Oval Racing Stock car style in Québec, Ontario and New England States

2010-04-20

LAPERLE - ALBANY-SARATOGA

Patrick Laperle dans le cercle des vainqueurs à la piste de New Smyrna (Février 2010).

Patrick Laperle in New Smyrna Speedway's victory circle (February 2010).

C’est officiel, le champion de la série ACT 2008 et de la série ACT Castrol 2007, Patrick Laperle a confirmé sa participation dans l’épreuve d’ouverture de l’ACT qui sera disputée ce weekend à la piste de Albany-Saratoga.

Its official, the 2008 ACT Champion and the 2007 ACT Castrol Champion, Patrick Laperle confirmed he will participate in the ACT opener race at Albany-Saratoga scheduled for this weekend.

Laperle qui avait claqué la porte à la suite des « pratiques de comptabilisation et de décisions douteuses » des officiels de l’ACT Castrol lors de la dernière course de 2009 à l’autodrome St-Eustache participera tout de même à une course organisée par ce groupe.

« C’est certain que nous n’avons pas oublié ce qui c’est passé. Mais nous avons deux voitures ACT (et une PRO Stock) dans le garage et si nous voulons continuer à compétitionner nous devrons inévitablement le faire avec eux tôt ou tard. Toutefois nous n’avons pas l’intention de participer à un championnat d’un côté ou de l’autre de la frontière » déclara Laperle.

La série ACT fait une première visite à la piste de Albany-Saratoga le 25 avril prochain. La piste de 4/10 de mile situé dans la ville de Malta, NY était jusqu’à l’an dernier sur la terre battue. Un retour au source en quelque sorte. Rappelons que le légendaire québécois Denis Giroux y compétitionnait régulièrement au début des années 70s. Giroux le québécois ayant connu le meilleur résultat à Daytona soit une 3e place dans le Permatex 300.

Outre Laperle, les frères Decoste seraient les seuls autres québécois en piste ce weekend.

Laperle who slamed the door on ACT competition after « serious scoring and officiating decisions” by ACT Castrol Officials at the conclusion of the 2009 championship at Autodrome St-Eustache despite this will compete in the race sanctionned by the group.

“We didn’t forget what happened that weekend. But we have two ACT cars (and one PRO Stock) in the garage and if we intend on continuing racing we will be racing with them at one point or another. Nevertheless we do not plan on championship racing on either side of the border” said Laperle.

The first ever ACT Tour event at Albany-Saratoga is scheduled for April 25^th. The 4/10 mile track in Malta, NY was on dirt up until last year. A return to sources in some way. Lets recall that the legendary Quebec driver Denis Giroux was competing on a regular basis in the early 70s at the facility he called home away from home. Giroux the best ever finishing Quebec driver at Daytona having finished 3rd in the Permatex 300.

Other than Laperle the Decoste brothers are said to also compete in the event.

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2010-04-19

Canadian Tire Announces Drivers for 2010 Canadian Tire NASCAR Series

Scott Steckly Continues to Race for Canadian Tire; Mark Dilley to Race for PartSource

Toronto, ON (April 16, 2010) – Canadian racing fans have something to look forward to this racing season as Canadian Tire, the country’s leading retailer of automotive parts and products, today announced that it has re-signed Scott Steckly for the 2010 racing season, and has signed an agreement with Mark Dilley to race on behalf of PartSource.

“We are thrilled to field such an outstanding racing team for the 2010 season,” said Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice-President of Automotive for Canadian Tire. “Scott and Mark are passionate racers and excellent ambassadors for our automotive business, and fans can look forward to meeting them at local store and track events throughout the summer.”

The 2010 racing season marks Steckly’s second appearance driving for Canadian Tire. “I am thrilled to be entering into my second year with Canadian Tire sponsorship,” said Scott. “They are a terrific company to represent and our team goal is to win races and bring Canadian Tire the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship.”

This season also marks PartSource’s first foray into Canadian racing, as the automotive parts specialty chain signed a contract with driver Mark Dilley. “We are very pumped about bringing PartSource to the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series with our team and partnering with Scott Steckly this year,” said Dilley. “2010 is going to be an exciting season and we look forward to bringing PartSource to the front of the racing pack.”

