2017-02-14

Aspen Dental Expands Partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing and Driver Danica Patrick

Aspen Dental Expands Partnership with

Stewart-Haas Racing and Driver Danica Patrick

 

Aspen Dental Becomes Lead Sponsor of Patrick and No. 10 Team in 2017

 

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Feb. 14, 2017) – Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing brands in the United States, has expanded its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) to become the lead sponsor of Danica Patrick and the No. 10 team during the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. The No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford Fusion will debut in the season-opening Daytona 500 Feb. 26 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

 

Aspen Dental has been a partner of SHR since 2012 and aligned with Patrick since 2014. As the brand enters its sixth year with SHR and fourth with Patrick, it will serve as the primary sponsor of Patrick's No. 10 Ford Fusion for a double-digit slate of races in 2017.

 

"Our commitment to Danica Patrick goes back almost four years and our relationship with SHR even further," said Bob Fontana, chairman and CEO of Aspen Dental Management, Inc. "She is a strong advocate for the Aspen Dental brand and a wonderful ambassador for programs like the Healthy Mouth Movement. Danica and Stewart-Haas Racing have encouraged fans to get started on the road to better oral health care while showcasing how Aspen Dental practices make it easy for them. We look forward to our enhanced partnership."

 

Patrick has shined a spotlight on oral health across a multitude of channels. As part of the promotion of the Healthy Mouth Movement – a community-giving initiative which has delivered more than $7.5 million in donated dentistry for veterans since its inception – Patrick's No. 10 car displayed a special paint scheme during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in September 2015 that featured the names of 2,200 veterans who had been honored by their friends and family. Patrick also appeared in "A Taste of the Future" – a hidden-camera video campaign designed to raise awareness about the long-term consequences of delaying dental care.

 

"From the first time I visited Aspen Dental's headquarters in 2013, I was struck by their commitment to helping people and changing lives," Patrick said. "I love working with organizations that care about people, and teaming up with a group that has such an important mission – breaking down barriers and helping patients get the dental care they need – is very rewarding.

 

"In the years since I first partnered with Aspen Dental, it's been fun to work on some unique projects with their team. From the 'Taste of the Future' video to launching the MouthMobile and then having the 'Turbocharged Tooth Fairy Squad' at Talladega last spring, we've worked together on some pretty impactful programs. It's incredible to see firsthand how many people they've helped. I'm looking forward to delivering the company's message at even more races this year."

 

There are nearly 600 Aspen Dental practices across 35 states and each practice offers patients a safe, welcoming and judgment-free environment to address their dental challenges. Every Aspen Dental practice offers a full range of dental and denture services – including comprehensive exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, periodontal treatment, whitening, oral surgery, crown and bridge work – allowing patients to have the peace of mind that they are taken care of and protected, so they can focus on getting the healthy mouth they deserve. In 2016, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 4.1 million patient visits and welcomed nearly 900,000 new patients.

 

"Aspen Dental has been a great partner for Stewart-Haas Racing for many years," said Tony Stewart, who co-owns SHR with Haas Automation founder Gene Haas. "We've both grown with this sponsorship and we know we can achieve even more thanks to their increased role with Danica and our No. 10 team."

 

About Aspen Dental Offices:
Aspen Dental practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The dentists and staff at Aspen Dental practices are all about making sure patients have easy access to quality, affordable oral health care. With nearly 600 offices in 35 states, Aspen Dental-branded practices offer patients a safe, welcoming and judgment-free environment to get the full range of dental care they need along with the convenience and speed of onsite denture labs. That's why the Aspen Dental network of independent dental care providers is one of the largest and fastest growing in the U.S. and saw more than 4.1 million patients in 2016. To find out more about how Aspen Dental practices make it simply easier for each of their patients to get the healthy mouth they deserve, go to www.AspenDental.com.

