2016-12-08

2017 DIRTCAR AND SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

CONCORD, NC – The Super DIRTcar Series announced today the 2017 racing schedule. The 2017 Super DIRTcar Series schedule features events spanning from mid-February through early November. The series will visit tracks in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Ontario and Quebec.

The Super DIRTcar Series will once again kick off the season with its fourth annual trip south for the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in a non-points event. Series racing action will continue in late April when they take on the high banks of Fulton Speedway for the the High Bank Hold-Up.

New to the 2017 schedule, the Big-Block Modifieds will make their first-ever trip to the four-tenths mile oval of Airborne Park Speedway in Plattsburgh, N.Y. The Speedway recently laid down new clay in preparation for the new season.

After a 10-year absence, the Big-Block Modifieds returned to Eldora (Ohio) Speedway in 2016. The series will once again return to the half-mile dirt oval in 2017 on July 18th and 19th. During last year's events Tim Fuller and 2016 Series Champion 'Super' Matt Sheppard nabbed victories at the famed dirt track.

The series will venture north of the border when it visits Autodrome-Granby and LeRPM Speedway on back-to-back nights of September 8th and 9th.

The stars of the Big-Block Modifieds head to Fonda, N.Y. for a final tune-up before NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week on Saturday, September 23rd. NAPA Super DIRT Week will once again return to the famed Oswego Speedway in 2017 for the 46th annual event.

The series makes one final trip to Canada at Brockville Speedway on Friday, October 13thbefore heading south to Concord, N.C. for the Bad Boy Off Road World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on November 2nd-4th.

DIRTcar Racing also announced the 2017 358-Modified final nine-race schedule, along with full schedules for the Sportsman and Pro Stock classes. The 2017 regional format and schedules for the 358-modifieds will be announced in the coming weeks.

To learn more about the Super DIRTcar Series, and to find out how to purchase tickets for all series events, visit http://www.SuperDIRTcarSeries.com.

2017 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule

*Tentative – Subject to Change

Day/Date	Location
Wednesday, February 22, 2017	Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville Fl
Thursday, February 23, 2017	Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville Fl
Friday, February 24, 2017	Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville Fl
Saturday, February 25, 2017	Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville Fl
Saturday, April 29, 2017	Fulton Speedway, Fulton NY
Monday, May 22, 2017	Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport NY
Sunday June 11, 2017	Five Mile Point Speedway, Kirkwood NY
Tuesday, June 20, 2017	Outlaw Speedway, Dundee NY
Tuesday, June 27, 2017	Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Malta NY
Sunday, July 2, 2017	Utica-Rome Speedway, Vernon NY
Thursday, July 6, 2017	Airborne Park Speedway, Plattsburgh NY
Sunday July 9, 2017	Cornwall Motor Speedway, Cornwall Ontario
Tuesday, July 11, 2017	Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport NY
Wednesday, July 12, 2017	Rain Date
Tuesday, July 18, 2017	Eldora Speedway, Rossburg OH
Wednesday, July 19, 2017	Eldora Speedway, Rossburg OH
Thursday, July 20, 2017	Sharon Speedway, Hartford OH
Monday, July 24, 2017	Autodrome Drummond, Drummondville Quebec
Tuesday, July 25, 2017	Autodrome-Granby, Granby Quebec
Wednesday, July 26, 2017	Rain Date
Monday, August 7, 2017	Merrittville Speedway, Thoronhold Ontario
Tuesday, August 8, 2017	Ransomville Speedway, Ransomville NY
Wednesday, August 16, 2017	Ohsweken Speedway, Ohswekan Ontario
Thursday, August 31, 2017	Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon NY
Monday, September 4, 2017	Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport NY
Friday, September 8, 2017	Autodrome-Granby, Granby Quebec
Saturday, September 9, 2017	LeRPM Speedway, St Marcel Quebec
Friday, September 15, 2017	Brewerton Speedway, Brewerton NY
Saturday, September 16, 2017	Mohawk International Speedway, Hogansburgh NY
Saturday, September 23, 2017	Fonda Speedway, Fonda NY
Sunday, October 8, 2017	Oswego, Oswego NY
Friday, October 13, 2017	Brockville Ontario Speedway, Brockville Ontario
Thursday, November 2, 2017	The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord NC
Friday, November 3, 2017	The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord NC
Saturday, November 4, 2017	The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord NC

