2019-07-25

LP Dumoulin and Andrew Ranger Win Big in Saskatoon

LP Dumoulin and Andrew Ranger Win Big in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, Sask. -- LP Dumoulin and Andrew Ranger came to Wyant Group Raceway with one goal in mind: win.

Doing so in completely different fashions, both drivers tasted victory in the Velocity Prairie Thunder Twins 125s.  Dumoulin breaking an eight-race winless streak, while Ranger took command of the Pinty's Series points standings.

The first 125 lap feature saw the drivers battling each other as well as the wrath of Mother Nature. With the looming threat of rain on the horizon, the intensity was high from the drop of the green flag.  Kevin Lacroix passed Dumoulin, the pole sitter, on the first lap and led the first 83 laps.

His No. 74 Bumper to Bumper/Total/Gates Dodge was in control, that is until LP Dumoulin got to his back bumper. Dumoulin used his No.47 WeatherTech Canada/ Bellemare Dodge to get past Lacroix, pulling out to a few car lengths lead before the rain hit on Lap 166.

The massive storm swept through Saskatoon, cutting the race short, giving Dumoulin his first win of the season. It was the eighth of his career and second at Saskatoon.

"It's really a great moment for the WeatherTech/Bellemare car," Dumoulin said. "We were leading there with I think 9 laps remaining. The car was fast, we had to get through a couple cars in traffic but still every time we were just by ourselves the digging some laps, we felt like were in a very good position to win it."

Kevin Lacroix finished second with Andrew Ranger joining the podium. Alex Labbe and Jason Hathaway rounded out the top five.

Brett Taylor and Donald Theetge were sixth and seventh. Jamie Krzysik, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Mark Dilley completed the top ten.

Following a delay to dry the track and drain the infield, race No. 2 got underway under the lights. The Saskatoon race fans stuck out the delay and packed the stands and were rewarded with quite a show. 

Andrew Ranger started the race on the pole after registering the quickest lap in the first race. And his speed showed early, dominating the early stages of the race.  But Ranger's teammate D.J Kennington stayed locked to his bumper for most of the night, doing his best to turn the race into a two-horse battle.

In the end, nobody could catch Ranger, who scored his 26th series win.

"Oh it was an awesome race, with my teammate DJ Kennington, to have a nice battle together," Ranger said. "I want to thank all of my crew, the Mopar guys did a great job, they've been working very hard. We finished third in the first race and first in the second race.  It's fantastic, I'm very happy about my team going to Edmonton on Saturday."

Kennington would settle for second despite leading 20 laps. With a standout performance, Brett Taylor can now call himself a NASCAR podium finisher. Taylor brought his No. 46 Wing 'n' It Restaurants/Fast Eddie Speedwear Dodge home third, his best career finish.

LP Dumoulin and Kevin Lacroix rounded out the top five. 22 Racing teammates Alex Tagliani and Donald Theetge were sixth and seventh. Jamie Krzysik, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Alex Labbe rounded out the top ten.

The race also marked the 100th career start of CBRT driver Jason White. White, who finished 14th, was honoured with a signed flag following the race.

The series wraps up the Western Swing on Saturday July 28 at Edmonton International Raceway.

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2019-07-24

Castrol Becomes GP3R’s Official Lubricant Partner

 

Trois-Rivières, July 24th, 2019- Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières is proud to announce a new highly exciting and exclusive partnership with Castrol Canada, which becomes the GP3R's official and exclusive lubricant partner. 

 

Castrol Canada has been involved at GP3R for several years but now achieves a whole new level of partnership with this major agreement that will be effective for the GP3R's 2019 NASCAR and road course weekend, August 9thto the 11th.

 

For the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, this new major sponsorship with a global partner is another demonstration of the event's reputation. 

 

"For more than 50 years, the GP3R has strived to become a world-class event in the motorsports field, said Dominic Fugère, general manager of the GP3R. A new, major partnership with a world class partner like Castrol can only help to cement this reputation. We are proud and motivated to have been chosen by such a legendary firm in lubricants and motorsports."

