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July 6th 2010
A week of anticipation to get the new 604 Crate Engine in the #82 Victaulic Ford for the second segment of the Grisdale Triple Crown Series ended in disappointment for the Shaw Team. Timing did not work in the teams favor and although it was ready to go into the car on Friday, there was not adequate time to break it in following the manufacturers recommended procedures. With the expense put into the new motor, it was decided to leave the old motor in for the 75 lap special and hope for the best.
There was not a cloud in the sky and dry hot weather was in the forecast as the Shaw Crew arrived at the track and readied for the first practice session. The car had a big push that was much worse that the previous event despite the chassis changes that Dave Meades put into the car the night before. The crew made changes to both right side shocks and at the start of the second practice, seemed to make a difference, however as the run continued, the push returned. Jason tried dialing in more rear brake to compensate for the push and with no success, returned to the pits for yet another shock replacement. Due to complications with the final right-front shock replacement, Jason missed the drivers meeting as well as the time trial that was used to set the starting order and would have to start at the back of the 16 car field.
The #56 of Jeff “The Bull” Stewart produced the fastest lap time to get him at the front of the field, however he
had to role the dice to invert the front of the field and ended up starting 9th. 16 cars entered the track for the 75 lap feature and after an out of car introduction of each driver to the larger than normal crowd, Jason hung well back of the field for the start in anticipation of trouble at the front. The anticipated trouble arrived on lap three when the #49 gathered the #8, #56 and #29 into turn three ending their night. With the car still not handling well, Jason returned to the pits where the crew had plenty of time to make adjustments while the tow trucks kept busy taking the involved cars off of the track. Jason found himself restarting in 11
th but still at the back of the field as more cars than were involved in the caution remained in the pits with their own problems. The #05 led the field to the restart followed by the #89, #86 to round out the top three. Jason got by the #00 in turn two to break into the top 10 and then by the #77 on lap five into 9
th. As the #89 took over the lead up front on lap
six, Jason moved ahead of the #86 into 8
th. Continuing his slow movement toward the front the #82 Erb & Erb Insurance Fusion passed the #50 on the inside for 7
th on lap nine. Two laps later the #36 spun without caution giving Jason 6
th and as the #89 and #05 moved well ahead of the field on lap 14, Jason got by the #07 for 5
th. On lap 16, Jason ventured to the outside and took over 4
th by completing the pass on the #3. On lap 20, the field was well spread out and dealing with lapped traffic with only 10 cars remaining on the track as they passed the 1/3 mark. Positions remained the same until the #03 got by the #05 into 2
nd as the #89 remained well ahead of the field. With 30 laps remaining, not much had changed on the track until Jason reported that he had lost his brakes and was bringing the #82 into the pits where the brake fluid was found to be boiling due to the excessive heat build up, ending the night for the #82 team. The crew watched the conclusion of the feature where on lap 68, the #89 who was still out front, spun with or without the help of the #03 who was fighting for the position. After a lengthy discussion between track officials under the caution, disputing the starters original call to send both cars to the back, the #03 was given the lead and the #89 was sent to the back on his own. With only 4 cars remaining on the lead lap, it was the #03 followed by the #05, #3 and the #89 taking the final green flag where they would run to the checkered with the only change in position being the #89 getting by the #3. After the #03 failed to pass technical inspection, the win was given the #05 and despite being out of the race early, the #82 maintained a top ten finish in 8th.
Next up for the Shaw Team is to insert the new motor into the car, get it broken in, solve the brake issue and get
a handle on the chassis to remove the bad push condition all before a return visit to Flamboro Speedway on Saturday July 10
th for a double points night. Pit gates open at 4:00pm, followed by the main gates at 5:00 and racing is scheduled to begin at 6:30pm.
For Immediate Release - July 5, 2010. From Jim Irvine
Merrittville Public Relations
905-892-8266 (Office)
jimirvine@cogeco.net
Thorold, Ontario (July 5) Lucas Oil presented the Burris Tire 50 Twenty Five kart Event at Merrittville Speedway and less than one week after winning his first feature of the season - John Matthews returned to KC Auto Parts Victory Lane after winning the 50 lap Billy Bones BBQ Feature for the Philbrick Farm & Garden Equipment Wilder Racing Engines Senior Animal Division.
