Craig Scott: Powering A Part-Time PassionBy Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Track Press Releases
Last Lap Havoc Leads To Tiemersma Victory At Sunset
By: Spencer Lewis, Sunset Speedway
After a 27-lap battle, two late-race restarts and a three day review process, Tony “The Gun” Tiemersma exited week-2 with his first
victory of the young 2012 season.
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Kawartha Speedway 2012: Practice Perfects Performance
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Smart racecar drivers know there’s no easy path to victory lane. You can’t ask for directions at a gas station or speak to someone
on the street. Its one of the few places you’ll never get to using Mapquest or a GPS. Hard work and racing luck may be the only sure
fire way to find your way to the winner’s circle. With Kawartha Speedway’s 2012 campaign inching closer at every tick of the clock,
the 3/8th mile oval at Fraserville, Ontario will host an open practice session for their 3 regular divisions – and any driver looking
to take some laps on one of the finest racing facilities in the province – Friday, May 25th.
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Linc Brown Takes a Step Closer to the Year’s First Green Flag
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications
The hours may be long, but the rewards are many. Getting a racecar ready for action at the local speedway is hard work. There’s
much more to it than just filling the tank with gas and hoping for the best. Linc Brown has been away from Kawartha Speedway’s weekly
wars since the end of the 2008 season, but his heart has never lost the desire to compete. With the 2012 campaign getting closer every
day, the Colborne, Ontario runner crossed another item off his pre-season checklist as this year’s graphics package was applied to the
#99 Kawartha Metals/The Wolf 101.5 Radio/Don Butt Auto Body/Mayhew Graphics/Clarke Motorsports Communications Dodge Charger.
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DELIVERING FAN VALUE: NEW FAMILY PASS & TICKET DISCOUNTS (UPDATED)
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Attending the races at Delaware Speedway this summer will be more affordable than a night at the movies or an evening at a hockey
game with the introduction of the track’s new Family Fun Pass and advanced discount ticket programs. The updated admission prices and
top notch racing program and expanded non-smoking areas makes Delaware Speedway the best area-destination for an evening of
entertainment this summer.
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PRACTICE DAY #2 PHOTOS & VIDEO
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway drivers took to the track for their final practice day before the May 25th pre-season shootout.
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FT GARAGE SPECIAL OWNERS POINTS PRIZING FOR WEEKLY DIVISIONS
By: Delaware Speedway PR
A special prize will be available to the owners points champions of each of the weekly divisions this season. The owners points
champion from each of the weekly classes (Late Model, Super Stock, Truck) will be receiving a tool cabinet from FT Garage.
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more.
Cornelius Begins Title Defense In Victory Lane At Sunset
By: Spencer Lewis/Sunset Speedway PR
2011 Sunset Speedway Limited Late Model champion Kevin Cornelius (No. 17 Halton Crushed Stone/Alliston Transmission Chevrolet)
picked up right where he left off in the 2012 season opener, leading all 30-laps to begin his title defense.
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Flamboro Speedway Completes Third Night Of Competition
By: Randy Spencer/Flamboro Speedway PR
Another night of nice weather greeted fans including those from the greater Hamilton area. This year, Flamboro is holding four
special community nights featuring 2 for 1 admission nights for the communities of Hamilton, Guelph, Brantford and the Cambridge-KW
area.
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Burning Passion Fuels Larry Jackson’s Championship Chase
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Racecar drivers earn a living in a variety of different professions. At the short track level, few weekly runners – even the most
successful in any division – can’t look at paying the bills with the money they earn at the track. Larry Jackson – who captured the NAPA Auto
Parts ACT Late Model title at Kawartha Speedway in 2007 – is a full time professional firefighter. An acting captain with the City of
Mississauga fire department, Jackson says he loves the competition at the Fraserville 3/8th mile oval.
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Putting a Plan Into Action: Linc Brown Signs Kawartha Metals to Back 2012 Late Model Program at Kawartha
By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications
Just over 6 months ago, Linc Brown issued a press release that indicated he was considering a return to the weekly wars at Kawartha
Speedway. The 46 year-old Colborne, Ontario racer – who finished 2nd in points during the 2007 season and 7th in the final 2008 tally –
had been on a sabbatical from the track’s headline division, but a true racer knows that a passion for the sport never completely leaves
your system.
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JP Josiasse is a Good Neighbour
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Speedway promoters are a unique breed. They’re not just sitting back counting the money as the crowd comes through the gates. In
most cases, they’re fans of the sport and in some instances, even competitors. Kawartha’s Derek Lynch is a race winner in the NASCAR
Canadian Tire Series and has turned laps on some of North America’s most famous venues. Sunset Speedway’s Mark Dilley still campaigns
a competitive Canadian Tire Series ride and at Brighton Speedway, Mark Rinaldi raced a street stock on a limited basis and even climbed
behind the wheel of a DIRTcar sportsman modified. JP Josiasse – owner and promoter at Peterborough Speedway – is cut from the same
cloth.
