2016-04-13

‘LES 50 TOURS CAN-AM’ TO HEADLINE AUGUST NASCAR WEEK-END AT THE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES

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'LES 50 TOURS CAN-AM' TO HEADLINE AUGUST NASCAR WEEK-END AT THE GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIÈRES

 

MONTRÉAL, QC. April 12, 2016 – BRP (TSX: DOO) announced today that it will serve as the title sponsor for the August Weekend NASCAR Pinty's Series race at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R). The race, scheduled for Sunday, August 14, 2016 will be named 'Les 50 Tours Can-Am'. "In Quebec, few names can compete with the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières when we think of passion, adrenaline and motorsports," says Dominic Fugère, general manager at GP3R. "Can-Am, owned by BRP, is one of these legendary brands. That is why we are really honoured that Can-Am agrees to lend its name to the key race of our event." 

 

"BRP has had an important customer base in Quebec for many decades now and the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières represents a great platform to connect with them," said Louis Lévesque, vice-president, Global Marketing and Consumer Experience at BRP. "Passion, performance and adventure are among our key motivators driving us each day and we are thrilled to meet with our consumers at GP3R and to share with them our latest innovations on our Can-Am on road and off road line up." 

 

Jeffrey Earnhardt to race in Trois-Rivières 

 

Go FAS Racing Canada team will have two drivers on the track sporting Can-Am's yellow and black colours at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. 2014 ACT champion driver Alex Labbé, one of the rising stars of the Canadian NASCAR circuit and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeffrey Earnhardt will both be representing the Can-Am brand at GP3R. 

 

"The reputation of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières is well established as a place where drivers can hone their road course driving skills," mentioned Jeffrey Earnhardt. "I am really proud that Can-Am allows me to improve my skills on this renowned urban circuit, and to add my name to the list of my Sprint Cup colleagues Paul Menard, Casey Mears, Danica Patrick and A.J. Allmendinger. These drivers all developed through passages in the streets of Trois-Rivières." 

 

"With the Rahals, Rosbergs, Andrettis, Unsers, Hansens and, of course, Villeneuves, great families of motorsports have always been part of the GP3R," explained Dominic Fugère. "To add the name Earnhardt to this select list, thanks to Can-Am, is an honour that makes the entire GP3R team proud." 

 

BRP and its Can-Am brand, through its association with Kappa and Cyclops Gear, is the primary sponsor of the #32 Go FAS Racing Canada team for all the NASCAR Pinty's Series races in Canada in 2016. BRP is also a proud partner of the #32 Go FAS Racing team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the United States. 

 

For tickets and camping, call the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières at 1-866-416-9797 (Monday to Fridayfrom 11 am to 6 pm ET), visit online at www.gp3r.com. 

 

About Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières 

A must stop of the NASCAR Pinty's series and of the rallycross FIA World Championship presented by Monster Energy, the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières organizes since 1967 a world class motorsport festival, in collaboration with its partners, sponsors and precious volunteers, to offer its corporate customers, government and fans of adrenaline an emotionally charged experience, vehicle of visibility and promotion for Trois-Rivières worldwide. 

 

About BRP 

BRP (TSX:DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of over CA$3.8 billion from over 100 countries, the Company employs approximately 7,900 people worldwide. 

 

www.brp.com

@BRPnews 

 

Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Rotax, Can-Am, and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

 

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2016-04-12

Nouveaux prix pour la classe Sport Compact Élite







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Le  11 avril 2016, Vallée-Jonction 


Nouveaux prix pour la classe Sport Compact Élite 


Le promoteur de l'Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction, André Poulin ne cesse de travailler afin de bonifier les prix remis aux classes régionales. C'est ainsi que deux partenaires s'impliqueront avec la classe Sport Compact Élite pour la saison 2016.

La meilleure remontée  

Jack Performance, déjà impliqué auprès de la classe Sport Compact Élite depuis 2 ans, réitère son implication et remettra à chaque programme pour la saison 2016 un prix de 50$ au pilote effectuant la meilleure remontée en finale. Dépositaire des plus grandes marques de pièces, Jack Performance est en mesure de vous fournir des pièces à prix imbattables, et ce avec un service impeccable tout en vous offrant des conseils adaptés à vos besoins. Il offre aussi un service de dynamomètre sur roue pour améliorer vos performances en piste.

Prix Triple Champion Dominic Jacques #7

Un second prix sera remis à chaque programme et qui de mieux que l'ancien triple champion de la classe, le pilote Dominic Jacques de Vallée-Jonction pour remettre ce prix!En effet, l'équipe Sportsman Qc #67 remettra un montant de 25$ à chaque finale au pilote qui terminera en 7eposition; position qui représente le numéro que portait le pilote dans cette classe. Par ce prix, Dominic Jacques souhaite encourager la relève la classe dans laquelle il a évolué pendant 8 années et qui lui aura permis de graduer en Sportsman Qc. 