The 2010 racing season kicks off Saturday, June 5 at Delaware Speedway in London, Ontario, and includes 13 scheduled races across Canada. Starting May 25, fans of Canadian Tire racing can follow the teams on Twitter at @CT_Racing.

About Canadian Tire

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX: CTC.a, CTC), Canadian Tire is one of Canada’s most shopped general retailers with 479 stores across the country. Our core retail and automotive operation is strengthened by PartSource, an automotive parts speciality chain; Canadian Tire Petroleum, one of the country’s largest independent retailers of gasoline; Mark’s “Clothes That Work” is a leading retailer of men’s, women’s and work apparel; and, Canadian Tire Financial Services, which has issued over five million Canadian Tire MasterCard credit cards. More than 58,000 Canadians work across Canadian Tire’s organization from coast-to-coast in the enterprise’s retail, financial services and petroleum businesses.

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For more information:

Rebecca Mills, Canadian Tire, 416-480-8031, rebecca.mills@cantire.com

Linda Jones, Wide Open Motorsport Solutions Inc., 705-730-4044, ljones@wideopensolutions.ca

French available on request.

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2010-04-16

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPEEDWAY TO OPEN THE ACT SEASON

For Immediate Release ACT – 041610-22

Waterbury, VT – The rain postponement at the Lee USA Speedway has opened the door for the first race of the 2010 American Canadian Tour (ACT) season to be held next weekend (April 25) at the Albany Saratoga Speedway located in Malta, New York. The recently paved 4/10-mile speed plant will be the ultimate ‘neutral’ track for the ACT teams. The track changed to asphalt for the 2010 season, after over 35 years as a dirt race track. This will be the first appearance ever for ACT Late Model race teams.

“This should be pretty interesting. There are only a couple of teams that have been to Albany-Saratoga testing this Spring, so just about nobody has any real edge going into the first race of the season,” said ACT Director of Competition, Dean Gallison. “With the new asphalt, the experience of these teams as far as set up goes will be more critical than ever. It should be a great show”, concluded Gallison.

Over 30 teams are expected to open the ACT season at the historic Malta facility, owned and managed by the Champlain Valley Racing Association, (CVRA), along with sister track, Devil’s Bowl in Fair Haven, VT, which is also being transformed from the ½ mile dirt to asphalt for the upcoming season.

Defending and six-time ACT Tour Champion Brian Hoar and the RPM race team out of Georgia, VT is an early favorite, but the list of contenders to challenge Hoar is long. Seven-time Champion Jean-Paul Cyr and veteran Brent Dragon, both from Milton, VT, will bring lots of experience into the opening 100 lap event.

“This is really neat to be going to Malta (Albany Saratoga),” said Dragon. “I have heard lots about the races there in the ‘60’s from my dad (Harmon “Beaver” Dragon) and uncle, (Bobby Dragon). They say it was one of the places that everybody from New England and New York used to head for on Friday nights in the old days. It will be fun to take them back there next week.”

Others who have entered include Ford drivers Joey Polewarczyk from Hudson, NH and John Donahue from Graniteville, VT, both early picks to challenge for the 2010 title. The Ford versus Chevy rivalry has come back to the northeast with the development of a compatible Ford engine to compete with the GM power plants. Teams from all New England states and the provinces of Quebec and Ontario are expected to begin the long championship campaign next weekend at Albany-Saratoga.

The winner of the Albany-Saratoga Speedway 100 lap event will be the first to qualify for the second edition of the New Hampshire Motor Speedway ACT Invitational to be held on Saturday, September 18 during the NASCAR Cup Chase weekend, a goal every driver in the field will have going into each race this season. There will be a test and tune session for ACT teams at Albany-Saratoga on Saturday afternoon, April 24^th. On Sunday, April 25^th, a full card of qualifying will be capped off with the 100-lap main event. Gates open on Sunday at 11:00 and post time is 1:00. Admission is only $18.00 for adults and kids are free.

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963, www.acttour.com, or media@acttour.com. Information is also available at www.cvra.com or at 518.587.0220.

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PASS reportée

** REPORTÉE ** POSTPONED ** ** REPORTÉE **

L’épreuve PASS est reportée

Source: PASS

Naples ME (2010-04-16) Les officiels de la série Pro All Stars Series (PASS) ont décidé de reporter l’épreuve prévue le 18 avril à la piste de Speedway 95 située à Hermon, ME.