2017 DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Schedule
Subject to Change
Day/Date	Location
Western Region: Humberstone Speedway, Merrittville Speedway and Ransomville Speedway
Central Region: Mohawk International Speedway, Cornwall Speedway and Brockville Speedway
Eastern Region: Autodromme-Granby, Autodromme-Drummond and LeRPM Speedway
9 races in each Region (3 at each track) TBA
Friday, August 11, 2017	Autodromme-Granby
Sunday, September 3, 2017	Cornwall Speedway
Friday, September 15, 2017	Mohawk International Speedway
Friday, September 22, 2017	LeRPM Speedway
Saturday, September 23, 2017	Autodrome-Drummond
Sunday, September 24, 2017	Airborne Speedway
Wednesday, October 4, 2017	Weedsport Speedway
Thursday, October 5, 2017	Brewerton Speedway
Sunday, October 8, 2017	Oswego Speedway
Saturday, October 14, 2017	Brockville Speedway

2017 DIRTcar Sportsman Series Schedule
Subject to Change
Day/Date	Location
Friday, April 28, 2017	Fulton Speedway
Saturday, May 6, 2017	Autodrome Drummond
Tuesday, June 20, 2017	Outlaw Speedway
Monday, July 3, 2017	Weedsport Speedway
Friday, August 11, 2017	Autodrome Granby
Sunday, September 3, 2017	Cornwall Motor Speedway
Friday, September 8, 2017	Ransomville Speedway
Saturday, September 9, 2017	Merrittville Speedway
Sunday, September 10, 2017	Humberstone Speedway
Friday, September 15, 2017	Brewerton Speedway
Saturday, September 16, 2017	Mohawk Speedway
Friday, September 22, 2017	LeRPM Speedway
Saturday, September 23, 2017	Brighton Speedway
Saturday, September 23, 2017	Autodrome Drummond
Fall Championship Challenge (150 point events)
9/29-9/30	Fulton Speedway
Wednesday, October 4, 2017	Weedsport Speedway
Thursday, October 5, 2017	Brewerton Speedway
Sunday, October 8, 2017	Oswego Speedway
Saturday, October 14, 2017	Brockville Speedway
Saturday, October 28, 2017	The DIRT Track at Charlotte

2017 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Schedule
Subject to Change
Day/Date	Location
Friday, June 9, 2017	Autodromme-Granby
Friday, July 21, 2017	Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Saturday, July 22, 2017	Lebanon Valley Speedway
Saturday, July 29, 2017	Autodrome-Drummond
Sunday, July 30, 2017	Cornwall Speedway
Saturday, September 9, 2017	LeRPM Speedway
Friday, September 15, 2017	Mohawk International Speedway
Saturday, September 23, 2017	Fonda Speedway
Sunday, October 8, 2017	Oswego Speedway

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New Tread Pattern, Compound Names, and Siping Rules Await DIRTcar UMP Competitors in 2017

Posted: 07 Dec 2016 08:44 AM PST

New Tread Pattern, Compound Names, and Siping Rules Await DIRTcar UMP Competitors in 2017

CONCORD, N.C. – Dec. 7, 2016 – DIRTcar Racing, in conjunction with Hoosier Racing Tire, today announced that DIRTcar UMP Modified division drivers will have an improved tread pattern, renamed compounds, and less siping to do in the 2017 season.

After three years of field testing, DIRTcar and Hoosier officials are pleased to release redesigned versions of the current A40S and H40 compounded tires. The new M-30S and M-60 tire will become the only available tires for the DIRTcar UMP Modified division beginning at or near March 1, 2017. The new tires will feature the same construction and compounds as the existing tires, but will utilize an updated Chain Link tread pattern and more logical compound names. No grooving will be allowed on any tire, and siping of the new tires will only be legal with the M-60 tire.

"Throughout our testing, it has been everyone's goal to provide our customers with fewer choices, less work, and a better overall product," said Hoosier Racing Tire Product Manager Shanon Rush. "The new tread design, a more streamlined, logical naming system, and no siping of the softer tire should address many of the concerns the teams had voiced."

As an additional benefit, because the construction and compounds of the tires will not change, DIRTcar UMP can now allow all existing A-40S and H-40 tires to be run out throughout the entire 2017 campaign.

"Hoosier provided us with several options, but in the end, we definitely wanted tires best suited for all of our sanctioned tracks, and to protect all of our customers who have existing inventory," explained DIRTcar UMP Series Director Sam Driggers. "We believe these changes accomplish those goals."

