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2020-03-10
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THE PINTY’S STAGE WILL BE A HIVE OF ACTIVITY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
The Pinty's Stage will be a hive of activity at Toronto Motorama show
THE PINTY'S STAGE WILL BE A HIVE OF
ACTIVITY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre
TORONTO, ON // MARCH 10, 2020 • There will be constant action and activity throughout the 330,000 square feet of space that make up the sixth annualMotorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. But nowhere will be busier than thePinty's Stage, located in the southeast corner of Hall 2 at Toronto's International Centre. The show takes place March 13, 14 & 15.
The Pinty's Stage will play host to the majority of the show's awards presentations, celebrity appearances, entertaining and informative discussion panels, media announcements and more.
Throughout the years, at Motorama, the Pinty's Stage has given showgoers access to many automotive and racing celebrities, including Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Ron Capps, Billy Gibbons, Steve Darnell, Gene Winfield, Tom Smith, Courtney Hansen and many others.
This year, Chip Foose, Constance Nunes, Grant Schwartz, JF Launier, Ron Gibbs and others will be added to this prestigious list.
The Pinty's Stage also plays host to the huge Fast Eddie Racewear Short Track and Drag Racing Night of Champions, on the Saturday night of Motorama. This incredible event honours Canadian short track and straight-line racers who won season-long track or series championships the preceding year.
More than 125 champions are expected to take part in this year's presentations, which the promoters believe is unique and unequalled when it comes to celebrating the achievements of so many racing champions at a single time and place.
The Pinty's Stage will once again be the place to be for the SEMA & Featured Builders, Celebrity Guest, Drag Racing, Meet the Media and Hot Rod Builders panel discussions. Car show awards presentations will take place there Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. And Chip Foose will be on the Pinty's Stage to interact with fans on both Saturday and Sunday.
New for 2020, celebrated Canadian automotive artist Ron Gibbs will host a multi-artist Panel Jam on the stage for sessions on both weekend days. He's also doing a painting of Chip Foose, which will be auctioned off for charity near the end of Sunday's car show awards.
And in another first for the Pinty's Stage, Friday night's Motorama Kick-Off Party will be located on the show's main stage. During the proceedings, the show's celebrity guests, sponsors and featured builders will be recognized prior to the surf band Mark Malibu & The Wasagasentertaining the crowd for the evening.
"We've attended and been part of Motorama in several different capacities over the years and we're very excited to sponsor the Pinty's Stage at this year's show," said Tony Spiteri, Vice President – Marketing/Research & Development for Pinty's Delicious Foods. "So many of our partners and customers are involved in the racing and automotive enthusiast communities that it's a great opportunity for us to connect with them and be part of a show that celebrates things that we're all passionate about. It also lets us showcase some of our new initiatives, like the Pinty's Man Cave line of wings and ribs products."
Speaking on behalf of the show, Greg MacPherson said, "Pinty's is an incredible supporter of Canadian racing through its sponsorship of the NASCAR Pinty's Series and events like the history-making Pinty's 100 at Ohsweken Speedway, the season-ending Pinty's Fall Brawl at Jukasa Motor Speedway and other big races. We're honoured that Pinty's chooses to promote its products and brands at Motorama and we encourage everyone to engage with their social media efforts and to consider their products when they're at the grocery store."
For information on Pinty's and its products, visit www.Pintys.com. And use and follow the tags #howdyoupintys, #pintys and #eatertainment on your social media feeds. A detailed schedule of events can be seen atwww.MotoramaShow.com/schedule.
ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, emailinfo@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.
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2020 OMRS Schedule to be Released at the Motorama Expo
2020 OMRS Schedule to be Released at the Motorama Expo
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Winter's legendary grasp becomes a little less intrusive with each passing day. Before long, the calendar will be flipped to unveil the start of another season of hometown racing action. Fans of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series will have the chance to get their first look at the upcoming schedule by visiting the series' booth #2006, located in the Stonebridge Racing Zone in Hall #1 during the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 13th through 15th – at the International Centre in Toronto. OMRS spokesperson Rick Warnes says everyone in the tour's camp is excited about being part of the season preview.
