2014-11-05

Pierson Leaves Little Doubt with Dominant Devil’s Bowl Win

Pierson Leaves Little Doubt with Dominant Devil's Bowl Win

Champion Donnelly tops SCoNE Sprint Cars

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                         DBS-110314-1

 

WEST HAVEN, VT – Adam Pierson made it look easy at Devil's Bowl Speedway as he drove to a dominant victory in the Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC "Vermont Freedom & Unity 100" on Saturday, November 1.  The Bradford, VT driver braved a cold wind to nail down the Sportsman Modified finale for the inaugural "Battle at the Bowl" dirt track series, netting the series championship in the process.

Pierson entered the race trailing Vince Quenneville, Jr. by eight points – the equivalent of four positions on the track – for the title.  Pierson wasted little time, moving into the lead by lap 9 and stretching out to as much as a half-lap lead.  Quenneville made a steady march into the top five in the middle stages of the race and appeared to have kept Pierson close enough to have sealed the championship, but his car made hard contact with the backstretch barrier at lap 66 that knocked him out of the race.

After fending off a determined Jack Gentile, Pierson sped away to the $2,000 win and the championship, collecting a trophy presented by Vermont Lieutenant Governor Phil Scott.  Derek Graham of Woodsville, NH had a solid drive to take the runner-up spot, while Gentile, of Cohoes, NY, wound up third.  Leon Gonyo and Johnny Scarborough completed the top five, followed by Kenny Tremont, Jr., Richie Simmons, Trevor Rocke, Allan Hammond, and Tim Hodge.

Chris Donnelly of Piermont, NH put a hurting on the Sprint Cars of New England field in the tour's first-ever appearance at Devil's Bowl.  "Professor" Donnelly benefitted from a broken driveline under the car of race leader Will Hull in the early laps to inherit the lead, but drove away for an uncontested victory to wrap up his fourth series championship in five years.  Clay Dow and Danny Douville had an intense fight for the runner-up position in the second half of the 30-lap race, which eventually went to Dow.  Douville, James Hanson, and Lee Ladouceur completed the top five finishers.

The Sportsman Coupe division – which became famous at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, VT – ran a special 25-lap, $1,000-to-win event that went to Enfield, NH's Earl Maxham, Jr.  Maxham passed Thomas Placey for the lead with six laps left, then held off Michael Danforth.  Danforth took the runner-up finish with teammate Gene Pierson, Jr. third. Jason Horniak and Josh Harrington were next in line.

Mark "Rowdy" Burch of Fort Edward, NY celebrated a hard-fought win the 25-lap Renegade division feature, after holding off asphalt specialist Jamy Begor for nearly half of the race.  Bill Duprey of Hydeville, VT finished a close third to nip Begor for the "Battle at the Bowl" championship in the class.  Chase Aussicker and Darrell Older ran 4-5 in the race.

Steven Bresette of Plattsburgh, NY made a late move to steal the lead from Jake Noble and win the 15-lap Mini Stock race.  Dave Durkee and Noble completed the podium finishers in the race, and a scoring recheck following the event showed that Rob Gioia of East Thetford, VT clinched the division's championship over Bresette by just two points with a fourth-place finish.  Matt Monaghan finished fifth.

The Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC event put a wrap on the 2014 stock car racing season at Devil's Bowl Speedway.  Information regarding the post-season awards banquet and rulebook meetings will be release in the coming weeks and months.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, VT, four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4.  For more information, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112.  Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook atfacebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed.

 

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS – Autosaver Ford/Springfield Buick-GMC "Vermont Freedom & Unity 100"

"Battle at the Bowl" Dirt Track Series

Devil's Bowl Speedway, West Haven, VT

Saturday, November 1, 2014

 

Sportsman Modified Feature (100 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (5) Adam Pierson, Bradford, VT

