2019-09-19

Alex Tagliani hopes to return to competition at Jukasa, but in the meantime, Alex Guénette will drive his car in the New Hampshire

Alex Tagliani hopes to return to competition at Jukasa, but in the meantime, Alex Guénette will drive his car in the New Hampshire 

Montreal, September 19, 2019 –Away once again from competition after contracting a minor myocarditis viral infection – an inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart – racecar driver Alex Tagliani will cede the seat of the number 18 Chevrolet EpiPen/RONA/St Hubert/Spectra Premium this weekend to Alex Guénette of Terrebonne, Quebec in Round 12 of the NASCAR Pinty's Series scheduled to run Saturday on the 1.703-kilometre (1.058-mile) New Hampshire Motor Speedway oval track located in Loudon, New Hampshire. The twenty-three years old Guénette will be making his 18th start in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.
 
The penultimate round of the 2019 season is another crucial one for the EpiPen/RONA number 18 entry, which is in hard-fought battle for fourth place in the car owner championship, with a third-place finish still a strong possibility. Following his drive in the number 18 Chevrolet in Saint-Eustache two weeks ago, Team 22 Racing owner Scott Steckly has come to realized that they need to improve on the oval track set-ups for the team's Chevrolets. For the past two weeks, they have been hard at work to fix the issue.
 
In the meantime, Tagliani hopes to be ready to return to competition for the final race of the 2019 NASCAR Pinty's season which will be held the weekend of September 28 on the 5/8-mile Jukasa Motor Speedway oval track located in Hagersville, near Hamilton, Ontario.
 
"I'm quickly getting back into racing shape," said the Quebec driver, "but I must first pass a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test and then go through a treadmill workout next week. If everything goes according to plan, I hope to be cleared to run at Jukasa."
 
The NASCAR Pinty's Series is going south of the border for the second year in a row for their annual trek to the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the "Visit New Hampshire 100" race on Saturday, September 21 at 12:05. Practice time is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 pm on Friday and qualifying will be held on Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
 
TSN and TSN Direct subscribers can watch all NASCAR Pinty's Series races live on TSN.ca and on the TSN app. Watch the NASCAR Pinty's "Visit New Hampshire 100" live stream on TSN.ca or use the TSN app and click "ON NOW" and scrolled down before clicking the NASCAR Pinty's logo to watch the race on Saturday, September 21 at 12:05 p.m. Eastern. Check NASCAR Pinty's listing for exact time in case of rain. United States fans can watch all the races live on FansChoice.tv.
 
For more information on Alex Tagliani, please visit www.tagliani.com, follow him on Twitter at @TAGLIANI, @tagliani18 on Instagram and like him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tagliani.
 
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Alex Tagliani espère son retour à Jukasa, mais entre-temps, il cède son volant NASCAR Pinty's à Alex Guénette pour la course du New Hampshire



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Alex Tagliani espère son retour à Jukasa, mais entre-temps, il cède son volant NASCAR Pinty's à Alex Guénette pour la course du New Hampshire


Montréal, 19 septembre 2019 -Tenu de nouveau à l'écart de la compétition automobile à cause d'une myocardite virale mineure - une inflammation du muscle cardiaque - le pilote Alex Tagliani cèdera ce weekend le volant de sa Chevrolet numéro 18 EpiPen/RONA/St Hubert/Spectra Premium à Alex Guénette de Terrebonne pour la 12e course de la série NASCAR Pinty's disputée samedi midi sur l'ovale de 1,703 kilomètres (1,058 milles) du New Hampshire Motor Speedway situé à Loudon au New Hampshire. Guénette, 23 ans, compte 17 départs en NASCAR Pinty's.


Cette avant-dernière course de la saison 2019 est importante pour l'équipe EpiPen RONA numéro 18 qui tente de préserver sa quatrième place au championnat des propriétaires, car la lutte est serrée et une troisième place est toujours à la portée. Après avoir piloté la Chevrolet numéro 18 à Saint-Eustache il y a deux semaines en remplacement de Tagliani, le propriétaire de l'équipe 22 Racing Scott Steckly a réalisé qu'il fallait améliorer le comportement des voitures Chevrolet de l'équipe sur pistes ovales Depuis deux semaines, ses hommes travaillé à régler le problème.