"Since its inception, this show has been one of the racing community's most popular annual attractions. There's so much to see and we're looking forward to being there," Rick Warnes said. "Rick Sharples and the team at Yesterday's Speedways have been good friends and supporters of the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series brand since our days at Mosport, so its great to be able to join forces with them for this event."
In addition to making the 2020 schedule available, Warnes pointed out that series officials will be on hand at the show to answer questions about the upcoming season. Current rookie of the year Alex Cuzzilla and reigning series champion John Baker Jr. will man the OMRS booth at various times throughout the weekend to greet fans and sign autographs.
This will be a season of change in the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series camp, as the group begins a new era since the passing of former driver and long-time official Bill Pickford. Late last year, the tour's logo was redesigned to show Pickford's familiar #61 Modified and the new season's calendar will be dedicated to his memory.
Contingency sponsors Gen 3 Electrical, Borque Transmission, Thinkpath Design, Conview Concrete, Sterling Tire and Clarke Motorsports Communications will support the series in 2020.
To learn more about the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series visit the group's social media platform, www.facebook.com/OMRS or look for the newly redesigned web-site www.ontariomodifiedsracing.com.
Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media
Current rookie of the year Alex Cuzzilla (#50) and reigning series champion John Baker Jr. (#63) will be on hand in the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series booth during this weekend's Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo.
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2020-03-09
NEW TRUCK-O-RAMA FEATURE TO DEBUT AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
New Truck-O-Rama feature to debut at Toronto Motorama Show
NEW TRUCK-O-RAMA FEATURE TO DEBUT
AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre
TORONTO, ON // MARCH 6, 2020 • When you consider that the top three best-selling vehicles in North America are pickup trucks, it's not a surprise that it's a growing trend that many of them end up as highly modified show and street projects.
This trend has led to the creation ofTruck-O-Rama, the newest feature attraction at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo. The 6th annual edition runs March 13, 14 & 15 at Toronto's International Centre.
Said Roger Lachance, the owner of sponsor and award presenter Auto FX Rims Tires & Performance, "Motorama has been showcasing the highest quality cars for years, and we knew that it would be the place to showcase the highest quality trucks, as well. We knew that Truck-O-Rama was the right place to focus our energy."
Over two dozen trucks of all configurations and sizes will be featured in Hall 2, each entry vying for not onlyMotorama awards, but also presentation and workmanship awards courtesy of Hamilton, Ontario's Auto FX.
"The judges will be looking for originality and craftsmanship, as well as design and balance of appearance," continued Lachance. "Things like colour combinations and flow. Just bolting on a bunch of shiny pieces won't cut it. We want guys to be building quality vehicles to match the trends of the hobby."
In this inaugural year of Truck-O-Rama, Auto FX will be bringing a total of five vehicles to Motorama, all of them daily drivers "showcasing some of the projects we get through our doors."
Noted Lachance, "These will be everyday vehicles that our customers have loaned us for the show. The most outrageous one we'll showcase is a 2020 Ram 3500 Mega Cab. That one has the biggest wheels that we could install on a dually; 28 inches. The wheels alone cost almost $20,000. Another truck we'll have on the floor is a custom-built Tow Truck, a real working vehicle."
Added show car coordinator Gary Challice, "Although customized trucks will be featured throughout Motorama, we're trying to encompass a wide variety of them in the Truck-O-Rama display.
"I think the oldest truck in the display is a 1929, and then we'll carry right on to the latest makes and models. We've got an S10 Slammer, an ultimate lowrider, right up to a Monster Truck and everything in between. We're making this year's display an indication of things to come in the future forTruck-O-Rama."
Alongside the examples of finished projects, Truck-O-Rama will share floor space with a line up of associated vendors with product lines ranging from wheels and tires, lift and lowering kits, performance parts, aftermarket audio/video systems, and related 4x4 accessories.
"What we're really excited about is a giveaway we're putting together with the No Club Car Club," continued Lachance. "At various times during Motorama, people will have a chance to win a key to unlock a trunk that will be at the No Club season closer at St. Thomas Dragway in September. The grand prize winner will win a truck build with help from Auto FX and our associate suppliers."
