2017-05-15

OMRS Opens its 2017 Season This Weekend at Sunset Speedway

OMRS Opens its 2017 Season This Weekend at Sunset Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 



The long wait is nearly over. Fans of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – powered by Torque Builders Inc. – will finally get to see their favourite motorsports brand in action, when the popular open-wheeled tour kicks-off its 2017 schedule – Saturday, May 20th – at Sunset Speedway. On the cusp of the new season, Rick Warnes says that this is an exciting time for drivers, teams and supporters.

 

"Everyone is putting the finishing touches on their equipment and making sure that everything is set for the first green flag," said Warnes, who along with Randy Hollingsworth and Bill Pickford make-up the team of OMRS officials. "There are new posts on our social media platform almost daily, as people look for clarification on rules and technical information prior to the opening bell."

 

Since its inception at the former Mosport International Speedway, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series has shared a mission statement of providing an affordable, competitive series for racers, by racers. Keeping the overall costs under control allowed the tour to field a line-up of at least a dozen starters at each event throughout the 2016 schedule. Officials are expecting similar numbers during the upcoming season.

 

While the exact numbers won't be known until teams sign-in on the opening night, Warnes says a strong group of returning favourites – including former champions Rob Warnes and John Baker Jr. – fresh faces and experienced runners who'll be making the transition to open-wheeled racing will give OMRS an excellent roster of exciting runners to entertain fans at every race.

 

"We have an excellent development program in place and our annual test session at Peterborough Speedway opens the door to bring new talent into our ranks."

 

2017 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series schedule

 

Saturday, May 20th:               Sunset Speedway – Spring Velocity

Saturday, May 27th:               Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, June 10th:              Peterborough Speedway

                                                Test a Mod Day, 11:00 to 2:00

                                                OMRS Racing, 6:00

Saturday, June 24th:              Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, July 1st:                  Flamboro Speedway – Canada Day Special

Saturday, July 15th:                Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, July 22nd:               Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, August 5th:             Flamboro Speedway

Saturday, August 19th:           Peterborough Speedway

                                                Toonie Admission/Fan Appreciation Night

Saturday, August 26th:           Peterborough Speedway

 

Saturday, September 23rd:    Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity

                                                Qualifying heats

Sunday, September 24th:      Sunset Speedway – Fall Velocity

                                                Last chance qualifying and feature

 

Fans can find full series details at www.facebook.com/OMRS. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to represent Ontario Modifieds Racing Series 2017 season.


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

 

The exciting 2017 season for the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series – powered by Torque Builders Inc. – takes the green flag – Saturday, May 20th – at Sunset Speedway.

 

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


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Peterborough Speedway Rips the Cover off its 50th Anniversary Season

Peterborough Speedway Rips the Cover off its 50th Anniversary Season

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 




Its time for the talking to stop, because the green flag is about to drop.

 

The biggest year in the history of Peterborough Speedway leaves the staging area with the Country 105 Season Opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 20th. Fans will see the track's 5 weekly classes – the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Renegade Truck, Thunder Car and the Organics & Glass Late Model divisions; plus the opening round for the new Trailers Plus Eastern Ontario Legends Series – to kick-off the 50th Anniversary campaign.

 

Long hours of hard work by the promotional team during the off-season has allowed track officials to put together an action-packed schedule of 16 regular season events and the ever-popular Autumn Colours Classic. Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval will be a favourite destination throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2017 and track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says it promises to be an exciting schedule from the moment the gates swing open.

 

"There'll be familiar faces in different places. New looks for fan favourites and even some drivers who'll be taking their first ever laps on the track," Josiasse said. "Everyone wants to earn a track championship, no matter what division they race in. Taking the title during the 50th Anniversary Season will be an honour that'll happen just once in a lifetime. It will be a valuable piece of history and an unforgettable moment in time."