2.    (11) Derek Graham, Woodsville, NH

3.    (8) Jack Gentile, Cohoes, NY

4.    (6) Leon Gonyo, Chazy, NY

5.    (14) Johnny Scarborough, Bomoseen, VT

6.    (13) Kenny Tremont, Jr., West Sand Lake, NY

7.    (4) Richie Simmons, Bradford, VT

8.    (10) Trevor Rocke, Canaan, NH

9.    (1) Allan Hammond, Canaan, NH

10.  (7) Tim Hodge, Woodstock, VT

11.  (2) Robbie LaCroix, Canaan, NH

12.  (9) Brian Whittemore, Pittsford, VT

13.  (19) Darryl Mitchell, Akwesasne, NY

14.  (20) Cody Hunt, Hoosick Falls, NY

15.  (21) Cass Bennett, Buskirk, NY

16.  (12) Vince Quenneville, Jr., Brandon, VT

17.  (15) Jack Swinton, Hudson Falls, NY

18.  (16) Billy Lussier, Fair Haven, VT

19.  (3) Floyd Billington, South Glens Falls, NY

20.  (17) Robert Tucker, East Corinth, VT

21.  (18) Leonard Drown, Morrisonville, NY

Did Not Start: Ron Casey, Manchester Center, VT

Lap Leaders: Robbie LaCroix, 1-8; Adam Pierson, 9-100.

Fast Time: Adam Pierson (17.483 sec.)

Heat Winners: Adam Pierson, Floyd Billington, Vince Quenneville, Jr.

 

Renegade Feature (25 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (2) Mark Burch, Fort Edward, NY

2.    (8) Jamy Begor, Mooers Forks, NY

3.    (1) Bill Duprey, Hydeville, VT

4.    (3) Chase Aussicker, Ballston Spa, NY

5.    (4) Darrell Older, Ballston Spa, NY

6.    (5) Lou Gancarz, North Adams, MA

7.    (9) Jeff Meltz, Hudson, NY

8.    (7) Eric Sprega, Ballston Spa, NY

9.    (6) Matt Mosher, Fort Edward, NY

Lap Leaders: Mark Burch, 1-14; Jamy Begor, 15; Burch, 16-25.

Heat Winner: Bill Duprey

 

Mini Stock Feature (15 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (2) Steven Bresette, Keeseville, NY

2.    (4) Dave Durkee, White River Junction, VT

3.    (1) Jake Noble, Benson, VT

4.    (6) Rob Gioia, East Thetford, VT

5.    (3) Matt Monaghan, Colchester, VT

6.    (7) Michael Wahl, East Islip, NY

7.    (8) Scott Corbosiero, Adams, MA

8.    (6) Steve Armstrong, White River Junction, VT

Did Not Start: Jason Porter, St. Albans, VT

Lap Leaders: Jake Noble, 1-13; Steven Bresette, 14-15.

Heat Winner: Jake Noble

 

Sprint Cars of New England Feature (30 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (6) Chris Donnelly, Piermont, NH

2.    (5) Clay Dow, Barnstead, NH

3.    (7) Danny Douville, Bristol, NH

4.    (11) James Hanson, Orwell, VT

5.    (10) Lee Ladouceur, Alexandria, ON

6.    (3) Jake Williams, Center Tuftonboro, NH

7.    (1) Lacey Hanson, Orwell, VT

8.    (8) Danny Varin, Johnstown, NY

9.    (4) Will Hull, East Montpelier, VT

10.  (2) Tyler Austin, West Fairlee, VT

11.  (9) Cory Sparks, Edinburg, NY

12.  (12) Tim Martin, White River Junction, VT

Did Not Start: Luke Greenwood, Hudson, NH

Lap Leaders: Lacey Hanson, 1-4; Will Hull, 5-9; Chris Donnelly, 10-30.

Heat Winners: Clay Dow, Chris Donnelly

 

Sportsman Coupe Feature (25 laps)

Pos.-(Start)-Driver-Hometown

1.    (1) Earl Maxham, Jr., Enfield, NH

2.    (5) Michael Danforth, Corinth, VT

3.    (6) Gene Pierson, Jr., East Corinth, VT

4.    (8) Jason Horniak, Bradford, VT

5.    (4) Josh Harrington, Topsham, VT

6.    (2) Thomas Placey, Bradford, VT

7.    (3) Jeff Robbins, Jr., Bradford, VT

8.    (10) Brian Chaffee, Bradford, VT

9.    (9) Teddy Salomaa, Bradford, VT

10.  (11) Richie Simmons, Bradford, VT

11.  (7) Jeremy Beckley, Bath, NH

Lap Leaders: Thomas Placey, 1-19; Earl Maxham, Jr, 20-25.

Heat Winners: Thomas Placey, Josh Harrington

 

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2014-11-04

NASCAR Penalizes Crew Members And Crew Chiefs




NASCAR Penalizes Crew Members And Crew Chiefs

From The No. 5 and No. 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Teams

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2014) — NASCAR has assessed penalties to crew members from the No. 5 and No. 24 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams for their involvement in post-race incidents on Nov. 2 at Texas Motor Speedway. In addition, the crew chiefs from those two teams also have been penalized.

