2012-04-08

Craig Scott: Powering a Part-Time Passion

By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications

A busy work schedule can be either a blessing, or a curse. Omemee, Ontario’s Craig Scott would love to be a regular runner in Kawartha Speedway’s Better Carpet Thunder Car field, but his full-time position as Vice President of Operations for Hy-Tech Drilling places so many demands on his to-do list, he’s only able to make it to the track a couple of times a year. The 59 year-old father of 4 – who got his first taste of the sport at the now defunct North Bay Speedway, a track once owned by pit crew member Gary Harling – says that even with a limited schedule, he still looks forward to the adrenalin rush that comes with running side-by-side with a trusted driver.

“I’ve never been able to shake the racing bug,” admitted Scott. “When the North Bay track ceased operations, I just started hauling the car farther south. The first stop was Barrie and when I moved back to the Peterborough area, bringing the car to Kawartha just made sense. It’s such an amazing facility. Everyone is so friendly and having a first class venue practically in my own backyard is like a dream come true.”

While some drivers enjoy the opportunity to advance through the ranks and a track’s different divisions during their time behind the wheel, Craig Scott has remained loyal to the #69 CSC Racing Products Hy-Tech Drilling/AMC Drilling Fluids/Reflex Survey Instruments/West Coast Drilling Supplies Chevy Monte Carlo thunder car throughout his 14 year career. Even with that level of dedication, Scott does confess to a brief flirtation with something a little more powerful.

“Last year, I was in California on business and during some down time I had the chance to drive a NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car at Auto Club Speedway,” said Scott with a wide smile. “It was part of the Rusty Wallace driving experience. I did about 40 laps in the car, reaching speeds of close to 180 miles an hour. Even with as much fun as I have in my own car on the 3/8^th mile layout at Kawartha, there isn’t much that can compare to that thrill ride.”

With the combination of workplace pressures and tight constraints on his leisure time, Scott knows he’s fortunate to have long-time friend Harling and Harvey Sutton’s help to maintain his equipment in the garage and at the racetrack. Even his wife Monica is quick to offer support to her husband’s favourite hobby. Competing just a few times a season, Craig Scott knows he’ll always be at a disadvantage when it comes to running against the track regulars.

“Sometimes, it’s hard to keep your skills as sharp as you’d like them to be because you’re not there all the time,” said Scott. “There are also changes in the rulebook almost every year and you’ve got to be able to adjust to what the others are doing to keep pace with the pack. I’ve occasionally thought about getting out and maybe what people say about everything being for sale for the right price is correct. I just think I’m having way too much fun to walk away now, no matter how tempting the offer might be.”

Kawartha klips: Kawartha Speedway will host a pre-season test session for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. Check the web-site for details...2012 race action gets started with an open practice Friday, May 25^th. The first night for track points is Friday, June 1^st. Fans can see the complete schedule and the latest off-season news anytime at www.kawarthaspeedway.com.

Photo attachment: Heather Wiebe – Heather Wiebe Photography

Even though he’s only able to race a couple of times a year, Craig Scott still loves the thrill of competition in the Better Carpet Thunder Car division at Kawartha Speedway.

Prepared by: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications

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EMMANUEL AUGER , le François Pételle de Lance et Compte et la Chanteuse CHÂTELAINE, « Corps à corps avec toi » y seront

Comme l’a confirmé récemment la comédienne Sarah Jeanne Labrosse, du téléroman Yamaska diffusé à TVA , d’autres membres de la colonie artistique ont annoncé leur participation pour la campagne de levée de fonds pour les non-voyants.

Le comédien EMMANUEL AUGER qui campe brillamment François Pételle dans « Lance et Compte » a accepté l’invitation du président d’honneur Roland Quenneville et sera de la partie, comme co-pilote de la voiture #25 aux côtés du pilote non-voyant Jérome Plante, lors la Course Xtrême non-voyants qui sera présentée la l’Autodrome St-Eustache le 25 août 2012.

La chanteuse CHÂTELAINE qui s’est fait connaître avec son grand succès, la chanson « Corps à Corps avec toi » a également confirmé sa participation à l’organisateur de l’événement, Yves Ladouceur. On sait que la talentueuse Châtelaine est encore très active dans le domaine du spectacle et se produit régulièrement dans divers événements artistiques de la région métropolitaine et en province. Châtelaine sera la co-pilote de la voiture #2 aux côtés du pilote non-voyant Jérôme Plante de la Fondation des aveugles du Québec.