 

Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – will return June 3rd, July 8th and August 18th. To celebrate the first half a century of action, Peterborough Speedway will host a series of 50 lap main events for the track's regular divisions. The Late Models will be first, on June 3rd with the Mini Stocks June 10th. 4Fun teams get their turn July 15th and the Thunder Car drivers run extra laps July 22nd. Regular season action wraps-up with the Championship Clash – featuring Top 10 Shootouts for all divisions – Saturday, September 2nd.

 

The 50th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, May 20th – at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City rolls to the line with pit gates opening at 1:00 and spectator grandstands unlocked at 3:00. Racing starts at 5:00.

 

Bullring bullet points: Full schedule details and the latest news can always be found by logging ontowww.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the Peterborough Speedway page on Facebook or following the track on Twitter. You can also download the free app on your Smartphone.

 

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

 

The Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun field will have some strong numbers when the 50th Anniversary Season gets underway – Saturday, May 20th – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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

                      clarkemotorsports@hotmail.com, www.facebook.com/clarkemotorsports


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NASCAR Adds Fourth Stage to Coca-Cola 600

More Moments, More Excitement Set for a Crown Jewel of NASCAR

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2017) – NASCAR today announced the addition of a fourth stage to the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, an update that will provide fans with yet another opportunity for a memorable moment in a season already filled with them. The four stages in the 400-lap race will be uniformly set at 100 laps apiece.

 

The Coca-Cola 600 has a storied legacy of history-making moments, from career-first victories for the likes of David Pearson and Jeff Gordon, to record-setting runs like Martin Truex Jr.'s breathtaking performance in last year's edition.

 

And now, there's a distinct possibility for more.

 

"The stage racing format is delivering more dramatic moments over an entire race, fueling tremendous racing action this season," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "With a fourth stage added to the Coca-Cola 600, the historic event will have another layer of strategy for teams, and even more excitement within the race for fans."

 

"For 58 years, the Coca-Cola 600 has been a crown jewel on the NASCAR circuit because it presents unique challenges that don't exist in any other race.  The distance is greater.  The test of endurance is greater.  The challenge of adjusting to the track surface from hot to cool puts more pressure on crew chiefs and pit crews," said Marcus Smith, president and chief operating officer of Speedway Motorsports, Inc.  "It's only fitting that teams have an opportunity to be rewarded for the extra effort required to win at the 600.  An additional stage win and that extra playoff point in May could be critical for playoff success in the fall."

 

Coca-Cola 600 tickets for adults start at just $49 while kids 13 and under get in for $10. Tickets, camping and upgrades for every 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder event are available at the gates, by visiting charlottemotorspeedway.com/tickets or calling 1-800-455-FANS (3267).

 

If you can't make it to the track, tune-in to Saturday's Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at 8 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 28, at 6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

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 (Monster Energy NASCAR 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 http://www.NASCAR.comand http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR onFacebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

Contact:                                                                                              

Mike Forde

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2017-05-13

Airborne Gearing Up For Opener

PLATTSBURGH- The 2017 racing season is set to take the green flag this Saturday, May 20 at Airborne Park Speedway. The opener will be Econo Lodge Autograph Night presented by A-Verdi Storage Containers with a special appearance by the TUSA Mod Lites.
                2017 will feature five racing divisions with exciting DIRTcar action. The Egglefield Ford 358-Modifieds, Fidelis Care Sportsman, Poirier's True Value Renegades, Busch Beer Mini-Mods and the Strictly Stocks. 
                It will be the first time in 26 years, drivers will prepare their cars for a dirt surface rather than an asphalt surface.  For a number of local drivers, it will be the first-time racing on dirt and they will have their hands full with the learning curve. The chase will be between the non-dirt regulars and the invaders. How long will it take before the likes of Bucko Branham and Nick Heywood catch on? 
                A practice was held this afternoon for all five of the racing divisions. Among some drivers in attendance for the 358's included Greg Atkins, Patrick Dupree, George Foley, Mark Lamberton, Matt Woodruff, Brandon Atkins, Travis Bruno and Ryan McLean. 602 Sportsman in attendance included Codie Aubin, John Scarborough, Jamy Begor, Chris Cayea, Nick Heywood, Pat Leary, Zack Daniels, Bucko Branham, Cory McCoy and Rico Hernandez.
                 After speaking with a number of drivers, many were very positive and happy with the progress of the track. Many noted that they anticipate this to be an extremely fast track. The quick 358-Modified and Sportsman times were 17.8 and 18.5 seconds, respectively.
Post Time for Saturday's event will be 7 p.m. Main gates will open at 5:30 with pit gates opening at 4:00. 
                Stay tuned to airborneparkspeedway.comfor more updates, including a possible mid-week practice coming up.

