they had a great line of products. I wanted to work with them because I believe in supporting Canadian companies. That's the same reason I work with SilverWax. They're based in Quebec and I have faith in their product line, as well. I won't trust my work to just any detailing products."

Launier admitted to being excited about coming 'back to the east' to be part of the 2020Motorama show. "Last year, we came away from Quebec (Sports Auto Show) with the 'Best in Class' and 'Most Outstanding Street Machine' awards. We won a Great 8 award in Detroit. And then we came to Motorama and won the Grand Champion Award. I don't know if we can repeat that this year, but it's always a lot fun to meet with the Ontario fans and to share their stories and memories of their custom cars. This might just become a tradition!"

Click HERE to watch a video of JF promoting his upcoming appearance at Motorama.

 

ABOUT ROUSSEAU METALS: Based in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, QC, Rousseau Metals is the leading North American designer and manufacturer of flexible and high-quality storage solutions. Continually developing products and improving manufacturing processes by integrating the latest technology, Rousseau understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solutions, that is why their product lines, be it a customized cabinet, shelving system or work station, allow for custom configurations. To see the full line of Rousseau Metal products, visit their website at www.rousseaumetals.com.

 

ABOUT SILVERWAX: The mission of Quebec-based SilverWax is to allow people to discover and master the art of taking care of their cars. Through a friendly and educational approach, SilverWax makes car care accessible, simple and appealing to everyone. From beginner to expert, SilverWax is the name to remember when it comes to high quality products and professional advice. To view their full line of automotive, motorcycle, marine or RV products visit the websitewww.silverwax.ca.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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Qwick Wick Fire Starter Announces Canadian Distributor


Qwick Wick Fire Starter Announces Canadian Distributor 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Parkhill, ON - March 10, 2020 - Qwick Wick, makers of the world's best fire starter is proud to officially announce Klassen Bronze Ltd as their exclusive Canadian distributor for hardware and retail stores across the nation.  

Qwick Wick, a Canadian-owned business proudly manufactures fire starters in their facility based in Parkhill Ontario and strives to maintain their core values of; quality, family, community and respect for the environment.  

Each fire starter will burn for approximately 30 minutes with an 8-10" flame and is guaranteed to start any campfire, wood stove or fireplace quickly without the need for kindling or newspapers.  

They are made from a custom blend of recycled wax and wood shavings. Qwick Wick's fire starters are effective when wet and in windy conditions, yet they don't contain any kerosene which makes them extremely safe and reliable. Qwick Wick has helped millions of campers, cottagers and outdoor enthusiasts build fires over the last 28 years and are available in handy 4 packs and in 65-piece buckets. 
 
It was recently announced that Qwick Wick has become the Official Fire Starter of the NASCAR Pintys Series and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series. These partnerships will provide a highly visible marketing platform to connect with a loyal fanbase who are avid outdoor enthusiasts.  (View 
NASCAR Partnership Announcement )

'We've been methodically developing this exciting new opportunity with Klassen over the past five months, thanks in part to our association with 22 Racing, a race team that competes in the NASCAR Pinty's Series." said Frank Wall, President, Qwick Wick.  "Our marketing partnerships within the NASCAR family of international racing series will allow Klassen to offer retailers exciting incentives for consumers in the coming months."  

To better serve consumer demand for Qwick Wick's fire starter, they've joined forces with Klassen Bronze and their knowledgeable customer service staff and 24 Canada-wide sales and marketing representatives 

Established in 1950, Klassen Bronze has earned the respect of national and international hardware chains, do-it-yourself stores, building centres and independent retailers.  

Klassen prides itself on providing local and international customers with competitively priced, high quality products and programs, while developing long-term relationships with their retail partners, distributors, suppliers and associates. 

Although Klassen will be Qwick Wick's exclusive Canadian hardware and retail distributor they have extensive experience serving an impressive list of countries, including the United States, England, Spain, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, and Australia, just to name a few. 

'At Klassen, we continually strive to find proven new products to offer hardware chains, do-it-yourself stores and retailers that benefit consumers in a variety of ways." said Jayson Ernst, Product Director, Klassen Bronze Ltd.  "Qwick Wick's fire starters have proven to be very popular with campers, cottagers and outdoor enthusiasts, saving them time and allowing them to get on to things the love to do much faster." 
 
National and international chains or independent retailers looking to fire up their in-store or online sales with Qwick Wick fire starters should reach out to Klassen Bronze at 1-800-265-8710 or visit 
www.klassenbronze.com .

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THE PINTY’S STAGE WILL BE A HIVE OF ACTIVITY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

The Pinty's Stage will be a hive of activity at Toronto Motorama show

THE PINTY'S STAGE WILL BE A HIVE OF 
ACTIVITY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 10, 2020 • There will be constant action and activity throughout the 330,000 square feet of space that make up the sixth annualMotorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. But nowhere will be busier than thePinty's Stage, located in the southeast corner of Hall 2 at Toronto's International Centre. The show takes place March 13, 14 & 15.

