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2015-11-10

NASCAR Announces 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

NASCAR Announces 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

Companion Weekend at Iowa Speedway Headlines 23 Events

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2015) – NASCAR today announced the 2016 schedule for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, which features 21 tracks hosting 23 events in the U.S. and Canada. As with the previously announced NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series schedules, agreements have also been reached with the tracks to host the Camping World Truck Series through 2020.

Iowa Speedway will host its first NASCAR national series companion weekend, with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series joining the NASCAR XFINITY Series on June 18-19. Other changes for 2016 are:

· The Dover International Speedway event moves two weekends earlier in the schedule (May 13).

· The first visit to Texas Motor Speedway moves one week later to June 10.

· The Gateway Motorsports Park event moves two weekends later in the schedule to June 25.

· The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park event returns to the Sunday of Labor Day (U.S.) weekend, on Sept. 4.

"For more than 20 years, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has been home to some of the closest side-by-side racing in the sport, and we're committed to delivering that to our fans for many years to come," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "We expect that the stability of five-year agreements will benefit the entire industry, and anticipate the continuation of compelling NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship battles, like the one we're watching unfold in 2015."

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series kicks off the 2016 season during Daytona Speedweeks, as the iconic track welcomes fans to experience its $400 million redevelopment project, DAYTONA Rising. After Daytona, the trucks will race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in a double-header with the NASCAR XFINITY Series for the second consecutive season. Two popular Wednesday night events – at Eldora Speedway (July 20) and Bristol (Aug. 17) – also return to the schedule for 2016.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series closes the 2016 season with five events in five weekends, including three triple-header weekends with the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR XFINITY Series at Texas Motor Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, and Homestead-Miami Speedway. FOX Sports will provide broadcast coverage of every race event in the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck season.

2016 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES SCHEDULE

Date	Site

2/19	Daytona International Speedway
2/27	Atlanta Motor Speedway
4/2	Martinsville Speedway
5/6	Kansas Speedway
5/13	Dover International Speedway
5/20	Charlotte Motor Speedway
6/10	Texas Motor Speedway
6/18	Iowa Speedway
6/25	Gateway Motorsports Park
7/7	Kentucky Speedway
7/20	Eldora Speedway
7/30	Pocono Raceway
8/17	Bristol Motor Speedway
8/27	Michigan International Speedway
9/4	Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
9/16	Chicagoland Speedway
9/24	New Hampshire Motor Speedway
10/1	Las Vegas Motor Speedway
10/22	Talladega Superspeedway
10/29	Martinsville Speedway
11/4	Texas Motor Speedway
11/11	Phoenix International Raceway
11/18	Homestead-Miami Speedway

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2015-11-09

David Garbo, Jr. Dominates To Claim North-South Shootout Victory At Concord

David Garbo, Jr. Dominates To Claim North-South Shootout Victory At Concord

- For Immediate Release

MIDLAND, NC (November 8) – David Garbo, Jr. took the lead on the second lap and led the rest of the way for his first career Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model win in Sunday afternoon's 13^th Annual North-South Shootout at Concord Speedway.

"I drove in a Late Model Stock race here three years ago and Concord has been my favorite racetrack ever since," said Garbo, driver of the Garbo Lobster #8 for the Fathead Racing team. "We decided to bring a crate motor here and I really wasn't that sure about the decision because this place is so fast, but it definitely worked to our favor in the end."

In qualifying Friday night, William Byron took the fast qualifying time by just .005 seconds over Joey Padgett with a lap of over 110 miles per hour on the half mile speedway. Following the top 10 qualifiers redraw, Brandon Ward and rookie Austin Thompson would move up to the front row, while Byron would slot into the fourth starting position. However, Ward would not be able to make the start due to a broken shifter.

Thompson jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green flag, but would be quickly overtaken on the next lap by Garbo entering turn one. The first caution of the night would wave on lap four when Wes Burton spun exiting turn three.

Back under green, Garbo continued to lead over Byron and Clay Rogers, who had moved to the front from the tenth starting position. The hardest crash of the night occurred on lap 15 when defending North-South Shootout winner Ryan Moore had a problem on the right front of his RC Moore Transportation #74 in the dogleg. Moore's Chevrolet veered hard right, slamming the wall exiting the dogleg. Despite the severity of the crash, Moore emerged from his car unhurt.