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Résumé de la soirée d'ouverture 2017

2017-05-12 

 

Pour diffusion immédiate

 

Objet : Résumé de la soirée d'ouverture 2017

 

-Autodrome Granby. Un temps plus clément que la météo des derniers jours ne le laissait présager a permis une soirée enlevante à l'Autodrome Granby ce vendredi 12 mai 2017. 

Finale Modifié 50 tours

Mathieu Boisvert #73Jr part premier devant Steve Bernard #54 et Dominic Dufault #63. Dès le premier tour, Dufaultet Simon Perreault #47 se hissent respectivement 2ème et 4ème par l'intérieur au détriment de Bernard. Le One de David Hébert parti 9ème fait le 1M de Mathieu Desjardins au 4ème tour par l'intérieur pour entrer au top 5 derrière le 54. Ce dernier dépasse Perreault pour la 3ème place au tour 7 par l'extérieur. Nous avons dans l'ordre Boisvert JR, Dufault, Bernard, Hébert et Perreault jusqu'au tour 15 où  le One fait l'extérieur de Bernard pour la position #3. Au tour 19, le One fait l'extérieur de Dufault pour prendre sa 2ème.David Hébert prend la première place par l'intérieur du 73JR lorsqu'est repris le tour 24. Mathieu Boisvert #73 reprendra la tête pendant 2 tours (tours 40 à 42), mais Hébert ressortira plus fort à la relance suivante du 43ème tour. Alain Boisvert #73 parti 10ème arrive 5ème seulement à la relance du 45ème tour. Boisvert père gagne une position quand le 49 de François Bernier quitte au dernier tour.

1- David Hébert #ONE

2- Mathieu Boisvert #73JR

3- Dominic Dufault #63

4- Alain Boisvert #73

5- Simon Perreault #47

 

Finale Sportsman 30 tours

Steve Nadeau #94 part premier aux côtés du champion défendant Dany Gagné 2ème au départ de cette finale comptant 28 voitures. Lors de la relance du 6ème tour, Gagné part plus rapide de l'extérieur devant Nadeau. À la relance suivante du 10ème tour, c'est Steve de l'intérieur qui semble vouloir prendre les devants, mais Dany restera le leadeur jusqu'à la complétion de l'épreuve avec Steve à sa poursuite. Si le 3M de Michael Richard part 4ème, il se rend tôt 3ème et le reste jusqu'à la fin malgré la tentative de dépassement d'Alexandre Salvas #8 par l'intérieur à la reprise du tour 10. Salvas parti 6ème fera le 32 de Guy Ouellet par l'extérieur à la reprise du tour 6 pour la 4ème place. Il échangera longuement celle-ci avec le 95B piloté par Alex Boisvert, qui l'harcèlera au large sans succès. Le 33 d'Alex Lajoie parti de la 10ème place, atteindra sa position finale, 5ème, dans le dernier tour, suite à une reprise qui lui permettra de passer par l'intérieur Boisvert.