C'est une grande fierté pour l'équipe de l'Autodrome Chaudière d'être en mesure, par le biais de partenaire de choix, de pouvoir offrir à ses pilotes des prix qui seront accessibles à un grand nombre de pilotes et qui viendront bonifier les montants déjà remis en bourse. 

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Alexander debuts new super late model team Sunday



  
   



  
   Alexander tested "the family car" at Wiscasset Saturday



Alexander debuts new super late model team Sunday


Ellsworth ME (4/12/2016) There are changes in the wind for 16 year-old Super Late Model racer Wyatt Alexander, and he's hoping that those changes will give him a leg up when he takes his first green of the 2016 season at Oxford Plains Speedway April 17th.



For the first time in his racing career Alexander will spend much of his time competing in something other than a family owned race car. The Alexander family teamed up with Dan Colby Racing in the off season, and Colby has spent the winter updating his chassis with the latest innovations from Dale Shaw Race Cars and a new Arbodies skin. The new combination looks to Oxford with high hopes and realistic expectations.


"Naturally we can't wait to get the season started, " says Alexander." Dan has been working hard to get his car prepared for Oxford; it's a beauty, and I can't wait to log some laps. We will approach Oxford, and all of our season for that matter, with realistic goals. We'll be at Oxford for most of the PASS races leading up to the H.P. Hood Oxford 250; that race has a star next to it on our schedule, and we will be putting extra effort into fine tuning our package for that one."


The new team has an ambitious schedule planned, with an emphasis on both the PASS and Granite State Pro Stock Series schedules. Wiscasset weekly shows, the Boss Hogg 100 and Seekonk's big midweek Pro Stock open are all on the list. If the season goes as planned a fall PASS South race will be added to the schedule. It's a ton of racing, but the blending of the two race teams gives Alexander two well prepared race cars and a talented team backing him up. It's an edge that should come into play as the season progresses.


" Our schedule will probably not allow us to race for points or any rookie titles but our goal is to race at as many new tracks as possible. I have less than twenty features in a super late model and most of them were 40 laps or less. We spent the majority of 2015 focusing on the weekly series at Wiscasset," says Alexander." I finished fourth in the points, earned Rookie of the Year in our class and won the Boss Hogg 100. Wiscasset is a great place to race but it takes track time at all the region's speedways to progress in these cars and often more than one trip to a new track for a driver to get comfortable and the race car dialed in just right. So, we will venture out from our home track with the goal of getting to know some new speedways and learn what it takes to be around at the finish of these 100 and 150 lap features. I'm confident in my team and my equipment. My family will still be 100% involved. I wouldn't have it any other way. Dan brings a ton of experience and knowledge to the team, and the added plus of knowing what it takes to get around several of the tracks we've never visited. I know there will be some bumps in the road along the way, but I fully expect to have nights when we will be in the mix for the win, too."


Alexander may have just received his drivers' license but he's a twelve year veteran behind the wheel of a race car. His experience should serve him well as he climbs the super late model ladder. The season gets underway this weekend at Oxford Plains Speedway, a Pro All Stars/American-Canadian Tour doubleheader set to take the green at 2:00 PM. Follow the team's progress on Facebook at Wyatt Alexander Racing, Twitter @Walexander_96 and on the web at www.wyattalexander.com .


Marketing opportunities still exist for select 2016 events. Contact Brett Alexander at (207) 667-3706 or kbautomotive@myfairpoint.net.

 


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Horsepower On Display This Weekend In PASS/Modified Doubleheader At Caraway

 

Horsepower On Display This Weekend In PASS/Modified Doubleheader At Caraway

 

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CHARLOTTE, NC (April 12) – Southeast race fans will get a rare treat this weekend at Caraway Speedway when the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Models and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour compete together in a rare doubleheader.  The Dogwood 325 will see the two most powerful asphalt series in the South compete together for the first time ever on Saturday night at Caraway, along with the Mid-Atlantic Limited Late Models, Chargers, Mini Stocks, and Hornets.

Sanford, NC's Jody Measamer is a driver that knows Caraway Speedway well.  Measamer grew up helping on the crew of legendary short tracker racer, Tom Usry, at Caraway and other tracks throughout the Carolinas.  Eventually, Measamer took his place behind the wheel and Caraway Speedway has been very good to him throughout his racing career.  Measamer won his first 4-Cylinder Modified race at Caraway and then went on to score his first Late Model Supertruck win there before going on to capture the track championship.

