2023-07-10

LA PLUS GRANDE ENVOLÉE AÉROMUSICALE PUBLIQUE DE DRONES LUMINEUX AU CANADA ANCRERA LA SOIRÉE AUDACE TRIFLUVIENNE DU SAMEDI 5 AOUT DANS LE PARC PORTUAIRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES


 
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LA SOIRÉE AUDACE TRIFLUVIENNE DU SAMEDI 5 AOUT DANS LE PARC PORTUAIRE DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES

Trois-Rivières, le jeudi 6 juillet 2023 - Grâce à l'appui d'une douzaine d'entreprises de la région, le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières pourra encore offrir cette année une grande fête gratuite et grand public le samedi 5 août prochain au Parc Portuaire de Trois-Rivières. Sous le thème Audace Trifluvienne, cette soirée sera l'hôte de la plus grande envolée aéromusicale publique au Canada mettant en lumière 400 drones simultanément. Comme lors de la trentaine d'éditions précédentes, ce sont les artisans de la firme québécoise Royal Pyrotechnie qui illumineront le ciel de Trois-Rivières. Cette fois-ci, cependant, avec les 400 drones de leur division Fusion Drone Shows,  ils le feront sans mettre le feu aux poudres. 

« Avec les enjeux de qualité de l'air et d'inflammabilité amené par la sécheresse et les feux de forêt que le Québec connaît, nous avons réalisé qu'il fallait voir s'il n'y avait pas moyen d'émerveiller les gens avec autre chose que des feux d'Artifice, a expliqué Dominic Fugère, directeur général du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Forts de l'appui de la douzaine d'entreprises qui a décidé d'être des nôtres pour cette grande soirée, nous nous sommes entendus avec nos amis de Royal Pyrotechnie pour innover, faire preuve d'audace, d'où le nom et le thème de notre soirée du 5 août grâce à l'expertise de leur division Fusion Drone Shows. »

Ainsi Maurécon a été la première entreprise à s'approprier une des tranches de 15 000$, Charles Turcotte et Fils a rapidement suivi avec un partenaire qui sera annoncé à une date ultérieure. D'autres entreprises comme GB Démolition, Location LTR et Lionel Deshaies Excavation, Le Centre Dentaire 3R, Doucet + Turcotte Architectes se sont jointes pour prendre des parts en collaboration. 

Si les Concessionnaires Chevrolet du Québec sont un partenaire principal du GP3R depuis plusieurs années à travers le Défi Urbain Chevrolet, les trois concessionnaires de la marque dans notre région - Trois-Rivières Chevrolet, Lessard Chevrolet de Shawinigan t Auger Chevrolet de Nicolet ont décidé de contribuer spécifiquement à cet événement qui vise à remercier les gens de notre région. 

Le Salon de Jeux de Trois-Rivières et Loto-Québec ont complété le montage financier en plus d'inciter le GP3R à innover en se dirigeant vers les drones plutôt que les bombes pyrotechniques.  Même six conseillers municipaux de Trois-Rivières - Jonathan Bradley, Maryse Bellemare, Alain Lafontaine, Daniel Cournoyer, Luc Tremblay et René Martin ont décidé de contribuer à cette soirée en attribuant une portion de leur budget discrétionnaire de publicité à cet événement qui célèbre l'audace des gens d'ici. 

« Honnêtement, pour l'instant, comme nous sommes en pleine innovation, on ne sait pas si ce sera mieux, pire ou égal à un spectacle pyromusical classique, a ajouté M. Fugère. Chose certaine, grâce à l'audace des gens qui nous appuient et de Rpyal Pyrotechnie et Fusion Drone Shows qui nous ont promis la plus imposante envolée publique de drones au Canada, on sait qu'on le saura au lendemain de cette soirée du 5 août!»

Si les drones remplaceront les bombes, l'atmosphère festive de la soirée, elle, misera sur des valeurs sûres et un rythme éprouvé. Ainsi, un DJ choisi sur le volet par le Festival Sunsation débutera l'animation musicale au Parc Portuaire dès 18h jusqu'à 20h30 alors que le groupe The Raccoons, qui accueilleront pour l'occasion Jonas Tomalty comme chanteur invité, prendra le relais. Peu après le coup de 22h, question de laisser le Cirque du Soleil terminer son spectacle Guy! Guy! Guy! à l'Amphithéâtre Cogeco,les 400 drones de Fusion illumineront le ciel. Les Night Bluemers, courtoisie de Trois-Rivières en Blues, clôtureront la soirée alors que les gens présents reprendront leur souffle après cette grande soirée innovante.

