Brighton Speedway is gearing up for its annual Winterfest. The first day of action takes place Saturday, January 26. Click here for a listing of events....
An Indian automaker appears poised to purchase the legendary Jaguar and Land Rover brands from struggling Ford Motor Co....
Safety and terror concerns have caused organizers to cancel the 30th edition of the world famous Dakar Rally...
Last night, at the age of 102, longtime Toronto Star sports reporter Milt Dunnell passed away. There's a nice tribute to him, written by his son, here. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dunnell on the shuttle ride from the King St. Holiday Inn down to the CNE grounds during a Toronto Molson Indy weekend in the early '90s. He was extremely friendly and I remember we chatted about some of the races, including Jacques Villeneuve's Toyota Atlantic appearance. I'll never forget at the end of the ride when we stepped off the bus and he introduced me to Brian Williams (then of the CBC). "Brian, do you know my friend Greg MacPherson?" I almost fell over. I never had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Dunnell again, but I'll never forget my chance meeting with this legend of Canadian sports journalism...
The January edition of the Sports Car Club of BC 'Pit Pass' newsletter is located here.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Drags: St. Thomas Dragway to host 'Show me the Money Tour' ... and other news
SHOW ME THE MONEY TOUR HEADING TO ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY
SPARTA, ON - Canada's longest running and richest drag racing series, The Show Me the Money Tour, will be coming to St. Thomas Dragway July 4,5& 6, 2008. The tour which regularly campaigns in Northern and Eastern Ontario as well as Quebec, is Canada's most successful touring drag racing series.
Operated by Arnie Malcolm of Luskville Dragway just west of Ottawa in Quebec the series feature's a monster $10,000 payout for Sunday's Super Pro/Top class as well as large payouts for Mod/Pro, Street and Bike/Sled. The St. Thomas Dragway Stop on the Tour will also include Top Sportsman and Top Dragster classes.
Benson Auto Parts, based in Ottawa, is the major sponsor of the series and Benson's Glenn Highland stated that this move coincides with Benson's expansion into Western Ontario. They have already opened two stores in London, one across from Ace Radiator on Bessemer Road and the other across from Kydd Radiator on Hamilton Road.
Malcolm attended the Turkey Nationals in October with several of his racers and had this to say - "I've got to be honest, I fell in love with the place, one of the nicest tracks I have ever been to and I had a blast racing there!!" Malcolm added that additional enhancements to the show will be announced at a later date.
For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263 or visit the website at http://www.stthomasdragway.com/. Arnie Malcolm can be reached at arnie.malcolm@sympatico.ca or at http://www.luskvilledragway.com/.
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ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY DRIVERS' MEETING
The 2008 St. Thomas Dragway Driver's Meeting will be held Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10 A.M. at the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena, 80 Wilson Ave., St. Thomas. Doors open at 9.30 A.M. for coffee and donuts. For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263, FAX 519-775-2593 or visit the website at http://www.stthomasdragway.com/.
SPARTA, ON - Canada's longest running and richest drag racing series, The Show Me the Money Tour, will be coming to St. Thomas Dragway July 4,5& 6, 2008. The tour which regularly campaigns in Northern and Eastern Ontario as well as Quebec, is Canada's most successful touring drag racing series.
Operated by Arnie Malcolm of Luskville Dragway just west of Ottawa in Quebec the series feature's a monster $10,000 payout for Sunday's Super Pro/Top class as well as large payouts for Mod/Pro, Street and Bike/Sled. The St. Thomas Dragway Stop on the Tour will also include Top Sportsman and Top Dragster classes.
Benson Auto Parts, based in Ottawa, is the major sponsor of the series and Benson's Glenn Highland stated that this move coincides with Benson's expansion into Western Ontario. They have already opened two stores in London, one across from Ace Radiator on Bessemer Road and the other across from Kydd Radiator on Hamilton Road.
Malcolm attended the Turkey Nationals in October with several of his racers and had this to say - "I've got to be honest, I fell in love with the place, one of the nicest tracks I have ever been to and I had a blast racing there!!" Malcolm added that additional enhancements to the show will be announced at a later date.
