Canadian racing legend Ron Fellows to appear at the Canadian Motorsports Expo

CANADA’S TOP RACING AMBASSADOR TO CONNECT WITH THE FANS AT THE CME

(TORONTO, ON // DECEMBER 11, 2009) While there have been several constants throughout the three-year history of the Canadian Motorsports Expo, the presence of Canadian racing star Ron Fellows is one of the most notable. In 2010, the accomplished racer will be making his fourth consecutive appearance at the CME, taking part in several significant discussions and ceremonies.

            On Saturday, January 23, Fellows – who has gone to victory lane at Le Mans, Daytona’s Rolex 24 and in several NASCAR events including the 2008 Nationwide Series race at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve – will host a ‘bench racing’ panel discussion at the Canadian Motorsports Expo called “Ron & Friends.” Fellows will moderate a wide-open discussion featuring several top Canadian racers, interacting with fans at The Canadian Tire Stage.

            Talking about the ‘Ron & Friends’ forum, Fellows said, “While this year’s Canadian Motorsports Expo is heavy on the nostalgia theme – with the celebration of Mosport’s 50th Anniversary Season in 2010 – we’re planning to have a number of current and former competitors on hand to interact with the fans for a fun ‘bench racing’ segment, hosted by yours truly. It’s always fun and you never know what stories and comments are going to come out.”

            The following day, on Sunday, January 24, Fellows will join Paul Tracy and several others to help kick off events paying tribute to a half century of racing at Mosport International Raceway. “For car racing enthusiasts and competitors, Mosport is one of the most beloved circuits in North America,” continued Fellows. “The 10-turn, 2.45-mile circuit has hosted every possible form of motorsport over the years, and it’s been a huge part of my life for 40 of those 50 years. Congratulations Mosport… here’s to 50 more! The CME is a great venue to start the season-long tribute to Mosport.”

            Commenting on Ron Fellows’ appearance at the CME, show founder and President Glenn Butt said, “From ‘day one’ Ron has been an incredible supporter of the CME. He represents the best of Canadian racing in so many ways, from his incredible achievements, to his commitment to building a ladder for future Canadian talent, to his efforts to preserve the history of Canadian motorsports. And he does it all with a smile. On behalf of the CME and our partners Inside Track, we are honoured to have Ron Fellows at the show for a fourth consecutive year.”

            Discussing the CME, Fellows said, “The Canadian Motorsports Expo is quickly becoming the must-see, off-season motorsports event. The concept is long overdue and I applaud Glenn Butt and Inside Track Motorsport News for their efforts in building and maintaining this mid-winter tradition.”

ABOUT THE CME: The Canadian Motorsports Expo is a three-day celebration of Canadian racing that runs January 22 to 24 at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road in Mississauga). The show is powered by Inside Track Motorsport News and supported by companies like Lucas Oil Canada, NASCAR Canada, Mosport International Raceway and Canadian Tire. In addition to booths and racing vehicles representing the entire spectrum of Canadian motorsports, the show is loaded with seminars and forums to entertain and inform racers and fans alike.

For more information about the Canadian Motorsports Expo, visit www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com, call Glenn Butt at (905) 721-1762 or email him at glenn@canadianmotorsportsexpo.com. You can reach co-promoters Inside Track at (416) 962-7223 or email expo@insidetracknews.com.

Canadian Motor Speedway open in 2011?

In an interview with the Hamilton Spectator, Azhar Mohammad, excutive director of Emirates Consulting, the Toronto based consultant attempting to build the Canadian Motor Speedway in Fort Erie, ON, said he hopes to have it up and running as soon as 2011.

In the interview, he said "That's a very tight target, I must admit, but I think if everybody continues to work with the kind of positive feedback that we've had with the town and region and our engineers, I think it's a very do-able target."

The process of building the speedway is currently in the government approval phase, with Minisitry of Environment and Ministry of Natural Resources needing to be satisfied with the plan, as well as of dealing with any possible appeals at the Ontario Municipal Board.

World of Outlaws: 2010 Schedule Released at Performance Racing Industry Trade Show

Orlando, FL—December 11, 2009—After the closest three-way points race in World of Outlaws history in 2009, the 2010 season is shaping up to be another of the most competitive in series history.