 

Jeremy Fuller, a crew member with the No. 5 team, along with Dwayne Doucette and Jason Ingle, crew members with the No. 24 team, each have been fined $25,000 and suspended from NASCAR through the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. All three were found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty – involved in a post-race physical altercation with a driver on pit road

 

Dean Mozingo, a crew member with the No. 24 team, has been fined $10,000 and suspended from NASCAR through the completion of the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. He was found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty – involved in a post-race physical altercation with another crew member on pit road

 

Kenny Francis, crew chief of the No. 5 team, and Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 24 team, have each been fined $50,000 and placed on NASCAR probation through the completion of the next six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship points races. They were found to be in violation of:

 

·         Section 9-4A: Crew chief assumes responsibility for the actions of his team members

·         Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing

·         Section 12-4.9: Behavioral penalty

 

"While the intensity and emotions are high as we continue through the final rounds of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the actions that we saw from several crew members Sunday following the race at Texas are unacceptable," said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR senior vice president, competition and racing development. "We reviewed the content that was available to us of the post-race incident along pit road, and identified several crew members who crossed the line with their actions, specifically punching others."

"We therefore have penalized four crew members as well as their crew chiefs, as they ultimately are responsible for members of their team per the NASCAR rule book," Pemberton continued. "A NASCAR championship is at stake, but we can't allow behavior that crosses the line to go unchecked, particularly when it puts others in harm's way."

 

Contact:                                                                                              

Kerry Tharp

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Un pilote de Saint-Félicien s’ajoute à la Série Sportsman pour 2015

Chronique : Bientôt en piste pour 2015

 

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On l'avait vu en piste le 26 juillet dernier à bord de la voiture #88 de Dave Trevors à l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien dont il est co-propriétaire. Cette journée lui aura donné la piqure; Yves Pelchat a fait l'acquisition d'un véhicule Sportsman Québec, ancien véhicule du #7 Réjean Blanchet. Il roulera à bord du #8 pour la saison 2015.

Yves Pelchat n'est pas à ces débuts en Stock Car. Il a fait ces premières courses en 1992 et 1993 dans la catégorie Mini Stock avec entre autre Karl Allard. Il s'est d'ailleurs vu attribuer la cascade la plus spectaculaire faisant quelques tonneaux. Rien pour arrêter ce pilote qui participera à la saison de Mini Modifié en 1994.

 

Après une pause de 3 ans, il fait un retour en 1998 et 1999 dans la catégorie Mini-Legende où il ira chercher 2 championnats.  Après que la compagnie pour laquelle il coursait ait fait la vente du véhicule, il entame les années 2000 en roulant en tant qu'amateur et aussi en Super Stock.

 

Sa passion pour le Stock Car l'amènera en 2007 à devenir co-propriétaire de l'Autodrome Saint-Félicien; un défi qu'il poursuit toujours.

 

Depuis 2008 et jusqu'à l'an dernier,  il coursait dans la catégorie Sport compact où il a obtenu quelques championnats.

 

Quand on lui demande pourquoi son choix s'est arrêté sur la Série Sportsman Québec, il souligne immédiatement le travail fantastique que M. André Poulin, promoteur et président de la Série accompli. De plus, pour lui, la Série en est une abordable tant pour mettre la voiture compétitive au point de vue technique que pour le budget qu'elle exige pour faire la saison. Il souligne aussi l'esthétique soignée des voitures qui en font partie lui qui a déjà commencé à mettre à sa main son nouveau véhicule!

 

Sans aucun doute, il entrevoit la saison 2015 comme  une année d'apprentissage où le plaisir sera sa priorité. Il est content de sortir de sa zone de confort tant au niveau du type de voiture que des pistes visitées et veut faire sa place tout en respectant les autres pilotes en piste.

 

Avec la venue de M. Pelchat, on compte maintenant 3 pilotes de la région et ce n'est pas fini ! Suivez nos chroniques pour d'autres nouveautés.

 

Bienvenue parmi nous à Yves et son équipe!

 

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste 


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2014-11-03

Calendrier 2015 NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil

La direction de la série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil est heureuse de dévoiler son calendrier pour la saison 2015.

