2016-04-27

Therrien, Helliwell Open Thunder Road on Top

Therrien, Helliwell Open Thunder Road on Top

 

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<<ATTACHED PHOTO (lee04241614.jpg)Therrien, Helliwell Open Thunder Road on Top. (Alan Ward photo)>>

 

   

Barre, VT—Hinesburg, VT's Bobby Therrien heads to the "Nations Site of Excitement" as the American Canadian Tour (ACT) points leader this weekend for the 57th season opener of Barre, VT's Thunder Road. Therrien, with a dominating win in the season opener at Oxford Plains Speedway and a 7th place finish last Sunday at Lee USA Speedway, leads three-time ACT Tour Champion Wayne Helliwell Jr. by just two points heading into the 18th Merchants Bank 150 on Sundayat 1:00pm. Helliwell, with a fourth place finish in the opener at Oxford and a strong second last week at Lee, is looking to carry the checkered flag around the high banked ¼ mile track again like he did in 2014. Brad Babb, driving the Joey Laquerre owned 15NH, stole the show in last year's Merchants Bank 150 with Helliwell settling for second place.  Babb became the 12th different winner in 17 editions of the event.

The ACT Tour drivers will not only be competing against each other but will also have to battle many of the weekly Thunder Road Late Model competitors. Second generation driver Cody Blake, Jason Corliss and Trampas Demers have filed entries to compete and Lt. Governor Phil Scott attended an open practice session at Thunder Road on April 20th.

Thunder Road's 57th season-opening weekend begins on Saturday, May 2 with the annual Thunder Road Car Show on Main Street in Barre from 9:00am to 12:00pm, followed by the race car parade up Quarry Hill to the track featuring the Catamount Pipe Band, the "Warpipes of Thunder Road." An open practice session for all divisions will follow and is open to the public. Post time for the Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday, May 1 is 1:00pm. Admission is $25 for adults with kids 12 and under admitted free.

 

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VALENTI MODIFIED RACING SERIES SET TO INVADE SPEEDWAY 51 IN GROVETON, NH FOR FIRST TIME

VALENTI MODIFIED RACING SERIES SET TO
INVADE SPEEDWAY 51 IN GROVETON, NH FOR FIRST TIME


History will be made on Saturday, May 28th at the Northern New Hampshire speed
plant, Speedway 51 in Groveton, as for the first time, the ground pounding Modifieds of
the Valenti Modified Racing Series will take to the track at the NAPA Spectacular. These
sleek, high horse powered rockets will blast around the ¼ mile asphalt facility at record
speeds.
Series promoter Jack Bateman is excited about their first venture to Northern, New
Hampshire stating, "Our drivers love to run on the bullrings of the northeast, and we have
heard so much about the two grooves of racing here at Speedway 51. We will definitely put
on a great show for the fans."
Speedway 51 owner, Joey Laquerre is also looking forward to the Valenti Modified
Racing Series coming to Speedway 51. "This is our second year of operation and when we
looked for entertainment to bring in, the Valenti Series was a perfect fit for our fans. I
can't wait until May 28th."
Joining the Valenti Modified Racing Series at the NAPA Spectacular will be the
North Country Ford Late Models, The Sign Depot Tigers, Pepsi / Schweppes Street Stocks,
White Mountain Community College Pure Stocks, and the AB Excavating Daredevils. Post
time for this giant event is 5:30pm.
For more information on this event and others please visit our website at
www.speedway51int.com, or call the Track hotline at 802-479-2074. Speedway 51 is located
on Brown Road in Groveton, New Hampshire.
New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame member and track owner, Joey Laquerre, opens
the gates to his Speedway 51 in Groveton, New Hampshire, for the first ever VMRS visit.

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Mike Wallace Steps into the Ring for the Late Model Championship Fight

 

Mike Wallace Steps into the Ring for the Late Model Championship Fight

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

When Peterborough Speedway's 2016 season takes the green flag, a hometown kid hopes to be one of the leading contenders for the Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model track championship.

 

Mike Wallace isn't just a familiar face in the pit area at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. Its where he grew up. His passion for the sport began during the 12 years that his family owned the Mount Pleasant Road raceway and after advancing through the driving ranks with some solid seasons in the Mini Stock division, the 37 year-old scored his first career Late Model main event win Late Model victory in the later stages of the 2015 campaign. With the new season less than a month away, Wallace will make a fresh start with an invigorated program.

