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

2011-06-27

ÉCLATANTE VICTOIRE DE JOHNNY CLARK EN PASS

Communiqué pour diffusion 2011-06-26

Du jamais vu à l'Autodrome Chaudière

Les vingt voitures présentent de la Série Pass ont donné tout un spectacle aux amateurs de son, d'habilité et de vitesse, dans le cadre du «HABITATIONS DANY LAGACÉ PASS 150. Spectateurs patients pour tout dire, car le programme a été retardé à huit reprises suite aux caprices de dame nature. Avec tous ces délais, la finale a débuté vers les 19h00 devant un ciel presque bleu.

Pendant les trente-huit premiers tours, Travis Benjamin #17 et Benji Rowe #4 s'échangent la position de tête. Au 39^ième passage, Rowe prend les commandes et Johnny Clark #54 le suit. Vingt-deux tours plus tard, Benjamin suite à une crevaison frappe le mur entre la courbe 3 et 4 et sa soirée de travail est terminée.

Du 62^ième tour au 76^ième tour Rowe et Clark tourne côte à côte et c'est au 77^ième passage que Clark prend la pôle devant Patrick Laperle #91 et Benji Rowe. Toute une bataille entre Clark, Laperle et Rowe jusqu'à la fin de l'épreuve. Laperle et Rowe s'échange la deuxième position à tour de rôle.

Au 125^ième tour, Clark domine toujours, mais Rowe a le meilleur sur Laperle. Et c'est ainsi que ce termine cette finale de 150 tours avec Johnny Clark comme grand vainqueur, suivi de Mike Rowe et de Patrick Laperle. Scott Chubbuck # 77 et Alexandre Gingras #27 complète le «Big Five».Belle performance de Jean-François Déry et de Kevin Roberge.

Sport compacte Coupe BESYBUY Pièces d'Autos

Trente-deux voitures pour cette finale de 100 tours sans aucun drapeau jaune. Les honneurs de cette 1^er tranche de la Coupe Bestbuy revient à Dominic Jacques, VOITURE # 7 de Vallée-Jonction, suivi de Philippe Poulin, voiture #33 de St-Georges et de Steeve Godbout, voiture #100,9 de St-Lambert. Domination complète de ces trois pilotes qui ont mené la course dans l'ordre du début à la fin.

Steeve Ladouceur de Mirabel, Dominic Jacques de Vallée-Jonction et Ian Phaneuf de St-Charles-Sur-Richelieu ont remporté leur qualification respective.

Kamikaze et Limité

En Kamikaze la victoire finale revient à Martin Bisson de Saints-Anges, suivi de Martin Gagnon de St-Agapit et de Jessy Bolduc de St-Georges. En Limité, Stéphane Lecours remporte la semi finale. La finale a été remise au 1^er juillet.

PROGRAMME À VENIR :

C'est VENDREDI, 1^er Juillet à 19H30 que se tiendra le prochain programme avec la deuxième visite de la Série Sportsman Québec dans le cadre du MIX 99.7 Sportsman 100.

Trente voitures d'inscrites dont Pier-Luc Labbé #25 de St-Joseph et Karl Drouin #39 de Vallée-Jonction, deuxième et troisième au classement qui mettront tout en œuvre pour déloger Sylvain Labbé #40 de St-Joseph, le meneur au championnat.

La Série Vintage en sera à leur seule visite de la saison avec Langis Caron et plus de vingt-cinq voitures en piste. Les LIMITÉ et KAMIKAZE également de la partie. Un rendez-vous du vendredi soir 19h30 à ne pas manquer.

André Gagnon, Relationniste Autodrome Chaudière, Vallée-Jonction

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Donahue Steals CARQUEST VT Governor's Cup Win

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Barre, VT – Graniteville’s John Donahue stole the CARQUEST Vermont Governor’s Cup 100 win with a heads-up move at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, VT on Sunday, June 26. Donahue was running second to defending “King of the Road” and VT Governor’s Cup Champion Nick Sweet when three cars spun in turn four near the back of the pack spun on the 84^th circuit.

By the time Sweet and Donahue reached turn three, all three cars were making their way back onto the track. Sweet lifted expecting a caution, but Donahue never lifted and took the lead when no caution was thrown. Donahue took the lead and never looked back, while Sweet had to settle for second.

“I saw the green light in turn four, so I never lifted,” said Donahue in victory lane. It was Donahue’s second win of the 2011 Thunder Road Late Model season, the other coming in the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic in May. Donahue currently sits atop the 2011 championship point standings.

Sweet was followed to the line by current Rookie of the Year leader Jimmy Hebert, who scored his career best Late Model finish in third. Scott Payea and Brent Dragon completed the top five. Brian Hoar claimed a sixth place finish, while filling in for Cris Michaud in the #6VT. Lt. Governor Phil Scott, Jamie Fisher, Matt White and Dave Whitcomb rounded out the top ten.

The rain showers came in following the Late Model feature and washed out the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen 35 lap feature. That event will be made up this Thursday, June 30 during Fairpoint Communications night.

The apparent Allen Lumber Street Stock feature winner Marvin Johnson was found illegal in post race tech. His disqualification handed the win over to Williamstown’s Tommy Smith. It was Smith’s 21^st career Street Stock Feature win.

