2012-02-17

Jim's Journeys: 2011 Review/2012 Preview

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications

 

Belleville, Ontario:  After some still undiagnosed medical issues kept me from doing too much travelling during the 2010 campaign, it was great to come back up to speed last year and give me something to shoot for with a new short track racing season just around the corner.

 

 

2011:  My regular ‘gig’ at Kawartha Speedway got rolling for a 5th year with master of ceremony duties at the annual award’s banquet, followed by a couple of days at the Canadian Motorsports Expo and the Long John 200 endurance event.  Some down time before things got underway at the end of May didn’t mean I was glued to the couch.  In March, there was the chance to help Frontenac Mall in Kingston promote the annual racing preview show and an early season trip to Can Am Motorsports Park, where Danny O’Brien won the DIRTcar modified feature and I was at Brockville for Bobby Herrington’s opening night win, before an e-mail message put a little extra on my plate.

 

Over the past few seasons, the promotional team at Mosport Speedway had asked doing some fill-in work for their regular announcer, but my timetable and theirs prevented things from coming together.  This time around, circumstances were different.  Glenn Butt had asked me about doing the opening night duties at Mosport because of a scheduling conflict with their usual voice.  From there came the invitation to spend the entire summer at ‘Canada’s Fastest Half Mile’ and after juggling some commitments with my main employer, I was able to accept.  Late in the year, I was asked to emcee the Mosport award’s banquet where Jim Rossiter, John Baker Junior and Kevin Hinds collected championship hardware for their efforts in the late model, sportsman and pure stock divisions respectively.

 

Kawartha’s 20-11 Friday runs left the starting blocks June 3rd and it was a memorable season for a number of reasons.  Ken Donaldson Junior’s Better Carpet Thunder Car main event win on opening night was his first of 5 and paved the way for the first year chauffeur to earn a track championship.  On the subject of titles, Dan McHattie claimed his 7th NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model crown, while popular Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocker ‘Too’ Moroney took a seat at the champion’s table for the first time in his career.  4 shows into the year, Bryan Mercer became the first track regular to win the late model Summer Sizzler and pocketed $3,000 for is efforts.  2011 was also a season with no rainouts at the 3/8th mile Fraserville oval.

 

On a pair of off nights from K-D, I managed to get to do some travelling and took-in the inaugural World of Outlaws Sprint Car event at Brockville (won by Paul McMahan) and had Kawartha thunder car driver Andy Ford as company for my first ever trip to Ransomville Speedway to witness Todd Burley’s impressive victory at the Alex Friesen Summer Nationals.

 

2012:  Unless my employment situation necessitates a change in plans, I’ll start my 6th consecutive year as media/public relations coordinator at Kawartha Speedway when the regular season opens Friday, June 1st.  Print and electronic media outlets provided the track with some excellent coverage during 2011 and I’d like to keep that going.  Some of Kawartha’s highlights include the late model Summer Sizzler Friday, July 6th, OSCAAR’s Don Biederman Memorial, August 10th and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series finale Saturday, September 22nd.  The Mosport situation is currently up in the air, but I’d be open to returning there as well.

 

I also write and distribute media material for teams at a variety of tracks.  If you’d like to get the word out about what you’re doing, send me an e-mail anytime:  clarkemotorsports@hotmail.com.

 

Photo attachments:  Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications

1). Luke Stewart’s #19 machine was part of the 2011 Kingston Racing Preview Show at Frontenac Mall.  The Sydenham, Ontario racer will compete in the DIRTcar 358 modified division in 2012.

2). Elginburg, Ontario’s Bobby Herrington kicked-off Brockville’s 2011 season with a DIRTcar 358 modified feature win.

3). Jim Rossiter captured the 2011 Mosport Speedway late model track championship.  It was the 5th consecutive season he had earned a Mosport title.

4). Five trips to victory lane in his first season earned Ken Donaldson Jr. Kawartha’s 2011 Better Carpet Thunder Car track championship and rookie of the year honours.

 

Prepared by:  Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications

 


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NASCAR Short Track Stars To Light Up Daytona International Speedway

For Immediate Release

 

‘World Center of Racing’ To Host UNOH Battle At The Beach During Speedweeks 2013

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2012) — The bright lights of the “World Center of Racing” will shine on the stars of NASCAR’s regional and touring series, as NASCAR announced today Daytona International Speedway will host the inaugural “UNOH Battle At The Beach” on Feb. 18-19, 2013.

