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2018-04-09

UNE CREVAISON EMPÊCHE RAPHAËL LESSARD DE TRIOMPHER À NASHVILLE

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UNE CREVAISON EMPÊCHE RAPHAËL LESSARD DE TRIOMPHER À NASHVILLE

Nashville, Tennessee, le 7 avril 2018 – Raphaël Lessard, membre du programme de développement Toyota (TRD), participait au North/South Super Late Model Challenge 100 au Fairgrounds Speedway à Nashville (Tennessee). C'est en 19^ème position que Raphaël a terminé l'épreuve de 100 tours lors de laquelle 36 voitures prenaient le départ.

Cette course s'agissait d'un regroupement entre les séries ARCA/CRA Super Series, CARS Tour et la Southern Super Series (SSS). Lessard était sous la bannière CARS Tour, série où il a été sacré champion en 2016.

Qualifiant la voiture en 6^ème position pour l'épreuve de samedi soir, Raphaël s'est plutôt élancé du 8^ème rang, car, comme il est coutume dans plusieurs épreuves de Super Late Model, les 8 premières positions sont pigées au hasard après la séance de qualification.

C'est avec une excellente Toyota Camry #51 FRL Express/Mobil 1/Toyota préparée par Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) que Raphaël a pris le départ de la course en 8^ème position, sur la ligne extérieure. Par contre, dès le premier tour, une neutralisation est venue donner le ton pour les premiers 11 tours qui ont vu 4 neutralisations. Raphaël s'est tout de même assuré de rester dans le peloton des meneurs, ne se distançant pas des pilotes aux avant-postes.

Au 40^ème tour, la voiture de Raphaël a commencé à se dégrader en raison d'une crevaison lente sur le pneu arrière droit. La série ne permettant pas d'arrêts aux puits pour changement de pneu sauf si celui-ci est complètement à plat, Raphaël a dû compléter l'épreuve avec une voiture de plus en plus mauvaise.

« Je suis très déçu du résultat, » explique Raphaël. « Nous avions une excellente voiture en début de course et nous étions au même rythme que les meneurs alors j'aurais pu facilement espérer un Top 3 ou mieux. Malheureusement la série ne permet pas d'arrêts aux puits pour changer les crevaisons sauf si le pneu est complètement à plat sur la jante. Comme c'est un incident hors de mon contrôle, je n'ai pas le choix que de regarder vers l'avant et de penser à ma prochaine course. Je tiens tout de même à remercier tous ceux qui ont regardé la course à la Cage-Brasserie Sportive, mes commanditaires FRL Express, Mobil 1 et Toyota ainsi que l'équipe Kyle Busch Motorsports, mes parents, mes partenaires et mes partisans. »

Prochaine course au calendrier :

La prochaine course de Raphaël se déroulera samedi prochain le 14 avril sur le Toledo Speedway en Ohio dans la série ARCA/CRA.

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2018-04-06

PASS North Set To Begin Sunday At Thompson’s Icebreaker

PASS North Set To Begin Sunday At Thompson's Icebreaker

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NAPLES, ME (April 5) – After a long winter break, that has seen some venture south to compete, Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North Super Late Model drivers from across New England and Canada are ready to tackle Connecticut's Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park this weekend for the first race of 2018.

In addition to being the first action of the season for New England's top short trackers, the 44^th Annual Icebreaker also serves as the second race of the PASS National Championship Series. Following the first event held at South Carolina's Dillon Motor Speedway in February, race winner, Derek Griffith, finds himself leading 5-Time PASS National Champion, Ben Rowe, by just two points heading to Thompson.

One of the surprises to come out of Dillon was the emergence of PASS newcomer, Ray Christian, III. In his first ever start at Dillon, the Uncasville, CT driver surprised everybody by leading a number of laps before eventually finishing third. After a successful test at Thompson last weekend, Christian hopes another solid finish will keep him in the thick of the PASS National Championship fight.

"We are really excited for Thompson because it's a track I'm pretty familiar with," says Christian, driver of the Crazy Horse Racing #93 Chevrolet. "After my run at Dillon, I'm much more comfortable in the car so we won't be learning a new track and a new car."

