2018-03-08

Biggest Year Yet Planned For Airborne Park Speedway





Biggest Year Yet Planned For Airborne Park Speedway

 

PLATTSBURGH – The 2018 season at Airborne Park Speedway will return the same five regular racing divisions, with one of them receiving a name change. The 358-Modifieds, Sportsman, Mini-Mods and Strictly Stocks will return under the same name, with the Renegade division being replaced with the title of Super Stocks.

                The World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series highlights the 2018 season as the premier event. This event will have the greatest magnitude of any event run in the speedway's existence. Drivers from across the United States and Canada will venture to the 4/10th mile for the event that will payout over $52,000 in purse money on Wednesday, July 25. The series competes throughout the United States and the event at Airborne is the furthest in the northeast they will travel.

                In addition, the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will invade the speedway for the second consecutive season. They will be in action just six days after the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Tuesday, July 31. The top names of Matt Sheppard, Brett Hearn, Billy Decker and Max McLaughlin are signed up for a full season with the Super DIRTcar Series and will do battle for over $33,000 is purse money.

                The Empire Super Sprints will appear twice in 2018. A popular hit last season, they return and expect even bigger and better car counts than last season. They set the fastest lap times at Airborne during the 2017 season. The Fall Finale will include over $16,000 in purse money for the American/Canadian Sprint Car Clash in September.

                DIRTcar also has regional touring series that will stop at Airborne in 2018. The DIRTcar Sportsman Series and Pro Stock Series have a following throughout the northeast and into Canada.

                Airborne Park Speedway and Mohawk Raceway will have a five race Sportsman Series this season. Two events will be run at Airborne on May 26 and August 11, with the other three being held at Mohawk on July 20, August 31 and September 14. Each race will be a 50-lap distance.

Opening day is scheduled for April 28 with a post time of 6 p.m. All five of the regular racing divisions will be in action with the DIRTcar Sportsman Series headlining the card. A strong field of Sportsman drivers out of the Province of Quebec are expected as Quebec tracks are not scheduled to race that early in the season.

Pre-season events on the schedule include a car show at the Champlain Centre Mall in Plattsburgh on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15. Drivers will be on hand to meet with fans and display their cars for the upcoming season. The following weekend will be an open practice with a time to be announced at a later date.

With a year under our belt, we expect our product to get bigger and better and to see another increase in cars and our fan base. With the addition of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, our exposure to the racing community throughout the east coast will increase and the return of the DIRTcar Series and Empire Super Sprints will continue to impress our current fan base. Whether you are a regular or a part-time visitor, we look forward to seeing you at Airborne Park Speedway in 2018.

Date

 

4/21

Practice

4/28

DIRTcar Sportsman Series

5/5

Little Leauge Night

5/12

Autograph Night

5/19

Super Stock Special

5/26

Airborne /Mohawk Series

6/2

Volunteer Fire / EMS

6/9

ESS  /QC Lightning Sprints

6/16

358 Trophy Dash

6/23

Mid-Season Championships

6/30

4th of July  MOD LITES

7/7

Law Enforcement Night

7/14

Kids Night / Make A Wish

7/21

Spectator Races

7/25

World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series

7/28

OFF NO RACING

7/31

Super DIRTcar Series

8/4

Sport Mod Trophy Dash

8/11

Airborne /Mohawk Series

8/18

Dirt Nostalgia Tour

8/25

Military Night

9/1

Labor Day Special

9/8

Dirtcar Prostock Series

9/15

OFF NO RACING

9/22-9/23

Fall Finale

9/29

ENDURO

 

 

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2018-03-07

Electric City 167 Sparks New Excitement for the 26th Autumn Colours Classic

Electric City 167 Sparks New Excitement for the 26th Autumn Colours Classic

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Racing's biggest events create the most excitement and officials at Peterborough Speedway have created the biggest buzz of the 2018 season with the announcement of the inaugural running of the Electric City 167. A combined event for Late Model and Pro Late Model teams, the spectacular event – to be staged during the 26th edition of the Autumn Colours Classic – has a guaranteed payday of $5000 to the winner, plus another $4175 in potential lap sponsorship up for grabs.