 

 

The two-days of racing will be headlined by three non-points special events: the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified tours, and the Late Model division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.

 

A temporary oval will be set up on Daytona’s Superstretch to host the races, It is tentatively slated to be approximately .4-mile.

 

“This is all about the stars of tomorrow vying for glory at Daytona International Speedway,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president of regional and touring series. “During two days and nights of intense competition, fans will be able to see today’s aces of short track racing and some great young talent.”

 

Both nights of race action will air live on SPEED.

 

The process for setting the field for the 2013 UNOH Battle At The Beach will be:

·         Winners of the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West events as well as the series champions will automatically be locked into that series’ race at Daytona next year.

·         Similarly, winners of the 2012 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour or NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour races and series champions will be locked into the Modified race next February at Daytona.

·         The top 10 finishers in the 2012 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Division I national standings will earn a starting spot in the 2013 Late Model race.

·         In addition, the champions of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, NASCAR Toyota Series from Mexico, and Euro Racecar NASCAR Touring Series in 2012 will earn a protected starting spot in whichever one of the three 2013 Daytona races they choose to run.

·         The remaining spots in the 2013 Daytona features will be filled through time trials and heat races during the two days of racing next February.

 

”Grassroots short track racing is the foundation of this great sport and we are thrilled to give these young drivers the opportunity to fight for a win at the ‘World Center of Racing,” said Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood. “Many of NASCAR’s greatest stars cut their teeth on short tracks around the country and we look forward to hosting the stars of tomorrow in 2013.”

 

Chitwood also announced that Daytona has reached an agreement with a number of area hotels to secure special room rates for those nights next February to make it more affordable for racers and fans to attend the Battle At The Beach.

 

Event entitlement sponsor, the University of Northwestern Ohio, has been heavily involved with NASCAR’s grassroots racing programs. The school, which offers a degree in High Performance Motorsports, owns NASCAR-sanctioned Limaland Motorsports Park and is the sponsor of several NASCAR touring races.

 


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2012-02-09

Florida Favorite Fain Skinner Ready For ARCA Debut At Daytona International Speedway

 

               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“NASCAR driver looks to ARCA For Plate Racing Experience”

 

LIVE OAK, Florida (February 8, 2012) - - Fain Skinner Racing (FSR) announced today that in an agreement with DGM Racing led by former ARCA Racing Series winner Mario Gosselin, the two will unite and tackle the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for their 2012 season-opener, the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway set for Saturday, February 18, 2012.

 

 

Skinner, a well-known Floridian noted for his skills on the short tracks has obtained backing from CarportEmpire.com while carrying associate sponsorship from American Steel Carports, Rimrock Flooring.com and CSBdirect.com. The team’s car number for the first of 20 events on the ARCA Racing Series tour will be announced next week.

 

“I’m very excited about the race,” said Skinner, who gained attention for his attentiveness in his limited NASCAR Nationwide Series starts last year. “We have a very competitive car and the very best I feel that horsepower has to offer. Our shots of winning the race are not out of the playing cards by any means, but the race will ultimately come down to patience, strategy and luck. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to working with Mario and his DGM Racing team.”

 

The 26-year old tested extremely well at the 2.5-mile superspeedway two months ago during the open ARCA Racing Series test continued, “I have always dreamed of racing at Daytona, ever since I was a little kid sitting in the stands. Now, thanks to everyone that’s come on board, I’m able to live that dream, I’m incredibly grateful.”

 

The team’s automobile was acquired from the potent Roush Fenway Racing stables and is being closing monitored by three time ARCA Racing Series winner Gosselin who himself has made five ARCA starts at the “World Center of Racing.”

 

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona (80 laps / 200 miles) is the first of 20 events on the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 49th ARCA race held at Daytona is a three-day show. Practice begins Thursday, February 16 with a four hour practice session planned from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Menards pole qualifying presented by Ansell is set for Friday, February 17 slated to begin at 2:00 p.m. A forty-five minute final practice session is etched in on Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. The event will take the green flag later that day shortly after 4:30 p.m. The race will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring and radio broadcast through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at arcaracing.com.  All times are local. ARCA, celebrating its 60th season in 2012 is the preamble for the highly anticipated Budweiser Shootout for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) set to ignite under the lights later that night.

Additional input on Carport Empire is available by logging onto carportempire.com and through its Social Media networks of Twitter @carport_empire and Facebook.

