2011-05-12

Oxford Plains Speedway to display at Monument Square in Portland on Friday, May 13

May 10, 2011

 

OXFORD, Maine – Oxford Plains Speedway will kick off its 2011 season with a display of race cars in Portland's Monument Square this Friday, May 13, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  It is the second year in a row that the Speedway has brought its display to Maine's biggest city.

 

Two-time TD Bank 250 Champ Eddie MacDonald will be on hand with his 2011 ride.  Corey Morgan, a local favorite who finished third in last year's event, will also be on hand with his racing machine.  Joining Corey will be his wife Missy Morgan, a fierce competitor in Oxford's Ladies Division.  Speedway personnel will also be on hand to answer questions.

 

Racing action at Oxford starts this Sunday with the Big Jab 150 American Canadian Tour event.  The Late Models will be joined by the other seven Speedway divisions for what promises to be an action filled afternoon.

 

For more information, please contact the Speedway at 207-539-8865 or go to www.oxfordplains.com.

 

 


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Série Sportsman Lucas Oil PR: ouvrira sa 5e saison à Montmagny.

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10 mai 2011

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La Série Sportsman Lucas Oil ouvrira sa 5e saison  à Montmagny.

 

C’est samedi le 14 mai 2011, que la Série Sportsman Lucas Oil  ouvrira sa 5e saison à l’Autodrome Montmagny dans le cadre du Montmagny 100.

 

La Série a déjà eu la confirmation que 31 pilotes provenant de la Beauce, de Portneuf, du Lac St-Jean, de la Rive-Sud de Québec ainsi que de la Capitale-Nationale  devraient participer à cette soirée de course des plus enlevantes.

 

Sylvain Labbé #40  de St-Joseph (Champion Élite) et Daniel Sylvain #12  de St-Georges (Champion Intermédiaire) auront fort à faire pour garder leur titre étant donné que les 9 premiers au classement général Élite sont de retour. Il ne faudra surtout pas oublier les jeunes loups de la division Inter qui comptent bien faire leur preuve maintenant qu’ils sont tous regroupés dans la même division.

 

Plusieurs pilotes seront à surveiller, Karl Drouin #39 de Vallée Jonction, Steve Lesage #95 de Pont-Rouge, Jimmy Nadeau #17 de Beauceville, Steve Malouin McKibbin #45 de Lévis, Dany Poulin #2 de Vallée-Jonction et Éric Giguère #99,7 de St-Georges.

 

Il faudra aussi surveiller la tenue de Rock Poulin #8 qui fera un retour en piste après une année d’absence. Réjean Blanchet #7 avec une construction DGR 2011, Dave Trevors #50 avec une nouvelle acquisition et Simon Roussin qui se présentera avec une nouvelle philosophie, soit de s’amuser et bâtir de course en course.

 

En terminant, la Série Sportsman Lucas Oil aura une présentation officielle qui sera un peu spécial pour sa course d’ouverture.

 

Venez voir cette course en grand nombre ce samedi à compter de 18h00.

 

André Poulin

Promoteur

 


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Alain Bergeron PR - Soirée écourtée à Black Rock.

Le 9 mai 2011 www.teambergeron.com

Soirée écourtée à Black Rock…

Saint-Pie, QC …Alain Bergeron et l'équipe de course 8b (Team Bergeron) étaient, en fin de semaine, à la piste de Black Rock Speedway à Dundee NY pour y disputer une épreuve réunissant 34 pilotes des séries ESS, Patriot et URC.

May 9, 2011 www.teambergeron.com

Shortened night at Black Rock...

Saint-Pie, QC ...Alain Bergeron and his team were, this weekend, at Black Rock Speedway at Dundee NY to compete in an event where 34 drivers from ESS, Patriot Group and URC were there.

 

La soirée a commencé difficilement alors que le pilote de Saint-Pie n'a pu prendre le départ de sa course de qualification à cause d'un problème de moteur. Heureusement, l'équipe travailla rapidement et le problème fut résolu pour permettre à Bergeron de prendre le départ dans la course B-Main. Cependant, seuls les 4 premiers au fil d'arrivée se voyaient octroyer une place en finale A-Main et Bergeron partait du 14e rang. Qu'à cela ne tienne, il y est allé d'une performance digne de mention en terminant au 3e rang pour ainsi se qualifier pour la finale.

Alain Bergeron était alors 27e sur la grille de départ de la course A-Main et avait déjà passé 4 voitures dès le premier tour… mais un contact avec le mur de protection dans la courbe #2 termina sa soirée. Malgré cet incident, le pilote de la voiture 8b était loin d'être abattu et toute l'équipe était déjà au travail pour se préparer pour la prochaine course.

Merci de votre support

Merci de votre support!

Source : Équipe de course Alain Bergeron

Alain Forcier

(819) 397-5179 forcier.al@gmail.com

The night started not much very well for the Saint-Pie driver as he was not able to take the green of his heat race due of an minor engine problem. Fortunately, the team worked quickly and the problem was solved, allowing Bergeron to start in the B-Main race. However, only the first 4 at the checkered were granted a spot in the A-Main and Bergeron was starting from the 14th position. That never mind, Bergeron offered a solid performance to finish in third and qualify for the A-Main.

 

Alain Bergeron was then 27th on the starting grid of the A-Main and had already passed 4 cars on the first lap… but a contact with the outside wall in turn # 2 ended his night. Despite this incident, the driver of the 8B car kept his positive mind and the entire team was already at work to prepare the car for the next race.

Thank you for your support.

 


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AUTODROME DRUMMOND - L'attente tire à sa fin, seulement 1 semaine avant l'ouverture officielle de l'Autodrome Drummond !

L’attente tire à sa fin, seulement 1 semaine avant l’ouverture officielle de l’Autodrome Drummond !