PASS at Speedway 95 postponed

Source: PASS

Naples ME (4/16) Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have postponed the Sunday April 18th PASS North season open at Speedway 95 in Hermon Maine.

Les prévisions métérologiques annoncent de la pluie intermittente, de la neige et du froid pour samedi et dimanche.

Les officiels de PASS et Speedway 95 regardent les options pour la reprise de l’épreuve.

PASS et Speedway 95 espère que le report de l’épreuve hâtif évitera des déplacements inutiles aux équipiers et aux spectateurs.

The weekend forecast indicates on and off rain, snow, and cold temperatures for both Saturday and Sunday.

PASS and Speedway 95 officials are currently reviewing their respective schedules to find a suitable makeup date for this event.

Both PASS and Speedway 95 hope that the early cancellation will eliminate unnecessary travel and allow race teams and fans to eliminate limit unnecessary travel expenses and allow all to make alternative plans for their weekend.

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ACT Governer's Cup

La coupe du Gouverneur du New Hampshire est reportée pour température inclémente!

La course était prévue Dimanche le 18 avril au Lee USA Speedway à Lee, NH.

The Governor's Cup weekend has been POSTPONED due to weather!

The race which was planned to be held on Sunday, April 18 at Lee Usa Speedway in Lee, NH.

Cette course sera reprise à une date qui sera déterminée par Lee USA Speedway et l’American Canadian Tour. Cette décision a été prise tôt vendredi par ACT et Lee USA Speedway. Nous espérons avoir avisé les personnes suffisamment tôt pour vous permettre de modifier vos déplacements.

Source : Lee USA Speedway

This event WILL be made up at a date to be announced by Lee USA Speedway and The American Canadian Tour. The decision was made early Friday morning by ACT and Lee USA Speedway officials. We hope that we were able to give everyone ample time to change travel plans.

Source: Lee USA Speedway

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2010-04-14

Salon Sport Moteur & Rock

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2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Practise Day May 18th at Delaware - Tickets on Sale for Series Opener June 5th.

The countdown to the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 is officially on, with Tuesday May 18^th set aside as Practise Day. It’s free to fans who want to drop by Delaware Speedway and watch NCATS teams to put their cars through their paces on the legendary half-mile track. Canada’s premier NASCAR racing series is kicking off June 5^thwith the opening race, hosted by Delaware.

Joe Czernai, Delaware Speedway’s General Manager, couldn’t be prouder to host the cream of this country’s racing crop and open the series.

“We’re extremely excited to be kicking off the 2010 NCATS season. Last year it was our biggest event and this year promises to be even bigger. The hype and atmosphere surrounding the festivities is awesome. Our partnership with NASCAR and NASCAR CANADA has allowed us to expand and market our product to people that may not have heard of or been to Delaware Speedway before. We are privileged to be kicking off the season and have some of our weekly competitors and some familiar faces back here at the track competing for the big prize!”

In the series’ 2009 stop at Delaware, local favourite D.J. Kennington rode to Victory Lane and finished the season second in points. Although he’s currently south of the 49^th parallel competing in select NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races and possibly some Nationwide races, D.J. will return to his home track to defend his title June 5th. 2009 National Series champ Andrew Ranger will also race in the opener at Delaware.

Series Director Brad Moran can’t wait to get the season started.

“Everything is rounding into shape and it should be another competitive season for the great NASCAR fans in Canada. It’s only fitting that we kick off the season at Delaware Speedway; a place with great history in Canadian stock-car racing. Getting it on the schedule last year was a thrill to everyone associated with the series. The time and effort that everyone put into that race paid off with a tremendous event which I’m sure we’ll have again this year.”

Tickets are now on sale for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1, June 5^th at Delaware Speedway. There are some nice price breaks for purchasing certain tickets online in advance, via www.delawarespeedway.com . Whether you’re bringing clients, your family or just getting together with some buddies, the kick-off to the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 promises to offer thrills and excitement as race fans from coast to coast turn their attention to the action at Delaware Speedway on June 5^th2010.

