NASCAR Canadian Tire Series revs into high gear

BOWMANVILLE, Ontario (May 8, 2012) – On Sunday, May 20 the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series (NCATS) kicks-off the race season at the new Canadian Tire Motorsport Park as part of the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend presented by Castrol Edge. In addition to world class auto racing, the weekend program has something for everyone including camping, fireworks, live bands and so much more.

"We're thrilled to be marking yet another milestone in our long history of supporting auto racing in Canada this year," said Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice-President, Automotive.

"Canadian Tire is excited to host the opening race of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at the newly renamed Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. We are pleased to bring Canadians the best in Canadian auto racing as well as a great entertainment experience for the whole family this Victoria Day weekend."

In addition to the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series opener, the Vortex Brake Pads 200, and other races taking place during the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend presented by Castrol Edge, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park will have something for the whole family this year:

* Camping: Create a memorable long weekend experience with friends and family in the family camping area or on the general campgrounds at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

* Canadian Tire Fan Zone: Fans will have the chance to gain access to the Canadian Tire Fan Zone where guests can watch the race and receive free snacks and exclusive Canadian Tire swag. A wristband policy is in effect but guests can obtain one by presenting Canadian Tire Money, a Canadian Tire Options Mastercard or a Canadian Tire receipt at the Canadian Tire Hauler in the Paddock area.

* Fireworks Display: When the sun goes down on Saturday, May 19 the sky will be lit by a long weekend fireworks display.

* Live Music: Live bands will be performing Saturday evening leading up to the fireworks and on Saturday and Sunday during the lunch hour.

* Carnival Games: From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, carnival games for the family will be taking place in the Paddock Area.

* Street Performers: Throughout the weekend street performers will entertain guests in the Paddock Area.

* Win a chance to meet Ron Fellows: Guests can win a chance to meet Ron Fellows and a 'hot lap' with the racing legend in his Camaro ZL1

"Whether you're a racing fan or just looking for a great place to celebrate the unofficial start to summer, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park has something for everyone this May long weekend" said Myles Brandt, President and General Manager of Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

"The Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend kicks off a season full of events featuring some of the biggest names in racing and the entertainment industry."

As part of further establishing itself as Canada's automotive authority, Canadian Tire continues to foster the growth of motorsports in Canada. Entering its sixth season, the NCATS will host 12 races from Antigonish, NS, to Vernon, BC. In addition, earlier this year, Canadian Tire announced that 2011 NCATS Champion Scott Steckly will once again be sporting the iconic triangle on the race track.

For more information on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series please visit www.nascarlocalracing.com.  

For more information on the 2012 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park calendar of events please visit www.canadiantiremotorsportpark.com.

From Ryan Chalmers, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Grisdale Racing Products’ new website a hit among racers; GrisdaleRacingProducts.com enjoys successful launch

March 8, 2012, DUNDAS, ONTARIO - Grisdale Racing Products recently launched its new website, and the reviews remain positive. GrisdaleRacingProducts.com replaced the old domain earlier this off-season, and if the winter is any indication the crew is in for a busy spring.
“The new site has nearly everything the grassroots racer could need,” said Thatcher Krupp who has been with the company more than 20 years.”The catalogues are the most functional that I’ve seen, and the site gives us a more interactive relationship with our customers than ever.
“The biggest improvement is the amount of new information we are able to share. The site gets updated frequently, and between tech articles and updated news our visitors see something new every time.”
Seven different catalogues feature updated pricing, and racers can view in detail the different options available to them before calling with their orders. Technical articles are updated on a weekly basis covering topics from basic body mounting tips for late model teams to more advanced technical tips on various components.
The Dundas, Ontario, retailer stopped short of online shopping, but the reason is simple.
“Even though online shopping is extremely popular we want to maintain a personal relationship with our customers,” said owner Bill Grisdale. “We’ve built our reputation on being knowledgeable and helpful, and we want to make sure we bring in exactly what the customer is looking for.
“Dave Trendell and Thatcher do a great job ensuring the customers are treated right. We want to make sure the racer can get any information they need on the website, and then they want to show them the best service they’ll find anywhere.”
Grisdale Racing Products is a distributor for American Racer Tires along with various other brands in the motorsports industry. If you want your car featured on the website, visit our Facebook page by searching Grisdale Racing in Facebook or email Adam at adamross@grisdale.com .
To experience the great personal service give Dave or Thatcher a call at 800-561-1791 or stop in at 400 Brock Road in Dunas, Ontario, just a few kilometres from Flamboro Speedway.