Jason Woodard of Waterbury earned his first career Junkyard Warrior feature win. He was followed to the line by point leader Kevin Wheatley and Brock Parrott completing the podium.

Thunder Road International Speedbowl will be back in action this Thursday, June 30 for Fairpoint Communications night. It will feature all four divisions including double features for the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen.

CARQUEST VT Governor’s Cup 100 Unofficial Results
Thunder Road International Speedbowl – Barre, VT
Sunday, June 26, 2011 – Late Models
Pos. Driver (Car #) Hometown Laps
1. John Donahue (26VT) Graniteville, VT 100 Laps

2. Nick Sweet (88VT) Barre, VT 100 Laps

3. #Jimmy Hebert (58VT) Williamstown, VT 100 Laps

4. Scott Payea (89VT) Milton, VT 100 Laps

5. Brent Dragon (55VT) Milton, VT 100 Laps

6. Brian Hoar (6VT) Williston, VT 100 Laps

7. Phil Scott (14VT) Berlin, VT 100 Laps

8. Jamie Fisher (18VT) Shelburne, VT 100 Laps

9. Matt White (42VT) Northfield, VT 100 Laps

10. Dave Whitcomb (25VT) Essex Jct., VT 100 Laps

11. Reno Gervais (12VT) Island Pond, VT 100 Laps

12. Brett Wheeler (1VT) Waterbury, VT 100 Laps

13. Dave Pembroke (44VT) Middlesex, VT 100 Laps

14. Craig Bushey (05VT) Fairfax, VT 100 Laps

15. Mike Bailey (00VT) South Barre, VT 100 Laps

16. Austin Theriault (57VT) Fort Kent, ME 100 Laps

17. Cody Blake (99VT) Barre, VT 100 Laps

18. Jamie Aube (41VT) N. Ferrisburgh, VT 100 Laps

19. Chip Grenier (22VT) Graniteville, VT 100 Laps

20. Grant Folsom (81VT) Waitsfield, VT 100 Laps

21. Ricky Roberts (3VT) Washington, VT 100 Laps

22. Joey Becker (16VT) Jeffersonville, VT 100 Laps

23. Brooks Clark (68VT) Fayston, VT 100 Laps

24. Mike Bruno (22NY) Rutland, VT 99 Laps

25. #Jim Morris (13VT) Barre, VT 99 Laps

26. Glen Luce (7ME) Turner, ME 99 Laps

27. Brad Mattson (33VT) Graniteville, VT 97 Laps

28. Dave Wilcox (61VT) Fairfield, VT 78 Laps

29. Trampas Demers (85VT) S. Burlington, VT 65 Laps

30. Marcel Gravel (5VT) Wolcott, VT 22 Laps

Allen Lumber Street Stocks Unofficial Results

Pos. Driver (Car #) Hometown

1. Thomas Smith (22ss) Williamstown, VT

2. Joe Blais (14ss) Orange, VT

3. Garry Bashaw (92ss) Lincoln, VT

4. Kyle Streeter (37ss) Waitsfield, VT

5. Sid Sweet, Jr. (51ss) Williamstown, VT

6. #Ken Christman (4ss) Cabot, VT

7. Dan Lathrop (77ss) Hyde Park, VT

8. Martin Ingram (02ss) Essex Jct., VT

9. Troy Kingsbury (39ss) Waitsfield, VT

10. Ron Gabaree (9ss) Barre, VT

11. Nick Pilotte (11ss) Jefferson, NH

12. Alan Maynard (10ss) Fairfax, VT

13. Greg Adams, Jr. (38ss) Hardwick, VT

14. Thomas Placey (33ss) Bradford, VT

15. Paul Giacherio, Jr. (70ss) Washington, VT

16. Jason Woodard (68jyw) Waterbury, VT

17. #Cameron Ouellette (90ss) Barre, VT

18. Kevin Wheatley (31jyw) Williamstown, VT

19. Gary Mullen (29ss) Tunbridge, VT

20. Alex Whitcomb (78ss) Montpelier, VT

21. Tim Campbell, Sr. (34ss) W. Topsham, VT

22. Jayme Lee (18ss) Berlin, VT

23. Jamie Davis (43ss) Wolcott, VT

24. Brock Parrott (23jyw) Williamstown, VT

25. Daniel Lathrop (6ss) Hyde Park, VT

26. Jennifer Getty (25ss) Cambridge, VT

DNS Bunker Hodgdon (83ss) Hardwick, VT

DSQ Marvin Johnson (24ss) Essex Jct., VT

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MICKS RACES TO 13TH PLACE FINISH AT MOSPORT

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BOWMANVILLE, ON, Sunday June 26, 2011: Kerry Micks driver of the No. 02 Dickies/Beyond Digital Imaging Ford Fusion was fourth quickest in practice and had some mechanical problems, but managed to take home a 13^th place finish.

On Saturday afternoon Micks was one of the few cars that took to the track in the first practice where there was a constant drizzle over Mosport International Raceway. “We just wanted to put in some laps under the slick conditions, in case we see some rain for the main event on Sunday,” commented Micks. In practise number two, Micks ran consistent times and when all was said and done, posted the fourth quickest time.