Entre-temps, Tagliani espère participer à la dernière course de la saison 2019 de la série NASCAR Pinty's qui sera disputée le weekend du 28 septembre sur l'ovale de 5/8 de mille du Jukasa Motor Speedway situé à Hagersville, non loin de Hamilton en Ontario.


« Je reprends rapidement la forme, a déclaré le pilote originaire de Lachenaie, mais je dois tout d'abord subir un test de résonance magnétique et monter sur le tapis roulant la semaine prochaine. Si tout se passe bien, j'espère recevoir l'approbation du médecin pour reprendre mon volant à Jukasa. »


La série NASCAR Pinty's traverse la frontière américaine pour sa deuxième visite annuelle au New Hampshire Motor Speedway avec la présentation du « Visit New Hampshire 100 » le samedi 21 septembre à 12 h 05. Les essais auront lieu vendredi de 13 h 30 à 14 h 45 et la qualification le samedi matin à 9 heures.


Les clients de TSN et de TSN Direct peuvent suivre les courses de la série NASCAR Pinty's en direct sur tsn.ca et sur l'application TSN. L'épreuve du « Visit New Hampshire 100 » de la série NASCAR Pinty's sera diffusée le samedi 21 septembre sur tsn.ca. Avec l'application TSN, cliquer sur « ON NOW » pour accéder au logo NASCAR Pinty's et cliquer pour voir la course à compter de 12 h 05. Veuillez consulter l'horaire de la piste pour connaître l'heure exacte du départ de la course en cas de changement.


Les amateurs peuvent se connecter à Facebook auhttps://m.facebook.com/Taglianipour suivre le Québécois Alex Tagliani tout au long de la saison 2019. Vous pouvez également suivre les activités d'Alex et l'équipe Tagliani Autosport/22 Racing sur Instagram @tagliani ainsi que sur Twitter auhttps://twitter.com/tagliani. 

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2019-09-18

JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN AJOUTE UNE COURSE À SON PROGRAMME 2019

Photo : Matthew Manor CSCG 

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN AJOUTE UNE COURSE À SON PROGRAMME 2019
NASCAR Pinty's Series – New Hampshire – 21 septembre 2019

Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada), le 18 septembre 2019. C'est avec engouement que Jean-François Dumoulin et l'équipe #07 Spectra Premium | Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | MIA | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | FX Boisvert, ajoutent une course à leur programme 2019. C'est sur le circuit ovale du New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, New Hampshire, États-Unis)ce week-end (20 - 21 septembre) qu'il participera à l'avant-dernière épreuve de saison 2019 de la série NASCAR Pinty's aux côtés de son frère.
 
« Cette course n'était pas prévue à notre programme, toutefois nous sommes contents de rouler sur ovale pour la première fois cette année. Le #04 est déjà utilisé par Brandon White pour tous les ovales cette année, nous aurons donc le #07 pour cette course-ci. C'est également la voiture de backup pour Louis-Philippe, alors selon le déroulement du week-end, nous sommes confiants de pouvoir rouler. L'objectif premier reste la collecte de données et surtout du fun ! » explique Jean-François Dumoulin.
 
Particularités de la piste du New Hampshire Motor Speedway
 
Construit en 1960, le circuit routier dit « Bryar Motorsports Park » a accueilli des courses automobiles et motos à tous les niveaux jusqu'en 1990, alors que le petit circuit fut remplacé par un tracé ovale de 1,058 miles afin d'attirer NASCAR et ses courses si populaires de la « Winston Cup ». Conçu à l'origine selon la disposition d'Indianapolis avec quatre virages distincts, ces derniers furent rénovés en 1992 afin de créer des tracés continus sur 180 degrés plus sécuritaires, gardant les voitures parallèles aux murs en virage. Le tracé accuse une inclinaison de 1 degré sur les droits et de 12 degrés en virage, des valeurs similaires aux circuits routiers et amenant les pilotes à utiliser une technique de pilotage hybride, et les techniciens des équipes à trouver des réglages eux aussi hybrides.