In addition to Christian, two North Carolina teenagers will be making their first trips to Thompson as they chase the national title in 2018, Kodie Conner and Jared Irvan.

Conner has finished second the last two seasons in the PASS South title chase and hopes a good finish at Thompson will propel him to a strong showing at the next national championship race, the 45^th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August.

While another third-generation racer, Jared Irvan, a former winner in the PASS South series, will also be looking to challenge for the PASS National title in his first Super Late Model start at Thompson. A first start in this type of car, but not at Thompson Speedway itself.

"I ran at Thompson last year in a K&N East car, so I think that will be to my advantage," said Irvan, piloting the famed #28 this weekend. "I'm excited to be racing at Thompson and following the only true national schedule in Super Late Model racing. The other guys running for the national championship definitely have their stuff together so it will be tough, but I can't thank my family enough for standing behind me. I'm confident we can contend for a win this weekend."

In addition to Christian, Conner and Irvan, they will be joined by fellow National Championship contenders Derek Griffith, Ben Rowe, Jimmy Renfrew, Jr., and Sammy Gooden. Former Thompson winner, Garrett Hall, will be back looking for another win along with Oxford 250 winners, Travis Benjamin and Glen Luce, as well as former PASS North champion, DJ Shaw, and contenders Derek Ramstrom, Todd Stone, Gabe Brown, Nicholas Cusak, Dillon Moltz, Brandon Turbush, Greg Nanigan, and Reid Lanpher.

Action gets under way at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Saturday, April 6 with rotating practice for all divisions. On Sunday, April 7, gates will open at 8 AM and feature events are set to go green at 12:30 PM.

Entry forms for The Icebreaker at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, along with events at Oxford Plains Speedway, Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and the 45^th Annual Oxford 250, can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com. The 2018 license forms for the PASS Super Late Models are also available at ProAllStarsSeries.com. Drivers purchasing licenses for the 2018 season will receive bonus points for each race they are pre-registered for and will also save money towards any events that they enter early.

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 Easter Bunny 150, the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway, and in October, the Inaugural PASS Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway. For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com. Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information and don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2018-04-05

La 49e édition du Salon de l’Auto Sport Miller Lite de Qc

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Le 05 avril 2018, Québec

La 49^e édition du Salon de l'Auto Sport Miller Lite de Qc

C'est ce jeudi 05 avril, que s'est tenue la conférence de presse de la 49^e édition du Salon de l'Auto Sport Miller Lite de Qc à l'Hôtel le Concorde.

Lors de cette conférence, M. Martin D'Anjou, promoteur de l'évènement a annoncé qu'avec ses 400 000pi2 d'exposition, l'édition 2018 devient le plus grand salon de l'histoire. Les organisateurs promettent des véhicules de haut niveau jamais vu à Québec. Le retour de la zone familiale Létourno service de pneu et mécanique, les jeunes seront comblés avec la présence de simulateurs de course, piste de course téléguidée avec Passe-temps 3000, des répliques du film Les Bagnoles, des mascottes et encore plus !

Pour cet évènement qui se tiendra au Centre de Foires d'ExpoCité qui se tiendra du 27 au 29 avril prochain, la Série Sportsman Qc Lucas Oil et Mini Sportsman Qc Méchoui International sera bien représentée !

En effet, dans notre kiosque, vous retrouverez la voiture du #40 Sylvain Labbé de Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce et la voiture #72 Louis-Philippe Lauzier de Saint-Pacôme. Le vétéran et la recrue nous présenterons leur nouveau design. Suivez les prochains communiqués, nous vous présenterons ces deux pilotes.

Quant à la Série Mini Sportsman Qc Méchoui International, vous retrouverez la voiture #68 Delisle Racing de Lévis ainsi que le voiture du #11 Raph Lizotte de La Pocatière. Vous retrouverez aussi dans la zone familiale Létournoservice de pneu et mécanique la voiture du champion défendant #95 Nicolas Côté.

