2016-12-08

New Tread Pattern, Compound Names, and Siping Rules Await DIRTcar UMP Competitors in 2017

New Tread Pattern, Compound Names, and Siping Rules Await DIRTcar UMP Competitors in 2017

Posted: 07 Dec 2016 08:44 AM PST

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New Tread Pattern, Compound Names, and Siping Rules Await DIRTcar UMP Competitors in 2017

CONCORD, N.C. – Dec. 7, 2016 – DIRTcar Racing, in conjunction with Hoosier Racing Tire, today announced that DIRTcar UMP Modified division drivers will have an improved tread pattern, renamed compounds, and less siping to do in the 2017 season.

After three years of field testing, DIRTcar and Hoosier officials are pleased to release redesigned versions of the current A40S and H40 compounded tires. The new M-30S and M-60 tire will become the only available tires for the DIRTcar UMP Modified division beginning at or near March 1, 2017. The new tires will feature the same construction and compounds as the existing tires, but will utilize an updated Chain Link tread pattern and more logical compound names. No grooving will be allowed on any tire, and siping of the new tires will only be legal with the M-60 tire.

"Throughout our testing, it has been everyone's goal to provide our customers with fewer choices, less work, and a better overall product," said Hoosier Racing Tire Product Manager Shanon Rush. "The new tread design, a more streamlined, logical naming system, and no siping of the softer tire should address many of the concerns the teams had voiced."

As an additional benefit, because the construction and compounds of the tires will not change, DIRTcar UMP can now allow all existing A-40S and H-40 tires to be run out throughout the entire 2017 campaign.

"Hoosier provided us with several options, but in the end, we definitely wanted tires best suited for all of our sanctioned tracks, and to protect all of our customers who have existing inventory," explained DIRTcar UMP Series Director Sam Driggers. "We believe these changes accomplish those goals."

All 2017 DIRTcar UMP Winternationals events will be run under the existing A-40S and H-40 tire rules from 2016. The new M-30S and M-60 tires will be released at or near March 1, once all existing inventory is depleted.

Samples of the New M-30S and M-60 tires will be on display at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show on December 8-10 in both the DIRTcar UMP and Hoosier Racing Tire booths.

Catalog #SizePatternT.W.Dia. Circ. WheelSectionCompounds
3618026.5/8.0-15SCL8.0″26.5″83.0″8.0″11.2″M-30S, M-60
3619027.5/8.0-15SCL8.0″27.25″85.5″8.0″11.2″M-30S, M-60


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2016-12-07

RAPHAËL LESSARD SIGNE UN TOP 10 POUR SON PREMIER SNOWBALL DERBY!

 

RAPHAËL LESSARD SIGNE UN TOP 10 POUR SON PREMIER SNOWBALL DERBY! 

 

Raphaël Lessard roule parmi les meilleurs et se hisse dans le Top 10 de l'une des courses les plus convoitées dans le monde du stock-car américain

 

PENSACOLA, Floride, 6 décembre 2016 – Raphaël Lessard, le champion Super Late Model de la série CARS Tour, aura vécu une soirée difficile, mais qui en aura valu la peine lors du 49e Snowball Derby sur le circuit de 5 Flags Speedway en Floride. Le Beauceron a terminé la course en 10e position après être parti de la 31e place lors de l'épreuve qui devait avoir lieu dimanche, mais qui a finalement été remise à mardi en raison de la pluie. 

 

Le pilote de la Camry #99 FRL Express/Team Coach Imaging/Toyota/JBLAudio de l'équipe David Gilliland Racing a failli ne pas prendre le départ, n'ayant pu se qualifier dans le Top 30. C'est lors de la course de la dernière chance, une course de repêchage de 50 tours permettant aux pilotes n'ayant pu se qualifier lors de la qualification officielle d'avoir une 2e chance de participer au Snowball Derby que Raphaël s'est illustré en terminant 3e. Les cinq meilleurs pilotes de cette course de repêchage complète ainsi la grille de départ du Snowball Derby. 

 

Partant de la 31e place, Raphaël s'est faufilé dans le Top 20 dès le début de l'épreuve. Les choses se sont corsées pour le jeune de 15 ans alors qu'il a été impliqué dans un incident au 95e tour. Après quelques réparations, il a pu revenir en piste et courir parmi les meneurs de l'épreuve. Ce sont les drapeaux jaunes et neutralisations qui ont donné le ton à la course, avec plusieurs accidents que Raphaël a su éviter avec agilité.  