 

Check out Fain Skinner online at Fainskinner.com.

 

PHOTO CAPTION: Fain Skinner, driver of the CarportEmpire.com / American Steel Carports / Rimrock Flooring.com / CSBdirect.com Ford Fusion in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for DGM Racing.

 

ABOUT CARPORTEMPIRE.COM:

 

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CarportEmpire.com has several distribution centers to allow for prompt delivery and installation of your new steel building, carport, carport garage or RV carport. Their corporate offices are conveniently located in north Florida near the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 10 in Live Oak, Florida. This is also home to our superior service department and our team of qualified service technicians who are waiting to assist with all your service needs.

ABOUT AMERICAN STEEL CARPORTS:

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RÉJEAN BLANCHET VISE LE TOP-5 EN SÉRIE SPORTSMAN

 

 

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Québec, QC (6 février 2012) – Le vétéran pilote de stock-car, Réjean Blanchet de Lac St-Charles, fera à nouveau campagne dans les compétitions de stock-car de la Série Sportsman Québec.

 

Blanchet a terminé 8e au classement cumulatif de 2011, enregistrant une victoire d’étape, 5 top-5 et 6 top-10.  Il fera le calendrier 2012 au complet avec la ferme intention de terminer dans les cinq premiers.

« Je sais que je suis capable de me hisser dans les 5 premiers.  Je dois être régulier, finir mes courses et ramasser le plus de points à chaque sortie.  J'aimerais tout de même signer une ou des victoires pour le compte de Canadian Tire de la région de Québec, Rive-Sud et Montmagny qui m'ont toujours soutenu » déclara Blanchet.

Blanchet pilotera la Dodge Charger No. 7 Canadian Tire et sera à nouveau associé au constructeur de St-Jean-Chrysostome, Dany Gagnon (DGR).

Pour tout connaître sur Réjean Blanchet, visitez sa page de pilote au :
http://www.seriesportsman.ca/francais/pilotes/7-rejean-blanchet-blanchet-racing-team-quebec.html

La levée de rideau pour la série se fera avec une journée d’essai et d’inspection à l’autodrome Montmagny le 12 mai et la première compétition, un manche de 75 tours, qui aura lieu le 19 mai à l’Autodrome St-Eustache dans le cadre du festival sportsman qui mettra aussi en vedette les Sportsmans ANCA et la classe Sportsman de la piste américaine Airborne Speedway.

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Pour de plus amples informations, contactez:

 

André Poulin, Président Série Sportsman Québec, courriel: andre.poulin@sportsman.ca, 581-998-7388

 

Préparé par M.P. Roy, courriel: mproy@roy-motorsports.com, 514-907-1773 poste 35

 

 


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2012-02-07

Canadian IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe will be at the Canadian Motorsports Expo on Sunday, February 12

 

 

James Hinchcliffe missed appearing at last year’s Canadian Motorsports Expo because he was taking part in an IndyCar test at Florida’s Sebring International Raceway. In the time since that test, Hinchcliffe has been extremely busy, and he’ll have a lot to talk about when he takes to the CME’s Mazda Stage on Sunday, February 12.

 

 

The CME runs February 10, 11 & 12 at the International Centre, adjacent to Toronto’s Pearson Airport.

 

Last summer, the Oakville, Ontario native earned the Rookie of the Year Award on the IZOD IndyCar Series, driving for the legendary Newman/Haas Racing team. And in January, he was tabbed to drive the GoDaddy.com IndyCar for Andretti Autosport, taking over the ride last held by Danica Patrick.

 

The 25-year-old Canadian – who is gaining widespread popularity for his talents as a racer, his sense of humour and his flair for engaging his fans through social media – is a rising star in the world of open-wheel racing. Nicknamed ‘The Mayor of Hinchtown,’ Canadians racing fans have followed James’ career progression through Formula BMW, Star Mazda, ChampCar Atlantic, A1GP, Firestone Indy Lights, and into IndyCar. ‘Hinch’ will be back in Toronto, in July, to compete in the Honda Indy Toronto, but Sunday’s Canadian Motorsports Expo appearance offers enthusiasts a unique opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s top racing stars in a relaxed environment.