 

Castrol is known to be a major sponsor in motorsports worldwide, supporting teams in championships such as Formula One, World Endurance Championship, DTM and World Rally Championship. 

 

In Trois-Rivières, predominant Castrol signage will be installed over the oldest street circuit in North America, where Castrol drivers such as GP3R's 2013 winner DJ Kennington and Simon Dion-Viens will race for Les 50 Tours Hotel Le Concorde in the NASCAR Pinty's series.

 

"Castrol is a brand with a strong motorsport heritage, just like the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. We are proud to be part of the 50thrunning of GP3R and to celebrate this special anniversary with them", said Natalee Davis, Marketing Manager, Sponsorships & Promotions for Wakefield Canada.


The NASCAR and road course weekend, held on August 9thto the 11th, will conclude the 50thrunning of GP3R. One of the crown jewels of the NASCAR Pinty's Series, Les 50 Tours Hôtel Le Concorde is always one of the tours' most anticipated and appreciated stops. The weekend will also feature Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC), Nissan Micra Cup, Super Production Challenge (SPC), F1600 Canada, Historical Formula Atlantic as well as the Horizon 2029 initiative.

 

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Castrol devient le partenaire officiel de lubrifiant du GP3R

 

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Castrol devient le partenaire officiel de lubrifiant du GP3R

 

Trois-Rivières, le 24 juillet 2019- Le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières est heureux d'annoncer un nouveau partenariat exclusif avec Castrol Canada, qui devient le partenaire d'huile officiel du GP3R.

 

Castrol Canada est impliqué au GP3R depuis plusieurs années, mais atteint maintenant un tout autre niveau de partenariat avec l'entente majeure qui a été conclue et qui sera en vigueur pour le week-end NASCAR et circuit routier du GP3R, du 9 au 11 août. 

 

Pour le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, ce nouveau partenariat majeur avec une entreprise mondiale démontre la réputation de l'événement.

 

« Depuis plus de 50 ans, le GP3R s'est battu pour devenir un événement de classe mondiale dans le domaine des sports motorisés, a indiqué Dominic Fugère, directeur général du GP3R. Un nouveau partenariat majeur avec un commanditaire d'envergure mondiale tel que Castrol ne fait que cimenter cette réputation. Nous sommes fiers et motivés d'avoir été choisis par une firme légendaire dans le domaine des lubrifiants et des sports motorisés.»

 

Castrol est reconnu comme commanditaire majeur en course automobile partout dans le monde, s'affichant avec des équipes participant à des championnats tels que la Formule Un, le Championnat du monde d'endurance, le DTM et le Championnat du monde des rallyes.

 

À Trois-Rivières, de l'affichage prédominant de Castrol sera installé le long du plus vieux circuit de ville en Amérique du Nord, sur lequel des pilotes Castrol tels que le vainqueur du Grand Prix 2013 DJ Kennington et Simon Dion-Viens courront pour remporter les honneurs des 50 Tours Hôtel Le Concorde en série NASCAR Pinty's.

 

« Castrol est une marque qui possède un héritage très riche en sport automobile, tout comme le Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Nous sommes fiers de faire partie de la 50eédition du GP3R et de célébrer cet anniversaire spécial avec eux », a indiqué Natalee Davis, Gestionnaire marketing, Partenariats et promotions pour Wakefield Canada.

 

Le week-end de NASCAR et de circuit routier, qui aura lieu du 9 au 11 août, conclura la 50eédition du GP3R. L'épreuve Les 50 Tours Hôtel Le Concorde est toujours considérée comme l'une des courses les plus attendues et appréciées de la série NASCAR Pinty's. Le week-end mettra aussi en vedette le Championnat canadien de voitures de tourisme, la Coupe Nissan Micra, le Super Production Challenge, la F1600 Canada, la Formule Atlantique historique et l'initiative Horizon 2029.