 

Raphaël Lessard : « Au début ça a bien été pour environ 10 tours, après la voiture s'est mise à moins bien se comporter. Après un arrêt aux puits, l'équipe a réussi à rendre la voiture meilleure. Suite à un accident qui m'a causé un peu de dommage, j'ai eu droit à la règle du "lucky dog" qui m'a permis de revenir sur le même tour que le meneur. Au cours de l'épreuve la voiture était bonne, mais lors d'une relance j'ai eu un petit accrochage qui a rendu la voiture difficile à conduire, c'est pour cela que j'ai perdu des positions à la fin. 

 

« Seth Smith, mon chef d'équipe ainsi que toute l'équipe de David Gilliland Racing n'ont pas arrêté de travailler pour me donner une bonne voiture. Malheureusement, nous avons eu du mal à trouver les bons réglages, mais ce sont des choses qui arrivent en course. C'est certain que j'aurais mieux aimer gagner, mais j'ai tout donné et j'ai fait de mon mieux. Je suis vraiment content de ma saison et j'ai déjà hâte à l'année prochaine. Je veux remercier l'équipe de David Gilliland Racing, FRL Express, Team Coach Imaging, Toyota et JBL Audio pour leur support tout au long de la saison. Un grand merci à mon agent Robert Desrosiers ainsi qu'à mes parents qui me supportent à chaque épreuve ».  

 

Seth Smith : « Ça a été une très bonne année avec Raphaël. De voir d'où il est parti et où il est maintenant est très impressionnant. Lorsque nous avons commencé la saison, on aurait été content avec des Top 5 et quelques victoires, mais d'avoir remporté cinq courses et le championnat du CARS Tour est extraordinaire ». 

 

David Gilliland : « Ça a été une année très excitante avec Raphaël. Nous sommes très fiers de ce qu'il a accompli dans la série CARS Super Late Model Tour et au sein de l'écurie DGR (David Gilliland Racing). Je pense qu'il a beaucoup mûri et s'est développé en tant que pilote. J'ai hâte qu'on recommence à travailler ensemble l'année prochaine. Je suis également très fier de ce qu'il a fait ici au Snowball Derby, c'est une très grosse course pour un jeune, et de passer de la course de la dernière chance au Top 10 est génial ». 

 

Ceci était la dernière course de l'année de Raphael. Il reprendra le volant les 28 et 29 janvier prochain lors du Speedfest 200 en Georgie.

 

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2016-12-06

L'Autodrome Chaudière s’associe à NASCAR

L'Autodrome Chaudière s'associe à NASCAR

 
Mardi, le 6 décembre 2016 - L'Autodrome Chaudière Vallée Jonction est très fière d'annoncer qu'elle a obtenu la sanction de NASCAR pour devenir Home Track, soit une piste officielle d'une des plus prestigieuses organisations de course au monde.  Elle fêtera également ses 25 ans d'existence cette année.
 
Pour le directeur général de l'Autodrome Chaudière, M. Steve Gaudreau, il s'agit d'une des plus importantes nouvelles à survenir depuis les débuts de la piste : "C'est une grande nouvelle pour notre organisation, les pilotes et les amateurs car la renommée de NASCAR n'est plus à faire, elle est connue et reconnue partout en Amérique du Nord.  De plus, la région accède à une notoriété nationale" de dire le nouveau directeur général du circuit.
 
L'Autodrome Chaudière est la 5e piste au Canada et la 60e en Amérique du Nord à obtenir cette sanction de la part de NASCAR.
 
NASCAR Whelen All American Series
 
L'organisation confirme la venue d'une série produite par le circuit, soit la NASCAR Late Model.  Cette série permettra aux pilotes de partout au Québec de pouvoir compétitionner sur le circuit ovale le plus incliné au Québec et reconnu en Amérique du Nord par les pilotes.  Déjà, plus d'une dizaine de pilotes ont manifesté leur intérêt à participer à plusieurs programmes alors qu'ils se disputeront le championnat Provincial de la Division I.
 