D’autre part, le multiple champion de la populaire division Sport-Compactes ANCA, une catégorie qui se produit sur toutes les pistes asphaltées du Québec, STEVE LADOUCEUR, six fois champion à l’Autodrome St-Eustache sera le co-pilote de la voiture Couche Tard #31 qui sera pilotée par la non-voyante Sophie Babeu-Brisebois de la FAQ.

Nous remercions ces personnalités qui seront imités par d’autres dont les noms seront annoncés ultérieurement, pour leur apport à la cause des non-voyants.

Source: Yves Ladouceur Course Xtrême non-voyants 450-735-4444

Yves Ladouceur

Directeur des opérations courses

AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE

Prés. ANCA

COURSE XTRÊME NON-VOYANTS

Bur: (450) 472-6222

Rés:(450) 735-4444

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2012-04-05

PASS South Series: Trevor Sanborn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 4.5.12
For more information visit http://www.Race101.net or E-Mail GWCNewEngland@gmail.com

Hickory Motor Speedway Race Preview

THE STORY

DENVER, N.C. – Trevor Sanborn of Parsonsfield, Maine, starts his 2012 season when the PASS South Series invades Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, N.C., for the Easter Bunny 150 on Saturday, April 7. The race marks Sanborn's second appearance in the No. 101 Pave-Tek/SaveSpeed4TheTrack Chevrolet – the Race 101 house car – after he drove for the team at North Wilkesboro, N.C., in April of 2011. Sanborn has two career PASS South victories, and he finished second in his only appearance at Hickory back in 2007.

THE FACTS

WHO: Trevor Sanborn, Parsonsfield, Maine
TEAM: Race 101 No. 101 Pave-Tek/SaveSpeed4TheTrack Chevrolet
CREW CHIEF: Tony Blanchard, Denver, N.C.

BEST CAREER EASTER BUNNY 150 FINISH: N/A
LAST RACE AT HICKORY MOTOR SPEEDWAY: 2nd (2007)

WHAT: PASS South Series Easter Bunny 150
WHERE: Hickory Motor Speedway, Hickory, N.C. (.363-mile oval)
WHEN: Qualifying, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7; Race, 8 p.m., Saturday, April 7

DID YOU KNOW?

· Trevor Sanborn has raced at Hickory Motor Speedway only once, finishing second in a car fielded by Maine car owner Jay Cushman in 2007.

· Both PASS South wins for Trevor Sanborn came at Orange County Speedway in North Carolina.

· Trevor Sanborn moved to North Carolina in January to work full-time at Race 101, where he will also drive at least six races in the Race 101 house car this season.

· Trevor Sanborn has 15 career NASCAR Whelen All-American Series victories at his home track of Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

TREVOR SANBORN, Driver of the Race 101 No. 101 Pave-Tek/SaveSpeed4TheTrack Chevrolet, On heading to Hickory Motor Speedway: “I like that it's a drivers' track. It's not like a Beech Ridge, where you can't overdrive it there. Hickory, you can be up on the wheel and go.

“There are some tracks like that – Unity Raceway in Maine is like that. I love to race at placs like that. It reminds me of that. It's rough. It's tight on one end. It's a driver's track.”

On being the Race 101 house driver in 2012: “It's great to go to the track and test at different tracks once a week. It's awesome. You get paid to work on the car, and we've been preparing for Hickory for months,

“There's some pressure, but I don't think (Race 101 owner and crew chief Tony Blanchard) doubts me at all... I think we have a really good car. I want to get the win for myself and for everyone involved, but I really want to get it for (Tony). He deserves the recognition, and Race 101 deserves it, too.”

TONY BLANCHARD, owner of the Race 101 No. 101 Pave-Tek/SaveSpeed4TheTrack Chevrolet, On the importance of the Race 101 house car: “The last few years have been about helping young racers learn. We created the RACE 101 school, and I'm very proud of what we have accomplished.

"It's time to go and contend to win races again, and we plan on starting (this) weekend."

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Menards Sponsoring ARCA Racing Series Event at Toledo Speedway

For Immediate Release:

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Discount Tickets on Sale Friday at Six Toledo-Area Menards Stores

(TOLEDO, Ohio) - Officials from the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and Menards, Inc. have announced that the Wisconsin-based home improvement retailer has renewed its sponsorship of Toledo Speedway's Menards 200 for the 2012 season.

The Menards 200, scheduled for Sunday, May 20, will be the only ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards event on the series' home track this season.

The race, which will have presenting sponsorship from Federated Car Care, will highlight the eighth annual ARCA Fan Fest weekend at Toledo Speedway, a two-day racing spectacular which will also include the ARCA Truck Series Grogan's Towne 50 on Saturday, May 19. A fan-interactive festival - featuring numerous interactive displays and options for race fans of all ages - will be held on the speedway property both days.