 

"Recent developments in the Limited Late Model rules have moved those cars closer to the provincial Pro Late Model package and we thought the timing was right for a big money event that combined the 2 popular Late Model divisions," said track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse.

 

While the famed Autumn Colours weekend was already a marquee event in its own right, it lacked the prestige of a headlining race. The Electric City 167 fits that bill to perfection, while also keeping the racer's budget in mind. In addition to qualifying through time trials and a last-chance race, the main event will be run on a set of 4 tires for the 167-lap distance, with drivers allowed to utilize tires used in practice in the event of a flat.

 

The Electric City 167 pays homage to Peterborough's storied past as home to General Electric for the last 125 years, while also reflecting on 1967, the year Peterborough Speedway was built. In addition to Peterborough being the first city in Canada to have electric street lights, G.E. established itself in 1892 and remained a major employer in the region, with a workforce of 6,000 at its peak.

 

While the rules package for the Electric City 167 has yet to be finalized, Peterborough Speedway officials are determined to ensure a level playing field for racers with either type of Late Model equipment, creating the largest change to the Autumn Colours Classic since the show became a 3-day event in 2008.

 

Additional awards will be announced and a final set of event rules will be released in the following months. For more information, please contact Peterborough Speedway at705.743.5880, via e-mail: info@peterboroughspeedway.com, visit www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook page or Twitter feed.


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

 

Cavan, Ontario's Dan McHattie will be part of a strong local contingent, looking to claim the winner's purse at Peterborough Speedway's inaugural running of the Electric City 167.

 

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RGS Products 125 Rescheduled for Sunday March 18th at Caraway Speedway




 




RGS Products 125 Rescheduled for Sunday March 18th at Caraway Speedway
 


Due to forecasted weather for this weekend and teams traveling a long distance to participate in the RGS Products 125, Caraway Speedway and series officials have made the decision to reschedule this Sunday's race.  The event will be made up next Sunday, March 18th at 2:30pm.
 
"With rain forecasted Saturday night and into Sunday, we think it's in our best interest to reschedule this race to next weekend," Caraway Speedway General Manager Renee Hackett said. "There's a lot of teams traveling to Caraway Speedway this weekend and we think it's important that we save them money with such a questionable forecast."
 
The makeup event on Sunday, March 18th will go green at 2:30pm with a revamp schedule of divisions.  The PASS (Pro All-Stars Series) Super Late Models, Southern Modified Racing Series, 602 Super Limiteds, 602 Modifieds and Caraway's Limited Late Model division will all compete in the event.
 
Tickets for the event will be $20 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12 years old and kids five and under will get in free.  Pit passes will be $40 for the event.  An open practice will be hosted on Saturday from 12noon to 6pm for $25 per person.
 
"With the reschedule hopefully it will bring us better weather for our competitors and our fans," Hackett continued.  "We think this will be a great ticket for race fans.  The Modifieds and the PASS Series are fan favorites for us plus you throw in the 602 Super Limiteds, the 602 Modifieds, and our local Limiteds and we've got a show worth more than $20.  The fans are really going to be treated to a great show next weekend."
 
For more information on Caraway Speedway, visit their newly redesigned website atwww.CarawaySpeedway.com or visit them on Facebook at @caraway.speedway. You can also call the track office at 336.629.5803.


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Peterborough Speedway’s 2018 Calendar Unveiled at the 4th Annual Motorama Expo

Peterborough Speedway's 2018 Calendar Unveiled at the 4th Annual Motorama Expo

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

Motorsports enthusiasts are taking the fast lane to family fun and racing entertainment with the announcement of Peterborough Speedway's 2018 event schedule. The tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road, west of the Liftlock City is about to kick-off its 51stconsecutive season of weekly operation and track owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says releasing the agenda for the new year at the 4th annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo – March 9ththrough 11th – at the International Centre in Toronto is the ideal launch pad.