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Contact: Adam Ross
800-561-1791
adamross@grisdale.com

KENNINGTON LOOKING FOR ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP IN CASTROL EDGE DODGE

February 15, 2012. St. Thomas, Ontario racer DJ Kennington will once again be at the wheel of the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series this summer. Kennington’s association with Castrol is approaching two decades and one of the longest continuous partnerships in Canadian racing.

Following his championship winning season in 2010, Kennington scored race victories at Mosport International Raceway & Kawartha Speedway last season, but fell just short of another title and was forced to settle for second overall. “We gave it a good run last year but came up just a little short repeating” said Kennington. “Our guys are all anxious to get back and get back on top because we like finishing first better” he added.

Having the continuous support of primary sponsor Castrol which features the Castrol Edge brand on the #17 Dodge is something that gives Kennington and his team much more than the resources to compete at an elite level. “I’ve said this for many years, I simply wouldn’t be where I am and would not have been able to win races and a championship without the backing from Castrol” said Kennington. “They have welcomed me into their family from the beginning and our relationship continues to grow, nobody’s had better support than me” he stated.

The continuation of the Castrol partnership with DJ Kennington also has the company excited. Marketing Communications Manager for Wakefield Canada, the distributors of Castrol Edge, Marsha McLaughlin said “partnering with DJ Kennington has been an important part of our marketing program with Castrol for nearly two decades. We’re proud of all that DJ has accomplished in racing and look forward to another exciting season together helping him edge his way to another championship”.

The season opening event for the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire series will take place Saturday May 20^th at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, formerly Mosport International Raceway where Kennington is the defending race winner. Again this season fans will be able to watch all of the series races on TSN. Check local listings for times. Race fans are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest team news in several ways. Race fans should bookmark the team website www.djkracing.ca and follow them on twitter, @djkracing and fans are also suggested to join the Facebook Group DJK Racing.

Photo: The #17 Castrol Edge Dodge Challenger at Auto Clearing Speedway.

Photo Credit: Perry Nelson (NASCAR)

EMCO & NOEL DOWLER SET TO RETURN IN 2012

January 31, 2012. Sherwood Park, Alberta’s Noel Dowler, driver of the#5 EMCO Dodge and EMCO Corporation have reached a multiyear partnership agreement that will see Dowler competing in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in 2012 and beyond. Following a successful rookie season in 2011 Dowler looks forward to taking the next step in his career this coming season as he competes in the entire NCATS season in a DJK Racing prepared car.

With the progress the #5 EMCO Dodge team and Noel Dowler made during their rookie season there is plenty of reason to be excited about the future. “I‘m really pleased to have this partnership with EMCO” said Dowler. “We came together last year and planned on competing in only a select number of events. When we found ourselves in the hunt for rookie of the year we added the final few races to the schedule and it’s been building from there. The confidence EMCO have shown in our group with this commitment is a huge boost for our team” he stated.

Area Manager for EMCO Corporation Graham Faulder is excited to have this long term agreement with Noel Dowler to participate in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. “At EMCO we are very pleased to be aligned with the Noel Dowler Jr # 5 car for the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. It’s a great opportunity to grow our customer relationships at various NASCAR events across the county. NASCAR continues to grow in popularity and EMCO is excited about expanding our market presence along with closed wheel racing in Canada.