 

About Aspen Dental Management Inc.
Aspen Dental Management Inc. (ADMI) is a dental support organization that provides non-clinical business support services to independently owned and operated dental practices in 35 states. This can include services and recommendations related to finding the right location, leasing, equipment, accounting and marketing. This model leaves independent, licensed practitioners free to concentrate on patient care. For more information about the relationship between Aspen Dental Management, Inc. and the branded dental practices please visit www.AspenDental.com/about. To learn more about careers at ADMI and Aspen Dental practices, visit www.AspenDentalJobs.com. 

 

About Stewart-Haas Racing:

Stewart-Haas Racing is the title-winning NASCAR team co-owned by three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America. The organization fields four entries in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series – the No. 4 Ford Fusion for Kevin Harvick, the No. 10 Ford Fusion for Danica Patrick, the No. 14 Ford Fusion for Clint Bowyer and the No. 41 Ford Fusion for Kurt Busch. The team also competes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series by fielding a full time entry – the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Cole Custer – and one part-time entry – the No. 41 Ford Mustang. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, Stewart-Haas Racing operates out of a 200,000-square-foot facility with more than 300 employees. For more information, please visit us on the Web at  www.StewartHaasRacing.com, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/StewartHaasRacing, on Twitter @StewartHaasRcng and on Instagram @StewartHaasRacing.

 

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2017-02-13

L'AMÉRICAN-CANADIAN TOUR DÉVOILE SON CALENDRIER QUÉBÉCOIS 2017



POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE                                                                           SA021317-01FR

 

L'AMÉRICAN-CANADIAN TOUR DÉVOILE SON CALENDRIER QUÉBÉCOIS 2017

 

 

Montréal, QC – 2017-01-17 – L'American-Canadian Tour (ACT) est heureuse d'annoncer le calendrier 2017 de la Série ACT, qui comptera six (6) manches en sol québécois, sous la direction d'une nouvelle équipe de gestion.

 

Marc Patrick Roy est nommé au poste de directeur général de la Série ACT au Québec.  « M.P. Roy est un visage familier aux différents circuits du Québec et dans le nord-est des États-Unis, de plus, il possède un important bagage de connaissances et amène un enthousiasme renouvelé dans le poste qu'il occupera », déclara le président de l'ACT Tom Curley.  « Nous sommes heureux de le voir se joindre à notre équipe.  Il a rassemblé une équipe chevronnée d'officiels, tous impliqué avec l'ACT depuis plusieurs années de différentes façons.  Nous attendons avec enthousiasme le début du championnat 2017 de la Série ACT », conclut Curley.

 

« Je suis très heureux de mettre en place mon personnel d'officiels, a mentionné Marc Patrick Roy.  J'ai eu l'occasion de travailler avec chacun d'eux.  Ce sont des personnes intègres, professionnelles et avec d'excellentes connaissances au niveau stock-car et ce que ça prend pour un bon déroulement des épreuves », il ajouta.

 

La Série ACT débutera le samedi, 10 juin sur le tracé de l'Autodrome Montmagny et couronnera le champion 2017, lors de la dernière manche, à cet endroit le 2 septembre.  Toutes les épreuves seront des 100 tours.

 

« Je suis hypercontent que la Série ACT soit de retour en 2017.  Oui, c'est avec un peu de retard, mais nous allons avoir un beau calendrier et tous pourront y trouver leur compte.  Je suis aussi très heureux de savoir qu'on va pouvoir compter sur un gars comme M.P. Roy pour diriger le circuit canadien.  Il peut compter sur toute ma confiance » déclara Donald Theetge.

 

 

Des officiels de l'ACT de longue date sont de retour et quelques nouveaux s'ajoutent

 

L'expérience sera au rendez-vous avec les officiels de la Série ACT.  Martin Boillard, en sera à sa 11e année d'association avec l'ACT et est considéré comme un des signaleurs les plus dynamiques dans le stock-car.  Parmi les autres officiels qui sont de retour, Alain Maltais, qui en est aussi à sa 11e année avec l'ACT, sera au volant de la voiture de tête, tandis que Thomas Maltais qui sera officiel de la ligne des puits.  Se joignent à eux, comme officiels sur la ligne des puits, Lucie Jean, qui est impliquée dans le sport depuis plus de 25 années avec différentes équipes et Pierre Girard, un pilier au sein de différentes équipes de courses, depuis 1985, et qui a remporté le titre de chef d'équipe de l'année en 1996.