1- Dany Gagné #90

2- Steve Nadeau #94

3- Michael Richard #3M

4- Alexandre Salvas #8

5- Alex Lajoie #33

 

Finale Sport Compact 20 tours

La recrue Claude Cournoyer #47 a fait deux courses seulement parmi nous l'an passé où il avait terminé 8ème et 6ème. Il débute cette soirée en gagnant sa qualification et part 11ème en finale. Au tour 6, il dépasse coup sur coup de l'intérieur le 83 de Sébastien Beauregard et le 49 d'Alexis Charbonneau pour devenir 4ème. Luc Biron #71 part 2ème et mène les 2 tours initiaux. Pierre-Olivier Breault #20 parti 4ème, seconde d'abord Biron puis le dépasse au 3ème tour pour la pôle. Bruno Lafontaine #19 parti 3ème perd 2 positions sur le départ, puis les regagne en faisant l'extérieur de Jean-Philippe Guay #09 au deuxième tour puis l'intérieur de Charbonneau au tour 4. Au 9ème tour, Lafontaine fait le bas de Biron pour la deuxième derrière Breault. Au tour 11, Claude Cournoyer fait pareil à son ami le 71 pour la 3ème. Nous avons alors Breault, Lafontaine, Cournoyer, Biron et Charbonneau du tour 13 au 18. Lors de la relance à deux tours de la fin Cournoyer se lance 2ème à l'extérieur de Lafontaine. Sous le drapeau Claude passe premier. Marc Dagenais #66 parti 9ème parvient au top 5 à la dernière reprise se hissant 4ème, puis 3ème après une chaude lutte avec Lafontaine à l'extérieur.

1- Claude Cournoyer #47 (première victoire à vie à l'Autodrome Granby)

2- Pierre-Olivier Breault #20

3- Marc Dagenais #66

4- Bruno Lafontaine #19

5- Alexis Charbonneau #49

 

Finale Prostock (pas complétée)

La course a pris fin abruptement au 11ème tour avec un accident spectaculaire impliquant entre autres le 97 de Rolland Hébert parti 7ème remonté 2ème et le 22 de Frédéric Lussier, parti 4ème et remonté 3ème. La deuxième portion de cette épreuve sera remise sous peu avec à sa tête Stéphane Lemire #115 qui était premier au moment de l'accident. 

Des mentions spéciales en terminant vont  à JosiannePlante #97 qui pour sa première course de la saison en Modifié termine 14ème sur le tour des meneurs. Une autre mention pour la recrue Jérémy Roy #90 chez les Sportsman qui termine 17ème aussi avec le même tour au compteur que le reste du peloton. Ça promet !

 

Caroline Champigny,

Relationniste et intervieweuse à l'Autodrome Granby

 


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2017-05-10

LP DUMOULIN ET WEATHERTECH CANADA RECONDUISENT LE PARTENARIAT POUR LES SAISONS 2017 ET 2018

DUMOULIN COMPÉTITION

WEATHER TECH CANADA

Groupe Bellemare

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE (Pour diffusion immédiate) 

LP DUMOULIN ET WEATHERTECH CANADA RECONDUISENT LE PARTENARIAT POUR LES SAISONS 2017 ET 2018

Série NASCAR Pinty's


Trois-Rivieres (Québec, Canada), May 10, 2017 - C'est avec engouement que WeatherTech Canada et Louis-Philippe Dumoulin annoncent la prolongation du partenariat pour deux années supplémentaires en série NASCAR Pinty's. La passion commune pour la course automobile et la relation d'affaires se sont consolidées depuis 2012 et permettent au pilote de la Dodge #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare de démontrer de nouveau son talent en piste pour les saisons 2017 et 2018.

 

C'est avec grand plaisir que WeatherTech Canada annoncent le renouvellement du partenariat avec Dumoulin Compétition. « La quête de l'excellence fait partie de Louis-Philippe et de l'équipe de course Dumoulin Compétition. Cette même quête est au cœur de notre engagement à concevoir, développer et distribuer les accessoires automobiles de qualité supérieure », partagent Tony Page et Joe Magri, copropriétaires de l'entreprise.

