2023-08-25

NASCAR, FanDuel Announce Multi-Year Partnership

NASCAR, FanDuel Announce Multi-Year Partnership

FanDuel becomes an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, will integrate odds into NASCAR's fantasy platform

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 25, 2023) – National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC ("NASCAR"), and FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, today announced a multi-year partnership that makes FanDuel an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR®. As an Authorized Gaming Operator, FanDuel has been granted the rights to use certain NASCAR marks and will collaborate with NASCAR to create and promote engaging betting experiences, including odds integration into NASCAR's fantasy platform.

 

"Partnering with FanDuel, a best-in-class sports gaming company and iconic brand in the space, is a huge win for NASCAR and its fans," said Joe Solosky, NASCAR managing director of sports betting. "We can't wait to work with FanDuel to deliver our fans more engagement opportunities and expand our sports gaming offerings."

 

NASCAR entered legal sports wagering in September 2020 when it became the first league to partner with the American Gaming Association. Since then, sports betting on NASCAR has increased exponentially as betting operators saw a 51.5% increase in the total amount of money wagered on NASCAR in 2022 compared to the previous year. From 2021 to 2022, FanDuel saw a 70% increase in NASCAR bets placed on their platform leading to an 88% increase in handle showing the continued growth in engagement opportunities for fans through betting. 

 

"We see the potential in sports gaming offerings around NASCAR and are committed to further engaging its fans with the heavy-passing, side-by-side racing action on the track," said Clifton Ma, strategic partnerships, vice president at FanDuel. "We're thrilled to partner with the premier racing organization in North America and continue to grow its presence in the sports gaming space."

 

In addition to its partnership with NASCAR, FanDuel has brought on NASCAR on FOX Analyst and racing icon Clint Bowyer as a FanDuel Ambassador. Bowyer will help engage race fans by promoting FanDuel NASCAR offerings.

 

FanDuel is currently available in 19 states that offer mobile sports betting, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

 

All players must be 21+ to place a legal sports wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

 

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').

About FanDuel Group

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland. Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.


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Posted by Marc Patrick Roy at 25.8.23 0 comments

Nouvelles et notes de la série NASCAR Pinty's : Le tracé du Circuit ICAR présente une nouvelle configuration pour la dixième visite de la série NASCAR Pinty’s

Nouvelles et notes de la série NASCAR Pinty's :

Le tracé du Circuit ICAR présente une nouvelle configuration pour la dixième visite de la série NASCAR Pinty's

 

L'International Center of Advanced Racing, mieux connu sous le nom de Circuit ICAR, est considéré comme faisant partie des circuits uniques du programme NASCAR Pinty's.

 

Situé sur l'ancien aéroport international Montréal-Mirabel, à Mirabel, au Québec, le circuit a figuré au calendrier de la série NASCAR Pinty's à neuf reprises, séparées en deux étapes, et en utilisant trois configurations différentes.

 

De 2011 à 2016, ICAR présentait un tracé de 3.40 km (2,113 miles) avec 16 virages. Un an plus tard, la piste a été considérablement réduite, à 1,10 km (0,684 mile), et avec seulement sept virages.

 

Le circuit a ensuite été retiré du calendrier de la série pendant deux ans, avant de revenir en 2021, avec un tracé de 1,599 km (0,994 mile) comprenant sept virages.

 

Au fil des années et des différentes configurations, deux pilotes ont dominé le tarmac - Andrew Ranger et Kevin Lacroix.

 

Bien que la course inaugurale de 2011 ait été remportée par Robin Buck, Andrew Ranger et Kevin Lacroix se sont imposés comme favoris lorsque la série visite le circuit de Mirabel, au Québec.

 

Ils ont tous deux remporté quatre victoires sur ce circuit. Andrew Ranger a participé aux neuf courses à ICAR et toutes ses victoires ont été remportées sur le tracé de 2,113 miles. Malgré une 21e place lors de l'événement inaugural de 2011, il n'a jamais terminé plus loin que la cinquième place par la suite.

 

Kevin Lacroix, quant à lui, est monté sur le podium lors de ses cinq départs, avec quatre victoires et une troisième place en 2016. Le natif de Saint-Eustache, au Québec, a donc gagné sur toutes les configurations du circuit ICAR, avec un pourcentage de victoire de 80 % et une moyenne de 1,4 à l'arrivée.