Soulignons que le dimanche 29 avril sera la 1ere course de la saison pour nos jeunes pilotes de la Série Mini Sportsman Qc. Cette étape se déroulera sur un tracé extérieur aménagé spécialement pour l'occasion; une toute nouvelle expérience qui permettra au public présent de mieux connaitre la Série.

Nous vous attendons en grand nombre à la plus grosse édition de l'histoire du Salon de l'Auto Sport de Québec.

Marie-Claude Levasseur

Relationniste

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2018-04-04

DONALD THEETGE TO RACE FULL SEASON WITH 22 RACING

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DONALD THEETGE TO RACE FULL SEASON WITH 22 RACING

MILVERTON, ON, Wednesday April 4, 2018: Donald Theetge is excited to announce today that with the assistance of sponsors Mercedes-Benz St Nicolas and Circuit Acura he will contend for the 2018 NASCAR Pintys Series Championship. Initially Theetge signed up to race in the nine oval events but with backing from his great sponsors, he will now contend for wins on both the ovals and the road courses.

"I can't tell you how happy we are to have Donald racing for us in all 13 events this year," said team owner Scott Steckly. "He is a great competitor and very methodical in his approach and should be a force to be reckoned with in all of the events. I fully expect he will be in the hunt for the 2018 NASCAR Pintys Series Championship when the final checkered flag falls in September."

In 2017, Donald had two near misses for wins and in 2018 he hopes to again contend for those wins and more to add to his racing resume. He also looks forward to a return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway as the NASCAR Pinty's Series makes its debut at this track in September; the first time the series has competed outside of Canada. He has raced there in the ACT series three times over his career most recently in 2016.

"I am so thrilled to get to race in all thirteen races this year with Scott and his team," said Donald Theetge. I know I can win in this series with the great equipment 22 Racing gives me and I want to prove it after last year. But I owe a huge thank you to my business partner and brother Benoit as well as sponsors Mercedes-Benz St. Nicolas and Circuit Acura. Without them I would not have the chance to fulfil this dream of mine."

The 2018 NASCAR Pinty's Series is made up of thirteen events across Canada from Nova Scotia to Alberta. The season kicks off at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park with the Castrol Presents the Victoria Day Speedfest weekend on May 19/20th. For a full season schedule of events please click here http://www.22racing.ca/schedule/ and visit 22racing.ca for more information on Donald and our other drivers.

Follow the 22 Racing Team on social media for behind the scenes updates on all their drivers and partners; Twitter @22RacingTeam,Facebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram 22racingteam

About Donald Theetge
Donald has been racing around Ontario, Quebec & the Northeastern United States for many years racking up wins and championships along the way. In 2016, he decided to try his hand at two NASCAR Pintys Series races contracting 22 Racing to prepare and field his cars. In those two races he won the pole in one and finished 4^th in the other. That wet his appetite to do more so he signed up to participate in all the eight oval events in 2017 again with 22 Racing & owner Scott Steckly. His stats included one pole, 5 top 5's and 7 top 10's in eight races while leading 409 laps. In 2018 he hopes to win some races and contend for the NASCAR Pintys Series Championship.

About 22 Racing:
22 Racing is owned by 4X NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion Scott Steckly and is based out of Milverton Ontario in a new (2014) 7,500 square foot race shop. They have fielded teams for drivers such as Adam Andretti, Christopher Bell, Jacques Villeneuve, James Buescher, Jeb Burton, Kaz Grala, L.P. Dumoulin, Max Papis and many others. 22 Racing provides turnkey solutions for drivers looking to compete in the NASCAR Pinty's Series. The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors: Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, Sturdy Formed Concrete, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Twin City Graphics, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Dickies Canada, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Dupli-Color & Permatex.

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2018-04-03

ACT Opener at Lee Postponed to April 22

ACT Opener at Lee Postponed to April 22

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<<ATTACHED PHOTO (lee04231710.JPG): The 28th New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150 will now kick off the ACT Late Model Tour season on Sunday, April 22. (Alan Ward photo)>>

Waterbury, VT – American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Lee USA Speedway officials announced today that the 28^th New Hampshire Governor's Cup has been postponed due to lingering snow from the past winter. The event has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 22 at 1:15pm.