 

 « Je tiens à souligner le travail et remercier les pilotes qui se sont mobilisés pour intervenir en faveur du maintien de la Série.  Sans le travail, entre autres, de Donald Theetge, Patrick Laperle, Dany Trépanier, Jonathan Bouvrette la relance aurait été beaucoup plus difficile » conclu Marc Patrick Roy.

La Série ACT amorcera son championnat 2017 à l'Autodrome Montmagny le 10 juin prochain.

Pour de plus amples informations, contactez M.P. Roy via mproy@lesentreprisesmproyinc.com, 514-907-1773, ou ACT à media@acttour.com

 

 

CALENDRIER 2017

SÉRIE ACT Late Model

 

 

DATE

 

PISTE

FORMAT

1.

Samedi

10 juin

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 tours

2.

Samedi

24 juin

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 tours

3.

Samedi

8 juillet

 

AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE

100 tours

4.

Samedi

22 juillet

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 tours

5.

Samedi

19 août

 

AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE

100 tours

6.

Samedi

2 septembre

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 tours

 

Sujet à changements sans préavis.

 

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AMÉRICAN-CANADIAN TOUR ANNOUNCES 2017 QUEBEC SCHEDULE





FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     SA021317-01

 

AMÉRICAN-CANADIAN TOUR ANNOUNCES 2017 QUEBEC SCHEDULE

 

 

Montréal, QC – 2017-02-13 – The American Canadian Tour is pleased to announce the 2017 Serie ACT schedule, which will feature six (6) events in the Province of Quebec, under the direction of a new management team.

 

Marc Patrick Roy will serve as the Managing Director for the Serie ACT in Quebec. "M.P. Roy is a familiar presence at short tracks in Quebec and the northeastern U.S., and brings a wealth of knowledge and renewed enthusiasm to his new position", said ACT President Tom Curley.  "We are delighted to have him join our team.  He brings with him a strong team of officials who have been involved in ACT racing for many years, in a variety of capacities.  We look forward to the 2017 Serie ACT events", concluded Curley.

 

"I am excited to put my team of officials together", declared Roy.  "I had the opportunity to work with each of them in the past.  These are very honest, professional individuals, with a tremendous knowledge of stock car racing and know what is expected to run a smooth show", he finished. 

 

The 2017 schedule kicks off on Saturday, June 10 at the Autodrome Montmagny and will crown the 2017 Champion at the final event onSeptember 2 at that venue.  Each event will be 100 laps.

 

"I am very excited with the fact that ACT will remain in Quebec in 2017.  Yes, the announcement comes a little later than originally anticipated, but it is a very good schedule and will meet everyone's expectations.  I am also very pleased to know that we can count on a guy like M.P. Roy to lead our Canadian series.  I have total confidence in his abilities to do so", said Donald Theetge.

 

Experience will be evident with the Serie ACT Officials.  Martin Boilard has been with ACT for 11 years, and is one of the most dynamic flagmen in short track racing.  Other returning officials include Alain Maltais, also an ACT veteran of 11 seasons, behind the wheel of the pace car, and Thomas Maltais who will serve as a pit steward.  Joining them will be Lucie Jean, who has been involved in stock car racing for over 25 years on various race teams, and Pierre Girard whose expertise helped guide many Quebec competitors, and who was recognized in 1996 with the Crew Chief of the Year Award.

 

"I want to thank the drivers who mobilized themselves in favor of the continuation of the Serie.  Without their work, especially that of Donald Theetge, Patrick Laperle, Dany Trepanier and Jonathan Bouvrette, this reorganization would have been much more difficult and complex," concluded Roy.

 

The 2017 Serie ACT Championship will kick off at Autodrome Montmagny on June 10th.

 

For more information, contact MP Roy at mproy@lesentreprisesmproyinc.com, 514-907-1773, or ACT at media@acttour.com.

 

 

 

 

2017 SCHEDULE

SERIE ACT Late Model

 

 

DATE

 

TRACK

FORMAT

1.