Drivers will compete nearly 80 times from coast-to-coast as well as in Canada in the coming year, as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 2010 schedule was released at the annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show in Orlando, Florida on Friday. The nine-plus month tour kicks off at Volusia Speedway Park with the 39th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH, February 5-7 and wraps up with the 4th Annual World Finals at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway, November 4-6.

Among the multi-day marquee events that dot the 2010 calendar include the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway, the 2nd Annual Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway, along with the tradition rich Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, the Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway, the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway, as well as the Summer Nationals at Williams Grove, the World Finals and Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway, in addition to the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic at Knoxville Raceway.

After a very successful debut in 2009, the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway will again feature Twin 30-lap races in 2010, with the driver scoring the best average finish of the two races earning the overall Silver Cup Title, one of the crown jewels of the sport.

The 2nd Annual Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway in Missouri is scheduled for August 6-7 at the always racy high-banked bullring, with $20,000 awaiting the winner after the 55-lap finale.

The World of Outlaws will make their first of two trips to California in early March, for a two-day event at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare on March 5-6, followed by the Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway on March 12-13, before a return to the Golden State in September for the 57th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions.

The inaugural three-day Hall of Fame Classic at the legendary Knoxville Raceway will be contested on June 3-5 in conjunction with the annual National Sprint Car Hall of Fame induction ceremonies that same weekend.

Also highlighting the 2010 schedule will be a number of events run in conjunction with NASCAR weekends, including at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on February 26, which will mark the second consecutive season the series had competed at the half-mile in the desert. The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway will host the World of Outlaws on May 28 as part of their spring NASCAR event. Also back on the schedule is the ultra-high-banked and blazing fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on March 19-20 which is just a stone's throw from Bristol Motor Speedway where NASCAR will be racing that same weekend.

Inaugural events in 2010 for the World of Outlaws will be held at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada on July 27 as well as at Junction Speedway in McCool Junction, Nebraska on June 25 and Tri-City Speedway in Franklin, Pennsylvania on May 30.

With the addition of the event at Autodrome Drummond, the World of Outlaws will visit three tracks in three different Canadian Provinces, with Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario hosting a two-night event on July 30-31, as well as Castrol Raceway in Edmonton, Alberta, hosting a two-night show on August 27-28.

The World of Outlaws will also return to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City for the first time since 2003 on June 25, as well as visiting Fulton Speedway in New York for the first time since 2006 on August 3 and will also return to Sedalia State Fair Speedway in Missouri on June 16 as well as North Central Speedway in Minnesota on July 3 after a one year absence from both of those facilities.

The “Month of Money” kicks off with the Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park on July 14, before moving to Eldora Speedway for the Knight Before the Kings Royal and the $50,000 Kings Royal on July 16-17. The series then heads to Lernerville Speedway in Pennsylvania for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Twin 30's on July 20. The Summer Nationals at the famed Williams Grove Speedway follows on July 23-24. The “Month of Money” will wrap up at I-55 Raceway in Missouri with the 2nd Annual Ironman 55 on August 6-7.

The 2010 Gold Rush Tour will take the World of Outlaws to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton for the 4th Annual Oil City Cup on August 27-28, before heading south for a stop at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on September 1. The series travels north to Skagit Speedway in Washington on September 3-4 and will celebrate Labor Day at Grays Harbor Raceway on September 6 with the following day serving as the raindate. The 57th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions follows at Silver Dollar Speedway in California, September 9-11 with $50,000 awaiting the winner again in 2010.

Tracks that hosted the World of Outlaws in 2009 and will continue that tradition in 2010 include: Attica Raceway Park, Cedar Lake Speedway, Charter Raceway Park, Clay County Fair Speedway, Deer Creek Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park, which will host the two-day Boot Hill Showdown, Huset's Speedway, I-96 Speedway, Lebanon Valley Speedway, Lone Star Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, River Cities Speedway, which will host a two-day event in 2010, Tri-State Speedway in Indiana and Virginia Motor Speedway.

The World of Outlaws will take part in Super DIRT Week again in 2010 visiting Rolling Wheels Raceway Park on Saturday, October 9, after a standing room only crowd was on-hand in 2009 for the series return to the famed fall event.