All 2017 DIRTcar UMP Winternationals events will be run under the existing A-40S and H-40 tire rules from 2016. The new M-30S and M-60 tires will be released at or near March 1, once all existing inventory is depleted.

Samples of the New M-30S and M-60 tires will be on display at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show on December 8-10 in both the DIRTcar UMP and Hoosier Racing Tire booths.

Catalog #	Size	Pattern	T.W.	Dia.	Circ.	Wheel	Section	Compounds
36180	26.5/8.0-15	SCL	8.0″	26.5″	83.0″	8.0″	11.2″	M-30S, M-60
36190	27.5/8.0-15	SCL	8.0″	27.25″	85.5″	8.0″	11.2″	M-30S, M-60

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2016-12-07

RAPHAËL LESSARD SIGNE UN TOP 10 POUR SON PREMIER SNOWBALL DERBY!

RAPHAËL LESSARD SIGNE UN TOP 10 POUR SON PREMIER SNOWBALL DERBY!

Raphaël Lessard roule parmi les meilleurs et se hisse dans le Top 10 de l'une des courses les plus convoitées dans le monde du stock-car américain

PENSACOLA, Floride, 6 décembre 2016 – Raphaël Lessard, le champion Super Late Model de la série CARS Tour, aura vécu une soirée difficile, mais qui en aura valu la peine lors du 49^e Snowball Derby sur le circuit de 5 Flags Speedway en Floride. Le Beauceron a terminé la course en 10^e position après être parti de la 31^e place lors de l'épreuve qui devait avoir lieu dimanche, mais qui a finalement été remise à mardi en raison de la pluie.

Le pilote de la Camry #99 FRL Express/Team Coach Imaging/Toyota/JBLAudio de l'équipe David Gilliland Racing a failli ne pas prendre le départ, n'ayant pu se qualifier dans le Top 30. C'est lors de la course de la dernière chance, une course de repêchage de 50 tours permettant aux pilotes n'ayant pu se qualifier lors de la qualification officielle d'avoir une 2e chance de participer au Snowball Derby que Raphaël s'est illustré en terminant 3e. Les cinq meilleurs pilotes de cette course de repêchage complète ainsi la grille de départ du Snowball Derby.

Partant de la 31^e place, Raphaël s'est faufilé dans le Top 20 dès le début de l'épreuve. Les choses se sont corsées pour le jeune de 15 ans alors qu'il a été impliqué dans un incident au 95^e tour. Après quelques réparations, il a pu revenir en piste et courir parmi les meneurs de l'épreuve. Ce sont les drapeaux jaunes et neutralisations qui ont donné le ton à la course, avec plusieurs accidents que Raphaël a su éviter avec agilité.

Raphaël Lessard : « Au début ça a bien été pour environ 10 tours, après la voiture s'est mise à moins bien se comporter. Après un arrêt aux puits, l'équipe a réussi à rendre la voiture meilleure. Suite à un accident qui m'a causé un peu de dommage, j'ai eu droit à la règle du "lucky dog" qui m'a permis de revenir sur le même tour que le meneur. Au cours de l'épreuve la voiture était bonne, mais lors d'une relance j'ai eu un petit accrochage qui a rendu la voiture difficile à conduire, c'est pour cela que j'ai perdu des positions à la fin.

« Seth Smith, mon chef d'équipe ainsi que toute l'équipe de David Gilliland Racing n'ont pas arrêté de travailler pour me donner une bonne voiture. Malheureusement, nous avons eu du mal à trouver les bons réglages, mais ce sont des choses qui arrivent en course. C'est certain que j'aurais mieux aimer gagner, mais j'ai tout donné et j'ai fait de mon mieux. Je suis vraiment content de ma saison et j'ai déjà hâte à l'année prochaine. Je veux remercier l'équipe de David Gilliland Racing, FRL Express, Team Coach Imaging, Toyota et JBL Audio pour leur support tout au long de la saison. Un grand merci à mon agent Robert Desrosiers ainsi qu'à mes parents qui me supportent à chaque épreuve ».

Seth Smith : « Ça a été une très bonne année avec Raphaël. De voir d'où il est parti et où il est maintenant est très impressionnant. Lorsque nous avons commencé la saison, on aurait été content avec des Top 5 et quelques victoires, mais d'avoir remporté cinq courses et le championnat du CARS Tour est extraordinaire ».