Fans can "Save Big Money at Menards," as six Ohio Menards locations will offer advance sale tickets for the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at a 40 percent discount off of the at-track race day price. Starting tomorrow - Friday, April 6 - customers at three Menards stores in Toledo - Alexis Rd., Airport Hwy., and Oregon - and stores in Defiance, Findlay, and Sandusky can purchase race tickets for $15 each, a $10 savings from the May 20 at-track price.

"Menards remains a very important strategic marketing partner, not only for Toledo Speedway, but for the entire ARCA Racing Series," said Mark Gundrum, vice president of business development and corporate partnerships for ARCA. "We're excited to begin another season of big savings at Menards stores with the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at ARCA's home track on May 20."

SPEED will televise the race, which is scheduled to take the green flag at 2 p.m. All practice and Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell activity will take place the day before, with practices starting at 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., and qualifying at 3:30 p.m.

On race day, every ARCA Racing Series driver in the starting field will sign autographs on the track from noon-1 p.m.

The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards has crowned an ARCA national champion each year since its inaugural season in 1953, and has toured over 200 race tracks in 28 states since its inception. The series has tested the abilities of drivers and race teams over the most diverse schedule of stock car racing events in the world, visiting tracks ranging from 0.4 mile to 2.66 miles in length, on both paved and dirt surfaces as well as a left- and right-turn road course in its most recent season. This year, the series visited Alabama's Mobile International Speedway for the first time. In June, the first event at Minnesota's Elko Speedway will give ARCA a race in a 29th state.

Founded by John and Mildred Marcum in 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is recognized among the leading sanctioning bodies in the country. Closing in on completing its sixth decade after hundreds of thousands of miles of racing, ARCA administers over 100 race events each season in three professional touring series and local weekly events.

CONTACT:

Griffin Hickman, ARCA

Don Radebaugh, ARCA

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2012-04-04

AUTODROME GRANBY - UNE SAISON À COUPER LE SOUFFLE

La direction de l'Autodrome Granby continue ses efforts afin d'en mettre plein la vue aux fidèles amateurs. La programmation de la saison 2012 est la plus chargée de l'histoire de la course sur terre battue. Les meilleures associations du Canada et des États-Unis seront présentes sur le circuit de la rue Cowie.

Si dame nature collabore, 22 programmes seront présentés et un total de 750 000.00 $ sera remis aux talentueux pilotes.

La saison débute tôt et en force avec la première épreuve du Chalenge Can-Am de Sprint 360. Cet évènement se déroulera sur 2 jours, soit les vendredis et samedi 11 et 12 mai. Plusieurs pilotes connus ont déjà confirmé leur présence. Nous souhaitons que les spectateurs soient au rendez-vous afin que cet évènement revienne à l'agenda année après année. Les amateurs de Sprint seront comblés, les Empire Super Sprint seront en piste à deux reprises et les très spectaculaires World of Outlaw Sprint Car 410 viendront faire une première visite à l'Autodrome Granby, vendredi le 27 juillet.

Les Modifié ( catégorie vedette à l'autodrome Granby) seront en piste à 21 reprises, les Sportsman s'élanceront 18 fois tandis que les Pro-Stock prendront le vert à 17 occasions.

Les voitures Sport-Compact ( 4-6 Cylindres) seront en piste 11 fois tandis que les très rapides Lightning Sprint nous visiteront à 4 reprises. Pour les nostalgiques les voitures de catégories Enduro seront en piste à 2 occasions.

Les World of Outlaw Late Model seront en piste pour une première présence à l'Autodrome Granby, vendredi le 22 juin. Ce sera leur seule présence en sol québécois en 2012, profitez de cette chance unique de voir ses bolides très spectaculaires.

Le calendrier 2012 est en ligne sur le site ( www.autodrome-granby.com) et nous vous présenterons bientôt notre nouvel annonceur avec un vidéo en ligne.

L'Autodrome Granby sera la place à être chaque vendredi de l'été, certains gros spectacles seront présentés le samedi et le lundi. Nous vous attendons pour la journée de pratique samedi le 5 mai, c'est une bonne occasion de venir admirer et photographier vos pilotes favoris ainsi que leurs nouveaux bolides.

Josée Lyse Poisson

Relationniste Autodrome-Granby

www.autodrome-granby.com

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Plattsburgh Hosts Mike Watts Motorsports Show

For immediate release – Airborne Speedway – April 4, 2012

Plattsburgh, NY – More than 15 Ernie’s Discount Tools DIRTcar Modifieds will be on display when the Mike Watts Motorsports Show, presented by Budweiser and Gilligan’s Getaway, opens Friday, April 13 at the Crete Civic Center in Plattsburgh.