Lachance concluded, "Looking forward, we plan to stay involved and help promote the Truck-O-Rama feature until it is the biggest and most exciting part of Motorama!"
ABOUT AUTO FX PERFORMANCE: Bringing decades of experience in the automotive performance industry, Auto FX Performance in Hamilton has been working to make their customer's vehicles stand out from the pack. Specializing in wheels and tires, Auto FX also supply and install lift kits, lowering kits, high performance parts, exhaust systems, plus custom car audio/video and security accessories. Auto FX also specialize in specific car parts for specific models, specializing in the BMW, Nissan, Mercedes and Lexus lines. To see a full line of product lines and services available from Auto FX Performance, visit their website, www.hamiltonautomotiveperformance.com, or call, (905) 549-7467.
ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.
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CONSTANCE NUNES FROM THE NETFLIX SHOW CAR MASTERS: RUST TO RICHES TO APPEAR AT MOTORAMA
CONSTANCE NUNES FROM THE NETFLIX
SHOW CAR MASTERS: RUST TO RICHES
TO APPEAR AT MOTORAMA
March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre
TORONTO, ON // MARCH 9, 2020 • Constance Nunes, one of the stars of the Netflix TV show CAR MASTERS: Rust to Riches will be at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Saturday and Sunday (March 14 & 15). An engine specialist who grew up hanging around and working at her father's garage in southern California, Nunes also has a passion for racing which she acquired at racetracks in the area, while cheering on her dad.
With more than 15 years experience in the automotive industry, Nunes is the lead mechanic at Gotham Garagewhere they build unique, specialty cars for the Netflix original series, which recently completed shooting its second season. It begins airing in Canada on March 27.
In addition to her TV show, Nunes also has a long resume working for some of the biggest companies in the automotive industry, in commercials and at trade shows like SEMA (Las Vegas) and the Performance Racing Industry show (Indianapolis). Last year, she made history by being the first woman to be featured in one of Edelbrock's national television commercials.
Like her father, Ernie, Constance has a passion for racing and she's competed in several high-profile events including Targa Trophy and The Gumball 3000 Rally.
"My dad had a car shop when I was little – and he still has it to this day. He grew up building cars and drag racing, so I basically spent my childhood around cars and at the dragstrip. So, I always pictured myself doing what he did. Although I thought I'd be more 'behind the wheel' than it ended up being. But while I focussed on building, early on, I've recently had an opportunity to do more racing. I've always loved driving fast cars and technical driving. And lately, I've gotten into off-road racing a bit more."
Nunes is known for specializing in classic and hot rod restorations. And she has a special place in her heart for classic Mustangs. Her personal favourite is a 1964.5 she calls 'Babystang.' She's owned and worked on the car for 15 years. Babystang is regularly featured on Constance's Instagram feed (constance_nunes), which has over 405,000 followers.
One of her motivations is encouraging and inspiring young builders and automotive enthusiasts – especially female ones – to follow their passion as far as it takes them, whether that's a lifelong hobby or a career. She also hopes to serve as an example that people don't have to limit themselves to 'one lane' within the industry. Similarly, Constance enjoys breaking the mold in terms of being a hard-working mechanic who is also ultra-feminine.
"I'm really looking forward to coming to Toronto for 
Motorama," said Nunes. "CAR MASTERS: Rust to Riches is on Netflix in Canada so I know a lot of people are familiar with the show. I was in Canada once a long time ago, but I've never been to Toronto."
At Motorama, Constance will be participating in a number of different activities. She'll be meeting with car enthusiasts and fans at various booth locations around the show, on Saturday and Sunday. She'll also be taking part in on-stage discussions and awards presentations and participating in the VIP Meet & Greet Sessions on Saturday and Sunday, in Room #102 in Hall 1, along with Chip Foose, JF Launier, Grant Schwartz and artist Ron Gibbs.
For admission and VIP Meet & Greet tickets, as well as a detailed listing of Constance's appearance times, check the schedule page atwww.MotoramaShow.com. The sixth annual Motorama show takes place March 13, 14 & 15 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson Airport.
ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.