Drummondville, Québec – samedi 7 mai, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, directeur des communications

L’attente tire à sa fin, alors que le mois de mai est finalement entamé ! Il ne reste plus qu’une semaine avant le début de la saison 2011 de l’Autodrome Drummond qui débutera le samedi 14 mai prochain avec le premier de 12 programmes haut en couleur. Parmi ceux-ci, une nouvelle série fait son apparition cet été avec la Super Série 2011 qui visitera l’Autodrome à 2 occasions.

Pour diffusion immédiate - For immediate release

 

One week left before the Autodrome Drummond opener!

Drummondville, Quebec – Saturday, May 7, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, Public Relations Director

The wait is almost done with the month of May that has started! Only 10 days left before the start of the 2011 season at Autodrome Drummond that will start on Saturday, May 14 with the first of 12 programs. The new Super Series 2011 will make two visits at the speedway.

 

L’an dernier, le Super Challenge avait attiré un excellent peloton de 33 voitures incluant plusieurs pilotes de l’extérieur lors de cette finale de 100 tours. Steve Bernard avait remporté la victoire dans cette épreuve excitante devant Clément Therrien et Gino Clair.

Cette saison, les Autodrome Drummond, Granby et le RPM Speedway, ont décidés d’unir leurs efforts afin d’offrir aux amateurs québécois une série comportant 6 manches de 100 tours avec plus de $125,000 en bourse à l’enjeu. La série s’arrêtera à Drummond le samedi 18 juin et le samedi 28 août.  Les meilleurs pilotes du Québec ainsi que plusieurs visiteurs de l’Ontario et des États-Unis seront également présents. Les amateurs pourront également voir cette série à l’Autodrome Granby le vendredi 10 juin, le RPM Speedway les samedis 25 juin et 20 août et elle se terminera à Granby le vendredi 2 septembre.

En plus de la Super Série, les amateurs auront droit à 5 autres soirées où les modifiés seront en compétition dans une finale d’une distance de 100 tours, incluant les 2 visites des gros-blocs le 18 juillet et lors du RaceMania 7 le 10 septembre. En action lors des 12 soirées de la programmation, la catégorie vedette de l’Autodrome, aura également une finale de 50 tours lorsqu’une des associations de sprint car sera en visite.

Donc, pour les amateurs de modifiés, vous en aurez pour votre argent en 2011 avec vos pilotes favoris en action à tous les programmes de la prochaine saison à Drummond !

N’oubliez pas de visiter notre page Facebook et continuez de participer au concours dans le but de remporter une passe pour la saison 2011. À compter de lundi le 9 mai, un nouveau concours fera son apparition sur notre page, une question sera posé en lien avec l’évènement qui aura lieu le samedi suivant, tous les gens qui auront la bonne réponse seront éligibles à remporter une paire de billets pour cette épreuve, on vous invite donc à y aller en grand nombre ! Suivez le lien suivant pour accéder à notre page  http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

L’autodrome Drummond là où l’action et l’excitation est au max!

Martin Bélanger

Directeur des communications

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

Last year the Super Challenge attracted a stellar field of 33 cars including several invaders for this 100-lap finale. Steve Bernard won the exciting feature race in front of Clément Therrien and Gino Clair.

This season, the Autodrome Drummond, Granby and RPM Speedway, decided to build a series that will give the Quebec race fans something to remember with more than $125,000 in prize money given throughout 6 events.  The series will stop at Drummond on Saturday, June 18 and August 28. The best Quebec drivers along with visitors from Ontario and United-States will be in the pits. The series will also make stops at Autodrome Granby on Friday, June 10, RPM Speedway on Saturday, June 25th and August 20th and will end at Granby on Friday, September 2nd.

Along with the Super Series, the fans will be able to enjoy 5 nights where the modifieds will have 100-lap feature events, including 2 big blocks races on July 18 and also during the RaceMania 7 on September 10. In action during all the races at the speedway this year, the modifieds will also have 50-lap features when a major sprint car association will be in the pits.

For modified fans, it will be a great 2011 year with your favourite drivers in action on every night!

Do not forget to visit our Facebook page and participate in our contest in which you could win a season pass for 2011. Starting on Monday, May 9th, a new contest will appear on our page, a question related to the next event will be asked and people, who have the good answer, will be eligible to win 2 passes for the event, we invite you to participate! You can access the page by visiting the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

Autodrome Drummond, great racing and always exciting!

Martin Bélanger

Public Relations Director

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

 


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MOSPORT PR - TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN TO MOSPORT'S SEASON OPENER

TWO-WEEK COUNTDOWN TO MOSPORT’S SEASON OPENER

 

Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am, Castrol Canadian Touring Car, SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford, SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises and Sundown Grand Prix Highlight Mosport's Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend

 

(BOWMANVILLE, ON – May 5, 2011)  In just two weeks, Mosport International Raceway will kick off its 2011 season with the sights and sounds of thundering GT and Touring car racers on the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend, May 20-22.

 

Some of North America's best road racing sedan championships - the Pirelli World Challenge Series, the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship, the classic Sundown Grand Prix endurance race into darkness and new to Mosport in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford and SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises - take to the 3.96 km circuit for Mosport’s traditional holiday season-opener.

 

Headlining the three-day weekend is a Pirelli World Challenge doubleheader, with combined class races for GT, GTS and Touring cars.  The “Sports Car Wars” entry list is full of popular brands such as Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Corvette, Honda, Mazda, Porsche, Viper, Volkswagen and Volvo.  The 2010 GT Rookie of the Year Fred Roberts of Toronto, coming off an eighth place finish at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah, placing him 11th in points, will have his work cut out for him as he battles against the brand new Cadillac CTS-V one-two punch of Johnny O’Connell and Andy Pilgrim.  Roberts’ Viper teammate Jason Daskalos is coming off a win and currently sits third in the driver’s championship.  Two-time defending American Le Mans Series GT champion and Porsche factory driver, Patrick Long will look to take back the points lead after missing the last race.

