OSCAAR Profile: Inside Track Rookie Todd Campbell

With the start of each new racing season, it is always very exciting to see which drivers/teams have made the move to the OSCAAR series.

OSCAAR is proud to announce that Inside Track will once again be the title sponsor for the Rookie of The Year title.

Coming into the 2011 season OSCAAR is pleased to announce that no less than five drivers have registered as a Rookie contender.

Over the next few weeks, OSCAAR will highlight the newest Outlaws.

Todd Campbell makes the move to OSCAAR.

Perhaps one of the most familiar names in late model racing over the past few years is Todd Campbell. His familiar black and gold #07 late model has been visiting victory lane at tracks all over Southern Ontario.

Like many racers Todd got his start at an early age by racing go karts. One of the first of many titles Todd earned while racing was the 1991 WRKC, OKRA Championship.

Once Todd made the move to full size race cars his winning ways did not stop. Being a part of a touring series is not strange to Todd, being a former competitor of the Alstar series. While a part of the Alstar series Todd was a consistent frontrunner and picked up a feature win.

Among other titles that appear on his racing resume, are the 2001 Sunset Latemodel Championship, 2004 Flamboro Latemodel Championship and the 2007 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion.

The 2011 season is the start of yet another chapter of Todd’s career as he once again, is a rookie on the OSCAAR series. During the off season the team purchased a winning car from TJ Woosley and have been busy ever since trying to familiarize themselves with their new outlaw.

When asked why the move to OSCAAR? Todd simply answered “The speed, and I love the look of the outlaws and oh yah did I mention the speed?”

The team has set some lofty goals for the season and will settle for nothing less than having the Inside Track Rookie of The Year trophy on the mantle.

Todd would like to thank his sponsor for the 2011 season Campbell Sanitation.

Everyone at OSCAAR would like to welcome Todd and his crew to the series and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming season.

By Dave Gainforth

PHOTO: Pierre Bourque to take part in Talladega ARCA race

Canadian racer Pierre Bourque sent along a picture from his recent ARCA
test session at Talladega Superspeedway, with the news that he will be
competing in next weekend's ARCA race at the Alabama speedway, behind
the wheel of Eddie Sharp Racing's #6. The Ottawa, ON resident reported
being near the top of the single-car testing speeds at 'dega and plans
to announce details of his sponsor group in the next few days.

Another Race Event Added to the Grand Prix Schedule

Montréal, April 6, 2011 - A gathering of nearly 40 drivers, that will include a mix of seasoned veterans and young hopefuls, will once again line up on the starting grid of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, next June 10, 11 & 12, for a round of the 2011 Formula 1600 Series schedule.

Octane Racing Group, promoter of the event has announced today the return of one of the Montréal crowd favourite open-wheel series at the Grand Prix du Canada. Besides the familiar names of the Bonnet family father and son team, Didier Schraenen, and other stars of the Québec-based series, several top drivers from Ontario, the United States and even a young hot shoe from New Zealand are expected in Montréal that weekend.

"We are happy to announce today the return of the Formula 1600 Series at the Grand Prix du Canada. It is always a pleasure to realize that these Quebec and Ontario race programs are doing so well that it enables us to attract a large group of racers able to put on a great show during our event," said Mr. François Dumontier, President of Octane Racing Group and President of Grand Prix du Canada.

"Speaking of doing well, we are happy to hear that Didier Schraenen, one of most popular drivers on the Quebec Formula 1600 Series circuit, has totally recovered following his health incident last year, and that he will try once again to capture his first series win in Montréal. Some of the greatest drivers in the world made their debuts in this type of series. So, we are happy to continue the trend by showcasing these young stars in front of the Montreal crowd."

Among the up-and-coming drivers expected in Montréal, Quebec drivers Charles Leclerc and Xavier Coupal, Nathan Block and Aaron McCauley from Ontario and Chris Vlok, an 18-year old from New Zealand, are among these worth mentioning. Even though he has graduated to the American Star Mazda Series, Jeremy Daniel, another fine young Quebec driver, could join the fray during the weekend of June 10, 11 & 12.

"We are excited to return to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the third year in-a-row, and for a second consecutive time at the Grand Prix du Canada," commented Marcel Lafontaine, a former series driver who has retired from competition this year to dedicate his time as President of Formula Tour 1600.