 

Aujourd'hui, ICAR inaugure une nouvelle configuration, où les pilotes devront relever le défi d'un tracé de 2,295 kilomètres (1,426 miles) et de 12 virages autour d'un circuit routier entièrement plat.

 

Le plus grand nombre d'inscrits au circuit ICAR depuis 2014

 

Avec un peloton de 25 voitures inscrites, la course de ce week-end présentera le plus grand peloton au circuit ICAR depuis 2014 (29 voitures). Parmi les pilotes qui se joindront aux réguliers de la série, mentionnons le champion 2017 Alex Labbé au volant de la Chevrolet no36, et celui qui a remporté trois courses en série NASCAR Pinty's, Raphaël Lessard, qui sera au volant de la Dodge no12 Duroking Autosport/XPN pour Mathieu Kingsbury.

 

Justin Arseneau, Louis-Philippe Montour, Herby Drescher, Dave Coursol, Sam Fellows et Jean-Frédéric Laberge se joindront également au peloton.

 

Jacques Guénette sénior fera ses débuts dans la série

 

Jacques Guénette sénior, grand-père d'Alex Guénette (pilote de la Chevrolet no3), prendra son premier départ en carrière en série NASCAR Pinty's ce week-end au circuit ICAR.

 

Guénette sénior comptabilise dix départs en série NASCAR Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car de 2001 à 2005, dont quatre podiums en classe GTS de 2001 à 2003.

 

La série NASCAR Pinty's etc. 

 

  • Alex Guénette devront rapidement s'adapter au nouveau tracé du Circuit ICAR samedi matin, depuis qu'il participera à une ronde de la série NASCAR Xfinity au Daytona International Speedway la veille, le vendredi 25 août à 19 h 30 HAE.
  • La course « Evirum 125 » sera rediffusée sur TSN, le samedi 2 septembre à 14 h 00 HAE, et à RDS au Québec, le samedi 23 septembre à 14 h 00 HAE. 

 

Course                         Evirum 125

Date / Départ                Samedi 26 août / 17 h 30 HAE

Piste / Endroit              Circuit ICAR (Mirabel, QC)

Télévision                    TSN : Samedi 2 septembre @ 14 h 00 HAE

RDS2 : Samedi 23 septembre @ 14 h 00 HAE

Diffusion en direct       Canada : TSN+

États-Unis : FloRacing

 

Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.


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NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: Circuit ICAR Introduces New Configuration for Series’ Tenth Visit

NASCAR Pinty's Series News & Notes:

Circuit ICAR Introduces New Configuration for Series' Tenth Visit

 

The International Center of Advanced Racing or more commonly known as Circuit ICAR, is considered one of the most unique tracks on the NASCAR Pinty's Schedule. 

 

Located on the former Montréal–Mirabel International Airport, in Mirabel, Quebec, the track has appeared on the series' schedule a total of nine times, separated by two stints, and three different configurations. 

 

From 2011 to 2016, ICAR featured a 2.113-mile layout with 16 turns. Then a year later, the track was drastically shortened to a 0.684-mile map with only seven turns. 

 

The track then disappeared from the series schedule for two years, but later returned in 2021, with a 0.994-mile, seven-turn layout. 

 

Throughout the years and different configurations, two drivers have dominated on the airport tarmac - Andrew Ranger and Kevin Lacroix. 

 

While the inaugural race in 2011 was won by Robin Buck, Ranger and Lacroix have established themselves as the ones to watch when the series visits the Mirabel, Quebec. 

 

Both have four wins at the track, respectively. Ranger has competed in all nine races at ICAR, with all his wins coming on the 2.113-mile layout. Despite a 21st-place finish in the inaugural 2011 event, he has never finished worse than fifth at the track. 

 

Lacroix on the other hand, has finished on the podium in all five of his starts, with four wins, and one third-place finish in 2016. The Saint-Eustache, Quebec native has therefore won on every ICAR configuration, with a win percentage of 80 and an average finish of 1.4. 

 

Now, Circuit ICAR debuts a new configuration, where drivers will be challenged to a 2.295-kilometer (1.426-mile), 12-turn layout around the completely flat road course. 

