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2011-10-19

2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Dates Announced For 30th Anniversary Season

For Immediate Release

Inaugural Brickyard Race, Montreal Return, Star Power Highlight Milestone Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2011) – Highlighted by an inaugural visit to one of the most historic race tracks in motorsports, a return trip to Montreal and plenty of driver star power, NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Full-time rides for Danica Patrick and Austin Dillon plus the addition of action sports superstar Travis Pastrana who plans to run the majority of the schedule, give the 2012 season a huge dose of anticipation.

“From the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway to the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the 2012 schedule has a great mix of tracks that will continue to deliver great racing for our fans,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. “We're excited to bring the NASCAR Nationwide Series to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, along with the addition of a second date at Kentucky Speedway.”

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season features 33 race dates, including the series’ first visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of a companion weekend with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing. The inaugural Brickyard event will take place on July 28.

Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve – a fan-favorite that has evolved into a “crown jewel” for the series – returns for a fifth-consecutive season, on Aug. 18. The 14-turn layout is one of three road-course events on the calendar, joining Road America (June 23) and Watkins Glen International (Aug. 11).

Additional 2012 schedule highlights:

· Daytona International Speedway again opens the season, on Feb. 25, a week later than past years.

· Iowa Speedway hosts the series’ first stand-alone event on May 20, with a second date on Aug. 4.

· Homestead-Miami Speedway will once again host the season-finale, on Nov. 17.

· For the first time, Kentucky Speedway will have two NASCAR Nationwide race dates, on June 29 and Sept. 22.

· Chicagoland Speedway also returns with two dates, one a stand-alone affair on July 22.

· Daytona’s summer event and Kentucky Speedway’s race will swap weekends in 2012, as the July 4th holiday falls mid-week next year. Daytona will run on July 6.

· In conjunction with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ schedule shift, Kansas Speedway’s date moves to Oct. 20 to accommodate the track’s repave, scheduled for April of 2012.

Below is the entire 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule.

2012 NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES SCHEDULE

Date Site

2/25 Daytona International Speedway

3/3 Phoenix International Raceway

3/10 Las Vegas Motor Speedway

3/17 Bristol Motor Speedway

3/24 Auto Club Speedway

4/13 Texas Motor Speedway

4/27 Richmond International Raceway

5/5 Talladega Superspeedway

5/11 Darlington Raceway

5/20 Iowa Speedway

5/26 Charlotte Motor Speedway

6/2 Dover International Speedway

6/16 Michigan International Speedway

6/23 Road America

6/29 Kentucky Speedway

7/6 Daytona International Speedway

7/14 New Hampshire Motor Speedway

7/22 Chicagoland Speedway

7/28 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

8/4 Iowa Speedway

8/11 Watkins Glen International

8/18 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

8/24 Bristol Motor Speedway

9/1 Atlanta Motor Speedway

9/7 Richmond International Raceway

9/15 Chicagoland Speedway

9/22 Kentucky Speedway

9/29 Dover International Speedway

10/12 Charlotte Motor Speedway

10/20 Kansas Speedway

11/3 Texas Motor Speedway

11/10 Phoenix International Raceway

11/17 Homestead-Miami Speedway

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Tony Marks Racing Ends Inaugural ARCA Season On High Note

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 19, 2011) - - Tony Marks Racing (TMR) started the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season strong and they ended the season in the same fashion as the Mooresville, North Carolina-based team earned yet another top-10 finish in Sunday’s Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway with development driver Jared Marks.

With a two-car entry in place, the odds were doubled for the organization to have success. Jared Marks, the Napoleon, Ohio native was returning to the wheel in No. 8 Terry Henricks Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram Dodge Charger and female sensation Maryeve Dufault in the No. 12 Mad Croc Energy / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger. Marks entered the season on the heels of a career-best fourth place finish in his most recent start at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. Dufault making her second Toledo Speedway start and on the momentum of a commendable solid top-20 finish the week before at Kansas Speedway.

With the United States Auto Club (USAC) sharing Saturday with the ARCA Racing Series at Toledo Speedway, practice which was normally run as one session would now be combined into two forty minute-efforts. Mounting the fourth and 10^th place positions in each practice respectively, Marks and his TMR entry were optimistic about qualifying.