Garbo continued to maintain control over the field, while the PASS South winner at Concord Speedway in May, Zane Smith, made his way into the top 10 from the 22^ndstarting position. Late in the race, Byron began to fade, allowing Rogers to move into second. Jared Irvan and Padgett would follow Rogers around Byron a few laps later. Garbo completely dominated to take the win over Rogers, Padgett, who passed Irvan for third on the final lap, and Byron. Rounding out the top 10 were Jeramie Whorff, Christian Eckes, Tate Fogleman, Kaz Grala, and Smith.

The PASS South Super Late Models and PASS Pro Late Models will be in action for the 2015 season finale on Saturday, November 21st as part of the 10^th Annual Mason Dixon Meltdown at Hickory Motor Speedway. Entry forms and the complete weekend schedule is available at ProAllStarsSeries.com. Be sure to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @PASSSLM14.

PASS South Super Late Model – North-South Shootout – Unofficial Results

1. 8x – David Garbo, Jr. 100 12. 5 – Bobby Gill 100

2. 17 – Clay Rogers 100 13. 49 – Jeff Batten 100

3. 83 – Joey Padgett 100 14. 64 – Garrett Evans 100

4. 2 – Jared Irvan 100 15. 98 – Jody Measamer 99

5. 9 – William Byron 100 16. 2x – Austin Thompson 99

6. 4 – Jeramie Whorff 100 17. 28 – Terry Horak 98

7. 15x – Christian Eckes 100 18. 5x – Wes Burton 93

8. 8f – Tate Fogleman 100 19. 15 – Colt James 85

9. 51 – Kaz Grala 100 20. 8 – Trevor Sanborn 51

10. 77 – Zane Smith 100 21. 20 – Cole Rouse 15

11. 54 – Matt Craig 100 22. 74 – Ryan Moore 14

23. 62 – Brandon Ward DNS

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2015-11-06

Sauvons l’Autodrome Chaudière

Communiqué pour diffusion immédiate

Le 06 novembre 2015, Québec

Sauvons l'Autodrome Chaudière

Suite à l'annonce faite par Gestion Lagacé - Roberge il y a quelques semaines comme quoi une vente devenait nécessaire afin d'assurer la continuité des activités de l'Autodrome Chaudière, quelques pourparlers se sont faits entre de possibles investisseurs et les propriétaires actuels de l'Autodrome. Ces négociations n'ayant pas porté fruit, une fermeture imminente de l'emplacement est à prévoir.

Dans le but de sauver ce bel attrait économique et touristique de la région de la Beauce et aussi d'assurer la survie du stock-car, M. Bernard Duval, comptable professionnel agrée et propriétaire de l'équipe #98 LMS d'Étienne Cliche, a conclue une entente avec le propriétaire actuel afin de faire l'acquisition de l'autodrome. Il travaille présentement à mettre sur pied le financement nécessaire avec un groupe d'investisseur. Appuyé et conseillé par M. André Poulin, co-promoteur 2015 de l'Autodrome Chaudière, M. Duval désire inviter les gens d'affaires à investir dans l'acquisition de l'Autodrome Chaudière.

Une soirée d'information aura lieu mercredi 11 novembre prochain à l'Hôtel de Ville de Vallée-Jonction situé au 259 JM Rousseau ~~218 rue Labbé~~, Vallée-Jonction. Les investisseurs de la région et des environs, qui désirent avoir de l'information sur ce projet, sont donc conviés à compter de 19h30 afin d'obtenir les informations nécessaires.

C'est ensemble que nous arriverons à conserver ce patrimoine de la région qui ne cesse d'évoluer depuis 25 ans. Joignez-vous à nous pour sauver l'Autodrome Chaudière.

Pour toute information sur un possible investissement contactez : M. Bernard Duval au 418-653-9244 (de jour)

Marie-Claude Levasseur,

Pour Bernard Duval et André Poulin (Sauvons Autodrome Chaudière)

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3M Automotive Aftermarket and NASCAR Announce Partnership for Five Years

3M Automotive Aftermarket and NASCAR Announce Partnership for Five Years

3M Division continues NASCAR sponsorship going back nearly 20 years

ST. PAUL, Minn. & DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 6, 2015) – NASCAR® and 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division today announced a five-year extension to their long-standing Official Partnership. As part of the agreement, 3M Automotive Aftermarket will continue its nearly two-decade NASCAR Sprint Cup Series contingency sponsorship that provides many of its innovative automotive products and solutions used in race cars and race shops throughout NASCAR.