 

“I’m looking forward to coming back to the Canadian Motorsport Expo,” said James Hinchcliffe, of his upcoming appearance at Canada’s racing show. “It’s been a couple of years since my last visit and I know it’s grown in stature since then, which is fantastic to see. Canadian fans are truly passionate about their motorsports and it’s always a great experience to hang out with them. It’s been both an exciting and busy winter for me and the new season’s fast approaching. I think everyone’s raring to go and the CME’s a great way to kick-start Canada’s racing calendar.”

 

Discussing Hinchcliffe’s appearance at the show, the CME’s Rob Morton said, “Through our work at Inside Track Motorsport News, we’ve followed James’ career since his karting days, so it’s very exciting for all of us to see how far he’s come and how far he can go. We’re happy to welcome him back to the CME to connect with his Canadian racing fans and sign a bunch of autographs.”

 

James Hinchcliffe will take to the Mazda Stage for a Q&A Session on Sunday (Feb. 12) from 12:45-1:30 p.m. At that point, he will head to the Inside Track Motorsport News booth (CME Booth #600) to sign autographs and chat with the fans. Hinchcliffe is also expected to figure in the awards presentations for the Inside Track Readers’ Choice Awards, which will be presented starting at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday night on the Mazda Stage (Feb. 11).

 

ABOUT THE CME: The Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track Motorsport News is a three-day celebration of Canadian racing that runs February 10, 11 & 12, 2012 at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, Ontario (Canada)). In addition to booths and racing vehicles representing the entire spectrum of Canadian motorsports, the show is loaded with seminars and forums to entertain and inform racers and fans alike. One of the special themes of this year’s CME is the CASCAR Reunion, on Sunday. The show will also feature celebrity appearances and autograph sessions by NASCAR star Carl Edwards, Canadian IndyCar racer James Hinchcliffe, Canada’s Ron Fellows, and NASCAR legends Robert Yates and Randy Lajoie. Please check the show’s website (www.CanadianMotorsportsExpo.com) for news, updates, schedule information and more. You can contact the CME by calling (416) 962-7223 or email info@canadianmotorsportsexpo.com.

 


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'The Sarge' Ready for Fresh Start

For Immediate Release

Contact Chris Dirato with True Speed Communication

www.TrueSpeedCommunication.com

 

Tony Schumacher – U.S. Army NHRA Preview

Round 1 of 23 – O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals – Pomona, Calif.

 

POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2012) – Shortly after the curtain came down on the 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season, U.S. Army Top Fuel driver Tony “The Sarge” Schumacher quickly went in search of a 2012 calendar.

 

“I needed to immediately find out when the season opener was scheduled,” said the seven-time world champion. “After finishing the year without a victory, I wanted to be sure to circle the (O’Reilly Auto Parts) Winternationals weekend. That became a clear target for the U.S. Army Top Fuel team.”

 

Despite advancing to seven final rounds, Schumacher posted his first winless season in 10 years. Needless to say, he will be looking to end that drought this weekend at historic Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif.

 

“You can be sure of that,” he said. “We had some great runs throughout last year, but we just didn’t get the job done. I guess the magic wasn’t on our side and we had no luck at all. I’ve always contended it takes a lot of talent, terrific people and some luck to win races. Unfortunately, with the latter, we didn’t have any.

 

“We have to put last year out of our minds and move forward. We have to be focused on what’s right in front of us, which is an opportunity to start over. My guys are all battle-tested and are fully aware that failure is never an option when you are representing the U.S. Army. We want that world championship trophy back in the U.S. Army camp.”

 

Schumacher’s preseason optimism was fueled by a solid, week-long test session at Palm Beach (Fla.) International Raceway last month.

 

“We tried a bunch of things down there in Florida and all went well,” said the Chicago-area resident. “We had a really good car toward the end of last year, but I believe we will be bringing an even better car to Pomona in a few days.”

 

When he rolls up to the starting line for the first qualifying session on Thursday, Schumacher understands the competition will be as good as it has ever been.

 

“That’s for certain,” he said. “The Top Fuel class has progressively improved with every season. It’s actually fun to race, given all of the great cars. You have to show up and bring your ‘A’ game every time or you’re going home early. I love a good battle and, right now, we have it. I would be proud to be an NHRA fan these days because you are definitely going to get one heck of a race.”

 

Based on past history, Schumacher is counting on a positive result at Auto Club Raceway. He has six wins to his credit there, which ties him with famed driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits for the most in Top Fuel. Two of those wins came in the Winternationals.

