From the BBC
Former Grand Prix driver Gianclaudio "Clay" Regazzoni has been killed in a road accident.
The Italian Ansa news agency said the 67-year-old Swiss, a former Ferrari driver, was killed in a collision with a lorry on a motorway near Parma.
... more at the link above
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
In case you were wondering why Ford is in the state it's in....
CNN has a story saying that Ford is planning a Mustang STATION WAGON.
No word on whether or not GM is planning to counter with a four-door Corvette.
J.R. Fitzpatrick plans Busch Series outings for '07
There's a story in today's Toronto Sun that offers some info on J.R. Fitzpatrick's plans to compete in a handful of Busch Series races next season.
It quotes his "crew chief" Don Thomson.
And....
It was just pointed out to me that Dean McNulty has another story out today, this one quoting individuals associated with teams who are frustrated over the lack of information regarding the new NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.
And really, can you blame them? I wouldn't imagine that Rick Hendrick and Jack Roush would be as polite as Jamie Hakonson and Susan Micks if they didn't have a Cup sked to show their sponsors by this time of year...
It quotes his "crew chief" Don Thomson.
And....
It was just pointed out to me that Dean McNulty has another story out today, this one quoting individuals associated with teams who are frustrated over the lack of information regarding the new NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.
And really, can you blame them? I wouldn't imagine that Rick Hendrick and Jack Roush would be as polite as Jamie Hakonson and Susan Micks if they didn't have a Cup sked to show their sponsors by this time of year...
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
CASCAR on SPEED: MOPAR 300 from Barrie Speedway
Watch the MOPAR 300 from BARRIE SPEEDWAY on SPEED this Saturday, December 16 at 3:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 a.m. EST
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
ITMN Short Track Contingency Program Details
This past summer, Inside Track worked with several Ontario short tracks on a unique contingency program that will award FREE AD SPACE to the top 10 points finishers in three to four regular divisions at each of the participating speedways.
In this space, they are welcome to thank their sponsors, crews and fans for their support. We have selected ITMN Volume 11, Issue 1 as the issue which will contain the 'Thank Your Sponsors' ads.
Eligible recipients will receive FREE 1 UNIT ADS (approx. 1.7 inches wide x 1.75 inches tall).
If an eligible ‘Thank Your Sponsor’ ad recipient is a subscriber in good standing (i.e. a 'paid' subscriber) to Inside Track by the time the issue with his/her ad in it goes to press, the SIZE OF THE ‘THANK YOUR SPONSOR’ AD IS DOUBLED TO 1/10 OF A PAGE (approx. 3.5 inches wide x 1.75 inches tall). These ads can accommodate photos. This is a $336 value.
As well, for any 'Subscriber Level' free ad recipient, we will send as many as 10 free copies (total) of the issue containing the racer's ad to his/her sponsors. Mailing details for those 10 copies must be supplied to Inside Track for distribution direct from our mailing house.
If you are not currently a subscriber but are eligible for FREE AD SPACE and would like to double the size of your ad, you need to subscribe prior to submitting your 'Thank your Sponsor' Ad information.
Please call (416) 962-7223 and ask for Constantine or James; they will be pleased to process your subscription. Or you can click on this link and subscribe online.
Click here or on the Contingency Program Logo at the top of this post to go directly to the page where you can download the form you need to fill out.
Here are the participating tracks and divisions:
Barrie Speedway (Ltd. Late Models, Thunder Cars, Pure Stocks)
Brighton Speedway (Modifieds, Comp 4, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks)
Delaware Speedway (Late Models, Street Stocks, Trucks, Modifieds)
Flamboro Speedway (Late Models, Thunder Cars, Mini Stocks)
Kawartha Speedway (Late Models, Ltd. Late Models, Thunder Cars, Mini Stocks)
Mosport Speedway (Late Model, Thunder Car, Open Wheel Modified, 6 or Less)
Ohsweken Speedway (Sportsman, Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks)
Peterborough Speedway (Ltd. Late Models, Mini Stocks, Four Funs)
Sauble Speedway (Ltd. Late Models, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks)
Sunset Speedway (Ltd. Late Models, Thunder Cars, Four Cylinders, Four Fun)
Varney Motor Speedway (All Pro Modified, Ltd. Late Models, Super Street Stock, Street Stock)
A similar contingency program is also in place for Merrittville Speedway.
