2010-12-15

TMR Completes First Test for 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

 

Tony Marks Racing Completes First Test for 2011

Dufault, Marks and Austin Turn Laps at New Smyrna

 

Toledo, OH (Dec. 15, 2010) –Tony Marks Racing (TMR) got their

pre-season testing off to a great start after a three-day test at New

Smyrna Speedway with drivers Maryeve Dufault, Jared Marks and Chase

Austin at the wheel of the both a late model and ARCA car.

 

The test was intended to provide Dufault and Marks an opportunity to

get familiar with the ARCA car and get some valuable seat time as TMR

prepares their 2011 campaign.  Under the watchful eye of veteran crew

chief Larry Moore, Austin took the first laps in the ARCA car, shaking

it down and making certain that it was dialed in prior to Dufault and

Marks taking the wheel.

 

"This was only the 2nd time in the ARCA car for me but it all came back

pretty easy," said Austin.  "I just shook down the car to get a good

baseline so that Maryeve and Jared could run without worrying about

anything but getting familiar with the ARCA car.  They both did a good

job.  I was impressed with how well they did and despite the rain, it

was a successful test."

 

Crew chief Larry Moore planned the test so that Dufault and Marks could

run quite a few laps in the CRA Late Model car and learn the ½ mile

oval of New Smyrna before moving into the ARCA car. "We came into the

weekend with the goal being to get Maryeve and Jared familiar and

comfortable in the ARCA car," explained Moore.  "I was impressed with

how smooth and calm they both were when we moved to the ARCA car as

that is really something you can't teach a driver.  They both handled

the ARCA car really well and I was impressed with how quickly they

picked up on the weight and horsepower of the car.  It's nice to leave

a test and say there was no drama with the drivers or the cars."

 

For Dufault, the test was a good opportunity to get seat time in the

ARCA car and begin to learn the nuances of the stock car.  "I am really

very happy with the whole weekend," said Dufault at the close of the

test.  "The team did a great job and we communicated really well.  I

was really happy to adapt so quickly to the 800 HP ARCA car and the

test has really boosted my confidence going into the Daytona test in

January."

 

Marks started the weekend running the CRA Late Model that TMR plans to

enter for the 2011 season.   "The test started off really well, we were

fast in the late model right out of the trailer so that was nice,"

explained Marks.  "I'm going to be running Speedweeks at New Smyrna in

February so it was nice to get a chance to run this track and fine tune

the car and start getting ready for the Crate Late Model and Super Late

Model events."  Marks also got his first opportunity to test the ARCA

car on Sunday.  "I wanted to get my feet wet in the ARCA car," said

Marks.  "It's very different than the late model with a lot more

horsepower and a heavier car so it was nice to get a feel for the car

and get a little seat time.  I am looking forward to doing some more

testing in the ARCA car as the season goes forward."

 

The team has now returned to their shop in Toledo, Ohio where

preparations for their next test at the Daytona International Speedway

January 11-13, 2011 are underway.  "Now we're going to spend the next

few weeks going over the cars and making sure we're ready to go testing

in January," said Moore.  "Even though we have a lot of work on our

plates, I think we are just thrilled to be here and get to work with

Maryeve and Jared and watch their careers grow."

 

The team is slated to run the full 19 race season in the ARCA Racing

Series presented by Menards with Dufault.  Additional team plans for

2011 include entries for additional drivers in select ARCA Racing

Series events.  TMR will also enter Jared Marks in a full schedule of

late model racing in CRA and ASA and is exploring the possibility of

limited Nationwide Series schedule.

 

About Tony Marks Racing (TMR): Tony Marks Racing was founded in 2009

through the passion for racing of team owner and former driver Tony

Marks.  Marks is the successful owner of TMT, Inc., a logistics,

warehousing and packaging company with over 400 employees whose

customers are mainly comprised of Fortune 100 companies.  Marks began

his racing career in 1985 getting behind the wheel of everything from

drag racers, Dirt Late Models, SCCA Formula Fords, USAC F2000 Open

Wheel and ARCA cars.  Tony personally raced until 2005 amassing

numerous wins, championships and track records along the way until he

then changed his focus from driver to owner and began building racing

programs for his children Jared (16 years old) and Rachel (13 years

old).  Under the auspices of TMR, Jared began his racing career in 2002

in quarter midgets and now competes in late model, CRA and ARCA Series

events while Rachel continues her development program racing quarter

midgets and Bandoleros.

 

TMR has been at the forefront of charitable giving through its'

"Driving Against Hunger" and "Million Meal Challenge" race programs

which have raised over $200,000 for Forgotten Harvest in 2010 at the

Truck and Nationwide events at Michigan International Speedway.  For

the NASCAR events TMR along with TMT, Inc. partnered with Forgotten

Harvest for the "Million Meal Challenge For Our Kids" which helps to

bridge the hunger gap while schools are out of session and feeds 20,000

children per day in the Detroit metro area. Forgotten Harvest was

significantly displayed on the entry of Chase Austin during both the

Truck and Nationwide events at Michigan International Speedway along

with logos of "Million Meal Challenge" sponsors Walgreen's, United Race

Group, Holyfield's Choice Alka-Power Water and Vitamin Spice.  Evander

Holyfield was also instrumental in the challenge, acting as Grand

Marshall for the August race and announcing his "Fight Against Hunger"

on behalf of Forgotten Harvest.  As the first race team to "Drive

Against Hunger" through their partnership with Forgotten Harvest, TMR

plans to continue their alliance with Forgotten Harvest and once again

"Drive Against Hunger" during the 2011 season.