 

Largest Field at Circuit ICAR Since 2014 

 

With 25 cars entered, this weekend's race will feature the biggest field at Circuit ICAR since 2014 (29 cars).

 

Notable drivers joining the field include 2017 champion Alex Labbe driving the No. 36 Chevrolet, and three-time NASCAR Pinty's winner Raphael Lessard driving the No. 12 Duroking Autosport/XPN Dodge for Mathieu Kingsbury.

 

Also joining the field are Justin Arseneau, Louis-Philippe Montour, Herby Drescher, Dave Coursol, Sam Fellows, and J.F. Laberge.

 

Jacques Guenette Sr. Makes Series Debut 

 

One driver making their first career start this weekend at Circuit ICAR is Jacques Guenette Sr., grandfather to Alex Guenette, driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet.

 

Guenette Sr. has ten starts in the NASCAR Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series from 2001 to 2005, with four podium finishes in the GTS Class from 2001 to 2003. 

 

NASCAR Pinty's Series etc. 

 

  • Alex Guenette will have a tight turn-around to get to Circuit ICAR on Saturday morning. Guenette is set to race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET in the No. 91 Evirum/BKFC Chevrolet for DGM Racing.
  • The Evirum 125 will air tape-delayed on TSN on Saturday, September 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET, and on RDS in Quebec on Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET. 

 

Race                            Evirum 125

Date / Start Time          Saturday, August 26, 2023 / 5:30 p.m. ET.

Track / Location           Circuit ICAR (Mirabel, QC)

TV                                TSN: Saturday, September 2 @ 2:00 p.m. ET.

RDS2: Saturday, September 23 @ 2:00 p.m. ET.

Live Stream                 Canada: TSN+

USA: FloRacing

 

Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty's Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.



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2023-08-24

NASCAR Adds to Digital Experience with New “NASCAR Classics” Video Archive

NASCAR Adds to Digital Experience with New "NASCAR Classics" Video Archive

Free hub hosts 1,000-plus races, introduces NASCAR's Top 75 Greatest Races

Video player equipped with new timeline feature to jump to key moments throughout each race

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2023) – NASCAR is introducing a new way for fans to explore its rich racing history well into the future. NASCAR Classics is now live on nascar.com (www.nascar.com/classics), offering free, ad-free viewing of more than 1,000 full race replays, condensed broadcasts and recap packages spanning eight decades of speed in the NASCAR Cup Series.

 

Anchoring the extensive archive is a new anniversary capsule: NASCAR's Top 75 Greatest Races. The unranked collection, selected by the sanctioning body, showcases some of the most exciting on-track action, important milestones and enduring memories throughout NASCAR's first 75 years, bookended by 1951's Motor City 250 in Michigan and Ross Chastain's "Hail Melon" move at Martinsville in October of 2022. (A more detailed rundown of NASCAR's Top 75 Greatest Races is available here on nascar.com.) 

 

NASCAR also launched dedicated NASCAR Classics accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, extending the brand beyond the digital video destination to engage fans with a variety of throwback content on an ongoing basis.

  

"NASCAR Classics is a significant addition to our digital content offerings that for the first time ever gives fans around the world free, uninterrupted access to enjoy decades of past NASCAR Cup Series action whenever and wherever they'd like," said Tim Clark, senior vice president and chief digital officer at NASCAR.

 

Visitors to NASCAR Classics can easily choose their own journey through history via navigation dropdowns that filter races by era and by track, or through a keyword search that lets them look for specific drivers and race names in addition to individual years and venues. Once a video is selected, a custom timeline tool enables viewers to jump directly to key moments throughout the race.

 

The increased interactivity comes courtesy of software company Twizted Design, with whom NASCAR partnered to build Classics on Twizted's next-gen video streaming and management platform for OTT channels, called Videoflow.

 

NASCAR Classics includes most Cup Series race broadcasts available to date, and NASCAR will continue to add recently run Cup Series races to the online archive within weeks of their conclusion.