STICKY POST: Please see below for current news.
Joe Chisholm announces that there will be no ALSTAR Series in 2007
From Joe Chisholm, Sauble Speedway // ALSTAR Series
To all ALSTAR Super Series Sponsors, Race Teams, Fans, Officials and Speedways:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ALSTAR Late Model Super Series Sponsors, for their outstanding support in the last 10 years. Since 1997 ALSTAR along with the sponsors and participating speedways have collectively contributed over $1.3 million dollars in prize money and point fund cash and awards to the best ALSTAR late model drivers and teams in Ontario, Canada.
Sponsors that have contributed to ALSTAR are: Shouldice Designer Stone of Shallow Lake, SKOAL Inc. Wix Filter, Exide Batteries, CRC Manufacturing, NGK Spark Plugs, Quaker State, Hoosier Tire, McColl Racing Enterprises, Wayfreight, Raybestos, Spira Fire Protection, Wiseco Piston, B&B Decals, Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park, Holley Carburetors, Bayshore Broadcasting, MacDonnell Fuels, TIM-BR Mart Wiarton, Steelback Brewery, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, 69 Hanley, Inside Track Communications, Performance Racing News, Photos by Dave Franks, Browns Towing, Turbo Blue, Elf Race Fuel, Sunoco Fuel, NTN Bearings, and Fast Track Bodies, and Goodyear Tires. These sponsors have all shared a common goal in stock car racing, each have been solidly behind the success of ALSTAR Series since 1997 and many other types of racing in Canada as well.
The ALSTAR officials have been truly unique and highly experienced in officiating and conducting a fair level field. Their dedication to ALSTAR racing has also contributed to the success that ALSTAR has enjoyed. I would like to thank each of the officials; Starter - Mike Charest, Scoring - Kelly Josiak, Assistant Starter - Vern Hepburn, and Corner Officials - Keith Hepburn and Nick Merpaw, Tech – Tony Cavallin, and announcer Dave Middleton, and Live Broadcast Announcer Fred Wallace. Bill Hoffele, Marty McDonnell, Joe Chisholm Jr., Ted Benton, Bruce Ryan and Bob Finnegan, are also Officials that had contributed along the way.
ALSTAR champions have been crowned for the past 10 years with the first championship winner coming from Sunset Speedway in 1997 #47 Stompin Tom Walters won the NTN ALSTAR Series Title. In 1998 the #10 Peterborough’s own Dave Morgan took his Chevy to an ALSTAR Championship. In 1999 #67 Steve Tiemersma claimed the first ever SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Series Championship. The new millennium came in and for the next two consecutive years 2000, and 2001 – the #47 Tom Walters was unbeatable claiming the SKOAL INC. Championships two consecutive years in a row.
2001 was the year ALSTAR took the race to the radio listener for the first time ever in Canada with live radio coverage, with interviews from victory lane and lap by lap coverage of every race. In 2002 Sauble Speedways own #27 Glenn Schnurr claimed his SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Series Championship. In 2003 the #82 Jason Shaw best known at Flamboro Speedway took his SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Championship. At the end of the 2003 race season tobacco laws were getting tighter and SKOAL Inc. was forced to leave stock car racing and ALSTAR.
With great demand for the series the search was on for a new title sponsor, with racing in their blood SHOULDICE Designer Stone from Shallow Lake took the series title, and took ALSTAR to new levels in Canada. With SHOULDICE firmly in place, the 2004 season championship was claimed by the Shear Metal Dodge driven by former CASCAR driver #9 Robbie Thompson. In 2005 the guy that mastered dirt racing a champion from Chatham Ontario got real good at asphalt stock car racing - claiming the 2005 SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series Championship #38 Kirk Hooker. In 2006 the SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series Championship was won by #9 Robbie Thompson, this being his second championship in the ALSTAR Series.