Le championnat NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil du Québec 2015,sera constitué de 11 épreuves qui se dérouleront lors de 9 évènements distincs.

À noter que lors du weekend du 1-2 août, la série sera en action sur le prestigieux circuit urbain du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières alors que les autres épreuves de la saison, se dérouleront du côté de la piste ovale de l'Autodrome St-Eustache.

La saison débutera le 23 mai prochain pour se terminer le 13 septembre, avec un programme double pour conclure le championnat 2015.

Pour toutes questions relatives à la série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil, nous vous invitons à contacter :
M.Howard Romanado au (450)472-6222 ou au (514)941-9366 et/ou par courriel :howard_romanado@hotmail.com


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2014-11-02

Adam Turner Closes the 2014 Racing Season



Adam Turner Closes the 2014 Racing Season

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

There is no dictionary definition for "happy go lucky", but if there was you'd probably find Adam Turner's picture next to the explanation.  In the world of short track auto racing, where bumping and banging are commonplace and tempers often flare, the second generation wheel twister from Picton, Ontario is as quick with a clever remark as he is on the racetrack. 

 

The 2014 season was a busy one for the 31 year-old father of 2. He ran weekly with the Pro Late Model division at Brighton Speedway and followed the Go Nuclear Late Model Series tour. When not behind the wheel himself, he was on the sidelines, cheering for the next group to compete under the Turner Racing banner – his daughter, niece and nephew – who made their first career starts in Brighton's Thursday Night Kart Club. Even with all the racing Adam Turner was exposed to throughout the year, there is one particular show that stands out from the rest.

 

"The Go Nuclear Series battle with Phil Potts – Sunday, June 8th – at Cornwall Motor Speedway was the best of the bunch," said Turner with his trademark ear-to-ear grin. "No racer will ever settle for second place, but I gave "Pottsie" everything I had and it still wasn't enough. I had a chance to wreck him several times, but that's not how I run. We raced each other clean and the fans saw a great show. Maybe next time it'll be my turn to win."

 

Consistency is the key to winning championships and the ATR #92 had some decent runs at his Saturday nighthome, eventually landing 5th, but more than 600 markers out of the top spot once the year's final points were tabulated. His time on the road brought some memorable moments and a 9thplace finish in the standings. Adam Turner knows he'll need to pull up his socks to run with the leaders as part of the travelling series and weekly at Brighton.

 

"The sport of short track stock car racing can be a curious game," admitted Turner. "All the hard work and preparation in the world can quickly be replaced by a little bad luck. We were in line for a solid finish in the Go Nuclear Series points, but a hard hit at Brockville did some extensive damage to the car. The crew and I had to strip all the sheet metal off the chassis, just to get ready for the final race of the year. Sometimes when you're under the gun, there can be things that you'll miss. We got to the show at Yates County Speedway, but things weren't right and we were never really a factor throughout the day. It was a big hit in the points and a tough couple of weeks in what to that point had been a pretty positive season."

 

Adam Turner and the #92 team would like to thank sponsors Village Variety & Gas Bar, The Work Gear, Mark Heating & Cooling, Paul Turner Auto Repair, Billings Automotive, Valleau Haulage, Rez Boyz Custom Wheels, Tires & Accessories, Corbash Auto Body & Collision Repair, Mohawk Wholesale, Angie's Pooper Pumping Septic Service, Kuda Transport and Clarke Motorsports Communications; as well as family, friends and fans for their support during the 2014 season.

 

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

 

Adam Turner's 2014 season saw a 5th place point finish at Brighton Speedway and 9th in the standings on the Go Nuclear Late Model Series. The Picton, Ontario racer is looking for bigger and better things in 2015.

 

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

 


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2014-10-30

Ben Rowe Hoping To Salvage Season With Another North-South Shootout Win



Ben Rowe Hoping To Salvage Season With Another North-South Shootout Win

 

-       For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (October 29) – Since the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models first began turning laps on the short tracks of New England and Canada in 2001, Ben Rowe has been there virtually from the beginning.  Rowe, a 4-time PASS North Super Late Model Champion and 2-time winner of the prestigious Oxford 250, has become a modern day short track racing legend thanks to his exploits in PASS over the last 15 years.  But, PASS Super Late Model racing's all-time winningest driver, with nearly 40 checkered flags to his credit, has struggled in recent seasons. Last year, Rowe came South to Caraway Speedway for the North-South Shootout hoping to end the year on a strong note.  And, following a late-race caution that eliminated several contenders for the win, Rowe did just that, taking his first win of the season and first in the North-South Shootout.