 

For additional information on TMT, Inc. go to www.tmtcompanies.net.

 

 


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Série Sportsman Québec annonce son calendrier 2011

Le président de la Série Sportsman Québec, André Poulin, vient de publier le calendrier de 11 épreuves pour la saison 2011.

En plus du calendrier, vous trouverez un communiqué détaillant les plus récents changements concernant la série, tel qu’annoncé los de la réunion tenue le 12 décembre dernier :

Série Sportsman Québec President André Poulin released an 11 race schedule for the 2011 season.

In addition to the schedule, you will find below the release outlining the changes the series will undergo as announced at the driver/owner meeting held on December 12:

15 décembre 2010

Québec

Pour diffusion immédiate

La Série SS Québec regarde vers le futur.

C’est dimanche passé le 12 décembre que c’est tenu la réunion de la Série au Restaurant Normandin de St-Romuald. Plus de 20 pilotes étaient présents malgré la mauvaise température qui sévissait.

Parmi les pilotes présents, on remarquait 2 nouveaux soit : David Gagnon #47 d’Alma qui a fait l’acquisition de la voiture #05 cette hiver et Denis Boutet #70 qui pilotera dans l’équipe de Gilles Hamel Racing l’ancienne voiture #21 en 2010.

On notait aussi 2 retours soit : Daniel Roy qui avait le #77en 2009 et qui pilotera avec le #11 cette saison après une année de pause et le retour de Rock Poulin qui pilotera une toute nouvelle voiture de l’équipe Boulet Racing en 2011. Rappelons que Poulin est le pilote a avoir accumulé le plus de damier depuis les débuts de la Série en 2007 avec 13. Rock dévoilera son numéro plus tard cet hiver.

Il faut aussi signaler le retour probable des 9 premiers au classement en Élite en 2010 et les 6 premiers en Intermédiaires, ce qui devrait donnée une saison fort intéressante.

En 2011, plusieurs changements à prévoir.

La Série a annoncé qu’elle changeait son image commerciale en 2011 avec un nouveau nom qui sera Série Sportsman Québec et un nouveau logo qui sera dévoilé d’ici janvier.

Certains pilotes de la Série commenceront à utiliser les carrosseries MUSCLE CAR AR BODIES en 2011. Cette carrosserie est optionnelle en 2011 mais deviendra la carrosserie d’avenir de la Série. Rock Poulin, Steeve Lesage #95, Jimmy Nadeau #17, François Lessard #71 Marc Rod shop qui est à la conception d’une nouvelle voiture utiliseront dès cette saison soit un Ford Mustang ou encore un GM Camaro. Daniel Sylvain a aussi confirmé que si le Dodge Challenger était prêt pour le 1 mars comme supposé, il serait le 1e a l’utilisé en 2011.

La Série a aussi annoncé qu’elle revenait à la formule d’une seule division pour 2011. Un championnat complet ou les 11 courses compteront à 100%.

Un nouveau livre des règlements refait à neuf et beaucoup mieux structuré à aussi été remis aux pilotes qui ont même demandé pendant la réunion de resserrer encore plus au niveau des inspections et des pièces non-conformes.

La Série sera présente au Salon de l’auto Sport de Québec en début d’avril avec 4 voitures et un kiosque. Karl Drouin #39 de l’équipe PROFAB sera une des voitures sur place.

La Série aura un calendrier de 11 courses qui sera distribué entre 5 autodromes de la province, Les pistes de Riverside Speedway Ste-Croix, Autodrome Chaudière et l’Autodrome Montmagny recevront la Série Sportsman Québec à 3 reprises chacun. L’autodrome St-Félicien et l’ASE seront visité à une reprise. (Vous trouverez le calendrier plus bas).

André Poulin

Série Sportsman Québec


CALENDRIER 2011

Samedi 14 mai Autodrome Montmagny (100 tours)

Samedi 21 mai Autodrome Chaudière (100 tours)

Samedi 11 juin Riverside Speedway Ste-Croix (2 X 50 Inversé)

Vendredi 1 juillet Autodrome Chaudière (100 tours)

(Concours Pit Stop Brossard Performance)

Samedi 9 Juillet Autodrome St-Félicien (2 x 75 tours avec pit

stop,Points dans chaque manche)

Sam. 23 juillet Riverside Speedway Ste-Croix (100 tours avec

PIT STOP)

Samedi 6 août Autodrome St-Eustache (Spécial 150)

Samedi 13 août Riverside Speedway Ste-Croix (100 tours à

déterminer)

Samedi 20 août Autodrome Montmagny (100 tours)

Vend. 26 août Autodrome Chaudière (100 tours)

Samedi 3 sept. Autodrome Montmagny (100 tours)

Cédule non- officiel et sujet à changements ou ajouts



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