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2020-03-05
Qwick Wick paraphe une entente avec la série NASCAR Pinty's
Qwick Wick paraphe une entente avec la série NASCAR Pinty's
Une entreprise canadienne désignée l'allume-feu officiel des séries Pinty's et Whelen Euro
DAYTONA BEACH, Floride, le 3 mars 2020 - NASCAR annonce aujourd'hui la signature du partenariat avec Qwick Wick, qui devient l'allume-feu officiel des séries NASCAR Pinty's et Whelen Euro.
Cette entreprise canadienne fabrique des allume-feux à partir d'un mélange unique de cire recyclée et de copeaux de bois, ce qui les rend efficaces dans des conditions humides et venteuses. Fabriqués à Parkhill (Ontario), les allume-feux Qwick Wick ont aidé des millions de campeurs, de propriétaires de chalets et d'amateurs de plein air à allumer leur feu de façon facile et fiable.
« Le style de vie « plein air » et les courses NASCAR a toujours été une combinaison populaire, ce nouveau partenariat allait de soi, » a déclaré Chad Seigler, vice-président de NASCAR responsable du développement des affaires et des partenariats internationaux. « Qwick Wick est une marque facilement reconnaissable, et nous sommes impatients de voir de plus en plus souvent ces produits sur les terrains de camping des circuits de la NASCAR. »
La série NASCAR Pinty's continue de se développer en tant que première série de sport automobile au Canada, et des partenariats comme celui-ci contribuent à élever le niveau de compétition et à exposer ce sport à de plus en plus d'amateurs à travers le pays.
Dans le cadre de ce partenariat de plusieurs années, le prix « Qwick Wick Hottest Lap of the Race » sera décerné au pilote ayant réalisé le tour le plus rapide, à chaque course de la série Pinty's en 2020.
La saison dernière, Qwick Wick a offert son support à l'équipe « 22 Racing » et à la Chevrolet n°26 de Chandler Smith au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. L'entreprise a récemment annoncé qu'elle offrira cette année son support au vétéran de la série des camionnettes NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors, le canadien Stewart Friesen, originaire de Niagara-on-the-Lake, lors de la première épreuve, de l'histoire de la série Pinty's, sur terre battue , qui se déroulera sur le circuit d'Ohsweken Speedway (mardi 18 août).
« Qwick Wick et les amateurs de NASCAR partagent une passion pour le plein air et la vitesse. Nous sommes ravis d'être l'allume-feu officiel des séries NASCAR Pinty's et Whelen Euro, » a déclaré Frank Wall, président de Qwick Wick. En tant qu'entreprise canadienne, nous sommes fiers d'apporter un soutien supplémentaire à la meilleure série en sport automobile du Canada, entre autres, grâce au prix du tour de piste le plus rapide, le « Qwick Wick Hottest Lap of the Race ».
Les amateurs peuvent suivre l'équipe « 22 Racing » (www.twitter.com/22RacingTeam, www.facebook.com/22racingteam) et Qwick Wick (www.twitter.com/Qwickwick) sur les médias sociaux pour les mises à jour sur leur programme NASCAR, ainsi que les concours, cadeaux et offres spéciales.
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Qwick Wick Signs Partnership with NASCAR Pinty’s Series
Qwick Wick Signs Partnership with NASCAR Pinty's Series
Canadian-owned business will be Official Fire Starter of Pinty's Series and Whelen Euro Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – NASCAR today announced Qwick Wick as the Official Fire Starter of the NASCAR Pinty's Series and NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
The Canadian-owned business manufactures fire starters made from a unique blend of recycled wax and wood shavings making them effective in wet and windy conditions. Qwick Wick fire starters are made in Parkhill, Ontario, and have helped millions of campers, cottagers and outdoor enthusiasts build fires for nearly three decades.
"The outdoor lifestyle and NASCAR racing are a perfect match, making this relationship a natural fit for us," said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Vice President of International Business Development and Partnerships. "Qwick Wick is an easily recognizable brand, and we look forward to seeing more of them around NASCAR racetrack campgrounds.
"The NASCAR Pinty's Series continues to grow as Canada's premier motorsport series, and partnerships like this help raise the competition level and connect fans of the sport across the country."
As part of the multi-year partnership, the "Qwick Wick Hottest Lap of the Race" prize will be awarded to the driver with the fastest lap in each Pinty's Series race.