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Howse Finds Victory Lane In Flamboro Late Model Opener
By: Randy Spencer for OntarioOval.com and Flamboro Speedway
Week number two of racing at Flamboro Speedway saw the return of the Grisdale Late Models along with some exciting racing action
including some drivers earning their first victories.
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Canadian Tire Motorsports Park Unveils New Logo
By: Mosport PR
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has unveiled its exciting new logo iin advance of the 2012 season which will kick off with the NASCAR
Canadian Tire Series opener at the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend presented by Castrol Edge on May 18-20.
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Flamboro Speedway Gets 51st Season Underway
By: Randy Spencer/Flamboro Speedway PR
Cloudy skies and frosty temperatures greeted eagerly returning racers and fans as the 2012 race season officially got under way at
Flamboro Speedway. The 51st season of racing is looking to be exciting and will provide lots of great racing action this summer with 30
nights on the schedule and the first night didn’t disappoint with plenty of exciting action.
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SUNSET SPEEDWAY PARTNERS WITH MACMASTER BUICK GMC
By: Linda Jones/Wide Open Solutions
Sunset Speedway is pleased to announce today their new partnership in 2012 with MacMaster Buick GMC of Orangeville, Ontario.
MacMaster will provide Sunset with a 2012 GMC Pace Truck and offer racers a new rewards program. Additionally MacMaster will be Sunset's
Official Supplier of the 602 Crate Engine.
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Ken Donaldson Junior: In Some Good Company
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Mention the name ‘Junior’ to a stockcar racing fan and depending on their age, they’ll think you’re referring to either hall of fame
driver and car owner Robert ‘Junior’ Johnson or second generation superstar Dale Earnhardt Junior, winner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup most
popular driver award for 9 consecutive seasons. Although he’s yet to achieve the same level of success as any of the drivers who share
his name, Ken Donaldson Junior could be well on his way.
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SUMMER SHOWDOWN DRIVERS ANNOUNCED
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Michael Waltrip, Clint Bowyer, and Travis Pastrana are the top-talent Nascar superstars who will be making the trip to Delaware
Speedway this season for the APC Summer Showdown. The high-profile event will take place on Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 pm.
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Ryan Kimball Kicks Kawartha Speedway Plans into High Gear
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
It hasn’t come to the extreme of tearing apart couch cushions or collecting empty bottles, but Ryan Kimball is looking for change.
After enduring a few frustrating seasons running an older chassis in Kawartha Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model division, the
Norwood, Ontario racer will head into the 2012 campaign at the controls of new McColl Racing Enterprises machine. Making the change to
an updated piece is more than just jumping behind the wheel and taking the green flag. There are long hours in the shop before getting
to that point.
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Craig Scott: Powering A Part-Time Passion
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
A busy work schedule can be either a blessing, or a curse. Omemee, Ontario’s Craig Scott would love to be a regular runner in
Kawartha Speedway’s Better Carpet Thunder Car field, but his full-time position as Vice President of Operations for Hy-Tech Drilling
places so many demands on his to-do list, he’s only able to make it to the track a couple of times a year. The 59 year-old father of 4
– who got his first taste of the sport at the now defunct North Bay Speedway, a track once owned by pit crew member Gary Harling – says
that even with a limited schedule, he still looks forward to the adrenalin rush that comes with running side-by-side with a trusted
driver.
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MAJOR DELAWARE SPEEDWAY RENOVATION UNDERWAY
By: John Houghton, Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway’s new owners are releasing details today of a renovation project to the historic speedway located just outside of
London, Ontario, Canada. The plan will see the first major upgrade to turns at the track since the 1990’s and the first reconfiguration
of a turn since 1969 when the speedway was expanded to its current size. The upgrade is made possible by the Spivak-Demelo Ownership
team and aims to radically improve the quality of racing at Canada’s most historic speedway. Excavation has already begun for the
project.
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MONDAY NIGHT GOLD RUSH!
Flamboro Speedway PR
When it comes to racing, promotions and special events, most look to NASCAR as the international leader for direction. So if Monday
night can work in Daytona, then why not in Hamilton?
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PURE STOCK RULE AMENDMENT
By: Barrie Speedway PR
FALKEN AZENIS- RT615K IS OUR PREFERRED TIRE. HOWEVER, WE WILL ALSO ALLOW FALKEN AZENIS- 615
OVER $300,000 UP FOR GRABS BY LOCAL DRIVERS THIS SEASON
By: John Houghton, Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway is announcing today that over $300,000 will be available as posted awards to local drivers competing at the
speedway this season. The total includes available weekly prizing as well as the new end of season points fund.