David Gilliland : « Ça a été une année très excitante avec Raphaël. Nous sommes très fiers de ce qu'il a accompli dans la série CARS Super Late Model Tour et au sein de l'écurie DGR (David Gilliland Racing). Je pense qu'il a beaucoup mûri et s'est développé en tant que pilote. J'ai hâte qu'on recommence à travailler ensemble l'année prochaine. Je suis également très fier de ce qu'il a fait ici au Snowball Derby, c'est une très grosse course pour un jeune, et de passer de la course de la dernière chance au Top 10 est génial ».

Ceci était la dernière course de l'année de Raphael. Il reprendra le volant les 28 et 29 janvier prochain lors du Speedfest 200 en Georgie.

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2016-12-06

L'Autodrome Chaudière s’associe à NASCAR

L'Autodrome Chaudière s'associe à NASCAR

Mardi, le 6 décembre 2016 - L'Autodrome Chaudière Vallée Jonction est très fière d'annoncer qu'elle a obtenu la sanction de NASCAR pour devenir Home Track, soit une piste officielle d'une des plus prestigieuses organisations de course au monde. Elle fêtera également ses 25 ans d'existence cette année.

Pour le directeur général de l'Autodrome Chaudière, M. Steve Gaudreau, il s'agit d'une des plus importantes nouvelles à survenir depuis les débuts de la piste : "C'est une grande nouvelle pour notre organisation, les pilotes et les amateurs car la renommée de NASCAR n'est plus à faire, elle est connue et reconnue partout en Amérique du Nord. De plus, la région accède à une notoriété nationale" de dire le nouveau directeur général du circuit.

L'Autodrome Chaudière est la 5e piste au Canada et la 60e en Amérique du Nord à obtenir cette sanction de la part de NASCAR.

NASCAR Whelen All American Series

L'organisation confirme la venue d'une série produite par le circuit, soit la NASCAR Late Model. Cette série permettra aux pilotes de partout au Québec de pouvoir compétitionner sur le circuit ovale le plus incliné au Québec et reconnu en Amérique du Nord par les pilotes. Déjà, plus d'une dizaine de pilotes ont manifesté leur intérêt à participer à plusieurs programmes alors qu'ils se disputeront le championnat Provincial de la Division I.

Les autres divisions, dites locales, évoluant sur le circuit de Vallée Jonction depuis plusieurs années, se produiront dorénavant sous la bannière NASCAR pour la prochaine saison. Les NASCAR Semi-Pro seront dans la Division II, les NASCAR Sport Compact Élite évolueront dans la Division III alors que les NASCAR Sport Compact Amateur seront dans la Division IV.

En plus des sommes remises aux équipes le soir des courses, l'Autodrome confirme la possibilité d'un fond de points pouvant aller jusqu'à 29 500$US dont 23 000$US uniquement à la nouvelle classe NASCAR Late Model. L'organisation confirme l'ajout d'une somme de 5000$CAN au fond de points pour la classe NASCAR Late Model.

Cette annonce réjouit M. Kevin Nevalainen, directeur des opérations quotidienne chez NASCAR: "étant donné la grande réputation de l'Autodrome Chaudière, nous sommes très fiers de s'associer à eux. Cette association nous permettra d'obtenir une visibilité dans la grande région de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches" de dire M. Nevalainen.

Le calendrier officiel sera dévoilé au début de l'année 2017 avec une possibilité de faire entre 8 à 10 programmes selon les classes.

Un nouveau directeur des opérations des courses sera nommé dans les prochains jours. Cette annonce apportera son lot de changements au sein de l'équipe d'officiels.

25e anniversaire

Ce changement survient alors que l'Autodrome Chaudière fêtera son 25e anniversaire l'été prochain. Des festivités auront lieu tout au long de la saison mais plus particulièrement lors de la fin de semaine du 4 août 2017. L'équipe de direction souhaite rendre plus accessible aux familles et aux entreprises l'entrée aux courses. Plusieurs autres changements s'annoncent à l'Autodrome dont la mise à jour du site Internet.

Retour de la NASCAR Pinty's

Depuis 2012, les pilotes de la série NASCAR Pinty's font escale à l'Autodrome Chaudière et cette année ne fera pas exception. La date de leur arrêt est prévue le 17 juin 2017. Les billets pour cet événement seront mis en vente au début de l'année prochaine.