The 2010 campaign will wrap up with the 4th Annual World Finals at The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway which will again feature the World of Outlaws Late Models along with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds making their first appearance in the season ender.

Several additional races will be announced in the near future.

2010 World of Outlaws Schedule

Day Date Track City, State

Friday- February 5- Volusia Speedway Park- Barberville, FL

Saturday- February 6- Volusia Speedway Park- Barberville, FL

Sunday- February 7- Volusia Speedway Park- Barberville, FL

Friday- February 26- Las Vegas Motor Speedway- Las Vegas, NV

Friday- March 5- Thunderbowl Raceway- Tulare, CA

Saturday- March 6- Thunderbowl Raceway- Tulare, CA

Friday- March 12- Silver Dollar Speedway- Chico, CA

Saturday- March 13- Silver Dollar Speedway- Chico, CA

Friday- March 19- Volunteer Speedway- Bulls Gap, TN

Saturday- March 20- Volunteer Speedway- Bulls Gap, TN

Saturday- April 3- TBA

Saturday- April 10- TBA

Friday- April 16- Paducah Intl. Raceway- Paducah, KY

Saturday- April 17- I-55 Raceway- Pevely, MO

Friday- April 23- TBA

Saturday- April 24- Tri-State Speedway- Haubstadt, IN

Friday- April 30- TBA

Saturday- May 1- Lone Star Speedway- Kilgore, TX

Friday- May 7- Eldora Speedway- Rossburg, OH

Saturday- May 8- Eldora Speedway- Rossburg, OH

Thursday- May 13- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Friday- May 14- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Saturday- May 15- Virginia Motor Speedway- Jamaica, VA

Friday- May 21- Attica Raceway Park- Attica, OH

Saturday- May 22- I-96 Speedway- Lake Odessa, MI

Friday- May 28- Lowe's Motor Speedway- Concord, NC

Sunday- May 30- Tri-City Speedway- Franklin, PA

Thursday- June 3- Knoxville Raceway- Knoxville, IA

Friday- June 4- Knoxville Raceway- Knoxville, IA

Saturday- June 5- Knoxville Raceway- Knoxville, IA

Friday- June 11- Dodge City Raceway Park- Dodge City, KS

Saturday- June 12- Dodge City Raceway Park- Dodge City, KS

Wednesday- June 16- Sedalia State Fair Speedway- Sedalia, MO

Friday- June 18- River Cities Speedway- Grand Forks, ND

Saturday- June 19- River Cities Speedway- Grand Forks, ND

Friday- June 25- Junction Motor Speedway- McCool Junction, NE

Saturday- June 26- Lakeside Speedway- Kansas City, KS

Thursday- July 1- Huset's Speedway- Brandon, SD

Saturday- July 3- North Central Speedway- Brainerd, MN

Thursday- July 8- TBA

Saturday- July 10- Charter Raceway Park - Beaver Dam, WI

Sunday- July 11 - Cedar Lake Speedway - New Richmond, WI

Wednesday- July 14- Limaland Motorsports Park- Lima, OH

Friday- July 16- Eldora Speedway- Rossburg, OH

Saturday- July 17- Eldora Speedway- Rossburg, OH

Tuesday- July 20- Lernerville Speedway- Sarver, PA

Friday- July 23- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Saturday- July 24- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Sunday- July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway- West Lebanon, NY

Tuesday- July 27 - Autodrome Drummond- Drummondville, QC

Friday- July 30- Ohsweken Speedway- Ohsweken, ON

Saturday- July 31- Ohsweken Speedway- Ohsweken, ON

Tuesday- August 3- Fulton Speedway- Fulton, NY

Friday- August 6- I-55 Raceway- Pevely, MO

Saturday- August 7- I-55 Raceway- Pevely, MO

Friday- August 20- TBA

Saturday- August 21- TBA

Friday- August 27- Castrol Raceway- Edmonton, AB

Saturday- August 28- Castrol Raceway- Edmonton, AB

Wednesday- September 1- Cottage Grove Speedway- Cottage Grove, OR

Friday- September 3- Skagit Speedway- Alger, WA

Saturday- September 4- Skagit Speedway- Alger, WA

Monday- September 6- Grays Harbor Raceway- Elma, WA

Thursday- September 9- Silver Dollar Speedway- Chico, CA

Friday- September 10- Silver Dollar Speedway- Chico, CA

Saturday- September 11- Silver Dollar Speedway- Chico, CA

Wednesday- September 15- Clay County Fair Speedway- Spencer, IA

Friday- September 17- TBA

Saturday- September 18- Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN

Friday- September 24 Eldora Speedway- Rossburg, OH

Saturday- September 25 Lernerville Speedway- Sarver, PA

Friday- October 1- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Saturday- October 2- Williams Grove Speedway- Mechanicsburg, PA