 

"That feature race win couldn't have come at a better time," admitted Mike Wallace. "So much of what gets done in weekly racing is about attitude and that checkered flag was the spark that ignited the fuse for my team. I'd already started thinking about making some changes in our operation and now we're definitely headed in the right direction."

 

One of the first steps Wallace, a 3rdgeneration racer – whose father and grandfather also logged seat-time in the sport – took is to acquire a new car to begin the 2016 calendar. The machine is a McColl Racing Enterprises chassis from the shops of former Kawartha Speedway Late Model runner Bryan Watts. Usually one of the more reserved drivers in the highly competitive field, Mike Wallace is proud to say that he's fired-up about the new season and can't wait to hit the track.

 

"Self confidence is a wonderful thing," said Mike Wallace. "I can start the year with the knowledge that I've been to victory lane and there aren't a lot of drivers in the field who can say that. The experience of getting out of the car after a big win is amazing and something I never want to forget. It makes you sit a little taller in the seat, looks great on a resume and is a strong conversation starter when you're meeting with potential sponsors."

 

For 2016, the #27 Late Model program is proudly supported by marketing partners JRB Engines & Performance, JBEX Construction, Kirk Morris State Farm Insurance, Puckrin & Latreille Real Estate Group, Custom Mobile Wash, Sitescape Landscape, Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre, Mister Transmission Peterborough, Shawn Micks Investments, Morgan-Amber Photography and Spencer Lewis Promotions. Mike Wallace Racing is actively seeking additional advertising assistance for the upcoming season.

 

Prospective sponsors can reach and follow the team through the Mike Wallace Racing page at www.facebook.com or @Blueprint27MW on Twitter. 

 

Photo attachment: Morgan-Amber Photography

 

After regrouping during the winter months, Peterborough's Mike Wallace is ready to mount a charge toward the Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model title at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval.

 

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

                      


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L'action commence bientôt



 

Samedi le 7 mai l'Autodrome Drummond ouvrira ses portes pour une 66e saison de courses, la 11e sous la gouverne de Yan Bussière. Et comme toutes les années les amateurs d'émotions fortes sont fébriles et attendent cette soirée avec impatience. 

 

L'action débute le 7 mai avec le retour de la "Soirée découverte". Une soirée à 14$ dollar qui permet à plusieurs de découvrir la dextérité et le spectacle offert par les pilotes de stock-car sur terre battue, un spectacle unique. Les Modlite, Pro-Stock, Lightning Sprint, Sportsman et les Modifiés seront en piste avec chacun une finale. Mais surtout, la course spéciale en duel, le "Marche ou crève" sera de retour. L'an passé Sébastien Gougeon l'avait remporté contre Alan Therrien et plus tard en fin de saison, tous se souviennent de la victoire de Jean-François Corriveau devant nul autre que Chris Raabe. Ce dernier sera de retour régulièrement à L'Autodrome Drummond pour le plus grand plaisir des amateurs.

 

Grosse saison en vue avec pas moins de 15 programmes de coursesa l'horaire. L'ouverture officielle se déroulera le 21 mai, pour le reste de la programmation en résumé, les ESS (Empire Super Sprint) seront de retour le 4 juin, la série Gros block "Super DIRTcar séries" le 26 juillet et le 10 septembre dans le cadre du Racemania 12. Et tout se termine lors de la classique Automnale Série DIRT le 24 septembre. Et pour le reste de la programmation il sera extrêmement intéressant de surveiller les performances du champion 2015, Steve Bernard. Sera-t-il en mesure de contrer les attaques de Mario et Gino Clair, la famille Therrien et Sebastien Gougeon entre autres!

 

Bonne saison à tous et se donne rendez-vous le 7 mai.

 

Marc "Enzo" Tessier

Directeur des communications 



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2016-04-26

Lee USA American Racer Three Stars Announced

Lee USA American Racer Three Stars Announced

 

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<<ATTACHED PHOTO (lee4241617.jpg): Lee USA American Racer Three Stars Announced. (Alan Ward)

 

Waterbury, VT – The American Racer Three Star program will continue in 2016. The program is designed to recognize three teams in no particular order of performance that had outstanding races at ACT US tour events. There are no specific criteria for deciding who might receive the award of a free American Racer Tire (value $125.00), but a special effort by a team, exceptional race, just plain old hard luck, or other accepted reason to give the award is used to decide the recipients.

 

The three stars are chosen by officials and winners will receive certificates for the use of a free American Racer tire at a future Tour race of their choosing during 2016.

