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  • Top Five For Kennington In Toronto

    July 10, 2011. DJ Kennington’s push toward the top of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Championship standings continues. Following a fifth place finish in race number five on the streets of Exhibition Place in his #17 Castrol Edge Dodge Kennington moved from up to second in the championship.

    Action began for the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on Friday with practice on the 1.755 mile temporary street circuit. Kennington set about his usual routine to make sure the set up on the car was right for the conditions. “The team did a great job and we were up near the top the time sheets” said Kennington

    Kennington backed up his practice performance with a strong sixth place qualifying effort. “I didn’t want to overdo it and the track had changed a little but I was happy with how the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge performed” he stated.

    As the green flag waved Saturday afternoon Kennington expected plenty of action during the race. “With a large field of 33 cars and a few part time racers I just wanted to make sure we had another good finish” said Kennington. The Castrol Edge Dodge would run inside the top ten for the entire race.

    Kennington was running fifth as the laps wound down but then was passed and dropped back one spot. A late race caution flag set up a green, white, checker dash to the finish. On the final restart Kennington took advantage of the bunched up field and regained the spot with an aggressive pass. “I knew things would be pretty wild at the end and fortunately the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge had plenty of horsepower left and I made the pass” explained the driver.

    The fifth place result also moved Kennington up to second place in the overall championship. “I’m glad we moved up a spot” said Kennington “but we’ve still got some work ahead of us. We head out to the west now and we’ve had wins at both Vernon and Saskatoon and we’ll be expecting good runs from the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge at the next two races” he added.

    DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team will next be in action during the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Western swing on Saturday July 23rd at Motoplex Speedway near Vernon, BC. Once again this year fans will be able to watch all twelve races on TSN.

    Race fans are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest team news in several ways. Race fans should bookmark the team website http://www.djkracing.ca www.djkracing.ca and follow them on twitter, http://www.twitter.com/djkracing www.twitter.com/djkracing and look for the new DJK Racing Fan Page on Facebook.

  • Broken Shock A Handful For Thorndyke

    July 10, 2011. David Thorndyke and the #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet team came looking for another solid effort during round number five of the NASCAR Canadian Tire series in Toronto this past weekend. The 100 km stock car race was part of the Toronto Indy weekend the team looked to back up their strong showing at Mosport two weeks earlier.

    The plan for the #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet was simple during practice. Make sure the car was working well, and stay off the concrete walls that line the track. “I just tried to get used to the track again” said Thorndyke “and we did that” he added.

    The #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet did not have a great qualifying run and Thorndyke would start the race from the thirtieth position. “Our plan for the race is always the same” explained Thorndyke. “Take it easy, let the race sort itself out and just run our race, don’t worry about the other guys” he stated.

    As the race progressed Thorndyke’s plan was working well. “The race was going pretty well” he stated. “I’d gained a few positions and wasn’t really pushing the #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet too hard” he added.

    With the race laps ticking away Thorndyke had moved the #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet forward about ten positions and appeared headed for another very good finish. It was during these late stages that he felt the handling change dramatically. “It wasn’t too bad on left hand corners, but on the right handers it would wheel hop, so I dialed some more rear brake into the car but couldn’t go too far” explained the diver.

    Thorndyke would take advantage of a late race caution to make a pit stop to have the problem checked. He brought the #67 Thorsons EVT Chevrolet to pit road and the crew determined it was a broken left shock. Thorndyke returned to the race and nursed the wounded car home to a twenty third place finish. “Considering the handling of the car it wasn’t too bad” said Thorndyke. “We gained seven spots during the race and the car is in good shape except for that left front shock” he added.

    David Thorndyke and the EVT Chevrolet team are next scheduled to race during the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres the weekend of August 6 & 7th. For more NASCAR Canadian Tire Series information log onto http://www.nascar.ca www.nascar.ca and to learn more about the #67 Thorsons EVT/iRacing.com Chevrolet team go to http://www.promotiveracing.com www.promotiveracing.com

  • Early Exit For Tremblay In Toronto

    Early Exit For Tremblay In Toronto

  • Beauchamp Has Strong Run In Toronto

    Beauchamp Has Strong Run In Toronto

    [media-credit name=”Photo Credit: Gary Grant www.thegarageblog.com” align=”alignright” width=”261″][/media-credit]July 10, 2011. Ron Beauchamp Jr. had another solid effort in the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge during round five of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series this past weekend on the streets of Toronto. The event was part of the Toronto Indy weekend and Beauchamp put on a strong display during the race and gained five positions during the race and finished just outside the top ten.