La soirée du 5 août ne sera pas la seule où le GP3R animera le centre-ville. Fidèles à la tradition, les pilotes investiront le Parc portuaire avec leurs bolides de courses en début de soirée, le jeudi 3 août, pour y rencontrer les amateurs, prendre des autoportraits et signer des autographes. 

En plus d'annoncer l'innovation et l'audace pour ses activités hors-piste, le GP3R a profité de la présence des médias pour annoncer que la série ModLite, habituellement présente sur les circuits de terre battue du Québec se joindra aux séances en piste des Légendes Modifiées et ainsi faire comme les voitures du Défi Urbain Chevrolet en passant de la terre battue à 'asphalte des rues.


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2023-07-05

NASCAR, Premier Partners Launch New “Thank You, Fans” Campaign as Part of 75th Anniversary Celebration

NASCAR, Premier Partners Launch New "Thank You, Fans" Campaign as Part of 75th Anniversary Celebration

National campaign includes sweepstakes for fans to win "diamond experience" at

NASCAR's 2023 Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 5, 2023) – NASCAR this week is launching a new national campaign called "Thank You, Fans" alongside its four Premier Partners – Busch Light, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity – celebrating the millions of dedicated followers fueling America's No. 1 motorsport throughout its first 75 years and well into the future.

 

Led by a 30-second television spot that debuted during the first-ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race this past Sunday, 'Thank You, Fans' marks the first time the four Premier Partners have joined forces with the sanctioning body on an integrated marketing campaign. It will come to life throughout the next five weeks across a multitude of traditional, social and experiential marketing touchpoints ranging from fan-centric content features to giveaways and surprise-and-delight moments at track.

'Thank You, Fans' will include a national sweepstakes inviting fans to share their stories of becoming a NASCAR fan for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid, premium experience at NASCAR's Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

 

"NASCAR fans are the most passionate and brand-loyal you'll find in all of sports, and we simply would not be here without them," said Michelle Byron, NASCAR senior vice president of partnership marketing. "Our incredible partners like Busch Light, Coca-Cola, GEICO and Xfinity have seen that passion firsthand throughout the years, and we're ecstatic to come together to truly recognize our fans – new and old – for the energy and effort they put into NASCAR as we continue celebrating this milestone anniversary."

 

[Click here to download hi-resolution 'Thank You, Fans' logo files]

Dubbed the "diamond experience" in honor of NASCAR's 75th "diamond" anniversary, the sweepstakes grand prize package will treat one fan and a guest to the race weekend of a lifetime, including behind-the-scenes access and premium hospitality with unique elements from each Premier Partner. For more information and to enter the sweepstakes, fans can visit www.nascar.com/thankyoufans.  

 

On the campaign's opening weekend July 8 and 9, NASCAR Fan Rewards – the sanctioning body's free  loyalty program launched earlier this year – will award double points all weekend long for fans who check-in via the NASCAR.com leaderboard while watching NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, or CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races.

 

Throughout its run, 'Thank You, Fans' will be anchored by original social and digital content produced by NASCAR Studios, including a weekly video feature series highlighting the many unique fans at the racetrack. The content plan also includes messages of gratitude to the fans straight from their favorite drivers. 

Additional surprise-and-delight moments will take place for fans at individual tracks throughout the campaign window, with 'Thank You, Fans' content and campaign elements coming to life in the NASCAR Experience midway activation at Richmond Raceway and Michigan International Speedway as well.

 

The NASCAR season rolls onto Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Fans can tune in to the NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 available at Walmart this Sunday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Tickets are available for purchase at www.nascar.com/tickets.

 

About NASCAR

Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').


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50-Lap Bone Stock Headliner This Weekend at Peterborough Speedway

50-Lap Bone Stock Headliner This Weekend at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 



Showcase events are the chance for drivers in home track racing divisions to shine. Saturday, July 8th, Attersley Tirecraft presents a 50-lap feature event for the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock teams at Peterborough Speedway.

 

"We've had a great 2023 season and we're happy to have the team at Attersley Tirecraft join our program this weekend," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Also in the line-up will be the Renegade Truck, Super Stock and Junior Late Model divisions, plus the Canadian Legend Car Series. King of the Hill timed spectator laps will be the intermission feature."

 

Attersley Tirecraft has been part of the Central Ontario landscape since 1960. Located at 677 Crown Drive in Peterborough, they're the market's top service provider for car, light truck, commercial heavy truck, farm and off-road tires from the best-known brands in the industry.