Show hours are Friday, April 13, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Over 70 race machines in all will be on hand, including several Sportsman Modifieds representing Airborne’s newest division, Limited Late Models, Renegades, Mini Modifieds, vintage cars, classic cruisers, a custom drag bike and a custom-built race simulator.

Airborne Modified track champions Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake, George Foley of Vermontville and Leon Gonyo of Chazy are among the drivers who will display their 2012 mounts.

Drawings for free pass packages for Airborne’s Fun Karts track will be held Friday and Saturday.

Admission is $7 for adults and $2 for kids (6-12). The Crete Civic Center is located in Plattsburgh just off I-87 exit 39. For further information, contact Andy Watts at 518-563-3581.

Airborne’s 59^th season opener, headlined by the Econo Lodge 50 for Modifieds and presented by Della Auto Group and Valcour Imaging, is Sunday, April 29 – 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.airborneparkspeedway.com.

Contact: Tom Herzig

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Drivers From Around the Country to Hunt for the "$5,000 Prize Egg" in the PASS South Easter Bunny 150

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pro All Stars Series-South

www.proallstarsseries.com

Charlotte, NC 4/3/12- Every Easter hunting for eggs is a tradition around the country with a special “prize egg” as the one sought out egg amongst all young egg hunters. In most occasions that prize egg holds money that every kid desires so bad, and the fact they can brag about being the best Easter egg hunter to others is always a bonus. This Saturday at the Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway one of the biggest “prize eggs” in the country, worth about $5,000, is up for grabs in the seventh annual running of the PASS South Easter Bunny 150.

Over forty cars are expected to converge on the 3/8^th mile track for Saturday night’s event. Former Easter Bunny 150 winners Ben Rowe, Ryan Lawler, Preston Peltier, and Stephen Nasse will all look to become the first repeat winner. If history is anywhere close to repeating itself the Easter Bunny 150 winner will give fans a pretty solid indication on who will win the series championship in 2012, as four out of six champions the series has crowned, won the 150 lap event the same year they won the series points championship.

In addition to plenty of former series champions and Easter Bunny 150 winners, several familiar names planning part time PASS South season schedules in 2012 such as now NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Ryan Blaney, Andy Loden, Steven Legendre, Trevor Sanborn, and Trey Mitchell have all filed entries for the event. A couple of additions to the entry list in the form of Kyle Desouza and Dustin Hubbard from the PASS North Series also plan on making the trip South.

While the plethora of drivers making the trip to Hickory may steal the headlines, the quality of racing will be what’s most visible come race day. Whether it be qualifying or the last chance race for non-qualified drivers, racing your way into the twenty-eight car starting field is a tough task for all.

Another factor for competitors to consider is the Easter Buuny 150 race is the first of seven National Championship events for the Pro All Stars Series set to take place in 2012. So far the National Championship has been dominated by northern racers and depending on how the results play out the northern dominance could continue in 2012.

Fans around the world that won’t have a chance to see the PASS South Easter Bunny 150 in person will be able to catch the event live via online pay per view courtesy of 3 Wide Networks. For $19.99 fans will be able to view 3 Wide Networks multiple camera live feed with their personal computers, laptops, cell phones, or iPads with play-by-play action from series announcer Alan Dietz through the public address system.

The 2012 Easter Bunny 150 at the Hickory Motor Speedway kicks off Saturday April 7^th at 12 noon with practice followed by time trials at 4:30pm. PASS South super late model last chance races, Bandolero, Legend, and Allison Legacy Series features start at 6pm with the Easter Bunny 150 to follow at approximately 8pm.

For more information about the Easter Bunny 150 including exact scheduling and pre entered competitors visit www.proallstarsseries.com.

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2012-04-03

Carbopoxy : Le partenaire officiel du Procam Super Truck, édition 2012

Candiac, le 2 avril 2012 - Après avoir connu une excellente saison 2011, la série Procam Super Truck est de retour cette année avec de nouveaux pilotes, de nouveaux camions ainsi qu’un tout nouveau

partenaire.

C’est avec grande fierté que nous vous annonçons le nouveau partenaire majeur de la série pour

l’édition 2012 : Carbopoxy® de Techniseal®, qui devient le présentateur officiel de la série québécoise Procam Super Truck 2012. Ainsi, les pilotes participants au championnat afficheront sur leurs camionnettes les couleurs du tout nouveau produit de la compagnie québécoise Techniseal®.