Saturday

June 10

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 laps

2.

Saturday

June 24

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 laps

3.

Saturday

July 8

 

AUTODROME ET-EUSTACHE

100 laps

4.

Saturday

July 22

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 laps

5.

Saturday

August 19

 

AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE

100 laps

6.

Saturday

September 2

 

AUTODROME MONTMAGNY

100 laps

 

Subject to change

 

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2017-02-12

ROUND #2 OF SPEEDWAY 51 VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACING SERIES GOES GREEN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH



ROUND #2 OF SPEEDWAY 51 VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACING SERIES

 GOES GREEN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH

 

            After a hugely successful opening event of the 2017 Speedway 51 Vintage Snowmobile Racing Series on January 28th, Speedway 51 are hard at work preparing the grounds for Round #2, scheduled for Saturday, February 18th. The opening race saw over 130 sleds compete in the eighteen different divisions. More are expected for the next race.

 

            Pre-entry forms are available on the Speedway 51 website. Please fill them out for each class your racing team will compete in, as this will help move the registration line along very smoothly. Pit gate opens at 7:30am, while racing gets underway at 10am. Adults are just $10, and youngsters under 12 are free. For more information on this event visit the Speedway 51 website at speedway51int.com.

 

 

 


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LEMIEUX GARAGE INC. TO SPONSOR VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SERIES RACE #2



LEMIEUX GARAGE INC. TO SPONSOR

VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SERIES RACE #2

 

            Speedway 51 in Groveton, New Hampshire is proud to announce that Lemieux Garage Inc. from Colebrook, New Hampshire has signed on to sponsor Round #2 of the Vintage Snowmobile Series scheduled for Saturday, February 18th at 10am. The northern New Hampshire Ski-Doo and Can-Am dealer will be the primary sponsor for the event.

 

            They are a family owned and operated Ski-Doo and Can-Am dealer in Colebrook, New Hampshire, located at 161 Main Street. They sell and service Can-Am ATVs and Ski-Doo snowmobiles. Their dealership has a rock solid reputation of providing excellent service, support, and satisfaction. They pride themselves on giving their customers the best service available, the best parts and accessories, and a staff that understands all aspects of their business. Their mechanic has been servicing Ski-Doos and Can-Ams since 1993 and has been a certified BRP technician since 2005. Their friendly and knowledgeable sales staff is there to help you find the right sled or ATV.

            In addition, they offer a full line of  Ski-Doo riding gear. Their dealership is conveniently located at the intersection trails 18 and 3A. If you are in need of gas, parts, or riding gear stop by or just drop in to say hi! Visit their website at www.lemieuxgarage.com.

            Pre-entry forms for this event are available on the Speedway 51 website. Please fill them out for each class your racing team will compete in, as this will help move the registration line along very smoothly. Pit gate opens at 7:30am, while racing gets underway at 10am. Adults are just $10, and youngsters under 12 are free. For more information on this event visit the Speedway 51 website at speedway51int.com.

 

 

 

 

 


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2017-02-11

50th Anniversary Season Sees Different Looks Pit-Side at Peterborough Speedway

50th Anniversary Season Sees Different Looks Pit-Side at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 




The 2017 campaign at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval has all the makings of being a season of change. Not only will the popular facility celebrate its 50th Anniversary Season of action, when the green flag flies to kick things off, fans at Peterborough Speedway will see some exciting changes when their favourite drivers take to the track.

 

Shortly after last year's Autumn Colours Classic, several teams began working on plans that would see them acquire new equipment to allow them to move into a different racing division, or take their existing program in a new direction.

 

Just a few days after concluding the 2016 season, Brandon Feeney closed a deal to purchase one of the best-known cars to ever race at Peterborough Speedway, when he bought 'The Bus' from Crowe Brothers Racing. The move marked the end of the Orono, Ontario native's time in the Battlefield Equipment 4Fun division, where he'd raced since 2014 and earned a best point finish of 7th in 2016. Feeney will take the first green flag of the new season in the reworked machine, as he joins the Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car ranks.