Qualifying was rained out on Saturday afternoon and as a result the drivers took to the starting grid according to owner points, meaning Micks and the Dickies/Beyond Digital Imaging Ford Fusion team would have to line up on the inside of row six in eleventh place. “We are disappointed we didn’t get to qualify the car this weekend, we definitely could have pulled off a top five starting position,” said the #02 driver.

Micks started the Vortex Brake Pads 200 in 11^th place and after one lap he had already moved into the eighth position and Micks was running in sixth by the time first caution came out on lap 12.

Micks brought his #02 Ford Fusion to pit road for fuel, but the team also had to take a look under the hood. Micks made it back onto the track without losing a lap, but when the second caution came out on lap 18, Micks came back to pit road to change all four tires and again the No. 02 team were working under the hood of the Dickies/Beyond Digital Imaging Ford Fusion.

Micks was having a vibration and the team were working under the hood to change parts on the carburetor. It took two caution sessions to make sure they solved the problem and with the issue resolved, Micks headed back out on the track two laps down.

Back on the track Micks’ next goal was to make sure that he was in a position to get the lucky dog should there be another caution and it just so happened that Mick was in exactly the right position when cautions five and six came out. Micks was able to get both his laps back and with six laps to go he was on the lead lap.

The No. 02 however was considerably behind the main pack of car, and while he was running lap times as fast as the leader, he just didn’t have enough laps left to make his way to the front. When the checkered flag flew, Micks would end up finishing 13^thon the lead lap out of a 26 car field.

After the race Micks said “It’s too bad, the car is so fast and the team is working so hard on it, we just need some luck and are hoping it will happen for us in Toronto, we won it in 2005 and are hoping to get back to victory lane when we get there in two weeks.”

This weekend’s events at Mosport International Raceway will air on TSN on Saturday July 2^nd at 1:30 EST.

Kerry Micks is ninth in the NASCAR point’s standings and his next stop with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will be in two weeks’ time were he will navigate streets of Toronto at the Exhibition Place for the Toronto Honda Indy. Don’t forget to go to Dickies.ca before the race and pick the winners in the Dickies Race to Win Challenge for a chance to win some great prizes.

For more information on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series please visit www.nascarlocalracing.com.

Kerry Micks is supported by the following sponsors: Williamson-Dickie Canada Co., Beyond Digital Imaging, Prostate Cancer Canada, Steadymate, Seguin Marina, Thor Motors, NGK Spark Plugs, Samester, Castrol and Cathcart Trucking.

For more information please contact:

Linda Jones

Wide Open Motorsport Solutions

Susan Micks

Micks Motorsports

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DILLEY DISAPPOINTING 20TH AT MOSPORT ROAD COURSE

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BOWMANVILLE, ON, Sunday June 26, 2011: Mark Dilley driver of the No. 9 Part Source/Rheem Farwell Racing Dodge was sixth quickest in practice, but had some on track problems and settled for a 20^th place finish.

On Saturday afternoon only a few cars took to the track in the first practice as there was a misty rain over the track. In practice number two, Dilley manoeuvred the 12 turn 2.459 mile road course in a time of 1:26.689 which was the sixth quickest time. “I left a little out there,” said Dilley after practice. “I was in the grass and dirt in one of the turns so I know it has a little more in it.”

Qualifying later on Saturday afternoon was called due to rain. As a result NASCAR would line up the drivers based on owner’s points, meaning Dilley would start the Vortex Brake Pads 200 in ninth position.

The green flag dropped at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday and before the cars could complete a full lap Dilley had moved into seventh place. The #9 driver had dropped back to tenth when the first caution came out on lap 12 and he came to pit road for fuel. Dilley and the Part Source/Rheem team had a smooth stop and gained three positions to restart in seventh place.

Caution number two came out shortly after and Dilley felt something restricting his steering and limiting his braking ability and came to pit road. The team found debris lodged between the brake caliper and the frame which they quickly removed. They then made a four tire change. NASCAR deemed that Dilley entered pit road on the caution before the green Open sign was displayed and he was assessed a pass through penalty for pitting while pit road was closed.

Dilley was now at the back of the pack and was trying to real in the field. He had made his way up to 17^th when three cars in front of him got together. Dilley thought was in the clear, but at the last second one of the involved cars slid up the track and forced Dilley into the tire wall.

He #9 PartSource/Rheem driver had some damage to his car and the team quickly went to work on trying to repair the body damage, but there was also a hole in the radiator and it forced Dilley to park the car for the duration of the race. The #9 Farwell Racing Team would leave Mosport International Raceway with a disappointing 20^th place finish.

“We had a great car and were running well, but a piece of fibreglass was jammed behind the left front tire which caused us steering and brake problems. After fixing it we thought we were going to be okay, but we got caught up in someone else’s mess and it ended our day early. It’s too bad these guys work so hard on the car and I wish we could have a better finish for them and our sponsors, but hopefully we’ll get the monkey off our back in Toronto.”

This weekend’s events at Mosport International Raceway will air on TSN on Saturday July 2^nd at 1:30 EST.

The next stop for Dilley and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will be in two weeks’ time were the drivers will navigate streets of Toronto at the Exhibition Place for the Toronto Honda Indy.

Dilley has dropped one position and is tenth in the NASCAR points standings.