Last season Qwick Wick sponsored 22 Racing and the No. 26 Chevrolet of Chandler Smith at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. The company recently announced a sponsorship of NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen, a Niagara-on-the-Lake native, in the Pinty's Series dirt track debut at Ohsweken Speedway scheduled for on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
"Qwick Wick and NASCAR race fans share a passion for the outdoors and speed. We're excited to be the Official Fire Starter of the NASCAR Pinty's Series and the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series." said Frank Wall, Qwick Wick President. "As a proud Canadian company, we're honoured to bring additional support to Canada's top racing series through the 'Qwick Wick Hottest Lap of the Race' award."
Fans can follow 22 Racing (www.twitter.com/22RacingTeam, www.facebook.com/22racingteam) and Qwick Wick (www.twitter.com/Qwickwick) social media platforms for updates on their NASCAR program, including contests, giveaways and discounts.
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SPRING FEVER: MODIFIED CARS & CULTURE TO BE PART OF TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW FOR FIFTH YEAR
SPRING FEVER: MODIFIED CARS & CULTURE TO BE
PART OF TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW FOR FIFTH YEAR
March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre
TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 21, 2020 • Celebrating its fifth anniversary as part of the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo, Spring Fever: Modified Cars and Culture, returns to Toronto's International Centre on March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 to highlight the vehicles, attitude and lifestyle of the tuner, import and modern modified car hobby.
Presented by Oakville, Ontario's Burning Rubber Tire & Speed, this year, Spring Fever will be moving into Hall 3 at the International Centre.
"We're excited for the move," expressed Spring Fever Director Kristine Hill. "It's a new hall, with a new look and it brings a new energy to our part of the Motorama show."
She continued, "One thing the move has done is force us to be slightly more selective in our choice of entries. We will still showcase 60 vehicles, but they will be the highest quality that we could find. And we will have a larger variety of vehicles than we've ever had in the past, everything from sleek and cool to loud and outrageous."
Drawing entries from as far away as Quebec and Florida, Spring Fever will feature cars ranging from luxury modified vehicles and drifters, to high-performance, traditional Japanese tuners and exotic hi-lift trucks.
"This will be a great way for show visitors to see the progression of the tuner and modified hobby over the years."
Hill then went on to reveal that, while Spring Fever prefers to showcase as many 'first-time shown' vehicles as possible, several past award winners – including the 2019 'Best in Show' car, a Jeep Wrangler owned by Jagraj Grewal – will also be on display. All the vehicles will be competing for Spring Fever awards that recognize quality workmanship, overall presentation and uniqueness of each entry. A trio of judges, all former championship-level tuners themselves, will scrutinize the vehicles giving special consideration to 'fit, function, flow and sense of balance.'
Expanding on the lifestyle portion of this 'show within a show,' Spring Fever attendees will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of discipline-related vendors, while being entertained by continual music courtesy of DJs Vito and Adele from Vitel Events. Vehicle wrap demonstrations will run throughout the three-day Motorama show. A tattoo artist will also be on hand for the most engaged show visitors.
"We are going to keep things fresh on the Burning Rubber Stage, as well," continued Hill. "On our stage we will be having such things as a 'best beard' and 'best tattoo' competition and maybe even a pie-eating contest. Just some silly things to keep people smiling."
Although one of the newer disciplines in the custom car hobby, the tuner, import and modern modified segments have found a strong following, especially among the younger car hobbyists.
Concluded Hill, "There is a much larger reliance on technology, in these cars. The focus has shifted away from the mechanical side. That doesn't say that you won't see some older vehicles, but if you look carefully, you will see how the car builders have incorporated new technology into their cars and trucks. It's a new game where the tuning tools come though a keyboard, rather than a wrench."
ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.
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VEGAS RAT RODS ALUMNUS GRANT SCHWARTZ RETURNING TO TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
VEGAS RAT RODS ALUMNUS GRANT SCHWARTZ
RETURNING TO TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW
March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at Toronto's International Centre
TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 28, 2020 • Following a two-year stint as a member of Steve Darnell's WelderUp / Vegas Rat Rods fabricating staff, Grant Schwartz returned home to Elmira, Ontario to concentrate on "doing my own thing."