 

2018 marquera la septième saison complète avec notre partenaire majeur WeatherTech Canada. Il va sans dire que c'est rarissime dans le monde du sport automobile au Canada et c'est une relation de confiance gagnante-gagnante qui s'est nouée depuis le début. « Je suis privilégié d'avoir complété cinq saisons avec WeatherTech Canada et je suis conscient du partenaire de qualité exceptionnelle qui est à mes côtés pour deux années supplémentaires, ainsi que le Groupe Bellemare qui est présent depuis le début. La meilleure façon de les remercier est d'accumuler les victoires et tout faire pour gagner le championnat », partage avec enthousiasme Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

 

Les tours de piste se sont enchaînés depuis que Louis-Philippe Dumoulin a remporté le titre de recrue de l'année en 2011 et celui de Champion de la série NASCAR Canada en 2014. L'Équipe de course Dumoulin Compétition a également franchi plusieurs étapes lui permettant de préparer à l'interne ses propres bolides. D'ailleurs, l'hiver 2015-2016 a été consacrée à bâtir l'équipe, recruter du personnel, structurer la logistique et développer les connaissances des nouvelles acquisitions. Nous avons pu constater le résultat positif en récoltant quatre podiums et six top-5 (exæquo avec la quatrième position au championnat).

 

« La série NASCAR Pinty's est très compétitive et je suis emballé d'avoir l'opportunité de me battre en piste contre des pilotes et des équipes de talent en 2017 et 2018. Dès novembre 2016, nous savions qu'une entente serait signée avec WeatherTech Canada. Ayant fondé notre propre équipe préparatrice, cela nous a permis de bâtir une stratégie sécurisante à moyen terme », explique le champion 2014 de la série NASCAR Canada.

 

Essais au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP)


Détermination et enthousiasme étaient au rendez-vous le 3 mai dernier lors des premiers essais officiels de la série NASCAR Pinty's. « Tout au long de l'hiver, l'équipe mécanique a capitalisé sur les acquis de la saison 2016 et les essais sont concluants. Nous serons encore plus forts cette année », mentionne avec aplomb Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

 

Le 21 mai prochain, c'est sur ce même circuit que le premier drapeau vert de la saison 2017 sera agité à l'occasion du The Victoria Day Speedfest (course « Can-Am 200 » à 13h). Circuit synonyme de victoire pour Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, il compte bien se démarquer de nouveau au volant de la voiture #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare. Serez-vous des nôtres ?

 

Entre-temps, restez à l'affût des nouvelles sur nos réseaux sociaux @dumoulincompetition / @dumoulinDC.

 

La famille Dumoulin ainsi que toute l'équipe Dumoulin Compétition souhaitent renouveler son appréciation du soutien inconditionnel de tous – partenaires, famille, amis, fans et médias – indispensable à la poursuite du leitmotiv : Passion – Performance – Partenariats.

A PROPOS DES PARTENAIRES

WeatherTech Canada fabriquent et manufacturent des tapis de voiture toutes saisons, des revêtements de plancher digital ainsi que des garde-boues (sans perçage) pour tous les types de véhicules en Amérique du Nord. Les ingénieurs utilisent les outils les plus sophistiqués disponibles pour la saisie des données et la géométrie complexe des véhicules pour assurer un ajustement parfait. WeatherTech… Où la technologie et la protection contre les intempéries se rencontrent ! weathertech.ca 

 

Groupe Bellemare : L'entreprise Thomas Bellemare Ltée. se veut dynamique, prête à relever les défis, innovatrice et composée d'une équipe familiale, en pleine évolution. Le passé étant garant de l'avenir, l'entreprise compte sur une équipe formidable et bénéficie d'une clientèle de choix. Étant très diversifiée et offrant des services dans de nombreuses lignes (transport, béton, machinerie lourde, grues, abrasifs et minéraux, environnement et recyclage), les clients sont encore mieux servis groupebellemare.com.