Pour l’année 2012, la série Procam Super Truck propulsé par Carbopoxy® de Techniseal® consistera en un championnat de 8 courses sur 4 différentes pistes. Sainte-Croix, Montmagny, Saint-Eustache et Sanair sont les emplacements retenus pour la seule série de camionnettes au Québec. Encore plus palpitant cette saison, plusieurs rebondissements à prévoir par les pilotes en provenance de divers coins du Québec; le champion Sylvain Lemieux entend bien protéger son titre alors que les Provost, Lavigne et Duchesneau sont officiellement dans la course pour s’emparer du titre 2012.

Le Protecteur pour sol de garage Carbopoxy® a été nommé « Meilleur nouveau produit » lors du Salon Western Retail Lumber Association qui eu lieu en janvier dernier. Cette Association représente près de 1 200 compagnies canadiennes oeuvrant dans l’industrie des matériaux de construction.

Je vous invite donc à nous rencontrer au kiosque Carbopoxy®/Procam Super Truck au Salon de l’Autosport de Québec les 13-14 et 15 avril prochain, alors que 3 camions seront sur place.

Quelques infos sur Techniseal®…

L’entreprise Techniseal®, qui innove depuis près de 30 ans, possède à son palmarès de réalisations des

produits de renom tels que; le Sable polymère pour pavés et dalles, le Nettoyant-dégraissant pour

asphalte – qui enlève les taches d’huile – ainsi que le RoofKeeper – qui protège et prolonge la vie de

votre toiture de bardeaux. Une foule d’autres produits sont disponibles, je vous invite à visiter le

www.techniseal.com pour en connaître davantage sur les produits de protection et d’embellissement

pour votre maison ou votre commerce.

Jean-François L. Fredette

Série Procam Super Truck propulsé par

Carbopoxy de Techniseal

Tél. : 514-220-9397

www.procamsupertruck.com

procamsupertruck@hotmail.com

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ACT NH GOV CUP AT LEE USA FEATURES 13 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

For Immediate Release ACT – 040312-17

Attached Pictures:

pic1.jpg: 2012 NH Gov. Cup winner Brian Hoar (37VT) and four-time Lee USA Speedway Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr. (27NH) battle with Scott Dragon (71NH) during last season’s opening event at Lee. (Photo by Alan Ward)

pic2.jpg: Former Airborne Speedway Champion Brent Dragon (55VT), eight-time ACT Champion Brian Hoar (37VT) and four-time Lee USA Speedway Champion Wayne Helliwell, Jr. (27NH) during the 2012 NH Gov. Cup at Lee USA Speedway. (Photo by Leif Tillotson)

Waterbury, VT – There will be no less than (13) thirteen former champion drivers entered in the 2012 ACT opener at Lee USA on Sunday, April 15, 2012. Between them they have accumulated 48 track and/or touring series championships during their careers. The annual opening New Hampshire Governor’s Cup 150 at Lee USA Speedway is expected to field the best opening day group of racers in its 22 event history.

Heading the list of former champions is Brian Hoar, Williston, VT. He is an (8) eight-time ACT Champion and also owns a Thunder Road and Airborne track championship. Hoar also is the defending NH Governor Cup winner. Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT is a (7) seven-time ACT Champion and also is the 2010 Thunder Road track Champion.

Part-time ACT driver and noted car builder with nine (9) Oxford Plains Speedway Pro Stock titles, Jeff Taylor from Farmington, ME, along with two-time Oxford Pro Stock Champion Ricky Rolfe from Farmington, ME will look to take the Cup back to the Pine Tree State.

A home track favorite from New Hampshire and top ACT US competitor will try and bring the Governor’s Cup back home to the Granite State. Wayne Helliwell, Jr. has 6 championships; he is a two-time Ford Blue Oval Champion and a four-time Lee USA track Champion. Another favorite looking for his first ACT win is Lancaster, NH’s Quinny Welch. He has three titles at the White Mountain Motorsports Park. Randy Potter from Groveton, NH is a former Riverside Speedway Champion and veteran ACT challenger.

Potter’s Crew Chief Pete Knights said, “We really think we had a ‘bounce back’ season last year. We were in a position to win at least two or three races but didn’t get the job done. Winning the opener at Lee would really help our team regain the momentum we established in 2011. We have had a good off-season preparing the car and are anxious for the season to start.”

Three-time Airborne Champion Brent Dragon, Milton, VT and another Airborne Late Model Track Champion Mark Lamberton from Mooers Forks, NY have entered. “Well, we have a new car built at the McColl shops in Ontario and have tested it with the McColl folks. I know Richard Green Racing has been involved in ACT racing for a long time, and I would love to get things started at Lee like we did last year at New Smyrna. The key for us is to get the car to last and be consistent. I would love to have a great season for Rick (owner RGR),” said Lamberton.