 

"Talking to the fans is an important part of my job as a promoter and events like the Motorama Show are the perfect opportunity to do some bench racing," J.P. Josiasse said. "Our team has worked hard to put together what we believe is a winning schedule and releasing it at occasion like this allows the people who come through the turnstiles every week to give us some instant feedback."

 

Peterborough Speedway's 2018 calendar gets underway Saturday, May 19th with the traditional Country 105 Season Opener, featuring free spectator grandstand admission and a fan appreciation autograph session at intermission. On track action includes the hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck, Super Stock and Late Model divisions; along with the Trailers Plus Eastern Ontario Legend Series. Pit gates open at 1:00, with grandstand access at 3:00 and season's first green flag at 5:00.

 

Participation at the Motorama Expo is the first in a series of pre-season promotional events for the venue known as Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval. There will also be a Peterborough Speedway display at the 40th annual Home, Cottage and Country Show – April 6th, 7th & 8th – at the Evinrude Centre. Other show dates and locations will also be made available. Check the track's web-site for details.

 

Bullring bullet points: A season pass is a great way to make sure you don't miss a second of the action during the 2018 schedule. There are packages and plans to suit any budget. To learn more, select the 'fan info' tab at www.peterboroughspeedway.com and select season passes from the drop- down menu.

The 51st season of continuous action at Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval is taking shape as the promotional team at Peterborough Speedway gets ready for ...

 

Stay up-to-date with the latest off-season news and information by liking the Peterborough Speedway Facebook page or following the track on Twitter. Fans can also download the free app on their Smartphone.

 

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

 

It was a banner year for Stayner, Ontario's Brandon Watson, who won Autumn Colours Classic, the APC Pro Late Model event at Peterborough Speedway and the 2017 series championship. The popular tour returns to the track Saturday, June 16th

 

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THE RING BROTHERS-BUILT PRESTONE JAVELIN DEFIANT! WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

THE RING BROTHERS-BUILT PRESTONE JAVELIN DEFIANT! 
WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 9, 10 & 11, 2018 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 2, 2018 • One of the highlights of the SEMA show in Las Vegas last fall was the unveiling of a stunning 1972 AMC Javelin AMX in the Prestone booth.

Built by the legendary Ring Brothers and dubbed "Defiant!" the car is powered by a 6.2-litre Hemi Mopar Hellcat engine, fitted with a Whipple 4.5-litre Supercharger that produces 1,036 horsepower!

But it's Jim and Mike Rings' incredible attention to design and detail that has made the car the attention magnet it's become in the months since its debut.

Defiant! is the cover car on this month's issue of Hot Rod Magazine. Add that exposure to recent appearances on Jay Leno's Garage and countless internet sites, and millions of auto enthusiasts have been exposed to pictures, videos and information on this incredible car.

Defiant! will make its Canadian debut at the Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers. The show takes place March 9, 10 & 11 at Toronto's International Centre.

Arguably the wildest custom vehicle ever to come out of the Ring Brothers shop in Wisconsin, its extreme appearance, cutting-edge construction techniques and four-digit horsepower output have made it the hottest build in the industry.

Commissioned by Prestone, the Ring Brothers were approached to build a special vehicle. Turns out Jim and Mike already had a canvas in mind – a 1972 Javelin that had been rolling around their hometown for over four decades.

With a 12-month deadline until the 2017 SEMA show, the duo went to work digitally designing their vision, and then building it in their machine shop and carbon fiber facility.

The Rings extended the Javelin's wheelbase by moving the wheels forward six and a half inches. The car's distinctive wheel arches were moved forward and recreated in carbon fiber to pair with a new hood, front fenders, grille and front valance. Other custom details include tail lights, bumpers, trim and engine bay accessories all machined out of blocks of aluminum at the Ring Brothers facility.

"I was at the Prestone booth at SEMA (below) when Jessi Combs introduced the Ring Brothers and talked with them about the car," said Motorama co-promoter Greg MacPherson. "There was a huge crowd and everyone gasped when they pulled the cover off. It's a beautiful car and people were all over it for long periods of time checking out every minute detail.