"Caraway is one of the toughest tracks on the tour, it is a very technical track where you must hit your marks each and every lap," says Measamer, driver of the Aquavapor Electronic Cigarettes/Solid Rock Carriers #98 Chevrolet.  "It is a challenge to get the car to respond at both ends of the track.  Turns 1 and 2 are totally different than 3 and 4.  Based on previous PASS South Races at Caraway, first and foremost, you have to keep the fenders on it and all 4 tires heading in the same direction.  You also have to keep from using your tires too early so you have something left to go with at the end."

Measamer came to Caraway Speedway last year with high expectations too, but was involved in an incident on lap one that saw him get into the wall.  Despite heavy damage, Measamer's crew worked on the car through multiple pit stops and the team soldiered home to a third place finish.  This year, Measamer battled hard at Dillon with eventual race winner Brandon Setzer and set a new Super Late Model track record at Hickory for the prestigious Easter Bunny 150.  Needless to say, hopes are high this weekend as Measamer seeks his first career PASS South Super Late Model victory.

"Honestly there is not just one single item, but a combination of several little things I believe that has helped with our start this year," says Measamer.  "We struggled at the end of 2015 for speed and were just not happy with the car.  During the off season we completely rebuilt the car, but the frustrating part is we didn't really find anything wrong that would explain what was going on.  We unloaded at Dillon pretty good and hit on a few things with shocks and bumpstops that's made it even better which we were able to show at Hickory.  I feel like we have a good piece going in to Caraway and hope we can finally break in to victory lane."

While Measamer will be seeking victory, rookie Kodie Conner and second year driver Matt Craig are embroiled in a fierce fight for the points lead which has them separated by only six points.  As a matter of fact, the top eight drivers in points are only 100 points, including New England driver Kyle Desouza and Ontario's JP Josiasse.  Last year's winner Jared Fryar is entered, along with former North-South Shootout winner, Ryan Moore, and Caraway frontrunner Trey Jarrell, who has increased support from sponsor Kaytech, Inc.  Veteran Jimmy Doyle and second year racer Kyle McCallum have also filed pre-entries for Saturday's Dogwood 325.

All the action gets under way on Friday at Caraway Speedway with open practice for all competing divisions from 3 – 6 PM.  On Saturday, practice will begin at 1 PM with qualifying starting at 5 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, Mid-Atlantic Limited Late Models and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modifieds, followed by main events starting at approximately 6:30 PM. 

  PASS South Super Late Model entry forms for Caraway Speedway and the complete weekend schedule can be found atProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary HP Hood Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2016-04-11

Howie Crowe Puts his 2016 Plans Into High Gear

 

Howie Crowe Puts his 2016 Plans Into High Gear

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Running weekly at the local hometown racetrack – in front of your friends, neighbours and relatives – can be fun. But finishing at the front of the field can take a lot of hard work and long hours behind the scenes. In the Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car division at Peterborough Speedway, there are few teams who put in more effort than the #28 machine and driver Howie Crowe.

 

The veteran campaigner from the Alderville First Nation has been a fixture at the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval for a number of seasons and after finishing in the runner-up position in the final point standings in each of the past 2 years, he says he's looking to regain the form that helped pave the way to his past championship winning performances.

 

"It's a very competitive field and with the right amount of racing luck, almost anyone can make it to the winner's circle," admitted Crowe. "Don't get me wrong. There's no shame in being second best, but its kind of like having a hot dog when you're used to the finest steak on the menu. I like a hot dog once in a while, but a great steak with roasted potatoes, sautéed onions and mushrooms can't be beat. When you've won once, you want to win all the time. You can't get enough of how great it tastes."

 

Heading into the 2016 calendar – beginning Saturday, May 21st with the Country 105 Season Opener – Howie Crowe will once again take to the track in search of a next checkered flag behind the wheel of his popular black Chevrolet Monte Carlo, backed by Crowe Brothers Roofing, Trail's End, Custom Steering and Mayhew Graphics. Team media and public relations services are provided by Clarke Motorsports Communications.

 

With experience on a wide variety of racetracks, Crowe admits there is always the possibility of some contact on the short tracks – especially at the tight, tricky bullrings like Peterborough Speedway – but that doesn't concern him. He's always preferred to race the drivers the way they race him. Sometimes, you can work your way through traffic by waiting for an opening, but occasionally need to use the bumper to gain a position comes into play.

 

"Our goal this year is to be strong out of the box," said Crowe, whose background includes a boxing championship in the United States Marine Corp. "We picked-up a main event win on the second night of the year in 2015 and put together some solid top 5 and top 10 efforts throughout the rest of the season, finishing things off with a solid run in the Autumn Colours Classic. You don't need to get to victory lane at every show to earn a track championship."