“The Apollo Motorsports Team had an excellent first year. The Team and young Noel Dowler learned allot during the season, and they were great ambassadors for our employees and customers. We look forward to 2012 and will be in the winner's circle when Noel gets win # 1.”

Noel Dowler’s racing season will begin in a few short weeks as the team is traveling to compete during Speedweeks at New Smyrna Speedway in Florida. “We have a car that DJ Kennington has been preparing for us to race” said Dowler. “It’s a great opportunity to get some more experience against some good competition before the NCATS season begins” he added.

The 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series begins May 20^th at Mosport International Raceway and features 12 events from coast to coast including races during the Edmonton Indy weekend and the NASCAR Nationwide event in Montreal. For more information about Noel Dowler Jr. log onto www.apollomotorsports.ca

Attached Photo: Noel Dowler in the #5 EMCO Dodge at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal

Photo Credit: Joe Hamilton

Preparation Begins For 2012 Season for Dillon Sallows and DKD Racing; Team to Participate in Local Car Show in March

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

As the 2012 racing season quickly approaches, preparation is well underway in the DKD Racing shop, as they get ready for an exciting new year. After a breakout year in 2011 that produced his first feature win, Dillon Sallows is anxious to get back on the track and build on their success from last year.

Before the racing season gets underway in April, several off-track events are on the horizon as the annual Frontenac Mall Car Show in Kingston, Ontario is set for March 22^nd to March 24^th. Cars will enter the mall on March 21^st and will last throughout the weekend. The final day of the show also overlaps with the banquet for Mohawk International Raceway (MIR). The following week is the Cornwall Motor Speedway banquet. Sallows will be honoured for his sixth place finish in points at Cornwall and seventh place finish in points at MIR.

“I really enjoy the car show at the mall. It is a great opportunity to meet with the race fans, as well as other people at the mall that may have never seen our type of racing before”, says Sallows. “The banquets are also a lot of fun, as we get together with our fellow racers who we haven’t seen since October”.

Once the car shows and banquets are over, the 2012 racing season will be underway. Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park hosts a practice session on April 14^th and 15^th, and will open their season on April 21^st. MIR and Cornwall have not yet released their opening dates, but are typically slated for mid-May.

“I am really looking forward to getting the season started. We have a brand new body on the car with just a few laps at Syracuse on it, and we are ready to going for another year”.

Dillon plans to race at Mohawk International Raceway, as well as Cornwall Speedway in 2012, and also hopes to attend the occasional race at Brockville and Can Am this year as time permits. At the end of the year, the team plans to make their return to Super DIRT Week in Syracuse.

Sponsorship opportunities are available with DKD Racing. The team is currently seeking sponsorships to help with the cost of a new GM Crate Motor as their primary motor blew up at the end of the 2011 season. Please contact Dallas Sallows at hockey4kids@hotmail.com to discuss how sponsoring our race team can benefit your company.

Sallows, who operates his race team with his parents, Dallas and Kim Sallows races under the banner on DKD Racing, the initials of each family member. In addition to the C & B Enterprises sponsorship for 2012, DKD Racing will also have an impressive list of sponsors that include Erin & Buggo, Shortall’s Sand & Gravel, Unity Savings, Pat Roger’s Towing, Alex McCoy Plumbing and Heating, The W.I.P.P. Restaurant, Hollingsworth Supply Services, Finish Line Web Design, and Megaly’s General Store.

For more information on Dillon Sallows and the DKD Racing team, please visit our website, www.dillonsallows.com.

Excel Tower Service Racing Announces Charlie Sandercock as Driver for Upcoming World of Outlaw Late Model Events in the Sunshine State

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

The 2012 racing season is coming up quickly for Greg Belyea and his Excel Tower Service Racing team. After making the decision to start the season in February and join the World of Outlaws Late Models for their events in Florida, the team has now announced that fellow competitor and friend Charlie Sandercock will take the reigns on the familiar Excel Tower Service car for a stretch of nine races in 10 nights.