            "It was kind of our strategy to back off, but the leaders got out front and we couldn't run with them," said Rowe, following last year's come from behind win at Caraway.  "I knew all hell was going to break loose with 10 or 15 laps to go and we just wanted to be in the right position.  I'd rather be lucky than good any day and low and behold we got through the wreck and were leading with just a few laps to go."

            Rowe comes to Saturday afternoon's 12th Annual John Blewitt III Memorial North-South Shootout Presented In Memory Of Charles Kepley in a similar position as last year.  The Turner, Maine veteran struggled through another PASS North Super Late Model season in 2014, going winless and without scoring a single top five finish.  Despite all that, Rowe still finished sixth in the final standings and appeared to be getting the program turned around on the famed Richard Moody & Sons Construction #4.  Now, with two North-South Shootouts at Caraway Speedway under his belt, including the win last year, Rowe hopes to end the season on a high note by contending for another win.

            "Last year was kinda strange really," says Rowe.  "It seemed pretty clean until the end then everyone went nuts.  Getting another win in the North-South Shootout would be a huge lift for all of us, especially after the season we've head."

            And, despite his New England roots, PASS South has been good to Ben Rowe.  In fact, he won the PASS South Super Late Model Championship in 2009 on the way to his first PASS National Championship. Of his 8 career PASS South wins, two have come in the Mason-Dixon Meltdown, at Concord Speedway in 2007 and at South Boston Speedway in 2009.  As he did last year, Rowe will stay in North Carolina following the North-South Shootout for the 9th Annual Mason-Dixon Meltdown which will be held at Southern National Motorsport Park on Satuday, November 15.  Rowe leads the PASS National Championship standings heading to the final race of the season hoping to hold off rookie Tyler Dippel for his third National title.

But before they do that, Rowe and Dippel will have to attend to this weekend's business at Caraway Speedway.  This year's North-South Shootout has all the earmarks of another classic as Tyler Church, Cole Timm, and Jared Irvan look to bounce back after lackluster performances at Orange County Speedway as they compete for the PASS South Super Late Model championship.  Tate Fogleman, Trevor Noles, and Brandon Setzer will each be seeking their first career PASS South wins.   Other drivers who have pre-entered for Saturday afternoon's race include veterans Jimmy Doyle, Randy Gentry, Brandon Lynn, Jody Measamer, Ted Mickelson, Kevin Powell, and Brandon Ward.  Massachusetts driver Derek Ramstrom is planning on double-duty in the North-South Shootout competing in both the PASS South Super Late Model race and Tour-type Modified feature.

Action at Caraway Speedway gets started early for the 12th Annual North-South Shootout with an optional practice for all divisions onThursday, October 30th from Noon – 6 PM.  On Friday, October 31 practice will go from 11 AM – 4:10 PM, with grandstand gates opening at 4 PM, and qualifying set to start at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, Tour-type Modifieds, USAC Eastern Midgets, and Limited Late Models, followed by the PASS last chance race, Tour-type Modified heat races and support division features at 7 PM.  On Saturday, November 1, practice will start at 9:30 AM, with grandstand gates opening at 11 AM, the pit party at 12:30 PM and racing slated to start at 2 PM.  The PASS South Super Late Models will race for 150 laps, along with 125 laps for the Tour-type Modifieds, and 100 laps for the Limited Late Models.

PASS South Super Late Model entry forms as well as the complete weekend schedule for the 12th Annual North-South Shootout at Caraway Speedway 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 PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway, the Autobus La Quebecoise Triple Crown at Autodrome Chaudière, and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains 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 704-231-2039 oralandietzpass@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 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2014-10-29

La série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières pour les trois prochaines saisons


La série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières pour les trois prochaines saisons

La rumeur qui circulait depuis quelques semaines déjà, a été confirmée le 28 octobre dernier, lors de la conférence de presse du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières; la série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil de l'Autodrome St-Eustache, devient la série Sportsman officielle à se produire dans le cadre du GP3R pour les trois prochaines saisons.