 
LA COURSE CONTRE LE CANCER

Le week-end dernier, Dumoulin Compétition a participé à la Marche du Grand Défoulement à Trois-Rivières. Nous continuons à amasser des fonds pour « La course contre le cancer » au New Hampshire ce week-end. Venez nous rencontrer. Pour faire un don en ligne : La course contre le cancer

 
« L'Espace Dumoulin » de retour au Musée Gilles-Villeneuve

Le 8 mai 2018, c'est avec fierté que les frères Jean-François et Louis-Philippe Dumoulin ont dévoilé « L'Espace Dumoulin » au Musée Gilles-Villeneuve. À l'occasion des « 50 ans sur le volant » de la famille Dumoulin, les amateurs de course qui n'ont pas pu découvrir « L'Espace Dumoulin » l'an dernier, auront la possibilité de le faire cette année, puisque l'exposition se poursuit. Vous aurez l'occasion de voir la création de Luc Pilon qui a inspiré le logo des 50 ans.

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22 Racing Head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Race Twelve in Season Championship

22 Racing Head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Race Twelve in Season Championship
 

Milverton, ON, Wednesday Sept. 18, 2019:   The NASCAR Pinty's Series is heading south of the border this weekend for their only event held outside of Canada each year.  New Hampshire Motor Speedway is hosting the 2ndannual Full Throttle race weekend featuring NASCAR Pinty's Series, K & N East Series and Whelan Modified Series.

In 2018, NASCAR added the Visit New Hampshire 100 to it's 13 race schedule and in 2019 will compete here again.  New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058 mile (1.703 km) oval located in Loudon, New Hampshire and has hosted NASCAR racing annually since the early 1990's.  It is the largest sports and entertainment facility in New England.

We hope to see Alex Tagliani driver of the #18 Rona/EpiPen Chevrolet back behind the wheel again this weekend after missing the final race at the soon to be closed Autodrome St. Eustache due to a viral infection two weeks ago.  In 2018, Tagliani qualified 4th and finished 7th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a finish he will want to improve on this year.

Marc-Antoine Camirand driver of the #22 GM Paille Chevrolet Camaro is making his second start here this weekend and after a disappointing finish in 2018.  Camirand had his #22 Camaro up front for the entire race and while running second to eventual winner Lacroix, ran out of fuel with 2 laps remaining.  Look for them to try to re-capture that moment and get to the podium.

Donald Theetge driver of the #24 Mercedes-Benz St Nicolas/Circuit Acura entry will look to duplicate or better his 2018 result of 3rd.  He is looking to make a statement here in what could be his final visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.

NASCAR Pinty's Series fans will be able to watch the #VisitNH100 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway at 12 p.m. ET Saturday Sept. 21st on the TSN app in Canada or in the United States on Fans Choice TV.
 
The weekend race schedule starts off on Friday Sept. 20th with practice from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Saturday will have qualifying at 9:00 a.m., autograph session at 10:30 a.m. with the green flag for the Visit New Hampshire 100 at 12:05 p.m. E.T.

22 Racing brings Augmented Reality to NASCAR Pinty's Series fans.  Scan our team drivers' hero cards with the Free 22 Racing App powered by Worldcast.  Experience exclusive content, 3D digital diecasts, special offers and contests.  Download and take it for a test drive at 22racing.ca/app 

Follow the 22 Racing team on social media for behind the scenes updates on; Twitter@22RacingTeam, Facebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram 22racingteam
 
About 22 Racing:  
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offer turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support. In 2019 they will field three full-time teams in the NASCAR Pinty's Series ­­­with drivers Alex Tagliani, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Donald Theetge.  Visit 22racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.

The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors:  Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, WorldCAST, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Wilride Transport, Lincoln Electric, Dickies, Rustoleum, Dayco, Trico Products, Fram, Autolite, Driving Force, Qwick Wick and Mathias Sports.

Photo Credit:  Jerry Hall
 
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Super DIRTcar Series stars battle Saturday at Albany-Saratoga in final $10,000-to-win NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier

MALTA, NY – Sept. 12, 2019 – As the Super DIRTcar Series gears up for the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Billy Whittaker Cars 200, there is one final piece of business outstanding — the final guaranteed starting spot, which goes to the winner of Saturday's $10,000-to-win Feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

This race was not initially slated to be a NAPA Super DIRT Week qualifier, but the excitement of the high stakes races was enough for Albany-Saratoga Speedway officials to bump up the huge finale to their "Massive Malta Weekend" to make it a $10,000-to-win. Teams should note that the event also pays $1,000 for 10th and $500 just to take the green flag!