Présence sur les réseaux sociaux

L'organisation sera très active cette année auprès des amateurs de course sur les différentes plates-formes sociales offertes. Nous invitons tous les amateurs à consulter celle-ci pour connaître les différentes activités qui s'y dérouleront cette année.

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À propos de l'Autodrome Chaudière

C'est en 1992, en collaboration avec le Club Lions de Vallée-Jonction que le circuit Chaudière débute ses activités. À ce moment, la piste est de ¼ de mille sur terre battue. Treize ans plus tard, l'Autodrome Chaudière transforme le circuit en piste asphaltée de ¼ de mille, devenant la piste la plus inclinée au Québec. En 2016, un groupe d'hommes d'affaires beaucerons fait l'acquisition de l'Autodrome Chaudière.

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2016-12-04

Put a Peterborough Speedway 2017 Season’s Pass Under the Tree

Put a Peterborough Speedway 2017 Season's Pass Under the Tree

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Another season of holiday gift-giving is here and the motorsports enthusiast on your list would love to unwrap a pass for a year of action at Canada's Toughest 3^rd of a Mile Paved Oval on Christmas morning. Peterborough Speedway has a variety of ticket packages and plans that will make it easy to tuck an exciting season of stock car racing under the tree or into the stocking of someone special.

Pick a 2017 season pass that includes 16 nights of action with OSCAAR, Chase for the Colours and the APC Pro Late Model tour stop and more for just $170.00. That's a saving of more than $48.00 at the box office. Or, you can choose the Super Season Pass, with all of the above – plus the 25tth annual Autumn Colours Classic – at only $210.00. That's more than $63.00 off the regular price. The promotional team at Peterborough Speedway can also put together a flexible plan, catered to the races you want to see the most. Just e-mail the track or call 705.743.5880 for prices and details.

If someone on your list has longed to climb behind the wheel of an authentic racing machine, the driving experience at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City is the perfect suggestion. Under the direction of J.P. Josiasse – whose background includes several seasons with ACT Late Models, selected dates on the APC Pro Late Model Tour and starts on the PASS Super Late Model Tour in the Southern United States – the program features a combination of classroom and on-track sessions that will satisfy the needs of any budding racing talent. For all the details, visitwww.peterboroughspeedway.com and select the 'driving experience' drop-down menu from the choices listed across the top of the screen on the home page.

The first green flag is a little less than 6 months away, but the level of excitement for the 50^th anniversary schedule at Canada's Toughest 3^rd of a Mile Paved Oval has already started to build. Fans are counting the days to another exciting season of action with the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car and Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model divisions.

In addition to the home track's 5 weekly classes, the 2017 campaign will also include the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models and Modifieds, INEX Ontario Legends, Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series, Ontario Pro Challenge, Can Am TQ Midgets, Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and the APC Pro Late Models on selected Saturday nights. Be sure to check the track's web-site, Facebook page and Twitter feeds for all the off-season news and information.

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

He started the season watching the action with friends in Peterborough Speedway's 4^th turn grandstands, but Michael Howe felt the racing urge and wound-up finishing 12^th in the 2016 Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun point standings.

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

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2016-12-02

DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY: Devil’s Bowl Announces Weekly Division Realignment for 201

ATTACHED PHOTOS (credit Nicole Laffond/Devil's Bowl Speedway):

LM1.jpg: The Asphalt Late Model division at Devil's Bowl Speedway will run a five-race special event series, along with a pair of American-Canadian Tour races, in 2017.

SuperStock_1200.jpg: The Renegade division at Devil's Bowl Speedway has been renamed "Super Stocks" for 2017 on both the half-mile Asphalt Track and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track.

Devil's Bowl Speedway Announces Weekly Division Realignment for 2017

Late Models to run special events; Renegades renamed "Super Stocks"

For Immediate Release DBS-120216-1

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil's Bowl Speedway has made some adjustments to its weekly stock car racing divisions for the 2017 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season. The changes are the latest step in an unending process of improving the quality and entertainment value of events at both the half-mile Asphalt Track and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at the Vermont facility, with several additional enhancements to be announced soon.

While the open-wheel Sportsman Modifieds will retain their stature as the headline "Division I" class for both surfaces at Devil's Bowl, the spotlight will shine a little brighter on the support divisions.

The Late Model division has been transitioned away from weekly competition at the Asphalt Track and into a special event series. The move is designed to reduce overall expenses for competitors while ensuring that the fan-favorite class remains an integral part of Devil's Bowl Speedway in 2017. Current local competitors strongly supported the concept in recent meetings, and several new teams have expressed interest in the series.