 

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

 

Howie Crowe celebrates a Peterborough Speedway Thunder Car feature win with his wife Nicole. The 2016 season at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval takes the green flag Saturday, May 21st.

 

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

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Martin Roy se hisse dans le top-25 au Texas


Martin Roy se hisse dans le top-25 au Texas

O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 – Texas Motor Speedway

Fort Worth, TX, le 9 avril 2016 - Le pilote québécois Martin Roy a effectué une belle remontée, vendredi soir, alors qu'il prenait part à l'épreuve de la série NASCAR Xfinity disputée au Texas Motor Speedway. Le propriétaire de l'équipe King Autosport a rallié l'arrivée en 25eplace au volant de la voiture n°90 Gamache/Côté/Arcopel.

Ayant pris le départ en 36e place, le pilote québécois, qui en était à sa deuxième course de la saison, a vite fait de gagner des positions sur l'ovale d'un mille et demi. « C'est une piste rapide, où l'inclinaison est prononcée. Elle est assez technique et ne pardonne pas l'erreur, alors il faut jouer de prudence, même à des vitesses frôlant les 180 milles à l'heure!», a partagé Roy, à propos du Texas Motor Speedway

Malchanceux à sa première course de la saison au Daytona International Speedway, Roy a pu compter sur une stratégie efficace d'arrêts aux puits pour compléter l'épreuve dans le top-25. Le chef d'équipe Mario Gosselin a orchestré la stratégie d'arrêts aux puits, et a pris un pari qui a été payant. 

« Nous devions nous arrêter alors qu'il restait environ 50 tours à faire, et nous nous apprêtions à le faire sous le drapeau vert. C'est à ce moment que j'ai entendu qu'il y avait peut-être un débris sur la piste, et je me doutais bien que NASCAR neutraliserait l'épreuve pour cette raison», a raconté Gosselin. 

C'est d'ailleurs ce qui est arrivé, avec une cinquantaine de tours à faire. Cette neutralisation allait d'ailleurs être la dernière de la course. « Nous avons pu faire le plein d'essence et mettre quatre pneus neufs sous le jaune. À la relance au tour 152 sur 200, nous avions environ 55 tours d'autonomie en essence, alors nous savions que nous pourrions rallier l'arrivée », a expliqué Martin Roy.

King Autosport a pu compter sur l'équipe d'arrêts aux puits de la pilote de la Coupe Sprint, Danica Patrick, à qui s'était ajouté le Québécois Dave Gigandon, préposé à l'essence. L'équipe mécanique toute québécoise était composée de Guy Caron, Éric Laperle et Dave Gigandon, alors que l'éclaireur était Normand Roy.

« Nous sommes très satisfaits. Un top-25 cadre parfaitement avec nos objectifs. Nous avons aussi très bien fait lors des arrêts aux puits. Ceux qui n'avaient pas opté pour la même stratégie que nous à la dernière neutralisation ont dû se battre avec des pneus usés à la corde ou faire le plein d'essence sous le vert », a conclu le pilote.

La course a été remportée par le pilote régulier de la Coupe Sprint, Kyle Busch. La série NASCAR Xfinity retourne en action dès samedi prochain, au Bristol Motor Speedway, au Tennessee.

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Garrett Hall wins PASS Super Late Model race at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

Garrett Hall wins PASS Super Late Model race at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park

First-ever touring series victory for young racer from Scarborough, Maine

 

Thompson, Connecticut -- Garrett Hall of Scarborough, Maine nailed down his first-ever Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model victory in the 75-lap season opener for the PASS North Tour, also offering National Championship points, Sunday afternoon at Connecticut's Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.

 

Hall, driving his Quinn's Insulation car, numbered 94, outgunned early race leader Trevor Sanborn of East Parsonsfield, Maine midway through the race to claim the top spot after an extended, spirited battle.  He then held off a determined challenge from Hudson, New Hampshire's Derek Griffith, aboard the LCM Racing 12, to post the win.  

 

Hall, a 21-year-old competitor who prior to this season spent almost his entire racing career on relatively-flat, third-mile ovals in his home state, credited a February trip to Florida's New Smyrna Speedway with helping himself and the team to dial the car in on New England's biggest and fastest oval short track.  

 

"We would have never been able to do this without that trip to New Smyrna, even though we didn't run well there," Hall said in victory lane after thanking his crew, family and sponsors.

 

Griffith made things interesting in the late stages of the race for a while, dueling with both the eventual winner, as well as third-place finisher Dave Garbo, Jr. of Stonington, Connecticut in the Garbo Lobster-sponsored 8. 

 

Early race leader Sanborn dominated the first half of the event aboard the Cushman Competition Ford, crossing the finish line in fourth position.  Multi-time PASS North Super Late Model champion Ben Rowe of Turner, Maine rounded out the top five.  Rowe unofficially took over the PASS Super Late Model National Championship points lead on the strength of that finish.