    The early part of the weekend was a struggle for the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge team. The car simply wasn’t handling as hoped and Beauchamp brushed the wall during practice. “It was pretty loose and I was hanging on and just ran out of race track” explained the driver.

    The practice troubles would relegate Beauchamp to the slower group of qualifiers which handicapped their qualifying performance. “We made a few changes before the qualifying session and we were the fastest car in our group, but being in the slower group just didn’t give us the chance to really show how good the car was” said Beauchamp.

    When the race began Saturday afternoon Beauchamp immediately began moving forward in the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge. “We tightened the car up again after qualifying and it was even better” said the driver. Within only a few laps Beauchamp was running in the top ten.

    Ron Jr. continued his push for positions the entire distance of the 100km event. A late caution set up a final two lap dash to the finish. Now inside the top ten Beauchamp looked to finish strong. “When the race restarted I got battling with the #8 car through corner two and it continued all the way around through three explained the driver. “After that we were side by side and the track gets narrow and I was forced to back out of the throttle when we were bumping and I lost a couple of spots”.

    Though they didn’t get the top ten finished they’d earned, Beauchamp was pleased he had gained positions and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge performance on road courses is much improved. “Our road course program has really made some gains” said Beauchamp. “When we get to the last couple of races we’ll be very strong. Now I’m looking forward to a couple of good oval track outings” he added.

    Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge Team will compete in all twelve races on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. The next event takes place July 23rd at Motoplex Speedway near Vernon, BC. Once again this year all events will be broadcast on TSN. Fans should check their local listings for times. For more information about the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries team log on to www.beauchampmotorsports.com and http://www.mopar.ca www.mopar.ca For series information check out http://www.nascar.ca www.nascar.ca.

  • Zach Knowles Launches New Website; Re-Focuses Racing Efforts

  • NASCAR Nationwide Points Leader to Compete in Montreal

    NASCAR Nationwide Points Leader to Compete in Montreal

    Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is still an enigma for Reed Sorenson, only a few weeks away from his first NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge

    [media-credit name=”Stock-Car Montréal” align=”alignright” width=”177″][/media-credit]Montréal, July 7, 2011 – Caught in a battle to the finish with Elliott Sadler for the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver title, Reed Sorenson from Georgia is intrigued by Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve where, at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge, he will be challenged for the first time by the famed road course. During the August 19-20 event, the eight-year series veteran will be discovering the Montréal track at the wheel of his Turner Racing #32 Chevrolet.

    “Since I’ve never been to Montreal, I am quite intrigued by what I am going to discover,” Sorensen said. “The only track time I have experienced at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve was when I played the Formula 1 game on my Playstation. That is all I know even though in NASCAR, it will be a different game. After talking to a few drivers, I realized half the field likes the track and the other half has a hard time figuring it out.”

    “I recently had the pleasure to speak with Reed and I know he is quite enthused at the idea of racing in Montréal,” explained François Dumontier, delegated promoter of the event, and President of Octane Management. “At the time of our event,, the Nationwide series will be at the three-quarter mark of its schedule, and by the looks of what is currently happening, no one seems to be running away with the championship. Reed Sorenson and Elliott Sadler will probably still be going at it. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the fans to see these two NASCAR veterans going head to head for the first time in Montréal.”

    Following the July 1st Daytona race, twenty-five year-old Sorenson had competed 148 NASCAR Nationwide races since 2005. His record shows four wins, 38 top-5, and 79 top-10 finishes including two poles. The Georgia resident had also competed 161 NASCAR Sprint Cup races. Following this year’s first 17 events, he recorded a win at Road America in June, eight top-5 and 12 top-10 finishes. The standings showed Sorenson in first with a nine-point lead over Sadler. Ricky Stenhouse Jr was third, 22 points back of Sadler.