The Late Models will have four Saturday night 50-lap races – each paying $800 to win – on June 3, June 24, July 22, and August 12. The class will also be part of the annual "Double Stack Night" on August 26 with twin 25-lap features. Two previously-announced American-Canadian Tour events on Sunday, May 7, and Sunday, September 10, will round out the seven-race Late Model calendar at Devil's Bowl.

The intermediate Renegade class has been rebranded as the "Super Stock" division for both the Asphalt Track and the Dirt Track. The Super Stocks have an old-school feel with rumbling V8 engines and a blend of old and new body styles. Drivers mix it up with fender-banging action, and the same cars race competitively on both the asphalt and dirt surfaces with minimal changes.

The Super Stocks will be elevated locally within the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series to "Division II" designation. As a result, an extra $1,000 will be added to the post-season Top 10 Super Stock point funds for each track for the 2017 season, and the champions will each win a minimum of $1,000.

In turn, the entry-level Mini Stock division – which features production vehicles with stock four-cylinder engines and only slight, affordable modifications for racing – has been bumped up to "Division III" status. Each track's Mini Stock champion will win $500 in 2017.

Full season schedules are still under construction and are expected to be released before January 1, with several new features added to both tracks. Information for the annual Banquet of Champions will also be made available soon.

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, visitwww.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112. Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

Devil's Bowl Speedway – West Haven, Vt.

Asphalt Late Model Division – 2017 Schedule

(subject to change)

(NOTE: Full 2017 event schedules expected to be released on or before January 1.)

Date/Time/Event

Sun., May 7 – 1:30 p.m. – American-Canadian Tour "Spring Green 117"

Sat., June 3 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., June 24 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., July 22 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., Aug. 12 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., Aug. 26 – 7:00 p.m. – "Double Stack" Night – Late Model Twin 25s

Sun., Sept. 10 – 1:30 p.m. – American-Canadian Tour (event format TBD)

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2016-12-01

NASCAR Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Monster Energy

for Premier Series Entitlement

Brand Becomes Official Energy Drink of NASCAR, NASCAR All-Star Race Title Sponsor

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 1, 2016) — NASCAR and Monster Energy announced today a multi-year agreement for the premier series entitlement as well as the prestigious annual NASCAR All-Star Race. Monster Energy, which will begin its tenure as naming rights partner on Jan. 1, 2017, will become only the third company to serve as the entitlement sponsor in NASCAR premier series history, following RJ Reynolds and Sprint/Nextel.

As part of the agreement, the brand also becomes the Official Energy Drink of NASCAR.

"Monster Energy is a brand built on excitement and enthusiasm, qualities that align with NASCAR," said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. "This sponsorship position is the most unique in all of sports and entertainment, and we are thrilled to have a partner that will help us further elevate the series. Today's announcement is the culmination of a thorough search, one that resulted in the right partner at this important time in our sport's history."

NASCAR premier series races long have been a bucket-list destination for sports fans throughout the country, and starting next season, Monster Energy will elevate the event experience to an even higher level. As part of the agreement, Monster Energy will engage with fans in creative, innovative ways at all race tracks where the premier series will race.

"Monster Energy has an established and versatile history in motorsports, and we're thrilled to take this historic next step," said Rodney Sacks, Monster Beverage Chairman and CEO. "We feel strongly that our brand is a perfect fit for this sport and its star athletes. We look forward to interacting with the millions of passionate NASCAR fans week-in, week out."

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 (NASCAR's premier 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 IMSA WeatherTech 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 www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR'). For race tickets, visitwww.NASCAR.com/tickets.

About Monster Beverage Corporation

Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company's subsidiaries develop and market energy drinks, including Monster Energy® energy drinks, Monster Energy Extra Strength Nitrous Technology® energy drinks, Java Monster® non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, Monster Rehab® non-carbonated energy drinks with electrolytes, Muscle Monster® Energy Shakes, Übermonster® energy drinks, NOS® energy drinks, Full Throttle® energy drinks, Burn® energy drinks, Samurai® energy drinks, Relentless® energy drinks, Mother® energy drinks, Power Play® energy drinks, BU® energy drinks, Nalu® energy drinks, BPM® energy drinks, Gladiator® energy drinks, and Ultra® energy drinks. The Company's subsidiaries also develop and market Mutant^TM Super Soda. For more information, visit www.monsterbevcorp.com.