The card of racing will remain the same, with the ACT Late Model Tour going 150 laps in their 33^rd season opener. Lee's R&R Steel Late Model Sportsmen and the Northeast Classic Lites will also be in action.

"We got a lot of snow over the winter, just like much of the region did," Lee USA promoter Norman Wrenn, III said. "Despite the warmer weather recently, there is still a significant ways to go, and we just don't think the track can be ready by April 15. No one likes postponements, but given the current conditions, we believe pushing the event back a week will be better for teams and fans."

The optional practice day for the ACT Late Models and for the track's weekly divisions has also been rescheduled and will be held Saturday, April 21 at 12:00pm. The pits will open at 8:00am on both Saturday and Sunday while the front gates will open at 9:00am on Sunday.

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

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Phelps Elevated to NASCAR Chief Operating Officer

Phelps Elevated to Chief Operating Officer

Industry Leader Will Oversee All Commercial and Media Operations

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 3, 2018) – NASCAR today announced that Steve Phelps has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer. Phelps will oversee all NASCAR commercial and media operations. This role was previously held by Brent Dewar prior to his promotion to president last year. Phelps will be based out of NASCAR's headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.

"Steve has worked passionately over the years to lead the sport and it's clear his impact is felt in all corners of the industry," said NASCAR President Brent Dewar. "We could not be more thrilled for him to step into the pivotal role of COO and we look forward to welcoming him back to Daytona Beach, where he'll continue to work closely with myself and the other members of the executive leadership team, including the Board of Directors."

As COO, Phelps will have broad influence on the sport. His direct reports will be Executive Vice President, Chief Sales & Partnership Officer Daryl Wolfe, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Jill Gregory, Senior Vice President, Broadcasting & Production Steve Herbst, Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer Eric Nyquist, and Vice President, Digital Tim Clark.

Phelps joined NASCAR in 2005 after nearly two decades of sports business experience as a senior executive with the National Football League and Wasserman Media Group.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com andwww.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR'). For race tickets, visit www.NASCAR.com/tickets.

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2018-03-29

Challengers Lining Up for 2018 ACT Crown

Challengers Lining Up for 2018 ACT Crown

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<<ATTACHED IMAGE (IMG_2640.JPG): Rich Dubeau (#30VT) and Jimmy Hebert (#58VT) both finished in the top-5 in ACT points in 2017 and could challenge for the title this season. (Alan Ward photo)>>

Waterbury, VT – The American-Canadian Tour is just over two weeks away from opening its 2018 season at Lee USA Speedway on Sunday, April 15 with the annual New Hampshire Governor's Cup. While defending ACT Late Model Tour Champion Scott Payea enters the opener as the title frontrunner, a number of other drivers are preparing their own run at the $10,000 champion's purse.

Williamstown, VT's Jimmy Hebert is one of the early favorites to challenge for the 2018 championship. Hebert returned to the full ACT Late Model Tour schedule this past season in his #58VT Hebert Excavation Chevrolet and finished fourth in the final standings. He has been a contender throughout his career and will look to put it all together for the 10-race schedule.

"We've finished second, third, and now fourth, so obviously we'd like to contend for a championship this year," Hebert said. "We started to hit on a few things towards the end of 2017 that gave us some pretty good speed. We're hoping to continue that and maybe further it a little more.

"You can't really have any mess-ups is the biggest thing," he added. "If you have one bad race, you're pretty much all done. You've got to try and find yourself in the top-5 every week and hope it will play itself out."

Lebanon, NH's Rich Dubeau could be another driver who makes a strong run in 2018. The 2015 ACT Rookie of the Year has made big strides since then and cracked the overall top-5 last season for the first time. He also posted the first two podium finishes for his #30VT Upper Valley Equipment Rental team.

"I definitely think we have the potential – just like probably every other team says," Dubeau said. "You always want more. So we'll be looking to improve just like we have every year, but we're confident. I have an awesome group of guys around me. I owe it to those guys – they work their butts off.