 

NASCAR rolls into Watkins Glen International this weekend with only two races remaining in the regular season. Fans can tune in to the Go Bowling at The Glen Cup Series race Sunday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

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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NASCAR, nVenue Announce Sports Betting and Predictive Data Partnership

NASCAR, nVenue Announce Sports Betting and Predictive Data Partnership

nVenue to develop in-race micro-betting markets and predictive content for NASCAR

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 24, 2023) – NASCAR® and nVenue, announced today a groundbreaking multi-year partnership to develop in-race micro-betting markets and predictive content for race fans nationwide. As part of the agreement, NASCAR will work with nVenue, an innovative micro-betting technology company, as an official micro-betting data and technology provider.

 

NASCAR's active commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing the fan experience, combined with nVenue's specialized technological expertise, has strategically positioned the collaboration for a resounding success.

 

"This collaboration epitomizes a shared vision to entertain fans and enhance the race viewing experience," said Joe Solosky, NASCAR managing director of sports betting. "We are thrilled to pair our racing product with expert technology like nVenue's to bring micro-betting to NASCAR fans going forward."

 

As an official micro-betting partner, nVenue will collaborate directly with the league to design and develop in-race odds for delivery to NASCAR fans via sportsbooks and operators. Unlike traditional betting markets focused on the end-of-race outcome, in-race markets will include unique betting windows such as stage results, qualifying, pit road betting opportunities, and more. nVenue will leverage official live racetrack data along with historical race data points to generate predictions and odds for each race and driver. These newly developed betting opportunities present thousands of additional ways for fans to engage throughout a single race.

 

"nVenue is thrilled to partner with the NASCAR team to build the future of in-race betting and live engagements to delight fans for years to come," says Kelly Pracht, CEO and Co-Founder of nVenue.  She continued, "It is a terrific match: nVenue brings the real-time predictive sports platform designed for micro-bets and media, and NASCAR brings the mind-share and reach of a league ready to innovate leveled-up fan experiences. We predict this industry-first collaboration will be significantly beneficial not only for sportsbooks and media, but also for NASCAR's base of knowledgeable, and new fans."

 

About NASAR

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').

 

 

About nVenue

Launched in 2018, nVenue's real-time betting and predictive data engine leverages machine learning and AI to generate thousands of real-time probabilities and meticulously curated micro-bets for sportsbooks and operators. Additionally, their captivating betting and predictive content can be packaged for in-app experiences and broadcasts. To date, nVenue's mature engine has surpassed over 1 billion predictions delivered across its MLB, NFL and NBA offerings. NBA League Pass debuted nVenue's NBA markets to international audiences via an interactive overlay during the NBA Finals in 2023. nVenue currently powers all of the on-screen predictive analytics for Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+. The company is based in Dallas, TX.

 


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2023-08-23

Parker Traves Sweeps Peterborough Speedway Canadian Legend Features

Parker Traves Sweeps Peterborough Speedway Canadian Legend Features 

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media 

 

Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series racer Parker Traves has found the fast way around Peterborough Speedway. 

 

After having events earlier in the year plagued by inclement weather, the Saturday, August 19th Legends' racing date at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval kicked-off with a 25-lap feature that had been held over from July 8th. Jordan Latimer and Mark Griffin brought the 16-car starting field to the green flag, with Latimer taking the early race lead. 

 

As drivers throughout the starting field worked through traffic to find their rhythm, Parker Traves – who had started inside the 2nd row – moved into the lead with 8 laps complete. Dawson Drimmie – who took the initial green flag alongside Traves – slid into the runner-up position, dropping Latimer back to 3rd.  

 

A yellow flag just past the halfway mark slowed the pace but couldn't keep Traves from taking control of the event. Drimmie, Adam Cuthbertson, Matt Haufe and Latimer rounded-out the top-5 finishing positions. Josh Inglis, Nick Portt, Matt Boyes, Griffin, Glenn Morris, Keaton Pipe, Sean Walker, Anthony Einarson, Caleb Drimmie, Mitch Wright and Amber Wallis completed the finishing order. 

 

Canadian Legend Car (July 8th) notes: Parker Traves had an extra $500 added to his race winning pay envelope through a bonus by long-time Legends Racing supporter Stan Morrow. Dawson Drimmie received an additional $300 for his runner-up finish, with Adam Cuthbertson collecting a $200 bonus for his 3rd place showing…Matt Haufe elected to start at the rear of the field in a quest for the Skelton Truck Lines 'Trucking to the Front' $600 bonus. His 4th place effort meant the cash rolled-over to $700 for the nightcap. Haufe collected a $200 bonus as the race's hard charger.  