 

For the Saturday, July 8th event at Peterborough Speedway, pit gates will open at 2:30, grandstands at 5:00 with racing at 6:00. Looking ahead on the schedule finds the Pure Country 105 Mid-Season Bash – Saturday, July 15th – with the return of the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models for a 50-lap main event. Also on the night's line-up will be the home track Bone Stock, Mini Stock and Late Model divisions, plus the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series. Kid's rides will be the intermission feature.

 

The Ontario Sportsman Series returns Saturday, July 29th with the OSCAAR Modifieds, Hot Rods and Outlaw Midgets on the Saturday, August 5th calendar. Saturday, August 12th is the final Double Toonie Fan Appreciation Night of the 2023 season.

 

Peterborough Speedway is committed to providing the total hometown motorsports experience, with a full selection of pub-style food options including fresh cut fries, homestyle burgers, sausage and well-known trackside brownies. New this year, be sure to check-out the Turn 4 Beer Garden.

 

Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval has been thrilling fans with the best of local racing from its location on Mount Pleasant Road since 1967. For schedule details, news and information on the remaining events on this year's line-up, visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com or see the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media profiles.

 

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

 

Attersley Tirecraft presents a 50-lap feature from the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks and a full night of hometown racing – Saturday, July 8th – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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2023-06-29

Doing the Canada Day 2 Toonie Tango at Peterborough Speedway

Doing the Canada Day 2 Toonie Tango at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 


Put your money where your grandstand admission ticket is and you'll still get change for $5.00.

Pepsi presents another Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night – Saturday, July 1st – at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval. Enjoy the best home track racing anywhere in Central Ontario and spectator grandstand admission passes are just $4.00 each.

 

Entertain a family of 5 this weekend with a great night of racing at Peterborough Speedway for only $20.00.

 

Check out the action with the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, SwitchTire Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Jiffy Lube Super Stock and KOD Disposal Late Model divisions, complete with a Fan Appreciation driver autograph session as the intermission feature. Pit gates open at 1:30, with grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and the first heat race green flag at 5:00. Spectator grandstand admission Saturday, July 1st is only $4.00.

 

Peterborough Speedway's promotional team is dedicated to providing a total fan experience at every event. From food concessions offering fresh cut fries and homestyle burgers and sausage, to this year's newest feature, the Turn 4 Beer Garden.

 

Celebrate Canada Day 2023 with the season's 2nd Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Day, presented by Pepsi – Saturday, July 1st – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

For complete track information – including details on the 30th anniversary edition of the APC Auto Parts Centre Autumn Colours Classic, October 6th, 7th and 8th – see www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the social media homes for Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

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

 

SwitchTire Mini Stock teams will be in the line-up during the Canada Day Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Pepsi – Saturday, July 1st – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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2023-06-28

Brandt Graham Returns to Asphalt Late Model Action at Peterborough Speedway

Brandt Graham Returns to Asphalt Late Model Action at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


 



Not every racer looks at an off weekend as a chance to relax.

 

After following RUSH Late Model dirt track events as part of a 2-car team with his father, Brandt Graham sees a break in his 2023 schedule as the perfect chance to find another place to race. The 25-year-old from Orono, Ontario will load the team's No. 14 asphalt equipment into the hauler and head to the Double Toonie/Fan Appreciation Night – Saturday, July 1st – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

No stranger to the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval – where he raced in the Mini Stock division and picked-up wins during his back-to-back Ontario Sportsman Series championship seasons – Graham is looking forward to the chance to race close to home. While the team's dirt track starts have been south of the border, this weekend's Peterborough Speedway green flag is about half an hour away from his front door. The driver says he's looking forward to heading back to the popular Central Ontario oval, where he scored a 3rd place finish earlier this season.

 

"I had some great runs there earlier in my career and Dad has trophies from his 6 combined Thunder Car and Late Model championship seasons in the shop. Its always been one of our favourite places to run," explained Brandt Graham. "We made some great friends in our years there and considering this weekend's event is Fan Appreciation Night with $4.00 grandstand admission, I'm looking for the opportunity to make some new ones."

 

Following Brandt Graham's Canada Day Peterborough Speedway return, Graham Racing's next date on the RUSH Late Model tour will be Saturday, July 15th at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Whether on blacktop or dirt, the team is proudly supported by Hot Rod Swag, Arcade Pools & Spas, Beavis Excavating & Haulage, White's Equipment Service and Training, Chrontario, Dig Tech Infrastructure, GOAT Transport, Full Circle Automation, PJ Larkin Salvage and Clarke Motorsports Communications.