 

The awarding of the stars does not allow for anybody in the top three to receive the recognition. Again this week it would be difficult not to recognize the outstanding effort, strategies, and excitement that Scott Payea brought with his RPM team victory. Payea joined Wayne Helliwell Jr., Ray Parent, Alex Labbe, Quinny Welch, and Todd Davis who made the 30th opening day at Lee one of the most exciting races during the long history of ACT at Lee USA.  

 

Congratulations to Red, Judy and the entire Lee staff on their 30th anniversary opener. We at ACT have been happy to be along for the entire trip!

 

LEE USA SPEEDWAY

NEW HAMPSHIRE GOVENOR'S CUP 150

ADAM GRAY, Granby, MA-- 97MA—  The 97MA team ventured out to Lee as a new team with veteran leadership racing in Pro-Stocks, but never in an ACT Late Model. Most veteran racers who take on the challenge of limited horsepower, limited shocks, and limited tires find the ACT cars far more difficult to drive than many other forms of short track racing. Certainly for Adam and his team the practice session on Saturday at Lee was an indication that this was going to be a different experience. As with most new teams there was some frustration, anxiety, and when combined with a very healthy field of ACT veterans, they knew they were in for a challenge. The team worked all day to improve, but Sunday, they really made a statement. Racing in a 32 car field on the fast 1/3rdmile at Lee, in what turned out to be a mostly caution free event (only one caution on lap 46 in the first 140 laps) the 97MA team came to the finish line completing 149 laps, and for a first effort that looked pretty tough on Saturday should be very happy with that result. For the positive attitude and effort over two days, one of the stars of the Lee USA New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150 is awarded one of the American Racer Star awards.

Congratulations to the Granby, MA team.

EMILY PACKARD, East Montpelier, VT – 9ME, — Another consistent drive for Emily. The 9ME team is not new to earning the American Racer Stars in ACT competition. A year ago they had several great outings and earned multiple stars. Again under a new team Emily is looking like a contender to have a break-out season. A late decision to compete at the Lee USA opener turned out to be a very good decision. Coming off another great run at Oxford a week ago, the new combination of Joe and Joey Pole seems to be clicking out of the starting gate. Emily brought her usual patience and skill to the 150 laps. Late in the race, caught in a three wide sandwich, she powered through the lap to position herself for a solid top sixth place finish. A late race lane with some lapped cars denied her a top five at Oxford, but both events to date have shown a skill set combination that assures that this team is going to be a contender this season. For a second week of great effort, the American Racer Star is awarded to what is now a veteran racer who will return to her home track of Thunder Road this weekend for another 150 lap event.

QUINNY WELCH, Lancaster, NH – 78NH— Veteran independent Quinny Welch took the lead from Ray Parent around the half way point in the New Hampshire Governor's Cup and dominated the event for the next 30 laps in what looked like a run-away. The 78NH eventually came back to the field and things got very interesting for the former White Mountain Motorsports Park track champ. Although he dropped back five spots, when the final yellow came out on lap 141, the veteran still had some car left and plenty of experience from years of experience of weekly dash racing. Quinny was in the hunt until the end and earned a very respectable 5thplace finish. The award goes to this independent team for his early charge and spirited come back when the final laps offered him another chance. It was just a good day at the race track for this team and the affable Quinny Welch. A well-deserved American Racer Star award to the very competitive 78NH team. 

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

                                                                       

 

 

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NASCAR Partners With Lixar To Develop Best-In-Class At-Track Guest Experience

NASCAR Partners With Lixar To Develop Best-In-Class At-Track Guest Experience

Multi-year Plan to Enhance Customer Service at National Series Events;

Lixar Becomes a Preferred Technology Partner of NASCAR

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 26, 2016) — NASCAR and Lixar, a technology company driven by mobile and data science innovation, announced today a multi-year deal, designating the company as a preferred technology partner of NASCAR. Lixar specializes in mobile solutions for enterprise airline, automotive and travel clients and will work with NASCAR to enhance the guest experience at national series events, specifically related to garage access. 

 

NASCAR's Garage Access Program is a three-year initiative to enhance guests' experience while visiting the garage. The initial steps of the project debuted during 2016 Daytona Speedweeks when NASCAR's in-house credentialing and registration operations merged to form The Guest Fulfillment Center. Working with Lixar, NASCAR plans to integrate state-of-the-art technology that will make the credential process easier and faster.