Une nouvelle qui réjouira un bon nombre de compétiteurs et d'amateurs, car la série est en plein essor, avec une grille de départ de plus en plus garnie tout au long de la dernière saison. Au cours de l'été 2014, plusieurs pilotes issus de différentes sphères du sport motorisé, ont manifesté un intérêt pour la série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil, et maintenant que la nouvelle est confirmée, on peut s'attendre à voir de nouveaux pilotes annoncés leur venue pour l'an prochain.

Avec l'épreuve du GP3R, les pilotes auront devant eux, l'opportunité de faire rayonner la visibilité de leurs commanditaires au niveau national et pourront faire valoir leur talent sur un circuit routier de renommée internationale.
Par ailleurs, la direction du GP3R a annoncé que l'événement se déroulerait sur deux week-ends pour l'été 2015, soit les deux premiers week-ends du mois d'août. Du côté de l'Autodrome St-Eustache, où se déroule la majorité des épreuves de la série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil, la direction  annoncera très bientôt son calendrier pour la saison prochaine.

La série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil, quant à elle, est en pleine progression, et elle s'impose de plus en plus comme étant une série d'envergure au Québec. Attirant des pilotes des quatre coins de la province, dépassant les frontières avec des pilotes ontariens et américains, la série offre à ses pilotes une catégorie bien implantée, sous la bannière de la prestigieuse organisation NASCAR. Parmi les nombreuses qualités présentes dans cette série, mentionnons entre autres, le grand respect et la camaraderie qui règnent au sein de son groupe de pilotes ainsi que la réglementation appliquée avec impartialité qui est en place pour au moins les trois prochaines saisons.

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Source : Justin Beaudin, Relationniste, Série NASCAR Sportsman Lucas Oil


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Les échos du Banquet en Sportsman Québec

28 octobre 2014. Québec

Les échos du Banquet en Sportsman Québec  présenté par Bestbuy Pièces d'autos Rive Sud.


Qui sera de retour dans les vétérans???

Dans les 10 premiers au championnat,  8 ont déjà confirmés leur retour en 2015 soit : Dominic Jacques #67 de Vallée Jonction, Gerry Bilodeau #24 de la Guadeloupe,  Steve Lesage #95 de Neuville,Jimmy Nadeau #17 de Beauceville, Louis-Philippe Labrecque #22 de St-Damien, Pier-Luc Labbé #25 de St-Joseph, Stéphane Fournier #4  de Québec et Jean-Philippe  Gervais #04 de Trois-Rivières.


Le champion Philippe Poulin #33 de St-Georges vient de nous confirmer dimanche  défendra son titre.


L'équipe FRL Express deviendra à un pilote  en 2015 car le paternel François Lessard #171 de St-Joseph a annoncé son retrait au Banquet  afin de se consacrer au dévellopement de son fils Raphaël  #71jr. François  nous a dit : «  Une décision sera prise dans les prochaines semaines à savoir dans qu'elles catégories  Raphaël pilotera en 2015 ».


Dave Trevors #88 est aussi en réflexion à savoir quel championnat il participera.

Le véréran Rock Poulin #16 aura-t-il un volant en 2015??????? On sait que l'équipe de Boulet Racing a mis la voiture et les pièces supplémentaires à vendre. Gilles Boulet, propriétaire m'a déjà avisé que le stock car pour lui était terminé.


Le vétéran Réjean Blanchet #7 de Québec  quand a lui fait le saut en ACT/LMS.

Alain #44 et Sébatien Fournier #99 quittent  pour la terre battue. Leur voiture sont présentement sur le marché de la vente.


Les Rémi Perreault #33R, Christian Belleau #11, Marco Savoie #27, Jean D'amours#54, Sylvain Labbé #40, Alex Montminy #18,Yannick  Lalancette #61, Richard Livernois #5, Yves Tremblay #14 et Vincent Vachon #83 devraient faire partie du championnat 2015.

 

À ce jour, 8 voitures ont changer de main et les nouveaux venus vous seront présenté dans les prochains mois.

Le Langis Caron 150 en 2015 sera sous une nouvelle formule beaucoup plus spectaculaire. Des détails viendront dans un des prochains communiqués.

 

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2014-10-26

L’AUTODROME CHAUDIÈRE ACCLAMENT SES CHAMPIONS!



                                                                                                                   

                                                                 

L'AUTODROME CHAUDIÈRE ACCLAMENT SES CHAMPIONS!

 

C'est SAMEDI LE 25 OCTOBRE à la CACHE À MAXIME de Scott, que l'Autodrome Chaudière a honoré ses champions, saison 2014.