The team will depart for the sunshine state in mid-February and the first stop will be at Bubba’s Raceway Park in Ocala Florida. The track is open for practice on Wednesday, February 15^th and will be followed by three exciting nights of World of Outlaw Late Model racing. When the action stops in Ocala, the team will then travel through the state of Florida during the only off day on the tour on Sunday, February 19^th. The racing will pick up the following day at Volusia County Speedway for three nights of racing with the UMP sanctioned Late Models, followed by two more nights at the same venue with the World of Outlaw Late Models on February 23^rd and 25^th. The 24^th of February will be another UMP Late Model event.

“We are very excited to travel down to Florida this year and follow the World of Outlaw Late Model schedule while we are here”, says team owner and usual driver Greg Belyea who is stepping out of car in favor of fellow competitor Charlie Sandercock, who battled Belyea for the Brighton Speedway championship through the final week of the 2011 season. “We are going to give Charlie a chance to see what he can do with the open motor car, and are very excited to have him on board”.

Sandercock will pilot the Excel Tower Racing entry with his own familiar number 57 adorning the side of the car. Sandercock adapted quickly to the Late Model division over the past two seasons after running a Canadian Modified at his home track, Brighton Speedway previously.

“It will be a lot of fun to get away to Florida in February and go racing”, adds Belyea. “We made the trip a few years ago, and we learned a lot, and I feel that we are much more prepared this time around. We know it will be a really competitive field down there, and hopefully we can have a good outing with Charlie in the car. It will be a long stretch of racing, but it will be a great way to start of the season”.

For more information on Greg Belyea and the Excel Tower Service racing team, please visit our website, www.exceltowerracing.com. You can follow along during the Florida trip for nightly race results, photos and more.

Ontario Topless Sprints Announce Tentative 2012 Schedule; OTS is Full Steam Ahead With Exciting Events Planned

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

After a very successful inaugural event at Humberstone Speedway in 2011, the Ontario Topless Sprints are back for a new season on a much larger scale with events scattered throughout the summer at several different racetracks in Ontario, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The tentative schedule has the Ontario Topless Sprints (OTS) and the Ohio based Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (B.O.S.S) working together during most of the events on the schedule, as well as one OTS standalone event on the schedule. The OTS and B.O.S.S. will also have a co-sanctioned event with the Michigan Traditional Sprints (MTS).

The OTS season will get underway with a weekend doubleheader beginning at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Friday, May 18^th and Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pennsylvania on Saturday, May 19^th. Just one event is on the schedule at this time during the month of June as OTS travels to Pittsburgh’s Penn Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 23^rd. July is the busiest month of the season for OTS with three events on the schedule with a visit to Sharon Speedway in Sharon, Ohio. Another weekend doubleheader is on the card on July 20^th and 21^st as OTS holds events at South Buxton Raceway and Humberstone Speedway respectively. After more than two months off, the series will then wrap up back at Wayne County Speedway for the 2012 season finale on Saturday, October 6^th.

“We are very excited to announce our 2012 season schedule”, says Ontario Topless Sprints President Ken Bayliss. “This is just a tentative schedule though, and we hope to be able to add some more events in the near future”.

In an effort to help build OTS as well as its sister site for the Ontario Outlaw Flat Trackers, www.ooft.ca - we will have a booth set up at the Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto, Ontario at the International Centre on February 10^th, 11^th and 12^th. Stop by and visit us and learn more about both the OTS and OOFT.

Ontario Topless Sprints would like to thank Giant FM Classic Rock 91.7FM, Traffic & Court Services, Finish Line Web Design, OTR Filters, E-Shine.ca, Lou’s Tire Service, CARSTAR, Great Signs & Graphics, Garden City Environmental, Xtreme Custom Exhaust, Tapp’s Water Treatment, Pit Stop Automotive, Castle Racing Team, RCM Racing Equipment, Kear’s Speed Shop, King Racing Products, BR Motorsports, Outerwears Performance Products and Pancho’s Racing Products for supporting OTS in 2012.