 

Family, friends and fans can follow Craig and Brandt Graham and the Graham Racing team throughout the 2023 season at the track or by visiting www.graham98racing.com, @Graham_Racing or www.facebook.com/graham98racing.

 

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

 

With an open week on his Dirt Late Model schedule, Brandt Graham (No. 14) will make his second start of the 2023 schedule with the KOD Disposal Late Models at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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2023-06-27

Treyten Lapcevich Scores Third Win of 2023 in Epic Newfoundland Finish

Treyten Lapcevich Scores Third Win of 2023 in Epic Newfoundland Finish

Avondale, N.L. – Treyten Lapcevich sailed away with his third win of the 2023 at Eastbound International Speedway, in a spectacular 250-lap event. 

Out of the first four events of the year, Lapcevich has an average finish of 1.25 and has led a total of 590 laps, 69 of which came during the PRO●LINE 250.

"We had to earn that one, that's for sure," said Lapcevich. "We never stopped adjusting, came down during one caution, and made a lot of adjustments at the break too."

The only race that Lapcevich has not won this season, was the previous race at Autodrome Chaudiere, which was won by defending champion Marc-Antoine Camirand.

"We had to serve a penalty because I jumped the initial start," said Camirand, after finishing second. "We made an adjustment at the halfway break, and then the car was a lot better." 

Lapcevich was able to survive a late-race restart with five to go, holding off the No. 96 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet of Camirand, who restarted alongside Lapcevich and Alex Labbe in the No. 24 Evirum/Home Hardware Ford. 

Labbe, making his first start of the season, subbed for Thomas Nepveu who had a previous racing commitment, finished second, barely beating Camirand to the line. 

"We didn't need that long red flag, I felt like the tires cooled off. It took a little for my stuff to get going," said Labbe. "But we fought hard, I think I got second place by like 0.005 of a second, it was a big drag race off of four on the last lap."

J.P. Bergeron, who finished 10th in the No. 1 Prolon Controls/Rousseau Metals Ford, sustained major damage following a crash with the No. 23 Oceanex/Miller Lite/Make-A-Wish/Wing N It Chevrolet of Brandon McFarlane. 

Both crews made repairs to their cars and were able to continue, but multiple drivers who led laps during the race faced problems.

Pole sitter Donald Theetge in the No. 80 Groupe Theetge Inc/XPN Chevrolet, retired from the race after only 57 laps, marking his second retirement due to rear-end issues in two races. 

Andrew Ranger, a teammate to Camirand, had several problems throughout the day, including a spin on lap 64, and eventually finished 17.

During the spin, Ranger was able to avoid contact and get the car going in the right direction without the need for the officials to throw a caution. 

The No. 9 Leland/GMS/RGC/Shear Metal Products Chevrolet of Bandon Watson spun out with 30 to go after leading 33 laps earlier in the day. 

Following the spin, the No. 9 ended up leaking fluid on the track causing a long red flag to clean up. 

Alex Guenette came home fourth, with Kevin Lacroix in fifth after he led the most laps of the race. Alex Tagliani, Larry Jackson, L.P. Dumoulin, Dexter Stacey, and J.P. Bergeron rounded out the top-ten. 

The PRO●LINE 250 Pres. by your Chevrolet Dealers will air tape-delayed on TSN on Saturday, July 1 at 3:00 p.m. ET and on RDS2 on Saturday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. ET.


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NOUVELLES ET NOTES : La série NASCAR Pinty's revient à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador avec enthousiasme

NOUVELLES ET NOTES : La série NASCAR Pinty's revient à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador avec enthousiasme

Les transporteurs des équipes de la série NASCAR Pinty's sont arrivés sur l'île de Terre-Neuve pour la présentation du « PRO●LINE 250 par votre concessionnaire Chevrolet local » au Eastbound International Speedway. 

Peu après 10 heures ce matin, les transporteurs de la série et des équipes ont débarqué du MV Atlantic Vision à Argentia (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador) et se sont dirigés vers le Confederation Building, au centre-ville de St. John's. Les transporteurs y resteront jusqu'à tôt le matin du vendredi 23 juin, lorsqu'ils se rendront à la piste pour le reste de la fin de semaine. 