Earlier this season, the Series raced on the famous eastern New York dirt track, where Stewart Friesen edged out Brett Hearn for the guaranteed start and $11,111 in The Big Show XI. Race fans have come to expect nothing less than specular wheel-to-wheel racing at Albany-Saratoga.

While Matt Sheppard has a strong lead on his fellow Super DIRTcar Series stars, it is not insurmountable, especially with the premier Series race teams gunning for the top spot behind him including Mat Williamson, Erick Rudolph, Larry Wight, Billy Decker and Jimmy Phelps.

Peter Britten, Mike Mahaney and Demetrios Drellos have many laps around the Malta oval and should not be counted out.

Home track hero and 900-plus-win Big Block Modified superstar Brett 'The Jet' Hearn was the runner up in his own Big Show back in June. The famous No. 20 will be looking for retribution on Saturday night.

Albany-Saratoga regulars like 2019 Track Champion Marc Johnson, Matt Delorenzo in the No. 3D, Mr. DIRT Track USA Champion Kenny Tremont Jr., and many more will be on hand to battle the Series stars.

Plus, for those outside region, this race will be broadcast live in HD by at FloRacing.

For update-to-the-minute Race Day photos, news and notes follow the Super DIRTcar Series on Twitter and Facebook. Check us out on Instagram for stunning images and information on upcoming events.

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2019-09-16

Dave Marcuccilli captures his first DIRTcar 358-Modified Series event at Mohawk!

HOGANSBURGH, NY – September 13, 2019 – Martin Belanger – Dave Marcuccilli solidified his rookie of the year nomination status as he held off stars Billy Dunn and Ryan Arbuthnot for his first DIRTcar 358 Modified Series win.

Coming in third in the Series points, Marcuccilli was pretty happy in the winner's circle: ''The track rubbered up and kept hitting my marks and very happy with the win here tonight especially with about nothing left on my right rear tire".

By winning this event, Marcuccilli will gain some valuable ground on the top 2 in the Series: ''Getting these points will be important as we are heading into a busy time in the Series'' finished Marcuccilli.

Dave Marcuccilli and Billy Dunn were on the front row of the thirty-car field as Marcuccilli took the lead over Dunn with Ryan Arbuthnot in third. Marcuccilli pulled away from the field as the inside lane was the way to in the early portion of the feature. Yellow lights came out on lap 7 for Madison Mulder hitting an inside tire.

The green light came back on lap thirteen with Marcuccilli keeping the lead with changes in the front 3 with Michael Maresca and Tim Fuller in the top 5 at that point. The leaders caught slower cars by lap twenty-four as Tyler Meeks and Preston Forbes came together and caution was out on the following lap.

The next restart was an eventful one as a four-car tangle occurred in turn 2 on lap thirty-one in which included DIRTcar 358-Series contender Mike Mahaney, the driver of the 35-machine sustained heavy damage and needed assistance to head to the pits.

Marcuccilli led the way at halfway point with Dunn, Arbuthnot, Maresca and Fuller were the top 5, Marcuccilli pulled away from the back with thirty laps to go.  The leaders were back into lap traffic by lap fifty as these conditions brought the field together with everyone running the bottom. Dany Gagne slowed in turn 4 and yellow lights appeared on lap fifty-five.

Marcuccilli wasted no time as he opened a 5-car gap over Dunn with Arbuthnot still in third.  Slower cars brought the field together with less than 10 laps to go in the finale. With 71 laps completed the yellow was out for Joey Ladouceur.

Marcuccilli made no mistake and went on to win the event over Dunn and Arbuthnot.

The DIRTcar 358-Modified Series takes a small break as the drivers will get ready for the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLVIII with a very busy week with stops at Utica-Rome on Tuesday, October 8, at Weedsport the following night, Brewerton on Thursday and then the big one at Oswego on Saturday afternoon.

