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 13th 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 13th 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

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 3) – With the 13th 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 13th 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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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

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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


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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

Stay up to date with the Canadian Rally Championship by following the series on social media

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

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

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