At the end of the 2006 SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series it was evident that for the series to succeed and continue it must travel, from track to track. It is a well known fact that the teams that participate in ALSTAR racing are not Saturday night racers. These ALSTAR teams are sponsored by companies and associates that require these respective teams to visit the different markets that make up the Ontario racing industry.
With the 2006 season firmly planted in the history books preparations for 2007 got under way in early September 2006. ALSTAR proposals that were exactly the same contract price as 2003/ 04 and 2005, were sent out to a number of speedways, and to date ALSTAR has not received any form of commitment or interest for an ALSTAR Late Model Super Series race in 2007.
In fairness to the ALSTAR race teams, sponsors, and the dedicated fans, I feel that I must announce that the ALSTAR Series will not be operating in 2007. The ALSTAR Series, their teams and the series sponsors need commitments from tracks to move into the future. It is in every ones best interest that a direction be taken.
In closing I again would like to thank everyone, together we have truly made history.
Sincerely,
Joe Chisholm
To all ALSTAR Super Series Sponsors, Race Teams, Fans, Officials and Speedways:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ALSTAR Late Model Super Series Sponsors, for their outstanding support in the last 10 years. Since 1997 ALSTAR along with the sponsors and participating speedways have collectively contributed over $1.3 million dollars in prize money and point fund cash and awards to the best ALSTAR late model drivers and teams in Ontario, Canada.
Sponsors that have contributed to ALSTAR are: Shouldice Designer Stone of Shallow Lake, SKOAL Inc. Wix Filter, Exide Batteries, CRC Manufacturing, NGK Spark Plugs, Quaker State, Hoosier Tire, McColl Racing Enterprises, Wayfreight, Raybestos, Spira Fire Protection, Wiseco Piston, B&B Decals, Sauble Falls Tent & Trailer Park, Holley Carburetors, Bayshore Broadcasting, MacDonnell Fuels, TIM-BR Mart Wiarton, Steelback Brewery, Five Star Stock Car Bodies, 69 Hanley, Inside Track Communications, Performance Racing News, Photos by Dave Franks, Browns Towing, Turbo Blue, Elf Race Fuel, Sunoco Fuel, NTN Bearings, and Fast Track Bodies, and Goodyear Tires. These sponsors have all shared a common goal in stock car racing, each have been solidly behind the success of ALSTAR Series since 1997 and many other types of racing in Canada as well.
The ALSTAR officials have been truly unique and highly experienced in officiating and conducting a fair level field. Their dedication to ALSTAR racing has also contributed to the success that ALSTAR has enjoyed. I would like to thank each of the officials; Starter - Mike Charest, Scoring - Kelly Josiak, Assistant Starter - Vern Hepburn, and Corner Officials - Keith Hepburn and Nick Merpaw, Tech – Tony Cavallin, and announcer Dave Middleton, and Live Broadcast Announcer Fred Wallace. Bill Hoffele, Marty McDonnell, Joe Chisholm Jr., Ted Benton, Bruce Ryan and Bob Finnegan, are also Officials that had contributed along the way.
ALSTAR champions have been crowned for the past 10 years with the first championship winner coming from Sunset Speedway in 1997 #47 Stompin Tom Walters won the NTN ALSTAR Series Title. In 1998 the #10 Peterborough’s own Dave Morgan took his Chevy to an ALSTAR Championship. In 1999 #67 Steve Tiemersma claimed the first ever SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Series Championship. The new millennium came in and for the next two consecutive years 2000, and 2001 – the #47 Tom Walters was unbeatable claiming the SKOAL INC. Championships two consecutive years in a row.
2001 was the year ALSTAR took the race to the radio listener for the first time ever in Canada with live radio coverage, with interviews from victory lane and lap by lap coverage of every race. In 2002 Sauble Speedways own #27 Glenn Schnurr claimed his SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Series Championship. In 2003 the #82 Jason Shaw best known at Flamboro Speedway took his SKOAL INC. ALSTAR Championship. At the end of the 2003 race season tobacco laws were getting tighter and SKOAL Inc. was forced to leave stock car racing and ALSTAR.