By Lisa Brandt

April 2010

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Pro All Stars series news - Speedway 95 preview

For Immediate release: Media contact Norm Desjardins

PASS North 2010 gets the green Sunday at Speedway 95

Naples ME (4/12) The Pro All Stars Series will roll into Hermon Maine’s Speedway 95 this weekend for their 2010 lid-lifter and there’s bound to be plenty of surprises in store when all three PASS touring divisions take to the track on Sunday in their only 2010 appearance at Maine’s family fun track.

The super late models headline the show with 150 green flag laps and the tough old Speedway 95 oval always presents a challenge for the touring pros. Johnny Clark will be looking to break the deadlock with Ben Rowe for PASS North titles won and the Farmingdale speed merchant has his championship team intact and ready for 2010. Clark is looking for three championships in a row and it’s hard to bet against his accomplishing the feat.

New lineups abound with Ben Rowe’s ride in the Scott Mulkern Racing 48 at the top of the list. Rowe has two 2010 southern starts under his belt and despite more than his share of bad luck the team has led races and shown promise. A return to home turf should be welcome for the four time PASS North champ.

Scott Chubbuck, Richie Dearborn, Cassius Clark and Kelly Moore are just a few of the drivers that could spoil the opening day party for Clark and Rowe. PASS North rookie contender Joey Doiron will see how he measures up at the Odlin Road oval, as will Scott Alexander, Gary Bellefleur, Quebec’s Alexandre Gingras, home town favorite Gary Smith, Chuck Colby, Donnie Whitten and plenty more.

If the rumors are true Speedway 95 could see the strongest opening day field of PASS Mods ever. There’s several new combinations expected to make their Mod debut, including veteran Alan Wilson who’s sure to make a run at the 2010 title.

You never know who will make a run at the PASS Sportsman win. There’s so much talent in the division and they put on a show wherever they go. 2009 Champion Carey Martin, Mike Landry, Lyman and Dan McKeage, Duane Seekins, Shane Tatro, Billy Childs Jr., David Vaughn - they all have a shot at Speedway 95 victory lane.

Legends cars complete a four division card with plenty of green flag feature racing.

On Saturday April 17 all divisions will have a four hour practice. The pit gate opens at noon and each division will alternate on track from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Sunday April 18 is race day and practice gets underway at 11:00 AM. Heat races will get the green at 1:30 PM.

Visit www.proallstarsseries.com and www.speedway95racing.com for more information.

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Une aubaine au circuit Ste-Croix

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE

Passe de saison au circuit Ste-Croix/Riverside Speedway

UNE VÉRITABLE AUBAINE POUR LE 40^e ANNIVERSAIRE

(Ste-Croix-de-Lotbinière, Qc. (12-04-10) – De nos jours, on connaît l’importance des loisirs en famille et la direction du circuit Ste-Croix/Riverside Speedway, n’est pas demeurée insensible à cette situation. En effet, elle offre une passe de saison pour la famille à un coût dérisoire, si l’on compare ce qui est offert ailleurs.

Voici, pour la modique somme de 300$, on pourra obtenir une passe familiale bonne pour deux adultes et deux enfants de 15 ans et moins. Non seulement, les détenteurs pourront assister dans les gradins aux compétitions de stock-car, mais celle-ci sera également valide pour toutes les activités de la saison dont le Festival Country (24-25-26-27 juin), le Festival du Camion lourd (28 et 30 mai) ainsi que toutes les compétitions de drift et de lapping.

C’est très intéressant en raison de la grande diversité et il y a certainement quelque chose dans ce menu qui devrait satisfaire, les plus exigeant. Avant de prendre une décision, il est conseillé de consulter la cédule du circuit Ste-Croix/Riverside Speedway, l’endroit où il sera bon de s’y retrouver tout au long de la saison 2010.

Dans la série ACT-Castrol

Après avoir vu son concitoyen de St-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Patrick Hamel, remporter le titre de recrue dans la série ACT-Castrol, voilà que Dany Trépanier sera à l’assaut des mêmes honneurs en 2010.

Champion de karting au Québec en 2007, ce nouveau pilote a participé à quelques courses en Supersportsman avant de décider s’il retournerait au karting ou se lancerait dans une nouvelle aventure. La décision est maintenant prise et il se joindra aux Martin Latulippe, Marco Savoie, Jonathan Bouvrette, Philippe Jeannotte et quelques autres nouveaux dans la série ACT-Castrol.