 

"The Garage Access Program will modernize and streamline the NASCAR credentialing process, providing industry guests with a more intuitive, informative and convenient system," said Steve O'Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. "Lixar technology will deliver a large-scale customer interaction solution that will reshape the guest experience when it comes to accessing the garage at NASCAR events."  

 

With the rapid evolution of mobile technology, Lixar specializes in connected product platforms and mobile-to-everything software solutions. Through personalized architecture, design, development, implementation, and support, Lixar will evolve the credential system and help push forward NASCAR's renewed focus on improving the event experience.   

 

"Lixar is thrilled to be part of the NASCAR family and to have the opportunity to enhance the garage and at-track experience for NASCAR and its fans," said Bill Syrros, Lixar CEO. 

 

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season continues with the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, May 1 at 1 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

About LiBLOGxar

Lixar IT Inc. is a leader in mobile transportation technology. Driven by Mobile, Lixar creates enterprise-level connected product platforms and mobile to everything software solutions. With an air, auto, telco and emerging tech sector focus, Lixar specializes in developing end-to-end mobile innovation that leverages data science, IoT, proximity awareness and cloud technology expertise. www.lixar.com @LixarIT

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit http://www.NASCAR.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

Lixar Contact:

Shelley Fraser

Lixar Marketing Communications



NASCAR Contact:

Chris Tropeano

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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2016-04-25

ACT CANADA


À moins d'un mois du début de la saison ACT Québec 2016, la série ACT Québec est très heureuse de vous présenter ses partenaires ainsi que ses pilotes.
Au cours des prochains jours, plusieurs annonces seront faites.




Affichage.ca et Autos internationales de retour en 2016 !

Partenaire de la série depuis plusieurs années, Affichage.ca se spécialise dans le lettrage et wrap de véhicules (autos, bateaux, camions commerciaux, ect) l'impression grand format et imprimerie de tout genre. Que ce soit pour des cartes d'affaires, le lettrage de votre camion commercial, des cartons publicitaires ou le wrap de votre remorque ils sauront remplir vos exigences. Situé a Brossard, dans le quartier Dix30, Affichage.ca est présent partout au Québec.
N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec eux au 514.373.8216


 
Joueur important dans l'industrie automobile québécoise, Autos internationales est de retour comme partenaire de la série ACT Québec.  L'entreprise de Lachine possède un impressionnant inventaire de véhicules usagés et accidentés. Parmi leur équipe de représentants d'expérience, Sylvain Delisle, un grand fan de la série, est très présent sur les réseaux sociaux afin de répondre à vos demandes.

N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec M. Delisle et l'équipe d'Autos internationales au 514.365.3040

Visitez les sites :  Affichage.ca   et  Autosinternationales.com


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Valérie Chiasson nommée représentante de la Commission FIA "Women in Motorsport"



COMMUNIQUÉ SPORT AUTOMOBILE - POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE

 

 

 

 


 

Le 25 avril 2016.- La pilote québécoise Valérie Chiasson participera cette saison à plusieurs événements de sport automobile en Amérique du Nord. Si le programme complet des séries auxquelles elle prendra part sera annoncé sous peu, elle se prépare activement et, parmi les multiples activités à son agenda, elle a disputé une course cycliste au profit de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco le week-end dernier, en plus de s'être vue nominée par la Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) comme pilote représentante canadienne de la commission "Women in Motorsport" destinée à encourager la participation des femmes en sport automobile.

 

 

Meilleure recrue en Touring Car canadien au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve et victorieuse de trois courses en prototype Stohr WF1 en 2014, sixième (un podium) de la Coupe Nissan Micra l'an dernier, Valérie Chiasson sera présente dans plusieurs séries cette année.

 

Parallèlement à ces activités, elle a récemment été nommée par la FIA comme représentante au Canada de la commission "Women in Motorsport". « Cette commission de la Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile aide les femmes à s'intégrer dans le monde du sport automobile. Cela implique toutes les femmes qui travaillent comme pilotes, ingénieurs, chef d'équipe, etc. La mission première de cette commission présidée par l'ancienne vice-championne du monde des rallyes Michèle Mouton est de créer une culture sportive, mettre en place des stratégies et des politiques qui faciliteront et valoriseront la participation féminine dans tous les aspects du sport automobile » explique Valérie, qui ajoute : « je suis très honorée d'avoir été choisie pour représenter cette commission au Canada. Plusieurs activités reliée à la commission "Women in Motorsport" auront lieu dans les prochains mois, à commencer par un séminaire au Portugal ».