 

The Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series returned to wrap-up the night's action with a 25-lap feature that saw Josh Inglis and Matt Haufe on the front row. Adam Cuthbertson took the early lead, with Haufe taking the spot away with an inside line pass with only 2 laps complete. A yellow flag for an issue on the backstretch with about 10 laps complete brought the pack together and opened the door for Parker Traves – who had started outside the 2nd row – to take the lead on the restart, with Dawson Drimmie, Nick Portt, Jordan Latimer and Jade Franklin joining the leader in a 5 car breakaway.  

 

Drimmie got close the Traves in the late stages but ran out of time to make the pass. Matt Boyes, Josh Inglis, Mark Griffin, Mitch Wright, Matt Haufe, Zach Latimer, Glenn Morris, Caleb Drimmie, Andrew McFadden, Keaton Pipe, Sean Walker, Adam Cuthbertson, Anthony Einarson and Amber Wallis rounded-out the finishing order. 

 

Canadian Legend Car (August 19th) notes: Parker Traves had a pair of qualifying heat race wins, with the others going to Adam Cuthbertson and Dawson Drimmie…Like Matt Haufe, Jordan Latimer elected to start at the rear of the field in a quest for the $700 Skelton Truck Lines 'Trucking to the Front' bonus. Also like Haufe did in the July 8th make-up feature, Latimer finished 4th in the final rundown, meaning the bonus rolls over to $800 at the next event Saturday, August 26th at Peterborough. 

 

For details on the 2023 Canadian Legend Car Series schedule or to obtain parts, service, set-up, chassis and engine repair as well as technical support, head to www.facebook.com/canadianlegendcars or message canadianlegendcars@gmail.com.  

 

Photo attachment: Melissa Smits, OneNine Marketing - www.facebook.com/oneninemarketing 

 

With wins in the hold-over feature from July 8th and the August 19th main event, Parker Traves (No. 60) added a pair of Peterborough Speedway 'A' main victories to his 2023 stats. 

 

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


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2023-08-15

Ken Schrader Takes First NASCAR Pinty’s Series Victory in Freshstone Dirt Classic

Ken Schrader Takes First NASCAR Pinty's Series Victory in Freshstone Dirt Classic

 

Ken Schrader has won in nearly every discipline of motorsport during a career that has spanned over four decades.

 

With accomplishments that include multiple victories in the NASCAR Cup Series and Copper World Classic, along with a championship in the USAC Silver Crown Series, Schrader has established himself as one of the best drivers in the history of auto racing in North America.

 

On Monday evening, the 68-year-old Schrader added a NASCAR Pinty's Series win to his storied resume after starting on pole and leading the final 20 laps in the Freshstone Dirt Classic at Ohsweken Speedway.

 

"I just drove [the car]," Schrader said in Victory Lane. "These guys and Kyle [Steckly] my crew chief gave me an excellent car. They have their act together."

 

For most of the 100-lap event at Ohsweken, Schrader found himself tailing his teammate and current NASCAR Pinty's Series points leader Treyten Lapcevich. 

 

Having won the inaugural trip to Ohsweken last year in a thrilling photo finish with NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen, Lapcevich picked up from where he left off by working his way around a spinning Alex Tagliani to take control of the field.

 

Lapcevich spent the evening mostly uncontested with Schrader right on his back bumper until the final 25 laps when he collided with the slower car of Michael Goudie. The collision sent Lapcevich wide into the runoff area between Turns 3 and 4, which created an opening for Schrader to take the lead. 

 

Despite having to deal with a couple of chaotic restarts, Schrader kept the talented cast of Lapcevich, Kevin Lacroix, D.J. Kennington, and others as he cruised to his maiden NASCAR Pinty's Series victory in his second appearance with the tour. 

 

Lacroix would be the one to finish behind Schrader in second after fending off Kennington in a spirited, late-race duel. Although he wished to have more track time, Lacroix was proud of his performance on Monday and will look to carry over his speed into Tuesday's 100-lap race.