In qualifying, Marks posted the seventh quickest lap picking up the pace considerably.

Unfortunately, teams returned to the ARCA-owned racetrack on Sunday under gloomy skies and consistent rain showers. Ultimately, the start of the contest would be pushed-back nearly two hours before the command to fire engines was given. ARCA would choose to utilize the 35-car starting field to finish the track drying process throwing both the green and yellow flags simultaneously for the first 40 circuits of the contest. With the yellow flag retracted and the green “officially” given to the field, TMR had already experienced its fair share of misfortune.

Despite running at slower speeds, both drivers were forced to bring their machines respectively to pit road for separate engines issues which included a carburetor change for Dufault and an examination for Marks. After review, it was determined that Marks would have to settle with just seven cylinders for the remainder of the ARCA Racing Series event.

Now under routine green flag conditions, both drivers had their work cut out for them. The main objective for both teams was to try and thunder their way towards the front of the pack. Despite not fully up to par, Marks hustled his way through the field and utilize some pit strategy which not only put the rising star back in the hunt – but also inside the top-10.

In fact, Marks found himself battling with cars with full horsepower but the rookie’s determination behind the wheel made up for the disadvantage underneath the hood and he was able to mount a 10^th place finish in a green-white-checkered finish.

“We had our work cut out for us, but we made the best of it,” offered 17-year old Marks. “We really didn’t have any indication about the motor, it just happened all of a sudden. As a team though, we still knew that we had a good handling car, so we just had to use push it all race long. I want to thank everyone from Terry Henricks Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram Dodge Charger and of course Dodge for jumping aboard this weekend and for crew for their efforts in times of doubt.

Car owner and Ohio entrepreneur Tony Marks offered his insight on the final race of the season. “We definitely had some ups and downs, but we made the best of it. Jared did a great bouncing back from something completely out of his control and Maryeve continued to strengthen her short track skills by finishing the race. We’ll regroup and plan to return to the circuit bigger and better than ever in 2012.”

A separate release relating to Maryeve Dufault’s overall performance of the Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway will be issued in the immediate future.

Next up for the ARCA Racing Series is the 2011 championship banquet which is set for Saturday, December 10^th at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Ky., near Cincinnati. The top-20 drivers and top-10 owners and drivers will be recognized for their participation in the series this year.

To learn more about Tony Marks Racing and Jared Marks, please click over to Tmr-racing.com.

For additional information on TMT, Inc. please visit; tmtcompanies.net.

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2011-10-18

Sam Schmidt Statement Regarding Dan Wheldon

For Immediate Release

Contact Ron Green

True Speed Communication

LAS VEGAS (Oct. 16, 2011) – A statement from Sam Schmidt, owner of the No. 77 IndyCar Series team, about driver Dan Wheldon, who suffered fatal injuries in a crash during the IndyCar Series season finale Oct. 16 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:

“Dan Wheldon was a tremendous competitor, a great racer and an even better person. It was an honor to have him be a part of our team. All of us at Sam Schmidt Motorsports are deeply saddened by his passing. On behalf of everyone at Sam Schmidt Motorsports, our prayers go out to all of his family, especially his wife, Susie, and their two children.”

-SSM-

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2011-10-17

PASS, Sunoco and Joe Gibbs Racing Partner to Recognize Drivers From Five Regional Series

Sunoco Driven Challenge Offers Unique Nationwide Competition For Drivers

NAPLES, M.E. (October 14) - The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) has announced its participation in the Sunoco Driven Challenge for both the North and South Super Late Model divisions. Sunoco and Joe Gibbs Racing have partnered to develop the Sunoco Driven Challenge where drivers across the country have a chance to compete for a unique opportunity to test with one of NASCAR’s top teams.

“Sunoco has been with the Pro All Stars Series since day one,” said Tom Mayberry, President of PASS. “We are proud to be associated with the Sunoco Driven Challenge, Sunoco and Joe Gibbs Racing for this great opportunity for the racing community.”

Drivers in five qualifying grassroots racing series will compete in a uniquely developed points system throughout the 2012 season to determine one overall winner. The winner will receive a test in a JGR NASCAR K&N Pro Series car at the conclusion of the season, a tour of JGR’s Huntersville, NC headquarters and a meeting with JGR President, J.D. Gibbs.