With great demand for the series the search was on for a new title sponsor, with racing in their blood SHOULDICE Designer Stone from Shallow Lake took the series title, and took ALSTAR to new levels in Canada. With SHOULDICE firmly in place, the 2004 season championship was claimed by the Shear Metal Dodge driven by former CASCAR driver #9 Robbie Thompson. In 2005 the guy that mastered dirt racing a champion from Chatham Ontario got real good at asphalt stock car racing - claiming the 2005 SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series Championship #38 Kirk Hooker. In 2006 the SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series Championship was won by #9 Robbie Thompson, this being his second championship in the ALSTAR Series.
At the end of the 2006 SHOULDICE ALSTAR Series it was evident that for the series to succeed and continue it must travel, from track to track. It is a well known fact that the teams that participate in ALSTAR racing are not Saturday night racers. These ALSTAR teams are sponsored by companies and associates that require these respective teams to visit the different markets that make up the Ontario racing industry.
With the 2006 season firmly planted in the history books preparations for 2007 got under way in early September 2006. ALSTAR proposals that were exactly the same contract price as 2003/ 04 and 2005, were sent out to a number of speedways, and to date ALSTAR has not received any form of commitment or interest for an ALSTAR Late Model Super Series race in 2007.
In fairness to the ALSTAR race teams, sponsors, and the dedicated fans, I feel that I must announce that the ALSTAR Series will not be operating in 2007. The ALSTAR Series, their teams and the series sponsors need commitments from tracks to move into the future. It is in every ones best interest that a direction be taken.
In closing I again would like to thank everyone, together we have truly made history.
Sincerely,
Joe Chisholm
Canadian Touring Car Championship on the card at the '07 GP of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario – Tuesday, December 12, 2006: Furthering its commitment to provide event-goers with even more on-track excitement, the Grand Prix Association of Toronto today announced it will feature the Canadian Touring Car Championship at this year’s Grand Prix of Toronto, July 6, 7 and 8, 2007.
“The Grand Prix of Toronto is a well-recognized part of the city’s sports and cultural scene,” says Charlie Johnstone, president and CEO, Grand Prix Association of Toronto. “The week-long festival of speed is truly a celebration of Canadian pride. With its all-Canadian driver line up, the Canadian Touring Car Championship is a natural fit. The Champ Car World Series and the Champ Car Atlantic Series feature some incredible Canadian racing talent with Paul Tracy, Alex Tagliani, Andrew Ranger and James Hinchcliffe. We are excited to further showcase Canadian talent by adding the Canadian Touring Car Championship to our on-track line-up.”
The Canadian Touring Car Championship launched in 2003, and the 2007 season promises to be the best yet. In addition to the Grand Prix of Toronto, the Championship will travel to four different tracks including Mosport International Raceway, Shannonville Motorsport Park and Calabogie Motorsports Park. The Championship provides Canadian race fans with exciting head-to-head competition in three unique classes between some of Canada’s best drivers in today’s hottest sports cars. Touring Class is the entry level category where race cars have engines up to 2.0 litres and up to 200 horsepower. The Super Touring Class includes race cars with engines up to 2.8 litres and up to 300 horsepower. The GT Class is the fastest category where race cars will reach speeds of up to 230 km/h. The excitement lies in the fact that all three categories race at the same time for supremacy in their field.
There are three factory-backed teams including Honda, Mini and Saab, and fans will recognize some of their favorite models from other manufacturers such as Acura, GM, Lexus, Ford, Porsche, Dodge, BMW, Mazda, VW and Nissan. The Championship is sanctioned by Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs Ontario Region Inc. (CASC-OR).
"The Grand Prix of Toronto provides a world-class stage for us to showcase our series,” says John Bondar, president, Canadian Touring Car Championship. “Now in it's fifth year, the Canadian Touring Car Championship provides the opportunity for the fans of the Grand Prix of Toronto to experience our style of racing and meet our home-grown drivers, while giving a tremendous boost to auto racing in this country. As the Championship continues to grow, our participation in the Grand Prix of Toronto demonstrates our commitment to providing excellent value to our promoters, competitors and partners alike."