For more information on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series please visit www.nascarlocalracing.com

For more information on Mark Dilley and Farwell Racing please contact:

Linda Jones

Wide Open Motorsport Solutions Inc.

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Le plus gros mois de juillet de l'histoire de l'Autodrome Drummond !

Le plus gros mois de juillet de l’histoire de l’Autodrome Drummond !

Drummondville, Québec – dimanche 26 juin, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, directeur des communications

Yan Bussière, promoteur de l’Autodrome Drummond a mis beaucoup d’efforts afin de concocter une cédule bien remplie et il l’a fait de façon magistrale pour le mois de juillet. Il s’agit sans contredit de la plus grosse programmation de l’histoire pour le 7^e mois de l’année à Drummond. Trois grandes séries internationales seront en visite incluant 2 soirées de Sprint Car munis de moteurs 410, les Gros-Blocs et également une autre finale de 100 tours en Modifiés.

Autodrome Drummond prepares to host his biggest month of July in history!

Drummondville, Québec – Sunday June 26, 2011 – Martin Bélanger, Public Relations Director

Autodrome Drummond promoter Yan Bussière worked really hard to build a great schedule and achieved great results for July. History will be made in the 7^th month of the year at Drummond. Three international series including two 410-engine Sprint Car Series, the Big Blocks and a 100-lap feature race.

Ce mois incroyable débutera le mardi 5 juillet prochain avec la première visite de la série O’Reilly All-Star Sprint Car, ces puissants bolides équipés de moteurs 410 pouces cubes en mettront plein la vue. Plusieurs grandes vedettes américaines ont déjà confirmés leur présence pour cette soirée. Les Lance Dewease, Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, Daryn Pittman et Fred Rahmer, qui forment le top 5 présentement dans la série Est en plus de nos vedettes locales en Steve Poirier, Alain Bergeron et quelques autres qui défendront l’honneur du Québec. Les modifiés seront en action également avec une finale de 50 tours ainsi que les Sportsmans. Une belle promotion lors de cette soirée alors que tous les amateurs qui paieront au guichet sous les estrades, auront droit à un hot-dog gracieuseté de Maple Leaf.

Les amateurs pourront ensuite se mettre sous la dent la première de 2 arrêts pour la série Super DIRTcar en Gros-Blocs le lundi 18 juillet prochain. Encore une fois un peloton relevé d’américains et canadien sera en présence. Billy Decker est présentement au premier rang de cette série devant le champion de l’an dernier, Matt Sheppard. Le multiple vainqueur à Drummond, Brett Hearn complète la 3^e marche du podium. L’Australien Pete Britten détient présentement le 4^e rang devant Jimmy Phelps. Pourra-t-on voir une de nos vedettes monter sur la plus haute marche du podium ? Les Sportsman et Pro-Stock seront également de cette soirée.

L’Autodrome revient immédiatement à l’action le samedi 23 juillet avec une finale de 100 tours en modifiés. Les Sportsman auront également une épreuve de longue distance avec 50 tours à disputés et les Pro-Stock sont aussi à l’horaire.

Le spectacle de la saison 2011, aura lieu le samedi 30 juillet avec la venue des World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars. Il s’agira d’une deuxième visite pour cette série composée des plus grandes vedettes sur terre-battue. Le légendaire Steve Kinser voudra certainement remporter la victoire encore une fois cette saison. Donny Schatz est présentement le meneur dans la course au championnat devant Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Kinser et Jason Sides. Il faudra également inclure les Dollansky, McMahan, Darrah, Wolfe, Kraig Kinser et Kemenah à cette brochette de vedettes. Les Modifiés avec une finale de 50 tours, Lightning Sprints et Sportsman partageront cette soirée qui passera encore une fois à l’histoire.

Donc, les World of Outlaws et All-Stars Sprint Car en 410, la série Super DIRTcar en Gros-Bloc ainsi qu’un 100 tour en Modifiés, une belle façon de voir les plus grandes vedettes sur terre-battue au cours du même mois et ce, à un seul endroit... l’Autodrome Drummond !

N’oubliez pas de visiter notre page Facebook et continuez de participer au nouveau concours dans le but de remporter loge VIP pour la visite des World of Outlaws Sprint Car, ce concours prend fin le 25 juillet prochain. De plus, le concours ‘’gagne ta paire de billets’’ est toujours en vigueur alors qu’une question sera posé en lien avec l’évènement qui aura lieu le samedi suivant, tous les gens qui auront la bonne réponse seront éligibles à remporter une paire de billets pour cette épreuve, on vous invite donc à y aller en grand nombre ! Suivez le lien suivant pour accéder à notre page Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

L’Autodrome Drummond la F1 de la terre-battue !

Martin Bélanger

Directeur des communications

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

This great month will start on Tuesday, July 5th with the visit O’Reilly All-Star Sprint Cars, this high speed vehicules equipped with 410 cubic engines will provide a spectacular show. Several American Superstars already confirmed their presence for that evening. The Lance Dewease, Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, Daryn Pittman and Fred Rahmer, that currently are the top 5 in the points in the Eastern Series along with our local heroes, Steve Poirier, Alain Bergeron and others that will defend the home turf. The Modifieds will also be in action with a 50-lap feature race with the Sportsman also on the card. Great promotions provided by Maple Leaf, everyone that purchases their ticket under the grandstand will receive a free hot-dog.