As an Official Partner, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division will continue to carry the NASCAR bar mark on key product categories sold to car enthusiasts everywhere and to professional auto repair shops. In addition, the division will collaborate with the NASCAR R&D Center to integrate 3M automotive products and solutions into the sport.

"For years, 3M has provided science-driven products to solve NASCAR's toughest challenges in the garage, in the car and at the track, and we are very proud of this long-standing and successful relationship," said Laurie Altman, vice president and general manager, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division. "Race teams can continue to have access to advanced 3M solutions that save time in car construction, enhance the paint process and make repairs easier during a race weekend. Our customer base is rich with fans of the sport, and this relationship allows us to spend time with those fans over several race weekends."

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division will kick off its partnership with NASCAR during the 2016 Daytona 500®.

"Our long-standing partnership is driven by the authentic integration of 3M products across our sport," said Steve Phelps, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, NASCAR. "This agreement continues the recent trend of innovative companies partnering with NASCAR to ensure we deliver the best racing product in the world."

3M automotive products keep the world on the move, with innovative solutions for building, repairing and maintaining vehicles. From the collision repair professional to the individual vehicle enthusiast, people around the world trust 3M products to protect, repair and keep their vehicles looking showroom new. And 3M's commitment to this industry extends beyond product performance to a careful stewardship of the world's resources and environment. Serving the needs of its customers has made 3M a trusted leader in vehicle care and repair, and 3M is dedicated to earning that trust each and every day.

For more information about 3M automotive products, contact 1-877-MMM-CARS, contact your local 3M Distributor or 3M Sales Representative or visit the website at www.3Mcollision.com. Follow 3M AAD on Facebook at www.facebook.com/3MCollision and on twitter @3M_Collision and Instagram @3MCollision.

Tune-in to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™ Eliminator Round's™ second race, the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio and PRN, with additional coverage on NASCAR.com.

About 3M

At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 90,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems atwww.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNewsroom.

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^TM, 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 http://www.NASCAR.com andhttp://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR at www.Facebook.com/NASCAR and Twitter: @NASCAR.

Contact:

Chris Tropeano

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications

Dale Ross

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division

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2015-11-05

National Motorsports Appeals Panel Statement

National Motorsports Appeals Panel Statement

(Nov. 5, 2015)

The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered the appeal of a Behavioral Penalty issued on Nov. 3 to Matt Kenseth (driver) relative to NASCAR Sprint Cup Series vehicle #20 at Martinsville Speedway.

The penalty concerns the following sections in the 2015 NASCAR Rule Book: Sections 12.1 and 12.8.

The original penalty assessed included suspension from NASCAR until the completion of the next two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events and placed on NASCAR probation for six months following the issuance of the Penalty Notice.

Upon hearing the testimony, the decisions of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel are:

1. The Appellant violated the rules set forth in the Penalty notice;

2. The Panel affirms and upholds the original Penalty levied by NASCAR.

The panel consisted of the following three individuals:

Mr. Ken Clapp

Mr. Bill Mullis

Mr. Dale Pinilis

The Appellant has chosen to appeal the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer in accordance with Section 15 of the NASCAR Rule Book. The appeal will begin at 1 p.m. ET.

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2015-11-04

PORT CITY RACECARS AND W.A.R. SHOCKS JOIN FORCES

PORT CITY RACECARS AND W.A.R. SHOCKS JOIN FORCES

11/04/15
MUSKEGON, MI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Port City Racecars of Muskegon, MI and W.A.R Racing Shocks of Centerville, TN have reached an agreement to join forces to better serve the needs of both companies. The move joins two major forces in the short track racing arena. Port City Racecars, an industry leading pavement chassis builder, and W.A.R. Shocks, an industry leading shock tuning and chassis set up consulting company, which presently works with other chassis builders nationally and internationally, will combine resources to further solidify both companies already strong positions in the short track racing industry.

Both the W.A.R. Shocks, and Port City Racecars facilities offer complete in house chassis set up services. With this union customers will now be able to have access to those services, with the convenience of utilizing either facility based on their geographic location. Willie Allen of W.A.R. Racing Shocks and Suspension will be the lead set up and shock advisor for the alliance. Willie will be doing complete chassis set ups, and shock tuning, at both facilities based upon which facility is most convenient for the customer. Willie will also be available for trackside consultation.