If his first wasn't big news - his second had to be as Matthews took home the $500 first place winner's share.
The Cassell Manufacturing Senior Flathead Division also ran a 50 lap special presented by Lucas Oil - Blake Priestley took the checkered flag and $250.
Canadian Roadside Assistance presented a special event for the Drummond Home Hardware Garden City Automotive Novice 1 Division and like her Sliter Racing team-mate Saturday Nights (Josh Sliter) - Ryleigh Sliter took the win and is now a 2010 three time winner herself.
Tim Phillips Garage and J'N'E Towing and Recovery shared headlining sponsorship of the KC Auto Parts Novice 2 Division and taking the win for the 6th time of the season was Brandon Ruch.
Tim Philips Garage also presented a Dash for Cash for the Novice 2 Karters with Joshua Hansen taking the checkered flag.
Weinmann Electric Ltd. was the title sponsor of both the RCM Racing Equipment Junior 1 and Ed MacPherson Construction Junior 2 Divisions.
In the Junior 1 25 lap Event - Kurtis Wiley led from start to finish to take the checkered flag. Wiley's $100 first place prize was increased by bonuses donated by Wilson Flooring throughout the field.
For the second straight season Jordan Cosco took home top honours in the Junior 2 25 lap Feature and a $200 Cash award.
J'N'E Towing & Recovery also posted $200 for the winner of the 25 lap Superior PetroFuels Junior Restricted Flathead Division. Jordan Peters won the event bringing his win total to 5 for 2010.
Merrittville Speedway would like to thank event sponsors - Lucas Oil, Burris Tire, Billy Bones BBQ, Canadian Roadside Assistance, Tim Phillips Garage, J'N'E Towing & Recovery, Wilson Flooring and Weinmann Electric Ltd.
With several of Merrittville Kart Club Officials racing at Humberstone Speedway - namely Brad Rouse and Rocco Conte - special thanks go out to Saturday Night Starter Doug Leonard and L.- St Amand Enterprises 358 Modified Drivers Mike Bowman and Mat Williamson (both former karters) for their assistance as well as Joey Mastroianni, Colleen Curvin, Tim Tallman, Mitchell Tallman, Dan Wilder, Dave Sim, Rick Kish, Julie Davidson, Darlene Bicknell and St. John Ambulance.
Merrittville Speedway would also like to remind its Lucas Oil Weekly Karting Series Race Teams that racing resumes Tuesday July 6th.
Gates open at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. Grandstand Admission is free. For further information call 905-892-8266 or visit
www.merrittvillespeedway.com
Lucas Oil
Burris Tire 50 Twenty Five Heat Results
Drummond Home Hardware Garden City Auto Complex Novice 1 Division - Heat 1 - Ryleigh Sliter, Cole Hudson, Nicholas Embrey, Zachary Kviring, Chase Kish. Heat 2 - Zachary Kviring, Cole Hudson. Nicholas Embrey, Ryleigh Sliter, Chase Kish.
Tim Phillips Garage KC Auto Parts Original Pizza Logs Novice 2 Division - 7 laps - Heat 1 - Joshua Hansen, Chris Crawford, Brandon Ruch, Austyn Werstroh. Heat 2 - Brandon Ruch, Chris Crawford, Joshua Hansen, Austyn Werstroh.
Tim Phillips Garage Novice 2 Dash for Cash - Joshua Hansen, Brandon Ruch, Chris Crawford, Austyn Werstroh.
RCM Racing Equipment Original Pizza Logs Junior 1 Division - 8 laps - Heat 1 - Kurtis Wiley, Eric Veihdeffer, Jeff Chapman, Kyle Miller, Jacob Wilson, Alex Riley. Heat 2 - Kyle Miller, Kurtis Wiley, Alex Riley, Jeff Chapman, Jacon Wilson, Eric Veihdeffer.