Thunder Road former track Champions Jamie Fisher, Shelburne, VT and Nick Sweet from Barre, VT are both capable of contending for the NH Governor’s Cup. Sweet said, “We have taken over the responsibility for the Mad Dog Racing Team in 2012. That means that our touring responsibility is to help owner Eric Chase, but we also get to do some touring, so we will just see what happens at Lee. I know we are also excited about getting Thunder Road weekly racing going. It should be a fun race season.”

Two surprise entries for the 2012 opening event have been received by perennial title contenders on the ACT Castrol Series in the Province of Quebec. Former champions Donald Theetge, Boischatel, QC and Karl Allard from Ste. Felicien, QC will join the rest of the champions. Theetge will look for his third title in 2012 and Allard will contest for his second beginning May 26, 2012 at the Castrol Series opener at the 1/3^rd mile speedway in Montmagny, QC, east of Quebec City.

“This has to be one of the strongest opening day fields of cars we have ever enjoyed. With all the championship talent mentioned, we can’t forget about guys like former winner Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, MA, and new young star Austin Theriault from Fort Kent, ME. I am sure there will be other surprises over the April 15 weekend. Lee NH Gov. Cups have given us nine (9) different winners in a row. With over forty teams expected to be at the Governor’s Cup 150, a lot of unexpected things can happen. Fans are in for a real treat to get the season started,” said Tom Curley, President of the American Canadian Tour.

The opening event for ACT at Lee USA will be the first event to qualify the winner for the Bond Auto ACT Invitational to be held at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in conjunction with the NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend, September 22/23, 2012.

The NH Governor’s Cup 150 is scheduled for Sunday, April 15 at Lee USA Speedway, in Lee, New Hampshire. Gates will open at 10am. Admission is $25 Adults, $15 Junior 13-16, and Kids 12 and under free.

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com, www.acttour.com, or leeusaspeedway.com.

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2012-03-30

La règle de l'alternance pour Mathieu et Rémy Audette en Touring Car canadien !

Communiqué de presse Pour diffusion immédiate

Programme 2012 de l'équipe Audette Racing…

Mirabel (Québec), le 30 mars 2012.– L’équipe Audette Racing sera de retour en compétition cette saison pour disputer toutes les épreuves du Championnat canadien Touring Car. En attendant la construction d'une toute nouvelle voiture, les frères Mathieu et Rémy Audette participeront chacun à quatre programmes de courses, en alternance sur l'Acura RSX Portes Dimensions/Novatech de l'équipe.

Seul pilote québécois champion de Formule 2000 aux États-Unis, Rémy Audette ne remettra pas son titre 2011 en jeu cette saison dans cette série de monoplace. Il va plutôt privilégier un engagement conjoint avec son frère Mathieu aux commandes de l'Acura RSX Type-S de l'équipe Audette Racing, une voiture que Mathieu a mené plusieurs fois à la victoire ces dernières années, dans le Championnat canadien Touring Car.

« Le Championnat canadien Touring Car propose huit rendez-vous cette saison, presque toujours des programmes de deux courses par week-end. Étant donné que nus avons choisi cette série pour l'équipe Audette Racing, non seulement pour 2012 mais aussi les années futures, nous avons pris la décision d'alterner les programmes de course entre Rémy et moi » indique Mathieu Audette.

Cela signifie que Mathieu disputera les premières épreuves de la saison (19-20 mai) sur le circuit de Mosport, en Ontario. Par la suite, Rémy prendra le volant pour les deux programmes suivants, en soutien du Grand Prix du Canada de Formule 1 sur le Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve les 8 et 9 juin puis au complexe ICAR de Mirabel (23-24 juin). Mathieu reprendra les commandes pour l'événement des 7 et 8 juillet au Circuit Mont-Tremblant, avant de revoir Rémy en piste à Mosport les 21 et 22 juillet, dans le cadre du week-end American Le Mans. Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières et le week-end NASCAR de Montréal en août seront disputés par Mathieu Audette, Rémy terminant la saison à Calabogie (Ontario) début septembre. Au total, Rémy Audette prendra part à huit courses et Mathieu à sept, le week-end NASCAR de Montréal étant le seul à ne pas proposer deux courses groupées en une même fin de semaine.

« C'est un calendrier extraordinaire, avec des présences à Montréal dans le cadre du Grand Prix de Formule 1 et de l'événement NASCAR, Trois-Rivières et aussi le Circuit Mont-Tremblant qui demeure une de mes pistes préférées. Évidemment, en ne disputant pas un championnat complet, il m'est impossible de me battre pour le titre mais notre Acura RSX Portes Dimensions/Novatech est très performante et la victoire sera l'objectif à chaque départ » ajoute Mathieu Audette.