Saturday- October 9- Rolling Wheels Raceway- Elbridge, NY

Friday- October 15- TBA

Saturday- October 16- TBA

Saturday- October 23- TBA

Friday- October 29- TBA

Saturday- October 30- TBA

Thursday- November 4- Lowe's Motor Speedway- Concord, NC

Friday- November 5- Lowe's Motor Speedway- Concord, NC

Saturday- November 6- Lowe's Motor Speedway- Concord, NC

Contact: Tony Veneziano
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series PR Director | 704-467-7803

Villeneuve carries Olympic torch

The Olympic torch wrapped up its visit to Montreal with local car-racing hero Jacques Villeneuve running one of the final legs of the relay while protesters delayed a concert on Thursday night.

Villeneuve, a former Formula One world champion, carried the Olympic flame along a snow-filled street in Old Montreal before an exchange in front of a brightly-lit Notre-Dame Basilica, a Montreal landmark.

The 38-year-old Villeneuve called the opportunity to carry the flame a "once in a lifetime experience.''

More via the CTVOlympics.ca

Come see us at the PRI show in Orlando!

Inside Track Motorsport News and the Canadian Motorsports Expo have booths at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow at the Orange County Convention Centre (Dec. 10-12). If you're at the show, please stop by and visit us at booths 957 & 959!

Targa Newfoundland 2010: Popular Clarenville stage returns for 2010

ST. JOHN’S Dec 9, 2009 – One of the most popular stages in the history of Targa Newfoundland will return to the September motorsport classic next year, rally organizers have announced.

The 4.99-kilometre Targa stage through the Town of Clarenville will cap the critical third day of the competition for the 2010 event. Clarenville town council approved a motion to host Targa at a meeting December 8, 2009.   The event will be returning to the town after a one-year absence. It is the eighth year that Targa Newfoundland has included Clarenville in its schedule.

The event will have an overnight stop in the town at the conclusion of the stage on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, culminating with the traditional evening car show and other Targa activities at the newly opened Clarenville Events Center.

The stage is much-loved by veteran competitors for the physical demands of its challenging route and its enthusiastic fans. In previous years, the results of the stage have also influenced the outcome of the Targa competition.

“We appreciate the efforts of the community to bring Targa back to Clarenville, and to the mayor and council for the thoughtful deliberation that went into this decisions,” said Targa organizer Robert Giannou. “We know that Targa has a positive economic impact on the communities along the route, and we are pleased that Clarenville will take advantage of our long relationship.”

“The thousands of Clarenville and Bonavista peninsula spectators and fans who traveled to Clarenville to watch and enjoy the event are part of the Targa family,” Giannou added, “and we are happy to be back among our friends.”

Owned and operated by Newfoundland International Motorsports Limited, Targa Newfoundland is one of three internationally recognized Targa motorsports events in the world. The 9th annual Targa Newfoundland will start in St. John’s on Saturday, September 11, 2010, and end back in the capital Saturday, September 18. The competition will cover more than 2,000 kilometres of the challenging, twisty roads of the central and eastern portion of Newfoundland, including up to 450 kilometres of closed-road, flat-out Targa stages.

Competitors have come from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Holland, Germany, the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos and the U.K. for the first editions of Targa Newfoundland and international interest continues to build with competitors registering daily.