Dany sera au volant d’une Ford Fusion appuyé par Foley Motorsports qui appuie également Hugo Vannini dans la série NASCAR Canadian Tire. À noter qu’en 2007, le Québécois Alexandre Gingras avait remporté les grands honneurs ACT-Castrol avec ce châssis.

Pour Dany Trépanier, pas question d’y faire de la figuration et l’on participera à tous les événements au calendrier afin de réaliser le même exploit que Patrick Hamel.

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Renseignements :

Circuit Ste-Croix/Riverside Speedway
http://www.riverside-speedway.ca/

Riversidestecroix2010@gmail.com
418-564-2656

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Revstar lance un concours à tous les internautes

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Le prix consiste à faire l'essais ou participer à une pratique à bord d'un STR ou le modèle Slingshot selon votre choix ou votre niveau de pilotage. Une belle expérience à ne pas manquer.

Inscrivez vous immédiatement et invitez vos amis à se joindre à nous, ne laissez surtout pas passer une telle opportunité.

Pour devenir un apdepte de Revstar sur Facebook, appuyez sur l'image "Gagnez une ride" ou cliquez ici . Prenez note que si vous n'êtes pas un membre de Facebook vous devrez d'abord vous enregistrer.

Merci de participer et bonne chance!

Revstar ABF
http://www.revstar.ca

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2010-04-12

CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE CONJOINTE

C’est lundi le 12 avril au Centre Culturel de Beauceville devant plusieurs journalistes et commanditaires que se tenait la conférence de presse annuelle de l’Autodrome Chaudière, conjointement avec Promotion Sport Moteur et Rock. Le promoteur André Poulin a expliqué les grandes lignes de ce salon du sport motorisé qui se tiendra les 30 avril, 1^er et 2 mai à l’Aréna de Beauceville. Une première en Beauce qui sera satisfaire tous les adeptes du sport motorisé en général.

L’Autodrome Chaudière et Poêle et Foyer Napert seront présents à ce salon et un visiteur de marque, le sympathique Patrick Carpentier sera à leur kiosque conjoint, samedi le 1^er mai de 13h45 à 17h00, pour photos et signatures d’autographes. Il sera également présent sur place au Magasin Poêle et Foyer Napert de Ste-Marie, samedi de 11h00 à 13h00 pour rencontrer tous les amateurs de Stock Car et répondre à leurs questions. Cette réalisation est une gracieuseté de POÊLE ET FOYER NAPERT de Ste-Marie et Promotion Sport Moteur et Rock.

Puis l’Autodrome Chaudière à présenté sa programmation 2010 sous le thème de l’Autodrome Chaudière accentue sa diversification.

Après avoir énuméré les nouveautés réalisées par la direction au cours de la saison morte, de l’ajout de M. André Poulin comme consultant principal, elle a fait mention principalement de:

n La Création de cinq événements nouveaux pour 2010 :

--Le Vallée 150 Sport Compacte avec 1000$ Minimum au gagnant(9 Juillet)

(Inscription au www.autodromechaudiere.com à compter du 16 avril)

--Le Jamboree LMS (11 Juin)

--Le 33-33-34 de la Série SS (16 Juillet)

--La Course des Étoiles au Showdown LMS Budweiser 200 (28 Août)

--Le Enduro 150 (19 Septembre)

n L’achat de Billets Combo//LMS/SS au www.billetech.com à compter du 30 avril.

n Un Bonus de Fidélité pour tous les pilotes des Classes Locales.

Pour lire le contenu complet de cette conférence de presse de l’Autodrome Chaudière, allez au www.autodromechaudiere.com, section communiqués.

Merci aux journalistes qui se sont déplacés en grand nombre.

Merci aux commanditaires d’une Soirée qui étaient présents:

n M.Roger Dufour de Graphy Graf, représentant de Poêle et Foyer Napert

n M. Jocelyn Faucher de Desjardins

n M. Alain Turmel de Douin et Frères GM

n M. Bryan Custeau de Custeau Peinture

n M. Steve Labbé, LKQ Pintendre Autos INC

n M. Claude Girard de Mix 99.7 FM et Cool FM103.5

Merci à nos partenaires associés présents :

n M. Mario Hudon, représentant de Québec 800

n Mme Nathalie Berthiaume, représentant de FM 101.3

n M. Stéphane Delacharité de SAAS

n M. Luc Grondin de Boutique NASCAR.

n M. Stéfan Cliche de Étiquesse

André Gagnon, Directeur du Développement et Relationniste

Autodrome Chaudière, Vallée-Jonction

Relationniste.chaudiere@videotron.ca

www.autodromechaudiere.com.