 

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2019-07-23

22 Racing Teams Head West for Races in Saskatoon and Edmonton

22 Racing Teams Head West for Races in Saskatoon and Edmonton
 
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Driving Force Joins 22 Racing for Western Swing
 
 
Milverton, ON, Tuesday July 23, 2019:   The 22 Racing haulers left the shop on Sunday loaded with race cars and equipment for three NASCAR Pinty's Series events in a span of four days in Western Canada.

The annual western swing starts off with the Bayer Velocity Twin 125's on Wednesday night at Wyant Group Raceway in Saskatoon. These are a pair of full points paying race events that the drivers look forward to doing well at as they signal the half-way point in the season championship.

In current team news, Driving Force have joined 22 Racing as the Official Team Transportation Partner for the Western portion of our schedule.  For more information on vehicle rental and leasing options visit them at drivingforce.ca  

"It's All About the Experience, at Driving Force we make transportation solutions easy."

Scott Steckly, team owner of 22 Racing knows Wyant Group Raceway well and will likely be imparting some of his knowledge to the three 22 team drivers.  He has three wins here including 2009, 2013 and his final year of competition and his final championship year in 2015. 

Alex Tagliani driving the #18 Rona/EpiPen Chevrolet looks to move up on the podium stairs to better his best finish on this banked oval of 3rd in race number one last year.  Over seven starts he has 3 top 5's and 6 top 10's.

Marc-Antoine Camirand is making only his 4th start here but has compiled some great stats. All three of the #22 GM Paille sponsored Chevrolet Camaro drivers starts have been in the top five, with his best finish of 3rdcoming last year.

Donald Theetge driving the #24 Mercedes-Benz St Nicolas/Circuit Acura entry will be making his final start here in the second twin 125 but he has an impressive record in his four previous starts.  No finishes outside the top six with his first NASCAR Pinty's Series win coming here in the first of two events last year while putting up a total of 110 laps led.

Spectator Gates open at 12 noon (all times are CST), with NASCAR Pinty's Series practice starting at 12:20 p.m.  Qualifying will be up next at 3:00 p.m. with Autograph session taking place for the fans at 4:35 p.m. Green flag will wave for race number one at 6:05 p.m. and green flag for race number two will be at approximately 8:30 p.m.

The Bayer Velocity Twin 125's will be live streamed on TSN.ca and their TSN app and on FansChoice.tv in the U.S.

For more information on the events and ticket information visit their website at wyantgroupraceway.ca  

Download the new 22 Racing Augmented Reality app powered by WorldCAST here at 22racing.ca/app  This next generation app delivers fun interactive augmented experiences to race fans through a layer of multimedia information and visuals in real time while scanning designated print items such as team driver hero cards, NASCAR Pinty's Series program ads, handouts and much more.

Follow the 22 Racing team on social media for behind the scenes updates on; Twitter@22RacingTeam, Facebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram 22racingteam

About 22 Racing:  

22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offer turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support. In 2019 they will field three full-time teams in the NASCAR Pinty's Series ­­­with drivers Alex Tagliani, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Donald Theetge.  Visit 22racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.

The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors:  Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Wilride Transport, Lincoln Electric, Dickies, Rustoleum, Dayco, Trico Products, Fram, Autolite, Driving Force and Mathias Sports.

For more information please contact:

Linda Jones
22 Racing


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Brandon Feeney Gets the Most Performance From a Limited Racing Budget

Brandon Feeney Gets the Most Performance From a Limited Racing Budget

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


Over the years, the fan base at Peterborough Speedway has become quite familiar with Brandon Feeney. The 29-year-old racer from Orono, Ontario has spent time at the controls of a Bone Stock, Super Stock and is now in his second full season of action in the headline Late Model division. A hardworking auto mechanic when he isn't spending time at the track, Feeney has become well-known for doing more with less in his quest for the front of the pack. He might not have the same funding as some of the other teams, but the driver of the #38 machine is still enjoying a solid 2019 season.