 

Mike Hopkins of Hermon, Maine kept things tight at the top of the rankings, finishing sixth at Thompson after entering the race tied for second spot with Rowe in the National rankings.  Larry Gelinas of Buxton, Maine battled for the early race lead, and ended up in seventh position under the checkered flag.

 

Berwick, Maine's Joey Doiron battled to an eighth-place finish in a car borrowed from Dale Shaw Race cars, with 2015 Oxford 250 winner Glen Luce of Turner, Maine and Derek Ramstrom of West Boylston, Massachusetts rounding out the top ten.  Ramstrom had entered the race as the PASS National Championship Series points leader.

 

Saturday afternoon heat race victories were posted by Sanborn, Gelinas and Hall.

 

The Pro All Stars Series North Super Late Models are in action this Sunday, April 17, at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine in a doubleheader racing program also featuring the ACT Late Model Tour, presented by Speedway Homes, Dave's Smaal Engines and Husqvarna.  Post time is 2:00 p.m.  For more information visit proallstarsseries.com, oxfordplains.com or call (207) 539-8865.

 

 

Results from the Icebreaker 75 Pro All Stars Series Super Late Model National Championship and North Series race at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Sunday, April 10, 2016 (showing finishing position, car number driver's name, driver's hometown):

1 94 Garrett Hall, Scarborough ME; 2 12 Derek Griffith, Hudson NH; 3 8 David Garbo, Jr. Stonington CT; 4 4 29 Trevor Sanborn, East Parsonsfield ME; 5 4 Ben Rowe, Turner ME; 6 15 Mike Hopkins, Hermon ME; 7 37 Larry Gelinas, Buxton ME; 8 68 Joey Doiron, Berwick ME; 9 7 Glen Luce, Turner ME; 10 35 Derek Ramstrom, West Boylston MA; 11 80 Donald TheetgeBoischatel QC; 12 8 Angelo Belsito, Auburn MA; 13 60 DJ Shaw, Center Conway NH; 14 09 Jeremy Davis, Tamworth NH; 15 15 George Bessette, Oxford MA; 16 1 Cory Casagrande, Stafford Springs CT; 17 82 John-Michael Shenette, Thompson CT; 18 16 Travis Stearns, Auburn ME; 19 59 Reid Lanpher, Manchester ME; 20 54 Johnny Clark, Farmingdale ME; 21 00 Bryan Kruczek, Newmarket NH; 22 46 Jake Vanada, Berkley MA; 23 2 Matt Matheson, French Lake NB; 24 42 Eric St.Gelais, Saint-Aime-des-Lacs, QC; 25 24 Mike Rowe, Turner ME; DNS 7 Travis Benjamin, Morrill ME.

 


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2016-04-06

Devil’s Bowl Speedway Heading to Diamond Run Mall Racing Show




ATTACHED PHOTO: Jason Durgan's #17 Devil's Bowl Speedway Modified will be on display for the second straight year at the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland, Vt., on April 9-10.  (Devil's Bowl Speedway photo)
 
 
 
Devil's Bowl Speedway Heading to Diamond Run Mall Racing Show

Annual stock car show offers sneak preview of Vermont track's 50th season

 

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RUTLAND, Vt. – Winter might be trying to make a late surge in Vermont, but rest assured that the stock car racing season is on its way.   Race fans can head indoors on April 9-10 for a sneak preview of the 2016 season at Devil's Bowl Speedway at the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland, Vt., as the track again participates in the annual Rutland Regional Racecar Show to benefit the March of Dimes and March for Babies charities.

The Rutland Regional Racecar Show is the first opportunity of the year for race fans of all ages to get a free, up-close-and-personal look at the fresh NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing machinery ready to battle on Devil's Bowl Speedway's half-mile asphalt ovalon Saturday nights and the 3/10-mile dirt track on Sunday nights.  Cars and drivers from Devil's Bowl and other tracks in the region will be on hand on Saturday, April 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Sunday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Diamond Run Mall.

Confirmed cars expected to be at the show include open-wheel Sportsman Modifieds driven by asphalt champion "VQ2" Vince Quenneville Jr.; Fair Haven, Vt., natives Bob Kilburn and Billy Lussier; Plattsburgh, N.Y., invader Jason Durgan; and two-track Devil's Bowl racer Jackie Brown Jr. of Hurley, N.Y.

Others expected are Late Model champion "Rocket" Josh Masterson and Most Improved Driver Seth Bridge, Renegade drivers Scott FitzGerald, Jim McKiernan, and Tony Salerno, Mini Stock driver Andrew FitzGerald, and new Bandit Youth Division racer Roo Forrest.