“We wouldn’t be able to do any of this without the help of the great companies that support us”, adds Bayliss, who will also be competing in the OTS events this season. “I just can’t thank everyone enough for their support as we move into our first full season with the series. We had a great time at our event at Humberstone in 2011, and look for an even better 2012”.

For more information on this exciting form of motorsports, please visit Ontario Topless Sprints on the web at www.ontariotoplesssprints.com. You will find information on the event including rules, driver entry list when available, and our great sponsors and affiliates that are on board with us to date. You can also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/otsracing.

Dylan Evoy Nominated as Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year in Coveted Inside Track Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards; Voting is Now Open

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

After a 2011 racing season that saw Dylan Evoy and the Evoy Racing team capture an unprecedented 14 feature wins, and a countless number of qualifying race victories, the team continues to reap the benefits of their fantastic season by being nominated for the Inside Track Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year Reader’s Choice Award.

The Award is one of several Motorsports related categories that are voted on by Inside Track Reader’s and viewers. The voting is taking place now on the Inside Track website. For easy access to the award voting, you can simply go to the evoyracing.com website and click on the Inside Track Reader’s Choice Award logo. You have to navigate through the other voting categories before you get to the voting for Canadian DIRT Racer of the Year voting. It is the third category on the list.

“It is a great honor to be nominated for this award”, says Evoy. “We really had a fantastic season and it always feels good to get recognized for our accomplishments. Inside Track is a National magazine, and to be represented on that level is great for our team”.

The winner of this award, as well as the other category award winners will get honored at the annual Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto during the weekend of February 10^th, 11^th and 12^th. The Canadian Motorsports Expo will take place at the International Centre in Toronto, located near the Pearson International Airport.

Evoy Racing, and driver Dylan Evoy would like to thank all of their sponsors for the past season and look forward to working with them again in 2012. These great sponsors include Ogilvie’s Auto & Fleet Service, 1000 Islands RV Centre, NAPA Auto Parts Fireball Performance Automatics, RONA, Charleston Lake Auto Service, Subway, Linde, Unity Savings, Canadian Tire, Pennzoil and NGK Spark Plugs.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available with the Evoy Racing team for the 2012 season. To see how your company could benefit from sponsorship of a championship winning team, please contact Dylan Evoy at 613-345-3782, or email dylanevoy83@hotmail.com.

To stay up to date with Dylan Evoy and Evoy Racing throughout the off season and leading up into the 2012 season, log on to the team’s website at www.evoyracing.com. The website is updated weekly during the season and it also contains information on Evoy Racing and Dylan as well as direct links to our sponsor’s websites.

Tabatha Murphy Awarded 2012 Scholarship to Race 101 Program in North Carolina; Course Proven to be a Great Experience for Young Racers

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

Following a local trend of talented young racers from this area getting accepted into the popular Race 101 program in North Carolina, Tabatha Murphy was notified this week that her application to the auto racing educational program had been accepted.

Murphy will head south for the first time to attend class orientation during the weekend of February 10^th, 11^th and 12^th. She will travel to North Carolina a couple more occasions before racing starts up here in our area. Over the course of the year, students of Race 101 will participate in weekly webinars classes online, and then once the season is over she will head back down to North Carolina for more weekend classes, which will also include an opportunity to drive a Race 101 prepared pavement Late Model at the legendary Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory North Carolina. After the program comes to an end Tabatha and her classmates will be in the running to be named 2013’s Race 101 Premiere driver, where the potential winner will race in several events in the Race 101 house car.

“I am very excited to be part of the Race 101 program for 2012”, says Murphy, who will be joined by two other local female racers that also received acceptance letters into the program this week. “I know from talking to others that have participated in the program that it will be an unbelievable experience for me, and I look forward to getting started”.