From Andrea Hynes (Manager, Communications) Grand Prix Association of Toronto
“The Grand Prix of Toronto is a well-recognized part of the city’s sports and cultural scene,” says Charlie Johnstone, president and CEO, Grand Prix Association of Toronto. “The week-long festival of speed is truly a celebration of Canadian pride. With its all-Canadian driver line up, the Canadian Touring Car Championship is a natural fit. The Champ Car World Series and the Champ Car Atlantic Series feature some incredible Canadian racing talent with Paul Tracy, Alex Tagliani, Andrew Ranger and James Hinchcliffe. We are excited to further showcase Canadian talent by adding the Canadian Touring Car Championship to our on-track line-up.”
The Canadian Touring Car Championship launched in 2003, and the 2007 season promises to be the best yet. In addition to the Grand Prix of Toronto, the Championship will travel to four different tracks including Mosport International Raceway, Shannonville Motorsport Park and Calabogie Motorsports Park. The Championship provides Canadian race fans with exciting head-to-head competition in three unique classes between some of Canada’s best drivers in today’s hottest sports cars. Touring Class is the entry level category where race cars have engines up to 2.0 litres and up to 200 horsepower. The Super Touring Class includes race cars with engines up to 2.8 litres and up to 300 horsepower. The GT Class is the fastest category where race cars will reach speeds of up to 230 km/h. The excitement lies in the fact that all three categories race at the same time for supremacy in their field.
There are three factory-backed teams including Honda, Mini and Saab, and fans will recognize some of their favorite models from other manufacturers such as Acura, GM, Lexus, Ford, Porsche, Dodge, BMW, Mazda, VW and Nissan. The Championship is sanctioned by Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs Ontario Region Inc. (CASC-OR).
"The Grand Prix of Toronto provides a world-class stage for us to showcase our series,” says John Bondar, president, Canadian Touring Car Championship. “Now in it's fifth year, the Canadian Touring Car Championship provides the opportunity for the fans of the Grand Prix of Toronto to experience our style of racing and meet our home-grown drivers, while giving a tremendous boost to auto racing in this country. As the Championship continues to grow, our participation in the Grand Prix of Toronto demonstrates our commitment to providing excellent value to our promoters, competitors and partners alike."
From Andrea Hynes (Manager, Communications) Grand Prix Association of Toronto
For that money, I hope the Truck is made out of solid gold...
This story says Jacques Villeneuve has signed a Truck/Busch deal with Roush Racing. All he needs to do, the story goes, is come up with $18 million.
Which makes you think... couldn't he buy himself an F1 ride if he showed up somewhere with $18 mill.?
Which makes you think... couldn't he buy himself an F1 ride if he showed up somewhere with $18 mill.?
Monday, December 11, 2006
Merrittville Speedway: Lucas Oil signs on as divisional sponsor of the NYDCA Open Wheel Lites
Thorold, Ontario … “What can I say,” relates New York Dwarf Car Association President Bruce Mason, “ it really says something about our club to announce that Lucas Oil is joining us as Divisional Sponsor … our weekly car counts … point fund and purses are the envy of other groups across North America.”
Merrittville Speedway recently announced that Lucas Oil will be the 2007 Divisional Sponsor of the NYDCA Open Wheel Lites, in addition to the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Shootout Series for Sportsmen and 358 Modifieds.
“Each NYDCA member will share in it,” boasts Mason, adding, “each feature winner throughout the season will also receive a custom designed award as well.”
Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry featuring a premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives.
Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive in the industry.
Lucas Oil Products was established by Forrest Lucas in 1989 in the United States and wasn’t introduced in Canada until 1997.
Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products in many locations in Canada, including all PartSource locations. In Western New York at Advance Auto Parts or online at either www.lucasoil.ca or www.lucasoil.com.
Overflow fields are quite common for the Division in what began as a test at Merrittville Speedway several years ago. Each week the field is split between the Classic Coupes and Coach body style of the pre-war years and the newer Mod Lite versions that resemble today’s Sportsmen and 358 Modified styles.