    “I was Jacques Villeneuve’s spotter last year at Watkins Glen when he drove the #32 Toyota he also entered in Montreal. I know he has always done very well at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve,” remarked Sorenson who will be driving a Chevrolet instead of a Toyota, as Todd Braun sold his team to Steve Turner, who switched car manufacturer for this year. “I will have a talk with Jacques. I am sure he will share some of his secrets. Earlier this year, I took my first start at Road America and I won. I hope the same thing happens to me in Montreal.”

    Tickets for the 2011 Montreal NAPA Auto Parts 200, presented by Dodge are currently on sale. To order the best grandstands tickets available and see Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler and all the other Nationwide stars take on the likes of Patrick Carpentier, Andrew Ranger, Alex Tagliani and Jacques Villeneuve on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20, fans must call now 514 397-0007 or order online anytime at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca.

    Mandated by Stock-Car Montréal, a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Speedway Corporation (ISC) based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Octane Management is, since 2009, the delegated promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200, Presented by Dodge. ISC is the leading promoter of motorsports in North America, hosting over 100 major racing events each year.

  • SUPER WEEKEND AT THE BRICKYARD COMING TO IMS IN JULY 2012

    Nationwide Series, GRAND-AM joining Brickyard 400 for four-race weekend lineup

    INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, July 6, 2012 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be the epicenter of American stock car racing and North American sports car racing July 26-29, 2012, as the NASCAR Nationwide Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing will join the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for four exciting races during the inaugural Super Weekend at the Brickyard.

    It will be the first time in IMS history that races will take place on the 2.5-mile oval and 2.534-mile Grand Prix road course during the same weekend, and the NASCAR Nationwide Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing will make their IMS debuts.

    The 19th annual Brickyard 400 for the Sprint Cup Series will race on the oval Sunday, July 29, with the Nationwide Series also racing on the oval Saturday, July 28. GRAND-AM will conduct separate races for its Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge on the 13-turn IMS road course Friday, July 27.

    “The Super Weekend at the Brickyard will offer non-stop excitement for every auto racing fan with the addition of the NASCAR Nationwide Series and GRAND-AM Road Racing,” said Jeff Belskus, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation president and chief executive officer. “There will be competitive, fender-rubbing action from many different types of machinery for four days, featuring established stars and rising talents, on both the IMS oval and road course.

    “This will be an unforgettable event and the start of a great new racing tradition at the Speedway.”

    All four days of Super Weekend at the Brickyard will be packed with on-track action, providing great value for fans:

    •Thursday, July 26: NASCAR Nationwide Series practice

    •Friday, July 27: GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge practice, qualifying and races

    •Saturday, July 28: NASCAR Nationwide Series practice, qualifying and race; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice and qualifying

    •Sunday, July 29: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 race

    Brickfest, a music festival featuring a headlining national act, also will return during the Super Weekend at the Brickyard after its debut during this year’s Brickyard 400.

    Ticket orders for the 2012 Super Weekend at the Brickyard will be accepted starting Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. Orders can be made at www.imstix.com and through the IMS Ticket Office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area, or by visiting the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.

    Details on ticket pricing, race distances for the Nationwide Series and two GRAND-AM events and the complete event schedule will be released at a later date.

    The best way for fans to secure their reserved seat tickets for the historic inaugural Super Weekend at the Brickyard is to purchase reserved seats for the 2011 Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 31 and reorder those tickets during the two-week renewal period starting Aug. 1.

    “Today’s announcement is exciting for NASCAR and its fans,” said NASCAR President Mike Helton. “By bringing the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the GRAND-AM Series to the Brickyard as companion events for the Sprint Cup race in 2012, fans will now have the opportunity to see NASCAR’s top two series combined with GRAND-AM’s outstanding sports car racing compete at one of the world’s most iconic racetracks all in one exciting weekend.”

    “This is a great day for GRAND-AM and for sports car racing in North America,” said GRAND-AM President Tom Bledsoe. “GRAND-AM has the finest sports car racing in North America, and we’re proud that we’ll be able to showcase our racing – with the Rolex Series and the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge – at Indy. GRAND-AM is an organization on the move, and this announcement personifies that fact.”