Pour sa part, Rémy Audette se dit impatient de prendre part à ce championnat : « nous devrions tester l'auto sur piste d'ici la fin avril. Nous avons procédé des améliorations de la suspension et au moteur. J'ai hâte de faire mes débuts en Touring Car » confie-t-il.

L'équipe Audette Racing a d'ores et déjà fixé son choix sur une Honda Civic Si de classe Super Touring pour la campagne 2013 de Rémy Audette en Touring Car canadien, de manière à ce que les deux frères disputent le championnat au complet et aient ainsi l'opportunité de se battre pour le titre.

L’équipe Audette Racing bénéficie de l’appui de Portes Dimensions, Novatech, Acura Plus Blainville, Les Extrusions du Nord, Verre Select, Jeld Wen, OPM, Amusements Spectaculaire, Les Moulures PFJV, Gulf, Mec-Inov et Omnitech.

Pour plus d’information : Audette Racing, www.audetteracing.com

(514) 758-1212 (pour rejoindre Mathieu) - (514) 758-3737 (pour rejoindre Rémy)

Calendrier 2012 du Championnat canadien Touring Car

Date Lieu Province Pilote inscrit

19+20 mai Mosport Park Ontario Mathieu Audette

08+09 juin Montréal, Circuit G.Villeneuve Québec Rémy Audette

23+24 juin Complexe ICAR à Mirabel Québec Rémy Audette

07+08 juillet Circuit Mont-Tremblant Québec Mathieu Audette

21+22 juillet Mosport Park Ontario Rémy Audette

04+05 août Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Québec Mathieu Audette

17 août Montréal, Circuit G.Villeneuve Québec Mathieu Audette

01+02 sept. Calabogie Motorsports Park Ontario Rémy Audette

Photo jointe à ce communiqué :

Mathieu Audette, en action avec l'Acura RSX Type-S de l'équipe Audette Racing.

Photo libre de droits pour utilisation média uniquement, avec mention obligatoire de l’auteure :

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2012-03-29

Scott Steckly will be sporting the Triangle again in 2012

For Immediate Release

Canadian Tire proud to support NCATS Champion Scott Steckly for another season

Toronto, Ontario (March 28, 2012) – Today, Canadian Tire announced that 2008 and 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series champion, Scott Steckly will once again be racing for Canadian Tire, sporting the iconic triangle for the fourth consecutive year. The Milverton, Ontario resident will kick off the 12 race season at the newly named Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario on May 20, 2012.

“I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from Canadian Tire and their continued support of motorsports in Canada,” said #22 driver, Scott Steckly. “I am honoured to be part of such an incredible team and looking forward to another fantastic year on the track in 2012.”

As part of further establishing itself as Canada’s automotive authority, Canadian Tire continues to foster the growth of Motorsports in Canada. In addition to the NASCAR Canadian Tire series and driver sponsorships, Canada’s largest automotive retailer announced earlier this year a long term partnership with Mosport International Raceway. This renowned racing facility located in Bowmanville, Ontario, will now be known as Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

“A passion for racing is part of our DNA at Canadian Tire,” said Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice-President of Automotive, Canadian Tire. “Through the outstanding talent we continue to see on the track and the support of the fans, we’re thrilled to see how motorsport continues to grow year after year in Canada. As we head into the race season, we couldn’t be happier to announce that returning champion, Scott Steckly will once again be part of our team.”

For more information on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series please visit www.nascarlocalracing.com.

About Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX:CTC.a) (TSX:CTC) is one of Canada’s most-shopped general retailers and the country’s largest sporting goods retailer, with more than 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets from coast-to-coast. Our primary retail business categories – Automotive, Living, Fixing, Playing and Apparel – are supported and strengthened by our Financial Services division , which offers such products and services as credit cards, retail deposits, in-store financing, product warranties, and insurance. Nearly 68,000 people are employed across the Canadian Tire enterprise, which was founded in 1922 and remains one of Canada’s most recognized and trusted brands.

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Un nouveau partenaire joint les rangs de l'Autodrome Drummond

Mercredi 28 mars 2012 – Dave Paryzo –Directeur des communications

La Super Série Sportsman 2012 présentée par le Garage C. Hébert

Lors de la réunion pour la catégorie Sportsman tenue l’automne dernier, le propriétaire du Garage C. Hébert, Monsieur Alain Hébert, avait manifesté son intérêt de participer au financement de la classe Sportsman. Quelques mois plus tard, une entente est survenue entre Messieurs Yan Bussière et Alain Hébert.