 

“Pomona has been very good to me over the years,” he said. “I’m hopeful we can re-capture that winning formula this weekend.”

 

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New Smyrna Speedway Release : 10th Annual Pete Orr - Orange Blossom

 

10th Annual Pete Orr - Orange Blossom 100Event Schedule:

New Smyrna Speedway - 2/6/12


This Saturday night the high-banked half-mile roars to life for the second time of 2012 with the 10th Annual Pete Orr - Orange Blossom 100 for the Super Late Models. Joining the Super Late Models will be the Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro-Trucks, Super Stocks, Mini-Stocks and the Strictly Stocks.

 

For the Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Pro-Trucks and Super Stocks this will be the final test and tune before the 46th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing that kicks off next Friday the 17th and runs for nine consecutive nights through the 25th.

 

There is an Open Practice this Friday night from 6-10pm. Pit Gates open at 5:00pm. 

 

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY - SCHEDULE

PETE ORR - ORANGE BLOSSOM
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2012

Schedule Subject To Change

 

9:00am - Pit Gates / Registration Open

10:00am - Tech Open

10:00am - Super Late Model - Registration Closes

10:15-11:15am - Super Late Model - Tire Selection

12:30pm - Super Late Model - Drivers/Spotters Meeting

1:30pm - Super Late Model - Practice

2:00pm - Support Divisions - Practice

2:30pm - Super Late Model - Practice

3:00pm - Support Divisions - Practice

3:00pm - Super Late Model - Pre-Qualifying Tech (in qualifying order. 10 at a time) 

4:00pm - Grandstands Open

5:00pm - Super Late Model - Qualifying

5:45pm - Support Divisions - Drivers Meeting

6:00pm - Support Divisions - Registration Closes

6:00pm - Autograph Session

7:00pm - Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem

7:30pm - Feature Racing Starts

Super Late Models
10th Annual Pete Orr - Orange Blossom 100 Laps

Mini-Stocks - 25 LapsSuper Stocks - 25 Laps 
Pro Late Models - 25 Laps
Pro-Trucks - 25 Laps
Modifieds - 25 Laps
Sportsman - 25 Laps
Strictly Stocks - 20 Laps 

 

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Adults: $20.00

Seniors/Military: $18.00

Kids 11 & Under: FREE

 

IMPORTANT TECH NOTES:

PRO LATE MODELS - RULE ADDENDUM:

LIMITED LATE MODELS: ALL Limited Late Models (running with Pro Late Models) must run a 7400rpm chip for 2012.

 

If you have any questions regarding the rules, please contact FASCAR Competition Director: Ricky Brooks at 850-324-6821

More information can be found at www.NewSmyrnaSpeedway.org.

 


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Sarah Cornett-Ching to Graduate Race 101 Program This Weekend in Gala Awards Ceremony; Awaits Results of Always a Champion Contest

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February 7, 2012

PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA - After a year of learning and honing her skills on the technical and marketing side of the motorsports world, Sarah Cornett-Ching and the class of 2011 will graduate from the Race 101 program in a Gala Awards Dinner and Graduation Ceremony held in North Carolina this coming Saturday night, February 11th.

 

Each graduating member will receive a diploma, and several awards will be handed out during the evening, including the Race 101 Premiere Driver award, which the top member of the class will receive during the ceremony.

"It has been a very exciting year, and I have learned so much with the Race 101 program", says Cornett-Ching.  "It would really be an honor to be named the Premiere Driver for 2012.  There are a lot of great racers in this class, and to win this award would really put an exclamation point on the great season that we have had."

Over the last few weeks, Sarah has been in the running for the “Always a Champion” contest where her video along with several others were voted on.  The voting just ended on February 5th, but the results of the contest will not be released for a couple more weeks.

“I really have to thank everyone that supported us through this contest”, reflects Cornett-Ching.  “We really have some great race fans, and friends that voted everyday for us, and it would be so helpful to our program if we won the contest”. 

 

The Always a Champion contest is offering (5) winners a prize of $10,000 in sponsorship for the 2012 season, and one grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 sponsorship.