Ed MacPherson Construction Original Pizza Logs Junior 2 Division - 8 laps - Group 1 Heat 1 - Kacey Neville, Steven Beckett, Gregory Beckett, Austin Susice, Bearick Speck. Group 1 Heat 2 - Kacey Neville, Steven Beckett, Trent Curtis, Bearick Speck, Gregory Beckett, Austin Susice. Group 2 Heat 1 - Jordan Cosco, Joshua Dmytrow, Dylan Davidson, Kathleen Lampman, Jesse Hudson, Kourtney Kocarik. Group 2 Heat 2 - Jordan Cosco, Jesse Hudson, Dylan Davidson, Joshua Dmytrow, Kathleen Lampman, Kourtney Kocarik.
KC Auto Parts Superior PetroFuels Original Pizza Logs Junior Restricted Flat Head Division - 8 laps - Group 1 Heat 1 - Brett Senek, James Moll, Court Turner, Caleb Vandervalk, Dylan Culp, Greg Kohut. Group 1 Heat 2 - Brett Senek, Court Turner, James Moll, Dylan Culp, Caleb Vandervalk, Greg Kohut. Group 2 Heat 1 - Travis Majuery, Matthew Veihdeffer, Jordan Peters, Jamie D'Ilario, Travis Miller, Lee Sleight. Group 2 Heat 2 - Jordan Peters, Travis Majuery, Jamie D'Ilario, Travis Miller, Lee Sleight, Matthew Veihdeffer.
Philbrick Farm & Garden Equipment Original Pizza Logs Senior Animal Division - 10 laps - Heat 1 - Dale Cooley, Connor Mooradian, John Matthews, Corey Bodman, Chris Watson.
Cassell Manufacturing Senior Flathead Division - 10 laps - Heat 1 - Blake Priestley, Cori Webber, Ian Blanchard, Dave Ruch, Jim Lampman
Lucas Oil Burris Tire 50 Twenty Five Feature Results
Drummond Home Hardware Garden City Auto Complex Novice 1 Division -Canadian Roadside Assistance 20 lap Feature - Ryleigh Sliter, Cole Hudson, Chase Kish, Zachary Kviring, Nicholas Embrey.
Tim Phillips Garage KC Auto Parts Original Pizza Logs Novice 2 Division - Tim Phillips Garage J'N'E Recovery 20 lap Feature - Brandon Ruch, Joshua Hansen, Chris Crawford, Austyn Werstroh.
RCM Racing Equipment Original Pizza Logs Junior 1 Division - 25 lap Weinmann Electric Ltd. Feature - Kurtis Wiley, Eric Veihdeffer, Jacob Wilson, Alex Riley, Kyle Miller, Jeff Chapman.
Ed MacPherson Construction Original Pizza Logs Junior 2 Division - Weinmann Electric Ltd. 25 lap Feature - Jordan Cosco, Kacey Neville, Austin Susice, Gregory Beckett, Jesse Hudson, Dylan Davidson, Trent Curtis, Joshua Dmytrow, Steven Beckett, Kathleen Lampman, Kourtney Kocarik, Bearick Speck.
KC Auto Parts Superior PetroFuels Original Pizza Logs Junior Animal Division - J'N'E Towing & Recovery 25 lap Feature - Jordan Peters, James Moll, Brett Senek, Travis Majuery, Caleb Vandervalk, Greg Kohut, Dylan Culp, Travis Miller, Jamie D'Ilario, Lee Sleight, Matthew Veihdeffer, Court Turner.
Philbrick Farm & Garden Equipment Wilder Racing Engines Original Pizza Logs Animal Division - Performance Manufacturing/Slack Karts 50 lap Feature - John Matthews, Connor Mooradian, Chris Watson, Dale Cooley, Corey Bodman.
Cassell Manufacturing Senior Flathead Division - Lucas Oil 50 lap Feature - Blake Priestley, Cori Webber, Dave Ruch, Jim Lampman, Ian Blanchard.
PRIESTLEY & MATTHEWS SPLIT 50 LAP SPECIALS AT MERRITTVILLE:
SLITER, RUCH, WILEY, COSCO & PETERS ALSO WIN BURRIS TIRE FEATURES
Weedsport, NY - July 5, 2010 - The DIRTcar Racing Northeast community sends along a collective 'get well' notice to DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Race Director Brian Mulligan, who is recovering following a successful six-hour operation today to remove a tumor near his brain stem (4th ventricular).