 

Après avoir couronné les trois premiers de la classe Kamikaze Oricom : Kharl Landry (1er), ​Philippe Verret (2ième),Ken Grondin (3ième );

Les trois premiers de la classe Limité FM 101.5 : Yves Perreaul (1er), James Vachon (2ième ), Denis Giroux (3ième);

Et les trois premiers de la Classe Sport Compacte Oricom : Steve Godbout (1er), Pierre Nolet (2ième ), Frédérick Blanchette (3ième );

Et Quelques pilotes qui ont reçu des trophées distinctifs :

 

L'équipe de Ken Grondin #07 (Kamikaze), Sylvain Darveau#3 (Sport Compacte) et celle de Yves Perreault #48 (Limité) ont remporté respectivement le trophée de la Meilleure Équipe de Course.

 

Philippe Verret #09 en Kamikaze, Pascal Turgeon #98en Sport Compacte et Francis Grégoire #116 en Limité mettent la main sur le trophée de la plus belle voiture.

 

Le trophée du pilote le plus amélioré a été remporté par Steve Verret #14 en Kamikaze, Maxime Gagné #17 en Sport Compacte et Denis Giroux #51en Limité.

 

Mike Groleau #89 Kamikaze, Louis-Philippe Lauzier #72 pour les Sport Compacte et Dave Caron #1remportent celui du pilote ayant le meilleur esprit sportif.

 

Jean-Philippe Groleau #18 en Kamikaze et Raphaël Lessard #71 en Sport Compacte sont nommés recrues de l'année. Pour ce dernier il en est à son 2ième titre en deux saison consécutive, ayant remporte la recrue de l'année 2013 en Kamikaze.

 

 

 

 

Comme mentionné lors du Banquet, l'appellation Kamikaze disparaît et la classe portera dorénavant le nom de SPORT COMPACTE NOVICE avec la même règlementation que cette année. Quant à la classe Sport Compacte actuelle, elle devient SPORT COMPACTE ÉLITE toujours sous la règlementation ANCA.

 

C'est alors que M. Dany Lagacé a annoncé la vente de l'Autodrome à André Poulin et Marco Savoie. Il a remercié tout le personnel en les nommant, tous les amateurs, commanditaires, médias, pilotes et équipiers, de leur soutient et de leur collaboration au cours des deux saisons passées ensemble.

 

La conclusion revient au relationniste et maître de cérémonie qui remercie les anciens  propriétaires et souhaite bonne chance aux nouveaux, tous les champions et pilotes présent avec leurs équipiers et amis, tous les officiels et personnels présents, les commanditaires et médias présents ainsi que tous les amateurs qui supportent le sport automobile.

 

Un Merci spécial au maître d'œuvre de cette soirée, à Marco Bédard pour son excellent montage Power Pointet à Christian Jacques pour les photos. Mentionnons que Marco Bédard mettra sous peu toutes les photos de la saison sur Facebook.

     


André Gagnon, Relationniste

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2014-10-25

Autodrome Chaudière change de main



Communiqué pour diffusion immédiate

Le 25 octobre 2014, Scott Jonction

Fini les rumeurs; une annonce saisissante au Banquet de l'Autodrome Chaudière

C'est avec fierté que M. Dany Lagacé et Kevin Roberge ont annoncé lors du banquet de fin de saison de l'Autodrome Chaudière 2012 inc la vente de l'autodrome à André Poulin et Marco Savoie. 

Les deux nouveaux propriétaires souhaitent maintenir le haut standard de qualité offert aux amateurs lors des deux dernières saisons et par le fait même annonce que les classes touring au programme en 2014 tant québécoises qu'américaines devraient être de retour pour la saison 2015. 

Le poste de directeur des opérations sera occupé par André Poulin et Marco Savoie occupera le poste de gestionnaire des infrastructures et des terrains. 

« Nous sommes déjà à travailler le dossier de la possible venue d'une vedette Nascar pour le 20 juin 2015 » annonce André Poulin.

Pour les classes locales, la continuité de l'œuvre déjà en place est un standard que les nouveaux propriétaires tiennent à maintenir. 

 

Les nouveaux dirigeants ont l'intention de diversifier les activités de l'autodrome dès 2015 et on pourrait voir certaines nouvelles activités motorisées s'y ajouter. 