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2012 Daytona 200 Competitor Ben Young Rides Around Barrie Speedway
By: Barrie Speedway PR
While Car Racing is nearly here...Barrie Speedway heard the whine of a Race Engine. Daytona 200 Competitor, #86 Ben Young, ran a few
laps for a segment on the Rogers TV program SCS Simcoe County Sports, with Hosts Cam Brown & Craig Ripley.
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PRE-SEASON SHOOTOUT DETAILS ANNOUNCED
By: Delaware Speedway PR
The pre-season shootout is scheduled to be held on May 25, 2012.
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THE 2012 MALL SHOW WAS A SUCCESS!
By: Barrie Speedway PR
THANK YOU TO ALL THE DRIVERS THAT PARTICIPATED AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DRIVERS WHO WERE ABLE TO GRAB SOME NEW SPONSORS FOR THE
2012 RACING SEASON!
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Another "Sproule" gets set to race at CCS
By: Capital City Speedway PR
Sarah Sproule, the daughter of the late CCS driver, Ken Sproule, will be making her debut this year in a new Four for Fun Car with
the help of our good friends, AD Motor Sports. Ken had said in the past that he wanted to see his daughter in a car at CCS and with the
help of a number of individuals, that will happen in 2012. Sarah has been helping out on the assembly of her new car as told to me by Al
Dickie. Al has made it quite clear to Sarah that she has to put the time in as well to make it ready for Opening Night. Here is a glimpse
of that process.
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Kyle Donaldson is the ‘Wheel’ Deal
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
The name over the driver’s door of the #53 car in Kawartha Speedway’s headline class simply reads “Wheely”. It’s a casual reference to driver steeped in the Fraserville, Ontario oval’s racing history. During his career, Kyle Donaldson has laid claim to multiple track championships and the Queensville, Ontario runner is now turning heads in the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model class. Despite finishing 4th in points during the 2011 campaign; the 30 year-old enters the 2012 fight looking to add a new title to his collection of hardware.
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Security Connection offers up a "Steal of a Deal"
By: Capital City Speedway PR
Capital City Speedway is happy to announce that Security Connection will be back as an advertiser for 2012. Chris MacDonald, the President of Security Connection and owner and driver of the 03 Ministock, says he would not miss the opportunity to support CCS as we move forward making things even better for 2012. Chris is very happy the direction the track is going and has come on board again in 2012. Chris is very enthusiastic about his racing program this year and has put an offer on the table to help us and our fans.
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SUNSET SPEEDWAY ANNOUNCES MRE PRO SERIES IN 2012
By: Sunset Speedway PR
Sunset Speedway is pleased to announce today the new MRE Pro Series will take to the track for four race events in 2012. The MRE (McColl Racing Products) Pro Series events will all feature Open Late Models, Super Stock/Thunder Cars and Mini Stock races.
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Kawartha Speedway and Capital City Speedway Thunder Car Challenge
By: Capital City Speedway PR
A Thunder Car Track Challenge has been organized between Kawartha Downs Speedway and Capital City Speedway. A seperate prize payout in excess of $ 1,000.00 has been put on the table by Derek Lynch and Todd Gow. The challenge dates are August 24th at Kawartha and September 8 at CCS. Both of these events are 50 Lap Races.
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Mister Transmission "Gears Up" for 2012
By: Capital City Speedway PR
We would like to thank Mister Transmission for coming back as one of our Advertisers for 2012. Unfortunately, the St. Laurent location did not want to participate in the program this year, but the Baseline Road location and the Kanata location are with us in 2012.
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Kawartha Speedway Champions Plan Their 2012 Attack on the Track
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
At the start of every season, drivers in Kawartha Speedway’s Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock, Better Carpet Thunder Car and NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model divisions share a common goal. They’re out to run as well as possible in every show, earning valuable points toward a track championship. The Fraserville, Ontario facility’s 10 race schedule makes it necessary to bring your best stuff whenever you hit the track. With the 2012 campaign a little over 2 months away, teams are putting the final touches on the machines that will chase the crown in each regular division.
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Vortex Brake Pads Returns As Title Sponsor Of NASCAR Opener
By: Ryan Chalmers, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park PR
(Bowmanville, ON – March 22, 2012) Canadian Tire Motorsport Park announced
today that Vortex® Brake Pads will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR
Canadian Series opening round, headlining the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend,
May 18-20.