La Super Série Sportsman 2012 présentée par le Garage C. Hébert comportera 4 soirées avec des épreuves de 50 tours soit ; le 16 juin, 21 juillet, 4 août et se terminera lors du RACEMANIA 8 le 1er septembre. Le vainqueur de la 4e et dernière finale de 50 tours recevra la somme de 1 000 $, jamais une telle bourse n’a été remise à la première position pour un 50 tour dans cette classe au Québec.

De plus, les 5 premiers au classement de la Super Série Sportsman 2012 présentée par le Garage C. Hébert recevront une bourse.

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Nouveau site internet et concours Facebook

L’Autodrome Drummond est fier d’annoncer le tirage, via sa page Facebook, de 5 passes de saison d’une valeur de 265 $ chacune valide pour tous les programmes de la saison 2012.

Puis à compter de ce mercredi, vous pourrez visiter le tout nouveau site Internet de l’Autodrome Drummond. Le site est une gracieuseté de l’un de nos commanditaires majeurs, EM Communication que nous tenons à remercier pour leur excellent travail.

L’Autodrome Drummond la F1 de la terre battue !

Dave Paryzo

Directeur des communications

daveparyzo@hotmail.ca

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2012-03-28

SÉRIE SPORTSMAN QUÉBEC À TROIS-RIVIÈRES?

Laval, QC (28 mars 2012) – Louis Butcher du Journal de Montréal rapporte que les organisateurs du Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivières et la Série Sportsman Québec sont à travailler un projet qui amènerait la série de stock-car à se présenter lors de l’édition 2012.

Journal de Montreal’s Louis Butcher reports that the organizers of the Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivières and the Serie Sportsman Quebec are currently working a plan which would include the stock-car group in the 2012 edition.

De plus, il rapporte qu’il pourrait s’agir d’un programme double, dispute le vendredi et le samedi, soit en marge de l’épreuve reine du grand-prix mettant en vedette la classe NASCAR Canadian Tire.

In addition, he reports that it could be a double header, with racing on Friday and Saturday, as a support division to the NASCAR Canadian Tire main event.

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Thunder Road Car Show Returns to the High Banks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ACT-032712-15

Attached Photo: pic1.jpg – Stock cars line the infield of Thunder Road during class day ceremonies before the 2011 season opening Merchants Bank 150. (Photo by Alan Ward)

Barre, VT – Thunder Road officials have announced the return of the annual car show to the “Nation’s Site of Excitement” on Saturday, April 28. The event is scheduled for one day prior to the opening event of the 53^rd Thunder Road season, the 14^th Annual Merchants Bank 150, on Sunday, April 29.

All the stars of the American Canadian Tour and Thunder Road will be on hand for the car show. The event, which most recently was held in downtown Barre, will be located in the Thunder Road pit area from 10am to 12noon. Fans of all ages can check out the cars and meet their favorite drivers free of charge. The annual Pit Stop Contest will also be held in the pit area at 11am.

The 53^rd season atop Quarry Hill will kick off with the second event on the American Canadian Tour, the Merchants Bank 150, on Sunday, April 29. 2010 Thunder Road Champion and hometown favorite Nick Sweet will attempt to claim his third straight season opener.

For more information please contact the Thunder Road office at 802.244.6963 or media@acttour.com or visit www.thunderroadspeedbowl.com.

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2012-04-08

Craig Scott: Powering a Part-Time Passion

EMMANUEL AUGER , le François Pételle de Lance et Compte et la Chanteuse CHÂTELAINE, « Corps à corps avec toi » y seront

2012-04-05

PASS South Series: Trevor Sanborn

Menards Sponsoring ARCA Racing Series Event at Toledo Speedway

2012-04-04

AUTODROME GRANBY - UNE SAISON À COUPER LE SOUFFLE

Plattsburgh Hosts Mike Watts Motorsports Show

Drivers From Around the Country to Hunt for the "$5,000 Prize Egg" in the PASS South Easter Bunny 150

2012-04-03

Carbopoxy : Le partenaire officiel du Procam Super Truck, édition 2012

ACT NH GOV CUP AT LEE USA FEATURES 13 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

2012-03-30

La règle de l'alternance pour Mathieu et Rémy Audette en Touring Car canadien !

Programme 2012 de l'équipe Audette Racing…

Calendrier 2012 du Championnat canadien Touring Car

Date Lieu Province Pilote inscrit

2012-03-29

Scott Steckly will be sporting the Triangle again in 2012

Un nouveau partenaire joint les rangs de l'Autodrome Drummond

2012-03-28

SÉRIE SPORTSMAN QUÉBEC À TROIS-RIVIÈRES?

Thunder Road Car Show Returns to the High Banks

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