Brian will remain in Ottawa Civic Hospital up to 10 days, resting in the intensive care unit for observation during the first 24 hours before his condition is re-evaluated this week. According to his primary doctor, “everything went as expected” and he is on track to making a full recovery in the months ahead.
Brian was in good spirits prior to undergoing the operation, already looking ahead to the next Pro Stock Series event at Mohawk Int'l Raceway on Aug. 21, and planning to be a part of the race day festivities.
An internationally acclaimed motorsports promoter, marketing and public relations specialist, Mulligan was recently honored during the 19th Annual Northeast Modified Hall of Fame award ceremonies on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds over Memorial Day Weekend. On Sunday, May 30 he was named recipient of the 2010 Leonard J. Sammons Jr. Memorial Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to auto racing.
Personal cards may be sent to Brian c/o the Mulligan Family, 620 Melba Street - Cornwall, Ontario K6K 1T2.
DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Race Director Brian Mulligan In Recovery Mode
9 Days ….. Countdown To 2nd DIRTcar ALL-STAR WEEKEND Continues!
*Bill Moore Photo Attachment
Weedsport, NY - July 6, 2010 - Culminating with the headline 'All-Star 100' on July 17 at Cayuga County Fair Speedway, the start of DIRTcar All-Star Weekend '10 is nine days away. Opening day activity kicks off at Brewerton Speedway on July 15 while the Cayuga County Fairgrounds come to life for the final two days of heart-pounding, high-powered, pedal-mashing entertainment, with the Big-Block Modified winners on Saturday sharing $20,000 from the record posted purse of $100,000.
Looking back at the inaugural edition of DIRTcar All-Star Weekend staged at the home of DIRTcar Racing Northeast, highlights from last year's historic event will be recalled in anticipation of the return of the richest race ever scheduled during the summer at the popular Route 31 oval.
The Port was filled to the brim last summer with 50 DIRTcar Modifieds registered on day one for Super DIRTcar Series preliminary round action before the pits swelled to 58 on the second day in anticipation of the All-Star 100 grand finale. Another 36 Sportsman Modified teams traveled to Weedsport in mid-July chasing top honors in their own Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series showdown, with dozens more contending in Street Stock, Pro Late Model and Xcel 600 classes to easily surpass the 100-car mark during the initial two-day affair.
DIRTcar Racing Northeast main office is located in Weedsport, New York on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds, home of DIRTcar All-Star Weekend in July. DIRTcar Northeast's crown jewel event ---Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse runs annually in October featuring Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series events for Big-Block Modified, 358-Modified, Sportsman and Pro Stock divisions. Ticket and schedule information is available by contacting the Weedsport office (315/834-6606) during the day or logging into
www.allstar100weekend.com
The Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend (July 9-11) at Mosport International Raceway features the top Superbike riders from across the country. With two points races on the weekend for both the Superbike and the Pro Sport Bike classes. This is the biggest motorcycle road racing event in Canada and the only Toronto-area stop for these national championships.
Factory-backed riders attending the media conference will include:
Jordan Szoke (Honda) The "Wayne Gretzky" of Canadian Superbike racing, this Brantford, Ontario native can clinch a record-breaking seventh title at Mosport.
Francis Martin (BMW Motorrad) Two-time Superbike champion from Sherbrooke, Quebec, returns to Superbike competition after a season running Pro Sport Bikes with BMW Motorrad, awaiting the Teams' move into the top rung of competition
Alex Welsh (Kawasaki) - This 22-year-old from Uxbridge, Ontario is a former understudy of Szoke's, but now is the lead-rider for Kawasaki.
Media Conference Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Hard Rock Café, Upstairs Lounge 279 Yonge Street (next to Yonge-Dundas Square) Toronto, Ontario
RSVP: Ryan Chalmers, Mosport International Raceway 800) 866-1072 (office) (519) 981-3394 (cell)
ryan@mosport.com
For Series Info: John Hopkins, Professional Motorsports Productions (416) 451-6623
A PROFESSIONAL MOTORSPORTS PRODUCTIONS
& MOSPORT MEDIA CONFERENCE:
THE PARTS CANADA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP,
COMES TO THE TORONTO-AREA
ROOKIES ARE GOLDEN
EDMONTON, AB. - For the tenth consecutive season the Northern Provincial Pipelines Late Model Series is proud to be a part of Canada's oldest open wheel race event. First run back in 1954, the annual Gold Cup featuring '360' Sprint Cars, will be competed at Castrol Raceway this weekend. Current NPP Series point leader Bruce Broughton had a best finish of 2nd in his rookie season at the 2005 Gold Cup event “We had everything working our way that night,” says the driver of the Fraser Brothers Shingling #61 Chevrolet, “unfortunately we've been going the wrong way at this particular event since then.” The Spruce Grove Alberta driver has had an average finish of 11th at Gold Cup events since 2006. “Everyone steps it up at the bigger shows there is no doubt about it. We need to do the same.