Contact:

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NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

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Davis Named Managing Director and Chief Security Officer

Davis Named Managing Director and Chief Security Officer

Veteran FBI Executive Brings Wealth of Experience to Role

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 30, 2016) – NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named veteran FBI executive and risk management expert Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

Davis will lead strategy development and execution for corporate, facility and event security, working closely with international and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on behalf of fans, venues, teams, and infrastructure. Davis will assume leadership of the NASCAR and ISC senior management-directed implementation of their enterprise-wide security strategies. Through his role at NASCAR, Davis also will work closely with other venues that host NASCAR-sanctioned races.

Davis brings a distinguished public and private sector leadership background to the new position, including service as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Inspector for the FBI. In addition to his lengthy FBI tenure, Davis held senior executive positions with private firms Contemporary Services Corporation and Sequrus, LLC.

"With his broad experience and proven success as a leader at every level, Chris is exactly the right fit to oversee the very complex security and risk management operations for our sport," said Mike Helton, Vice Chairman, NASCAR. "His involvement with the Olympics, multiple professional and college sports championships and other mass gathering events makes him the ideal choice to evolve and implement full-spectrum security strategies for our events, facilities and business."

"We're pleased that we were able to work with NASCAR to hire a professional of Chris' caliber," said John Saunders, President, ISC. "He will manage our entire portfolio of facilities and events, which are led by NASCAR races but also increasingly include other entertainment events. This hire is reflective of ISC's desire to always put the fans first as we grow and expand our business."

A native of New Jersey, Davis earned his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. Prior to joining the FBI, Davis played briefly in the National Football League (NFL).

Davis oversaw security and emergency preparedness operations for numerous high profile events and venues during his FBI career. Among the highlights are:

· Supervisory Special Agent, Los Angeles Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he managed interagency coordination;

· Sector Commander, Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, where Davis was hand-selected to lead and manage assets charged with ensuring venue and operational security for the 2002 Winter Olympic games;

· Assistant Legal Attaché, United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada, where he oversaw security and contingency planning for the G-8 Summit as well as Presidential and Secretary of State delegation visits

· Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Executive Manager, Orlando and Tampa, Florida, where Davis was principally charged with directing the FBI's security effort for Super Bowl XLIII, the 2008 World Series and NBA Finals, the 2012 NBA All-Star Game and Weekend, and the 2012 Republican National Convention.

After completing his FBI career, Davis served as Senior Vice President for Contemporary Services Corporation and Vice President for Sequrus, overseeing those firms' security consulting and business development efforts.

About ISC

International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well as numerous other motorsports-related activities. The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the DAYTONA 500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway® located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSM near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway® and Route 66 RacewaySM near Chicago, Illinois; Homestead-Miami SpeedwaySM in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington Raceway® in South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York.

The Company also owns and operates Motor Racing NetworkSM, the nation's largest independent sports radio network and Americrown Service CorporationSM, a subsidiary that provides catering services, and food and beverage concessions. In addition, the Company has a 50 percent interest in the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com

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 IMSA WeatherTech 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 www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR'). For race tickets, visit www.NASCAR.com/tickets.

Media Contact:

Gentry Baumline-Robinson Tom Bryant

International Speedway Corporation NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

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Comcast’s XFINITY Brand “Makes Its Name” As The 2016 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award Recipient

Comcast's XFINITY Brand "Makes Its Name" As The 2016 NASCAR

Marketing Achievement Award Recipient

XFINITY X1 Technology Brings Fans Closer to NASCAR than Ever Before

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2016) – Comcast will be honored with the 2016 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award for its support of the NASCAR XFINITY Series^™, known as the series "Where Names Are Made." The company, which also serves as the Official Entertainment Provider of NASCAR^®, will be recognized at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards today.

Entering the sport with a historic 10-year entitlement agreement last year, XFINITY is changing the way fans experience NASCAR by introducing live race stats and data directly to the TV through their XFINITY X1 platform. XFINITY X1 provides an insider's look at the action taking place across NASCAR's three national series each race weekend, along with custom video content, weekly exclusive VOD content, live leaderboards, up-to-the-second race stats, interactive championship point standings, and much more.

At the track, Comcast engaged fans, the industry and media at its state-of-the-art activation space, the XFINITY Zone. The award-winning fan zone allowed thousands of fans to interact with drivers and utilize the technology that is changing the live sports TV experience. Off the track, Comcast is working to recognize charitable efforts of NASCAR team members through the Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, which was created in 2015.