"Working on the TV show was completely different from anything else I've ever done," said Schwartz. "But it was a great learning experience. Everyone builds in their own fashion and watching the way those extremely talented people work – and seeing the different tricks they use to get to a finished project – has translated into some great new ideas and procedures for me in my own business."
In an effort to promote Schwartz Welding and to demonstrate his talents and some of those new ideas to custom car hobbyists, Schwartz will return to the 6th Annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo with a booth (#M117) in Hall 4 at the International Centre, better known as Mayhem…in the Backroom.
The show runs March 13, 14 & 15 at will fill more than 330,000 square feet of the giant venue, located across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. And when he isn't at his display, Schwartz will be taking part in various discussions panels and awards presentations on the Pinty's Stage (in Hall 2) and in the Celebrity VIP Meet & Greet sessions, at Motorama.
Proudly describing himself as a 'hands-on' fabricator, Schwartz creates vehicles from "the steering wheel on down" and is currently directing his passion for Hot Rods into a new, focussed venture.
"Almost everything I've done has been associated with Hot Rods. And now, custom-built trucks are getting really popular in the hobby. People are transforming everything from Model A's, to 1950 half-tons… into street rods."
Capitalizing on this trend, some of the on-going projects in the Schwartz Welding fabrication shop include a 1940 Chevy pickup, a 1939 Ford truck as well as a 1949 International.
"What I'm now doing is building and selling a chassis based on a 1970 Ford that I brought home from Vegas Rat Rods. Guys will be able to hang a body from any 1967 to 1979 – long or short box – on my chassis. I will have one of these chassis in my booth in the Mayhem room for the entire weekend. And I'll be there to answer any questions people might have."
Schwartz concluded, "All of my builds have one thing in common, they're all vehicles that are driveable, enjoyable and safe. No 'trailer queens' for me."
ABOUT GRANT SCHWARTZ: For more information on Grant Schwartz and Schwartz Welding, go to www.SchwartzWelding.com You can follow Grant on social media at schwartz.inc (Facebook) and @schwartzwelding (Instagram).
ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The sixth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo takes place March 13, 14 & 15, 2020 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 330,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.
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VIAGRA se joint à RONA et St Hubert à titre de co-commanditaire principal de la voiture numéro 18 d'Alex Tagliani en série NASCAR Pinty's
Québec, 3 mars 2020 - Le pilote de course automobile Alex Tagliani a dévoilé mardi à Québec, en présence de Guillaume Dubois, Directeur de Marketing chez Upjohn, une division de Pfizer, les nouvelles couleurs de la Chevrolet Camaro numéro 18 de l'équipe 22 Racing. Les nouvelles couleurs mettent en vedette VIAGRA qui se joint à RONA et St Hubert à titre de co-commanditaire principal pour la saison de course 2020 de la série NASCAR Pinty's. Lors de la présentation officielle au Salon international de l'Auto de Québec, Alex a également souligné l'arrivée de partenaires secondaires additionnels qui se joindront aux trois principaux commanditaires de l'équipe pour les 13 épreuves du championnat NASCAR canadien.
« À l'approche de la saison NASCAR Pinty's 2020, nous avons beaucoup de choses à vous annoncer, dont un nouveau commanditaire qui apporte de nouvelles couleurs sur la voiture de course de l'équipe 22 Racing. C'est donc un honneur de s'associer à une marque aussi emblématique que VIAGRA à titre de co-commanditaire principal de notre équipe de course, a déclaré Alex Tagliani.
« La participation de VIAGRA à notre sport est un prolongement de l'objectif continu de la marque de refléter l'esprit de vitalité associé aux hommes étant proactifs et ouverts à leur santé et leur bien-être. À titre de pilote, c'est avec fierté que je présente cette voiture aux amateurs de NASCAR. J'espère compléter une saison 2020 qui sera à la hauteur de nos attentes et qui sera remplie de podiums et de victoires.