Also looking for a strong Gold Cup weekend is Pete Head. The Whitecourt, Alberta driver is making his NPP Late Model Series debut in the #48 Kal Tire Chevrolet. “I have to admit that I do have some butterflies but once I get out on the track I should be okay.” Head, eager to try out his new race car, did manage to complete a few laps on the roads of his acreage subdivision. “Got a few stares for sure,” laughs Head, “I'm looking forward to going racing for real this weekend.” Despite his rookie status in the NPP Late Model Series, Head does have experience piloting a race car. In 2005 Head did spend some time behind the wheel of a stock car on the dirt track in Bishop's Falls Newfoundland.
TOP ROOKIE FINISHES (PAST GOLD CUP EVENTS)
2009 - Blair Snow (12th)
2008 - Brian McCaughan (5th)
2007 - Travis Day (5th)
2006 - Darin Borysko (5th)
2005 - Bruce Broughton (2nd)
2004 - Gerry Emond (2nd)
2003 - Bruce Reinhart (4th)
2002/01 - (sorry: looking for complete results)
LaSalle, IL-July 6, 2010- The Showdown for the Bud Crown comes down to one final race this week as the World of Outlaws invade LaSalle Speedway in Illinois for Kasey's King of LaSalle Presented By Budweiser on Thursday, July 8. The event will mark the World of Outlaws first visit to the high-banked and always racy ¼-mile since 2004.
The Showdown championship battle tests drivers on three very different types of tracks. Rounds 1 and 2 were at the high-banked Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee and Round 3 was at the big half-mile of Missouri State Fair Speedway.
Jason Meyers is leading the Showdown for the Bud Crown championship, followed by Paul McMahan (-36), Steve Kinser (-39), Donny Schatz (-76) and Danny Lasoski (-102). Joey Saldana won the opening round at Volunteer Speedway, with Meyers winning the second night at Volunteer and Jason Sides capturing the third leg at Missouri State Fair Speedway. Drivers earn points in the Showdown championship during time trials, heat races and the main event, so heading into LaSalle the fight for the crown is wide open. Following Kasey's King of LaSalle on Thursday night, the top three in points will share a $15,000 bonus.
Danny Lasoski, the 2001 World of Outlaws champion, was victorious in the series last visit to LaSalle Speedway in 2004. Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion, is the only driver that has won twice with the series at the high-banked ¼-mile, including winning the inaugural World of Outlaws event at the track in 2004. That pair are the only drivers currently competing with the series that have won at the track.
A total of six drivers have visited Victory Lane with the series at LaSalle Speedway in seven races dating back to 1994.
The battle at the top of the World of Outlaws standings continues to be tight entering Kasey's King of LaSalle, with just 27 markers separating the Top-Three, with Joey Saldana on top, Steve Kinser second and Jason Meyers third. The series has completed 32 A-Feature events thus far in 2010. Meyers lead the series with seven wins, while Saldana leads in Top-Five finishes with 21 and Kinser holds the top spot in Top-10 runs with 30.
The Buzz-
Jason Meyers looks to wrap up the title in the Showdown for the Bud Crown at LaSalle Speedway and also close to gap on Joey Saldana and Steve Kinser in the World of Outlaws championship standings. He has finished first, sixth and seventh in the three Showdown races, setting fast time in two of those events.
Paul McMahan, who is second in the Bud Crown standings, has made two career starts at LaSalle Speedway, finishing eighth in his most recent start in 2004.
Danny Lasoski looks to repeat at LaSalle Speedway, having won in the World of Outlaws last visit to the track in 2004. The 2001 series champion is looking for his first win of 2010.