Les autres divisions, dites locales, évoluant sur le circuit de Vallée Jonction depuis plusieurs années, se produiront dorénavant sous la bannière NASCAR pour la prochaine saison.  Les NASCAR Semi-Pro seront dans la Division II, les NASCAR Sport Compact Élite évolueront dans la Division III alors que les NASCAR Sport Compact Amateur seront dans la Division IV.
 
En plus des sommes remises aux équipes le soir des courses, l'Autodrome confirme la possibilité d'un fond de points pouvant aller jusqu'à 29 500$US dont 23 000$US uniquement à la nouvelle classe NASCAR Late Model.  L'organisation confirme l'ajout d'une somme de 5000$CAN au fond de points pour la classe NASCAR Late Model.
 
Cette annonce réjouit M. Kevin Nevalainen, directeur des opérations quotidienne chez NASCAR: "étant donné la grande réputation de l'Autodrome Chaudière, nous sommes très fiers de s'associer à eux.  Cette association nous permettra d'obtenir une visibilité dans la grande région de Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches" de dire M. Nevalainen.

Le calendrier officiel sera dévoilé au début de l'année 2017 avec une possibilité de faire entre 8 à 10 programmes selon les classes.

Un nouveau directeur des opérations des courses sera nommé dans les prochains jours.  Cette annonce apportera son lot de changements au sein de l'équipe d'officiels.
 
25e anniversaire
 
Ce changement survient alors que l'Autodrome Chaudière fêtera son 25e anniversaire l'été prochain. Des festivités auront lieu tout au long de la saison mais plus particulièrement lors de la fin de semaine du 4 août 2017.  L'équipe de direction souhaite rendre plus accessible aux familles et aux entreprises l'entrée aux courses. Plusieurs autres changements s'annoncent à l'Autodrome dont la mise à jour du site Internet.
 
Retour de la NASCAR Pinty's
 
Depuis 2012, les pilotes de la série NASCAR Pinty's font escale à l'Autodrome Chaudière et cette année ne fera pas exception.  La date de leur arrêt est prévue le 17 juin 2017.  Les billets pour cet événement seront mis en vente au début de l'année prochaine.
 
Présence sur les réseaux sociaux
 
L'organisation sera très active cette année auprès des amateurs de course sur les différentes plates-formes sociales offertes.  Nous invitons tous les amateurs à consulter celle-ci pour connaître les différentes activités qui s'y dérouleront cette année.
 
Facebook : /autodromechaudiere
Instagram : /autodrome_chaudiere
Twitter : /aut_chaudiere
 
mots clés #çaroule
 
À propos de l'Autodrome Chaudière
 
C'est en 1992, en collaboration avec le Club Lions de Vallée-Jonction que le circuit Chaudière débute ses activités.  À ce moment, la piste est de ¼ de mille sur terre battue.  Treize ans plus tard, l'Autodrome Chaudière transforme le circuit en piste asphaltée de ¼ de mille, devenant la piste la plus inclinée au Québec.  En 2016, un groupe d'hommes d'affaires beaucerons fait l'acquisition de l'Autodrome Chaudière.
 
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2016-12-04

Put a Peterborough Speedway 2017 Season’s Pass Under the Tree

Put a Peterborough Speedway 2017 Season's Pass Under the Tree

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Another season of holiday gift-giving is here and the motorsports enthusiast on your list would love to unwrap a pass for a year of action at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval on Christmas morning. Peterborough Speedway has a variety of ticket packages and plans that will make it easy to tuck an exciting season of stock car racing under the tree or into the stocking of someone special.

 

Pick a 2017 season pass that includes 16 nights of action with OSCAAR, Chase for the Colours and the APC Pro Late Model tour stop and more for just $170.00. That's a saving of more than $48.00 at the box office. Or, you can choose the Super Season Pass, with all of the above – plus the 25tth annual Autumn Colours Classic – at only $210.00. That's more than $63.00 off the regular price. The promotional team at Peterborough Speedway can also put together a flexible plan, catered to the races you want to see the most. Just e-mail the track or call 705.743.5880 for prices and details.

 

If someone on your list has longed to climb behind the wheel of an authentic racing machine, the driving experience at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City is the perfect suggestion. Under the direction of J.P. Josiasse – whose background includes several seasons with ACT Late Models, selected dates on the APC Pro Late Model Tour and starts on the PASS Super Late Model Tour in the Southern United States – the program features a combination of classroom and on-track sessions that will satisfy the needs of any budding racing talent. For all the details, visitwww.peterboroughspeedway.com and select the 'driving experience' drop-down menu from the choices listed across the top of the screen on the home page.