"We'd love to finally get a win," Dubeau added. "I'm pretty optimistic about Groveton (Speedway 51), especially going there twice, and I feel good about Waterford. So it'd probably be between those two tracks. Then again, we finished third at Seekonk last year, and it was one of the last places I thought we were going to run well. So I wouldn't be surprised if we were to surprise ourselves."

Several other drivers could play a role in the title chase before the year is over. Steuben, ME's Rowland Robinson, Jr. had a career year in 2017 and hopes to be even better this season. New Hampshire's Corey Mason and Bryan Mason have both entered for the full season after previously winning Late Model championships at Speedway 51. Graniteville, VT's Chip Grenier has also filed an unexpected entry after running well in partial schedules in recent years.

All will be looking to get off to a strong start at Lee USA Speedway. The tricky 1/3-mile oval is known for testing man and machine during a 150-lap event. Those who can solve the riddle of a rapidly-changing track will be in prime position for the season ahead.

"The biggest thing at Lee is making your car last," said Hebert, who won the 2013 event. "The track gets so slick toward the end of the race. Whoever does that the best will usually be in the winner's circle."

The New Hampshire Governor's Cup on Sunday, April 15 at 1:15pm kicks off the 33^rd season of ACT competition. Lee's R&R Late Model Sportsmen and the Northeast Classic Lites are also on the card. The pits will open at 8:00am and the front gates will open at 9:00am. An optional practice will be held on Saturday, April 14.

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

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2018-03-26

Payea Ready to Begin ACT Title Defense at Lee

Payea Ready to Begin ACT Title Defense at Lee

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<<ATTACHED PHOTO (IMG_2000.JPG): Colchester's Scott Payea (#37VT) will be going for his second straight American-Canadian Tour championship in 2018. (Alan Ward photo)>>

Waterbury, VT – After finally breaking through for his first American-Canadian Tour (ACT) championship in 2017, Colchester's Scott Payea is ready to return to the fold in 2018. Payea and his Rick Paya–led RPM Motorsports/Harrison Redi-Mix team will begin their title defense at the season-opening New Hampshire Governor's Cup on Sunday, April 15 at Lee USA Speedway.

Payea is coming off one the best ACT seasons in recent memory. The veteran won five of the nine events in 2017, including a series-record four straight. The effort earned him the championship after previously finishing second in the standings four times.

"We're all excited to get going," Payea said. "I don't even want to think about trying to live up to last season though. It was pretty much a dream season. We're just going to go back out with the same focus each race, work hard, and hopefully have the best car each week."

Over the past two years, Payea and RPM Racing have been one of the most formidable Late Model teams in the Northeast. They have posted eight wins together, with their first coming at Lee USA in the 2016 New Hampshire Governor's Cup.

"Our relationship just keeps getting better and stronger," Payea said. "We clicked right away the first year and picked up some wins. Then last year everything just came together. The more we all work together, the better our communication gets. People know what their roles are and the crew knows what I need with the car. It's a pretty natural relationship."

Payea will be looking for his second win at Lee on April 15. His team was one of the first to enter the upcoming ACT Late Model Tour season and will look to begin the 10-race schedule on a high note.

"In this schedule, each race is important," he said. "We just want to start off with a solid run and build on that each race."

He will have plenty of competition at Lee and during the season-long championship battle. Williamstown, VT's Jimmy Hebert and Lebanon, NH's Rich Dubeau will both return to the ACT Late Model Tour after finishing in the top-5 in points in 2017. Steuben, ME's Rowland Robinson, Jr. had the best ACT season of his career this past year and will look to become a serious title contender.

Others who have filed full-season entries include former New Hampshire Governor's Cup winner Miles Chipman and sophomore Connecticut racer Ray Christian III. New Hampshire brothers Corey and Bryan Mason, both former Late Model champions at Speedway 51, are among the new drivers who have entered for the full season. A large contingent of Série ACT competitors are expected at the season opener as well.