Steve Kinser is the only driver that has won more than once with the World of Outlaws at LaSalle, taking the checkered flag first in 1994 and 1999.
Jac Haudenschild finished second in his most recent start at LaSalle Speedway in 1998. The Hall of Famer has four finishes of sixth or better in five career starts at the high-banked bullring.
Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, finished fourth at LaSalle Speedway in 2004 to earn his best finish at the ¼-mile.
Sammy Swindell, the three-time World of Outlaws champion, who won at LaSalle in 1996 will be in attendance. The Hall of Famer has won twice this season with the series.
Lucas Wolfe, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chad Kemenah, Ben Gregg, Brian Ellenberger and Toni Lutar will all be making their first career starts at LaSalle Speedway this week.
By the Numbers: Kasey's King of LaSalle Presented By Budweiser
0.25- Miles around LaSalle Speedway
1- Race this season in the state of Illinois for the World of Outlaws; Driver that has competed in all seven events for the series at LaSalle Speedway- Steve Kinser
2- Drivers contending for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award in 2010
3- Races this season on ¼-mile tracks for the World of Outlaws thus far; Drivers that have won on ¼-mile tracks this season with the series
4- Races that comprise the Showdown for the Bud Crown
6- Drivers that have won with the World of Outlaws at LaSalle Speedway; Track records that have been established in time trials at World of Outlaws events this season
7- A-Feature events the World of Outlaws have contested at LaSalle Speedway; A-Feature wins for Jason
Previewing Kasey's King of LaSalle Presented By Budweiser
Meyers this season to lead the series
9- Drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws this season that raced at LaSalle with the series in 2004
10.368 - Track record established by Brandon Wimmer in time trials in 2004
12- Drivers that have won A-Feature events with the World of Outlaws this season
13- Drivers that have been quickest in time trials this season
15- Drivers that have won a dash this season to earn a pole position
16- Drivers currently competing full-time with the World of Outlaws
20- Points that separate Joey Saldana and Steve Kinser at the top of the World of Outlaws standings
21- Top-Five finishes for Joey Saldana this season to lead the series; Drivers that have led laps in A-Feature events this season
30- Top-10 finishes for Steve Kinser through July 3 to lead the series
36- Points that separate Jason Meyers and Paul McMahan in Showdown for the Bud Crown Standings
47- Drivers that have competed in at least one of the first three races in the Showdown for the Bud Crown
179- Laps led by Joey Saldana this season to lead the series
1994- Year the World of Outlaws first raced at LaSalle Speedway
2004- Year the World of Outlaws last competed at LaSalle Speedway
10,000- Dollars the winner will receive on Thursday, July 8
15,000- Dollars that will be split among the Top-3 in the Showdown for the Bud Crown final standings after July 8
51,690- Dollars in the total purse on Thursday, July 8
138,400 - Dollars earned by Joey Saldana through July 3 to lead the series
Tickets
On Thursday, July 8 at LaSalle Speedway, tickets for adults are $29 in advance and $35 the day of the race. Children's Reserved Seats (12 years old and younger) are $9. For more information and to purchase tickets call: (704)-795-RACE (7223) or visit:
www.worldofoutlaws.com/tickets
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Chizmark & Larson Insurance , Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jake's Custom Golf Carts, KSE Race Products, Penske Shocks , R2C Performance, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo; Engine Builder's Challenge participants Don Ott Racing Engines, Kistler Engines, Shaver Specialties and Speedway Engines; and Chassis Builder's Challenge participants J&J Auto Racing, Maxim Racing and XXX Race Company.
Contact: Tony Veneziano
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series PR Director
tveneziano@dirtcar.com
(Toronto - July 2, 2010) The 2nd annual Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion will be held on Saturday July 10th, 2010 in conjunction with the Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend at Mosport International Raceway.
Nine prominent racers and one sidecar team from over the past 50 years will be featured as the “Masters Of Mosport” and participate in parade laps during the lunch hour on Saturday July 10th. The Masters Of Mosport riders will also take part in a autograph session where fans will be able to get a signed copy of a special full colour poster that is being produced for the event.