 

Seulement une trentaine de femmes pilotes à travers le monde font partie de cette commission et Valérie Chiasson est bien entendu l'unique représentante pour le Canada.

 

Une course cycliste sur la Côte d'Azur le week-end dernier !

 

En Europe pour affaires, Valérie Chiasson a profité de l'opportunité qui lui était offerte, avec l'appui précieux de deux de ses partenaires de la saison 2016, Porsche Prestige et Total Canada, de prendre part à la course cycliste reliant la cité balnéaire française de Saint-Tropez (Côte d'Azur) à la Principauté de Monaco dimanche dernier, le 24 avril. Il s'agit d'une œuvre caritative au profit de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco et, outre son Altesse le Prince Albert de Monaco, elle voyait la participation de différentes personnalités publiques.

 

« Je m'entraîne fort pour être prête physiquement à disputer la prochaine saison de course automobile et cela passe, entre autres, par beaucoup de vélo. Cette compétition, organisée par le club cycliste de Monaco (COCC) et reliant Saint-Tropez à Monaco, était longue de 160 kilomètres et le parcours serpentait le long des plus beaux paysages de la Côte d'Azur. Il y avait seulement quatre femmes sur cent trente participants et j'étais la seule canadienne. J'ai vraiment adoré cette expérience » explique la pilote québécoise de 27 ans, de retour au Québec cette semaine après avoir passé une dizaine de jours en Europe pour affaires, ainsi que pour un reportage sur le Championnat du monde des courses d'Endurance (WEC) pour le magazine québécois Pole-Position.

 

Du côté de Porsche Prestige, on est fier d'avoir été associé à cette opération de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco : « Nous croyons fortement à l'engagement communautaire comme un moyen efficace d'encourager les talentueux espoirs sportifs canadiens. Porsche Prestige estime que les efforts des individus se doivent d'être récompensés puisqu'ils inspirent et motivent les gens pour des générations à venir. C'est pourquoi Porsche Prestige commandite, entre autres, Valérie Chiasson pour son engagement social. En tant que représentant d'une marque de renommée mondiale, il est un devoir d'être un modèle et un leader dans l'implication et le rapprochement avec les citoyens » indique Habib Tannous, de Porsche Prestige à Montréal. Il souligne par ailleurs : « De plus, Porsche Prestige souhaite féliciter les gagnants du concours "F1 à Monaco" qui ont remporté une paire de billets pour le Grand Prix. Le tirage a eu lieu lors de la soirée de lancement de la nouvelle 911 Carrera 2017 ».

 

Du côté de Total Canada, son président Franck Bagouet précise : « Total Canada est fier de s'associer à Valérie Chiasson cette année. Notre partenariat inclura évidemment son programme de courses automobiles mais nous sommes également ravis d'avoir inclus cet événement caritatif sur la Côte d'Azur auquel elle vient de participer. Avec la présence de personnalités comme Daniel Ricciardo, pilote F1 de l'équipe Red Bull Racing commanditée par Total, cela allait au-delà de l'engagement social, il y avait aussi un véritable lien avec nos activités et notre visibilité dans le monde du sport automobile ».

 

Le dévoilement des séries de sport automobile auxquelles Valérie Chiasson prendra part cette saison aura lieu dans deux semaines.

 

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2016-04-24

L’écurie NASCAR Go FAS Racing confie sa Ford No.32 Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear à Patrick Carpentier pour Sonoma et Indianapolis

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L'écurie NASCAR Go FAS Racing confie sa Ford No.32 Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear à Patrick Carpentier pour Sonoma et Indianapolis

 

Montréal, le 22 avril 2016 - L'écurie de la Coupe Sprint de NASCAR Go FAS Racing a profité de la première journée d'ouverture au grand public de l'Espace BRP, vitrine urbaine mettant en vedette l'ensemble des produits BRP et de ses marques — Can-Am, Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Evinrude, Lynx et Rotax, pour annoncer qu'elle allait confier le volant de sa Ford Fusion No.32 Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear au réputé pilote québécois Patrick Carpentier. 