Harley Boeve, owner and founder of Port City Racecars, is excited about the two companies teaming up. The thirty plus year chassis building veteran offered these thoughts. "I am very pleased that we were able to come to an agreement with Willie. My company has been very blessed with great success on the track for many years, with many notable accomplishments coming our way the last several years in particular. I am confident the addition of Willie, and his shock and chassis tuning expertise, will only insure that our level of performance stays at the top of the game for many years to come"

Willie Allen, owner and founder of W.A.R Racing Shocks and Suspension was also quick to share his enthusiasm about the future as well. "It is a perfect fit to go along with our established shock tuning, chassis set up, and trackside consultation services"

To learn more about how this can benefit your racing program, contact either Port City Racecars or W.A.R. Shocks via the contact information below. Both companies offer services and parts for pavement, road racing, and dirt racing.

231-767-8586
info@portcityracecars.com

931-670-4024
warshocks@ymail.com

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2015-11-03

Kenseth suspended; Danica fined

NASCAR Penalty Report / Martinsville Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

November 3, 2015

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

· Matt Kenseth, the driver of the No. 20 car, has been penalized for an infraction that occurred during the Nov. 1 race at Martinsville Speedway. This is a Behavioral Penalty(Sections 12.1, 12.8). Kenseth has been suspended from NASCAR through the completion of the next two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship events and placed on NASCAR probation for a six-month period following issuance of the penalty notice.

"Based upon our extensive review, we have concluded that the No. 20 car driver, who is no longer in the Chase, intentionally wrecked the No. 22 car driver, a Chase-eligible competitor who was leading the race at the time," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "The No. 20 car was nine laps down, and eliminated the No. 22 car's opportunity to continue to compete in the race.

"Additionally, we factored aspects of safety into our decision, and also the fact that the new Chase elimination format puts a premium on each and every race. These actions have no place in NASCAR."

· Danica Patrick, the driver of the No. 10 car, has been penalized for an infraction that also took place during the Nov. 1 race at Martinsville Speedway. This is a Behavioral Penalty (Sections 12.1, 12.8). Patrick has been fined $50,000, assessed with the loss of 25 series championship driver points and placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31.

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Differing Agendas For PASS Drivers At North-South Shootout

Differing Agendas For PASS Drivers At North-South Shootout

- For Immediate Release

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 3) – With the 13^th Annual North-South Shootout just days away, Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Model drivers from across the country are beginning to make their way to Concord Speedway. While drivers like Winston-Salem, NC's Brandon Ward are preparing for the tall task of competing in both the PASS South Super Late Model and Tour-type Modified features, others have a different focus as race weekend approaches.

Jody Measamer from Sanford, NC has a lot riding on this year's North-South Shootout. Following a points shakeup at the most recent PASS South Super Late Model race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway, Measamer finds himself tied for third in points with Matt Craig, just 16 markers behind new championship leader Tate Fogleman.

"Entering the 2015 season my team and I believed we were one of the contenders, but circumstances knocked us out of the hunt," says Measamer. "Now we must put two good races together at Concord and Hickory and capitalize on this opportunity because we have a real shot to win this championship."

The season started strong for Measamer with two top five finishes in the first four PASS South events of 2015, including his first career quick qualifying time, which came at Concord in May. But along the way, misfortune caused Measamer to fall far behind the championship leaders. Ironically, one of Measamer's strongest runs of the year came in one his worst races. After being involved in an early accident with Joey Doiron at Caraway Speedway in May, Measamer and the Aquavapor team persevered to come home with a strong third place finish. Now, Measamer heads back to Concord this weekend with a real shot at what once seemed like a championship that was too far out of reach.

"Although I spent a lot of time there in my childhood, Concord is a tough place and I haven't had many races there," says Measamer, who has picked up additional sponsorship from Solid Rock Carriers for the final two PASS events. "Concord is a fast facility and we worked diligently there in May and had a great car, but a flat tire put us in the wall and ended our night. I have aligned myself with an experienced crew chief for this event in hopes of improving our outcome for the North-South Shootout."

East Parsonsfield, ME's Trevor Sanborn returns to Concord Speedway this weekend with a different agenda from Ward and Measamer. Sanborn will pilot Dicky Woodman's potent #8 entry in hopes of not only scoring a win in the North-South Shootout, but in grabbing an automatic starting spot for the 2016 Oxford 250. This year's North-South Shootout is the first race of the recently announced "Road To The Oxford 250" program. Sanborn is no stranger to success in the South having swept both PASS South events at Orange County Speedway back in 2008.