 

"We didn't get to practice that much, but I kept getting better with the car as the race went on," Lacroix said. "I think I was a little bit faster than [Schrader] at the end. I fell back to seventh on a restart and I was just trying to catch up. [Monday] was a lot of fun and I enjoy this track a lot."

 

Although Schrader has won plenty of times over the past several years, Monday served as his first NASCAR-sanctioned win since 2006 when he picked up his last Copper World Classic triumph at Phoenix Raceway with what is now the ARCA Menards Series West.

 

The victory not only made Schrader the oldest winner in the history of the NASCAR Pinty's Series, but he also became the first non-Canadian driver to take home a checkered flag since the tour was founded in 2007.

 

Schrader expressed his gratitude to Scott Steckly and everyone at 22 Racing who helped make Monday evening so flawless at Ohsweken. With one win under his belt, Schrader will look to keep the momentum going on Tuesday night. 

 

"My teammate [Lapcevich] and I were working good together and then he got into the lapped car," Schrader said. "I knew I had to go then. I definitely want to thank [my sponsor] APC for letting us do this. They're the reason we're up here."

 

Lapcevich and Marc-Antoine Camirand completed the top-five behind Schrader, Lacroix, and Kennington. Rounding out the top-ten were Friesen, Daniel Bois, Thomas Nepveu, Alex Guenette, and Tagliani, the latter of which rebounded from two separate incidents.

 

The NASCAR Pinty's Series will immediately be back in action on Tuesday evening at Ohsweken Speedway for the Pinty's 100, with the green flag flying at approximately 9:42 p.m. ET.

 

The Freshstone Dirt Classic will air tape-delayed on TSN on Saturday, August 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET.  


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2023-08-09

OMRS Mods Join Peterborough Speedway Double Toonie Night Line-Up

OMRS Mods Join Peterborough Speedway Double Toonie Night Line-Up

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Fresh from another long weekend appearance at Flamboro Speedway, the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series, presented by GEN-3 Electrical will complete their back-to-back racing weekend dates with a Saturday, August 12th stop at Canada's Toughest 3rd Mile Oval for the year's final Double Toonie Fan Appreciation Night.

 

Looking back at the double feature format from Saturday, August 5th at Flamboro saw John Baker Jr. take checkered flags in each main event. With the final point tally, 'JBJ' took the overall win. Tyler Bouillon and Alex Cuzzilla were tied for 2nd with Rob Warnes, rookie of the year hopeful Andrew Massey, Rick Warnes, Bob Franks and Randy Hollingsworth rounding-out the finishing order.

 

Spectator grandstand admission for the Double Toonie Fan Appreciation Night at Peterborough Speedway is just $4.00 and includes an on-track autograph session at intermission. Pit gates open at 1:30, with grandstands at 4:00 and the first green flag at 5:00.

 

OMRS teams are getting ready for the 2nd annual running of the Bill Pickford Memorial – Saturday, August 26th – at Flamborough Speedway. Series officials are selling lap sponsorships for the event that pays tribute to one of the group's founders and former racer Bill Pickford. Lap sponsorships for the 30 and 31-lap features are $61.00, with details available on the OMRS Facebook group. Electronic fund transfers can be sent to: cuzzilla50@gmail.com.

 

2023 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series point standings:

 

63      John Baker Jr.               353

50      Alex Cuzzilla                   341

46      Tyler Bouillon                  303

72      Bob Franks                    299

90      Rick Warnes                  284

61      Rob Warnes                   276

62      Randy Hollingsworth   274

83      Andrew Massey           245

35      Chad Strawn                 122

  3      Shane Pollock                68

 

The 2023 Ontario Modifieds Racing Series is once again presented by GEN-3 Electrical and sponsored in part by Awesome Racewear, as well as TNT Performance Products, Thinkpath Design, Bourque Transmission, All or Nothing Brewhouse and Clarke Motorsports Communications.

 

Follow the series events throughout the year through OMRS Ontario Modifieds Racing Series at www.facebook.com.

 

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

 

After a pair of feature event wins at Flamboro Speedway, John Baker Jr. (No. 63) leads the OMRS point standings heading into the Double Toonie Night – Saturday, August 12th – at Peterborough Speedway.

 

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


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