 

Carpentier, qui compte déjà 40 départs en Coupe Sprint de NASCAR, prendra le relais de ses coéquipiers Jeffrey Earnhardt et Bobby Labonté sur le bucolique circuit routier californien le 26 juin prochain et pour le Brickyard 400 qui sera disputé le 24 juillet sur le circuit légendaire d'Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

 

« J'ai beau dire que je suis plutôt à la retraite, je ne pouvais pas laisser passer l'occasion de piloter en Coupe Sprint, surtout sur les circuits aussi intéressants que ceux de Sonoma et d'Indianapolis, a relaté Patrick Carpentier qui a justement connu son meilleur résultat en Coupe Sprint de NASCAR avec une 11e place en 2009 alors qu'il était parti au 38e rang. Je suis vraiment content de porter les couleurs de Kappa, Cyclops Gear et Can-Am, car j'adore utiliser leurs produits. » 

 

Pour Alain Lord Mounir, dirigeant de Go FAS Racing, des vêtements Kappa et du manufacturier de caméras et de lunettes vidéo Cyclops Gear, le choix de Carpentier coulait de source. 

 

« À chaque fois que j'élaborais un scénario pour choisir un pilote, la réponse qui revenait sans cesse était Patrick Carpentier, relate M. Lord Mounir. Nous sommes très heureux des progrès que fait Jeffrey Earnhardt en s'améliorant à chaque fois qu'il monte dans la voiture mais pour Sonoma et Indianapolis, nous voulions quelqu'un qui connaît bien ces circuits qui posent chacun des défis bien spéciaux. Quand ce pilote chevronné est un gars que l'on connaît aussi bien que Patrick, le choix s'impose par lui même. » 

 

Le président et chef de la direction de BRP, José Boisjoli, était sur place à l'Espace BRP pour accueillir Carpentier dans la famille de l'écurie. 

 

« Nous sommes très heureux du choix des pilotes de notre partenaire Go Fas Racing, a expliqué M. Boisjoli. La décision de confier le volant de la voiture Ford Fusion No.32 Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear à Patrick Carpentier, pour les courses de Sonoma et Indianapolis, nous réjouit. Patrick est un pilote de grand talent et il est un fervent amateur de nos produits. Il nous aurait été difficile de trouver meilleure nouvelle à annoncer pour l'ouverture au grand public de notre Espace BRP. » 

 

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NASCAR Go FAS Racing Team entrusts its Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear #32 car to Patrick Carpentier for races in Sonoma and Indianapolis

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NASCAR Go FAS Racing Team entrusts its Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear #32 car to Patrick Carpentier for races in Sonoma and Indianapolis

 

Montréal, April 22nd, 2016 – The NASCAR Sprint Cup Go FAS Racing Team took advantage of the public opening of BRP Space, an urban showcase featuring all BRP products and brands - Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Rotax and Can-Am - to announce that it would entrust its Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear Ford Fusion #32 to the renowned Quebec driver, Patrick Carpentier. 

 

Carpentier, who already has 40 starts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, will take over from his teammates Jeffrey Earnhardt and Bobby Labonté on the bucolic California road course on June 26, and on the Brickyard 400 to be run on July 24th at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit. 

 

"Even if I say that I'm retired, I could not miss the opportunity to drive in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, especially on circuits as interesting as those of Sonoma and Indianapolis," reported Patrick Carpentier, who had his best result in NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2009 when he started 38th and finally achieved 11th place. "I'm really happy to wear the colors of Kappa, Cyclops Gear and Can-Am, because I love to use their products." 

 

For Alain Lord Mounir, head of the Go FAS Racing Team, Kappa clothing and manufacturer of Cyclops Gear cameras and video glasses, Carpentier was a natural choice. 

 

"Whenever I elaborated a scenario to choose a driver, the answer that kept coming up was Patrick Carpentier," says Mounir. "We are very pleased with the progress made by Jeffrey Earnhardt. He is improving every time he gets in the car. But for Sonoma and Indianapolis, we wanted someone who knows these circuits because they each present special challenges. When the driver is a veteran like Patrick, the choice itself is clear." 

 

The president and CEO of BRP, José Boisjoli, was at BRP Space to welcome Carpentier into the Go FAS Racing family. 

 

"We are very happy with the choice of pilots made by our partner, Go FAS Racing," said Boisjoli. "The decision to entrust the wheel of the Can-Am/Kappa/Cyclops Gear Ford Fusion #32 to Patrick Carpentier for the races in Sonoma and Indianapolis, pleases us very much. Patrick is a very talented driver and he is an avid fan of our products. It would have been difficult to find better news for the public opening of BRP Space." 

 

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Peterborough Speedway Rolls an Exciting 2016 Season to the Starting Line

 Peterborough Speedway Rolls an Exciting 2016 Season to the Starting Line

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

The countdown to the year's first Great Canadian RV Sales green flag gets closer every minute. Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval kicks off 2016 – with the Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 21st. Track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says that to call the level of enthusiasm that comes with the annual launch exciting would an understatement. 