Akwesasme Mohawk Casino 75

M1- Dave Marcuccilli, 49- Billy Dunn, R70 Ryan Arbuthnot, 7MM Michael Maresca, 19- Tim Fuller, 25P- Michael Parent, 47S- Corey Wheeler, 18J- Louie Jackson Jr., 124- David Hebert, 9J- Jordan McCreadie, 32r- Ronnie Davis III, 1M- Mathieu Desjardins, 22C- Mario Clair, 88- Lee Ladouceur, 34- George Foley, 39- Ryan Bartlett, 12- John Mulder, 90- Dany Gagne, 21- Yan Bussiere, 66X- Carey Terrance, 23- Joey Ladouceur, 35- Mike Mahaney, 45R- Preston Forbes, 151- Brian McDonald, 55- Matt Woodruff, 31- Lance Willix, 66- Kyle Dingwall, 17- Tyler Meeks, 7M- Madison Mulder, 01- Chris Raabe

Billy Whittaker Cars Fast Time Award- Michael Maresca: 17.346

Heat Winners: Michael Maresca, Brian McDonald, Ryan Arbuthnot, Tim Fuller and Louie Jackson Jr.

Last Chance Showdowns: Mathieu Desjardins and Madison Mulder


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Sid Harmer Jr. Takes the Checkered Flag at Mohawk

HOGANSBURGH, NY – September 13, 2019 – The DIRTcar Pro Stock Series got back to action at Mohawk Int'l Raceway on Friday night. Sid Harmer Jr. led thirty-five laps to capture the checkered flag and a $1,000 paycheck.

Sid Harmer Jr. took advantage of the inside lane at the start of the 35-lap DIRTcar Pro Stock Series event as he led the opening 7 laps over Nick Stone, Stephane Lebrun, Jay Corbin, and C.D. Beauchamp.

The track was tricky but Harmer had a dominant race car as he pulled away and looked to hide from a strong field of Pro Stocks.

At the halfway point Harmer was in full control and continued to lap cars with no issue as behind him Nick Stone held second and Lebanon Valley Speedway regular Jay Corbin made a big move to take the number three position.

2019 Cornwall Track Champion Stephane Lebrun made a costly error, slipping up and allowing Corbin to get by.

As the laps clicked off Sid Harmer Jr. proved to be too much for the field and went unchallenged throughout the entire event to record his second career DIRTcar Pro Stock Series win and his second in a row at Mohawk.

Nick Stone claimed second over Jay Corbin, Stephane Lebrun and points leader C.D. Beauchamp.

The next DIRTcar Pro Stock Series race is on Saturday, September 21 at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

DirtCar Pro Stock Series (35 laps)

14- Sid Harmer Jr., 27- Nick Stone, 8C- Jay Corbin, 6- Stephane Lebrun, 88- CD Beauchamp, 322- Jay Casey, 324- Jason Casey, 8- Marc Lalonde, 1X- Mike White, 73- PJ Peters, 51- Jason Meltz, 48- Jocelyn Roy, 72- Bruno Richard, 7Y- Rob Yetman, 00X- Josh Coonradt, 28- Burton Ward, 11A- Dave Seguin, 32- Ryan Shannahan, 338- Pascal Payeur, X15- Tyler Bushey, 17- Jocelyn Chicoine, 6C- Brian Carter, 57K- Kevin Fetterly Jr., 9- Eric Jean-Louis, 0N- Owen White, 14- Gilles Godard


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Racing Luck Paves the Way to an Autumn Colours Classic Checkered Flag

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


At the casino, your lucky break could come from the turn of a card. On the gridiron, a last second field goal will make the difference in the big game. At Peterborough Speedway's 27th annual Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – some solid work on pit road and taking advantage of every possible opportunity under the green flag can help a driver find their way to victory lane in short track racing's biggest event of the year.


Teams from every corner of Ontario will converge on the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval from October 11th to 13th, looking for a chance to capture one of the sports most prestigious honours. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says the 2019 edition of the fall spectacle of speed brings the best of the best to the region.


"Some of the top runners in the starting line-up have been Saturday night regulars here for the last several seasons, while there are others who'll come through the pit gates who only see the place once or twice a year," explained Josiasse. "We'll have track champions and some of the star-studded names from nearly every asphalt speedway in the province as well as some of the top young hot-shoes who will be visiting Peterborough Speedway for the first time in their career."


From the opening round of qualifying – Friday, October 11th at 6:00 – to the full afternoon of feature events – starting Sunday, October 13th at 12:30 – the Autumn Colours Classic is sure to keep fans glued to the edge of their seats throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road.


"No matter what stage of a racer's career, there's something special that comes with being able to add the title of 'Autumn Colours Winner' to their resume and to display the hardware that comes with that victory in a trophy case," continued Josiasse. "With close to 10 different divisions hitting the track – including the 2nd go-round for the Electric City 167, a combined Late Model/Pro Late Model event – there is something for everyone."