ACT will open its 33^rd season of competition with the 28^th New Hampshire Governor's Cup 150 at Lee USA Speedway on Sunday, April 15.Qualifying begins at 1:15pm for an afternoon of racing that also includes the R&R Late Model Sportsmen and Northeast Classic Lites. The pits will open at 8:00 and the front gates will open at 9:00am. An optional practice day is scheduled for Saturday, April 14.

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

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2018-03-25

Déception pour Raphaël Lessard au Myrtle Beach Speedway

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Déception pour Raphaël Lessard au Myrtle Beach Speedway

Myrtle Beach, Caroline du Sud, le 24 mars 2018 – Raphaël Lessard, pilote originaire de Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, était de retour dans la série CARS Tour au Myrtle Beach Speedway ce samedi après-midi. C'est en 6^ème position que le champion 2016 de la série CARS Tour a terminé le BakerDist.com 200 presented by Honeywell, épreuve de 100 tours.

Raphaël s'est encore une fois démarqué du peloton en signant les meilleurs chronos en pratique ce vendredi. C'est au volant de la Toyota Camry #51 FRL Express/Mobil 1/Toyota de Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) que le jeune de 16 ans s'est aussi imposé devant Jeff Fultz en séance de qualification plus tôt dans la journée pour signer la pole position.

C'est donc au premier rang que s'est élancé Lessard, devant un peloton de 16 voitures Super Late Model (SLM). Bien que Raphaël ait mené le premier tour, la stratégie d'équipe s'est montrée très conservatrice envers les pneumatiques. En effet, Myrtle Beach Speedway est une piste extrêmement abrasive où la gestion des pneus est primordiale pour remporter la course.

Raphaël, appuyé par l'équipe KBM, a pris la décision de conserver ses pneus, reculant dans le peloton dès le deuxième tour. Raphaël est même tombé en fin de peloton, conservant encore ses pneumatiques.

Par contre, à compter de la mi-course, Lessard a débuté sa remontée vers une place dans le Top 10. C'est au 70^ème tour que le drapeau jaune obligatoire est sorti, Lessard est en 11^ème position.

L'équipe KBM a profité de l'arrêt de Raphaël pour changer les deux pneus droits et de faire quelques ajustements à la voiture. Raphaël en a profité pour accorder une brève entrevue lors de l'arrêt aux puits, « c'est le temps de pousser, » a affirmé Raphaël à l'équipe de CARS Tour TV. « Nous avons des nouveaux pneus alors je vais faire de mon mieux pour me rendre en avant du peloton. »

C'est donc avec de nouveaux pneus que Raphaël est revenu en piste. Faisant ce qu'il fait de mieux, il s'est imposé sur ses compétiteurs pour se frayer un chemin jusqu'aux portes du Top 5. Un drapeau jaune à 5 tours de la fin est venu rapprocher le peloton, mais cela n'a quand même pas permis à Raphaël de signer une deuxième victoire sur ce tracé.

« Je suis très déçu du résultat, surtout que nous avions encore une fois une voiture extrêmement rapide en début de course, » explique Raphaël. « Malheureusement la voiture n'était pas à mon goût après mon arrêt aux puits. Je tiens tout de même à remercier toute l'équipe de Kyle Busch Motorsports ainsi que Toyota, mes investisseurs et mes parents qui me supportent à chaque course. Je voudrais également remercier tous ceux qui sont allés à la Cage-Brasserie Sportive. On remet la première victoire de la saison à dans deux semaines! »

Prochaine course au calendrier :

La prochaine course de Raphaël sera le 7 avril prochain dans la série ARCA-CRA/CARS au Fairgrounds Speedway à Nashville au Tennessee.

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2018-03-24

A-Verdi Returns for KOD Race to Open Devil’s Bowl “358” Modified Series

A-Verdi Returns for KOD Race to Open Devil's Bowl "358" Modified Series

King of Dirt Racing Series shows to count toward mini-series track championship

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WEST HAVEN, Vt. – The ground-pounding Small Block "358" Modifieds are coming back to Devil's Bowl Speedway. The Vermont facility returns to full-time dirt track stock car racing on a lightning-fast half-mile surface in 2018, and the new era of racing includes a four-event mini-series championship for the famed 358 Modifieds.