"We couldn't believe it when we heard that there was a possibility that Defiant! could come to the Toronto Motorama show. Thank you to Prestone and Mike O'Connor of the Evolution / Gem-Sen Group of Companies for making this happen!"

In addition to bringing the Prestone Javelin to Motorama, Prestone is also giving a jug of anti-freeze to every car in competition in the custom car and hot rod categories. Vehicle owners who have displayed the product beside their vehicles throughout the show will be eligible for thePrestone Cool Pick Award and a special prize.

ABOUT PRESTONE: Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Prestone is the number one branded consumer choice for antifreeze/coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid in North America. Prestone manufactures and markets antifreeze/coolant, brake and power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid and other leading vehicle maintenance products. Prestone antifreeze/coolant has protected vehicle cooling systems since 1927. To get the latest information, you can look to Prestone's website, YouTube or by following Prestone on social media: www.facebook.com/prestoneofficial, www.twitter.com/prestone or www.instagram.com/prestoneofficial.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO: The fourth annualMotorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers takes place March 9, 10 & 11, 2018 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 300,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visitwww.MotoramaShow.com.

 

 

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2018-03-05

STREET OUTLAWS STAR JEFF LUTZ AND DRAG WEEK CHAMP DAVID SCHROEDER TO APPEAR WITH THEIR CARS AT TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

STREET OUTLAWS STAR JEFF LUTZ AND DRAG WEEK CHAMP DAVID SCHROEDER TO APPEAR WITH THEIR CARS AT TORONTO MOTORAMA SHOW

March 9, 10 & 11, 2018 at Toronto's International Centre

 

TORONTO, ON // MARCH 5, 2018 • In 2015, Jeff Lutz brought his Drag Week-winning '57 Bel-Air – one of the legendary 'Evil Twins' – to the inaugural Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers. A year later, he was back at the show with his incredible '69 street legal Camaro Pro Mod dubbed 'Mad Max,' which also dominated Drag Week.

After a one-year hiatus, Lutz is returning to Toronto and Motorama, this time brining his stunning 3,500 horsepower '57 Chevy that is currently working its way up 'The List' on Discovery Channel's hit showStreet Outlaws. Motorama runs March 9, 10 & 11 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

Lutz, who hails from Callery, PA, and his car will be appearing in a Drag Week feature booth alongside of another Drag Week champ – Toronto's own David Schroeder. Schroeder will be making his Motorama debut and he'll be bringing the gorgeous '66 Corvette that he drove to victory last fall at Drag Week, earning the Overall and Unlimited Class titles.

The display will also feature Schroeder's previous Hot Rod Drag Week ride, a red '55 Chevy, as well as the trailer he uses to haul tires and equipment from track-to-track during the unique competition.

Drag Week rules stipulate that the race vehicle must also function as a street legal tow vehicle, getting the driver, the race car, tools and equipment to the various tracks.

There are quarter-mile competitions on five consecutive days at four different tracks around the US Midwest, requiring the cars to travel more than 1,000 miles on public roads and highways without the aid of support vehicles. It's a gruelling competition that takes a heavy toll on the racers and equipment.

To make his third Toronto appearance, Lutz and his son, Jeff Jr., will be driving all-night from Oklahoma City after a day of filming an episode of Street Outlaws.

"Since the first time we met Jeff Lutz and his family – including their two appearances atMotorama and running into them regularly at SEMA and PRI – it's always been a pleasure to see them," said Motorama co-promoter Greg MacPherson. "We're honoured that he and Jeff Jr. are making this huge effort to make it back to Motorama and we can't wait to have them and their '57 Chevy at the show.

"We're also very excited about David Schroeder being able to come. This is something we've worked on for several years but the timing hasn't worked out… until now. Having a Torontonian as the reigning Drag Week champion and him bringing his winning car – as well as his '55 Chevy and his trailer – is a huge thrill. We're excited that Canadian car and racing fans will be able to meet Jeff and David, see their cars, and get a good idea of what Drag Week is all about."

Lutz and Schroeder will be at Motorama throughout the show, signing autographs and meeting fans, at their booth in Hall 2.