Pit gates open each day at 10:00, with the weekend schedule and class rules available by selecting the 'Autumn Colours' drop-down menu from the track web-site. Make sure you are part of the motorsports event Central Ontario race fans will be talking about for years.


The 27th annual edition of the Autumn Colours Classic, presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – Friday through Sunday, October 11th to 13th – at Peterborough Speedway. Head to www.peterboroughspeedway.com and the Facebook or Twitter social media platforms for full event details and info. There is also a free app available for smartphone users.


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


Local KOD Disposal Super Stock teams will defend the home track honours during the 2019 edition of the Autumn Colours Classic – October 11th to 13th – at Peterborough Speedway.


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2019-09-13

NASCAR Pinty’s @ AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE

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2019-09-12

Super DIRTcar Series Stars to Vie for $10,000 at Mohawk Int’l Raceway

Pressure mounts in penultimate NAPA Super DIRT Week qualifier Saturday

HOGANSBURG, NY – Sept. 11, 2019 – On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into the North Country for a 100-lap, $10,000-to-win NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Qualifier at Mohawk International Raceway. The tricky 4/10-mile oval has been contested by the Series 12 times since 1994.

The Jimmy Phelps and Matt Sheppard are tied for the most Series wins at Mohawk with three each. This year Sheppard has a healthy lead over his rivals on his way to a possible ninth Series Championship. Phelps is currently sitting in sixth place in points and has been held winless in Series action so far in 2019. Can Phelps break the drought at one of his strongest tracks?

Mat Williamson is second in Series points and is still looking for his first career Series win. Williamson will have his Buzz Chew No. 88 piece at Mohawk rather than the family-owned No. 6. The St. Catherines, Ontario driver is due for a trip to Victory Lane with the Series.

Earlier this year, Erick Rudolph won the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series race at Mohawk. Rudolph's team will be checking its setup notebook from that race to get dialed in for a run at the $10,000 payday.

Local ringer and part-time Series star Tim Fuller has won the last two Series events at Mohawk. He'll be the only driver to win three in a row if he were to park in Victory Lane there in 2019, plus the automatic spot in the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 at NAPA Super DIRT Week would icing on the cake.

Back in June rookie driver Demetrios Drellos took a Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship DIRTcar 358 Modified win at Mohawk. The No. 111 has been improving all year long and is looking forward to the Series going to a track where has a win.

The Gypsum Racing team will also be in town. Billy Decker and Larry Wight have been attached at the hip in the points standings running fifth and sixth. Wight has picked up two points-paying wins so far in 2019 while Decker has just one win back in February at the DIRTcar Nationals in Florida.

Peter Britten has not found the success he was hoping for on the tour this year so far. The No. 21A was on a tear through the field at Autodrome Granby when a mechanical failure stopped the car and ended his night.

Local teammates Carey Terrance and Louie Jackson Jr. are hoping to put up a home track defense. Both are always strong competitors when they join the Series on the road.

Danny Johnson, Ryan Godown, Mike Mahaney, Jack Lehner, Paul St-Sauveur, Marcus Dinkins, Rusty Smith and more will be on hand looking for that guaranteed start at NAPA Super DIRT Week plus $10,000.

Hot Laps roll off at 6:15 PM while Heat Races go green at 7:00 PM.

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Check out the full Super DIRTcar Series points standings here.


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2019-09-10

Plans for the 27th Edition of the Autumn Colours Classic Hit Top Speed

Plans for the 27th Edition of the Autumn Colours Classic Hit Top Speed

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media




Central Ontario's most anticipated motorsports experience gets closer every day. The 2019 running of the Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – at Peterborough Speedway is about a month away from a green flag and the promotional team is working day and night to make sure everything is ready for the Thanksgiving Weekend spectacular. Track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse says its all about creating a memorable experience for the fans.


"There are people who've had this event on their annual racing calendar since its inception and we have to do everything we can to keep them coming back," Josiasse said. "We had an incredible regular season, with the track championships in almost every weekly division coming right down to the wire. That's the same type of excitement we're hoping to bring to this year's action at Autumn Colours."