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Barrie Speedway Launches New Website
Barrie Speedway has launched a brand new website, which can be viewed at http:/www.barriespeedway.com.. You can also follow Barrie Speedway via twitter by following @BarrieSpeedway
Sunset Speedway Announces Practice Dates
Saturday April 14th. 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Single Car
Wednesday April 18th. 5:30 pm - Dusk Single Car
Saturday April 21st 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
Wednesday April 25th. 5:30 pm. - Dusk Single Car
Saturday April 28th. 12:00 noon - 6pm.
Sunday April 29th. 1:00pm. - 5:pm.
Mall Show at Bayfield Mall
By: Diane Cunningham, Barrie Speedway Owner
Barrie Speedway will be displaying at the Bayfield Mall in Barrie from March 25th through to April 1st, 2012.
We have a limited number of spots so could any teams interested in displaying please email us at barriespeedway2011@yahoo.ca so we can book you in and forward you all the details.
SPEED AND CUSTOM SHOW THIS WEEKEND
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway is proud to sponsor the race zone at this weekend’s Speed and Custom Show. The show runs at the Western Fair Grounds March 23, 24, & 25.
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RETURNING STAFF MEETING
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway is hosting meetings for last season’s staff who are interested in returning to work at the track for 2012.
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KAWARTHA SPEEDWAY: Andy Ford and Willie Reyns
prepare for return visits to Rockingham Speedway
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
While
most are waiting for the arrival of the Easter Bunny, Kawartha Speedway drivers
Andy Ford and Willie Reyns – regulars in the track's Better Carpet Thunder
Car division – are egg-cited to get cracking on their 2012 racing season.After
disappointing results in November's Polar Bear 150, each driver believes they
have a score to settle Saturday, April 14th at North Carolina's Rockingham Speedway
when they compete in a 75 lap Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals main event.
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Flamboro Announces $10,000 To Win Late Model Invitational
By: Randy Spencer - 3/16/2012
With the above normal temperatures across the province, most of us are chomping
at the bit to get out to the track and get the 2012 season underway. Several
tracks have recently released their schedule over the past couple of weeks and
one in particular, Flamboro Speedway has some interesting additions to this
year’s program.
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Dwight Brown Vows to Keep Charging Until All the Numbers Add Up
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
What is the difference between a driver and a racer? Some people may try to tell you there isn’t one, but just take a casual survey at your favourite speedway. You don’t need to be part of the action on the track to be a racer. It’s more about having an undying passion for the sport. You eat, sleep and dream motorsports. It’s an infatuation that consumes you and you can’t wait to get to the track.
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DELAWARE SPEEDWAY UNVEILS OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway is pleased to officially release its schedule for the 2012 season.
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RULE BOOKS RELEASED
By: Delaware Speedway PR
The 2012 Delaware Speedway Rulebooks are now available online
Click here to read the rules at Delaware's website
KROWN JUNIOR RACING LEAGUE REGISTRATION NIGHT
By Delaware Speedway PR
The Krown Junior Racing League has set its annual meeting and registration night.
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Kawartha Speedway 2012: The Show Must Go On
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
The biggest obstacle faced by any speedway is down-time. What happens when there is an on-track incident that requires extensive clean-up and perhaps medical attention? Grandstands everywhere are filled with paying customers who are there to see a show and although even a casual motorsports fan understands that crashes and mechanical failures are part of the game, they want to see the high speed action and thrills of their favourite driver compete for the checkered flag.
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Canadian Tire Revs Up Its Commitment To Racing Fans
By: Canadian Tire PR - 2/19/2012
Canadian Tire today announced a long term partnership with Mosport International Raceway, a renowned racing facility located in Bowmanville, Ontario. The track will be renamed Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. As part of a commitment to further establishing itself as Canada’s automotive authority, Canadian Tire is increasing its investment to support motorsports in Canada through this partnership.
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Richard Petty Driving Experience Returns To Kawartha
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
It isn’t immediately obvious, but the drivers who compete in Kawartha
Speedway’s NAPA Auto Part/ACT Late Model, Better Carpet Thunder Car and
Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock divisions and the fans who watch
them have something in common. They’d love to know what its like to hit
the track in a NASCAR stock car and now they’ll get the chance.
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2012 Rules Released
By: Peterborough Speedway PR
Please note; the rules have been updated to the 2012 versions, we have carefully reviewed all the concerns raised at the 2012 drivers meeting and have made the necessary adjustments. We appologize that the process took longer than anticipated. The launch of the new site was more time consuming than expected. If you have any concerns regarding the rules please contact JP, Dave or Terry.
Click here to view the 2012 rules
Join us at the Canadian Motorsports Expo this weekend.