"I'm really excited to race at Concord this weekend, I've raced there one time and it's been my favorite track ever since," says Sanborn. "It would be awesome to get a guaranteed starting spot in the prestigious Oxford 250 next year. The main thing is, it gives you security because the 250 is the toughest race in the country to qualify for."

Entries continue to come in for Saturday afternoon's North-South Shootout at Concord highlighted by the four PASS South championship contenders, Tate Fogleman, Zane Smith, Measamer, and Matt Craig. Sanborn will be joined by 2006 Oxford 250 winner, Jeramie Whorff in a second Woodman Racing entry. PASS Pro Late Model champion Kodie Conner will make the move to Super Late Model this weekend. Veterans Jeff Batten, Jimmy Doyle, Joey Padgett, and Brandon Ward have filed entries, along with Anderson winner, Jared Irvan, making his first start in the Coulter Motorsports #2. Defending North-South Shootout winner Ryan Moore returns, along with Northwest racing legend Garrett Evans and former Concord standout Clay Rogers. K&N Pro Series champion William Byron will be making his first career PASS South Super Late Model start this weekend at Concord as well.

Action begins on Thursday, November 5 at Concord Speedway with open practice from 12-6 PM. On Friday, November 6, practice will begin at 10 AM with qualifying starting at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, Tour-type Modifieds, SK Modifieds, North East Mini Stock Tour, and Street Stock. On Saturday, November 7, practice begins at 9 AM for the 13^th Annual North-South Shootout, with grandstand gates opening at 11 AM, followed by the pit party at 12:30 PM, and main events are set to start at 2 PM.

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms and the complete weekend schedules for the events at Concord and Hickory can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway. For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com. For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039or alandietzpass@live.com. And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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Differing Agendas For PASS Drivers At North-South Shootout

Differing Agendas For PASS Drivers At North-South Shootout

- For Immediate Release

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms and the complete weekend schedules for the events at Concord and Hickory can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

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Antoine L’Estage et Alan Ockwell de l’équipe Subaru Canada décrochent le titre de Champions canadiens au Rocky Mountain Rally

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NOTE intérêt local pour : Montréal; St-Jean-sur-Richelieu; Toronto; Calgary; Edmonton; Red Deer

Antoine L'Estage et Alan Ockwell de l'équipe Subaru Canada décrochent le titre de Champions canadiens au Rocky Mountain Rally

Invermere, C.-B., 2 novembre 2015 – Antoine L'Estage (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC) et Alan Ockwell (Toronto, ON) ont persévéré dans des conditions difficiles pour remporter le Rocky Mountain Rally 2015 et ravir le titre de Champion des manufacturiers pour Subaru Canada, L'Estage en étant à sa première année avec l'équipe. L'Estage a également remporté son huitième titre de Champion canadien. Ockwell a quant à lui remporté pour la quatrième fois le Championnat canadien des copilotes, son troisième avec l'équipe Subaru Canada.

Les coéquipiers ont été déclarés vainqueurs après que des conditions orageuses soient installées dans la région, forçant les organisateurs à annuler les trois dernières spéciales de la course.

" Nous avons eu un problème dans la première spéciale du rallye, mais l'équipe de service a pu réparer la voiture à la perfection", a dit L'Estage. "À partir de là, nous avons remporté toutes les autres spéciales de la course, et avons pris une grande avance.

" C'est un bel évènement pour nous tous en tant qu'équipe. Nous sommes tous si passionnés par ce sport et entièrement dévoués à performer. De remporter le titre de pilote, de copilote et de manufacturier en fait un évènement parfait à nos yeux ".

Hardy Shmidtke (Red Deer, Alb.) et John Hall (Sherwood, Alb.) ont maintenu un rythme constant du début à la fin, terminant en deuxième place. L'expérience du duo favorise leur approche basée sur la constance, même si les conditions se sont détériorées durant le rallye.

" Notre focus était de maintenir un rythme constant durant la course ", a dit Schmidtke. " Les conditions sont devenues très difficiles plus tard dans la journée jusqu'au point où nous nous sommes seulement concentrés sur le fait de terminer le rallye ".