For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263 or visit the website at http://www.stthomasdragway.com/. Arnie Malcolm can be reached at arnie.malcolm@sympatico.ca or at http://www.luskvilledragway.com/.
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ST. THOMAS DRAGWAY DRIVERS' MEETING
The 2008 St. Thomas Dragway Driver's Meeting will be held Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10 A.M. at the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Arena, 80 Wilson Ave., St. Thomas. Doors open at 9.30 A.M. for coffee and donuts. For further information, contact the track at 519-775-2263, FAX 519-775-2593 or visit the website at http://www.stthomasdragway.com/.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Sneak peek of the cover of our next issue on the Inside Track Facebook Group page
Who is on the cover of Volume 11, Issue 12 of Inside Track?
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NCATS: Haldex returning with Doug Brown for '08
PHOTO: Brian W. Bowerman, Dir. N.A. Aftermarket Sales Haldex Comm. Vehicle Systems (l) and Doug Brown (r) confirm Haldex's title sponsorship commitment through 2008.
BRANTFORD, ON – The #10 HB Motorsports Dodges will again be carrying the same familiar blue and white colours of Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems when the green flag waves to start the 2008 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.
Confirmation of the return of last year’s Title Sponsor was conveyed to the Brantford, Ontario-based team on December 21st at the Canadian headquarters of the commercial vehicle systems company in Guelph, Ontario.
“We are thrilled to have Haldex back again in 2007”, stated driver Doug Brown following the meeting. “Their management and staff have been extremely supportive of our efforts despite our 2007 results and they obviously appreciate that the nature of our sport can dramatically affect a team’s performance. With their continuing support and the interest expressed by others, we are determined to provide Haldex and our other returning and new marketing partners with the exposure and results they deserve.
“2007 being our first year of involvement with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and the first year for NASCAR racing in Canada, it is great to get involved on the ground floor in any event - obviously a learning curve for all of us,” stated Brian W Bowerman,Director North American Aftermarket Sales, Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems.
“Being the first year, we were not well prepared to give our full assistance and backing to Doug Brown’s race team (in 2007). We did however find it very exciting, fast paced and full of surprises in many aspects of the sport, but that is racing and that is what also makes it so exciting.
We at Haldex are pleased to continue with our sponsorship leading into 2008. We have a wide range of customers across Canada and many have contacted us excited to see the Haldex name so prominently displayed creating enthusiasm within their own organizations since they have involvement with our Company. We are looking forward to taking every opportunity to take both HB Motorsports and the Haldex name to the next level and make them a household name in both our industry and outside our industries.”
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems (http://www.hbsna.com/) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty air brake systems and suspension control components. It operates globally with North American headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, and manufacturing and engineering facilities throughout the world. While Haldex boasts majority market share in spring brakes, slack adjusters and ABS systems throughout Canada, they are also well known for their trusted remanufactured line and Ontario-located brake reline facilities.
Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems is a part of Haldex Group (http://www.haldex.com/), an innovator in vehicle technology and supplier of proprietary products for trucks, cars and industrial vehicles on a global basis. Haldex Group is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, and has annual sales of $1 billion with 4.400 employees
Doug Brown and his team will continue to pursue additional sponsorship/ marketing partners seeking an exciting and popular medium for the promotion of their products and/or services to a demographically desirable audience.
“With the diverse national schedule we had last season, the terrific coverage provided by TSN and the full support of NASCAR and Canadian Tire, we believe our sports and our series is ideally suited to businesses seeking alternative ways to reach the Canadian consumer and to attract new clients seeking those products and services.”
Businesses seeking information on the marketing programs available through HB Motorsports should contact the team at (519) 752-9531 or (905) 301-5289 or through the team’s web site http://www.dougbrown.net/.