"We're really excited for the 50th racing season to begin at Devil's Bowl, and it's always fun to see our race fans come out to the Diamond Run Mall for this event," Devil's Bowl Speedway Media Director Justin St. Louis said.  "There's a lot of excitement about our new schedule of Saturday night asphalt racing and Sunday night dirt racing, and we can't wait to wave the green flag."

Admission to the show is free, though visitors are encouraged to make a donation to the March for Babies charity; a donation center will be located in the mall during the show.  The Diamond Run Mall is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 4 and 7 in Rutland, Vermont.

Devil's Bowl Speedway's 50th season of racing will include NASCAR Whelen All-American Series-sanctioned action for both the half-mile asphalt and the 3/10-mile dirt tracks, totaling 27 scheduled events.  The asphalt track will race on Saturday nights, and the dirt track will race on Sunday nights; opening weekend is May 21-22.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, Vt., four miles north of Exit 2 off of U.S. Route 4 and just 20 minutes from Rutland, Vt.  For more information, visit www.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112.  Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

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2016-04-05

La Série Sportsman Qc bien représenté au Salon de l’Auto Sport de Qc.

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Le 04 avril 2016, Québec

La Série Sportsman Qc bien représenté au Salon de l'Auto Sport de Qc.

C'est ce weekend soit les 8, 9 et 10 avril 2016 au Centre de Foire de Qc que se tiendra la 47e édition du Salon de l'Auto Sport de Qc auquel participe la Série Sportsman Qc Lucas Oil  depuis sa création il y a 10 ans.  

Encore une fois cette année, la série sera bien représentée avec des voitures à l'esthétique soignée et des pilotes soucieux de renouveler leurs designs.

En plus de rencontrer l'équipe d'officiels au kiosque de la série, vous pourrez voir la voiture du champion défendant le #67 Dominic Jacques de Vallée-Jonction. La deuxième voiture à avoir été choisie pour représenter la série est la voiture #37 Dany Gariépy de Québec. De plus, la voiture du champion 2014, le  #33 Philippe Poulin de St-Prosper sera aussi sur place, lui qui a été invité par un de ses commanditaires.

La voiture #32 Jean Duchesneau sera aussi présente pour présenter son commanditaire principal ainsi que ses couleurs pour la saison 2016.

Si on se fie aux ébauches vues, les voitures de la Série Sportsman Qc seront encore une fois cette année attirer les regards des amateurs sur place.

Les Mini Sportsman seront pour une 3e année, présente au grand bonheur des jeunes amateurs qui seront sur place. La voiture de la championne de la classe développement  2015, la #8 Victoria Bélanger sera sur place comme représentante officielle de la série. Deux autres voitures y seront soient la voiture #81 Jérémy Bergeron dans le kiosque de DMCC Drift ainsi que la réplique de la voiture du #67 Dominic Jacques conduite par Thomas Côté.

Une annonce majeure

C'est lors d'une conférence de presse qui se tiendra sur place le vendredi 8 avril 2016 qu'une annonce importante concernant la série Sportsman Qc sera faite.

Suivez les communiqués et réseaux sociaux; nous vous feront part de cette nouvelle dès son annonce !

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste

 


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Airborne practice

There will be practice sessions on Wednesday, April 27 and Saturday, April 30.

April 27 4-7pm.
April 30 2-6pm.

$20 per person for pit gate
Grandstands no charge


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Éric St-Gelais premier inscrit


Éric St-Gelais premier inscrit


Le pilote de Charlevoix, Éric St-Gelais devient le premier pilote inscrit pour la course invitation prostock le 5 août prochain à l'Autodrome Chaudière de Vallée-Jonction.

C'est à bord de la voiture #42 aux couleurs Honda Charlevoix ainsi que du Réseau Multi Concessionnaires que nous pourrons le voir à l'œuvre lors de ce 125 tours. Ce vétéran, supporté par son équipe chevronnée,  compte bien être des plus compétitifs pour la seule course prostock de la région pour 2016.

Ambassadeur de premier plan pour le tracé de la Beauce, Éric St-Gelais a couru sur le tracé en Sportsman Qc, en ACT-LMS ainsi qu'avec la série PASS se faisant un devoir de promouvoir l'ovale et d'y mettre en piste le plus grand nombre de voitures possibles. Ayant à cœur le succès des programmes, nous sommes heureux de savoir qu'encore une fois, il s'impliquera par sa participation à notre course invitation.

Ayant terminé 5e en PASS National, St-Gelais a terminé meilleur canadien en 2014 et au second rang en 2015. C'est donc un pilote expérimenté et attaché au tracé de Vallée-Jonction que nous aurons le plaisir de voir en piste en août prochain.