RACE 101 stands for Research, Analyze, Consult, and Educate 1 on 1. The yearly Scholarship Program is the primary program for Race 101. It focuses on working with specially selected young drivers (ages 13-28) from the US and Canada through an application process similar to a college or university. The program lasts over the course of a year, with proven teaching and coaching methods that give the students one on one time with instructors, classroom time, track time, hands-on experience as well as homework assignments.

Tabatha Murphy would like to thank King Edward Auto Parts, Brockville Tractor Trailer Maintenance, Allan Bell and Associates, Reabel’s Plumbing, Splash Well Drilling and Finish Line Web Design for all of their support. We have been working hard over the off-season getting ready for 2012, and we look forward to working with you all again in 2012.

To stay up to date with Tabatha Murphy and the Murphy Motorsports team throughout the off-season, log on to the team’s new and improved website at www.tabathamurphy.net. The website is updated weekly during the racing season and it also contains information on Tabatha Murphy as well as direct links to our sponsor’s websites.

Fowl Mood Racing Team Will Get an Early Start in 2012 as They Travel to Florida at the End of the Month to Compete at East Bay Raceway Park

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

The 2012 racing season will begin early for Phil Potts and the Fowl Mood Racing team, as they plan to travel to Tampa, Florida and compete at Easy Bay Raceway Park in the ultra competitive NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series.

The team will be looking to conquer the troubles that left them on the outside looking in during last year’s Winter Nationals at East Bay, in which the problems were later determined to be a faulty shock that disrupted the handling of the car.

“We were a little off the mark last year at East Bay, and we are looking forward to getting back there this year and putting up a better performance”, says Fowl Mood driver Phil Potts. “I really have to thank Stu and April Archer for giving me the opportunity, and all the crew that will be making the trip with us this year. We feel that getting the season started early will be a great benefit to our team once the racing season gets started up here at our own local tracks”.

Potts and the Fowl Mood team will be debuting a brand new color scheme on their Late Model during the Winter Nationals, and will have a couple new sponsors on board for the 2012 season.

The team will leave their shop in Brighton, Ontario on Saturday, January 28^th and begin the 24 hour journey to Tampa, Florida and East Bay Raceway Park. The first on track action will begin on Wednesday, February 1^st with an open practice session, followed by three consecutive nights of racing in the NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series on February 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th.

“We are thrilled to have Gord’s Water Service and Brighton Recycling on board with us for 2012. They will join the great group of sponsors that have been with us since we started this Late Model program, and we cant thank them enough for their contribution to our team”, adds Potts.

Fowl Mood Racing would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. We would like to thank Hutchinson Fuels, Indewey Excavating, Vanderlaan Building Supplies, Bill’s Johns, Gord’s Water Service and Brighton Recycling Inc. for all their support, and we look forward to a very exciting 2012 season.

For more information on Phil Potts and the Fowl Mood Racing team, and to stay up to date with our progress through the 2012 racing season, please visit our website, www.fowlmoodracing.com.

Sarah Cornett-Ching Seeks Help of Fans and Sponsors with Voting in the ‘Always a Champion’ Video Contest; Winner to Receive Sponsorship

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Sarah Cornett-Ching is seeking the help of fans and sponsors to vote for her daily in a video contest that she has entered. The contest is titled ‘Always a Champion’ and there will be five winners of this contest that will receive a $10,000 sponsorship from Champion Spark Plugs for the upcoming 2012 racing season, and one grand prize winner of a $50,000 sponsorship package.

The ‘Always a Champion’ contest began at the start of the New Year, and runs through February 5^th, 2012. You can vote once a day on the video, and by signing up to vote on the site, you will also be eligible to win free apparel from Champion. In order to vote, simply go to www.alwaysachampion.com and register. Once you have registered, type Sarah Cornett-Ching in the search field, click on the video and vote. Once registered, you can also vote right from the www.sccracing.com website.