Since 2005, Sarah Cornett-Ching has racked up a pile of awards, including Most Aspiring driver as well as Champion in her division that year.  Two years later, after moving up a class, she claimed the championship again.  In 2008 she claimed her first ever top five finish in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series, and the following year she finished third overall in the series points standings.  In addition to her third place in points, she also claimed awards for Most Improved driver, Most Dedicated to the Sport and West Coast Sportsman Rookie of the Year Award.  In 2010 she claimed fifth place in points in both the Okanagan Street Stock Series and the West Coast Sportsman Series.  She was also named Most Improved Driver and Most Dedicated Driver of the West Coast Sportsman Series.  In 2011, Sarah again won Most Improved Driver in the West Coast Sportsman Series, finishing fourth in points, and won Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved driver in the OK Tire ARCA West Series, finishing eighth in points.

For more information on Sarah Cornett-Ching and to follow her racing accomplishments, please visit her newly revamped website, www.sccracing.com or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sccracing.

Sarah Cornett-Ching will graduate from Race 101 this weekend in North Carolina (SCC Racing Photo Collection)

 


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2012-02-06

COMMUNIQUÉ: SÉRIE SPORTSMAN QUÉBEC - STÉPHANE ROY VEUT MONTER SUR LE PODIUM ET CONTINUER DE PROGRESSER

 

 

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STÉPHANE ROY

OBJECTIF : MONTER SUR LE PODIUM ET CONTINUER DE PROGRESSER

 

Québec, QC (5 février 2012) – Le pilote de stock-car, Stéphane Roy de St-Damien-de-Buckland, a la ferme intention de monter sur le podium à au moins une occasion et de se maintenir dans les 10 premiers au classement au terme du calendrier 2012 de la Série Sportsman Québec.

 

« En 2011, j’ai terminé 9e au classement général.  Je veux répéter l’exploit et j’aimerais bien monter au moins une fois sur le podium » déclara le pilote.  Stéphane a enregistré 2 top-10 la dernière saison au volant de sa rutilante Dodge Charger.  Encore cette année, la voiture arborera l'effigie de Daniel Paré Jeep Dodge Chrysler, mais sous de toutes nouvelles couleurs.

L'équipe, connue sous le nom Team CSR, sera associée au constructeur DGR pour la course au championnat.  Roy est le neuvième pilote à avoir confirmé sa participation à la Série Sportsman pour le championnat 2012.

Pour tout connaître sur Stéphane Roy, visitez sa page de pilote au :
http://www.seriesportsman.ca/francais/pilotes/77-stephane-roy-roy-racing-team-st-damien.html

La levée de rideau pour la série se fera avec une journée d’essai et d’inspection à l’autodrome Montmagny le 12 mai et la première compétition, un manche de 75 tours, qui aura lieu le 19 mai à l’Autodrome St-Eustache dans le cadre du festival sportsman qui mettra aussi en vedette les Sportsmans ANCA et la classe Sportsman de la piste américaine Airborne Speedway.

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Pour de plus amples informations, contactez:

 

André Poulin, Président Série Sportsman Québec, courriel: andre.poulin@sportsman.ca, 581-998-7388

 

Préparé par M.P. Roy, courriel: mproy@roy-motorsports.com, 514-907-1773 poste 35

 

 


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2012-02-05

REVSTAR du côté du New Jersey

Une compétition très relevée dans un stade intérieur à Atlantic City devant une foule attendue de 10 000 spectateurs

Hier, nos trois réprésentants étaient en piste pour la séance d'essais libres avec un total de 42 petits participants pour cette épreuve. Le président de REVSTAT, notre ami Carl Labonté a inscrit le 2e temps, il sera à surveiller tout au cours du week-end.

 

Gaby Tetreault, un des pilotes réguliers des Légendes modifiées à St-Eustache prenait place dans la Slignshot no 55 louée auprès de REVSTAR. Gaby n'a pas pmis de temps à se familiarier avec le pilotage d'un Slingshot, il a signé le 15 temps de la journée.

Dominic Beauchesne, un ami de Carl a été moins chanceux puisqu'il a connu quelques problèmes avec la suspension, ce qui l'a relégué au 28 rang!

Les pilotes seront de retour en piste aujourd'hui pour deux pratiques suivies du  time trial à 16h30.

Les 15 meilleurs temps seront automatiquement qualifiés pour la finale.

Dix autres pilotes pourront se participer à la course en passant par la qualification.

Tous ceux qui ne seront pas qualifiés pourront participer à une course de dernière chance demain après midi pour tenter d'accéder à la grande finale du samedi soir!  Une finale de 25 tours devant une foule impressionnante de 10000 personnes massée dans l'amphithéâtre!