Suivez nos prochaines chroniques pour en apprendre davantage sur les pilotes présents pour ce programme.

Nous serons au Salon de l'Auto Sport de Qc au Centre de Foire d'Expo-Cité ce weekend où vous pourrez vous procurez vos billets pour le combo au coût de 60$.

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste 


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Weather Forces Postponement of ACT Lee NH Governor’s Cup



Weather Forces Postponement of ACT Lee NH Governor's Cup

                                                     

Oxford Plains ACT/Pass Twin 150's To Open ACT Season

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         ACT-040516-16

 

Waterbury, VT –The unique Winter-Spring of 2016 has forced officials of the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and the Lee USA Speedway to postpone the New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10.

 

 More than 40 ACT Late Model teams were expected to try and qualify for 28 starting spots, including defending event and 2015 ACT Champion Wayne Helliwell Jr. of Dover, NH, along with recent SERIE Que Champions Dany Trepanier and Alex Labbe.  Former Lee Governor's Cup Champion, Eddie MacDonald of Rowley, MA was also ready to begin the season at his home track.

 

The make-up date for Lee is scheduled for Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 with a post time of 1:00pm. 

 

ACT will now look to Oxford Plains Speedway to open the season with the American Canadian Tour and the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Doubleheader. The ACT Late Models will run the Dave's Small Engine Repair/Husqvarna 100-lap feature in addition to the Speedway Homes 150-lap feature for the Pro All Stars Series on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Post time for the twin bill is set for 2:00pm to start qualifying events. 

 

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, media@acttour.com, or visit acttour.com or www.leeusaspeedway.com.

 

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2016-04-04

LP DUMOULIN, BILL BURNS ET L’ÉQUIPE UNISSENT LEUR EXPERTISE

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LP DUMOULIN, BILL BURNS ET L'ÉQUIPE UNISSENT LEUR EXPERTISE

2016 : 5e saison – 12 courses – formule gagnante

 

Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada), le 4 avril 2016 – Dans 47 jours, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin entamera sa cinquième saison complète en série NASCAR Pinty's. C'est en collaboration avec le réputé chef d'équipe Bill Burns, qui comptabilise plus de 20 années de succès dans le domaine du stock car, que le pilote de la Dodge #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare défendra ses couleurs au sein de l'écurie Dumoulin Compétition.

 

Chef d'équipe : Bill Burns

 

Dumoulin Compétition et les équipiers #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare bénéficient, entre autres, de la solide expérience de Bill Burns. Ce dernier a déjà partagé aux médias qu'il « déteste perdre » et ses nombreuses victoires depuis son entrée dans le monde du stock car en 1992, en sont témoins. Il a travaillé avec différentes équipes, dont celles de Don Thompson Jr, Kevin Dowler, Cole Pearn, Derek et Shaun Polack et pendant plusieurs années auprès d'Andrew Ranger.

« Bill Burns a gagné plusieurs championnats et nombre de courses. Lorsque l'opportunité de le recruter s'est présentée, cela allait de soi. Nous sommes très contents de le compter parmi nous, c'est une plus-value pour moi et pour Dumoulin Compétition », partage avec enthousiasme Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

 

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin et Bill Burns se connaissent depuis plusieurs années. Il s'est d'ailleurs joint à l'équipe en fin de saison 2011, aux côtés de Jimmy Brière et Vick Decker, lorsque Louis-Philippe Dumoulin a remporté le titre de recrue de l'année. La synergie s'est installée rapidement entre eux et le pilote de la Dodge #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare souhaitait poursuivre la collaboration professionnelle. « L'équipe de Scott Steckly que nous avons joint l'année suivante, comprenait déjà une logistique structurée et mise en place. Ce n'était qu'une question de temps pour que Bill et moi travaillions de nouveau ensemble », explique le champion 2014 de la série NASCAR Pinty's.

 

Un nouveau design pour la voiture #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare

 

Cette nouvelle image souligne la cinquième saison qui s'amorce pour le Trifluvien qui, en plus d'avoir été couronné champion en 2014, comptabilise quatre victoires, 24 top-5 et 38 top-10 en 59 départs dans la Série NASCAR Pinty's. « Nous sommes impatients de la voir en piste ! », s'exclame Louis-Philippe Dumoulin. « Le nouveau design de la voiture a été développé en collaboration avec Les Enseignes F.X. Boisvert, la même compagnie de Trois-Rivières qui a créé le lettrage de la remorque #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Groupe Bellemare. Nous sommes très contents du résultat. »

 

Dumoulin Compétition en tant qu'équipe préparatrice

 

Depuis 2009 (incorporation de l'entreprise), Dumoulin Compétition a pour objectif de préparer ses propres voitures. La collaboration avec Scott Steckly (2013-2013) et King Autosport (2014-2015) a été des plus pertinentes et enrichissantes, notamment en remportant le championnat de la série en 2014.