Vendredi soir, les amateurs pourront se rendre au centre-ville de St. John's pour assister à la fête de bienvenue officielle sur la rue George, qui comprendra des questions et réponses en direct avec les pilotes de la série, une séance d'autographes et de la musique en direct. L'événement est gratuit et débute à 18 : 30 (heure locale), alors que le concert est prévu pour 19 : 30, toujours en heure locale.

Après la tombée du drapeau à damier de la PRO●LINE 250, le vainqueur retournera au centre-ville, à George Street, pour une présentation spéciale du trophée devant les amateurs et la ville de St. John's.

Cinq pilotes terre-neuviens inscrits 

 

Seul ovale en asphalte de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, l'Eastbound International Speedway est devenu la principale destination des pilotes et des amateurs de sports motorisés de la province. 

 

La saison dernière, seuls deux pilotes locaux ont participé à la course, Sara Thorne et Brandon McFarlane, qui en étaient à leur premier départ en carrière. 

 

Thorne est entrée dans l'histoire de la série l'an dernier en devenant la plus jeune femme à prendre le départ dans la série NASCAR Pinty's. 

 

À l'occasion de ce deuxième événement annuel dans la province, cinq habitants de Terre-Neuve sont engagés dans la PRO●LINE 250. Les cinq pilotes sont également les seules recrues inscrites à l'événement. 

 

McFarlane et Josh Collins ont déjà effectué deux courses cette saison au Sunset Speedway et à l'Autodrome Chaudière, tandis que Thorne, 19 ans, prendra son premier départ en 2023.

 

Deux autres Terre-Neuviens, Wayne Hanlon Jr et Owen Groves, feront leurs débuts dans la série.

 

Alex Labbé remplace Thomas Nepveu

 

En raison d'un engagement antérieur, Thomas Nepveu ne participera pas à la course ce week-end à Eastbound. 

 

Le pilote de la Ford Envirum/Home Hardware no 24 sera Alex Labbé, champion de la série Pinty's en 2017 et pilote aussi en série NASCAR Xfinity. 

 

L'an dernier, Labbé a fait deux courses dans la série NASCAR Pinty's, au Circuit ICAR où il a terminé quatrième et au Delaware Speedway, où il a terminé sixième. 

 

Cette année, il a couru à temps partiel dans la série Xfinity, où il a terminé deux fois 11e en sept départs depuis le début de l'année. 

 

En Passant ! Des nouvelles de la série NASCAR Pinty's, etc.

Le vainqueur en 2022, Marc-Antoine Camirand, qui vient également de remporter la course précédente de cette saison à l'Autodrome Chaudière, sera l'un des favoris des spectateurs et tentera de répéter l'exploit de l'année passée samedi en fin d'après-midi. 

Cependant, son équipe n°96 s'est vu imposer une pénalité de niveau P4 après la course du week-end passé. Une infraction technique constatée lors de l'inspection d'après-course a, entraîné la perte de 18 points pour le titre de pilote, rétrogradant Camirand à la cinquième place au classement. 

La course PRO●LINE 250 présentée par votre concessionnaire Chevrolet local au "Eastbound International Speedway sera diffusée en direct sur TSN+ au Canada et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis à 16 : 15 HNT le samedi 24 juin 2023. La course sera diffusée en différé sur TSN et sur RDS2 le samedi 8 juillet à 11 h 30 HNT.

 

Course                                     PRO●LINE 250 

Date / Heure du départ             Samedi le 24 juin 2023 / 4 : 34 p.m. NDT.

Piste / Ville                              Eastbound International Speedway (Avondale, NL)

Télévision                                TSN: Samedi, Juillet 1 @ 3 :00 p.m. ET / RDS2: Samedi, Juillet 8 @ 11:30 a.m. ET

En direct                                  Canada : TSN+

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NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: NASCAR Pinty’s Series Returns to Newfoundland & Labrador with Excitement

NASCAR Pinty's Series News & Notes:

NASCAR Pinty's Series Returns to Newfoundland & Labrador with Excitement

 

The NASCAR Pinty's Series haulers have arrived on the island of Newfoundland & Labrador for the PRO●LINE 250 Pres. by your Local Chevrolet Dealers at Eastbound International Speedway. 

 

Just shortly after 10 a.m. NDT, the Series and team haulers disembarked the MV Atlantic Vision in Argentia, N.L., and headed towards the Confederation Building, downtown St. John's. 

 

The haulers will remain there until early Friday (June 23, 2023) morning, when they head to the track for the weekend. 

 

On Friday evening, fans can head to downtown St. John's for the Official Welcome Party on George Street for live Q&As with the series drivers, an autograph session and live music. The event is free to attend and starts at 6:30 p.m. NDT with the concert beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m.