Two of the four race dates will be co-sanctioned by the King of Dirt Racing Series (KOD), while the other two dates will be independently run by Devil's Bowl Speedway management.

A-Verdi Storage Containers returns to present the KOD Small Blocks with a special mid-week show on Wednesday, June 6. Serving Vermont and Upstate New York, A-Verdi is family-owned-and-operated and has been a major motorsports supporter throughout its 37 years, including Devil's Bowl Speedway.

Devil's Bowl and A-Verdi hosted the first race in the history of the KOD Small Block 358 Modified tour last year. Former Devil's Bowl standouts Marc Johnson and Jessey Mueller finished 1-2 in the race – which was held on the former infield short track – and later finished 1-2 in KOD Small Block championship standings. Allison Ricci finished third in the event, and she is expected to return with Johnson and Mueller on the new half-mile.

The second 358 Modified event will be an independent show on Sunday, July 15, with a "Twin 20" format. A pair of 20-lap sprint races will each carry full championship points and a "split purse" in which each race pays $750 to win and $100 to start, guaranteeing each driver a minimum of $200 for 40 laps' worth of work.

Drivers who have indicated an interest include former champions Vince Quenneville Jr., Kenny Tremont Jr., and Ray Hoard, young guns Demetrios Drellos, Neil Stratton, Frank Hoard III, Jim Introne Jr., and Nathan Johnson, and veterans Don Mattison, Brian Whittemore, and brothers Todd and C.G. Morey.

The King of Dirt Series returns on Sunday, July 29, with the seventh annual "C.J. Richards Memorial" event, which will be 67 laps in honor of Devil's Bowl founder Richards opening the facility in 1967. The mini-series championship wraps up on Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 2, with a 30-lap race paying $1,250 to win.

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.

Devil's Bowl Speedway Small Block "358" Modified Schedule of Events:

1. Wednesday, June 6 – 7:00 p.m. – King of Dirt Racing Series – 40 Laps (rain date Wed., June 20)

2. Sunday, July 15 – 6:00 p.m. – Vince Quenneville Sr. Memorial 358 Modified Twin 20s

3. Sunday, July 29 – 6:00 p.m. – King of Dirt Racing Series – C.J. Richards Memorial – 67 Laps

4. Sunday, Sept. 2 – 5:00 p.m. – Labor Day Special – 358 Modified Finale – 30 Laps (rain date Mon., Sept. 3)

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New England’s Best Racers Ready To Duel With South Counterparts At Easter Bunny 150

New England's Best Racers Ready To Duel With South Counterparts At Easter Bunny 150

For Immediate Release

CHARLOTTE, NC (March 23) – While short track racing appears to be on the verge of a renaissance, one very bright spot over the last decade has been the immergence of the Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway. As it has since 2006, the Easter Bunny 150 Presented By MyComputerCareer will pit some of the best Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models racers from across North America against one another at one of the most legendary short tracks in the country. With 26 cars already entered, this year's race has added importance as the top five finishers at Hickory will each receive guaranteed starting positions for either the 45^th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August or the inaugural Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway in October. It will be an action-packed weekend of racing at Hickory Motor Speedway that will see the fastest cars in the South compete as the PASS Super Late Models will be joined by the entertaining SMRS Tour Modifieds.

A driver that might feel he has some unfinished business at Hickory Motor Speedway is Scarborough, ME's, Garrett Hall. In last November's Mason-Dixon MegaMeltdown at Hickory, Hall was one lap away from taking home $15,000 when he got tangled up with a lapped car and lost out on the big prize to hometown favorite, Brandon Setzer.

"My team and I are going to Hickory looking for some redemption and plan on getting a top five finish to get locked into the 250 or Richmond," says Hall, driver of the Norm's Used Cars Chevrolet #94. "It's huge to be qualified into those events and it will make it much easier for us when we go to those races."

Hall has been one of the top Super Late Model drivers in New England in recent years and believes a good run at Hickory will set him up well for a busy month of PASS North racing.