 

"Momentum is an important element in everything we do," said Josiasse. "Over the last few seasons, we've had some incredible shows, with great racing in every division. When you're giving fans great value for their entertainment dollar, the word spreads. Our level of fan support is high and its all based on the strength of the product we've been able to put on the racetrack."

 

As Peterborough Speedway's new calendar gets set to leave the staging area, officials are expecting solid numbers in each of the 5 weekly classes. Starting with the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun and Jiffy Lube Mini Stocks, defending track champions Ryan Oosterholt and Tyler Junkin could be in for a tough fight in a quest for a new championship. In the Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car and Renegade Truck fields, Anthony DiBello and Jack Dallin already have back-to-back crowns and will be looking to 3-peat.

 

Josiasse says the only question surrounding opening night could be whether Dave Morgan will return to defend his Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model title. The veteran campaigner – who earned his seat at the championship table without the luxury of a main event win – has hinted to some track staff that work commitments could keep him on the sidelines.

 

Bullring bullet points: As has been tradition, there will be 3 Fan Appreciation/Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission Nights – presented by Pepsi – on the 2016 schedule. The June 4th, July 19th and August 13th shows will give fans the chance to meet their favourite drivers for autographs during intermission…A 2016 season pass includes 14 regular nights of racing, a pair of OSCAAR events, the Chase for the Colours Pole qualifier and the 100 lap APC Pro Late Model show for just $170. That's nearly $50 off the regular price. The Super Pass, with the 24th Annual Autumn Colours Classic added to the mix is only $210. A reduction of almost $65 from the grandstand admission, while a bundle of 10 regular season tickets for $120.

 

Up to the minute news is available at www.peterboroughspeedway.com, by liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter.  You can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.

 

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

 

Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model Rookie of the Year Kevin Buscher (#08) battles with track champion Dave Morgan during 2015 action at Canada's Toughest 3rdof a Mile Paved Oval. Peterborough Speedway's new season starts Saturday, May 21st.

 

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Theetge sera du Pinty's à l'@autodrome chaudiere

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Le 24 avril 2016, Vallée-Jonction

Theetge présent au Nascar Pinty's

Nous vous avons annoncé dans les derniers jours que le pilote de Boischâtel, Donald Theetge serait du combo Pro-Stock et ACT Qc des 5 et 6 août prochain. Voilà qu'une entente s'est conclue afin de permettre au pilote d'être aussi présent à la course NASCAR Pinty's du 11 juin prochain. 

Assis à bord de la voiture #22 préparée par Scott Steckly, ce sera la première participation en NASCAR sur un circuit ovale; lui qui avait déjà participé à quelques programmes sur des circuits routiers. 

Ayant remporté plusieurs victoires sur l'ovale de Vallée-Jonction en LMS, le pilote effectuera quelques essais sur le circuit Sunset en Ontario et en profitera pour prendre un premier contact avec les membres de l'équipe Steckly Motorsport qui seront sur place le 11 juin prochain. Par contre, Theetge pourra aussi compter sur des indispensables de son équipe soit Serge Paré, Carl Simard et Martin Roy. 

Des partenaires majeurs


Donald Theetge a tenu à remercier Marc Bégin, actionnaire et président du conseil d'administration de l'Autodrome Chaudière. En effet, M. Bégin a grandement contribué à trouver un commanditaire majeur soit la compagnie AIM pour cet évènement. 

De plus, la contribution de M. Daniel Bouchard, un des propriétaires de l'Antidote ainsi que le journal Le Soleil, ont permis de rendre sa présence possible. 

La présence de Donald Theetge sera assurément réjouir les amateurs qui seront présents au programme NASCAR Pinty's. Vous pourrez vous procurer vos billets dès maintenant en communiquant avec André Poulin au 581-998-7388 ou lors des deux premiers programmes du 20 et 28 mai 2016. 

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La série SS Qc; une série touring en pleine effervescence

La série SS Qc; une série touring en pleine effervescence 

Bien que certains pourraient penser que la Série SS Qc a opté pour un virage davantage local avec ses 6 programmes à l'Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction, dans les faits, il en est tout autre.

Effectivement, visitant pour la saison 2016 4 tracés différents dont Autodrome Saint-Félicien, l'Autodrome Montmagny, l'Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction et finalement le circuit Riverside Speedway, la série Sportsman Québec Lucas Oil a démontré sa volonté de rester une classe Touring tout en tentant d'adopter une nouvelle formule pour 2016 avec ses deux championnats soit les régional et le provincial.