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Résumé - faits saillants de la carrière de Louis-Philippe Dumoulin

  • En 2016, il termine exæquo avec la quatrième position de la série NASCAR Pinty's (4 podiums et termine dans le top-5 à six reprises en 12 épreuves).
  • En 2015, il termine en quatrième position au championnat de la série NASCAR Pinty's (2 podiums et termine dans le top-5 à six reprises en onze épreuves)
  • Champion 2014 de la série NASCAR Pinty's : 5 podiums dont 2 victoires ainsi que 9 top-5 en onze épreuves. C'est la première fois qu'une équipe entièrement québécoise remporte ce championnat  (équipe préparatrice : King Autosport dirigée par Martin Roy).
  • Remporte le Trophée Gilles Villeneuve en 2014 et 2001. Ce trophée symbolise la combativité et l'excellence en piste d'un pilote québécois tout au long de la saison qui vient de se terminer. C'est la première fois qu'un récipiendaire reçoit ce prix à deux reprises dans sa carrière.
  • En 2013, il emporte la seule épreuve ontarienne à ce jour composée d'un podium entièrement québécois (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park – Série NASCAR Pinty's);
  • Le seul Canadien à être monté sur le podium en 2012 lors de la prestigieuse épreuve des 12h de Sebring (2e place - Série American Le Mans - GT3 Cup – Équipe WeatherTech Racing);
  • Remporte le titre de recrue de l'année 2011 en série NASCAR Pinty's en ayant participé à seulement 8 courses sur 13 (inscrivant quatre top-10 et deux top-5);
  • Couronné champion canadien en Formule Ford 1600 en 2002;
  • Détient toujours le record en Formule Ford 1600 du plus grand nombre de victoires et de positions de tête en une saison (2002).




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22 RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER FOR CAN AM 200 AT CTMP


 

 

 

For Immediate Release

 

 

 

22 RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER FOR CAN AM 200 AT CTMP

 

 

 

Milverton, ON, Wednesday May 10, 2017 – 22 Racing is pleased to announce today that Christopher Bell will be behind the wheel of the No. 22 car at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park for the first event of the 2017 NASCAR Pinty's Series.  The talented 22-year-old Bell is in his second year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series full time competing for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) as a Toyota Racing Development driver.   Bell will make his first start in the NASCAR Pinty's Series in the Can Am 200 on May 20th & 21st.

"We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to provide a car for a driver of the caliber of Christopher Bell," said team owner Scott Steckly.  "I have no doubt he will be battling for the win when the checkered flag falls on Lap 51 of the Can Am 200."

Bell will be arriving at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Saturday morning after competing in the Camping World Truck series fifth event of the year on Friday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 

The NASCAR Pinty's Series is made up on 13 events across Canada from May 21st to September 16 with television coverage on TSN and RDS in Quebec. For more information please visit www.hometracks.nascar.com or follow on Twitter@NASCARHomeTrack.

For more information on tickets and schedule for the Can Am 200 please visit www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com

About Christopher Bell:

Born December 16, 1994.  In October 2015, it was announced he would join KBM in 2016 and compete full time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He finished the season with 9 top 5 finishes and 17 top 10's and was 3rd in the driving standings.  In 2017, he will compete full time in the KBM truck and has already posted 1 win and 3 top 10 finishes.  He will also compete in seven NASCAR Xfinity Series races for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 18 and No. 20 cars. 

Follow Christopher Bell on Twitter @CBellRacing and on Facebook Christopher Bell

About 22 Racing: 

22 Racing is owned by 4X NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion Scott Steckly and is based out of Milverton Ontario in a new (2014) 7,500 square foot race shop.  They have fielded teams for drivers such as Alex Tagliani (2015 to date), Jacques Villeneuve, Chris Buescher, Jeb Burton, Kaz Grala, L.P. Dumoulin and many others.  22 Racing provides turnkey solutions for drivers looking to compete in the NASCAR Pinty's Series. The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors:  Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, Sturdy Formed Concrete, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Twin City Graphics, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Dupli-Color & Permatex.