"It is always an incredible opportunity for our drivers to be able to showcase their skills and know-how. The technical challenge of the track and the unique ambiance of this event are unparalleled. Once again, I am convinced that the drivers will put on a great show.

"With Lafontaine no longer competing against his old pal Didier Schraenen, Formula Tour 1600 Series champion Michel Bonnet and runner-up Olivier Bonnet, will be facing their Ontario counterparts Steve Pickering, Matt White and Dean Baker for top honours in Montréal. Last year, 42 drivers showed up for qualifying and 40 of them made it to the starting grid. The open-wheel Formula 1600 goes back 40 years in the motor racing history book.

Mika Hakkinen, Damon Hill, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Jody Scheckter, and Ayrton Senna have all made their marks in this series, as did current Formula 1 drivers Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Mark Webber, and Adrian Sutil who will be competing at the Canadian stop of the World Championship. The current Canadian version of the F1600 championship uses spec engines and tires. The wingless open wheel car chassis of the series are manufactured by CMV, Crossle, Magnum, Mygale, Reynard, Swift, Vector, and Van Diemen.

As a reminder, those wishing to buy grandstand and general admission tickets can contact the Grand Prix du Canada box office seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 514 350-0000.

They can also order online anytime at http://www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca/. Organizers are also offering a variety of corporate packages for both small and large companies and other groups who wish to attend the 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada. To make a reservation or to obtain further information on corporate packages, contact Julie Rioux-Paquette at 514 350-4731.

A Canadian company established in Montreal, Octane Racing Group Inc. is the promoter of the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA by virtue of an agreement made with Formula One Administration Limited and Formula 1 World Championship Limited (together the holder of commercialization rights to F1).

Don't Miss the New 2011 Line Up at the Quinte Mall

Custom Carts of Trenton and Apex Sand Blasting present the new 2011 Pro Late Model Cart for the beginning of the season. Don't miss your chance to check out the new ride at the Quinte Mall, Belleville beginning Monday April 4th at Kindness Court. Also featured for the week will be Pro Late Model Drivers #77 Caley Weese, #57 Charlie Sandercock, #11 Corey Earl, Pro Stock Driver # 8 Gary Vandertoorn, Canadian Modified Driver #9 Matt Vanderlinden, Comp 4 driver #00 Bob Akey and Southern Ontario Sprint driver #25 Warren Mahoney. Be sure to pick up the new 2011 schedule of events and enter for your chance to win a grandstand season pass. Racing action begins Saturday, May 7th at 7PM. Admission is only 2.00 with a non perishable food donation in support of the local food bank. Visit www.brightonspeedway.com for further information. 'Brighton Speedway, where affordable family entertainment is turned into a night of excitement'

Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design – March 29, 2011

One of the biggest Crate Late Model events in this area is set for Saturday, September 17th at the Brighton Speedway. The Great Crate Race will see cars from all over eastern Ontario and New York State, and beyond battle it out for $5000 to win, and an unprecedented $20000 purse, plus lap money and contingency awards. Brighton Speedway and organizers of the Great Crate Race have announced that five events throughout the season will be set aside as qualifiers for this first annual McDougall’s Insurance & Financial 65 lap event, including one race at Brighton during the Canada Day long weekend. The first qualifier will take place at the Humberstone Speedway in Port Colbourne, Ontario on Sunday, May 22nd. The race will be a part of the FASTRACK Late Model Series, and the winner will get a provisional starting spot for the Great Crate Race, if necessary. The next qualifier will take place at Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park in LaFargeville, New York as part of the Go Nuclear Late Model Series on June 10th, and then June 24th at Brewerton Speedway for another Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge series race. Brighton Speedway will host their own qualifying race on July 2nd, as part of the Canada Weekend Championships. The race winner will lock themselves into the 1st annual Great Crate Race. The final qualifying race will take place on Saturday, August 27th at Fulton Speedway, which will also be the finale for the Go Nuclear Late Model Challenge Series. McDougall’s Insurance & Financial is title sponsor of this event, with additional backing from Excel Tower Service, Brighton Speedway, Hotch’s Auto Parts, Dibbitt’s Excavating Ltd. and American Traditions Motorsports. Gillee’s NAPA, Tenacious Racing, and Finish Line Web Design have also been added as contingency sponsors with Gillee’s supplying cases of Brad Penn environmental friendly oil, Tenacious Racing is supplying a set of Bilstein racing shocks, and Finish Line Web Design is sponsoring the half way leader bonus of $100. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available and can be discussed by contacting the Brighton Speedway office listed below. Lap Sponsorship will also be available at $50 per lap. Entry fee for this race is just $25 if paid before August 15th, and entries after August 15th will be $50. For more information on this first annual event, please visit us online at www.finishlinewebdesign.ca/greatcraterace or http://www.brightonspeedway.com/. You can also contact Angela Rinaldi at the speedway office toll free at 1-866-681-1102, locally at 613-475-1102, or by email at info@brightonspeedway.com.