Race fans will have another great event on Monday, July 18th with the Super DIRTcar Series for Big Block. Another stellar field of Americans and Canadian drivers present in the pits. Billy Decker currently leads the way in front of last year`s champion Matt Sheppard. Multiple features winner at Drummond, Brett Hearn completes the podium. Australian Pete Britten is currently fourth in front of Jimmy Phelps. Could we see one of our local performers on the podium of that night? The Sportsman and Pro-Stock are also scheduled of the racing card.

The Speedway is back in action the following Saturday night with a 100-lap feature race for the Modifieds. The Sportsman will also be in action with a long distance race of 50 laps. The Pro-Stock will join both classes on that evening.

The most awaited night of racing will happen on Saturday, July 30 with the visit of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars. It will be the second visit of the ‘’greatest show on DIRT’’. The legend Steve Kinser will want to repeat his win. Donny Schatz is currently in the lead in front of Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Kinser and Jason Sides. You can also include other stars such as Dollansky, McMahan, Darrah, Wolfe, Kraig Kinser and Kemenah. The Modifieds with a 50-lap event, Lightning Sprints and Sportsman will share this historic night.

The World of Outlaws and All-Star Sprint Car in the 410, the Super DIRTcar Series in Big Block along with a 100-lap Modified feature, a great way to see all the stars and cars of dirt track racing in the same month and at the same track... Autodrome Drummond!

Do not forget to visit our Facebook page and participate in our newest contest in which you could win a VIP Suite for the visit of the World Of Outlaws Sprint Cars show on Saturday, July 30^th, this contest ends on July 25^th. The ‘’win your pair of tickets’’ contest is still underway, a question related to the next event is asked and people, who have the good answer, will be eligible to win 2 passes for the event, we invite you to participate! You can access the page by visiting the following link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/autodromedrummond

Autodrome Drummond, the formula 1 of dirt track racing!

Martin Bélanger

Public Relations Director

Autodrome Drummond

mart96@videotron.ca

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Airborne Speedway prepares for huge fireworks crowd

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South Plattsburgh – Airborne Speedway is making plans to accommodate the largest crowd of the year Saturday, July 2 when Pepsi, High Peaks Dental and Trim’s Mobile Home Repair present a full race card and the largest fireworks display in track history.

Pyrotechnic experts Dr. Joe Clauss and Sons have vowed to “fire the most gunpowder over

the skies of Plattsburgh since we defeated the British ships during the War of 1812.”

“Last year’s show was the best at Airborne in 58 years,” promoter Mike Perrotte said. “Saturday we’ll have of the largest displays anywhere in New York. We have hired extra personnel to handle increased traffic, parking and concessions.”

“Mike has done some extra bulldozing to prepare the launch sites as an added safety precaution because this deal will be much bigger and longer than the last one, which was very well-received,” Dr. Clauss said. “I lost my Dad over the winter and I have never done a show without him. This year’s display will be in hopes of having him looking down on Airborne and saying – nice job!”

Airborne was rained out for the third time this season Saturday, June 25. “The weather’s been hard on everybody,” Perrotte said. “We’ve arranged Sunday, July 3 as a rain date for this event because we’re determined to get it in.”

Admission is $15/adults – kids 12 and under admitted free. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Spectators arriving after 8:30 p.m. will be admitted onto the grounds for $7 per carload.

All five weekly divisions will be in action. More than 110 race cars are expected. Defending Ernie’s Discount Tools Modified champion Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake will be out for his second straight win against 30-plus DIRTcar Modifieds. Airborne’s new Go-Kart track will be open.

Airborne Speedway is located on Broderick Road in South Plattsburgh, just off Rte 22, one mile south of I-87 exit 36. For more info, visit airborneparkspeedway.com.

Contact: Tom Herzig

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2011-06-25

RPM Speedway - Programme annulé dû à la pluie !

RPM Speedway…..
Programme annulé dû à la pluie !

Suite au mauvais temps qui a sévi, la direction du RPM Speedway s'est vue dans l'obligation d'annuler le programme de courses prévu.
Soyez des-nôtre la fin de semaine prochaine, et plus précisément le samedi 2 juillet alors que vous aurez la chance d'assister à la conclusion de la finale MOD de 40 tours qui avait été interrompue le 11 juin dernier avec Chris Raabe # 01 meneur suivi de Claude Brouillard # 3 et David Hébert # 1h.
Une autre finale MOD est aussi à l'horaire et elle en sera une de 100 tours en remplacement des 2 finales de 40 tours prévus ceci dû à un programme très chargé.
Seront aussi en piste et batailleront pour le fameux drapeau quadrillé les classes Sportsman, Mod Lite et Midget.

Bonne saison 2011 à tous !
La grille complète de la programmation avec les dates et classes en action est disponible sur le site internet www.lerpmspeedway.com . Plus de détails vous seront fournis en cours de saison pour chacune des épreuves inscrites à la programmation.

Pour 2011… réservez vos samedis et dimanches soir à St-Marcel !