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Contact:
Media:        Doug Mepham 613-966-4969
                   d.mepham@bellnet.ca

Competitors:     Jocelyn Dobbin 1-877-332-2413
                                jocelyn@targanewfoundland.com

Sponsors:            Scott Giannou 709-722-2413
                                scott@targanewfoundland.com

Melissa Crummey
Administrative & Marketing Coordinator
melissa@targanewfoundland.com

www.targanewfoundland.com

Canadian Motor Speedway: Next up, Regional Council

From Jim Mullin via Facebook

Fort Erie Council unanimously authorized an amendment to its official plan Monday night, endorsing the Canadian Motor Speedway proposal.

The next step is Regional Council. This meeting takes place Wednesday, December 9 @ 1 p.m. If you wish to appear as a delegation before Council or make a presentation to Council, please contact Clerk's Department: 905-685-1571, Ext. 3222.

NIAGARA REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday December 9 @ 1 p.m.
Niagara Regional Headquarters, Thorold, ON
Niagara Regional Council has commenced their review of the Canadian Motor Speedway proposal and are now accepting comments from area residents.
Please show your support and send an e-mail to the "Regional Government" Thank You.

Send your comments to:
Peter Partington, Regional Chair // chairman@niagararegion.ca
Shirley Cordiner, Regional Councilor for Fort Erie // shirley.cordiner@niagararegion.ca
Kevin Bain, Regional Clerk // kevin.bain@niagararegion.ca

Niagara Region
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7

Danica Patrick to make stock car debut at Daytona

Danica Patrick will make her stock car debut at NASCAR’s most storied track – Daytona International Speedway – in the season-opening Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Patrick, who announced plans today to compete in a limited NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule with Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s race team JR Motorsports and sponsor GoDaddy.com, will use the 80-lap, 200-mile race to prepare for the partial NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule.

The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 event on Saturday, Feb. 6 is part of a racing tripleheader day at Daytona International Speedway with Daytona 500 Qualifying presented by Kroger and the Budweiser Shootout All-Star race all being held on the same day. Tickets start at $39.

The Izod IndyCar Series star is slated to test at Daytona International Speedway later this month in the Dec. 18-20 ARCA test session, which is open to the public with free access to the Oldfield Grandstands through the lobby of Daytona 500 Experience. In addition, trams will be available to transport race fans into the Sprint FANZONE to view all the testing action for $15.

“There’s not a better venue for Danica Patrick to begin her foray into stock car competition than historic Daytona International Speedway,” Track President Robin Braig said. “Her entry into stock car racing on the daunting 31-degree high banks of Daytona is going to be a storyline that race fans are going to want to witness in person.”

While Patrick doesn’t have any stock car experience at Daytona, she has turned laps around the road course in both the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and during an Izod IndyCar test back in 2007.

She has made two Rolex 24 At Daytona starts with a best finish of eighth in 2009 edition of the twice-around-the-clock sports car challenge.

In addition to her NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, Patrick, who was the 2005 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year and the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race, will continue to race full-time for Andretti Green Racing in the Izod IndyCar Series in 2010.

From DIS

PHOTOS: Canadian Motor Speedway meeting Dec. 7, 2009 courtesy of RTR

On Monday, December 7, Ft. Erie Council voted unanimously in support of the Canadian Motor Speedway project. The meeting was jammed with those both in favour and against the speedway facility. The photos are courtesy of Bob Sanders of Race Time Radio (thanks Bob!), who was at the meeting and reported live on the vote during last night's RTR show. The track's next hurdle is Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Regional Council.

Facebook: "►•◄ CANADIAN MOTOR SPEEDWAY PROJECT ►•◄" sent you a message on Facebook...

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Subject: YES!!!!!!!!!!!

"YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a night , meeting lasted over 6 hours. Town council approved the Canadian Motor Speedway Project with a unanimous vote! Now on to Regional Council on Wednesday for another round. Thanks everyone for all your support and encouragement. off to bed now, more news tomorrow."

TSN: Edmonton going ahead with 2010 IndyCar / NASCAR event

TSN is reporting that the Edmonton City Council has voted to go ahead with the 2010 Rexall Edmonton Indy, despite higher than expected losses in 2009. There had been speculation that the race might be called off for 2010. Edmonton's mayor calls the event a "valuable tourist attraction" that will likely take place beyond 2010. In addition to the IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series also has a race scheduled for the Edmonton event.

Click here for the full story.