Boris Djordjevic (Edmonton) et Chris Kremer (Calgary) ont remporté leur premier podium en Championnat canadien ensemble. L'équipe a augmenté sa vitesse et développé sa voiture.

" Les efforts de l'équipe ont porté fruits", a dit Djordjevic. " Tout s'est amélioré et ça continue. Chaque fois que la voiture performait bien nous étions dans le top 3, donc nous serons dans une bonne position au prochain rallye ".

Eric Growchowski (Calgary) et Bill Dubreuil (Nanton, Alb.), ont dominé la catégorie deux roues motrices avec leur Corolla propulsion. Grochowski a emprunté la voiture d'un bon ami pour pouvoir compétitionner cette saison, et a prouvé qu'il était digne de confiance en terminant sur la plus haute marche du podium.

" Le résultat est encore mieux que ce nous espérions ", a dit Grochowski. " Je suis fier d'avoir gagné ici par le passé dans une voiture à traction avant, et aujourd'hui dans une voiture propulsion. Je dois féliciter mon copilote Bill. C'est seulement son deuxième rallye, je lui met beaucoup de pression et il a livré la marchandise ".

Le Rocky Mountain Rally est l'avant-dernière manche du calendrier du Championnat des Rallyes Canadiens 2015. Tenu sur les routes montagneuses à l'extérieur d'Invermere et de Radium Hot Springs, C.-B., l'édition 2015 a été écourtée alors qu'une tempête s'est installée sur la région lors du jour 2 du rallye. Avec des conditions de blizzard sur la majorité du parcours, les organisateurs ont annulé les trois dernières spéciales de la course. Les résultats obtenus jusqu'à cette étape ont été déclarés finaux et les équipes sont rentrées au quartier général pour les cérémonies de remises de prix.

Le Championnat des Rallyes canadiens comprend six évènements, tenus à la grandeur du Canada, et qui se déroulent de février à novembre. La série est présentée par Subaru Canada. La Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) est l'organisme qui sanctionne le rallye au Canada.

Le rallye est souvent décrit simplement comme "de vraies voitures, sur de vraies route, vraiment rapides." Ce sport motorisé toute saison voit des pilotes et leur copilote conduire des voitures de rue modifiées jusqu'à la limite. Ils conduisent à de très grandes vitesses sur des routes fermées qui sont en général constituées de 150 kilomètres de gravier, de terre battue, ou de neige. Les spectateurs peuvent s'approcher des voitures dans les aires de service et aussi suivre l'action dans des aires spécialement désignées pour les spectateurs qui offrent les meilleurs points de vue des routes.

Le Championnat sera télédiffusé sur RDS et TSN. Vérifiez vos horaires locaux.

Pour de plus amples informations : www.carsrally.ca ou http://www.rockymountainrally.com

Suivez toute l'action du Championnat des Rallyes canadiens en suivant la série sur les médias sociaux

www.facebook.com/CRCRally
www.twitter.com/CRCRally
www.instagram.com/CRCRally
www.youtube.com/CRCRallyTV

Résultats finaux du Rocky Mountain Rally 2015
1. Antoine L'Estage – Alan Ockwell – une heure, 13 minutes, 27.7 secondes
2. Hardy Schmidtke – John Hall – 1:17:55.6
3. Boris Djordjevic – Chris Kremer – 1:21:13.3
4. Josh Shewchuck – Adam Vokes – 1:23:21.7
5. Stu Ford – Robin Chapelski – 1:26:01.2
6. Justin Bayliff – Christine Bayliff – 1:26:20.4
7. Vilnis Dimpers – Liga Kotane – 1:27:40.6
8. Eric Grochowski – Bill Dubreil – 1:31:28.1
9. Voytek Stywryszko – Spencer Armstrong – 1:37:25.7
10. Taisto Heinonen – Leanne Junnila – 1:37:28.9

POUR PLUS D'INFORMATIONS – bureaux de la Canadian Association of Rally Sport : (855) 640-6444

Crédit photo : Andrew Snucins

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Subaru Rally Team Canada's Antoine L'Estage and Alan Ockwell clinch Canadian Rally Championship titles at the Rocky Mountain Rally

Attention News, Sports and Automotive Editors

For Immediate Release

NOTE local interest for: Montreal; St-Jean-sur-Richelieu; Toronto; Calgary; Edmonton; Red Deer

Subaru Rally Team Canada's Antoine L'Estage and Alan Ockwell clinch Canadian Rally Championship titles at the Rocky Mountain Rally

Invermere, B.C., November 2, 2015 – Antoine L'Estage (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu,QC) and Alan Ockwell (Toronto, ON) persevered in difficult conditions to win the 2015 Rocky Mountain Rally and clinch the manufacturer's Canadian Rally Championship title for Subaru Canada in L'Estage's first year with the team. L'Estage also claimed his eighth Canadian driver's title. Ockwell earned his fourth co-driver's title, his third with Subaru Rally Team Canada.