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ACT Event at Oxford Plains Speedway Postponed

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Oxford, ME – The American Canadian Tour event scheduled for Saturday, June 25 at Oxford Plains Speedway (OPS) in Oxford, Maine has been postponed due to rain. The event has been rescuduled for Saturday, August 20.Many of the ACT stars will return to OPS for the TD Bank 250 on Sunday, July 24 to take their shot at a $25,000 payday.

The next event on the ACT Late Model Tour schedule is now the 100 lap event at Twin State Speedway in Claremont, NH on Saturday, July 9.

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ACT 150 at Oxford postponed to August 20th

Due to the rain, racing at Oxford Plains Speedway has been canceled for tonight, June 25. The ACT 150 portion of tonight's event has been postponed until August 20.

Bill Ryan
Owner
Oxford Plains Speedway

Les Entreprises M.P. Roy Inc.
Email : mproy@lesentreprisesmproyinc.com
Montréal : 514.907.1773
Québec : 418.210.3986
Cell : 514.942.6843

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2011-06-24

Habitations Dany Lagace PASS 150 at Autodrome Chaudiere postponed until Sunday

Naples ME (6/24) Due to a 70% chance of rain on Saturday, the Habitations Dany Lagace PASS 150 scheduled for Saturday, June 25 has been postponed until Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 PM.

Pit gates will open at 7:30 AM with practice from 9 :00 AM until noon. First race rolls off at 1:00 PM.

The current forecast calls for sunshine at 10:00 AM Sunday See you at Autodrome Chaudiere

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Autodrome Chaudière - PASS remis à dimanche

Suite aux caprices de dame nature, le programme PASS dans le cadre du «HABITATIONS DANY LAGACÉ PASS 150» du samedi 25 juin est remis AU DIMANCHE 26 JUIN 13H00.

--7H30--OUVERTURE DES PUITS PASS

--8H30--OUVERTURE DES PUITS CLASSES LOCALES

--8H30--OUVERTURE POUR LES SPECTATEURS..

Merci de votre collaboration et de divulguer la nouvelle

André Gagnon,
Directeur du Développement et Relationniste,
Autodrome Chaudière, Vallée-Jonction,
relationniste.chaudiere@videotron.cawww.autodromechaudiere.com

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Airborne Renegades – crowded at the top

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South Plattsburgh – The Versatile Trailer Sales Renegades, who have arrived at the finish line in door-to-door packs of three and four cars each week, return to action tonight at Airborne Speedway.

Defending champion Kevin Boutin of Swanton, Vt and Robert Gordon of Milton, VT – a three-time feature winner - are tied for 1st-place in the point standings. The pair are closely followed by Joe Warren of West Chazy, Lance Rabtoy and Josh Terry.

Warren came within six feet of catching first-time winner Jason McClatchie of Plattsburgh last Saturday. Terry was third, inches ahead of Rabtoy.

Joining the Renegades on the Plattsburgh Ford/UniFirst race card are the DIRTcar Modifieds, Sportsmen, Mini Modifieds and Bombers. Defending Ernie's Discount Tools Modified champion Patrick Dupree of Saranac Lake will trying for his second win in a row. More than 110 race cars are expected in the pits.

The Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers will also be at Airborne tonight. "We'll have a lot of cars on display, including several prize winners from the 13th Spring Nationals," President Bob Baxter said. "Then we'll go out on the track for some parade laps and a burnout contest."

Gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying heats start at 6 p.m. Admission is $12/adults, kids 12 and under admitted free.

Contact: Tom Herzig

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Autodrome Granby - 24 juin cancellé

Le programme du 24 juin 2011 est cancellé.

En raison des conditions de pistes impratiquables ainsi que les prévisions météorologiques défavorables, la direction de l'Autodrome Granby a été dans l'obligation de canceller la soirée Pro-Stock .
Le 50 tours Pro-Stock Dirt sera remis à une date ultérieure. Afin de remercier les fidèles spectateurs, commanditaires, équipes de courses et pilotes, les dirigeants ont pris la décision de vous gâter en juillet. Nous reprendrons la finale Sport Compact vendredi le premier juillet. En reconnaissance pour votre appui, des tours supplémentaires seront ajoutés à certains programmes tout en conservant le même prix d'admission. Les pilotes Modifié auront droit à une finale de 50 tours vendredi le 8 juillet. Pour ce qui est des Sportsman, ils seront en piste pour une finale de 50 tours vendredi le 15 juillet. Dès que nous aurons la confirmation des dirigeants de la série Dirt pour l'épreuve M. Prostock, nous vous confirmerons la date de reprise. N'oubliez pas la visite des All Star 410, LUNDI le 4 juillet.

Toute l'équipe de l'Autodrome Granby se joint à moi pour vous souhaiter une belle journée de St-Jean Baptiste malgré les soubresauts de dame nature.

Josée Lyse Poisson
Relationniste Autodrome Granby
www.autodrome-granby.com

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2011-06-23

CARQUEST VT Gov. Cup at Thunder Road Postponed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TR-062311-35

Barre, VT – Thunder Road International Speedbowl officials have announced that the CARQUEST Vermont Governor’s Cup program scheduled for Thursday, June 23 has been postponed due to rain. The ¼ mile oval in Barre, VT has rescheduled the event for this Sunday, June 26.