Hinchcliffe Secures IndyCar Seat - Eric Sprott and Sprott Inc. to Support Canadian’s Debut with Newman/Haas Racing

Toronto, Ontario (April 05, 2011) – Canada’s James Hinchcliffe will make his race debut in the IZOD IndyCar Series this weekend, the 24-year-old from Toronto competing for Newman/Haas Racing in the ‘Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama’, Friday 8th – Sunday 10th April, at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Hinchcliffe, the 2010 Firestone Indy Lights Series Runner-up, will enjoy backing from Mr. Eric Sprott and leading Canadian asset manager, Sprott Inc., to compete in North America’s premier open-wheel racing category having impressed in a host of winter tests for eight-time series champions, Newman/Haas Racing. The Toronto-headquartered Sprott Inc., founded by Oakville-based Eric Sprott, is a leading independent asset manager dedicated to achieving superior returns for its clients. The company currently operates through four business units: “Sprott Asset Management L.P.”, “Sprott Private Wealth L.P.”, “Sprott Consulting L.P.” and Sprott U.S. Holdings Inc.” James will now campaign the Sprott Newman/Haas Racing-entered Dallara-Firestone-Honda in the IZOD IndyCar Series, starting with Sunday’s race at the scenic 2.38-mile permanent road course at Barber Motorsports Park. “I’m extremely excited to be making my IZOD IndyCar Series debut this weekend,” enthused Hinchcliffe. “I’m thrilled to have the support of Mr. Sprott and Sprott Inc. behind me, not least as they’re a Canadian company but they also believe in supporting Canada’s top athletes. I’d personally like to thank Eric Sprott for his backing and my thanks go to everyone at Newman/Haas Racing as well. We had a great winter program culminating in a strong test at Barber a few weeks ago. “While I enjoyed being with the team on the pit-wall at St. Petersburg for the opening round, there’s no substitute for being in the car. I’m looking forward to being teamed again with Oriol Servia and hopefully we can replicate our form from the final test at Barber. It’ll be a great moment to take the start in an IndyCar race. It’s always been a goal of mine to race in the series. This weekend’s debut is the culmination of a lot of hard work from many people and in particular my family since I started karting all those years ago.” Sprott Inc. founder, Eric Sprott, is equally enthusiastic to be supporting Hinchcliffe’s IndyCar Series campaign. Mr. Sprott commented; “We’re obviously a results-driven company so we share James’ drive and determination to deliver. Personally speaking, I’m very pleased that we are supporting a stand-out Canadian athlete but I also see James as a very sound investment opportunity. He’s been successful at every level of competition and certainly based on his recent test outings, he’s shown he can compete with the best in the IndyCar Series. We look forward to developing our relationship this year and supporting James as he drives for Newman/Haas Racing.” Round 2 of the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series, the ‘Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama’, hosted at Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, is set for 3pm ET on Sunday 10th April. The 2011 IndyCar Series schedule includes two stops in Canada, the ‘Honda Indy Toronto’, Sunday 10th July, and the ‘Edmonton Indy’, Sunday 24th July - www.indycar.com About Sprott Inc: Sprott Inc. is a leading independent asset manager dedicated to achieving superior returns for its clients over the long term. The company currently operates through four business units: Sprott Asset Management LP, Sprott Private Wealth LP, Sprott Consulting LP and Sprott U.S. Holdings Inc. Sprott Asset Management is the investment manager of the Sprott family of mutual funds and hedge funds and discretionary managed accounts; Sprott Private Wealth provides wealth management services to high net worth individuals; and Sprott Consulting provides active management services to public and private companies and partnerships, including Sprott Resource Corp. (TSX: SCP) and Sprott Resource Lending Corp. (TSX: SIL) (NYSE AMEX:SILU) and Sprott Power Corp. (TSX: SPZ). Sprott U.S. Holdings Inc. provides specialized brokerage and asset management services. Sprott Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SII". For more information on Sprott Inc., please visit www.sprottinc.com About Newman/Haas Racing: Newman/Haas Racing (NHR) was formed by actor/race car driver Paul Newman and racing entrepreneur Carl Haas and is one of the most successful open wheel racing teams competing today. In 2011 the team will participate in their 29th consecutive season of competition and will attempt to add to the eight championships, 107 race wins and 109 pole positions they have earned to date. For more information, log on to www.newmanhaasracing.com