Long got his 2011 campaign off to a hot start, winning the first two races of the year.

 

Road racing veteran and Mississauga native Aaron Povoledo is coming off a Touring class win in Utah and currently sits second in the drivers championship.  Povoledo has joined the K-PAX Racing team this season and is competing in the new Volvo C30.  He will be looking to use the momentum of his last race as he makes his return to Canada.

 

After returning to Mosport in 2009 following a six-year absence, the SCCA Trans-Am Series will continue their storied history at Mosport, which dates back to 1976.  The Series has switched to a new three-class format this season (TA, T2 and T3).  Defending champion Tony Ave is coming off a win in Round 2 at Miller and will be a race favourite in his Chevrolet Corvette.  Gateway Racing’s Blaise Csida, who finished third at Mosport in 2010, will look to use his home track advantage to once again finish on the podium.  Other drivers to keep an eye on will be RJ Lopez, Cliff Ebben and Simon Gregg.

 

The country's top sedan road-racing series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship, makes its first of three season stops at Mosport boasting a 40-car field with several new teams and marques competing in Touring and Super Touring classes. This is a doubleheader weekend for the Championship.

 

New to Mosport in 2011, the SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford for sports cars and the SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises for open-wheel racers will be running a doubleheader race weekend.  Both series’ open their season on May 13-15 at Virginia International Raceway.

 

The Sundown Grand Prix endurance race-into-darkness on Saturday returns to SpeedFest for a seventh consecutive year.  There will be GT and Touring cars competing for overall and class wins in the three-hour classic.

 

It wouldn't be a Victoria Day weekend celebration without Mosport’s popular fireworks show scheduled for Saturday night after the Sundown GP.

 

The racing action starts Friday (May 20) with a full-day of practice for all six championships.  Saturday (May 21) is a mix of practice and qualifying in the morning, followed by races for the SCCA Pro Formula Enterprises, Pirelli World Challenge, SCCA Pro Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring Car Championship and the Sundown Grand Prix.  Sunday (May 22) morning opens with more qualifying and then races in Formula Enterprises, Spec Racer Ford, Castrol Touring, World Challenge and Trans-Am to close out the weekend.

 

The three-day weekend SuperTicket is just $50 until May 18 ($60 at the Gate).  Single-day tickets are also available.  Each ticket includes parking, access to the race team paddock, the Mosport Marketplace and admission to Mosport Speedway's Saturday Night Stock Car season-opener at the half-mile paved oval located on the grounds.  As with all Mosport events, children 12 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult admission.

 

Camping is a popular part of the Mosport experience, with advanced general camping passes just $35 for the weekend when purchased before May 18 (tents or pop-up trailers).  Advance RV passes are $55.

 

For those who would like to get closer to the action, the SpeedFest Corral offers a VIP hospitality package which includes a meet and greet with the drivers, race team tech sessions, an opportunity to drive their car on the track in a parade lap and a BBQ lunch on Sunday, all for just $100.

 

For more information and to purchase tickets call the Mosport Hotline at

1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm ET), visit online at www.mosport.com, or email info@mosport.com.

 

 

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Une première présence au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve en août prochain

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Une première présence au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve en août prochain

Le Castrol Canadian Touring Championship présenté par Continental Tire

sera du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge

 


Montréal et Toronto, le 4 mai 2011 - Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par Continental Tire (CTCC) et Stock-Car Montréal sont fiers d'annoncer la première participation du populaire championnat canadien pour voitures de tourisme au NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, les 19 et 20 août 2011, au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Press Release For Immediate Release

 

A first appearance on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve next August

Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire

will compete at The NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge

 


Montreal and Toronto, May 4th 2011 - The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) and Stock-Car Montréal are proud to announce the first participation of the popular Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, August 19th and 20th 2011 on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

 

Depuis 2007, le NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge est un des événements de sport motorisé les plus importants au Canada avec pour principale attraction, une manche de la série Nationwide de NASCAR, la seule épreuve d'un des championnats majeurs de NASCAR présentée à l'extérieur des États-Unis.  Sur un circuit des plus exigeants, avec une ambiance unique, l'action en piste y est exceptionnellement riche. Aux dires de son président, c'est avec beaucoup d'exaltation que les compétiteurs de CTCC se préparent à offrir aux spectateurs un spectacle de qualité. Pour CTCC, il s'agit d'un des moments forts de la campagne 2011.


« Nous sommes très heureux d'avoir conclu ce partenariat avec Stock-Car Montréal, le promoteur de l'événement. François Dumontier, son équipe et les milliers de spectateurs attendus seront agréablement servis par nos coureurs. Nous sommes aussi très impatients d'offrir des prestations dignes du légendaire tracé montréalais », a aussi déclaré John Bondar, président de CTCC.


« Ce sera fort intéressant de voir enfin les voitures et les coureurs de CTCC se mesurer au circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, dans le cadre du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200. C'est un championnat de qualité, en progression constante et nous apprécions qu'ils recrutent des coureurs des quatre coins du pays », de dire le promoteur délégué de l'événement et président d'Octane Management, François Dumontier.

Les amateurs pourront vivre l'expérience CTCC à compter du jeudi 18 août lors des séances d'essais libres et des qualifications. La course sera disputée en après-midi, le vendredi 19 août. Afin de répondre aux questions des amateurs, les pilotes et équipiers de la série CTCC seront disponibles dans le paddock des courses de soutien, derrière l'épingle, pendant tout le week-end. Chacun est invité à venir les rencontrer.