 

En début d'année 2016, après s'être assuré de la pérennité du projet et capitalisant sur l'expertise acquise, la décision de constituer une équipe mécanique est devenue une évidence. Avec l'achat de nouvelles voitures (circuit routier et ovale) et d'équipement, tout est mis en place pour potentialiser les ressources et les performances.

 

Ouverture de la saison NASCAR Pinty's 2016

 

Le premier départ de la saison 2016 aura lieu le 22 mai prochain au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (The Victoria Day Speedfest). Entre-temps, restez à l'affût des annonces à venir dans les prochaines semaines…

 

 

WeatherTech Canada conçoit, développe des accessoires automobile haut de gamme et sur mesure pour les consommateurs et les manufacturiers. Ils fabriquent et manufacturent digitalement des tapis de voiture toutes saisons, revêtement étanche de protection ainsi que des garde-boues (sans vis) aux États-Unis, pour tous types de véhicules en Amérique du Nord. Les ingénieurs utilisent les outils les plus sophistiqués disponibles pour la saisie des données et la géométrie complexe des véhicules pour assurer un ajustement parfait. WeatherTech...Où la technologie et la protection contre les intempéries se rencontrent ! Rencontrez Louis-Philippe Dumoulin sur www.weatherTech.ca.

 

Groupe Bellemare : L'entreprise Thomas Bellemare Ltée. se veut dynamique, prête à relever les défis, innovatrice et composée d'une équipe familiale, en pleine évolution. Le passé étant garant de l'avenir, l'entreprise compte sur une équipe formidable et bénéficie d'une clientèle de choix. Étant très diversifiée et offrant des services dans de nombreuses lignes (transport, béton, machinerie lourde, grues, abrasifs et minéraux, environnement et recyclage), les clients sont encore mieux servis www.groupebellemare.com. 

« Passion – Performance – Partenariats »


SITES INTERNET / INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES :

 

Rencontrez Louis-Philippe Dumoulin sur www.weathertech.ca

WeatherTech Canada : www.weathertech.ca/behindtech

Groupe Bellemare : www.groupebellemare.com/

F.X. Boisvert : www.fxboisvert.com

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park : http://canadiantiremotorsportpark.com

Dumoulin Compétition : www.dumoulincompetition.com

Série NASCAR Pinty's : http://hometracks.nascar.com/series/pintys-series

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dumoulincompetition

Twitter: @DumoulinDC / @DumoulinLP / @jf_dumoulin

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/dumoulincompetition





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2016-04-01

ACT and VP Racing Fuels Extend Contingency Program

ACT and VP Racing Fuels Extend Contingency Program

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         ACT040116-15

 



<<ATTACHED IMAGE (img_8848.jpg): ACT and VP Fuels have agreed to a three-year extension of their contingency agreement. (Alan Ward photo)>>

 

Waterbury, VT – American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and VP Racing Fuels officials announced today they have agreed to a three-year extension of their current partnership. VP Racing Fuels is entering its fifth season as the official fuel of ACT. The VP Fuels contingency program sponsors the Hard Charger Award for both the ACT Late Model Tour and the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsman division at Barre, VT's Thunder Road.

 

 

 

The program awards three 54-gallon drums of ACT/VP "spec" racing fuel to the ACT champion. In addition, VP Racing Fuels also awards five free gallons of ACT/VP spec racing fuel to all Tiger Sportsman feature winners at Thunder Road along with one drum of VP C-9 spec racing fuel to the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsman champion. VP Racing Fuels also sponsors the annual Vermont Governors Cup 150 for ACT-type Late Models at Thunder Road on Thursday, July 14.

 

 

 

"VP Racing Fuels is very pleased to continue the relationship with ACT and its many affiliate tracks and programs," VP Racing Fuels Northeast US & Canada Regional Manager Marc Wesler said. "We have watched ACT become innovative—implementing cost-saving measures for their race teams, and taking a leadership role in asphalt short track racing over the past couple of decades. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the race teams and ACT for many years."

 

 

 

VP Racing Fuels C-9 ethanol-free unleaded is one of their best selling products. In addition to providing great power at a great price for racing engines, C-9 performs well in off-road competition snowmobiles, quads, and motocross bikes.

 

 

 

The 2016 ACT Late Model Tour season opens Sunday, April 10 with the New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150 at Lee USA Speedway. Post time for the 25th season of ACT Late Model racing is 1:15pm.  

 

 

 

For more information contact the ACT offices at 802-244-6963, media@acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com orwww.VPRacingFuels.com.

 

 

 

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