« Je suis très heureux de voir VIAGRA, qui vient de célébrer ses 20 ans d'anniversaire au Canada, devenir l'un des co-commanditaires principaux de la voiture de course numéro 18. La Chevrolet Camaro de l'équipe 22 Racing continuera de porter les couleurs RONA et St-Hubert avec qui d'ailleurs on travaille à dévoiler très bientôt quelque chose. J'aimerais ici mentionner les compagnies CanTorque et La Petite Bretonne qui poursuivront leur longue relation avec moi tout comme 440 Laval Chevrolet. Je dois aussi souhaiter la bienvenue à deux nouveaux venus : l'équipe Gestion de flotte Tristan et celle d'Andy Transport. Je suis très reconnaissant à tous, » a conclu Tagliani.
Plusieurs personnes ont aidé Alex Tagliani et son équipe lors du dévoilement de la voiture 2020 au Salon International de l'Auto de Québec. Outre les intervenants du salon de Québec, Alex a également compté sur l'aide de Dominic Fugère, du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, qui a agi à titre de maître de cérémonie.
Au cours de l'hiver, l'équipe de Tagliani a travaillé d'arrache-pied pour préparer la Chevrolet Camaro numéro 18 VIAGRA/RONA/St Hubert pour la saison de course afin qu'elle soit hyper compétitive. Alex a aussi mis en oeuvre plein de projets, dont des concours en collaboration du GP3R, concours qui permettront à plusieurs amateurs d'être présents avec l'équipe 22 Racing lors du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières en août prochain.
Changements en série NASCAR Pinty's pour 2020
Les officiels de la série NASCAR Pinty's n'ont pas chômé non plus afin de présenter un calendrier de courses plus varié en 2020. Plusieurs changements ont été apportés avec la disparition des épreuves de Riverside Speedway en Nouvelle-Écosse, l'Autodrome Saint-Eustache au nord de Montréal et la course américaine au New Hampshire Speedway. Ces épreuves seront remplacées par le retour du circuit Sunset Speedway et celui d'ICAR à Mirabel et une nouveauté au Ohsweken Speedway en Ontario.
Le circuit Sunset Speedway situé à Innisfil en Ontario, quatrième épreuve de la saison qui sera disputée le 4 juillet entre la course de l'Autodrome Chaudière et celle de Toronto, est de retour après quatre ans d'absence. Alex Tagliani y avait remporté les deux dernières et ses seules courses sur cet anneau de 0,53 kilomètre en 2015 et 2016. En 2015, il avait écrit une page d'histoire en devenant le premier pilote dans la série NASCAR Canada à prendre un tour complet à ses adversaires au fil d'arrivée de la course de 300 tours. Tagliani avait mené les 192 derniers passages. L'année suivante sur le même ovale, Tag avait de nouveau triomphé de nouveau après avoir mené 163 des 300 tours de la course.
L'épreuve du Circuit ICAR, qui revient en 2020 après trois ans d'absence, sera disputée le 12 septembre. La 12e manche du calendrier est insérée entre les courses ontariennes de Bowmanville (CTMP) et celle de la finale de la saison au Jukasa Motor Speedway. À ICAR, Tag sera à la recherche de sa première victoire sur ce circuit routier. En 2015, il était monté sur la troisième marche du podium et terminé cinquième en 2014 et 2017. Le pilote originaire de Lachenaie a terminé cinq fois dans le top 8 lors de ses présences à ICAR et récolté trois positions de tête.
La course du mardi 18 août sur la piste de terre battue de 0,6 km du Ohsweken Speedway en Ontario sera une première sur ce genre de piste pour la série NASCAR Pinty's. Cette dixième étape du calendrier sera disputée entre deux épreuves de circuit routier, soit celle du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières dont la longueur passera de 50 à 60 tours et celle disputée en septembre au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP).
Deux épreuves à Bowmanville, dont une en ouverture de la saison, deux au Jukasa Motor Speedway, dont la finale de la saison, entre coupées des trois courses dans l'Ouest canadien (Edmonton et Saskatoon), voilà de quoi occuper la saison estivale des amateurs de courses canadiens avec ces 13 épreuves.
Vous pouvez suivre les activités d'Alex et l'équipe Tag MOTORSPORT/22 Racing sur Instagram @tagliani ainsi que sur Twitter au https://twitter.com/tagliani.
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