Deux championnats distincts qui répond aux besoins d'un contexte économique difficile et permettra à certains pilotes de pouvoir être partie prenante du championnat régional Les Habitations Dany Lagacé tout en répondant à la volonté de l'ensemble des pilotes que la série Sportsman Québec de demeurer touring. 

Avec ses 40 inscrits, la Série Sportsman Québec Lucas Oilfait la démonstration que sa programmation a su répondre à un besoin présent dans le stock-car québécois. De ce nombre, on peut compter 14 pilotes de la région de la Beauce donc 26 pilotes provenant des autres régions tellesque St-Félicien, Chicoutimi, Trois-Rivières, Warwick, Victoriaville ainsi que Québec pour ne nommer que ceux-ci.

Il en va de même pour les commanditaires de la série en commençant par le commanditaire majeur Lucas Oil. Provenant de tous les coins du Québec, nombreux sont les partenaires qui soutiennent notre série qui célèbre cette saison son 10e anniversaire. 

La série Sportsman Qc débutera sa saison le 20 mai prochain à l'Autodrome Chaudière pour ensuite effectuer un retour tant attendu des pilotes sur le tracé du Riverside Speedway Ste-Croix le 4 juin prochain.

Après 10 ans à la tête d'une série touring qui ne cesse de progresser, André Poulin peut être fier d'avoir su s'adapter aux changements en offrant à ces pilotes des calendriers diversifiés et répondant à leurs attentes tout en demeurant ouvert aux changements d'années en années. 

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Art Rodgers Hopes for a Warm Welcome to the Racing Neighbourhood

 

Art Rodgers Hopes for a Warm Welcome to the Racing Neighbourhood

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Its difficult to not be friends with someone everyone refers to as 'Hot Dog'.

 

Art Rodgers has been part of the local weekly racing scene for over 15 years, running both dirt and asphalt surfaces at tracks like Brighton, Kawartha and Peterborough. The 48 year-old from Frankford, Ontario – who earns paycheque in the assembly shop at Wilson Engine & Machine in Belleville – will head into the new schedule as a regular in the Pro Stock field at Brighton Speedway with fresh, new look on his #38 machine, after the car was heavily damaged in a late season wreck during the 2015 campaign.

 

"I got caught-up in someone else's mess and there wasn't anywhere to go," said the driver, while recalling in the incident. "It tore almost the entire driver's side body panel off the car and although I was able to finish the night with the sheet metal held back in place with bungee cords and racer's tape, that was the end of my season. I'd hoped to go back to Peterborough Speedway for the Autumn Colours Classic, but the car needed too much work to be able to get to that next race and be able to run competitively."

 

Rodgers is the definitive low-buck racer, who runs for fun and a love of the sport. His carefree personality and likeable nature have earned him a solid base of support in both the spectator grandstand and pit area wherever he races. There are no big dollar sponsorship decals on the side of his car; just a few friends who've helped with a tire, some parts and mechanical work here and there. While other teams come to the track towing fancy enclosed haulers, Art Rodgers rolls into the speedway pulling a modest open trailer behind the same truck he drives back and forth to work every day of the week.

 

During the winter months, Rodgers and his team of friends and crew members including Danny, Dwayne, Devon, Andrew and Travis Pearce, along with Bill King and Bill Cartwright worked some long hours in the shop to put his ride back together for the 2016 campaign at the local 3rd of a mile clay oval. The fruits of the labour produced a restyled machine, wrapped in sheet metal to replicate a vintage 1975 Pontiac Ventura. Rodgers says he'll race this year as a tribute to the memory of some of the special people in his life. 

 

"I've lost a number of loved ones to cancer over the past few years," said the driver. "There might not be a lot I can do for them now, but I'm happy to have the chance to honour their memories with some good friends while doing something that I really enjoy."

 

The car will hit the track with sponsorship support from Wilson Engine & Machine, Rob Vine Racing Engines, JustCo Landscaping & Construction, NAPA Auto Parts – Belleville, Lee's Starter & Alternator and Glenn Ellis Heating. 

 

Photo attachment: Art Rodgers Racing collection

 

Opening night of the 2016 season will be a fresh start for Art Rodgers. The Frankford, Ontario racing veteran turned his first laps on the track more than 15 years ago and will run with the Pro Stock division at Brighton Speedway.

 

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