4th Annual CME has something for every racer and fan

THE 4TH ANNUAL CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY RACER AND FAN
Canada's premier motorsports show takes place January 22-24, 2010 at the International Centre

(TORONTO, ON // DECEMBER 7, 2009) The 4th annual Canadian Motorsports Expo returns to Toronto’s International Centre January 22, 23 and 24 (2010) for a three-day celebration of Canadian motorsports. Featuring star drivers, racing vehicles, equipment suppliers, collectible vendors, tracks and series from across the motorsports spectrum, the show has something for every racer and fan.

As well, informative and entertaining seminars and forums take place throughout the weekend, offering information on everything from finding out ‘how to get involved in racing’ through to chassis and setup advice from some of the industry’s top experts.

Throw in appearances and autograph sessions featuring Canadian and international racing stars like Paul Tracy, Ron Fellows, a celebration to kick-off Mosport’s 50th Anniversary Season, Jeff Gordon’s #24 Dupont Chevy and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s #88 AMP Chevy… and it’s clear to see that the ‘The racing season begins at the Canadian Motorsports Expo.’

“Last year’s CME was our first-ever at the International Centre and it couldn’t have been more successful,” said CME President Glenn Butt. “And since the day after that show ended, we’ve been working hard toward 2010. In short, we’re set to take the Canadian Motorsports Expo to a new level.”

Butt continued, “Last year’s CME was extremely successful, in terms of attendance, showgoer value and content. By ‘cleanup time’ on Sunday, it was obvious that the exhibitors and vendors had been well rewarded for being at the show. To date, almost all of them have renewed for 2010. With more than a month to go until showtime, I’m pleased to report that booth and display sales have already surpassed last year’s totals. Hall 1 is virtually sold out, and we’re expanding the show into Hall 2, which will allow us to incorporate more racecars and exhibitors, to further increase attendee value.”

ABOUT THE CME: The Canadian Motorsports Expo is a three-day celebration of Canadian racing that runs January 22 to 24 at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road in Mississauga). The show is powered by Inside Track Motorsport News and supported by companies like Lucas Oil Canada, NASCAR Canada, Mosport International Raceway and Canadian Tire. In addition to booths and racing vehicles representing the entire spectrum of Canadian motorsports, the show is loaded with seminars and forums to entertain and inform racers and fans alike.

For more information about the Canadian Motorsports Expo, visit www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com, call Glenn Butt at (905) 721-1762 or email him at glenn@canadianmotorsportsexpo.com. You can reach co-promoters Inside Track at (416) 962-7223 or email expo@insidetracknews.com.

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Promotive Racing wishes Robin Buck a "Happy 50th Birthday"!

At a recent get together, friends celebrating Robin's birthday were treated to a visit by Robin himself. Seldom seen outside of the "home", Robin arrived in full race suit ready to go! He was sporting a new ride for this year, which he proudly displayed to the crowd. He even did some doughnuts inside the building, although we're not quite sure if they were intentional or if he just couldn't see where he was going! It was great to see the ol' geezer out and about (It would be nice, though, if he'd empty his "overflow" bottle a little more often).

All the best Robin and from all of your friends, Happy Birthday!

Promotive Racing wishes Robin Buck a "Happy 50th Birthday"!

Pics courtesy of Brandon Alexander

ATE PremiumOne® Disc Brake Pads Employ “Application-Matched” Design to Restore OE Braking Performance

Allentown, PA (November 2009) - Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a leading aftermarket supplier of OE-engineered aftermarket products, has engineered its line of ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads to be application-matched to meet each vehicle’s specific requirements. For every application, the friction materials, pad design and hardware are designed to deliver the exact braking characteristics the automaker intended. Instead of having to choose from a variety of grades and options, PremiumOne customers receive pad performance as specified by the original vehicle manufacturer, every time.

In addition to providing OE performance, ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads are designed to provide exact OE fit for fast, easy installations. Pads are designed with shims, slots and chamfered edges in order to match OE pad performance and reduce noise. For a complete installation, all pads come with applicable accessories such as clips, anti-noise shims, wear sensors and electrical connectors.

Compared with ‘generic’ replacement pads, ATE PremiumOne Disc Brake Pads provide reduced wheel dusting and extended pad life. The pads’ sound deadening under-layer design helps to reduce NVH for smooth, quiet operation.