 

His resume includes time in an ACT Late Model while running weekly at Kawartha, as well as travelling with the OSCAAR Modified and Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series tours. After a brief layoff, Tim Burke returned to the short track wars for 2015 in the Renegade Truck division at Peterborough Speedway. The Bancroft, Ontario resident had a strong season and finished 2nd in points, but he relinquished the driving duties to good friend Stephen Bierworth after just one year. The lure of competition will bring the veteran runner back to the sport in 2017, as the #99 machine is set to return to action as part of the 50th Anniversary Season at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City.

 

Its been about 6 years since Jeffrey Remington turned a lap at Peterborough Speedway, but the 34 year-old will be back – if only for a limited schedule – in 2017. This season, he'll switch from the Renegade Truck field and return to the Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car ranks. The former Adam Scott Collegiate and Vocational Institute student says he's looking forward to putting his equipment through its paces again.

 

On the other side of the coin, after recording a pair of feature wins during the month of June, a grinding crash late in the 2016 season may keep Brandon Hannah out of this year's action. The pilot of the #47 machine in the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock field had his ride severely damaged, with only the engine, transmission and a set of tires salvageable after the wreck. The 26 year-old says he has some irons in the fire, but knows it could be an uphill climb to get back on the track.

 

Staff and officials at Peterborough Speedway are working hard to put together an exciting 50th Anniversary Season. From the first green flag of opening night, to the final victory lane celebration of the 25th Annual Autumn Colours Classic, 2017 will offer an action-packed calendar.

 

The official schedule won't be released until the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 10th to 12th – at the International Centre in Toronto, but the promotional team has confirmed that the popular Toonie Spectator Grandstand Admission/Fan Appreciation Nights – presented by Pepsi – will return Saturday, June 3rd, July 8th and August 19th.

 

Bullring bullet points: Keep on top of all the 50th Anniversary news at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval by logging onto www.peterboroughspeedway.com, liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. Fans can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone.


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2017-02-10

Busy Offseason For NASCAR Touring Series

Busy Offseason For NASCAR Touring Series

New faces & some new rules in place for 2017

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 10, 2017) – With the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East opener just over a week away – marking the official start to the 2017 NASCAR touring series season – the attention will return to the exciting on-track action. While there hasn't been a race since November, it's been a busy offseason.

 

Beginning in December, NASCAR officials met with the car owners of all the U.S. and Canadian-based touring series, a move designed to further the dialogue between the sanctioning body and the teams. The conversations included covering some changes as well as an open discussion of how best to collectively grow the NASCAR touring series.

 

"We had overwhelmingly positive and productive discussions," said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR senior director of the touring series. "NASCAR has really great racing throughout our touring series, but there are always ways to work to toward cost efficiency, make the sport more cost-effective and increase the level of competition for all involved. As in the case of our national series, we always strive to have an open dialogue during the race season, but it's also a great benefit to meet away from the track and the daily demands of the race season. We received a lot of great feedback from all our owners and look forward to working together."

 

Highlights of the 2017 offseason include:

·         NASCAR announced today that Cherie Putnam will take over as the NASCAR Pinty's Series director. Putnam, a native of Windsor, Ontario, has been involved in the sport for over 25 years. She was part of a Sunset Speedway championship and two NASCAR Pinty's Series titles, and has worked the last five years as a NASCAR official. The NASCAR Pinty's Series, the national championship for racing in Canada, will open the season on its traditional Victoria Day Weekend (Sunday, May 21) at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

·         Chris Wright was appointed to be the series director of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. Wright, who has been the director for the K&N Pro East since 2013, will oversee both the East and the West. In addition, Andy Mitchell will become the head technical inspector for both the East and West, as NASCAR continues to align the top developmental series. Jimmie Walker was named the race director for the K&N Pro West, while Les Westerfield will continue in that position in the K&N Pro East.

·         Following the format change set forth by NASCAR's three national series, NASCAR's four U.S. and Canadian-based series will switch from a green-white-checkered finish to an overtime line for its races. The location of the line will be determined on a track-by-track basis, and will typically be entering Turn 3 on ovals. If the event goes past the advertised distance due to a caution, on the restart, if the leaders reach the overtime line before another caution comes out, it will be considered official. If the caution comes out prior, the race will have another restart.