"We have a lot going on between racing at Hickory, then to Thompson for the North season opener, and then to Oxford afterwards," says Hall. "But I feel like we are well prepared for the upcoming season and excited to go to Hickory and start it off right."

Hall will have no lack of competition on Saturday, March 31 at the 13^th Annual Easter Bunny 150 Presented By MyComputerCareer as he is joined by a huge contingent of New Englanders including former winner, Ben Rowe, as well as South Carolina Clash winner, Derek Griffith, Derek Ramstrom, DJ Shaw, Bryan Kruczek, Jimmy Renfrew, Sammy Gooden, Joe Squeglia, Jr., Gabe Brown, Jake Johnson, Travis Stearns, Dennis Spencer, Jr., and Wyatt Alexander. PASS South title contenders hope to keep the home fires burning led by Matt Craig, Kodie Conner, Tate Fogleman, Jeff Batten, and Jimmy Doyle. Jerrick Johnson will pilot the MyComputerCareer machine and will be joined by former Hickory winners, Brandon Setzer and Tyler Church, as well as Trevor Noles, "Mad Max McLaughlin, Kevin Floars. And two Canadian provinces are currently represented by Ontario's, JP Josiasse and New Brunswick's, Lonnie Sommerville, returning to Hickory for the first time in a number of years.

The action kicks off on Friday, March 30 with optional practice for all competing divisions from 2 – 5:20 PM. On Saturday, March 31, practice will begin at 1 PM, followed by qualifying at 4 PM, the pit party at 5:30 PM, last chance race at 6:30 PM, and features for the PASS South Super Late Models and SMRS Tour Modifieds at 7 PM

Entry forms and the complete weekend schedule for the 13^th Annual Easter Bunny 150 Presented By MyComputerCareer will be posted soon on ProAllStarsSeries.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 Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway. And new for the 2018, the inaugural Commonwealth Classic at Richmond Raceway. 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 oralandietzpass@live.com. Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information. 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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2018-03-21

Raphaël Lessard défendra son titre au CARS Tour – BakerDist.com 200 presented by Honeywell ce weekend!

AVIS MÉDIA

Raphaël Lessard défendra son titre

au CARS Tour – BakerDist.com 200 presented by Honeywell ce weekend!

Québec, le 21 mars 2018 – Le pilote automobile Raphaël Lessard, membre du programme de développement de pilotes TRD de Toyota, sera de la partie lors du BakerDist.com 200 presented by Honeywellce samedi 24 mars au Myrtle Beach Speedway en Caroline du Sud et peut se permettre d'espérer de monter sur le podium au terme des 100 tours de cette course des plus enlevantes, lui qui a raflé la pole position et la victoire en plus de battre le record de piste lors de sa participation en 2016.

De plus en plus à l'aise au volant de sa FRL Express/Mobil 1/Toyota Camry # 51, Raphaël Lessard tentera de se démarquer et ainsi remporter une première victoire aux couleurs de sa nouvelle équipe, Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM). Les deux Top 5 qu'il a obtenu depuis le début de l'année n'ont fait que rehausser la détermination du jeune pilote de 16 ans.

Pour vivre toute l'excitation de cette course qui promet d'être haute en couleurs, allez sur le site CARS Tour.tv qui offre une diffusion en direct. Pour ceux et celles qui sont dans la région de Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, rendez-vous dès 15h à La Cage-Brasserie sportive de l'endroit. Celle-ci diffusera la course sur écrans géants et est fière de s'associer à Raphaël en donnant un généreux pourcentage de chaque facture avant taxes sur tout son menu. Vous pouvez également connaître les chronométrages en temps réel sur Race Monitor.

Informations importantes :

Quoi : CARS Response Energy Tour

Quand : Samedi 24 mars 2018 - Départ à 15h30 HAE pour les Super Late Models, suivi des SLM

(horaire complet)

Où : Myrtle Beach Speedway, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Pour des informations supplémentaires ou pour organiser une entrevue avec Raphaël Lessard, veuillez communiquer avec :

Sophie Des Marais

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