On peut se procurer des billets pour assister au NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, et y voir en piste les séries Nationwide et Canadian Tire de NASCAR, la série ROLEX Grand-Am et la série Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par  Continental Tire. Pour mettre la main sur les meilleures places en tribunes, iI suffit de composer le 514 397-0007 ou de visiter le www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca  sans tarder.


À propos de CTCC
Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship présenté par Continental Tires est la seule série professionnelle de courses de voitures sur route au Canada. Maintenant à sa cinquième année d'existence, CTCC présente des voitures de course basées sur leur version initiale de tourisme. Outre lors du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge à Montréal, CTCC disputera des épreuves en 2011 au Circuit ICAR, au Mosport International Raceway, au Honda Indy Toronto et au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.


À propos d'Octane Management et de Stock-Car Montréal
Depuis 2009, Octane Management inc. agit à titre de promoteur délégué du NAPA Pièces d'auto 200 présenté par Dodge, sous mandat de Stock-Car Montréal, laquelle est une filiale en propriété exclusive d'International Speedway Corporation (ISC) de Daytona Beach, en Floride. ISC, chef de file dans la promotion du sport motorisé en Amérique du Nord, organise plus de 100 événements de sport motorisé chaque année.

 

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Since 2007, the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge is one of the premier sporting events in Canada and features a round of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the only major NASCAR race outside the USA. With its demanding road course, and its unique atmosphere, the on-track action is exceptional. As the President of CTCC says, the CTCC competitors are preparing excitedly to provide fans a fantastic show. For CTCC, this will be the highlight of 2011.
 

"We are very happy to have concluded this partnership with Stock-Car Montréal. The Event Promoter François Dumontier, his team, and the thousands of expected spectators will also be greatly impressed by our drivers. We are looking forward to offering our fans outstanding performances that will meet the Circuit's historical expectations," stated John Bondar, President of CTCC. 


"It will be very interesting to finally see the CTCC cars and drivers compete on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at the NAPA Auto Parts 200. It is a great Championship with outstanding growth and we appreciate that they recruit drivers from across Canada," said the Event delegated Promoter and President of Octane Management, François Dumontier.


Fans will be able to experience the rush of CTCC on Thursday August 18 with practice and qualifying sessions followed by a race on Friday August 19. CTCC drivers and crew will be available in the Support race paddocks, behind the hairpin, throughout the event to interact with fans. Everyone is invited to meet with them.


Tickets to the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge featuring the Nationwide and Canadian Tire NASCAR series, the ROLEX series and Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire, are available. One shouldn't wait to order the best grandstands tickets by calling 514 397-0007 or order online at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca.


About CTCC
The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire is Canada's only professional road racing series. Now in its fifth year, CTCC showcases race cars based on their stock street version. In addition of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge in Montreal, CTCC will be featured in 2011 at Circuit ICAR, Mosport International Raceway, Honda Indy Toronto and Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières.

Experience the rush of touring car racing!


About Octane Management and Stock-Car Montréal
Mandated by Stock-Car Montréal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Octane Management is, since 2009, the delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge. ISC is the leading promoter of motorsports in North America, hosting over 100 major racing events each year.

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2011-05-06

MOSPORT - RACETOUR MAKES A PIT STOP AT OSHAWA'S FIVE POINTS MALL THIS WEEKEND

(BOWMANVILLE, ON – April 26, 2011)   With Mosport’s 2011 season

getting underway next month at both the road course and oval track, Mosport’s popular RaceTour will get Durham residents revved-up this weekend (April 29 – May 1) at Five Points Mall in Oshawa.

 

Located in the court in front of the Metro grocery store, the display will feature several stock cars that will be on track this year at Canada’s fastest half-mile paved oval, Mosport Speedway.  Also featured is the sleek, exotic American Le Mans Series prototype, representing the cars competing at Mosport’s biggest event of the season, the Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport, on its new date July 21-24.

 

Cory Adams, a constable with the Durham Regional Police and a motorcycle road racer, will be on hand Saturday with his race bike and an informative display promoting the Racing Against Drugs program.

 

Mosport International Karting will display one of their hottest new race karts and will have info about their Arrive and Drive Series.

 

The highlight of the weekend takes place on Saturday from 11 am until 2 pm.  In a special Five Points Mall Kids Club event, Mosport Speedway drivers Kevin Pickford (Pure Stock), Bill Northam (Late Model) and Jim Rossiter (Late Model) will be signing autographs and posing for pictures in front of their race cars, so be sure to bring your camera. The Rock girls from Durham Radio’s own 94.9 The Rock will be on hand as well.

 

Five Points Mall will be giving away six "VIP Prize Packs" that includes Mosport Speedway general admission tickets, a pit tour to meet the Five Points Mall driver Bill Northam, concessions voucher, a pace car ride and the opportunity to drop the green flag in one of the Saturday night heat races.

 

There will also be a draw to win tickets to Mosport Speedway, along with season schedules and other info for pick-up.

 

The green flag drops on Mosport Speedway Saturday Night Stock Car Racing and Mosport International Raceway’s pro road racing schedule on the Victoria Day long weekend, May 20-22.

 

Five Points Mall is conveniently located at the southwest corner of Taunton and Ritson Roads in Oshawa with 50 stores and service including Metro Grocery, National Sports, Staples and Zellers.  The Mall is open Monday – Friday from 10 am until 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm.

 

 

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2011-05-03

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2011-05-01

ACT Result - Nick Sweet Takes Second Merchants Bank 150 in a Row

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                   ACT – 050111

 

Barre, VT – Barre, VT’s Nick Sweet claimed his second straight Merchants Bank 150 win at Thunder Road International Speedbowl on Sunday, May 1. The defending track champion came from his 8th starting position to take the lead from Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. on lap 91. Sweet would work his way through lap traffic with ease and never relinquished the lead for the remainder of the event.