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DONAHUE JOINS THE FORD BLUE OVAL CHALLENGE TEAM

For Immediate Release ACT – 041210-21

Waterbury, VT – John Donahue from Graniteville, VT is the latest to join what has become a potent Ford Blue Oval Challenge Team for the 2010 campaign on the American Canadian Tour (ACT). Donahue was the hottest driver during the final half of the 2009 campaign. He is a favorite to contend for the title in 2010.

“I have always been a Ford man, and it was driving me crazy hearing about all the good teams that have gone to a Ford motor program for the coming season,” said team owner Kendall Roberts, from Barre, VT. “Just look at the top teams that are running Fords this year--- Michaud, Pole (Joey Polewarczyk), that guy that won the Lee championship (Wayne Helliwell, Jr.), we raced against him at Groveton and he is a very good racer. I just had to get on the bandwagon. We plan to give Ford and our National Guard Ford Fusion the ACT title in a FORD”, concluded Roberts. Joey Laquerre, from East Montpelier, Vermont and Glen Luce, from Turner, ME are also part of the Ford program. Both are veteran drivers with multiple championships and wins.

The Ford short track racing division has posted a lucrative contingency program for all competitors running ACT legal Late Models throughout the Northeast and the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The highlight of the program is the Ford Blue Oval Cup Challenge. This program will use a unique system of combining finishes for all Ford team members registered with ACT during the 2010 season. Both the weekly competitors and the touring teams can accumulate points at any and all events they participate in during the season. The program encourages weekly teams to try some tour racing and tour regulars to visit any of over a dozen ACT affiliate tracks that are using the universal rules package for Late Models started by ACT in 1999.

The opening event on the ACT schedule will take green at Lee USA Speedway on Sunday, April 18, 2010. There are expected to be at least seven (7) Ford teams represented at the opening event. This will be the largest number of Ford teams to ever appear in an ACT event over the past 25 years.

For additional information contact the ACT office at 802.244.6963 or media@acttour.com, or Lee USA Speedway at 978.462.4252.

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2010-04-11

KYLE HIEBER FENDS OFF MODIFIED STAR JEFF STRUNK FOR SPEEDSTR SERIES OPENER VICTORY AT GRANDVIEW

Bechtelsville, PA. April 11th: Kyle Hieber beat the best Sunday afternoon at Grandview Speedway. Hieber, 17, of Langhorne, Pa., repelled the advances of eight-time and defending NASCAR Whelen All-American Series 358-Modified track champion Jeff Strunk to win the 20-lap SpeedSTR Series Season Opener.

Strunk, moonlighting in a No. 2 SpeedSTR ride arranged by Speedway Entertainment, settled for second-place pay. For Hieber, the win was his second in SpeedSTR competition. He won once last year at Trail-Way Speedway in Hanover, Pa.

"He has won so many Modified championships here, it was definitely on my mind," Hieber said of his battle with Strunk.

Hieber won the race in a No. 5 car owned by Rich Tobias. His own car was sidelined with a lack of oil pressure. "My car is at home, so Rich let me hop in this car," Hieber said, adding that he was originally slated to pick up a ride in the Doug Rose No. DR1 but didn't fit properly in the car. His brother, Gary, took over that car.

Hieber started the feature second and took command at the outset. Strunk, starting fourth, drove into the runner-up spot by lap two. A yellow on lap five for the slowing No. 10 of Mario Page put Strunk on Hieber's rear bumper for a single-file restart. Strunk looked to the inside entering turn one. Hieber turned back the advance and held the top spot.

"I was trying to get my rhythm going," Hieber said. "Jeff poked his nose the one time, so I figured I'd hug the bottom." Hieber's plan worked to perfection. He outdistanced Strunk to the checkered by nearly a half-straightaway to cap a winning weekend that included a Slingshot victory Friday night at Linda's Speedway in Jonestown, Pa.