By: Peterborough Speedway PR
This weekend our team is on the road again. They will be at the 6th annual Canadian Motorsports Expo from Friday Feb 10th till Sunday Feb 13th located in hall 6 at the Toronto International Centre on Airport Road. For further info on the show please click on one of the CME banner ads. JP, Dave and Brent will be on hand promoting the upcoming 2012 season, If you are looking for rule information, a copy of the 2012 schedule, or to book a camping site for the 20th annual Autumn Colours Classic they will be able to help you. Or if you just want to stop by the booth and do some bench racing you are more then welcome. Located directly beside the Peterborough Speedway booth JP Motorsports also has a display featuring a show special on Roll Bar Padding along with three different beginners packages for safety equipment. If you are looking for some used parts there is an assortment for you to choose from. So make to stop by and say hi to the gang this weekend.
Rob Flindall Brings ‘Class’ to the Speedway
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
Short track stock car racers share a unique passion for their craft. Wherever they race; whatever the division, most understand that at this level of competition, what they do is more of a hobby than a vocation. There is money to be made in the world of motorsports, but doing so often requires taking many steps up the ladder and considerable personal sacrifice. Rob Flindall is quite familiar with the joys and pitfalls of his chosen leisure-time activity. Throughout his 11 years behind the wheel, Flindall has come to the realization that what he does is more about a fun than fortune.
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Mosport's RaceTour Continues This Weekend With The Canadian Motorsports Expo
By: Mosport Raceway PR
With anticipation building for the start of the 2012 race season, Mosport's RaceTour is set to rev up at the Toronto International Centre this weekend (February 10-12) with the Canadian Motorsports Expo.
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Re-cap of the Annual General Meeting and Registration Day
By: Flamboro Speedway PR
A strong turn out for the 51st annual racing season at Hamilton's asphalt arena, Flamboro Speedway, gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown, Ontario for the Annual General Meeting and Driver Registration day, held Sunday February 5th. There was much anticipation after meetings held in the fall, following the close of the anniversary year, where rules and officiating were hot topics of discussion. After weeks of speculation and rumor the speedway announced the official decisions for 2012 including: changes in personnel, changes to the rules in all divisions, changes to the weekly handicap and feature lineup, the debut of a new weekly class, the debut of a new long weekend series, the debut of a new sponsor partner, changes to weekly payouts and changes to end of season rewards.
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Kawartha Speedway 2012: Feeling the Chill at Fraserville
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
To say the least, winter weather can be unpredictable. When Kawartha Speedway officials scheduled the 2012 edition of the Long John 200 Endurance event, there was no way to check the forecast. As the show drew closer, a long range guess for sunny skies and a high temperature near the freezing mark was pinpointed to offer a near perfect day for cold weather racing. Even a light, early morning dusting of snow could keep the hearty souls – numbering more than 400 – from the year’s first taste of action. As expected, many chose to watch the action outside instead of taking advantage of the enclosed grandstand.
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DELAWARE SPEEDWAY WITHDRAWS FROM NASCAR WEEKLY SERIES
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Delaware Speedway is taking a year off as a NASCAR sanctioned track in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. After discussions with NASCAR officials in Daytona Beach, speedway officials were unable to come to a resolution to meet NASCAR sanction requirements with the shorter schedule planned for the 2012 season at Delaware Speedway.
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Kawartha Speedway Kicks Off 2012 Season With Long John 200 Enduro
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/30/2012
Love it or hate it, there’s no escaping a Canadian winter. You just have to make the best of it. Fans of battle at Kawartha Speedway have been longing for a taste of action since the 2011 season wrapped-up in September and Sunday, February 5th the 3/8th mile Fraserville, Ontario oval will throw its best at old man winter with the 3rd annual running of the Long John 200 Endurance event.
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Annual General Meeting and Registration Day, February 5 2012
By: Flamboro Speedway PR - 1/29/2012
The official date of the 2012 Flamboro Speedway Annual General Meeting and Registration Day has been confirmed to be Sunday February 5th. The meeting will be held at the Waterdown Legion at 79 Hamilton Street North in Waterdown, the same location and room as the awards banquet (2nd floor). The doors and registration will open at 1pm. The meeting will commence at 2pm. Management will be presenting the changes to the handicapping and lineup structure, as well as important updates to each division's rule book. Flamboro Speedway will also be introducing a NEW front wheel drive (FWD) Pure Stock division, aimed at creating a true entry-level class for beginner racers. The FWD Pure Stocks will be open to four and small six cylinder stock cars. Anyone interested in participating at Flamboro Speedway events in 2012 are welcome to attend. You can download and complete a copy of the driver / car owner registration form in advance of the meeting by going to Flamboro's website. Registration fees at the meeting will be $100 per driver. Registration after the date of the meeting will be $125 per driver. All drivers participating in Flamboro Speedway regular season events will be required to be registered with the speedway and have a valid racing license. Registration rules are available on the site for your review. New edition 2012 Flamboro Speedway rule books will be available at the meeting, including all 4 divisions. Rules will be posted to the website once published.