The first green flag is a little less than 6 months away, but the level of excitement for the 50th anniversary schedule at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval has already started to build. Fans are counting the days to another exciting season of action with the Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Paul Davis Systems Thunder Car and Earl Ireland Auto Sales Late Model divisions.

 

In addition to the home track's 5 weekly classes, the 2017 campaign will also include the OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models and Modifieds, INEX Ontario Legends, Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series, Ontario Pro Challenge, Can Am TQ Midgets, Ontario Modifieds Racing Series and the APC Pro Late Models on selected Saturday nights. Be sure to check the track's web-site, Facebook page and Twitter feeds for all the off-season news and information.

 

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

 

He started the season watching the action with friends in Peterborough Speedway's 4th turn grandstands, but Michael Howe felt the racing urge and wound-up finishing 12th in the 2016 Battlefield Equipment Rental 4Fun point standings.

 

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2016-12-02

DEVIL'S BOWL SPEEDWAY: Devil’s Bowl Announces Weekly Division Realignment for 201

ATTACHED PHOTOS (credit Nicole Laffond/Devil's Bowl Speedway):


LM1.jpg: The Asphalt Late Model division at Devil's Bowl Speedway will run a five-race special event series, along with a pair of American-Canadian Tour races, in 2017.


SuperStock_1200.jpg: The Renegade division at Devil's Bowl Speedway has been renamed "Super Stocks" for 2017 on both the half-mile Asphalt Track and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track.



Devil's Bowl Speedway Announces Weekly Division Realignment for 2017

Late Models to run special events; Renegades renamed "Super Stocks"

 

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                 DBS-120216-1

 

WEST HAVEN, Vt. – Devil's Bowl Speedway has made some adjustments to its weekly stock car racing divisions for the 2017 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series season.  The changes are the latest step in an unending process of improving the quality and entertainment value of events at both the half-mile Asphalt Track and the 3/10-mile Dirt Track at the Vermont facility, with several additional enhancements to be announced soon.

While the open-wheel Sportsman Modifieds will retain their stature as the headline "Division I" class for both surfaces at Devil's Bowl, the spotlight will shine a little brighter on the support divisions.

The Late Model division has been transitioned away from weekly competition at the Asphalt Track and into a special event series.  The move is designed to reduce overall expenses for competitors while ensuring that the fan-favorite class remains an integral part of Devil's Bowl Speedway in 2017.  Current local competitors strongly supported the concept in recent meetings, and several new teams have expressed interest in the series.

The Late Models will have four Saturday night 50-lap races – each paying $800 to win – on June 3, June 24, July 22, and August 12.  The class will also be part of the annual "Double Stack Night" on August 26 with twin 25-lap features.  Two previously-announced American-Canadian Tour events on Sunday, May 7, and Sunday, September 10, will round out the seven-race Late Model calendar at Devil's Bowl.

The intermediate Renegade class has been rebranded as the "Super Stock" division for both the Asphalt Track and the Dirt Track.  The Super Stocks have an old-school feel with rumbling V8 engines and a blend of old and new body styles.  Drivers mix it up with fender-banging action, and the same cars race competitively on both the asphalt and dirt surfaces with minimal changes.

The Super Stocks will be elevated locally within the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series to "Division II" designation.  As a result, an extra $1,000 will be added to the post-season Top 10 Super Stock point funds for each track for the 2017 season, and the champions will each win a minimum of $1,000.

In turn, the entry-level Mini Stock division – which features production vehicles with stock four-cylinder engines and only slight, affordable modifications for racing – has been bumped up to "Division III" status.  Each track's Mini Stock champion will win $500 in 2017.

Full season schedules are still under construction and are expected to be released before January 1, with several new features added to both tracks.  Information for the annual Banquet of Champions will also be made available soon.

Devil's Bowl Speedway is located on Route 22A in West Haven, Vt., four miles north of Exit 2 on U.S. Route 4.  For more information, visitwww.DevilsBowlSpeedwayVT.com or call (802) 265-3112.  Devil's Bowl Speedway is on Facebook at facebook.com/DevilsBowlSpeedway and on Twitter and Instagram at @DevilsBowlSpeed; follow the action using the #DevilsBowl hashtag.