 

Graniteville’s John Donahue led from the outside pole for the first four laps before Polewarczyk took over from the fourth place starting spot. Polewarczyk survived the only restart of the event after a lap 9 caution for a spin. He then took control of the event and lapped the majority of the field before Sweet reeled him in and took the lead.

 

Polewarczyk held on for second, Donahue claimed third, St-Denis, QC’s Patrick Laperle and seven-time ACT Tour Champion Brian Hoar completed the top five. London, Ontario’s Jonathan Urlin came all the way from the 21st starting position to take sixth, Groveton, NH’s Randy Potter rebounded from an early spin to take seventh, Ben Ashline, Quinny Welch, and Mark Lamberton rounded out the top ten.

 

The event only saw one caution on lap 9 and completed the race on a 141 lap green flag run. It was completed in just 39 minutes and 24 seconds.

 

Sweet becomes the second qualifier for the 3rd Annual ACT Invitational at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He finished second in the inaugural event in 2009.

 

The Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen saw Bradford’s Derrick O’Donnell claim his fourth career Tiger feature win. He held off second year driver Jason Allen of Barre and Pete Ainsworth of Middlesex. Craftsbury’s Mike Martin and Joey Roberts of Georgia completed the top five.

 

Washinton’s Paul Giacherio took his first career feature win in the Allen Lumber Street Stock division. He beat out former Street Stock Champion Gary Mullen of Tunbridge and Martin Ingram of Essex. Joe Fecteau of Hardwick and Thomas Placey of Bradford completed the top five.

 

Kevin Wheatley of Williamstown took his second career win in the Junkyard Warriors. Williamstown’s Brock Parrott and Waterbury’s Jason Woodard completed the top three.

 

Car show winners were Fayston’s Brooks Clark in the Late Models, Bradford’s Derrick O’Donnell in the Tiger Sportsmen, Williamstown’s Sid Sweet, Jr. in the Allen Lumber Street Stocks and Waterbury’s Jason Woodard claimed the Junkyard Warrior.

 

The ACT Late Model Tour has next weekend off before they Oxford Plains Speedway for a 150 lap event on Sunday, May 15. Thunder Road International Speedbowl’s next event is the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 29.

 

13th Annual Merchants Bank 150

ACT Late Model Tour

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Unofficial Results

1. (8) Nick Sweet, Barre, VT, 150 Laps

2. (4) Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., Hudson, NH, 150 Laps

3. (2) John Donahue, Graniteville, VT, 150 Laps

4. (10) Patrick Laperle, St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC, 150 Laps

5. (1) Brian Hoar, Williston, VT, 150 Laps

6. (21) Jonathan Urlin, London, ON, 149 Laps

7. (11) Randy Potter, Groveton, NH, 149 Laps

8. (13) #Ben Ashline, Pittston, ME, 149 Laps

9. (19) Quinten Welch, Lancaster, NH, 149 Laps

10. (17) Mark Lamberton, Mooers Forks, NY, 149 Laps

11. (9) Eric Chase, Milton, VT, 149 Laps

12. (3) Glen Luce, Turner, ME, 149 Laps

13. (23) Dave Pembroke, Middlesex, VT, 149 Laps

14. (14) Matt White, Northfield, VT, 149 Laps

15. (6) Brent Dragon, Milton, VT, 149 Laps

16. (5) Phil Scott, Berlin, VT, 149 Laps

17. (16) Wayne Helliwell, Jr., Dover, NH, 148 Laps

18. (7) Scott Payea, Milton, VT, 148 Laps

19. (15) #Pete Yetman, Peru, MA, 148 Laps

20. (26) Chip Grenier, Graniteville, VT, 148 Laps

21. (25) Dave Whitcomb, Essex Jct., VT, 148 Laps

22. (18) Cody Blake, Barre, VT, 148 Laps

23. (12) Scott Luce, Strong, ME, 148 Laps

24. (20) Tom Carey, Jr., New Salem, MA, 148 Laps

25. (22) Jamie Aube, Bow, NH, 147 Laps

26. (27) Joey Becker, Jeffersonville, VT, 146 Laps

27. (29) Jean-Paul Cyr, Milton, VT, 146 Laps

28. (28) Brett Wheeler, Waterbury, VT, 146 Laps

29. (24) #Jimmy Hebert, Williamstown, VT, 146 Laps

30. (30) #Dave Farrington, Jr., Jay, ME, 146 Laps

 

Time of Race: 39:24    Margin of Victory: 3.649 sec  Cautions: 1 (laps 9)    

Leaders: John Donahue, 1-4; Joey Polewarczyk, Jr., 5-91; Nick Sweet, 92-150                    

Heat Winners: Pete Yetman, Patrick Laperle, John Donahue, Wayne Helliwell, Jr. 

 

Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen Unofficial Top Ten

Sunday, May 1, 2011

1. Derrick O’Donnell 68 Bradford, VT

2. Jason Allen 29 Barre, VT

3. Pete Ainsworth, Jr. 80 Middlesex, VT

4. Mike Martin 01 Craftsbury Common, VT

5. Joey Roberts 50 Georgia, VT

6. Shawn Fleury 31 Middlesex, VT

7. Jason Corliss 61 Danville, VT

8. Scott Coburn 1 S. Barre, VT

9. Bobby Therrien 4 Hinesburg, VT

10. George May 16 Barre, VT

 

Allen Lumber Street Stocks Unofficial Top Ten

Sunday, May 1, 2011

1. Paul Giacherio, Jr. 70ss Washington, VT

2. Gary Mullen 29ss Tunbridge, VT

3. Martin Ingram 02ss Essex Jct., VT

4. Joe Fecteau 75ss Hardwick, VT

5. Thomas Placey 33ss Bradford, VT

6. Troy Kingsbury 39ss Waitsfield, VT

7. Nick Pilotte 11ss Jefferson, VT

8. Garry Bashaw 92ss Lincoln, VT

9. Greg Adams, Jr. 38ss Hardwick, VT

10. Jennifer Getty 25ss Cambridge, VT

 