Follow the 22 Racing Team on Twitter @22RacingTeam & @ScottSteckly22, Facebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram22racingteam. 

Christopher Bell Photo courtesy of www.nascar.com

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NASCAR Productions Scores Win at 2017 Sports Emmy Awards

NASCAR Productions Scores Win at 2017 Sports Emmy Awards

Daniel Suárez Presents Honors at 38th Annual Ceremony

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 10, 2017) –- NASCAR Productions took home hardware for Outstanding Social TV Experience at last night's 38th Annual Sports Emmy®Awards, marking the sport's fifth win since 2011 and first ever in this category. NASCAR's on-stage presence was amplified by Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate Daniel Suárez, who was on hand to present three awards for Spanish-language achievements.

 

"100,000 Cameras: DAYTONA 500" received top honors for its innovative use of fan, team and driver-generated video to tell the story of the Great American Race. Weaving together content submitted using #100KCams, the third installment in the groundbreaking FS1 documentary series took viewers inside the 2016 DAYTONA 500, capturing the event's most compelling moments from every conceivable angle.

 

Last night's ceremony also recognized the sport's broadcast partners FOX and NBC in several categories, including FOX NASCAR in the Outstanding Sports Promotional Announcement category for its season launch "Daytona Day" campaign.

 

Presented annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), the Sports Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in sports television coverage. Nominations were announced in 41 categories earlier this year, and winners were honored last night at Jazz at Lincoln Center's prestigious Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.

Watch more from NASCAR Productions and FOX by tuning in this Saturday for the Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway, live at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90. 

 

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 (Monster Energy NASCAR 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 http://www.NASCAR.comand http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

Contact:

Chelcee Coffman

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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2017-05-09

PASS Releases Entry Form And Schedule For $15,000 To Win MegaMeltdown At Hickory


PASS Releases Entry Form And Schedule For $15,000 To Win MegaMeltdown At Hickory

 

NAPLES, ME (May 9) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today that Super Late Model entry forms and the complete weekend schedule for November's Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown 300 at Hickory Motor Speedway are now available online at ProAllStarsSeries.com.  The MegaMeltdown will go green on Saturday afternoon, November 18 at 3 PM and will serve as the final race of 2017, crowning both the PASS National Champion and PASS South Super Late Model Champion. Teams can save money towards their entry with an early entry discount available until August 1.

The Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown 300 will be bigger than ever in 2017, featuring more laps, more money, and the chance for teams to employ pit strategy.  The PASS Super Late Models will compete for 300 green flag laps, with $15,000 up for grabs for the winner and $1000 to start.  With additional lap leader bonus money, the winner could take home over $22,000. 

Teams will also have the opportunity to make live pit stops during the course of the event and will have the option to change up to six tires throughout the race.  And, similar to the Oxford 250, since caution laps will not count, teams can avoid the pressure of having to bring in "specialized" pit crews.  The Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown 300 continues to build on PASS's rich history of racing Super Late Models in the south, which has seen this event, originally billed as the Meltdown starting in 2006, held at such tracks as South Boston Speedway, Concord Speedway, and Southern National Motorsports Park.  The more expanded MegaMeltdown joins another PASS-sanctioned event, the Oxford 250, as one of two of the highest paying short track races in the country, with combined purses of nearly $200,000.

"The Meltdown started a number of years ago and we're excited to bring this expanded version to Hickory in 2017," said PASS President Tom Mayberry.  "The new MegaMeltdown provides us the opportunity to have an Oxford 250-style event in the south, which will pay big money across the board and feature live pit stops.  Ever since this race was announced in January, teams started booking hotel rooms in the Hickory area.  The great success of the Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory proved that the time was right to release the MegaMeltdown entry forms and is our way to show how serious we are about this big race."

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 Easter Bunny 150 and Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown at Hickory Motor Speedway and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com. Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information and don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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