"This is a great contest that Champion has put on for us racers, and with your help we may have a chance to win one of those coveted sponsorship packages" says Cornett-Ching. "We encourage everyone to vote for us daily between now and February 5^th and leave a comment on the video. The Champion sponsorship, along with the help of our already existing sponsors for 2012 would make a great combination going into the new season."

The five finalists (one per each racing category) will be determined by a Sponsor-selected panel of judges based on the following criteria: Inspirational Quality (34%); Relevance to Theme/Best Depiction of a Champion (33%); and number of votes (33%). All eligible Contest Entries will be judged from January 16, 2012 through January 31, 2012. While the voting doesn’t solely determine who wins the contest, the 33% is very important in determining the winner.

"We have been promoting the video contest through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter since the voting began" adds Cornett-Ching who has utilized these sites all year long to keep sponsors and fans informed of any news throughout the year.

"We need to step it up in order to be in the running for this sponsorship when it closes in a few weeks."

Since 2005, Sarah Cornett-Ching has racked up a pile of awards, including Most Aspiring driver as well as Champion in her division that year. Two years later, after moving up a class, she claimed the championship again. In 2008 she claimed her first ever top five finish in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series, and the following year she finished third overall in the series points standings. In addition to her third place in points, she also claimed awards for Most Improved driver, Most Dedicated to the Sport and West Coast Sportsman Rookie of the Year Award. In 2010 she claimed fifth place in points in both the Okanagen Street Stock Series and the West Coast Sportsman Series. She was also named Most Improved Driver and Most Dedicated Driver of the West Coast Sportsman Series. In 2011, Sarah again won Most Improved Driver in the West Coast Sportsman Series, finishing fourth in points, and won Rookie of the Year, and Most Improved driver in the OK Tire ARCA West Series, finishing eighth in points.

For more information on Sarah Cornett-Ching and to follow her racing accomplishments, please visit her newly revamped website, www.sccracing.com or visit her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sccracing.

MOPAR PARTS RETURNING AS SPONSOR & NEW CREW CHIEF FOR RON BEAUCHAMP JR.

January 12, 2012. While the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series first event is still months away, Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge team have already been very busy with preparations for another season of competition. The team has brought in ASA Championship Crew Chief Deon Deneau and there is already sense of optimism for the year ahead.

Driver Ron Beauchamp Jr. is excited to be returning to the series again and continuing his association with long time partners at Mopar Parts, Exide Batteries and Mobil 1. “We’re so proud to be teamed with the absolute best group of companies you could associate with” said Beauchamp. “Our relationship goes far beyond the racetrack and their support has been incredible over the years” he added.

Beauchamp and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge team were once again tough competitors at each event last season but expectations are even higher for the team this year, which is why the decision was made to bring in new Crew Chief Deon Deneau. “I’ve know Deon for years” said Beauchamp. “He’s worked with Butch Miller in ASA, was ASA Crew Chief of the year in 2007, he’s got a lot of other experience and after we met to discuss the opportunity the decision was an easy one” he stated.

Deneau is thrilled to be back home in Canada and working with Beauchamp Motorsports. “I'm very thankful for the opportunity Ron Sr. has given me, I think the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series has become extremely competitive and has some very talented race teams competing in it and it will be an exciting challenge for us”.

The race shop for the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge is already humming with activity. “Deon has been evaluating some things and making a few changes” explained Beauchamp. “We’ll also be going over the cars very closely so he can get a better understanding of the setup we’ve been running. The whole team in energized and we can’t wait to get the season going” he added.

Race fans will have an opportunity to meet Ron Beauchamp Jr. and see the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto, February 10-12 at the International Centre in Toronto, ON.

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 schedule. 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 www.mopar.ca

Attached photo: The #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge Challenger

Klotz Canada joins the Southern Ontario Sprints for 2012

The Southern Ontario Sprints would like to welcome our new partner, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, for the 2012 season. Klotz will provide support to the SOS as an Associate Sponsor.