"Racing at this level is all about having fun and I can't remember when I've had a better time at the track," Brandon Feeney said. "I've been able to run with the leaders all year and add some strong finishes to my resume. Maybe there's a feature event win in the team's future; I don't know. Right now, it feels great to be one of the cars in contention to make it to victory lane."

Feeney says that compared to some of the equipment the team had employed in the past – which actually had more experience than the driver – this year's Late Model chassis is a relatively new MRE piece that Connor James used in 2018. It was acquired during the off-season from Ontario Legends Series racer Kevin Foisy, who had the winning ticket when the car was auctioned-off.


"We bought the original Bone Stock car in 2014, ran it for a couple of years and then handed-it down to my father to race," the driver said. "The Super Stock and Late Model that I used in 2018 had been around quite a while and had a ton of laps on them. They were great rides to help me gain some additional track time and experience. It also males it easier to appreciate the car we've been running this year."


Heading into the final dates of the regular season at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, Brandon Feeney sits 3rd in the Late Model point standings. No stranger to hard work, Feeney doesn't have a garage or a shop and does most of the work on his equipment in a dirt driveway at his house, or inside the trailer with the help of his girlfriend Bree Froude and friend Mike Nelson. 

"I've been lucky to be around a group of other racers who pitch-in and help on my stuff when they're not running their own," Feeney said. "John Baker Jr. and his son Brock, Dan Price and Chris Mitchell are always happy to get their hands dirty at my house or at the racetrack".


For the 2019 season, Brandon Feeney's #38 Late Model program is proudly supported by Auto Tires & Safeties, Liqui Moly Canada, Kawartha ATV Association, K1 Graphics, Platinum RV Sales and WIX Racing Filters.


Potential sponsorship partners interested in joining the team can contactbfeemotorsports@hotmail.com. 


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


A consistent string of top 5 and top 10 finishes has Brandon Feeney (#38) sitting 3rd in Late Model points heading into the final events of the 2019 regular season at Peterborough Speedway.


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July Wraps-Up With a 6 Division Saturday Night at Peterborough Speedway

July Wraps-Up With a 6 Division Saturday Night at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media


Fans and race teams alike always look forward to the arrival of a new season and then – just like the action on the track – it all goes by so quickly. Another month of Peterborough Speedway's 2019 schedule comes to a close Saturday, July 27th with a star-studded night of short track excitement. On the docket will be hometown Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, KOD Disposal Super Stock and Late Model divisions; along with the Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and double features for the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series. Late last week, track officials announced that the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Trucks will also be part of the show.


"We have some great sponsorship partners and I have to thank Kevin Besta from Stoneridge Speciality Insurance and Jeff Drimmie of KOD Disposal for stepping-up to the plate to help give this exciting division another chance to race," said track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Drivers and teams have done their part to make this class grow and we're happy to reward their effort."


For the Saturday, July 27th show pit gates will open at 2:30, with the general admission grandstands unlocked at 5:00 and the night's first qualifying heat at 6:00. This year's edition of the Hot August Nights Racing Series takes the green flag Saturday, August 3rd with the OSCAAR Modifieds and Pro Sprints joining the hometown Bone Stock, Mini Stock and Super Stock divisions, with pre-show corn roast to kick-off the event. Check the 'schedule' menu on the track web-site for complete information including admission prices and start times.


The 2019 regular season may be winding down, but there is still plenty of headline action ahead of the Saturday, August 31st running of the Championship Clash. Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series teams come to town for their 100 lap extravaganza Saturday, August 10th with the year's 3rd and final Summer Toonie Night – presented by Pepsi – on the calendar for Saturday, August 17th.


Get all the schedule details and the latest news from Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval by visitingwww.peterboroughspeedway.com or checking the track's Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. Search for 'Peterborough Speedway' wherever you find your favourite apps and discover everything you'll need to know about the end of the season happenings at Central Ontario's hometown place to race.


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


The hometown KOD Disposal Super Stocks will be 1 one of the 4 regular Saturday night divisions in action Saturday, July 27th at Peterborough Speedway.


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