ATE is an aftermarket brand of Continental Corporation, one of the world's leading brake system manufacturers and suppliers. From the introduction of the first hydraulic brake system in 1926 to the development of the first antilock braking system prototype in 1967, the ATE brand has a rich history of innovation and experience.

ATE offers a comprehensive line of premium brake system replacement parts, hydraulics, and service products for popular import, Asian and domestic applications.

For more information, please visit us on the web at: www.ate-na.com

With sales exceeding €24 billion in 2008, the Continental Corporation is one of the top automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for the powertrain and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, the corporation contributes towards enhanced driving safety and protection of the global climate. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. The corporation currently employs approximately 133,000 at nearly 190 locations in 35 countries.

The Automotive Group is one of the leading global automotive suppliers. With its three Divisions Chassis & Safety (5.1 billion €, 27,000 employees), Powertrain (4 billion €, 25,000 employees) and Interior (5.9 billion €, more than 30,000 employees) it achieved sales of approximately 15 billion € in 2008. The Automotive Group is present in more than 130 locations worldwide. As a partner of the automotive and commercial vehicle industry, it develops and produces innovative products and systems for a modern automotive future, in which a car accommodates individual mobility and driving pleasure to driving safety, environmental responsibility and cost-efficiency.
Within the Continental Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE and Barum the Business Unit offers electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer.

Sunset Speedway Construction Pictures - Dec. 6, 2009

Sunset Speedway's Steve Slaughter (thanks Steve!) sent along the most
recent construction shots from the track. While there is half-foot of
snow an hour north of the track, the Barrie (ON) area is still dry.
According to Slaughter, the immediate task is to finish facing the
outside wall, and then it will be ready for the first layer of asphalt.
Fingers crossed for continued 'nice' weather.

STOCKS: Kyle Busch Wins 42nd Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway

NASCAR Star Closes Out 2009 Season With Another Major Super Late Model Victory

PENSACOLA, FL (December 6, 2009) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standout and 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Kyle Busch has won the 42nd Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.  Busch started third in the 300-lap race and took the lead late from 2005 Snowball Derby winner Eddie Mercer to collect the $22,500 winner’s check.

Mercer held on to finish second with NASCAR Nationwide Series regular Steven Wallace placing third.  Two-time Snowball Derby winner Bobby Gill came from last place at the start to place fourth at the finish.  John Bolen overcame an early wreck to finish fifth.

This is the fourth major Super Late Model event that Busch has won this season.  He also won Speedfest at Lanier Speedway (GA), the Redbud 300 at Anderson Speedway (IN) and the Winchester 400 at Winchester Speedway (IN) in his free time from his NASCAR obligations.

This event concludes the racing season at Five Flags Speedway for 2009.  The track will open its 2010 season with the TBARA Winged Sprint Cars on March 19th.

For more information on the 43rd Annual Snowball Derby, contact Five Flags Speedway by calling (850) 944-8400 and be sure to visit www.snowballderby.com and www.fiveflagsspeedway.com.

Results – 42nd Annual Snowball Derby
1.  Kyle Busch
2.  Eddie Mercer
3.  Steven Wallace
4.  Bobby Gill
5.  John Bolen
6.  Grant Enfinger
7.  Chase Elliott
8.  Wayne Niedecken Jr.
9.  Ryan Lawler
10.  Ryan Sieg
11.  Scott Carlson
12.  Ross Kenseth
13.  Scott Hantz
14.  Dennis Prunty
15.  Dennis Schoenfeld
16.  Brian Scott
17.  Randy Gentry
18.  Johanna Long
19.  Gary Helton
20.  Danny Bagwell
21.  Stephan McCurley
22.  Casey Smith
23.  David Rogers
24.  Justin Drawdy
25.  Brian Ickler
26.  Shane Sieg
27.  David Stremme
28.  Cale Gale 
29. Josh Hamner
30.  Tyler Millwood
31.  Augie Grill
32.  Brian Campbell
33.  Hunter Robbins
34.  Bubba Pollard
35.  Heath Hindman
36.  Jeff Choquette
37.  Cecil Chunn 

From Matt Kentfield, 51 Sports