Strunk, 41, of Bechtelsville, Pa., trailed Hieber in his second SpeedSTR start. He made one start last year at Sundance Vacations Speedway, a paved oval in St. John's, Pa. "I'll have to save my first win of the year for a Modified, I guess," Strunk said. "This was the first time I ran one of these cars on dirt. I ran on the asphalt last year. You've got to run them on the edge, that's for sure."

Pole starter Don Zrinski of Piscataway, N.J., finished third, reclaiming the position after a back-and-forth battle with Gary Hieber Jr. of Langhorne, Pa., who placed fourth. Tyler Potts of Milford, N.J., completed the front five.

SPEEDSTR SHORTS: Fourteen cars took part in the program. Heat winners were Strunk and Potts.... The afternoon marked the debut of Freddie Rahmer Jr., son of Sprint Car icon Fred Rahmer. The Salfordville, Pa., youngster clipped the wall in feature action, busting the car's pan hard rod. The elder Rahmer couldn't stick around to watch his son compete in the feature; he had a race to run at Susquehanna (Pa.) Speedway Park....

Doug Sherwood and Curt Weller both took wild rides in heat action. Sherwood made repairs for the feature, while Weller was done for the afternoon.... Winner Kyle Hieber has a strong racing lineage with his father Gary, uncle Danny and brother Gary Jr. all active in the sport....

The SpeedSTR Series resumes May 9 (Sunday) at Grandview in another doubleheader with the NEETS Enduro contingent. For further information, visit the SpeedSTR Web site: www.speedstr.biz....

SpeedSTR Feature Finish: KYLE HIEBER, Jeff Strunk, Don Zrinski, Gary Hieber Jr., Tyler Potts, Gary Huber, Doug Sherwood, Steve Hicks, D.J. Macri Jr., Katie McCardle, Freddie Rahmer Jr., Mario Page.

Did Not Start: Brittany Wixon, Curt Weller.

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2010-04-09

Essais à Barber FAZZT Race Team Practice Report

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Subject: Essais à Barber FAZZT Race Team Practice Report

English version follows

Pour diffusion immédiate - 9 avril 2010

Compte rendu des essais du Grand Prix Indy de l'Alabama

Pilote: Alex Tagliani

Voiture: N° 77 La Capsule Sportive / Adonis de l'équipe FAZZT Dallara/Honda/Firestone

Événement/Circuit: Grand Prix Indy de l'Alabama au Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, Alabama

Date de l'événement: Dimanche, le 11 avril 2010 à 15 h sur la chaîne VERSUS, les réseaux IMS Radio, XM Radio 145 et SIRIUS Radio 211

3^e course sur 17

Résultats des essais

Position : 14^e

Chrono/ vitesse : 1:12.1313/184,75 km/h

Tours au total : 41

Pilote/Chrono/vitesse le plus rapide aujourd'hui : Will Power/ 1:11.1857/187,20 km/h

Nouvelles et précisions sur le No°77 La Capsule Sportive / Adonis de l'équipe FAZZT

· Tagliani est maintenant au 13^e rang avec 40 points

· 2010 sera la première saison complète d'Alex Tagliani en série Indy Car et sa 10^e saison de course en monoplace

· Tagliani n'a jamais effectué de course ni même d'essais sur la piste de Barber Motorsports Park, et l'équipe FAZZT en est à sa première présence

· LaCapsule Sportive, les Produits Adonis et la Société canadienne de la sclérose en plaques orneront la voiture N^o 77 ce week-end. LaCapsule Sportive est un détaillant autorisé de produits mode et sports avec des succursales dans tout le Canada. Les Produits Adonis sont des commerces de produits d'alimentation moyen-orientaux avec des succursales dans la grande région de Montréal au Québec.

Les impressions du pilote Alex Tagliani sur le Grand Prix Indy de l'Alabama :

« Je suis très satisfait de notre deuxième session. J'avoue que ce matin, j'étais un peu inquiet. Il faut dire que durant la première session, notre voiture n'avait jamais été aussi mal depuis le début de la saison, même dans les essais, alors j'étais assez nerveux en abordant la seconde session. Mais l'équipe a fait un travail formidable. Notre défi était que, comme nous n'avions jamais effectué de tests à Barber, nous étions un peu à l'aveuglette. Mais nous avons bien récupéré et nous sommes maintenant prêts. Je pense que nous avons fait ce qu'il fallait ce matin pour la voiture et maintenant il suffit de refaire la même chose pour les séances de qualifications. Les ingénieurs et l'équipe ont fait bon travail et maintenant que nous connaissons les changements à effectuer sur la voiture, il faut souhaiter que nous pourrons régler ça ce soir et être performants pour les qualifications demain. »