Junkyard Warriors Unofficial Top Three

Sunday, May 1, 2011

1. Kevin Wheatley 31jyw Williamstown, VT

2. Brock Parrott 23jyw Williamstown, VT

3. Jason Woodard 68jyw Waterbury, VT

 

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PASS PR - Johnny Clark claims PASS North opening day thriller at Beech Ridge

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media, contact Norm Desjardins @ (603) 387-5598

 

Johnny Clark claims PASS North opening day thriller at Beech Ridge

Andy Shaw and Shane Tatro PASS Mod, Sportsman winners

 

 

Scarborough ME (4/30) Johnny Clark reclaimed the lead on lap 120 of Saturday's Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North season opener at Scarborough Maine's Beech Ridge Motor Speedway and the defending super late model champ survived several late race cautions to nab the 150 lap feature over a charging Donnie Whitten. Ben Rowe, Lonnie Sommerville and Shawn Turple rounded out the top five.

 

Clark led the most laps from his pole position start but the win was by no means easy. There were plenty of challengers up front. Travis Benjamin dogged the leader early on until mechanical issues sent him to the pit area. Benjamin returned to finish ninth. Derek Ramstrom was on fire too, taking the lead away from the defending series champ on lap 113.But problems sidelined Ramstrom too, possibly the result of contact with Clark on one of several tooth and nail restarts as the pair battled for the top spot. Ramstrom's troubles gave Trevor Sanborn a shot at the lead and he took advantage, taking over the point for several laps before Clark powered by on a lap 120 restart.

 

Donnie Whitten was the man on the move, racing up from shot gun on the field into the top ten by lap 40. Whitten spun under green on lap 101 and had to scramble back through the field without the aid of a caution. When the checkers dropped Whitten was two car lengths and one position shy of his goal but his performance kept the packed grandstand on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

 

Rowe, Sanborn, Sommerville, Ramstrom Shawn Turple and Bill Rodgers were all at or near the front all day. Quebec's Alex Gingras earned his best PASS finish to date with a sixth place run. It was a good day at the races for our friends from the North, with New Brunswick's Sommerville fourth, Nova Scotian Shawn Turple fifth and Gingras just outside the top five.

 

Plenty of new faces dotted the results including. Jonathon Hicken, Kyle DeSouza, Matt Matheson and Bryan Kruscek Larry Gelinas returned to PASS North competition for the first time in several years in the McKeage 40 but the multi time PASS North winner was sidelined early..Defending race winner Mike Rowe was behind the wheel of a new ride but the team had a tough day finishing eighteenth, two laps down.

 

Clark, Benjamin and Sanborn each claimed a heat race win and Kirk Thibeau won the consolation round. Sixteen cars finished on the lead lap. Clark's margin of victory was .336 seconds.

 

Both the PASS Mod and Sportsman divisions got their touring seasons underway at Beech Ridge and defending PASS Mod Champion Andy Shaw scored a dominant win from the pole, leading all 40 laps. Alan Wilson, Mod newcomer Travis Buzzell, Dana Reed and Scott McDaniel raced home second through fifth. Shaw and Wilson both scored a heat race win.

 

Shane Tatro and Carey Martin dueled early on in the PASS Sportsman's 75 lap feature but it was Tatro claiming the lead for good just past the half way mark to take down the opening day win. Clyde Hennessey snuck by Martin for second and Martin had to settle for third. Craig Smith and Kevin Douglas rounded out the top five. Martin and Tatro won their qualifiers.

 

The PASS North super late models take a week off before they head to Star Speedway in Epping New Hampshire on Saturday May 14th. Feature racing goes green at 6:06 PM. For more information click on the Star Speedway link on the PASS Master schedule at www.proallstarsseries.com .

 

Unofficial finish

PASS North Super Late Model 150 – Beech Ridge Motor Speedway-Scarborough ME 4/30

 

1 54 Johnny Clark 2 7 Donnie Whitten 3 4 Ben Rowe 4 48 Lonnie Sommerville 5 0T Shawn Turple 6 27 QC Alex Gingras 7 29 Trevor Sanborn 8 53 Bill Rodgers 9 17 Travis Benjamin 10 77 Scott Chubbuck 11 33 Richie Dearborn 12 14M Matt Frahm 13 22 Aaron Ricker 14 5 John Hicken 15 84 Scott Mulkern 16 47 Kelly Moore 17 17T Chris Thorne 18 24 Mike Rowe 19 28 Kirk Thibeau 20 17A Scott Alexander 21 73 Doiron 22 88 Kyle DeSouza 23 2 Matt Matheson 24 10 Scott Dragon 25 0 Bill Penfold 26 35 Derek Ramstrom 27 40 Larry Gelinas 28 60 DJ Shaw 29 21 David Oliver 30 00 Bryan Kruscek 31 20 Mike Landry

 

PASS Sportsman 75 lap feature - Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough ME - 4/30

 

1 7 Shane Tatro 2 8 Clyde Hennessey 3 18 Carey Martin 4 15 Craig Smith 5 16 Kevin Douglas 6 38 Dan McKeage 7 51 RJ Austin 8 22 Steve Bennett Jr. 9 58 Lyman McKeage 10 75 Doug Wolfe 11 10 Donnie Morse 12 35 Bobby Nadeau 13 34 Spencer Morse 14 01 Rob Drew 15 777 Mike St. Germain 16 1 Ken Marier 17 42 Corey Bubar

 

PASS Mod 40 lap feature - Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Scarborough ME – 4/30

 

1 66 Andy Shaw 2 83W Alan Wilson 3 3 Travis Buzzell 4 60 Dana Reed 5 14 Scott McDaniel 6 33 Bill Dixon 7 53 Leo Oliveira 8 56X Rich Ferreira 9 85 Mitch Miller 10 28 Mark Lundblad Jr. 11 50 Sumner Sessions 12 61 Shawn Austin 13 21 Charlie Small

 


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2011-04-29

Autodrome St-Eustache PR - Journée Portes Ouvertes et Concours Isa Racing Team le 30 avril / Enduro 200 le 1er mai

WEEK-END MOTORISÉ TOUTES DISCIPLINES
AXÉ SUR LA PARTICIPATION DU PUBLIC !