Schedule Sneak Peek, 2012
By: Flamboro Speedway PR - 1/29/2012
While details of the 2012 event schedule are yet to be finalized and published, promoter John Casale has shared some insights into the excitement that is expected to fill Hamilton's asphalt arena this summer season. The Grisdale Triple Crown Tournament for Late Model racing will return for it's 10th anniversary, completing a decade of providing the top tier grassroots competition in southern Ontario. The G3 events are scheduled for Saturday June 9, Saturday July 7, and Saturday August 11, all with rain dates for the following Sunday if needed.
Other important dates shared are: Practice Day, April 14th; Opening Day, April 21st featuring Thunder Cars and Mini Stocks; and the first appearance of the Late Models on April 28th. Casale has also shared that all regular divisions (Lates, Thunders and Minis) will have scheduled nights off through the year, and that once again some of Ontario's top touring race groups will fill those openings in the schedule. There is also plans to announce a new Flamboro home division (already leaked in the message board community), and that this division may be joined by Thunder Cars and other attractions to complete a Sunday program on the summer long weekends (Victoria, Canada and Labour Day).
Martin, Ford & Mercer Earn Kawartha’s Most Improved Honours
By: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/24/2012
What do you do to get noticed? Are you able to step-up when it’s your turn to shine? Drivers in Kawartha Speedway’s 3 regular classes are some of the best in the business. Whether they’re running in the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks, Better Carpet Thunder Cars or NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models, there is no shortage of stellar competition at the province’s premier motorsports facility. At the year’s awards banquet, the track recognizes a most improved driver in each division.
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Kawartha Revises 2011 Rookie Of The Year Award Winner
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/24/2012
Sometimes things just happen. At Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 award’s banquet – Saturday, January 14th – the rookie of the year honour in the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock division was presented to 7th place point finisher Alex Lees, who won 3 main events during the year. After checking statistics for the season, the track has announced that the award should have actually belonged to Ryan Oosterholt, who picked-up only 1 feature race win, but finished 2nd in points. General Manager/Promoter Derek Lynch says the track regrets the error and will be sending a trophy to Oosterholt.
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2011 Award’s Banquet Wraps-up Another Successful Kawartha Speedway Season
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/16/2012
With a collection of bright, sparkling trophies waiting to be handed-out, Kawartha Speedway’s drivers and teams gathered to celebrate the 2011 season Saturday, January 14th. A crowd of more than 300 was on hand in the converted dining room under the track’s main grandstand for a sumptuous buffet dinner, followed by the presentation of class awards to Dan McHattie, Ken Donaldson Jr. and ‘Too’ Moroney for their championships in the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model, Better Carpet Thunder Car and Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock divisions respectively. For McHattie, it was his 7th title in the track’s 11 year history. Donaldson and Moroney each claimed their first crowns.
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Autumn Colours Camping
By: Ashley McCubbin - 1/12/2012
Even though the grounds at Peterborough Speedway are covered in snow, and temperatures will freeze a cup of water in minutes you would think camping would be the furthest from our minds. But the deadline to secure camping sites for the 20th running of the Autumn Colours Classic is fast approaching.
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The New PeterboroughSpeedway.com!
By: Peterborough Speedway PR - 1/7/2012
At the annual drivers meeting in preparation for the 2012 season JP Josiasse announced with a round of applause that the old Peterborough Speedway website would be replaced before the 2012 season would kick off. Ahead of schedule we are thrilled to announce the launch of the “New” Peterborough Speedway.com. The site has been a long process in the making and Peterborough Speedway promoter JP Josiasse would like to thank everyone that was involved in the creation of the new site. It was a task that took endless hours resulting in a product that surpasses all expectations. The old site had outlived its usefulness quite a while ago.
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In Preparation for the 45th Season we are pleased to release the 2012 schedule.
By: Peterborough Speedway PR - 1/7/2012
A legend in stock car racing Peterborough Speedway is thrilled to celebrate its 45th anniversary. In preparation for the celebrations we are excited to release a schedule full of action and excitement. With the times changing like they are so does the 2012 schedule, it will be more concentrated giving drivers those needed nights off, while at the same time making almost every night something special. The comprehensive schedule features all our regular divisions from the Battlefield Equipment Rental Four Funs, Peterborough Hyundai Mini Stocks, Moi Parry Springs Renegade Trucks, Late Models and Legends.