 

After the checkered flag for the PRO●LINE 250 has fallen, the winner of the race will head back downtown to George Street, for a special trophy presentation in front of fans and the city of St. John's. 

Five Newfoundland Drivers Entered 

 

As the only asphalt oval in Newfoundland and Labrador, Eastbound International Speedway has become the main destination for drivers and fans in the province. 

 

Last season's race featured only two local drivers, Sara Thorne and Brandon McFarlane who made their first career starts. 

 

Thorne made series history last year when she became the youngest female to make a start in the NASCAR Pinty's Series. 

 

Now in the second annual event in the province, five Newfoundland locals are entered in the PRO●LINE 250. The five drivers are also the only rookies entered in the event. 

 

McFarlane and Josh Collins have already completed two races this season at Sunset Speedway and Autodrome Chaudiere, while 19-year-old Thorne will be making her first start of 2023.

 

Two more Newfoundlanders, Wayne Hanlon Jr., and Owen Groves will be making their series debut. 

 

Alex Labbé Subbing for Thomas Nepveu

 

Due to a previous racing commitment, Thomas Nepveu will not be racing this weekend at eastbound. 

 

Piloting the No. 24 Envirum/Home Hardware Ford instead will be 2017 Series Champion and current NASCAR Xfinity driver, Alex Labbé. 

 

Last year, Labbé made two in the NASCAR Pinty's Series, at Circuit ICAR where he finished fourth and Delaware Speedway, where he finished sixth. 

 

Labbe has been racing part-time in the Xfinity Series, where he has finished 11th twice in seven starts so far this year. 

 

NASCAR Pinty's Series etc.

 

Reigning race winner, Marc-Antione Camirand, who also just won the previous race at Autodrome Chaudiere, will be a fan favourite and look to go back-to-back on Saturday. 

 

However, the No. 96 team was given a P4 penalty following the race, due to a technical infraction found during post-race inspection, resulting in the loss of 18 driver points, demoting Camirand to fifth in the standings. 

 

The PRO●LINE 250 Pres. by your Local Chevrolet Dealers at Eastbound International Speedway will stream live on TSN+ in Canada and on FloRacing in the United States at 4:15 p.m. NDT on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The race will broadcast on tape-delay on TSN (TBD) and on RDS2 on Saturday, July 8 @ 11:30 a.m. ET



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Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year


Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year

Get in the driver's seat for intense arcade races on iconic NASCAR tracks reimagined like never before

MINNEAPOLIS  June 20, 2023  Put the pedal to the metal in NASCAR Arcade Rush, launching later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This new arcade-style racing game revs up the heart-pumping, high-speed competition and action of one of the world's top motorsports with wildly reimagined spins on NASCAR's most legendary tracks.

Experience the high-octane thrill of NASCAR racing in a completely new way with intense arcade races on iconic NASCAR tracks, totally reengineered with jaw-dropping twists, hair-raising turns, gravity-defying jumps, nitro boosts and other surprises. Customize your car and driver as you compete to take the top position across a variety of game modes, including the Career NASCAR Cup Series plus online and local multiplayer.

Key Features

  • Iconic Tracks, Wild Twists: Experience iconic NASCAR tracks like Talladega Superspeedway, Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and more in all-new ways that will thrill your imagination and deliver a new level of playability within the vaunted NASCAR video game franchise.
  • Race Your Way: Choose from a full array of vehicles spanning 75 years of stock car racing history and horsepower. Customize your car and driver to suit your style with new paint schemes, rims, spoilers, visual effects, suits, helmets and more, with thousands of combinations to discover.
  • Robust Racing Modes: NASCAR Arcade Rush features expansive single-player modes including the Career NASCAR Cup Series, Quick Race and Time Attack. Take on your friends in thrilling head-to-head local multiplayer, or race rivals around the world in 12-player online multiplayer.

NASCAR Arcade Rush is available to preorder now for $49.99 at major retailers.

Fans can also look forward to the NASCAR Project-X Bundle for NASCAR Arcade Rush for $59.99. This digital-exclusive will include not only the full base game, but is also loaded with extra NASCAR Project-X playable content featuring:

●        A hovercraft car model developed as part of Project-X

●        Project-X paint scheme, rims, wheels, and spoiler

●        Project-X themed drivers suit and helmet

●        Project-X team sponsorship option

●        Project-X vehicle FX package

●        A set of four additional in-game emojis to showcase your style

NASCAR Arcade Rush is published by GameMill Entertainment.


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