There will also be an opportunity for one lucky fan and a guest to join in the winning driver’s experience with an all expenses paid trip to Charlotte, NC where they will tour the JGR race shop, meet J.D. Gibbs, and attend the test session. Prizes will also include Joe Gibbs Driven oil products, Sunoco fuel, and the opportunity to attend a driving school. The consumer promotion will begin in 2012.

“Sunoco is committed to fueling victories both on and off the track,” said Cynthia Archer, Sunoco’s vice president of marketing. “The Joe Gibbs Racing partnership helps strengthen that commitment by fueling the dreams of the next generation of drivers while also rewarding one lucky fan.”

“We’re excited to have the opportunity to work with Sunoco on the Challenge,” said J.D. Gibbs, president of JGR. “Identifying talented young drivers is obviously something that has always been of interest to NASCAR’s top teams and certainly when you look at our team there are a lot of great stories behind the development of our guys. This has been something we’ve participated in over the past few years through our Joe Gibbs Driven oil brand and a Sunoco partnership allows us to enhance the program.”

To be eligible drivers must be entered in one of the following grassroots series: PASS North, PASS South, CRA, ASA Midwest, or SRL Southwest. Each week points will be totaled based upon a driver’s finish in their respective Series’ race and once each Series concludes its season, a winner will be determined.

All participating drivers will be evaluated based on a standardized points system with the top 10 drivers in each race, as well as the pole sitter, earning points. Points will then accumulate across the season and will be standardized based on the total number of races in each series. The driver with the highest average number of points at the end of the season will be named the Sunoco Driven Challenge champion and win the grand prize of a test in a JGR K&N Pro Series car.

For more information on the Pro All Stars Series, go to www.proallstarsseries.com.

About Joe Gibbs Racing:

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is one of the premier organizations in NASCAR, currently fielding three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams, three NASCAR Nationwide Series teams and a driver development program. Its driver lineup consists of Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano in the Sprint Cup Series, while Brian Scott joins those three in the Nationwide Series along with Michael McDowell, Drew Herring, Ryan Truex. JGR also boasts Max Gresham in its K&N Pro Series East and Darrell Wallace, Jr. in its driver development program. Based in Huntersville, N.C., and owned by Joe Gibbs – a three-time Super Bowl winner as head coach of the Washington Redskins and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame – JGR has competed in NASCAR since 1992, winning three Cup Series championships, and three Nationwide Series owner’s championship along with more than 150 NASCAR races, including three Brickyard 400s and the 1993 Daytona 500.

About Sunoco:

Sunoco is a leading transportation fuel provider with operations located primarily in the East Coast and Midwest regions of the United States. The company sells transportation fuels through more than 4,900 branded retail locations in 24 states. APlus convenience stores are operated by the company or independent dealers in more than 600 of its retail locations. The retail network in the Northeast is principally supplied by Sunoco-owned refineries with a combined crude oil processing capacity of 505,000 barrels per day. Sunoco is also the General Partner and has a 31-percent interest in Sunoco Logistics Partners, L.P., a publicly traded master limited partnership which owns and operates 7,600 miles of refined product and crude oil pipelines and approximately 40 active product terminals. Sunoco has an 81-percent ownership interest in SunCoke Energy, Inc., (NYSE: SXC) which makes high-quality metallurgical-grade coke for major steel manufacturers. SunCoke Energy has facilities in the U.S. which have the capacity to manufacture approximately 3.7 million tons of metallurgical-grade coke annually and is the operator of, and has an equity interest in, a 1.7 million tons-per-year coke making facility in Vitoria, Brazil.

Media contacts: Chris Helein

Thomas Golembeski, Sunoco

Norm Desjardins, PASS

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PASS Champs wrap up their title runs in style with feature wins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Media, contact Norm Desjardins - racewithpass@yahoo.com

PHOTO CREDIT: Norm Marx

Shaw, Martin, Hewins PASS Oxford winners

Oxford ME (10/15) It was Champions Day at Oxford Plains Speedway for all three Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North racing series Saturday, and Andy Shaw (PASS Mods) and Carey Martin (PASS Sportsman) both claimed their respective divisions championship in style by winning their season finales.