 

Devil's Bowl Speedway – West Haven, Vt.

Asphalt Late Model Division – 2017 Schedule

(subject to change)

 

(NOTE: Full 2017 event schedules expected to be released on or before January 1.)

 

Date/Time/Event                                                                                                                     

Sun., May 7 – 1:30 p.m. – American-Canadian Tour "Spring Green 117"

Sat., June 3 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., June 24 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., July 22 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., Aug. 12 – 7:00 p.m. – Late Model 50 – $800 to win

Sat., Aug. 26 – 7:00 p.m. – "Double Stack" Night – Late Model Twin 25s

Sun., Sept. 10 – 1:30 p.m. – American-Canadian Tour (event format TBD)

 

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2016-12-01

NASCAR Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Monster Energy

for Premier Series Entitlement

Brand Becomes Official Energy Drink of NASCAR, NASCAR All-Star Race Title Sponsor

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 1, 2016) — NASCAR and Monster Energy announced today a multi-year agreement for the premier series entitlement as well as the prestigious annual NASCAR All-Star Race. Monster Energy, which will begin its tenure as naming rights partner on Jan. 1, 2017, will become only the third company to serve as the entitlement sponsor in NASCAR premier series history, following RJ Reynolds and Sprint/Nextel.

 

As part of the agreement, the brand also becomes the Official Energy Drink of NASCAR.

 

"Monster Energy is a brand built on excitement and enthusiasm, qualities that align with NASCAR," said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. "This sponsorship position is the most unique in all of sports and entertainment, and we are thrilled to have a partner that will help us further elevate the series. Today's announcement is the culmination of a thorough search, one that resulted in the right partner at this important time in our sport's history."

 

NASCAR premier series races long have been a bucket-list destination for sports fans throughout the country, and starting next season, Monster Energy will elevate the event experience to an even higher level.  As part of the agreement, Monster Energy will engage with fans in creative, innovative ways at all race tracks where the premier series will race.

 

"Monster Energy has an established and versatile history in motorsports, and we're thrilled to take this historic next step," said Rodney Sacks, Monster Beverage Chairman and CEO. "We feel strongly that our brand is a perfect fit for this sport and its star athletes. We look forward to interacting with the millions of passionate NASCAR fans week-in, week out."

 

About NASCAR

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

 

About Monster Beverage Corporation

Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries.  The Company's subsidiaries develop and market energy drinks, including Monster Energy® energy drinks, Monster Energy Extra Strength Nitrous Technology® energy drinks, Java Monster® non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, Monster Rehab® non-carbonated energy drinks with electrolytes, Muscle Monster® Energy Shakes, Übermonster® energy drinks, NOS® energy drinks, Full Throttle® energy drinks, Burn® energy drinks, Samurai® energy drinks, Relentless® energy drinks, Mother® energy drinks, Power Play® energy drinks, BU® energy drinks, Nalu® energy drinks, BPM® energy drinks, Gladiator® energy drinks, and Ultra® energy drinks.  The Company's subsidiaries also develop and market MutantTM Super Soda.  For more information, visit www.monsterbevcorp.com.

 

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Davis Named Managing Director and Chief Security Officer

Davis Named Managing Director and Chief Security Officer

Veteran FBI Executive Brings Wealth of Experience to Role

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 30, 2016) – NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation have named veteran FBI executive and risk management expert Christopher Davis as Managing Director and Chief Security Officer.

 

Davis will lead strategy development and execution for corporate, facility and event security, working closely with international and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies on behalf of fans, venues, teams, and infrastructure. Davis will assume leadership of the NASCAR and ISC senior management-directed implementation of their enterprise-wide security strategies. Through his role at NASCAR, Davis also will work closely with other venues that host NASCAR-sanctioned races.

 

Davis brings a distinguished public and private sector leadership background to the new position, including service as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Inspector for the FBI. In addition to his lengthy FBI tenure, Davis held senior executive positions with private firms Contemporary Services Corporation and Sequrus, LLC.

 

"With his broad experience and proven success as a leader at every level, Chris is exactly the right fit to oversee the very complex security and risk management operations for our sport," said Mike Helton, Vice Chairman, NASCAR. "His involvement with the Olympics, multiple professional and college sports championships and other mass gathering events makes him the ideal choice to evolve and implement full-spectrum security strategies for our events, facilities and business."