Prepared by Ken SpencerMarketing and Media Relations Motorsport / HB Motorsports
Prepared by Ken SpencerMarketing and Media Relations Motorsport / HB Motorsports
Canadian racer set to compete in ’08 Florida Winter Tour
Courtesy Danielle Duffy and Mike Maurini
HAMILTON, ON – The Cameron Motorsports (CMI) elite karting team is pleased to announce the re-signing of Rotax Senior rookie Melissa Curran. The Ontario, Canada resident will travel South throughout the winter months to compete in her new Rotax powered Maranello chassis at the ’08 edition of the Florida Winter Tour.
“We are excited to have Melissa back with the Cameron Motorsports squad,” exclaimed Danielle Duffy from the Cameron Motorsports Karting Complex in Hamilton, ON. “She is our first driver aboard our new line of Maranello chassis and I am confident that she will represent us well throughout the 2008 racing season. Both Melissa and the Cameron Motorsports team are ready to head south and get back on track.”
Curran, who will make the jump to the senior ranks of karting, will also switch chassis’ switching from a CRG model to the new Maranello. Though Curran will be swapping brands, she will not be switching teams as the Canadian karting operation of Cameron Motorsports will import and distribute both lines in 2008. The young talent will also be under the watchful eye of national level tuner Brian Bettencourt.
“Melissa is a fast and fearless driver,” commented CMI’s Team manager Trevor Wickens. “The Maranello chassis is a great chassis and we can’t wait to begin working with it. We will have a few on track at the Florida Winter Tour and hope to begin with some strong results.”
Cameron Motorsports Inc. invites anyone and everyone to stop by the team tent in Florida and check out the new line. Information on the Maranello chassis and the CMI arrive and drive program can be attained by contacting Trevor Wickens.
For more information on Cameron Motorsports, product sales and exciting dealership opportunities please contact Trevor Wickens.
For information on Cameron Motorsports racing opportunities please contact Mike Roth or Danielle Duffy at 905-679-2122 or visit them online at www.CameronMotorsports.com.
Candian Grand Prix Tickets Now on Sale!
Courtesy Grand Prix du Canada
MONTREAL, QC - Tickets are now on sale for the 2008 edition of the Canadian Grand Prix Formula 1 race, on June 6-8, at the circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. The seventh round of the FIA World Championship is more prestigious than ever, since it returns as the sole North American stop for the Formula 1 Circus thanks to the latest demise of the U.S. Grand Prix.
It's also the 30th anniversary of the inaugural Formula 1 race held in "la belle province."
"We are happy to maintain a tradition dear to the hearts of our racing fans: the annual visit of Formula 1 to Montreal, and the presentation of the always exciting Grand Prix of Canada," said François Dumontier, Executive Vice-President of the Candian Grand Prix. "The loyal fans at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit know nothing equals the experience of the Grand Prix of Canada, at Parc Jean-Drapeau."
Orders may be placed through their ticket office at 514-350-0000 between 8am and 10pm, every day of the week. Tickets may also be purchase online at www.grandprix.ca.
Brockville Hangover Re-scheduled
Courtesy Brockville Ontario Speedway
BROCKVILLE, ON - Brockville Ontario Speedway was forced to postpone their annual New Year's day Hangover Enduro after a local thaw made the track unraceable.
Race fans will have to wait another few weeks to the start of the season. The fast quarter mile oval's surface has recieved a makeover this fall and the combination of that and the recent thaw has cars sinking into the surface as the lack of frost is no longer keeping the ground firm.
The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 3rd.
*Editor's Note - The postponement could be a blessing in disguise, allowing more people to go check it out that might not after a night of New Year's Eve festivities. It's a unique event and it's great to see the event postponed as opposed to cancel due to poor weather!
BROCKVILLE, ON - Brockville Ontario Speedway was forced to postpone their annual New Year's day Hangover Enduro after a local thaw made the track unraceable.
Race fans will have to wait another few weeks to the start of the season. The fast quarter mile oval's surface has recieved a makeover this fall and the combination of that and the recent thaw has cars sinking into the surface as the lack of frost is no longer keeping the ground firm.
The event has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 3rd.
*Editor's Note - The postponement could be a blessing in disguise, allowing more people to go check it out that might not after a night of New Year's Eve festivities. It's a unique event and it's great to see the event postponed as opposed to cancel due to poor weather!
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