“We’re really excited about what Lucas Oil will bring in 2007,” adds (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “ the NYDCA should be proud of their efforts … the Dwarf Cars and Mod Lites have their own following and they continue to bring new bring new drivers to the sport of all ages.”
The New York Dwarf Car Association and the Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lites are one of 5 divisions that will make up Merrittville Speedway’s 2007 Dirt Weekly Racing Series schedule.
For further information on the Thorold track’s 56th consecutive season call the Winter Office at 905-685-7223 or the Speedway at 905-892-8266. Updates leading up to the new season can also be found on line at www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
From Merrittville Speedway
Merrittville Speedway recently announced that Lucas Oil will be the 2007 Divisional Sponsor of the NYDCA Open Wheel Lites, in addition to the 2nd Annual Lucas Oil Shootout Series for Sportsmen and 358 Modifieds.
“Each NYDCA member will share in it,” boasts Mason, adding, “each feature winner throughout the season will also receive a custom designed award as well.”
Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry featuring a premium line of oils, greases and problem-solving additives.
Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top selling additive in the industry.
Lucas Oil Products was established by Forrest Lucas in 1989 in the United States and wasn’t introduced in Canada until 1997.
Race fans can look for Lucas Oil Products in many locations in Canada, including all PartSource locations. In Western New York at Advance Auto Parts or online at either www.lucasoil.ca or www.lucasoil.com.
Overflow fields are quite common for the Division in what began as a test at Merrittville Speedway several years ago. Each week the field is split between the Classic Coupes and Coach body style of the pre-war years and the newer Mod Lite versions that resemble today’s Sportsmen and 358 Modified styles.
“We’re really excited about what Lucas Oil will bring in 2007,” adds (Merrittville GM) Erica Bicknell, “ the NYDCA should be proud of their efforts … the Dwarf Cars and Mod Lites have their own following and they continue to bring new bring new drivers to the sport of all ages.”
The New York Dwarf Car Association and the Lucas Oil Open Wheel Lites are one of 5 divisions that will make up Merrittville Speedway’s 2007 Dirt Weekly Racing Series schedule.
For further information on the Thorold track’s 56th consecutive season call the Winter Office at 905-685-7223 or the Speedway at 905-892-8266. Updates leading up to the new season can also be found on line at www.merrittvillespeedway.com.
From Merrittville Speedway
IHRA Salutes World Champions: 2006 Awards Banquet Held Saturday Night in Greensboro, N.C.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (December 10, 2006) – Concluding a very successful season, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) honored its drivers Saturday night in Greensboro, N.C., during their annual awards banquet. IHRA crowned the fifteen professional eMax Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series world champions, Mr. Gasket Pro-Am Tour champions, and recognized several special award winners.
Dale Creasy Jr., who won the first IHRA Nitro Funny Car world championship since the sanctioning body stopped running the class in 1992, accepted his award with thanks to his crew, family and sponsors. Creasy, Beecher, Ill., finished the season No. 1 in the point standings, a mere five points over second-place-finisher Jack Wyatt.
“My crew was just great this season, as they’ve been every year,” Creasy said. “A few years ago we were out of money and about to quit racing, but everyone stuck with it, and through the support of Torco Racing Fuels, it became possible again and now a reality.”
Two world champions were sitting at the head table for the sixth time – Clay Millican (Top Fuel) and Mark Thomas (Alcohol Funny Car). Actually, Millican, Drummonds, Tenn., was accepting the IHRA’s Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel honors for the sixth consecutive year.
“A lot of people wondered what was wrong with us this year, because we didn’t win as many races as before,” Millican said. “But it really was a good season and I owe it to my entire crew and (crew chief Mike) Kloeber.”
Quain Stott, Columbus, N.C., accepted the Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified title. Pete Berner, Crete, Ill., was the Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock world champion.
The 2006 eMax World Champions:
- Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Top Fuel: Clay Millican, Drummonds, Tenn.
Knoll Gas – Torco Racing Fuels Pro Nitro Funny Car: Dale Creasy Jr., Beecher, Ill.
Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Modified: Quain Stott, Columbus, N.C.
Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com Pro Stock: Pete Berner, Crete, Ill.