    The NASCAR Nationwide Series represents the middle rung in NASCAR’s national series, situated between the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The NASCAR Nationwide Series has proven to be an outstanding series for up-and-coming competitors who aspire to become NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, with a number of today’s premier series stars having developed their skills in the series over the years.

    Many still race in the series, pulling “double-duty.” However, many drivers also have chosen to spend their entire careers on the circuit due to its competitive nature and popularity.

    In 2011, the Nationwide Series features Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and Toyota Camry models with V8 engines generating about 650 horsepower. The cars reach an estimated top speed of 195 mph.

    The Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 is the top series sanctioned by GRAND-AM. Its two classes – the exotic Daytona Prototypes and production-based GT cars – run simultaneously at road racing venues across the U.S. and Canada.

    One of the Daytona Prototype’s top features is the ability to run any combination of engine and chassis – an extremely raceable and relatively affordable format that has revolutionized sports car racing with plentiful battles at the front of the field and close finishes in virtually every race. DPs are exotic, mid-engine machines that are purpose-built for competition, capable of speeds in excess of 185 mph.

    The Grand Touring (GT) class is home to production-based race cars that are similar in appearance to the latest high-performance sports cars. GT is a mixture of U.S.-produced muscle cars going against the international flavor, mainly German, Japanese and Italian models.

    The Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is GRAND-AM’s showcase for the latest in international and American-made high performance sports cars, coupes and sedans straight from the dealer showroom floor. The CTSCC has two classes – Grand Sport and Street Tuner.

  • CMS — Fireworks and Spectacular Racing Highlight Round Five of Summer Shootout Series

    CONCORD, N.C. (July 4, 2011) – Independence Day was celebrated in full force at Charlotte Motor Speedway as fireworks and spectacular racing added to the excitement of the rain-delayed Round Five of the Summer Shootout Series. Tom Pistone, Tyler Green and Corey Gordon were among the feature winners of the night.

    The first feature to take the track was the Legend Car Masters division. Pistone, of Mooresville, N.C., took the lead early from Eddie Harwell, of Cleveland, N.C., and held off a hard charging Jeff Green, of Kannapolis, N.C., to capture the checkered flag.

    Harwell paced the field to the green and took the early lead, but it did not last long as Pistone drove into the top spot on Lap 3. Legend Car Masters division point leader Kevin Foisy, of Ottawa, O.N., Canada, was looking to make his way to the front in quick fashion from his fourth starting spot. In the process Foisy made contact with Bruce Silver, from Davidson, N.C., causing Silver to spin. On Lap 14, Foisy was racing hard with Green and the two made contact, which resulted in Foisy falling back to the fifth spot.

    On Lap 15, John Sossoman, of New London, N.C., ran down Pistone while the leaders caught lap traffic. As Sossoman made his move for the lead he made contact with a lap car on the frontstretch causing him to lose multiple positions.

    Pistone raced to the checkers in the 20-lap event over second place finisher Green and third place finisher Sossoman who slid past Foisy in the final laps.

    Tyler Green, of China Grove, N.C., held off heavy pressure from a full field of cars in the Legend Car Pro Division to take home his second victory of the season.

    Dawsonville, Ga., native, Donald McIntosh, controlled the first 10 laps of the feature race, forcing Green to chase for the lead. Just after the halfway flags, Green completed a pass to the inside of McIntosh and stole the top spot. The lead change was all it took for Sean Rayhall, of Austell, Ga., to close the gap and create a three-way battle for first.

    The caution flag waved for the first and only time on Lap 15 for a spin in Turn 2, allowing for a five-lap shootout. McIntosh and Rayhall ran out of time to reel in Green as he took the checkered flag and they went on to finish second and third respectively.

    In the Legend Car Semi-Pro division, Gordon, of Mt. Holly, N.C., was able to secure his first win of the 2011 season in the 20-lap feature event.

    After starting in the fourth position, Gordon quickly passed Westin Baldwin, of Hilton Head, S.C., on Lap 2 and was up to second place by the end of Lap 5. As Garrett Smithley, of Kannapolis, N.C., paced the field, Gordon started to challenge for the lead on Lap 9 and used the bump-and-run to overtake Smithley on Lap 11.