Graniteville’s John Donahue will lead the Late Models into the 100 lap event. With a win in the Memorial Day Classic and no finishes outside the top ten yet this season he sits atop the standings. He will have to battle with Chip Grenier, Phil Scott, Dave Pembroke, Mike Bruno and Jimmy Hebert who are all in the top five. Also past VT Governor’s Cup Champions Nick Sweet, Cris Michaud and Jamie Aube will be in attendance.

With two wins already this season, Bradford’s Derrick O’Donnell is the Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen point leader. After his win this past Sunday, Eric Badore has closed the gap and currently sits in second.

Jefferson, NH’s Nick Pilotte holds a slim two point lead over Ron Gabaree in the Allen Lumber Street Stocks, while Kevin Wheatley has used three wins to claim the Junkyard Warriors point lead.

All four divisions will be on the card for the make-up of the CARQUEST Vermont Governor’s Cup this Sunday, June 26. Post time will be 4:00pm. The pit gates will open at 1:00pm, front gates will open at 2:30pm. Admission for adults will be $13, while kids 12 and under are free.

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2011-06-22

Lonnie Sommerville: PASS North Series Autodrome Chaudiere Race Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 6.22.11

For more information, visit www.MulkernRacing.com or email TbarrettGWC@hotmail.com

THE STORY

Lonnie Sommerville of Saint John, New Brunswick, joins the PASS North Series for its debut at Autodrome Chaudiere in Vallee Jonction, Que., with the Habitations Dany Lagace 150 on Saturday, June 25. Sommerville hopes to rebound from a tough effort last time out at Speedway 660, when a mechanical failure took him out of contention shortly after leading the 200-lap event. He has never raced at Autodrome Chaudiere, though he and the Mulkern Racing No. 48 A.E. McKay Builders Chevrolet team did get the opportunity to test at the track earlier this month. Sommerville enters the weekend third in the PASS North standings, just 26 points off the lead through three races.

THE FACTS

WHO: Lonnie Sommerville, Saint John, New Brunswick

TEAM: Mulkern Racing No. 48 A.E. McKay Builders/Community Pharmacies Chevrolet

CREW CHIEF: Seth Holbrook, Turner, Maine

TEAM MANAGER: Gary Crooks, Mooresville, N.C.

BEST CAREER AUTODROME CHAUDIERE FINISH: N/A

LAST RACE AT AUTODROME CHAUDIERE: N/A

WHAT: PASS North Series Habitations Dany Lagace 150

WHERE: Autodrome Chaudiere, Vallee Jonction, Que. (.25-mile banked oval)

WHEN: 9 p.m., Saturday, June 25

PASS North Series

LAST RACE: June 11, PASS 200, Speedway 660, Geary, N.B. (12th)

NEXT RACE: July 2, Firecracker 150, Canaan Fair Speedway, Canaan, N.H. (.333-mile oval)

CURRENT POINTS POSITION: 3rd

DID YOU KNOW?

Despite the fact that the race this weekend is being held in Canada, Lonnie Sommerville is still a six and a half hour drive from Vallee Jonction, Que. – meaning he's closer to Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine than to Autodrome Chaudiere.
Mulkern Racing has never competed at Autodrome Chaudiere.
Lonnie Sommerville is one of only three drivers in the entire PASS North Series with two Top-5 finishes this season.
Mulkern Racing will take the same car to Autodrome Chaudiere that it took to Star Speedway and finished fourth with earlier this season.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

LONNIE SOMMERVILLE, Driver of the No. 48 A.E. McKay Builders/Community Pharmacies Chevrolet, On his impressions of Autodrome Chaudiere: “It was a nice little place. The surface is very smooth, with a lot of banking. Reminded me of a White Mountain (Motorsports Park) kind of deal. It's short, a little bullring. My guess is there's probably going to be some tearing of some fenders off the cars.

“We were in the low 12-second lap range (during testing), so with 25 cars out there all going in the low 12-seconds, it's not going to be that easy to pass there. We didn't have anything to compare to for what the times were, but we know that the ACT (Late Model Tour) cars were around 12.9 (seconds). We're assuming we were pretty good and the car felt good. I'm thinking we've got something we can unload there with and be pretty good with.”

On rebounding from a 12th-place run at Speedway 660: “I kind of expect, in talking to Joey Doiron and testing there, I expect it to be the type of deal where if you've got third place car and you're thinking about whether to take that risk and go for second, you might want to just take third. You've got to be very careful now not to finish outside of Top-5. That's going to be tough to do, but you can't expect other guys to finish outside the Top-20. We've got to go there trying to win the race here, but we've also got to go and try and get the most points we can and not take any chances.

“The key is to unload with a race car that's going to be fast right off the trailer. (Points leader Johnny Clark's) team has been the best at that the last few years, and I think we've done that this year everywhere we've been. When you have the resources and top people that some of these teams have, when you go to a track it's almost always similar to other places and you work from that.”

On what it will take to get the team a win: “A little luck. Realistically, we contended and could have won the first few races. We didn't. But if we go this weekend and we all do our jobs and work together as a team – and I do my job as a driver – I don't see any reason why we can't win. I'm sure 25 other guys all say the same thing, so its not that easy. But we're on the verge of winning some races, and hopefully once it starts, we'll get on a roll.”