Alcohol Funny Car: Mark Thomas, Louisville, Ohio
Erson Cams Top Sportsman: Marco Abruzzi, Warren, Ohio
Mallory Top Dragster: Bryan Bennett, Shallowater, Texas
ACCEL DFI Super Stock: Scott Stillings, Indianapolis, Ind.
Hays Stock: Myron Piatek, Holly Hill, Fla.
ACCEL Quick Rod: Forrest Lipke, Belleville, Wisc.
Lakewood Super Rod: Steve Furr, Harrisburg, N.C.
Hurst Hot Rod: Kenny Underwood, Tampa, Fla.
JEG’S Top Stock: Bo Kenney, Manassas, Va.
Summit SuperSeries Box: Joe Gary, Greenwood, S.C.
Summit SuperSeries No Box: John Coyle, Tinley Park, Ill.
Special awards were given in categories such as “Most Improved,” “Rookie of the Year,” “Crew Chief of the Year” and IHRA’s most prestigious award “Sportsman of the Year,” which exemplifies the best qualities of teamwork, fellowship and compassion that personify the winning human spirit.
IHRA’s special award recipients included:
- Pro Driver of the Year: Tony Gillig
Sportsman Driver of the Year: Steve Furr
Pro Rookie of the Year: Tommy D’Aprile
Sportsman Rookie of the Year: Bryan Bennett
Most Improved Pro Driver: Tom Carter
Most Improved Sportsman Driver: Kenny Underwood
Crew Chief of the Year: Jay Lewis
Sportsman of the Year: Bobby Lagana Jr.
Track Operator of the Year: Joe Lombardo, New England Dragway
Promoter of the Year: Joy and Mike Anderson, Sumerduck Dragway
National Track of the Year: Rob Reeves, Castrol Raceway
Sportsman Track of the Year: Steve Groseclose, Motor Mile Dragway
Sponsor of the Year: Torco Racing Fuels
During Friday night’s Pro-Am Tour awards ceremony, IHRA announced that Summit Racing Equipment would take over sponsorship of their semi-professional series. The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket kicks off 2007 in Immokalee, Fla., on February 10.
The 2007 IHRA eMax Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series begins March 23 – 25 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Amalie Oil Texas Nationals. For more information, please log onto www.ihra.com.
About IHRA
Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Live Nation, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The eMax Drag Racing Series is an 11-event North American professional drag racing circuit. In 2006, the series will be comprised of eight events in major cities throughout the United States and three in Canada.
The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket consists of competition at national events and 35 events in six regional divisions, while IHRA’s Summit SuperSeries is conducted nearly every weekend at over 90 IHRA-sanctioned tracks. Providing a safe environment to develop future stars, IHRA offers the PM-1 Junior Dragster Racing Series for youths ages 8-17. Stand-alone events include Live Nation’s entertainment-filled “Thunder Jam” shows and the street legal racing and lifestyle event series Kumho Street Warriorz presented by Hooters. More information can be found at www.ihra.com.
Live Nation is one of the world's largest diversified promoters and producers of, venue operators and sponsorship/advertising for, live entertainment events including music concerts, theatrical performances, and specialized motor sports events. Live Nation owns, operates or has booking rights for 150 venues worldwide including 107 domestic and 43 international venue sites. In 2005, promoted and/or produced over 28,500 events with attendance at venues exceeding 61 million persons.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contacts: Travis Reynolds travisreynolds@livenation.com // Mike Perry mikeperryihra@livenation.com
... Because it seemed like such a good idea when Paul Tracy did it....
"CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nextel Cup champion Jimmie Johnson broke his left wrist when he fell out of a golf cart during a celebrity tournament, his team said Sunday.
The injury occurred Friday at a tournament in Lecanto, Fla., and will prevent him from driving for at least four weeks. The injury was to his non-shifting hand, and he should be able to participate in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway next month."
From NASCAR.com ... continued at the link above.
The injury occurred Friday at a tournament in Lecanto, Fla., and will prevent him from driving for at least four weeks. The injury was to his non-shifting hand, and he should be able to participate in preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway next month."
From NASCAR.com ... continued at the link above.
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