    It looked like it was smooth sailing for Gordon, but a multi-car wreck on Lap 14 brought out the caution, allowing the field to bunch back together. Smithley took advantage after the restart, stealing the lead back from Gordon on Lap 15, but a slip-up in Turn 4 caused Smithley to fade as Gordon moved back to the top spot.

    Gordon held off the field through multiple cautions to pull off the win as Charlotte, N.C., native, Kyle Hall, crossed the stripe in second and Austin Langenstein, of Concord, N.C., followed behind in third.

    Other feature winners included, Justin Carroll, of Concord, N.C., in the Legend Car Young Lions division; John Holleman, of Winston Salem, N.C., in the Bandolero Outlaws division; Kodie Conner, of Kannapolis, N.C., in the Bandolero Bandits division; and Austin Powell, of Concord, N.C., in the Bandolero Beginner Bandits division.

    The 18th annual Summer Shootout Series continues Tuesday night, July 5, featuring a second night of spectacular fireworks and the famous principal school bus slobberknocker. The first 1,000 children through the gates will receive a free glow necklace. Families can enter to win a Myrtle Beach vacation courtesy of MyrtleBeachHotels.com.

    Tickets are $7 for adults and just $3 for kids 6 to 12. Children 5 and under get in free. Gates open at 5 p.m. with opening ceremonies for feature racing at 7:00 p.m.

    The second annual Legends Million returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway Aug. 1 and 2. Tickets are just $10 for adults and children 12 and under get in free.

    Drivers can register for the Legends Million at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. All Legend Car competitors 12 years of age or older may register. The race is not restricted by division. All minors 17 or younger must complete a minor waiver, which is available for download at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/waivers. Registration is free with the purchase of a new Legend Car from U.S. Legend Cars International.

    For additional information on competitor registration for the Legends Million, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call the Charlotte Motor Speedway events department at (704) 455-3205. For more information about U.S. Legend Cars International and Legend Cars, visit www.uslegendcars.com or call U.S. Legend Cars International’s headquarters at (704) 455-3896.

    For tickets for the Summer Shootout Series or Legends Million, contact the Charlotte Motor Speedway ticket office at 1-800-455-FANS (3267) or visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

    Unofficial results:

    Legend Car Young Lions Feature (20 laps): 1. Justin Carroll; 2. Jake Cole; 3. CJ Hulsey; 4. Reid Wilson; 5. Paul Schafer; 6. Matt Pappa; 7. Clayton Weatherman; 8. Jake Spillers; 9. Connor Pyle; 10. Kason Plott; 11. Tyler Goodwin; 12. Ben Rhodes; 13. Matt Wallace; 14. Payton Ryan; 15. Anderson Bowen; 16. Riley Halverson; 17. Cameron Ray; 18. David Schilling; 19. Billy Webb; 20. Ryan Shattuck; 21. Austin Cindric; 22. Adam Burton; 23. Trey Jarrell; 24. Tye Mihocko; 25. Chase Dowling; 26. Austin Berry; 27. TJ Michael; 28. Jeffrey Stanton; 29. Hayden Woods; 30. Joe Ryan Osbourne; 31. Josh Morris; 32. Dylan Faggart; 33. Mason Massey; 34. Luke Demis; 35. Justin Thomas; 36. Joey Padgett; 37. Jacob Heavlow; 38. Dylan Roe; 39. Doug Barnes Jr.

    Legend Car Pro Feature (20 laps): 1. Tyler Green; 2. Donald McIntosh; 3. Sean Rayhall; 4. Sam McAulay; 5. Brady Boswell; 6. Evan Swilling; 7. Chase Catania; 8. Kyle Weatherman; 9. Bailey Currey; 10. Gray Gaulding; 11. Michael Dabney Jr.; 12. Gregory Lang; 13. Justin Morton; 14. Scott Hensley; 15. Steve Ward; 16. Austin Hill; 17. Justin Swilling; 18. Zac Kittle; 19. Trey Eidson; 20. Casey Traxler; 21. Kyle Plott; 22. Steven Cantrell; 23. Darrell Wallace Jr.; 24. Robert Stout; 25. John Hilliker; 26. Jimmy Heavlow; 27. Phillip Bell.