UP NEXT

The PASS North Series races next weekend at Canaan Fair Speedway in Canaan, N.H., with the Firecracker 150 on Saturday, July 2... Though it will mark Lonnie Sommerville's debut at the track, Mulkern Racing won the event a year ago with driver Ben Rowe, leading more than half the laps in the process.

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Travis Barrett
GWC Motorsports Marketing

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Autodrome Granby - SOIRÉE PROSTOCK DIRT

Vendredi, le 24 juin, pour célébrer la fête nationale , plusieurs visiteurs du pays de l'oncle Sam seront parmi nous. Les pilotes américains et ontariens se joindront à nos pilotes locaux afin d'accumuler de précieux points de la série Dirt. En plus des pilotes qui vons en mettront plein la vue, un magnifique feu d'artifice complètera le spectacle. Carrier Harley Davidson est fier de présenter cette soirée, Stéphane Lemire (#115 Pro-Stock) sera le pilote vedette de la soirée.

Les Sport Compact: Bruno Lafontaine mène le bal.

Seulement 6 points séparent les meneurs au championnat 2011. Bruno Lafontaine a accumulé 136 points avec son bolide 4 Cylindres tandis que Yannick Bouchard en a 130 avec sa voiture 6 Cylindres. Une belle lutte est à prévoir lors de la finale de 15 tours.

	#	Nom	Points
1	51	Bruno Lafontaine (1)	136
2	187	Yannick Bouchard	130
3	71	Steve Messier (1)	110
4	95	Vincent Lafontaine	107
5	45	Dominic Blais	101

Les Sportsman : Reprise de la finale du 3 juin 2011

Lors de la soirée du 3 juin, la première qualification avait été remportée par Martin Pelletier (#92), il était suivi par Sylvain Rondeau (#57) et Louis Bouthiller (#84). Steve Nadeau(#94), Alain Mathieu (#77) et Keven Beaucage ont été les plus rapides lors de la 2^e séance. Il restait 14 tours à faire à cette finale. Nous présenterons ensuite la finale de 25 tours prévuee pour le 24 juin. De précieux points seront accumulés lors de cette soirée. Guy Ouellette et Steve Nadeau ont chacun une victoire cette saison, Steve Bernier remportera-t-il sa première sur le circuit de la rue Cowie en 2011 ?

	#	Nom	Points
1	O7	Guy Ouellette (2)	164
2	25	Steve Bernier	153
3	94	Steve Nadeau	149
4	44	Yvan Rivard	143
5	45	Keven Beaucage	123

LES MODIFIÉ; QUI FREINERA L’ÉLAN DE FRANÇOIS BERNIER?

Seulement 7 points séparent les positions 2 à 5. Tout pourrait changer après cette finale de 30 tours. Le champion défendant Mario Clair (#22) ou David Hébert (#1) ou Yan Bussière (#21) remporteront-ils leur première victoire de la saison à Granby ?

	#	Nom	Points
1	49	François Bernier (2)	222
2	21	Yan Bussière	194
3	54	Steve Bernard	192
4	39	Clément Therrien	189
5	3	Claude Brouillard	187

Les Pro-Stocks : Une finale de 50 tours est à l’horaire

Est-ce qu’un de nos pilotes locaux méritera la victoire devant les vedettes de l’Ontario et des Etats-Unis ? Jocelyn Roy a réussi cette exploit la saison dernière sur la piste de Drummondville. Le pilote du bolide # 48 aimerait bien leur montrer son talent sur le ½ mille à Granby. Ce sera une belle occasion pour voir plusieurs bolides s’élancer en même temps sur le circuit. Cette catégorie a débuté en 2010 à Granby, le nombre de voitures augmente à chaque programme.

	#	Nom	Points
1	92	Joey Lacouceur	100
2	2	Pete Stefanski	95
3		Buddy Henke	90
4	18	Louie Jackson	85
5	47S	Corey Wheeler	80
6	6	Stephane Lebrun	76

Le prix d’admission pour cette soirée Pro-Stock est fixé à $20.00. Bonne St-Jean à tous les amateurs de course.

2011-06-27

ÉCLATANTE VICTOIRE DE JOHNNY CLARK EN PASS

Donahue Steals CARQUEST VT Governor's Cup Win

MICKS RACES TO 13TH PLACE FINISH AT MOSPORT

DILLEY DISAPPOINTING 20TH AT MOSPORT ROAD COURSE

Le plus gros mois de juillet de l'histoire de l'Autodrome Drummond !

Airborne Speedway prepares for huge fireworks crowd

2011-06-25

RPM Speedway - Programme annulé dû à la pluie !

ACT Event at Oxford Plains Speedway Postponed

ACT 150 at Oxford postponed to August 20th

2011-06-24

Habitations Dany Lagace PASS 150 at Autodrome Chaudiere postponed until Sunday

Autodrome Chaudière - PASS remis à dimanche

Airborne Renegades – crowded at the top

Autodrome Granby - 24 juin cancellé

2011-06-23

CARQUEST VT Gov. Cup at Thunder Road Postponed

2011-06-22

Lonnie Sommerville: PASS North Series Autodrome Chaudiere Race Preview

Autodrome Granby - SOIRÉE PROSTOCK DIRT

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