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Kawartha Welcomes New Year With Release Of 2012 Schedule
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/4/2012
A clean slate. A blank canvas. A fresh sheet of paper. A new calendar is just waiting to document the special events of your life. Birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, your uncle’s brother’s cousin’s wedding…and the 2012 racing schedule at Kawartha Speedway. From the time of the final checkered flag in September, drivers, teams and fans wondered what the next year might have in store for the 3/8th mile oval at Fraserville, Ontario. Promoter/General Manager Derek Lynch says they’ll stick with the same tried and true formula that has proven successful since the track’s 10th anniversary campaign in 2010.
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Kawartha Speedway Mourns the Loss of Mike Johnson
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/4/2012
Every speedway around the world has one. A fixture: someone who although is always at the racetrack, but has never driven a lap in competition. At Kawartha Speedway, that fixture was Mike Johnson. An independent news videographer by profession, Johnson was best known for his car with just one front seat, multiple radio antennas on its roof and a number of scanners that monitored police, ambulance and fire broadcast frequencies. Based in Lindsay, Ontario he regularly supplied accident, fire and other emergency-related video footage to television stations and networks in the Kawartha region and the GTA. Johnson also chronicled the on-track action at Kawartha Speedway, making the footage available to drivers, fans and speedway officials – as well as compiling a weekly DVD that aired on the Cogeco community television channels in Lindsay and Peterborough.
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Brad Martin Enjoyed a Breakthrough 2011 Season
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 1/3/2012
Every racecar driver looks forward to their first main event win and while some might wait their entire career for that sweet taste of success; Brad Martin became one of the fortunate few with his triumph Friday, July 15th at Kawartha Speedway. Quiet and intense – quick to blame himself for anything that goes wrong with the car – the pilot of the Bio 2000 Pressure Wash/JJ Stewart Chrysler/Xtreme Motorsports/Rhino’s Roadhouse/Kennedy’s NAPA, Cobourg/ Kawartha Metals/Canadian Industrial Service/Stacey Dismantling/ Ron McGuire/Keith Brown #53 Dodge Neon was the class of the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock field on this night – winning his heat race, semi feature and the 50 lap main event – and enjoyed a moment the sophomore runner felt was long overdue.
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Varney Motor Speedway Under New Management; Announces Driver's Meeting Dates
By: Ashley McCubbin - 12/23/2011
Varney Motor Speedway announced that the Nuhn Family has taken over the ownership of the track. Joan and Ken McLellan owned the track for the previous 10 years.
Varney also announced that the Drivers Meetings would be held on January 7th at the Durham Curling Club. Stock 4 and 'Four For Fun' at 11am, Street Stock and Trains at 1pm and Late Model & Modifieds at 2:30pm. This will also be the time when drivers can register and register a concrete pad. They also added that they will not be running a weekly Thunder Car division, however may have some invitationals on the schedule.
Bryan Mercer Strives To Keep The Drive Alive
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/20/2011
Close. They say it only counts in horseshoes (and occasionally hand grenades). Midway through Kawartha Speedway’s 2011 season, it looked like Port Hope, Ontario’s Bryan Mercer was close to earning his first career NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model track championship. After scoring a 3rd place finish on opening night, the 15 year veteran racer picked-up a convincing win in the season’s first 100 lap invitational – his first main event win since 2006. Another 3rd place effort Friday, June 24th was followed by a history making triumph in the 8th annual running of the 150 lap Summer Sizzler and a $3,000 payday.
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Competitor Survey Underway
By: Delaware Speedway PR - 12/20/2011
Delaware Speedway is conducting the largest competitor survey in the track’s 61-year history. The “General Competitor Consultation Survey” was sent out on Saturday, September 17 to the e-mails of registered drivers following the General Meeting, and addresses of drivers from the previous season.
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Brian Watts Looks To 'Brake' Away From The Pack
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/16/2011
Take a few moments to wander through the pit area at your favourite weekly racetrack and one thing is very evident. The racers look younger year after year. Drivers have more opportunities to develop their skills, gain experience and sharpen their talents in go karts and the track’s entry level divisions before taking a turn at the headline class. Kawartha Speedway isn’t much different...except for one possible exception. 50 year-old Uxbridge, Ontario racer Bryan Watts says he’s looking to show everyone at the 3/8th mile Fraserville oval that ‘old guys rule’. The Vice President of OE Quality Friction, makers of VORTEX Brake Pads could’ve started slowly like everyone else, but instead chose to get his feet wet running with the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models.
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January Meeting Dates and Competition Polling Information
By: Delaware Speedway PR - 12/14/2011
The owners and management of Delaware Speedway extend a special thank-you to drivers and teams who participated in our December General Meeting. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to receive feedback from the racing community on the direction of the track.