    Legend Car Masters Feature (20 laps): 1. Tom Pistone; 2. Jeff Green; 3. John Sossoman; 4. Kevin Foisy; 5. Eddie Harwell; 6. Jan Ingram; 7. Gene Traxler; 8. Brad Green; 9. Chip Ferguson; 10. Ray Short; 11. Scott Whitaker; 12. Bruce Silver; 13. Hans-Peter Schaeppi; 14. Kevin Aube; 15. Mike Rogers; 16. Jamie Smith; 17. Rod Harouff; 18. Doug Kimble; 19. Ronald Mander; 20. Tom Johns; 21. Brian Tinker; 22. Todd Bolin.

    Legend Car Semi-Pro Feature (20 laps): 1. Corey Gordon; 2. Kyle Hall; 3. Austin Langenstein; 4. Adam Welch; 5. Amber Colvin; 6. Myatt Snider; 7. Robert Kuczmarkski; 8. Kevin Donahue; 9. Garrett Smithley; 10. Weston Baldwin; 11. Will Cunningham; 12. Derek Humble; 13. Justin Doyle; 14. Chris Coker; 15. Tyler Hill; 16. Lee Jordan; 17. Erik Nash; 18. Austin Allen; 19. Anna Lisa Smith; 20. Spencer Boyd; 21. Jonathan Ross; 22. Joey Mattis; 23. Alex Hickham; 24. Austin Reed; 25. Blake Spears; 26. Spencer Saunders; 27. Will Allen; 28. Justin Little; 29. Dustin Coonfield; 30. Drew Sciranko; 31. Dusty Summers; 32. Robert Hayes.

    Bandolero Outlaws Feature (20 laps): 1. John Holleman; 2. Tyler Lester; 3. Kaz Grala; 4. Parker Barnes; 5. Walker Yates; 6. Ashley Caldwell; 7. Noah Cornman; 8. Ryan Mackintosh; 9. Tyler Dayton; 10. Craig Biryla; 11. Seth Werner; 12. Jensen Jorgensen; 13. Joshua Plummer; 14. Tyler Jonacha; 15. Chase Heath; 16. Jordan Plummer; 17. Taylor Jorgenson; 18. Joey Causey; 19. Brayton Haws; 20. Jacob Brumigan; 21. Tyler Audie.

    Bandolero Bandits Feature (20 laps): 1. Kodie Conner; 2. Austin Green; 3. Matt Murphy; 4. Carson Ferguson; 5. Jeff Duffee III; 6. Devon Barnes; 7. Jordan Mander; 8. Dawson Cram; 9. Stevie Johns Jr.; 10. Stefan Parsons; 11. Layton Sullivan; 12. Banks Johnson; 13. Teigan Deluca; 14. John Kuczmarksi; 15. John Wayne Counsel; 16. AJ Davis; 17. Chris Hacker; 18. Tate Fogleman; 19. Alex Reece; 20. Jacob Hefner; 21. Trevor Hawkins.

    Bandolero Beginner Bandits Feature (19 laps): 1. Austin Powell; 2. Zachary Dabbs; 3. Austin Geer; 4. Tyler Farris; 5. Cason Werner; 6. Liz Montgomery; 7. Scott Joy; 8. Hunter Stewart; 9. Ryan Saubier; 10. DJ Canipe; 11. Trent Barnes.

  • Bourque’s Busy Summer Gets Underway

    Toronto, ON (July 5, 2011) Canadian NASCAR driver Pierre Bourque will begin his summer racing schedule with backing again this season from long time partners Aaron’s, Telus and Mahindra Tractors. Bourque will again drive a DJK Racing prepared race car in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at some of the largest racing events in Canada.

    First up is this weekend’s NASCAR race on the streets of Toronto at Exhibition Place, where Bourque will pilot the #00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Dodge Avenger in the Saturday afternoon feature race of the Toronto Indy weekend. The

    Bourque is excited to be back competing again this season in the premiere stock car racing series in Canada. “It’s just amazing how the NASCAR series has grown in Canada and we’re just entering the fifth season” said Bourque. “The competition is fantastic, the drivers are all very good racers, and the crowds keep getting bigger and bigger” he added.