GAMMA88 Sponsors AIM Autosport’s Daytona Prototype

Woodbridge, Ont. (April 4, 2011) — AIM Autosport is pleased to announce the addition of GAMMA88 as the primary sponsor of its BMW-Riley #61 Daytona Prototype competing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. GAMMA88 will sponsor AIM’s Daytona Prototype for the next two races: The Porsche 250 at Barber Motorsports Park and the Bosch Engineering 250 at Virginia International Raceway.

GAMMA88 is a fuel and oil reformulator that significantly reduces fuel costs and emissions. By removing engine deposits and increasing engine lubricity, GAMMA88 increases fuel economy, increases fuel combustibility, extends engine life, reduces emissions, reduces maintenance and reduces friction and heat. “GAMMA88 works from the moment it is introduced in fuel and oil, and allows an engine to use less fuel while producing more work,” said GAMMA88 owner, Dave Lageschulte. “GAMMA88 enables customers to cut fuel costs while becoming better stewards of the environment.

“We are excited about showcasing our product in one of the most competitive road racing series in the world. With AIM Autosport we have found a partner to help us meet our marketing needs in the Grand-Am Rolex Series.” AIM’s Grand-Am team has been busy applying eye-catching new livery to its car while using the month-long break between races to maximize their racing package, including a two day test to optimize the team’s DSSV dampers on Multimatic’s multi-post test rig. The Porsche 250 at Barber Motorsports Park, near Birmingham Ala., takes place from April 7–9 with a three-hour race starting at 4 pm on April 9. Race coverage will be live on MRN radio with delayed television coverage from SPEED at noon (ET) on April 10.

GAMMA88

GAMMA88 is much more than an engine cleaner and lubricant. GAMMA88 performs four functions: 1) reduces fuel use, 2) reduces carbon emissions, 3) cleans engine parts, and 4) extends engine life. Intended for use in combustion engines which use diesel and gasoline, GAMMA88 is registered with the US EPA, has been ASTM lab and dynamometer tested and is customer proven. Currently being used by commercial and independent consumers in the United States, France and China, GAMMA88 is becoming the fastest-growing fuel and oil supplement on the market today. For more information, visit http://www.gamma88.com/ or call 888-642-6628.

AIM Autosport

AIM Autosport is a professional motorsports team active in highly-competitive sports car and open-wheel racing series in North America. AIM has achieved success at every level through its operating efficiency, engineering skill, experience, dedication and stability of workforce. AIM’s top-tier program is a Daytona Prototype entry in the Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series. Since its launch in 1995, AIM has built a winning heritage by fielding competitive cars for talented young drivers in junior development categories. That continues with multi-car teams in the Road to Indy® professional driver development ladder where AIM is a perennial pacesetter in the Star Mazda series.

For more information, visit aimautosport.com or facebook.com/AIMautosport.

Sportscar Boutique - PAGID TECH SESSION - Tomorrow April 2nd!!!!! Reminder

PAGID Racing Brake Pads in conjunction with the Porsche Club – UPPER CANADA REGION Presentation on Race Pads & Compounds Pad selection for cars & race tracks Q & A Session Race Team Gossip and stories Refreshments served Date: April 2nd, 2011 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Location: Sportscar Boutique - 85 Glen Cameron, Thornhill ON L3T 1N8 (North of Steeles, East of Yonge) Guest Speaker is ANDREAS BOEHM from PAGID-GERMANY. We have limited seating - so RSVP early. This is a MUST ATTEND – event for all Technicians, Race Car Driver, Track guys and Enthusiast… We look forward seeing you in April…