Things get rolling Friday, October 11th with pre-event technical inspection and practice; along the with the first round of qualifying as well as the Mini Stock and Super Stock Young Guns Races, presented by APC Auto Parts. After making their popular Peterborough Speedway debut midway through the schedule, the OSCAAR Hot Rods have been added to the line-up and will be on the track throughout the weekend, including a 40 lap feature event during Sunday's finale at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road.


"We had a good vibe when the Hot Rods brought along some strong numbers in the pits for their inaugural visit and put on a great show when they were here for our Summer Toonie Night in July," Josiasse added. "They were really popular with our fan base and they'll be a great addition to the roster that also includes their racing cousins in the OSCAAR Pro Sprint and Modified divisions."


Bullring bullet points: Plans are currently underway for the 27th annual running of the Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – at Peterborough Speedway. The track will hold an open practice session – Sunday, September 15th – from 11:00 'til 4:00, while the 3-day racing extravaganza – with close to 10 different classes in competition – takes the green flag October 11th, 12th and 13th at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval.


For complete schedule details and the latest track news, be sure to visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com, check the track's Facebook or Twitter social media platforms or search for the free smartphone app to keep on top of all the important information about Central Ontario's favourite racing destination.


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


Tyler Hawn (#2) and Paul Senior fight over a spot during action at Peterborough Speedway. The OSCAAR Hot Rod Series will make its fall debut during the 2019 running of the Autumn Colours Classic.


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Super DIRTcar Series’ ‘Duel at the Demon’ a Devilishly Good Friday the 13th

Super DIRTcar Series' 'Duel at the Demon' a Devilishly Good Friday the 13th

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:21 AM PDT

Big Block Modified racers will raise hell for 100 laps at Brewerton Speedway

BREWERTON, NY – Sept. 9, 2019 – On Friday the Thirteenth in September, race fans are in for a devilishly good time at Brewerton Speedway when the warriors of the Super DIRTcar Series unsheathe their swords for the Duel at the Demon 100. The high-banked, premier Central New York dirt oval hosts the best of the best in Big Block Modified racing in a $7,500-to-win, $500-to-start, 100-lap Feature.

With the season winding up to the endgame, Series drivers are keen to pick up every point they can. A number of full-time Series drivers race in the Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship at Brewerton Speedway.

The blood-red Gypsum Racing team will be dueling with the demon in full-force. Larry Wight, Pat Ward and Billy Decker have all picked up wins at Brewerton in weekly competition. With the speed they showed last weekend at Granby, they could be the team to beat on their home turf.

HBR's Baldwinsville Bandit Jimmy Phelps also has a win this year at Brewerton. Phelps is finished fifth in Brewerton points and rides sixth in Series points. Phelps and his capable team know they need to take advantage of their home track to move up in the points.

The top three in Series points are in a tight battle. Matt Sheppard is the current leader with Mat Williamson and Erick Rudolph hot on his tail. Sheppard and Rudolph have traded wins all season long while Mat Williamson has been Mr. Consistent.

This year's crop of rookies is the best in a long time. Ryan Godown leads the way but Demetrios Drellos and Jack Lehner are making names for themselves on the tour, picking up fans at every stop.

Mike Mahaney needs a strong finish going into the season's homestretch. He's running eleventh in points but that does not reflect the strong runs the Huttig machine has had. Unfortunately, motor problems have hindered them in the second half of the year.

The Sears family came in second and fourth in Brewerton's points. Tim Sears and Tim Sears Jr. will surely be a powerful duo for Series regulars to contend with. Sears Jr. looked very strong at the last Series race held at Weedsport Speedway.

Other Brewerton regulars will give Series drivers a run for their money like The Hile-driver Chris Hile, Chad Phelps, Ronnie David III, Tyler Trump, Andrew Ferguson, and more.

Universal Metal Works presents the fifth annual Super DIRTcar Series Duel at the Demon 100 plus DIRTcar Sportsman Series 50.

If you can't make it to the race track there are a few great ways to follow along with the action. Second to being there, FloRacing provides live HD streaming of the race. Also follow us on social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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2019-09-09

Peterborough Speedway Regulars Run Strong at the Canadian Short Track Nationals

Peterborough Speedway Regulars Run Strong at the Canadian Short Track Nationals

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media




2019's regular season at Peterborough Speedway saw its final checkered flag at the Championship Clash Saturday, August 31st. The very next day, several of the track's KOD Disposal Super Stock teams made the tow to the 2nd running of the Canadian Short Track Nationals at Jukasa Motor Speedway. In a field of close to 50 entries, the Saturday night favourites from the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road did their best to put their home track on the motorsports map.