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Earl Ireland Finally Feels At Home In Fraserville
By: Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/8/2011
Every racer looks for an edge. The certain elements that will help them get the most out of their abilities and equipment. No matter how many changes you make to the chassis, spring rate, suspension components or tire pressures, there is little that will help their overall performance as much as experience. Even though he’d been active at the controls of sportsman, super late model, OSCAAR, Flex-Mor Series and OSLR equipment since 1987, Earl Ireland faced a steep learning curve when he returned to the driver’s seat to start the 2010 season at Kawartha Speedway. The Peterborough, Ontario auto dealer may have struggled through his inaugural year in the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model division, but he found his niche and earned a 7th place finish in the final 2011 standings.
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Tentative Event schedule Released
By: Delaware Speedway - 12/6/2011
Delaware Speedway is pleased to release its tentative 2012 event schedule. The schedule is being released in preparation for the track General Meeting on Tuesday, December 13. The release of this schedule is designed to help Delaware teams begin planning for their season. Selected touring series including the Modified Racing Association and OSCAAR Outlaw Late Models are still waiting to be confirmed. Feedback on the draft schedule is welcome and encouraged. It will be taken into consideration during the final version of the schedule. Feedback can be sent to info@delawarespeedway.com.
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Cole McFadden is Chasing a Big Time Racing Dream
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 12/2/2011
Don’t ask to see his driver’s licence, because he’s too young to have one. Woodville, Ontario’s Cole McFadden celebrated his 14th birthday in September (of 2011), but he already has more than a full season of competition in Kawartha Speedway’s Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stock division under his belt. The 9th grade student at Fenelon Falls Secondary School did well enough in the 2011 season to finish 10th in points at the Fraserville, Ontario 3/8th miler and also picked-up a feature win just up highway 28 at Peterborough Speedway. Considering he made his first career start at the age of 12 in a Honda Civic that carried a sticker reading “small boy, big dreams” on its back bumper, the future is very bright.
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New Owners at Delaware Speedway
By: Delaware Speedway PR
Effective December 1, 2011, Delaware Speedway will be operated by a new ownership group. The members of this group are the de Melo family and the Spivak family.
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Linc Brown Eyes a 2012 Kawartha Speedway Return
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 11/16/2011
It could almost be considered a sickness. Once you catch the racing bug, it never really leaves you. Whether you’re a driver, crew member, fan or even a track employee, it’s very easy to get hooked on racing. Colborne, Ontario’s Linc Brown hasn’t driven a lap in Kawartha Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Model division since 2008, but the 46 year-old is thinking seriously about a return to the track he calls the best racing facility in Ontario and getting into the weekly wars again in 2012.
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Kawartha Speedway 2011: Mighty Big Performers
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 10/26/2011
For some, the 3/8th mile layout at Kawartha Speedway could be seen as an intimidating stage. Others see the sweeping turns and high speed straightaways at the Fraserville, Ontario facility as the ideal opportunity to let their talents shine. The Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks – the track’s 4 cylinder division – steps into the spotlight with some of the best battles in the province on a regular basis. As the 2011 campaign concluded Friday, September 9th a popular member of one of Kawartha’s leading families claimed a first track championship. ‘Too’ Moroney found his way to the winner’s circle on 3 different occasions and says he had fun with every lap.
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Kawartha Speedway 2011: The Cream Rises to the Top
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 10/26/2011
Short track speedways put together their weekly programs with a number of different divisions. At Kawartha Speedway, the headline class is the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models. Since the track’s inception, the class of the field has been Cavan, Ontario’s Dan McHattie. The 34 year-old veteran racer – who campaigns a machine built at the family farm – punctuated his 7th championship in the track’s 11 year history by capturing the season-ending feature event Friday, September 9th at the Fraserville, Ontario 3/8th miler. Ever humble, McHattie says he doesn’t deserve all the credit for his K.D. success.
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Kawartha Speedway 2011: Making a Good Thing Even Better
By Jim Clarke, Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications - 10/26/2011
It was an exciting year, with excellent racing in each of the track’s 3 regular divisions and even though the season wrapped-up less than a month ago, staff and officials at Kawartha Speedway are already thinking ahead to the 2012 campaign. Competition in the Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks, Better Carpet Thunder Cars and NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models was strong, with first time track champions in 2 of the 3 classes. General Manager and Promoter Derek Lynch says the Fraserville, Ontario 3/8th miler can’t rest on its past success.
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The Champs Go Out With A Bang
By: Barrie Speedway PR - 9/17/2011
Barrie Speedway wrapped up the 2011 racing season in fine fashion Saturday night as they crowned their three division champs, all of whom won features en route to capturing the titles. Jim Beleskey is now the back-to-back Thunder Car champion as he edged Rick Walt by 23 points for the crown. Ron Quesnelle won both LM features on Saturday and sealed a fantastic season as he comes out on top of the LM division by 68 points. Shawn Murray won his eigth race of the year in 17 starts and is the new Pure Stock division champion.