This year's list of Masters of Mosport participants include Steve Gervais, George Morin, Michael Taylor, Norm Murphy, Jeff Sneyd, Bob Price, Tony Sharpless, Mendy Radbord, Doug Teague and the sidecar team of Murray Brown and Alan King. Joining the Masters of Mosport participants will be special guest Craig Hill, a long time supporter of motorcycle racing at Mosport and Canada.
In addition there will be a special display of classic racing motorcycles from over the past fifty years at Mosport including Steve Gervais's Castrol Yamaha TZ-750, Jeff Sneyd's Fast By Ferracci - Brampton Cycle Ducati and many others from the Bar Hodgson Collection.
Photographers Bill Petro and John Walker have put together an amazing photo display of motorcycle road racing photos that highlight some of the great moments in the history of Mosport , which has hosted an FIM Grand Prix and Formula 750 events as well as Superbike World Championship rounds and countless Canadian National events including the weekend's Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader.
The Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion is a great opportunity for all former racers and motorcycle racing fans to meet and enjoy a day of celebrating their glory days as well as watching today's motorcycle racers in action on the famed Mosport track.
For more information about the Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend and the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion day on Saturday July 10th you can call the Mosport Ticket Hotline at 1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm ET) or visit online at www.mosport.com . Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster.
The Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion is sponsored by Snow City Cycle Marine and Sturgess Cycle who will have special displays in the Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion area.
For More Information on the Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion contact
Pat Gonsalves (416) 479-7081 or (416) 822-5207 or e-mail
pgonsalves@q107.com
2nd Annual Motorcycle Road Racers Reunion at the
Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend features Masters of Mosport.
championship standings.
Point leader Ron Sheridan made a late race pass of Scott Lindsay to pick up his fifth win of the season, and extend his point lead over Lindsay.
1. Sheridan, 2. Lindsay, 3. Box, 4. Jamie Ramsay, 5. Shawn Thompson.
The next event for the CANUSA Motorsports Team will be Wednesday night, July seventh, at Delaware Speedway for the APC Summer Shootout featuring Kyle Busch, David Ruetimann, and Jason Leffler. Ramsay is looking forward to the special
Ramsay in Hunt for Win Again at Delaware - Moves to Third in Points
(Dorchester, ON) -Jamie Ramsay and his CANUSA Motorsports / APC / Total Lubricants Chevrolet Impala arrived at Delaware on Friday July 2nd for the first of two races in just five days at the London-area ½-mile. The night was a regular event, complete with a heat race, and a 35-lap main event.
The night started off well for the team as Ramsay drew the pole position for his 10-lap qualifier. He made short work of the field as he set sail when the green dropped and cruised to an easy win, picking up five bonus points for the result. Ramsay spoke about the qualifying event, saying, “It's always nice to pick up another checkered flag, and the bonus points will help us in the championship race. We're like everyone else tonight, we're saving our best tires for the APC Summer Shootout, but we're in good shape for the feature tonight.”
Ramsay rolled off 10th for the main event, and quickly began slicing his way through the field, moving into the top-five during the first half of the event. Ramsay restarted on the outside and tried to make the top groove work, as he and Mat Box battled for fourth position. Ramsay looked strong, but not strong enough to make the pass. Both Box and Ramsay would move up one position before a late race restart would have the duo locking horns again. Ramsay tried the top groove once more, but couldn't make the pass, and would settle for a solid fourth place finish. Ramsay was pleased with the result, “Our car wasn't as good as it has been the last couple of weeks. We improved the car going into the turns, but we hurt ourselves coming off. We made a bunch of changes to the car, and have to go back half of what we changed for Wednesday night. It was also a lot of fun racing with Mat at the end.” With the finish, Ramsay moved to third in the
event. “I'm excited about it, and think it will be a pretty cool deal. My team is also really excited about it. They crew guys never get enough credit, but they are very proud that they were able to prepare a car for Ruetimann.”
For more information on CANUSA Motorsports, APC, Total Lubricants, or Delaware Speedway, please visit www.canusamotorsports.webs.com , www.canusa.on.ca , www.total-us.com , www.delawarespeedway.com , or contact Luke Ramsay at (519) 268-7070.
Release and photos by
www.maudsleymotorsports.com