They'll also be participating in the drag racing panel discussion on The Johnsonville Stage onSaturday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m., alongside of 2016 NHRA Funny Car champion Ron Capps and other local straight-line racers.

For tickets and show information – including celebrity appearance times – visitwww.MotoramaShow.com.

 

ABOUT THE MOTORAMA CUSTOM CAR & MOTORSPORTS EXPO PRESENTED BY MOTHERS: The fourth annual Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo Presented by Mothers takes place March 9, 10 & 11, 2018 at The International Centre, across from Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The show features more than 300,000 square feet of custom cars, hot rods, racing vehicles of all kinds, tuners, displays and exhibitors. Motorama is Canada's biggest late-winter celebration of automobiles and motorsports. For information about the show, including tickets, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, and more, call (416) 962-7223, email info@MotoramaShow.com or visit www.MotoramaShow.com.

 

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2018-03-04

La détermination de Mickael Isabelle

Le 04 mars 2018, Québec 


La détermination de Mickael Isabelle 





Pour une 4e saison consécutive, nous pourrons revoir en piste le pilote de Shannon Mickael Isabelle à bord de la voiture #77. Un pilote qui nous a sans aucun doute démontré toute la détermination et la passion que son équipe et lui avait lors de la saison 2017. 

En effet, c'est avec un début de saison difficile que l'équipe a dû composer. Avec un accident majeur dès le premier programme qui a grandement endommagé la voiture, il a fallu que tous se retroussent les manches et que les commanditaires de l'équipe les appuient plus que jamais afin d'être de retour. Et comble du malheur, un autre incident, cette fois en pratique, dès son retour est venueencore une fois nuire aux chances de participer au championnat pour la saison 2017. 

Non pas sans moment de découragement, l'équipe s'est encore une fois relevé les manches pour revenir en piste réalisant à son retour une 5e position qui sonnait comme une victoire aux yeux de tous. 

Sans aucun doute, le jeune pilote a tout le talent et la fouge qu'il faut pour devenir un joueur important dans le championnat 2018. Bien que tout dépendra comme plusieurs de l'implication de commanditaires afin de combler les frais de cette saison, Mickael Isabelle a démontré qu'il pouvait se tailler une place parmi les meneurs. 

 

Le parcours de Mickaël

 

Dès son jeune âge, Mickaël accompagne son père, Mario Isabelle qui est chef mécanicien pour l'équipe #95. Steve est plus que son oncle, c'est son idole; l'amour de la vitesse et de la mécanique les unit. Il parcourt, semaine après semaine, les pistes de la région et se souvient que son parrain vivait pour les courses, pour performer! 

 

C'est à l'âge de 15 ans, soit en 2009, qu'il participe à sa première course lors d'un Enduro 150 tours sur la piste du Circuit Ste-Croix Riverside Speedway. Avec une voiture fournie par son oncle Gilles Hamel, il termine cette épreuve en 11e position sur 58 voitures, et ce malgré une crevaison. Lui qui idolâtrait son parrain depuis toujours a su que la passion des courses faisait aussi partie de lui! En 2013, il fait 4 sorties dans la classe Sport Compact Amateur (anciennement Kamikaze) où il se démarquera en remportant 2 podiums. En 2014, suite à l'annonce d'un cancer chez un membre très près de son entourage, Mickaël ne participera qu'à un seul programme où il terminera en 4e position. 

 

Lorsque ses grands-parents Lesage lui ont demandé de prendre le volant de la voiture #95 pour la saison 2015, il en venait de soi pour lui d'assurer la continuité de cette passion familiale. Mickael a dépassé les attentes remportant le titre de recrue Méchoui International en plus du prix de l'équipe de l'année. 

 

En 2016, Mickaël Isabelle reprend ses couleurs prenant le volant à bord de la voiture #77 il a encore une fois su nous surprendre en étant solide en piste et sachant s'entouré d'une équipe d'expérience. 

Bonne saison à Mickael ainsi qu'à toute l'équipe ! 

 

Marie-Claude Levasseur, Relationniste


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