The pair were declared winners after storm conditions engulfed the course, forcing organizers to cancel the final three competitive stages.

"We had a problem on the first stage of the event, but the guys in service were able to make the car perfect again," said L'Estage. "From there, we went on to win all of the rest of the stages at the rally, and take a big lead.

"This is a great event for all of us on the team. Everyone is so passionate about the sport and dedicated to having a winning performance. To earn the driver, co-driver and manufacturer championship titles really makes this a perfect event for us."

Hardy Schmidtke (Red Deer, AB) and John Hall (Sherwood Park, AB) maintained a constant pace from start to finish, earning a second place result. The team's experience helps the pair maintain a consistent approach to the rally, even as conditions deteriorated through the event.

"Our focus was on maintaining a consistent pace through the rally," said Schmidtke. "Conditions later in the event became really challenging to the point where we simply focussed on getting to the end safely."

Boris Djordjevic (Edmonton) and Chris Kremer (Calgary) earned their first Canadian Rally Championship podium together. The team has been increasing their pace as they've developed their car.

"All of the team's hard work paid off," said Djordjevic. "Everything has been improving and I think it's all looking up from here. Every time we had the car running well we were able to put in top three times, so we'll be in a good position for the next event."

Eric Growchowski (Calgary) and Bill Dubreuil (Nanton, AB), dominated the two-wheel-drive competition in a rear wheel drive Corolla. Grochowski had borrowed the car from a good friend to be able to compete this season, and proved the trust well founded by finishing atop the podium.

"The result was far better than we expected this weekend," said Grochowski. "I'm personally proud to have won here in a front wheel drive car in the past, and now a rear wheel drive car. I have to congratulate my co-driver Bill. This is only his second event ever and I put him under a lot of pressure and he delivered."

The Rocky Mountain Rally is the penultimate round of the 2015 Canadian Rally Championship calendar. Run on the mountain roads outside of Invermere and Radium Hot Springs, B.C., the 2015 edition was cut short when a storm moved into the area on the second day of racing. With blizzard conditions on much of the course, organizers opted to cancel the last three stages of the rally. The results to that point were declared final and teams returned to rally headquarters for the awards ceremony.

The Canadian Rally Championship is comprised of six events held nationwide in a season that extends from February to November. The series is presented by Subaru Canada, supported by Yokohama Tire Canada and features a contingency program from Subaru Canada. The Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) is the official sanctioning body for rallying in Canada.

Rally car racing is often described simply as "real cars, real roads, real fast." The all-season
motorsport sees drivers and their co-drivers take modified road cars to the limit as they achieve blistering speeds over closed-road courses that typically cover more than 150 kilometers of gravel, dirt or snow-covered roads. Fans can get up close to the cars in the service areas and catch all the action from designated spectator points located at the best spots on the route.

Full coverage of the championship will air on RDS and TSN. Check local listings.

For more information: www.carsrally.ca or http://www.rockymountainrally.com

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2015 Rocky Mountain Rally final results
1. Antoine L'Estage – Alan Ockwell – one hour, 13 minutes, 27.7 seconds
2. Hardy Schmidtke – John Hall – 1:17:55.6
3. Boris Djordjevic – Chris Kremer – 1:21:13.3
4. Josh Shewchuck – Adam Vokes – 1:23:21.7
5. Stu Ford – Robin Chapelski – 1:26:01.2
6. Justin Bayliff – Christine Bayliff – 1:26:20.4
7. Vilnis Dimpers – Liga Kotane – 1:27:40.6
8. Eric Grochowski – Bill Dubreil – 1:31:28.1
9. Voytek Stywryszko – Spencer Armstrong – 1:37:25.7
10. Taisto Heinonen – Leanne Junnila – 1:37:28.9

FOR MORE INFORMATION - Canadian Association of Rally Sport offices : (855) 640-6444

Photo Credit: Andrew Snucins

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