 

"We're pleased that we were able to work with NASCAR to hire a professional of Chris' caliber," said John Saunders, President, ISC. "He will manage our entire portfolio of facilities and events, which are led by NASCAR races but also increasingly include other entertainment events. This hire is reflective of ISC's desire to always put the fans first as we grow and expand our business."

 

A native of New Jersey, Davis earned his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University. Prior to joining the FBI, Davis played briefly in the National Football League (NFL).

 

Davis oversaw security and emergency preparedness operations for numerous high profile events and venues during his FBI career. Among the highlights are:

 

·         Supervisory Special Agent, Los Angeles Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he managed interagency coordination;

·         Sector Commander, Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, where Davis was hand-selected to lead and manage assets charged with ensuring venue and operational security for the 2002 Winter Olympic games;

·         Assistant Legal Attaché, United States Embassy, Ottawa, Canada, where he oversaw security and contingency planning for the G-8 Summit as well as Presidential and Secretary of State delegation visits

·         Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Executive Manager, Orlando and Tampa, Florida, where Davis was principally charged with directing the FBI's security effort for Super Bowl XLIII, the 2008 World Series and NBA Finals, the 2012 NBA All-Star Game and Weekend, and the 2012 Republican National Convention.

 

After completing his FBI career, Davis served as Senior Vice President for Contemporary Services Corporation and Vice President for Sequrus, overseeing those firms' security consulting and business development efforts.

 

About ISC

International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities, currently promoting more than 100 racing events annually as well as numerous other motorsports-related activities.  The Company owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major motorsports entertainment facilities, including Daytona International Speedway® in Florida (home of the DAYTONA 500®); Talladega Superspeedway® in Alabama; Michigan International Speedway® located outside Detroit; Richmond International Raceway® in Virginia; Auto Club Speedway of Southern CaliforniaSM near Los Angeles; Kansas Speedway® in Kansas City, Kansas; Phoenix International Raceway® in Arizona; Chicagoland Speedway® and Route 66 RacewaySM near Chicago, Illinois;  Homestead-Miami SpeedwaySM in Florida; Martinsville Speedway® in Virginia; Darlington Raceway® in South Carolina; and Watkins Glen International® in New York. 

The Company also owns and operates Motor Racing NetworkSM, the nation's largest independent sports radio network and Americrown Service CorporationSM, a subsidiary that provides catering services, and food and beverage concessions.  In addition, the Company has a 50 percent interest in the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.  For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.internationalspeedwaycorporation.com

 

About NASCAR

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

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Comcast’s XFINITY Brand “Makes Its Name” As The 2016 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award Recipient

Comcast's XFINITY Brand "Makes Its Name" As The 2016 NASCAR

Marketing Achievement Award Recipient

XFINITY X1 Technology Brings Fans Closer to NASCAR than Ever Before

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2016) – Comcast will be honored with the 2016 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award for its support of the NASCAR XFINITY Series™, known as the series "Where Names Are Made." The company, which also serves as the Official Entertainment Provider of NASCAR®, will be recognized at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards today.

 

Entering the sport with a historic 10-year entitlement agreement last year, XFINITY is changing the way fans experience NASCAR by introducing live race stats and data directly to the TV through their XFINITY X1 platform. XFINITY X1 provides an insider's look at the action taking place across NASCAR's three national series each race weekend, along with custom video content, weekly exclusive VOD content, live leaderboards, up-to-the-second race stats, interactive championship point standings, and much more.

 

At the track, Comcast engaged fans, the industry and media at its state-of-the-art activation space, the XFINITY Zone. The award-winning fan zone allowed thousands of fans to interact with drivers and utilize the technology that is changing the live sports TV experience. Off the track, Comcast is working to recognize charitable efforts of NASCAR team members through the Comcast Community Champion of the Year Award, which was created in 2015.

 

"The innovation that Comcast delivers through its XFINITY brand drives deeper engagement and is transforming the way fans consume our sport," said Brent Dewar, NASCAR Chief Operating Officer. "Our partnership with Comcast is one of the most unique and powerful in all of sports, and our work together this year has helped elevate the NASCAR XFNITY Series to new heights."   