Toutes les disciplines motorisées seront de la partie au cours du dernier week-end d’avril alors que l’Autodrome St-Eustache convie autant les participants que les amateurs de courses motorisées à une journée Porte Ouverte qui se tiendra le samedi 30 avril prochain.

 

Dans 10 jours à l’ Autodrome St-Eustache St-Eustache
Journée Portes Ouvertes et Concours Isa Racing Team le 30 avril.
Enduro 200 le 1er mai.

Autant les adeptes de la Drift, de circuit routier, d’acccélération et de stock car pourront faire les premiers essais de leurs bolides sur les différents circuits de l’ASE, et ce, tout-à-fait gratuitement.

Le fait marquant de cette journée est que ces participants devront inviter des amateurs présents comme co-pilotes lors de leurs présences en piste tout au long de l’après-midi alors que tour-à tour chaque discipline aura des périodes d’essais assujetties à un horaire pré-établie.

STOCK CAR
Des adeptes de stock-car pourront à quatre reprises participer comme co-pilote à des courses « Sensation Sport Compactes » en toute sécurité dans des voitures munies de sièges-passagers de course, de ceintures adéquates, les passagers-invités seront équipés de casques de sécurité et d’habits de course.

CONCOURS-RECRUES ISA RACING TEAM avec BERTRAND GODIN
Plusieurs recrues en lice participeront également à des essais à bord des deux voitures de la populaire pilote Sportsman Isabelle Tremblay dans le but de remplacer celle-ci qui devra s’absenter à quelques reprises au cours de la saison 2011 pour effectuer des courses avec la série nationale à travers le Canada. Peut-être même qu’un de ceux-ci pourrait s’approprier du titre de pilote régulier de la 2e voiture d’ISA RACING TEAM suite à ces essais. Près d’une bonne douzaine d’aspirants participeront à ce concours qui sera sous la supervision du réputé BERTRAND GODIN, personnalité connue dans le sport motorisé.

DRIFTING
Le même principe que les courses « Sensation Sport Compacte » s’appliquera aux amateurs qui seront invités aux essais de « Drift », toute une sensation en perspective !

CIRCUIT ROUTIER
Simultanément, d’autres participants pourront circuler à titre de co-pilotes invités dans des voitures lors de sessions de « lapping » sur le circuit routier sur le site de l’ASE.

DRAG DE RUE
Cette journée endiablée comportera une heure de DRAG DE RUE avec des gens de l’estrade qui seront invités à participer avec leur voiture personnelle à une heure de compétitions « drag de rue » de 16h15 à 17h15

COURSE DE RUE
Une course de voitures de rue « plaquées » sur la piste ovale clôturera cette journée Porte Ouverte à 17h15. Aucune voiture de compétition (Challenge 4, Enduro ou autres) ne sera acceptée dans cette épreuve de 10 tours qui sera composé exclusivement de gens de l’estrade avec leur voiture personnelle.

TOUT À FAIT GRATUIT !!
C’est donc une invitation que vous lance l’AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE à participer gratuitement, autant pour les amateurs que pour les participants.

DIMANCHE 1er MAI : ENDURO 200
Le lendemain, 1er mai sont invités au premier événement de stock-car de la saison qui se tiendra, une course ENDURO de 200 tours qui réunira une centaine de voitures qui prendront le départ de la course de 200 tours sur le coup des 14 heures. Cet événement sera préalablement précédée de sessions d’inspections et de pratiques en avant-midi. Les puits, quant à eux seront ouverts dès 7 heures et les pratiques (pour les voitures inspectées seulement) débuteront à 10h.


Horaire du 30 avril (Journée Portes Ouvertes)
09h30 Ouverture du site
10h00 Pratiques Stock car
10h15 Pratiques Drift
10h30 Pratiques Sportsman
10h45 Pratiques Stock car
11h00 Pratiques Drift
11h15 Pratiques Sportsman
11h30 Pratiques Stock car
11h45 Pratiques Drift
12h00 Pratiques Sportsman
12h15 Intermission
13h00 Isa Racing Team (Concours de recrues Sportsman)
13h10 Sensation Sport Compacte (course avec co-pilote de l’estrade)
13h25 Compétition « Drift » avec co-pilote de l’estrade
13h40 Isa Racing team (Concours de recrues Sportsman)
13h50 Sensation Sport Compacte (course avec co-pilote de l’estrade)
14h05 Compétition « Drift » avec co-pilote de l’estrade
14h20 Isa Racing team (Concours de recrues Sportsman)
14h30 Sensation Sport Compacte (course avec co-pilote de l’estrade)
14h45 Compétition « Drift » avec co-pilote de l’estrade
15h00 Isa Racing team (Concours de recrues Sportsman)
15h10 Sensation Sport Compacte (course avec co-pilote de l’estrade)
15h25 Compétition « Drift » avec ci-pilote de l’estrade
15h40 Isa Racing team (Concours de recrues Sportsman)
15h50 Intermissiom
16h15 Drag de rue (Spectateurs avec leur voiture)
17h15 Course de voitures de rue (Spectateurs avec leur voiture)
SIMULTANÉMENT à cet horaire : Essais avec public sur le circuit
routier de 13h00 à 15h00

Horaire du 1er mai (Enduro 200)
07h00 Ouverture des puits
07h30 Inspection et test de freins
10h00 Pratiques
12h00 Intermission, réunion des marqueurs
Positionnement sur la fausse-grille
13h00 Réunion des pilotes et présentation
14h00 Départ de l’ENDURO 200
16h30 Podium

Source : Yves Ladouceur
Autodrome St-Eustache
www.autodrome.ca
www.anca-qc.com

 


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Airbone PR - Huge Modified field expected for Airborne opener

For immediate release

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South Plattsburgh, NY – Airborne Speedway begins its 58th season Saturday, May 7 and a large, possibly record-breaking, field of DIRTcar Modifieds is expected to attempt to qualify for the Della Motor Group “Fast 50” main event.