For Shaw it was a fitting end to a dominant season. The Center Conway NH racer's 2011 record is enviable; 10 starts, 7 wins and 9 top five finishes kept Shaw on top of the standings all season long, and moved him to the top of the PASS Mod record book as the division's winning-est driver.

Ron Henry looked like he had a shot at victory in the early going. Henry took off and left the field in his dust with Dana Reed and Travis Buzzell giving chase. But Shaw was on the move, passing his Uncle Dale for 4^th on lap 15, Buzzell for 3^rd on lap 18 and on lap 21 the defending series champ was second. Three laps later he took over the top spot and set sail. It was Shaw by a straightaway at the checkers with Ron Henry in the runner up spot and Dana Reed third.

Carey Martin carried a slim five point lead in the PASS Sportsman standings to the season finale, and the 2009 series champ did exactly what he need to do. Martin won his heat race and dominated the 75 lap feature to put an exclamation point on his second PASS title. Craig Smith took the second spot from Clyde Hennessy with 11 to go; Frank Wear and Rusty Poland rounded out the top five.

The Wildcat/Strictly Stock fifty lap Open was a wild affair dominated by Leeds racer Kurt Hewins. Corey Morgan ran up front all day and raced home second with Chris Warming third.

All three PASS North touring series will celebrate the season on Friday evening November 4 at the Howard Johnson's Convention Center in Portland Maine. Drivers, team members, sponsors and fans are all welcome to join in the festivities. Visit www.proallstarsseries.com for all the details and a printable ticket order form.

Unofficial Finish – PASS Sportsman 75 lap feature – Oxford Plains Speedway – Oxford ME 10/15

1 18 Carey Martin Denmark ME 2 15 Craig Smith E Waterboro ME 3 Clyde Hennessy Windham ME 4 20 Frank Wear Scarborough ME 5 44 Rusty Poland Windham ME 6 7 Shane Tatro Levant ME 7 10 Donnie Morse Windham ME 8 38 Dan McKeage Gorham ME 9 75 Doug Wolfe Buxton ME 10 88 Andy Field Buxton ME 11 58 Lyman McKeage Gorham ME 12 93 Dave Langlais Springvale ME 13 35 Kris Watson Hermon ME 14 34 Richie Morse 15 01 Rob Drew Ctr. Lovell ME 16 85 Kenny Harrison Freeport ME 17 51 RJ Austin Smithfield ME 18 60 Scott Dorr Portland ME 19 07 Dave Charest Westbrook ME 20 22 Steve Bennett Jr Turner ME 21 46 Bill Sprague Otisfield ME 22 777 Mike St. Germain Auburn ME

Unofficial Finish-PASS Mod 40 lap feature

1 66 Andy Shaw Center Conway NH 2 05 Ron Henry New Gloucester ME 3 60 Dana Reed Shapleigh ME 4 23 Dale Shaw Center Conway NH 5 3 Travis Buzzell Hollis ME 6 9 Scott Reed Parsonsfield ME 7 56 Glen Luce Turner ME 8 33 Bill Dixon N. Waterboro ME 9 53W Alan Wilson Hebron ME 10 14 Scott McDaniel Livermore ME 11 28 Mark Lundblad Conway NH 12 50 Sumner Sessions Norway ME

Unofficial Finish – Wildcat 50 lap feature

1 55 Kurt Hewins Leeds ME 2 26 Corey Morgan Lewiston ME 3 15 Chris Warming Hollis ME 4 5 Guy Childs Turner ME 5 41 Steve Benincasa Buxton ME 6 8 Keith Stewart Naples ME 7 63 Matt Williams Brownfield ME 8 05 Glen Reynolds Turner ME 9 36L Nate Leavitt Buxton ME 10 84B Chaz Briggs Westbrook ME 11 36 Richard Spaulding Lisbon ME 12 38 Addison Bowie Auburn ME 13 20 Peter Huston Lisbon Falls ME 14 53 Dick Damon Livermore ME 15 9 Ryan Robbins Dixfield ME 16 777 Mike St. Germain Auburn ME 17 00 Mark Childs Turner 18 60 Vanna Brackett Buckfield ME 19 113 Tommy Tompkins Carthage ME 20 83 Shawn Gilpatrick Limerick ME 21 35 Dale Brackett S. Paris ME 22 12 Skip Tripp S. Paris ME 23 84 Dave Vaughn Naples ME 24 47 Brian Caswell Buxton ME 25 3 Mike Short Auburn ME 26 04 Zack Bowie Poland ME