Bonne chances à nos pilotes :

  • #1 Carl labonte
  • #32 Dominic Beauchesne
  • #55 Gaby Tetreault

Voici nos pilotes en photos











 


Source : Communiqué de REVSTAR

 


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Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, Devil's Bowl Speedway Announce Partnership

Rutland’s premier hotel will host track functions, offers Speedway discount

 

For Immediate Release                                                      DBS-020312-1

 

RUTLAND, VT -- The Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, Rutland, Vermont’s premier hotel, and Devil’s Bowl Speedway in nearby West Haven, VT, have announced a partnership for the 2012 stock car racing season.  The Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is the Official Hotel of Devil’s Bowl Speedway, a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track.

 

The Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is already familiar to the Devil’s Bowl Speedway community, having hosted competition meetings in October and January and a November press conference.  The hotel will host additional functions in 2012 including a season-ending awards banquet.  In addition, visiting fans and racers will enjoy a discounted room rate by mentioning Devil’s Bowl Speedway.

“Devil’s Bowl Speedway has been a Vermont tradition for many years and the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is excited to be a partner,” said Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington Senior Sales Manager Jeff Lane.  “Our convenient location and excellent service have consistently earned us the area’s highest rated lodging facility.  We look forward to welcoming the racers, families and fans of the Devil’s Bowl community.”

 “The Holiday Inn has treated our racers right during the off-season and it’s great to know that they’ll be there for us all year,” said Devil’s Bowl Speedway media and marketing director Justin St. Louis.  “Not only is the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington a beautiful place for our fans and racers to relax at, it’s close to Devil’s Bowl and everything that Downtown Rutland and our local mountain resorts have to offer.”

Devil’s Bowl Speedway will host several high-profile events during the summer months, beginning with the prestigious “Spring Green 112” for the American-Canadian Tour Late Models on Sunday, May 6.  Other major events include the return of Friday-night racing at the Memorial Day Modified special on Friday, May 25, the Vermont State Late Model Championship 100 on Friday, June 8, the Firecracker Twin 44s on Wednesday, July 4, and the “Vermont 200” weekend on September 15 and 16.

The Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington is conveniently located near the intersection of U.S. Route 4 and U.S. Route 7 in Rutland, VT.  For more information, or to take advantage of the Devil’s Bowl Speedway discount, call 1-800-462-4810 toll-free or click www.hivermont.com.

Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s full 18-event schedule is online at www.devilsbowlspeedwayvt.com.  For more information, call (802) 265-3112 or email devilsbowlspeedway@gmail.com.

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Canadian Dan Brown preps for 2012 Airborne Modified season

For immediate release – Airborne Speedway – February 4, 2012

Dan Brown of Sutton, QC, plans a full Airborne Speedway 358 DIRTcar Modified schedule in 2012. He ran a part-time Airborne schedule in 2010, nearly a full schedule in 2011 despite some motor issues He’s purchased a Bicknell chassis, added a new sponsor and is working out an engine deal with (Yves) Lafrance Performance.

 

The competition is intense in Airborne’s DIRTcar 358 Modified division. The average starting field for a Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified feature in 2011 was 29 cars - most of which were separated by four-tenths of a second or less. Top-10 finishes were worthy of respect each and every week. Any race program not working hard to move forward can end up in the other direction.

 

“I got more seat time last year and it made a difference, but we still struggled to finish races,” Brown said. “We could have had five top-5 finishes, but things broke. We were making our own parts trying to get by.”

 

Brown drove the No. 327 Modified to two top-10 finishes in 2011, including a 5th-place run on Casella Night. His son Matt and Lawrence Gaylor serve as his race night crew and help him out during the week.

 

This year, Brown has signed a new sponsor, HYVA Corp., a hydraulics and telescoping cylinder manufacturer. They will join Les Carrieres de St. Dominique Quarry, CSTP Inc of Foster, QC and Gaylor’s Garage of Fulford, QC.

 

Dan, Matt and Lawrence attended the recent Modified setup seminar conducted by Airborne promoter Mike Perrotte. “We learned a lot and are very appreciative of Mike’s making the effort to do that,” Brown said.

 

The No. 327 team intends to donate a percentage of its purse money to a local organization working with kids with learning disabilities. “We haven’t set a exact number yet, but we’ll be meeting again with them and displaying the car on their behalf the day before the Airborne opener,’ Brown said. “We’ll definitely be racing for a cause this season.”

 


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