André Poulin tient à confirmer qu'il reste toujours promoteur des Séries Sportsman Québec et Mini Sportsman et qu'il travaillera toujours à leurs progressions. 

Plus de détails vous seront dévoilés cet hiver lors d'une conférence de presse. 

« Nous tenons à remercier M. Kevin Roberge et Dany Lagacé pour le travail accompli lors des deux dernières années et la confiance qu'ils nous ont démontré comme nouveaux investisseurs. Nous tenons  aussi à reconnaître le travail accompli par Michel et Rachel Lessard, fondateur de l'Autodrome Chaudière ainsi que la famille Lessard qui a rendu ce nouveau défi possible pour nous.»

Kevin Roberge et Dany Lagacé resteront consultants pour les dossiers Nascar durant la saison 2015.

Pour toutes questions ou entrevues, contactez André Poulin au 581-998-7388 ou par courriel andre.poulin@seriesportsman.ca

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste Série Sportsman

 



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TARGA NEWFOUNDLAND TO KICK OFF ITS 2015 PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN AT MOTORAMA

TARGA NEWFOUNDLAND TO KICK OFF ITS 
2015 PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN AT MOTORAMA

A Brand New Show on a Weekend You Know!
March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // OCTOBER 24, 2014 • Within weeks of wrapping up another successful edition of Targa Newfoundland, organizers are already preparing for the 2015 event. That includes the announcement that the promotional campaign for Targa 2015 will kick off at the inaugural Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. The show takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto's International Centre.

 

For the past several years, Targa Newfoundland has been a fixture at the Canadian Motorsports Expo (CME), which was held annually in February at the same venue. There, Targa officials connected with competitors, sponsors and the media to discuss the unique, world-class event which takes place every September in beautiful eastern Newfoundland.

 

For 2015, the Canadian Motorsports Expo will be incorporated into the new Motoramashow, which will occur on the same mid-March weekend that has – for four decades – featured Canada's largest custom car and hot rod show. The new Motorama show appeals to a wider range of automotive and racing enthusiasts, making Motorama an even better promotional fit for Targa Newfoundland. Next year's Targa Newfoundland takes place September 13-18 (2015).

 

"Opening up the show to the custom car crowd is an additional bonus for us," said Robert Giannou, the President and founder of Targa Newfoundland. "Our 'Fast Tour' division is geared to the 'car guy,' and they'll be the ones who will be interested in our kind of adventure."

 

As in past appearances, the Targa Newfoundland display will feature multiple examples of race-ready machinery, along with their drivers and support crews. Organizers of the Targa will also be on hand to answer any questions, while encouraging potential entrants into giving this unique automotive experience a try.

 

According to Giannou, participants in the annual 'Race Around the Rock' will come away with three life lessons. "First, it's the experience of a lifetime. Second, it will change your life. And last, it's awfully addictive."

 

These factors are behind one of Targa's well-known promotional lines: "We know you'll be back; your first time will not be your last."

 

Targa's annual appearance in Toronto is a key component of Targa's promotional campaign. Giannou continues, "This show is the major motorsports exposition in the country, and the Targa Newfoundland is one of the major motorsports events in Canada. For us, the best part of being at the Motorama show is that the attending competitors will be the ones selling the programme. That leaves us, the race organizers, to enjoy the show and network with other people from different racing disciplines."

 

ABOUT TARGA NEWFOUNDLAND: Targa Newfoundland is the only race of its kind in the northern hemisphere; the other Targa events take place in Tasmania and New Zealand. It is a six day, 1,600 kilometre, cross-country rally, which takes place annually in mid-September. There are three eligible divisions, the Targa class is for hard-core racers; the Grand Touring division caters to traditional rallyists, and the Fast Tour is a non-competitive class, geared to those entrants preferring to enjoy a quick run through the eastern and southern portions of the spectacular island province. Past Targa participants include such notables as: Chrysler development guru Ralph Gilles, former Canadian driving champion Eppie Wietzes, journalist Jim Kenzie, television personality Dennis Gage, and the Trailer Park Boys.Further information about Targa Newfoundland, call (toll-free) 1-877-332-2413, or visit them on the web at TargaNewfoundland.com.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The inaugural Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2015 at Toronto's International Centre, adjacent to Toronto's Pearson International Airport. With a footprint of almost a quarter-million square feet, the show will be Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, schedules and more, call (416) 962-7223, or emailinfo@MotoramaShow.com. The show's website is located at www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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