·         Starting with the K&N Pro Series East opener at Florida's New Smyrna Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 19, NASCAR announced the move to group qualifying on ovals. There will be single-car qualifying at select events, like the NASCAR Whelen Modified races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Qualifying groups will be set by practice times.

·         The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West, and the NASCAR Pinty's Series schedules will feature a unique format for one of its events in each series: Twin 100-lap features. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will be first up at California's Irwindale Speedway. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will run twins at Virginia's South Boston Speedway, and the NASCAR Pinty's Series will do so at Wyant Group Raceway in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The starting lineup for the second 100-lap race will be determined by the fastest lap run in the first race.

·         The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West doubleheader is part of four races at three tracks in seven days to kick off the season that includes a $100,000 NAPA 500 Challenge bonus award if a driver wins all four races. The season opens at Tucson Speedway in Arizona on Saturday, March 18.

·         Earlier this month, the NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series announced its 12-race schedule. Made up of six ovals and six road courses, the national championship for stock car racing in Mexico will open on Sunday, March 26 at Autódromo Monterrey, a 2.1-mile road course in Apodaca, Nuevo León. The series held an exhibition event in December following the announcement of a multi-year agreement with Old World Industries (OWI) to make PEAK the series entitlement sponsor.

·         The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series announced a date change for its race at the prestigious Hockenheimring. The American Fan Fest will now be held July 29-30 and conclude the series' regular season before its two rounds of playoffs. The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series will open on April 8-9 at Valencia, Spain. The series, though, will have a number of drivers competing in the U.S. during Speedweeks, most notably two-time champion Anthony Kumpen in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Daytona International Speedway and 2016 Elite 2 champion Stienes Longin in the PPG/Tower Sealants Pro Late Model 100 as part of New Smyrna's 51st World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.

·         NASCAR has implemented mandatory pre-license drug testing for drivers in all its U.S.-based touring series as part of NASCAR's evolving substance abuse program.

·         Earlier this week, Safety-Kleen, the Official Environmental Services Supplier of NASCAR, was announced as entitlement sponsor for the first race of the new unified NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. The race, at South Carolina's historic Myrtle Beach Speedway, will be the Performance Plus 150 for Safety-Kleen's new brand of high-quality, high-performance motor oil.

 

NASCARHomeTracks.com will continue to be the digital home of all the NASCAR touring & weekly series, including Spanish-language content of the NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series. Fans can also follow the news and action on Twitter at @NASCARHomeTrack and through the designated series hashtags: #KNEast, #KNWest, #NASCARPeak, #NWES, #NASCARPintys, #NWMT and #NWAAS.

 

Contact:                                                                                                                               

Jason Christley

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Stu Robinson Jr. Books a Ticket to Bristol Motor Speedway

Stu Robinson Jr. Books a Ticket to Bristol Motor Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Ask any driver at your favourite weekly short track and you'll probably find that they all have a place where they'd love to race. Maybe its because they've seen an event there in person, or know someone who has raced there before. Whatever the reason, they have put the venue on their bucket list. For some it might be Daytona or Talladega, but for Stu Robinson Jr., the race track that satisfies his hunger is the legendary Bristol Motor Speedway.

 

The popular second-generation speedster from Beaverton, Ontario – who finished in the runner-up spot of the championship standings and was named the top first year driver with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series in 2016 – will head to the World's Fastest Half Mile for the Short Track U.S. Nationals, Friday and Saturday, May 19th & 20th. Even though he's raced at some of the best-known venues across the province throughout his career, he says there isn't one that compares to Bristol.

 

"That place is its own beast," said Robinson Jr. with a smile. "We'll be running the same car from Robert James Racing in Bradford, Ontario that we had on the OMRS tour. The body needed to be changed to conform to their rules and we'll run a different engine, so we're not taking a knife to a gun fight. I'm excited, just a little bit nervous but hoping we'll have a strong showing. Once we get to run some laps during practice we should be able to find a set-up that'll work during race conditions."