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Johnny Clark claims his sixth PASS North title

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media, contact Norm Desjardins - racewithpass@yahoo.com

PHOTO CREDIT: Norm Marx

PASS North: Mulkern Masters Oxford

Johnny Clark claims his sixth PASS North title

Oxford ME (10/15) Scott Mulkern roared from the back of a 34 car field to claim the lead and the win in Saturday's Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North 150 at Oxford (ME) Plains Speedway. Travis Benjamin led much of the way but had to settle for the runner up spot, and DJ Shaw raced home third in the PASS North season finale, cut short at lap 118 due to rain.

Joey Pole and Brian Hoar led the field to the green and Pole jumped out front early. Hoar took over from laps 29 through 70 but Benjamin was rumbling up through the field and he wrestled the lead away from Hoar on lap 70.

At the half way mark it was Benjamin, Hoar, Joey Doiron, Shaw and Mulkern in the top five and it was clear that Mulkern was on a mission, gaining 20 spots in the first 75 laps. He was racing second by lap 100 and out front on lap 102 but Benjamin battled back, reclaiming the lead until Mulkern made his way past Benjamin on the bottom for good on lap 112. The showers came six laps later and despite every effort to get the race back under way, the persistent rains forced series officials to call it a race on lap 118.

25 of the 34 starters were scored on the lead lap; six minor cautions slowed the action. Mulkern's margin of victory was .816 seconds.

41 teams attempted to make the 34 car starting field. DJ Shaw, Brian Hoar, and Joey Pole won the qualifiers; Mulkern won the consolation round.

Johnny Clark raced home fourth to cap off a remarkable season that saw the defending series champ earn 7 wins and 13 to five finishes in fourteen starts. The result was more than enough to give Clark and his team a sixth PASS North title, his fourth in a row. Lonnie Sommerville overcame a qualifying race parts failure to finish seventh,enough to earn second in the standings and Ben Rowe's twelfth place run kept the four time PASS North champion third in the final tally.

PASS North will celebrate the 2011 season on Friday evening, November 4 at the Howard Johnson's Convention Center in Portland Maine. All the details can be found at www.proallstarsseries.com .

Unofficial order of finish: PASS super late model 150 – Oxford Plains Speedway – Oxford ME -10/15

1 84 Scott Mulkern Falmouth ME 2 17 Travis Benjamin Morrill ME 3 60 DJ Shaw Center Conway NH 4 54 Johnny Clark Farmingdale ME 5 37VT Brian Hoar Georgia VT 6 29 Trevor Sanborn Parsonsfield ME 7 48 Lonnie Sommerville New Brunswick CA 8 97 Joey Polewarczyk Hudson NH 9 61 Andy Shaw Center Conway NH 10 73 Joey Doiron Berwick ME 11 28 Kirk Thibeau Ft. Fairfield ME 12 4 Ben Rowe Turner ME 13 33 Mike Rowe Turner ME 14 77 Cassius Clark Farmington ME 15 7 Donnie Whitten Wells ME 16 75 Gary Smith Bangor ME 17 17A Scott Alexander Orrington ME 18 10 Scott Dragon Colchester VT 19 26NH John Donahue Vermont 20 53W Alan Wilson Hebron ME 21 4B Brad Babb Windham ME 22 80 Dustin Hubbard Unity ME 23 22 Aaron Ricker Tamworth NH 24 47 Kelly Moore Scarborough ME 25 15 Chris Wilk 26 7G Curtis Gerry Limerick ME 27 Kyle DeSouza E. Providence RI 28 88T Alan Tardiff Lyman ME 29 20 Mike Landry Oakland ME 30 27QC Alex Gingras Quebec City QC 31 2 Matt Matheson Geary N.B. CA 32 12 John Dabrowski W. Bridgewater MA 33 7L Glen Luce Turner ME 34 20x Corey Walker

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2011-10-12

La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

Ce dimanche 16 octobre

C’est en ce dimanche 16 octobre que sera présentée une des courses les plus attendues à l’Autodrome St-Eustache, le Oxygène 640 « Endurance 250 », l’épreuve de type « ENDURO », la plus populaire au Québec.