 

In year two of the partnership, NASCAR and XFINITY collaborated on changes that differentiated the series and further integrated the XFINITY brand into the sport. The introduction of an elimination-style Chase and a new Dash 4 Cash format enhanced competition, spiked fan interest, and generated even more drama around the series. The competition changes were accompanied by a new visual identity, providing the NASCAR XFINITY Series with its own distinct look across digital, social, at-track and on broadcast.

 

"We are honored and excited to accept this year's NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award, as it is a direct reflection of the successful and progressive partnership we've had with NASCAR since entering the sport in 2015," said Matt Lederer, Executive Director of Sports Marketing at Comcast. "All of us at Comcast are committed to continuing to find new and innovative ways to bring fans closer to the sport they love through XFINITY products and services."

 

Comcast's integrated marketing strategy was expansive: 

  • NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers captured more than 70 unique, first-person social videos that were shared as part of Comcast's "My Chase" program

·         Produced original television creative promoting the series throughout the season

  • Created the XFINITY Zone, an 85-foot-by-85-foot display area that showed off X1 technology, and hosted fans across 14 NASCAR events

·         Hosted the first-ever "off-campus" NASCAR Fuel For Business Council meeting in Philadelphia, welcoming nearly 50 Official Partners to facilitate business to business opportunities

·         Comcast and Pocono Raceway hosted NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers around the Road 2 Pocono, which included a City Hall proclamation and a parade lap down the streets of Philadelphia

                                                                                                             

Other previous winners of the NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award include Sunoco; Coca-Cola; Mars, Incorporated; Nationwide Insurance; Sprint; and Toyota.

 

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week will culminate with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards. NBCSN presents complete coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Friday, Dec. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. ET with "NASCAR America," followed by the red carpet at 8 p.m. ET and the awards broadcast at 9 p.m. ET. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also begin coverage at 8 p.m. ET.

 

About NASCAR

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

 

Contact:

Chris Tropeano

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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2016-11-29

RAPHAEL LESSARD EN ROUTE POUR LE 49E SNOWBALL DERBY

Après avoir remporté le Championnat 2016 de la série CARS Super Late Model Tour, le natif de St-Joseph-de-Beauce, Raphaël Lessard, sera en piste pour une deuxième fois de la saison au 5 Flags Speedway à Pensacola en Floride pour participer au 49e Snowball Derby dimanche le 4 décembre. Considéré comme la course de Super Late Model la plus prestigieuse de la saison aux États-Unis, cette course attire bon an mal an près de 70 pilotes, donc certains viennent des diverses séries NASCAR.  Ceux-ci vont tenter de se faire une place sur la grille parmi les 37 positions de départ disponibles.

 

L'oval du 5 Flags Speedway est d'une longueur d'un demi mille avec des inclinaisons de 15 degrés dans les courbes et 9 degrés sur les lignes droites.

 

À l'occasion de sa dernière course de l'année, et en partenariat avec Toyota et TRD, la Camry #99 de Raphaël arborera le slogan « I BRAKE FOR TRAINS », une campagne de sensibilisation de CSX Transportation, pour la sécurité aux abords des voies ferrées. CSX est un important transporteur ferroviaire de fret avec un réseau de plus de 34 000 km desservant le Québec, l'Ontario et 23 états américains.

 

La course de 300 tours ainsi que les qualifications et essaies,  seront diffusés en direct sur le site Web Speed51.com (option payante). Vous pouvez également suivre en temps réel les performances sur piste de Raphaël sur le site Web Race-Monitor.com.  


Qui :      Raphaël Lessard et la Camry #99 FRL Express/Team Coach Imaging/

               Toyota- TRD/JBLAudio de l'équipe de course David Gilliland Racing

 

Quoi :    Le 49e Snowball Derby - une course de 300 tours.

 

Quand : Dimanche le 4 décembre, 15 h HNE

                Qualifications : le vendredi 2 décembre à 19 h HNE

 

Où :       5 Flags Speedway, Pensacola, Floride




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PASS Sets 2017 Dates To Crown Super Late Model’s National Champion

PASS Sets 2017 Dates To Crown Super Late Model's National Champion

 

-       44th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway to pay PASS Super Late Model winner $25,000, plus $25,000 in guaranteed lap leader money

-       Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Continues Tradition as Spring's Premier Super Late Model Event

-       Dillon, Orange County, Thompson, And Beech Ridge Fill Out Remainder Of Championship Schedule

 

NAPLES, ME (November 29) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials have released the six dates and locations that will make up the 10th Annual PASS National Championship Series.  The schedule is comprised of six premier Super Late Model events in both PASS North and PASS South that will determine an overall PASS National Champion.  The PASS National Championship Series will see the champion crowned for the first time ever at the prestigious 44th Annual Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway in August.  And, the PASS National Championship Series will return to North Carolina's Orange County Speedway next March for the first time since 2014. 