    Pierre Bourque is also proud to have such strong and loyal backing from all of his partners. “Aaron’s has supported us for many years and we’ll be driving the #00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Dodge at four races this year starting with Toronto this weekend, followed by the two races in western Canada and Barrie later in the year.

    Last season it was wonderful to have Mahindra Tractors as the primary backer for the Grand Prix of Trois Rivieres, it’s a race that’s very important to them. And of course our relationship with Telus continues for another season as well. It’s good to have everyone back for another season” stated Bourque.

    While this is the first race NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race Bourque will compete in this season he has been busy at several race tracks. “I got my first laps in the #00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Dodge at the annual Mopar test day at Kawartha Speedway several weeks ago” said Bourque.

    “I’ve also had a couple of really good ARCA testing session with Eddie Sharp Racing at Chicagoland Speedway and Michigan Speedway. That was after I raced in the ARCA Series event at Talladega where we had a really strong run” he added.

    The team is approaching the Toronto event with some unresolved business from last year. “We had some ignition problems during qualifying last year and it put us at the back of the field to start” explained Bourque. “I learned an awful lot during the race watching and following the top competitors that I’ll be able to use in the race this weekend. The whole DJK Racing team has been working really hard to prepare the #00 Aaron’s Dream Machine Dodge and we’re all really excited and expecting a good showing” said the driver.

    Practice and qualifying for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at Exhibition Place in Toronto takes place on Friday July 8th and the race is Saturday July 9th. Admission to the event on Friday is free to the public.

    About Aaron’s, Inc.: Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN and AAN.A), the nation’s leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories has more than 1,575 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron’s has been publicly traded since 1982. For more information, visit http://www.shopaarons.com www.shopaarons.com.

    About Telus Mobility: Telus is unique in the Canadian market because we now operate three distinct wireless networks: 3G+, 3G (CDMA) and Mike (iDEN). When you choose Telus, you get clear and simple pricing, the latest and greatest devices, an exceptional client experience plus Canada’s fastest 3G+ network. More information:

    About Mahindra USA Farm Equipment Sector

    Houston, Texas-based Mahindra USA Farm Equipment Sector is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra LTD, and part of Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) – the largest tractor company in the world by volume. Mahindra’s professional-grade tractors are built with heavy-duty components that allow them to outperform other tractors in their class and are designed to provide consumers with the ability to push more, pull more and lift more, so they can do more, in less time.

    For more information on Pierre Bourque, go to http://www.pierrebourque.com and http://www.twitter.com/pierrebourque

  • AMERICAN BORIS SAID JOINS ARMOR ALL GOLD COAST 600 FIELD

    Seasoned NASCAR driver and one of US racing’s most colourful characters, Boris Said, is set to race on the streets of Surfer’s Paradise in the VIP Petfoods Commodore at the Armor All Gold Coast 600, October 21-23.

    On American Independence Day and just days after V8 Supercars announced they would be racing in Texas for the first time in 2013, the confirmation of Said is perfect timing to continue the hype and momentum of V8 Supercars in the North American market.

    Said will resume his partnership with Paul Morris Motorsport, a relationship developed during his time at Bathurst and Phillip Island in 2008, and will co-drive with Steve Owen.

    Said is a widely popular road-course racer with a strong, loyal fan base that has become known affectionately as “Said Heads.”
 
This group goes to tracks wearing Said-inspired wigs based on his wild and wooly curly hair.

    Owen heads into the event with a solid track record after winning last year’s Sunday Gold Coast race with Team Vodafone’s Jamie Whincup.

    V8 Supercars announced on Friday they will race in North America for the first time at a new Formula One-inspired facility in Austin Texas from 2013 for a minimum of five years.

    Said joins this year’s Indy 500 pole sitter Alex Tagliani, fellow European stars Andy Priaulx, Marc Lieb and Dirk Müller and US gun Joey Hand to be confirmed in the Armor All Gold Coast 600 field with the remaining 22 drivers being announced in coming weeks.