The Pinty's Stage will play host to the majority of the show's awards presentations, celebrity appearances, entertaining and informative discussion panels, media announcements and more.

Throughout the years, at Motorama, the Pinty's Stage has given showgoers access to many automotive and racing celebrities, including Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Ron Capps, Billy Gibbons, Steve Darnell, Gene Winfield, Tom Smith, Courtney Hansen and many others.

This year, Chip Foose, Constance Nunes, Grant Schwartz, JF Launier, Ron Gibbs and others will be added to this prestigious list.

The Pinty's Stage also plays host to the huge Fast Eddie Racewear Short Track and Drag Racing Night of Champions, on the Saturday night of Motorama. This incredible event honours Canadian short track and straight-line racers who won season-long track or series championships the preceding year.

More than 125 champions are expected to take part in this year's presentations, which the promoters believe is unique and unequalled when it comes to celebrating the achievements of so many racing champions at a single time and place.

The Pinty's Stage will once again be the place to be for the SEMA & Featured Builders, Celebrity Guest, Drag Racing, Meet the Media and Hot Rod Builders panel discussions. Car show awards presentations will take place there Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. And Chip Foose will be on the Pinty's Stage to interact with fans on both Saturday and Sunday.

New for 2020, celebrated Canadian automotive artist Ron Gibbs will host a multi-artist Panel Jam on the stage for sessions on both weekend days. He's also doing a painting of Chip Foose, which will be auctioned off for charity near the end of Sunday's car show awards.

And in another first for the Pinty's Stage, Friday night's Motorama Kick-Off Party will be located on the show's main stage. During the proceedings, the show's celebrity guests, sponsors and featured builders will be recognized prior to the surf band Mark Malibu & The Wasagasentertaining the crowd for the evening.

"We've attended and been part of Motorama in several different capacities over the years and we're very excited to sponsor the Pinty's Stage at this year's show," said Tony Spiteri, Vice President – Marketing/Research & Development for Pinty's Delicious Foods. "So many of our partners and customers are involved in the racing and automotive enthusiast communities that it's a great opportunity for us to connect with them and be part of a show that celebrates things that we're all passionate about. It also lets us showcase some of our new initiatives, like the Pinty's Man Cave line of wings and ribs products."

Speaking on behalf of the show, Greg MacPherson said, "Pinty's is an incredible supporter of Canadian racing through its sponsorship of the NASCAR Pinty's Series and events like the history-making Pinty's 100 at Ohsweken Speedway, the season-ending Pinty's Fall Brawl at Jukasa Motor Speedway and other big races. We're honoured that Pinty's chooses to promote its products and brands at Motorama and we encourage everyone to engage with their social media efforts and to consider their products when they're at the grocery store."

For information on Pinty's and its products, visit www.Pintys.com. And use and follow the tags #howdyoupintys, #pintys and #eatertainment on your social media feeds. A detailed schedule of events can be seen atwww.MotoramaShow.com/schedule.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, emailinfo@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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2020 OMRS Schedule to be Released at the Motorama Expo

2020 OMRS Schedule to be Released at the Motorama Expo

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 


Winter's legendary grasp becomes a little less intrusive with each passing day. Before long, the calendar will be flipped to unveil the start of another season of hometown racing action. Fans of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series will have the chance to get their first look at the upcoming schedule by visiting the series' booth #2006, located in the Stonebridge Racing Zone in Hall #1 during the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 13th through 15th – at the International Centre in Toronto. OMRS spokesperson Rick Warnes says everyone in the tour's camp is excited about being part of the season preview.

 

"Since its inception, this show has been one of the racing community's most popular annual attractions. There's so much to see and we're looking forward to being there," Rick Warnes said. "Rick Sharples and the team at Yesterday's Speedways have been good friends and supporters of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series brand since our days at Mosport, so its great to be able to join forces with them for this event."

 

In addition to making the 2020 schedule available, Warnes pointed out that series officials will be on hand at the show to answer questions about the upcoming season. Current rookie of the year Alex Cuzzilla and reigning series champion John Baker Jr. will man the OMRS booth at various times throughout the weekend to greet fans and sign autographs.

 

This will be a season of change in the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series camp, as the group begins a new era since the passing of former driver and long-time official Bill Pickford. Late last year, the tour's logo was redesigned to show Pickford's familiar #61 Modified and the new season's calendar will be dedicated to his memory.

 

Contingency sponsors Gen 3 Electrical, Borque Transmission, Thinkpath Design, Conview Concrete, Sterling Tire and Clarke Motorsports Communications will support the series in 2020.

 

To learn more about the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series visit the group's social media platform, www.facebook.com/OMRS or look for the newly redesigned web-site www.ontariomodifiedsracing.com.

 

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

 

Current rookie of the year Alex Cuzzilla (#50) and reigning series champion John Baker Jr. (#63) will be on hand in the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series booth during this weekend's Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo.

 

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


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