Since 2008, some of the best short track racers in North America have captured the PASS National Championship including Cassius Clark, Ben Rowe, Preston Peltier, Jay Fogleman, and Joey Doiron.  While awards are currently still being finalized, the champion will once again receive a one-of-a-kind championship trophy featuring the American Bald Eagle.  Additional awards will be announced at a later date.

"Ten years ago, with our presence across the Eastern Seaboard and Canada, we felt the time was right to crown Super Late Model racing's true National champion," said PASS President Tom Mayberry.  "We're very happy to be able to announce the PASS National Championship schedule for 2017 at such an early date.  These events exemplify what's great about short track racing and we feel each of them will attract the best Super Late Model drivers from across the continent.  We're also very happy to crown the 2017 PASS National Champion at the 44th Annual Oxford 250 for the first time in history.  It's just another layer added to make this great race even better."

The PASS National Championship Series, along with the 2017 PASS South championship season, gets underway in just over two months with the Winter Meltdown at the South Carolina Clash at Dillon Motor Speedway in South Carolina on February 4.  Fittingly on Super Bowl weekend, fans will get to see drivers from across the spectrum of short track racing as the PASS Super Late Models will race for 200 laps and $6,000 to win, plus a major event for the Dillon Motor Speedway Late Models as part of the Winter Meltdown at the South Carolina Clash.

From Dillon Motor Speedway in February, it is back to one of the most traditional stops in the south as PASS returns to Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, NC for the first time since 2014.  The 10th Running of the Orange Blossom Special on March 25 will see the PASS tour tackle the high banks for 150 laps.  Orange County Speedway has been made famous for featuring three wide racing on its ultra-high banks.

Race three of the 2017 PASS National Championship Series will be the first of the year in New England and will be contested at one of the fastest tracks in the country.  The PASS Super Late Models will compete for 75 laps at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Connecticut as part of the annual Icebreaker weekend April 1-2, along with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.  PASS made a success return to Thompson Speedway last year in an event won by Garrett Hall.  The Icebreaker will also once again double as the PASS North Super Late Model championship season opener.

The PASS National Championship Series will then head back south to the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina onApril 15.  The 12th Annual Easter Bunny 150 will continue in 2017 as one of short track racing's biggest events of the Spring.  Since veteran Mike Rowe won the first Easter Bunny 150 back in 2006 to Ben Rowe winning the most recent edition last year, Hickory Motor Speedway's hallowed victory lane has been cherished by every Super Late Model driver that has followed in his their tire tracks. 

Next up, the PASS National Championship Series will conclude a busy month of April at the Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME.  The Beech Ridge 300 on April 29 is always a favorite for both fans and competitors and this year's contest will be no different.

The final race on the 2017 PASS National Championship Series will be at perhaps the most legendary of all short track races.  The 44th Annual Oxford 250 at Maine's Oxford Plains Speedway on August 27 will continue a tradition that started in 1974 and has seen such winners as Butch Lindley, Geoff Bodine, Junior Hanley, Ricky Craven, Kevin Harvick, and Kyle Busch.  And, with one of the richest purses in all of Super Late Model racing, the Oxford 250 should once again attract North America's best drivers, all competing for the $25,000 winner's share.  This year winner, Pelham, NH's Wayne Helliwell, Jr., bested over 60 other drivers to claim nearly $30,000 for his first win in the prestigious race.

The 2017 PASS North Super Late Model schedule will be announced in the next 7-10 days awaiting the confirmation of dates from two tracks.  The final date for the PASS South Super Late Model schedule will also be announced in the coming days.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway and the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway.  For technical information on the PASS National Championship Series please contact Charlie Rockwell after 5 PM at 802-754-2822.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039 or alandietzpass@live.com.  Please visit ProAllStarsSeries.com for more information and don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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