Les organisateurs s’attendent à une grille de départ de plus de 150 voitures 4, 6 et 8 cylindres de type « de rue » pour cette course de 250 tours. Au moment d’écrire ces lignes (mercredi) le nombre de participants ayant réservé leurs numéros atteignait déjà la centaine. L’an passé, 183 pilotes avaient pris le départ de cet événement annuel.

C’est toujours aussi captivant de voir les plus hasardeux se faufiler parmi les trois lignes de concurrents dès le signal du départ. Chose certaine, ce n’est pas nécessairement le plus rapide qui franchira la ligne d’arrivée le premier, mais bien ceux qui parviendront patiemment à éviter toutes les embûches en conservant la voiture et la mécanique jusqu’à la fin.

On se rappellera que c’est Jean-François Bouvrette, le policier de St-Jérome qui avait remporté la course ENDURO 200 en début de saison, suivi de Maxime Pelletier et Ray Potvin jr..

C’est dès la barre du jour, à 7 h 00 que les puits ouvriront pour permettre une inspection sécuritaire complète de tous les bolides inscrits. Ce sont les 75 premières voitures ayant subi avec succès l’inspection, dont les pilotes auront eu à de piger les positions de départ qui s’élanceront des 25 premières rangées de trois lors du signal du départ. Les autres seront positionnées en ordre de réussite de l’inspection sécuritaire.

L’épreuve principale de 250 tours sera précédée d’essais en piste des voitures conformes de 10 h 00 à midi et par les recommandations d’usage du directeur de course aux marqueurs et pilotes de 13 h 00 à 14 h 00, heure du départ.

C’est finalement vers 17 h 00 que le vainqueur de cette épreuve d’endurance sera connu et encaissera le montant de 1 000 $ décerné au gagnant après avoir subi avec succès l’inspection technique d’après course.

Nous rappelons aux amateurs que les inscriptions des retardataires seront acceptées jusqu’au signal du départ.

En cas de pluie, cette épreuve sera reprise le 23 octobre avec le même horaire.

Pour plus d’informations, on consulte les sites web www.autodrome.ca ou www.anca-qc.com et pour s’inscrire à la course, on téléphone à Yves Ladouceur au 450-472-6222.

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Source :Yves Ladouceur

Directeur des opérations courses

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La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

Ce dimanche 16 octobre

On se rappellera que c’est Jean-François Bouvrette, le policier de St-Jérome qui avait remporté la course ENDURO 200 en début de saison, suivi de Maxime Pelletier et Ray Potvin jr..

Nous rappelons aux amateurs que les inscriptions des retardataires seront acceptées jusqu’au signal du départ.

En cas de pluie, cette épreuve sera reprise le 23 octobre avec le même horaire.

Pour plus d’informations, on consulte les sites web www.autodrome.ca ou www.anca-qc.com et pour s’inscrire à la course, on téléphone à Yves Ladouceur au 450-472-6222.

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Source :Yves Ladouceur

Directeur des opérations courses

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Confident Maryeve Dufault Anxious For Toledo Speedway Return

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 12, 2011) - - After a solid 18^th place showing at Kansas Speedway last Friday night, Sorel, Quebec Canada native Maryeve Dufault returns to Toledo Speedway in her No. 12 Mad Croc / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger this weekend looking to end her first season of ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards in style with another good showing in Sunday afternoon’s Federated Car Care 200.

Rewinding back to Kansas Speedway for a minute, Dufault showed strength and speed despite a hiccup in qualifying which forced the Tony Marks Racing development driver to start the Kansas Lottery 98.9 from the rear of the field after a cut down tire caused her to spin but she miraculously kept her automobile off the wall; showing overwhelming car control coming to the completion of her first lap. Starting from the 32^nd position without any damage to her hotrod, Dufault rocketed her Chrysler nameplate through the field to maneuver her seventh top-20 effort of the year and earn for her second consecutive race (Pocono and Kansas) the CGS Imaging Hard Charger award.