Sam Donnelly, of Klotz Canada is looking forward to 2012. “I have been following the SOS for awhile so I figured it might be time to try and get involved.”

Klotz products set the standards for performance & quality, which is exactly what, is required to be a frontrunner in this ultra-competitive racing organization.

Whether you're new to the powersports industry or an old-timer, Klotz is one name you can trust. Driven to perform at the highest levels, we race-test every product to make sure it meets the most stringent demands. Whether it's your Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile, Boat, PWC, RC or V-Twin, you can trust Klotz to take better care of it than any other brand.

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Whitteker Looks Back on Educational 2011 Season and Provides Some Insight into What is in Store for Whitteker Motorsports in 2012

By Craig Revelle - Finish Line Web Design

It is hard not to look back into the past year for Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team and not see the improvement from the beginning of the year to the end. Just one year ago, Luke stepped into the Race 101 program in North Carolina with a strong desire to learn, and a year later, he is set to graduate and will take the valuable experience that he gained and continue to apply that to his racing career. He has met and worked with some great people in the program, shared some great times with fellow students and have made some memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

Whitteker will wrap up his year with Race 101 in a graduation ceremony next month in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Luke and his fellow classmates will learn who was named Race 101’s premiere driver for 2012. The winner will be offered a ride in a Race 101 prepared Late Model for the 2012 season.

“I am really excited to graduate from the Race 101 program and see who will be named the premiere driver for 2012”, says Whitteker. “It has been an amazing experience so far, and winning the premiere driver would be icing on the cake”.

Whitteker Motorsports has been working hard over the off-season on their racing program and will once again race weekly at Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday nights this season, and following the Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified tour. In addition, Whitteker will also be competing in Quebec, racing Friday night’s at Autodrome Granby, and competing in the 10 race Quebec Series that will see all 10 events televised on the French RDS Channel. Both Granby and Autodrome Drummond with host five events, and there will be full coverage including driver interviews and play-by-play that will be broadcasted by RDS.

“Having these races shown on TV will be a huge deal for everyone involved”, says Whitteker. “Anytime we can get our sponsors that kind of exposure is great. I look forward to being a part of that this coming season”

Autodrome Granby is currently utilizing social media site Facebook by having a vote amongst several drivers. The driver with the most votes will have the opportunity to host their sponsors and have a special section in the stands for their fans for a night during the 2012 season. To vote for Luke, simply check out our Facebook page below and follow the link.

Today more then ever, Social Networking is a huge part of getting the word out to fans, friends, sponsors and everyone else. It is a quick and convenient way to spread the word about what you are doing, and Whitteker Motorsports continues to utilize this method. We encourage everyone to check us out and follow us on Facebook and twitter.

As the 2011 season started, Luke and the Whitteker Motorsports team announced that they would be working to raise money for the CHEO Foundation in Ottawa. CHEO stands for Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Whitteker Motorsports will soon make a donation of $1000 to the organization. That money was raised through Whitteker Motorsports t-shirt and merchandise sales during the 2011 season.

Whitteker will also take part in the Gater Racing News Motorsports Expo in Syracuse during the weekend of March 10^th and 11^th at the New York State Fairgrounds. Whitteker will have the racecar on display representing Finish Line Web Design. We encourage everyone that can make it to stop by the booth.

As we get closer and closer to the start of a new season, Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team would like to thank all of their sponsors for their continued support. These sponsors include Rust Check, Coldwell Banker, Steve Summers Coburn Realty, Jim’s Performance Plus, Parcoll Products/Napa Auto Parts, Quaker State, Toy Storage, Wells and Son Construction, 730 Truck Stop, Lloyd McMillan Equipment Ltd., ERD Engine Research and Development, Cohen and Lord Insurance, Thompson Tim-Br Mart and Finish Line Web Design.

To stay up to date on Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team, please visit our website, www.lukewhitteker.com or follow us through Facebook at www.facebook.com/whittekermotorsports or through Twitter at www.twitter.com/lukewhitteker.