"The innovation that Comcast delivers through its XFINITY brand drives deeper engagement and is transforming the way fans consume our sport," said Brent Dewar, NASCAR Chief Operating Officer. "Our partnership with Comcast is one of the most unique and powerful in all of sports, and our work together this year has helped elevate the NASCAR XFNITY Series to new heights."

In year two of the partnership, NASCAR and XFINITY collaborated on changes that differentiated the series and further integrated the XFINITY brand into the sport. The introduction of an elimination-style Chase and a new Dash 4 Cash format enhanced competition, spiked fan interest, and generated even more drama around the series. The competition changes were accompanied by a new visual identity, providing the NASCAR XFINITY Series with its own distinct look across digital, social, at-track and on broadcast.

"We are honored and excited to accept this year's NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award, as it is a direct reflection of the successful and progressive partnership we've had with NASCAR since entering the sport in 2015," said Matt Lederer, Executive Director of Sports Marketing at Comcast. "All of us at Comcast are committed to continuing to find new and innovative ways to bring fans closer to the sport they love through XFINITY products and services."

Comcast's integrated marketing strategy was expansive:

NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers captured more than 70 unique, first-person social videos that were shared as part of Comcast's "My Chase" program

· Produced original television creative promoting the series throughout the season

Created the XFINITY Zone, an 85-foot-by-85-foot display area that showed off X1 technology, and hosted fans across 14 NASCAR events

· Hosted the first-ever "off-campus" NASCAR Fuel For Business Council meeting in Philadelphia, welcoming nearly 50 Official Partners to facilitate business to business opportunities

· Comcast and Pocono Raceway hosted NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers around the Road 2 Pocono, which included a City Hall proclamation and a parade lap down the streets of Philadelphia

Other previous winners of the NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award include Sunoco; Coca-Cola; Mars, Incorporated; Nationwide Insurance; Sprint; and Toyota.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week will culminate with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards. NBCSN presents complete coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Friday, Dec. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET with "NASCAR America," followed by the red carpet at 8 p.m. ET and the awards broadcast at 9 p.m. ET. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also begin coverage at 8 p.m. ET.

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 IMSA WeatherTech 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 www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR'). For race tickets, visit www.NASCAR.com/tickets.

Contact:

Chris Tropeano

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

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2016-11-29

RAPHAEL LESSARD EN ROUTE POUR LE 49E SNOWBALL DERBY

Après avoir remporté le Championnat 2016 de la série CARS Super Late Model Tour, le natif de St-Joseph-de-Beauce, Raphaël Lessard, sera en piste pour une deuxième fois de la saison au 5 Flags Speedway à Pensacola en Floride pour participer au 49e Snowball Derby dimanche le 4 décembre. Considéré comme la course de Super Late Model la plus prestigieuse de la saison aux États-Unis, cette course attire bon an mal an près de 70 pilotes, donc certains viennent des diverses séries NASCAR. Ceux-ci vont tenter de se faire une place sur la grille parmi les 37 positions de départ disponibles.

L'oval du 5 Flags Speedway est d'une longueur d'un demi mille avec des inclinaisons de 15 degrés dans les courbes et 9 degrés sur les lignes droites.

À l'occasion de sa dernière course de l'année, et en partenariat avec Toyota et TRD, la Camry #99 de Raphaël arborera le slogan « I BRAKE FOR TRAINS », une campagne de sensibilisation de CSX Transportation, pour la sécurité aux abords des voies ferrées. CSX est un important transporteur ferroviaire de fret avec un réseau de plus de 34 000 km desservant le Québec, l'Ontario et 23 états américains.

La course de 300 tours ainsi que les qualifications et essaies, seront diffusés en direct sur le site Web Speed51.com (option payante). Vous pouvez également suivre en temps réel les performances sur piste de Raphaël sur le site Web Race-Monitor.com.

Qui : Raphaël Lessard et la Camry #99 FRL Express/Team Coach Imaging/

Toyota- TRD/JBLAudio de l'équipe de course David Gilliland Racing

Quoi : Le 49e Snowball Derby - une course de 300 tours.

Quand : Dimanche le 4 décembre, 15 h HNE

Qualifications : le vendredi 2 décembre à 19 h HNE

Où : 5 Flags Speedway, Pensacola, Floride

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RAPHAEL LESSARD EN ROUTE POUR LE 49E SNOWBALL DERBY

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