 

“We have spoken with several new Quebec teams and some drivers who competed on the CVRA circuit last year,” promoter Mike Perotte said. “Based on those conversations, I think we’re likely to have 35 or more Modifieds for the opener. We’ll have a better idea after the Saturday’s (April 30) practice.”

 

A 35-car Modified field would require a “B” feature or last chance qualifier to complete the ‘Fast 50’. “If that’s what it takes, it’s fine with me,” Perrotte said.

 

Patrick Dupree, the 2010 Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified champion, will be challenged by 2009 Airborne Modified champion Martin Roy of Napierville, QC, Leon Gonyo, Don Scarborough, Greg Atkins, Apple Bowl 100 winner Todd Stone of Middlebury, VT, Bryant Trim, Mike Reyell, and 2010 Rookie of the Year Max Viens of St. Cesaire, QC.

 

Econo Lodge and the Valcour Imaging Group present the season’s first feature event for the J&S Steel Sportsmen, Versatile Trailer Sales Renegades, Keeseville NAPA Mini Modifieds and Busch Bombers. Sportsman Robin Wood of Plattsburgh and Renegade Kevin Boutin of Swanton, VT, will begin defense of their 2010 track championships.

 

The first 1,000 race fans through the gate on opening night will receive a free seat cushion courtesy of Econo Lodge, Valcour Imaging Group and other Airborne sponsors.

 

Gates open Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Adult admission is $15. Kids 12 and under - admitted free.  Qualifying heats begin at 5 p.m. Airborne season passes are available. For more information, call the track office 518-561-3208. Free admittance to the grandstands (no concessions) is offered for the Saturday, April 30 practice from noon - 4 p.m.

 

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2011-04-27

MULKERN PR - Sommerville Ready To Join Forces In 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 4.27.11

For more information, visit www.MulkernRacing.com or email TBarrettGWC@hotmail.com

 

 

Mulkern, Sommerville Ready To Join Forces In 2011

 

FALMOUTH, Maine – They take two different approaches to their racing, but in the end they have a common goal. Mulkern Racing's drivers just want to win.

 

“Obviously, in my mind I want to win the championship,” said the latest addition to the Mulkern Racing lineup, Canadian driver Lonnie Sommerville. “But I'm not going to finish sixth when I could have won the race because I'm worrying just about points. If you win races, points will take care of themselves.

 

“But at the same time, you have to be smart about it – but that's what makes good race car drivers.”

 

Sommerville, from St. John, New Brunswick, will run the entire 2011 PASS North Series season in the Mulkern Racing No. 48 A.E. McKay Builders Chevrolet – marking his first full-time foray into PASS North competition after several seasons of part-time efforts coupled with a full-time run at the CARQUEST Tour north of the border.

 

The team finished second in the final PASS North standings last season with Ben Rowe behind the wheel of the No. 48. This season, they've brough Sommerville into the mix and added crew chief Gary Crooks of Crooks Racing in Mooresville, N.C.

 

“When we had the open ride (last fall), we were talking with Gary about working withus even before we were talking to Lonnie,” said Scott Mulkern, team owner and driver of the No. 84 Community Pharmacies/Southern Maine Motors Chevrolet. “Gary has a lot of confidence in Lonnie. Obviously, I've seen him race, and as far as the Canadian drivers, he's one of the top dogs. He's in that league – Scott Fraser, Patrick Laperle, those guys – and I'd put Lonnie right there.”

 

Despite competing right down until the final event of the 2010 season for the PASS championship, Mulkern said that the team won't base success this season around the title hunt.

 

“Lonnie and Gary – the whole team – I know they do want to win it,” Mulkern said. “That's what they're shooting for, and more power to them. But as far as any pressure from me to win the championship, that's not going to come from me. They're racers, and that's what it's about to a lot of them, I know that. But for me, I just want to show up every week and be right there trying to win.

 

“If you look at my style and the way I sometimes shoot myself in the foot (in the race car), I don't care about that championship stuff. Not at all. That's just the way I am. But we also have seen what Lonnie can do. We know what he can do. If he's got a good car, and things are going his way, he can win any race.”

 

Sommerville said the opportunity to drive for Mulkern Racing, and no longer have to maintain his own equipment, made it the right time to make the jump to PASS.

 

“This is the next level, the next step in my career,” Sommerville said. “There are racing goals you want to accomplish in life, and the the northeast, the PASS Tour has the best teams and best drivers onit. Aside from winning a CARQUEST championship, I've done everything I've wanted to do so far. This is where I wanted to take my career.”

 

And Sommerville believes that the pieces are in place to accomplish both of the team's goals – winning races and winning the PASS North Series title in 2011.

 

“The team they've put together, as far as I'm concerned, is as good or better than any as we're going to run against,” he said. “I don't feel a lot of pressure, but having been given this opportnity, I'm confident I can go and beat (five-time PASS champion) Johnny Clark and those guys. Maybe not every week, but as much as they're going to beat us – and that's really exciting.”

 

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