After recording a 3rd place finish in the last feature event of the year and winding-up 4th in the final overall point standings, 19-year-old Marlie Owen was the top local runner. The talented second generation speedster from Port Hope, Ontario turned her start in the prestigious event into a very respectable 13th place showing. The young lady with the heavy right foot says she loved racing at Jukasa again.

"It was quite an adjustment going from the season finale at Peterborough on Saturday night to the much bigger track the very next day," Marlie Owen said. "It isn't just faster, but a completely different driving style than what I'm used to. We had to search around a little and learn the lines along with some different acceleration and braking points. I'm getting more confident in what the car will give me each time we go there."


Tyler Bouillon and Tim Burke were also able to crack the starting line-up; finishing 17th and 18th respectively. 2018 Super Stock champion Bailey Jacobs says he had a good first day speed-wise but during the feature got collected in someone else's issue and put into the wall. Jacobs was credited with a 26th place finish. Newly crowned Super Stock title holder Mark Gordon was 29th, former Autumn Colours Classic Pro Late Model champion Willie Reyns 30th, Paul Boundy 39th, Rob Richards 40th and Donovan Price 45th.


Bullring bullet points: Plans are currently underway for the 27th annual running of the Autumn Colours Classic – presented by Lucas Oil Products and Pure Country 105 – at Peterborough Speedway. The track will hold an open practice session – Sunday, September 15th – from 11:00 'til 4:00, while the 3-day racing extravaganza takes the green flag October 11th, 12th and 13th at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval.


For complete schedule details and the latest track news, be sure to visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com, check the track's Facebook or Twitter social media platforms or search for the free smartphone app to keep on top of all the important information about Central Ontario's favourite racing destination.


Photo attachment: Ashley McCubbin, www.shorttrackmusings.com


Port Hope, Ontario's Marlie Owen (#21) wheeled her Peterborough Speedway Super Stock to a 13th place finish at Jukasa Motor Speedway's Canadian Short Track Nationals.


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Quebec Doubleheader Part Deux!

Quebec Doubleheader Part Deux!

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 01:19 PM PDT

It's back to Quebec for the Super DIRTcar Series at Autodrome Granby and Le RPM Speedway

Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, QUE – August 25, 2019 – The Super DIRTcar Series heads back north of the border to Quebec for the second swing of 2019. On Friday, September 6 the Series makes their second stop of the year at Autodrome Granby. Then, the next day the teams shuffle off to Le RPM Speedway, a high banked bullring. Don't want until next year to knock these two Quebec tracks off your bucket list.

Earlier this season the Series storms into Autodrome Granby and put on another memorable show. Despite a massive red flag incident early in the race, in which all drivers walked or drove away, the race was exciting. Matt Sheppard raced wheel-to-wheel with Australian Peter Britten for the win.

Billy Decker, from Franklynville, NY, put on a show in the last race at Granby. The Gypsum Racing No. 91 was caught up in the huge wreck last race. However, with the damage mostly cosmetic, the team in red got Decker back on the track and he was just getting started.

Incredibly Decker raced up to fifth place, which means he could very well be the favorite going into the September 5 $7,500-to-win 100 lapper.

The next day, Saturday, September 7, the teams pack up and head to Le RPM Speedway, a dicey bowl ring in the great French-Canadian hinterland. HBR's superb veteran driver Jimmy Phelps took the win last year. Can he go back-to-back?

From a go-kart track to hosting the premier Big Block Modified series in the Northeast and Canada, Le RPM Speedway has come a long way as a racing facility over the years.

This year the Series rolls into Le RPM to race for $7,500-to-win and $500-to-start. Will we see one of the Series rookies pick up their first win? Ryan Godown, Demetrios Drellos, and Jack Lehner have put together solid rookie seasons so far with the typical ups and downs of a first-year on the tour.

It'll be a tough road to the front though as they'll have to get through Larry Wight, Mike Mahaney, Danny Johnson, Rusty Smith, Paul St-Sauveur, Marcus Dinkins and more.

If you can't make it up North, you can catch the race from Autodrome Granby on FloRacing. Also, be sure to follow along on social media. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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