 

Robinson Jr. says its hard to predict the number of entries, but based on the NASCAR numbers, there could be more than 30 of the powerful open-wheeled modified machines in the starting field, but only one from north of the border. Officials with Robert James Racing – the team that fields the OMRS rides for Robinson Jr., his teammate Connor James and the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series car of Donny Beatty – say it's a wonderful marketing opportunity to fly the Canadian Colours at one of NASCAR's most popular tracks.

 

"Here at home, we've complied 3 championship calibre programs under the same umbrella," said team principle Robert James. "Donny Beatty won the OMRS title in 2015 and Stu Robinson Jr. was second-best in the same series last year. We've put together a strong package for this one event and we'll head into Bristol with the same dedication, focus and attention to detail as we do when fighting for a checkered flag at tracks like Peterborough, Sunset or Flamboro."

 

To learn more about advertising opportunities and partnering with Robert James Racing driver Stu Robinson Jr. May 19thand 20th at Bristol Motor Speedway, call 905.751.8855 or e-mail robertjames@live.ca.

 

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

 

Robert James Racing will change over the car Stu Robinson Jr. ran at last year's Autumn Colours Classic, then head to the Short Track U.S. Nationals – May 19th and 20th – at Bristol Motor Speedway.

 

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PROSTATE CANCER CANADA THE OFFICIAL CHARITY OF TORONTO’S MOTORAMA SHOW





PROSTATE CANCER CANADA THE OFFICIAL
CHARITY OF TORONTO'S MOTORAMA SHOW

March 10, 11 & 12, 2017 at Toronto's International Centre

 



TORONTO, ON // FEBRUARY 10, 2017 • A perennial supporter of the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo presented by Mothers, Prostate Cancer Canada (PCC) has been named as the 'official charity' of the biggest car show of its kind, in Canada.

 

For the 2017 edition of Motorama – which runs March 10, 11 & 12 at Toronto's International Centre – Prostate Cancer Canada will again have a booth staffed by PCC representatives, many of them cancer survivors, prepared to discuss and inform show visitors about this most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men.

 

"Our support group has long targeted the car hobby, finding places where we can connect with the 'boys and their toys'," explained Prostate Cancer Canada spokesman Jim Dorsey. "The best place to find men, and the ladies who care about them, is around cars. We've found that the wives and girlfriends are often the best sales people we have."

 

One in eight Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Although the mortality rate has noticeably decreased over the past 15 years due to improved testing and better treatment options, an estimated 4,000 Canadian men succumbed to prostate cancer last year alone.

 

"The key to surviving prostate cancer is early detection. Getting tested on a regular basis can save your life," continued Dorsey. "That's the message that we're trying to get across at Motorama."

 

David Weber, one of the principal partners of Motorama echoes a similar message. "As a prostate cancer survivor myself, I know firsthand how devastating a positive diagnosis can be. I also know firsthand that early detection can mean the difference between life and death, and in my case I was very lucky to find my cancer early.Motorama is pleased to be able to partner with Prostate Cancer Canada at this year's show."

 

Although the primary objective of the appearance of Prostate Cancer Canada is to increase awareness of this painful disease and to encourage regular testing, Motorama and PCC organizers will also be making efforts to race funds for cancer research. Prostate Cancer Canada pledge forms and a donation box will be available to exhibitors and sponsors in the show office, with other donation locations for show visitors spread throughout the Motorama show area.

 

Prostate Cancer Canada will be located in Booth # 136, in the northwest portion of Hall 1.

 

ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER CANADA: Prostate Cancer Canada's vision is to be a global leader in the fight against prostate cancer, earning the enthusiasm and support of Canadians through integrity, compassion, and innovation. PCC is the leading national foundation dedicated to the elimination of the most common cancer in men through research, advocacy, education, support and awareness. For more information, visit www.prostatecancer.ca or see them on Facebook at:www.facebook.com/prostatecancercanada.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The third annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers takes place March 10, 11 & 12, 2017 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 300,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.comor visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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