Les impressions de Rob Edwards, directeur général, sur le Grand Prix Indy de l'Alabama :

« Il est évident que nous avions beaucoup à apprendre aujourd'hui du fait que nous ne sommes pas venus ici auparavant ni en tant qu'équipe ni en tant que pilote. Alex et les ingénieurs ont été très efficaces entre la première et la deuxième session. Nous avons eu des problèmes initiaux dans la première session et nous nous sommes énormément rattrapés dans la deuxième session. Ainsi, nous avons pu atteindre quelques objectifs que nous nous étions fixés pour la journée. Nous voulons bien sûr être les plus rapides sur le circuit, mais nous avons estimé qu'il y avait certains éléments à améliorer pour lesquels nous devions accorder toute notre importance, et cela, nous l'avons atteint dans la deuxième session. Je lève donc mon chapeau à Alex et aux ingénieurs et, comme toujours, aux gars de l'équipe FAZZT pour leur travail formidable qui a permis d'éliminer toutes les erreurs et de passer un bel après-midi. »

Notes concernant l'événement :

· Le parcours est long de 3,8 km sur un circuit permanent incluant 17 courbes

· Ce sera le 1^er événement de la Série IZOD Indy Car au Barber Motorsports Park bien que la série y a déjà effectué des essais.

Source média : Jana Watt

FAZZT Race Team

(317) 709-3855 ou janaw@fazztraceteam.com

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For Immediate Release-April 9, 2010

Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Practice Notes

Driver: Alex Tagliani

Entry: No. 77 La Capsule Sportive/Adonis Products FAZZT Race Team Dallara/Honda/Firestone

Event/Track: Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, Barber Motorsports Park, Leeds, Alabama

Event Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 3:00 p.m. on VERSUS, IMS Radio Network, XM Radio 145 and SIRIUS Radio 211

Race 3 of 17

Practice Results

Position: 14^th

Time/Speed: 1:12.1313/ 114.791mph

Total Laps: 41

Fast Driver/Time/Speed of the Day: Will Power /1:11.1857/116.315

No. 77 LaCapsule Sportive/Adonis Products FAZZT Race Team News and Notes

· Tagliani is currently 13^th in the points standings with 40 points

· 2010 is Tagliani's first full IndyCar Series season and his 10^th season of open wheel racing

· Tagliani has never raced or tested at Barber Motorsports Park nor has the FAZZT Race Team

· LaCapsule Sportive, Adonis Products and Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada adorn the No. 77 car this weekend. LaCapsule Sportive is a retailer for licensed sports products with locations throughout Canada; Adonis Products is a Mediterranean grocery retailer with outlets located in Quebec.

Driver Alex Tagliani on the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Practice:

"I'm very happy about the second session. This morning I was worried a little bit. I think in the first session our car was the worst it has felt since the beginning of the season actually even in testing so I was quite nervous going into the second session. But the crew did a fantastic job. The challenge was since we hadn't run here we were coming here a little bit blind but we recovered well and now we are in the window. I think we've gotten the car where it needed to be this morning and now we just need to try to make it happen for qualifying. The engineers and crew have done a great job and now we know where the issues of the car are and hopefully we can fix them tonight and be good in qualifying tomorrow."

General Manager Rob Edwards on the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Practice:

"Obviously we had a lot to learn today with not having been here before either as a team or as a driver. I think Alex and the engineers did a very good job between the first session and the second session. We showed our teething problems in the first session and we made big gains for the second session and achieved somewhat of the goals we were trying to get to today. Of course we want to be quickest but there is an amount we thought we needed to improve and look at overnight and we achieved that in the second session. So hats off to Alex and the engineers and as always the FAZZT crew guys did a great job making sure we were error free and had a good afternoon."

Event Notes:

· The course is a 2.38 mile, 17-turn permanent road course

· This will be the first IZOD Indy Car Series event at Barber Motorsports Park although the series has tested at this facility.

Media contact: Jana Watt

FAZZT Race Team

(317) 709-3855 or janaw@fazztraceteam.com

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