“We thought we could get a little bit more out of the car for qualifying, but we went too far on the adjustment causing my car to travel more than expected on the track, ultimately cutting down the tire on my first lap causing me to spin. Still, we were able to recover nicely in the race,” Dufault explained.

On the heels of two strong showings reverting back to Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in August, the former NASCAR Canadian Tire Series pilot now turns her attention towards short track beating and banging where on Sunday afternoon she is gunning for her second top-10 finish of the season and end her rookie season on a high note that will lean over into 2012.

“The last two races have been great and there is no reason we can’t move forward even further this weekend,” said Dufault. “A race like we had last Friday night considering all of the circumstances and the length of the race proved that our program is improving all the way around.”

To further propel her confidence towards the 19^th race of the season, Dufault and her teammate Jared Marks recently tested at the half-mile oval with stellar results which gives the now Davidson, North Carolina resident some motivation and objectives in her No. 12 Mad Croc / Dodge Motorsports / Tony Marks Racing Dodge Charger.

“I was thankful that we tested, it helped me a lot,” she added. “Both of the Tony Marks Racing cars were pretty equal and we’re coming back this weekend – hoping to find even more speed. I like Toledo Speedway; it’s a cool place and probably one of my favorite short tracks.

Unfortunately, even though we were running 11^th in the spring, a lapped car put a bunch of us in a bad situation and started a chain-reaction incident and we were caught up in it. So, we weren’t able to put together the finish that we had hoped for. By now, I’m hoping I’ve earned some respect from my peers on the track and they will race me how they want to be raced. Everyone on the team deserves to see our No. 12 near the front of the field and I’m hoping we’re able to accomplish that on Sunday afternoon.”

For the team’s second attempt to conquer Toledo Speedway, the team has brought on Tommy Buzze, the champion car chief from 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship team Sheltra Motorsports to call the shots for Dufault on Sunday afternoon.

“I’ve really heard nothing but good things about Tommy and his credentials are obviously impressive,” Dufault explained. “It’s a good thing for TMR to be expanding to two cars more frequently and definitely having Tommy on the pit box on Sunday will do nothing but help the program all the way around and I’m all for that. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Following Toledo, Dufault plans to regroup with her Mooresville, North Carolina-based team and prepare for 2012 which includes returning to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for another year of battle.

“I’ve been incredibly grateful for everything that has happened to me this year,” Dufault humbling stated. “The learning process has been extensive but nothing but positive as far as I’m concerned. We’ll spend the off-season getting the cars together and working on hopefully bringing some more marketing partners on-board to kick off the new season. One thing is for sure, we’ll be back and better than ever.”

Car owner Tony Marks offered his insight on Sunday’s anticipated thriller.

“I cannot wait to see both of our Tony Marks Racing entries duking it out for a good finish on Sunday afternoon,” said Marks, a successful entrepreneur from Ohio. “The test went extremely well and Maryeve’ confidence is contagious, so I’m anxious to see the green flag drop and see her end the ARCA season on a positive note.”

In addition to backing from Mad Croc Energy, Dodge Motorsports, the freshman organization welcomes additional support from Hickory’s Best Beef Jerky, Walgreens, Pilkington Glass, Cool Off Icy Towelettes and the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) for Sunday’s festivities.

The Federated Car Care 200 (200 laps / 100 miles) is the 19^th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 70^th ARCA race at Toledo Speedway is a two-day show. Practice begins Saturday, October 15 with a forty five minute practice session planned from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. A final forty five minute “happy hour” session has been etched in from 1:40 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for later in the day slated to begin at 4:00 p.m. A one hour on-track autograph session has been etched in from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on race day (Sunday). The contest will take the green flag shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. The event will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,331^st race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com presented by ARCANation.com. All times are local.

2011-10-19

2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Dates Announced For 30th Anniversary Season

Tony Marks Racing Ends Inaugural ARCA Season On High Note

2011-10-18

Sam Schmidt Statement Regarding Dan Wheldon

2011-10-17

PASS, Sunoco and Joe Gibbs Racing Partner to Recognize Drivers From Five Regional Series

PASS Champs wrap up their title runs in style with feature wins

Johnny Clark claims his sixth PASS North title

2011-10-12

La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

La Classique ENDURANCE 250, présentée par Oxygène 640.

Confident Maryeve Dufault Anxious For Toledo Speedway Return

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