    A world-class field of 18 internationals took to the track as co-drivers with regular V8 Supercar drivers last year – the number increases to 28 this year with every Supercar including an international star.

    The international stars will team-up with home-grown Australian talent such as Craig Lowndes, Mark Winterbottom, Jamie Whincup, James Courtney, Steve Johnson, Jason Bright, Will Davison, Russell Ingall, Garth Tander and Rick Kelly.

    This year’s event will not only include some of the biggest names in world motorsport, but also from the world of entertainment with the event’s Rock and Race format to continue with nightly concerts at the Broadwater Parklands entertainment precinct.

    “I’m really excited by the opportunity to come to the Armor All Gold Coast 600 in October and race the V8 Supercar again,” said Said.

    “It’s been a while since I’ve driven one of these Aussie V8s and this will be my first trip to the Surfers Paradise Street circuit, but I’m looking forward to racing against some of the best drivers in the world.

    “I have to thank Paul [Morris] and his VIP Petfoods team for giving me the opportunity to race over on the Gold Coast in October, I don’t want to go out there and wreck their car but I’m going to give it a good run and hopefully give his team something to smile over.

    “I hear the Gold Coast is a little like my home state of California so I’m hoping that will give me an advantage when it comes to race day.

    “Ever since I got to race in the V8 series a few years ago at Bathurst and Philip island I have been dreaming about coming back, the V8 Supercar makes NASCAR seem tame!”

    Said has become a staple in the NASCAR series not only as a competitor, but as a ‘teacher’ of sorts, coaching more than 32 NASCAR drivers on road courses drawing on his vast experiences and knowledge.

    The 2005 Nurburgring 24 hour winner and 1998 Sebring 12-hour winner is also a respected businessman with several business interests including a BMW dealership.

    “Boris Said is already a member of the V8 community in some respects and we could not be more excited to show him what the Armor All Gold Coast 600 has to offer,” said Queensland Minister for Sport, Phil Reeves.

    “Boris is a larger than life character and will bring an energy that will be a perfect fit for the event and an exciting place like Queensland.”

    Said finished 19th in the Philip Island race with Matt Neal in 2008 and then failed to finish the Bathurst event after an incident while Neal was in the car.

    More international driver announcements are expected in coming days with the official event launch set for later this month.

    BORIS SAID – UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

    Born: September 18, 1962

    Place: New York

    Lives: Carlsbad, California

    Current Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup

    Current Team: Carson Racing

    V8 Supercar Team for the Gold Coast: Paul Morris Motorsport – VIP Petfoods Racing

    Career Highlights:

    • 1997 and 1998 Daytona 24 hour winner

    • 1998 12 Hour of Sebring winner

    • 2005 24 Hour of Nurburgring winner

    Interesting Facts:

    • Is the son of Bob Said, Formula One racer and Olympic Bobsled racer for the United States

    • Has competed in V8 Supercars before, racing with Paul Morris Motorsports (with whom he will pair for the 2011 Armor All Gold Coast 600) at 2008’s Bathurst and Phillip Island endurance events.

    • Currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

    Boris Said is an internationally recognised veteran racecar driver. Starting with his professional racing debut at the 1985 Detroit Grand Prix, Said quickly became recognised as a top road-course racer.

    In 1991, he earned international accolades competing in the SCCA World Challenge. Said made his NASCAR debut in 1995 competing in the Craftsman Truck Series. In both 1996 and 1997 he took first place in the 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race, winning the Sears Point International race in 1996 as well.

    In his career, Said has raced for leading NASCAR teams such as Hendricks, Rousch, Baer, and Evernham. He has consistently achieved pole positions and top-ten finishes over the last decade – specialising in road course events.

    In 2010, Said won the Nationwide Series NAPA Auto Parts 200 in Montreal. He currently serves as mentor and road-course trainer to more than 30 NASCAR drivers. Said is a widely popular road-course racer with a strong, loyal fan base that have become known affectionately as “Said Heads.”

In late October of 2010, Said signed with Carson Racing as our professional NASCAR driver for the 2011 season, during which he will also compete with Steve Owen in the 2011 Armor All Gold Coast 600.